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The Meeker herald., 1898-10-29

Nehemiah answers the amusement
question, Il am doing a great work;
I cannot come down"
The Meeker herald., 1898-10-29

Satan never gets tired OF jollying
people who imagine they are prize
beauties,
The Meeker herald., 1898-10-29

Probably the happiest day in the
average farmers life is when his best
pig takes 50 prize at the county
fair.
The Meeker herald., 1898-10-29

The man who is unable to make
new record is apt to dispute the old
ones.
The Meeker herald., 1898-10-29

It doesn't take blooming idiot
long to 60 to seed.
The Meeker herald., 1898-10-29

The average Kentuckian is above
the hIgh-water mark.
The Meeker herald., 1898-10-29

When the king loses he always
comes within an ace OF winning.
The Meeker herald., 1898-10-29

The man who talks the most about
obliging his friends very seldom does
It
The Meeker herald., 1898-10-29

Premature gray hair often causes
the good to dye young.
The Meeker herald., 1898-10-29

Every action admits Of being out
done.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

IT there appear yellow flowers scat
tered here and there through fields Of
oats or barley, when these cereals have
grown n few inches high, it is a sign
TINT the Geld needs attention and weed
log. This yellow flower belongs to
the mustard family, and Is an intOler-
able pest In spring grain, 1t only grows
on ground disturbed IN spr!ng. Each
plant bears hundreds to thousands of
seeds, and "a these will lie In the ground
sor years, and only grow when the
ground Is spring plowed, they soon
make the growing Of spring grain i'm.
possible. Wherever this pest abounds
seeding should be done with winter
wheat or rye, and no spring cultlya-
ton Of these grains can be allowed, as
this will start the weed TO growing,
just as It would In spring grain.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Died n Palmer.

Samuel Tetlow, who died a pauper
recently In San Francisco, was one of
the earlier settlers on the Pacific coast,
and in the good old days of Frisco
babyhood was known as "Prince
Prodlgal," because Of the facility with
which he won and lost fortunes over
the green balze. He built the old Bella
Union Theater, having as partner IN
It's management William Skancantle.
bury, whom he shot to death during a
quarrel. Tetlow was sentenced to death,
but Social influence brought about
his acuuittal Mt former trial. At one
time he owned the property now known
as Sutro Heights, which he sold to ex-
Mayor Sutro for $4,000.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
If n woman doesn't dress regardless of OK
pense It's her husba nd's fault

Julius Hines q Son. the we'll known deal
ers In furniture carpets etc, of Baltimore,
Nd, have issued their new catalogues which
are now ready for delivery, and will be sent
free for the asking. Tho furniture catalogue
contains 100 pages and Is rcpletc with every
thing necessary to make homo comfortabl
and beautiful, Everything Is faithfully illus
trated, so that purchases can hc made as cas-
ily "a though the goods were before you.
Prices are such M have mndo this house IN
nous throughout tho length and breadth of
THIS country. The carpet catalogue is really
n work Of art, being autographed from hand
painted plates, from which carpets can be-
easily and satisfactorily selected. Designs
and colors are faithfully shown, the whole
thing making n valuable work of art In both
catalogues arc testimonials from satisfied
purchasers from every part of the country,
together with reference Ms to reliability and
honesty. of which any house might well be
proud, and witch gives absolute assurance OF
satisfactory dcalingsat all times.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Siberian Horses Names md Tails

Siberian Horses Names md Tails,
Three hundred bales Of horses manes
md tails to be used for upholstcrmg
furniture, have been landed here rs
the British steamships Maine and
Michigan from London. They come
from far.away Siberia, and are tax n
from horses used by the Cossacks after
the animals have outlived their useful.
ness. Horses are cheap in Russia, and
after having seen better days their
names and tails are the only things left
Of n commercial value. Very often
these hlrsute appcndanges are taken
from sound animals. and the beasts
left to their fate. Here the upholstcr'
crs use the hair for stutilng backs
and other articles of furniture, and the
material from Russia brings the best
price, because tho hair Is the longest,
and consequently the best.-Philadcl.
phla Record.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

by local applications, ns they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF Che ear There is only ono
way to cure deafness mud that Is by ronstitll-
tional remedies. ID nIncGR In caused by an n
famed condition Of tho mucous lining of tho
EustlChtan Tube. When this tube COTS in
famed you havo rambling sound or impcr-
feet hearing. and when it Is entirely closed
Deafness l. the result, and uulnag tho infnm-
nation can bo takon out md this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever. Ninc cases out Of ten nro
caused by catarrh, which is nothing butan in
famed condition of the mucouo surfaces.
We will give Ono iiun1icd Dollars for any
case Of Uoafnes tcauseh by cntsgrh that eau
not be cured by Halls Catnrrh urc. Send
for circulars, free.
+, j. CnrNEY &c Co, Toledo, Q.
Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Hnlls Family Pills arc tic best
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

ganiSation known ms tho Woman's Relief
CORPS, whose MD to tho soldier Of to-day.
lighting against tho world fora living, IL no
lnsg notable than tho heroism OF the early
COS.
Ono OF tho most earnest mOmbora OF the
CORDS at Byron. H., is Mrs. James House
wcart, but Illness once put stop to her
active work. A year or so Hgo. when shO
was ncnriuE hfy years Of ago, tho timo
when women mist bo most careful Of thoir
.lrongth. Mrs. IIousewonrt was taken
seriously H. The family physician told
hor that she had reached n critical period
OF hor life. and must DO very careful
Ills prescriptions and treatment did not
bnnant her. and other treatment proved un-
asniliug.
At last Or. williams Pink Pills for Pale
People wore brought to her notice, with
tndisputable evidence that thoy woro holp-
rul in cases such M hers. and with renewed
hopo sho tried the remedy. Lnet March
ah0 took tho first box Of the ptlls, which
gave much relief. She was determined TO
ho cured. and kept on with the medicine
until now eight boxes hAvo been consumed,
and sho feels like II row woman.
Mira. llousowoart said: 81 have taken
only eight boxes. but have boon improv-
ing since took tho tirst dose. | do not
believe could have lived without tho
pills. They certainly have done ma moro
good than any physician or any medicine l
have over tried"
Or. Williams Pink Pills ure sold in boxes
(novor In loose bulk) Mt 80 cents box
or six boxes for $3.50. and may DO had OF
nll druggists. or direct by mDI from Dr.
Williams Medicine Co.. schenectady, n. y.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Lord Mayors Reralia.

The most interesting features In con.
Eection with the inauguration Of the
lord mayor Of London are the objects OF
plate and jewclry connected Herewith.
The scepter, pearl sword and city purse
are carried before the lord mayor ut
this inauguration. The stem Of the
sceptcr is the oldest piece Of jewelry
extant In England. 1t Is cut crystal
ard was fashioned in the days OF Ed.
ward the Confcssor The pearl sword
dates from the time of Eliza beth and
the ponderous city mace froll George
n
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Dickens Not Good Enough.

OF the remakIng and unmnking Of
books there Is apparently rs little end
as of their making. We have already
seen the expurgator at work on "OlIvcr
Twist" and now II IS the harmless.
looking Sketches by Boz which is to
be torn to pieces. The authorities Mt
Darilnghurst jail, In sydney, Australia,
declare that thirty pages Of this book
are unfit for prisoners to read and have
accordingly cut them out of the copy In
the lnll library.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
The Missiup Heart.

Jack Potts-I might have won n
couple OF hundred from old Chips Inst
night in little game Of poker. but
didn't have the heart to take his money
VIII Betts-Conscienc wouldn't par.
nit 1t, eh2
Jack Potts-No; merely case Of
heart failure.
VIII Retts~Why, how's that7
Jack Potts-Well. you see I needed
juN one more little heart to make n
flush.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
His Master Was a Yorksbireman.

His Master Was Yorksbireman
A tourist, stopping at small country
hotel In England, seeing the hostler ex-
pert and tractablc, Inquired how long
he had lived there and what country.
man he was. use Yorkshire" said the
fellow, "and ha' lived sixteen years
here II wonder replied the gentle.
man, 'that in SO long a period so clever
a fellow as you seem to be have not
come to be master Of the hotel your
self" Aye" answered the hostler,
"but masters Yorkshire. too"
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Many so-called saint Is merely sinners
llnlerstndy
beauty Il Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without 1t. Casoarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
puritios from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches blackheads,
and that siCkly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ton cents. All drug
gsts, satisfaction guaranteed. lOc. Csc. 5Dc.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
FROM Hnd to Morse.

FROM t1uu VI worse.
Dixon-Pd give anything | possess II
I could only get rid of this govt.
Hixon--Oh, that's an easy matter.
Just move around to our boarding
house and I'll wager that liver coal.
plant will soon take the place Of the
govt.
Dixon--Liver complaint! Why, how's
that?
Hixon--Well, the lnndlaGy feeds us
liver every other day and the boarders
20 all complaining.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

Plunger Hooley OF London, who has
failed for millions, resembled Barney
Barnato In many respects. One OF them
now has nothing left and the other has
left everything.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

After all, style counts for good
deal. A young woman who always mas
prlded herself on being q good Dresser
has landed q Vanderbilt.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

J. N. BoLacy writes: II can assure You
lErT's TEETn,kA CTEETWING pow.
bERS) proved failure. We have tried
soothing remedies and everything known to
us and "old women" and TEETuIic. is pro-
omincntly success and blessing to mothers
Hnd children"
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

TO get back to Lieutenant Hobson's
bravery again, It seems to us that the
fact that 1000 other men n the navy
were anxious to 60 along with him
proves that the navy Is made up almost
entirely Of Ilonsops.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
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WOnan's HerOisIn.

From the Register Gazette, Rockford, W,
Durir 10 civil war nearly as much hero
ism wa sh } by tho women OF our nation
~ by IL, b ave soldiers. Many n woman
weeping for her dead son, bound up the
wounds OF his suffering comrades, ejoicing
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

TIC quit tobacco oasily and forever, be mag
letic. full of lIfo. nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac. tho wonder worker, that makcs weak mon
strong. All druggists, 900 II. Cure guaran'
tocd Booklet and gumplo fres. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago OF Now York
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

Lyon 4 Cos "Pick Leaf" smoking Tobacco
gives the consumers the very best Tobacco
they can get. 2ounccs for 70 cents. Il Is fast
winning its way TO public favor. Tryit
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
EDUCATIONAL.

uAmoyh nnIIoNnI A college for young
UVWQlu UUtl6R6 men. Women admitted
East Lake, Ala. to Pcm1sgogy Depart
-. :, .el steal, Literary, Scien-
tinc, Engineering and Business Courses. Pro.
fessional course in Pedagogy for teachers.
Preparatory course. Experienced faculty.
Terms reasonable. Surroundings attractive
healthy, moral. Next session opens Septem-
Der n, 1898. For catalogue giving particulars
address
r. NJ. ROOF, President.
tA East Lake, Ala
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
improvements In Flying Marhin"s.

Inventors arn plenty who can mako n ma
chino hint win rise and iicni IN air, but Tho
on" improvement witch non" has aucc"rdod
W making IA sn apparatus that viii guide tho
machine THROUGH 'i,c inhny troR'hnrouE cur
rents "f air. ~ th,a respect humanity Ia
fortunate In having ilUstcttor's Stomach Bit
tnla, which nets ns n anf" guido by curing
trCnchcrous stomach l,vrt mud blood diRonsee,
giving q good appetite, II strong constitution
md nerves ,iko Stnci
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use OF Dr. Klino's' Great
NervcRestorer. S2trial bottleand treatise free
DIR. X. II. KLINE. Ltd. 93l Arch St.. Phila PA.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrupfor children
tcethinR,softcns thegums. reducing inllamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie &c. u bottlo
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

As rule, mans hair turns gray five ycar:
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

| believe Piso's Cure for CONSUMPTION saved
| my boys life last summer. Mrs. ALLIE DOUU-
LASS, LoRoy, Mich, Oct. ~. 1891.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

Don't build your hopes on u sure thing"
you may get qucercd.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Donrnnaa Cnnnni lie Cured

The race Is not always to the swift. and it Is
never to the lOafCr.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

Take CnsCarets Candy CHthartic, lOG or 2jC.
nc. {, {. fail TO cure, druggists refund money
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

In [ hei
70 n Q " cd
siren < t h,
even while
sorrowing
fortheoDe
W no was
gone. At
that time
W n \ laid
the foun-
CiNtion for
the world
famed or
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
Don't Tobacco Epit ard Smoke Y0ur'IiTo Away.

A hcnpeckcd man is the silent partner of
his wfe's foes.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
10 Cure CONSTIPATION Forever.

The wise man knows how little he knows OF
what may be known.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17
To Cure ~ Cold IL Ono Day,
ChnrInck n1Snrinp Grain.

Take Laxative Rromo Quiuue 1'Rhlcta. AZ
Druggists refund ro"rrif y '"i,r toCure. :bn.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

No-To-Bac for FIFTY Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, nrakes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc. 81. All DRUGGISTS
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

Actions don't speak louder than somo golf
stockings look.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-09-17

nD0DCvNEw DISCOVERY: give,
! ONOT - quick relief and cures wor,,
eassA Send Tor book Of testimonials and o days
xsatnens Free. Or. H.R. GREENS soHS. Atlanta. Ca
WANTKD--Case Of bad health that RIp'A.N'S
= VAL not bensdt, Send cts. 80 Ripans Chemical
- nswYork. for 10 samples and loco testimonisls:
IND MN. ss.sy.,r sSars. ed ,. viii ..pr,. ~
Ia IT ass ~ sgars. WAss ssl1, rsait d. 10 ssd
vsA INN We VII sAl - nss hsaassss sses.visS
- xAAAvsssA- wissrOn CIGAR CO.. Masssa.S.c
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-12

of our country today, who have rallied at the CA
to uphold and establish for other people the liber-
ties which we have maintained for ourselves
Those who have gone to the front within the pas
sixty days some to join the gallant Yankee
Dewey In the far off Philippine Islands, and on
the ships commanded by Schley and Sampson, as
well as those under Merritt, Lee Shafter Wheeler
and Wade, like the old Scared veterans of 6l,
tore themselves from happy homes and firesdes,
from their friends and dear to face death and
destructiol If need be, in order to broaden and
enlarge the institutions of Washington aud Jefer-
son.
10 establish government and nation was the
work of the men at the beginning of the 18th CEN
tury. To prevent dissolution of what had thus
been accomplished, was the work of the old vet.
Grams of the republic. To carry the boon of lib
erty to every point of the globe and plant 1t firm
ly in the homes of those who have suffered the
cruel ,yrants work for centuries, is the task that
has been assumed by the heroes of today
Shall the war that is now upon us be classed as
war of conquest? Shall the future historian re-
cord for the world the fact that the American re-
public sought to acquire territory by false pre-
lenses. and acquired control over land wrested
from weak and decrepit nation? Shall our flag
without a stain upon 1t, be allowed to float over
i'll gotten gain?
1t would not become me on this occasion to i'm
pose upon your kindness by advancing my own
peculiar views on what should be done in the
future by this government with respect to this
war. Ponderous political questions will natural-
ly arise out OF the present conquest, and the pat.
ro1c citizen will study those questions with care.
SO when the time comes for him to pass judg-
ment upon them, he will do it with that calm
ness and patriotism that has crowned the politi-
I, cal life of this nation.
| By this war new national association will be
i created International question ofgreatmoment
will be up for solution. New alliances with other
=. powers will necessarily follow. 1t has been adj
vanced by many. that Great Britain and the Uni
ted States should form alliance, and enter into
compact for mutual protection. l for one am
not opposed to the scheme. for one am willing
that John Bull land Uncle Sam enter into such a
compact, but before would see Uncle Sam sign
| his name with John Bull in any such way,
would demand inst that Great Britain have hands
clean and that she wipe out the last vestige her
Infamous laws. which have existed for centuries.
against Ire land and her East Indies depen-
denotes. and give to these countries their free
dom. Then and not till then, would ever ask
10 see my corntry become a party with a nation
that Spain alone has equaled in the infamous
persecution of its subjects When Great Britain
has done this, then would be willing to receive
her to my American bosom. and believe in the
words. WHO after his transgressions doth re-
rent is half or altogether innocent"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-12
nRaL KM1oaa.
War News Twice a Week,

The fact that the Omaha Weekly.
World Herald is issued twice week
gives it an immense advantage over
other weekly papers sent out from
Omaha. A subscriber TO the Weekly
World Herald get his war news twice
q week instead of only once. For.
this service the World Herald
charges only $1.00 year, which is
less than one cent n copy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-12

her subjects 20 that we can truly say "That
glory built on selfish principles, is shame and
guilt" Let us beware. that our lot in centuries
to come. may not be that of other nations, who
have seen the height of their glory as we'll as the
day O. their decay.
There can be no question as to the greatness of
oNr natural resources Our country is boundless
i'll productivent IS; it is unsurpassed in the quail
ity of soil and climate it is unexeclled in beauty
and picturesqness: our people are generous,
courageous and warm hearted. From the old
world we have gathered in the years of our
growth the best elements for making superior
national character. In our people we find the
aptitude and enthusiasm of the Frenchman; the
industry and frugality of the German; the meth
odical energy of the Scandinavian; the ingenuity
aud force Oft the English; the courage and integ
rity of the Scotch and Irish. All these elements
united together make q peculiar and yet a SUI
parisr national character.
five were to judge the future by the past we
could say there is no end to our greatness, polit-
cally, socially and intellectually. Shall we then
guard the constitution, of which have spoken
with care and courage? Shall we ever maintain
with frmness the principals enuncated in our
declaration ofindependence? Shall we maintain
Win PATRIOTISM anu luteSrtytne great tTutnS tnal
were first broughtto the surface. and held up be.
fore the world by those zen whom the world
knows today but to love? Shall we keep inviolable
the constitution, which is the most complete safe
guard ever conceived by human minds for the
protection of the sacred rights of the people; a
protection. which the world has from time to time
drenched in human blood? Shall we maintain as
part -four duty, to defend the rights and liber.
ties ofcvery human creature? Shall our love for
our country, be such that no enemy, no matter
how determined or dangerous he may be. can
ever destroy? Shall we force with determination,
''even unto death" the man or men who would
cast stain on our st rry flag, or soil one majestic
fold of her stripes? These are important ques
tons, which every thoughtful citizen on each an.
niversary day will ponder over with care. The
conflicts INTO which we have gone, and out OF
which we have come with success in the past, is
perhaps a sufficient answer to nearly all
those questions. There are here today, no doubt,
many who bear the scars of army life. received
in the greatest civil war named in history. Their
patriotism and their willingness to defend their
flag is only equaled by the flower and manhood
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-12

NE r. R. c. PHELPS, the leading pension
I'VE attorney of Belfast, n. Y, writes:
Il vas discharged from the army on
account OF i'll health, and suffered from
heart trouble ever since. / frequently had
fainting and sniotharing spells. Ny form
was bent as a man of so. l constantly wore
an overcoat even il summer. for fear OF
taking ceid. Icould Bct attend to my b1si-
ness. My rest was broken by severe pains
about the heart AMI left shoulder. Three
years ago commenced using DR.. Miles
Heart Cure notwithstanding / had used so
much patent medicine and taken drugs from
doctors for years without being helped. DR..
Miles Heart Cure restored ne to health. It
is truly wonderful medicine and it affords
me much llleasjlre to racnmnnud thi, rom.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-12
To the Farmers Of Howard Co.

l will bny all the mule colts at
weaving time "a months) sired by
my Jack .Teuton'' now standing at
the old skating rink barn and all
sired by d. s. Miller's Grey Jack at
prices ranging from $50 to $45 each,
said mules to be delivered to me in
Cresco, Iowa, on day set for delivery
- October, 1899. l will also buy In
November next all the mules foaled
this season by d. s. Miller's Jack at
the above prices. Reference Mer.
chants National Bank, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. w. l.. DECLoW.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-12
Clad Tidinrs.

The specific for dyspepsia, Liver
complaint. rheumatism, costiveness.
general debility etc, is Bacon,s Gel
cry King for the nerves. This great
herbal tonic stimulates the digestive
organs regulates the liver and re-
stores the system to vigorous health
and energies. Samples free. Large
packages soc and csc. Sold only By
j. j. Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-12
Notice.!

NOLICEs
To farmers adjacent to Bonair and
vicinity:
| have purchased the Blacksmith
Shop and tools at this place and en-
gagged a good workman to carry on
the work. Bring in your work and I
Will guarantee good work and reason
able prices. Yours truly
T. s.. johnson.