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umphant shouts and laughter of the
boy and the complacent smiles on the
faces of Jack and the half breed stirred
my wrath. ] tore of the cape and, hav-
ing got the saddle put right, seized
Jacks riding whip, and, disregarding
his circumstances, sprang on my steed
once more, and before he could make
us his mind Us to his line of action piled
him so vigorously with the rawhide
that he set OFF over the prairie at full
gallop and in few minutes came
round to the camp quite subdued, to
the boys great disappointment aud to
my own great surprise. Jack was high
ly pleased, and even the stolid face Of
the half breed showed satisfaction.
Don't think l put this up on you,'
jack said. at was that cape He
amt used to such frills. But 1t was a
ciscus," he added, going of into fit
of laughter, worth IS any day."
"You betw said the half breed. "Dat's
make pretty beeg fun, ehY'
It seemed to me that It depended
somewhat upon the point Of view, but
merely agreed with him, only too
glad to be SO well out of the fight.
All day we followed the trail that
wound along the shout ers Of the round
topped hills or down their long slopes
into the wide, grassy valleys. Here
and there the valleys were cut through
by coulees through which ran swift,
blue gray rivers. clear and Icy cold,
while from the hilltops we caught
glimpses of little lakes covered with
wild fowl that shrieked and squawked
and splashed, careless Of danger. Now
and then we saw what made a black
spot against the greeA of the prairie,
and Jack told me 1t was rancher's
shack. How remote from the great
world, and how lonely 1t saemed-thi
little black shack among these multi
tudinous hillsl
Ishall never forget the summer even
ing when Jack and rode into Swan
Greek. I say into, but the village was
almost entirely one of Imagination, In
that 1t consisted Of the Stopping Place,
long log building, story and a half
AASAs WAeA SSnOASc UN'AAAAStp 0uO tuo 6tOIe
in witch the posi- offins was kept and
over which the owner dwelt. But the
situation was one Of great beauty. On
one side the prairie rambled down
from the hills and then stretched away
in tawny levels into the misty purple
at the horizon; on the other 1t Chamber
ed over the round, sunny tops to the
dim blue of the mountains beyond.
In this world, where 1t is impossible
to reach absolute values, we are forced
to hold things relatively, and in con-
trast with the long, lonely miles of our
ride during the day these two houses,
with their outbuildings, seemed CEN
ter of life. Some horses were tied to
the rail that ran along In front of the
Stopping Place.
'Hellor said JACK. II guess the No.
bic Seven are In town."
"And who are they 2" asked.
"Oh," he replied. with shrug. -they
are the elite Of Swan Creek, and, by
/ Joye." he added, .'this must be per-
NIT. night
What does that mean3,1 4 asked, as
we rode up toward the tie rail
! well" said Jack.in lownpe for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
Notice to Patrons of the Mancheste
6 Oneida Railway Company at
North Manchester Ia.

wish to call your attention to the
fact that great number of passengers
are boarding our trains at that point
without procuring tickets at our down
town Office, and thereby causing great
loss OF revenue to our Railway.
This is to notify you that unless You
procure your through tickets from this
station, which may be done by calling
here or telephoping US to send tickets
with conductor for your destination,
will be obliged to discontinue that
point as stop for our trains to pick up
passengers
This do not wish to dor but unless
you cooperate with me in this matter
it will be necessary to come to our sta
ton to board our train.
JNO. L. SULLIVAN.
Gen. Mgr.
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some men We're standing about the
door, you see, this is prohibition
country, but when one of the boys feels
as IL he were going to have spell of
sickness he gets permit to bring in n
few gallons for medicinal purposes,
and! Of course, the other boys being
similarly exposed, he invites them to
assist him in taking preventive meas
ures, and" added Jack, with solemn
wink. ut is remarkable. In healthy
country like this, how many epidemics
come near catching u.s."
And With this mystifying explanation
we Joined the mysterious Company of
the Noble Seven.
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\ a Cure For Dyspepsia,

had Dyspepsia in it's worse form
and felt miserable most all the time.
Did not enjoy eating until after used
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which has COM
pletely cured me'-Mrs. w. w. Saylor,
billiard, Pa. No appetite, loss of
strength nervousness, headache, CON
stepation. bad breath, sour risings,
indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles are quickly cured by the use
of Kodol. kodohl represents the nat
ural juices of digestion combined
with the greatest known tonic and
reconstructive properties. 1t cleanses
puritles and sweetens the stomach
Smith Bros.
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Spent More Than. $1,000.

W. w. Baker of Plsinview, Neb..
writes: "My wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years, She tried 8
number of doctors and spent over
$1,000 without relief. She became very
low and lost all hOpe.A friend recon-
mended Foley's Honey and Tar and
thanks to this great remedy it save
ed her life. She enjoys better health
than she has known in ten years. Re-
fuse substitutes. Denton & Ward.
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Why are tbs pages of book like
the days Of man? Because they are all
numbered.
A Dozen Times a Night.

MI. Owen Dunn, of Benton Ferry,
w. Va, writes; II have had kidney
and bladder trouble for years, and 1t be-
came SO bad that / waa obliged to get
up at least dozen times night. /
never received any permanent benefit
from any medicine until tried Foley's
Kidney Cure. After using two bottles,
l am cured" denton s. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
and cold and prevents pneumonia. Take
no subetitutes.-Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
The sslye That Heals

without leaving q scar is DeWitt's
The name Witch Hazel is applied to
many salyes but DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is the only Witch Hazel Salve
made that contains the pure unadulter-
ated witch hazel. If any other Witch
Hazel Salve is offered you 1t is q count
erfeit. E. y. Dewitt invented Witch
Hazel Sslve and DeWitts Witch Hazel
Sslve is the best salve in the world for
cuts, burns. bruises, letter, or blind,
bleeding, itching and protruding piles.
Sold by Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

Nodanger Of consumption If you use
Foley's Honey and Tar to cure that
stubborn cough. Denton & Ward.
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Why is newspaper like an army :?
because 1t has leaders, columns and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

When does farmer double up a
sheep without hurting itp When he
folds 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

When did Moses sleep with five In
bed? When he slept with his fore
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14
rnoombust,b,e wooa.

Alum and glue in equal parts are dis
solved in water strongly saturated with
salt. Both solutions are mixed togeth-
er. Dip splinters of wood into the
fluid until every part is saturated; let
them dry and repeat the process. Wood
prepared in such way will not burn.
10 make the trick more interesting and
to avoid the suspicion that the spin
tiers are prepared mix them among
other unprepared splinters after mark.
ing them In certain way.
After burning a few splinters pick
out one of the prepared ones and de-
clare that by your magic influence the
splinter YOU hold in your hand will be-
come fncombustible.. Hand it over to
the audience. and 1t is easily under
stood that nobody will be able to set 1t
af1re.
Goodart- Here's brand new Eve
dollar bill, old man. I'll lend you that
Boroughs-Oh, say; cah't you double
1t?
Goodart- Sure. Here goesl double
II soAnow double It again thus.
In CHS shape, you SEQ, 1t fits snugly in
my pocketbook. So longEExchange.
o. D. Il H IT, I'd vi
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

! If people do not naturally appreciate
you. do not insist that they shall. It
only makes matters worse.-Atchison
Globe.
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Baths
vapor
and
Shampoo.

ually b traced
to the Imperfect action Of the millions
OF pores OF the human body. A bath in
accordance with scientific REQUIRE
ments is the best preventative and
remedy known. The methods employ.
ed by me are the most scientific ever
invented or discovered tor dispellinp
disease. Results tell tho story. Give
me 9 trial. This is the Conant system
OF baths. A competent lady attendant
In charge Of the ladies department.
Office and bath rooms on Franklin
street, opposite Globe Hotel.
ST q. p. OATES.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-14

Why is an acquitted prisoner like a
gun? Because he has been charged,
taken up and then let off.
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sWatch The Kidneys.

"When they are affected, life is in
danger" says DIR. .Abernethy, the great
English physician, Foley's Kidney Cure
makes sound kidneys.-Denton s. Ward
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CHEAP-Residenc Property in this cit,
Enquire Of Bronson & Carr.
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Compound vapor and Sham
poo Baths.

Most all dis
eases are caused
by poisonous sec
retions, which
clog the wheels
of NATURE.
The name and
the symptoms
may be different
but the cause of
1faauon nom SUE
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fro ne coNrrHuED.1
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CHAPTER l..

In EYoNb the great prairies and
ID In the SHADOW. of the Rockies
r-sss lie the foothills. For 900 miles
GD the prairles spread themselves
out In vast level reaches, and then be-
gin to climb over softly rounded
mounds that ever grow higher and
sharper till. here and there, they break
into jagged points and ut last rest upon
the great bases Of the mighty noun
tains. These rounded hills that join
the prairies to the mountains form the
foothill country. They extend for
about a hundred miles only, but no
other hundred miles of the great west
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12
HoMEkEER,Na
Mistake of Women Who Arc Always
FIGHTING Dust.

From the Cooking School: The truest
homes are often in houses not especially
we'll kept, where the comfort and hap
piness OF the inmates. rather than ex-
IRENE tidiness and the preservation of the
furniture, is first consulted. The object
of the home is to be the center, the pivot
on which the family life turns. The first
requisite is to make it so attractive that
none of its members shall care to linger
long outside it's limits. All legitimate
means should be employed to this end and
no effort spared that can contribute to
this purpose There are many houses
called homes, kept with sttch waXy neat
ness by painstaking anxious women, that
are so oppressive in their nicely as to
exclude all home feeling from their spot
less precincts. The very name of home is
synonymous with personal freedom and
relaxation from care; solid comfort.
But neither of these can be felt where
such a mania for external cleanliness per-
vades the household to render every
thing else subservient thereto Many
housewives, If they see speck on floor
or wall, or bit of thread or paper on the
fioor rush at it as ii it We're the seed of
pestilence, which must be removed on the
instant. Their temper depends upon their
maintenance of perfect purity and order.
il there lie any failure on their part or
any combination of circumstances against
them, they fall into a pathetic despair and
can hardly be lifted out. Ihey do not see
that checrfulncss is more needful to home
than all the spotlessEess that ever shone.
Their disposition to wage war upon mac
ulateness OF any sort Increases unit! they
become slaves of the broom and dustpan.
Neatness is one thing and a state of per-
petual housekeeping quite another.
Out of this grows by degrees the feeling
that certain things and apartments are too
good for daily use Hence, chairs and
sofas are covered and rooms shut up, save
for special occasions, when they are per-
mitted to reveal their violated sacredness
In manner that mars every pretense of
hospitality. Nothing should be bought
which is considered too fine for the full
est domestic appropriation. Far better Is
the plainest furniture on which the chill
drcn can climb than satin and damask
which must be viewed with reverence
When any thing is reserved or secluded, to
disguise the fact is extremely difficult
chilly air wraps it round, and the repul-
sion of strangeness is experienced by the
most insensible.
Home Is not a name, nor form, nor a
routine. Material and method will not
and cannot make 1t. 1t must get its light
and sweetness from those who inhabit it,
from flowers and sunshine, from the SYM
pathetic natures which. in their exercise
of sympathy can lay aside the tyranny
of the broom and the awful duty Of end
less scrubbins.
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cleft Hand" in ENGLISH.

Philadelphia Ledger: The re-
sources OF the English language are
we'll illustrated by the term used in
the United Kingdom to designate what
we in America call left-handedness.
The London Chronicle finds u grave
objection to training child to use his
left hand in the certainty" that the
child thus taught will be niclknamed
from It's popularity. The rather sur
prising announcement is made that
most of the British counties have an
idiomatic word or phrase to denote
which is often given
to the ft-handed child. Thus. in Lon
don, such youth is "kack- handed"
In Lancashire he would be called
"k-pawed." Yorkshire people would
say he was "gawkhanded." He would
be known as 'keg- handed" in DERRY
shire. The list is by no means ex-
hausted. In Nottinghamshire the ex-
preston Is "wallet-handed." Terms
peculiar to Dorset and Devonshire are
"scrame handed" and cocky- handed
ed Scotland contributes "gawk-
handed" and Ireland "kitchogue." The
Chronicle concludes Its curious expo
sition with this incident: Not many
years ago Tim Healy used this word in
speech at East Wicklow, in which he
said that Mr.. O'Kelly could fight With
his left hand, and had already given
his opponent some ''kithogues" that
would spoil his political beauty during
the contest"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12
DRuMMERs' ETIQUETTE.
A Commercial" Dinner in England Ii,
Formal Affair.

d FoiIrlGi ftifSlT.
Worlds Work: ION my initial trip as
commercial Traveller in England kind
friend told me that l must state was a
'commercial' on entering an inn, and he
added that the commercial room had
peculiar customs. Arriving on a morn
Ing train in famous university town,
was soon in the courtyard of an old-fash-
Toned inn. which had been recommended
as the best commercial hotel. ] was vel
coined by the boots and directed to q
commercial room marked Private
The commercial dinner was served
promptly at ! o'clock, or lis. Should
twenty commercials he stopping at the
house and but one be- present eli this din
her hour, the soup is served. Ii was a few
moments after the hour when ! re-entcred
the commercial room to tind sixteen seat
ed at the long table, now covered with
white linen and decorated with flowers AT
the head of the table engaged in serving
the soup. sat Mir. President who occupies
this position by virtue of having remained
In the hotel longer than any other person
present. ard at tie other end IS Mr. Vice.
the second in length Of stay. This did
not then know
After hesitatng a moment l Slipped
nodestly into a vacant chair. In a few
seconds was conscious that every eye in
the room was fixed upon me. Presently tie
president. rliday-.aced old man OF about
sixty, said, Perhaps Tie gentlemen who
has just seated himself is unaware that
this IS private room?' This was said
courteousiy hit firmly. AIy first thought
vas to te,eelaph TO the American amhas-
sador and TO get out my passport declar-
ing me to he a freedom American citizen
but the savory odor OF the soup and my
friends warning prevailed; so. half rising
from ny chair. l stamnered out some
tf.ing abont my ignorance. With every
desire TO relieve ,ns evident embarrass-
nlent. and al the same time to uphold the
traditions Of the table, the president said
The gentleman IS a stranger and wishes
TO join US. a hearty permission was
given al once by all, and l reseated my
,elf'i
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12
Qualities Of am Entertainer.

Cooking Club: Hurried hostess or
nervous host whose countenance but bad
ly conceals the worry felt, can do no more
toward making the guests uncomfortable
than If the soup were stone cold and the
salad dressing was ruined by a too boun-
tiful quantity of vinegar.
An imperturbable calm and ready tact
are the two important factors in the
making of model hostess. Secure these
and you need never fear for the sue
cess of any of your entertainments.
There is no quality more to be desired
to make a woman social success than
that of tact. Its possessor knows the
right thing to do and the right time fus
doing it, and thus gains reputation for
cleverIless and for many virtues which
tactless woman would never win from her
circle of acquaintances, no matter how
excellent her qualities OF both heart and
head
The tactful woman is not only patient
listener but she is thoroughly good one.
she knows no WEAKNESS even when she
has heard the same story more than once
from the same person, and she smiles in
the right place, and appears to enjoy
hearing jokes ns much as her companion
enjoys telling them. Tact is a weapon
guided with a multitude of precautions
and feminine wiles by the wise woman,
and 1t is only the wise who possess 1t.
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HAPPY DAYS
When Friend. Fay chow Well 70,
I.nol- -


What happy days are those when all
our friends say How we'll you look. .
We can bring those days by little
care in the selection Of food lust as
this young man did.
II had suffered from dyspepsia for
three years and last summer was SO
bad was unable to attend school," he
says: Il was very thin and my appe-
tite at times was poor, while again it
was craving. l was dizzy and my food
always used to ferment instead of d.
costing. Crossness, unhappiness and
nervousness were very prominent
symptoms.
Late in the summer went to visit
q sister and there I saw and used
Grape-Nuts. had heard of this fam
GUS food before, but never was inter
ested enough to try it, for never knew
how really good it was. But when 1
came home we used Grape Nuts in our
household all the time and | soon be-
gan to note changes in my health l
improved steadily and am now strong
and well in every way and am back at
school able to get my lessons with ease
and pleasure and can remember them,
too, for the improvement in my mental
power is very noticeable and get good
marks In my studies which always
seemed difficult before.
II have no more Of the bad symp-
toms given above, but feel fine and
strong and happy and it is mighty
pleasant to hear my friends say, How
well you look" Name given by Pos
tun Co. Battle Creek. Mich.
Look in each package Tor a copy Of
the famous little book. THE Road to
MELVILLE"
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s1on Reward. s1nn.

The readers of tn!s paper Will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
stages. and that Is Gatarrh. Halls Catarrn Cure
IS tie only positive cure now known 10 the med
icai fraternity. Catarra being q constitutional
disease. REQUIRES a constitutional treatment
Hal's Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood AMI mucous surfaces Ok
the system, thereby destroying the foundation OF
building up the constitution and assisting nature
70 doing It's work. The propretors have so
lnllch faith IN It's curative powers that they offer
'lns Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to
ure. Send for list of Testimonials.
Address. +. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists .5c.
4aVs Family PMS are the best.
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CIIA1olr,1s N.lA

With the failure of the attempt to
take me off my guard. the ordinary life
of the house Was. in the main, resumed,
and, as 1 sat up aloft in the darkness,
women came and Went OH errands.
twice or thrice men appeared in the
gallery, aud save that no one seemed
inclined TO come my way. the place as
sunel its usual aspect after dark and
the lighting of the lamps.
OF noise there was plenty and TO
spare. Uproarious voices disputed.
quarrcied, shouted each other down.
ard made q riot in the lower regions.
Now and again a snatch of a drunken
song was beloved out, and it was plain
that my Gncle's strong ale was flowing
freely.
OF him l had seen never sign since
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12
Unexpected.

Town Topics: what do you think
Mr.. Dinsmore," said Miss Frocks, ~
lost my fine new umbrella today, and il
had my name on the handle, too"
Then you'll have to get another, OF
course" replied MIR. Dinsmore.
Another umbrella 2"
mo: another name"
ooh, Mr.. Dinsmore, this is so sudden!
Still. you may ask papa
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12
Rest of Reasons.

New York Times: A man in public
life. noted for his brusqueness. was UNI
der discussion in cabinet circles.
There's one thing to be said in his
favor. however" said Secretary Shaw.
land that is he never in1portunes the
departments to get promotions for his
friends"
THAT'S readily explained" COM
mented Secretary Root. HE hasn't
any friends"
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The Reason.

Chicago Record Herald: Shell cant
see why l ever eloped with you"
Hell can. was the first fool that ever
asked you to elope,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12

Mrs. Huqf1SOn. OF Chicago, .
80. ,.44s. foI,au,. :. ,,otha.
WHOSe lettel lol!oWS, 10 dAotiiSE
wOmanin HIGH pCSitiOn who owes
IL. Loa,tl 80 a. of Lotto
ueI IeditA ~ tle USE VI Ayuia e.
PinkhamS Vegetable COMPOUND,
.,n--,,
yEAK Mrs. flsh !, ~ sui.ere "a
1or seEera! years VIII, selaeFal " 'ei :,
and bearing-aown pains. caused by
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12
nA4iAe ~ A.. c.....

The Pahson--l knows he wus guilty, but
fe Judge WIS too hahd on him.
The Deacon-pe judge had to do his
!uty, pahson. He had TO give him justice
Oats all right bout justice, but JUS
ice amt all. Dey's SIGH a thing as mercy
Judges ought 10 be iusticious, but dey
5ught to be nlercenary, too
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12

Town Topics: Mart.nsale-sh worsh.ps
the very ground he walks on.
Gildersieeve- all right, but he
would rather she'd worship him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12

Used 1t for Years.
Indianapolis Journal: What is old
Soque's favorite food?'
Rye
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12

The forty-fve national banks of New
York city hold from $500, 100000 to $780,
100000 deposits of other banks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12
Couldn't Afford 1t
Stubborn.

sotWbEoFN.
Chicago News: "Yo' nehbah had cny
experiences wild wives. did yo', bruddah?''
asked henpccked Remus.
No, sah,' replied sam, but Alive
raised mules"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-11-12

Fruit acids will not stain goods dyed
with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.