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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
THE MACHINERY IN ORDER
For Promptly Executing the Governments
Plans of Relief.

For Promptly Executing the Governments
Plans of Relief.
WASHINGTON. April 1O.-The machin-
cry provided by the war department
for the relief of sufferers from the
Mississippi river floods is now in work.
ing order and Secretary Alger said to-
day that by Saturday morning the
der artment would be in a position to
cover the entire flooded district with
its force of inspectors. The officers
already detailed to this service have
started for the west, and before leav-
ing Washington they received orders
assigning them to different sections of
the great river
Mai. Craig, signal corps. is ordered
to proceed to New Orleans to consult
with Maj. G.. NJ. Derby. the engineer
officer in charge of that section. and
then proceed to Red river landings, in
vestigating the condition and needs of
the people as he proceeds. His orders
are to report the results of his inveSti-
cation to Secretary Alger. who Will
use this, in conjunction with the SINH
lar reports from other officers, as a
basis for the distribution of the relief
stores.
Capt. Charles II. Clark. of the ord
nance department is, ordered to Vic}ls-
burg. there to consult with Mai. j. II.
Willard. the station engineer, after
which he will also proceed to Red river
landings on tour of investigation.
He, like his brother officers, engaged
in this duty, is instructed to confer
fully with all of the local relief COM
mittee on his route
First-Lieut. 4. 5. Rowan. Nineteenth
infantry, goes to Memphis. to confer
there with Capt. Fitch of the engineer
corps. Thence he starts on a tour of
the river between Helena, Ark, and
Greenville. Miss.
Maj Sanger, inspector general, also
goes to Memphis, but after talking
over the conditions there with Capt.
Fitch. he will take as his route the
river from Memphis to Helena.
Capt. Martin, assistant quartermas-
ter, will go first to Vicksburg and hear
from Maj. Willard, the engineer officer
stationed there. His section of the
river will extend from Vicksburg to
Greenville.
Second-Lieut. H. NJ. Whitney, Fourth
artillery, takes section six of the river,
from Cairo up. He will first report to
Capt. Fitch at Memphis.
The abatement of the flood on the
Red River of the North has caused the
resembling of the order already issued
to another officer to proceed to that
section.
Secretary Alger received to-day the
following telegram from Mayor J. A
johnson. of Fargo, n. D., where the
flood had been reported as raging.
Fargo is grateful for offered as
sistance. Water subsiding fast. Our
people are in no need of the assist
ance rendered. Damage greatly exag-
gerated."
All the boats of the lighthouse estab-
lishment in Mississippi have been
turned over to the war department for
relief work, so have the boats of the
Mississippi River commission, and Sec
rotary Alger says that if these are hot
sufficient, he will charter as many
more of the river craft as may be nee
eSSary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
CULTURE OF MELONS.
Their Successful Growth Requires
Lots of Plant Food.

Lots of Plant Food.
Watermelons are excessive feeders.
and many fail in attempting to grow
them because they do not furnish suf-
ffcient plant food to supply the neces-
sary strength for vigorous vine and fine
fruit. Not infrequently watermelon
vines turn yellow and die when they
should be just in their prime, simply
from plant starvation.
prepare the ground as for corn. Lay
off in rows - feet apart each way. / dig
a hole about 11a feet deep and perhaps
three feet in diameter. In the bottom
of this l put a peck or more of good
stable manure, tramping it lightly.
Next put in layer of soil, and follow
with layer made up of equal parts of
soil and fine rich manure thoroughly
mixed, and lastly. where the seeds are
to be placed, another layer of pure soil.
Sow seeds thickly and cover about one
inch. When the second or third leaf
shows. thin out two or three plants in
the hill. If exceptionally large melons,
regular prize takers" are desired.
thin to but one plant in the hill. Gull
tivate about as | do corn, hoeing each
hill after an entire patch is plowed. If
very dry, cultivate often, particularly
about the hills. 1t is some trouble to
thus prepare the ground, but it more
than pays in the size, number and quail
ity of melons produced, also in the in
creased length of time that the vines are
In bearing, as they remain green and
in good condition until killed by frost
Orange Judd Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
ON MANY SUBJECTS.


There is more snuff used in Boston
shan in any other city in the United
States.
All the inhabitants of the oeep de-
your each other, and not one of them
lives on vegetation.
A French chemist has invented bIue
soap which renders unnecessary the use
of bluing IN laundry work.
Mrs. Susan Stewart, of Wichita, Kan,
has full set of natural and perfect
seeth, and her age is 90.
Lumber to the amount Of $4,000, COO
square feet was last year imported by
China, most of it from Oregon and
Washington.
The most valuable fur is that OF the
sea otter. 4 single skin of this animal
sometimes costs as much as thousand
dollars.
A farmer at Strangfeld, Ont, while
splitting wood was struck in one eye
by a splinter, and total blindness in
both eyes resulted.
The largest church edifce in tbs
world is st. Peters, in Rome; the small
est is church ten feet square on the
Isle of Man.
a. a. Powell, of Cincinnati, weighs
272 pounds, and stands feet 2A inches
in his stockings. He wears a No Is
shoe and No. 10 glove.
Six monkeys in public menagerit
in Paris were lately seen smoking ciga
rettes, to the horror of their keeper
Five mischievous boys had supplied the
cigarettes.
Blotting paper was first made in this
country about 40 years ago. Before thai
time our supply came from England
and great many people used sand te
absorb the ink on their manuscripts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

There is more Catarrh in this section oil
the country than all other diseases put to
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great many
years doctors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and by con
stantly failing to cure with local treatment
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease, anC
therefore requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by +. j
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t il
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to 9
teaspoonful 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case il
fails to cure Send for circulars and testi
monials. Address F. j. Cheney & Co., To
ledo, o. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
A Profitable Garden Crop.

Spinach is an important crop in our
market gardens and one of the most
easily managed of vegetables, requiring
but little culture, and may be had fit
for use the entire season. The main
crop is sown in August or September
for spring use, and, although eN-
tremely hard, requires to be protected
by a light covering of hay or straw
during the winter. For summer use
it may be sown at intervals of two or
three weeks. from April to August.
Spinach is best developed and most
tender and succulent when grown in
rich soil
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
SEED DISTRIBUTION.
Secretary Wilson Has Initiated q New
System in His Department.

Secretary Wilson Has Initiated New
System In His Department.
WASHINGTON. April 10.-Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson has initiated new
system of seed distribution in his de-
partment. His aim is to diversity, so
far as possible, the farm products of
the country, and to this end he is
making speciality of select
ing new and valuable seeds from
all parts of the world and
putting them in the hands of farmers
likely to use them to advantage. He
has begun the work with sugar-beets
and leguminous plants of all sorts.
While Sugar-beets are now widely cul-
tivated in the west, the best seed at
present comes from abroad. \ large
supply of these high grade seeds has
been ordered and will be iudiciously
distributed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Concerning growing peaches in the
garden, American Gardening says:
The possibilities of well-cared-fort trees
in the home garden are scarcely to be
imagined. If one build a small chicken
ward about newly-set tree he may have
the tree in bearing next year, and with
head equal to that of the ordinary
tree set twice as long. The chance seed
ling, in rich and favorable situations,
may give two bushels of choice fruit at
four years from seed, without particle
Of culture"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

THEKAvA-KAvA SHRUB and probably was
(Ptper AethysttcaHs1 used for centuries
by the natives before its extraordinary
properties became known to civilization
through Christian missionaries. In
this respect it resembles the discovery
of quinine from the peruvian bark,
made known by the Indians to the early
Jesuit missionaries in South America,
and by them brought to civilized man.
It is a wonderful discovery, with rec
ord of 1900 hospital cures in 20 days. 1t
acts directly upon the blood and kid
neys, and is a true specific, just as qui-
nine is in malaria. We have the strong
est testimony of many ministers of the
gospel, we'll known doctors and business
men cured by A1kavis, when all other
remedies had failed.
In the New York Weekly FORD of Sept. 10th.
the testimony of Rev. w B. Moore. ID. D., OF
v wa4s' q Suffering from Kidney disease and
Rheumatism, aud his rapid cure by Alkavis.
Rev Thomas Smith the Methodist minister at
Golden, Illinois, passed nearly one hundred
gravel stones after two weeks use of A1kavis.
Rev John H Watson. of Sunset, Texas, minister
down at his post of duty by Kidney disease.
After lowering between life and death for two
months. and slI his doctors having faiied he
took AIkaviS, and completely restored to
health and strength and is fulfilling his duties
minister of the gospel. Mr.. r: C Wood, a prom.
inent attorney OF Lowell, Indiana was cureo OF
Rheumatism, Kidney and Bladder disease of ten
years standing, by Alkavis. Mr.Wood describes
himself as being in constant misery, often conn
PEELED to rise ten times during the night on
account of weakness of the bladder He was
treated by ali his home physicians without the
least benefit and finally completely cured in
few weeks by A1kavis- The testimony IS I'M
doubted and really wonderful. Mrs, James
Young. of Kent, Ohio. writes that she had tried
six doctors in vain, that she was about to give
MP in despair. when she found Alkavis and was
promptly cured of kidney disease ard restored
to health. Many other ladies also testify to the
wonderful curative powers of Aikavis IN the
various disorders peculiar to womanhood.
So far the Church Kidney Cure Corl-
| pany, No. 4I2 Fourth. Avenue, New
York, are the only importers of this
new remedy, and they are so anxious to
| prove its value that for the sake of intro
duction they will send free treatment
of A1kavis prepaid by mail to every
reader of this paper who is Sufferer
from any form of Kidney or Bladder
disorder, Brights Disease, Rheuma-
tism, Dropsy, Gravel, Pain in Back,
Female Complaints, or other affection
| due to improper action of the Kidneys
| or Urinary Organs. We advise all Suf-
erers to send their names and address
to the company, and receive the Alkavis
free. It is sent to you entirely free, to
prove its wonderful curative powers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
ALL ONE CAUSE.

Miss Frances Willard Responds to a Call
From Lady Henry Somerset.
CHICAGO, April 1O.-Lady Henry Som
erSet has cabled Miss Frances Willard,
president of the W. c. 7. L.. asking
that S1,5OO be spent for white ribbon
nurses in Crete as the need there
surgent and enough money has
been sent In to support the Ar
menian orphans for three years.
In the exigercy Miss Willard cabled
consent Feeling that it is all one
cause of suffering Christians slain by
Moslem's swords, and the hideousness
of the situation is Incidentally magni-
fed because English bullets are help
ing in the slaughter of the Christians. -
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
AlMnxn to he Fond.

A great advantage in using the ammuni-
ton manufactured by the Winchester Arms
Co., New Haven, CT. 1t is said that it can
always be found even in the most remote
and out of the way parts of the world.
There are so many Winchester guns in use
that there is a great demand for Winches-
what kind of a gun you shoot, you can get
ammunition for it if you ask for the Win;
chester make This great house makes all
sizes of metallic cartridges from BIB caps
to 5S-caliber and in shot gun ammunition
from to 20 gauge. All ammunition bear
ing the name Winchester will give entire
satisfaction. Send for large illustrated
catalogue free.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
WATERING PLANT BEDS.

experiment for himself this spring. Sc
lect the spot where a small bed is to be
devoted to foliage or other plants, and
sink an empty key in the center just
below the position of the coming roots.
Fit an old piece of tin pipe, as sug-
gested in the sketch, and your ''irrigat-
ing plant is ready for business! Not
only can water be thus freely applied,
but liquid manure also. The key, it
should be said, should not be one that
will hold water.'-Orange Judd Farm
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
A SCIENTIFIC MEDLEY.

The largest mammoth found in the
Siberian ice fields measured Il feet in
length and was ten feet high.
Taking it year in and year out, the
coolest hour of each "a is five o'clock in
the morning.
Some naturalists are of the opinion
that the whale was once land animal,
and that it was forced to take to water
as a means of protection.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
WATERING THAT PAYS.

simple System of Sub-IrrfEation for
Flower Beds.
The experiments that have been tried
in introducing water freely below beds
of growing plants have proved concla-
sively the value of this kind of water
ing. The cross section given herewith
elbows how one may readily try thig
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
Horrsa Tortnre.

This IS often felt in every Joint and mrscle
of the body By turns, by people who, ex-
perieneing the earliest twinges of rheuma-
tism. neglect to arrest the malady, as they
may easily do, with Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. a professionally authenticated remedy
for the agonizing complaint. Reeolleet that
rheumatism unchecked often lasts lifetime,
sr abruptly terminates it when the malady
attacks the heart. The Bitters also RENE
dies chilis and fever, dyspepsia and liver
complaint.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, April 1O.-The
Poughkeepsie glass works were com-
pletely destroyed by fire. Only part OF
the factory that the firemen were able
to save was the office and some sheds,
under which new goods were stored.
The loss approximates about Sl0o, 00S
insurance. 500, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet
Cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and In
stantly takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. Greatest comfort discovery of the
age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. Is a certain cure for sweat
ing, callous, hot, tired, aching feet. Try il
to-day. Sold by all druggists and she's
stores, 25c. Trial package FREE. Addres:
Allen S. Olmstead, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

eases Caused Dy OTlC
acid in the blood, or
by disordered action
of the Kidneys or
urinary organs. The
Kava Kava Shrub,
or as botanists call
1t Piper MeAyS-
ficasH, grows on the
banks of the Ganges
river, East India,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

If you contemplate a pleasure trip this
season, you want information about the
principal resorts in the west. There are
numerous points on the line of the Union
Pacific, and it is pleasure to read about,
if you cannot visit them.
Send six cents in stamps and get copy
of 'fWestern Resort Book" Address b. l..
Lomax, G. P & 7. A. Union Pacific System,
Omaha. Neb.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
Oninm and MhfsIxx Hnbits.

The letter quoted below, written March
%, 1896, by the editor and manager of the
Sheffield, Ala, Standard, leaves no room
to doubt that successful treatment for
the cure of the liquor habit exists:
CDR B. NJ. Woolley, Atlanta, Ca: our
antidote for the liquor habit will do all you
claim for it. After drinking whisky. for
more than twenty years / find myself en-
tirely relieved of the accursed appetite
through the use of three bottles Of your
medicine. 1t is absolutely a specific for the
liquor habit, and leaves no bad effects.
Sc NJ RAGLAND."
Shinnston, w. Va,-Dr. B. NJ. Wool
ley, Atlanta, Ga: l have been cured, or
quit taking the antidote nineteen months,
and never had any call for opium after
taking the first dose of your Antidote. You
wanted to know if you might use my let
ter. Yes, and my name, also. Any one
may write to me if they wish to know of
my cure or ask any questions as to the
efficacy of the Antidote, and if they en-
close stamp l will answer.
GEO. j. RIBLET, SIR.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

The ill-natured man gives himself large
field to expatiate in; he exposes those fail
ings in human nature which the others
would cast a veil over.-Addison.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
NO-TO-Bac for Fifty Cents.

1t is astonishing how many people there
are who say they do things for others ben
efit.-Washington Democrat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Great people always have small enemies
Rams Horn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
w. 22d ST., New York, Oct. %, 1854.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe, Zoe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free s. trial bottle &
treatise. Dr. Kline, 9S3 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Over 4OO, O00cured. Why not let No -Bac
regulate OF remove your desire tor tobacco
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. soc and 81 90, all druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

The secret of a secret is to know how and
when to tell it.-Ram's Horn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

We have often wondered why one can new
er find thing until he quits hunting for it
Washington Democrat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

No person who worried great deal, ever
lived to an extreme old age.-Atehison
Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Use st. Jacobs Oil promptly and freely
and say good-by to neuralgia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Sudden cold brings soreness and stiff
ness. st. Jacobs Oil brings a cure.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

The fact that there is so much stuff that
shines like gold makes the story of disaster
one of the saddest chapters ever written
Rams Horn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

A woman likes winter, because she can
wear long coat and hide her old dress
Washington Democrat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

IF there is such thing as good luck, it
is being endowed with good sense by your
father and mother.-Atchison Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Some people who say they are tired are
really shiftless.-Atehison Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

special Low Rates to New York and Return
On Account of Grant Monument Cere-
monial.
For this occasion, which will occur April
81, 1897, the B. s. o. S-W. Ry. will give a
Special Low Rate for the round trip, tickets
good going April % to 90. Returning, good
until May 4. For further information, con-
suit agents B. & 0. S-W. Ry.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Hail as large as eggs fell this afternoon;
fish eggs.-Atchison Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Are you bruised? Use St. Jacobs Oil and
you won't be long. Shortest way.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

A prosperous iniquity is the most unpros
porous thing In the world.-Jeremy Taylor
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

A wise man can learn something wcrth
knowing from a fool, but fool is made all
the more fool by going to coilcec.-Ram' S
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Defect in our behavior, coming short of
the utmost gracefulness, often escapes our
Observation-Disclosures
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Some women make mp their husbands
minds.-W ashington Democrat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
Recreation I'm Reading.

People always want to do things, until
they find ont that they can just as well as
not.-Washington Democrat
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
THE KNOXVILLE FIRE.

1t Least Two Lives Were Lost in the
Hotel Knox.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. April 1O.-A
special to the News from Knoxville,
Tenn, says: S. +. Williams. of SPRING
field. Mass, and W. II. Holloway, of
Newport Tenn, arg known to have
persisted in Thursday fire.
j. NJ. Bogle's death Is now thought
to be matter of only few hours.
The loss is now estimated ut 81, 1O0,-
600. with insurance of 5000, ZOO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Every eligible young man has a price
mark that the women have set on him that
in no way represents his real value.-Atch-
iSon Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

At once use st. Jacobs Oil for sprains.
At once It viii cure. Athletes know this
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

just try Toe box of Cascarets candy ca
thartic, finest liver and bowel regulatormade
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
a Free Gift of Great Value to You.

Our readers viii be glad to know that
The new botanical discovery, Akavis,
from the wonderful Kava-Kava shrub
has proved an assured cure for all dis
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15
The Wonderful Kaya-Kava Shrub.

a New Botanical Discovery-Of
Special Interest to Sufferers from
Diseases Of the Kidneys or Blad-
der, Rheumatism, etc.-A Blessing
to Humanity.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-15

Put the young horse in with q re-
liable fast walker.