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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

ITO read up and study the why's and
wherefores of the various articles on
the subject of marriage. 1t always
sets me wondering what manner of
people they must be who look no fur
tner for their authority than the frivo-
lous gossip of the day, who never take
the trouble to go down into the heart
OF Nature and the impulses that govern
humanity, to find out why things are.
NOW somebody comes forward and
publishes statistics of marriage in the
various cities, and bewails the fact
mat the proportion is in some places
much greater than in ot:..o:s. Then
tney sigh and mourn over it, and really
iall to wondering what We all are COM
ing 10. There seems very little in the
situation to wall over, for marrying
ana giving in marriage is going on ev-
cry day, and there is no good reason
10 suppose that the end of this is any
"here near. Counting is just as deli
clous nowadays as it was hundred
years ago, carping critics to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. The prospect
OF little i.,me of their own is just as
ailuring as it was to our forefathers,
and, everything taken into considera-
ton, it is not much more difficult to
rA;ita!n a family now than it was
then. There are always foes to fight,
contingencies to provide against, al
ways chances of disappointments; but
IN the main the sweet old story gets
told with quite as much sentiment as
ever, the good-byes are just as hard
to say, and the welcome just as warm.
1t seems to me that people might be
great deal better employed than in
worrying over the decadence of matri-
moRy. Every article of this sort that
is put into print is read by some one
whom it may discourage or fill with
forebodings. This sort of literature IS
bringing about the very condition OF
affairs that it deplores, and more's the
pity that those who engage in it are
unable to see the mischief they are do
Ing"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

hair, and gives an abundant and glossy
growth. Those who are threatened with
in the following voluntary statement.
made by Alderman S. J. Green, of Spencer.
Iowa. He writes:
about four months ago, my hair COM
menced falling out SO rapidly that
bee med; and being
resolved to try this preparation. l have
been now using it for three months, and
am much gratihed to find that my hair has
ceased falling out and also that hair which
had been turning gray for the past Eve
years has been restored to its original
color, dark brown. 1t gives me much
pleasure to recommend this dressing."-
S. J. GREEN, Alderman, Spencer, Iowa.
Those who are interested in preserving
and identifying the hair will do we'll to
send for DR.. Ayers curebook, story of
cures told by the cured. This book of 100
pages is sent free, on request, by the J. c.
Aver Co., Lowell. Mass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS,
We are asserting In the courts our right to the
exclusive usi OF the word "CASTORIA," and
''PJTCHER CASTORIA," as our Trade Mark.
I, DR.. Samuel Pitcher, of Byannis. Massachu-
sets, was the originator Of PITCHERS CAS-
TORIA," the same that has borne and does now
bear the fac-simile signature of CHAS. q.
FLETCHER on every wrapper. This is the
original "PITCHER'S CASTORIA" which hos
been used in the homes Of the mothers of
America for over thirty years. Look carefully
at tho wrappt: and see that it is 1.-The kind you
have always y;."sht," and has tho signature of
CHAS. H. FI.I'iCHEle on the Wrapper No
one has auttu:lty from me to use my name
except the CeGtaur Company Of which Chas.
H. Fletcher is president.
March 8, 1877. SAMUEL PITCHER, NJ. u.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
CAUSE FOR ALARM.
How badness begins.
How to prevent it.

Every person, male or female, shrinks
from badness. 1t adds to the appearance
of age and is serious discomfort. The
cases are rare when the falling out of the
hair may not be stopped, and a new and
healthy growth of the hair promoted. The
hair grows in the scalp like plant in the
soil. If plant fourishes. it must have
constant attention; it must be watered
regularly and find its food in the. soil
Neglect is usually the beginning Of bald
ness. Dandruff is allowed to thicken on
the scalp. The hair begins to loosen. The
scalp loses its vitality. The hair, insult
fciently nourished, begins to fade and to
fall. The instant need in such case is
some PRACTICAL preparation which, sup
plying the needed nourishment to the
scalp, will feed the hair, give it strength,
and SO produce a strong and healthy
growth. All this is done by DR.. Ayers
HAIR Vigor, the most practical and valua-
hle preparation for the hair that can be
obtained. 1t tones up the scalp, does away
with dandruf, stops the hair from falling,
restores the original color to gray or faded
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
A BEAUTIFUL GIRLS AFFLlc-
TlON

From The Republican, Versatlles, Ind.
The fuckers of Versailles, Ind, like all
fond parents, are completely wrapped up in
their children. Their daughter, Lucy in
particular, has given them much concern.
She is fifteen, and from a strong, healthy
girl, three years ago, had become weak and
mere skeleton. She seemed to have no life
at all: Her blood became impure and fin-
ally she beca me the victim of nervous pros
tration. Doctors did not help her. Most
OF the time she was confined to bed, was
very nervous and irritable, and seemed on
the verge Of st. Vitus' dance.
"One morning." said Mrs Tucker, "the
doctor told us togive her DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, which he brought with
him. He said he was treating similar case
with these pills and they we're curing the pa
tient. We began giving the pills and the
next day could see q change for the better
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
The darkest hour is only an hour.
HOw'R This:

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
We, tho undersigned, have known F.
]. Cheney for the last fifteen years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business TRANSACTIONS and financially able
to carry out any obligations made by
their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. O.: Walding, Kinnan e. Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold
by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

fills my ear,
l might forget that life had pain or
fear.
When hope was young, and joy and
life itself were new.
No miser, DER his heaps of boarded
gold,
Nor monarch in the plenitude Of
power,
Nor lover, free the chaste maid to en-
fold
Who ne'er hath owned her love till
that blest hour,
Nor poet, couched in rocky nook or
bower,
Knoweth more heartfelt happiness than
he,
That never firing warbler of the old
elm tree.
From even the poorest of Heavens
creatures, such
AS know no rule but impulse, we may
draw
Lessons of sweet humility, and much
OF apt instruction in the homely law
OF nature: and the time hath been,
saw
Naught, beautiful or mean, but had for
me
Some charm, even like the warbler Of
the old elm tree.
And listening to his Joy inspiring lay,
Some sweet reflections are engendered
thence:
AS half in tears, unto myself say,
God, who hath given this creature
sources whence
He such delight may gather and dis
pense,
Hath in my heart joys living fountain
placed,
More free to flow, the oftener of its
waves taste.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
FRANK TUCKER.
MRS FRANK TI1CKEI
patenfa Iaaued.

List of patents issued last week to
Northwestern inventors:
George w. Gomez, Waseca, Mimi,
table; James G. Connolly, Verndon, S.
D., scroll saw; Ole Evans, Kerkhoven,
MIMI, wrench; Henry Heisel, Still
water, MINI. cigar support; Christ
Nelson and j. Il. Jones, Toronto, S.
d., reversing mechanism for steam en-
gines; August Sahlstrom, Minneapo-
lis, Mimi, cap for closing stovepipe
dues: Fred Trumpler, Hoople, N. D..
shoe scraper; Amos +. Tullis Fargo,
n. d.. artificial leg.
Merwin Lothrop & johnson, Patent Attor-
neys. $40 Pioneer Press Bldg. st. Paul.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

the English term applied to any coat
that is long and loose and without
side forms. Cut the coat to within
two inches of the bottom of the dress
and edge with ermine. There is an
imitation ermine that is very pretty
and quite cheap. Cut double lapels and
cuffs from this fur, and if you cannot
buy a readymade muff shape one over
a large baking powder box. For the
muff use layer after layer of wool wad-
ding, then crinoline and haircloth, and
finally the fur.
The hat is a pudding bag of blue
broadcloth with lace edge and a big
bow of taffeta.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
PRES. M'KINLEY VS.. FREE SILVER

PRES. NI'kINLEY VS.. FREE SILVER.
A battle of giants is going to take
place this summer on 10000 farms in
America, not in talk or votes, but in
yields. Salzer's two new potato mar
wells are named as above, and he Of
fers a price for the biggest potato yield,
also $500 in gold for suitable names for
his corn Q7 inches long) and oat pro-
digies. Only seedsmen in America grow
ing grasses, clovers and farm seeds
and selling potatoes at $3.50 barrel.
The editor urges you to try Salzer's
Northern Grown Seeds, and to
Send This Notice with 10 Cts. in Stamps
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, for II new farm seed samples,
worth $1,000. to get start, and their
big catalogue. W.n.p.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
It's just Another Fad.

If you see a. woman with something
like gold safety pin shining at the
nape of her neck in her hair, don't tell
her about it or try to remove it. 1t
didn't get caught there by accident, but
was deliberately put there to fasten
up the short stray curls. This is not
pretty fashion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
The Future of LADY,,

Mexico now has lady bull fighters,
Brooklyn has lady football players. and
Middletown, N. Y, has a lady street
car motorman. If this thing keeps up
we shall ultimately have lady every
thing except LADY Observation-Disclosures
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
She knew Papa.

Indianapolis Journal: She-When you
go to ask papa. the first thing he will do
will be to accuse you of seeking my hand
merely to become his son-in-law.
He-Yes? And then
"And then you must agree with him.
Hes a lot prouder of himself than he is
of me-"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
The abandonment Calendar of the
Year,

Year,
The Youths Companion Souvenir Cal
endar for 1898, which is a series Of
charming figure pieces, faithfully copied
in twelve colors and embossed in gold, is
recognized as the richest and most costly
calendar ever produced in large guam
tity. TO buy and reproduce famous paint
ings involves an expenditure which could
not be borne unless, as in this case, the
enterprise is sustained by the approval
of more than 100000 yearly subscribers.
Every new subscriber to the Youths
Companion for 1898 receives this beautiful
calendar without additional charge.
For the volume for 1893 more than two
hundred of the most prominent men and
women of both continents have contrib
uted. Full prospectus for the 1898 volume
and sample copies of the paper sent upon
request. THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
2O5 ColumbusAve., Boston.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
Oct. 10, 1897, $50 Main St.,
Springfeld, Mass,

Dear Sirs-I can not express my
gratitude to God, also to you, for the
benefit I am receiving from 50 drops"
1 walk around my room without 4
crutch, which 1 have had to use long
time l firmly believe that with faith,
patience and perseverance, IS drops"
will get the better of all diseases. My
doctor says it is indigestion has made
me bloat so, but his medicine does not
seem to reach my case. Respectfully
yours, Mrs. A.. Spring.
The producers Of IS Drops" who are
the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co., 167-
1859 Dearborn street, Chicago, have de-
cided to continue for another 80 days
an offer which they made some weeks
ago, namely, to send sample bottle
of IS Drops" prepaid, for rs cents.
They state that this is done as they
know even sample bottle will con-
vince one of the value of their remedy.
Also, large bottle, 300 doses, for s1.00,
and for the next thirty days, three bot
ties for $780,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

The commissioner Of the general land
office has submitted lis report to the Sec
rotary of the interior. Compared with
last year. it shows a decrease of 1898
homestead entries, aggregating 378,625
acres. Quite proportionate to this is the
falling off in general health when no ef-
fort Is made to reform irregularity of the
bowels. This can easily be accomplished
with the aid of Hostetters Stomach Bit
tiers. also a remedy for malaria, dyspep-
STA, rheumatism and liver trouble.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
He Drew the Line,

Mrs. Hennypeck docking up from
her reading)-This writer says that
widows make the best wives.
Mr.. Hennypeck-But, really. my
dear, you can hardly expect me to die
just in order to make Il good wife Of
yOu,-I,uck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
n Good Thing.

Ally soper: Customer-so this is your world
renowned solvent Strange. I've never
even heard of it.
Chemist-No 1 daresay not. About twenty
five years ago 1t cured every corn in the neigh
borhood and now I'm just getting 1t out again
for the next generation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

makes yellow favorite. The skirt
was made Of yellow crepe, trimmed
with panels of pale yellow lace. The
waist was made of yellow and white
striped silk in tones that were almost
alike. The lining of the crepe skirt
was a thin yellow muslin, looking al
most like silk. This same material
lined the lace yoke and sleeves. The
stock and belt were of striped yellow
silk ribbon that exactly matched the
dress material. The sleeves had big
puffs of yellow and white striped silk.
Yellow roses or white chrysanthemums
look we'll with this gown.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
The Last Hope.

Atlanta Constitutions well, old man. lid
your son pass the civil service examination?
mo sub; dey turned him down.
What the trouble?'
''Short on rithmetic, subj
Anything else?"
AN geography. :!
"Yes?'
AN spelin."
Nothing more?''
Muffin mo-. sub. 'ceptin grammar an
hist'ryeNn few other things"
We'll. wha: will he 90 nowr
Well. sub. he des bout decided ter tef.e1
school!'
Tho man who does not believe a thing
exists unless he can see it, probably
never ran into a rocking chair in the
dark.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
Doing wrong never rights a wrong

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation for
ever. 1Oc. 25c. If c. c. c. fail druggists
refund money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

A whit sparrow has made it's appear
ance in Lafayette. Ind.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

The Chinese dictionary. compiled by Pa
cut-she, 1.1OOO years Il. c.. is the most
ancient of any recorded in literary his
tory.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
strong All druggists, SOC. or 81. Cure guaran-
tecd. Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

~ cannot understand" said the
bachelor clerk, 'why n mans wife is
called the better half"
"You WOULD" said the married clerk,
''if you had to divide your salary with
her."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

FITS Permanently fits or nervousness after
hrst days of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Rcstorer
Send for FIR FEE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
Dr. r. H. KLINE, Ltd. 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

Star Tobacco is the leading brand Of
the world, because it is the best.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
Discussed Their Daughters Case
for Hours.

The doctor came and was surprised to see
such an improvement. He told us to keep
giving her the medicine We gave her one
pill after each meal until eight boxes had
been used when she was we'll She has not
been sick since, and we have no fear of the
old trouble returning We think the cure
almost miraculous"
FRANK TUCKER.
Mrs. FRANK TUCKER
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
2Sth day Of April, 1897.
HUGH JOHNSON, Justice of the Peace
These pills are wonderfully effective in
the treatment Of all diseases arising from
impure blood, or shattered nerve force
They are adapted to young or old, and may
be had at any drug store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

Dropsy treated free by DR.. H. H.
Green's Sons of Atlanta, GA. The great
est dropsy specialists in the world. Read
their advertisement in another column of
this paper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes
weak men strong. blood pure. 50c. 81.
All druggists
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

Conscience makes towards of only those
who fail to obey it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

1t is estimated that every square mile
of the sea contains 12O,OOOOOO fishes:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc
or csc. If c. c. c. fail to cure druggists
refund money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

I shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mullisan,
Plumstead Kent England, Nov. S,1S95
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

T h e ex-
h l b | t 8 of
grains and
& r a s 8 es,
roots a n d
v e 6 e t a.
bles. t h e
product OF
4 n n
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
An All-YellOw Gown.

An all-yellow house dress was de-
signed fora woman whose dark beauty
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
McrcenQrv.

Merry chickens let others do the fight
ing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

Discipline is the crucible of response
bility.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

In forgiving fault we may inspire a
virtue.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

Potluck may be poor luck, if taken with
q stranger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

If you can't swim never wade in I'M
known waters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
Marriage Still Popnlat

1T is always interesting" said
sniddle-aged woman of wide experience.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
Nn.Tn.Rao for

The ability to do good quarrels with the
will
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

The ants of South America have been
known to construct tunnel three miles
in length
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
THE NEW WORLD.

tnteress 10 Aroused In tho Canadian
West.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
The Government Domain.

Truthful boys arc the timber that great
men are made of.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

Miss Easte End-They tell me you
naughty Chicago men always take adj
vantage Of the tunnel when you ride
through it.
Mr. Bluster-Yes, l generally do.
Miss Easte End-And do you really
kiss girls you don't know?
Mr.. Bluster-Kiss girls? I don't kiss
any girls. pass plugged quarters on
the MISUNDERSTANDING Plain Deal
er.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

Temptation is the balance where char
acter is weighed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund the money If it fails to cure. Csc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
FOR WOMAN ANDHOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.
Tho Old ELM Tree-Bfarrlage IL Still
the Great Objective Point In Life of
All Single People-Some Current
Notes of tho Modes.
Tho Old Elm Tree.

A G H morning,
when my waking
eyes first see,
Through t b e
wreathed lattice,
golden day a p =
pear,
There sits a robin
on the old elm
tree,
And with such
stirring music
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17

Smoke sledee Cigarettes, 20 for 5 cts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-17
LETTERS FROM TIE RESTORED

Many Wonderful Cures Recorded, Hop
ing that Others May lie Benefited.
The manufacturers of the remedy
called IS drops" which is guaran-
teed to cure rheumatism, neuralgia,
asthma, and kindred ailments, have re-
ceived thousands of letters regarding
their medicine, many of which have
been published. The following is q
sample of these letters:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-10
Rural Free Delivery.

First Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral Heath, in his annual report
on rural free delivery, publishes
reports from two stations in Louisi-
ana, where the system has been
given trial. The postmaster at
Thibodaux, one of the stations al
luded to, highly commends rural
free delivery, and advises that the
people of The parish desire its con-
tinuance by all means. There has
been CRAFTY ing increase in the
delivery of both mail and news
papers. and the people have availed
themselves of the authorization
given carriers to deliver parcels.
The only drawback to the service
is bad roads. Ernest Roger of the
Greenwood Sugar Factory, La
fourche parish, has q number of
objections to urge sgainst the sys-
tenn. He says that if these are not
overcome it would be preferable to
re-cstablish the local postofiice that
vas closed on account Of free de-
livery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-10
REGULAR MEETING.

Covington, La, Dec. q, 1898.
The Council met III regular SEES
sion on the above date.
Present ID. Anderson mayor;
II. H. Smith, G.. z. Williams, NJ.
e. Day and Emile Frederick.
Absent-O. v. Richard, H. T.
q. Weaver.
The minutes of the last two
meetings we're read and adopted.
The following report was then
read and accepted.
a Covington, La. Oct. 5, 1898.
TO the honorable President and mem
bers Of the Board of Aldermen.
Gentlemen-I beg to report that
during the lO4 days that worked
the road machine, it went over the
distance of 20 squares, or average
ing about Z squares per day.
CHAS. Y. QUAVE.
The following bills we're then read
and approved:
Paul Loborde, to liz days hire
team and driver, at - 90 per day,
S47 90.
D. Z. Kimble. to work, 1854
hours, $40 90; to mule, cart and
driver = days, a 90; to work by
Paul, IA days, ST. SO; to work by
C. Vogle, u days, 81 so; to work
by Morgan, az hours, IS IS; to
q bbls. of lime, $9 so; to one Dbl.
of cement, So 90. Total, $40 Is.
Chas. V. Quave, to l04 days
work with road machine, at SO 90
per day, $2l so.
John Theobald, to sharpening
road machine, 90 90.
On motion, duly seconded, the
Council then adjourned till the first
TUESDAY, IN January, 1899
5. d. ANDERSON,
Mavor
". &. KRNrzEL, Septeiary.