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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29

Land office at Guthrie, o. Il, Septem-
Der 2a, 1897
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention TO make final proof In support
OF his claim and thar said proof will be
made before the register and receiver
United States land office at Guthrie, o. Il,
on October 90, 1897, viz:
Ezekial FaubiOn, for the Sc or OF Sw Or
sec % twp -. 3 W.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said und. viz:
George w Jeifries William II Christie,
Dewwilton Jeffries and James w. Jeffrles,
all OF Seward. [. Il.
1856 a N. !. Crock. Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29
First published in tre Daily Leader
September "a, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land office at Kingdsher, o. T., Sep
tember 22, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice OF his
Intention 10 mako fnal proof I'm support
Of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the register aud receiver OF
United States land Office AT Kingfsher.
o. r., On October 27, 1897, viz:
George w Knowles No 6O93). Guthrie,
o. T. for the III Of ne or and lots / and
. Of see 3, twp 10, raw /. NJ.
He names the following witnesses Ia
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said lani, viz:
Nelson B. Mallatt, OF Guthrie o. Il.
John w. Wright, George Drye and Lester
ID. Hulse, OF Crescent .. II.
r.. q. SPILMAN, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29

The Hanna administration appoint
ments Of negroes to the best federal
Offices in the south is an insult, no less
20 the white Republicans OF that sec
tion than TO the educated and inteili-
gent negroes of the northern states,
Nho are offered none OF these high
places. Hanna thinks he can buy them
for less than they sold for in old slav-
cry times.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29

PursnrRo, Pa, Sept 2s. In ST.
Philomcna's church to-day the Rev.
Father Wcrnet was attacked at the
moment when he was elevating the
host by Mamie Greserson, a French
man so years of age, who had nttnck-
ed him three times before, giving as a
reason that the priest was not doing
right 1t is believed Greserson Is in.
sane. Father Wcrnet was not seri
ously hurt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29
First published in tho Daily Leader Sep.
tember o, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land office at Guthrie. o. T., Septem-
Der s, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof IN support
OF h claim, and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver Of
the United States land Office AZ Guthrie,
o. r., on October l3, 1897, viz:
William II IL. Long for the W 4 see
2s twp. IS, west
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land viz:
Henry Hover. John w. Lane, Charles
Sheidler and John l.. Tresler, all Of
Waterloo, y. T.
1910 A N. !. CROOK. Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29

Land Office at Guthrie, okla, August
20, lSg7
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof In support
OF his claim, aud that said proof viii be
made before the register and receiver Il.
s. land Office at Guthrie, Okla, Oh Sep
tember 80, 1897, viz:
Clairglle Breaux, for the q nj, W or,
sec Is, Of tp n Il. + W.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous resid, nee upon and
cultivation OF said laud. viz:
Hilary WhitlOw, Daniel Shea. Dalton
Smith. AlphonsO J Aston, all Of Langs-
ton, o. II.
1929 A. n. ]. CRooK, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29

TX making up exhibits for the Wich-
tia fair it would be well ;or our people
to have a display also at the Guthrie
fair. A good line OF our products
would attract attention to this county
--oklahoma City Globe
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29

HoS o. R. FEeAN is having himself
groomed for the Republican congress.
ionsl nomination. There is no fungus
growth on Fegan Standing on the Zee
and salary bill he can defy the world.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29

BALTIMORE, Md, Sept es.-Michael
Simmonds, railroad brakeman, aged
eS, shot and tried 10 kin his sweet
heart, Miss Jennie Long, aged 10, last
night, and committed suicide this
morning when he heard the police
trying 10 effect an entrance to his hid
ing place
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29
WEDNESDAY,. SEPT. 80, ts07.

IT looks as though the territorial
superintendent OF health is anxious to
remind the public that he belongs TO
his now iob.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29
First published In Daily Leader Ser
1907
Nnfice fnr Pnhlicnlinn.

Land Oftice At Guthrie, o. r., Sept 3,
1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
Ing named settler has hled notice OF her in
teutioh TO make final proof In support OF
her claim, and that said proof will be made
before the register and receiver at Guth-
rie, 0. T., on Oct 9, 1897. viz:
Lettie s. 5 cream, for the lots /, 9, and
hf. or, sec g, Up l6 u, rae.
She names the following witnesses 70
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz;
Millard L. Minshal, William A Wat
klns. Isaac ID Parrott. Jasper N Stans-
bury, all OF Fouts, O. II.
423O " ! ''ROoR Re0istet
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29
F;rst published Ia tho Daily Leader
sept. Q. 1897.
N0tice Cor publicatiOM

NJNItt IUI UUIIChIIUU
1857.
Notice Is hereby given that tho follow
named settler has fled notice OF his In
tentiOn 10 make final proof In support on
his claim. and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver U.
s. land office at Guthrie, o. T. on Octo-
Der 9, 1897, via
John l.. Gordon. for the " hf, ne qr
sec ~ Up 10, r west
He names the following witnesses u
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF, said land, viz:
EJames Nc Daniel, James 4 Klnzer and
| William II Rickstrew all OF Guthrie, q
r., and Thomas Poteet OF Mckinley, O
| u 1929 a N. J. CROOK. Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29
First published in the Daily Leader Sci
10 1907
Notice for PnhlicatiOn.

Land office at Guthrie, o. T., Sept Is,
1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention TO make final proof In support
o! his claim, and that said proof viii he
made before the register and receiver Of
the United 81 ttes land Office at Guthrie,
| o T on Oct 2S, 1897, W.
Horace G. Macy, for the @ hi, W or,
sec 2l, tp 10, T W.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of. said land, viz:
II w Rathbone, Henry A Herwlg, u |
Sling and l. Clarke, ali OF Guthrie, o T.
42ii A ". j ROOK. Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29
First published Daily Leader Aug
ust % 1897
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. t., Aug
ust %, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has fled notice OF his
intention to make final proof IN support
OF his claim, and that said proof Will be
made before the register and receiver, at
Guthrie, Okla, on October ., 1897, viz:
. Fred Madden, for the ne or OF sec 12,
twp l6, ., W.
lie names the following 7,i;nesses 20
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of, said lana. viz:
A. +. Frisbe J. T. Thompson. W. p,
Eager and Felix McGinnis, ali Of Guthrie,
o. II.
422S A. N j. GROOM, Register,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29

with each purchase of 500 worth al one
time VIII be given free cagd 10 the Guthrie
Circulating Library good for two months.
we take subscriptions for any paper or per.
iodical published. and can obtain for you
any book published on short notice, we
solicit your patronage. Noef friends
A. B. LILLE A co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29

School books and school supplies at
the postoftlce book store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29

70 Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascurets Candy Cuthurtic lOc or 25c.
II G. G. g. fail 10 cure. druggists refund money
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29
Notice for Publication.

First published In the Daily Leader
Aug % 1897
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29
NOtice fOr PublicatIOn

First published in the Daily Leader Sci
tnmhnr 9I lSa1
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-29
Frisco Line"

The finest sleeping cars ia the world
Another advance IS the Introduction OF
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
His Enemies.
ANY man

WHO has trined away his vitality
by youthful .F'Olly-WHO has slapped
his nH.tem 10y early indiscretiOns-
WHO has wasted his energies by ex-
cc".es-WHO has poisoned his sys-
with vcncrcal discnxC-NvHO
has cOnta mi hts Manhood with
BIOOd-discass of my kimd-WHO In
from the Effects of Structure
COMMUNICATIVE 40 has kidney or
bladder di.ra~c-WH has d%ifticuIt,
painful OF bloody urinatiOn-NHO
In lmpOtcnt. Sterile. Or imperfect Ira
hin sexual functiOn<-W ITO has paiDs
in the n"k-WH has defective
MemOry-N 40 suffers from tnnat-
urai Discharged. night or day-WHO
has ptmpIc. ON the facc-WHO IL
i'axhful in xOcietH-WHO has Sleep
less nights and rextlexs dayA-WHO
has failed Z" find rcIief-WHO liz
tired of fnnlinE with uunckx and
Ism pOntcrx-NNO IN tired of taking
patent mcdicin.s-WHO wants to be
we'll and be Once more n Mnn-NVII.II
find relief and perfect cure by COM
DIR. BRlNLEY. 251 NicOlIet
Ave.. minneapolis. MIMI, the most
successful Specialist of this day.
e. Cut this notice out. as you may
find 1t again. 4 free Pamphlet
and symptom List will be vent to
amy address,. Any letter Of inquiry
will he quickly answered.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Fooled HOE Once. Anvwav.

OO.o AAOA OAS0s ~ "Sy
A little, timid looking man drifted
into a tavern on Fleet street. He
threw a shilling down.
Mild and bitter, please" he said to
the barmaid.
The beer was served. Just as he was
about to drink 1t a big man came in
and said:
Hello, Shorty! Who's ordering the
drinks?"
LAM" replied Shorty, with dignity.
"You!" scoffed the big man; why,
you had one copper to rub
against another. Your wife takes all
your wages"
That's all right said Shorty. May
be she does, out I've got money today"
How did you get it,"
WELL" said Shorty, II don't mind
telling you. I had a couple of bad
teeth and she gimme enough to get
'em pulled"
Didn't you get 'em pulled?"
Eyes; but l got something extra for
gas, and this is the gas.'-Judy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Patenta


List Of patents issued to Northwest
ern inventors:
Emil A. Beyl, Minneapolis. Minn..
convertible carriage or sled; Alexander
]. Bluntach, Olivia, Mimi. inkstand;
Alexander s. Capehart, Bismarck. n.
D., matrix bar or plate; Alexander s.
Capehart, Bismarck. n. D.. type-line
casting machine; Thomas G. Harris,
Pierre, s. D., boiler furnace; Albert j.
Mehlenbeck, Casselton, n. D., truck
fork; Charles f.. Parker. Duluth. Mimi,
temporary binder, Charles \. Peterson,
Minneapolis. Mimi, stove or range;
Minnie X. Norton. Minneapolis, Mimi.
kettle-scraper (design3 Chas X. Love.
Minneapolis, MIMI, trademark stock
food.
I. d. Mcrwin. Patent Lawyer, 80,
Pioneer Press Building, st. Paul, Mimi.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Too Dull.

"a great many people sleep between
these walls" said the guide showing
the visitor through the ancient Eng
lish church where the noble families
were inferred.
Same way owe in our country" re-
piled the visitor; why don't you get a
better preacher?"-Judy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
CprlGhtness.

God wants man to be perpendicular,
and man requires this of his brother:
nothing less will satisfy our ideas of
right. Perpendicular living embraces
perpendicular acting, the entire absence
of crookedness. or such underhanded-
ness as will not bear the light of day.
Let your life be an open book; live
every day IS though you dwelt in a
glass ~house-every act being open to
inspection.-Rev. Charles Keller.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
A Modern Fairy Tale.

A party of vegetarians, while taking
a walk in the fields, were attacked by
a bullock, which chased them furiously
out of his pasture.
That's your gratitude, is it, you
thankless beast?" exclaimed one of the
party. painting with fright. After
this I'll eat beef three times a day!"-
Tit Bits.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
1ee, BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE

1867 BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE.
Don't believe it, nor did the editor
until he saw Salzer's great farm seed
catalogue. It's wonderful what an ar
ray Of facts and figures and new
things and big yields and great testi-
monials it contains.
Send This Notice and 10 Cents Stamps
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse.
Wis, for catalogue and II rare farm
seed samples. worth $40, to get a start.
W.n.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

Seedy Willie Ito barkeeper)-Four
refusal. sir, to trust me to a paltry
drink of whisky fills me with astonish-
ment and indignation. ...
BarEeeper-All right, sir: you can
fill yourself UP with establishment and
indignation, and it won't cost you a
copper, but If you want to fill yourself
with whisky, you will have to pay cash.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
What He Wanted.

S%hopkeeper: What can l show 20"
sir?"
Absent-minded Professor: Il want
let me see, what do l want? Dear
me! l can't for the life of me remem-
Der what it is. . Well, we'll, il
doesn't matter; give me the nearest
thing you have to it,"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Fell u Victim.

BaroI-"Did you hear about Bachel-
ler?'
Egbert-"No; what now?"
Il hear he fell a victim to woman's
charms"
you don't say so!"
Eyes; he Vas riding his wheel and he
turned round to see what the woman
had on, when he fell."-Yonkers States
man.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Very Like.

Miss Musicale-Did you enjoy Prof.
Bahso Profundo's singing last night?
Don't you think his voice sounds like
a distant waterfall?
Mr.. Crittycuss-Well, yes; I do think
it was away off.-Baltimore News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Naturally. of Course,

why do you call that dog Pursued?"
Because he's always 1eaing."-Ph1l-
adelphia North American.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Viewed According t Oils Lights.

Viewed According t Oils Lights.
Mr.. J%ohnsing-I hear dat big million
er, Mistah Peerpin Mo'gan, Esquiah.
dun take up de collection at de swell
st. Gawge Chu'ch Sundays.
Mr.. Jacksong (enviously)-U'm- all!
I'd dun be er millioner. maself, eff dey
dun le' me take up der collection dab!
Puck.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

4 Touching Flaint.
MY trouble is deep-seated, your hon
Or" said Mr.. Tiff, who was applying
for a divorce.
Give particulars" answered the
judge.
She won't patch my pants"
He got his decree.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
RRillery.

"Whta makes Thinner continually
grumbley
Hes railing at fate"
why"
HE got caught in the steel rail
slump.''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Arrested DEVELOPMENT.

Arrested Developments.
Mrs. Goodsole-"I can see, my poor
man, that you never had the advan-
tage of education or a good home. You
started early in life on the stony path
"a sad case of arrested development"
Lonely Straggles-"I should t'ink it
WIZ, mum. I III in Jail before l wuz
IA years old."-Judge.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Meddled with Water.

Dobson-What became of that man
who had twenty-seven medals for saw
ing people from drowning?
Dockman-He fell in day when
he had them all on, and the weight
of 'em sunk him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

In Tampa. Fla, the milkmen drive their
from house to house, and milk them
before the eyes of their customers. This
custom also prevails in most of the Cuban
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

A store in a Georgia village has a
sign reading: "Ax handles. ink. pens
and cheese"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

The New Pugilism.
I'm tired of wasting words with
Bluening about this proposed battle
said the champion pugilist.
We'll, what do you propose doing?"
asked his hacker.
Send a substitute -Philadelphia
North American.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

Why suffer when Strong's Headache
Killer will relieve you? Send % cents to
Goodrich & Jennings, Anoka. Mimi. for
samDle box.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Nobody Believes 1t.

Nobody Believes 1t.
If you really believe that foolish
French epigram, "The unexpected al
ways happens" why don't you back
your opinion? 1t is easy to get odds
that it will not. For instance. snow
storms in July are unexpected. Are
you willing to wager there will be
some this year?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

The salary of the president of Andora,
a republic in the Pyrenees, is the smallest
received by any national executive in the
world. 1t is about $3.50 a month. or SLY
q year.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
A Point of Grammar.

First ~Girl-Gladys has had triplets.
Second Ditto (absent-mindedly)-
You don't say. Who are the father?-
Pick-Me-Up.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
"Here is a horrible STORY in fine paper

"Here is a horrible story in the paper
about a woman who put arsenic in
her husbands Coffee" said MI. LUSH
forth, who was, just at that time, in
the sentimental stage of his daily inc
briation. You wouldn't serve your
poor hubby such a trick as that, would
you, dear?"
"Of course not said Mrs. Luslforth;
eff l wanted to poison you, 1 would put
it in your beer, where you would be
sure to get it."-Indianapolis Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

Over 700 people assembled near Atchi-
son to engage in a wolf hunt. They cap
tured about 200 jack rabbits, but not a
wolf was seen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Plenty Of Reasons.

Plenty of Reasons.
The Judge-Have you anything to
say why the sentence of the court
should not be pronounced upon you?
Teddy O'Reilly-Faith, yer honor, OF
have siven distinct raisons, my wan
of which would convince mesilf If OF
was only yer honor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Sickness Followed Exposure.
The Dangers Experienced In These
Days Of Civilization, From In
clement Weather..
The Indian Ignored the Ele-
ments.
How tho Indians Health and Long Life,
May be Possessed by the White Man,
Regardless Of Climate.

A sudden change in temperature, a drench-
ing, . forced exposure to extreme cold
or to extreme heat, is apt to break down a
succumb to disease, so that q severe, if not q
fatal illness, may be quickly developed. By
all who IN suffering from a deranged condi-
ton Of the liver the kidneys and the stomach,
or from impurities Of the blood, the greatest
care should be exercised as to such exposure,
or what is better care should be taken to make
these organs well. 1t is in your power to do
this. Do as the Indian did. Rely on Natures
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. lOc or 25c.
II c. {. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

"And you promised me-" she sobbed,
intensely, ''that when we were once
married you would. be as steady as q
clock"
"Well, huliy gee" was hie impas-
stoned answer, .':ain't L? Don't l keep
running around allertime"
Yet, as women are VIGOROUSLY with
out q sense of humor, neither his inco-
hcrent utterances nor his play upon
words struck her as the least bit anus
ing.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

Mrs. winslow,s Soothing Syrup
For children teethinR, ~softens the gums, reduces inham.
nation, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25 cents bottle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
A. w. GLEASON.

Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for testi'
!. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, TIC.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

Old Gentleman-"Oh, say, Mr.. Stay
late; its showing hard, so 1 thought I'd
give you this snow shovel, as you will
need it by the time you 60, to clear a
path to the gate"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
THE JOKER'S CORNER.
WIT, HUMOR AND SATIRE ORIG
lNAL AND SELECTED.

What He Wanted Hard to Please-
Meddled with Water-Dog Eat Dog
A Modern Fairytale-A Point of Gram
mara New Use for Congressmen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
Dog Eat Dog.

Dog Eat Dog.
First Neighbor-That's q very dainty
dog of yours. I threw him some cold
sausage this morning and he wouldn't
touch them.
Second Neighbor-What do you take
him fora cannibal?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

II tell you, our seances are educa-
tional. Yes. sir; they r highly edu-
cational."
I'm what way, siry'
why, we called up Queen Elizabeth
and Mary, Queen Of Scots, last night,
and blest if they didn't go all over the
same old scrap."-Detroit Free Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

A Mark-Dowm Sale In the Olden Time.
Hewitt-Cattle were once used as
currency.
Jewitt-And l suppose when you
went to a mark-down sale you saw a
card reading: Marked down to one
calf. former price one cow"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10
His Greatest Blow.

The prgilist barred his brawny arm
to the elbow. "Let him watt" he thun-
dered, 'until-"
He opened a fresh quart bottle OF ink.
HE encounters my terrible write"
Seating himself at his escritoire, lie
added nineteen furlongs, eight poles or
ance.-New York Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

ThoIr Professions.
Two. Irishmen were disputing. One
of them, speaking of himself, said:
II am a brick"
"Sure, and l am a b%ricklayer," said
the other. at the same time knocking
him down.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-04-10

Another Century Run.
II think" lit was old Father
Time who thought he was thinking)
that it will not be long-indeed. 1
know that it will not be long-before l
finish another century run. 1 was a
cycler long before the bicycle was in
vented"