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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12

This elegant and delicate starch Is
the product Of a plant that IS cult.
waited very extensively in the Malay
peninsula, where its culture Is almost
entirely In the hands Of the Chinese.
The tubers of the plant NIanihot util-
isima). which weigh on an average
from 10 to % pounds, are first scraped
and then carefully washed, after which
they are reduced to n pulp by being
passed between rollers. This pulp Is
carefully washed and shaken UP with
abundance of water until the felcula
separates aud passes through n very
fine sieve into a tub placed beneath.
The lour SO obtained Is repeatedly
washed and then placed On mats and
bleaebed by exposure TO the sun and
air. II Is finally converted into the
pearl tapioca Of commerce by being
placed In a crude shaped frame COW
cred with canvas. 1t is slightly moist
encd and subjected to n rotary motion,
by which mean il Is %granulated. II is
next dried in the sun and finally over
the lire In an iron pan creased with
vegetable tallow and Is then ready for
the market.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12
HIcIoria,a PrnnnaaI.

It was at Windsor castle that Queen
Victoria, then only a girl OF 20. did
what she described as 'the most nerv-
Gus thing a woman was Y e called on
to do"-when she summoned the young
Prince Albert Of Saxe-C g-Gotha TO
a private interview and proposed to
him. She had FIRST met him when as a
boy Of II he came with his father to
England. and when. three years later,
he made no secret" OF his love for his
fair cousin mo one was surprised and
every oDs was Observation-Disclosures TIT.
BitA
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12
short and Sour.


There had been a small bank failure,
and the bank had gone into the hands
Of a reeeiter. The receiver had proved
to be dishonest and had absconded
with what remained OF the funds Of
the institution. Expert detectives,
however, were on his track, and he was
run to earth in n mountain town and
taken back to the scene Of his financial
exploits.
1t was after midnight when the de-
tectives arrived with their prisoner,
hnd Mr.. Means, the principal deposit
or in the bank and therefore the prin-
cipal loser, was awakened at his home
and informed by telephone Of the cap
ture.
He expressed his qualification and
went back to bed.
Shortly afterward he was aroused to
Deceive another telephone message to
The same effect from a different source.
Thanks" he said, "but l had heard
Of it already. Good night"
And again he sought his couch.
About 2 o'clock he was awakened a
third time. The telephone bell was
ringing.
In no gentle frame Of mind he an
swered it.
"Hello.' he said.
"Hello!' responded n voice through
the telephone. SIS this Mr.. MeansT'
"Yes. What do you want?"
"Mr. Means, this is Deputy Sheriff
Jones. We've caught that runaway re-
celver. Is there anything you'd like to
have ms do personally in the matter?"
"Yes" roared Mr.. Means. Slang up
the receiver
And he was not disturbed again.
Youths Companion.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12

mo" said the man In the mackln-
tosh. my wife doesn't give away any
OF my old clothes or sell them TO the
ragnan any more. | cured that habit
clfcctuslly once"
"IIow was thatY they asked him.
"Whcn | found that she had disposed
Of a coat | hadn't worn for several
weeks, ] told her there was n letter In
IL she had given me TO mail the last
time | had 1t on. And that was no
lie either" ba added with deep salts.
factiOn.-Chlcago Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12

Trained nurses are not welcome
guests In New York hotels, and in fact
In many they are expressly forbidden
to appear in the dining rooms in their
uniforms. The hotel keepers object to
their presence IN their working dresses
because any Indication OF the existence
OF disease In a hotel Is disadvanta.
geous. Under these circumstances they
are compelled to go through as much
preliminary labor before they go to
meals as II they had been invited under
formal circumstances. Yet the wisdom
Of the rule on the part OF the hotel pro.
prietors Is admitted, as In some OF the
large hotels up town occupied chiefly
by families there are frequently 10 or
IL trained nurses employed. The sight
of so many would not be r%eassuring to
guests.-New York Sun.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12
The Tobnceo Ta1tc.

Even the best judges Of tobacco
can't always be depended on" remark
cd Il dealer to a reporter recently.
"Sometlmes their taste g1os back on
them, So to speak, and remains blunt
ed for n week at a stretch. one 0f my
customers, for instance, IS q well 10 DO
merchant. who is very particular about
his cigars and one of thp few real con-
noisseurs In town. When lie Is In
good form, he can tell more about to-
baeco on a superficial examination
than anybody / know, with the single
exception Of n dealer who has a big
reputation as an expert. About a
month ago this gentleman began 10
complain about n fayoritc brand Of
very high class cigars. | knew the
goods were all right and advised him
to buy something else for awhile. He
fnally began smoking a pipe aud used
n cheap cut plug that he dcceured was
the best smoke he cvcr tried. one
day, all Of n sudden, his taste return.
ed, and he went back TO the cigars.
At present the bare smell Of cut plug
will make him sick. Strange, isn't It?
They tell me that the professional sam
piers of tobacco take n week off every
few months and never look at the
weed until they return to duty. In
that way they keep in condition.
Washington Star.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12

There is nothing much more dis
tressing than an unfinished story. A
number Of people in n London drawing
room were c~onversing about capital
punishment when n lady remarked:
"How strange 1t must seem to be
sentenced to DEATH"
mot so very, very strange. | assure
you. l was myself once condemned
to death In Africa" said a returned
African explorer.
Indeed" exclaimed the lady. "ADd
were you-did they
did they what. madame?"
"Why. did they execute you. you
know f"-Exchange.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12
Mark Twain and the SERPENT. Tooth

Mark Twain's daughter, Miss Clara
L. Clemens, In entering upon her career
as a concert singer, had a long con-
ference with n manager. Many mat
tiers were discussed, plans made and
details settled, Miss Clemens debating
her W ideas. The young singer, who
had experienced considerable difficulty
in obtaining parental consent to a pub
lie career. showed her earnestness by
the buslnessllke manner in which she
looked into affairs.
When matters had been fully consid-
cred and the manager was about to
leave, Miss Clemens said. with the
large determination that small bodies
not infrequently possess;
II wish it distinctly understood that
my fathers name is not to be nell
toned Mt all In connection with my
singing in public"
Mark Twain. who had been sitting
In the room during the interview, in
which, however. he had taken no part,
looked up quizzically and said. with
a twinkle in his eyes:
"You see what 1t is to have n thank
less enthusiastically Evening Post.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12
RaIIroading In Ireland.

A somewhat nervous English tourist
vouches for the genulneness OF the fol-
lowing incident OF Irish travelling: The
train arrived some 90 minutes late at
q small station. and the engine driver
inquired Of the station master. Ibid
the express go by yet, Timr ut did
not" was the answer. There was in.
decision on the part of the engine driv-
er for a moment when be cheerfully
exclaimed. "Ah, well; we must chance
III" "a he blew the whistle aud started
or on the single line.-London Outlook.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12
RcxuInr Course.

"What course will you takeT" inquir-
ed the senior.
The new freshman from Boston
spoke tlmldly. ell take bean soup.
SIR" he said. imagining for the mo-
ment that he was at the Dime. able.-
Philadelphia Record.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12

IL told Uncle Simon that he was get
ting too old and feeble to attend 10
business"
Did he take 1t klndly?"
"He threw me ont ~ his Office
Chicago l,eco.t.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12

Any dthe above blanks will be sent postage PAID 20 any address by mail imme-
dary upon receipt Of order when accompanied by cash, money order or STAMPS
Hte blank you desire Is lot above listed, write u.s. and We viii print II at once
and send you such quantity as you ma order and Thereafter keepN IN STOCK We aim
tohandle every blank desired by our patrons.
We do not extend credit on blanks,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-06-12
Mining Blanks.

Quartz L~ocaiion-FOr Posting ....... 30 4
Quartz L~OcatiOn-FUr Filing ........ 20 4
Declaraiory StHtrment-Wasson firm 80 4
Quartz Location, Posting-Wasson
form. ....... ........ 20 4
Amended Declaraiory Statement. 30 4
Quartz Location, Filing-New Form 30 4
Affidavit Of Annual Representation 30 4
Placer Location 80 4
Mining Lease ANN. rs :.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-26

day night. They We're supplied with
provisions and prepared for protract-
ed siege. About 4 a. mi. the freshman
class appeared on the scene with SINH
lar intentions as to their colors, but
finding the ground occupied by the enc
my they sought to GUST the INVADERS.
The noise and din of battle aroused
President Lyons, who appealed to the
sheriff for aid The sheriff and a depu-
ty hastened to the scene, and after
many vain attempts succeeded in secur
ing an armistice. While Ell route to
town the warriors got into skirmish
over the sophomore flag, resulting in
the sheriff, deputy and culprits all
scrambling on the pavement in a con-
fused mass. On arriving at the court
house the prisoners unanimously agreed
to stay in Jail in preference to paying a
fine. They, however. signified a Will
ingnes's to pay all damages done
President Lyons was ineyorabe and
the boys were compelled to submit to
the inevitable. In consequence they
We're each fired Sand costs, amounting
Ito Sl2 each. The states attorney made
La settlement and received the sheriff.
fee from each of the boys. but no record
or Judgment Will be rendered for fine
and remaining costs until today
The boys say they are determined to
carry out their resolution about going to
jail, In consequence much excitement
prevails. The boys irnpersonated a con-
Ivcit chain gang marching thru the prin-
clpal streets during the day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-26
GOLD BRICK TRADE EXPANDS.
Count Won Finckenstein comes to
Max Inycstment.

ss.,,,r, W., t.fnci,apx,atn aso,,,es To
.Ia,.c5I,,vcstnnent
~, % TIM, 80 fada,.
,,,i,,,,l.
!, ,s Al
foreisrnars Nave been l,,re53 "a ti,is.col,n.
~ ana flear.f,i 5if thousands Of dollars
comm Finch Won Finckenstein captai,
~ rho third Foot (.ua,.d Regiment 3,
Germany one Of the finest militar,
BODIES Ia t,a world. IS, ia the city ana
az tha ra,,.esef,tativ Of the heirs Of
Field Nrarshal Won Rl1narthalS wa,,l,]
ave r7,sst ono or; more ar thta s,yindlers
h,,t for tho alart,,ess az n 10 King.
chief nostoffice inspactor in Nav York.
and his assistants. Inspects,rs Joseph Il,
Ian.bs and C,hristopl,er q flames.
y-on Erinckenstein arrived hara Thurs
day Vii q travelling con, IA sion. They
I. e.,... ,,,ssensers or, the stea,nship Lain.
Aud Following Inc cabled instructions Of
H. swindlers. the count and his com
n,nien vent 10 the Grand Union Hotel,
t,.hs,s ,,,a,. az. still stav;,,g Thr,, ~,
hafor.s THAR arrival. and a word of scai,-
tion from the postottice inspectors. tbs
mr., b.. ,yesr,sts,e count and tlle gold
,,riok swinellars was ayerted.
In every instance the letters sent
a broad by the swindlers spoke Of enor-
rl,o,,sly rich gold mines that had been
,iiscovared hv q. persnn fau,isi,,.iy
er,olssn Of bv his first name as .Thp,n
J. -, ar Henry who wished, Ia ma 10
the recipient of the letter a half par-
s.icipant in the profits Of The rich dis
eovery n,irelv OUT Of sentiments because
Thomas or Henry owed an his success
a M. ,,se,,niary assistance Of the n,.r.
san Il whom the letter vas addressed
n Was 3 letter Of this Kind. addressed
10 Fisld Marshal CONT svon Rll,me,,.
ira, ana dataa ian :, ,ap1 which re.
s,,,,sa In the exchange 81 cablegra n,
49,. -. tssS,tl ..,ss..,t. (,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-26
COLLEGE BOYS IN RIOT.
Monmouth. Ill, students Causing
Much Trouble.

Monmouth. Ill, Feb. 26.--President s.
r. Lyons, of Monmouth College, yes
terday filed in the county court COM
plant charging twenty-seven Of his
students With riot. Officers We're dis
patched to the college, where was found
an army of excited students engaged in
a spirited contest. The ccnlbatants were
about equally divided between the
freshman and sophomore classes The
latter had taken possession of the col-
lege cupola, from which proudly waved
the flag emblem of their class. Below
We're massed their foes. the freshmen
vainly attempting to capture the colors
In the melee the door leading to the GU
pola had been demolished. the stairway
wrecked, ard there were other evil
dences of severe engagement.
The eophomores took possession Of the
cupola and garnet about 10 o'clock Sum
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-26
Question Answered.

7 Yes. August Flower still has the
largest sale of any medicine in the civ
ilized world. Your mothers and grand
mothers never thought Of using any
thing else for Indigestion and bilious
ness Doctors were scarce. and they
seldom heard of appendicitis. nervous
prostration or heart failure. etc. They
used August Flower to clean out the
system and stop fermentation of undi-
gested food, regulate the action of the
liver. stimulate the nervous and or
ganic action of the system, and that
is all they took when feeling duh and
bad with headaches and other aches.
You only need a few doses of Green's
August Flower, in liquid form, to make
you satisfied there is nothing serious
the matter with you. Get Green's Prize
Almanac.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-26
GET STRONG The NEWS FROM HOME
What Iowa People Are Doing in Iowa Towns
Your Old Home.


vent the city collecting taxes levied on
s., 100 Of national bank stock held by Mr..
Stewart. Mr.. Stewart claims that na-s
stional bank stock comes under the head
of moneys and credits and that he
should be allowed an offset of whatever
liabilities he has. He claims he has
5000 liabilities and that, therefore,
there is nothing to be assessed against
him. The city assessor that bank
took comes under the head of corpora
ton stock and no OBJECTS are to be al
lowed.
Colfax.
There is every reason to believe that
the proposed rural free delivery malt
route east and south of town Will be a
go. A petition for postoftice at Sewers
the new village or hamlet at the mines
of the Colfax Coal Company, was cir
culated after the petition for the free
delivery route, and received some sup
port from the persons who were given
to understand that the postoffice was
more certain of favora BILE consideration
by the department, but Mr.. Champaign
secured 100 names to the petition for the
|route. which practically assures its es.-
Establishment when approved by the in
|spector.
Esthervilie.
The suit of Ed Ridley and Fred H.
Richman ct all. has been withdrawn for
reasons not made known on the rec
ards. az stated by the Republican. This
Mas one OF the suits brought to secure
an injunction against the drug store
lproprietors restraining them from cell
ling Intoxicating liquors. The records
snow that the costs in this suit of over
$40 We're paid by w. A. Laid, attorney
| for the prosecution They do not show
Whether the defense Was mulcted for
that amount and more or not. The in
ference IS, of course, that the evidence
was not sufficient to secure conviction
lof Illegal safes of >liquor, and for that
reason only MIR. Ridley Withdrew the
| suit.
Davenport.
The police are looking for the man
lswho passed a forged check on L. w
Dixon, the East Rivsr street coal deal
.er, last Friday On that day a stranger
engaged a tonsof coal to be delivered
next day at zoos Summit avenue. He
gave his name as John King and pre-
sented a check for $3.50. bearing the
| signature and rubber stamp of Henry
lSsinet. Mr.. Dixon gave him 50 in ch angs
land thousht no more of the matter unit
the driver of a coal wagon reported thai
1908 Summit avenue was a vacant lot,
land that j. King, who lives with J
Heuer It 2113 Summit avenue, claimed
that he knew nothing of the transac-
ton Then the check was sent to the
IGitizens National Bank, upon which it
.sas drawn and where it was declared
Ito be spurious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-26
vinol Makes Weak
People Strong.
WE GUARANTEE II WILL
DO so.
WE KNOW OF NO TONIC OR RE-
BUILDER LIKE III.
vinol does create strength.

Vinol does create strength.
We know that and have proved it in
many instances
The reason vinol rejuvenates and
strengthens person is that it acts
directly upon the stomach, strengthen
ing and toning up this great vital organ
and enabling it to obtain for itself,
from the food that is taken into it, the
elements which are required to make
firm healthy flesh and muscle tissue,
sound bone structure and pure healthy
blood.
vinol does this In a scientific way
and is enabled to do 1t because it con.
tains, dissolved in a delicate mild wine,
in q highly concentrated state, the act
i've principles of cod-liver oil.
Vinol does not contain any OF the
grease that formerly characterized cod.
liver oil. hence is free from all the OBJ.
jectionable features which made it i'm.
possible for patients to take or retain
that vile-smelling remedy into their
stomach.
vinol in its favorable action upon
the stomach and other organs of the
body acts also in beneficial way upon
the nerves and brain, and will be
found to be invaluable to brain workers
as well as body workers
The following letter is from we'll.
known authoress. threads as follows:
wish to acknowledge the receipt
Of the Vinol and testify to its great
benefits. Since taking it am much
improved in health, and during the in.
tense heat of last August should not
have been able to continue in my liter
airy work if it had not been for the
strengthening properties of Vinol.
Yours in gratitude. ELLA STARR, lo8
w. SD ST., N. Y. City.
We wlshany one suffering from
weakness. . demoralized con-
ditiou Of the nerves, or a suscep-
tibility to wasting diseases, to
call on US and hear what we have
to say In regard to Vinol.
Try It on our recommendation,
and Il you find It does not do
everything we claim for It, we
will gladly refund to you the
amount you have paid US.
Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-26
------------------ ----
Real Estate Transfer,

Abbse F. sinford to E. r. and j. r..
sBinford part of lot s. block .. Arson, 5
second addition, and land in southwest
NIarshalltoWn. Sl,eoo.
Lucy Van Metre TO John Van Metre.
land in Minerva township, $1,000.
James Dickson tp James II. Dickson.
both Of Orange county, California, land
in south MarshalltoMn, So
Amos w. Harmon and Wife to Daniel
Zwilling, OF Cook county, Illinois. land
in State Center township, sl1,95G
Hattie b. Andrews ct al to j. L. sRog-
ers land in north Marshalltown. $4,000.
Henry Handorf and Wife to William
Handorf, land in I4eGrand township.
$4,000.
Eras.us Cornell and wife to John
Brennecke. part of lots 8 and ). block /,
Westlake's third addition, s215.
S. Y. Sherman to Sarah E. Urdike,
land in Liscomb township, 800
Grant II. Adamson and wife to Hen
~ Merrill, of Tama county, land in
Taylor township, $1,000
G. Westlake and wife to Erastus
Cornell, lot 6, block !, Westiakes third
addition, 500
Heirs of William Parnell to ID. T. Par
nell. lot II and part of lot u, block 3.
Liscomb 500. 81 and other valuable
considerations; $50, 81 and other valu-
able considerations.
G. w. Westlake and wife to e. Cor
nell, LOT 5. block l. sos.
Adolph Bernard and wife to Walter
Jackson, land in State Center township,
$4,000.
Maggie Meyers to William Updike,
land in Lisoomb township, 500.
Eva v. Alexander to w. NJ. Trease
lot 10. block s. Lscomb $500
j. Nj. Plumb to Emma Il. Jay, of
Black Hawk county, land adjoining ST
lAnthony, $1,000
| Charles Diggins and wife to Eliza
beth Diggins. lot 3, block 2, Lamsr's &c
! addition to Melbourne. $1,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-26
FAVOR BOARD OF CONTROL.
Minneapolis Special Commissioners
Conclude Their InYcsftgaffnns.

Conclude Their Inyestipatfons
ST. PauIs Mimi. Feb % -C.o,arnor
Van SAINTS special committee ar,n,inted
10 visit the states of Iowa winconsin8
Illinois and Michigan and investiaa i :
the. hna ,rls Of control svsts.m az fl,,5.t +
ing the business affairs Of tho state.s
prison and the corrective az. charitafole
reported 10 the governor
late Saturday Afternoon. n Il Thelieved
that the members favor the sannoi,,t-
me.t of such a commission in Minne-
sofa: The committee was appoint.d Nv
the governor without reference 70 the
and will not report 10 the
,egislatl,re. hi,t the governor may senf
a message to the legislature embo1vinr
the rsport
The committee consisted Of a.
Morey. of Winona: William ~ Zee al
Long Prairie and * w I,aa,,i.t az
|I.itchfield. who returned SATURDAY. AZ
lsternoon after spending ten DAYS on the
work A thorough Investigation wa !
made of the ya1.jT,,s instit,,fions az ri,e
different states so FAR az II az n,ssible
lin tbs very limited. time allotted mem
The members OF the committee re-
fused Ia div,,lee he contents of the re-
i5port, but one OF the committeeman. said
that they were fayorably Impressed by
the operation of the board of Control
system ia wisconsin and iowa.
Mr.. Lee saws that the people of wis
lconsin and iowa are much, please; with
the system and are anxious to have it
l3continued. The bill proposed for this
Estate nrovifle & Il hat the hoard shall have
a supervisory power over the csiuca
istional institutions. In Wisconsin and
Iowa the boards have nothing 10 do
Iwitn the educational Institutions and
| Mr.. I.ee save that in his oninons there
|.shoulfl be. nothing between The poa I'd
and the schools. even mo II is PROMISED
Ito give the board Simply supervisory
| A bill is now before the Illinois; ,egis-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-26
A Fireman,s close can

stuck to my engine. altho every
Joint ached and every nerve was racked
with pain, writes G. w. Bellany. a To-
connective fireman, of Burlington, Iowa,
II was weak and pale, without any ap-
petite and all run down. AS was about
to give up got a bottle of Electric
Bitters and. after taking it. 1 felt as
we'll as ever did in my life.s' Weak.
lslckly, run down people always gain
.new life. strength and vigor from their
use. Try them. Satisfaction guaran-
teed by George p. Powers. Price so
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-26
RECEIVERS SALE

The undersigned Will on Monday. March
IL, 1861. offer for sale TO the highest bidder
is the putzcl g 90. stock consisting OF cloth
lng hats. caps and gentlenien's furnishing
goods, with the furniture and fixtures. In
tie Forney building. No q East Main street,
Marshalitowm Iowa at 2 o'clock y. m. on.
said day and viii be subject to the approval
offs. > Ethridge. referee In bankruptcy. the
lprall bids. also the right 10 sell ut private
sale Stock. with inventory. open to inspec-.
eion March aand III. 1901. For further in
formation address
ELI 81. STEDNlAN. Receiver.
Des Mones. Iowa.