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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
Flower in the World.

Eve s,sik Herald: This raffiesia Ar.
~ - Sumatra is the largest flower
s1A9 . world. Its size is fully three feet
MI diameter-about the size of carriage
| wheel. The five petals of this immense
| flower are oval and creamy white, grow
| ing round a center filled with countless
long violet-hued stamens. The flower
weighs about fifteen pounds, and is capa-
| BILE of containing nearly two gallons of
water. The buds are like gigantic brown
cabbage heads
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
Invitation Declined.

Invitation Declined.
Judge: Jason-Come home and take
dinner with me tonight. old chap-will
you?
Thayer-Why-er-
Jason-Oh, but you must come. MY
! wfe's had some fool friend there every
night for two weeks and 1 want to get
| even.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Go. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRN1A h'IG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseatc. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
The Summer Botb.

Nothing is more refreshing and inyigor-
atins in summer than daily bath. But
to have it beneficial soft water and good
soap must be used. Ivory Soap is the best
for the purpose; it is pure, dissolvcs
quickly, swcetel,s and puriiies the cutic!c
gives a healthful glow TO the skin, and
leaves it white and soft. Early in the
morning or just before retiring at night
will be found the most suitable times for
bathing. ELIZA r. PARKER.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-22
Mrs. Ri,,khass, Saves
Hrs. hAcDassSezs' Life.

Nearly all the time for seven
years l was confined to my room.
| consulted the best doctors in
my town, and tried almost every
thing l could think of, but
received no lasting benefit. My
whole body was diseased, and
the pains l suffered no tongue
can tell. l believe there is not
a pain that any woman ever
suffered but what I have had.
I was troubled with backache,
nervousness, burning and con-
slant distress in the stomach,
painful menstruation, leucorrhea,
and at times very bad headaches.
At last seeing your remedies
so highly recommended l decided
to try them, and to write to you
concerning my troubles.
"After receiving your letter of
advice, l followed your directions
and have now taken four bottles
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, one of Blood Purifier,
and one and one-half packages of
that l feel like a new person.
been on this earth now, had it M
] cannot thank you enough for yc
wonderful medicine. Mrs. Georg
South Dakota.
Mrs. Pinkham's advice
without charge to all su
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
First Impressions.

The comrade who has charge of the Wo-
mans Column, says: write something for
our column" As | am but a new arrival
perhaps few jottings of my first impress
sions might not be out of order: and in pur-
suance of that plan will begin at the station
where we left the Great Northern Il. Il.
Belfast is most forlorn looking place, and
If taken as an augury of what Equality will
prove to be would daunt any but the most
courageous.
Neither are the roads OF corduroy and mud
between the two places any factor In raising
your courage.
But as you near and finally arrive at the
colony all this is left behind, and you are lost
In establishment at tho work that has been
donehcre. So thoroughly had the writers in
the Womans Column done their duty that
was prepared to find things much more rough
and uncomfortable than they are.
While everything is in the pioneer stage
yet ON every side are ample provisions for
the comfort and well being of such as come
here to uphold principle. Those who come
IN search OF novelty or to indulge In a fad
would better not come at ALL The rooms.
though unfinished are comfortable tho
beds clean, the food plain but exceedingly
well cooked
And the society is the best have ever
found in community of its size. that ia, so
lar as have become acquainted rate the
eopss.i4i' social advantages above all else in
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
Advantages of the Bethany Economy.

The demonstration of the truth of the Bel
lamy economy is merely application of
existing mcthots. Who but private capital
list would desire to have the postal functions
of government given over TO private hands,
and who would claim that it would be an adj
yante to the whole people? We grow so ac-
customed to governmental wrongs that we
forget the purpose of government-the great
est good for the greatest number. And there
are several other things in this contention
which are simply forgotten, for they are well
enough known. There can be no possible
doubt that theoretically the people are the
best masters of their own affairs This is as
true collectively as it is individually We
object to increasing the powers of government
because the politicians misgovern. But poll
ticians would quit their trade hurriedly as
soon as there should cease to be Il profit in it.
The whole people striving for the success of
the administration, therefore, and no one
striving against it (which would be in ac-
cordance with the selfish interest of every
one) would simply insure success. Persons
would be incomparably freer to choose their
own avocations than they are now, and the
best adapted would be engaged in all the va
rious pursuits of business.--A c. Coursen. in
The Arena.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
A NOTABLE BOOK.

1t is seldom the case that an audienc.
which has listened to long course of Ise.
lures covering several weeks, unanimous,
requests its repetition Such is the cas-
however, with the course of lectures del;v.
cred by Professor George D. Heron If
Iowa College. in Willard Hall, Chicago
last fall. and which has just been re- r..
peated to immense audiences in one of n.
largest halls in Chicago.
These lectures have just been published
in book form under the title of BETWEEN
CESAR AND JESUS" They touch every
present-day question by laying the founda
ton upon which the settlement Of alld
them must rest. This book is of special
value to preachers. teachers, reiorners
and professional men and women.
Its price is IS cents in cloth, 30 cents in
paper Address Edwin D. Wheelck
general agent, I53 La Sale ST, Chicago
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
A Sermon in a Few Innocent Interroga-
tories.

Burnett, Cal, May o, 49,
Editor Colony Notes:
Dear Bro.-Having known Joseph Adams
while he was in Southern California, and
knowing him to be a man one may trust, was
greatly pleased that his letter took the place
of the ''notes" last week. 1t was full OF notes
such as we like to read.
| suppose speak for very many when say
the colony notes are the chief attraction IN
your weekly paper to all who believe in your
experiment and wish you success.
We would like to become acquainted
through the notes-with each and every col
onist and know what befalls you and what
you achieve. and your trials and delights
all the ups all the downs.
For myself, feel so deep an interest in
your life and work as an equal brotherhood
that I am as sensitive as lover to every
thing that disturbs you or delights you.
The amount of building and other work
you have DONE astonishes me. You will
soon be we'll housed at such a rate.
And are you able truly to treat each other
as equal brothers and sisters?
Can you come together from the ends OF
the earth-having never heard of each other
beforehand at once be good friends?
Can you in fact ignore your own prejudices
and peculiar likes and dislikes and put
yourselves in each others place, and make all
needful allowances and be mutual helpers
and comforters?
When one kicks at the ruling of the ma
iority, can the majority take it without an
ger or loss of temper?
And can the kickers kick with 'sweet rea-
sonableness'' and without malice?
So far as they can be of use to you | hope
you will welcome the best thoughts and kind
est wishes constantly sent to you, by your
brother, II. NJ. Webster
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
The Hcme Garden.

Any industrious man can have splendid
berries from the home garden, if he has
garden at all. A square rod of ground can
supply all the Strawberries family can use.
Another rod each for currants, raspberries,
blackberries and gooseberries, and with this
small area the table can overflow with pro-
fusion of delicious and healthful fruit. Pre-
pare the soil deep and well and plant choice
varieties and take good care Of them.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
The Tone Of Voice.

The Tone Of Voice.
1t is not so much what you say
AS the manner in which you say it;
1t is not SO much the language you use
AS the tones in which you convey it.
"Come here" l sharply said.
And the baby covered and wept,
'sCome here." / cooed, and he looked and
smiled
And straight to my lap he crept.
The words may be mild and fair,
And the tones may pierce like dart;
The words may be soft as summer day
And the tones may break heart
For words but come from the mind,
And grow by study and art;
But the tones leap forth from the inner sell
And reveal the state of the heart
Whether you know it or not
Whether you mean it or care,
Gentleness,. kindness, love, and hate,
Envy and anger are there.
Then, would you quarrels avoid,
And in peace and love rejoice,
Keep anger not on out of your words,
But keep it on. of your voice.
Youths Companion.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
Found in Skaglt County.

Apples weighing over two pounds each.
One strawberry ten inches in cireumfer-
ence. Straw berries fresh from the garden in
October.
A potato weighing eight pounds and four
ounces
A beet weighing thirty pounds.
A pumpkin weighing nlnety-three pounds.
A watermelon weighing sixty-four pounds
A squash weighing one hundred and TWEEN
ty pounds.
Timothy nearly eight feet high.
Clover seven feet high.
A yield of one hundred and twenty five
bushels of oats per acre.
Pansies in bloom in the open air every
month in the year.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03

An English magazine has named ''the
twelve good women of the century" OF
course, they are all English women. The
Oregonian comments that they were mot a
whit better than hundreds of others in Eng
land and America" Surely not. And not a
whit better than millions of others in all
lands The good women are the salt of the
earth, and they abound in every nation and
every tribe. The bad women are in the de-
cded minority, thank the Lord. Tacoma
News.
Mrs. Longs ''First Impressions coincide
exactly with my last ones. After as many
months here as Sister L. has been with us
days, also rate the ''congenial social advant-
ages above all else. In no other place with
an equal number ofinhabitants can so much of
social recreation be found. We have, to be-
gin with. three reunions in the dining
room every day. The primary object of these
is to replenish the inner man, or woman but
they serve, likewise, social opportunity
which is entirely wanting in outside commu-
mites. That these are enjoyed to the utmost
is plain to any observer. Here everyone
meets everyone else and can have a few
minutes chat with anyone they want to.
There is a few minutes between the close of
each meal and the signal for work, which is
always utilized by groups of people here and
there in animated conversation. Here eX
cursions are org inized, special hops or enter
tainments receive their first impetus, and
here it it is found the real social center of
Equality. Each week is the Lyceum which
is literally patronized. Here come up read
ings, recitations and essays, both original
and selected, and woe to the hapless individ-
ual who gets up in our lyceum and takes
anything for granted Original and daring
research are the characteristics OF the aver
age Equality mind and both in the lyceum
and the meetings which usually come as Of
ten as once week for special research along
some line of thought it behooves the would
be teacher to have his subject we'll in hand,
aud his authorities convenient and incontro-
vertible. For those of lighter mood there is
dancing, in moderation, once or twice
week. The music is first class, the floors
good and like all our other recreations, there
is not cent to pay. The real secret of our
success socially lies, think, in the fact that
congenial tastes and dispositions is the only
incentive to intercourse and the further fact
that nearly every intellectual taste can be
gratiied in our cosmopolitan population. All
social arrangements are entirely voluntary
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
SCENERY VIEWS.

We have excellent Photographic !.
of Skagit County scenery and of ...,N
buildings; price 30 cents each Ivy
ought to keep samples.
Four for 81, 10 for 1925, 16 for Al Z,
Equality photos by name, as follows. ny
Place, Cabins. Forest Lane I,ead;n.
Equality, No. 2 Apartment House ~
Colony, group of houses and of people, n.y.
ity horticultural Nurseries, SchoolborsS
Group of School Children.
Address B C G. Equaliyt Wa
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
B. c. c. Local Union No, II, Cleveland, 0

B. c. c. Local Union No, II, Cleveland,
Public meetings will be held at the homes
of the members, as follows, to which every
body is welcome:
8. +. Fancek, 17S Grand avenue
Is. j. Borgerman, III Clarkwood ave.
%. j. Wilson, s Berghotf st.
20. l.. Hochn, As Stoughton st.
All L. us can have notices ofpublic meet
ings announced in Industrial Freedom by
sending copies of such notice to this office.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
Equality Cereal or Health Coffee.

Made from selected material, guaranteed
to be pure, wholesome and healthful
We invite our friends to try it and tell
their neighbors about it. Sample package
10 cents.
So per hundred pounds in one pound pack
ages in boxes of so pounds.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03

my acquaintance with colony lifa !,
short space of four days. Too short !, ~
to fit one to cit in Judgment but lonm Z. 0
for first impressions" Soe'
= arg ~ NJ. :,
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
What Do You Think Of This!

We will send you Industrial Freedom n
one year, Norton's Monthly for one year, md
Ten Men of Money Island, all for 6jc.
Norton's monthly is a clean. bright family
paper, devoted to reform in every depat.
ment of activity.
Ten Men of Money Island il one Of ia
most widely read allegories of the age.
Send all subscriptions to
INDUSTRIAL FREEDOM,
EQualitV Wash
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
Better Than Bellamv

Yes, that does seem impossible j
that's what they are saying about ssS.
opolitan." Read it for yourself. web,,
special arrangement with the publishes, :,
can furnish copies of this splendid pronh.
of the coming cooperative commopva.,a
for very low figure. Single copies Is co.,
two copies % cents; 10 copies 81. II u
haven't read the ''The Co-opolitans, Won u
not abreast of the progress of this coo,..s
tive age. Send orders to National Secra,,-
B C G, Equality, Wash.
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Make your letters shorter, and wen m,,.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03

Earth's crowned with heaven,
And every common bush afire with God.
But only he who sees takes off his shoes,
The rest stands round 1t
And pluck blackberries.
Mrs Browning.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
How to Send Money.

In making remittances send Post Office
Money Orders for amounts of 81 and upwards:
stamps will be accepted for smaller amounts
In no case send bank drafts or checks. We
will not accept them.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03

Industrial Freedom in bundles Of 10, to one
address, &c per copy. Give your neighbors
Socialist surprise party for few weeks by
distributing few bundles.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
How to Send Money to Equality Colony.

Get Postoffice Money order on Edison, but
mail it to A. X. Hanson, Sec'y., at Equality,
Skagit county, Wash. This will save us
trouble. Equality is not money order office.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
MINNEAPOLIS AND ST.. PAUL.

Friends living in The Twin Cities who
desire to subscribe for INDUSTRIAL FREE
DOM, can save trouble and expense by
leaving their subscriptions with Comrade
Chas. ID. Raymer Bookseller, 100 Post Office
Court Minneapolis Mimi
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

All members of Equality colony have
changed their address from Edison to Equality
Skagit county, Wash. Remember this when
you write.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03

prompt him to lend his support to every
progressive cause, will soon make themselves
manifest in his new field of endeavor, as they
have been manifested here and make friends
and patrons for him. We feel assured in ad-
vance of the success material and social
which we heartily wish him.
Geo. Jaap has induced his brother William
to visit us. 1t is rumored that he will be
permanent fixture. From our young folks
the rumor has proceeded we think, as the
wish is father to the thought, though not by
any means confined to that locality. Shakes
peare has said what be man if the chief
good and market of his time be but to sleep
and feed? beast, no more" great many
people here agree with the immortal bard
and there is great rejoicing in camp when
ever person arrives whose talents and en-
thusiasm comprehcnds the social amenities
of life. nor fears to grab grub hoe and go
down in the clearing.
1t is conceded even by hostile critics that
John p. Altgeld is an intellectual man.
Fierce controversies have ragged over his ex-
ecutive conduct as governor of Illinois, and
his financial theories have been savagely, If
not always ably, assailed. Yet he has never
been charged with ignorance. His fighting
has been of the brainy kind. and even if one
allows that his theories are fallacious, one
must see that his arguments have given gold
standard champions hard nuts to crack. The
book will prove an almost Indispensable guide
to silver men and a valuable book of refer
ence to all students of public affairs. Boston
Globe.
1t has just occurred to his scriblets that he
has been guilty of an act of omission in the
performance OF his duties. About month
ago, our old wheel horse B. F. Clevenger, who
is well known. especially to the older readers
of Industrial Freedom, packed up his world
ly belongings in suitable receptacles and HE'D
himself and his family, it is hoped, Temporal
rily away and deposited them down in the
neighboring burgh of Bay View, and we
failed to report it, Perhaps our feelings in
duenced us some at the time, anyway Bro.
Clevenger and Theodore called up to see us
Tuesday, and it pleases us better to sec him
round, to report him coming than going,
see.
The following program of exercises was
rendered at the Lyceum Sunday evening,
Nav DIST:
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
EQUALITY COLONY :
M0NAN'S COLUMN

All communications intended for this column
should be directed to Mrs. Rhoda e.
Eddy, Equality, Washington.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03

Bundles OF 10 or more to one address
for one-haif cent per copy.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
A Blue Print Map
West Side Skasit Co., Wash,

Showing the location of Equality
has been specially prepared and is0
for sale by National Headquarters
Equality. Wash. Price 25c.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
What Is Commuriam7

A Narrative of the Relief Commlm7
whose members combine all their proper
and live and work together for their mula
enjoyment, assistance and support. 1t CIV
a full explanation of the principles, organla
tion and practical details of Community IL
the same as in the Altruist community
pages. Price soc. BY A. Longleyy, 2Sl9 ON
street. st. Louis. Mo.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03

Make your letters shorter, and wen m,,s
more of 'em
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Freight Charges.

Hailauay TlSlSHt NndiSSS.
lulu Aut Pa.as on Cereal or Malt Cofae AFRO nc
"Would snecifed below.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1899-06-03
MACHINERY FUND.
WOOD WORKING MACHINES.

WOOD WORKING MACHINES.
Previously reported. ...............S Al "
YOUNG SOCIALIST.
Subscriptions receive
Previously reported ....-....--..S 30
Childrens Industrial School
Previously reported Observation-Disclosures. S3 90
Total Observation-Disclosures. SD 90
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lowed, and of course the negative won. The
exercises closed with congregational sing
ing.
The weather heretofore for time received
much of our distinguished attention. We
found it for time so much more agreeable
than report had prepared us to expect that
we made much commendable TO do over it,
No doubt YOU have observed this and also
that we have been silent on this all absorb
ing subject of late. Well, we vary with the
varying atmosphere. and the greater damp
ness is responsible. 1t has rained more since
April Goth to May 10Th than it had before du-
ring our residence here, and we had about
concluded that the rainy season which we
were informed usually commenced in Novem-
Der had as Bige Eddy put it, started in very
early" and got very gloomy over it, but the
rain is tapering off again and the bright sun
shine is breaking through our cloud.
To the north of Equality and about two
miles distant, bearing in northeasterly and
southwesterly direction, is range of timber
covered hills. just beyond and paralelling
them, is a sister range. Earth and sky here
form the horizon. The nearer range comes
to an abrupt conclusion at the shore of the
bay; broad at the base, steep from all direc-
tions and raising the U. S. Typographical
Survey says to 400 feet above the mean ell
ovation, this promontory commands wide
view of the Sound and the country to the
north and west and south. Last Sunday 20
of our 'best'' people, organized an expedi-
tion and arising at a. M, went and climbed
it, Mr.. Charles Rose, travelling correspond
ent for the Northwest Magazine made one of
the party. The summit was gained at s:30
weather conditions were perfect and the day
spent as we spend them on all our excursions,
most agreeably.
q Equality colony has an exceptional
fine piece of land 90 acres in New Mexico,
one and three-quarter miles from Eddy, in
the famous Pecos valley, under the Hager-
man Irrigating canal with permanent water
right Finest fruit land in the southwest.
1t is now covered with musquinte, which is
worth the price of clearing. This is an unu-
sual bargain at 5000 cash, or machinery that
can be used here.