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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23

Yes" $50 1 came home?" Gistener.)
Yes" And l decided to take them
OFF," Uistener.) Yes" But one is so
apt to take cold if one does not wrap
up?" Listener, eagerly.) "Oh, yes
But by this time all the air in the re-
tort has been exhausted and the Sec
ond person in the dialogue has to
resort to beef tea or peptomangan as
restorative
The habit of uttering a commonplace
in the form of question has become
so universal that when lady called
upon a young mother the other day it
was more with pain than surprise that
she received the greeting: "'You do
think little babies are helpless, don't
your" And when this strain upon the
faculties was followed with, 1T took
it's first walk yesterday? And wore
its blue f1annel?" the countenance of
your correspondent assumed so sheep
ish an air that she was thankful that
| no photographer was present to hand
down her blushing features to pos
terity
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
Most Remarkable cninaman,

Brooks. you met Minister Whiting
Fang and had a talk with him when
you were in Washington. How did
Re impress your"
Rivers, I believe. on ny soul, he is
2 greater man than Courteous ever
was"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
Blew His Head Off.

WATERFOWL, Wis, May 1S.-John
Busert, aged 69, filled cartridge with
powder, inserted fuse, placed it in
his mouth and lighted it. The explo-
sion which followed tore the lower
part of his face away and he died an
hour later in terrible agony. A widow
and three children survive him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
j. p. MORGAN kniuhted,

London, May 1S-The Exchange
Telegraph's Paris correspondent is in
formed that J. P. Morgan has been
rendered the decoration OF knight of
the Legion Of Honor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
John p. LOOMS Called.

Kansas City, May 18.-John P.
LOOMS, a prominent business man.
died yesterday after brief illness.
He was born in Neenah, Wis, in 1854
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
1t Makes People Tired.

But there is a mannerism with which
one has little patience. And it must be
confessed that it obtains south of
Mason and Dixon's line. Nor can the
plea be made that it is adapted for the
praiseworthy purpose of establish
ing ones self in life, as may be urged
for stammerers or swooners, or even
blinkers. It is not even a means of
getting into good society, such as in
duced the altruistic Mrs. Norham to
bow her classic head. 1t is the almost
universal habit Of southern women,
whatever their station, or be they mar
ried or single, to use the rising in
Election when they would make
statement, and, in consequence, all
conversation is a draft upon the
sympathy Two women will meet,
and after exchanging good morning.
the talking run after this fashion:
And then | went down town." (Iis-
tener) yes" 'SAnd found my furs
too warm?" 0istener) Yes" "And
furs are so debilitating?" Oistener.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
SHAH OF PERSIA DYING.

And Russia Expected to Make Coup
on His Demise.
London, May 1S.-The shah of Per-
STA is dying of kidney disease, says a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
FRANCHISE
ENDANGERED
ALBANY COUNCIL MAY TAKE 1T
FROM COMPANY.
UNLESS STRIKE is SETTLED

Drenchins Rain and More Troops
Help to Quiet Situation Somewhat
BY Aid of Soldiers Additional
Sections of Car Lines Are Opened
but Only for Short Periods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23

dispatch from Tif1is to the Daily Ex-
press. The malady has progressed
too far to permit him to make his in
tended visit to Contrexeville. 1t is
expected his death will be the signal
for a Russian coup in Persia.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24
TEN EHD11ss CHAIN COMPANIES.

A List Of eot-BiCh Quick Concerns That il
Published to Serve as a Warning.
4 correspondent of the Charlotte
Observer furnishes that paper the
following letter; and II ought to be OF
interest Jest now: - go
Isuppose the Amos Owen Cherry
Tree Cpmpany will NOT do much
more business since IL has been sc
thoraughly exposedy but there are
many other companies following
their plan of work. I have just
counted ten from which l have re-
ceived circulars, five of them in our
State. | have received anywhere
from 100 to 200 letters from agents
Of these different Q noerns, asking
me to accept the positions offered by
by these companies. The salaries
offered for this ''home works. is from
&12 TO S25 per month The following
are names and addresses as given in
circulars.
1. Atmore Medicine Company, At
more, Ala.
2 Balsam Medicinal Company,
sylvia, N. G.
3. stere soopio Supply Company,
Sylvia, N. G.
4 The Sun Book and Job Printing
House, Rutherford, N c., c. D.
Wilkie, manager and proprietor.
8. The Constitution Publishing
Co Monticell Fla.
s. The Cherokee Napkin Ring Co.,
Bryson City, N. c..
2 Vans Agnew & Harris, KisSim-
NEE, Fla Proprietors Kissimmee
Valley Gazette
8. Chislon & Co., Blaokville, S. G. ;
sell silverware.
9. Auto Freeze Co Mt. Carmel,
8. c., sells "Laurel Lotion"
These with the cherry tree Com-
pany, make the ten mentioned be-
fore. Perhaps a publication of this
list may save some one the loss of
several dollars.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24

cred the elIxOr of life. That he is ale with the
aid of a mysterious com Ound, known only TO
himself, reduced as q result of the years be
has spent in searching for this precious life
giving boon, 10 cure any and eV. ry disease
that is known to the human body. There is
no doubt of the Doctors earneGtHeSs IN making
his claim and the remarkable cures that he is
daily enec'ing seems to bear him out very
strongly. His theory which he advances is one
of retsOn and based on sound experience in q
medical practice of many years. It COS g moth
ing to try his remarkable elixir of Life" as
he callsit for he sends it free, to who
vince of its ability to cure, so therets absolutely
no risk to run. so e OF the cures cited are
very remarkable, and but for reliable Witnesses
would ardly be credited. The lame have
thrown away crutcheS and walked about after
two or three trials of the remedy. The sick,
given up by home doctors, have been restored
to their families ant friends in peril t health.
Rheumatism, neuralgia, stomach, heart, liver,
kidney, blood and skin diseases and bladder
troubles disappear as by magic. Headaches,
backtch"s, nervous eSs, feVers, consumption
coughs, colds, asthma, catHrrh, bronchitis nd
all affections of the throat, lungs or any vital
organ are easily overcome in a space of time
thai is simply marvellous.
Par!iai paralysis, lOcOmOtOr ataXia, drOpSy,
govt, tcrOfula and piles are quickly and per-
manently removed. 1t purih S the entire sys-
tenn, blood and tissues, restores normal nerve
power, circulation and a state of perfect b -alth
is prod ced once. To the doctor all systems
are alike and equally affected by this great
elixir of Life SIND for the remedy to-day.
1t is free to every sufferer. st te hat you
want to be cured of and the sure remedy for
1T will be sent you rec by mail.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24
C%OTTUNsERD NOTES.

The Manufacturers Record, OF
D cember 10Th, contains the follow,
ing notices of interest to those hav
ing cOttonseed on hand:
During the past month cotton.
seed products at Memphis, Tenn.
have scored a sharp advance. Oil q
month ago was slow sale at 27H
cents per gallon for prime crude,
and last week it was in good demand
at 34% cents, Last week the Mem
phis Merchants Exchange quota,
ton committee places the price of
cottonseed at SIC for both rail and
river, while outside companies are
aaid to have paid $3.50 per ton.
Receipts of cottoneeed this season
to the 18th, inclusive, amount to
1889 carloads and 1875, 1913 sacks, an
increase over last year Of 191 cars
and SO, 1927 sacks.
The following are the official quo
tatiOns on cottonseed and cottonseed
products AZ posted at the Cotton Elk
change in New Orleans on the 10Th
inst. Prime refined oil in barrels,
37H cents per gallon +; off refined oil
in barrels, 36H cents per gallon
prime crude oil, loose, 32H cents
per gallon off do, nominal per gal
lon prime cottonseed cake, $27 SO
per ton IF 224O pounds off do nom
inal prime cottonseed meal, $27 so
per ton of 224O pound4; IF do,
nominal sap stock, loose, 1.17 cents
per pound ;lin+ers, per pound, choice,
nominal; A, 81 cents B. 25a cents ;
G, ~ centa ~oottnnseed in aaoks de-
livared in New Orleans, $14 so per
ton IF 1000 pounds in bulk delivered
in New Orleans, S13 so per ton of
1000 pounds
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24
SEE THAI YOUR TICKET READS
VIA : SOUTHERN /: RAILROAD
Opening of Winter Tourist Season,

The Southern Railway, which op-
crates it's own lines over. the entire
South and forms the important link
in the grand highwayef . travel be-
tween the North and South, Florida,
Cuba, Mexico; the Pacific Coast and
Central Amtrica, announces for the
winter LOT 1901 and 1902 the most
superb service. ever offered. It's
splendid regular service will be aug
mented by the Southern Palm Limi-
ted, u m~agnif6ent Pullman train,
which will ba operated between New
York. and ST Augustine, Florida.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24
TR NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF
ACADEMIES.

correspondence Of The Progressive Farmer
This body will meet in Raleigh
Friday and Saturday, December ~
and 90. A most interesting session
is expected and q large attendance OF
teachers is assured.
The officers for the current year
are: President, 8. l.. Sheep, Prin-
capal of Atlantic Collegiate Institute,
Elizabeth City ; Vice President, John
Graham, Principal of Warrenton
Academy, Wsrrenton; Secretary
and Treasurer, Robert L. Madison,
Principal of CuIlowhee High School,
Painter.
All academy principals and teaoh-
era should arrange TO attend this i'm
portant meeting. Reduced rates
have been granted by the railroads.
NJ.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24

1 sincerely hope that the resolution
before the Virginia Constitutions,
Convention, requiring every appli-
can't for license TO sell liquor 30 OBJ
tain the signatures of a majority o.
she voters of his district. will become
8 law. The most of she laws gov
eTH4athe issnanaapf license to sell
or make intoxicants are unjust and
oppressive. Almost any character
less fellow can get OF two men
TO recommend him as a proper per
son to sell or make, and set up his
business in a protesting community
under sanction and protection of Jaw
-Jno. T. Albritton, in Fayetteville
Baptist.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24
'nPROvrD gAan fOa SALE.

81 acres one and One-half miles from CITY q.
Raleigh. Level macadamized road. Telephons
connections. GOod buildings. Is acres bean
ing fruit. 10 acres wood. Good land, Price :,
quick buy er S8,OOO-H cash, remainder to sn,,
ats per cent. GERALD MCCARTHY
RALEIGH, NC,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24
ysU1rs OF OUR COMMON SCHOOL SIS.
rEN OF EDUCATION.
o.. Burbsst suggoItI Some Noteworthy
Changes.

o.. BzrRsst suggsTtG Some Noteworthy
Changes.
n,gyzgoudanc OF The Progressive FARMER.
Education in rural schools Is open
,vsmept in many ways. The
9ss Fsriking one &C me il the intro
ausHs1 of nature study. Some call
sh.s agriculture, and perhaps one
rsme is as good as another. When
wa O slider the fact that in North
Carolina to-day, not more than 400
Young men and young women, in all
a colleges are graduated each year,
Leaving something like 10000 boys
md girls to take up their work with
no better education than that OBJ
ssined in the common schools, we
see now very important that this
vasf majority Cthe 10000 who leave
che school each year with the com
mon schooD be instructed in some Of
these lines connected with their life
work.
To make the rural education the
most valuable, our school books
should be revised 30 as TO train the
mind in a direction towards its ultl
mate activities.
Our school readers, therefore.
should conform TO nature and the
birds and plants and flowers and the
animals of the fields and barns. Our
arithmetios should be made TO teaoA
Agriculture and household affairs,
instead of being devoted &c bonds
and stocks and problems leading
away from the farm. Arithmetloal
problems could be constructed 90 g.
20 cover the whole science of feed
ing, and making up feeding rations.
and vet would not lose the value o.
teaching arithmetic. Grammar oc
cuDies far too much time in our rural
schools and nature study could take
its place to good advantage tn
writing of the observations Of the
pupil, correct spelling of the fac6s
seen, and the arrangement and cen
struction of these facts IN proper
sentences, would teach more pr~oti
cal grammar in a year than i nov
taught often in five.
Children delight TO play Il t."
dirt make use of this fact and CON
meet it with soil Improvement teaC',
the plain laws of husbandry 80 the
child in connection with plants and
flowers and birds, and the school
room wilE be a place of delight =
stead of being Stunned. The child
and teacher will be interested and
benefited in a thousand ways through
nature study 30 one through the
study of grammatical rules OF the
gods of antiquity.
CHAs. W. BURNETT.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24
correspondence.
WARTTN COUNTY ARMIN

Dorrespondenc Of TheProgressive Farmer.
The farmers in this county reel
that they are having a good time.
The tobacco crop is proving sstis-
fsototy, as prices are good INC
oGrn CROP is not so good; peanuts,
good. So everything is on a boom
The tobacco crop next year will 90
increased twenty five or fifty per
cant. and the cotton crop will Do dc
creased thirty to forty per cent. The
hog cholera has been very bad this
-oa.on w. 8. ".
Martin Co N. c.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24

Charlotte Observer: The Obser-
yer noted not long ago what prom
Uses TO be a very valuable invention
by a Newborn mana railroad spike
designed to prevent the spreading of
rails, which is the cause to-day of so
many accidents TO passenger and
freight trains. We reprint from The
Wilmington Messenger a description
of an automatic railroad gate made
by two Wilmingtonians. It is a
pleasure to see citizens of this State
succeeding in the field of, invention.
Our greatest native born inventor Is
Calling. -
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24
Winter Homes ia Southern.
Lands"

The above is the title of an attrsO.
tive booklet just issued by the Pas
.senger Department. of the Southern
Railway 1t is beautifully iIlustra-
eed and fully describes the winter
resorts of the South, A copy may
be secured by sending a two cent
stamp to s. II. Hardwick, g. P A,
Washington, DC
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24

This popular route, whose lines
penetrate some of the best country
for game, birds and fish to be found
anywhere in the South, has on sale
reduced rate tickets from Norfolk
Portsmouth and Richmond to all
points in Virginia, North and South
Carolina, for. the, benefit of hunting
and fishing parties, moving indiV1d'
ually or otherwise q One dog is csr:.
ried free with each passenger sn9
others are transported at q small
cost .ar i. s. ,a Sa;f
Full information a. % most deSirs'
BILE points, rates, schedules, etc,
furnished upon appHGGSion TO any
agent or representatives, dthe COM
p6ny. T. a.<er 'faa4 T."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24
ChKlsTAAo & 80" IL m IA rs

On account of the Christmas
and NswYear holidays the South.
eFn Railway has arranged to sell
round trip tickets UPON a basis
~uf one and one third first class
limited fares to ali points South
of the Ohio and Potomac and
East of the Mississippi rivers;
tickets to be placed on sale De-
cember 23rd, Oath and 18th and
again on December Both, 31st and
January 1st with final limit Jan.
uary 3rdaf992 Tickets for stu,
dents Of schools and colleges a
be purchased on December 10Th.
TO 22nd, inclusive limited to Jan
uary 9Th, 1902, upon certificate
from Principal, President or per-
son in charge of the school.
For further information please
call on, any agent Of. the South
ern Railway, or write -
r. l.. VERMONT, P. A.,
- Charlotte, N, G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24
Marvellous Elixir of Life DiscOy,.
cred by Famous DOCtOr.Scien-
fist That Cures Every
Known AiIment.

After years of patient study, and delvine into
the dusty record of the past, as we / as follow.
ing modern experiments in the realms OF
medical science, Ir Jam s w Kidd, 100 Battles
building, Fort Wayne, Ind, makes the start
ling announcement that he has surely discOv-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-12-24

SWANTED-A POSITION by a young lady. "a
stenographer and commercial bookkeeper in q
sehOO orr a business house. ehO p1eerred.
Good reference given. Apply to MISS ANNIE
3. SPIVEY, Leggett, N. C..
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-06-28
Timber Land, Act, June 8, 1878.
Notice for Publ cation.

United States Land Office, Occur d. Alene,
Idaho, June 10, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act of Congress or
June 3, 1878, entitled Gan act for the sale of
timber lands in the States Of California, Oregon,
Nevada ana Washington Territory" ex-
tended to all the Public Land States by act OF
August A, 1892
PERRY MANS,
of Bonners Ferry, county of Kootenai, State of
Idaho, has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 6l0, for the purchase OF
the 50 SW14, SW14SE14, NE4 SW14 of Sec.NO. IA
in TIP No 90 NJ X. No. E. b. NJ, and will Offer
proof to show that the land eought is more valu-
able for its timber or stone that Tor agricultural
purposes, and To establish his claim 10 said
land before the Register and Receiver of this
office at Cotur d. Alene, Idaho, on Tuesday
the 9th day of August 1901.
He names as witnesses: Thomas Mckenzie
Henry NJ. Leslie, William A. Leslie, David f
Manis all of Boomers Ferry, Idaho.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands requested to file theil
claims in this office on or before said 9th day o.
August, 1901 ID. b. BUDONG,
old SIG Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-06-28
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
Notice tor Publication.

U. s. Land Off ce at Occur a Alene, Idaho
June Il, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the act OF Congress of June 3, 1875 entitled "An
act Tor the sale OF timber lands in the states OF
California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washing ton
Territory" as extended TO all the Public Land
States by act OF August 4, 1892
NEDAL w. RUSSELL,
o. Occur Alene, county of KOotenai, State of
Idaho, has this DAY hled in this office his sworn
statement No. ga, Tor the purchase OF the Ell
SW14, " y seq OF sec No. 2 in tn No son, X. No.
W., b. M. ana Will offer prof TO show that the
land sought is more valuable for It's timber and
stone than Tor agricultural purposes. and TO
establish his claim 10 SAID land before the Reg
ister and Receiver OF this Office at Occur iene,
Idaho,o Thursday, The 5tn day September ,lyOl.
He names witnesses: Charles Butts, OF
Kendrick, Idaho, William S. Pow ell, Byron
Weller, OF Spokane, Washington Harry HILL OF
standpoint, Idaho.
Any anC all persons claiming adversely the
above-described land req uested TO file their
claims in this office on or before said 9th day
of September. 1901. ID. Ii. BUDLoNG,
6ZS-S 81 Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-06-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
IN Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
United States Land Office, Occur
d'Alene, Idaho, May 4, 1901. Notice
is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of
Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
"An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Terri
tory" as extended to all the Public
Land States by act of August a.,
1892, John McInnis, Jr., of Sand
point, county of Kootenai, state of
Idaho, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No. $50,
for the purchase of the NE4 NW4,
NV NE4 of Sec. No. 30 in TIP. No.
81 N, r. No. 2 w. B. M, and will
offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for it tim
Der or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and
Receiver of this office at Occur d.
Alene, Idaho, on Thursday, the 18th
day of July, 1901.
He names as witnesses: John
McInnis, ST., John R Rabcock,
John R.McDonald, Robert McInnis,
all If Standpoint, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above-decribed lands
are requested to file their claims in
this office on or before said 18th day
of July, 1901.
D. H. BUDLoNG,
5-00-7-12 Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-06-28
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878,
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office, Occur d Alene,
Idaho. May % 1901.
Notice is hereby given that I'm compliance
with the provisions oil the act OF congress OF June
3, 1878, entitled AN act for the sale OF timber
lal.ds in the states III California, Oregon Nevada
and Washington Territory" extended to all
the Public Land states by act OF August 4, 1892,
JOSEPHINE KALANQUIN,
OF Occur Alehe, county of kOOtenal, state of
ldeho has this day filed in this office her sworn
statement No. 599 Tor the purchase 0f the SCI
Nk14, NEl4 SEA. lot see. No. 2, in TIP No SO \.
range No. 2 W. b. NJ. aid will Ot1er proof TO
show that tn" land sought is more valuable
for its timber stone than TO- agriC ultural
purposes, and to establish her claim 20 said
land before the Register and Receiver OF
this office at Occur Alene. Idaho, on Thurs
day. the Sth day OF August 1901.
she names as Witnesses:
Charles Mccarthy Charles Kalanquin, OF
Occur d. Acne, Idaho, ana Earnest A. White
William Hawthorne OF Spokane, Wash
my and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to Tile then
Claims in thus Office on or betOrC said 9Th day o.
August. 1901 ID II. BUDLORG,
5-3l-S-2 Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-06-28
STEAMER LINES.
SAN FRANCIsco-PoRTLAND ROUTE

SAN FRANCIsCO-PORTLAND ROUTE.
Steamship sails from Ainsworth
Jock, Portland, at 800 p. m, and
from Spear street Wharf San
Francisco, at 1000 a. M, every
five days.
Daily boat service between Port
land, Astoria, Oregon City, Dayton,
Salem, Independence, Corvallis,
and all Columbia and Willamette
River points.
SNAKE RIVER ROUTE.
Steamers between Riparia and
Lewiston leave Riparia at $40 M.
daily, returning leave Lewiston at
430 a. m.
For through tickets and further
information apply at O. R. & N.
Co.'s Office, 430 Riverside avenue,
Spokane, WASH
H. M. ADAMS, Gen'l Agent,
Spokane, Wash.
A. L. CRAIG, Gen'l Pass. Agt.,
Portland, Or.