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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-03-10

for It's future, and they meant to make
of 1t the exemplification of the highest
possibilities of civilization. But the
greed and the bad judgment brought a
quick end to the enterprise that was
doomed to failure in any event because
of the lack Of experience that was found
III the management and the premises
upon which the colony was founded.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-03-10
A Polite Man.

1t was told to certain king OF hn,
gland that Lord Blank was his poi'',s,
subject. II will test him, sald w.. .no
king, and showed Lord Blank 10 ~,
royal carriage, holding the door I,yo,
him to enter first, which he DID i
are right" said the King, "a lesser m
would have troubled me Win
mony."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-03-10
Sow EIections

In oiden times the mayors Of Lelces.
ter Eng, were elected by n SOW. The
candidates sat in semi-circle. each
win his hat full of beans In his Ian
ana he was elected mayor from whose
hat the SOW ate first.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-03-10

Some of the people wasted four years
OF hard work and all they possessed in
the world and then had to come back
TO their prairie homes and begin life
over The end of it all has come now
for good and the remainder of the colo
nists will soon be this side of the line.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-03-10
NAV IL Never Spread.

Clothiers In New York are try'hs -,
popularize white duck suits Tor va a..
during the summer months NV ha
suits are offered as cheap us ~ II %
lleved they may become the rase'
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-03-10
Lamb Herdine on Sheep Ranches

The herding of lambs, most people
would say, should be plea SAINT occu.
patton. but no occupation is more exas.
perating than this ancient and pastoral
and poetical one. Rearing few lambs
is amusing enough, but when 1t comes
TO herding them in great numbers. as in
Western sheep ranches, then woe be-
gins for man.
At the proper season the focks are
divided up into little punches of thirty
or so, In order that the newborn lamb
and his mother may get acquainted"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-03-10

There are others, but people never
find 1t out until they are married, and it
Is too late.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-03-10

The nice things that are SAID suo' Nj,
dead man fool no one; not e'eA
widow.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-03-10

The really happy women in the world
ale .hose so situated that they are In.
dependent of man or a hired girl
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-03-10
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
a DEPARTMENT FOR LIT lie
BOYS AND GIRLS.

Something that Will Interest the Ju-
yeniIe Members of Every Household
Quaint Actions and Bright Sayings
of Many Cute and Cunning Chiidreh'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
COUNTY NEWS.
Beebe.

The services at the Church continue to
draw larger crowds.
The bad roads have kept many from
going to town for the past week but
they had t. 90 this week for the Christ
mas presents,
Willie Snyder was thrown from his
horse the other dsy and badly hurt. He
is not dangerous however.
Fred Knapp and wife feel proud of
that new boy.
George Gidlev killed large badger on
Mrs Parks Allen farm few days ago. 1t
was a big one and put up bot fight
wit the & before 1t gave up.
DR. Wheeler says that Mrs Newton is
much better and with care Will soon be
out.
Mrs j. Gdley mas been under DR.
Wheeler's care but is now improving.
Christmas Is interesting all the little
folks and some of the larger ones.
Henry Waite and wife expect Mr. WIS
father here for the Holidays.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
Breckenridge.

Farmers are dehghted with the cold
snap.
Quite a crowd attended the law suit
Saturday.
Our burg is hustling town and the
streets are crowded daily with teams.
A. Becker's infant child is sick with
the scarlet fever.
Rev. Gregory's horse ran away the
other day but no damage was done.
Mr.. Huxley is to be seen again on our
streets after brief illness.
Schools have closed for two weeks
vacation.
DR. Ervie was in town on a business
trip last Monday.
Mrs Lovina Murray leaves soon for her
home in Ohio after a visit of few weeks
with her SOP, the jeweler
C.. Hopkins bought l4O bushels of
buckwest Saturday.
The roads are getting in pretty good
Thalia Babcock says walking is first
rate only it IS tiresome.
The prosecuting attorney was in the
our village trying case but postponed it
until the Goth.
AIT Vibber says he has he has gocd
job from Uncle Sam.
A few loads of stave bolts can lie seen
going to the mill.
That party hat was seen to put the
cup and saucer in his pocket in the Ba-
zaar store had better call and pay for the
same TO keep his name good as he is
known.
The telephone line has added a new
copper wire to its poles 1t had too
much business for the wires 1t bad.
All our merchants report splendid
trade in all lines so the people must be
making some money.
All the cry with the young ladies is,
what are you going to give me for
Christmas
Say wont you ask us to the wedding
81 pperY
1t is getting TO be quite a nuisance for
some people to let their gates swing
open where people are passing back ard
forth. Please keep them shut, at least
at night, as everyone doesn't carry
lantern.
Ford q Miligan skipped about $500
worth Of poultry this week.
What is our health office doing that
he doesn't hang out his scarlet fever
cards so people will know and not go
into the sickroom with small children.
G. Hopkins shipped a car of feed to
Roscommon this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Report of County Line Farmers Club.
The club met at the home of Eli
Oswald in Jasper, Midland Co. After
exchange of greetings the club vas call
ed to order by the President. and the
following program was rendered:
Song by club.
Prayer by chaplain.
Song by club.
AS it was the meeting for the annual
election of officers, the following were
elected: President, j. V. Behler, Pine
River; vice president, A. T. Chapin,
Bethany; sec. and treas, Miss May
Cnapin, Bethany; monitor, Miss Jessie
Behler, Pine River; chaplain, George
Acker Pine River; asst. monitor, 5. B
Bruadage. Pine River; organist, Miss
Ethel Oswald, Jasper; chorister, Eli
Oswald, Jasper; cor. sec, L. A. Bush,
Coe. The literary program was as fol-
lows:
Recitation. "Old Folks Christmas -
Miss Ethel Oswald.
Select reading, The Irish Love Let
ter" ID. +. Woodmansee.
Trio, "A Very Bad Cold" by the Os-
valid family.
Select reading, "rhe Sugar Beet, "
George Acker.
Instrumental music, Miss Ethel Os-
valid.
Question Box.
This part of the program proved
quite interesting and was participated
IN by the club in general.
The club then adjourned to meet
with l.. T. Chaplin of Betheny, Jan. y,
1898. T. A. BUSH,
Cor. Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

1t would be pleasant to think of Spen-
scr as poet laureate TO Queen Elizabeth,
and there are those who Go so, but strict
criticism cannot allow the claim. It is
true that Spenser became courtier and
flattored the queen in the extraordinari-
~ exaggerated style of the time, and
that when he dedicated the first three
books Of the "Faerie Queene" to Eliza
beth she gave him pension Of $50 a
year. 1t is true also that Spenser speaks
Of timrcf rs the wearer OF the laurel
Leaf. In one Of the sonnets to the lady
who was 60 become his wife he says:
lhe laurel leaf which you this day do wear,
Gives rae great hope Of your rclonting mind,
Pr since 10 j. the badge which do bear,
You, bearing it, do seem TO mo inclin d.
But this is nothing more than the
M formal reference TO the laurel as
re poet special tree. No snch Office as
that Of poet laureate, as it is now under
stood, existed in Elzabeth's time, and
few poets who have fattered a sovereign
have had such bitter experience of the
6ckleness and cruelty Of a court as
Spenser. Like some of his moro formal
" appointed successors, he was indeed
buried in Westminster abbey. Yes, buI
he had died of starvation. Temple Bar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
Sumner.

John Dunlap, an old resident Of this
section died at his home east of town
early Monday morning His wife WAS
buried here one week ago Sunday on
Dec 18th aud on his way home from tbs
funeral he had a stroke OF paralysis
which was the cause of his death one
week later. He leaves several married
chi dren by his first wife, besides three
small boys by the wife just passed away.
TO mourn his loss His funeral was from
the Church of Christ Wednesday Dec.
22ud.
Arthur milford OF this place was
kicked by horse near Matherton about
one week ago aud had three ribs broken
directly over the heart. DR.. Graham
and Edwin Medler were to see him Sun
day. His recovery is doubtful.
There will be union Christmas tree at
the Church OF Christ Saturday evening.
All are INVITED to attend.
VIM. Fowler is home for two weeks
vacation from Yerrington's college, st.
Louis
Mrs. Helen Decker and daugeter, Mrs.
Nellie Wilson. are visiting relatives and
friends at Greenville.
Samuel Storey is on the sick list.
Marvin Harvey started Saturday for
Detroit where he has secured a situation
in grocery store. Marvin has the best
wishes of his many friends for he was
we'll liked by all who knew him.
Mr. aud Mrs. Clyde Dayton Of Eugene
Postoffice, Sundayed with his mother,
Mrs. Matte Dayton.
Rev Frank Beach OF Alma college,
will be with us again next Sunday.
Services morning and evening.
|. Il. Tucker went to st. Louis Tues.
daJ on business.
H. L. Decker was in Ithaca Tuesday
Mr.. LuskOm of Greenville. was the
guest of Chas Ferris this week.
Our school is passing off nicely, The
best, in fact, for years. Prof. Clark is
all right.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Your local doctor may be good old man,
but you shudder when he suggests local
treatment for the weakness and diseases pc
culiar to women. These things are <, r.
ally unnecessary, but the doctor doesn I
know il. He is perfectly honest, but he is
behind the times. He does the best he can,
no doubt, but his best is not good enough.
He is not a specialist. He is general prac
titioner, worried and bothered and hurried
in giving attention to a thousand and one
different ailments. Many buoy physicians
do not take the time to find out what IS
really the matter with their patients Many
q woman has been continuously treated fol
disease she did not have, because fire..
Quently the symptoms of diseases pecu.
liarly feminine appear to be the same as
those Of other disorders.
Every invalid woman may have the serv.
and skilled specialist in the treatment OF
disease. Of women IL she Will write to Or.
R. ". Pierce, chief consulting physician Of
the Invalds' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
at Buffalo, N. Y. Over thirty years ago DR..
Pierce invented his " Favorts Preserip-
ton" for the treatment Of the diseases OF
women. II has had a record of thirty years
of success, and to-day more Of II is sold by
druggists than all other medicines for wo-
men combined Its effect is Immediately
perceptible II is quick TO stop the drag
ging bearing down feeling and other tor
turing pains. II soothes Inflammation,
promotes regularity, and stops debihtating
drains on the system.
The physiology of women, in health and els
ease related in Dr. Pterees Common Sense Med
icai Adviser copy free for II one-cent siam p
to pay postage oSly. Ciothbound 81 cents
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

The following, clipped from an ex-
change, contains enough good ADVICE to
warrant its publication: There is d.
ways a story in circulation about some
one There is always a confidential lie
being whispered through the community
about some citizen, and everyone is ad
monished not TO say anything about it,
and finally everybody knows 1t but the
pc arson IN question. If you have a
friend that is being target for town
gossip, it is your duty TO tell him about
If you keep still and allow your
friends reputation TO be stained and
tramped under foot without s,ms
chance to defend him self you are doing
him grave injustice. We don't believe
in Matching up trouble for anyone, but
we hate to see man convicted OF a
crime in the mind Of the public without
ONE chance to explain the matter, 1t
would be good thing if lies were left
painted Oh the atm )sDhere in which
they were told and the liars picture
attached to them, for if they were there
wouldn't be so many told, but the at
mosphere would be full of word pictures.
And what beautiful collection it would
be-"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
Cor. Sec'y.

The eloquent clergyman exclaimed,
my friends. we're the average man to
turn and look himself spuarely in the
face and ask himself what he really
needed the most, what would be the
first reply suggested to his mind?' "A
rubber neck" shouted the precocious
urchn in the rear of the room and III
the confusion which followed the good
man lost his place III the manuscript
and begun over again Puck
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Lots of men wear tailor-made
clothes until they get marred; then
ready-made clothing is good enough
Washington Democrat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
preamsi Dreamsir

Soon after Disraeh had quilted tbs
active arena of the house Of commons
for the "gilded mausoleum" Of the
house Of lords he was visited at his
house by his friend, Lord Cover. The
two men sat by the fire in the CRATE, and
the ex-premier talked Of his own polit-
ical career. AT last he ceased talking,
and gazing abstractedly into the burn
ing Goals muttered, Dreams Dreams !"
The mournful, half audible exclama-
ton is suggestive. Apparently II indi-
Gated that lie who had for long, labori-
ous years devoted himself to his country
found il that fact no solid satisfaction,
Is that the usual fate of retired states
men?
The incident is quoted by Mr. Tucker
man as a thought provoking addition to
his account Of an interview with Will
liam II. Seward, published in Person
al Recollections of Notable People"
While Mr.. Seward, in 1872, was suf-
fering from paralysis at his home in Au-
burn, n Y, Mr.. Tuckerman went out
Of his way 10 pay his respects TO the vet
eran statesman. He found him unable
to use his arms and legs. bat with his
mental faculties unimpaired. For the
two days the guest enjoyed the states
mans hospitality he was entertained
with "reminiscences and anecdotes.
When he was departing, Mr. Seward
took him aside and said Now tell me
what l can do for you. If 1 possess any
influence with the present administra.
ton, am at your service.
Mr., Tuckerman replied that the only
service he could do for him was to get
better health at his earliest convenience,
and to let the world hear from him &C.
casionall-.
do you mean to say" asked Mr..
Seward, that you came out Of your
way to visit a broken down old man like
me without single interested motive
beyond that Of seeing mef"
He noticed that his guest was annoyed
by the implication, and added, with
emotion, Il do not have many such Wis.,
itors nowadays. Youth 5 Companion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Stop suffering, Try DIR. Miles Pain Pills
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Asp. Useful suggestions to Those Who
Value what Is Invaluable.
Ayoid tiEht fltting haas AID collal

Avoid tight fitting hats and collars,
ilso close fitting caps, unless these DO
If some porous material. The two former
prevent "A due supply of blood to the
parts; hence the hair papille are put.
rs il We're. on short commons all the
slime the hats and collars are worn. The
caps engender caloric, which sets up
stubborn form of dandruff-namely.
pityTiasis q. O., branny scales). Note
that all the headgear which is not porous
should be ventilated at top and sides TO
allow free current Of air.
Never sit or stand with the top of the
head near gas light or lamp light The
heat thrown ont is apt to paralyze the
scalp tissues and dries up the hair itself.
Don't wash the head oftener than
once fortnight, when first rub in the
yolk Of an egg and thoroughly rinse ont
with warm water. into which has been
thrown pinch Of borax Dry carefully
and apply little pure olive OIL
Beware of the common practice OF
dipping the comb in water whom ar
ranging the hair. 1t promotes decompo
sition and rancidity Of the natural oil.
and so leads to "rotting"
II the hair be naturally dry, apply a
little olive oil occasionally. II natural.
ly oily. occasionally wash away the ex-
cess of sebaceous secretion by means Of
a lather or tepid water and soap bark
(Quitlaya saponaria).
Salt water is most injurious to the
hair, for which reason when sea bath.
ing wear an oil cap.
Always treat the scalp as II you loved
1t. Take 20 heart DR.. Godfrey's dictum
that every touch affecting so delicate
a texture as the scalp should be soft and
soothing, every application bland and
mild" Don't use stiff bristled or wire
brushes, and in all cases brush gently
Also, always brush out the hair before
tempting TO comb it, and use the comb
little as possible.
Havethe ends of the hair clipped once
q month. il only to prevent them from
splitting. But don't close crop. --Phila
delphia Times.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-07-22
Sweet-scented Pansies.

The scribe speaks not from ex-
perience, but from the dealers descrip-
tion with regard to these. They are
said to have been obtained by crossing
the choisest pansies with the large,
sweet-scented violets, to bear pansy-
like flowers, from two to two and one
half inches in diameter, in great va
riety of color; to form hardy and Wig
orous plants in fine clumps, which live
over winter, and bloom on from year to
year. They bloom heavily in spring
and abundantly also, at intervals
through the season. AS they are to be
obtained from seed, the cost need not
be great and, doubtless, they will prove
as amenable to window culture as
other members of the family. The
fragrance of the pansy, though delight
full, is very delicate and elusive thing.
Pansies with the violet fragrance will
saem, to many, a grand advance.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-07-22
Eating and prlnking Matches.

A large number of the strange wager:
of seventy or eighty years ago referred
to eating and drinking. Huge carry
ing capacity was then considered some
thing to boast of, and famous eater:
or drinkers were always ready to bel
on their powers OF. consumption.
In February, 1906, an ensign of tht
66th Foot, stationed az Newport, in the
Isle of Wight, drank quart of rum ts
settle the bets of his brother officers
on the subject This was the last dis
play of hard drinking made by the poor
youth. for he was found dead in bee
next morning.
In the same town a soldier of the
Devon Artillery tried for a trifiins
wager to eat pound and half of beef
while standing on his head. He hao
disposed of a PORTION of the meat witt
great spirit, when all at once his com.
rades observed him making faces, anC
on being turned up he gasped and died
A private OF the Derby Militia was
more fortunate at Chelmsford in 1910
when for a bet of five pounds he sue
ceeded in disposing of peck of raw
potatoes with the skins on, and, fol
ten pounds in addition. Immediately af-
terwards consumed all but bones OF {
raw leg OF pork, weighing nine pounds
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-07-22
NOVELTIES IN JEWELRY.

Silver fern pot holders in Louis XVI.
designs appear to please.
Hand bags have appeared in the
fashionable monkey skin.
There is a revival of old-fashioned
designs in jewelry as well as in silver
ware.
The half loop ring, in which three or
five fine gems are set, is now as all
ways fashionable ring
necklace OF English construction
is composed entirely Of jargons, in al
most every possible shade
Tooth brushes for travellers have re-
versible handles in silver, which when
not in use serve as cover for the
brush.
Miniatures appear to be a fad again
and are no longer confined to the tops
OF bonbon boxes and scent bottles. but
find a place on watches and brooches
The newest beaded bags are fiat and
have toggle tops of gold or silver
These bags come in all the new co3ors
to match or harmonize with the COS
tune.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-07-22
THE WHEELS on HEALTH.

There is no better exercise for young
woman in thoroughly good health than
bicycling. On the contrary, If she suffers
from weakness or disease Of the distinctly
feminine organs, if she rides, at all. such
exercise should be very sparingly INDUCED
in Women are peculiarly constituted and
their general health is peculiarly dependent
upon the health of the specially feminine
organism.
II is the health of these delicate and inn
portant parts that makes the wheels of
general health go round ? Their strength
and vigor are as important to a woman Is
handspring to watch, or a sprocket ard
chain to a bicycle. DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is the best of all medicines for
delicate women It makes them strong
where they most need strength. Taken
during the interesting interval it ban
ishes the usual squeanishness ard makes
baby's admission to the world easy and al
most painless. It fits a woman fcr indoor
work and outdoor sports, Honest druggists
don't advise substitutes.
- cannot say enoagh in praise Of Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. IS II has undoubtely " saved
Logan Co. Ark. = r,llscarried four times could
get no medicine to do me any good tired the
Favorite Prescription and after taking several
bottles. I made my husband present Of a
6ne girl I think il IS tie best 1aeaicine IN
the world.
man or woman who neglects c3rstipa
ton suffers from slo-v poisoning. Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pcs.cts cure constipa-
ton. One little Pee is a gentle iaza-
tive, and two iz.l14 1--ns-sic- All --eei
cine dealers
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-07-22
A Georgia Negro Prodigy.

Robert Gardhire is a negro and d.
uneducated one, but when it comes to
figures he can't be stopped by any
mathematician in the world He is
an humble resident of Augusta, and is
employed as a laborer at the Interstate
Cotton Oil Company. In multiplica-
ton Gardhire is as quick as thought.
Before the average person can set the
figures down with a pencil Gardhire
has given the correct answer and yet
he cannot say how he does it.
He was asked what was the SUM
total of SO times 81, and without re-
peating the figures to himself, Gard
hire answered off hand "6,663.' How
much,'' asked some one, is sol times
B2?" Without stopping second Gard
hire replied 1909" And thus for
over half an hour numbers were
thrown at him and he gave the correct
multiplication like a fash. In the
multiplication of fractions the man is
equally proficient, and there seems no
limit to his powers, which are almost
occult.
Gardhire cannot remember when he
first became aware of his power, and
does not even know how he discovered
1t. He says that when the figures are
given him he sees their answer imme-
diately. Simply by glancing at long
tine of figures he can tell Immediately
what the addition is.-Augusta Chron-
icle
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-07-22

which arrangement perfect drainage
and great solidity of road-bed are Sc
cured with one-fifth of the ballast usu-
ally required.
In the bottom of the ballast is To-
Gated drain tile H, to carry the wa
ter to the next lowest point in the
grade of the road, where it is discharg-
ed into a side ditch, through the cross
tile |.
Perfect drainage is at all times abb
solutely secured by means of the drain
tiles located in the bottom of the bal
last, and good drainage is the first
point in good and permanent road
making.
This plan is designed for an ideal
country road at the lowest possible
cost. Such a road should last eight
or ten years with very little expense
or attention, when the ties would need
renewing. The rails and ballast
should last fifty years or more.
The estimate cost per mile is $584.32.
This estimate is for the lowest priced
country road adapted for wagons only.
For bicycles in addition to wagons the
rails should be more than twice as
wide, and the cost would be about one
half more.
BY the farmers and wheelmen COM
bining their interests, this road should
become very general, with much ad-
vantage to both.