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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24
Origin of Words.

.'Oh, dear mev' is equivalent to "Oh.
Dio MO-" or "Oh, my God" Rotten
row. the famous drive in London, was
originally called Ia route du roi, or the
Kings passageway. Pope was orig
inally papa" and GEAR and kaiser
are both Caesar. "Thimble" was orig
inally 'thumb-bell," as the thimble was
first worn on the thumb. "Dandellon'
was dent de leon, or the lions tooth
Vinegar is taken from the French VII
algre. or sour wine. Dominic, the ole
name used for preacher, Is derived
from Dominus. Lord in the old Anglo
Saxon was llaford. or loaf distributor
Sir was originally the Latin senior
Madam is my lady" Slav was orig
inally a person of noble lineage, no
the slave as now applied.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24
THE SEED Is THE VITAL TIKI, G.

Planting must be begun right, else no amount
of cultivation or fertilizer can prevent the crop
being failure. The first step is the selection
OF seed Do not take any risk here. Get seeds
that you can depend upon-seeds that are fresh,
that have reputation behind them The most
reliable seeds grown in this country are Ferry's
Seeds. Wherever seeds are sown the name OF
d. NJ. Ferry 4 Co., OF Detroit, Mich, is a guaran'
tee of quality and freshness. The greatest care
and strict, st caution are exercised In the grow
ing, selection, packing and distribution of theii
seeds Not only must they be fresh, but they
must be true to name.
4 ON par with the quality Of the seeds is Fer
1 RVS Seed Annual for 1897, the most comprehen
4 sive and valuable book of the kind ever printed
4 Every planter, large aud small. should get, reac
+ and digest this book before planting single
seed It is Tree to all who address the firm a
above.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24
A Little Girls Riddle.

Several children were asking riddles
the other day, and a bright little girl
who listened got the idea OF what a
riddle was. The next day she went to
her father and said, "There was blind
and curtains on pole and the pole fell
and two men laughed" The father
promptly gave it up when she said,
''Don't you see the point?" Upon being
answered in the negative she puzzled
her brains for awhile, and said, Mel
Their do L. She is now practicing on
riddles that have some meaning in
them
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

"Husband, what did the doctor say
about me?"
"He said that you must give up re"
ligion and take to drink. ;"
"Whatl"
"Well, he said you must stop dong
On mnch church work and take tonic. !"
louisville Courier Journal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24
HoITr.s scnooL ron BOYS.

This school Is loca'ed at Barlingame,
san MsieO County, Ia. in charge of Ira G..
Hoitt. Pm ID. II is accredited q The s. sat
and stanford Universities, and Is one OF the
bet Of its kind Twelfth term begins Jan
Uary 4th, 1sS7.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

Your grocer will sell you
Schlllng's Best tea, and re-
turn your money in full if
you don't like it.
He is our agent to this
extent; and we want no
better business.
A Schilling & Company A..
San Francisco sss
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24
FoRTuNE SEEKING EWIGKASfs.

Many a peaT family that seeis the western
wilds IN the hope 81 winning fortune, i pre-
served from that insitinus Ice Of the emigrsnt
and fr0niiersman -chills and iever-by Hos
letters stomach Bitieis. 30 ehectually does
that incompatible medietnal defence fOrily
the system against the imbined influence OF
a malarious atmosphere aud miaSma tainted
water, that protect by Il the pioneer, the
miner or the tourist provided with Il, may
safely encounter the danger.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

she-The idea Of going To boxing match, !
should think il would be p rieciiy disgusting
Her bn ther--Wrl,. Il VS. ! never saA such 4
fIxle in ms liz.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24
Tie Clown and The Missionary.
By VIOLA ROsEBoRo

1t seelned that it took three or four
people IN this case 10 make one Good
Samaritan. IL happened. as it is always
happening in this fantastic life, that
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24
Eczema
All Her Life.

Mr.. E. D. Jenkins, of Lithonia, Ga,
saws that his daughter, Ida, inherited a
severe case of Eczema, which the usual
mercury and potash remedies failed to
relieve. Year by year she was treated
with various medicines, external appl,
cations and internal remedies, without
result. Her suferings were intense,
and her condition grew steadily worse.
All the so-called blood remedies did not
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

Inventor of the Block System Dead.
Mr.. John Warwick, the inventor and
natentee of the block system of rail-
road signals in England, died recently
near Derby.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

Undertakers say that 1t is no more
Of n trick for them to embalm a corpse
than for a woman to ice a cake.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

Il understand that you witnessed the Gahlon
murder; Is IL trues' "Oh worse than that;
iead the account of Il in the Evening SeOoper,'
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

A quart Of butter, SO soft as to run
easily, weighs exactly 16 ounces; when
hard, the weight is slightly greater.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24
FREE SILVER.

The coinage of silver might have been
too free, but the free use oft in asmall sum
NAV be very big investment with very
sure and large profits. What it costs to buy
a bottle of st. acob's Oil for the cure ofrheu-
matism is within the reach of the poorest. 1t
is the best investmentin this line-best cure,
and the profits are sure, becauseit will surely
cure This is so well known 1t is almost a
maxim. and so much good is wrought out
of the free use of so little that a strong,
active workman can be made out of man
who before may have been helpless in
valid or a hobbling cripple.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

Shattered nerves. weak stomach, impaired
al ustion aud inability to sleep all disappear
when Lash's Kidney and Liver Bitters is used
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is th'
senior partner OF the firm OF i. J. CHENEY q Co,
doing business Ia the city Of Toledo, County auS
state aforesaid and that said firm will pay th'
sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each ant
every case Of CATARRH that cannot be cured b,
the use Of Halls CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed IN m,
presence, this 9th day of December, A. d., lss6
<sEAL> A. W. GLEASON,
NotnrH ptfblie
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-M Lucy
Wallace, Marquette. Klaus, Dec ~, 30,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

seem &c reacn tneulS'
ease at all until S.
SIS. was given, when
an i'm prove m e u
was at once noticed,
The medicine was
continued with fav.
CRADLE results, All
now she is cureo
sound and we'll, hei
skin is perfectly
clear and pure and
she has been saved
from what threat
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
&C directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system Send for testimonials, Tree.
FJCHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
ER-SOld by Druggists, 75c.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24
BEST TREE WASH

Greenhank pcw 9sa Caustic Soda and Pure Potash.
r. w, x KSON & CO., 226 Market Street,
San Franchise, Cal. hoie Asents.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-12-24

ened to blight her life forever.
SIS. Guaranteed purely vegetaole)
cures Eczema, Scrofula, Cancer, Rheu'
matism, or any other blood trouble.
1t is real blood remedy and always
cures even after all else fails.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27
Farm Lands for Sale.

One farm consisting of 200 acres.
This is situated on the north bank of
the Upper Iowa, Il miles from Ches,
ter. Buildings are all modern and
commodious, consisting of an elegant
frame dwelling house erected last
season at cost of $225O; one barn 42
$50 feet, with 20-ft. posts and base
ment; one barn 56x32 feet; and all
other farm conveniences including a
wonderful artesian we'll which sends
forth cool, clear water with force and
volume sufficient for mill power or
any other purpose to which it may be
applied.
l have also several other lands for
sale including one forty acre farm in
Chester township; one quarter section
of improved land in Saratoga; two
farms in Jamestown, one in Oak Dale
and several city lots in Cresco.
For information call at my law Of
flee or address JOHN NJ. CANNON,
S6tf Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27
Third Annual Holiday Discount

From Nov. IL, to Jan. z, our cabi-
nets (either Artistic or Platino) for $3.50
a dozen. This is no cheap work but
regular $500 and $3.50 grades. l
regulate my own prices regardless OF
other gallerys and after Jan. 1, prices
will be as usual. Every print guaran-
teed. A. III. SCHAFER.
Over Amundson & Lofthus.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27

| The pursuit Of
money teinpts many 4
man to neglect his
health, with the result
that he soon loses both
money and health, and
finds himself doomed
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27
Holiday Excursions.

Christmas and New Year tickets
will be sold for one and one fifth fare
for the round trip to all points within
200 miles Dec. oath, 25th and 31st
and January LIST 1897, good to return
until January 4th 1897.
ct nj. j. WHITE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27
FARM FOR SALE.

One mile west of Kendallville an
about miles northeast of Cresco
sconsisting of 1853 acres in a fine state
of cultivation. The Kendallville
school house Is on the farm, which
has two psad unfailing wells, new
barn 81 a comfortable dwelling
house a an abundance of timber
for farm. For price and terms
AZ j PHILEMON TOWNSEND,
ne Kendallville, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27
NMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

estate G.. NJ Harris, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed administrator Of
the estate OF G. N. Harris, late of Cresco,
ceased, interstate. and has taken upon himself
that trust by giving bonds as the law directs
All persons having demands upon the estate OF
the said deceased are required to exhibit the
same; and persons indebted to the said estate are
called upon to make payment to
c. P. LENT.
Administrator.
Cresco, Iowa. Nov. 3, 1896 14ts
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27
There is no Excuse.

If you want to receive the Twice-a
Week Plain Dealer for one year you
can have it whether you have the
money to spare or not. Get us four
yearly subscribers at $1.00 each and
we will send yours free. If
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27
For Sale.

I will sell my abstract, real estate
and Insurance Business. Good oppor-
tunity for some young man; can give
good reasons tor wanting to sell. For
terms apply to E. r. THOMPSON,
Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27
TAX SALE.
state of Iowa. Howard county.

VIIIUU Ut CUutty iIcttsuiot ,,.,.-
day in December, A. D.. 1896, at the office OF the
Treasurer OF said county, all lands, town lois
or other real property on which taxes remain
Will be offered at public sale for the total
amount of taxes, Interest and costs due and I'M
paid thereon. Said sale to commence at ten
O'Clock a. IN. of said day and continue from aay
The following list contains u description OF
the several parcels of real property to be sold
for the delinquent taxes OF 1895, ana sucn other
property thai has not been advertised for the
taxes OF previous years, or on which taxes re-
main due. LEVI ii. SISCO,
County Treasurer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27

XH/ANTED-FAITIlFUL MEN OR WOMEN
w to travel for responsible established
house in Iowa. Salary $3.50 and expenses. Po-
sition permanent. Reference. Enclose self
addressedstamped envelope. Tie National
Star insurance Bldg, Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27
McELREES
WINE OF CARDUH

will bring girls safely through the crisis.
Taken at the first indication of weak
ness, it never fails. 1t regulates the
monthly periods with perfect precision.
Its action is direct upon the feminine
organs that above all others, ought to
be strong and we'll.
Start the girl right. Don't expose her
to the dangers and fortunes of dragging
weakness, bearing down pains, nervous
prostration and the facilitating drains
so common to women.
McElree's Wine of Cardui, is home
treatment. 1t does away entirely with
abhorrent "local examinations.
Sold $500 Bottle by Dealers In Medicine.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-11-27

\SJN 10 an uuumely death.
WIZ A man should remember when
III u he is tempted to over-work him.
VIZ self, neglect his health, and de-
y vote insufficient time to eating.
resting and sleeping, that death is the
tempter that holds out money as bait. If
a man will take proper care of his health, he
will feel like work, and will find that he can
do all the work that he cares to do within
working hours.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
gets man into working shape and keeps
him there. 1t invigorates the liver, keeps
the digestion in working order, the appe-
tite hearty and keen. It keeps the blood
pure and plentiful. 1t keeps out and drives
out impurities and disease germs. 1t wards
off nervous and wasting diseases. It cures
g per cent: of all cases Of consumption. II
is the product of the life.work of an emf.
nent and skillful specialist, DR.. r. w. Pierce,
for thirty years chief consulting physician
to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Insti.
tute, at Buffalo, N. Y. Druggists sell it.
Mrs. L. F. Coates, of Blythebourne, Kings Co..
ny writes: Three years ago, was SO sick
snd night Weight an
177 pounds. The first night that slept for hours
at one time, was after had taken three doses Of
Or. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The Of:
and when had taken the whole Of one bottle I
could sleep all night without coughing, and have
been we'll ever since and weigh I7s pounds"
A good, practical medical book is worth
more in home than thousand novels.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser
is that kind of book. 1t contains 1.oos
pages and over 800 illustrations. new
edition given away absolutely FREE. If you
want paper-covered copy send II one-cent
stamps. THE cost of mailing onIy) to Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo.
N. Y. For cloth binding, 81 stamps,
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18
HER REASON.

It Explained Why George Was Not te
 Squeeze Her Hand. "Georgew It wasn't what she said so much as the way in which she said it.
 She took the word and drew it out until it was long, tremulous filament of sweetness.
 Yet there was tinge of reproof in her tone.
 4'George!"
 She said it only once in reality, but it is customary with story writers to say George" twice under these cir cumstances.
 What is it?"
 ''You have been squeezing my hand with great regularity and emphasis for some time."
 "I know it." he replied, with the frankness that was characteristic of his manly nature.
 ''Please don't do it any more," and her voice dropped almost to whisper. ''No more?" This sounded like heart throbs of anguish, and his form shook with emotion.
 "Why not?' asexsss-..- ;.:r- @'Because"-she faltered.
 "Go on."
 "Because have got blister on my little fnger."-Tit-Bits
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18
ELECTION RESULTS.

Betting on the results of election or anything else never changes the actual results, neither is the practice con- mendable. There is, however, no bet ter barometer to show how anything is going than the odds offered in wagers either for or against. Below is the lat est quotations from the New York pool rooms on the results of the coming election, given by states. Any one can readily see that Mckinley has clearly the best of it:
 General result, 21a to 1 on Mckinley
 New York city, even money on Me Kinley.
 Alabama, 21a to i on Bryan.
 Arkansas, to 1 on Bryan.
 California, even on Mckinley
 Colorado, to on Bryan.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18
CARPETS WERE UNKNOWN.
How the Fourteenth Century Mansions
 Were Furnished.


 Carpets in the fourteenth century were unknown luXuries, says Good Words. but the fashion of strewing the apart ments with rushes was being gradually abandoned. Rushes were still used in the retainers' hall, but for the better rooms sweetscented herbs and fragrant twigs were usually employed.
 In the fourteenth century windows were apertures filled with glass so as to admit light, but to exclude wind. The walls also were frequently hung with cloth or tapestry to protect the inmates of the room from the many currents of air that penetrated the strong but bad ly built walls. We learn from various ancient documents that it was the duty of the serving men and pages to sweep out the principal apartments, but as the use of water is rarely mentioned, damp and fragrant leaves and twigs must have aided not only in collecting the dust, but also toward refreshing the at mosphere in such costantly closed rooms, fresh air being only admitted through the doors opening on to the battlements or balconies.
 From old inventories at Thurleigh and elsewhere we ascertain how scant- fly furnished were these ancient man. sions, although they seem to have been abundantly supplied with flagons and drinking cups in gold, silver and finely engraved pewter, besides an infinite number of black jacks or cups made Of leather
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18

WTANTED-A position by first-class cook, w avon an who comes we'll ellrecommended. Apply at West End house.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18
OFFICIAL CALL.
The Fifth National Irrigation
 Congress.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 5, 1896. To the People of the United States of
 America:
 Pursuant to the order of the Fourth Irrigation congress and to designation by the National executive committee, the fifth annual session of the National Irrigation congress will be held in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, upon the dates of December 15, 16 and 17, 1896.
 The membership of the body will be made up as follows, in accordance with the resolutions of the Third and Fourth congresses:
 1. All members of the National ex- ecutive committee.
 2. All members of state and terri torial irrigation commissions. 3. Five delegates at large, to be ap- pointed by their respective governors, | for each of the following states and territories: Arizona, California, Colo I rado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Ne braska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Da- kota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
 4. Three delegates at large for each state and territory not heretofore enumerated, to be appointed by the governors of said states and terri tories; or, in the case of the District of Columbia, by the president.
 5. One delegate each from regularly organized irrigation, agricultural and horticultural societies, and societies o1 engineers, irrigation companies, agri- cultural colleges, and commercial bod
 ies, such as boards of trade, chambers of commerce, etc.
 6. Duly accredited representative !, of amy foreign nation or colony, eacf , member of the United States senate , and house of representatives and eac1
 governor of a state or territory will b' admitted as honorary members. : The work of the National Irrigation
 congress has now continued for nor
 than five years. The first session wa
 held in the city of Salt Lake, Utah
 the second in Los Angeles, California
 the third in Denver, Colorado; and tn
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18

Connecticut, 10 to on Mckinley. Delaware, 10 to on Mckinley. Florida, 1 to on Mckinley. Georgia, 3 to 1 on Bryan. Idaho, 8 to 5 on Bryan.
 Illinois, 5 to on Mckinley. Indiana, 10 to on Mckinley. Iowa, 10 to g on Mckinley. Kansas, even on Mckinley. Kentucky, even on Mckinley. Maine, to on Mckinley.
 Maryland, even on Mckinley. Massachusetts, 6 to on Mckinley. Michigan, 10 to ' on Mckinley. Minnesota, 10 to on Mckinley. Mississippi, 8 to 1 on Bryan. Missouri, to 10 on Mckinley. Montana, to 1 on Bryan. Nebraska, to 5 on Mckinley. Nevada, to on Bryan.
 New Hampshire, to 1 on Mckinley New Jersey, 2 to on Mckinley. New York, to 1 on Mckinley. North Carolina, i to 21a on Mckinley North Dakota, 1 to 3 on Mckinley. Louisiana, 1 to 21a on Mckinley. Ohio, 2 to 1 on Mckinley. Oregon, to on Mckinley. Pennsylvania, 10 to on Mckinley. Rhode Island, 2 to 1 on Mckinley. South Carolina, 3 to on Bryan. South Dakota, 1 to 8 on Mckinley. Tennessee, 1 to on Mckinley. Texas, 8 to on Bryan.
 Vermont, to 1 on Mckinley. Virginia, to on Mckinley. West Virginia, even on Mckinley. Washington, to on Mckinley. Wisconsin, 10 to on Mckinley. Wyoming, to on Mckinley. The odds opposite each state, are or the candidate carrying such state, ant not against him.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18
THE FORMIDABLE UMBRELLA.
A French Tragedian Finds It Mightier
 Than the Sword.


 The affection of the collector for the objects of his zeal has been amusingly illustrated by a story told uf Aielingue, a French tragedian who had mania for gathering together great quantities of old vestments, arms and similar an- tique apparatus. Among hls treasures was beautiful and keen-edged sword which had belonged to Philip H., son of Emperor Charles V.
 Having worn this sword in piece in which he was performing, Melingue was making his way homeward in Paris one night. The weather was rainy, and he carried an umbrella. Under his cloak he bore the precious sword of Philip II.
 Coming around corner, Melingue was suddenly menaced by two sneal, thieves. He was an expert fencer, and knew that with the sword he could quickly beat the rascals off, But he said to himself:
 'What! Betray to these rascals that l have such precious possession? No! Iney miSnU De too much TOT me, a1ter all, and then they would get it. will keep it out of sight"
 So saying, he placed his left hand on the hiit of the sword inside his cloak, and with the other hand let down his umbrella. With this as weapon, he assaulted the footpads with such force and spirit that he put them to flight.
 In this case the umbrella turned out to be miehtier than the sword.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18

WTANrED-Dressm plain sewing, fan w cy work and fine mending at moderat rates. 233 W. Jackson street.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18

LNOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room I with board if desired. Private family 2U9 Jefferson St., corner Second Ave-
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18

E,OR SALE OR RENT-10-acre tract rear | city with house and plenty of shade. En- quire at 0. K, meat market, corner Washing. ton and Third Sts.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18

NTANTED-Poeition as nurse to take care w of sick people. Inquire at Buyers House.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-18
The Water Lily.

Several specimens of water lilies have the very curious peculiarity of bloom ing all day and at evening closing their blossoms, and, by retracting the stem, drawing the four entirely under water. There is no more singular fact in the history of flowers than this oddity of the water lily.