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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14

irons, etc. bought two bottles of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and a
vial of his Pellets Took the medicines
according to directions and began to i'm
improve slowly. The way it helped my
stomach was wonderful
II cannot say nor write enough in
praise of DR.. Pierce's medicine. l have
had no bad spell of sickness since I began
its use, and feel entirely we'll"
THE WEAK SPOT.
Most people have weak spot in the
health which is especially liable to
attack from disease. This is particu-
larly true after siege of grippe. The
entire physical power of resistance is
weakened, but the weakness is most
marked in such organs as have before
been subject to disease. When the
lungs are vweakH grippe almost surely
leaves them weaker yet; and often the
symptoms of lung disease begin to show
III a marked manner. ......;......'.
In all such cases DR.. Pieree,s Golden
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14

ened me up. I feel like different per
son. I gladly recommend your medicine
to all sufferers, for know it cured me-"
The cures effected by the use of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery are
SO we'll authenticated that there is no
room for doubt as to the curative power
of this remarkable medicine. Weak,
run-down,> WORKOUT men and women,
whether their debility results from grippe
or other causes will find new health and
new strength in the use of Golden Med
ica1 Discovery
Sick people, especially those suffering
from chronic diseases, are invited to
consult DR.. Pierce, by letter, free, and
so obtain, without charge, the opinion of
specialist on their ailments All cor
respondence strictly confidential Ad-
dress DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The sole motive for substitution is to
permit the dealer to make the little more
profit paid by the sale of less meritori-
Gus medicines. He gains; you lose,
therefore accept no substitute for Golden
Medical Discovery" ........
GREAT VALUE AT THRILLING EXPENSE.
F. T. Houghton, of Hornitos, Mariposa
Co., CAL, says: ~ fully appreciate the
value of your Medical Adviser in my
library, and consider tia hundred times
more valuable than any medical work
published at so trifing an expense"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, containing more than thou
sand large pages, is sent free on receipt
Of stamps to pay expense of mailing only.
Send 81 one-cent stamps for the book in
paper covers, or 81 stamps for the CLOTH
bound volume. Address Or. r. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14

was established on the extension, in the
eastern part of Mclean county. Within
a few days the townsite of Dudley sprang
up, not far away, and now the new town
site of Goodrich is Furnishing quarter
Of mile away and the other townsites
are fighting for existence. ..'....
Rival townsite boomers and specula-
tors have kept the location of the town
going from place to place, until there is
no means of keeping track of the site
over night. The Goodrich townsite BOOM
ers have cut the price Of lots, and al
ready several mercantile establishments,
a newspaper and other business places
are in progress of construction
The next struggle will come over the
location of the railway station and the
postoffice, for which representatives Of
the rival toWnsites are hustling.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14

disease, and an epidemic of grippe surely
leaves a broad trail of crepe behind it.
The great need of the grippe victim is
new strength. All sorts of stimulating
beverages are offered as strengthening
which have not the least nutritive value,
and all strength is derived solely from
nutrition,
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S 4 80
Fedora and
Stiff Hats.
Two Valentines Sans Poetry

how the. case ever happened to be set for
this day. .-.
1t is a puzzling problem. Aside from the
fact that it has not been explained why
Leah Valentine does not want to be Fred
D. Valentines own true valentine any
longer, there comes the more interesting
question as to whether this is comic
valentine, bargain counter valentine,
or an old fashioned home made valentine.
Having well developed sense of humor
the judge hopes it may be a comic but
not one of the two-for-a-penny kind. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14

- A~A ~ ~ OAASA
Medical Discovery
quickly cures the cough,
heals the, 'inhamed it's
sues and strengthens
the weak lungs so that
they. are. enabled to
throw off the disease
whic h. often has con-
sumption as its sequel.
,''v1 was in poor health
when I com NJ e n c ed
taking Doctor Pierce's
medicine, y writes Mr..
Elmer Lawler, Of Volga,
Jefferson Co., Ind. II
had stomach, kidney,
heart and lung troubles.
Was not able to do any
work. I had a severe
cough and henlorrhage
of the lungs, but after
using your medicine a
while I commenced to
gain in strength and
flesh, and stopped
coughing right away.
Took about six bottles
of the Golden Medical
Discovery then, and
last spring I had grippe
and it settled on my
lungs, leaving me with
a severe cough. I had
the doctor, but he didn't
seem to help me any; 80
I commenced your med
icine again and took
three or four bottles of
the Discovery and two
vials-of DR.. Pierce's Pei
1etc ond fhat etr,ipht-
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Judge Harrison got his valentine this
beautiful st. Valentines day, but he was
SO busy that The had nos time to look
at it. The court calendar is several cases
in arrears so, although the divorce case
Of Leah Valentine against Fred D. Valen-
tine was the first case, on to-,day's call
it had to wait it's turn.
1t would have. been appropriate to try
the famous suit of Valentine VS.. Valentine
on st. Valentines day and Judge Harrison
saw the force of the situation, but all he
could do was to figure out, if he could,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14
BOOM DAYS. OYER AGAIN
TOWNSHIP STRUGGLES IN N. OAK.
BOwdOn Extension Is Fruitful
Field Just NOv-Many
New. Towns.

Special to The Journal.
Bismarck. N. D., Feb. 14.-Townsite
booms of the old-time kind, are being en-
countered with the, rush development elf
western North Dakota. An example is to
be found on the Bowdon extension of the
Northern Pacific road into Mclean county.
A few weeks ago townsite called Clark
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14
GRIPPE's GRIP BROKEN.

<vAbout FIVE years ago, / had a severe
attack of La Grippe" writes Mrs. Sarah
F. Howes, of Churchton, Md. vIt.see1ned
] was nearly dead from weakness, and
commenced to use DR.. Pierce's medicines.
I took FIVE bottles of Golden Medical
Discovery and some of his Pleasant
Pellets and experienced great benefit
The lasting effects of DR.. Pierce'sl medi-
cines are wonderful. Am in my sixty
ninth year and do all my Homework"
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures the diseases of the stomach and
its allied organs which prevent the
proper nutrition of the body, and so it
enables the building up of physical
strength by food perfectly digested and
assimilated. It gives appetite to eat and
power TO digest and assitnilate what is
eaten, thus producing strength.
vLast winter I began suffering with
pain in nay side" writes Miss Jennie
Swearingen, of 1856 Market St., Park
ersburg, Viva. 1T kept getting worse,
and I had to have the doctor, and he
pronounced it kind of malaria and
grippe. What suffered I could never
express to any one. could eat nothing,
lad to lie fiat on my back and could not
Use from the bed. Every one thought
{ could not live. I had to be covered
18th mustard plasters and apply hot
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14
The Insurance in DetaiI

Baker G Thompson placed the insur-
ance. On the buildings it amounted to
| S23 500; on the contents to $35, 900.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-14
New Hats.

We have just received six
cases Ofthe new PantOuris
shape soft hats; coiors.
pearl, steel and black;
regular $500 quality.
Saturday price
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LII. =. ETCHER.
STATE AGENT,
4Q9-1O-11 Bank Of Commerce
Building.

AETNA INDEMNITY COMPANY. Principal
office: Hartford, Conn. (Organzed in 1897
F. T. Maxwell, President; E. S. Pegram, Sec
rotary. Attorney to accept service in Min
nesota: Insurance Commissioner. Cash cap
ital, $3.50, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

SCHOOLS AND ooLLnCns.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

Ia near something great. but i cOulu un~
derstand every word he said"
.
Rev. DR.. Nextly, in pursuance Of a design
to deliver a series OF discourses on the
mountains Of the bible, made the follow
ing announcement:
Next Sunday evening, brethren, / shall
preach a sermon on Mount Ararat."
And after the services were over. relates
the Chicago Tribune, Aunt Ann PEBBLES
went forward to say goodby and wish him
a pleasant voyage and a safe return.
General B%ailington Booth Of the VoIun-
teers of America tells a story Of a prayer
meeting held in New York on the east side
during the recent mayoralty campaign. In
the midst of a prayer, he relates, one pious
brother said: 20 Lord, we pray Thee that
the democratic party nsy hang together
in the coming election" amen, answer
prayer, Lord" put in a republican who was
near. Put l do not mean It as the repub-
llcan brother means It, Lord. pray that
we may hang together in concord and &C.
cord,' continued the democrat. "Amen,
Lord" again said the republican; amy
cord, so long as they hang"
A story is told OF a certain English bishop
we'll known for his verbosity, who rose to
address the House OF Lords on a very i'm
portant occasion. II will divide my speech
under twelve heads" he said. to the dis
comfort Of his audience. The marquis of
Salisbury begged to be allowed to inter-
pose with a little anecdote. "a friend Of
mine was returning home late one night
he said, when opposite st. Paul's he saw
an intoxicated man trying to ascertain the
time on the big clock there. Just then
1t began TO strike and slowly tolled out IL.
The mar listened. looked hard at the clock,
and said; 'Confound you, why couldn't you
have said that all at oncer" The bishcp
hearth. Joined In the laughter which fol-
lowed and took the him contained in the
story.
The good minister Of a Scottish parish
had once upon a time a great wish for an
old couple TO become teetotalers, which
they were in no wise eager to carry out.
After much pressing, however, they con-
scented, laying down as a condition that
they should be allowed to keep a bottle Of
"auld kirk" for medicinal purposes. About
a fortnight afterward John began to feel
his resolution weakening. but he was de-
termined not to be the first to give way.
In another week, however, he collapsed
entirely. Jenny, woman he said, 1--WE
an awful pain in my held; ye MIGHT gle me
a wee drappie an see gin it'Il dee me ony
guild" well, gudeman," she replied,
we're owre late o. askin', for ever sim
that bottle cam into the hoose I've been
bothered sac with pains L my held. Z is a
dune an there's nae drappie left"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23
3
PRINCE HENRY OF PRUSSIA
Has Landed in New York City With
His Suite, and Has Been Ac-
corded a Hearty Reception.
THE BANKERS RESERVE LIFE
A. an American Public InstitutiOn
Joins I'm n Royal American
welcome.

Americans have no especial reverence for
kings or emperors, for monarchies or in
herited public titles. But the American
people rejoice at the opportunity Of well
coming royalty to her shores when royalty
comes representing a great nation
America extends the right hand Of fellow
ship to every land In the civilized world
and acclaims the representative not be-
cause OF his birthrlght as a ruler, but be-
cause Of the good will Columbia bears to
ALL SISTER NATIONS.
Prince Henry will find Americans hos
pitably huzzaing wherever he appears and
invites him to carry back to the stalwart
nation which honors him as a prince royal
a message OF amity and genuine friend
ship.
Germany and America are never likely
to engage in any form Of warfare involving
armies and navies. whatever commercial
reprlsals and controversies may come into
their business relations.
THE bankers RESERVE LIFE
admires the German character. the Ger
man nation and the German loyalty to the
German fatherland. Among its policy hold
ers Il number many of German birth and
descent. II claims the right. therefore, to
JOIN Win AmtElChub BtucTdlAy III tue
feliclties Of this occasion.
Should Prince Henry come to omaha
n. II. robson, PRESIDENT,
will be more than pleased to show the
royal guest that here in Nebraska we have
built up n life insurance company In four
years which ranks among the best in the
union for It's age. II would probably
startle him to know that one of the Oldest
and strongest eastern companies was six
teen years old before II reached the volume
OF business carried today by the Bankers
Reserve Life.
PRINCE HENRY IN OMAHA
would be a notable guest. He would say
with every other thoughtful person that II
is folly to send way 81. SOC, 900 Of savings
annually to secure indemnity which car
as well be purchased at home.
The German government is strong be.
cause Of the loyalty OF It's people to tbs
fatherland. The west can be strong upor
the same principle. Let us stand by oul
home enterprises. Three new states are
to be opened Immediately. Write to b. H
Robson. president. Omaha, Neb., for ter.
ritory and terms, for general. state OF
special agencies Of the Bankers Reserve
Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

I'd hear something great. But / could un-
derstand every word he said"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23
III BEE.
Anecdotes With a
Religious FIavOring

the bishop Of Liverpool
preached a rmo recently an
old woman was heard to say:
Never was / so disappointed.
navar heard a hfohoD thought
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

gray whiskers. The clerical gentleman
exhibited all the external appearance Of
having an apoplectic At, but before he
could say a word the waiter gathered up
the tablecloth with all its contents and
was out of sight in a minute. The clergy
man. turned to the Albanian and era
phatically remarked:
my Godi amt he the limit"
-
The widow of an English army of1cer was
visiting ne with her son, a charming little
fellow about 5 years old, relates Harper's
Magazine. The mother told me with pride
how honorable he was, how high-minded,
and that she mad never for an instant seen
in him indications Of any traits that were
low or base.
The child was put to bed every night at
6. We dined st z. ] was sitting in the
drawing room one evening before dinner.
The room was dark, the doors open, and
my seat commanded a view of both the
stairway and the dining room. The table
was set, and in the center was a dish Of
tempting peaches.
Presently there CAM to my ears the
patter OF little bare feet, and a childish
figure, clad In a night gown, stole down
the stairs. through the hail, into the din
ing room, up to the table. Small fingers
seized the topmost peach from the dish,
and the little fellow turned and trotted
away upstairs again.
As I sat in the dark, in an agony Of ap-
p~rehenslon, there came again the patter,
patter Of little feet, and a white-clad figure
stole down the stairs, through the hall, into
the dining room, up to the table. Small
fingers replaced the stolen peach Just
where It had been, and a stubborn little
voice muttered. Done again. old devilI"
-
He was a typical small boy, who lived in
a well-to-do town In the western part Of
the state, with pride in his native home
and a vague idea that the city people con-
sidered all outsiders as small potatoes
and few in a mill at that.
Now, when his mother brought him to
Milwaukee to visit her brother, relates the
Milwaukee Sentinel, he held his head
proudly and intended to convey the idea
that he and his we're Of some Importance.
His uncle took him to see the different
big buildings, including the Pabst theater.
the library. postofice and the various
churches. =
On Sunday they were seated in st.
Paul's. The mother turned her head to
take in the beauty OF the pictured win
lows with their pretty colorings. and Sc
cretly wished her lot had fallen in the city.
but the boy sat bolt upright as though such
surroundings we're very common to him.
When they reached home his uncle re-
marked: "Weil, Tommy, the church is
something grand compared with your build
ings in c."
With an impatient toss Of his head. Mr..
Impertinence announced:
'It wouldn't make a woodbox for our
Baptist church"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

In making the announcements to his
congregation recently, reports the San
Francisco Wave, al Episcopal minister,
whose parish is not more than a thousand
miles from San Francisco. said:
Remember our communion service next
Sunday. The Lord IL with US In the fore
noon and the bishop In the evening"
Here lie another lapsus ~linguae. which
had It's origin In q Sunday school out In
the mission. The superintendent was
making a fervid prayer a few Sundays ago
and asked divine blessing upon each and
every enterprise in which the school was
interested. He closed his petition to the
throne OF grace in the following words:
"And now. oh. Lord, bless the lambs Of
this fold and make them meet for the
kingdom OF heaven. Amen"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23
Be
so THIN.
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treatment which will correct this condition.
DR.. Whitney's Nerve and Flesh Builder is
not alone intended for those who are sick,
but also for those who appear well and
hearty, but cannot acquire sufficient flesh
to round out the form. In dyspepsia. in
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nervous diseases no remedy is so prompt
and powerful. In order to demonstrate the
wonderful merits Of DR.. Whitney's Nerve
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will receive a trial package in plain sealed
wrapper absolutely free.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23
An Evidence
of Quality.
The Drinking of
StOrz "BIue Ribbon

Blue Ribbon has a pronounced and distinct
Individuality Of It's own. II has that rich
hop favor found only In highest grade
brewing. Absolute purity In combination
OF malt and hops with our own ARTESIAN
WELL WATER make blue Ribbon" a per-
feet and delightful beverage.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

BUSINESS, Shorthand, Typewriting and
English. Students who desire II are as
sisted to positions TO earn board while at
= tending. Send for catalogue. New York
life building, Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

A gentleman prominent in one Of the
state departments had occasion recently
TO visit New York, relates the Albany
IN. " Argus. Upon his way back he
was seated at dinner opposite a gentleman
whom. by the cut OF his frock, the White
tie and general appearance. he took to be
a clergyman. The waiter entered with the
dinner ordered by the supposed clergyman.
He was a pompous darby. with a pro-
nounced strut and dignity to give away.
Just then the train rounded a curve and
before the waiter could get on his dignity
the tray was tipped a little and a bottle
OF salad oil fell into the ''clergyman's"
soup, breaking the dish and SCATTERING
soup all over his clothes, white tie and
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

An evangelist who is making many con-
verts in Holton. Kan. breaches like this:
THE man who poses as a ekeptic and
will not listen to conclusive proof as 20
the truth Of Gods word is a dishonest
puppy.
You may announce yourself as a man,
but when you go into partnership with
whisky. either by your vote or support.
devil.
then go round pouring out blister-mouthed
profanity in the name OF a God you don't
believe in, you skillet-headed old scrub.
The men that can be bought at a big
price here won't bring is cents a dozen
in hell. I am reaching for you-poli-
~tician."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

MU9TC-I0 close out stock we mail 20
pieces latest songs, marches. waltzea. for
10oi money back II not satisfied. Shaw a
Co.. Canton. Q.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Not the Only one.


Dumbleigh It
was an awful trial
for me to make
that speech to-
night.
Mildmay = Don't
mention it, old boy.
Just think what
the rest of us suf-
fered.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Her Gentle Hint.

She-Music hath
charms, you know.
He = Y e S; I'll
bring a brass band
with me next time
l call.
She-Couldn't you
make it a gold
band with a soli-
taire in it?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
A Bad One.

Major Pickwick
4 say, Hawkins,
what do you think
of that cigar I
gave you?
Hawkins (weak-
ly)-T don't want
to think of it at
all. Pm trying to
! forget it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Sorry She Asked.

Why, Bridget" said her mistress,
who wished to rally her for the amuse-
ment of her company upon the fantas-
tic ornamenting of huge pie-"why,
Bridget, did you do this?"
''Indade, it was meself that did it,
replied Bridget. Isn't it pretty, mum ?
l did it with yer false teeth. num-"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30

"sy everything
every day."
hypnotst
he will his wife to do things"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Bill Collectors,
Probably.

wv ell, t h a n k
heaven, you've new
err seen me run aft
er people who have
money"
mo, but I've seen
people run after
you because you
didn't have mon
ey."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Was Consistent,

She-When are you going to give me
the money to buy that new dress?
He-Next week.
That's what you said last week.
Yes, and that's what say now and
am going to say next week. I amt the
kind of a man to say one thing one
week and another thing next week"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Long Headed.

Mamma-Now, dear, you may invite
one of your little playmates in to shara
your birthday cake.
Tommy-All right. I'll ask Jimmy
Jones.
Mammal thought you liked Villa
Brown better
Tommy-Yes'm but Jimmy don't like
cake, and he don't eat much.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30

He-Of course, dear, I'll be back from
the club in time for the opera, but in
case it should turn out to be impossible
I'll send you note by messenger.
She-That's not necessary; it just
dropped out of your overcoat pocket
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Why Goodman Was Ragged.

.Mabel-There's Mr.. Goodman over by
the door, mother They say he's very
rich, but when 1 first met him he had
hardly rag to his back.
Mother-Nonsense, child; why
Mabel-You see, he had just wriggled
out of football scrimmage when we
met.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
An Explanation.

An Explanation.
He-Your friend,
Miss Dashway, has
quite a military air
about her.
She-No wonder.
She has participant
ed in no fewer than
seventeen engage
ments.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
SOHed,

she-Did you ever camp out in the
foods?
He-No. The only time 1 ever was
out of my head was when had the ty-
phoid fever, and they kept me under
guard in the hospital all through it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Converted.

"Is Spacer a So
cialist YETI"
No; he has TAX
en- the gold cure"
"The gold cure?
w h a t do y o u
mean?"
"He married an
heiress to a mil
lion."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Only.

Little Horace -
Pa, why don't we
have heroes any
more?
Pave do, only
they're not dead
yet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Room For Two.

He-Do you real
ly think a man can
love two girls at
once?
She-As long as
he has two arms,
why not?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-30
Her Personal
ODiniOn.

Mrs. Church-Did
you say your hus-
band liked these
clinging gowns?
Mrs. Goth a M
Yes; he likes one to
cling to me for
about four sea-
sons.