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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

A kangaroo has been known to clear
a height Of II feet at jump. The best
record Of deer is o feet & inches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
1 SuIph Mountain.

The Mexican volcano Popocatapetl
was utilized as a source of sulphur
more than 400 years ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
Rich In Minerals.

Tasmania, in proportion to its area,
is the richest Of Australasian colonies
in mineral wealth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

The Moorish druggists of Arabia
were the first to display colored globes
in their windows.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
big Telcscopes.

The cost of telescope of the largest
size is about 100000, and an equal
sum is required for building and the
incidental expenses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
The Warld,a Winter.

If the surface of the globe were per-
fectly level. water would cover 1t TO the
depth of two miles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
ALL THE WORLDS A STAGE.

"Tho world is but a fecting show
And deep within his heart
Full many a fellow thinks his act
Is most important when, IN fact,
IT'S Just a thinking part,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
HIS TIlRN NOW

Zones Is n man of remarkable fore
sight"
"lIoW do you make ttat out?'
Why, he insisted upon his relatives from
Buffalo visiting him last Winter."-Iife.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
Mfssissippi Fishers.

Over 1000 persons are employed In
the fishing industry on the Mississippi
river and its minor tributaries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
DeCuyed Teeth

1t is notable fact that nearly al
savages have sound teeth. Decayeo
teeth are an evidence of civilization.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
Lightning Bolts.

Out Of every three persons struck by
lightning two recover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

A ton of SCOT results from the burn
ing of 100 tons of coal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
blind People.

Throughout the world blind men out
number blind women two to one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

Gibbon says that sugar was first
brought from Asia to Europe A. ID. 625.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
m ust Buy mt Home.

In Sweden purchase of medicines
from abroad by individuals is forbid.
den by law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
Canary Birds.

In buying canary birds, IL you are
seeking singer, select one with a long,
straight, tapering body.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

In the eye of the state all religions
Are equal in Australia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
An Iceland Tidbit

The Icelander eats dried fish and but.
ter Just as we eat bread and butter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
"Dlgests what YOU eat"

TTTE MUJEtN 1VV T TT,
Bright with the bloom of young Romance
He strobe along in purple pants,
And glorious as the golden West
The broidercd roses heCked his vest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
Get Free Baths.

One OF the prerogatives Of n Danish
member of parliament is free service at
any Turkish bath establishment
throughout the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

The Mohammedan year begins in Ju.
ly, that of the Persian on Aug. II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

The typhoid bacillus frozen in ice has
been found alive after 102 days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

Ilumors feed on humors-the sooner you
get rid of them the better-Hood's Sarsa-
parilla Is the medicine 10 take.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
Sailing Tn Hill,

A vessel going from Montreal to Port
Arthur has to ascend COO feet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

A silver coin Is usually in currency
for about 81 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

She calls herself Cathryn Mae,
And yet there are gossips who sac
Catherine Mary's her name.
Yn supporting whych claym
They ynsyst she was chrystcned tn
wac.
Philadelphia Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
A Changing Church

There Is a church In Charing Cross
road, Londoo,. ~ hachr has, had strange
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15
IN THE DRESSING ROOM.

I.ewie-"Can you tell me Why for You are
like bed?"
Sure Ike-'Its because I'm made up
every night. Exchange,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-15

If | could gather all me griefs of all
sorts from these crowded streets and
could put them in one scroll, neither man
nor angel could endure the recitation.
Well, what do you want? Would you
Ike TO have your property back AGAIN.
NO" You say as a Christian man; II
was becoming arrogant, and think that
is why the Lord took it away. | don't
want to have my property back" Well,
would you have your departed friends
back again? "No," you say; Il couldn't
take the responsibility of bringing them
from fearless realm to a realm of tears
! couldn't do it," Well, then, what do
you want? A thousand voices in the
audience cry out; Comfort. Give US
Gomtortw For that reason | have rolled
away the stone from the wells mouth.
Come, all ye wounded Of the flock, pur-
sued of the wolves, come to the fountain
where the Lords sick and bcreft ones
have come. "Ah," says some one, you
ARE not old enough to understand my
sorrows. You have not been in the
world as long as | have, and you can't
talk to me about my misfortuncs in the
time of old age" Wei, / may not have
lived as long as you, but have been a
great deal among old people, and ! know
how they feel about their failing health
and about their departed friends and
about the loneliness that sometimes
strikes through their souls.
After two persons have lived togeth-
er for 40 or 30 years and one is TAX
en- away, what desolation. shall not
forget the cry Of DR., De Witt Of New
York when he stood by the opca grave
Of his beloved wife and after the obse-
Quies had ended he looked down into the
open place aud said: Farewell, my hon
ored, faithful aud beloved wife. The
bond that bound us is severed Thou art
IN glory, and ! am here on earth. We
shall meet again. Farewell. farewell"
10 lean on prop for 80 years and chen
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06
scRoFULA, ULcEEs, CANCER,
SKIN TROUBLES.
At Last a cure-Trial Treatment Free

Is your skin pallld. pale or blood
thin? Are you easily tired or as tired
in the morning as when you went to
bed? Is there loss of strength? Are
you all run down? Aches and pains in
bones, joints or back? Weak eyes or
ST. On the eyes? II so, you have the
poison Of serofula In your blood, and
the least sickness, scratch or blow
will bring to the surface all the horri-
BILE symptoms Of this terrible blood
disease-ulcers, swellings, eating
sors foul breath, bumps or rising boils,
itching skin humors, eruptions. aches
in bones, joints and muscles, cancer,
catarrh, etc. II you are tired of doc
toring, taking patent medicines and
are not cured. then try B. B. B. (Bo-
tanic Blood Balm). It is made espe-
cially for obstinate, deepseated blood
troubles, and cures the worst cases
after al else fails B. b. B. makes
new, rich blood and builds up the
weakened body, stops all the aches
and pains and heals every sore, giving
the rich glow of health to the skin.
over 1900 voluntary testimonials of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

Lee Nutter was a visitor here today
W X. Moore, Of Ponca City Is
Visitor in the city.
4 ID. Lafe Huber probate Judge OF
Kay county was a visitor here today.
* j. Biddison. of Pawnee. is a law
visitor here today.
" Roy winton viii return home to-
night from Lawrence university.
Jasper slpes. Of Oklahoma City,
was a visitor IN the city today.
Judge ]. r. Keaton was up from
Oklahoma City today
sam Harris and James Bryan. Of
Perry, are visitors here today
u Henry +. ASP went to Norman to-
day to attend the commencement Of
1.-THE graduating class Of the university.
~R II. Hahn, cattle inspector, went
to oklahoma City today
The Rev Hin, Of Ponca City, was
visitor IN the city enroute to Paw
nee.
Hon. Rchert E. wood, Of Shawnee,
was supreme court visitor here to-
day.
Senator Freeman Miller and wife,
OF saltwater. were in the city today
enroute TO Norman then to Memphis,
bTenn.
Q.~H. n. Leonard. Of Oklahoma City
4 is here looking after Armour Packing
company matters,
\ II. c. r. Brodboll. of Ponca City, is
here today enroute home from Still
water. where he attended the college
commencemnt.
william Brown, of Crescent City was
a business visitor in the city today.
The Rev Bosworth, Of Wichita, went
to Oklahoma City today. He has been
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. n. NJ. Car
ter. He is the former pastor Of Ply
mouth Congregational church of this
city.
w. T. Judkins, Of Woodward has
been studying the map Of Guthrie
eral days. Il find littleto discon
ID Z me hyperbolically or sarcastical
ny. said Mr.. Judkins "Of course, be
there any stray jobs ahoat, Pm in
Judkins recently struck streak ol
luck and is now olling the streak He
believes almost everything Charley
Biclkell says,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06
ANNUAL MEETING.
NatIonal EduoatIonaI Ass0oIatIon, De

National Educational Association, De-
troit, Mich, July s-12, 1901.
For the above occasion we sell
tickets to detroit and return for one
lowest rst class fare plu4 $500; tick
cts on sale July 5th and 9Th limited
to return July 18th, except by deposit
ing tickets with joint agent on or be-
fore July 18th and paying a fee of so
cents limit will be extended up to and
including Sept. 1st, 1901.
A. J.. corkins, Agent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

cures Of blood and skin diseases by
using B. B. B. Thoroughly tested for
30 years
Drug stores, 81. Triel tteatGent
free by addressing Blood Balm Com
pany. Atlanta, Ca. Describe trouble
and free confidential medical advice
B. b. b. for sale at Eagle Drug
Store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06
PTIGds 10 20, 30 and SOC.
Tickets now on sale. Ladies
free Monday night only with
each 30 cent seat.
Funeral Of &. ]. Carson.
Change o. Play Nightly

The funeral service Of r. J. Carson
took place this afternoon from the
family residence at 423 North Broad
street. The Rev. Cohegan. of the
First M. e. church, North, conducted
the services. Interment was made in
Summit View cemetery. Mr.. Carson
came here from Jacksonville, H.,
last Thanksgiving and located with
his family in the present home He
was taken i'll some time ago with
bronchitis, in fact. he has been in
feeble Aealth for several years, and
came to Oklahoma believing the eli
mate would help him. He leaves a
wife and three children, two boys and
one girl. He was fifty years of age.
The railroad committee is hard nj
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Purebred registered cattle will be
sold at public auction at saltwater,
Okla, Tuesday, June 4, 1901, at 4
o'clock, p. m, property Of The Okla
homa Agricultural and Mechanical
college. The sale will be held on the
college farm.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Kndles anew the fires Of youth
balances up the joys and sorrows OF
life. It's vain and foolish not TO use
Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madi-
son Medicine Co. s5c. Ask yout
druggist
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06
BANNER eALXE
the most healing saive In the world.

do not expect, neither do solicit
all Of the trade Of the town, but when
you so to a saloon and want some
thing good call for GetteIman's Best
and accept no substitute-then you
get the best, Same Old Moses, dis
tributor for Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

The greatest thirst quencher in hot
weather is a Scotch high ball. at
Old Moses the high ball Is work Of
art Only the genuine imported
Scotch whlslSies are used.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Why be shabby when the Webb Tail
oring Co., is Offering such inducements
to be well dressed. III South Sec
ond street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06
Carpet Cleaning.

Peter A. Cary is a professional car
pet renovator and can be found by
leaving word at Mayor Balls office.
If your carpet needs cleaning or re-
pairing, give me a call
Peter A. Cary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Not base balls. but high balls. These
are to be found at Moses Weinberg
er's. The connesieur takes to the
high bali because il is made Of gen
uine Scotch whisky-the kind that
Andy Carnegie keeps in his cellar.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Mason's Patent Fruit Jars az New
York Racket. 55e., CSC. and s5c. Best
quality Jelly Glasses at 2 cts. each.
Best steel sohreen Wire at cts. a
yard.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

The greatest thirst quencher in hot
weather is a Scotch high ball. "at
Old Moses" the high ball is work Of
art Only the genuine imported
Scotch whishes are used
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

II you want some Just as good"
Il MAKE it myself" Remedy try an
imitation Rocky Mountain Tea. Twill
make you sick and keep you sick.
Ask your druggist.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Mrs r. NJ. Ray invites the ladies'
OF Guthrie to w c. T. o. dime so
cial on Friday afternoon from three
10 SIX, &C her home one mile south of
town.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Mason's Patent Fruit Jars at New
York Racket. s5e., CSC. and s5c. Best
quality Jelly Glasses at 2 cts. each.
Best steel sehreen Wire at 2 cts. a
yard.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

The mobile Dramatic CO.. is the
best repertoire and popular priced at
traction that has ever played the
city, and they deserve a crowded
house every night this week
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

A most complete line OF harvesters,
binders and threshing machines can
be found ~ W ID Packere corner OF
Oklahoma avenue and Broad street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

5eanic no have a round beautiful
neck wiggle your head from side TO
side every night take Rocky Noun
tain Tea. It's a short cut to a grace
ful form 35c. Ask your druggist.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06
s25 REWARD.
For Return Of Gold Watch owned by
c. e. 5ilIinssley.

Lost or stolen: A gola watch;
Howard make with Knight Templar
charm and gold fob Property Of
Chas f. Bnlingsley. A reward OF
s25 is offered for the RETURN Of the
watch
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

w. u. Hale NJ. d., manager Of the
British Medical Institute is in the
city today looking after business mat
ters of the company, He is associated
with Dr. McChesney.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

The average woman's idea Of com
fort when she is miserable is to have
a man put his arm around her and
say There, therel"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

They do say that Vance makes
lemonade that hits the spot.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

There will be one month more Of
the summer school at the Capital City
Business college.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Go to w. ID. Packer, corner OF Okla
homa avenue ami Broad street TO see
the newest things in vehicles.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06
Declared off.

It Is stated upon good authority
that a quiet wedding to take place at
an early date is declared off.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Mason's Patent Fruit Jars at New
York Racket. 55c., CSC. and s5o. Best
quality Jelly Glasses at ? cts. each.
Best steel schreen Wire at cts. a
yard.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

DR.. Frank Jaymes. suggestion,
Psychratism, and Magnetic healing
over Moffitts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Sample copies of Bryan's Commoner
can be secured at The Leader office
on application.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

For swell rubber tired traps, go to
w d. Packer, corner Of Oklahoma
avenue and Broad street
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Guthrie Public Library stapleton
block, second floor. Open each day in
the week except Monday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06
Gun Club 5 cent cigar is the best.
PALACE LAUNDRY.
PHONE AZ.

Two hours and half OF solid fun
at the Brooks tonight Prices, 1920
soc
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Calumet Baking Powder is the lead.
er in this market It's popularity is
based upon genuine merit.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

w u, Packer has tast received -four
car loads Of farming implements and
carriages. at his establishment on the
cosner Of oklahoma avenue and Broad
street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Genuine imported Scotch whiskies
at Old Mokes noted stand, corner
Harrison and Division.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Charley Billlngsley is minus his
fine gold watch It was either lost or
stolen last nigat.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

J. II. Rucks & Co, viii occupy the
large room In the stapleton building
and will open a grocery store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

It will pay to take advantage of the
last month of the summer school at
the Business college.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Secure your seats early for the show
tonight, they are now on sale at Wal
lace's Drug Store Prices, 10-2O-30o.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

The Summer Session of the c. c.
b. C. is doing more satisfactory work
than at any former year
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

There viii be a packed house at the
Brooks tonight.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Or. Snyder, DENTIST, over Grand
Leader.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

See dollar attraction at TIE Brooks
theater tonight for lO-2O-SOc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

See the Noble Dramatic Co" at
the Brooks tonight Prices lO.2O-3Oc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Clothes cleaned and pressed. Webb
Tailoring ca. III South Second st.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

The Ice Cream Season Has Arrived
and
RlTZHAUP1
is ready, with his 1O.gallon machine
to supply, the demand with assorted
fiavors of fancy Ice Cream in Guthrie
and surrounding t-wT'~v.
Vienna b. ry
Cor. Broad and O. aoma Ave.
Phone % GUTHRIE, o. T.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06
LOCAL MATTERS.

Gun Club 5 cent cigar is the best.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Gun Club s oent cigar is the best.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Gun Club cent cigar is the best.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Gum Club 5 cent cigar is the best.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

Gun Club s cent cigar is the best.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-06-06

The railroad committee is hard at
work rustling today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-07
One Fare Plus So.

There are still some good lands in
northwestern Iowa. southwestern
Minnesota and South Dakota, and if
you are expecting to make change
in location, you should take advantage
of the low excursion rates in effect.
On the first and third Tuesday Of
each month excursion tickets, bearing
81 days limit, can be purchased to
all points on the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids & Northern Railway, north of
and including Abbott, Shell Rock and
Waverly at one farce plus 50.
Full information relative to these
lands will be cheerfully given upon
application to Messrs. Ilten & Brooks,
our Industrial and immigration
agents, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
If you are thinking of making trip
to any point in Alabama, Arkansas,
Arizona, British Columbia, Canadian
Northwest, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Idaho. Indian Territory, Iowa Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Manitoba, Min
nesota, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi
pi, Montana. New Mexico, Nebraska,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Okla
homa, Oregon South Dakota, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,
Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and
Northern Michigan and Wyoming,
call on agents of the Cedar Rapids
Route for rates, ETC., or address
John G. Farmer, A. G.. P. & T. A.
B., G. & N. Ry Cedar Rapids, la.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-07
TAX FERRET SEQUEL.
Increase in Assessments Never Before
Euualied in Iowa.

Des Moines, May 3. Especially
The reports come from Iowa that new
er before in the history of the state
has there been such a marked increase
in the total of the assessments return
ed by the assessors. A part of this
increase is on real estate, for the ten
dency is to put up assessments at a
time when it is known the people can
afford to pay taxes but much of the in
crease is on personal property. The
last named feature of the assessment
is supposed to be due to the work Of
the tax ferrets who have been operat-
ing in about half Of the counties in the
state. Even if they are not at work
in county the property owners who
have been hiding their moneys and
credits are said to be giving up rather
than to take the risk of coming in con-
tact with ferrets another year. The
practical results of the tax ferret law
have fully justified it.