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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A CoIIege r1an's Letter.

Mr.. Clyde W. Wells, Hiram, Ohio,
manager Of the Hiram College Basket
Ban team in 1901, defeated Yale in 1891.
writes:
CLOSE application to my books in or
der to pass a creditable examination.
with extra work in connection with
socials and clubs. told on my constitu-
ton last spring. I had constant head
ache and that tired feeling when moth
ing in the world seemed right. One of
the professors advised me to try Pc
runa. and I am glad that I did so, for il
soon acted as a splendid nerve tonic
and restorer TO my tagged out system %
C w Wells
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

recently written to Dr. Hartman, says
the following of Peruna as a catarrh
remedy.
For some time have been a suffer
er from catarrh in its most incipient
stage. so much so that became alarm
ed as to my general health But. hear
ing of Peruna as a good remedy. /
gave it fair trial and soon began to
improve. Its effects We're distinctly
beneficial. removing the annoying
symptoms, and was particularly good
as tonic. Hon. W. Y. Sullivan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A Mayors Letter.

Hon. B. ]. Irwin, mayor of Wash
ington, Ga, endorses Peruna in the fol-
lowing statement. He says:
I have frequently used Peruna in
my family and have found it an excel
lent remedy for colds and as a tonic.
I often recommend it to my friends. -
Hon. b. J. Irwin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A young dlrI.s Letter.

Miss CalIie Windham. Moore's
Bridge, Ala, Tuscaloosa Co, writes:
L am q years of age, and have been
subject to spells of sore throat all my
life, and for II months I had hardly
been clear of it. Our home physician
treated it. but it got no better. I have
now taken nearly five bottles of Peru
na, and feel as well as ever did in
my life. I feel that it is a great bless
ing to me. can safely recommend
Peruna as a permanent cure for ca
tarrh of the throat and will take pleas
ure in doing so.''-Callie Windham.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A poIieeman.s Letter.

Mr.. Chas. Rehm, Lieutenant of Pc
lice. 43rd Precinct. Chicago, Ill. writes.
When I have suffered any bad con-
sequences from exposure and colds, I
have found that there is nothing so
quickly restores the system to healthfuI
activity as Peruna-
4 use it often myself, and know
that several OF our patroImen have re-
ceived great benefit from this tonic
Chas. Rehm-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Count segundo de OWES, whose fam
lily has been one of the most influential
and wealthy of Spain, and who is the
last of this nlustrious race. in a recent
letter gives his endorsement to Peruna.
i'm the following words written from
The Garfield, Atlantic City N. j..
Last winter my secretary had a Sc
we're attack of la grippe which was
cured effectually by the use of four
bottles of Peruna. SO when 1 contracted
the same unpleasant sickness last fan
] at once sent for a bottle. 1t truly
worked wonders. and removed the sick
ening and sore feeling 7 had within n
few days. I would not be without it
now fer any money, and when I 80
away carry Peruna as a valuable per
quisite 10 my travelling outfit. Julian
Segundo. Condo de OWES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A Governors Letter.

Hon. G. w. Atkinson, Governor of
West Virginia, in a recent letter from
Charleston to DR.. Hartman, says:
It can recommend your preparation,
Peruna, as a tonic. It's reputation as
a cure for catarrh is excellent, it hav-
ing been used by number of people
known to me with the very best re-
suits. Hon. G. W. Atkinson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A Pastors Lettsr.

Rev. S. H. Renfro of Norborne. Mo,
had running ears. He says;
My head gathered and broke and my
ears ran terribly. 7 tried several rem
edies with no relief. At last I got a
bottle Of Peruna. and it did me 50
much good that kept on using it; am
ON the fourth bottle. and must say it
has removed all my bad symptoms. My
head does not pain any more. my ears
have stopped running and I feel a
great deal better. Rev. S. H. Renfro
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Greenville,, Miss. writes:
I was troubled for a number of years
with systemic catarrh. I had almost
constant pain in the side. stomach
trouble, a bad cough. caught cold very
easily, and felt nervous and tired all
the time Peruna has made me a
healthy, strong woman. I improved in
strength and flesh rapidly after begin
ming your medicine, and can do more
work now and not feel it than 1 have
done for years. Maggie Franks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A Chief Justices Letter.

Chief Justice Chambers. of Wash
ington, D. c., writes as followss
Il have tried one bottle Of Peruna
and I can truthfuly say it is one of
the best tonics I ever used and 7 take
pleasure in recommending it to all suf-
ferers who are in need Of a good medi-
cine. I can recommend it as one OF
the very best remedies for catarrh. -
W. L. Chambers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

runa, and she is now nine years old
and for the past year has been the
healthiest child you ever saw. The ca
tarrh has entirely disappeared; no dis
charge, no odor at all. but we still keep
the precious bottle in the house. and at
the first appearance of cold with any
Of US, we Immediately take Peruna, for
we know there is nothing like it. In
our estimation it is priceless. Mrs.
George Van Dusen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
a Foundrvman's Letter.

Hon. James B. Curtis, President of
the American Foundrymen's Associa-
ton. North Side, 2SO6 Sealey avenue,
Chicago. Ill, in a recent letter writes:
I have tried Peruna and found it a
very fine remedy for all catarrhal trou-
bles. I have been troubled for over
five years with catarrh, which started
in my head ard ended in my stomach,
and after using only six bottles of Pc
runa was completely cured. Jas.
B. Curtis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

J. Edward Clark. 402 Temple street,
Los Angeles, Cal. writes:
II fully believe Peruna saved my
life. About two years ago after return
ing from Alaska I was taken with ca
tarrh of the stomach and in fact of the
whole system My stomach failed me
as nothing ate seemed to do me any
good but always gave me pains and
belching Of gas. Ny kidneys got sore
and weak, I had palpitation of the
heart. my lungs were sore. and it was
difficult to draw a long breath. I also
had fainting spells, and while walking
was afraid I might fall to the sidewalk
also had to get UP at night and sit
in a chair to keep from smothering- Ny
legs and arms panied me most of the
time, my feet were cold on the hottest
day. my tongue was coated, had chiIls
from my head to my feet. I was weak
and had very little life and everything
looked dark to me. and often wished
for the end.
II took all kinds Of medicine-do not
think there is a drug store in this city
that did not get some truck from. I
also used vapor baths, dieted. drank all
the mineral waters, had many consul
tations with two OF the best doctors Of
this city, used their prescriptions. but
all seemed Of no use.
After months of this kind Of work
fully made up my mind to try Peru
ma, and thank God for it, as / had not
used over two bottles until I felt a
change, and have been getting better
ever since, and now am well and
strong. All my friends tell me how
well I look. Let me say to those who
are sick. try Peruna if you have any of
my symptoms, it will cure you. Don't
expect to be cured by one bottle, but
stick to it until cured."-J. Edward
Clark.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A cavalrvman,s Letter.

Anton ]. Frank. Captain Of the 18th
Ohio Cavalry, Co. D., writes from ss7
Lincoln avenue. Chicago, Ill:
mo praise bestowed upon Peruna
could be too high. suffered for years
with a complication of troubles of the
pelvic organs from exposure in the
army. and could find no relief until
tried Peruna. It meant life and health
to me, broken down as I was and I'M
able to enjoy life. I am now feeling
we'll and strong, and without one ache
or pain.''-Anton ]. Frank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Hon. Louis ]. Behan. lawyer. 92O-923
Stock Exchange Building. Chicago, Ill,
writes:
During tn q recent gubernatorial
campaign in this state, was troubled
with severe hoarseness and sore-throat
At the suggestion of a friend I tried
Peruna. which gave me complete re-
ef.''-Louis J. Behan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
an ArchItect.a Lefter.

Hon l. S. Smithmeyer, architect of
the new Congressional Library Of
Washington. D. c., writes:
Il endorse the good opinion express
ed by Senators and Representatives in
Congress regarding the curative quail
tiles of your compound. Those who
have used it recommend it as an ex-
cenent tonic which is particularly eff
fective as a cure for catarrh.'-I. S.
Smithmeyer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Judge s. H. Mangum Of Helena. Ark,
says the following in regard to Peruna
as catarrh eure and general tonic:
II take pleasure in recommending
your great rational remedy as an ex-
cenenr eatarrh remedy. I Rave used it
for q very short time and find am
very much improved. It is also a good
tonic and should be used by every one
whose system needs building ups.
H. Mangum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
4 PhyslcIan's Letter.

Dr. Llewellyn jordan, Medical Ex-
aminer of L. S Treasury Department,
graduate of Columbia College. and who
served three years at West Point, has
the following to say of Peruna:
Allow me to express my gratitude
to you for the benefit derived from
your wonderful remedy. One short
month has brought forth vast change
and I now consider myself a well man
after months of suffering. Fellow suf-
ferers. Peruna viii cure you.'-Dr
Llewellyn Jordan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Mrs. W. McRoberts, writes to DR..
Hartman from Delano. Mimi, the fol-
lowing:
4 feel perfectly well Of catarrh. I
did as you directed me to and took Pc
runa and Manalin. The third of March
I gave birth to a ten-pound baby girl,
and we are both well and happy I am
very thankful to you, Peruna saved
my life. I recommend it to everyone,
and can't praise it enough.
Il send you my own and my baby's
picture. She is so sweet and good, she
is a Peruna baby. have such good
health now. I do all my homework
and take care Of my baby, and feel so
good.
There are three or four of my neigh
bors using Peruna now. since it did me
so much good. They were just run
down. and they think it is fine. It is
so good to give strength. Mrs. W.
McRoberts-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Mr.. Henry Wesseler. Wacousta, Mich,
writes:
About two months ago we wrote
YOU for advice for our little girl. She
was in a very bad condition then. We
gave her two bottles Of Peruna and a
half a bottle of Manalin, and she is
well now. which we feel very thankful
for. She had catarrh Of the nose which
caused an offensive discharge and bad
breath.
She was also bothered with her
stomach a great deal for about three
years. She seldom complains Of it now
since taking your medicine. We think
she had catarrh of the stomach. We
give your medicine high praise, and
recommend it to others. Henry Wes-
seller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
4 Buslness Man's Lee.

Hon. VIM. N. selig, a prominent
business man of Chicago, ILL.,, in speak
ing of Peruna the great catarrh rem
edy. says as follows:
After having used several remedies
for indigestion with no beneficial re-
suits, was induced by a friend of mine
to try Peruna, and I gladly say that it
perfected a positive cure have lately
recommended it to several Of my &C
quaintances as firmly believe it is all
that is claimed for it.''-Wm. n. selig.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A schooI Teachers Letter.

Miss Johanna Soyer. teacher in Oak
ley avenue school. Chicago. Ill. writes:
Last year I was very III and could
barely attend TO my duties in the
schoolroom. After using three bottles
Of Peruna / was completely restored to
my usual health. Miss Johanna
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
a Barber's Letter.

p. l. Wallace. a charter member of
the International BARRIERS Union. writes
from Is Western avenue. Minneapolis
Mimi.
Following severe attack of Ia
grippe I seemed to be affected badly all
over I suffered with a severe back
ache, indigestion. and numerous ills. so
thought L would give up my work.
which ] could not afford to do
"One OF my customers who was
greatly helped By Peruna advised me to
try it, and I procured a bottle the same
day. ] used it faithfully and felt a
marked Improvement. During the
next two months took five bottIes.and
then felt splendid. Now my head is
clear. my nerves steady enjoy food.
and rest we'll Peruna has been worth
a dollar a dose to ned. L. Wallace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A chapIain's Letter.

Mr. T. l. H. Burns. Chaplain of Lin
coin Lodge. Sons of St. George, writes
from Benton, Ind:
II do not know just how Peruna is
made, but do know there is as much
difference in effect in using Peruna and
any other medicine as there is between
night and day. Every dose seems to
instiH life and health. I have been
troubled. with cataTrh of the head for
years, also with influenza But it is all
gone. Peruna seemed to cure it in an
incredibly short time. only used three
bottles and I am today as healthy and
well as any man could wish to be. In
clement or damp weather do not
dread, as Peruna cures a cold in
short time''-Z. l. H. Burns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
An Ex- consul's Letter.

Hon. James Morgan. 1855 Twentieth
street Washington, d. G., is Ex-Lieu-
tenant e. s Navy. and Ex-ConsuI to
Australia in a recent letter from
Washington. d. C., this prominent gen
teman endorses Peruna in the follow
Ing words:
The use Of your Peruna as "a remedy
or cure for catarrh by many of NV
friends who have been benefited by the
same. as we'll as my own experience. as
20 its efficacy and good tonic proper
ties, causes me to recommend Peruna
% all persons. James Morgan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
A Mothers Letter.

Mrs. George Van Dusen, Mohawk,
Herlx county. y. Y, writes:
Having derived so much benefit
from your grand medicine I felt as if
I must write to you and tell you what
a great help it has been to me.
MY little daughter when but two
months old took a severe cold and it
settled in her head and continued to
get worse. and in a few months termi-
mated in the worst case of catarrh that
has ever been known in this part of
the state. After doctoring with the best
doctors for three years and receiving
no benefits. we were persuaded to try
an advertised catarrh cure. We thought
it was helping her at first. but after
using twenty or more bottles she was
as bad as ever.
As a last resort we began with Pc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
4 Fireman's Letter.

Mr. John Sweeting, Captain Fire
Department of Evanston, Ill, says:
Sometime ago we had such contin-
ual hard service that I, as well as my
men, was completely exhausted and felt
my nerves give way. One of our men
had tried Peruna a couple of years ago
and he advised US to try it. We did
so and found the change simply mar
velous. A dose seemed better than n
meal, and in ten days we were all feel
ing fine."-John Sweating.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
a Band-rIaster's Letter.

". H Santelmann, Leader of the o.
S. Marine Corps Band of Washington,
D. c.. writes:
II take pleasure in testifying to the
merits Of your Peruna. Ny wife is now
using it and she is very much i'm
proved. As a spring tonic know Of
nothing better and take pleasure in
recommending it to all who are in need
Of a good, safe remedy. W II. San
lehman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Captain T. H. Rumble. srd Battery of
the Wisconsin Light Artillery writes
from Loda, ILL.,
I have nothing but praise for Pc
runa. This winter a severe cold set
tied in my kidneys, and my stomach
was in such bad catarrhal condition
that I could not eat. I lost appetite
and sleep and nothing helped me until
the doctor told me to try Peruna.
That was the finest prescription he
could have given. It seemed to restore
me to my usual health quicker than
anything 1 had ever taken. In two days
I had a fine appetite. slept like a child,
and felt like man once more. I would
not be without it in my family for ten
times its COST. H. Rumble.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-09-19
ROBIN HAD HIS WAY.
Lumber to Give Bird a Chance
to Raise Family.

A robin once built her nest in a
queer place in a saw mill in Scranton,
Pa.
The mill had been idle for some time,
and late in May while the owner was
getting ready to saw few logs cock
robin darted about the mill and
screamed spitefully at him. The man
couldn't make out why the noisy bird
was so cross, but he learned pretty soon
after he had hoisted the gate and set
the mill a-going. On top of the upright
saw frame another robin had built her
nest, and she was sitting on it when
the machinery began to make the saw
fly up and down. The quick downword
strokes came near pulling the nest away
from her, but she chung fast and kept
her four eggs warm.
Meanwhile the male robin darted 1T
the owner every few seconds and con-
tinued his angry cries.
The female birds admirable devotion
to duty, and the male robins incessant
pleadings in her behalf, touched Mr..
Wickhams sympathetic cord, he said,
and before the saw was half through
the log he shut the water off He was in
no hurry for lumber, and he didn't try to
run the saw again until after the robins
had raised their little family. In the lat
ter part of July he noticed that the birds
were preparing to begin housekeeping
anew. There were two eggs in the old
nest upon the saw frame, and the indica-
tons were that the mother robin would
lay two more inside Of three days. The
water was low then, and Mr.. Wickham |
let the busy robins have the mill all to |
themselves. Before frosty nights |
came the birds had Matched and raised |
another brood on the old saw frame, sent |
them out into the world, and taken their |
departure from the mill.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-09-19

France and Spain. They make noise
very like geese.
And they build themselves curious
nests of mud and earth scraped together
SO as to form small hillock with a
hole on the top. Sometimes the hillock
is as much as % or "a inches high.
In the countries where they are found
they go about in f1ocks of 300 or 400 to-
gether. When they are feeding senti-
mel flamingoes stand at each end Of
the flock to give notice of any approach
ing danger. These sentinels don't at
tempt to eat till the others have An
ished, but stand with necks erect and
heads constantly turning. always keep
ing sharp lookout.
When flying they form themselves
into bands, each band evidently being
under the command of a leader, and in
spite of their long necks and legs they
are wonderfully graceful.
Like lots of other long-legged birds,
flamingoes love to stand On one leg and
tuck the other up out of sight.-Phila-
delphia Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-09-19
AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS.
Maintained for the Purpose of Train
ing Boys for Service In Our
Merchant Marine.

The St. Mary's and the Saratoga are
two of the three American scholarships
on the Atlantic coast intended exclu-
sively for nautical schools to train boys
for the merchant marine The Saratoga
is controlled by the state of Pennsyl-
vania and the state of Massachusetts
controls the Enterprise; but the St.
Mary's is maintained by the board of
education of the city of New York. The
nautical school On the ST. Mary's is I'M
der the supervision of the United States
that Is to say, the captain is detailed
officer of the United States navy The
school is intended for boys who in
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-09-19
BEGGAR GIVES CREDIT.
Bat He Doesn't Relish. the Practice
That Some People Have Of as
Putting. Him or. .t ss3

Chekib Bey, the Turkish minister to
Washington attended in Philadelphia the
recent launching of the Turkish, warshlp
Medjidia at the Cramps shipyards
During the luncheon following the
launch, Chekib Bey animsdverted, fart1 mo-
ment to the .beggars Of PHILADELPHIA Cy.
an exchange Of that city.
you have here" he said, .4an ezterpris-
ing and intelligent collection of beggars.
One Of them approached me this morn
ing. He told = moving tale Of misfortune;
then he asked me for little money.
II put my hand in my pocket, to find
tkatlf was altogether out Of cnange. ~ q
81 - My man., I said, 7 have nothing fer
yox now, but in an hour I shall be pass
ing this way again. Then promise
you you shall get something FROM me-
All right, SIR said the beggar; but
I'll the same he added, fretfully, you
wouldn't believe the s1hOnnt 81 credit
give in this way" I9iEsI psF Ass
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-09-19
ENGLISH IN FIFTY LESSONS.
How q Frenchman Can Acquire the
Language Without q
Professor.

was reading recently what is called
an excellent method for teaching and
learning English without a professor,
which appears in Paris under the title
of the "MetEode Sanderson." The sys-
tem," says the author, which is both
ingenious and simple, allows one to ar
rive easily at reproducing with preci-
exact-of each word in the language"
The Methode Sanderson, which, it is
said, enables F'renchman to speak like
an Englishman, requires so lessons to
do it justice, writes Paris correspond
ent of the London Pail Mall Gazette.
Chi haze thimbeul. Thoa haste
theu naife Oui have theu canndeul. All
have seumme mattcheuse. The have no
meunne."
The unlearned might mistake this for
Chinese. He will, we expect, be con-
siderably astonished to learn, on the
authority of Mr.. Sanderson, that it is
English. We confess we should not
have thought it, nor do we suppose that
the ordinary student, whether English
or French, will recognize in SO mys-
terious a form the expression of such
simple ideas as the following:
''She has a thimble. Thou hast the
knife. We have the candle l have
some matches. They have no money"
Yet SO it is. Mr.. Sanderson believes
that the words quoted above do actual
ly represent the same words as pro-
nounced in English.
Hi ouiile have rouleur." What
does this mean? We have spent srme
time attentively considering ii, and do
not know. Can it be He will have a
ruler?" '"Thao Quite have seumme pc
peur." What is that. we ask again, and
on consulting the method learn that it
means Thou wilt have some paper"
"You hadd glaceuze" "The hadd IT,
keupps." Would anybody on earth but
Mr.. Sanderson recognize in these Ice
forms the simple you
had glasses "They had teacups?"
Although this is not the first method
for the rapid teaching of language, it
Is certainly one of the most curious.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-09-19
No Cloudburst.

There Is really no such thing as a
"cloudburst," for clouds do not burst
The word is entirely metaphorical
Says meteorologist: Rain comes
down in accordance with physical
laws. At any given temperature the
atmosphere can hold a fixed quantity
of water-vapor. The warmer the air
the more water-vapor it can hold,
But if air already saturated with 1t be
cooled, it will be supersaturated with
moisture at its new temperature, and
the resulting flow of rain is literally
the superfuity. A 'cloudburst' is SIM
ply the result of the very rapid cooling
of an atmosphere which was hot and
was also water-saturated."