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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-24
Dangers In Food Supplies

A lecturer on cooking the Other
day made the surprising statement
that the asylums are being filed with
country people in much greater pro-
portions than city peoble, mainly be-
cause they were more careless in re-
gard to their food. While a diet Of
fat meats may be more characteristic
Of people living in rural I'll is
there are other dangers just az insidi.
Gus to which the residents OF the big
cities are subject. Scientific research
is every day emphasizing the fact
that man is what he eats.
Probably there have been no more
active advocates Of pure food than the
manufacturers of Royal Baking
Powder, The vigorous campaign,
against authorizations carried on b
them was no doubt due in large par +
to the fact that in scarcely any othei
division Of food supplies are harnl-
full ingredients used lavishly as il,
the compromising Of baking powders.
The absolute purity Of the Royal has
become in the nature Of an axiom,
and its proprietors are naturally dis
posed to spread broadcast the
doctrine of pure food. It has been
claimed, without contradiction, that
no other article Of human food has
ever received 30 many emphatic en-.
dorsements from the highest author.
ities--Journal OF Hath.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-24

Acetylene gas is, being used to. light
up the cars, OF one Paris street car line,
being generated in little tanks carried
on the platform. A months, trial has
shown, that the gas is cheaper than
either kerosene or electricity as an
illuminant. g
A farmer in Beech Springs, Va, ac-
cnsed q neighbor of stealing acalf from
him, and lawsuit was the result. Th,
calf could not be found, and the suit
dragged along until each Of the It'll.
giants had spent $50. Then the calf
was found, starved to death, in a GAYS GAYS
where it had strayed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-24
Popular Expressions.

sTeIl that to the marines indicates
the contempt. even to the present
day, professional sailors fee! and
express for the soldiers who fern a
portion OF the complement on board
a man-of-war, says an exchange.
aDo at Rome as Romans DO, is
creditedto no less an authority than
st. Augustine, who advised convert,
doubtful about the propriety Of some
custom observed at Rome, to do as
other people did,
The term ablue stocking" is ss old
as the year 1400, at which date i'll
Venice a society of literary ladies and
gentlemen was organized, the mem
bers of which as distinguishing
badge wore blue stockings.
Gas tight as Dicks hatband'
mated in the days of Richard Crom
well, son of the great Oliver, who, i'll
the humorous parlance Of the times,
found the crown go tight that he
could not put it on bis head.
@By the holy poker" is popula
abbreviation Of an oath which be-
came common during the crdsades.
@By the holy sepulchre" was in tn
mouths of all Englishmen during tn
two centuries that the crusades we
on.
"As deaf as an adder" is an allusiop
to the fact that the hearing Of many
kinds of serpents is far from acute.
owing to the circumstances that til, il
auditory apparatus is covered by &
outer skin or epidermis. which is shs
every season.
"The dog watch" term use
sailors, was once the dodge wat:
short watch beng introduce,
tween those longer in durai',y..
order that too great. an amount OF.
work should not be put upon the
same men in the course of the day.
ITO haul over the Goals" recalls the
former legal custom of trial by fire,
the accused walking barefoot over
bed Of glowing Goals and his limo
cence or guilt being deduced from
the condition of his feet after Ger
tain number of days had elapsed
Chicago News.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-24

A free delivery system is in vogue in
the mining districts, though the postal.
authorities have nothing to do with it,
From every mountain post Office trails
diverge up every draw and guIch. A
miner setting out for his cabin, perched
somewhere far up on a mountain, will
take with him oil the mail belonging to
kis peighbors. though they may live
Iuiles from his place. At each turning
off point q small box: will; be found,
nailed securely to the trunk of stout
old pine tree, and upon this box is
scrawled the NAMES of all miners who
must pass that tree in going to theirre-
spective cabins. Into this box the last
man from town deposits all the mail
belonging to miners living up that
particular gu1ch. From that gulch a
miner. will occasionally descend for the
mail, and as he returns up his trail he
deposits in turn the several, pieces
of mail in other boxes, placed at con-
Venient points. In this manner one
man. can save many a weary step to
other miners who live out the long win
J ters in the very heart OF the Rocky
mountains. Mails. are collected in q
: similar manner, and often small :ser-
rands are likewise done. Money is de-
posted in mail boxes for the purchase
! of. stamps, tobacco, and other notions
light in weight, is always properly re-
spected and, the mission fulfilled, no
matter how much the snowshoe pedes-
trian may be under the influence of
good fellowship as he returns from
TOWN.. Y. Sun. :: ~ :i%t,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-24
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The colored femaia cook Of fa1nll,f
hv,ng at iLe. South end came upstaii..
the q htr afternoon, and, twisting vi
ilie corners OF her apron with cons de-.
lble embarrassment, said TO her mis-.
trcSs:
lou sec, misses, / thoughtit mo,lgl;
DC i:csHto be tellin' you dat Lid i DOM
got nairicd las wcel;."
"Ah, .nhredl And /" Eat Is yorr i,sli,,
nov, rapnnh?" Is -
"."ta' Williams, n'p'n;n. You see, IT.,
huSL:d;', he I'M Il cos& 90. lie am win,
dey c.i.@ y gheIt il, 80
g. o.. II, heh? :. r - nice,
90 50 "'pect to - direc
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-24
Sent for by the 0naan.

j Wien you read in the newspapers, on
the dissolution of ministry, that. the
queen sent for any particular parsonage
to form another. you must not suppose
1T was her own inclination dictated the
selection. She is supposed to take the
adviceIof the retiring minister as to the
successor he may deem most fitted for
the office.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-24

THE bones OF. the, human body be-
come brittle as age ADVANCES. :; This: Il
lime in their bones. II i:sSs;;.s.i,ts
1T is believed by microscopists that
the highest powers of their Instruments
have not yet revealed the most Iuinute
forms of animal life. d. )
TIE flea is insatiable, After gorginR
itself, and observing another chance 10
feed, it ELECTS the ntentst Of its stomi-:
ach and attacks a fresh victim, or! an
old victim In a new spot !.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-24

Missouri is the third state in the
union in the quantity OF fruit produc.
ed, only Now York and Ohio ranking
above it. Tho value OF the annual
crop ranges from $10,0OO,O0O to s25,
100000, the present years product
reaching about S12,o0O,OOO.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-24
liver Ills

I, bl.ousness, dyspepsia, heaaacae. .:l.l-s
, Ion, sour stomach, are promptly Cared
" Hoods Pills. They do their work easily
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-24
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and thoroughly. Best A-
after dinner pills. IS TIS
cents. All druggists! +
Prepared by G. I. Hood 3 Co., Lowell, Mass.
rAs emily pills to take With Asea's satiapasillst.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07

Mrs. Waterman and the children left
for their home at Wells, Mimi, yester-
day. She has been giving rhetorical
readings about this section of Iowa
and in southern Minnesota since early
in the spring, meeting with a favor
able reception and good attendance
everywhere.
The article in last Fridays Plain
Dealer Oil its theme OF two weeks ago,
money of the Highest Purchasing
Power should have been credited to
the Progressive Farmer. The article
by an oversight was left on the copy
hook without the proper credit and
the editor being out in the country
those in charge were unable to give
the credit that was due.
Chas. Bulls, young man living in
Howard Center township, was badly
injured by horse early Friday morn
ing. While passing the engine used
with the rock crusher near Howard
Center, the horse became frightened
and in trying to lead the horse by, it
became unmanageable and fell on him.
He seemed paralyzed when picked up,
but soon recovered the use of his
limbs, though helpless yet in other
parts OF his body. He is not in so
much pain and it Is thought he will
recover in due time.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07
Protoyin News.

The south side celebrated the 4th
of July on the Sd, evidently believing
it not best to defer till tomorrow
what can be done to-day.
A picnic was held over on the Tur-
key the 4th, five miles from here, 80
carriages going through town.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Junko, July
4th, a son. He didn't need boy but
is very happy that he will be good
democrat in time.
Our Marshal and Constable went to
Spillville the 4th and had large time
The last day of our school was clos
ed with fine exercises by the pupils
with recitations; dialogues and songs
by Rosa Lukes and Mary Cisar. w.
Chyle stood as brave soldier boy.
Spillville and Saude played base
ball here the Sd. the latter being de-
feated nearly two to one.
John Lukes while moving poultry
house for Joe Klimish had leg bro
ken and other severe injuries by be-
ing caught by an engine which over
turned.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07
Highest all Leavening Powe-Latest u S. Govt Report
g! Rs%assl! RskiaRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE

join the great army offree silver men,
not caring fig for the party name OF
the men who will give the producers
so great a boon as better prices.
j. l.. Miller, a patron and reader of
the Western Rural is not only a pros
porous farmer, but more than a raw
recruit in the reform movement which
is growing in streng tn as the people
see the need of better prices for the
immense crops they produce.
David G. Wolf one of the veterans
of the late war, is owner of the beau
tiful farm heretofore owned by Mr..
Partch. He carries two bullets in his
body. gets but $500 a month but was
offered a liberal increase on condition
that he would sign statement pre-
pared by Bismark Russell one of
Waite's special examiners, damaging
to Van Leuven. This tempting offer
was declined, hence his pension rating
remains $500 per month.
The Radford farm occupied by MIR.
Wakefield as tenant and that of w.
7. Wells, now owned by the father of
the Karlen Bros. and occupied by John
Isely are old landmarks and among
the best farms of the locality.
At Geo. E. LOOMS we noted some
thing more than hundred stand of
bees and G. E., busy persuading the
industrious colonies to remain with
him. The farm conducted by c. A. L
Loomis has a fine herd of Jersey cattle
of which the owner is justly proud.
Chester is making a grand growth
this year there having been added to
it this year some 16 good buildings,
among which are the new bank build
ing, to be opened for business today,
its large and substantial addition to
the Chester House by Mr.. Boland, and
its new school building just enclosed.
Among the business changes is that
of Bradley Chaplin, who has sold
out to Brown Brothers who
have leased and will occupy the store
building for a series of years. Mr..
Chaplin has enjoyed a profitable trade
there and will retire comfortably fixed.
The Brown Bros. are we'll known in
the vicinity have the respect and con-
tidence of the public and may reason
ably expect large share of patron
age. They are having tho -insida of
the store re-painted and put in first
class condition. The postoffice will
remain in the store. Mr.. f. 0. Brown
serving as deputy in Mr.. Chapins alb
sence.
The fourth was very large day at
Lime Springs, with the town full OF
people.
On the way home the writer came
upon pleasant party at the home OF
John Dreier, enjoying the 4th and cele-
brating the 10th birthday of Mrs.
Evangeline Dotzler. which occurs July
9Th. There were present w. L. Rath-
ert and Family, John Rather and fami-
| ly, Ernest Gearke and family, Albert
Drager no family, Mr.. Thomas Riley
and John Dreier and family, with the
healthful looking mother of Mrs.
Dreier and Mrs. Gearhe. A sump-
tuous feast of good things with yari
Gus ct ceteras had been provided, of
which the writer was invited to par
take, and knowing his weakness in
that line the public can judge whether
he did OR not.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07
La Patience Angelique.
Patience, thou troubled weary soul,

And calm thy sorrowing aching heart,
lie Patience Angelique.
Weary, weary with tile world as thou
maycst be,
Think thou of him who bled and died for
thee,
On Calvary.
Patience thou Sorcly troubled one.
Aud think of all that He hath done for them
Who suffer.
Patience, and tho thy burden be heavy
one,
Think how much heavier was the one
He bore
On Calvary.
There Is a home no made with hands
Awaiting all who honor. and i'll obeden ce
Follow Him.
Abide ye aye in Him, for He's the Rock
OF Strength.
Love on, love on in Faith and Hope and
Heaven will be
Thy recompense.
Patience thou greying SOUL and cease
thy pning.
Press onward. upward to the goal beyond
La Patience Angelique.
REV. GNo LESLIE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07
Davis Corners.

Martin Vagts had COW killed by a
bolt Of lightning on June "a.
Essie Owens and Jas. Long were mar
ried on the 3Oth of June at the brides
parents, in presence of 400 friends
and relatives.
Fourth of July was celebrated here
in three places as follows: at Mr.. Her
man Maronde's, at Ed. Stender's and
at VIM. Helwig's, and refreshments
were plentiful at all gatherings and a
splendid time enjoyed.
Corn is very backward, barley is
beginning to ripen and never looked
better.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07
Obit uary.

people were startled by the announce
ment that M. Booth was dying, and
the sadness of the fact was accent
uated by the remembrance of the
sudden death of his wife, recently. For
several days he had been ailing with
some disorder Of the stomach and a
severe attack of asthma, but no
particular thought was given the
matter and no physician was
called till II o. m, on Thursday, but
about 4:S0 p. M, the physicians in
attendance pronounced the final disso-
luton at hand and on the forenoon
following, Friday, July 3, at about 8
O'Clock, he peacefully passed away,
surrounded by several of his sons and
daughters who had been summoned
to his bedside as soon as the approach
of death was detected
Moses Booth was born in Lancaster
shire, England, Jan. s, 1917, and was
consequently, nearly eighty years of
age. AT the age of 12 he came to
this country with his parents and
lived in western New York. where, in
1S4l, at Westtield, he WAS married to
Louisa johnson, whose death we re-
corded two weeks ago. He was one
OF the pioneer settlers of this county,
in 1856 lre-empting on the farm in
New Oregon township, which they
occupied till moving to Cresco and,
which is now farmed by son, John
". Booth.
The funeral services were held at
his home Saturday afternoon follow
ing his death, the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. Rid!ington. All the
living children of the deceased were
present save one sister, living in
western South Dakota. Those
present were the six sons, Henry, OF
Rich Hill, Mo; 1. j. and j. w, OF
Cresco; Frank and Fred, of Alden,
Mimi; and G. E., of Minneapolis; it
being the first time that the six
brothers have ever been all together,
the elder ones leaving home before
the younger were born. Also four
daughters, Mrs. Alice Mitchell, OF
Cresco, Mrs. Christensen, of Fulda,
Mimi; and Mesdames jerks and
Norey, of Alden, Mimi; the latter
having not get returned to her home
since her mothers death. There
were also present, Mr.. jerks and
Mrs. Frank Booth. The remains
were inferred in Oak Lawn beside
those of his wife who preceded him
in death only fifteen days.
Though the pain of separation i.
hard for the children to bear, yet il
seems the work of He who knowetl
best' to thus shorten the separation
of the two who through a long
happy and well spent life had beer
almost inseparable. Only q few day.
before his death he said that he wa
so lonesome, for Ma, as he always
called his wife, was never away from
him more than week or so.
The relatives have the sy1npath,
OF all in their sad bereavenents, bu
are consoled by the fact that thei
parents, respected and revered b,
friends and neighbors, and spared
them by Il loving God to good ol,
age, have nt last gone to their tina
reward
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07
Benjamin Hunting Dead.

Benjamin Hunting, one of the true
est, best and most honorable OF Gods
creation, died at his home in Cresco,
Tuesday morning, July 7th. Every
body in Howard county knew the man
and honored him for his integrity and
uprightness. A proper tribute to the
man and his memory will be given
hereafter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07
One More

Homeseekers excursion July 7th and
21st. One fare plus 81 tor round trip.
Ask for particulars. M. j. White
2t Agent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07

Dr. Miles Pain FilLS are guaranteed to stop
Headache in 20 minutes. "One cent u dose"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07
p laltttt !

is still selling all goods at Less
Prices than any other party in the
county. All who have bought of
him know that to be true. Prices
are only misleading and used to
deceive. Give me a call and be
convinced that no other parties
sell as cheaply.
D. PLATT.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-07

Mrs. Wm. Blackburn and son Mer-
rill left yesterday afternoon for trip
to the national capital.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
oueer Experience At Sea.

A unique experience, even in the an
nails of the sea, was that of the bark
Alice. which reached Portland, Me-,
after stormy voyage of % days from
Turks island, in the Caribbean sea.
The bark carried cargo of salt, and she
had been out but a day when it was
found that the salt had soaked through
into the water butts and every drop of
fresh water was spoiled. The captain
hoisted signals of distress and made
provisions for condensing water, but
ell he could do was to provide half a
cupfnl a day for each man. 1t was
seven days before vessel was sighted
and small supply of water secured.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
THE CAT WAS FAITHFUL.
LAID Down Its Life TO Avenge the Death
OF q Bird Friend

Some time ago, in quiet little corner
way down on the Rue Royale, / CHANGED
upon queer little Creole creature,
whom the neighbors called Mann
zelle." If there was ever any name
attached, it must have been - pre-
historic times, for now there is not even
sign upon the door of the little bake
shop where Mam'zelle sells bread and
cakes TO the neig hborhood. Very good
bread and cakes they are, too, as can
testify, for recently have found Mann
zelle's coy shop very comfortable
resting place after mornings tramp
in quest of news. In this way I have
come TO be pretty well acquainted with
Mam'zelle and Pierre, the cat, and
Jeanne, the bird.
Pierre is handsome black and white
fellow, with a noble head, and he and
the little canary. Jeanne, were about
the same age. Mam'zelle told me in
her pretty Creole patois how devoted
the two pets were to each other, and
l myself saw frequent evidences of
their kindly relationship IN a quiet
corner of the little shop I have seen
Pierre and Jeanne taking their break
fast together from the same plate, and
by and by. when the cat would lie doz-
ing in the sunshine. the bird would
hop about him. or cuddle up snug and
comfortable between his outstretched
paws. When Mam'zelle was busy so
that she could not keep an eye on the
little birds safety she would swing the
cage in the doorway, while Pierre would
sretch himself on the floor beneath,
keeping guard over his friend. And
woe betide the stray cat that wandered
that way. Pierre was always on the
alert for squalls, and if a cat came
too near to suit him he would send
Jeanne hustling into her cage while
he chased the offending feline off the
street.
just this very thing happened yes
terday for the Tooth time, probably,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09

In his early life Abraham Lincoln had
primitive method Of keeping books.
At the time his law partner. John +
Stuart. represented the Springfield dis
trict IN congress, Lincoln was forced
much against his win, to keep an ac-
count Of some kind The plan he
adopted was somewhat remarkable.
When he received a fee he divided it IN
halves. His half he put in his pocket;
Stuart's portion he put in an envelope
and. labelling it "stuart's half. threw
I into drawer until his partners re.
'urn from Washington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
PoUNcED ON POOR JEANNE.

but for the first time ON record grief
followed the move. Pierre and Jeanne
were taking their usual morning game
in the sunshine of the little shop door,
when a big brindle stranger appeared
on the banqueJte without. Straight as
a die Jeanne was IN her cage and Pierre
had gone in hot pursuit of the brindle.
The chase was hard one, and Mann
zelle says Pierre must have been gone
a long time, but she was busy serving
customers, and by and by noticed
Jeanne hopping about the counter.
Thinking. of course, that Pierre had
returned, she took no further notice
of the bird a little later, however,
hearing a dreadful commotion on the
banquette she ran out to witness the
sad littl tragedy which I, too. arrived
just in time to see. but too late TO pre-
vent. Taking advantage of Pierre's
protracted absence an ugly-tortoise-
shell from the next block strolled to
the little shop in search of Jeanne.
Finding her out hopping about unpro-
tected, he began siege at once, no
doubt. Mam'zelle and arrived just in
time to see the tortoise-shell pounce
on poor Jeanne as she sat perched on
top of the swinging cage and bear her
with him to the pavement. Before
either of us could interpose the deed
was done, and then in moment there
came Pierre rushing round the cor
ner, and as quick as a flash he had
taken in the situation. With one fierce
bound he sprang upon the tortoise
shell and swept poor Jeanne from his
clutches. For a brief moment he sat
guarding her. but that moment was
long enough to tell him he was too
late
Then letting Mam'zelle take the little
corpse from under his paw, he swooped
down upon the tortoise-shelI. 1t was
only for little while, and when the
battle was over both cats lay dead on
the pavement. Pierre had laid down
his life to avenge Jeanne's death, and
the little Mam'zelle mourns both her
pets.-New Orleans Cor. Philadelphia
Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
orster vanauishes : CROW

The strength Of certain bivalves, that
I rAe mussel. for instance. is notorious,
and an interesting incident in ii con-
nection was witnessed some time since
on the beach of Oxford, little village
in Suffolk, where there are oyster beds.
A predatory crow, when the tide was
ont, had popnced upon an oyster which
had opened to feed, and. inserting his
Leak, prevented the mollusk from clos
ing. Corvus triumphantly sailed aloft
with his prey, but his fight was of short
duration, for the native" frightened its
ligamcnts, with the result that the
crow, suffocated. came down speedily,
end, what IS more, he never got up
a9ain.