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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
BeGInniny and End

A certain gilded youth, seriously
smitten by the charm and grace OF q
demure- looking country damsel, VEN
tured to remark: How wish you
would give me that ring upon your
finger. 1t exactly resembles my love
for you-it has no end" Excuse me.
sir" replied the fair one, Il think
will keep it, for it is also emblematic
of my love for you-it has no begin
ming"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
HEADACHE, BACKAcAE, DIZZINESS
tpE.Ru.NA CURES PELVIC cATARRH.) NT

Mrs. Anna Martin, AZ uoyt street,
Brooklyn, N. Y, writes:
"Peruna did so much for me that
feel II my duty to recommend Ii to
others who may be similarly afflicted.
About q year ago my health was com.
pIefeLy broken down. had backache
dizziness and Irregularities, and life
seemed dark indeed. We had used
Peruna I'm our homo ~ fOnic and for
colds and cafarrh ard decided 10 try
II for my trouble. In less than three
months became regular; my pains had
entirely disappeared, and am now
perfectly WE'LL "-.-Mrs. Anna Martin.
Miss Marie johnson, II Columbia, East,
Detroit, Mich is Worthy Vice Templar
in Hope Lodge No. 6, Independent Order
Good Templars. Miss johnson, as SO
many other women also have done,
found in Peruna specific for a severe
case of female weakness. She writes:
81 want to do what l can to let the
whole world know what a grand medi-
cine Peruna is. For eleven years ] suf-
fered with female troubles and compli-
cations arising therefrom. Doctors
failed to cure me, and despaired OF be-
ing helped. Peruna cured me in three
short months. I can hardly believe it
myself, but it is blessed fact. ! am
perfectly well now, and have not had
an ache or pain for months. 1want my
suffering sisters to know what Peruna
has done for me. Miss Marie johnson.
Miss Ruth Emerson, 72 Sycamore st. Z,
Buffalo, N. Y, writes: II suffered for
two years with irregular and painful
menstruation, and Peruna cured me
within six weeks. / cannot tell you
how grateful feel. Any agency which
brings health and strength to the af-
hicted is always a welcome friend, and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Home COMPLIMENT.

The south Georgia man was loudly
proclaiming that southwest Georgia
was the garden spot of the world.
Eyes," said the north Georgia man.
"but you're dHn poor gardeners!"
THAT" replied the south Georgia
fellow, "is because we imported some
of you fellows who thought you knew
1t ALL"
And then they went to betting on
the campaign and called for the
drinks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Lo ami the whit. Man.
SIS your hair cut?"

as your hair cut?" 4.
ut is" answered the Indian.
HAVE. you washed all the paint on
your face, and instead annointed your
self, with bay rum?"
II have.
Have .yoa" cultivated habits OF
thrift and saved up some money"
IT have"
"Sure you've saved up money!"
Eyes"
Well, come on. You are ready for
the next step in civilization. will
now teach you how to play poker.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

"yeE Atptsek my Wife and - and
my mother and my wife's mother and
two sisters and an old aunt of-mine
and half a dozen of our cousins 10
spulr.sdr FIRST baby through tillsit was
two years old" VIZ. y 4 .G
. ."And did the little one Become
stronger by that timer" ..e ~
mo, 1--WE -iiad another BY that time
and came out Of the dream"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Hobo Cleanliness.

They wash. the hoboes, says one OF
the fraternity, who talks very frank
" about his friends in Frank Leslies
Popular Monthly for May; they battle
frequently and boil their rags Or
ten one will stand stark naked IN q
cold wind while his clothes are boil
ing. The purpose of boiling up IS
not cleanliness alone, however, nor
chiefly that.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
or More interest.

"Ah! Nature, noble Nature!" ex-
claimed the maid,iin rapture of de-
light, "Oh! Mr.. Spocnetgh, lis there
anything more delightful than to sit
here and listen to, the gentle patter Of
the raindfops?"
"Ah-really, I+er-+think; the SUI
preme delight 'qf4my' life just now
would be to remember who borrowed
my umbrella last.''' Z, 49,.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

Doctor (who has been sent for a 2
a. m.)-Madame, pray send at once
for the clergyman, and, If you want
to make your will, for the lawyer.
Madame (horrified)-Good gracious;
Is it so dangerous, doctor?
Doctor-Not bit of it; but l don't
want to be the only one who has been
disturbed in his sleep for nothing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

Dealers say that as soon as Gus
toner tries Defiance Starch 1t is i'm
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. 1t can be used cold or
boiled, ~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
hAs They Impressed Her.

No reader of Frank Stockton's books
can deny that there Is "a decided ele-
ment of the unreal about all of them.
/. ,.X,tady Of ihalaproprnh tendencies
had been laboriously re$ding "A Story
teller's Pack"
What are you reading?" ASKED a
friend. t ~ 4
"0h "A. Pack of Lies by Frank
Stockton" came the unconscibusly
vivacious and strenuous reply.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

Casey-Did you say that Brannigan
had quit?
Cassidy-Aye! He left his place
lasht week.
Casey-Shure, he told me he had a
loife job.
Cassidy-So he did. Twas In a
quarry he wurks, an the blast whit
off befoor he knowed it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Censorship of Comic Papers.

Foreign comic papers are being sub
iected to a strict censorship in Ger
many just now. A special lookout 10
being kept for those published In
America which contain pictures con-
sidered disrespectful to the kaiser.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

Young womaH--l think that new
novel, "skirti ,!!Ss aM ge perfect
cfItlcAoh, I don't know One ought
not to form so'decided IAN opinion
based on fiighty perusale~9, :,
Young Woman-But it was not a
,flighty perusaltJ read every line care
fplly,twlce oyeRy
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Socialists In Germany.

It is expected that the socialists VIII
carry 100 seats at the German cleo
tions, polling over 100000 votes and
securing the strongest position in the
reichstag.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
A Bu,iuess Head.

"You ought to have been ashamed
to take money for that mule"
81 was kind O. shamed," answered
Mr.. Erastus Pinkley. Il was mighty
glad to git shet Of him. But was
afraid dat If l offered him to you fob
muffin you'd get suspicious"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease, a powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails, corps and
bunions. All druggists and shoe stores
csc. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Had him Convenient.

~ have a feeling that the devil is
present in this meeting to-day" said
the minister.
"Amen!" cried an old brother from
a far corner. you've got him In
close quarters. Lock the doors and
give him where he comes FROM"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds w. SAMUEL
Ocean Grove. N. J.. Feb. II. 100
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Purchased Scenery.

A story is told of man in Massa-
chusetts who sold scrubby farm for
$4,000, although Its value was not
more than $1,000.
How did you do it," friend asked
him.
WELL" he replied, II had $1,000
worth of farm and $1,000 worth OF
view."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

The great trouble about private the
atricals is that they become public
nuisance.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
\ pnnotured superstltlon.

Swift-Im sure Friday must be an
unlucky day. l lost my purse with ten
pounds in it on a Friday. Don't you
call that bad luck?
Shaw-Yes; bad luck for you. But
what about the fellow who found 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

Wise is the man who knows how to
make a long story short.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

A Mohawk Valley justice Of the
peace invariably gave judgment for
the plaintiff I'M civil suits before him,
without hearing the defendant, ST.
lencing that unfortunate litigant with
well. vot thinks he sue you for II
you don't owe himT
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

RED CROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
for 1t. Large OF. package only cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEKEEPERs
Use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t makes clothes
clean and sweet as when new. All grocers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

For frost-bite, chilblains, sore and lame
Wizard Oil. 1t won't disappoint you!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

When a fool gets angry he opens
his mouth and shuts his eyes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
stonped tho Game.

what broke up the ping-pong So
cial down at your church last night?"
asked the young man with the clerical
garments.
Some unregenerate son Of Belial,
said the second man in churchly garb,
substituted eggs for the balls
Judge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

If silence is golden the woman who
is, deaf and dumb must be twenty
four carats fine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Advantage of variety.

He-Don't you ever get tired Of be-
ing made love to?
she--I might IL 1t were always the
same man.-Detroit Free Prem.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

ALL UP TO DATE HOUsEKEEPERs
use Defiance Cold Water Starch, because
1t is better and o. more Of 1t for same
money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

A politician, like poor workman
always blames his tools.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces In
nammation allays pain cures wind collie. Csc bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

No woman feels that she has truly
lived unless she has, experienced the
joys of a broken heart.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
"Some unregenerate son Of Belial,
What He Needed.

whats this thing?" asked man
who was inspecting a music EN-
porium.
THAT? Oh, that's used on violins.
We call it chin-rest."
Gimme one!" exclaimed the visitor,
Suppose it would work on my wife?"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

$40 A WEEK AND EXPENSES
to men with rig to introduce our Poultry goods
Send stp. Javelle Mfg Co.. Dept Q, Parsons, Kan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

The pen is mightier than the sword
8. when it comes to signing checks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

A diplomat is man who knows
how to hold his job.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

Husbands for convenience would be
perfect If there were no other women
to tell.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II it fails to cure. 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

The spendthrift can easily make a
SO bill look like 80 cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

The pugilist strikes an attitude
when he has his picture taken.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
MISS BONNIE DELAN0
A Chicago Society Lady, in 9
Letter to Mrs. Pinkham says:

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM or all the
grateful daughters to whom you have
given health and life, none are moro
glad than !.
"My home and my life wa. happy
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

Many men believe that honesty in
moderation is the best policy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Another Lie.

Snappe-Tes, believe l did say you
were always lying about yourself.
Bragg-Sir, I'm not accustomed to
that sort of talk. I'm gentleman.
sir!
snappe-There you are again!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
SENSIBLE HoUsEKEEPERs

will have Defiance Starch, not alone
because they get one-third more for
the same money, but also because Of
superior quality.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c. =
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
THE nUMOR OF LIFE
LATEST WORK ~TARhED OUT BY
We THE WORLDS FUNMAkERs. :,

Hrs. OFlynn's New Ailment-Comin1
Of the sscond Baby Woke Parents
from Their Dream-whHt Broke Up
the Ping-Pong Social.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
A Kind Husband.

"Is your husband good provider?''
asked q sympathetic visitor.
Indeed he is, mum. He got me
three new places to wash last week
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

1t sometimes happens that domes-
tic explosion is the result Of lot Of
theories getting into . mans head.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Have You Tried Atlas oats'

II not, get package from your grocer
today. Purest of all foods.
, 1902-06-11

Although the past week opened rath.
er cool, 1t closed warm, and the mean
temperature for the week was about
four degrees above the normal. Light
flOsts occurred over many sections uf
the state on the list. 2nd and Bird of
the month. doing only slight injury to
tender garden vegetables. The week
has been practically without rain. the
from the northeastern portion OF the
state.
The range is now in need Of IA good
rain in nearly every section of the
state, and in some sections the grass
is rapidly drying and turning brown.
While over most of the state a good
stand of grass has already been OBJ
tanned, a few sections. as southern AL
bany and Carbon and northern Big
Horn counties, report that the range
is very short. Grasshoppers are conl-
ing out in large numbers over north
ern Laramie county where they have
done much damage during the past
two years.
Irrigation has been in progress dur
ing the week on all lands under ditch.
and the weather has been very favor
Ghle for irrigated crops which have
made rapid growth. Bottom meadows
have also lone well. Over the earlier
sections Of the state the first crop of
alfalfa is beginning to bloom. and will
soon be ready for cutting.
The weather has been favorable for
all stock, which are now doing well.
Favorable conditions have existed dur.
ing the past week for the completion
Of the lambing season.
The following extracts were taken
from the remarks of Albany county
correspondence:
Hatton-Weather very dry and
warm; no rain for two weeks: grass
on range poorest ever seen in this part
OF the state: water coming slowly:
crops growing very slowly.-James
Dougherty.
LaramieWarm. dry winds OF early
part Of week dried soil rapidly, and u
good rain is now needed.-N. A. Mel
son.
Moore-Range very short and dried
up; alfalfa, gardens. and fruit grow
ing rapidly: light shower on the 5th.
and a mist on the 7th.-Edwin Moore.
Mandel-Dry and windy all the
week: water in creeks rising, and ir.
rigation in progress; meadows growing
fine, hut very late; feed on range short
and rain much needed.-Philip Bath.
, 1902-06-11
STRIKE SETTLED.
Building Trades Council and Contrac
tors Association Dissolved.

Denver. Colo, June 11.-At 2:3(
o'clock yesterday afternoon the Con
tractors association accepted the pro
position Of the building trades unions
that the Building Trades Council would
dissolve II the Contractors associa
ton was dissolved. They. however
made the condition that a board of ar
bitration be established to settle al
differences hereafter between the con
ii actors and men. to be composed hall
OF union mel and half of masters.
This proposition will be accepted
This means the end of the strike.
A summary Of the strike and it's eff
fects follows:
Number OF men idle for fourteen
work-days, 1000.
Loss to men in wages, $4,000 daily
-$1S2. 900.
LOSS in wages to 1000 mill and yard
men o thirty-two work days. 81 .OOO
daily-$64, 900.
Total loss in wages, $246, 900.
Estimated loss to other interest di
rectly concerned, $496. 900.
Grand total loss In cash. $742, 900.
Decrease in building permits May I
to June 10, $500. 900.
, 1902-06-11
A New Departure.

The Chicago. Milwaukee and ST.
Paul railway has recently put in ser.
vice on its Pioneer Limited trains the
largest and ~handsomest dining car ev.
er built. It is SO feet in length from
tip to tip. and its body is six inches
wider and higher than the usual dining
car. 1t seats SO people comfortably in
movable chairs and has a kitchen
large enough to permit the working OF
six cooks which with six walters and
q conductor make up the crew. The
dining r. heretofore in service did
not provide SUFFICIENT space to proper.
~ care for the large number Of pat
ions Of the Pioneer. 30 that II became
necessary to have . larger car.
, 1902-06-11
NOTED CITIES

CHICAGO is probably the mos.
widely known city in the United States.
Noted for its push and enterprise rs
we'll Is being the Windy City.
MILWAUKEE Also hiss q
worldwide reputation on account Of
the quantity a. well az the quality Of
Its annual production Of beer.
ST. PAUL While possibly not 30
generally well known As the two for.
mer cities. is nevertheless noted In
many ways, and Is one Of tho popular
Twin Cities OF the Northwest.
Ali L Are fAmou. elite.
und thek James combined torn the
name Of AMERICAS GREA rEsr
RAILWAY, famous and noted she
AGENENT. ELEGANT EQUIPMENT.
SPLENDID SERVICE and general
adoption Of all the latest SAFETY
APPLIANCES for the comfort Ano
safety Of it, patrons.
Its ELNCTRIC LIGHTED TRAINS
are noted the world over.
Il 10 the SHORT LINE bet~ Gel
OMAHA AND CHICAGO. and like 81
psrior articles Of merchandise i
ONCE TRIED, ALREADY USED
Try IL the next time you 60 East.
l.. L. DOWNING.
49,
, 1902-06-11
The SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY. ATLANTA GA.


Rear Admiral J. A. Howell Is noted
for his genius as an inventor. So de-
voted was he for years to the develop
ment OF torpedo warfare that most OF
his friendp were greatly surprised
when he found time to get married
Some years after this suspicious event
q brother officer called at the Admir-
ais home and found the distinguished
sailor seated on his doorstep and con-
templating several OF his children who
were playing on the lawn in front OF
the house.
ut is strange to think OF you as a
father. Howell" remarked the visitor
There was a time when no one
thought OF you as a married man
What induced you to take "A wife,"
We'll" returned the Admiral medi .
tativeiy. Il got tired OF hearing my
self referred to as only the father OF
the modern torpedo.''
, 1902-06-11
or ,n1eREsr TO SICK PEOPLE.

We have all the sympathy Ia the
world for sick people, and want to treat
them in a serious way. There Is NO
humor in pain and suffering, but hard.
earnest fact. It is impossible for the
patient to impress on others the extent
Of suffering they endure. and their
anxiety for relief. To get we'll or be
relieved Is their one thought; any 70
medy that will bring this about has
their everlasting gratitude. We have
thousands Of letters from people who
have had dyspepsia, sick,headache, and
frequent bilious attacks, who tell US
how thankful they were for having
used DR.. Gums Improved Liver Pills.
These pills remove the u Of these
diseases. and make q permanent cure.
They Danish pimples and make the
skin clear and healthy looking. They
are sold At all drug stores for Is cts.
per box. or sent BY mail on receipt Of
price. Only one for \ dose, = small
box to try sent free. Address. DR..
Gum. Philadelphia, Pa. For sale By
Frank H. Eggleston and A. H. Cordi
ner, drnggists. Laramie, Wyo.
, 1902-06-11
ANSWERED PROMPTLY.
Quick Response of National Banks To
Call for Statements in May.

Washington, d. c.. June l1.-iSpe-
cial to The Republican.b-The comp.
troller of the currency. Mr.. Ridgley. is
extremely gratitied at the prompt re,
turn made by the national banks of the
United States to the last call for a
statement of conditions. There are
i.424 national banks in the country
and the call was made on each one on
May 6 for a statement of conditions on
April 30.
Responses we're received from all
the banks by May %. ten days less
time than for any previous call.
1t is noteworthy that the aggregate
individual deposits of the national
banks of the country On April 80
amounted to $3.11l $50. 1867.
, 1902-06-11
How to Avoid Trouble.

Now is the time to provide yourself
and family with a bottle OF Chamber.
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. It is almost certain to be
needed before the summer is over. and
l., procured now may save you a trip to
town in the night Or in your busiest
season. It is everywhere admitted to
be the most successful medicine in use
for bowel complaints, both for chill
dren and adults. No family can afford
to be without It. For sale by F. H.
Eggleston.
, 1902-06-11
A Real Friend,

Il suffered from dyspepsia and indi'
gestion for fifteen years." says w. T,
S%turdevant of Merry Oaks. N. C. AZ
ter | had tried many doctors and medi
cines to no avail M of my friends per
shaded me to try Kodol. 1t gave imme'
diate relief. l can eat almost anything
| want now and my digestion is good
| cheerfully recommend Kodol." Don't
try to cure stomach trouble by dieting,
That only further weakens the system.
food. Kodol enables you to assimilate
what YOU eat by digesting it without
the stomach's aid. Laramie Drug Co.