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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-01-06

BONE MEAL
Baugh's pure raw bone meal, made
from genuine raw bones that have
not been steamed or baked, guar
anteed under forfeiture of bill, in
car load lots, per ton.
F. O.. B Norfolk, Va.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
Opaque Shadesl
The largest stock of Shades and Fixtures we
have ever had.

Our recent purchases embrace the latest
in artistic achievement of designs and color
ings, We are confident Of your recognition
of the advantages we offer, on an inspection
of our stock-for which purpose the latch
string of welcome is always out-which en-
braces Moquettes, Velvets, Body and Tapestry
Brussels, and Ingram Carpets Art Squares !;
Wilton Daghestan,S Smyrna aed Tapestry Rugs;
Hassocks; China Mattings, Japanese Embroi-
dered Mattings Japanese Embroidered Rugs
you should see them, they are beauties.
Large and elegant line of Lace Curtains, in
Irish Points, Swiss Tambours, Brussels, Not
tinghams and Muslins. Chenille Portiers.
Madras and China Silks for Sash Curtains
Curtain Loops Chains and Shade Pulls. Cur
tain Poles, Shade and Shade Fixtures. Curtain
Pole Sockets. Sash Rods and Brackets.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
Dick and Kitty.

Fair and sweet is grandma In her cap of snowy
lace,
Rocking on SO softly. with smile upon her
face,
While the twilight deepens, and her head is
dropping low
Ger the bfissfui memories of long and long
ago.
Suddenly she rouses.
''Kittyl' calls out She
I'm moment, grandma, l am coming with
your teal!
At the kitchen window, truant Kitty fingers
While the cup of tea is growing cold upon the
Outside in the dewy grass some one waiting
stands,
Looking up SO pleadingly. holding fast her
Grandma aa doesn't know It'll
.'Kittyl" calls out she.
In moment, grandma. l am coming with
your teal'
"Ahl' the dear old voice goes on, kitty. do
you know
Dick looks much as grandpa did some fifty
Straight and tall your grandpa stood-I think
/ see him yeti
How my heart went out to him the night
when first we metl"
Grandma 8 voice is trembling.
"Kittyl" calls out she.
In a moment, grandma, am coming with
Kitty" grandma says again. her old eyes
growing dim,
''Will you, darling?'' whispers Dick, and Kitty
flushes red.
YES she whispers back, and shyly bends
her pretty head.
All, unconscious grandma!
''Kittyi'' calls out she.
I'm moment, grandma, ] am coming with
Malcolm Douglas in Puck.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
raklng Down an ostentatlous Hos..

A story is told of q certain New
Yorker whose splendid country seat
has not always housed himself and FAM
lily, and whose plethoric bank account
is of comparatively recent date. says
the N. 7. Times.
There was, not so very long ago. as
a guest at this house, man whose
usual courtesy was greatly taxed By
the ostentation of his host Did he ad-
mire the view of a distant river, he was
told what it cost to cut the vista
through; when the stables were visited
an estimate was given of the expense
of building and stocking them; a fine
painting was commented upon only to
have its value in dollars and cents pro-
claimed. and SO on in the most trying
manner.
At length dinner was announced.
and beyond giving the amount Of the
wages he paid his French cook the host
was fairly quiet. At dessert, however.
whose fruit included some hothouse
peaches, he pressed second upon his
guest, who took it with the remark
that such luscious peaches at this sea-
son were a tempting delicacy.
YES said the host, they are, and
an expensive delicacy, too. esti-
mate that these peaches cost me about
35 cents apiece right here in my own
hothouse.n
Whereupon the guest. taxed beyond
his endurance, reached over and took
a third peach from the dish. produced
a dollar bill from his vest pocket. and,
saying calmly. II suppose you are will
ling to say three for dollar" laid it
down and left tha table
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
FOOD ADuLTERATIoNs.
Thirty-Two Per Cent of Common Articles
Impure.

In list of twenty of the most COM
mon articles of food in use in every
family the state board of health finds
that there is 30 per cent of adulteration,
says the Boston Herald.
This exhibit would be most alarming
if the list included all that was used in
the household economy for the supply
of the table for adults and children.
Fortunately, however, there are GER
tain staple products, such as sugar.
flour. and other cereal products. which
are rarely adulterated, and therefore
need little inspection.
The May report of the board, which
has Just been issued, shows an examin-
alton of 434 specimens, gathered at
random, and subjected to analytical
examination. OF these, 295 were
found to be of good quality, while 139
were adulterated, varying from the
legal standard.
The most alarming exhibit reported
from the examinations was in the mat
ter of canned goods, where only one
seventh of all the specimens were found
to be of such quality as to warrant the
seal of approval.
Milk is food for children and inva-
lids particularly. as we'll as delightful
article of consumption for adults.
More cases charging violation of the
law in regard to the adulteration of
milk are brought before the courts
than in regard to any other article of
! food. This is because its purity is so
| important in every household of the
rich and poor. Convictions on charge
of adulteration are almost as frequent
| as the complaints. Because of the fre-
quencv of complaints and convictions
| the public has seemed to gather the
idea that milk is the only important
article adulterated. But the record
shows that only one-seventh of the
samples examined are below the stand
ard. This is bad enough, 1t is far
worse than the exhibit on canned
goods. because everybody uses milk.
and only the very few use canned
goods on their tables. Besides. infants
| and children use milk, while, in gen.
eral sense, only adults use canned
fruits, meats, and fish.
It may surprise some to know that
eight out of eleven samples of coffee
were found to be reasonably pure, and
that in a majority of the samples
tested spices, cream of tartar, molasses
and drugs were found to be all right.
Cheese, maple-sugar, tea, and con-
fectionery obtained clean record, no
adulteration being found.
Twenty-three complaints were en-
tered in the courts during the month
for violation of the laws relative to the
inspection of food and drugs. Convic-
tions were obtained in all cases but
two. and in these the parties had left
the state
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
The Rich and the Poor.

Two tramps were sitting on the dock
in the shade with their feet hanging
over and one was reading from the
newspaper in which their frugal meal
had been wrapped. Listen at this,
old man," said the reader. 1T says
here that John Rockefeller, the oil
king. could give every man, woman
and child in the country 50 apiece, and
still he would have a million left" 7"
Yes. :" was the dissatisfied rejoinder.
''and if you was to go to John and
agree to discount the So comm to you.
SO as to leave him $1..5 out of it. he'd
say YOU was a-talkin' through your hat.
and you'd be durn lucky if you got as
much as MCKEE" Il guess you're
right, pard," sadly assented the reader.
"and it's that sort of thing that shuts
the rich man out of the kingdom o1
heaven and slides US poor cusses in.
Let us pray" and they adjourned VI
an alley with their tomato can and
preyed on pile of beer kegs.-Detro'
Free Press
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
a New age DetectIve.

The latest fad has taken firm hold
upon the girls of Philadelphia The
idea seems absurd, but there are many
who have firm faith in the efficacy OF
the test. If you would like to try is
pull a hair out of a girls head and tie
on the end of it a gold ring of the en-
gagement variety. Fill glass partly
full of water and over it, just inside the
glass, suspend the ring. just as sure
as shooting, according to the convinced
faddist the ring will swing against the
side of the glass and clink out the
number of years contained in the age
of the person from whose head the
hair is taken. 1t is said to be equally
as reliable in telling the ages of dumb
animals as human beings.-PhttGdet-
plsiG Record.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16

has lover, and that ought to be
enough ior any girl. But Alix i.
alone. and Alix shall have my curios.
ities."
Thank you, Uncle Ebeni'' said Alix
as the invalid paused, expectant of an
answer.
And then he began to prate about
American forests and the ruined mis-.
sion houses of New Mexico, and short.
| ly after he died.
And when Alix finished cleaning the
spare-room she left the poor 1ittle
treasures in the drawer of an old-fash.
Toned bookcase there.
couldn't have the heart to throw
them away second time," said she,
latter what he said to me. 1t was like
child giving one shining pebbles or
wilted buttercups with the idea that
they were precious treasures. And !
didn't know-how could IP-that I
should miss him so muchr'
1t was late in the summer when one
of the neighboring girls came in.
Miss Alix," said she. you told our
Becky she could have basket of your
gooseberries. didn't you-them purple,
prickly berries, that grows by the gar
den wall?"
''Of course l did," Alix answered,
crisply. Il knew your grandma liked
gooseberry jam.''
well, look here" said Fanny Rice,
opening her closed hands. "See what
she picked UP there"
"A little sparkling stone. isn't itP"
ITS an OPAL" said Fanny. in mys-
terious whisper.
"A-what?'
IAN opali''
Nonsense. child! What are you
talking aboutPr cried Alix, scornfnlly.
But it is an opal. John Lytton,
VINO works FOR jeweler in New York.
is down visiting his mother, and he
says it's real oriental opal in the
rough. Now the question is, John
says how did an opal ever get among
your gooseberry bushes? Is there a
jewel mine hidden therePn she added,
half jestingly.
Alix turned first red, then white.
She knew well how it had come there.
ASK John Lytton to come here and
see me, Fanny" said she. II have at
least dozen stones like that. -
1t was like the ending of the fairy
story.
Uncle Eben's minerals, disguised in
the dimness of their .conglomerate
surroundings. were opals of rare fire
and value.
Whether he had picked them up in
New Mexico, among the ignorant trad
ers there, or brought them direct from
South America. no one ever knew.
But opals they were.
And to think, !" said Alix, with a
little catching to her breath, .'how
near came to throwing all my inher-
itance away! Oh, what wicked, evil
tempered young virago I was. And
nothing but Elleh's sweet, gentle words
saved me from the consequences of my
own folly. And SO Ellen shall have
half of my Inheritance"
And for some weeks the gooseberry
bushes at the foot of the Ames garden
formed sort of Mecca for sight-seers
and curiosity-mongers.
I'VE amt used to berry bushes as
bears precious stones" chuckled old
CATER Gerdis. Not in this part of
the world. "-Saturday Night.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16

To meet the demands Of our increasing trade,
we have been compelled to devote our first
floor to the finer grades of Carpets and Cur
tains, and we now have facilities for handling
and displaying our stock which will be alike
pleasing and satisfactory to ourselves and pa
trons-the rear being carpeted and fitted up
for the display Of Curtains and Tapestries.
With our increased facilities for handling
these goods. our stock has been corresponds
ingly enlarged, and we now pride ourselves on
having one Of the finest Carpet Rooms in
Northern Ohio We feel that we are warrant
ed in assuring our friends that we can offer
them advantages, as an exclusive Carpet and
Upholstery House, not to be had elsewhere
in this County or vicinity
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
TACT IS THE THING.
How the Poor Boy Me.aged to Get ,
Good SItaatfon.

Tact is one of the first qualifications
OF business man, says the N. 7.
Recorder, and the following little in
cident in the history of one of the most
successful merchants shows develop
ment of this trait early in his business
career.
Coming to New York from the coun-
try, without friends and with very lit
tie money, he found his way to '1ower
Wall street" and walking into the
store of w. & Co. passed back into the
counting-room and waited modestly
and patiently till he should attract the
attention Of Mr.. W., who was at the
moment busily engaged with some
friend. At last the frank. open face Of
the boy attracted his notice, and he ad-
dressed him with:
What can I do for you, sonnyP"
Il want place, SIR
''Well. what can you doPn
The boy answered eagerly:
s'Most anything. sir.
Mr.. W., partly for joke and partly
to rid himself of the almost too con-
fident boy. said:
"Ah, ah! Well. just go out and
borrow me couple of thousand dol
lars"
The lad placed his hat on his head,
walked out of the store. then passed
slowly down Front street till he came
to another large store in the same line
of business, our friends of the past
Messr5. S. G. & c., then with q bold
but honest look he walked up to the
head of the house and said:
Mr.. w. of w. & Co. sent me down
to borrow 50, ,00O."
He did, my son? How is business
up at your placer"
The boy. having seen the appearance
of large shipments. answered quickly:
VERY good, sir!"
Two thousand dollars. did Won saw
Will that be enoughP"
well, So. GOO is all he told me, but
if you have plenty / think he would
like it if you sent him So. 600.
Just give this boy check for S.
600 for W. & Co., remarked Mr.. s. to
his cashier.
The boy took the check. and with it
returned to MIR. W.. walking back into
the Office with an air Of successful
pride, and said:
Here it is, SIR"
Mr.. W., taking one look at the check
and then at the boy, said:
Young man, come in here: you're
just the one have been looking for"
And giving him desk be set him to
work.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
WHAT HE FINALLY DECIDED TO DO.
The Lazy Man on the Hotel verands
Answers a Few Questions.

He is prince among lazy men, and
the records will prove it. He sas on
the veranda of a summer resort hotel
glancing over the headlines of news
paper. Even that seemed to be an
exertion, and it is doubtful If he read
them understandingly. When he had
finished those on the first page he hesi-
tated, as if debating whether il was
worth his while to turn the paper over.
He finally let it slip from his fingers to
the floor, yawned. and fixed an indo-
lent gaze on his feet, which were rest
ing on the railing in front Of him. He
must have remained in this position,
apparently meditating on something.
for ten or fifteen minutes. His cigar
went out, but he neither threw 1t away
nor attempted to relight it.
Finally the crowd that was betting
on what his next move would be grew
impatient. and one man approached
him and remarked:
Dull around here, isn't it?"
The lazy man raised his eyes tri1e
to see who the questioner was and
then made slight inclination OF his
head.
.sWhat do you find to think OFF" per-
sisted the questioner.
The man yawned again and said
slowly:
"rve been wondering what time il
is.n
Haven you got watchP"
Another yawn and then the reply
came with an apparent effort:
20. yes; but was trying to decide
whether it is easier to pull that out and
look at it than it is to unlimber and
turn around so that can see the Office
clock"
..And what have you decidedp"
ITO wait until the town clock strikes
the hour"
But ii doesn't strike hourly; it only
strikes al - and g."
The sirtnger slowly lifted his un.
lighted cigar to his mouth, and. aftel
making feeble attempt to puff it.
said:
"Well. six will do me. Have you I
lightP''
When the questioner returned to bill
: party al bets were declared off," a
no one cared to wait three hours Z
have them decided. There wasn'
enough action for the money! ChicGgt
Tribune.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16

Long familiarity with the products of
reliable houses, enables us to place our orders
only with such, preferring to give our patrons
goods of intrinsic value, rather than indulge
in tho deceptive blazonry of glittering gen
eraltes born Of Shoddy, as means of sat
tracing" customers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
Plumber, Steam gs|Gas Filter
RAVENNA. OHIO.

Dealer in all kinds of Plumbing and
Gas Fitting Goods, Sewer Traps,
Boilers, Bath Tubs, Steel Sinks
Hydrants, Street Washers,
Hose, Brass Goods, &c.
AT THE LOWEST MARKET PRICE.
SHOP. Chestnut St.. 1st door north of
w. s. Krake's. 1145.1y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16

Tapestry, Ramie, Jute Goods and Pushes
for Upholstering, Rug and Upholstery Fringes,
Gimps and Gimp Tacks for Upholstery, Carpet
Bindings Oil Cloth Bindings, Felt and Sewed
Innings for Carpets, &C., &c.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16
Business Cards.

gwyO LOAN.-Money to loan on Farm Prop
erty WEBB Il PORTER,
1O84-1y* Ravenna. o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16

The number of English words which
have no rhyme in the language is
large. Among them are month, sill
YER, liquid, spirit. chimney, warmth.
gulf, sylph. music, breadth, width,
depth, honor, iron and echo.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-16

In conclusion, promise you best efforts in
making your visits alike pleasant and profitable and shall
always have house in order for Callers whether for
inspection or purchase.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-11-16

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; She
was treated for 4 month by her fumily
physician, but grew worse. He told her
she was o hopeless rictim OF consumption
and that no medicine could cure her.
Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption; she bought
u bottle and to her delight found herself
benefited from first dose. She continued
its use, and after taking ten bottles
found herself sound and well, now does
her own houscwork and is as well as she
ever was. Free trial bottles OF this
Great Discovery ut Logan Drug Co.'s
Drug Store. 9
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-11-16

Mrs. WINSLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used by millions OF mothers for
their children while tcething. Ii dis
turbcd at night and broken OF your rest
by a sick child suffering and cryingwith
pain OF cutting teeth send at once and
gcta bottlcof "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children tccthinc. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
ately. Depend upon it, mothers, there
is no mistake about it. 1t cures diar-
rhTa, regulates thestomach and bowels,
cures wind collie, softens the gums, re-
duces inflammation and gives tone and
energy to the whole system. "NIrs.
Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup" for children
teething is pleasant to the taste and is
the prescription OF one OF the Oldest and
best female physicians and nurses in
the United States. Price twenty-five
cents 4 bottle. Sold by all druggists
throughout the world. BE sure and ask
for "NIRs. WIxsLow's Soothing SYRUP"
MwrJw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-11-16
"a Ton Dollar Gold plcco fer a Cont.

Some time ago q gentleman bet that
ii he stood at the corner OF Broadway
and Fourteenth street, New York, and
offered gold eagles to the passers-by for
4 cent each he would find no purchas-
ers. The experiment was tried and it
turned ont just as he said. No%'one
would believe that the coins were genu-
inc. 1t seemed too good to be true. An
equally remarkable offer is that made
by the proprietors OF DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, the SOW
ercign cure for Consumption. Think OF
it! restoration to life and health for "A
mere song. There is not a case OF, Lung
scrofula-in other words, Consumption
that will not yield TO it, ifitis taken
in time. 1t Is the greatest blood puri-
iier ever known, and is guaranteed to
benefit or cure in I'LL diseases OF tho
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-11-16
Tho Old Original ,1lerehe ,redlelnc,

"Radam's Microbe Killer" is the old
original medicine, which leads and
stands in advance OF all other germ"
"microbi," bacteria" etc, remedies.
This is the original-othcrs are imita-
tions which try to catch the public by
borrowing names from the old original
remedy, discovered by VIM. Ratlam
years ago. and whose fame has spread
over the world. Buy the original and
get the genuine. Investigate its merits
before parting with your money. Read
their advertisement elsewhere and act
wisely. MwfIw.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-11-16

Both tho method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
md refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanses tho sys.
ten e!lscturlly, dispcls colds, head
achCs and fcvors and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro.
duccd, pleasing to the taste and nc.
ccptablG to the stomach, prompt in
ito action and truly beneficial in its
elects, prepared only from tho most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to ell and have mado it the most
p9pnlsr remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
End 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gisis. Any reliable druggist who
may net have it on hand will PRO.
rare It promptly for any one who
wishes to tfy it. DO not accept any
fabstitute.
CALIFORNIA RIG syrup co.
say fRiaciSC0. CAi.
LOUISVILLE, kE NEW YORK, nv
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-11-16

TIE children's health must not be
neglected. Cold in the head causes ca.
tarrh. Hy's Cream Balm cures at
once: It is perfectly safe and is easily
applied into the nostrils. The worst
cases yielding to it. Price SOC. MwrSw,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-11-16
LEMON ELTXIR,



For biliousness and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir.
For feyers, chills and malaria, take
Lemon Elixir.
For sleeplessness. nervousness and
palpitation OF the heart, take Lemon
Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach,
take Lemon Elixir.
For all sick and nervous headaches,
take lemon Elixir.
Ladies, for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
DIR. Mozlcy's Lemon Elixir will not
fail you in any OF the above named dis
eascs, all OF which arise from Il torpid or
diseased liver, stomach, kidneys or
bowels.
Prepared only by DR.. II. Motley, At.
lanta, Ga.
Soc and 81 per bottle at druggists,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-11-16
FINANCE AND TRADE.
Tho Feature, OF IL, Moacy AMI Stock
NIurltnLl


New YoRx, Nov. ll.-Morey on calf easy with
no loans, closing offered at o. per cent. Prime
mercantile paper 5a6is per cent Sterling cx-
change quiet and steady nj ;iSo4alSir Sales
lD,5al shares.
The stock market was quiet, but In the main
displayed strong tone. acting Inn manner very
satisfactory TO bulls, aud while there was still
considerable covering ut shorts there was also
some new buying. which gave announcement 10
lno Immediate future OF prices. The conlcrS
very weak points IN the list, while the indus
i,iais were tho strong group. aud distillcrs was
me special feature oil the trading Outside In.
tefcl dil very little IN the MARKET but Boston
bought Atchlson, and London was II moderate
settler oil the Specinlties toward the close llur
ihRi9n was the active feature after AtchisOn and
Reading, but all OF those shares were moved
within The nNrrowcst limits, showing slight
changes for the day. The market finally closed
quiet anu firm nj about tho lowest.
government mud state bond, dull and steady.
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