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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-02

"Foley's Kidney Cure has been tested
and found to be all you claim for it. l
have been giving it to my father and it
is the only thing that ever helped him, !"
writes GEO. G. HIcKocK, Curtiss, Wis.
Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-02

letter, Eczema and Skin Diseases
yield quickly to the marvellous healing
qualities of Banner Salve made from q
prescription of skin specialist of
world wide fame. 25c.-Gregg u Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-02
HOUSE TO RENT.
HoMEsEEKERs' EXCURSION,

The Denton residence property near the High
Sch"ol building is for rent. Inquire of
Il z Tn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-02

Oranges, lines, bananas and cocoa.
nuts grow wild in Costa RIGA.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-02

An In, zee.
Speaking oi getA--s a tooth pulled"
said the corn fed philosopher-"that is
one instance where man is bound to
stay and see the thing out. Indian.
apolis Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-08-02

for the round trip. Tickets limited to 81 days
for return. j. F. MERRY,
A. g. p. A., Ill. Cent. II. R..
BOWLS Dubuque. Iowa.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17
Pain Conquered, Health Re-
stored by Lydia {. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.



al feel II my duty to write and thank
you for what your Vegetable Com
pound has done for me. II is the only
medicine | have found that has dcno
me any good. Before taking your medi-
cine, was all run down, tired all the
time, no appetite, pains In my back and
bearing down pains aud great suf-
fcrcr during reconstruction. After TAX
ing two bottles Of Lydia T.. Pinlshnm's
Vegetable Compound felt like q new
woman. lam now on my fourth bottle
and all my pains have left me. feel
better than have felt for three years
and would recommend your Compound
20 every suffering woman. hope this
letter win help others 20 find a cure
for their troubles 49, MHs. DELLA
REAucKER, hEsssE:.AER, IND.
The serious ills of women develop
from neglect Of early symptoms. Every
pain and ache has cause, and the
warning they give should not bc disro-
garded.
Mrs Pinkham understands these
troubles better than any local ply
stefan and will give every woman free
advice who is puzzled about her
health. Mrs. Pinkhams address Is
Lynn, Mass. Don't put OFF writing until
health Is completely broken down.
Write at the first indication Of tronble.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

"Why not add TO the une of gold
eoin7" asks United States Treasurer
Roberts. Because the American peo-
pie have become accustomed 10 paper
and Ike H. Paper money secured by
coin 10 light and convenient aud there
IA no loss from wear. as Ia the cnRe with
gold. California and Europe may nae
coin, but most OF the United Staies viii
not, except in subsidiary form.--0old
Standard Paper.
But how will you use gold In sub
sidiary form when $50 Is the smallest
piece coinsd in that metai7 The money
that does the bulk OF business among
the masses OF the people 10 composed
OF dollars, halves. quarters, dimes and
haif-dlmes, and silver is the best nna
most popular material for that purpose.
Paper can never replace II. aud gold In
an impossihilIty In that condition. The
wisdom of bimesallists ia manifest In
the fact that they demand q currency
for the poor ~ well a. the rich. In or
der that oil classes may be Justly treat.
ed. And why should paper money be
''ascured' By coin. when we have in
finitsiy better security In the good faith
and taxing powers of the government,
which subjects every dollars worth "
property in the United States TO the
payment Of the public debtsf There -
not gpld enough at our command to
''sccurc~ the tenth part Of the currency
needed by the people In their daily bnsi-
asss transactions. Why. then. should
We commit the folly Of saikIng about
securing paper issues with ruids--
MIssisaippi Valley Democrat
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

till bubble shows 90 bc level Then
stick n stake at each end Of the instru.
meut, pick up the instrument and move
forward one span, restiHg rear foot
where front one was. Move board at
front TO opposite side Of stake. See how
the spirit level shows, and move front
foot up or down Till level, and proceed
60 the end Of the line.
Return to where you began half way
and finish the other end Of the line go
Ing up grade. II the whole line il not
more than $50 yards; but II mort than
that, finish the line 10y running down
grade from that place. The water will
then go both ways from the middle.
No line should be more than ESQ yards
with grade all In one direction. Always
begin at middle of line, even II You in
tend the water Co go only one way. IL
Is best to always divide 1t, lcitiag one
half go In each direction. Then 90
down the slope, or incline, from is to
o. yards three or four-foot vertical
drop) and lay of another line, just rs
was the first; and 30 on until the field
IL finished.
To build the ombankments pillow out
o space three TO five feet In width, be-
ginning eight inches from the line Of
stakes on the upper side. A steel-shod,
b, landscape as portrayed in the
larger cut is the thing TO make them
with. One or two men pull the scrnpc
by handle c. and one manages the
handles at a. Leave stakes in embank-
ment until finished, raising II neees-
sary 10 prevent covering. The line Of
stakes should be exactly in the center
Of the embankment. Sometimes plow-
ing win be necessary q second time TO
get loose soil TO build the embankment
strong enough. Low places, gullies or
old roads should he filled ak to ten
inches higher than the general height
of the embankment.-H j. Dnnton, In
Yarn and Home.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17
A FAIR DEMONSTRATION.
They Were satisfied the Thing Could
he Done. bat by some
One Elsr.

Mark Twain aud HI. friend. Rev. Joseph
VI. lwitChcli, once planned a bicycle tide
from Hartford. Conn their homel 10
Boston, and wrote bci0rhaud TO an ac.
quaiutance 10 the latter city, telling him
their line 0i route and what time be- might
expect 10 set them arrive. The appointed
time was an ideal one TOT a long run, and
the two friends started quite early ia the
morning Hut neither % them was accus
toned 20 long udc-, -u after l. OF Is miles
bad been ridden. o. became apparent that
each NJ the rdru wJs waiting tor the 9th.
sr Co sly something Finally Twain said, ~
they came tn sight ui the railway station lU a
small town thry had entered. "Let's take
the train the ryst of the way.
OF course Mt THuShdi agreed, and sr
The Acquaintance lu BOSTON Wa. .ufpr,.ri
by seeing the two lfauds walk up 10 his
door about one O'Clock 90 the afternoon lie
bad not expected them 'il evening bat no
greeted them WARMLY. ari addressing Mr.
Twrtchcll, .aIi. well you made pretty
good time. didn't yuus'
"Oh, fairly good time for noylCc.." was
the r,pIy
What time lii you leave llartiord!" he
asked 81 Mr. Clemens.
About seven q. M
"Nhli, YOU don't mean t6 say that you
have ridden al the way from Hartford 10
Boston on your h.gyrlrs'"
"No." replied Mark Twain. but wr rode
Tar enough ru demonstrate that % could he
done, Detroit Free Pres.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17
;;S;;;i[;;;s;E;i;:5'lyliDiEli;'5iiitIl|.zzall
G|,|sllEyIIS
SCIENCE OF GRADING.
preserving Httisiaes Ia Not ma For.
naidabis Task ne NaHy Sup
pese "a Go he.

The grading Of unduIa,ing lands, and
In fact any soil that washes badly. Is
not difficult task. Various preventive
measures have been adopted. such as
horizontal embankment. liberal fertil.
izing, deep blowing. fiat culture, bind
iag crops and rotation. which prevent
washing. The graded embankment has
given good satisfaction In the south.
by this method. as illustrated, the en-
bankment must be large enough and
strong enough 10 carry on all water
during the heaviest rains; must be Of
uniform grade with equal fall In all
places, about one inch 20 rod. Where
60 locate embaHkmcntn, the grade 10
give them. construction m to shape aud
strength and distance apar, must all
be considered by each man doing the
work.
Before lines can be run an lnstru.
ment must he secured that IL strictly
accurate and perfectly reliable. one
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

The Veterans Of aixty-cne and FIVE ard
their frieudn, who arr goiag 10 attend the
Sird q. A. u. Annnal Encampment ai Phiia'
dclphia IN September, could not select bet
ter nor morr historic route than the Big
-Four, CHESAPEAKE 4 Ohio, with splendid
service from Chicago, Peoria and ht. I,nais
On the big -Four. an connecting al lndian-
Apolis or Cincinnati and thence over tha
Picturesque Chesapeake 4 Ohio along She
Ohio river 10 Huntington, West Va. thence
through the foot .hills of the AllcEhsnies,
over The Mountains, through the fauious
Springs Region Of Virginia to ssannton.
Va. between which poiai and Washington
arr many 81 the most prpminenl Battle
fields: Wsyneshoro. Gordonsviile, Cedar
Mountain, haprahsnnock. Kettle Run,
Manassas. Ball Run. Fairfax, and a score II
Others nearly a. prominent Washington IA
next. and thence via the Pennsylvania Lane
direct 10 Philadelphia, There will be three
rates IN effect tot this business; lat. C0nlia-
uoes passage. with no stop.Vver privilege;
ind. G0iug and eomihR ssme route with one
Hi0Peser IN each dirvetion; 3d. Circuitona
route. going one way and back another with
one slop.Oycr 10 earh direction. For full
information a. 10 Routes, Rates, etc. adj.
dress j. Z. Tucker, @. n. A, "a Clark ST..
ChicaaO.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17
FACTS ABOUT CUBA.

There Is talk of erecting an Office
building in Havana on American lInes
Natives near Santiago do Iandos,lce
business selling relics from the battle
fields.
Skilled labor il scarce. Cuban ear.
penfers. plumbers and nasons are not
skilled.
Not one ont Of ten natives can read
and write, and they hive no ambition
beyond mere existence.
Hiil posting is new industry, and
Havana ID now well plastered with an.
slightly advertisements.
Life and property In Havana and
Santiago arn now sald to be an xcfe as
In any city In tho world.
Isrigandsge b scattered and Inc han.
dssa are renegade Spanish soldiers for
the most part--not Cnbsns.
Complaint n made OF the railroad
tariffs. Seven cents y mile u fhe pas
scnger rate, and freights are eurre.
spondinsiy high
ErtaIl stores conAne themselves
strictly 70 one elass Of roods, mud ~
turniu;Sr 3 .szs;ssf:szSs ~ 5fHcre iSSa sp1en-
~ chanus for department. s,prS.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17


Mira. Bimiey met her husband IN the
hall and gave him good hug and kiss.
20, George abe said, "I'm 80 GLAD
you've como. Your slippers arr by the
Gre, and have a nice hot sappcr for
you. and some Of that ounce inarmaIatie
you like 40 well. When you are away
I'm 40 lonely don't know what 10 do,
and thought would ask you IT,"
'Iierc." said Bimley. hurricslly draw
Ing from his poke. $50 bill. "this Is
for the spring bonnet, and I'll have that
set OF diamond earrings sent up frs;
thing In the morning. Don't say word !;
you are perfectly welcone."
Later ON Dimley wiped the perspira.
tion from his brow and mustered TO
himself;
'00t that visit from her mother
beaded OIL once morc. but II comes
high."~Detroit Free Press.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17
A GREAT ENTERPRISE
But Great In Contemplation only, ne
~ never Came to lie
Established.

A worthy American citizen, having inside
Q fortune, Jared forth 10 set The word Ia.
Iopgan business ways aud habits thoroughly
Disguised tins ncryously Keen expert IA
money making. aud he poured forth he
trorn 10 some friends be met 900 lau. One
OF them, knowing the iguuiaurr OF the Old
gentleman Uu subjects without the circle IN
which be lived, yCuturcd % % Joke
! agrvc with you, he saId, Il lgree with
you thoroughly. Why, do you know, sir,
] was last week 10 city OF l2j,OOO luhab.
llaHlr-ahd vas overcome sir-oyrrComc
city"
"No-you don't tell me-" answered the
victm, "GcnilrmCn. zee there just con.
tt!drr that IArn jumping Co hs fee. as
the thought struck him. why, gentlemen,
9 fortunes awaiting someone there!
Where's the Place! Whats the name Of
Venice, .aid to, Joker
49,, Good! I'm tired Of thls place anyway.
III ~ right down there Tomorrow, and put
q little hOrse-seu into the town. Gentle.
men you're IN this good thing with me, Il
you choose
They were an IN il. and they invested their
Trend with powers p,eniputrutiary The
story has no dramatic point, save that Il Is a
historic fact that Venice was visited. No
one ever heard an account OF that visit. hat
ior long atterwaTd no participant ~ the
Joke could get within hating distance Of the
teitappOlnted pioneer Of American enter.
PRISE. -liarper's Round Table
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17
PLIGHT OF A BAsHFUL MAN.
ne would Have Gone ~ Tie Could
Have Summoned Up Courage
Go Ash for Ills HAT.

81 always was q hashiul sort Of a fellow
Wheu vas young aid Auanias Fisher, AZ
b. passed bis plate for the third piece
Of PIE, lie MAS dining out With friends and
wished them to understand his tcmpcra'
Msut,
but ! was broken Of that habit before
] NAA y. 10 was either a case OF gc. over
it or stay al night, and got over II, be
said, as hs plate WIS returned with good
sized piece 81 PIC such a. Topeka house
keepers make, Il wah railing. uu' on till.
more street, and when l wou' 10 forgot all
about putting my dat on thr rack IN tho
ball, and carried Il into thr plr.1r with me.
! pat Il on a soia, and whoa the lady NJ the
hJphe came IN she said how de- aud slt
Der 3b pounds down on that hat
DfE your pardon. ! sid
Why whats the natter shc askrd,
for / guess ! looked Kind OF LrNi,drryd
20, nothing ! answered. i just Rot
ditch 10 my heart
I'VE srut uH talking and thought that
when she EUt up ! could sneak that hat, bu:
abe talked and talked.
III got along 10 nine O'Clock, and knew
ought to 90, hut ! was too bashiul "a. say
anything, 50 ! Just waited Then the clock
struck ten, aud knew was staying too
long, Ia, ! could not sci that hat
lady.
II said 4 was, and knew she waited me 10
g., bat ! did not have the nerve to ask
Tor that hat. Just as the clock struck ~
she hlur,ed out Why don 2, YOU goy
i" I will II you will give NE that hat /
SaId,
What hatg
MY hat
"'Whcrr is ity
You are sitting on a.
NeN and n, jumped up.
There was my hat, and i looked much
sat upon, but no more than thnt woman.
have fever been bashlul since then. -
Burlington llawkryc.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17
HOMEMADE SURVEYORS LEVEL.

that can be run up grade or down. Set
the spirit level, b lSec illustraiionl, ut
one inch drop. The side boards. a. a,
arc fastened 40 aH 10 be jus, one rod
apart ON the ground. The crossplece on
which the level rests must be perfectly
horizontal with the level at one-inch
drop, go TO point half way the length
OF the intended embodiment. This
point should be three or four feet low.
er, vertical, than the highest part of
the field. In setting mp the instrument
two boards u inches long and four
inches wide will be required 10 set UNI
der each foot Of the instrument In
operating and each must rest perfect
~ level The raised end Of the spirit
level viii always be the down.grade
end Set the level nj one.inch drop and
the raised end Of the level always 10 the
left hand a. the instrument Is faced;
smooth the ground where each foot OF
the instrument will rest. put down the
boards and set the instrument on them
and see how the bubble In spirit level
IS. II not level. then move foremost
foot Of the instrument up or down hill,
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

Furs are known 20 produce serissz
skin troubles, owing 10 the dyes With
which they arc stained. Such poisonous
chemicals us arsenic, sulphatr Of cop
per, aulphaie of iron, anthony, orpl.
ment and copper dust nrc used 10 dye
sealskins and Eables, and all the dyes
are decidedly injurious. Women should
be as careful rs possible in selecting
fuus. Chronic eczema may be induced
by wearing certain dyed furH next to the
skin.-Cbieago Inter Ocean.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

According 20 the rcault Of many meas
Iremenis made at the AntIropologlcal
laboratory 10 London. the right arm In
human beings In. IN majority Of cases
longer than the left arm. while. on the
contrary, the left leg Is longer than th,
right leg. Sometimes. however, Cha
Feiative proportions are exactly ~.
scrscd, but very seldom does perfect
equality exist between the two sl,lcs
The tendency OF the right arm TO exceed
the left arm Ia strength ia somew hal
greater in men than In women. while
equality Of strength In the two arms
occur almost twice as frequently with
women as with meu.--Youth's Com.
panion.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

A story u going the rounds ~ golf match
between Rrv, In. kGcgfst sAa Justice Hss-
Ian Of the United States snpFeine court. The
incident occurred at Chevy Chase Coli
club. one of the prominent organizations
near Washington, during 4 Meeting bo-
TWEEN thexe two ardent golfers. Tbs doctor
discovered shAt biz hall seed up IN tempting
asyie for fsne hrassie shot, and. with the
prsme eHort--missed the bait For fally q
minute he gsKed al the tantalizsna sphere
without uttsfina word. AT length jus
sles Harlan remarked solenniy. doctor,
that was the most profane silenee / ever
listened to."-piitshaFgh Dispatch.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

The veteran actor said: "Oh, yes. In
deed, you certainly are quite mistaken
in thinking there Is no practical differ
ence between the romantic drama and
the realistic drama. Yes. Now. TO Il.
lustraic, I have bcen hero Ia both, aud
IN both have ! gathered the heroine 10
my bosom. In the romantic drama q
ctlnloid bosom went; In the realistic
drum nothing but linen would 20 for 4
minnte. n-DcIrnil Innrnnl
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

The pleasant method and beneficial
eGccts OF the well known rumedy,
SYRUP on Fras, manufactured by tho
CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value OF obtaining the liquid iaxs.
tive principles Of plants known TO be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them In The form most refreshing 30 the
taste and acceptable 10 the ayntem. IL
4 tho one perfect strengthening iaxn.
tive, cleansing the system cf7ccfnally,
dispcilinR colds, headaches aud fevsrs
gently yet promptly and enabling Que
TO overcome habitnal cousfipatinn per.
mancntly. Its perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and sub
stance. and itx acting On the kidneys.
liver and bowrls, without weakening
Or irritating them. make Il the ideaI
laxative.
n the prcc<ss al notwithstanding firx
erc used. as they are pleasant 10 the
taste. hut the medicinni Qualities Of tie
remedy ARE ohsAined frtnn SIENNA and
uthcr aromatic pIauta. b. ; msfhud
known to the CALiBOnMIA FSO HYMur
Go. only. In order To gu1 ~ beneficial
e1ects and 60 avoid imitnffcms, p1enn
uesnouibcr the full name a tha Conpnn1
printed On the front n e~nfy pn21inel
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co
eAN ynAMucuA 80
~ - y . nnnta - 49, SaiA
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

Sam Johnning went to the proper
official the ether day 10 get marriage
license. The clerk. who IL addicted to
humor, said seriously;
Il hope the bride has got 70 cents in
cash, for the assembly Of Albany has
passed q law forblddinR us 10 isHne a
license unless the bride has that
amount
jess 60 ahead wild doae papers, boss, .
aud leaning over, he whispered Ia the
clerks ear: "Dar's rum0rS erbout a
'lollah and sixty ccnts-"-Tammany
Times
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

"Ycs," she said, bitterly. IL must con.
fcss that he deceived me as TO his hal,.
it's"
docs he drink, or gamble, or any
thing Of that kind7" inquired the other.
go. Before We were we'd he led me
"a believe that he had a habit OF talking
In his sleep about all his doipgs. And
be docs not Inhiannnnlia Lnnrnnl.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

oiloolahan-Iia,e yea any brothers.
Moikc2
O'Cnllahan-Yis. Oh was a trIpiet
when Oh was born. which gave me two
brothers. Hut one OF the three Of US
doied this spring. an so nov OF nm only
u twin, with only the one twin brother
left mc.--nronklyn Eagle.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

ado you see anything coming our
way" asked the morning star of a
companion.
Not yet" was the reply; "but sec
q servant below there who "a about to
light her kitchen fire with keroscne."--
yonker. Statesman.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

"The lies the blamed newspapers publish
about %, said one politician 70 another, ''is
caoagh 10 drive man 10 drink.
Yes, that's ~. replied the other, but
skill we have ne cause for complaint
WHY nolY asked the first, In surprise,
"Weil. u might be much worse. was the
reply They might publish the truth, -
Chicago Evening News.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

Lost His ase--(itgen-"So my dog
tore ya:.r clothes. did he; Wherc!" Han.
gry Higgins-"t've forgot which one Of
them tears is BIZ. "-Indianapolis Journal.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17
r.aa,ss caa wear shoes

One sise smaller after nsing Aliens Foot
Ease. powder for the fecL II makes tigh.
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweating, achlng feet, ingrOwinF nails, corns
and buuioua. A. all druggists Hnd Shoe
stores. 5in. Trial packard FREE BY mail.
Address Allen &, Oimsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17
wopIan,t Tnke Any Chnnren.

A certain Nauvoo woman assured her hue
band that she never told him a lie and never
would lie told her that he did not doubt Il,
but would hereafter cut a notch in the piano
when be knew she deceived him. "No you
WON'T" she screamed: I'm not going TO
have my piano ruined. Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

Mrs. stubb--,lohn, Is that you coming
home a, purh an unearthiy hours
MIR Siuhb--ies, M.MariR; the club had
q little ID Dewey toast tonight,
We'll, ynu sprniad me Of Dewey"
In w,what way. M.MauaY"
"A long time coming home. Chicago
Evrnins Neas
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

Inquirlna iioy--pa. what do sailors
mean BY sruttiing shipf
IA (worried over family cxpenses)---
They mean. my son, that they put q
big hole In II, like the ono which Brid-
gets acuttle has made In that last ton
of coal.---N. Y. Weekly.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

s The new demand for gold 10 supply
India and Japan Win staorb the an.
sal product AZ the uinsa for macy
years, and make : drain upon the
stacks 81 Europe and AInerIcsn bestdfs.
H. goiA standard mesns failing priees
md unisersai bankruptcy for u<slth
psudueerx evwywk<rs. The hopd-
hcldsrs viii ~ the oniy xnin~vs. The
dollars In which their pFincipGi md Is-
teresi must u paid vii constantly "
cre&sx ID purxbasine powxx.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

Biuifcr---I came wltiin an ace of mex.
ing thousand last night.
Duffer--How wus that7
BlasHeT---I held only three and tho
other fellow had four kinss phiiadel-
nhIs HrrHz
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

''It strikes me this icc water Il dirty"
said a Cincinnati hotel guest
~Hully grcl" exclaimed the hellbuy, a. he
looked in the pitcher, Il hetchcr De porter
forgot ter wash it."-Chicago Evening
Ncws,
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-17

~papa, what does 1t mean In the
prayer hook when u says 'perils of thu
sear
cit probably refers to life on mod
ern United States nan.of-wsx. -