Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-27
THE GUARDS STORY.
From the State Journal. Lincoln Neb.


There is probably not stronger man or
more trustworthy guard employed at the
Nebraska State Penitentiary than j. T.
kalston. To stranger he appears very
good example of the man who boasts that
he was never sick day in his life.
For many years Mr.. Ralston lived at
Syracuse, Nebraska, and the old residents
there remember him as one of the strongest
and healthiest oftheir number.
In 80. or whereabouts, when the grip"
hrst broke forth in this section of the coun-
try, it claimed him as one of its earliest vic
Tins. Like most men with strong ply
slque, he sneered at the disease and did not
guard properly against it. For days he lay
IN bed and lett it only as confirmed in
valid
About this time he moved with his fami-
~ to Peru, Nebraska, where some of his
children were attending the tate Normal
School, He hoped the change would do
him good, but he was disappointed. He
doctored with the local physicians. and
even with his own son, who was practicing
medicine. all seemed TO no avail, and
miserable in mind and body the poor man
told his family that he feared there was no
hope for him.
A happy thought of his own led him to
try strong stimulants. He was again able
TO work. But he soon found that his relief
was but temporary. and when bad weather
came on he was subject to severe attacks OF
the grip as before.
Two years ago Mr. Ralston was employ
ed at the Nebraska Penitentiary at Lincoln
the state Capital. and enjoyed comparative
ease while performing the duties as usher.
Last fall however he was put out OH the wall
tall, however, he was put out oil the wall.
and with the change of work came his old
trouble In even more aggravated form. he
was not only troubled with the usual mis-
cradle feelings of the grip" but he found
himself short of breath and generally weak.
these things uniting him for the duties of
his position.
Once more, almost in despair. he sought
cure and purchased a box of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. He used them
according TO directions and felt better.
Five more boxes followed the first, and the
long-sutferer was well man,
Said be to a Journal reporter, to whom
he had Just given the above facts: 81 feel
now as though l could stack more hay than
any man i'll Nebraska; and if needed a
position now l would hunt one on harvest
field. Why. only last Sunday night took
a severe cold which, a year ago. would have
laid me up week with the grip but now
1t causes me only temporary annoyance,
and simply live it off.
Mr.. Ralston has been long and favorably
known in many parts of Nebraska, both as
| a private citizen and as a leader IN the or
| iginal Farmers Alliance movement, and
hosts of friends rejoice with him in his
remarkable recovery, for which he unhesi-
tatingly gives the credit to DR.. Williams
Pink Pills
| Dr. Williams Pink Pills contain, in a
condensed form, all the elements
necessary to give new life and richness to
the blood, and restore shattered nerves.
Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be
sent post paid on receipt of price. so cents
box or six boxes for $3.50 by addressing
DR.. Williams Medicine Company, Shenec-
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