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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

before our eldest boy was born" said
the mother of the "four great, strong
boys with Sigh. "She was lovely
child, and the most beautiful one I eve,
saw. I'll show you her picture, Aunt
Becky" w..
She arose, and opening a small cab
met, brought forth a water-color
painting of a year-old baby, whose
sunny, laughing face captivated Aunt
Becky at once. Short golden ringlets
crowned the little head; the smiling
face was dimpled and fair; the laugh
ing eyes were blue as violets. --a
THE darling baby" exclaimed Aunt
Becky admiringly. I'm thinking the
Lord knew she was too beautiful for
this world, and she's better off where
she is-the sweet pet. But all the
same it would be nice If there was one
little girl in your home. You have fine
boys, Emily. I never saw better be-
haved ones, eve If they are full of fun
and noise from morning until night;
and I'm sure I wouldn't have them
otherwise. l never could bear girl
boys-never. But hope the Lord will
send them sister, do So"
Emily Olmstead laughed softly
NO." said she, II don't think he will
I did nope SO. but have given up that
thought. BERTHE will be ten years old
on Christmas Day, and he is the young
est" ...
About month later, one bitterly
cold December day, Aunt Becky was
making a tour of the slums-that is.
she was visiting neighborhood from
which had come to her tales of sor.
row and suffering.
IF Jesus had been here he'd have
gone to see the poor souls" she said
to herself, land that's enough to send
me-"
So she went-her heart full, her
hands full, her purse full, to succor
and to save. She did not return to
lunch, finding too much to do for 9th
ers to think of herself.
l could not tell you of all her low
ing ministrations that day Of days,
but she went about doing good. 1t
mattered not to Aunt Becky that
Christmas was near at hand, and that
she had intended looking into the won.
derful shop windows that very day.
In fact, she forgot herself entirely
while working for her Master. He had
given his life for her, so she gave Hin,
willing service.
She led poor Cost girl to the
Rock, Christ Jesus. She smoothed the
dying pillow of an aged man, to whom
she had pointed the Way, the Truth,
and the Life. She fed the starving
children Of miserable drunkard, and
the poor little things chung to her as
il they could never let her go.
But these were only a few of her
loving ministrations lin His name
that golden day. Emily Olmstead had
begun to worry about Aunt Becky rs
the day--the short winters day-was
about closing. The three sturdy boys
had Just gone to Christmas Eve par
ty, and Richard Olmstead had come
home to the six-o'cl0ck dinner when
Aunt Becky arrived on the scene. In
her arms something like ragman's
treasures, but it squirmed.
Aunt Becky sank into a chair, bun.
die and all.
lin about tuckered out" she said
with a faint smile; but I'm happy.
Here, Emily and Dick" addressing
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
Tanked.

Tanked.
While "Court House" Sam was in the
tan yard tank last week, cleaning 1t
out, the lid accidentally fell and Sam
was twice prisoner. After he got out
he informed us that that was the first
time he had been "tanked" for over
four years.-Exchange
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

YOU WANT A FARM and we have, so
miles west of Houston, at Chesterville, the
best tract in Texas. Land high prairie and
well drained, abundant rainfall, good soil,
low prices and easy terms. Don't fail to
post yourself. Write and receive Fertile
Farm Lands" free and information as to
the cheap excursions and Free Fare. Ad-
dress Southern Texas Colonization Co., JonN
L1NDERHoLM, Mgr, ITO Iiialto Bldg, Chi.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
California.

If you will send your name aud adj
dress we will send a representative to
your home to explain all about the ad-
vantages of Phillips-Rock Island per-
sonally conducted Tourist Car Excur-
sions to California. Address A. Phil
lips & Co., 81 Adams street, Chicago.
John Sebastian, G. p. A., Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
Tho Reason Why.

BILLY, do YOU see that knot in that
boy constructors tail?"
Yes; guess he put that there his.
self so that he wouldn't forget to eat
shat ere rabbit. Didn't yer never put
knot in yer Handkerchief to remember
suthin' Truth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

Are to be had on the Frisco Line in
Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas. The
best route from St. Louis to Texas and
all points west and southwest. For
maps, time tables, pamphlets, etc.,
call upon or address any agent of the
company, or D. Wishart, Gen'l Pas
senger Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
FOR BRAIN WORKERS.

Apples supply muscle and nerve tod /
but do not give stay.
Tomatoes are thinning 4, imulat.
ing and the skins shout Sver y
eaten. ,si' S3sss s8 N:
Oranges are refreshing and eedins
but are not good II the liver II out .
order. IN Z.
Green flgs are excellent food. Dried
figs contain nerve and muscle food but
are bad for the liver.
Prunes afford the highest brain OF
nerve food but should be avoided By
sufferers from their livers.
Mckinley was born January 2e. IS43.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
paOa'S Story.

Younger Son-Papa, did you throw
stones at apples when you were boy'
Father-No; knocked a peach off tree
once, and what do you Think
Son-You broke window.
Father-No; knocked off peach and
on opening it found I. stone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

Susan BIS Black silk Dress.
Susan B. Anthony is never seen in
public in anything but black silk
gown, which Is the New England uni
form OF spinsterhooa. y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
Remarkable Confidence,

She: 1T is remarkable what conf
dence that Mrs. Storms has in her hus-
band! Believes everything he says"
he: "Well, why shouldn't she?"
why, man! he's clerk in the weather
bureau" -Yonkers Statesman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

The largest tree in the United States is
in Tulare county, California. 1t is 275 feet
high and 10G feet in circumference at the
base. - 10y. -. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

ton to the fact that each request must
state the date, place and hour of birth,
also sex and color, with full name and
address OF sender. The initials only
and place of residence will be used In
the reading.
Be exact about the hour Of
birth. II applicants do not know the
date or hour they should send Two
two-cent stamps for special instruc-
tons. Persons wishing their horo-
scopes made Immediately and forward
ed by mail must send twelve two-cent
stamp to cover expenses. Name and
address must be plainly written. Ad-
dress all communications to Prof. G.
W. Cunningham, Dept. 4, 1874, So. Gin
ton street, Chicago.
This weeks readings are as follows:
Bctsey: Monroe, Mich.
According to data, you are mixture
Of the signs of Taurus and Gemini, and
therefore Venus and Mercury are your
ruling planets or significators. You are
medium height or above, and medium
to dark hair, complexion and eyes; the
eyes have a peculiar sparkle and
sharp light; you are energetic and am-
bilious and will make great effort
to rise in the world. yet you will find
many obstacles to overcome and will
not be appreciated or paid in accord
ance with what your ability should
command, yet you will succeed far
better than the average Of people. You
are a natural born orator and II you
take ordinary care Of the money you
get into your possession you will be-
come wealthy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con.
sumption far and wide.-Mrs Mulligan,
Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1895.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
The Other Kind.

Justine--Is 1t true that Ethel's French
marquis touched her father for money
within week after their marriagel
Conny--Yes, SO hear.
.!ustine--Did he get check'
Conny-Yes q rather severe one. The
old gent made an assignment the day be.
fOra
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

His Satanic Majcsty-What is that terri
BILE odor! Attendant-It's that last man
from New York. He had a Sunday puper
in his pocket.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

There was mixture Of feeling in the
household of Pete Berry Of the Colorado
Grand Canyon, when the cat had litter
of half-breed pole cats.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

During the last ten years the average
earnings of Madame Patti have reached
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In or
Ter to be healthy, this is necessary.
Acts gently on the liver and kidneys.
Cures sick headache. Price IS and SOC.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

"Hatwife'' is proposed in London, after
the analogy of housewife and fshwife, to
designate a woman who psrsis Is in wearing
big hats at tho theater.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

1t takes the planet Uranus about 81 of
our years to make one revolution around
the SIM -'t
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
Mi Much Tronhlo ,rov,nv

Not Much Trouble Moving.
Policeman (who has arrested two trn mps)
Where do you live?
First tramp--I don't live nowhere.
Policeman-And where do you liver
Second tramp-Next door to my friend,
" .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

after FIRST DAYS use Of DR.. Kiine,e Great Nerve,
KcstOrer. Free s. trial bottle and treatise.
Send to DE. KLINE, 93l Arch st.. Philadelphia, Pa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

In Lambertsville, N Y, court Hugh
Barber was fined $3.50 for swearing in q
public street. -E4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
Tired Of 1t.

She-Would you love me just the same.
iearest, if were poor instead of worth a
million?
% discuss the financial question again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

In the United States there are over 1000.
600 unmarried men. ar
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

Goes Cough BalsAm
f. the Oldest and best It will break mp cold quicker
than anything else. It Is always reliable. Try it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

I WANT TO BUY choice farm cheap.
Give full particulars with legal description.
j. Map, Waukegan, ILL.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
SIGNS OF THE PLANETS "A CHRISTMAS SISTER

OUR great, strong
boys, and not even
one little girl!" ex-
c lai m Q d Aunt
Becky Olmstead,
who had come to
spend a month with
her favorite neph-
ew's family.
II had a little
daughter-o,lr first
cllill-but. she died
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

No cough 60 bad that Dr. Rays Lung
Balm will not cure it. See ad. ,.-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
An rxplanatory Refus,,al.

J Mr.. Hardpan- Needham showed me his
marriage certificate to-day.
Mrs. Hardpan-Why, what fort You
were at his wedding.
MIR. Hardrcn-- Because wanted to bor
row $40 - M
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
Cbeap Lands and Homes

Lord Salisbury turns the scales at 252
pounds. Mr.. Gladstone weighs less than
VI rounds
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

Trunks and travelling bags can be sent by
mail IN France Last year 81, 263, 2l4 were
thus forwarded.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

The sale Of oysters in Baltimore annually
amounts to $50, 900. 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

Just such cases as the above leak out
in women's circles, and that is why the
confidence of the women of America is
bestowed upon Mrs. Pinkham.
Why arc not physicians more candid
with women when suffering from such
ailments =?
Women want the truth, and If they
cannot get it from their doctor, will
seek it. elsewhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

Eject Of Home Teachings.
Teacher-When should man use "Your
rumble servant" in closing . lettsri
Pupll-When he's writing to his wifs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

If you would keep the wrinkles OH you,
face, keep sunshine in your heart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

Mrs. HEinslOvv's Soothing Syrup
FOR ciren teething softens teg ums, reduces infam
mati0n allays pain wind collie. Is cents bottle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
INDICATIONS THAT AFFECT
EVERY HUMAN LIFE.
9rof. Cunningham's Free Readings for
Our Readers Have Become Very
Popular--Soms Instructions for the
Guidance applicants for Horoscopes.

HE astrologer IL
receiving many re.
quests for free
readings through
these colu m n 8.
Each request Is
numbered when re-
ceived and every
,one will be an
swered in its turn.
The astrologer
again calls atten-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

weighed .3s pounds year ago. am now
a mere skeleton. From your little book I
think my trouble is profuse menstruation.
My symptoms are etc.
Our doctor (my unclc) tells father that am
in consumption, and wants to tako me to
Florida Please help me: Tell me what to do,
and tell me quickly. am engaged to be mar.
ried in September. Shall live to see the
daylss LUCY Z. W.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08

Ny dear Mrs. Pinkham:- -
This Is happy day. l am we'll and gaining
weight daily, but shall continue the treatment
and Vegetable Compound during the summer,
as you suggest. Uncle knows nothing about
what you have done for me, because 1t would
make things very unpleasant in the family. I
would like to give you testimonial to publish,
but father would not allow 1t.
shall be married in September, and as we go
to Boston, will call upon you. How can
r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-08
HER HAPPY DAY.
"A CHARMING STORY OF MEDICINE
AND MARRIAGE.
Two Open Letters From Chicago Girl
How Happiness Came to Her. :

among the tens of thousands OF
women who apply to Mrs. Pinkham for
Sdvice and are cured, arc many who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

That 49, however. remote region at present
for So great an Undertaking For the time being
IL seems more practical 70 consider some sites
further down stream \ dam at Fashodl would
control the water from the lakes and also the
great food that comes down the Blhr j Cha
gel But "A dam there would be- difficult 10 con
struct, because the country is fiat and scarcely
above the river level The site most seriously
considered is therefore, at Assouan, away
down the river below the norhcrnmost Of its
tributaries This is indeed desirable for it is
from the lowest two Of its tributaries. the Blue
Nile and the Atbara. that the great river rc-
ccivcs the most valuable part OF its flood. TO wit
the rich black mud which 50 wonderfully fcrti-
lies even the sterile desert sand when dcpos-
tied upon il by the stream. The Athara enters
the Nile near Bcrbcr. and the possession of that
town and Of Kassala practically secures It's flow
for Ervpt Both those places are now it viii
be observed. in British hands, the one by re
conquest from the Dci shcs. the other by re
ccssion from Italy. I Atbara. though At
times a mighty stream is at times entirely
dry. SO that travellers pitch their camps in its
he'd and the fishes and crocodiles and hippo
potanI are crowded into slagnant pools. The
flood from the Abyssiuian patcaus rcills ii
often with startling rapidity. sh samuel Baker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

OF cholera could be more omnous OF popular
distress. Famine, business prostraton, sick
ness discomfort and even revolution all Turk
dreadful possibilities in the failure of the
Nile To perform its proper function. which it has
been performing annually since long before the
advent Of the earliest Of the Iharaohs. The
pcrpetuation of this function Is therefore the
most important consideration of all for Egypt
THE TEARS OF ISIS
The Power that controls the upper reaches Of
the Nile controls. or can control this function
of the river That is the significant fact which
has given chief interest to this race Cor the
Soudan. There is an ancient Egyptian legend
that the annual flooding OF the Nile is caused 10y
the tears shed by Isis over the tomb Of Osiris
and the question has for amounted centuries
been asked as a type Of impossibilty. can man
arrest the tears of Isis as they howr' 1t took
a nor believer in Isis To answer that question in
the Affirmative Joseph OF Israel in his old age
did IL. Cne day Pharaoh said TO him: My
daughter is now old enough To have an estate
OF her own. but have none To give her unless
YOU can drain this lake" and he indicated a
great lake lying south OF the imperial city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

the Mediterranean. the flow could be INSTRUCTED
and made too scanty. or made runously pro-
fuse. at will In brief, Power holding the
upper reaches of the river would hold the pros
perity and the very existence of Egypt in its
hand. 1t is to prevent the welding Of this con-
troll by an alien Power that the British 50
intent upon securing the river all the way to the
lakes. That DONE the future Of Egypt will be
assured
WHERE DAMS SHOULD BE
The ideal place for the construction Of a
great dam for tn" impounding of the waters Of
the Nile is just Above Wadelai. where the river
makes its exit from Albert Nyanza a dam
there would impound the waters Of all three Of
the great lakes and would make it easy to turn
the scantiest Of floods in Egypt into an ample
one Colonel Ross. formerly Inspector General
Of Irrigation in Egypt, estimated that a differ
encc of three feet in the height Of Victoria
Nyanza would make difference of thirty floods
ut Cairo. That is to say. If a dam were built
which would raise the level OF that lake three
feet the letting out Of the water thus impounded
would provide thirty times much would
bc needed to make a flood at Cairo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

THAT shall be done" replied Joseph unh'si-
tatingIy SO he cut canals and built siuic"-
gates and driincd the lake and made II fertile
province Then Pharaoh asked his courtiers.
How long would it have taken you 10 dram TINS
lake," "a thousand days" they replied. mean
ing thereby eternity. That" said the knS
shall bc the name Of the province a Thou
sand Days-fI FayOum" And FL Fayoum 1T
IS called To this day But Joseph was not sat
isfcd lie said to Pharaoh, Il will now regulate
the now Of the Nile, that on the one hand
It shall never rise so high as to do harm. and
on the other we shall never want for water
That" said Pharaoh, is beyond your power
None but God can do that" But Joseph perse-
vercd lie built dams and storage reservoirs,
and so gave TO the Nile for many ages an
equabe flow
What Joseph could do. modern engineers can
do This Idea Is never absent from the Egyptian
mind In 1874 when England was at war with
Abysslnia the Nile tardily and scantily.
and the Egyptians said the Negus was stopping
its flow savage people would scarcely be
able to do such a work. But there is not the
slightest doubt that a civilized people In posses
sion of the Nile above Khartoum could do 1t.
Whether or not the stream could be entirely
diverted and sent 70 the Red Sea Instead OF to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
ne MAD FOER HEARTS.

81. Louis correspond, nee Of The Buffalo Express
Henry Tanner. who died at the city Hospital
yesterday. L. said by the physicians in charge
20 have had four hearts The cause Of this
trouble. according TO Or. suffer. Is that At diff
f,rcnt TIMES three lucursms had formed. ana
.,A.h of th.sc grow until it formed compact
mass almost equal IN size 10 the heart. These
si,utisns formed an tn auita. the largest artery
In the body. ana the one which leads from the
heart. There they grew, and became. as de
scr.bcd. cone tru heart and three false on 5.
TN, false arts" thruhhed and pGls1, ed
with tn. "truc hear and with equal precision.
aud apparently gave Tanner no trouble. Dr.
Sut,cr says that If h. had not Succumbed to
uruIitis these false hearts would have kept On
increasing IN size until one of them burst. That
meant death for Tanner.
The remarkable aOrta and It's fur hearts VIII
be preserved at the hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
the REASON. PERHAPS.

From Judge.
extraordinarily you appear real "omanly.
Edith but sometimes rather masculine. HOW 10
YOU account FOR II?
Edith-I suppose it is hereditary. Half Of my
ancestors were males and the other half 70.
males"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
I HiPPi DElTH.

From Judge.
Tirelcss Tank T,ll d. boys dat passed away
happy an dat lie way NV death Wuz sublime.
way side WaiioWs-Il do IT. pard. but how
wuz yer hunt
Tirtl.3S Task Run over by a loaded brewery
Wa@on.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-05-18
WORK ON THE FARM,
The Conditions for Its Progress Are
Reported More Favorable. =

The Conditions for It's Progress Are
Reported More Favorable. = b.
Chicago, May 1.-THE reports as to
the condi of the crops throughout
the zcountry.sand the general effect of
the weather on the growth, cultivation
and harvest of the same, were Tuesday
made by the directors of the several cli-
mate and crop sections. The reports
received at Chicago were as follows:
Michigan-Heavy rains slightly damag-
Ing winter wheat, rotted some early sovgn
oats and made low ground too heavy t.
and meadows and young clover have i'm
proved. Dat sowing and blowing for corn
progressing rapidly on high and light soils.
Corn and potato planting just begun.
Indiana-With favorable warmer wealth.
er crops have improved; blowing and corn
Joining and rye is heading in southern por-
ton: oats growing nicely.
1linois-Very favorable week for growth
and work. Most corn land prepared and
considerable planted: bulk Of crop to plant
this week. Gardening and potato planting
finished. Oats, spring wheat, rye little re-
manning winter wheat. pastures, meadows,
early gardens and potatoes growing finely
wheat heading in southern and rye in
south central counties. Fruits. except
peaches, blooming and setting heavily;
chinch bugs appearing in southern and po-
tato bugs in central counties.
Iowa-Six warm clear days followed Sat-
urday night by fine showers made ideal
week for field work and crop growth.
Flowing and corn planting rapidly pushed.
Wheat, oats and barley making good start.
Wisconsin-Week warm and dry. Rain
needed in northern section. Seeding about
completed and preparation for corn well
advanced. Early sown oats and sprin.
wheat coming up well; winter wheat very
poor and rye fair. Fruit prospects good
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-05-18

THOSE who have investigated the
subject are of the opinion that the
area devoted to wheat-growing is
gradually shrinking. It is estimated
that the worlds crop of 1896 will not
be more thanJs, $685. 600, 600, as compared
with 2,447, 100000 bushels in 1898 and
1867, 900, 600 bushels in 1894. There is
a decline of the crop in India, the
Argentine republic, Austria, and the
United States. To those who are en-
gagged in wheat:growing. these figures
and the outlook ought to give some
encouragement, the encouragement of
better prices.