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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-10-20
doll with autograph of your own
pinned to the delTs dress? II. P"
FROM MISSOURI.

FROM MISSOURI.
Then from our more western
neighbor (who doesn't feel a bit
digger" than we do, because she's
going to have the big Worlds Fair)
comes the following letter from her
State President, brilliant with wit
and good will, and [ will explain that
the "steal engravings' enclosed were
a long row of postage stamps, for
which State headquarters returns
many thanks, for it is a decoration
that Uncle Sam is just heartless
enough to demand on every letter
accepted for transportation within
his jurisdiction. So it is a very nee
essary factor indeed in transmitting
Sunshine and good cheer. So that
every stamp that becomes a North
Carolina Sunshine stamp does much
to further the work in State.
"St. Loais, Oct. 3, 1908.
'My Dear Mrs. Ransier Permit
me to most cordially welcome you to
this glorious Sunshine army that is
sweeping through our land, spread
ing the gospel of smiles and carry
ing good cheer" to lonely hearts
and homes. The work is charming
and is very absorbing Especially of
postage stamps). I enclose a tiny ray
of Missouri Sunshine, and a few
steel engravings that may assist
in carrying sunshine on its way.
Many thanks for The Progressive
Farmer. It is a delightful addition
to our Sunshine literature, and is
brimfuIof good cheer. If I can as
sist you in any way be sure I will
dol SO. Pm always ready to lend a
hand.
Faithfully yours,
ECATATTNA w
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-10-20
SUNSHINE COLUMN
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF INTER
NATIONAL SUNSHINE SOCIETY.

Mrs. ]. M. Rans1er, State President. The
null address will be given to all who are in
t0rested, when only the initials appear in
Each correspondent should enclose stamp
for reply.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-10-20

Keep your hope in bad times. We
have the same u and sky and stars,
the same duties, and the same help
er. Hope thou in God.-Dr. Goodel.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-10-20
FROM LOUISIANA
September 81, 1903.

September 81, 1903.
"Dear Mrs. Ransier Your good
letter was whisked up this morning
from a number of others that are
silent rebukes to my conscience. ]
have been away several months rest
ing from work and cossetting my
self as I never had the time to do
before. I congratulate you upon
your appointment as President Of
the North Carolina Division [ S. S.
and am sure from the tone of your
letter that Mrs. Alden was inspired
in so doing. I believe Sunshine will
do much for the people of your
State, as it does for us; it is really
the preparing of the way, such as
we we're commanded to do, and the
golden way of Sunshine will be
precious in the eyes of King
when He comes again. Always tell
your cOadjutants this truth: Good
cheer flows back into the heart that
sends it forth, and thus does much
reflective good. It is the new version
of the blessedness of giving.
BEAUTIFULLY your friend, in sun
shine and shadow,
"HELEN PITKIN,
Louisiana State Pres. I. S. S.
"P. S.-We are to hold a rummage
sale in November for u Sunshine
Rest Home for working women. Miss
Hodgson and I will have special in
terest in a doll and fancy table. [
have written Alice Roosevelt, Julia
MarIowe, Cecilia LOTUS, Ella Wheel
er Wilcox and many other notables
for inexpensive dolls dressed by
themselves. I am also asking all the
State Presidents for a doll from
their branches, dressed in the char
acteristic dress, in so far as a State
will admit of characteristics" of
their locality. Will your State
branch think of this and send US a
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06

portant thing, and as they all have tried
it for great many years. they ought to
know something about it,"
And so | thought, especially after
reading my friend Phillips article, what
would the people of Van Buren, county
think about it if Paw Paws chamber OF
commerce, in the issuing of that beauti-
full little blue book to home seekers, in
enumerating the many advantages and
beauties would say land Paw Paw has
seven saloons" and put that up as the
most prominent thing in the book.
Look kind of funny, wouldn'tit? Rather
doubtful about it making any remark
able impression on home seekers, isn't
it? There is something queer about
that. Have you ever known a city or
town on earth to advertise to the world
that it had even one saloon? We have
some "boom" towns that sometimes are
without much of anything else but sa-
looms. They will mention the "town
pump" the grocery store on the corner,
the little log school house, but never a
word about the one or more saloons.
Now these towns that have no saloons
some way want everybody to know it.
Strange, isn't it?"
Now this isn't intended for a temper
ance lecture or even any orthodox treat
Use on prohibition, but Just for what lit
tie horse sense it may have hidden away
in it.
have lived 80 years in Van Buren,
county and for nearly % years have been
one of it's business men and / cannot
believe the intelligent, moral, religious
people of this county will allow such a
step backward to be taken as to again
foster the open saloon. Surely they will
not. Nj.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
Strange, Isn't tie

There are different ways Of looking at
the saloon question, but the point OF
view of those who are booming western
towns is one that business men, espe-
cially OF Van Buren, county, may do well
to study. There came to my hands the
other day the Santa Ana Cali Herald
and under the caption Strange, Isn't
lt?" was the following comment: Ri
verside issues handsome pamphlet
through it's chamber of commerce and
as a grand climax of attractions to home
seekers the argument states that the
place has mo Saloons" and it is made
prominent, very prominent, in fact more
prominent than any other statement in
the book. Long Beach has Just prepared
copy for an advertisement in a promi-
nent eastern book and the most prom
inent thing is that same statement,
Long Beach has no saloons" Long
Beach puts it in capitals. Pasadena
Pomona, Redlands and our beautiful city
Orange, all do the same thing. In their
literature to home seekers they bear
down heavily on the no saloon feature.
They all seem to think it pretty i'm
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
Where the License Money Goes from
the Saloon.

Zone half of all moneys paid to any
county treasurer under the provisions of
this act, after deducting his fees as here
in provided, shall be by him placed to
the credit of the township, village or city
from which the same was collected and
shall be by such county treasurer paid
over on demand to the treasurer of such
township, village or city to be applied as
other general funds. The remainder of
all moneys so received by any county
treasurer shall be by him placed to the
credit of the general fund of the
county. section 1887. G.. l.. Mich, 1897
Each saloon would contribute to the
county fund $3.50
Van Buren, county's equalized valua-
ton is sl4,000,000.
To ascertain the per cent each saloon
license will amount to on county taxes,
divide $3.50 by S14,000,0O0 and the quo.
tent will be the rate per cent, or
.0OO01 lila, or say in round numbers
0OoO2. On every 81 900 assessment, each
saloon will tighten the burden to the
magnificent amount of two cents!
Please some one figure out and tell the
people at this rate how many saloons it
will take to make US all wealthy and
happy. Il.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
From NeishAor7s Towns.
GObIeuHe.

Mrs. |. Cofiinger has been quite sick
OF pleurisy, but is getting better.
Mrs Il. Green entertained Mrs. Minnie
Humphrey of Bloomingdale for few days
this week.
Mrs. Jerry Kesler is at the home OF her
son Otis, helping care for her daughter
in-law, who has the grip.
The fourth number of the lecture
course of the |. .. o. +. lodge was given
last Saturday evening by Ralph Bling
ham.
Mrs. Geo. Lyle was called to Ganges
Mich. last Thursday to attend the funeral
of s. r. Lewis. She returned home Sat
urday.
n. w. Lewis went to Gauges, Mich
last Monday. where he attended the
funeral of his cousin, S. II. Lewis, Thurs
day. He returned home Saturday.
Gilbert Mitchell died last week Thurs
day. The funeral was held at the
r. b. church Sunday afternoon. The in
torment was south of Kalamazoo, Mon
daV
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
A Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases of a
cold, deep seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs Gertrude f.
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: "The coughing and
straining so weakened me that ! ran
down in weight from 14S to 90 pounds.
tried number of remedies to no avail
until used One Minute Cough Cure
Four bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely Of the cough, strength
ened my lungs and restored me to my
normal weight, health and strength. f
B. Longwell. II
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
damage they will do is tent fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by r
j. Cheney q Co., Toledo, Ohio, con-
tains no mercury, and is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and muc-
Gus surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by f. j. Cheney & Co
Testimonials free. Sold by druggists
Price Toe per bottle. Halls Family Pills
are the best m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
Br0ughtOn.
EARLY ARRIVALS OF
New Spring Goods
At AVERY s.

You are invited to inspect the
new Dress Novelties and Printed
Fabrics. All the new ideas are
here represented. We now car
ry the new idea patterns in stock;
price Ioc each. Monthly fashion
sheets free. New arrivals of car
pets. Prices range from Ioc to
6oc. Extra large line of Lace
and Muslin Curtains ranging in
price from I9c each up; lace
and printed draperies SC yd. and
up. Brass Extension Rods sc
each and up. White or Oak
Curtain Poles Ioc each and up.
Curtain Shades complete Ioc and
up. Ladies Dainty Embroidcr-
ed Collars SC up. 3 in. Silk Neck
Ribbons Ioc yard. Complete
new line of Hosiery and Under
wear SC and up. New Mercerized
Innings I2tc and up. Shirt
Waists special value in q houncc
mercerized Skirts o8c each. Tap
pan Lace Shoes, a $3.50 value
for $500. Mems Odd Shoes
$I.5o value for $I.oo. Child 5
25c Shoes at Ioc and &C a pair.
We have all the new ideas in fine
Footwear. See our bargain table
in Piece Goods-Prints, Cling
hams, Flannels, Scrim Cloth,
Cambrics, etc, at &c a yard. a
new and extensive line of Laces,
Embroideries, Battenburg mater
ial and patterns. See our Bar
gain Counter in Tinware. Basins
&c, sc and &c each. 10 at. Flaring
Pals Ioc, 10 qt. Dish Pans Ioc
Pint Cups &c, Egg Whips &c.
Our Grocery department is Of
fering 20 lbs. GRADUATED Sugar
for $I.oo, soc Japan Tea 3oc,
Roasted Coffee SC, Corn or Gloss
Starch &c, Baking Soda DC, Yeast
Cakes SC, New Figs roc, New
Dates sc, Tomato Catsup sc bot
tie, ? Id. pkg. Best Rolled Oats
SC, Red Canned Salmon Ioc, sc
box Tooth p icks for &c, $50 and
DOC Plug Tobacco 25c, 2,4oo
Parlor Matches Ioc.
Save your money. Buy at
AVERYS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
READ 1T THROUGH.
'Twould Spoil This story tn Tell 1t I'm the
Headlines.

TO use an eighteenth century phrase,
this is an "eer true tale" Having
happened in small Virginia town in the
winter of 1902, it is story very much Of
the present. Up to a short time ago
Mrs. John E. Hartman, of Melfa Station,
Va, had no personal knowledge of the
rare curative properties of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Last January" she
says, my baby took dreadful cold and
at one time | feared she would have
pneumonia, but one of my neighbors
told me how this remedy had cured her
little boy and / began giving it to my
baby at once and it soon cured her.
heartily thank the manufacturers of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy for plac-
ing so great cure within my reach. / can
not recommend it too highly or say too
much in its favor. | hope all who read
this will try it and be convinced as
was" For sale by Longwell Bros. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
More Riots.

Disturbances of strikers are not nearly
as grave as an individual disorder of the
system. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous
tension will be followed by utter collapse
unless reliable remedy is Immediately
employed. There's nothing so efficient
to cure disorders of the liver or kidneys
as Electric Bitters. It's a wonderful
tonic, and effective nervine and the great
est all around medicine for run down sys-
TENS. 1t dispels nervousness, rheumatism
and neuralgia and expels malaria germs
Only SOC, and satisfaction guaranteed by
Longwell Bros, druggists. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06

l.. B. Coy, an old resident of Paw Paw,
aged "a years, died at his home Tuesday
night. He and his wife were both taken
sick last week of pneumonia and she
followed him yesterday morning, her age
being 80 years. They were much re-
spected in Paw Paw and leave many old
friends besides son, NJ. j. Coy, to
mourn their loss. A double funeral will
be held at the Presbyterian church
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Those
wishing to view the remains will call at
the house Friday from 2 to o'clock.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
What's In a Nameq

Everything is in the name when il
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. f. G..
Dewitt & Co. of Chicago, discovered
some years ago, how to make salve
from Witch Hazel that is specific for
piles. For blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding piles, eczema, cuts, burns
bruises and all skin diseases, DeWitt's
Salve has no equal. This has given rise
to. numerous worthless counterfeits. Ask
for DeWitt's-the genuine. f.. B. Long
well. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
Local Option.

This column is open for the discussion
of the local option question to friends
and foes of the law alike. Those favor
ing the law are making liberal contribu-
tions to the discussion, and We would be
pleased to have the other side represent
ed. 1t surely cannot be that not one OF
the large number who petitioned for an
election has an argument to present in
opposition to the law.-EDIToR.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06

The best pill meath the stars and stripes
1t cleanses thesystem and never gripes
Little Early Risers Of worldly repute-
Ask for DeWitt's and take no substitute
4 small pill, easy to buy, easy to take
and easy to act, but never failing in re-
suits. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
arouse the secretions and act as a tonic
to the liver, curing permanently. f. b
Longwell. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
1t Saved His Leg.

p A. Danforth of LAGRANGE, Ga, suf-
fered for six months with a frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured il
in five days. For ulcers, wounds, phi,
it's the best salve in the world. Cure
guaranteed Only % cts. Sold by Long
we'll Bros, druggists. II
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
Nothing Peculiar.

81 told the boss that | would like an
increase in my salary" said the clerk
at the neckwear counter to the floor
walker.
what did he say?"
"He said that everybody would
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
People Believe the Doctor.

oxford. Mich. Feb. 23.-Dr. G.. w.
MacKinnon, who is charged with
causing the Death of Mrs. Sadie Eng
lish. of Lapeer through an operation,
vigorously denies guilt. and people
here believe him. lie is an old time
and highly respected practitioner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
Mrs. ASSA BARTON.

The local option workers are urging
the children and young people to mem
orize the Rally Song" printed above,
and to use it freely from now until election.
They are also furnishing badges through
township vice presidents to all school
children as fast as requested. The badges
read "vote yes for me-"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
Obituary..

Tuesday evening, Mrs. Nancy j. Mel
son, aged SO years, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Lyman Cooper. She
leaves two daughters, Mrs. Cooper and
Mrs. Veleria Nelson. The funeral will
be held at Lawrence to-day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06

Hogan-An' is he blooded dog.
Nike?
"Blooded? l sh'd say he wuz. wy,
when he wuz pup tn doc had to bleed
him to kape him from bein' a blood
hound, faithv'-Chicago News.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06

Tuesday evening Maria A. Cole died
The funeral will be held at the house
this morning at IL o'clock. Burial at
Almena cemetery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06

How did he ever get the title OF
'Hon?"
He declined a nomination for alder
man once."-Chicago Tribune
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
To Cure A Gold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il it fails
to cure. f.. w. Groves signature is on
each box 25c. ly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
Proverbs

When the butter won't
come put a penny in the
churn," is an old time dairy
proverb. 1t often seems to
work though no one has ever
told why.
When mothers are worried
because the children do not
gain strength and flesh we
say give them SCOTS Emul-
sion.
1t is like the penny in the
milk because it works and
because there is something
astonishing about it.
SCOTS Emulsion is simply
milk of pure cod liver oil
with some hypophosphites
especially prepared for delicate
stomachs.
Children take to it naturally
because they like the taste
and the remedy takes just as
naturally to the children be-
cause it is so perfectly adapted
to their wants.
For all weak and pale and
thin children SCOTS Emulsion
is the most satisfactory treat
mept
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
A Soma.

EDITOR TRUE NoRTHERNER:-
arose to make speech on the "Sa-
loon" question, but changed my mind
and concluded to sing song.
1t is the same song we sang through
the county five years ago, when We went
forth to meet the same arch enemy
May the prophecy ventured in the last
verse of the song be fulfilled even as it
was then, and Van Buren, county still
remain the champion of temperance
principles i Tightening instead of relax
ing the bands that shelter the boys and
girls:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-06
OUR RALLYING SONG.

OUR RALLYING SONG.
'une-Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Oh Van Buren's heart is troubled,
There is signing in the air,
She has wakened like a mother
With warning and a prayer.
She is weeping for her children
And the cross they bid her bear,
While God is marching on
Chorus-Glory. Glory. &c.
Will they wreathe the HOMEGROWN over'
Will they whet their swords once more
That so often pierced her bosom
AS she bowed in days of yore9
While her sons went down, dishonoTed
Through the licensed opened door,
But God was marching on
Chorus.
Oh, how fair she was and queenly
In that morning of her pride,
When her bravest and her kingliest
Stood boldly by her side
And they crowned her with white ballots
While her fame spread far and wide,
For God was marching on
Chorus.
But the guardians of her treasures
Have been careless of their trust,
And her sentnels have slumbered
While their swords have gathered rust,
While her enemies emboldened
Have arisen from the dust,
But God is marching on
Chorus.
She is calling for her helpers,
And she shall not call in vain;
They coming and the waT-cry,
Save the boys is heard again.
No saloon shall faunt its coors
In the face of tempted men,
For God is marching on
Chorus.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-11
NOTES THRE4TEN DEATH.
Wealthy Woman and Agent Get
annoying Letters.
WARNED NOT TO BUILD THEATRE.

Patrick ]. Ring. real estate agent and once
s wrestler who is representative of the estate
OF Mrs Naorni Duncombe. wealthy woman OF
East Chester. has asked Detective William
Lynch of Mount Vernon. run down the writer
OF a letter who has been threatening him with
death. The writer. who signs the letters May
O. B." has also written letters containing threats
to sirs. Duncombe. and she has decided to spare
no expense in discovering the author. Mrs
Dunccmbe is building $4,000 theatre in South
Foursh-aye. and Mr.. Ring has charge Of the
work He says some enemies of his are trying
10 poison Mrs Duncombe against him.
One of the letters received yesterday by MI.
Ring was mailed in Manhattan. 1t says in part;
.'P J. Ring. you had better lie careful; that
opera house will never be finished this summer
YOU look out or you viii get oulleI aIrousn c,ts
YOU" In another letter the writer signing May
b. says: You think the opera house VIII be nm
;shed but you viii find it shall never be finished
Now look out for yourself or you VIII get
bullet. / give you fair warming.
Mr.. Ring says he believes he is on the track
OF the letter writer. and If he catches the person
he will make things unpleasant.
II believe these threats are the result of a
jealous person wanting to make trouble be-
tween me and Mrs Duncombe, said Mr. king
Il have had charge of Mrs. Duncombes prop
erty long time and never had any trouble
have lived in Mount Vernon nine years, and my
life is open book.
Mr. Ring says another mysterious aspect of
tie case developed yesterday. when for some
strange reason. sixty carpenters. masons and
brickiayers employed on the new opera house
went on strike He says stranger visited the
building at noon and ordered all the men to
stop work. although ne knows Of no grievance
they had.
Three letters which were mailed in New
York were received by Mrs. DunCombe. They
all threatened violence unless Mr.. Rings ser
vices were dispensed with. and, besides, assailed
his character.
i am not afraid declared Mr. Ring. These
letters do not frighten me. but they annoy Mrs.
Duncombe and for that reason / have asked
Chief Foley to have his detectives aid me, and
they working on the case. l expect sensa-
rional DEVELOPMENTS"
New-York tribune., 1903-04-11
Proposals.


RYork April 1so3.-sealed proposals, In tIplicate
he until IL o'clock NJ April IL lsoo.
and then opened supplying about 100000 gallons OF
Mineral OIL Specifications and schedules furnished on
will be given to artieies OF do
ne.tio production manufacture. conditions of quality
and nrie OpcudnR Of foreign productions or
the duty hereon} being equal The Govern
rnen right reject accept all pro-
po.as thereof or to increase the quantity py
sboud be Envelopes contallIs
PROPOSALS should Proposals for Mineral OIL
70 be opened 1909 and addressed to Col d. d.
ryE-Fi.ER NJ L. s A Depot q. NJ.