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The Yale expositor., 1899-04-14
Short Paid Letters for Foreign
Countries.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, !
WASHINGTON, ID. g.,
February II, 1899.

The British Office has advised this
Department that by reason of the large
number of short-paid letters noticed in
mails received from the United States,
an investigation of the matter has been
made, from which it appears that on an
average one letter in every twenty-five
received from this country is short
paid, while from some other countries
the average is only one in every one
hundred and forty.
AS DOUBLE the amount of the def
cient postage is required to be collect
ed upon the delivery of short-paid let
terS, the addresses of such letters
frequently refuse to receive them, and
the letters are returned to this country
as unbelievable to the annoyance of
postal officials as well as to the senders
of the letters.
1t is presumed that many cases of
short. payment may be attributed to
the fact that the unit ofaweight for the
letter-rate of postage in our domestic
mails is an ounce, while in internation-
al mails it is only half an ounce.
The evil would probably be remedied
to great extent if the attention of the
public were called to the difference be-
tween the unit of weight in our domes-
tic mails and the unit of weight in
international mails.
Postmasters are requested, therefore,
to give as much publicity as possible to
the circumstance that the postage rate
for letters for foreign countries is five
(5) cents for each hall ounce or fraction
of half ounce; and that if postage upon
letters is not prepaid in full at that
rate, double the deficiency must be
paid by the addresses or the letters
are not delivered.
BY direction of the Postmaster-G Gen
eral. NJ. n. BROOKS,
Supt. of Foreign Mails.
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School Notes.
Editor-Jay b. Weymouth

Edtor-Jay b. Weymouth
Persistent people begin their success where
others end IN failure.-Eggleston.
The fifth grade has just finished
decimals.
The class of '99 held their first meet
ing last Monday.
Eighty-two books were drawn from
the library last week.
The spring term opened with an en-
rollment of 300 pupils.
Hewie Slosser is the new pupil in
the I'd primary this week.
Alex. Adams was champion of the
A lst grade spelling match Friday.
Some very fine pictures of birds now
adorn the walls of the End primary.
The pupils all seem pleased over the
prospects of haying their old teachers
another year.
Nellie Beard was champion of the
A 3rd grade multiplication contest on
Friday afternoon.
Queena and Freda Wallace were the
absentees in the lst primary depart
ment Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Roode explained the workings
of the lungs last Tuesday from a pair
donated to the cause by Jas. Mann.
The pupils of the 1st primary depart
ment enjoyed a very Interesting lesson
in zoology Tuesday. The object les
son was Gagged squirrel.
Polly Williams, of the class of '96, is
again seen in the high room. She at
tends the afternoon session for the
purpose of receiving instructions in
drawing.
During the thunder shower Tuesday
afternoon Mr.. Roode took advantage
of the darkness to try some parts of
the school electrical apparatus. The
little electric lamps interest the pupils.
There are good prospects of the class
of '99 being the largest in the history
of the school. The candidates are:-
Sake Scott, MAZE Evans, Maud Reid
Maud Hennessy, Kate Grant, Louise
Andreae, Franc Hydorn, Chas. An
dreae and Jay Weymouth.
Miss Brown has planned new de-
vice to secure better work in the gram
mar department this term. All pupils
having an average of oyer 95 per cent
are excused from an examination at
the end of the term. The plan has
worked admirably so far, as 95 per
cent of the pupils have secured the re-
quired standing.
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Saturday-Forenoon Session-e:3O a. NJ.
SECOND WARD SCHOOL BUILDING.
Opening.
Penlnanship in the District Schools,
Mr.. NJ. w. CassmOre, Blaine
Methods of Discipline, Miss Amanda Hamilton
The Recitation, Supt. A. G. Gates, AlgOnac
Practical Suggestions Oh the Teaching of Eng
lish, Miss Martha l.. Sturgs, st. CLAIR
Business Meeting.
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a Narrow Esoana.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
e. Hart, of Groton, s. ID. "Was taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termina-
ted in Consumption. Four Doctors
gave me up, saying that l could live but
a short time. / gave myself up to my
Saviour, determined if could not stay
with my friends on earth, would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. i gave it trial, took in all
eight bottles. 1t has cured me, and
thank God / am saved and now a well
and healthy woman" Trial bottles free
at Grant Holden's Drug Store. Regu-
lar size SOC and S1.00. Guaranteed or
price refunded.
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Afternoon session-I:3o p. M.

Music.
Primary Experimental Science,
Mr. j. L. Whitst, Port Huron
"The Big Four" Hon. III. X. Pattengill, Lansing
Lessons Not Found in Books,
Supt. T.. T. Blackney CapaC
The Teacher as a Factor in the Child s Person.
ality, Miss Lizzie Evans Yale
Question Box.
Teachers are urged to be present at
the opening session Friday. School
officers and patrons are invited. The
Friday evening session will be treat.
Bring membership tickets. Each pa
per will be followed by a general dis
cussion. The question box is large
one and VIII be special feature at
each session. The officers are anxious
to have this the best meeting of the
year. viii you do your part
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WILL RECEIVE DIPLOMAS.
Graduates From The Common School
Course.

Graduates From The Common School
Course.
The following pupils have passed a
satisfactory examination on questions
prepared by the State Superintendent
for the completion of the common
school course and will be awarded di-
plomas by Commissioner Campbell.
Another examination will be held in
May to accommodate the large class
who expect to graduate at that time.
Graduation exercises will be held in
different parts of the county and di-
plomas presented in June. Commits
sioner Campbell will attend every ex-
ercise.
CLASS OF '99.
Herbert w. Allen, Smiths Creek
Laura Balfour, st. Clair
Maude Below, Smiths Creek
Lillian Brown, Lynn
Roy Bush, Fargo
Claude Cade, Capac
Jennie Cameron, Sharpsville
Arthur Carson, Yale
Mira Danielson, Elliott
Fred Dennis, Yale
Katie Doeiler, st. Clair
Adele Duchene, st. Clair
Stella Ellinwood, Riley Centre
Hattie Farquhar, Smiths Creek
Herbert Houghton, Lynn
Glen Hubble, Smiths Creek
Lulu Hubert, Smiths.
Teresa May Lawlor, Wales.
Ethel S. Lewis, Brockway.
Elva Loomis, Riley Centre.
Lottie Lutes, Adair.
Cecile Mccormick, Smiths Creek.
III. r. Moore, Smiths Creek.
Edith McNutt, Port Huron.
Grace NJ. Newell, Yale.
John II. Parsons, Burns.
Iva Palmer, Rattle Run.
Flora Schriner, Marine City.
Mamie L. Stimson, Smiths Creek.
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&C. Roice Sets The Pace.

Perhaps some of the women readers
of this paper like to own and wear a
hat that has a little more "style" to il
than most milliners know how to make.
We make hats to fit our customers
general appearance, try to improve
ones looks. Prices here n little less
than other stores. We make n busi-
ness of having everything up to date
for women's and children's wear. The
best warranted kid gloves in the City
by mail, any color or size $l.00 pair.
Can match your spring suit. Boice's.
$40 Water ST., Port Huron.
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A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a so
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar If IL fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded. L. L. Moore, Will
Lennon.
The Yale expositor., 1899-04-14
Seed Oats For sale.

These are first-class white oats, were
brought from the West two years ago,
took first prize at Yale fair last fall and
weigh 45lbs to the bushel. Price, 35cts
per bushel. Thomas Manley, miles
west and miles south of Yale. 48-5
The Yale expositor., 1899-04-14

WHAT is THE SENSE of paying so and
75 cents for pound of condition pow
ders when you can get 2 pounds of
Holden's 48-Hour Condition Powders
for 20 cents and It's guaranteed to be
the hest
The Yale expositor., 1899-04-14
County. Mich. 1899. Pr
THE BEST OF THE YEAR.

A Rare Treat In Store for All Who
Attend tho Semi-Annual Meet
Ing of the st. Clair County
Teachers Association.
Below we publish in full the program
of the semi-annual meeting of the
Teachers Association of st. Clair Co.,
to be held at Port Huron, Friday and
Saturday, April 2l and %.
Frlday-Afternoon Session-l:3O p. M.
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING.
Opening.
Presidents Address-Success? or Failure?
Mr.. John Myron. Blaine
Bookkeeping In the Eighth Grade,
Mr.. VIM. O'Connor, Wales
Daily Preparation OF the Teacher,
Miss Martha Reid, Avoca
Methods, Aids and Devices,
Miss Eva Doyle. Capac
Side Talks with Teachers
Commissioner, Port Huron
Question Box.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18
Good Enough to Be True .

The mother superior of convent in
IA little Irish town, according 10 the
London Academy, bought at the local
booksellers volume which, being
somewhat shorl-sighted. she thought
was written by Canon Doyle, and Tor
ediiicrtion Of the community 1t was
read aloud at meal times. Tne nOvices
were thrilled at the freedom with
which Low making was alluded to.
well, we'll" said the mother superior,
"rhe dear Canon is preparing Us for a
miracle Of grace. The frivolous flirl,
by the mercy Of heaven, no doubt ends
by taking the veil" Presently, how
ever, someone looked at the title page.
aud discovered hat the word Conan"
aud not "Canon" stood printed there.
Well said the mother superior,
"lhe bookseller is pious man. aud
now thai we have paid for il we should
be- wasteful not to read Il. The story
Is good enough to be true."-Chicago
Democrat.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18
lie Didn't Like the Word.

THE simplest efforts last the long
est" sad the gifted lecturer. ''Look
at Mary's lamb-forever embalmed in
deafness verse"
AT this moment a tall stranger in
the audience suddenly arose and Ia a
Voice choked with hot emotion. tiercely
cried:
you're liarl"
Then he dramatically stalked from
The room.
WHO was that manY" inquired the
startled lecturer.
Oh said the chairman OF the lee
ture committee. ''you mustn't mind
HIM. He belongs to the commissary
department.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

mi lior scattered IN uneven patches
over Der features, and her swivel eyes
looked like ducks in thunder
storm.
Chum No. WAS as Thin, long and
angular as a prairie COW in the winler
time, sortef on the mud-daubcr wasp
order, aud with a voice like a croupy
CAT.
When they started of the girls were
MS Jolly and gay az nm all day rain
shower in Aug st, bu, my friend wore
distressed hook They steared him
into Good Fullows Grmtop restau-
rant, where zone but bloods are sup.
posed to chew.
hey located by table which The
-four walker led them to. The ladies
said they'd take some mock turtle
soup. Nv friend said 50 would he.
they next ordered oysters on the half
she'll. My friend looked as placid rs a
bowl Of milk, but finally said so would
he, They next ordered chat. aqbriand.
My friend began to get uneasy. The
restaurant was large one. yet he felt
cramped; the chairs were fine, Yet the
one hg was on didn't fit.
The blear eyed girl said she was
nearly starved aud ordered some breast
Of lamb Dreaded, md the regulation
amount of same. The others followed
suit.
My friend was now getting decidedly
uncomfortable. The perspiralion
oozed OUT through the pores like lord
oil out OF leaky kegs. The little pot
boiled waiter was onto his job and
equal to the occasion. He told them
that they had some excellent stew "a
la Maryland and succatash. They all
said they'd take some, and away he
went uf the kitchen, his big white
apron floppiIg around like a flag Of
truce on the stump pf broken mast.
And when they ordered peaches and
cream with charlotte russo and bottle
Of champagne for desert, my friend
grew pale and looked as o-be-gone as
broken down hearse in blizzard.
When they had finished feeding heir
features, my friend went to settle his
bill He hnded the cashier $40, aud
when he was handed back q paltry IS
cents IN change he looked like a
haunted necessity. or broken winded
image OF misery.
lie got them TO their several places
OF abode as soon as possible, and then
started back 10 his room. A victim OF
misplaced confidence. GRINNY.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18
BY DIRECT VOTE,

A bill has been introduced into the
State Legislature providing plan by
which as near as may be the people
may elect the United States Senators.
Under the provision Of the measure
any person desiring to become candI.
date for United States Senator must
Gle certificate OF nomination with the
Secretary Of State thirty days before
the election OF the LegiSture. Such
certificates must be signed by 40 least
800 voters, who shall give their adj
dresses and polling places.
In addition, the certificate must
chow the age OF The Senatorial cand-
idale, his place OF residence, postoilce
address and political aiiilIation. When
the Secretary receives such certificates
be shall certify the names Of The can
dlda,es to the county clerks TO be-
placed on The ballot In a column spe-
cially designed for the purpose,
Squares VIII be placed opposite the
names so that voters can register their
choice.
We believe measure such as this
proposed Will meet win The practically
unanimous approval Of The people and
have no doubS hu, thai IL VIII be passed
by the Legislature. IL will solve the
question OF future dcadlo locks aud allow
the Legislature time TO attend TO the
business Of the State.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

laid down. The trial was tediuus AMI
piutracted, The lawyers were peaceful
and duh. and the weather WAS hot, but
- exa"'1ation Of witnesses AS 10 the
r,rketp,ice Of ''curb, ? and the market
ce of "guiterp the quality and
quantity OF The "ourb"' aud the quail.
lty and quantity Of "guiter" went
drearily on until the reileration became
so monotonnus that prominent citi.
zen on the jury, who was not only an
"honest granger but WAS also one Of
those whom old Simon Cameron used
to call Odd literary fe.lers," yielded
10 he influence, aud INDUCED in gentle
slumher.
The Judge soon observed the situa.
ton, and knowing the 'granger'sr ap.
titnde ard rondness for versilralion,
hastily scrubbed the following linds for
his b neii. as apropose TO the occasion;
when sleeps soft pres nee covers me.
And nights dark pinions round me
huttrr,
A special form hear and see
Which wildly pirates of curb and gut
ter"
ut drives sweet peace from out my
soul.
When I'm content, and want none
bul her;
It's dreary accents ring and roll,
But all il says is curb aud gutterP"
III SOME kind friend would lay this
ghost,
And bear him of on shutter,
In pure champagne I'd drink his toast
And bid farewell TO curb and gut
ter"
ooh. sad the honest granger's fate,
WHOSE peaceful dreams Of eggs and
butter,
Are now a weird relierqte.
Ofendlcss tales Of curb and gutter "
When completed This paper was adj.
dressed and passed over to Hon. George
+. Marshlll, the honest granger on the
jury, who read It with muca amuse.
ment. As soon as the evidence was
closed, and the lawyers had lie un u
speak, Mr.. Marshall was rejoic d at
the prospect Of speedy terminal on,
and recipro Gated The favor Of the judg,
by sending UP to the bench the follow
lug addendum:
"Thank Godl The end appears at last
The lawyers have began TO sput'er;
We hope before spring days pre past
TO hear the last Of curb and gutter "
1t Is not. however. recorded that this
by-pay between the bench and the
juror made the trial any the less sol
enm to those who were mot In it,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

My barber friend from Utah is spend
ing a brief vacation on the coast. His
work ut home being somewhat confln-
ing, he thought brief vacation to this
sunny CLINE would do him good He
is here for recreation. aud to rub up
against the world. and gain some new
experience. He Is mob "A spring chicken,
bat, still feels as though his education
is not complete. He has already Wis
tied many places OF interest, and taken
in many Of the sights, aud does not
proptse to miss anything of interest
while here.
My friend may never pose as . fairy
beauty, yethe Is not so worse, aud is a
mtu Of over average intelligence. The
average sharper would slear clear OF
him, thinking il about as easy TO catch
mosquito in rat-trap as TO catch
him on sure thing proposition, He Is
not what we would call easy game
But my friend 10 an ardent admirer
of pretty faces. l. e., he has weakness
for the ladies.
Sunday evening, while saunterlng
down Market street. reading signs aud
gopping in at show windows. there
burst upon his ear a familiar sound.
The vibrations struck his auditory
nerves, causing sensation which was
sent up to ineffective ganglia, where
II was interpreted aud pronounced ball
room music. He could not resist the
temptation. Not being a very devout
Christian, Sunday "cul no ice,' but he
immediately went up stairs
Ny friend. like most BARRIERS. looked
like dandined swell gotten up re-
CARELESS Of expense; he naturally at
tructed the attention OF the ladies, who
at once began to ''guy him"
He battered himself that he had
made hit, aud felt much eIAted over
his success. He became somewhat
partial To a sweet little pony.built girl,
look ed as cute as a Dutch doll. He be-
gan TO make ewes at her. She soon
took up the Irritation which developed
into an neQuAlniance She was dressed
ia loud dazzling dress, which With
her sweet little smile aud pleasant ex
preston made her look as happy and
Innocent as prize baby.
She was not long IA breaking the
news TO him that she had no gentle
man escort; he readily preferred his
company. which was as readily accept
ed. My friend proposed that they stop
at some restaurant 90 tneir way home
and have some refreshments, She said
ilwould be nice, but that two of het
ehums came with her, and would nc
doubt expect TO 30 home with her
This was little sudden and he seemed
sorter obiusslcated for moment, but
after debatingis Ia his mind, tlnalIy
said 'twould be all right with him. and
she at once began 20 gather up hen
chums. Chum No WAS png-nosed
SORT Of ballet girl with something less
shan pound OF chalk and cheap YER
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18
Schedule in Effect January 4, 1899.
Subject TO change without Notice.
S SSIsf II sS Sss STATIONS ne Ssa a. S3 SsTE

Trains betWeen Juub aud Frisco run daily
except sunday.
Trains for rooele leave Salt Lake al 7:45
q M. daily except sunday.
Trains for Eureka leaves Provo 4ii5 D m,
I-eht Junction o.05 M. Arrives Fairfield
D:i5 N, Eureka ll:i5 m Leaves Eureka al
3.25 D nj Fairfield 1874 y m. Arrives at Lehi
Junctiou 5.lb N, Provo 80 n. IN.
Trains leave salt Lake for ogden am
9.4a m, 5seO p m, $40 pm
Trains leave Ogden for Salt Lake $3.50 q m
Z; 80 a N. 2;i5 m, i.45pm
Close connections made at Ogden with the
Southern and Union Paciuc
Quickest time made from Utah points 20
Denver, Omaha, Kansas City, ChicaHO, ST.
Louis and New York.
Through tickets on sale at all stations Bag.
gage checked through.
~ w Eccles Geo w Craig, Agf
Gen. Irrf Mgr. Provo. Utah,
w a. bancroft %. Burley,
v y. ana q, Mgr. G. II. and 7. Agt.,
Salt Lake CITY,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

THE best, the most successful adj.
vertislng Is that Of the newspapers,
The dodger, bandbill, pamphlet and
other modes OF exploitation are
ephemeral at the best. People rarely
read them, and resent the practice of
sending them through the malls, or Of
delivering them at their houses. The
public expects TO see advertisements
10 The newspapers. 1t recognizes the
fac, that they are a necessary part OF
the makeup Of live newspaper. II
lopks 10 the advertising columns for
fources or supply. - New England
Editor,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

The following amusing story inyoly'
ing Hon. George F Marshall and Judge
J. NJ. Jones, illustrates sone Of the
characlerslics Of each, aud how : te-
dlous trial In court is sonhetim IS en-
iiyenea by humorous by-play
a jury trial had been on for several
DAYS, Involving serious dispute as to
the sum due On contrast under which
a large amount Of stone called acurb
Eao gutter had been furnished ara
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

Now that the city council has
managed to Kill the electric light pro.
position aud thus gotten the matter off
OF its conglomerate mind, we would
like To see some attention paid To a
MUCH neeced Improvement. That is,
street crossing. just now practically
every cross1ugdn town is a mud hole,
and they would disgrace any com
munity. We certalnlyhope the council
will net 10 this matter.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

The Spriugville Independent prints
draft OF the proposed newspaper bill
with proper commendatory words. We
wish every newspaper IN the State
would take the same action and urge
upon theii representatives In the Leg
islature the passage Of the measure.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

STATE REpREsENTATivE MoQuARRIE
has placed himself on record against
The newspapers. We h pc all the news
papers viii place themselves on record
agalus, McQunrrie aud oil his kind OF
cattle
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

WE promised we wouldn't tell what
citiztns Of Provo went To the Ogden
prize fight, so we will only say there
we're THE DEMOCRAT Representatives
and Others"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

tell the tale Of their goodness in I'M
unsuitable language. Those who APP
preciate the luxury of good cup Of
either beverage can crafty their taste
by purchasing our hest tea at 4Oc. aud
our best coffee al 40e. These are from
the choicest selections Of the best
crops and are unriyalled for strength
and delicacy OF aayOr,
Yuur grocery bin win be ton per
cent less II you trade here.
GEO. &. HOWE. Grocer,
20 Center st., Prove
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18

PRESIDENT FAUEE OF France Is dead
The French Republic will be in luck II
the death Of us head is not followed y
q revolution.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18
Knnr Your eye on J HE DrMoonAr

We are In receipt Of copy Of Sen.
ator Riwlins' powerful speech on the
question Of expansion.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-18
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Payable IN Advance.

ynIn MTEN THE UTAH COUNTY DEN.
Mf1M EIb oCAAT wants agents and
LIZ. solicitors In Provo and
every city ana town IN
Utah county. Liberal commission allowed on
ALI buAinoes. We shall ALSO be Wcased 20 re-
cefve communications as to local happenings
OF interest. As soon ~ possible our manager
will visit the different precincts OF the county
with a view OF securing correspondents ana
agents. Address all communications TO
THE UTAH COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
Provo CITY, Utah.
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...Yours, Etc..
Barrett &
McKendrick.
Articles and Prices we
Offer to the Public:
~ Jst.. Provo.

Lamps from zoe. up to So.
Tumbers. per set; 10, 20, 30 ard Doc.
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Tracups aud Sauqers in all varieties.
Bread and MIX Sets.
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Mems aud Boys Gloves, all kinds,
from soc to 81 25 per PAIR.
Ladies and Misses Mtts from zoe up
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Best line of Glass and Chinaware to
select Xmss, birthday and wedding
presents from.
Lace Curtains from 60c TO S1.70 pair.
Lamp Chimneys, 8 TO 25c.
Lanterns, the best, for only SOC.
You are welcome to examine our
stock whether you buy or not.
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Issued every wednesday ana Stature