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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
WHAT NEXT?


1t does seem as though the seedmen
would stop somewhere, but here
comes a work of art. Think of it.,
twenty-four pages Autographed in
%colors, not gaudy chromos, but from
autographs in colors, upon an entire
y new plan. This, in itself, is enough
to turn every woman's head. Then
follow about one hundred more pages,
filled with handsome half-tone Illus
trations of Flowers, Fruits and Vege-
tables, photographed from nature,
all printed on fine paper and enclosed
in an elegant cover of white and gold.
Vick's Garden and Floral Guide also
contains full descriptions aud direct
ions for planting Flowers and Vege-
tables, Plants, Small Fruits, etc. 1t
explains a new departure in selling
Vegetable Seeds by weight in place
of old style of packets; also q grand
offer giving customers credit for full
amount of purchase to apply on order
for implements and useful articles,
This splendid work of art will be
mailed with a Due Bill good for IS
cents worth Of seeds, for only 10 cents
Write JAMES VICKS SONS, Roches
ter, N. Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
BLOOM AND oDoR.
A Close Connection Has Been DIS.
covered between Color and
Perfume.

An exhaustive examination of flower.
Ing plants reveals that, only about ten
per cent, of them are odoriferous. The
red flowers and those which have com
bined colorings approximate to this
average, while yellow flowers are
slightly below it. OF blue flowers
only five per cent. are scented, and In
those Of a violet color the proportion is
still farther reduced. White flowers are
most odoriferous, Is per cent. OF them
being fragrant, and 1t is a matter of
common observation that the white va
rieties of garden flowers are generally
more highly scented than the colored
members of the same species.
1t has been noted that flowers of a
brownish hue have usually a disagreed
BILE smell, and in the case Of the stapel-
las or carrion flowers the, odor is scarce
~ distinguishable from that Of putre-
scent meat, and proves attractive to
those insects which feed on decaying
substances. AS a rule where the infor-
essence 10 brilliant and conspicuous,
perfume Is deficient, but many striking
exceptions will readily suggest them
selves. The perfume, like the coloring
of flowers, plays an important part in
securing o fertilization by the
agency Of insects, and the presence of
one attractive factor enables the plant
to dispense In many cases with the
other,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
How To Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with
your water and let it stand twenty
four hours: a sediment or settling in
dioates an unhealthy condition of the
kidueys; If it stains your linen it is
evidence of kidney trouble; too FREE
quent desire to pass it or pain in the
back is also convincing proof that the
kidneys and bladder are out of order.
WHAT TO Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge
SO often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney reme-
dy fulfills every wish in curing rheu-
matism, pain in the back, Kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of the
urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in
passing it, or bad effects following
use of liquor, wine or beer, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity of
being compelled to go often during
the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and ex-
traordinary effect of Swamp-Root is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for it's wonderful cures of the most
distressing cases. If you need a medi-
cine You should have the best. Sold
by druggists in fifty cent and one
dollar sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of
this wonderful discovery and a book
that tells more about 1t, both sent
absolutely free by mail, address DIR.
Kilmer g. Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
When writing mention that you read
this generous offer in the Twice-a-
Week Plain Dealer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
A PATRIOTIC BABY.
He Wa Born with .U s" and stars on
His Breast After the Fight
at Conmo,

Near the quiet little town Of Coamo,
in the province of Ponce, Porto Rico,
was born on Thanksgiving day a re-
markable boy baby. His mother, says
the New York Sun, was a h~alf-breed
West Indian negress and his father a
full-blooded negro. The baby is almost
white. More remarkable still are the
markings on the child's breast. On the
right side there is a blood-red letter
"U," while on the other side appears
the letter IS" in bluish-purple tint.
About these letters are many white
spots like stars, two on either side of
the neck being five-pointed.
A visitor who saw the baby learned
that during the fight of Coamo last
July, when the Pennsylvania troops
were sen to the rear of the Spanish
position, the mother was alarmed while
at work in the field near the road by
the approach of the American troops.
She was frightened at their sudden APP
pearance, and, crouching behind a
hedge, watched them pass.
The regimental colors were sudden
ly planted against the hedge near her
as the color bearer rested for a few
minutes. She had never seen a full
blooded white mar before except the
sunburned and dark-hued Spaniards,
and the Pennsylvania men appeared as
a different race to her. The excitement
of the battle that followed added to
her first surprise, Frustrating her for
several days. Nothing was thought of
the experience after she had fully re-
covered until the birth of her baby.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
PLAYS HAVOC IN JAPAN.
Jap Got the Swell Head After Their
Successful War and Their
Consequent Prosperity.

After our successful war against Chi
ma, japan was very prosperous, and I
fear that these two causes made u
people get what you call the "big
head" or ''swell head" We were too
anxious for western civilization, and
initiated whatever we heard of, with
out stopping to inquire whether it was
good or bad. Thus we took the gold
standard, with some other things that
are equally bad for a people like ours.
The Japanese are a people accustomed
to the use Of silver and copper as a cir
culating medium. Very few of the com
nc people have ever seen q piece of
gold money. Gold does not circulate,
not even since it has become our stand
ard, and now u people are forced to
use their deprecated silver in all their
business transactions. You in America
can hardly appreciate what a hardship
this is, for In your country the people
are not very poor, as they are here.
Now our silver buys only about half al
much as it did formerly-or, If you
please, it takes twice as much labor
or produce to bring the same value
and as that is u principal money it
makes great hardship and suffering to
the poor and those who are in debt.
We have no very accurate statements
of the money in circulation, because
until recently the government paid but
little attention to such matters. But
the latest report estimates that we
have in circulation gold coins to the
extent of 5,4s0,00O yen and Of silver
coins52 10000 yen. We have also much
paper, which u people do not like be-
cause it is not their custom. But all
of u money now stands on the gold
base, and you see how small it is. If
we had to redeem we would 20 at once
to ruin. You will see also how large
the proportion of silver is to gold, but
the adoption of the gold standard cuts
silver in the middle and makes us
give up two yen where before only one
was required? Do you not think this
is very hard on the poor man and the
one who owed debts? But it is very
good for the banks and the men who
lend money. Some of our people do not
Gee it, but to others it is quite plain
cnjoji Kyoshi, in Mississippi Valley
Democrat.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Six Dollars to California.

This is the Tourist Sleeping Car
rate on the Chicago Great Western
Through Tourist Car leaving Riceville
every Tuesday at 1905 p. NJ. running
through to Los Angeles without
change via Kansas City and A. TIA s.
8. g. Ry. the true winter route to the
Pacific coast. No cold weather, high
mountain attitudes or snow blackades.
These cars are the finest of their kind
and fully equipped for a comfortable
journey. They are in charge of a
porter to attend to your wants and
the berths are equal to the berths on
a Pullman Sleeper with plenty OF
room for the accommodation of two
persons, while the price is less than
half. First and second class tickets
are honored in these cars. Try. this
route and avoid Sunday travelling.
Apply to any Agent Maple Leaf
Route" for ticket rate and full infor-
nation, or address F. HI. Lord, Gen.
Pass. g. Ticket Agent, 113 Adams st.
Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Have Fortunes i'm Germany.

Washington, Feb. 6.-The United
States consul at Mannho, Germany,
has reported to the department of state
that Lizette Gerwig Wiedermaier and
Marie Gerwig Wiedermaier, of New
York city, are entitled to an interest
in the estate of Mrs. Theodore May
thaer, who recently died in his district,
and that Ernest Suffer, of Chicago;
Louise, Bertha and Felicitis Suffer, of
New York, and Theodore Suffer, of
Nashville, Tenn, have been left prop
srty by the widow of the late Earl
Sutter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
uomeseekers Excursions.

On February z and 2lst, and March
Z and 21st the Chicago Great Western
Ry will sell round trip Homeseekers
Excursion Tickets to points in the
following states at one fare plus So 90
for the round trip; Alabama. Arizona,
Arkansas, Colorado, Indian Territory,
Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky. Louisiana,
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Mis-
souri,, Nebraska, New Mexico, North
& South Carolina, North & Soulful a-
kota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee.
Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and
Wyoming. These tickets are limited
for return twenty one days (21) from
date of sale with stop-over privileges
on going trip at any point within
homeseekers territory. Any Agent
Chicago Great Western Ry will give
you full information as to routes,
rates and time of trains. as will also,
F. III. LORD. General Pass. & Ticket
Agent. 113 Adams st. Chicago. I'll.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Collection Of sknu..

A missionary returning to Basel
from Patagonia brought with him a col
lection Of Patagonian skulls. The Gus
tom house officers at Les Verrieres
opened the chest, inspected the con-
tents and informed the owner that the
consignment must be classeda as animal
bones, and taxed at SO much thepound.
The missionary was indignant, and
persuaded the officials to reconsider
the question. When the way bill had
been revised it appeared in the follow
Ing form: "Chest of native skulls.
Personal effects, already worn"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10

La Grippe is again epidemic. Every
precaution should be taken to avoid
it. Its specific cure is One Minute
Cough Cure. A. j. Sheperd, Publish
er Agricultural Journal and Adver-
tiser, Eden, Mo-, says: mo one will
be disappointed in using One Minute
Cough Cure for La Grippe" Pleasant
to take, quick to act.
Luers & Lowry Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Fou1-Smel1ing
Catarrh.

Oatarrh is one of the most obstinate
diseases, and hence the most difficult
to get rid Of.
There is but one way to cure it.
The disease is in the blood, and all the
sprays, washes and inhaling mixtures
in the world can have no permanent
effect whatever upon it. Swift's Spe-
cifc cures Catarrh permanently, foriti is
the only remedy which can reach the
disease and force it from the blood,
Mr.. B. P. McAllister, of Harrodsburg.
KY, had Catarrh for years. He writes:
~ could see no Improvement whatever,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Lively Contest PROBABLE

Washington, Feb. Ga lively contest
is on for the assistant commissioner
ship of the general land office, which
Frank w. Mondell, of Wyoming, who
has been elected to congress, will va
cate on March A. Mr.. Mondell will pre-
sent his resignation very soon and sew
eral candidates are in the field.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10

Horrible agony ls caused by Piles,
Burns, and Skin Diseases. These are
Immediately relieved and quickly
cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Beware Of worthless limitations.
Lnsrs b Lowry Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Free silver Night schools.

It can be shown by the rules Of the
common school arithmetic that low
prices in the United States have been
caused by an increase in the rate Of
exchange between gold and silver coun-
tries, resulting from the demonetiza-
Mon Of silver. Leaflets have been pre-
pared by George Burr Smith, Of Chica-
go, with examples to show the applica-
tton Of these rules. Organization of
these schools is progressing rapidly.
Organizers have been sent out and ex-
eellent results are reported from their
work.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Aood,e D;11- are purely vegetable. I
aAOOo AAAS liable, beneficial. $50.
Beauty Is BIoou Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
pimples, boils, biotches, blackheads.
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, soc.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDo,l

LUCAS COUNTY, 90
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner Of the firm of
F. j. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of CA
TARRH that cannot be cured by the
use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De-
cember, A. d. 1886.
(1-) A. W. GLEASON,
3SKALIS
(O) Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY g. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, roc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Young Mothers,

Group Is the terror of thousands of young
mothers because its outbreak is SO agonizine
and frequently fatal. Shiloh's Cough and Con
sumption Cure acts like magic in cases OF
Group, 1t has never been known to fail. The
worst cases relieved Immediately. Price IS cts
0 cts. and S1.00. Luers s. Lowry Druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10

Consumption
White Wine of Tar Syrup, the
best cough remedy on earth, cures
a cold in one day if taken in time.
% and SO cts. All druggists. SO
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Baby wardrobe Patterns.

Twenty seven different articles in
long clothes with full directions for
making, showing all necessary mater
ials sent postpaid for 25c in stamps.
Fifteen patterns of short clothes csc
or both for 40c. Our book "Informa-
ton to mothers" worth Its weight in
gold sent free with each order. Ad-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10

8. s. g., and after q few bottles were used, / no.
ticsd Q perceptible Improvement. Continuing
the remedy the disease was forced out of my
system, and q complete cure was the result,
Iadvise all who have this dreadful disease to
abandon theirlocal treatment, which has never
done them any good, and take g.. S. s., o REM
To continue the wrong treatment for
Catarrh is to continue to suffer. Swift's
Specific is a real blood remedy, and
cures obstinate, ~deep-seated diseases,
which other remedies have no effect
whatever upon. 1t promptly reaches
Oatarrh, and neverfafls to cure even the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10

The smallest things may exert the
greatest influence. De Wits Little
Early Risers are unequalled for over
coming constipation and liver troub-
les. Small pill, best pill, safe pill.
Luers g. Lowry Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10

strength OF the lumber market is a feature,
and the scarcity of hard woods is still
complained of. Leather is firm on a slight
improvement in the tone of the boot and
shoe trade. Cold. stormy weather, while
interfering to some extent with wholesale
distributive trade, has been beneficial to
retail lines. which have made good sales
of heavy clothing and footwear. Spring
trade has shown a further advance at q
number Of markets and the outlook is re-
garded as. a favorable one,"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Sick Headaches.

The curse OF W womankind, are
quickly and surely cured by Karl's Glover Root
Tea, the great blood purifier and tissue build
or. Money refunded If not satisfactory, Price
RS cts. and 80 cts, Luers & Lowry Druggists
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Ice Floe ureuk. I'm.

Muskegon, Wis, Feb. Q. = The big
Ice foe in which the winter steamers
had been drifting for days off this port
is being spread out by an off-shore
wind. The car ferry Muskegon entered
this harbor and the steamers Boyce,
Moran and Naomi were released and
proceeded to Milwaukee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10

y W1tl1 5Pldyd
and washes. and differ.
emit inhaling remedies
In fact, ! could feel that
each winter ! was worse
than the year previous.
FINALLY it was
brought to my notice
that Oatarrh was a blood
disease, and after think.
Ing over the matter, I
saw 1t was unreasonable
to expect to be cured by
remedies viii Q b only
reached the surface. +
then decided To erv
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Delishtful.

Mrs. swelington-Oh, he's such q
splendid ~preacherl
Mr.. Swellington-In what way?
why, he always says something to
make you think Of something else, 60
that the sernon'sover before you know
tts"--N. z. journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Avoy.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full OF life, nerve and yigor, take Motto.
BAG, the wonder-worlSer, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 5oc Or 81. Cure guaran.
teed. Booklet and sarpie f-ce. Address
sserling Fsraaas Coz pl,ssgo or New York
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
YouTrv II.

If Shilohis Cough and Consumption Cure
which is sold for the small price Of 25 cts., 80
ts., and s1.O0, does not cure take the bottle
back and we will refund your money. Sold for
over fifty years on this guarantee. Price rs OTIS.
and 30 cts. Luers & Lowry's Drug Store.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Bores.

The bigger bore a nan is the more he
shoots off his mouth.-Chicago Dolly
News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
when He n. w,.e.t.

cat what age does a man show the
most intelligence?"
"At the age when he reaches the con-
clusion that he has the least."-Chicago
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
S.S.S.fffsss Blood

10 Purely Vegetable, and is the only
blood remedy guaranteed to contain no
dangerous minerals.
Books mailed free by Swift Specific
Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10

Grip claims victims. DR.. Miles Restorative
NsrviAs astsads them
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Building = Thousand years old.

The Oldest Christian structure in Ire
land is a remarkable building, evident
~ very ancient, but wonderfully well
preserved. at Dingle, in County Kerry.
It is popularity known as the "Oratory
of Gallerus." Who Gallerus was history
does not say, but as the oratory has
stood practically uninjured for more
than 1000 years he was probably one
Of the converts of st. Patrick.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Mardi Gras, New orleans and Mobile.

The Chicago Great Western Ry.
will have on sale February 9th to 18th
inclusive round trip excursion tickets
to New Orleans, La, and Mobile, Ala.
account the Mardi Gras ut very low
rates. These ticket are limited for
return February 2Sth. For full
Information as to rates, routes ETC.,
consult any Agent Chicago Great
Western Ry., or address, +. H. Lord,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
lib Adams st. Chicago. 13feb
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Valuable CITY Property for Sale

Valuable City Property tor Sale.
Lots 70 and IS, block 10, Beadie L strong,s adj
dit1on to Cresco, known as the Geo. Morse
house. Hasa good well, house and barn. Cor
ner lot with lots OF shade trees.
East half of lot 2, block 20, oresco, on Market
street; occupied by store building with the sign
of the Vienna Bakery on its front, and q barn
Three lots in block Ii, fronting on Park street,
second block west of the court house, Good
residence lots and in good nelghborhood. These
lots Will all be sold ON long time at 9 per cent
interest, separately to suit purchasers.
For terms and prices enquire of Geo. Morse,
Cresco, or of E. w. ALLARD, Owner, Spring
Valley, MINI. 4m8
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10

No-Tc-ftac for Fifty Centa.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
r.en s.roagi Flood psre. 5oc, 81. All druggists,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Force of Habit.

Force OF Habit.
Mr.. squidds-That pretty Mrs. De
Broker used to be MIR. De Brokers' type
writer before she married him, didn't
she?
Mrs. sauidds-Um-what was 1t you
said?
Mr.. ST. asked If Mrs. De Broker
wasn't formerly Mr.. De BIS type
writer.
Mrs. Sim sure l don't know. Why
do you think SO?
Mr.. S.--She has a habit of listening
to him when he speaks.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-08-04
HE FAVORS MARTIAL LAW.


Cleveland, o., July Notwith-
standing he fact that big crowds were
upon the streets yesterday, there were
no outbreaks of violence and apparent
ly very little attention was paid To the
Big Consolidated cars, which ran on
all lines on schedule time. ON the
south side and out Broadway to New
burg. the ears were run practically
empty, but the east side lines. especial
ly those running to the parks, were
well patroniled, though they carried
fewer passengers 10y far than usual on
fair sundays. Adit. Gen. ANline,
speaking of the fear of the people TO
ride ON the ears in certain sections Of
the city at night. said:
This state OF affairs 6, likely 10 continue for
several weeks or months unless "a settlement 3,
reached. The only way to put % stop 20 IL o., to
declare martial law. That will require 1000 or
5000 soldiers ana every street will bc patrolcd.
Everybody will be required To- remain indoors
after 20 certain hour and all who are ont ufter
that time without permit will be arrested.
But martial law would put an end To the trouble
cilCctuully.