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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31
SOME THUMB-RING LORE.
Facts of Interest Concerning Famous
Specimens and Wearers in
Ancient History,

The custom of rings upon the
thumb prevailed in England until the
close of the eighteenth century, and
is of very ancient origin. There is a
mummy case in the British museum
which represents an Egyptian lady
wearing rings upon the thumbs of
both her hands. The Romans were
greatly addicted to this practice, and
as many of their thumb rings were
most cumbersome and i~nconvenient,
the patricians varied their rings with
the season, terming them Summer"
or winter" rings, as the case might
be, says London Lady.
During his visit to Rome, Addison
saw some of these old rings, and COM
ments thus upon them: $50 very taick
about, and with such large stones in
them, that tits no wonder a fop should
reckon them a little cumbersome in
the summerseason of so hot a climate.
The Emperor Trajan possessed a Twin
ter thumb ring" which measured some
81 inches in width and bore a bust in
high relief of his ~consort, Plotina.
English thumb rings do not appear to
have been less massive. During the
latter part of the middle ages they
formed a part of the necessary adorn-
ment of the bishop when he was ar
rayed in full pontificals.
Thomas a Beckett possessed a
thumb ring set with a valuable ruby,
which was about the size of a hens
egg. This ring was a gift from Louis
VII. of France. At the reformation,
Bluff King Hal seized the archbishop's
ring from his despoiled shrine and took
it for his own personal adornment,
thus bringing thumb rings back into
fashion for awhile. They had long
been abandoned by the upper classes
and had gradually come to be consid-
cred indicative of the burgess class.
Thumb rings were often set with the
tooth of some animal as an amulet. A
VOLTS tooth was supposed to act as
a charm against assault, while a bad
gers tooth brought wealth and gen.
eral good luck.
The crapandine, or toadstone, was
also used in this way, as it was sup
posed to possess various mystic vir.
tues, one of which being the power of
warning it's wearer of the presence of
poison in his food or drink by changing
its color. The mystic word "Anamyap-
tus' was often engraved upon a thumb
ring as a charm against epilepsy or
cramp. This was in accordance with
an old superstition, which gives this
work as a cure "for the falling sick
ness" Another favorite preventive OF
epilepsy was a silver thumb ring en-
graved in Gothic characters with the
names of Jasper, Melchior and Bal
thazzar, the three Wise Men from the
East. In "The Squire's Tale" Chaucer
mentions a magical thumb ring worn
by Conace, the daughter of "Cambus.
can Bold" which gave her a complete
knowledge of the medicinal value OF
herbs and enabled her to converse with
birds in their own language. Wedding
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31
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WASTE T UTILIZED.
A System of Pump Drainage hat
VIII Prove Quite Satisfactory
in Most Localities.

A method of conducting the waste
water from a pump to a trough in the
cellar under kitchen of a farmhouse
is shown by the sectional sketch. The
trough is used for holding crooks of
milk, butter, or nfact any Ike articles
it is desired to keep cool and fresh by
means of the cold water that runs to
trough after pumping.
In the case illustrated, the well is
about II feet from the house, and an
open porch nine feet wide extends
from house to pump platform. Under
the end of a broad conductor on plat
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31
Weedy Flayors i'm MIX.

Prof. G. L. Mckay: In the summer
months during the dry periods fire.
quent complaints are heard from but
ter dealers of what they term summer
conditions or weedy f~lavors. These
fiavors are undoubtedly caused by a
species of bacteria. As many of you no
doubt have observed that the next
morning after a good, heavy rain your
flavor will change and improve. Many
attribute this to the fresh grass, but
fresh grass does not grow in a night.
Our bacteriologist found by expert
menting with a species Of bacteria that
ne could produce this same weedy
favor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

Mrs. X. Schneider, 24O9 Thirt.
Place, Chicago, ILL.,, writes:


"Affer taking several remedies
without result, I began In January,
1901, to take your valuable remedy,
Peruna. was a complete wreck.
Had paLpifafion of the heart, cold
hands and feet, female weakness, no
appetite, trembling, sinking feeling
nearly all the time. You said I was
suffering with systemic cafarrh, and 1
believe that I received your help in
the nick of time. 1 followed your
directions carefully and can say today
that I am well again. l cannot thank
you enough for my cure. l will always
be your debtor. Ihave already recon-
mended Peruna to my friends and
neighbOrs and they all praise 1t,
wish that all suffering women would
try ii. Testify this according to the
truth. '-Mrs. X. Schneider.
Over half the women have catarrh in
some form or another. And yet, prob
ably, not a tenth of the women know
that their disease is catarrh. To dis
tinguish catarrh of various organs it
has been named very differently.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

rings were formerly worn upon the
thumb, but did not always stay there.
In the ancient ritual of marriage the
bridegroom was directed to place the
ring upon the thumb with the words:
"With all my worldly goods l thee en-
dow" moving it to the other fingers in
succession.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31
ONION SETTING TOOL.
A Device That Enables One to Do
Twice al Much in "a Given Time
as by Old Method.

Prepare the ground thoroughly, lay
off rows with marker and use the tool
illustrated. This consists of cone
shaped pins of hardwood inserted four
inches apart in piece 1hx2h inches in
size and three or four feet long to
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31
Only Thing He Had Red.

An unlettered immigrant applied
to the Philadelphia court of natural.
ization the other day, when he was
asked: "Have you read the declara-
ton of independence"
"No, sir" was the reply.
"Have you read the constitution OF
the United States?"
mo, sir"
"Have you read the history of the
United States?"
"No, sir" he repeated.
"No," exclaimed the judge, in dis
gust; well, what have you read?"
"Red hair on me head, your honor"
was the innocent reply.-Stray Stories.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

supposed that dogs are in danger
of rabies, and that human beings
are subject to hydrophobia, if Bit
ten by them.
I HAVE BEEN WITH THE
SOCIETY FOR 80 YEARS. |
HAVE NEVER SEEN A MAD
DOG. l DON'T BELIEVE
THERE IS SUCH A THING AS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31
II CureA While Yau Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for hot,
sweating, %callous, and swollen, aching feet.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't &C
cept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

Easy Proposal.-"If | only had an ambas-
sador at the court Of love!" sighed the
bashful swain. "a minister would be good
enough for me-" replied the demure maiden.
Herbert" And so they were
ma rried IN @. Times.D Democrat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

I do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John I. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
Is, 1900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

TO Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money! it fails to cure. Csc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

The man who is always calling for the fool
killer would be the first to hide if he saw
him coming.-Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

He who commits injustice is ever made
more wretched than he who suffers it,
Plato.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

A Question OF Time.
man never gets so old that he does
not think if he had just had a little
more time he could have got well off.
Washington (Ia.) Democrat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

Hardly any phrase is more misleading, or has done more injury
to man and beast, than: "The dog days" In July and August it is
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31
The MAkAEio.

New York, July 20.
CATTLE-Native Steers. ..$ D W uS I w
COTION-Middilng ....... 49,. III
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
Correspondence.
FOREST HILL.

Mrs Mitchell has returned from her
visit in ONO
r. V Wood is very sick with the
typhoid fever.
Arch FogleSong's daughter, Nettie,
is sick with the scarlet,fever.
Neal saunders house burned last
Monday about neon. They lost every
thing.
Mr.. and Mrs T. {. Bradley. OF Mas
sillon. Ohio, are here visiting L. f..
Camheld and family.
Tunis Creech is expected home this
week from Big Rapids, where he has
been study ing for a druggist He is
unable TO stand the work Of a orug-
giSt.
c. :. Shue and Nelson Spare and
their families move to NesSen City
this week the mill being shipped there
last week. Success 10 both families
in their new homes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
BRECKENRID

Mrs Shickle went TO Saginaw Sltur.
day.
Sadie Pendleton will leave Monday
next for Denver
The funeral Of old Mrs Hayward
was held last Friday.
Agnes Crawford visited her parents
in Wheeler Thursday
j. f Hill and wife have moved into
Mrs. BabcCck's house
The Ladies Aid Society met with
Mrs. Church last Wednesday.
Mrs. James Downie, ~ Detroit, is
visiting her father, T. Crawford
J. f. Hodge attended the Grand
Rapids fair Thursday and Friday.
Miss Nellie Livingstone, Of Alma,
visited at ALI Crawford's Tuesday
John Watson and wife, OF st. Louis,
spent sunday with relatives in town
Roy Watson has gone TO Chicago for
a two years course 10 medical college
in that place.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Frank Rosa left
Wednesday for a months visit with
friends in LOrain Ohio.
a reception was given Elder Nalen-
tine and wife last Tuesday evening
and pleasant time was reported.
The CIngrt gational Ladies Aid So
ciety served chicken pie supper at
their parlors last "Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Wheelock, Of Wheeler, died
sunday. The funeral services we're
held Wednesday, a. ! o'clock at the
Wheeler VI. +. church.
ChaS Wolyerton aud wife aud b.
SwOpe, wife and daughter Bessie, left.
saturday for a trip To Washington
The latter will visit in Mary and be-
fore returning home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
THE POCKETB00K
State Issue Favorable 10
the Republicans
MONEY SAVED TO TAXPAYERS.
Secretary Of State Warner Shows
Why Taxes are Lower.
Democrats Run the State in Debt Great
Increase in Railroad Taxation
and Primary School Fund.
MONEY SAVED TO TAXPAYERS,

In a recent issue OF tie Detroit
Jourtal Secre AIRY + state Fr-d NJ.
Warner, speaking OF state taxation in
his own County Of oakland ana i.c-
where throughout the ate SAID
They are, i'm round berS, SOL 900
this year as dgdthSt $50, 600 year ago
and SO, 900 in 1900. They are so, 900
l. IS than they were in 1899 AID only
three thousand dollars greater than i'm
1898, Notwithstanding the four years
growth OF the state and county An
other thing that is 81 eSpec al interest
10 our taxpayers IS that UWinI 10 the
fact that much property which has
heretofore csc iped taxation, is usw
on the rolls, the rate q t.XatiOu viii
BE- CO.'S Certd lowe IA OdN land Juuty
this year than for many years before
now hStand,ng the lev tqu8l 'ZatiOu
is thiriy-fOur millions. il stead o.
thirty millions, As II was before.
''This showing, continued tie sec
rotary OF STATE, us not p Cul ar 20
Oakland county. The people OF the
wnCle state are benetCiarItS OF the
Republican leg Station OF recent year,
and tire economical, business ike aud
honest administration % the affairs
OF Michigan government by Repubi-
can officials
"TuiS i, state issue, serted Mr.
Warner, that appeals to the iuteIIi-
gence AMI the lOcketbOCk OF every
taXpa. er, y mocrat and Republican.
Tie state tax levy this year is one
million dri'a-s ], IS than it was a year
o.; the Cqual.Zed valuation OF prop
pTf Fpg. and Vpr-Gusl i higher than
before. b ciu-e much property is uoR
on tie roll, that the assessors had be-
fore omi ted; 81 that 20 90 ~ every
hunir' d taxpayers evoryw where in the
sta'e the bu:d den ~ taxation wi be
lover In rate and lighter in dollars
and cent. 'hrn II has been for many
years -
What about railroad taxation; lie
Wa asked
The showing is 10 less favorable TO
the p ople, said Mr.. Warner The
n. - amount ~ taxes paid by the
raj -pais OF Micuig8u j Inuary /. 1880,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
ST. LOUIS.

Carl Faunce, OF Ithaca, was in town
Sunday.
Prof. Smith, Of Ionia, called on St
Louis friends Monday.
Miss Edith Vessels Is making an ex-
tended visit with friends in Aun A.
Dor.
Miss Lena Franks leaves Wednesday
for a two weeks visit with relatives
in ohio.
Mrs John Brown, OF Kenton, Mich
igan, is visiting relatives and friends
in this city.
viii Pierce, Of Kalamazoo, i, a
guest at the home Of Franklin Rum
sey this week.
Several young people from ST. Louis,
attended the assembly at Alma last
Friday evening.
Mrs a. Cook and daughter, Mrs.
Chas. Throop, left Wednesday for an
extended visit with relatives in Cleve-
land.
The Bishop Of the Episcopal church
will visit this city next sunday and
the church will also be cCnsecrated on
that day.
The social given !dst Friday even
ing for the benefit Of the foot ball
team was a great success netting the
boys neat little sum.
John Sparksteen. Of this city
brother 10 Mrs. Davis died Sunday.
The funeral was hello from his home
Tuesday afternoon at CLOCK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
SUM NJ Err

Miss Bessie Lang visited in town
over Sunday
MIS- IIurlbutt came home from ST.
Louis Saturday.
O, Monks is painting Mr.. Fisher 5
house this week.
Several gentlemen went % Carson
10 the horse sale Saturday.
Mrs DR.. Graham has been confined
TO the house for the past week.
Mrs. West and Mrs. Monks went 20
Grand Rapids t. attend the fair this
week.
Mr.. Slater has bought a new horse.
1t is very good match for his west
ern pony.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Button have returned
from their trip and report a very de-
lightful time
The Maccabee hall is to be raised
one story and made into a two STORY
building The job is let 70 Jasper x
Warren.
Mrs, Graham, OF Mt. Pleasant,
mother, Of DR.. Graham, OF this place
came 70 make them a short visit on
Friday evening returning home Tues
day morning
ManSel Race and L. \. F.rquer are
going TO raise their buildings and put
n stone wall underneath which will be
a great Improvement. Harve Hyde is
at work now for Mr.. Forquer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
The Worst Form.

Muititudes are singing the praises of
Kolol, the new discovery which is max.
ing 50 many sick people we'll and weak
people strong by digest ng what they
eat, by cleansing and sweeteniug the
stomach and by Transforming their food
into the kind OF pure, rich, red blood
that makes you feel good all over. Mrs.
Granhll Of Troy, 1. T., writes. For a
number Of years was troubled with
indigestion and dyspepsia which grew
into the worst form Finally was in
duced to use Kodol and after using four
bottles | am entirely cured. | heartily
recommend Kodol to all sufferers from
indigestion and dyspepsia Take dose
after meals 1t digests what you eat.
Bivins and Rhodes, druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with Local AppIi' aron-. as my cannot reac n
the seat Of the disease Catarrh r. blood or
constitutional disease. and in order 10 cure IL
you must take internal remedies. Han tatarrh
Cure is taken internally and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure L. not a quac6 medicine. IL was prCscrib
ed by ole OF the best physicians in this country
for years. aud Is a regular prescription. IL Is
compo~ec ot The best tonnes known, combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. Tue perfect combination
OF toe two in yredierts T. what produces such
wonderful results in cudpg alarm. Send for
testirno isls trse
J. C8ESEY 4 Co. Props. Toledo, o. Sod
by druggists price iiC
Has Family Pils are the best.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
ELM HALL.

Grace aud Logan Sy were home
over Sunday.
Mrs. Lew Broo Ks returned TO Grand
Rapids Monday.
Will Harding sp mt part OF last
week interest Hill
The w II G. aud G.. A. r. will have
a camp re Thursday.
Several OF our young peopl, enjoyed
the county fair last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Rome Moss, OF Milers.
burg, are visiting their parents.
Jasper Corb'n's strawberry patch is
revelling in ripe strawberries and bios
SONS.
John Holy and wife left Monday
for a visit with friends ia Saginaw
county.
Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Nafezger, OF
VanBuren county, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Strayer
Mrs. Clara Gibson and VIII Church
and wife, OF Barryton, spent Sunday
evening with Mr. and Mrs. Mart Clap
per.
Rev. Leonard Hazeldine preached
the first sermon Of the conference year
at the Free Methodist church Sunday
evening.
Lawrence Strayer wheeled from
Reed City, Monday, where ne mas been
TO see about his farm and visit Albert
Slurdavent.
+. w. Gibson and wife and Ed May
nard and wife, OF Forest Hill, spent
Sunday with their sister, Mrs. John
Sabin, OF Cedar Corners.
Tue melancholy days are here The
cold winds from the northern zone
pass through the pines and naples
with a mournful sound. The falling
leaves and ruStling vines rattle against
the pane. The harvest is gathered in,
bursting gianaries, and the migratory
"Crane" wends his solitary way south
ward sunday TO his winter quarters
at North Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
SUM NER

Mrs. f Smead is on the sick list
Kirk IIildreth spent Suncay at
home.
The Maccabees gave a dance at their
hall Friday evening.
The wall under l.. A. Forque's build
ing is nearly finished
Mrs. ; aters mother and brother
and wife, from Canada, are visiting
them.
There was a township Sunday school
committee meeting held at Mr. Story's
Saturday.
The Ideal Entertainment given sat
urday evening at the G.. A. Il. Hall
was welcomed by a crowded house.
Mr.. Phillips was quite badly injured
in 40 accident at Riverdale while
there after the goods Of Cox & Mouser.
Mrs. DR.. Graham and daughter,
Ruth, with Mrs. Standish, started for
the west Tuesday morning. They
were ACCOMPANIED by the doctor as far
as Chicago
Harvey Hyde had quite an accident
the other day lie was below in the
mill and something falling struck him
in the face knocking out two teeth and
cutting his face badly.
Some OF the people on our streets
were frightened at what was sup
posed 10 be a mad dog, Tuesday morn
ing 1t was finally shot under l.. For
quer's barber shop, when later report
came TO light IL found to be another
dog resembling a reported mad dog.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
s. &. CRYSTAL.

The Mt. Hope t. b. church has a
new minister this year.
Mrs. John Bliss goes TO Detroit this
week TO visit her daughter
Mrs. Geo. Metcalf is entertaining
friends from the south Tart Of the
state.
j. Is. Davenport, who owns the old
WilseY farm, is improving it by build
ing a tool shed.
Wheat sowing j. not finished in this
section Of the country The long
rains have made the farmers late.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
BEEBE

Miss Aryilla Davis is visiting friends
in Milan.
Rev. Colegroye is at Gilmore on bus
mess this week
Mrs Mary Borton is visiting friends
at Waseon, Ohio.
Ernest Allen has his'new barn up
aud nearly completed.
Mrs. Lily Anderson and children Wis,
tied friends in Isabella county last
week
Mrs. Carrie Irving and daughter,
Ava are visiting friends at Coleman
this week
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Davis, OF Ithaca,
were guests OF G. L. Davis and family
over Sunday.
Miss Elsie Ballard, OF Edgewood,
was the guest OF Miss Lena Emery
over Sunday.
j. Brader, Of Ithaca, has taken pos
session Of the store lately purchased
OF Robert Gamble.
K. Gamble has the frame no for
new house on his place, also a wall
built for barn on the same.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at
the home 81 Mr.. and Mrs. L d. Baker,
on Wednesday evening, next week.
A cordial invitation is extended 20
all.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10

81 just seemed TO have gone all to
pieces, " writes Alfred Bee, OF Welfare,
Texas. "Biliousness and lame back
had made life a burden couldn't
eat or sleep and felt too worn out to
work when began 10 use Electric Bit.
tiers, but they worked wonders Now l
sleep like a top, can eat anything, have
gained IN strength and enjoy hard
work They give vigorous health and
new life to weak, sickly, run.d down PEG.
pie. Try them Only soc at Shsrrar &
Mulhollaud's drug store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
A Typical South African Store.

O r Larson. Of Bay Villa, Sundays
River, Cape Colony. conducts store
typical of South Africa. at which can be
purchased anything from the proverbial
needle 90 an anchor This store is
situated in a valley nine miles from the
nearest railway station and about TWEEN.
ty fvo miles from the nearest town.
Mr.. Larson says: 81 am favored with
the custom OF farmers within radius
of thirty miles, to many Of whom have
supplied Chamberlain remedies. All
testify TO their value in a household
where doctors advice is almost out OF
question. Within one mile OF my store
the opulation is perhaps sixty. OF
these, within the last twelve months
no less than fourteen have been absolute
ly cured by Chamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy. This must surely be a record.
For sale by Bivins & Rhodes, druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10

hemorhage OF the lungs and became very
weak aud short of breath, lost flesh and had no
appetite writes Mr.. r.. l.. Robinett of Nerxes,
Tenn al was persuaded TO try DIR. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery. The first few bottles
seemed to do me but little good. Thought /
would soon be a victim Of that dreaded disease,
consumption Of which several of my family
died Had almost given up in despair when my
friends persuaded me TO give your Golden
Medical Discovery a fair trial / commenced
its use again aud in a short time was feeling
better / continued its until had taken
sixteen bottles. l weigh 100 pounds now, and
when / commenced only weighed I4o pounds.
II any one doubts this statement ! Will be
pleased to answer any inquiry
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery" Nothing vjust as good"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse
the clogged system from impurities.