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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16
.An .H1cienf Foe

To health and happiness is Scrofula-
as ugly as ever since time immemorial.
It causes punches in the neck, dis
figures the skin, lnfames the mucous
membrane, wastes the muscles, weak
ems the bones, reduces the power of
resistance to disease and The capacity
for recovery, and develops into con-
sumption.
"a bunch appeared on the left side OF
my neck. 1t caused great pain, was ianced,
and became running sore. l went into
general decline. I was, persuaded to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and when had taken
six bottles my neck was heated, and have
never had any trouble of the kind since"
Mrs. K. T. SNYDER, Troy Ohio.
Goods gars0PQritsa
and Pills
viii rid you Of it, radically and per-
manently, as they have rid thousands.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16

Self-made men and homemade
shirts may be useful, but they are
not ornamental.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16

Men laugh at trouble and women
cry over it; or at least that's the
way it usually occurs at weddings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16

One thing is certain, and that is
that life is made up chiefly Of I'M
certainties.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16

Any man who loudly asserts that
he can take a drink or let it alone
seldems allows it to get lonesome.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16

The more man loves money the
less he can love his country and
his fellow man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16

That Chicago doctor who boasts
that he has not INDUCED in bath
for two years must treat his patients
by telephone.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16

The more noise a lamp makes
the less light it gives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16

An easy graft
Flashed now and then,
Is apt to tempt
The best of men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-16

viii rid you Of it, radically and per-
manently, as they have rid thousands
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
Ladies Silk Dress Skirts

If there is any department of the Big Store rather delight in calling attention to- it is the La dies Suits and Skirts.
 Just let us tell you about two three of them.
 One is a Peau de Soe very latest rows of Shir- ring, Cluny Lace Effects -Garniture and Crochet Buttons This stylish Skirt is only $22.O0
 Another is black Peau de Soe with drop Taneta ming Mohair Braid IT rimmed with Chiffon Net Medallions and bias fold trimmed at $25.o0
 third and very stylish Skirt is also of Peau de Soe with Cluny Lace Effects applied by the Fagot Stitch, finished by side plat. Spun glass drop Skirt. These range from 5000 to $42.5o.
 Just Three. While we are talking about s4250 let just tell you about that one-its Black Taffe- Silk with Drop Silk Taffeta Lining, nlaid with lace net. Has Hemstit ched panels with Liberty Silk Ruchng effect and it is one of the $4260 Skirts-Its simply a beauty though.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
Wraps

very low price of $7.5o and $s.50. 'y the way-ask the lady in charge show you the deep Tuscan Red in lined Bear fur trimmed cape s10. Its simply beauty.
 5 there anything prettier than to
 a stylish coat on a fiaxen or dark ed little girl-say from 4 to 14 or years of age? Hardly. Never re we been so equipped to satisfy r tastes as at the present sessor. have a range of prices from $1.5o $500.
 ut the little tots-just able to IT coats and jackets. How care our buyers have considered m. Infants from 1 to years of You must see these-especial- the white or cream Crystal Silk sbroidered and Fagot Stitched elab- .tely trimmed at $9.O0.
 Iaybe mentioning this price first set you guessing, but it should flor we have them all the way
 n the line to SIPS.
 ye almost overlooked calling your sntion to a couple of particularly .dsome ones. One is an old Rose ihmere. trimmed with Ecru appa- ! and Arabian Lace Collar. and
 other a red Henrietta. well lined, n Black Venice Lace collar, Beav- Edging and large Pearl Buttons: ty're $500 and $500 but they're v handsome. This said by us ans something.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
Ladies Shirt Waists

The Most Sensible Garment, probably that was ever invented is the Shirt Waist
 You know how nice it is just to put the ser viceable P. K and cloth waist-the Linen and Lawn Waist-they always look Dressy; they look neat they, indeed make the wearer look well.
 When it comes to range in prices from SIPS to $150o, advancing say soc at time-you'd think that must be pretty extensive line, wouldn't you? We'll that's exactly what we haye-an extensive line.' Many of our materials and designs are ex2 clusve-they are not to be had in the ordinary sortments. For instance, those New White Cash mere Waists with vely embroded flowers. New Venice Collars like Ceramics to the con- noisseur. They're pretty-they're sensible too. and-best of all-they're extremely cheap in price, only $500.
 Oh! yes, we almost passed by the Granite Cloth Waists-they're new too embroidered in tinted dots. have the new sleeves and metal buttons By all means these. Our department Manager thought they would be cheap enough at r7I) We rather thought would just give awfully good waist for s5.50. That's why these were marked s5.50.
 Of have the Cotton Waists-just for round the house or for hurry erraads. ~- .>e 70
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
FOR LITTLE MEN

New style double breasted long reefers, ages 3 to 10. prices $4.0o to $500.
 Junior Single-breast- ed suits, regular collar, 8 to 3 years, price $3 50 to $7.00.
 Made with half belt in back, braided edges and original pockets,
 Sailor Blouse for lit- tie men, ages 3 to s, prices $3.50 to $6.5o.
 Sailor Blouse, double breasted in blues, brown, grays and fan Icy, ages 3 to 2, $4.00 to $500.
 These garments are the very best embodi- ments of clothes-mak- ing perfection. Coats have broad shoulders. and are made through out in a manner that insures perfect and per manent shape. The cut, shape and style of our clothes for young men are fully equal in every respect to the very best class of custom tailor
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25

Double-breasted Jun for Suits, sailor collar. fancy shield leather belt and pearl buttons. ages 3 to 8, $4.o0 to $7.5o.
 Boys Norfolk Suits. ages 2 to 16, prices $3.5o to $500.
 Boys 3-piece double breasted kree pants suits. ages ' to Is, $3.50 to $1o.o0.
 Boys 3-piece knee pants suits, single or double-breasted ages 2 to 16. $3.50 to 5000.
 Boys long pants, B. piece suits, single breasted coats and vests, $500 to $13.50.
 Young mems suits, sizes 30 to 36, for ages 15 to 20; prices from $7.50 to $1s.50.
 Double-breasted Jun for Suits for ages 3 to , 8, prices from $50 to ] $7.00.
 Russian style over coats for little boys, ages 3 to 8, $A.00 to $500.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
Millinery

For variety and ex- clusiveness our assort- ment is pre-eminently in advance of usual dis plays. Our lines are not circumscribed by fads; they are broad, compre- hensive. No cast iron rule regarding shape. Whatever is becoming to the wearer's face, We have it. The Parisi- enne has the reputation of being the best dress ed woman in the worll. Her secret is simple. She adapts herself to the fashion, not the -e verse.
 PrettIer Conceptions
 In rich headwear, we have never offered than those lots We opened up last week. The love of femininity for fash ion ideas will be fuIiy gratified on coming to our Millinery Depart ment this week.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
Ien's fashioaahls FsrniShilSs

There's So many things essential to men they are necessaries they can be neat and handsome and still nee essary.
 Neckwear, for in- stance. That's our strong line. Then come the collars and cuffs. We handle a wide line of these. Handkerchief plain and bordered. Gloves, and various
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25

odds and ends necessa- ry to mems wear.
 The variety is large. The selections such as an artistic eye wouIa pick out, and you can certainly be suited in price on any of the lines mentioned.
 Don't forget about our suspenders and gloves as you pick out your purchases. We're strong there, too.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
White a Fancy Vests

For day and evening wear. Made of white Pi- que Duck and fancy Marseilles, prices from $100 to $500.
 The darker vests velvet, fancy worsteds Chev iots. The velvet vest has small purple elk heads embroidered, very pretty vest. The oth- S6.5O,
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25


 
   fitting with belt  The heefourths ade $2o00 lining
  Mems wardrobe having or blacks and o
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
Lingerie

Is their anything prettier than dainty lin- gerie? Muslin, cambric, lawn, linen and Swiss. trimmed with embroid- cry, Torchon, Valen- cienes, Italian, Cluny and fancy laces in sim gle and matched pieces, are so distractingly beautiful as to excite the greatest admira- tion. Not more the vastness of styles than the lowness of prices. lou will spend your time profitably in this department. Our sales ladies will take pleas ure in showing you the line.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
fE DEPAR
 M ENT.

ng right into
 one of our de-
 { brides we
 entinas" in all .. aey come only
 per pair.
 Renowns," m hite and colors. are $1.75 per 3uccess," black. ans and grays. idard. at $1.75. we have in
 and undressed. t Glace Kids. Ferlook the 16-
 length Opera 1 gloves. We I'm, too.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
Drufs and Stationery

Pure drugs, perfumes, toil- ct waters in great abund- ance.
 Most complete assortment of cigars in the city. We can suit the taste of every smoker in tobaccos.
 Fancy stationary, cards. visiting cards, tablets, etc. Candies, chocolates, etc, fresh every day.
 Agents for the Remington Typewriter. supplies, etc.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
A Handsome Skirt
 at Once Suggests a Silk Petticoat

Need we tell you that if any place can show you Silk Petticoats-fetti- coats that will please the eye-and we may add suit the purse, it is the Big Store.
 You can stand in with us at the moderate price of $6.5o and up to $25.00.. You will have a perfect study in petticoats.
 Ask the young lady in charge of the Skirts to show you the White Ac- cordeon plaited and fiounced Petticoat at $25.00. It almost makes your mouth water to hear it rustic.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
CORSET DEPART
 MENI.

All we could say about corsets would in- terest you. The fit. the shaping to different forms-long and short waists - all important matters. We have a lady in charge who can tell you just the shape you will be best fitted in. The w. B. Corset is our standard. Ther we have the famous "Redfern" in black and colors. Ferris Waists also; and the H. & W. Circles in colors. Moire satin at SAYS. and the Redfern up to $6.oo.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
THE CLOTHING DEPARTMEN

Clothing showing distinct
  Cornel and ordinary
  cheviots. black  Game doubebreasted the Newsac $15  but style A  mos noted artists
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25
Hunters and Sportsmen

Can be outfitted completely here E Guns, Revolvers, Leggins, Belts Hu..t- ng Coats, Boxing Gloves, Tennis goods. Foot Ball supplies. Knives, Cartridges and ammunition
 In Hardware Department ......
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25

Than you think--lt is story full of money making and money saving suggestionssuggestons also of beauty fashion, ,serviceabi of merchandise merit and worth
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-25

much superiority
  a turning certainly
  select perfectly business-halfdress department wishes.
 select cloth the biggest line
  suits  ma there with ods accordingly
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
PARTIAL LIST OF FARMS

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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
CARRARA OUARRlES.
How the Men sea About to Lower the
l,rnE ments OF NInrhIr.

traG mcRtS OF Marble.
~ soon rs srcat fragment Of mar
bic detached 10y the blast has stopped
rolling il Is moro or less roughly SQuar-
81 into block weighing. say. forty
tons.
Then the men set about getting IL
down. AlonS certain lines of descent
offering tile least resistance To a body
descending Ivy force OF gravitation q
succession of stout posts has been
firmly driven into the loose stones and
marble waste. The men 10y means Of
CrowharS and screw jacks raise the
block on to a Soapcd skid OF hard
bccch wood. of which they have several
az hand. Before DOING this they Sc
cure the block 10y means Of three long
three Ia Eve inch hcmpcn cables. with
which they take turns around Che posts
and pay out sufficient rope only 10 al
low OF the pOudcrouS mass sliding over
the Soaped SkidS 10y It's own weight
and the angle of the incline but not 10
allow Of its gaining too much mOmcu-
tum
During this descent. besides the men
failing on 10 the ropes. two or more
men are seated on the block \ man
following closely in its wake hands
them up the skid JUSt passed over.
which they reSoap and hand down To a
man. who Keeps just i'm front of the
moving mass. TO put down in its path
and 81 provide a continuous Slipway.
This last mentioned worker has the
most pcrilouS task. III one Of the cables
part at 4 critical moment or ii mis-
take be made in paying out or slack
ening them. he must inevitably be
crushed
1t is a fine sight 10 see the men at
the last pinch. near the railhcad. hand
lowering the marble over rollers ON 20
the truck. At this stage all hands are
yelling like demons at their work. but
the moment their burden is safely en-
trained every man tingS down his tool.
ana all holt for the. osteria, or wine
shop PcarSOn'S Magazine.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
IN BORROWED PLUMAoE.
Wei Dressed women who Wear
Goods sent ON Approval.

When the ways or some women are
considered. 10 is less remarkable that
such numbers OF women dwelling In
the large cities dress extravagantly
than before their methods OF securing
been scrutinized.
There are women. and many Of them
very wealthy. who make regular
practice OF having elegant garments
sea- TO their homes on approval. wear
ing them once and then returning them
10 stores or cOstumers. Some women
will wear a dress or cloak 60 the
opera and send IL back next morning.
or they will get q hat or wrap and 20
driving or visiting ia il. The average
person would be astonisled TO know all
the things. from handsome umbrellas
and fans OF great beauty TO jewelry
and clothes. that some women Dor
row from the shops.
OF course all of these women are not
well OF. but they all dress well and
90 out a great deal. and although the
shopkeepers often discover The manner
In which they are being deceived. they
do not always like 10 make fuss for
fear Of losing good customer. Besides
they know that IL they incur the onmi-
" OF such impOstOrs the women are
quite capable Of abusing their goods
and robbing them of other AID more
honest customers. Strange as 10 may
seem, these women generally mingle in
pretty good society. OF the frinccs Of 10.
and have some influence I'm the matter
Of dress. since they have won the repu-
tati0n Of always dressing elegantly and
Ia the newest things.
This sort of imposition had been car
ried on 50 often by q customer OF q Ger
tain large firm that its members deter
mined Co put stop 90 her haunting
about in borrowed piumage. M least
when the plumage belonged 10 them.
one Saturday this woman bad q Splcu-
did wrap sent home on approval. and
on Sunday one Of the head clerks OF
the firm WHO knew Airs Blank as the
offender stationed himself near her
pew in the fashionable church which
She attended When she sailed down
the aisle after service. rc~pleudent in
thc borrowed cloak. this man stepped
up 90 her ard said.
How Geo YOU DO. Mrs. Bianke I am
delighted Co see that you like our cloak
well enough 90 keep it,
OF course after that she could not To-
turn Tire cloak
still with an the efforts put forward
by shops ana costumcrs to break up
tie peruiciouS habit Of forcihle borrow
ing on the part of ~uudry feminine Gus
toners. the practice goes ODD .~rilv on
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
Chicken Pox and SMALLPOX.

The eruption of chicken pox has an
imperfect resemblance TO that Of small
poN, but can never be mistaken for il
by the experienced eye. In smallpox
the eruption Of papules first appears
on the forehead, the ''papules" always
become "bladders." and the latter al
ways develop into pustules-that is.
sooner or later their contents get
changed into puS. Then the center Of
the puStules undergocs a peculiar sink
ing that in some measure resembles the
deprcSSiOnS In cushion or padded
chair where the buttons" are seen. IN
chicken poX there is no such uniform
ity Of sequence, and the depressionS are
absent
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
BOOKS AND READING.

Reading is % the mind what exercise
is 10 the body.-Addison.
\ home without books Is like a room
without windows Beecher
To read without rejecting is like eat
ing without digesting.-Bu
Books are the best things well used:
abused. among the worst.-Emcrson.
Next 10 acquiring good friends the
best acquaintance is that OF good
books. Cotton.
Some books are 10 be tasted. others
TO be swallowed and some few to be
chewed and digcSted.- Bacon.
Half the gossip of society would per-
ish If the books that are truly worth
reading were but read.-Dawson.
What is a great love OF books? 1t is
something like a personal introduction
TO the great and good men OF all past
umes.-John Bright.
The three practical rules / have TO
offer are: CD Never read any book that
is not Il year old; CO never read any
but famed books; C3) never read any
but what you liSe.-Emerson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
whas MaIses Things Grow.

According to Maurice Springer, n
French writer on the subject, the en-
ergy Of growth is closely related to
electric energy and may be Identical
with ii. At any rate. growth energy is
closely connected with the phenomenon
called oSmosis-that is, molecular pres
sure due so differences OF density in
adjacent liquid masses. Such molecu-
lar pressure in the cells of the body he
believes TO be the phenomenon that I'M
derlies the multiplication OF these cells
in growth. and osmoSis has been shown
by experiment 10 be closely connected
with electricity. The writer referred
TO believes that we shall soon be able
TO measure growth energy as we now
do heat or electricity and perhaps con-
troll il SO rs 10 produce tall or short
families or races at our pleasure
Success.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
Curious Time Recorder.

\ naturalist while visiting Great
Sangir. one of those islands of the In
dian ocean known rs the Cclebes. or
Spice islands. found curious time re-
cordcr lodged nj the house of n rajah
Two bottles were firmly lashed togeth-
er and fixed in wooden frame. 4
quantity OF black sand ran from one
bottle into the other in just half an
hour, and when the upper bottle was
empty the frame was reversed. Twelve
short sticks marked with nOtches from
l TO II were hung upon a string. Y
hook was placed between the stick
bearing the number of notches CORE
spending 10 tie hour last struck and
the one TO be struck next. The sentry
announced the time by striking the
hours on n large gong.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
WONDERS or THE NEEDLE.
Beautiful work OF the Artisans OF
Former Centuries.

The wonders OF the needle were In
ancient times In Egypt. India. Baby
lonia and Phpnicia mainly lavished
by women on wells and hangings for
temples. Connoisseurs consider the vel,
decorating the tomb OF Mohammed ut
Medina. priced at 100000 rupees.
the most marvellous piece OF embrold-
cry ever made. Its pattern, n cunning
interlaclDg OF scrolls and arabesques,
exclusively delineated with rare pearls
and precious stones. produces, when
exposed 10 the rays OF the sun, a stu
pendous effect OF coloring. soft and bar
monious and equal 10 the bold graceful
ness OF the design. Linen, silks, leath.
er and the richest stuffs were in turn
beautified with the little Insignificant
tool. the needle.
Diaphanous Indian muslin charming
ly embroidered with green beetle wings
Is still renowned. as well as examples
Of painted spangles and artificial pearls
strewn amid devices wrought I'm gold.
But where Is now TO be found the in
comparable Dccca muslin, thirty yards
Of which were once inclosed for a tur-
ban I'm an ordinary cocOanut incrusted
with gems and presented by a Persian
ambassador TO his master, the shah.
other varieties known as invisible
have also disappeared. The term orig
mated from the fact that when dipped
in water or spread out on the grass the
material was lost to the eve through
It's extreme fineness.
The trained fingers have disappeared.
and through modern competition Gus
toners are no longer willing to pay the
real value OF genuine hard work This
superiority of eastern craftsmen over
their western fellows was recognized
centuries ago. first by Portuguese. who
were in the habit OF sending satin to
India 10 be embroidered by the natives
after European designs, fashion
which at times renders somewhat puz-
cling the classification Of the marvels
of handiwork.
The French followed suit. since the
majority Of the Louis XVI. court sets.
Including coat. waistcoat and breeches
In satin. velvet. plush or corded silk.
so eNQuisitely adorned with delicate
sprays and admirable borders wrought
in satin and tambour stitches. are due
to the skill and industry Of the Chi
ncse, who have reproduced the French
devices with floss silk I'm such lovely
and fast colors. which still appear in
all their beauty. with a mcllowness i'm
parted by time. which further adds to
their charm. Ledger Monthly.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-04-08
FORCE:
toSte ond appetite
MEALS BY WHOLESALE.
Extensive Kitchen arrangements OF
the Modern Hotel

Extensive Kitchen arrangements OF
the Modern Hotel.
The Kitchen arrangements OF the
modern hotel are on the first basement
door. There is a chef. but so far as 1
could see he does not cook. lie Is sim
ply captain of the seventy-five other
cooks, who work in three relays OF
twenty-five each. There is no range.
but solid bank OF broilers-immense
gridirons, beneath which are the fires
that never die. As for the 400 loaves
OF bread and 5000 rolls required daily,
the chef does not worry his mind over
the patent cutters and mixers and
ovens and STAFF OF bakers needed TO
supply the simple item OF bread or con-
Germ himself with the quality Of the
LOO pounds of butter that are each
day required 10 20 with il.
l must not forget the item OF eggs.
Eighteen Thousand are required every
twenty-four hours. Boiled eggs do not
get oyerdone. They are boiled by clock
work \ perforated clipper containing
the eggs drops CO.. into the water
The dippcr's cio-L .'orlS is set TO the
second. and when t.at final second has
expired the little dlpper jumps up out
OF the water. and the eggs are ready
for delivery. There are men who do
nothing else but ill and watch and
empty these dancing clippers. and it
seemed 10 me great fun.
On another part OF this floor Is the
dishwashing. where great galvanized
baskets lower the pieces into various
solutions Of potash and clean rinsing
water, all SO burning hot that the
dishes dry instantly without wiping
SiXty-hve thousand pieces OF china
ware are cleansed in a day and an al
most equal quantity Of silver. All
told. there are 300 employees in the
kitchen departments OF this huge liv-
ing machine.-Albert Bigelow Paine in
Worlds Work.