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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
S)- A DAY
AT HOME.
Drop a.Postal Card
TO THE
new YORK ART co
225 First st.,
Portland, Ore
IN LUCK.

We offer until sold, to attract attention and
pay our patrons, for sending away, 3 cases of
dress pl aids, browns, blue, and different shades,
full Sc inches wide heavy and strong, at II cents
or yarns for 81; aud 40 pieces plain brown,
garnet and other shades of Cashmere, 36 inches
wide at same price; 20 pieces of gray goods and
plaids 30 inches wide, heavy and strong, for
good wear, II yards 81. These goods are not all
wool but are great bargains at these offers For
mailing add cents per yard. In Ladies' Hose
we offer some white at 15c, formerly sold at soc;
unbleached, full sizes, at 10c, used to bring 81 q
dozen regular; we have black, brown and mixed
at same price, but not so good; Mems striped i
hose for Sunday wear, 81 per dozen up; Child
ren's hose, 9Oc per dozen up. Some extra bar
gains in genuine French, all colors and all
sizes, Is cents, used to bring Sc Ter dozen. In
dress buttons, nearly every shade, we can send
you at sc per dozen, or SOC gross-two-bits q
dozen asked for them elsewhere. We TO got to
mention a~woolen linsey in red and black
plaids and other colors, alb ut Is inches
wide, at 1Sc, or yards for 81, good for school
dresses. MHslins, ginghams, prints, Canton
fannels, and many other goods, retailed at u
cent yard above closest jobbing prices until
jan l, 1890. Good warm gloves and mittens for
the North Country, at 10 and 25 cents. 1t would
take 10 columns to hold all we want to tell you,
But send for full list, free, and it will be sent
you-everything family wants to see. Address
Smiths Carh store, AIS Front IT.
Sam Francisco. Cal.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

The first notice of coal was in B. C
81. 1t was first used in London il
1910. Coal gas was first made use o.
practically in 179S.
Mushrooms are familiar article o,
food, but they are only one of the many
edible fungi in this country. The ia
miliar giant white puff-ball, lycoperdor
giganteum, is, for instance, as good eat
ing as any.
The result Of the recent expert
ments in the Mediterranean showing
how far daylight penetrates the waters
were obtained by the use of gelatino
bromide plates. The greatest depth a
which daylight could be found-1, 51t
feet-is 1877 feet short of the limit as
signed some years ago.
Prof. Elihu Thompson has perfected
an invention by which the rails of street
or steam, railways may be welded to
gether by electricity after being placed
in position. A dynamo propels over the
rack an electric welding machine
~hich Yields the rails into one continu
--,s line after it passes over them
y
wife. understand" Brownly - 81
have" Y.-"Well, then, l think yor
ought to pay me that $50 you borrowed
year ago." B.-"I'll have to pay b,
installments, then, my boy" Y.-"Why
SOP" B.-"She never allows me more
than dollar ct time. Boston
Courier.
Come on" called . bridesmaid b
the bride, who was standing before
a mirror, touching and retouching
they're waiting for you." "All right,
responded the maiden, without moving
Don't say all right, but come on
What do you want to see yourself for:
You look beautiful" 20, yes, l know
that; brides always do" Well, then
what are you standing before the glass
tor, when every thing is waiting?" BE
cause, dear, she answered, with pnovok.
ing patience, sit is we'll for one to. in.
1ulge in some reflection before one retz
married. you know. IN. z. Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

We ask as special favor to yourselves
for all who happen to glance at the above
h aiding, not to fail reading this notice and
the testimonial below from one of the best
known business women in the country.
DECEMBER 10, 1889.
SIERRA CHEMICAL Co:
Gentlemen - Nothing but a desire to
BENEFIT THE AFFLICTED induces me to
give you the following statement of facts:
have been a sufferer with dizziness in
my head and my constitution was gener-
ally broken down. At times my back
would ache so that thought I would have
to give up, and my symptoms were such
that became sure that my kidneys were
diseased. Your Great Sierra Kidney and
LtUer Cure was recommended me and
L have given it square trial and can now
say that it is all, and even more than is
claimed for it-A WONDERFUL REMEDY
[ intend to keep it in nv home at all
times, and will recommend it to all my
friends, as am doing daily. Believe me,
Very Thankfully Yours,
Mrs. M. MALLORY,
Sole Agent for McCabe Sanitive Corset
22lI Mission St., San Francisco, Cal.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
Ostriches Race for Figs.

Some time ago gentleman visited pen of
tame ostriches in Africa. At his call two
beautiful birds came up to him. Being de-
sirous OF testing their speed, he arranged with
the keeper that they should run race. So
he caressed the birds and showed them a
handful of figs. of which they are very fond.
The ostriches were held while the visitor
walked to a certain distance. At signal
they were set free and began to run for the
figs.
They came bounding along at terrific
rate, taking twelve or fourteen feet at q
stride. They ran neck and neck for more
than half the distance, their wings working
like arms and making great sound. Pres
emily one drew ahead, and, looking behind,
as you may have noticed boy in foot race
do, to see where his rival was, and finding
him beaten, the winner slackened his pace
and gently trotted up for the prize of figs
New York Journal
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
The Modesty Of Journalists,

IL seems strange that newspaper men. so
eager 70 advertise and make famous Tor no
Sorlous) all manner of men and affairs. in.
stlnctvely shrink from seeing their own
names In print. 1t matters not whether the
reference be short or long, complimentary or
otherwise, the vast majority of Journalists do
not want themselves written upn WHY ia
1T Let those who wish moralize upon and
analyze the reasons for this.
Said one distinguished journalist of Boston.
VINO stands perhaps at the head of the pro.
Iesslon In this city: 81 don't care for that sort
OF thing. A man who works in a candy store
never cares to eat candy.s Perhaps this
peasant way Of referring to 4staffy" NAV
e9ord hint Boston Lettw.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
Raising the lid.

At certain country house the pheasant
were fed daily from kind of box. the lid O
winch rises with the pressure of the birt
standing on the rail in front of the trough
water hen observing this went and stoot
upon the rail as soon as a pheasant hae
quilted it; but its weight being insufficient
70 raise the lid, so as to enable it to get at tn.
corn, the bird kept jumping on the rail t.
give additional impetus to its weight; thi
partially succeeded, but not to the satisfac
ton OF the sagacious bird. Accordingly il
went on. and returning with another of it.
own species, the united weight of the two hac
the desired effect. and the successful pair en-
loyed the benefit Of their ingenuity. Mon
treal Star.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

Rare novelties. shapes and artistic i'm.
ported Geographic and chromatic cards.
A large and beautiful collection sent by
mail to anyone who will do this:-Buy q
b of the genuine DR.. c. McLane's Cele-
braCed Liver Pills price Is cents, and mail
plainly wr item, and cents in stamps
We will then mail you the above list with
an elegant package of Geographic cards.
Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
CATARRH,
HAY FEVER, CATARRHAL DEAFNESS
A NEW HOME TREATMENT.

Sufferers not generally aware that these dis
eases contagious, or that they are due to the
presence OF living parasites in the lining membrane
Of the nose and eustaehian tubes. Microscopic re-
search however, has proved this to be fact and the
result is that simple remedy has been formulated
whereby these distressing diseases are rapidly and
permanently cured in from one to three simple ap-
LEGATIONS made at home by the ratient once in two
weeks. A PAM hlet explaining this new trea .ment
is sent free on a!pli' alton by A. 81. Dixon & Son,
337 and 339 West King St., Toronto, Canada.-Scien-
tifc american.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
A Boys Composition.

The following is an extract from a real
composition written by small boy in New
Jersey. The subject given by the teacher
was the extensive one of "Man" Here's
what the small boy wrote: "Man is won
derful animal. He has eyes, ears, mouth.
bis ears are mostly for catching cold in and
having the earache The nose is to get snifiies
with. A mans body is split half way up, and
ne walks on the split ends."-Lippincott's
Magazine.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

Sure cure for blind, bleeding and itching Piles.
One box has cured the worst eases of ten years
standing. No one need suffer ten minutes after
using Kinks German Pile Ointment II absorbs
tumors, allays the itching, acts as q poultice,
gives relief. DR.. Kinks German Pile Ointment
Is prepared only for Piles and itching of the
private parts, and nothing else. Every box IL
Sold by Druggists and sent by mail on receipt
of price, $1.00 per box. ]. J. Mack 4 Co., Whole
sale Agents, San Francisco.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

You can't get ahead of the New York
schoolboy. One of them was asked the other
day by his teacher why ships are always re.
terred to as she" Because. he renlied
they always need men to manage them. y
And then the teacher punished him for hav-
ing gotten of a stale chestnut N. B.lTbe
teacher was a woman
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
AN INDICTMENT.
Low browed woman that stole my Lowell

Low browed woman that stole my tovos
Fairer than LESS true!
You fooled him first with your willy tongue
And your eyes deceitful blue
You looked in his. till you made him swear
His first love was all dream;
While you let him toy with your yellow hair
And bask in your smiles false CLEAN
Well day for your eyes so bright
Weeping has made mine dim;
You would smile on. though he lay N M
grave
could have died for him
Hartford TimeA
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

I was taken with sharp pains in the lower part
OF my bowels in the region of the bladder
and a few weeks later had an attack Of gravel
| tried a number of doctors. One said L was
gravel another inflammation of the bladder, and
was under the care of an eminent doctor at AL.
bany, but constantly growing worse, went home
to die At this time was induced to try DR..
David Kennedy's FavOrite Remedy, of Rondout
N. Y, and am now robust and strong. remedy
which can do this for one so near death as I was
should be known everywhere. l hope this state
ment will cause others afflicted as waste use
DR.. KENNEDY's FAvoRITE REMEDY, made at
ROndOut, N. Y. 81; 6 for IS.
Send for book, how to cure Kidney. Liver and
Blood disorders
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

Dr. Williams Indian Pile Ointmentis the only
sure cure for Blind, Bleeding or Itching Piles
chronic cases of long standing.
Judge Cofinbury, Cleveland, O., Says:
81 have found ~ experience that DR.. VIII
relief"
Do not suffer an instant longer Sold by VII
liamsons Manufacturing Co., Props, Cleveland,
Ohia. soc and 81.
Sold by L. Biumauer Co.. Wholesale Drug.
lists, Portland, Or.
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In men this blunder still you find
All think their little set mankind.
The Grave Gets Tired Yawnfus.

The Grave Gets Tired Yawnfng.
Seemingly. for certain wretched invalids who
toddle feebly along, though always looking as
If they were going to die, but emitting to do 1t.
They dry up, wither, dwindle away finally, but
in the mean time never having robust health,
know nothing Of the physical enjoyment. the
zest of that existence to which they cling with
such remarkable tenacity. They are always to
be found trying to mend by tinkering at them
selves with some trashy remedy, tonic or ''pfek
me up" to give FLIP to digestion, or "help
the liver" If such misguided folks would re.
sort and adhere to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
1t would be well with them. ThissBuperb In
vigorant supplies the stamina that the feeble
require. by permanently reinforcing digestion
and assimilation. 1t overcomes nervousness,
insomnia. malaria, kidney complaints, bilious.
ness, constipation. rheumatism and neuralgia.
What we call time enough ALWAYS proves littIe
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
Little often fills the purse,
But haste for riches brings Q curse.

What shall make 1t fair again?
When the face with pain is shaded
What shall drive away the pain?
Never shall blossom brighten
After bllghted by the frost,
But the load of pain may tighten,
And we need not count as lost
all the pleasures of life when the wife and
mother, upon whom the happiness of home so
largely depends, 10 afflicted with the delicate
diseases peculiar to women It is terrible to
contemplate the misery existing In our midst
because of the prevalence of these diseases. II
Is high time that all women should know
that there is one sxre remedy for ell female COM
scription. Do not allow ill-health to fasten
itself upon you. Ward 1t OF by the use Of this
standard remedy. But II 1t has already crept
In. put 1t to rout You can do 1t, by the use of
the "FavOrite Prescription" 1t Is guaranteed to
give satisfaction In every case, or money paid
for 1t win be returned.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

sudden Changes OF the Weather
often cause Pulmonary, Bronchial, and Aath.
matte troubles. "Broecns Bronchial Trochss''
will allay the irritation which induces cough
ing, giving immediate relief,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
A Fortune Out of Her Piano.

And Minnie has made a fortune ont of
her piano playing How did she do it 50
quicklyp
She practiced piano so much that her
uncle committed suicide and she was his
heir. you know."-Epoch.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

A Sure Cure for Drunkenness.
DR.. Livingston's antidote for the liquor
habit is doing more to lift up the fallen
than all other means combined. 1t will
cure the worst cases in from three to ten
days without effecting diet or business.
The antidote is never sold nrdrug stores.
Address: Livingston's Chemical Company,
rooms 10, II and II, 2Z9 First street,
Portland, Oregon.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
Weigh well your words, lest they be swords.

Why rub, and toll, and tcear cut your.
self and your clothes on washday, when,
ever since 1854, Dobbins' Electric Soap has
been offered on purpose to tighten your
labor. and save your clothes.k Nos0 try 1t.
Your grocer has it.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
Holidays are COMING.

Remember. impertinence isn't wit any NOR
than lnsOlence Is brilliancy.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

No state can be more destitute than that of
person who, when the delights of sense forsake
him, has no pleasures of the mind
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

If young men will not believe in themselve
no man or woman can believe in them
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

Wherever the tree of benevoence takes root 1t
sends forth branches above the sky.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
A sure Cure for Drunke.res.

Nature Is often hidden, sometimes overcome
seldom eXtinguished.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

For bili0usness, sick headache, INDICATION
and constipation, take DR.. Plerce's Pellets.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

He who waites to do q great good at once viii
seldom do anything at all.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
SURE CURE FOR PILES,

Fortunes are made by taking opportunities;
character is made by making them.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
&!5 0oIf Sos() 90 4 Mes ~ .! can De n..

&iU.sS W OZ5U.S working for us. Agents
preferred who can furnish horse and give their
whole time to the business. Spare moments may be
pf0htably employed also. few vacancies In towns
Richmond. Va
N b. Please state age and bsstsess exper5emee.
Never sstad about sesd3ag stoMp for reply. Ri.
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A Safe EYpediouk

Office Boy engaged in his usual work of
reading MSS.)-What shall / do with this
article7 can't read it.
Country Editor-Are there any stamps in
closeda
"Yesn
"Wen, keep the stamps, and send the author
word that his contribution is accepted, and
viii be paid for on publication. "-Harper,s
Bazaar
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10
PILES, PILEs!I PILEsyI,

Better refuse to quarrel than make 1t up after
ward
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

The smokers delight - ''Tansill's
Punch"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

TRY.GERlGEA tor breakfast.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-10

What we call time enough alwaysproves little
+ nOugh
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1890-10-05
INDUSTRIAL SACARINA

Todo 10 que reviste utilidad y
convenience para los intereset
generates del pals. que hemos an.
tepuesto siempre &ciertas &C ntien.
das polfticas, ba sido y sigue
siendo en- nosotros objeto del
mas ferviente entusissmo y de
Ia mas ferviente devotion. SEN
timos noble orgullo en- proclamar.
10.
Persuadidos hasta 10 saciedad,
y no de shora, de que Ia produc-
ci6n de azdcar es la mas caudalo.
sa fuente de riqueza para Ia isla,
cusnto ha tenido relaciGn con Ia
misms, cuanto ha signi6cado pa.
rA ella una positiva ventsja, 8 un
fecundo progreso, 8 una benefica
facilidad, 8 una 6ptima mejora, ha
Ilevado slempre tras de si nuestro
APPLAUSE, aplauso que inmediata-
mente SO ha troeado en- calurosa
recommendation y no menos calu-
rosa vo9 de estimulo y de aliento
para nuestros hacendados, enca-
reciendoIes las conveniencias de
aquella facilidad, de aquella ven~
tsja, incitandoles q adoptar para
sus campos, para sus fabricas,
Aquel progreso, aquella mejora.
Hemos abogsdo constantes por
la division del trabaIo en- Ia pro-
duccion sacArina, hemos procIa-
nado las excelencias de las Cen
EraIes. hemos pedido para nuestro
Fruto sacarino tOdas las Tranquil
.iss posihles del Fiseo, inoluso ell
"a ,otaje CON Ia Psninsnls, le he~
n1s impeliao hs"ia aus meresdea
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1890-10-05
| CORONAS QUE PRSAN |

Todas las coronas, y sobre TO-
do, si sen de plata u orc, pesAp,
pero hay otra pesAdumbre mayor,
y es la que eae sobre el Amino
del envidioso 8 del vano, que sole
quiere para 81 los honores.
Un periodico de Ia Isla preten.
De ridiculizar 10 inscription de
una corona de orc y plata, que
dedicaron al senor Cano Varios
Espafioles Incondicionales," en- IL
noche de Ia representation de
La PasiopaTia I" y, en- verdad
que este torpe en- clio, pues lG
quien sera prOhihido obsequiAr 4
IN patricia y tomar para clio un
nombre que 90 gerantia de hue.
nos patriotas y CiudadAnosi
40 Ell SAcaso los espanoles
incondicionGlss no son duenos do
comprender = adorsF al genio =
rendiFle gu tFibutoi ~ no ha de-
ssFle grsto al serQr Caro- leeihls
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1890-10-05

,sa demonstration de amigo fe.
,se, que admiran su. tAlento, e.
Virtud, su patriotismo7 ! He de
aVergonzarse este gran dramatur-
90, que sabe expresar sus brillan
tee versos en- ell idioma de Ger.
vantes y vaciar sus esculturales
poesfas en- las glorias nacionales,
de que varios, que aman 4 Espsfia
y 10 sirven inct ndicionalmente,
diferencia de otros, lie dediquen
IN recuerdo de carino y sim patia
lLo que pesa una cOronal
Va, "a sc conoce por 10 siguien
to cuarteta del mismo peri6dico
"Dos veces "La Pasionaria"
Antes de Oano llegar (iqu6 verso!)
Sin cOncurTenciG q sin baBlb0
Sc representa- en- San Juan"
Lo que pasa aqui es que el es'
critor que esto dice no anda bier
enterajo.
Las dos veces 'eissdas ha sidt
representada aqui "La Pasiona
ria " COD igual bombo y concu
rrencia que ahora, y ha sido, CO
mo ahora, perfectamente inter
pretada.
Lo que pasa es que el peso d
las coronas hace olvidar el pa
'ado y desGgurar el presente
va!
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1890-10-05

forma tan descarnada y escueta,
que mas que el firme convened
miento de Ia realidad de 10 que
afirma, deja trasluc ell deseo des-
cabellado de regatear tim bres legf-
timamente adquiridos ante el pfi
blico por la Empresa, y algo asf Co
mo viva repugnancia 6 rectificar
hechos notorios pasados va en- au-
toridad de cosa juzgada.
Como ell 0sunto ha venido 4 one
dar reducido q una simple question
de hechO, estimamos improcedentet
las alegaciOnes squi donde con to-
das veras Sc impone ell imperio ca.
teg6rico de la prueba documental,
sobre todo 81 6sta es de aauells {
que no admte ser redargiiida de
falsedad, q menos que los ardores
de Ia defensa arrastren & FL I'm.
pGrciGI por Ia pendiende resbaladi-
"a de las denuncias, y haga respon.
sables directamente de esos actos
q encumbradas personalidades en-
la jerarqaia gubernativa.
No podemos transcribir en- apo.
20 de nuestro aserto la resoluci6r
del Excmo. Sr. Gobernador Gene
raj, asf como otros documentos d.
reconocida iufuencis, por no Sci
de nuestra pertenencia. Pero se
nalaremos ell arokivo q lugar do1ds
SO encuentran & disposition de E
Impartial.
En- las oficinas del Gobierno Ge
neral, en- las de la Oompafiia Con
cesionaria podra ell peri6dico auto
nomista examinar detenidamentt
esa Recommendation, que pruebs POI
modo evidentisimo como ell t-aza
do de Aflasco es obra czclasiUd J
sspont6nsG del Comite.
NADIA mas tenemos que decir
H Impartial, sino que espigue er
buen terreno, va que sc ha dado
la improba labor de recoger datol
que, despues de to 10, estamos segu
ros cederan en- benehcio de 10 Com
pahia; pero recuerde el vocero an,
tonomista aquel preceptO religiost
de San Pablo: ala verdad os hart
Ilibres.n
En- el orden social, politico, eco
n6mico, y sobre todo en- el de loi
intereses generates de Ia Provin
cia:
OmniG reritGs Hbert0s.