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TELLING FORTUNES.
A Bright Girl Uses Handkerchief and
Has Lots of Fun.

At a little gathering uptown one
evening last week the conversation
turned to palmistry, says the Phila-
delphia Record. "Palmistry is back
number" said a bright young West
Philadelphia girl. Il can read charac-
ter and tell fortunes with nothing but
a handkerchief to work on" She was
asked to illustrate her powers, and
readily consented. Turning to one of
the young men. she asked him for his
handkerchief. Take it in the center
between your thumb and forefinger,"
she commanded. That's right Now
clutch it tightly in your other hand
and draw it through. That leaves
creases in your handkerchief, formed
by the lines in your palm. l shall
read your fortune from those creases,
which are really the reflected lines of
your character" Then she spread the
handkerchief out upon her lap and
studied the creases. After a few mo-
ments of silence she began in the ste
reotyped way to speak of a wealthy
marriage, dark man to beware Of
and similar stock phrases. AS she
knew the young man very we'll she
was also in position to speak Of sew
eral characteristic traits which were
undeniably true, and which lent
semblance of variety to the perform
ance. Now she said. take the
handkerchief In the center and bite
into it so as to leave the imprint OF
your teeth" Amid breathless sus-
pense the young man did as directed.
"Harder!" exclaimed the amateur
soothsayer. Bite it as hard as you
cant" The young man grew red in the
face in his effortssto leave the desired
impression. "Oh, you bite too easily!"
exclaimed the girl. Then everybody
laughed. and the victim acknowledged
that the joke was on him.
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be; and If you are condoned and re-
spected l, too, shall be, despite my
SINS
This new attitude Of woman-this
new moral standard-one only, for
both sexes-will destroy all existing
codes and reduce traditional civiliza-
ton to dust and ashes.
But 1t is in the commercial world
where woman is the greater menace.
Tradition says that woman is by ma
ture set apart for certain duties and
that she should keep out of the world
of industry and confine herself to her
home. Already woman has driven man
out OF the trades, out Of business,
out of the bread winners occupation.
So true is this that doctors, ministers
and philosophers are crying out that
If this state of affairs is not altered
civilization will go, and with it, social
liberty and moral advancement.
Some industries woman already
monopolizes to such an extent that
more than one-half Of all the situations
are hers; while men. by the million,
are falling into the ranks of the tramp,
the pauper, and the degraded outcast
and this social revolution. modern
woman. the woman of freedom, has
brought about.
Here, then is she an efficient and
sinister menace to civilization. But
my conclusion to the above is amen
and hallelujah! The existing civiliza-
ton. so far as it rests upon the afore-
said buttresses should be disintegrat-
ed and destroyed; that on these ruins
may be reared new and nobler struc-
ture. The old traditions in religion,
morals and economics are dead forever
to the thinking world; and the modern
woman is thinking animal.
Therefore this modern thinking
woman is the most potent factor Of
destruction which confronts our effete
and moribund civilization. All hail to
the new woman, the new morals, the
new civilization, the new social order y
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-25
Tale Of the Foolish Wife.

To overcome her husbands objec-
tions to afternoon card playing a
North Fifth street woman recently
bought a box of cigars and claimed
that she won it at card game. Her
husband smoked only one. and is now
more opposed to afternoon card play
ing than ever.-Atchison Globe.
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THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA

. causing an increased demand for potatoes sd
circumstances promise better prices II ~
plant. you will save many backaches, much time
and expense by purchasing the Little Giant
Potato Gutter. . complete machine for only
roo, fully guaranteed. Write for free oiroulsrA
Agents wanted. Dealers especially solicited
J. X. Elliott Co. Platteviile. Colo.
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Cheap Excursions East

The Burlington will on June 11th and
18th put on sale tickets from Denver to
Chicago. st. Louis, Peoria and all Mis-
souri, river points at rate of one fare plus
81 for the round trip. Tickets good for
return TIL October 3lst. This rate open
to everybody. G. W. VALLERY,
General Agent
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For Henetit Of Te.ohars.

The Santa Fe Route will sell tickets at
rate OF one fare plus 81 for the round trip
from Colorado points to Chicago. ST
Louis and Missouri river points and re-
turn on June 1lth. 18th and 23d July 18th
and goth and August 4th; final limit Oc-
tober 31st. For particulars call at 100
Lawrence street. or address
J. P. HALL,
General Agent Santa Fe Route. Denver.
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A Victory and Disappointment.

"Our progressive euchre club met at our
house last night George and took both
the prizes.
Then why do you seem depressed?"
You see. II I'd known we would win
them I'd have got better ones
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-25
DO Your Feet Ache and Burnr

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease. q powder for the feet 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions. Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen 8. Olmsted. LsRoy. N. Z.
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Sinking Responsibility.

Well. this Is great. must say!''
What"
Our French teacher sends a note to
ask that II We meet any Of her friends In
Paris we will kindly not mention that we
studied with her"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-25

Joseph. have you taken off your f1an-
nels while you have such "A terrible cold?'
Yes, 1 have: when you have such cold
that you can't take any more Is the very
time to get rid of them"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-25

Don't be discouraged about your golf,
Clarence; practice more induStriously -
mo, l won't; I'll Join newer club"
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FARMERS AND HORSE MEN. : :, sssns:i; p. &
Turkish Black OIL will hea the Of old sore.
bsrness gall or wire cut Particulars free. Address
TURKISH BLACK OIL CO.,
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lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago-Mrs. THos ROBBINS.
Maple Street, Norwich. N Y, Feb. II, 1900.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-25

"I knew 1t would come" What is it ?"
"a Chicago man has had his automobile
built SO he can eat his breakfast In it on
his way l4owntown."
The Grit-advocate., 1900-05-25
SHEEPMEN.

Wfits - for market sheep and iAmho ysl4
constenments solicited by KNoLLln Do0SR. ~ 80
Exclusive Sheep Commission Compsay q u Sas
shsop market In the world. Kansas City oSoSk Yss1R
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CONTINUED Next Week.)
BUYING A SUIT.
To Get Ono for a Real Toy Is No Easy
job,

He was simply an average boy-that
is, one of the kind who never stand still
or sit still nor lie still for two consccu-
tive minutes. 1t was Saturday and
his mother had taken him into the
store to get him a new suit Of school
clothes.
81 want good ones" she said positive
ly; something that-Jimmie, come
here!-I want something - Jimmie.
where arc you? Come out from behind
that counter! You know you amt al
lowed there-I want something with n
double seat and double-Jimmie, stop
hawking over all those clothes! Those
are mems sizes. Now, don't you run
off again, sir!-YCs, | want double
kneed pants and something in Scotch
or-wherc is that boyP Jimmie! jim
ME! If ] dOn't-Jimmie!"
lie is found madly chasing the store
cat up and down the a~isles, and his
mother says:
"Just ms SURE as we go into a store
where there's n cat you 90 chasing it
like mad. never saw you beat! Now,
you stay right by me, sir. Come, do
you like this suit?"
"How many pockets has it cote"
ooh, plenty of EN-"
as there a pocket in the back Of the
pants?"
"Yes. It's a real nice suit. | wonder
if it's all wool. There's a thread that
looks llke-Jimmic! You stop sliding
down that stair railing Come II o
that room! Don't you see that it says
private on the door?"
81 wanted to see what made it 'pri-
vate."
THE man in there will private you
If you don't look out! Stop pulling
out those drawers! You come here
now and try on this coat. Stand still,
If you amt IA regular Gel. Stand still,
How can / tell how it fits with you
squirming round like that? Does il
feel comfortable? Stand off a little
piece and let me see how it looks"
Jimmie Stands off" at a distance o
about fifty feet, having been attracted
that far by something in a showcase.
"Come here!" commanded his mother.
"Let those hats alone! Stop whistling
that abominable Sweet Marie!' Yot
know very well that you're not allowed
to whistle in the house! ! want to try
this coat on You. There! | like that
That's what | call neat, and it looks
serviceable. It's a little light in color
for every day, but | guess I'll take it
Where is that boyP You may do NJ
the suit while | hun: for him Jimmie
Jimmie! Come right straight herel'-
Detroit Free Press.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05
Took n Costly Nan.

Philadelphia Press: To begin with,
he's "a good fellow" That's a phrase
easier understood by men than by wo-
men. 1t generally means-well, it
means he's IN all round good sort in
the male line.
Saturday afternoon he was feeling
pretty good. lie had been quite
thirsty, if what he had taken was to
be judged as "a criterion. And the
~Nbations' left him in a thoroughly
good humor, and he felt at peace with
the world.
In this delightful mental and ply
steal state he %bethought him of q
friend of his in Providence, II. /. And
We further thought that he would cal
up that particular friend on the tele
phone.
So he went to a Broad street hotel
told the young woman there who
had charge of the phone that h,
wanted to speak to Mr.. So-and-So il
Providence, and wouldn't she kindl,
call up the party.
The girl did as she was babe.
"Party's on the phone she said
and the man went into the telephon
box, sat down and put the receive
to his ear.
And then he calmly and sweet.
dropped off to sleep.
When he woke up he owed the tcle
phone company 1920.
He said he wouldn't pay it-but II
did.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05
FOR WOMAN'S HEALTH
Earnest Letters from Women Re-
lieved Of Pain by Mrs. Pinkham.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM before l
commenced to take your medicine l
was in a terrible state, wishing myself
dead a good many times. Every part
of my body seemed to pain in some
way. At time Of menstraation my
suffering was something terrible. l
thought there was no cure for me, but
after taking several bottles of Lydia
l.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound all
my bad feelings were gone. ] am now
well and enjoying good health. / shall
always praise your medicine" > Mrs.
AMOS FEsCHLER, Box 22G, Romeo, Mich.
Female Troubles Overcome
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-lh had female
trouble, painful mepses, and kidney
complaint, also stomach trouble. About
a year ago ! happened to pick up n
paper that contained an advertisement
of Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and when ! read how it had
helped others, l thought it might help
me, and decided to give it a trial. l
did so, and as a result am now feeling
perfectly well. wish to thank you for
the benefit your medicine has been to
me- Mrs. CLARA STIEBER, Diller, Neb.
No nore Pain
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM Your Vege-
table Compound has been of much
benefit to me. When my menses first
appeared they were very irregular.
They occurred too often and did not
leave for a week or more. l always
suffered at these times with terrible
pains in my back and abdomen. Would
be in bed for several days and would
not be exactly rational at times. l
took Lydia e. PinEham's Vegetable
Compound, and mems became regular
and pains left me entirely. Minis. L.
+. CUSTER, Brule, Wis.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05
The Grace for Light.

When we were little childer we had a
square wee house,
Away up in the heather by the head o.
Brabla' burn;
The hares we'd see them scootin' and
we'd hear the Crowin7 grouse
And when we'd all be intat night yc'd
not get room TO turn.
The youngest two she'd putlto bed, Their
faces to the wall,
An the lave of US could sit aroUn', just
anywhere we might;
Herself I'D take the rush-dip antlight II
for us all,
An God be thanked she would say
now we nave n light"
Then We be to Quct the laughin' ain push
in on the floor,
An think on one who called uslto come
and he forgiven;
Himself I'D put his pipe down, an say
the good word more
May the Lamb o. Goo dead us all tC
the light o heaven!'
There's u whcon things that used to bC
AN now has had their day,
The nine Glcns of Antrim can show yC
many n sight,
Blu not the square wee house where We
lived up Brabla' way,
Nor a child in all thu nine GlcnS that
knows the grace kfor light.
MORA O'Ncill.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05
His Reason.

Mrs. Putrey is Il good wife bnt not d
very obedient one. 81 did promise to
obey" she owns reluctantly, but then
| said to myself in my own mind as |
done il: SO fur as | cant And men
can't be folIered and minded without a
word said on the other side. Nobody
knows whore we should bring upi"
Mr.. Putney. however, feels that her
me Atal reservations underlie the entire
structure of her actions. The other
day he vas working in the field when a
ueighbor walked by.
"Fve been in to see your wife," said
the neighbor. "She amt to home"
Amt to homer"
mo. You s'pose she's gons plum
min'?"
"No; l guess she's harnessed up and
gone to town for | told her not to!"-
innth'S COWpdRiOa.
I" "Did you get on the inside on the lit
tie stock deal you were working up a
few days ago?' Did IP When a lamb
meets II lot of bears he usually gets on
the inside. doesn't hep"-Detroa Iri6-
s2S-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05
Pensions and Postmastcrs.

Washington, April Extensions have
been granted as follows:
Iowa: Additional-Thos. Fisher, Edge
wood, Sc to IS; William Hess, Scrgcant's
Bluff, $40 to SIP. Restoration and in
crease-William II. Ives, dead, Stanwood,
IS TO $l2. Restorati9n and reissue-Ed-
crease-Jacob Cox, Moravia, SIG to $l7;
william j.. Hull, Atlantic, SIG to 81;
James L. Estes, Ioka, SO to IS; Edward G.
d. Elk. Iowa City, $S to $l2; Joel Woods,
Henderson, Sc to IS: George w. Newcomb,
Abba, $l7 to $24; Michael Casey, Knox
junction, IS to $l2; Artcmus Smith, Casey,
$40 to $l4; Samuel Andrews, Boonsboro, sc
to $l2; John Wynn, Greenfield. Sc to s.;
Selvip Green, Oacoma' 90 to SSi James Nc
=. Rowland, Lime Springs, ST. Widows
Martha e. Ives, Stanwood, $l2; Anna
Jones, Bussey. $l2
WILDER, Sc TO S.. Restoration and reissue
DAME Fister. dead, Tckamah, sl2. Re-
newal-George w. Sisson, Lincoln, s.. In
Merritt u. Groesbeck, Max, IS to $40;
issue1,John Matheny, Alma, $50. -
H1yck' sioux Falls, Sc to IS; Joseph
Sparks, Sturgis, Sc TO s..
Postmasters have been appointed as fol-
lows:
Nebraska-Brownville, Nemaha county,
T.. S. Cole, vice Royser, resigned.
South Dakota-Bclle, Beadle county,
Frank Syring, vice Robert Schmidt, re-
signed.
Iowa: Original-wm. ]. Clark, West
Dubuque, IS: James r. Wallace, Vlnton,
Sc: John B. Farris, Keota, Sc. Additional
James Farley, Marengo, Sc to IS. Resto-
ration and Increase-Henry N. Day, dead,
Cedar Rapids, $22. so to $50. Increase-Har-
rison Bird, Davenport, $S to S12; Harvey
4. Jones; Hansel, IS to So; Frank McMon-
ley, Osceola; $S to $40. Reissue-John M
Cedar Rapids, IS; minors of eliza Alice
Scott, Anita, IS; Charley J; Hills, Storm
jamin b.. Phipps, Thornton, S..
dead. Nebraska City. Sc, Alfred A. Beach
Shirley, Sc. Increase-Elsy Triplett. Pau.
line, sc to IS; Jacob Wooster, Hastings, 81
to s.: Sturley c: Stevens, Westcott, s. to
er, Elmwood, Sc to S.: Leonard ]. Drake,
Loup, Sc to IS; Joseph Miller, Grover, 81
to 81. Widows-Hattie T.. Carman, Ne
braska City, 49,: minor of VIM. III. En-
mons, Bloomfield. $40; Mary Lorraine
CISCO, So.
South Dakota; Increase-Horace M
Sherman, Sioux Falls. Sc to IS; ohm Lott
Sioux Falls, Sc to $l2.
Postmasters nave been appointed as fol.
lows:
Iowa-Idoza, Greene county, Franklin
Ande, vice w. III. R~ehengennass. re-
moved: Blockley, Decatur county, Ine2
tHsaHnaidlt GrO vice So " On H. CruiGkshank; re,
Charles King, vice c. e. Perry, resigned;
Dawson, Dallas county, Emma Blake,
vice w. j. Brown, resigned.
Nebraska.,Eagle, Cass county, James
Balm, vice A. r.. Parker. resigned.
South Dakota Allan, Washabaugh
county, c. 4. Stars, vice A. A. Lamb, re-
moved.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05
500 Reward, 800.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been
able TO cure i'm all it's stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure H. the only
positive cure known TO the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires n constitutional treat
ternally, acting directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by build
ING up the constitution and assisting ma
turc in doing its work. The proprictors
have so much faith in it's curative powers
that they offer one Hundred Dollars for
any case that II fails to cure. Send for list
Of testimonials. Address
i. j. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05
British AristOCrnCY HInmeG

Many people attribute their recent
reverses TO degeneracy. The life OF
luxury does not produce vigor. lndi.
gestible suppers, constant nerve
strain and lack OF exercise upset the
stomach. The blood that makes
heroes must come from healthy stom,
achs. Ilostettcr's Stomach BitterS
p~uriiies the blood and strengthens
the stomach. 1t cures constipation.
Indigestion and dyspepsia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

oHI Il ulllls'
Hon. Dan. A. Grosvenor, Deputy Audi
tor for the War Department, in a letter
written from Washington, ID. c., says:
"AHow me 10 express my gratitude
10 you for the benefit derived from one
bottle of Peruna. One week ms
brought wonderful changes and I am
now as wen as ever. Besides BEING
m of The very best spring fonics IL is
an excellent cafarrh remedy" Very
respectfully, Dan. A. GroSvenor.
Hal H.. Denton, Chief National EYnort
Exposition, Philadelphia, Pa, writes.
II was completely run down from oycrwork
and the responsibility naturally connected
With the exploitation Of n great internationnI
exposition. My physician recommended nm
extended vacation. When life seemed al
most a burden | began taking Peruna. ana
with the use OF the NTH bottle | found my
self In n normal condition. ] have since en-.
ioyed the best OF health"
Almost everybody needs q tonic I'm the
spring. Something TO brace the nerves. In.
vigorate the brain, and cleanse the blood.
That Peruna Will DO this Is beyond all Ques.
ton. Everyone who has tried Ii has had the
same experience as Mrs. d. w. Timbcrlake.
OF ~LynChburg, Va, who, in a recent letter.
made use OF the following words: II always
take a dose Of peruna after business hours,
as II Is n great thing for the nerves. There
Is no better spring tonic, and | have used
about all Of them
= For Il free book on Summer Catarrb."
address The peruna Medicine Co., Colum.
bus, Ohio.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05
Explicit Directions Needed.

Somerville Journal: "Now, be care
'ul, Ethel, that you don't eat too
nuch," said the fond mother TO her
title girl, who was going 10 a party.
"No, mother" said Ethel dutifully.
4 won't, if ! can help it. But how am
/ going to know just how is too
much"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

James MCnnt, now in New York city
hospital, Blackwell's ISLAND, has the lar
yest head in the would. 1t is %nfty-one
md onc-eighth inches i'm circumference
rs against twenty-five for the average.
Yet he is only four feet one inch lin
height. His trunk is built on gigantic
hin.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

Professor Beal of the United States
department of agriculture calculates
that one species of sparrow, the tree
sparrow, destroys S15 tons of noXious
weed seeds i-seven months i'm Iowa
alone.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

A salary OF $l8 per week, and expenses
will be paid to man with one or two-horse
rig to introduce our Poultry Compound
and Lice Killer among Farmers. Address
with stamp, Acme Mfg. Co., Des Moines,
Iowa.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

Piso's Cure is the best medicine w
ever used for all objections of the
.hroat and lungs.-William o. Enfls,
icy, Van Buren,, Ind, February n
IODO
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

Detroit Free Press: What is your
idea of a ~provincial?"
well he is a chap who thinks he
can rig up some way TO keep chickens
In a fiat"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05
Ask Your Dealer fnr Allen,s Foot.Ensc.

A powder TO shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures COrns, Bunions, Swollen, Sore,
Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating feet and In.
growing Nails. Aliens Foot-EaSe makes
new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 2jc. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen :. Olmstcd, lie Roy, n. Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

"The Ants is the rather quaint
lame of a society of Protestant young
women in France. They number 1000
and their work is to labor among the
poorer classes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

John f. Wilson, the congressional
delegate from Arizona is well versed
in the various American Indian Ian
guapcS.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

June p the prohibitionists will hold
a convention in Chicago. It's a pretty
safe bet that there will not be so
many prohibitionists after they get to
drinking Chicago water.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

Mrs. winsiow's sooTurHa SYRUP for Children
seething, sottens the gums, reduces Inflammation,
Sllsys pain, cures wind collie. sc bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05
The Makers of Cartcr,s Ink Say:

I'VE can't make any better ink than We
90; we don't know how TO. We can make
poorer Ink, but we won't" Carriers lnh
~ the best.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

The varsity crews at Yale and ,Har,
yard have heard all about the last
rows OF summer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

Mckinley Rack In Washington.
Washington, April 27.-The president
and Mrs. Mckinley arrived at s O'Clock
his morning from Canton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

Often the girl who tries TO look spirit
uelle only succeeds in looking insipid.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-05-05

ottawa, April 27.-The government
at a cabinet meeting today decided
to give 500, 900 for the relief of suf-
ferers by the fire. The city council
gives $4,000.