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Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

THE most common phases of summer \ catarrh are catarrh of the stomach and bowels. Peruna is specific for summer catarrh.
 Hon. Willis Brewer, Representative in Congress from Alabama, writes the following letter to Dr. Hartman:
 House of Representatives,
 Washington, D. c. The Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, O.: Gentlemen" have used one bottle of Peruna for lassitude, andI take pleas ure in recommending it to those who
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE.

People in every walkof life have bad backs Kid n e y s g o W ron g and the back be- gins to ache. Cure sick kid n e y s a Il d b a c k a c Il e quickly di S -' a D D @ a r S R e a d tn i S { e S t i'm o n V
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
A Wfde-spread Vanity.

In these days there seem to be as many writers as there are readers. The spread of authorship and its egregous pride is hit off in this dialogue from the Fife gende Blaetter
 4. guest at hotel table, reading the bill of fare, says: Your bill of fare is great!"
 ''l am glad to hear it, replies the head waiter. ''I am its author"
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
We Slight the Easy Things.

It is a saying among printers that the larger the type, the greater the li- ability to error, and-somehow the say- ing. seems to apply to more than type. --AtchisQn Globe.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

Tom-"I can't help asking my fancee occasionally why she loved me" Dick "Me, too. Mine always gives me a very satisfactory answer" Tom-"That SO? What does she say?" Dick Because. ."- Philadelphia Ledger
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

MT John Meng Jefferson Indianapolis tive of Indianapolis Business College, writes: nr believe that owe fine health runa Constant
  suffered Indigestion
  Seeing an ad of pruna specific for crh decided give fr all disappeared and seemed bottle
  Ienfh heahh ,-John ". .Afeng.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

Coddies-"Whenever I see you you are reading a novel. You don't mean to say you remember all of them?" Short-"Dear me, mol It's because I don't remember them l like to read m."-Boston Tran
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
It Cures While You walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for hot, Sold by all Druggists Price 25c Don't ac. cept any substitute Trial package FREE. Address Allen $. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
What Nern Missed.

"Great divinities!" exclaimed the shade of Nero, watching the automobile race. Gould I have had bunch of them, what sights of royal carnage the arena would have seen n"-Baltimore American.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

"To tell you the truth"-"Shshsh! Don't try it, old man! George Washington did that once, and look at him now-he's dead !"-Baltimore News.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

Doing His Best.-sEYou should always do your best" said the cheery philosopher; Oats what I'm doin' now,' answered to keep from workin' '."-Washington Star.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago-Mrs. Thos Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y, Feb, IF. 1900.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
Confused.

.'Did you say chicken chews its food with its gzzard?" asked the little boy with the high forehead.
 'Yes; that is practically the process"
 "lf that is the case" he queried, sweet ly, ''how can a chicken tell whether it has the toothache or the stomach ache?" -Washington Star
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

A belief that the race is not always to the swift no doubt accounts for the wide spread confidence in tips.-Puck.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

He (gloomily) you know how much the luncheon you have ordered will cost?" She-"No, don't tako away my appetite!" Town Topics.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

The eye of the master will do more work than both of his hands-Frank-
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

To be- vain of ones rank or place, is to show that one is below it.-Chicago Jour- nal
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26
DOCTORS SPECIAL NOTICE.

"I have prescribed the Complete Treat ment called by my name and sold by all druggists in hundreds of thousands of very serious cases, with unexampled success, and most satisfactory results."-DR. SLO- CUM.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-26

To Cure Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure 25c.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-25

Wednesday, Aug. IL, 1,266,040 pounds;
Thursday, Aug. 13, 1,015,240 pounds;
Friday, Aug. Ia, 1,313,924 pounds;
Saturday, Aug. Is, 924,505 pounds;
Monday, Aug. II, 1~,452,216 pounds.
Total, 6,719,959 pounds.
This shows an increase of 1,449,839
pounds over the shipments of 5,27O,12O
pounds for the previous week. Since
Jan. 1 the total shipments amount to
1856, O,548 pounds.
Sales. Z
The sales of the week amount to
1875 900 pounds domestic and 34O,-
900 pounds foreign, making a total OF
1925 900 pounds, against a total OF
100000 for the previous week and a
total of 4,24O,O 900 for the corresponding
week last year. The sales since Jan.
1 amount to 140,547, 900 pounds,
against 13O,864 pounds for the csrre-
spending time last year.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-25
A Worm Killer.

]. A. j. Montgomery, Puxico, Wayne
county, Mo-, writes: 81 have little twin
girls. who have been bothered with
worms all their nves. tried every
thing to relieve them which failed
until l used Whites Cream vermi-
fuge; the first two doses brought four
worms from one of them, the next two
doses. twelve, one of them measuring
twelve inches; the other child was
only relieved of four worms. It is
a most excellent medicine" Whites
Cream Vermifuge is good for chill
dren. 1t not only destroys worms.
it helps the child to perfect growth,
wards off sickness. Csc at Holmes
& Rixon's.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-25
SPECIAL POULTRY PRIZES.
Many Are Offered by Business Men
Of Billings.

Through the energy of Frank
Mayer, superintendent of the poultry
department of the coming fair by the
Billings Fair association, a generous
lot of special premiums will be offered
for various displays of poultry. The
special prizes are all by business men
of the city and will be for exhibits
to be specified by the contributors.
The list is not yet complete, as MI.
| Mayer has made only a partial can
vass of the city, but already enough
has been subscribed to make the total
of premiums considerably larger than
last year. Intending exhibitors should
bear in mind that the premiums here.
with published are in addition to the
regular prizes offered by the associa-
ton.
AS far as completed, the list OF Of
| ferings and the donors is as follows:
G. o. Gruwel, IS cash; Yegen Bros,
inc, four prizes in merchandise, each
IS; P. B. Moss, SIS cash; Pacific Stu
dio, dozen cabinet photographs; o
ovan-McC ormick company, half dozen
packages Pratt's poultry food; Bill
ings Furniture company, sofa pillow;
G. w. Settler, framed picture; Chapple
Drug company, 81 in merchandise;
Purcell & Son, 81 in merchandise;
C. o. D. Grocery, box of best apples;
Billings Pharmacy, 81 in merchandise;
A. j. Gilsdorf, 81 cash; Gilsdorf Bros,
81 in merchandise; J.. Zywert, 81 cash;
Holmes & Rixon, 3 boxes Pratt poul-
try food; Chapman, SO bride; N. B.
Flatt, 81 in merchandise; Billings
Brewery, case of beer or soda water;
w. G.. Williams, 81 in merchandise;
]. G. Cashen, 81 in merchandise; Thos.
Marley, 81 in merchandise; Charles
Spear will pay IS for the Barred Ply
mouth Rock cock that receives the
first premium in his class.
Today Mr.. Mayer started for the
} country and will make a tour OF the
! farming communities in the interest OF
his department, as he is DESTROYS that
: it shall excel all others in the num-
D her and variety of it's exhibits.
F.; One of the interesting features OF
the poultry exhibit will be an incu-
S bator in operation. Mr.. Shoemaker,
s we'll known as a chicken fancier, will
S have one of the foster mothers at the
grounds and will be prepared to show
results the second day OF the fair.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-25
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discov-
cred will interest many. A run down
system, or dependency invariably
precede suicide and something has
been found that will prevent that con-
dition which makes suicide likely. At
the first thought of self destruction
take Electric Bitters. 1t being a great
tonic and neryine will strengthen the
nerves and build up the system. It's
also a great stomach, liver and kid
ney regulator. Only soc. Satisfaction
guaranteed by Chapple Drug Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-25
Bids Invited.

Bids will be received by Geo. f.
Bennington, treasurer of the Billings
Fair association, at the Grand hotel,
up to 4 o'clock p. M, August 20, for
the following privileges: Saloon (eith-
er for cash or on percentage), restau-
rant and lunch counter and for fruit
stand. The association reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
1928 W. B. GEORGE, Secretary.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-25
Don't FORGET Me.

When you are placing your insur.
ance. My companies and rates can
not be excelled. Edgar B. Camp, First
National bank building. 154-tf
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-25

W1ICIHS II GU WIFI II secretary.
PREMIUMS.
20. In accordance with the reports OF the committees,
the badges denoting the premiums awarded will be placed by
the officers OF the Association on the day preceding the close
of the Fair. Blue ribbon indicates first; Red ribbon, second;
White ribbon, special.
FL. Premiums will be paid on the first Monday after the
Fair, at the Secretary's Office in Billings, excepting premiums
for races, which will be paid as soon after the decision OF
the Judges as practicable. Premiums not called for within
thirty days after the close of the Fair will be considered
forfeited.
%. In case OF bad weather or unforeseen disaster these
premiums will be paid pro rata.
%. All first premiums in Glasses l and II will be accom-
panied by diploma.
The rules of the American Irotting Association and the
American Racing Rules will govern the races, when not
otherwise stipulated.
The Association reserves the right to alter, amend or
postpone any or all of the races, should the Board of Directors
in their Judgment and for cause deem it expedient so to do.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-25

The weeks sales of wool on the
Ton market aggregated 1925, 900
sYsnds. In this was included 1920
~ pounds OF territory at from 16c to
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-25
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC

The directors desire to say to the public that they are
entirely dependent upon the gate receipts for funds to pay
premiums and the running expenses OF the Fair.
They exact no entry fee upon articles or animals exhib-
tied, and they deem it therefore proper and right that all
persons attending the Fair should pay the regular admission
to the grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22
vestigate the case in public.


ut is true, o ruler replied the
peasant. but my taxes are SO high
that l am forced to do it. BESIDES.
does not the corn merchant give short
weight when selling again?"
The king thereuDon sent for the corn
merchant and asked him how it was,
and he replied:
my weights may be short, o king
cheat his customers to make up for it.
and more. too"
The miller was sent for, and as he
stood in the presence OF the ruler he
expla ined:
4 believe do take little too much
toll now and then, but does not YOUR
steward. when buying of me, return q
false price. to his own profit?"
| The steward got message to hustle
around. and when told that it was ur
to him. he said:
81 cannot deny that have raised
prices but does not your treasurer
Eobble UP 10 per cent. as his commits
sion?-'
1t was now the treasurer's turn to
deal. and, without undue perturbation,
he observed:
THE steward speaketh truly. o. King,
but does not your Chief Minister require
me to whack up with him? If make
$50 now, and then. least half of it
goes into the hind pocket of the gel tie
man who will presently have the floor. .
The c. NJ. was sent for. and he came
Up smiling, and explained:
1T is even so, august Sire, but l
have to turn it all over to you to keep
you in funds"
''Then it seems that the whole stealing
business gradually ascends from the
peasant to .me?'' queried the King.
: TT looks that way, . ruler
Yes; I see And where would you
suggest that reform begin?"
There need be no reform, Your Ma
/ jesty. AS we are all stealing from each
| other, no one is the loser
Moral: Let well enough alone.-(Copy-
! right 1903. by c. B. LeWis).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22
Piping of the Tits.

Not only in the country, but in many
suburban gardens can now be heard the
tiny music of the tits, almost the daint-est
and smallest of our British birds Their
ready little piping may be heard soon af-
ter daylight and a intervals throughout
the day as they journey in company from
tree to tree. They are merry little things,
restless that their handsome coloring
is only seen by flashes as they hop from
tw-g to twig or swing with sudden mo-
tons over and under the branches. But
the leaves are falling now, clear spaces
are left, and they step oftener into the
open, where the sun lights up their color
ing against the somber bark. or it may
be that for a moment they fit out and
preen themselves upon the telegraph
wires On the gilded copper they CLEAN
in the sunlight and show their coloring.
that is almost more oriental than that Of
any of our native birds save such the
kingfisher, the woodpecker or the jay
London Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22

needed coaxing out of her. But she had
this much mercy on herself, that, nav
ing started her Charlie on the way to
happiness, she conIrived to see as little
as possible of his progress upon that
checkered path.
So that she did not hear how the
young woman with a little money very
fatty and finally refused poor, prudent
Charles outstretehed hand and I'M
sta Bile heart. Perhaps she had previous
ly thought out q pretJier investment for
her money. AS that may be, Robina-
Anne heard nothing of it, and only re-
luctantly pictured MIN stepped IN new
joys until she came upon him very evil
GENTLY STEPPED. contrariwise, In d fit of
deep detection. He was sitting upon d
convenient gate, gate that Robina-
Anne had often shared with him, ana
his face was gloomy to degree defy
ing description.
Robina- Anne Don't tell me you're
tired of her already and in love with
third girli'
i've done with girls" growled Char
lie:
Done! Broken it off so soon?"
"She wouldn't have me-" Charlie ex-
planned.
Then the laughter really deserted the
blue eyes of Robina-Anne.
And you want her so much, Poor
dear old Charlie!"
She climbed the gate-it was every bit
as much her property as his. She put
an arm through his, being close to his
side-a warm and most comforting
presence.
Dear Char1ie! And you wanted her
so much."
well. I don't want her-now." said
Charlie
Then suddenly a swift blush covered
her face, and she would have jumped
to the ground if he had not stopped
her with very strong arm
OF crOf'' she n3nted "On / had
forgotten that I have no right to COM
fort you any longer"
Il don't want comforting-any long
er," said Charlie, IF you'n only stop
"Didn't you love her then?'' said Ro-
bina- Anna, startled into staying.
mo" said Charlie. TT seems did
MT; that I only bought did"
And when did you find it OUT?
II think-on my way to ask her TO
s'What?'' Robina-Anne shot a side
WAYS glance at him Now, what made
you find it out then. Charter"
The thought of girl called Ronlna-
Anne" said Charlie, mournfully, and
and all I'd lost in her"
But you went on? Why did you go
on?"
"I-1'm like that" said Charlie. with
rare insight. And there seemed nothing
better to do You had given me to un-
derstand-don't you remember? Don't
you see?"
Il see and remember. But you need
not bother about understanding that
''WeM? Well, Robina-AnneT'
Much longer, Charliei"
i've been no better than great big
fool" said Charlie, simply. But. Lord!
| was thankful when that girl sent me
packing as 1 deserved Although n "
er dreamed of this-of anything to De
/ compared with this, you darling Rob
| ina -Anne!"
Didn't your" said Robina-Anne
| Didn't you? Now. I do call that silly
of you!'
But, admitting he was silly young
: man and slow, then didn't luck serve
him nicely? And where he needs de-
Tense, let it be taken into considerati9 n
that this is the story of Robina-Anne,
who would gladly have bertered ner
blTe ewes any day for the least hi 6
that he wanted.-L. Parry Truscott, in
i the Sketch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22
PERSIAN TALES.
With Morals That Seem to Hit the
Nail on the Head.

One day the King. who had heard
much of the wisdom of Abound the
Sage, commanded his presence at the
palace, and when the old man appear
ed he was greeted with:
There is great talk of thy wisdom.
but it may be only cloak to cover
ignorance. Don't tell me that wisdom
consists in getting out of the way of
an ice wagon or lodging butcher cart,
but get right down to hard pan and
give me a pointer to keep me thinking
for the next three days.
AS the King spoke he reached out and
picked up a hornet that was resting on
the brim of his wine cup, and for the
next three minutes there was circus
in the audience chamber. He rose up
and he sat down; he quoted Shakes
peare and he swore by other authori-
ties; he called his courtiers fools and
lunatics, and he almost admitted that
he was off the same piece of goods him
self. and had been marked down from
81 to 81 cents.
When his antics had finally ceased
and he had taken to sucking his thumb
while waiting for catnip police, the
Sage made a low obeisance and re-
piled:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22

Rev. John S. Cox of Wake. Ark. writes.
For Il years I suffered from yellow jaun-
dice. I consulted a number of phys clans
and tried all sorts of medicines but got
no relief Then began the use of Electric
Bitters and feel that am now cured of a
disease that had me in its grasp for y
years" If you want reliable medicine
for liver and kidney trouble. stomach dis
orders or general debility, get Flectrt c
Pittcrs- It's guaranteed by Arnold Dug
Co., S21 North Kansas ave. Only so cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22
rHE KING AND HIS HIGHWAY.

Upon a certain occasion, as His
Majesty was riding forth on the high
way. he found the road in such condi-
ton that he cried out to his Chief Min
lister.
"S'death, but you must begin to re-
pair this road tomorrow! Observing
the hills and Hummelshine, ruts and
the nud-heies! Do you call this
Kings highway? BY my faith. but 1t
is only a track Travelled by the oxen
and asses of my pea SAINTS. ard want
to know why this thing is dore."
4sTt is because we have no cash in the
exchequer, ruler of the sum- replied
the .. NJ.
NO cash, say'st thou. Then what
has become of our millions? Who hath
robbed us-who hath embeZzled?''
mo one nath robbed or embezzieu.
q ruler. but the money hath departed
for current expenses. Your red devil
Of an automobile took our last dollar.
Then MAKE a new tax lew.
but the people have not paid all the
old one vet
'sThen put them in prison for non
payment"
'FRut if we do they can raise no crops.
and nothing can be collected
POUNDS m n, but don't you see that
my xinolv pride is at stake here in the
repairs of this highway" cried the in
diSnant ruler.
''Truly I do. o King, and if might
deign to advise [ would suggest that
you fence up the road and thereby get
rid of the whole question
Moral: There is no difficulty with
out it's remedy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22
HUMOR OF DAY.

I Hucksley-What contend IS thaI a
reasoning being should set before him
self a rational end even in trif1es.
Enthusiastically since there are no
such things as trif1es.
Exactly; 1 see you catch my mean
ing Thus, when l light a cigar, 1 do it
with the object of contributing to the
support of labor, to the extension of
commerce. and to the augmenta ton of
the revenue of my country. Life.
She-"I am afraid I cannot marry
you, dearest" His Lordship-"Oh, why
not?" Papa would never forgive me
for being SO extravagant. Life.
The news that another Bulgarian
band has been defeated is encourag ing.
If the band played "Hiawatha'' at the
time. the victors deserve an interna-
tionaI medal.-Baltimore News.
Returned Traveler-'I wonder what
ever became of Bryton. l used to have
| a great admiration for that man. He
was such finished scholar" Native
He is now, anyway. He went into pol
tiles. "-Chicago Tribune.
Ffdgett-"Do you ever take any no.
tice of ANONYMOUS communications p"
Midgett-''No; not unless the writer's
names are signed to them" F'idgett-
Yes, 1 suppose that does make a diff
ference; 1 never thought of that
Boston Transcript.
What do you think of our author
| friends success?" TITS the irony of
fate. After he has gone on record to
the effect that the public is totally
! lacking in artistic discrimination and
wants nothing but trash he gets out a
book that makes a universal hit
Washington Star
The mosquitoes don't seem to be as
Numerous as they were last week. said
the s-st Jersey Boarder NO" replied
the other, the hunting season opened
the first of September, you know, and
~'1ess some of the gunners have been
king them for reedbirds. "-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
In the musicians eye there was a
! CLEAN of joy.
rs it possible" asked one of the by
| ISLANDERS, you can take any pleasure in
| hearing a girl play 'Hiawatha'? 20
Yes" he answered, through his set
| teeth. She is numbering it!''-Chica 90
/ Tribune.
The 'tailormade girl may be the first
| in the whirl
OF Gay Fashion, but not
More charming is she than the ready
made girl''--
She's the best of the lot.
Philadelphia Press.
The kangaroo can jump bit;
The fiea's jumper, too
| He'll jump, he'll bite. and then he'll fit
And never leave clue
| When either jumps nobody tries
His jumpiets. to pursue 1
| We're glad the flea has not the size
OF the big kangaroo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22

Wisdom, o gracious ruler. is divid-
ed into two parts-knowledge and phil
osophy. BY knowledge you get to know
a hornet from a house fly, and by phil
osophy you are guided to let his bust
ness end alone when you want to fon-
die him.
Moral: The King created him High
Treasurer on the spot. and within a
year ne had the knowledge that there
was a deficit of 10000 plunks in the tax
fund, and the philosophy to understand
that old Akound had got hold of the
right end of every one of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22
WANTEp-s SITUATIONS.

WANTED-Situation as copyist in an abb
stract, real estate or similar line or e! Of
flee work, by refined lady VINO can Iur-
ist," care Journal.
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She-"I am afraid 1 cannot marry
you, dearest" His Lordship-"Oh, why
not?'' Papa would never forgive me
for being SO extravagant. Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22
PERSONAL

LADIES, Magnolia Blossom is a home
treatment that positively. cures femals
tirnonials, ETC.. with ten days treatment
free. Mrs. NJ. Greene, agent, Woodward
ave. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22
JEwELER AND oPr1oIAN.

F. w. sWEARINGEN. Ieweier and grad
uate optician. We guarantee every pair
Of glasses to fit and every watch We re-
pair We carry the largest line Of
watches, clocks. diamonds, cut glass, ETC.,
in the city. Watch inspector u. P. r. r..
724 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-22

A CASE OF WHACK AND DIvY.
1t having come to the ears of the
putting stones in his sacks of corn, he
sent for the cheat that he might in