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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-01-23

For years it has flourished in several
European countries, particularly
Germany, where it has been brought
to a stage of perfection that. it
would seem, might relieve pioneer
manufacturer in this country Of
the uncertainty and Gust of expert
ment, enabling them to enjoy q
safe and profitable business at the
start.
In Berlin and many other German
cities, it is stated on the authority
of United States Consul General
Mason, briquettes form the principal
domestic fuel, besides being used
for locomotive and other steam fir
ing and employed for heating in
various processes of manufacture.
They have four tangible advantages
they are clean and convenient to
handle; they ignite easily ard
quickly, make practically no smoke,
a. they are, for the purposes for
which they are used, the cheapest
form Of fuel. The average selling
price, in large quantities, was 1922
per ton in 1900 and 1915 in 1901.
Different processes of manu-
facture are in vogue. One class Of
manufacturers uses brown coal
lignite-or carbonized peat, with or
without a bituminous matrix Or
binder. The other class uses coal
dust or slack, which is the waste
material of the soft coal mines.
Most of tho German processes for
converting peat into briquettes are
patented. The peat in it's raw state
contains from 70 to IS per cent. of
water, and in the humid climate
of Northern Europe is difficult to
dry. The Stauber process, so called
from the name of it's inventor, re-
duces the moisture to Is or 20 per
cent quickly, effectively and without
the nature of the peat.
The briquettes made by this system
contain, ASIA per cent. of fixed
carbon asa per cent. of hydrogen,
20. 4S per cent. Of oxygen and 900
Der cent. of ash, and have thermal
value of 1906 Galleries. By another
process, the peat is cleaned of roots,
stones and other extraneous sub
stances; liquefied by the addition of
water; pumped through pipe line
several miles to the works; leached,
md converted by heat and pressu re
nto briquettes at a cost of 50 per
;on. The net cost of briquettes made
~ this process is said to be ST.
,er ton. and it is claimed that they
ave thermal value of $3.50 calories
Still another method the. Schoening
Fritz process, congresses dry peat
hot rollers, by which it is
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-01-23
RU7$

The walking sick, what
a crowd of them there are:
Persons who are thin and
weak but not sick enough
to go to bed.
"Chronic cases" that's
what the doctors call them,
which in common English
neans-long sickness.
To stop the continued
'oss of flesh they need
SCOTS Emulsion. For the
feeling of weakness they
need SCOTS Emulsion.
1t makes new flesh and
gives new life to the weak
system.
SCOTS Emulsion gets
thin and weak persons out
Of the rut. It makes new,
rich blood, strengthens the
nerves and gives appetite
for ordinary food.
SCOTS Emulsion can be
taken as long as sickness
lasts and do good all the
time.
There's new strength
and flesh in every dose.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-01-23

The Senator is still discussing the
irregular Vest resolution for free
coal, but no one expects any favor
able action upon it. Constitutional
property, you know, forbids, though
the Senate has never hesitated to
make and unmake tariffs by the
easy process of ''amendment.' Is
the house disposed to relieve the
upper chamber OF its constitutional
embarrassment by ''originating" a
free coal resolution9
Yes and no. It is impossibple to
ignore the universal demand for i'm
medite action of some sort, but on
the other hand the sacrosant Dingley
provisions must not be touched save
in the way of kindness. True, the
duty on anthracite never had any
reason or rhyme, and some of our
leading lawmakers did not even sus-
pect it's existence. True: they had
no sooner discovered it than they
hastened to repudiate it as the pro-
duct of Chicane and deception, and
the President expressly recommend
ed it's unconditional repeal. But
what of all that9 1t is in the tariff
act, and that makes it sacred.
Something, however, must be
done to satisfy the people. Free
coal is the cry from head quarters,
though it is manifested that under
present conditions, duty of 81
cents ton has not much exclusive
power. The Minnesota Senate has
just unanimously adopted resolu-
ton asking Congress to remove the
coal duties, while in New England
and in the middle West the senti-
ment is 80 strong that delay is posi-
lively dangerous-in a political
sense.
4 In view of these facts the Ways
and Means committee agreed yester-
day to report a rebate bill. The
Secretly of the Treasury is to be
authorized to pay back in full the
duties imposed on any kind of coal
imported into the United States
within one year. Why rebate bill
and not one susperding the levying
of tho duties? The effect is the
sams, but thu 'priaciple' is differ
ent. A rebate SAVIOR Of charity and
does not ICON promise' the doctrine.
Repeal or suspension might serve as
q precedent and must be avoided.
A rebate is better than nothing,
practically speaking. But the de-
termination of the congressional
majority to stick to the letter of the
Dingely act is incomprehensible to
rational minds. It is an ugly and
ominous fact. It spells fossilizatior,
total incapacity and paralysis
Chicago Evening Post.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-01-23

h It will be strange thing if latter
The experience of a fuel famine
.through which the United States
mas nassed this winter, the industry
ifof making briquettes from peat does
not gain, a profitable footing here
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-01-23

DEBORAH Republican: The fuel
famine is everywhere a fruitful
topic. These are hard times, many
think. How did people get along
before the coming of railways made
the use of coal possiblea Burned
wood, of course, and most of 1T was
green, too. If cut in midwinter it
commanded premium. The. man
who demanded and could secure
drywood was a naboo-a banker, a
merchant or an editor! Our houses
were not papered and sheathed;
storm sash were unknown; furnaces
and air-tight stoves existed-down
east; the water bucket had an ice
cover in the mornig; often there
was-a fringe of frost on the counter
pane, and the pump had to be thawed
out if one was careless. A fuel
famine was not all there was to
fight in those good old days; hut
somehow we all got along, and
the felt privations same to be
matters of jest and story. In
ninety days sap will be running
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-01-23

freshets will be flowing down the
hillsides seeding will be near and
those temporary vexations will be
only dream.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-01-23

simultaneously carbonized and trans
formed into coal. BY this process
one ton of dried peat, which cost in
Germany 4 cents makes twelve to
fifteen hunredweight Of, coal. To
make ton of this coal the for peat
is about 60 cents and for labor 2S
cents making the net cost TO the
coal IS cents ton This, however
is mercy the estimate Of the owners
of the patent, based upon expert
tests and laboratory experiments.
The heating efficacy Of briquettes
as given above will be better under
stood if it is stated that a calory is
the amount of heat sufficient to
raise the temperature of one kilo-
gram of water 1 degree centigrade.
The heating efficacy of prre carbon
expressed in calories is $3.50.
American invention will no boubt
be able to equal or exceed what has
been accomplished in Germany in
the utilization of peat. It is already
at work. The 500 railroad is now
making a test of Ignite briquettes
manufactured in Minneapolis at 4
cost of $1.25 per ton which are said
to have been established by private
tests as good enough in every respect
to compete with anthracite COAL
Milwaukee Evening Wis
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-01-23

It is a big mistake some people
make when they go away from
their own town to buy any article
that can be purchased at home just
to save few cents. The longer q
dollar can be kept in the country
circulating at home, the more debts
will be paid by it and the more
good it will do.
If dollar could be made to
change hands five hundred times be
fore it left our borders that dollar
would thereby pay $500 of indebted
ness. Suppose instead of one dollar
it were $1,000, or more the result
would be $500, 900, or enough to
make pretty good times here for
awhile. Now while it may not be
possible to carry the idea out to
quite that extent the plan is good as
far as it goes. If 100000, .ould be
kept in constant circulation at home
it would be Of more benefit to us as
a people than million dollars
would be if sent out IF the country
Immediately for what we want.
What our people need to make us
a prosperous community is more
faith in each other, less jealously,
less pickering, less fault finding
and more Of a disposition to help
another even if it does cost few
cents or dollars at the start. 1t will
be money we'll invested and will
return 10 us ten fold in the future.
bayfield,, Wis.,, Press.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-01-23

ito train. They could not think of
subjecting mere producer to such
a test. So they restrain their instinc-
tive desire to give him six-sevenths
of the increased price, and keep it
themselves out of regard for his
moral character. Besides, how
could they be sure that he would
endow Chicago university2
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

w. H. Eaton, an old gentleman whose
eyesight was so extremely poor that it
was with the greatest difficulty he man
aged to get around alone, was the vic.
tim of very painful and deplorable &C.
cident at his home Tuesday. evening:
In his attempt to go about the house
and wait on himself, he stumbled
against something and in falling struck
a piece of furniture with his right eye,
bursting the eyeball. DR.. Reed was
called, but at the time it was impossible
to do more than make superficial ex-
animation owing to the extreme pain
and nervous shock, which combined te
render the patient almost wild. Wed
nesday. however, the doctor dressed the
injury and at present Mr.. Eaton is rest
ing quite easy but the eyesight is totally
DESTROYED Davis City Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05
TWO BIRTHDAYS.
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton Richard G.. Barrett
Issues Brief Circular With Refer
ence to the Proper Commemor-
alton of the Birthdays of
Lincoln and Washington.


Superintendent Barrett has issued the
following brief, timely and eminently
appropriate circular:
To the Superintendents and Teachers of
Iowa:
l have been profoundly impressed
with the high character of the exercises
which have been held annually to COM
memorate the birthdays of Lincoln and
Washington and have full confidence
that the preparation of progr ans suited
to the varying needs Of pupils is work
that can be safely left to your wise dis
cretion.
For the reason that Special Day Leaf
lets have for several years been issued
and can be found in school libraries, it
has been decided not to issue new one
this year.
sincerely hope that the absence of a
new leafet will only serve to stimulate
you to greater zeal in the teaching of
patriotism.
Lincoln's birthday February -, and
Washington's February %, should be
appropriately observed in every school
room in the state. Since the latter
comes on Sunday, it is recommended
that school exercises be conducted on
the preceding Friday.
Wherever possible you are urged to
cooperate with the G. A. r., w. r. c.,
Sons of Veterans, Sons of the American
Revolution, Colonial Danes of America,
and the Spanish War Veterans in the
proper observance of Special Days de.
voted to the teachings of patriotism.
The high and gracious duty to be OBJ
tanned in the observance of Lincoln's
and Washington's birthdays is te
awaken in the minds and hearts of the
youth strong and abiding faith in the
flag of our country, and an intelligent
appreciation of the lives and deeds O.
, great and good men.
Every right endeavor should be mad,
to have all citizens feel that they hav,
an important work to perform in loyal
ty-building.
In your efforts to make our countr,
the goodliest among the nations ma.
the enduring qualities of justice, truth
honor and loyalty be taught in such
manner as to win the sympathetic al
. lection and cooperation Of the people
Yours sincerely,
RICHARD G. BARRETT,
= Supt. Public Instruction.
Des Moines, January 81, 1903.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05
A Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the brassy cough Of Group, which
sounds like the children's death knell
and it means death unless something is
done quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar
never fails to give instant relief and
quickly cures the worst forms of Group.
Mrs. P. L. Cordier, of Warrington,
KY, writes: "My three year old girl
had severe case of Group; the doctor
said she could not live. got bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar, the first dose
gave quick relief and saved her life
Refuse substitutes. L. VanWerden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

W. A. Lewis, of this city, has design.
ed a badge for the use of the members
of the United States Protective Society,
a new order, which recently organized
society in this city. The badge is very
beautiful one of the button variety, has
the emblems of the order and the U. S..
flag nicely and harmoniously expressed
on its surface. He has had the emblem
copyrighted, and it has been adopted as
the official emblem of the order. Al
though it has been on the market but a
short time the sale is quite large, and,
of course, will grow larger as the mem
bership increases. 1t looks as though
Will has ''good thing" in this bust
ness aud we hope his anticipations will
be fully realized. Gainesville News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

A debating society was organized at
the Elm school house over in Decatur
county last Friday evening and the
question of the comparative destruct-
iyeness of fire and water was discussed
with much zeal and animation by the
nc embers. Brother Snow, of Bracewell,
who was one of the champions on the
side of fire, must have been driven to
close quarters by the arguments of his
opponents, as it is reported that he pic
tured the horrors of the orthodox fire
of eternal hell with an earnestness and
eloquence that is seldom equalled in the
pulpit although he is reported not to
believe word of it. 1t did not avail
him, however, as the other side drown
ed his fires with the deluge and won out
The next meeting will discuss the ques
ton of capital punishment.-Linevill
| Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05
Very Low Rates.

To points in Montana, Idaho, Wash
ington, Oregon, British Columbia, Utah
and Colorado, in effect daily from Feb
ruary Is to April 30th, via. Chicago
Great Western Railway. For full par
ticulars apply to any Chicago Great
Western Agent, or J. P. Elmer, 6. P
A., Chicago, III. 24.l3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

James Poland was exhibiting a rather
lively snake of the blue racer variety,
which he had captured, on our streets
one day last week as evidence that his
former predictions of hard winter had
been verified. 1t would take younger
man than Mr.. Poland to overtake a
blue racer in August, but from the fact
that he captured this one in chase of
less than quarter of mile it is appar-
ent that the locomotive powers of his
snakeship had been somewhat benumb.
ed by the unprecedented GOODNESS OF
the winter.-Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Teams have been busy the past week
hauling walnut logs from the Beede
timber. They were purchased by the
Iowa Walnut Log Co. and will be first
shipped to St. Louis, thence to London
to be worked into fine furniture. There
is something remarkable in the fact that
this fine timber is shipped thousands of
miles to other countries to be made into
the finest of cabinet work, and in turn
people of this state import mahogany
logs thousands of miles to take its place.
-Osceola Sentinel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

On last Sunday evening E. E. BALD
win lost fine thoroughbred COW from
the rabies. On Tuesday morning he
noticed his dog trothing at the mouth
and showing symptoms of the same dis.
ease and he was Immediately killed. Mr..
Baldwin does not know from what
source his COW got the disease. On gen.
eral principles we are in favor of all cats
and dogs being killed, the four.legged
species we mean, but under the above
circumstances 1t would be good idea to
at least keep close watch on them.
Corydon Tmes-Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05
Escaped an Awful Fate.

Mr.. II. Haggins of Melbourne, Fla,
writes, "My doctor told me I had con.
sumption and nothing could be done
for me. / was given up to die. The
offer of free trial bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, in.
duced me to try it. Results were start.
ling. i am now on the road to recovery
and owe all to DR.. Kings New Discov'
cry. 1t surely saved my life" This
great cure is guaranteed for all throat
and lung diseases by u. VanWerden
druggist. Price SOC. and $l.00. Tria
bottle free.
When you want an enjoyable ant
1 fragrant smoke try Little SuuaW cigar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Official reports shows that 1904
miles of new railroad track were actual
ly laid and put in operation in Iowa IN
1902. The figures do not include mill
cage under construction and not COM
pleted, amounting to nearly twice as
much. Unprecedentedly large addi-
tions to motive power equipment and
rolling stock were made during the same
time
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

The marriage Of T. @. Tallman, of
Weldon, and Miss Blanche Pence, OF
near Leroy, took place at the Presby.
terrain parsonage Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. j. @. Hall officiating. Both par
ties are held in the highest esteem and
their many friends extend their con-
atulations.-Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

1t is the gun that isn't loaded that
kills; and the dog that don't bite that
grabs out a piece of the narrative of
your breeches.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Coughs and colds, down in the very
borderland of consumption, yield to the
soothing healing influences Of DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

One of the greatest wonders of thu
world is, what comes of all the smar
girls and boys when they become
grown?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05
Nearly Forfeits His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started horrible ulcer on the leg of
j. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. For
four years it defed all doctors and all
remedies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good for burns, bruises, skin eruptions
and piles. 25 cents at VanW erden's
drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

A man in Missouri by the name of
Corn, married a girl by the name of
Wheat. The choir sang "What Shall
the Harvest Be-" and boy in the aud
fence yelled, "Nubbins. He was i'm
mediately elected from the church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

whats the matter, old man? Been
losing on wheat?" "No, not that, for
got to take Rocky Mountain Tea last
night. Wife said I'd be sick today"
So cents. w. Q. Stempel q Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Is it burn? Use Dr. Thomas Eclec.
trio Oil. A cut? Use DR.. Thomas Eclec.
trio Oil. At your druggists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Foley's Honey and Tar is. best for
Group and whooping cough, contains no
opiates, and cures quickly. Careful
mothers keep it in the house. L. Van
Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Any man that won't become citi
zen of this country, amt no bushes
living here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

A. q. Bunney left Wednesday for
California to see what has become of
his brother, whom 1t is thought has
been killed.-Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

This is the time of year when our
congressman are scattering garden seeds.
instead of "seeds of kindness"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05
A Thousand Dollars Thrown Away

Mr.. w. w. Baker, of Plainvlew, Neb.,
writes: "My wife had lung trouble for
over fifteen years. We tried number
of doctors and spent over thousand
dollars without any relief. She was
very low and / lost all hope, when a
friend suggested trying Foley's Honey
and Tar, which l did: and thanks be to
this great remedy, it saved her life.
She is stronger and enjoys better health
than she has ever known in ten years.
We shall never be without Foley's
Honey and Tar and would ask those
afflicted to try it," l.. VanW erden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected. They can be
soon broken up by using Foley's Honey
and Tar. L. VanWerden, druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Vaccination won't take on some peo
pie; neither will baptizing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Any fool can give you advice; it's the
smart man that takes it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin in
any part of the body: Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store, SO cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Some men like to tell about the time
when they were farmers, but they
never enjoy being told that they look
like one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
cough caused by attack Of lagrippe. 1t
heals the lungs. L. VanWerden, drug.
giSt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05
Announcements
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILROAD.

~I Illinois Central Excursion ;; IT, to
III Ma Cuba will leave Chicago. st.
ouOSS Louis, Cincinnati and Louis
willie February 10. 1903. reaching same points On
the return February "a: A delightful voyage
the Island Of Cuba, including visit to Ha.
vana, Mantanzas. the Valley Of Yu I.. me 9
caves OF Belle Mar and other interesting ISL
Rfst ASSOCIATION Rate from the points men.
toned viii be $3.50 for the round trip, whlcS
amount will include all expenses everywner .
itineraries giving full particulars, OF your
local Illinois Central ticket agent.
Mardi GraS s SsT p ps SSfss@ :
"a ,ooa For IT. excursion rates Will be in eff
feet to New Orleans on specific, dates which
vo,,r local ticket agent will be able to ADVISE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

The most reliable preparation for kid
ney trouble on the market is Foley IS
Kidney Cure. L. VanWerden,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

If you are looking for something to
tighten the hard work incident to
wash day, try Maple City Self Washing
Soap, and it will be welcome visitor to
your home ever afterwards.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05

Troubles like babies get bigger by
nursing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05
FARMING
in The SOUTH

The Passenger Department of the Illinois
Central Railroad Company is issuing month l,y
GARDENING stock raising, dai,ying, ETC.. in the
States Of Kentucky, West Tennessee, Missls-
sippi and Louisiana Every farmer % or d nome,
to the undersigned, will be mailed free, Clrcu.
lars Nos. /, Q, g. a, and s, and others as they
are published from month to month.
Asst Genl Pass Agent
Mav1. Dubuque, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-05
New Orleans

A delightfully."- unique city for the tourist to
visit, Winter tourist rates now in effect
Double daily service and fast steam heatee
vestibnle trains with through Sleeping d caas =
meals en- route in dining cars. Ask for an IL
i.ctroted hool, on New Orleans.