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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21
One Drawback.

There's no such thing in this life as
complete satisfaction If man has no
money, he is miserable, and if he has
lots of it, II Is next 10 impossible to in
vest it remuneratively There is no bust
ness which is sure TO pay, not even the
business Of stealing, but that's because
there are so many persons in 1t, and
there would be many more III it if the
penitentiary did not prevent it from be-
ing open to everybody, and SO be utter.
" ruined. Boston Transcript.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Spccr's Old Port Grape Wine from
his Oporto Grape VINEYARDS at Pa>Saic.
y. j. his Socialje Clarct, vim. 1881,
and his luscious Burgundy stands un-
rivalled by any wine, in the world.
especially tor invaid,.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

w b Johnson. Newark. O. says
"One MInu'e Cough Cut~ saved
only child from dying u, cropp
has saved thousands OF others sutfrrir
from Group, pneumonia. bronchitis ~
other serious throat and lung trouble
w Il Kennels, st. Louis: = ; Web
Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21
His Fountain of Youth.

An anecdote of the historian Michelet
newly told but good enough To be DID, con
Drns "a friend who said to him, How
young you keep in spite Of your gray
hairs For a reply the old author, whom
80 years Of literary work had not exhaust
ed, turned 20 his writing table and point
ing 10 the inkstand exclaimed, There Ia
my fountain of youth
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

5 lme for ten. somr TOR twenty anC
some for thlrtv years have ,tfereo
from piles and then have neru quickly
and permanently cared by USING De
Wits Witch HAZEL ) We the great
remedy tor piles and al forms of skin
w III Kennels. s. Louis;B T.Webb
Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Dobby-i'hcro isn : Gay vv;i;7iD -:..; -
do IN this world.
Tottie-Wot' . ~ natter
Bobby-Mauma is always maxim me
eat things don't like cause they Is good
for me, SO today said l didn't care tor
puddin, ami instead Of maxim me eat u
hull lot she diap't offer me auy.-Goo4
News
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21
Puzzled.

"When a man, said the philosopher.
when "a man who is always talking about
his happy home is observed To laugh ap-
preciatiyely when he hears a mother-ir-
law joke, t.ien, / ask, what is one to
thinkY' -Indianapolis Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Adrian: a local saloon keeper sold
a boy named Schneider. - cents worth
o. whisky fora brother HON hc knew
to be- III. The boy got on bowling
drmk,aSsaulted youthful companion
aud fined so. The mother brought
suit against the Saloonkccpcr end re-
ccivcd a verdict Of $500 TO make
good the damage done to her feelings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

In some southern localities the colored
people believe that If u crow croaks an odd
number Of times, foul weather will follow
II even, the day will bee fine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

The Mount Lebanon Shaker have
recently perfected an Iugcuiou, cure
for Dyspepsia Their Digestive Cor
dial consists Of a,tood already digest
eel and q digc~tcr OF foods happily
combined. The importance OF this
invention will be appreciated when
We realize what n proportion of the
community are victims of some form
of stomach troubles. Thousands of
pale, thin people have little inclina-
ton to eat. and what they do eat
cou,c~ them pain and distress. This
Digestive Cordial OF the Shakers cor
reefs any stomach arrangement ut
once. II make, him people plump.
Every one will be greatly interested
to read the little book which has beer
placed in the hands of druggists tor
free distribution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Rev. VIM. Stout. EW iarton, ont,
was completely cured ofscroiula alter
seventeen physicians had failed to
give him relief. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers dld ii. essSsssacs$1 - 5gis
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Not only piles ~ the very worst kind
can be cured 10y DpWtt's Wltch HaZ !
Salve, but eczema scaids. burns, bruises
bois, ulcers and AL other skin trouble $
can be instantly relieved by the same
remedy.
WI Kennels, 1t. Louis; b. 5. Webb,
A Ina.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Trust him little who praises all; him
less who ccnsures all, and him least who !.
indifferent "a. all.-IAvater
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Every one OF us, whatever our speoula-
tive opinions, knows better chan he prao-
tices and recognizes better law than he
pheys. --Froude.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Pinckncy: Frccda Cartrel, q T.
ycar-old son of james Carircll, Just
west of tins place was 80 badly burned
last Friday. while PLAYING around "a
burning bru.hheap. that ho died Sat
urdaV.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Sick headache can hc quickly and
completely overcome bv uSirg those
famous llttlo pills known as'I DeWilrs
Little Early Riser~.'
VIII Kennels, - Louis B. : Webb,
Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Hoods Pills are the best fnmily
and liver medicine. Gentle.
reliable. sure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

What j. Laxol? Nothing but Castor
Oil made n, paletabIe a. honey.
Children like It.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
Unusual Surgical Operation.

remarkable surgical operation has been
performed upon Adrian Dehertoghe. u ma
chinst Of San Francisco. Fifteen yards of
silver wire. as large around as an ordinary
hypodermic needle. have been introduced
into and coiled within his aorta, the nrtc.
rial channel leading directly from the heart.
Those forty-iive feet of wire have been In
there FOR three months and. surgeons say.
have saved his life. They were inserted at
a time when death seemed certain--compli-
cations resulting from Il severely injured
ism. or saculnted tuInor of the artcrial wall
It's development 10 Il rupture of the anrta
was only u question of time. with instant
death ms the result. The wire was intro
duced into the distended or abnormal sac
formed In the aortn. In order partly TO fill II
ana form there n eliot. that would In time
contract and he there absorbed. thereby re-
storing the channel to its normal formation.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
FORTUNES FROM GARBAGE.
Science Converts the Refuse Into stea N,
Fertilizer Rr,an lctr

science Converts the Refuse Into steam,
Fertilizers, Soap, Etc.
William George Jordan. writing on
wonders Of the Worlds Waste" In
inc October Ladies' Home journal.
says ''The garbage of great city Is
worm a fortune every year, II properly
utiiized. In st. Louis, Missouri, the re-
i''se IL placed In enormous vertical evil
lhders, surrounded by steam jackets.
winch evapOrute the 75 to SO per cent.
oi water In the garbage. The fatty sub
StilceS are dissolved. and as the result
Oh Il number of processes n fertilizer is
produced which is worth from SD TO S12
per ton, the demand exceeding the sup
ply. one OF the pIrest and best so,,ns
OF the country was made of garbage
grGise Defore cottOn-seed oil entered the
neld. 1t Is now proposed to light Lon
uon Dy electricity for nothing. 1t now
COSTS that city $1.OS (4s. Sd to get rid
OF ton of garbage. A combination of
oilers and other apparatus has been
ue'iseu tlnit can burn the garbage at
a cents lone shillng) per ton. and gen
crate steam sufficient to run enough
dyhamos to light the entire city. Lon
don can thus save 3s. 3d. on each ton.
and. in addition. illuminate it's city
wlthOut cost. Garbage. by machine
called the dust destruc'or.' is convert
ell into clinkers, which can be used for
roadways. as artificial stone for side
walks. and as sand for mortar and ce-
ment. In Paris the invisible particles
OF iron, worn from wheels and from the
snOeS OF horses, are rescued by passing
powerful magnets through the sweep
ings"
The silver star., 1897-10-28
THE FEMININE OBSERVER.

Philadelphia Times: Did we ever get
what our heart most sincerely desires?
The struggle OF life is hardest when
one has to keep all the trouble to one
self.
The alligator grip. once regarded a.
the height Of elegance. Is now deemed
decidedly p 'se.
A purposeless life leaves Its mark on
the dispo .ition. and the disposition 10
reflected in the face.
When one commences to pull out
gray hairs their occupation is cut out
for them for years to come.
Was there ever any one 80 self-pos-
sessed that serious-eyed baby
couldn't upset all their composure?
The slender woman IL particularly In
evidence these days. despite the fact
that athletics are 30 much the fash
ionable craze.
Do not take your silver toilet ar
ticles to the seashore unless you carry
. goodly supply Of witchkloth along ct
the same time.
Women are beginning to be - ex-
travagant In the matter Of wheels q
they are In dress. Several fair Phila-
delphia cyclists own three and four
high grade machines.
Al . compensatlng thought to The
stay-at- homes. they can dwell with Ger
tainty In the fact that European trav-
elers will miss the Ice that has 20 much
to do with the comforts Of our summer.
The woman who has told everybody
that she will be away all summer
rushes through the shops a. though
the sheriff were after her. fearing lest
she meet some Of the people to whom
she has ANNOUNCED the pretty little &C.
tion.
Despite the fact that signs In the
cars warn passengers not to get OF be-
fore reaching the further side Of the
intersectin street. women will make
mad dives that bring the conductors
heart into his throat M he thinks Of
~ possibility Of y lawsuit ensuing
thsrslren.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
NEW ROUTE 70 HEALru.

Little, fragrant, palatable tablets. in
dainty enameled metal box, just right for
the vest pocket or the lady's purse On the
tablets are stamped the letters, sc. c. c."
Cascarets, Candy Cathartic. Eat one like
candy and the little tablet at once purifies
and regulates the whole digestive canal 1t
destroys disease germs in the mouth and
throat, stops souring of undigested food in
the stomach, stirs up the liver, and tones
and strengthens the bowels, making them
act healthily and naturally. They are
well and widely advertised in the press,
hut the best advertisement for Cascnrets
Is the wonderfully mild yet positive action
which makes n Cascaret convert of every
one that tries them. We recommend them
to all our readers.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
elMER co6srv GARDEN CROP

3sge, Potatoes, Onions and CELERY Yield
cd Largely This Year.
l,e farms and gardens in the vtcin-
NJ Fort Collins have been exceed
X prsductive this year, and the
dpcfs Ind ready market and are
~ shtl ed out as fast as cars can
6btaiqt The demand has been
n exec II of the ability of the com.
sfon me and dealers to deliver the
Ids on a 1omt of n scarcity of
Night cars IT fs estimated that the
Jbage cru4 Of this immediate vicin-
twill amount to 70 carloads Of 24,OO0
EDds to the load. The yield per acre
been one-third above the average
b the quality IL first-class. The
lon crop is estimated at 20 carloads.
a the yield is double that of the nv
kge. The yield this year is $50 sacks
3 acre, whereas 100 sacks to the acre
s considered good yield in the
Ir1y days of onion culture. Cslbbares
b selling at 45 cents per 100 pOunds
be on board of the cars at t,his noi,yt
Id onions mt 50 cents per 100 rO,,uds
hese products are being Skinned nrin-
fally to Kansas, Texas and Okla
bma.
The potato crop In this vicinity will
ygregate about the average amount.
he acreage was much less than last
,Ar. but the increased yield more than
axes up for the shortage in acres.
he yield is about $50 sacks to tho
re. The demand for potatoes is good
ID they are being shipped at 65 cents
y 100 pounds. There is a growing
'mand for Iarimer county potatoes IN
e East. orders coming from as far
ast as Albany. New York. They are
50 being shipped to Iowa and Ohio.
The celery crop is also large and il
being shipped out in large quaint
rs MT 80 gents per dozen,
The silver star., 1897-10-28
a Mean Trick.

The meanest trick registered thus far In
the campaign WAS practiced by Governor
Robert Ii. Smith of Montana upon John C.
Sheehan, the deputy boss of Tainmnny. The
OF the governors of the silver states upon
the propriety. of emitting national issues
from a. municipal campaign and asked them
to back up Tnmmany in its neglect to In
dorse the Chicago platform. Several of
them did so. others In respectful language
declined to interfere. but Smith. with a Wild
western sense of humor. in,iulged In sar-
castle comments upon the Tammany plat
form. declared that all true Democrats y
should vote for Henry George. and sent his
telegram ''Collect $6J0.'
The silver star., 1897-10-28
Beware Of Ointments for C.tarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering 1t through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians, as the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by
no mercury. and Is taken Internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system In buying Halls
It Ii taken internally and made In To-
ledo. Ohio, by f.. J. Cheney x Co Tes-
timonials free. Sold by Druggists. price
75c per bottle.
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
AN OPEN LETTER
From Miss Sachner, of Columbus,
O., to Ailing Women.

To all women who are ill:-It af-
fords me great pleasure to tell you of
the benefit / have derived from TAX.
ing Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. can hardly find words to
express my gratitude for the boon
given to suffering women in that ex-
cellent remedy. Before taking the
The silver star., 1897-10-28


sicians and gradually grew worse.
About year ago / was advised by o
friend to try Mrs. Pinkham's Sanative
Wash and Vegetable Compound, which
l did. After using three bottles OF
the Vegetable Compound and one pack
age of Sanative Wash. am now enjoy
ing better health than ever did, and
attribute the same to your wonderful
remedies. l cannot find words to ex-
press what u Godsend they have been
TO me.
Whenever begin TO fcclncrvousa and
Ill. know have II never-failing ply
siciun ut hnnd. 1t would afford me
pleasure TO know that my words had
directed some suffering sister to health
and strength through those most cx.
ccllcnt rcmcdics.--MIssM MAY SAcHHEx,
s4sjf +. Rich st., Columbus, o.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
Similar.

She-An eminent physician has dis
covered that persons who play the oboe
very often go insane or commit suicide.
He-There Is something else they play
which produces the same effect. She
What Is It? He-The races.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
Animals In Paradise.

animals besides man are admitted into pa rn,
disc. These ten are: I. the dog: 2, Balanm's
nss; 3, Sololnon's ant; I. JOnnh's whnle; q,
the ram OF Ishmuel: u. the Queen OF Sheba 4
nss: Z, the camel Of Salet: 4. the cuckoo OF
Belkis: o. the OK Of Moses: 10. the animal
called Al Borak. which conveyed Mohnmmed
to henvcn.-St. Nicholas.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
n,.utv 4, Blood p.,v.

Clean blood means . clean skin. Ne
beauty without IT,. CascRi cts, Candy Co
thartic clean your blood and keep II clean,
nv stirring up the lazy liver and driving
all impurities from the body. Begin to-day
to Danish pimples boils, blotches, black
heads. and that sickly bilious complexion
by taking Cascarets.- beauty for ten cents.
All druggists, satisfaction guaranteed, 10c,
25c. Soc.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
For Pro.pcctors and Miners.

A cabinet containing n complete OUTFIT for
testing for gold and silver qunlitatively; 1t
IL very simple; any one can make the test
by following the directions. It will be sent
by express upon receipt of five dollars.
charges g. o. d. Address G. f. De Forest.
1913 Champa street, Denver, Colorado p. o.
box No. 15:i3
The silver star., 1897-10-28

jackson has an advertisement in thI
paper which rends: Come back and ri i,
good. Illus his wife left hlm?" .'No
It's the cooh -
The silver star., 1897-10-28

Governor Lon V. Stephens of Missouri,
bicycle parade to be held soon in st. Louis.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
Dom. Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Ava

Doht I6bacc6 SPIT and SmoKe your Ino AWay
II you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever. be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vgor, take No-To-Bac
the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days
Over 400, 600 cured. Buy No-To-Bac of your
druggist. under guarantee to cure, SOC OF
$l.00. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The silver star., 1897-10-28

You can tell how old tree is by its
rings. '.Ses: and thnt's the way you can
tell how young girl is, too
The silver star., 1897-10-28

.Jenkins says bicycles are more danger
Gus than trolley cars "Hns he had amy
disastrous experiencesT' Yes: he got hi
by II trolley car while his head was turned
watching a girl on n WHEEL
The silver star., 1897-10-28

"My Freddie rode like lightning the first
time he got on n wheel" ''You are fibbingr'
mot II bit. Doesn't lightning go In a zig
zag !''-Fliegendc Bl:ctter.
The silver star., 1897-10-28

know that my life was saved by Piso's
Cure for Consnmpiion.-John A. Miller. An
Sable. Michigan. April 81. 1895.
The silver star., 1897-10-28

The Grand Duke Michael OF Russia. who
Is making u round of visits In the north oi
England, has adopted Great Britain as hi.
home,
The silver star., 1897-10-28

During the last twelve months the re
tring lord mayor of London. Sir Georg
Faudel Philips. has raised SO, 5000 In char
liable funds.
The silver star., 1897-10-28
FREE. IMPORTANT 1sroRMArIoN

To men tplaip envelope.) How, after ten
years fruitless doctOring, l was fully re-
No C. o. d. fraud. No money accepted.
No connection with medical concerns.
Sent absolutely free. Address, Lock Box
2ss, Chicago, Ill. Send 2-cent stamp IL
convenient
The silver star., 1897-10-28
Evervbody eays h.

Cascarets Candy Catl,artic, the most wen.
derful medical discovery Of the nge, pleas.
ant and refreshing TO the tustc, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing tho entire system. fispel colds,
cure hendnclic, fever. IaliItnnl constipation
and biliousncss. Please buy nnd try . boz
OF q. q. @. to-day; ~, ~. 10 cents. Bold and
guaranteed TO cure by all druggists.
The silver star., 1897-10-28

Our New Upright Grand Piano Only e26h
t25 down and SO month. Reliable and fully war
ranted. Write to The Montelius Piano Co., 5l7-5l
10th ST.. Denver.
The silver star., 1897-10-28

"Why does your bird club meet all the
time nj Mrs. Mick's?" ave have to; she .
the. only member Of the club that has a
cuckoo clo-.k,"
The silver star., 1897-10-28

'At any rate, my wheel Is of the latest
PATTERN 81 have noticed that 1t usually
gets In last.''-lndanapolis Journal.
The silver star., 1897-10-28

FITS Permanently Cured. ,oiits nervousness after
first day use OF DR. Kline : Great Nerve Restorer
send for FREf S2.0O trial bottle And treatise
DR. H. H. KLINE l.td.a3l Arch ST., Philadelphia. Pa
The silver star., 1897-10-28

"Why did the late Mr. Jnbbs order banjo
music at his funeral:'' II think he was
afrnid they would get the girl next door to
sing
The silver star., 1897-10-28

"Arcn't you sfraid your son will come
home from the Klondikc very much
chanIedf'' mo: we've had letters from
him. and his spelling Is as bud as ever.''
The silver star., 1897-10-28

Compound
Twas thin,
sallow,and
nervous. i
was trou-
bled with
leucor-
rliea, and
my mem
strual Pc
riOds were
very irreg-
ular. i
The silver star., 1897-10-28

'This is. the worst drought the country
has ever known lis ity' Eyes; even
Kentuckians are buying water.''
The silver star., 1897-10-28

TO CURE A COLD In ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure. 25c
The silver star., 1897-10-28

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup
For children teething. .softcns the reduces inia-
nation allays pain wind collie 25 bottle.
The silver star., 1897-10-28

This paper is printed with ink manufac.
AND ROLLER COMPANY OF DENVER
The silver star., 1897-10-28

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. lOc or z5o
II Z. G. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The silver star., 1897-10-28

..Thnt man singing 'Qnly One Girl In tho
World for Me- hns been married three
times" "Wcll. tlnt's all right; he means
Only one girl at n time"
The silver star., 1897-10-28

No-To-isac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure soc, 81. All druggists
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-02-13
Church Directory.
METHODIST.

Jordan Street.-Corner Jordan and Van
Loan Streets.-Rev. H n. May, pastor.
Preaching first and third Sundays, morn.
ing and evening, at IL O'Clock ana ..D
O'Clock. Song and prayer services every
other Sunday, morning and evening, n
same hours. Sunday school at $50 .. M,
c. D. Hicks, superintendent: EPworth n
O'Clock. Prayer meeting Friday evening
At 1880 O'Clock. Cottage prayer meeeang
at same hour, at places designated Al eacn
meeting
First Church.-Head Texas Street.-Rev.
William II. LaPrade, pastor. Preaching
every Sabbath, morning and evening, AZ
IL O'Clock and 1:30 O'Clock. Sunday school
at $50 a. m, W. l. Foster, superintendent.
Epworth League every Sunday afternoon n
day evening at $50 O'Clock.
First Church.-Corner Texas and Mcneil
Streets.-Rev. W. s. Penick, pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, morning n ana
SUNDAY sdhool at $50 a. M, DIR. G. G.
McCloud. Superintendent. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening at 1880
O'Clock.
Allendale Mission-Corner Western Az
every Sunday and Thursday evening, led
by Rev. h c. Joyner.
PRESBYTERIAN.
First Church Corner Edwards and
Travis streets-Rev. Matthew Van Lear,
pastor Preaching every Sunday morn
ing at IL O'Clock, and evening At 7:l5;
| Sunday school at $3.50 am, Col. r. ID
Lindsay. superintendent.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday n
7:l5 o'clock.
EPISCOPAL-
/ St MarEs-Corner Fanin and Market
ctreets.-Rev- w. T. Dickinson Dalxeii
rector. Preaching every Sunday morn
ing at IL O'Clock; Sunday school At 9:3
am, with rector as superintendent.
CATHOLIC.
Corner Fanin and Marshall Streets, Rev
- Scharl, pastor. Early mass At
m: high mass at am. every Sunday.
SynaSogue-Fanin street, between Ed
wards and Market, Rev. l. Saenger, rabbi
Sunday school at am. Services Frida.
evening at o'clock, and Saturday morn
ing at o'clock
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-02-13
A Man Wanted.

want one or two men in every
parish to sell the best and cheapest
one-horse Cultivator made. An
energetic man should make not
less than 80 every day he works at
the business If you want job
and mean business with me, en-
closing &c stamp for reply,
j. A. TETS,
f-23-fm. Robeline, La.