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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

Persian Tales in the Century Maya
zine: Once upon Il time Il king in his
steep dreamed that all of his teeth fell
out before him, one by one.
He summoned a soothsaver, and
,sked him to interpret the dream.
The soothsayer said: 80 king, the
meaning of thy dream is that thy fam
NY and relatives shall die in thy pres
.nce. one by one till all are gone
The king was very angry at that, and
sent the soothsayer at once to prison.
Then he sent for another soothsayer,
and again asked for an Interpretation
of the dream.
The soothsayer made answer: 90
king the Interpretation of thy dream is
that Thy family and relatives shall die,
one by one, and thou thyself shalt OUT
i've them all.'
With this answer the king showed
approval, and commanded that pres
ent be given to the interpreter, and
that he should be sent home with
honor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
ONE MILLION FOR A PAINTING.
The Fabulous Price Said to Have bee,
offered for a Work of Titan.

The Fabulous Price Said to Have been
offered for n Work of Titan.
Boston Transcript: The preposterous
report that some one had offered ;e200,-
900, or 81 ,OooO 900 for Titan's celebrated,
painting of Sacred and Profane Love-,
in the Borghese collection at Rome, Is
due in all probability to the universal
hunger for astonishing people, although
1t have may have some color of posSi-
bility to the imagination of llindergar-
ten financiers. Insensate prices have
been paid for Raphaels, that in the
National Gallery especially, which
came from the Marlborough collection;
also for the works of other old masters,
but never any such incredible price as
this. Yet it would be a hard matter to
set the exact limit of value in the case
of sale of Titan. more particularly
such an example as the abSurdly mis-
named Sacred and Profane Love-" If
there exists in the world a picture
worth Sl.000,0oo who would be bold
enough to deny the right of Titan, the
potentate of painters. to be the author
of that worko AS to the picture known
by the title of Sacred and Profane
Love"--a title which Titan did not
give it. and which has needlessly puz-
zled many commentators-it is now
generally considered simply as q fanci-
full or romantic composition.
But Franz Wickoff a German critic,
has evolved theory. which has good
deal to recommend it. that this picture
represents an incident in the seventh
book of the "Argonautica" of Nalerius
Flaccus, the Latin poet. where it is re-
lated that Medea, the enchantress,
daughter of Aectes. king of Colchis.
unwilling to yield to her love for the
Greek ia son, is visited by Venus, who
pleads for the lover and endeaNorS to
persuade Medea to follow her into the
wood where Jason is waiting. Titan
| has represented this scene as taking
place in the open air; the dawn is just
| breaking and rosy streaks appear on
the horizon. A young woman richly
| dressed is seated on one side of a
| fountain, on the edge of which she has
. placed costly casket. Her right hand
is in her lap and holds bunch of
magic herbs Deeply moved, she gazes
| fiXedly before her. lending ear the while
| to the persuasive voice of another
woman seated near The form of this
woman, around whom there llutters a
| red mantle. is of a marvellous beauty.
She rests her right hand upon the foun-
tain edge and with her left holds on
| high a vase from which issues light
smoke. Between the two women the
god of love is splashing in the water
With his chubby little hands.
MIR. Wickoff maintains that in the
beautiful nude picture Venus is easily
recognizable, even We're her son NOT
there to indicate her presence. The
woman to whom she spoke, and who,
though unwilling to yield blindly, still
feels herself drawn by an Irresistible
power. is Medea. who betrayed the
king, her father and followed Jason,
the stranger and enemy of her people
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Not such a parx World, After AN.

Detroit Journals: A woman in a tat
tered shawl rang the bell of a stately
mansion.
May 1 die ON your doorstep here?"
she asked, respectfully of the butler
who presently appeared.
No. was the brusque reply
The woman was turning sadly away
when beautiful child, with golden
hair, cut in.
ooh, papa" cried the child. please
do let the woman die on the doorstep"
Very well,' said the father, for he
could deny his little daughter moth
ing.
So the woman died on the doorstep,
feeling that the world was not alto
gether dark, after all.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Dryinc nrcnarations simply derel.

Drying preparations simply devel-
OPP dry catarrh; they dry up the secretionn
which adhere to the membrane and decom.
pose, causing afar more serioustroublotLan
the ordinary form OF catnrrh. Avoid ell dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snufs
and use that which cleanscs, soothes aud
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is s,ich remedy
and will euro catarrh or cold in the head
easily aud pleasantly. A trial size vii DO
mailed for 10 cents All druggists sell tho
soc. size. Ely Brothers, sc Warren ST, NY
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritato or cause sneezing. Ii spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, relev-
ing Immediately the painful inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrl and Hay Fever.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
ues all paid up?" persisted the girl.
Then lie tainted.

Memphis Scimitar: The man who
knew many things was instructing the
new and verdant stenographer as TO
the use of the various office appliances,
and finally introduced her to the speak
ing tube.
Now, see,' said the man; you put
one tube to your ear and the other to
your mouth, then whistle
Into which one do ] whistler" asked
the guileless stenographer.
Heavens cried the man, (which
one do you suppose you whistle in, the
one at your ear or the one at your
mouth?"
That was what I wanted to know
said the stenographer. for l whistle as
sing, entirely by ear"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Possibility OF the Future.

Chicago Post: 1t so happened that
the telephone girls finally We're organ
.zed into a labor union.
Give me 16 double . in a hurry" said
the subscriber.
Pardon me, replied the girl at CEN
trail, but have you a union card?"
Certainly" answered the subscriber.
I'm a union affiliated with the Fed
GRAFTON of Labor
Yes, yes, of course. Hurry up, can't
vou?"
Dues all paid up?' persisted the girl.
Yes
We'll. give me the number of your
union card, and as soon as | can have
your assertions verified | shall he glad
TO make the necessary connections for
you.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Mrs. G. II. cnArrELL.

sician. She cannot bring herself to
tell everything, and the physician is
at constant disadvantage. This is
why, for the past twenty-five years,
thousands Of women have been con-
fiding their troubles to Mrs. Pinlsham,
and whose advice has brought happi-
ness and health to countless women in
the United States.
Mrs. Chappell, of Grant Park, ILL.,,
whose portrait we publish, advises all
suffering women to seek Mrs. Pink
hams advice and use Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, as they
cured her of inflammation of the ovaries
and womb she, therefore, speaks from
knowledge, and her experience ought
To give others confidence. Mrs. Pink
hams address is Lynn, Mass. and her
advice il absolutely free.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
stole IA March on Him,

Princeton Tiger: The famous COM
poser sat in the orchestra chair and
listened to the comic opera of his rival
AS the chorus roarcd out a swinging
familiar air the tears started to the
great musicians eyes.
"Ah!" he said, sadly, i would not
have believed 1t, but he has stolen a
march on me.
To those familiar with his works, the
truth of this remark would have been
apparent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Amendment Is Suggested.

Washington, Jan. 10 Representative
Henry c. Smith of Michigan yesterday
proposed the following amendment to
the constitution:
THE house of representatives shall
be composed of members chosen every
second year by the people of the United
States, and the electors in each state
shall have the qualifications hereafter
prescribed by act of congress, which
qualifications shall be uniform in all
the states of the United States
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Six Trainincn Killed.

Morgantown. w. Va, Jan. s.--A light
engine collided with a freight on the
Baltimore and Ohio at Anderson this
morning, resulting in the death of six
trainmen and the serious injury Of two
others. A tramp was also killed. The
wreck was caused by misunderstand-
ing of orders.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
WHY MRS. PlNKHAM
Is Able to Help Sick Women
When Doctors Fail.

How gladly would men ny to wo-
mans aid did they but understand a
womans feelings, trials. sensibilitics,
and peculiar organic disturbances.
Those things are known only to
women, and the aid man would give
is not at his command.
To treat case properly it is neces-
sary to know all about it, and full
information, many times, cannot be
given by woman to her family ply.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
The New Gun Defender.

Now being built, is confidently expect
ed to be the fastest sailing vessel ever
built. Its construction is being kept a
secret, but it is whispered that it will
easily hold the cup. America is rapid
ly coming to the front. A good ex-
ample of this is in that famous house
hold remedy, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. which has defended health for
half a century past. 1t holds the rec
ord for the cure of dyspepsia indigas-
ton, constipation. nervousness, bill
iousness and la grippe.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Careful Speaker.

Answers: What did you expect to
prove by that exceedingly long wlnded
argument of yours?" asked the friend.
II didn't expect to prove anything" an
swered the orator. "Al | hoped to do
was TO confuse The other fellow, so that
he couldn't prove that didn't prove
ANYTHING"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

Harper's Bazaar: Uncle Grimm-Mrs.
soggy is the queerest old lady of my
acquaintance.
Nephew-How SO?
Uncle Grimm-Why, although she
weighs 21O pounds and has a wart on
her chin, she never boasts about what
4 terrible flirt she was when girl!
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
BEST FOR rnE BowELs.

No matter what ais you, headache to q
cancer, you will never get we'll until your
bowels are put right. CASCARETS help
nature, cure you without grippe or pain,
produce easy natural movements cost
you just 10 cents to start getting your
health back. CASCARETS Candy Ca
thartic, the genuine, put up in metal
boxes, every tablet has 9. G. c. stamped
ON it. Beware Of limitations.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

N every country of the civilized world
the Sisters of the Good Shepherd are
known. Not only do they minister To the
spiritual and intellectual needs of thu
charges committed To their casc. but they
also minister to their bodily needs.
With many children 10 take care of
anu anu TO prolec1 from climate ana alsrase;
Peruna ncver-failins safeguard.
Columbus o.. July 10, 1900.
The Peruna Medicine Co.. City:
Gentlemen-"A number of wears ago our
attention was called to DR.. lIartman's Pc
runa, and since then we have used it win
wonderful results fer grip, coughs, colds aud
For grip and winter catarrh especially II
has been of great service o the inmates al
this Institution" Sisters of the Good
shepherd.
Mcckison, of Napoleon, Ohio:
The Pcruna Medicine Co.. City:
GentlemenI have used sevcral bottles of
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Non-Cnion.

Detroit Journal: The peasant was
much mortified to discover that the
goose had laid a gold brick.
you don't belong to the I?riclsla yers'
union!" he exclaimed, sternly, and
killed the fowl without more ado.
This incident illustrates the strong I'M
.clination of the proletariat to stand to-
sether.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
M Choice.

Indianapolis Press: What is your
husbands favorite fiction?" asked the
inquisitive person.
II can hardly say at moments no.
tice," said the patient wife, whether
he prefers the sick friend story or the
detained at Office on business nara
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Art and ECONOMY.

indianapolis journal: isdmonia-I;,l-
gar, I'm going to burn these ne% pho
tosraphs of mine; they look ten years
older than ] do.
Edgar-Nonsense put them away
until You can rateh UP with tilem.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
A Rural Business Barometer.

Judge: Reuben-No use of talkin'. times
hain't so good as they were year ago.
Abner-That's right. The storekeeper
down ter the Corners says. there's over
twice as many WRITINGS left on his floor
each night as there was durin' the corre-
spondln' time OF last year.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
The Strcn,,n,,sIire

New York Weekly: New reporter
(tired out)-Today is Saturday, and
you know that this state now has a
Saturday half-holiday law which,
City Editor-By jinlss! I nearly for.
got it. Rush out and get up a f1ve-col-
umn article on how the day is being
observed
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
WALL STREET QulETER.
Conditions Still Abnormal. but Excitement
Is SullsiIllif..

New York. jan 1O.-conditions were
quieter on the stock exchange this
morning, although the volume of trad
ing and speculative excitement still
continued far above the normal. There
were no such wide openings or such
enormous blocks of stocks changing
hands as for many days past. Neither
were there such wild and erratic fiuc-
tuations in the movement of prices.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Regular Thing.

Ros,on Tra1 script C;rpgan-I suppose
you know it is The proper capcr now not
10 serve butter nj dinner
Hogan That $ always been the rule at
our boardin. house. They serve oleo in
stead, you know.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

Piso'sCu cannot be too highly spo-
ken of as a cough cure. j. w. O'Bren,
B22 Third avenue. N, Minneapolis
Mimi, January 6, 1900.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Why He Follows.

Philadelphia Record: "If Todd whistles
any dog will follow him
And if Waller sings amy dog will fol-
.'Hcw far?'
"oh, until it gets a good grip or him. =.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
How,s This.
1tOW'S lnlS.
Ne offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
oF Coto 4

Ne offer One Hundred Dollars Reward TO,
my case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY & Co, Proprietors.
Toledo. Ohio.
We the undersigned have known r. j.
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligation made by their
firm.
West & Truax Wholesale Druggists, 10.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous,
surfaces of the system. Price Is cents per
bottle. Sold by all druggists TESTIMONIALS
Tree.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

Mrs. yvinslow's soorulNs SYRUP for chilircu
tccthins, softens the gums reduces inflammation
aays pain, cures wlnd cole. 25ca bottle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

EiTc Permanently Cured. at; or
TUG first day - OF Dr. klincs Great Nerve Re
stotcr Sendi FifEf; a2 90 tr,l bott.,nd ti.ni
DIR II. III. KLINE. Ltd. vi ..icn ST. Phllntelphn. Ia
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
A Timely Name.

Pender, Neb.. Jam 1.-The New Era,
new newspaper edited by Fennell &
Lemons, will be issued next week.
The paper will be republican in politics.
Mr.. Fennell was school teacher and
Mr.. Lemmo1ls lawyer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Literally.

Syracuse Herald: The man looked w
nd SAW Exit ON the door.
Well he unused, that lets me out. >"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Wanted to Know How 1t Felt.

Stray Stories. The girl was very
rich and the young man was poor but
honest. She liked him, but that was
all, and he knew it. One night he had
been little more tender than usual.
You are very RICH" he ventured.
YES" she replied, frankly. Il am
worth $1,25O,0O0 dollars"
"And I am poor"
"Yes'
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Her IDilrrlltl;,.

New York Weekly: Clara How did
You come TO accept Mir. Saphead?
Dora1 had to. He proposed to me
in canoe. and he got so agitated /
WAS afraid We'd upset
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

New York city owes more by s60,00O,-
,c0 than all the forty-fivs states in the
anion together.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Tho prom,.e Of the unpromis,nc

The Promise of the Unpromislng.
Indianapolis Press: "It is compliment
airy to have such Il talented clergyman
accept a call to your church, isn't it?"
ION the contrary, he writes that he
feels called to come among us because
our parish offers him such wide mis-
eiOnary field /"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

VRTuAYai'' IS &c .n sgs rI q s youth
cnl,l ittng forsnccess. li:pp.il.ss business. ro
fesstoal, soca married NE. a. or fos q, Gunral-
i.,crdby it!ia Drug Co, hign III Sent by mall on
icco PIT OF pfi5e. ii 5. Baker, Druggist. Sioux city
Iowa, who carries n full hur OF rubber souds
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

Nothing in n Name,

Ohio State Journal: Puffer-''A rose
by any other name would smell as
sweet"
Cynick-"so would glue factory"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Stops Tickling
All serious lung troubles be-
gin with a tickling in the.
throat. You can stop this at
first in a single night; a dose
at bedtime puts the throat at
comp]ete RECT
Ayers
Cherry
PectOra al

The cure is so easy now, it's
astonishing any one should run
the risk Of pneumonia and con-
sumption, isn'tit? For asthma,
Group, whooping-cough, bron-
chltis, consumption, hard colds,
and for coughs of all kinds,
Ayers Cherry Pectoral has
been the one great family medi-
cine for sixty years.
Three sizes: Csc, soc., sl.oo.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
win you marry me?"

IT thought you wouldn't
Then why did you ask me?"
"Oh, just to see how man feels
when he loses S1,25O. 000.'
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
l'eruna and fec. greatly benefited thereby
:. iEMM- my .;lialriI. of tho Leal n,ll fnnl
LITTLE pitc,,.r,.

Omaha Worldiierald: Sister Sue
Why. Willie, What do YOU mean by polk
ing your finger against Mir. Gaboy's head
that way?
Little Willie Cause ma said he was
awfuilN soft, N Just wanted to see If
ma knoWed what she was tal'lin about,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
YORIOW'5
KID-NE -0IDS

are not only the surest remedy for all
forms of Kidney and Bladder Trouble
but are easiest to take and most mex
pensive. This is ettested under oath.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
CAST ORlA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature ss.ss tho 3, l<s,zhzzzSzx
Their Proper Place.

Jhelf FroPtF TIncc.
Boston Courier: Husband Whore will
find those mustard drafts you pur-
chased the other day?
Wife-ln the drawing room of course.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
Millions Use Cnrtcr,s In,s

Millions Use cartcr's Ink,
which Is sure proof of its excellent quality.
the best.
The liipdoos are a temperance peo-
pc. The great majority of them do not
drink intoxiGants.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

Tie SIOUX CITY PRINTING co. HAY. til
Fest On Eartl, at Lowest Prices
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONEDAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. al
druggists refund tie money if it fails to cure
E. w. Groves signature is oncachboN. 25c
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

All goods are alike to PUTNAM
FADELESS DYES. as they color all
dbers 1T one boiling. Sold by druggists.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

In st. Joseph, Mo-, all wine rooms are
to be closed and all gamblers who do
not leave the city will be arrested as
Migrants.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

SIOUX CITY p,T'G. CO, $50, 100,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

Il your druggist cannot supply YOU. send us one
dollar and wo will express a large bottle to you,
~ charges prepaid. Be suro you give us your
Lowell, Mass,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
NEBRASKA AND low.

People Cured by Xid-ne-oids. In writing
them please enclose stamped adj
dreAGNd enyeiOne.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10
SEVERE HEADACHES

especially the chronic kind which you
can't relieve are probably caused by
disordcred Kidneys. If 50 you are in
serious danger, bu+ before being scared
let tho urine stanA in a glass vessel
for IL hours and if there is brick dust or
other sediment you should immediate.
ly sock competent remedy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

Mrs. billy Pratt, 1cl0 St. lincoln, Neb,
Net.
Mr.. n. L. Small, 1910 Ohio St. Omaha, Neb.
William Zimmerman. 23l5 White ST.. Dubuque. Ia.
Frank Rand, I'd st., East ID ,aue. In.
Mrs. Emma Hancock, aae 1874 ST.. Dubuque, Ia.
n. D. Maggie, s45 Iowa ST., Dubuque, Ia.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-01-10

Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are not pills,
but Yellow Tablets and sell at fifty
cents box at drug stores.
JOHN MoHnow q co.. SPRINGFIELD. o.