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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-08-12
Attention Farmers!

Are you aware that we have a
full line of Farm Machinery, Bug
gies and Wagons. Also line Of
Hardware, Tinware, Paints, Lin
seed Oil, Machine Oils, Axle
Grease. &c. Mems Overalls,
Working Shirts, Jackets, Mems,
Women's, Misses and Children's
Shoes, Rubbers and Hosiery
these are side lines of goods and
they come in at a time Of year
when our grain and stock business
is dull; therefore / claim / can af-
ford to give you lower prices than
regular dealers in these lines who
depend entirely upon them for a
living. I will make prices to Cash
Buyers that Defy Competition,
Shall be pleased to figure on build
ing hardware with anyone intend
ing to build dwellings or barns.
Will take sound horses or colts
in exchange for machinery, bug
gies, wagons, etc.
Yours for business,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-08-12
A COLONIAL LAlTlRE.
That Is What Thousands of Ameri-
cans Want Just Now.
Some of the Islands Which We Might
Demand from Spain Before we
Heed Her Requests
for Peace.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
~ LOWLY but surely the convic-
~ ton that the United States
W should acquire great colonial
empire is gaining ground. When Pres
ident Mckinley urged the congress to
declare war against Spain for "hu.
manity's sake" and incidentally to
avenge the Maine, the popular impress.
sion was that the conflict would be
over in a few weeks, that Cuba would
be declared an independent republic
and that we would demand money in
demnity from Spain just sufficient to
defray the cost of the campaign,
Everything was to be done for the sake
of humanity, for the starving recon.
centrados and the brave Cubans who
fought against fearful odds for the
precious boon of liberty.
The first man to knock this pretty
scheme into smithereens was gallant
Admiral Dewey who took possession of
Manila bay before Washington had
had time TO think what should be done
toward obtaining foothold in the
Philippine islands. Then Capt. Glass
the intrepid commander of the cruiser
Charleston, captured the Ladrone
islands; Gen. Shafter and Commodore
Schley conquered the eastern end Of
Cuba, and Gems. Miles and Brooke have
Puerto Rico at their mercy now. AS
a sort of entire acte congress passed
the Hawaiian annexation bill, and by
legislative enactment acquired 1888
square miles of territory and queerly
assorted job lot of 10000 new citizens
Empire making truly has begun in
earnest, and heaven only knows where
1t will end.
1t is not generally known that the
United States already possesses q
"group" of islands in the Pacific ocean
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-08-12
The Color Was Immater,al,

Here is story about Commodore
schley that is told in Washington:
About the time that he was looking for
feet the question OF painting the
ships Of the navy war color was un-
der solemn consideration by some Of
the precise officers of the big building.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt was
bothered daily by the question of tints
submitted to him by board on war;
ship color, when Schley remarked that
he did not care what color his ships
were painted so long as he had ships.
paint them red if you like" said he,
"or paint them black, but let me have
them. Color is imma terial."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-08-12
T. S. JOHNSON
Bonair. Iowa.
Farms for Sale.

/ have large number of very fine
farms for sale IN Howard county.
Some at special bargains. If you
wish to purchase it will pay you to
visit me. Prices are very reasonable
and terms to suit purchaser. l also
have farms in Minnesota and Dakota
for sale on installment plan. Why
pay high cash rent when the money
may be applied toward a home Of
your own Respectfully,
JOHN M. CANNON, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-08-12
FREE LANDS IN MONTANA.


dhearngo
there for hundreds families
ton
100 HOMESTEAD.
steycpte ef or . !
100 ACRES OFPRE-EMPTION,
Cosss1 e5ana ce-2do
800 MAKE A GOOD FARM,
baancenO
rfouryea is
the
nowhere ther
oil
tntedm rand inform
MOSES FOLSOM, Immigrant Agent, g. N. Ry.
De- Moine lowe
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-08-12

OWN OF Tfi h IADRONES.
tractive and highly virtuous and the
men industrious and ingenious. A
change in the government of the
islands, which guarantees property
rights and assures just methods of tax
alton, would be welcomed by the gem
tie natives, who have, like the Cubans
and Filipinos, suffered for many dec
AIDES from Spanish tyranny and extor-
ton.
In the course of time the Carolines
are destined to become a popular win
ter resort for American tourists, be-
cause perfect climate and the rarest
scenery in the world combine to make
them an earthly paradise. Among the
curious natural features of the group
are palm trees which produce vegetable
ivory, and banyan trees that grow
downward, the seeds being planted by
birds high up in other trees, deposited
in bark and creyices, sending down
rootlets to gather sustenance and mois-
ture from the SOIL Another tree bears
fruit so offensive in odor that no
stranger can endure it, but once in q
mouth its fruit is simply delicious.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
A New Torpedo Net.

As protection against the action
of torpedoes our warships were pro-
vided with wire-netting shields, or
crinolines, which can be expanded by
spars so as to form wall around the
vessels sides. Upon which some in
yenious inventor gave the travelling
6sh-shaped destroyer cutting i'm
plement at it's head which could pene-
trate the wire screen. A new form of
crinoline has now been introduced
which possesses a mesh of such con-
struction that it cannot be pierced.
But the invention probably comes too
late; for if any lesson is to be learned
from recent events, it is that the tor
pedo in naval warfare is of such Sec
ondary Importance that it may be al
most neglected altogether. We have
learned lately that fighting ships
armed with modern guns need not get
to close quarters to work terrible de-
struction upon one another. A couple
Of miles separating the attacking ves-
sci and that with which she is en-
gagged is regarded as near range;
and no torpedo is effective at a quar-
ter of that distance. Quick-fring
guns and accurate craftsmanship are
the far more important items to at
tend to, and American perfection in
both these respects has really de-
ternined the issue in the present war.
Chambers Magazine.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
An Oak Tree 10, 900 Years Old.

An extraordinary discovery, and
one which is just now exciting con-
siderable interest in antiquarian
circles in Lancashire and Cheshire,
has been made at Stockport. During
the excavation of sewage works for
the town some workmen came across
what has since proved to be massive
oak tree, with two immense branches.
Professor Boyd Dawkins, the we'll
known antiquary. is of opinion that
the tree is one of the giants of pre-
historic times, and he says that the
tree is certainly 10000 years old. The
corporation Of Stockport is at loss
what to do with the gigantic fossil,
which is supposed to weigh about
forty tons.-London News.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
A TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
THE DRINK EVIL MADE MANIFEST
IN MANY WAYS.

ing Aicohol-A Cunning Device to TraI
the Unwary-Catering to the Desert
ers From the Ranks of Manhood ant
Social Purity-The Devils War News
Slaves in every land have
Underneath the spreaking sky.
Men OF Drawn and men OF brain
Own me lord, and reign
Over them from year to year,
Ruling by deceit and fear,
Binding close and closer still
Chains upon the heart and will,
Making them still further yield
To the mighty power I WELD,
Forging still the fetters fast
Thus hold them to the last.
Slaves in every land have T.
Vain the tear and vain the sigh
OF the broken hearted wives,
Grieving over ruined lives;
Vain fathers hoary hairs,
Vain sisters hopes and prayers,
Mother-love is even in vain
To reclaim the slave again.
And listen to them all,
And see the tear-drops fall,
But only grimly smile,
Tightening the bonds the while.
Slaves In every land have
Underneath the spreading sky,
From the men that humbly toll,
From the men that till the soil,
To the rulers high and great
In the Nation and the State,
They have bent in homage down
TO my kinRly rank and crown.
Every way that may turn,
Slaves of mine can discern,
SO say, beneath the sky
Slaves in every land haveI.
ID. A. Mccarthy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
Fell From a Scaffold.
From. the Herald, Waterto,on. N. Y.

From the Herald, Wdtertoion. N. Y.
John Young, Of LIE Roy, N. Y, is 70 yeai
old. and is we'll known in that and neigh
boring towns. While putting some weather
boards on a barn, standing on a scaffold
twenty-five feet from the ground, he felt
dizzy, lost his balance and fell to the ground
The side Of his face, arm and one entire side
of his body, on which he struck, were badly
bruised. Picked up and carried to the
house, he was under doctors care for sew
eral weeks. The doctor finally came to the
conclusion that his patient had received a
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
Heroes who Don,t Drink,

The recent brilliant English victory in
the Soudan was won by force composed
exclusively OF total abstainers. For months
Sir Herbert Kitchener has denied all liquor
to his troops, with the result that, in one
OF the deadliest of climates, no army has
ever had SO little sickness, been in such
magnificent physical and moral training,
or won hard fought battles after forced
marches Of such extraordinary character
No wonder that the total abstinence prin.
cipal in warfare is being pondered BY mill
tary authorities throughout the world.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
The War on Rum.

II "a young man has the love OF drink and
hundred to one against him. He will &c
on little by little. and he will find at last he
has got his master.
II we are to have a happy and prosper.
GUS commonwealth, we must keep the do
nestle life pure and strong. Drunkenness
Is one OF the greatest curses OF the domes-
tic life OF the people.
Statistics show very close connection
between poverty and saloons, A recent
number OF an English publication asserts
that In the poorest district in London there
is one saloon to each 1856 OF population, Of
eighty saloons to II 900 OF population.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29


for Pale People. He coaxed his grand
daughter to get him box of the pills.
After that box had been used he secured
another. In three weeks he began to feel a
little life in his arm; at the end Of four he
could move his fingers; at the end Of two
months he could walk. and in three months
he could shave himself with the injured
hand.
AS he told his story in the Herald office.
he looked the perfect picture of health. He
carries box OF the pills in his pocket, and
whenever he does not feel just right he
takes them. They cured him after doctors
had given him up, and his death was daily
expected.
All the elements necessary to give new
life and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves are contained, in a con-
densed form, In DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. They are an uniailing spe-
cific for such diseases as locomotor ataxia,
partial paralysis, st. Vitus' dance sciatica,
neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous headache,
the after effects of la grippe, palpitation of
the heart, pale and sallow compilations, all
forms Of weakness either in male or female.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
Talfest Race In the World.

The Tehuelches--as they call them
selves-of southern and eastern Pata-
gonia, are the tallest human beings in
the world, the men averaging but
slightly less than six feet, while indi-
viduals of four to six inches above that
mark are not uncommon.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

stroke OF par
Il l y s l 8 and
W as beyond
medical aid.
He could not
use one arm,
or turn over
in bed.
0 ne day.
W b lie lying
on the bed,
ne TeHQ OF q
case 8 o m 9
thing like his
having been
cured with
DIR. Williams
NIL nlll
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
The Temperance Movement Preventive

Ino temperance movement d preventive
The temperance movement at the present
time Is both reformatory and preventive
reformatory inasmuch as it seeks to re-
claim from the control of drunkenness
those who have fallen into that abhGrrent
vice; and preventive in that 1t endeavors
to preserve as total abstainers those who
have not, as yet, yielded to the seductions
of liquor.
Much attention was at one time given to
the reformatory phase OF the question; but
prevention being, according to the adage
better than cure, the work Of temperance
organizations now seems to be mainly
directed towards enlisting In the cause
boys and girls and men and women who
have never tasted liquor. This does not
imply, however, a lack or loss Of interest
In the work Of inducing drunkards to give
up their evil habit, but 1t shows that the
temperance workers have learned from ex.
perience that the main hope OF the move.
ment Is In the young, and In those who
have never forged even the first link of q
chain that binds so many.
1t is the aim OF the temperance movement
to draw within the sphere Of its influence
all such abstainers, and to so instruct and
guide them that they will remain free from
the taint Of the liquor habit through their
lives, being thereby examples OF sobrietY
and clean living to all. And while eagerly
welcoming into the various temperance
organizations those who desire to amend
their lives, as regards drinking to excess,
1t is as preventive that the temperance
movement will achieve its greatest success.
Sacred Heart Review.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
400 Reward. 300.

learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a con-
stitutional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is tak en- inter-
cous surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation Of the disease, and giving
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprierors have SO much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials. Address
F.J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

Piso's Cure is wonderful Cough medicine
Mrs. w. PICKERT. Van Siclsn and Blak,
Aves., Brooklyn, N. Y, Oct. 28, 1894.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

Vaccination has been compulsory In
Japan since 1896.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

No-To-Bsc for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weah
men strong, blood pure. 500, q. All druggists
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

There are no poor, no beggars and NJ
warehouses In Hawaii
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces tnflamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 26c.a bottle
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

Chinese steamers require three days fol
the trip from Hong Kong to Shanghai.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
l0c. 26c. II c. G. G. fail, druggists refund money
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

Great Britain has 294 torpedo boats and
torpedo oat-destroyers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

The swse.-potato crop this year on the
Maryland and Virginia peninsula is esti-
mated at 1900, 900 barrels.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
Devices of the Devil.

The devil is always abreast of the times
and adopts cunning devices to trap the
unwary. In front of saloons in nearly
every city in the country during the wal
he had this placard exposed: "War news
inside''
Yes, war newsl The same returns the
drunkard's wife has been receiving year
after year since the husband enlisted in
the army OF inebriates. What are the re-.
turns? Neglect, abuse, distress, shame,
despair, physical decay and spiritual
blight Deserters from the ranks of man
hood and social purity find in the saloon
an abundance OF war news in times OF
peace. The saloon itself is the DEVILS
arsenal. 1t is also the rendezvous whore
he mobilizes his forces for the final assault
upon society and the home.
War news in the saloon represents the
new recruits under King Alcohol. So long
as the saloon exists there will be plenty OF
war news!"
What does the devil care about our en-.
tanglements with foreign powers? He has
no interest in our present struggle for
humanity's right beyond the canvas walls
of the damnable canteen From it he gets
his war news from the front. Glorious
accounts OF the surrender of manhood and
everything that makes life dear! Verify
these authorized depots Of hellish supplies
are disgrace and crime against civilizar
tion. Officers feast upon luxuries pur.
cuuS6u WIFI money received IN 6XCluQR6
for whisky and beer sold their commands
while the dupes who spend their money
for drinks must content themselves With
coarse rationS provided by the com.
missaryl Here is picture to hold up be-
fore civilized critics. Our nation parading
before the world, arrayed in the para
phernalIa of war, as the champion OF
liberty and oppressed humanity, while
establishing and maintaining in our mill.
tary centres a traffic that is welding the
chains Of eternal bondage around the
hopes OF the flower of our countrys man.
hood! Truly, the devil has war news to
bulletin in the saloon.
But the most appropriate bulletin OF war
news the saloonkeeper could expose would
be the picture OF a drunkard's home. This
would represent the storming, the assaults,
the counter charges, the ll-day and all.
night battles with hunger and disease,
forced marches to evade creditors, beg.
ging, pleading for mercy and the final
surrender Of hope and virtue to the over.
whelming forces OF despair and demoraliza.
tion. The drunkard's wife has no time OF
peace in which to prepare for war. 1t is
for her one continued struggle against
poverty and the demon sent against the
home day after day from the DEVILS head.
quarters in the saloon.
An hour in the police court in large
city will convince anyone that there is
"war news" inside the saloon, the echoes
OF which resound through the DARK
corridors OF the prison and the grave,
and whose duplicate bulletins hang upon
the pictureless walls of the cheerless
quarters the saloonkeeper has robbed OF
the name of home.-Zion's Outlook.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

To Cure Constipation Forever.
TAke Cascerets Candy Cathartic 100 or Csc
i q Q. @ fail y cure, druggists refund money
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

Automobiles are to be introduced In the
italian army for the transport of baggage.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

Three pints Of liquid day is sufficient
for the average adult.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

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-
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 50c or q. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Steyling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
6 eEs1. cen
GOLD
BONDS

Payable semi-annually at the
Globe Trust Co., Chicago, Ill.
These bonds are a first mort
gage upon the entire plant,
including buildings, land and
other property of an Industrial
Company located close to Chi
cago.
The Company has been estab-
lished for many years, is we'll
known and doing a large and
increasing business.
The officers of the Company
are men of high reputation,
esteemed for their honesty and
business ability. They have
made SO great success of this
business that the bonds of this
Company are rarely ever offered
for sale.
A few of these bonds came in
to our hands during the hard
times from parties who had
purchased them several years
ago. We offer them in issues
Of $4,000 each for $4,000 and
accr,1ed intpract
For security and a large
interest rate these Industrial
Bonds are recommended as
being among the best.
First-class bonds and securities
of all kinds bought and sold.
Kendall & WhitIoek, Bankers and Brokers,
So Exchange Place, New York.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29
Cyclists, Sore Throat

Caused by dust and wind, causing chronic
throat trouble, cured at once by Hoxsie's
Disks. rs cents. A. P. Hoxsie, Buffalo, n. Y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

The University Press at Oxford, England,
has appliances for printing in $50 different
languages.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first day. use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve RestOrer. $2trial bottle and treatise free
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

To Cure A Cold In Ono Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c.
Illinois has $4,000, 900 invested in nurser.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

In Singapore Bibles are sold in twenty.
five languages.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-29

The British Government realizes $55, ,00O
a year from waste paper.