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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29
The Vial 0MCstinn.

1t was during the heat of the great
campaign. The orator of the even
ing became eloquent as he reached mis-
peroration. "Men of the 'Stcenth AS
sembly district, are you husbands, are
you fathers, are you men? In a word,
are you willing to sell your suifrages?'
Now, that's business" cried a
rough voice from the crowd. "llow
much will you pay for them?"-N. \.
Times.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29
rris Eyrriustiug Ncgrey.

Farmer Dunk-lt's just three weeks
since Deacon Flintrock's death, and
lear that the lawsuit he'd been carry.
in on so long was decided in his favor
yesterday, and there's most $l.4OO
comm to him; that is, t would it he
were livin.
Farmer Whifiietree-By swahny!
The deacon won't never git over bein'
sorry he didn't hold on for spell
ionger.-Puck.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29

Mistrcss-poor, darling, little
Topsy. I'm afraid she will never re-
cover. DO you know, Bridget, | think
the kindcst thing would be to have her
shot and put out of her misery.
Bridgct-'DcCd, nam, ] wouldn't
do that. Sure, she mig"t get better,
after all, an then ye'd be sorry ye'd
had her killcd.-Punch.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29
Primer Time for Grating.

Grating should be done late in win
ter or early in the spring. Plum and
cherry trees ought to be grated be-
fore growth starts. Apple and pear
trees may be grated later, even after
they start to grow. Scions for graft
ing should be cut early in the winter
aud kept in the cellar, wrapped with
damp moss, or in some manner to pre-
vent drying. Budding is done in July
or August, and sometimes as late 40
5eptember.-Midland Farmer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29
Measurenlen e mt.

(Which do you think should be more
highly esteemed, money or brains?"
BRAINS" answered Senator Sorg.
hum. "But nowadays the only way
a man can convince people that he has
Grains is to get Observation-Disclosures
A S3,ovv uog was stolen In 81.
Louis one night recently. A dog like
that ought to be put in the safe every
day at sundown.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29
Effective.

Bienks-Do you believe in the pos
sibility of the cure of disease by sug-
gestion?
Bjinks-Why, certainly. | was feel
ing pretty sick last week, and my wife
suggested that | go to doctor, and
it cured me right away.-Somerville
(Mass.) Journal.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29
Natrnnly Warming.

"rhe farmer" said the young tur-
key, seems to be very fond Of me. He
throws the choicest morsels of corn to
me every day, and in many way shows
his admiration for me-"
well" advised the old turkey, 81
wouldn't let it go on if were you.
You are apt to lose your head over it,"
Judge
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29
Concerning the Future.

They were seated in the parlor con-
versing on the uncertainty of life.
She--The future is a vast, unfath-
omable mystery to us, isn't it?
He-Yes; all we know is that we
have to go some time.
Voice from the Library-lt would
hold if you'd make it sooner than
that.-N. Y. Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29

KeepinE sweet POtatOes.

Sweet potatoes may be kept very
we'll in a cool, dry place until the mid
die of winter. Perhaps the method
that will keep them in the best condi-
tion for spring use is to have them
thoroughly dry and then wrap sepa-
rately in paper and pack away in boxes
or barrels, putting them in dry place
where there is no danger of frost This
may seem like going to great deal
of trouble, but it does not take long to
wrap enough for the family use If one
will only get at it. Nothing but sound
first-class potatoes should be used and
the luxury of these fresh, well-ripened
tubers will be to the lover of sweet po-
tatoes will well repay for the trouble.
Mice like garden seed. If you have
none to spare them, put the seeds
where they cannot be gotten at.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29
Their Significance.

Edith-Do you understand the Ian
guage of flowers?
Ethel do.
Edith-Then what does this bunch
of rare orchids that Albert sent me
signify?
Ethel-That a fool and his money
are soon parted.-Judge.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29

1T is terrible Storm" said Dusty
Dennis, crawling under the lumber
pile, land l think have been bitten
by a dog"
"Der are no dogs about, pard." re-
piled Timothy lies.
dat so? Well, maybe 1t was de
teeth of de gale IN. Y. Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29

A man who is crooked in politics is
only straight in his private business
because he is afraid of the sheriff.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29

The man who is always going to do
great things tomorrow usually
spends to-day in worrying over trifies.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-29

One whose word is as good as his
bond Is generally careful of his words.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
Hot Diet,

A great many people pay little or no
attention to the kind of diet they should
adopt with the varying eason and hot
or cold weather eat food that they
should not for the comfort and the vel
fare Of the body. Especially is this
true during the summer months, when
a proper diet will materially assist in
the avoidance of many of the discom-
forts Of the heated term. Avoid heat
producing foods, says Cooking Club.
With good bread and butter, fruits and
vegetables there is no need Of overtax-
ing the system with meat and grease.
And do not overeat. Don't force the
appetite and overload the system. If
you do not crave food there is some
thing wrong with your general sys-
tenn, which requires something besides
food. AT such times try fasting in a
limited degree. Put your stomach on
short rations, and give the machinery a
little rest. Appetite will take care of
itself if the general system is in good
condition. A good appetite is indicative
Of good health.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
Cream S%eparatOrs

The DeLaval Baby Separator is
without question the best machine
on the market. 1t Is also the cheap
est machine considering its construc-
ton and the work il will do. You
can buy our separator on terms OF
payments to suit you.
Our separators are all new. They
have not been toted over the country
in c%anvasser's wagons,o or used and re-
turned. We do not canvass the coun-
try. but always have agood supply on
hand. Why do some farmers buy an
inferior separator just because some
agent leaves it at your house. You
can have the very best by coming
after it, or let us know ana we will
send one out and start it for you.
You need not buy it unless it is the
best in the market and you are the
judge after trying it. Please let me
hear from you.
f. B. VanAlstine Mitchell, S. d.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
An omnipresent Nuisance.

Flies are more detestable than mos
quitoes. They mar whatever they
touch and do not possess the merit of
being sweet singers. A mosquito or
chestra is not bad when one appreci-
Sates it. The desire of Mr.. Fly to settle
upon the whitest things in the house is
his worst fault. In fly communities
white shades are converted into dark
blue or bottle green ones before spring
Is half over. The fly is the only univer-
sal beast. 1t Is the unwelcome COM
panion of man in every quarter Of the
globe and is equally at home in Alaska
and the great desert. A ship may leave
port without one on board, yet in mid
ocean an unclean spot on deck will at
tract a swarm. The fly seems to be
born for the occasion.-New York Press.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
Teachers. Examination.

Regular teachers examination Will
be held in the high school building
in the city Of Mitchell, Friday and
Saturday, August 21-22. 1903, be.
ginning at 300 a. m. sharp.
Those who have never taught will
be issued only third grade certif'
Gates. The examination fee will be
So. 90.
Teachers whose certificates expire
before February. 1904. must be re-eX'
amined at this time or give up their
schools when their certificates run
out.
Any who may are to write for state
certificates can be examined at Woon.
socket on the above date.
o. w. Coursey, County Superin-
tendent.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
28EnEdMERNs
~-~
CIRCUS PEOPLE LIVE WELL
They Are Provided With thu Best of
Everything.

They Are Provided With the Best of
Everything.
"How do circus men and women
live while on the road?" said a circus
man. why. they live better than eve
before. We carry almost 1000 people,
and 1 doubt if you can find one of that
number who is disconnected with his or
her lot. Several years ago it was GUS
tomary with the majority Of circuses
to provide inferior cars for their bust
ness staff and performers and compel
the laborers to sleep under the big red
wagons or the fiat car. The passage Of
time has changed the order of things.
Circus folk now travel as well as if not
better than the majority Of men and
women who are constantly moving
from one portion of the United States
to the other in search of pleasure.
"Our business staff and performer:
live in spacious Pullman cars. The
beds are soft and roomy, and the bed
clothing is always fresh and clean. The
circus has twelve Pullmans of this
kind. and on each one is a porter,
whose duty it is to polish the shoes Of
all the occupants each night, look after
the laundry and make the beds and
sweep and dust the cars. These cars
arc vestibuled, and at the head of the
train is an extra long dining car, where
the majority Of the people are fed.
This dinner is looked after by a compe-
tent steward, with a staff of good cooks
and walters, and breakfast and dinner
are served there each day. The per-
formers take their luncheon on the
circus grounds Immediately after pa
rade.
1.-THE laborers, including the drivers.
canvas men, hostlers, property han
dlers and animal men, are served with
three meals IN the ground. The food
provided is of the best, and there is al
ways plenty of it. Every laborer has a
bed. The drivers and hostlers have
swinging hunks in the cars directly
above their horses; the animal men are
accommodated in coy little staterooms
fitted up in the big elephant cars, while
the property handlers and canvas men
sleep in coaches that greatly resemble
tourist cars. Every one has good quar-
tiers and splendid food, and in conse-
quence it is seldom that a complaint is
heard."-Kansas City Journal.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
Not Over Wise.

There is an old allegorical picture
OF a girl scared at a grasshopper, out
in the act Of heedlessly treading on
a snake. This is paralleled by the
man who spends a large sum OF mon
ey building a cyclone cellar, but neg
lects to provide his family with a
bottle of Cbamberlain's Collie, Chol'
era and Diarrhoea Remedy as a safe
guard against bowel complaints
whose victims outnumber those OF
the cyclone a hundred to one. This
remedy is everywhere recognized as
the most prompt and reliable medl'
cine in use for these diseases. fo]
sale by all druggists.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
Notice for Bridge Bids.

Notice is hereby given that bids
will be received at county auditors
Office up to Sept. /, 1903, Tor the con,
%struction of a pile bridge in Baker
township, said bridge to be 40 feet
long and 16 feet wide. County COM
missioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids.
Plans and specifications on file a,
county auditors Office.
O. D. Stearns, County Auditor.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
worlds Fair Motor Chairs,

The roller chair Of Chicago fame will
not be found at the St. Louis exposi-
ton. In its stead will be a light cleo
trio motor chair, said to be SO simple in
its design that it can be easily guided
and managed. The most important fea-
ture is the guard rail on the sides Of
the chair. This Ia connected with the
Operating mechanism and Ia so sensi-
tive that the chair is brought to a sud
den standstill as soon as the guard rail
comes in contact with anything.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
FrciNht Cara.

The cost Of a standard freight car is
$3.50 with wooden underworld and ST.
600 for steel underframe. The stand
ard car is SO feet long. 8 by S1h feet in
side measure. The capacity is from
10000 to 100000 pounds. The life is
from ten to twelve years. The cost Of
a standard locomotive is $4,000 to $12.-
600; weight on wheels. 10000 pounds;
tank capacity. 5000 gallons; coal bin,
ten to twenty tons capacity.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
The Face of the Ruler.

In England a subject if he wishes to
have a portrait of his majesty must
buy one. In France every peasant and
artisan is compelled to look upon that
of the president each time he votes at
an election or marries a wife or regis
tiers a birth in the marie. The first act
of the minister Of the interior after the
election of a new president is to request
him to have his portrait taken, that it
may be reproduced and exhibited in the
10000 communes Of France and Alge-
ria.-London Chronicle.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
Al the Hub.

"Here," cried the irate passenger,
you've took me past fremont street,"
Pardon me-" replied the Boston
street car conductor, you mean tax
en- not took Now, then, sir, move
with nor expedition, please."-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
Her Idea of Identification.

Her Idea of Identification.
THAT bank clerk wouldn't give me
the money. He said I'd have to identf-
fy myself"
did your
Il couldn't. None Of my linen is
marked except my handkerchiefs, and
I'd forgotten to bring one with me."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
.DySentery Cured Without the Aid OF
a Doctor.

Il am just up from a hard spell of
the flux," %(dysentery) says Mr.. T. A..
Primer, a we'll known merchant of
Drummond. Tenn. II used one small
bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy and was
cured without having a doctor. 1
consider it the best cholera medicine
in the world" There IS no need of
employing a doctor when this remedy
is used, for no doctor eau prescribe a
better medicine for bowel complaint
in any form, either for children or
adults. 1t never fails and is pleasant
to take. For sale by all druggists.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
Labor.

whats the matter with old Fred?'
asks one workman.
"'E's got a splinter in his and" says
another.
"Why don't e pull it out?'
"Wot! In his dinner hour? Not like
ly!"-King.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
A Change of Opinion.

so they named a cigar after you?"
"Yes," answered the sporting man in
a dubious tone.
"Quite a compliment"
u thought so till I smoked one of the
cigars. Then ! concluded that it was a
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Star.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-08-07
Multiplied Revenge,

See here" cried the cat, ARE you
really determined to drown me-"
II am" replied the man. you killed
our canary, and l believe in "a life for a
life"
But you are bent on taking nine
lives for a ife."-Philadelphia Press.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-07-31
NEWTON NOTES.

n. and Mrs. Will johnson of Omaha.
Nebr., arrived here last Wednesday and
we understand that they are to make this
place their future home.
Quite number visited in Colfax and
attended the Odd Fellows banquet there
Thursday night. All report fine time
Miss Ethel Harworth of Des Moines
visited + week in Newton. the guest Of
Miss Ella Mays. A party was given in
honor of her Friday night.
Don't forget the concert to be given by
the Mite Missionary Society Aug. 8.
Miss Sanford OF Oskaloosa was guest
Of Miss E. Green last week.
MIR. Will Scott of Colfax was a visitor
for a few days.
MIR. Thomas Watson is getting along
slowly and his friends are very anxious
about him.
Mrs Beatrice Terrell Of Colfsx is visit
ing in our city; being entertained b.
Ella Mays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-07-31
ALBA NEWS.

Editor j. L. Thompson of the By
stander was on business in Abba We'd
nesday
Mr.. and Mrs V. S. ones, Misses
Nellie Grayson and Bessie Davis came
home from Des Moines Friday evening.
Little Chester Woods from Des
Moines is visiting at the U. S. Jones
home this week.
Social at the Masonic hall given by
the members of the A. NJ. E. church.
Mrs. Stella Davis and little son.
from Des Moines. passed through Abba
enroute to Hilton, Saturday of this
week. s..-
Mrs. C. G. Tolson and family and
Mr.. Vandereir of Foster spent Sunday
in town.
Mrs. johnson, Mrs. Norman and chill
dren were Hilton visitors Sunday OF
this week.
Mrs. Allie Boman returned Monday
from Colfax where she was sent as
delegate to the Ruth lodge meeting.
Bids are out announcing an Eman'
cipation celebration September % in
Abba. "
Mrs. NJ. F. Ward made few days
visit with her daughter in Mucha-
KNOCK this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-07-31
KEOKUK NOTES.

A very pretty home wedding was
that of Miss Caroline Frances Turner
and Rev. A. N Webb. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Lewis, Mon.
day evening. July 20, only few
friends Of the family were present.
The house was decorated with cut
flowers. The bride wore pure white
wash chiffon and carried boquet of
white sweet peas. Miss Caroline
Frances Turner is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Henry Turner, and lovable
young lady with host of admiring
friends. Rev. A. N. Webb is the pas
tor of the A. NJ E. church in Streater
Illinois.
The A. NJ. E. Sunday school took a
picnic at Wildcat Springs last Thurs
day. A large crowd went and all re-
port an enjoyable time. But on the
way home the horses to one of the
excursion cars became unruly and
would have backed down precipice
and upset the car had not all jumped
out; as result only two are sufferers
Mrs. Thomas Rush and Mrs. Hampton
Woodward received slight sprains
from their jump.
MI. J. II. thompson was III our CiIl
this week. He and Rev. Willet took
dinner with Mr.. F. D. Fields Tuesday
Mr.. Greed Caldwell is in the city
this week looking after his property
Mr.. Ed Martin took a car load OF
people to the Middle Lock to fish Tues
day They needed another car to
bring back the fish.
Mr.. Seymore is out and around
again after an Hines of several weeks
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-07-31
CLINTON.

Bethel A. NJ E. church is undergo
ing some needed repairs in the way of
having the walls beautified with new
paper The building will be cleaned up
in general. The supervisors of the
work consists of the following ladies:
Mesdames VIM. Allen, ST., VIM Hen
derson, David Winfield, Frank Cooper
and Henrietta Brown.
Arrangements are under way for the
coming of Bishop Grant, who will visit
Clinton on August 4. At present it
has been arranged to hold an informed
reception from $50 to 1880 on the
evening of the 4th. At o'clock the
bishop will lecture. Further arrange
ments will be made this week for his
entertainment.
Mr.. Ben Hall, valued employee OF
the Chicago and Northwestern between
Chicago and Clinton, spent Sunday in
Clinton He was accompanied by his
wife.
The Algona Brownies have come
and gone, and left record long to be
remembered. 1t had been arranged
for two games to be played here, but
on account of them having an open
date and their exhibition of ability in
the first days game SO strongly evil
denced, they were induced to play on
the of day. On Wednesday after a
hard fought battle the Brownies went
down in defeat to the tune of 2 to 0.
On the following day they returned
the compliment by defeating Clinton
by a score of / to o. Honors now
being even the third game was now
looked forward to with great anxiety.
This game from start to finish was a
pitchers battle. Holland was put in
the box for the Brownies. He proved
himself a wonder, thoroughly mysti-
flying the local team, the not being
able to hit his balls. At the close of
the game he had made record of
striking out fourteen men. AS on the
previous day. Clinton was again shut
out by a score Of 2 to 0. Thus ended
a series Of games the like of which
was never seen in Clinton before,
three games played and total Of five
scores the result. Baseball fans say
they were the greatest games ever
seen in this part of the country, the
like Of which are not equaled by the
leagues. If it had not been for errors
neither side would have scored up to
the ninth inning
Master Carl Culberson is doing duty
at VIM. Aliens Panatorium.
The Chicago Giants are billed for a
return game of ball Wednesday Of this
week. An interesting game is anti
cipated, as they were victorious over
the Clintons in both games played here
recently, shutting them out in the
first game and Clinton is a great deal
stronger than at that time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-07-31
THROUGH CARS TO q. A. R. EN-.
CAMPMENT.

The Iowa Special Train to the q. A.
z. EDcsmpment at San Fraocisco will
run BY way of Chicago. Milwaukee &
ST. Paul, Union Pacific, Denver & Rio
Grande and Southern Pacific railroads.
Thryugh Sleeping cars will leave on
Monday, August 10, as, follows:
Sheldon, Mason City. DEBORAH Cedar
Rapids and Perry, one through tourist
sleeping ear eoch.
Dubuque, Winona and Fairbault
one standard sleeping car each
These cars will be consolidated, run.
ming through rs special train for Sal
Francisco.
II is advisable to make reservation.
rs early as possible through the near
est agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee, 4
st. Paul railway, or John r. Cook
West Cnion, Iowa.