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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
eome Giants and Giante,ses.

At all times and IN all countries,
kings and mobiles had fancy for iu-
Guiding among their retaiuers either
a giant or a dwarf, sometimes both.
Frederick the Great had his corps Of
gigantic grenadiers; and in the Tower
OF London may be seen lance and
some enormous armor OF the sixteenth
century work, which doubtless be.
longed to some giant knight or trooper
of the kings bodyguard. James l.
had attached to ME person porter
named Walter Parsons, commonly
called the StafPordshirc giant, a hand
some, brave and strong young man,
who had begun life as farrier. Hi:
height was feet inches, and hi:
portrait exists, engraved by Glover.
Parsons lived on until the reign o.
Charles l.. and was succeeded by an
other giant. 2 inches taller than hi;
predecessor.
1t is curious fact that the popula
tion OF France has rarely produced ;
giant; Great Britain, Germany, POLAND
and Switzerland carry off the palm
and this may perhaps be attributed t.
the prevalence in France OF vege,
tartan diet, which does not tend tt
develop to go great an extent the
growth OF muscle as does the stronger
diet of meat The eighteenth century
to judge by cotemporary letters aut
newspapers. seems TO have been NOR,
than usually prolific in giants sn(
piantessnS
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
An Illustration.

OF the value of extensive and judicious adver-
Using OF any article Of undoubted merit Is
found In the remarkable success of the CALI.
ToRNIA Fro SYRUP Co, which has simply been
phenomenal, even in this age of great enter
prlses.
Organized few years ago to manufacture
new and more perfect remedy than had ever
been produced, a laxative with original and
attractive features, prepared from delicious
fruits and healthglving plants, one which
would be pleasant and refreshing to the taste
as well as really ben ehcial to the system, the
management very wisely concluded to select
the leading newspapers throughout the United
States to make known to the public the merits
OF the new remedy, Syrup Of Figs. AS happens
with every valuable remedy, cheap substitutes
are being offered to the public, but with the
general diffusion Of knowledge 1t Is becoming
more difficult each day to impose on the pub
lie. Health is too important to be trfed with,
and reputable druggists will not attempt to
deceive the public as they all know that Syrup
Of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co., of San Francisco, Cal, Louisville,
KY, New York, N. Y. Do not accept any cheap,
non advertised limitations II offered
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
FRENCH JUSTICE,
Pseuilsr System Of Practice In the French
Criminal Courts-All on One Side.

Peculiar System OF Practice In the French
Criminal Courts-All on One Side.
A French trial Is the most amazing
feature OF French justice. The court
.; sssize consists Of three magistrates.
. presiding judge and a jury. The
president of the court, instead OF
being presumably ignorant, or at least
Indifferent to the case, and prepared
to hold the scales of justice mpartially
between the prisoner and the state,
has informed himself OF the charges
In advance. and with his miAd appar-
emily made up that the prisoner is
guilty, proceeds to get the jury into a
similar frame Of mind. He virtually
acts as coadjutor in the prosecution.
Having before him the statement Of
each witness, previously taken, he
questions them as to this or that point
not satisfactorily brought out in his
judgment, by the voluntary evidence.
He examines the accused, drags up
any former crimes that the prisoner
may be suspected of or known to have
committed, and enters into wrangle
with him on the subjects thus intro
duced. As the president presumably
has no interest in the condemnation Of
an accused person, 1t is supposed that
his purpose is to extract substantial
justice from the melee which is thus
created. II seems, however, grossly
unfair to drag up incidents Of child
hood against q man or a woman on
trial for a crime involving life itself.
For instance, Gabrielle Bompard was
made to acknowledge that she was an
unruly child. and refused to obey the
discipline OF home, that she had been
impatient OF schooling and shown an
early tendency to depravity. All this
is apparently on the principle of the
proverb about giving n dog a bad
name, and then hanging it The
lawyer for the accused dare not pro-
test for he has no right to. The presi.
dent OF the court is supreme, and ap-
parently regards it as his business to
convince the jury that the defendant
is guilty. Practically tho lawyers only
function is to sum up for his client and
make the best showing he can for the
latter on all the evidence. But though
the rules OF court and etiquette require
lawyer to submit while his client is
being browbeaten, it is not so with the
nrisoner
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Pineapple for Dyspepsia.

Another possible triumph OF medical
science over disease is suggested by 8
paper read before tho Detroit medical
association recently on Authorization
in Therapeutics" in which was an'
nounced an important discovery by
Signor Vincente Marcauo of Vene.
zuela, 10 regard to the pineapple.
According to Siguor Marcano there i;
in the common pineapple ferment OF
principle. similar to pepsin. OF such
remarkable strength that the juice o.
a single pineapple will digest ter
pounds OF beef II this proves true q
new and important agent in the treat
ment OF dyspepsia has been discov'
cred.
As nearly all other diseases are
directly influenced by the degree in
which food can be assimilated. and a,
millions OF people have Imperfect
digestion, the possibilities OF this dis
covery are almost limitless. ii it proves
to be as represented. But even NOR:
striking was the further announcement
in the same paper. written by prac
teal chemist, that the juice Of pine
apple is a very active solvent of thu
membrane formed in diptheria. Tit
pineapple is wholesome fruit withou
regard TO these striking virtues ascrib
ed to it, and experiments on the Hnel
suggested will be easy and safe.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Expensive Bath Tubs.

1t is quite possible, indeed it Is
very easy, to pay 81, 500 for bath
tub in these days. For $500 OIL
$500 the makers now offer tubs o:
iron faced with porcelain and then
boxed around with marble in such O
way that, to oil appearances, the
whole tub is carved out of the beau
tiful stone. But II you want to battle
elegantly and have $500 to spare,
you may buy bath tub all marbl,
outside and raised at one end to a
height oil ten feet to accommodate o
shower spray in a tall marble tower
that is open at the end toward the
rest OF the tub. If you put this in
your bath room and cover tho walls
and floor with glazed tiles, and SET
up a cheval glass seven feet high in
which to look at yourself while you
battle, you will be quite in fashion
and out So, 500 at the least.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
A Mastodon,s Tooth.

DR.. II. Miles Cochrane, of Houlton
Me-, has on exhibition at his denta
rooms an extremely rare curiosity. II
is the tooth OF mastodon, known al
such, according TO DIR. Cochrane, iron
the conical projections upon its sur
face, and showing it TO belong TO 9
vegetable eating animal akin to thu
elephant. 1t was discovered in th'
earth about five feet from the surfac,
vi the ground by man engaged i'll ex
eavating for cellar to house il
Monticello. The tooth is about thir
teen inches in circumference -Kenne
bee Journal.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

Little Phir' Sheridan is now 10 years
old. He is a warrior in embryo and is
said to DO the perfect counterpart of his
father.
Fire has been wor.hiped as a divinity.
The Platouists COMPOUNDED IL with the
heavens and considered it as the divine
intelligence.
An illuminated vellum fan will last for
centuries. Illuminated paints arc body
water colors that preceded the discovery
of oil paints.
1t is fortunate that not much artificial
heat is needed in Mexico. All over that
country the price Of coal ranges from $40
20 SIS per ton.
Sir Edwin Arnold is man of unbound.
ed hospitality and gives hearty welcome
to any fellow countryman in his beautiful
Japanese homo.
Now machinery is to invade the brick.
| yard and save labor. A machine has been
invented that will turn out 10000 bricks in
| every ten hours.
Don't be old fogy about your time. Tho
modern Improvement is to drop the mi
IN the abbreviation "A. m. and p. m, as for
example, Ga, 4:30 p.
Wild animals still roam through tho
| woods of the East. A Wild cat weighing
thirty-four pounds has Just been killed in
the state of Now York.
The music room in Chief Justice Fuller's
! Washington homo is to be decorated by
Mrs. Ada J. Bergen, who it is said, is the
first American woman employed on mural
adornment.
| A few, only a few clubs are prosperous.
| According to the new club book of the
Union League of New York the income OF
that club for the last fiscal year was near.
ly $4,000.
Some man who has noticed such things
says: Few eggs are strictly symmetrical
however nearly they may seem so, one
side bullying out, though very slightly
more than the other.
Potatoes soaked In sulpheric acid become
very hard Most Of the buttons on cloalss
and coats IRE made from potatoes after
they have been subjected TO this sulphurie
acid hardening process.
Great preparations are being made fol-
the removal OF the lightweight collins
from the Berlin cathedral. In this vault
the rulers and princes OF Prussia have
been buried for CENTURIES past
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
A Bit OF Paris Gossip.

Prince Chantcr con the boulevard IN Paris)
Why, my dear confess, you are looking
charming--in the midst Of all your trouble,
too
countess Al saw you Mt my auction.
pr3ce C.--Yes--l wanted a diamond neC-i-
lace for the new star at the Grand Opera, So
L.
Countess A.--iIought the one you presented
10 me last winter.
Prince Cat halt prlce-it looks Just as
good is new-au revolr
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Science orcrcomes Deafness.

Just now the medical world is engaged In
discussing the new device for deafness, caD"d
Sound Disc. No invention of late has attracted
so much interest among the medical profess
sion. Its perfection, which Is now an estah-
lished fact, han resulted in the overthrow OF
many pct theories of there being no relief for
n vast number OF cases of deafness
This ingenious discovery was made by Fl. j..
Wales. of Bridgeport, Conn, and coming as 1t
does with the approval of some Of the leading
nurists OF the world it can hardly fail to prove
Of great value to both the profession and the
afflicted
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Beware OF Ointmonts for catarrh
That Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely deraugc the whole sys-
TEN when entering Il through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used e1.
eept on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold
70 the goo1 you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by 4. j.
Cheney u Co., Toledo, Ohio, contains no mer-
curry, and Is tBken internally, and acts direct
" upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. In bnying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken intern
ally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +. j..
Cheney d. Go.
az sold by all druggists, price 75c per
bottle
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

The turquoise is again becoming popular. A
brooch is in The form OF a trCfOil Of moonstones
surrounded 10y turquoises. Another OF similar
design is in turquoise surrounded by small
pearls.
A marquise ring recently shown Is set with
diamonds, and in tho center is toefoil Of
saIphres.
A man who always has his business At his
fingers ends-the pickpOckct.
A bee with red ears-The huskng bee.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
She Must Have Been DispIeased,

Algy De Goul (alone with lis lady loves
ot)-Polly, what did AEgellne Hy after
gave her the rng!'
Polly (who was educated on board ship
Blankety, blank, blank, blarkety, blank.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

We have received mo Trade Secrets TO
Keep" and a little book that we hardly know
how to name. 1t calls itself "FRUTTs AND
FRUIT TREES; Points for Practical Tree Plant.
ers." The title is altogether too modest. To
the reader 1t will not give a notion of its real
value. It lie chuck fun of practical informa,
ton on fruit growing fiom the highest sources,
and just the information one wants. We
haven't space TO tell what II is like. We can
only saw, SEND FOR THE BOOK, for Stark Bros,
Louisiana, Mo-, will send 1t free to all
EARMERa, GAIL.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is the world famed remedy for all
chronic weaknesses and distressing
arrangements SO common to Ameri-
can women. 1t is potent, invigor-
ating, restorative tonic, or strength
giver, imparting tone and vigor to
the whole system. For feeble wo-
men generally, DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is the greatest earthly
boon. Guaranteed to give salts
faction in every case, or money re-
funded. See guarantee printed on
bottle-wrapper.
A Book of l6o pages, on "Wo-
man: Her Diseases, and How to
Cure them," sent sealed, in plain
envelope, on receipt of ten cents, in
stamps. Address, Worlds Dispen-
sary Medical Association, No. 663
Main Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

Mrs. wiusiow's Soothing syrup, for Chill.
ren tecthine, softens the gums. reduces infamma-
tlon, alIays pain. cures wind collie. &c. bottle
Very profuse with his "my deans" and yer,
obtuse IN his ideas-the dude.
Sometimes slow but always sober--th
blacksmith.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
For ricketts,, Marasmus, and al
Wasting Disorders of Children.

SCOTS Emulsion Of Pure Cod Liver oil rin
Hyporhosphites is unequalled. The rapidity
with which children gain flesh and strength
upon it is very wonderful. II have used
Scotts Emulsion IN cases of Ricketts, and
Marasmus of long standing In every case
the improvement was marked."-J. NJ. MAIN
NJ d., New York.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

Take the burlington Route" &. B. q q. r.
Grande T. Il. the scenic line of the world
for all points in New Mexico, Utah, Nevada
Montana, Idaho, Washington and California,
Enquire of, or write to L. a. Hunter, Gener
al Agent, 232 Fourth street, kirkwoOd House
block, Des SIoues.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Then Why Didn't They Keen Them,

Mrs. Loudshow (writlng an acknowledge
ment OF the receipt Of silver pickle fork from
Mrs. Brightshine)-I am delighted with your
wanted.
Mrs. Brlghtshine (writing a similar note to
Mrs: Loudshow, acknowledging the gift Of q
plckle)-You don't kkow how welcome your
longw
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

"Johnny-JohnDy, IL you don't go In the
house this minute and get your oyershoee, I'll
tell your mother" "Tell away then, amt a.
taken TO DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, We have"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Domestic ECONOMY.

Wife, wish youwould buy me one Of those
patent lnkstands that hold the ink in tightly
when accidentally upset
Husband-Those inkstands are expensive.
think 1t would be cheaper TO spank the baby.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

1A~~ A~ASJ ~ u ~
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it spleasant
and refreshingtO the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP co.
SAY FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. Nv
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

Should be kept at stables and stock yards
Salvation on Is the best friend not only of
man but OF dumb beasts as well. For swelled
joints, strained tendOns, old sores, saddle
gals and wounds of all kinds there lie no rem.
edy like Salvation Oh.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

handsome necklace consists of five strings
of pearls, and is fastened with a rectangular
clasp on which = miniature surrounded by
small diamonds Is painted.
A failure from the word Ego" Perpetual
motion.
The only gin that benefits maniiind-The
cotton gin.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

A man who was walking sidewise so as to be
stumbled against fruit stano, ruined his best
clothes, got arrested, and was fined In the po-
lice court for malicious destruction of proper.
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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
II Expresses the lde!

Moneybags-I want an engagement ring
that win be expressive of the sentiments OF the
lady toward myself
Jeweler-llGw's a dollar sign set with dia-
mondsr
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

The Chicago ST. Paul and Kansas City
DiagonaD route has plaCcl on sale with
choice Of routes to all Winter Resorts of the
South, also tourists and Excursions to Cali
fornia. Address, ]. II. Green, general agent,
$50 Fourth street, Des MONIES, Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
ADrop liz tho Market.

He-Darling, this engagement ring is worth
$3.50.
she-The last one l had cost S4C0.
ue--You are older now!
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

When Baby was sick. no gave her Ccstorta-
When she was Child, she cried for Castcria,
When she became Miss, The chung to Cnstoris,
When shs had Children. aho gave them Castoria
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Where Watch Clubs Were Born.

Youth lin New suit to tailor)-Tell you
what, III give you $50 watch and Wen call
1t square.
Tailor-Let me have Il.
Youth-Well, you'll have to wait till the
close the fair; but it's all right. Here's my
ticket for the chance. Prettiest watch you
ever sawn
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
a Direct Insult.

Miss Oldmaid-Y0ur room is very pretty
Miss Rosebud, but wish you would drop in
and SEQ mine It's perfect museum Of
curios. All presents. too.
Miss Roscbud-Blrthday preseuts'
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

cousin Ethel, want you to BE- Iny wife"
Family history establishes quite another pre-
cedent, Henry: my mother was sister to your
father. | think well follow the precedent"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Did She Intend to be compIimentary

Aunty Quate-It Is the fashion now for I'M
married adde's to wear necklace composed OF
one diamond for each year Of their ages.
Miss Pert-My auntyl yours would be over a
yard long, would IT mott
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

A Medusa's head Is the subject of the de-
sign for scarf pin recently shown by New
York house. The face Is cut In moonstone,
and the hair with the serpcuts intertwined Is
Of gold.
Often brought 10 haY-Ocean stearnera
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

We call the attention to those suffering with
dropsy 10 the fair proposition of DR.. Il. II.
Green d Sons in their advertisement on THE
page. Try them; it costs you nothing to do so.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

II is queer about society; the minute man
goes into 1t he expects TO he asked out
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

A scarf pin presents a small strap buckled
around the tie. 1t is Of gold, the buckle being
Sc: with small diamonds.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

The Kentucky orator can soar higher and
stay higher on the wing whcB he takes a
gtdIon ~
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Why rrh. and foil. AMI %

Why rub, and toll, and ,ceGr out yourself and
your clothes on wash day, when, ever since
1861, Dobbin's Electric Soap has been offered
your clothes. Noe try it. Your grocer has 1t.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Effective Protection Against Burg
larry,

First Burglar (as the electric light flashes
brightly)-HistI Letus go.
Second Burglar-Anybo1y onto usl
First Burglar-No, but under the words
"soid gold" on them price tickets Is ''sl.49''
writ In small figures.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
Winter Excursions,

A hairpin Is ornamented with dragon fly,
the body Of which is set with emcralds ard the
wings with diamonds.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

Complaint is made that the choir sings out
of tune. We recommend that they wear
tunics.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

Scientific Guest-What do you thlnk OF Prof.
Koch's great discovery for the cure of con.
sumptionl" Hostess (who is not much Of Q
newspaper readerJ We'll, + tell We tn truth, |
hain't much faith in any o those ere patent
,pa5irtnns ~
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

Throat Diseases. There is no more etfectual
remedy for Coughs, Colds, etc, than BRowN's
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. Sold only in boxes.
Price o5 cts
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05
German
Syrup"
For Coughs & Colds.

John F. Jones, Edom, Tex. writes
I have used German Syrup for the
past six years, for Sore Throat,
Cough, Colds, Pains in the Chest
and Lungs, and let me say to any
one wanting such a medicine
German Syrup is the best.
B.W. Baldwin, Gainesville, Tenn,
writes: have used your German
Syrup in my family, and find it the
best medicine I ever tried for coughs
and colds. recommend it to every
one for these troubles.
r. Schmalhausen, Druggist, of
Charleston, Ill. writes: After trying
scores of prescriptions and prepare
tons l had on my files and shelves,
without relief for very severe cold,
which had settled on my lungs, I
tried your German Syrup. 1t gave
me immediate relief and a perma-
Rent cure. g
G. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. S. A
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-02-05

ES5-ln applying TO any Of the above advcr
tisers, do not forget TO say that YOU saw the
advertisement IN this paper