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The Springfield herald., 1903-02-06

You'll sleep like top and have a
sound back free froM pain in the NOR
The Rich Hill tribune., 1903-03-19
l'he Question Of GOOD Roads.

Il needs only a trip into the
country, at the present time, to
convince anyone OF the advantage
and importance Of good roads.
Good roads are not only matter
OF economy to the farmers and 9th.
ers who live in the rural districts,
but also a source Of comGor. 20 those
who use them in driving for pleas
ure. Good roads are sought by
all tourists, whether they be bicycle
riders, automobile riders OF men
driving for pleasure. Good roads
will bring The districts through
which they run in touch with the
larger cities Of our commonwealth.
Good roads are Of especial benefit
to farmers and teamsters, for upon
improved roads as much can be
hauled by one horse as upon poor
road would require three OF four
horses. The demand for good roads
has become so general that the
former plea that the cost of maiute-
nance added ,e the first cost of Con-
struetion would make them tax
upon the people, viii not be allow
ed to intervene between the people
and good roads.
After good roads are established
there should be an improvement al
so in the tires OF wagons used
throughout the state. Broad tires
do not injure roads, but helps to
harden them. Narrow tires cut into
the roads and neeessitate repairs.
Many thrifty farmers recognize tins
fact and use the broad tires on their
wagons on the farm. Light vehic-
hicles may be allowed narrow tires,
but all burden bearing wagons oI
every description should be requir
ed by law to have wheels with
broad tires. With good roads es
tablished throughout the state and
with many miles added each sue
eeeding year the matter of keepini
the roads in repair will be a matte
of no small consideration. Il shoul'
be provided by any law on the sub
ject that broad tines must be used
for with all heavv wagons running
on broad tired wheels the cost o.
repairs will not be one half, ant
the saving will amount to thousand
of dollars annually.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1903-03-19
Dehornlng Calves.

This y such a simple operation
when the animal Is young that it is
dlhcult 90 explain why Il Is post
poued until the horns arc fully
grown, saysa correspondent Of Farm
News. Canstlc potash IN sticks =
the material TO he used. IL can be
secured eheaply at any drug store.
When the call Is three days old, tie
his feet together aud lay him In n
clean, well Uttered place. Press his
head firmly to the ground and locate
the pimple which indicates the bud
ding horn. Wet the spot well, then
take the stick OF potash wrapped in
paper, with one end exposed and
rub around the embryonic horn un-
til It is well coated with potash.
Roll thecah over and repeat the op-
Grafton on the other side. II after a
week or ten daysany signs Of growth
appear upon the scar, touch up with
potash as before, and the animal will
grow up as thoroughly polled as II
he had been born in that condition.
-Ruralist.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1903-03-19
Unnatural women.

It Is the great misfortune Of many
OF the sufferers from womanly di-
senses that they have accepted the
idea that such diseases are "A part Of
woman's natural heritage. The rea-
son for this wide acceptance nf wO-
manly suffering as natural and nee
essary is twofold: On the one hand
the number OF women who suffer Is
so great that the woman who is eN-
empt from womanly weakness seems
to be an anomaly, a contradiction.
On the other hand the general fall
ure OF local practitioners TO effect n
cure OF womanly diseases leads 10
their acceptance as incurable.
The first thing that woman
needs to realize Is that womanly d.
sease Is unnatural aud In general
unnecessary. II would be as rea-
sonable tn suppose that the natural
type OF man was the man dwaricd,
mlsshapcn, crippled and deformed,
as to suppose that the natural con-
dition of woman was one Of misery
and suffering. Disease is unnatural.
Where there Is one woman who
stands free from the diseases which
so commonly afiilct her sex, she Il
the standard oi natural woman
hood. Every woman should try 60
be like her. Almost all woman
could be Ike her II they used IA,
right means.
The proof of this statement lies IN
the fact that Dr. Pierco's Favorlt,
Prescription has lifted hundreds o
thousands Of weak and sick women
to the plane OF perfect health IL ha,
cured chronic diseases Of years
standing; cured when all hope o
cure had passed and physicians had
said there was noeure. lrregularity
debilitatIng drains, Inflammation
liberation and female weakness have
an yielded 20 "FavUrite Preserlp
tiOn," and been perfectly and perma
nently cured.
No woman, however serious hci
condition, should neglect 20 attempt
"A cure Of her disease by the Use O
"Favorite Prescription" DR. Pierc,
Invites sick and aillng women. cs
peclally those suffering from chroni,
forms Of disease. 10 consult him by
letter, free. An correspondence {,
held as strictly private and saeredls
confidential Address DIR. n. V
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1903-03-19

IieYerin al you claim your treatment VIII DO for
the deaf Is entirely stopped the noises In NJ
hend and made my hearing perfect. can hear
any conversation within ten feet ard steam
whistle ~ niles. send you name OF q friend
cure her. I Wiil make oath 70 all have said
Your delighted friend, JAMES BRADSHAW.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1903-03-19
Hand Made philosophy.

We saw a damsel on the train
a damsel fair to see; her bonnie
eyes we're glad and bright, her
smile was one Of glee.
Her bonnet was the proper
shape, her dress the latest mode
but, ah, the buttons, pins and
things, her natty costume showedl
Six army buttons on her cuff,
lent it a semblance gay. (They
were no limitations for thy shouted,
az. ). A.l")
Adown the bodice was a row
that glowed with polish great
ten buttons from the soldier blouse
that's furnished by the state.
-Four yachting pins, a jeweied
badge some hero's deed had won;
a golden trophy given to some ex-
pert with a gun.
A Harvard pin, a Priceton pin,
Northwestern pins as well; u. e.,
~. l., U. M.-She must have been
a college belle.
Three golden links, a Mason's
charm, an Alpha Beta stud we
wondered then how many youths
had found their names was mud
Her finger bore a craven seal
the size that's made for men, and
on her collar we diseerned a col
lege pin, again.
About her hat there stretched a
band from some grim man of war,
We wondered at the ribbon there,
aud what she wore it for.
And as we gazed, youth who
sat beside this damsel fair, gave
her badge from off his vest; sh,
tucked il in her hair.
10. the poor Indian, savage
crude. i'll tempered, hard to tam'
-he ties his scalp locks to him
self and gloats Ger him the same
Chicago Tribune.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1903-03-19
RGT71S

The walking sick, what
a crowd Of them there are:
Persons who are thin and
weak but not sick enough
to go to bed.
"Chronic cases" that's
what the doctors call them,
which in common English
means long sickness.
To stop the continued
oss of flesh they need
colts Emulsion. For the
ceiling of weakness they
ccd SCOTS Emulsion.
It makes new flesh and
ives new life TO the weak
ystem.
SCOTS Emulsion gets
lin and weak persons out
{ the rut. 1t makes new,
ch blood, strengthens the
erves and gives appetite
or ordinary food.
SCOTS Emulsion can be
yaken as long as sickness
lasts and do good all the
time.
There's new strength
and flesh in every dose.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1903-03-19
UOlnc,dentai, but Not Original.

There was something coincident-
as well as timely aud pertinent in
the recent protests OF President
Roosevelt aud President Eliot
against ehildlessness and the form
er's tribute to the joys Of parent
hood, though they are no. new.
Shakespeare voiced the same senti-
ment in the second of bis sonnets
thusj
When forty winters shall besiege
Thy brow
And dig deep trenches in thy
beauty's field,
Thy youths proud livery, so gazed
on now,
Win be a talier'd weed, Of small
worth held.
Then, being asked where all thy
beauty lies,
Where all the treasure OF thy lus-
~ days,
To say, within their own deep
sunken eyes,
Were an al eating shame and
tbriitlsss praise.
How much more praise deserved
Thy beauly's use
II thou eouldst answer, "rhls
fair child Of mine
Shall sum my eoun, and make my
old excuse -
Proving his beauty by succession
thine.
This were TO be new made when
thou ara old
And zee lhY blood warm when
thou feel'si Il cold.
As nobiy expressed a, were the
oulgivings OF the nations chief ex.
eeulive and the president Of Har-
ward university, il mus, be admitted
'ha, lhe Bard Of Avon put. !, even
more beautifully.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1903-03-19

They talk about q woman's sphere
As tho ithad a limit
There's not a place ia earth or
heaven,
There's not a task 10 mankind given,
There's not a blessing or "a woe,
There's not n whisper, yes or no;
THERE'S not n life. or death, or birth,
That has a feathers weight OF worth,
without a woman Ia IT,
The Rich Hill tribune., 1903-03-19
Homo seekers Excnrslons.

On March 3 and II, April 7 and
II, May 5 and I9, June 10 aud
81, we will sell home seekers ex-
cursion tickets to the following
states and territories at one fare plus
S2.oo for the round trip, nnal re-
.urh limit II days from date Of sale I:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas.
Colorado, Florida. Georgia. Indian
Territory, Kansas, Iowa, Kentucky,
Louisiana. Michigan, Minnesota,
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska,
New Mexico, North Carolina,
Oklahoma. South Carolina,
South Dakota, Tennessee. Texas.
Utah, Virginia. Wisconsin. Wyo-
ming. for one fare plus S2.oo for
the round trip
X. A. BAILEY, Agt.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11
NEWSPAPER WAITS.

GRANDMA-"Bobby, what are You do
ing in the pantry?" Bobby-"Oh, In
just putting q few things away, gran
ma. "-Tid-Bits.
TRAGIC FATE.-''IIave you heard of
the sad fate Of Novelist Tai He com
mitted suicide from jealousy because
the heroine Of his latest story married
another man. '-Flicgende Blatter.
JENNY-'Papa, cook must be very
good Papa-'NhE, my dear?" jenny
-"Because. in my lesson last Sunday
it said that the wicked shall not live
out half their days, and cook says she
has lived out all her life. -Earper's
Young People.
Mss RE,'S,,N-"Oh, Mr. Brusher, that
is exquisite. wonder why we didn't
tind it at tie exhibition? We looked
high and low for it, Mr.. Brusher
(blushing)-"That explains it, Miss
Remsen: you see it was hung on the
line. "-Broolllyn Life.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11
AFTER MARRIAGE.

SELFIsHNFsS is the bane of all life,
alsl especially Of married life.
LIFE is too precious to be thrown
away in secret regrets or open differ
2nceS.
THERE are few women with whom a
kind, sensible man may not live hap
PLY. if he be SO disposed.
HUSBAND and wife have no bust
ness to tell one anOther's faults to any,
body but to one another.
IT is a mulish pride in men, and a
sensitive will in women, that make
the principal difficulty in all unhappy
cases.
THERE is such a thing as honey
moon, of longer or shorter duration;
ana while the moonshine lasts, the
radiance Of The seventh heaven cannot
compare with i'll. { Holland.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11
to battle in defence Of the stars

to battle in defence Of the stars
and stripes.
Most entertaining addresses were
made by j. Il. Currie, Of Fayeite
Vile, J. W. MCLAUGHLIN and Maj.
s.. j. Hale, while the orator OF the
day Waa Col. I'll. A. London, of
Pittsboro, who is we'll known all
through this State.
After the addresses came a gen
eral campfire, Whereat the Old
boys made merry over reminis
cances OF camp life in Virginia
and other states. Prominent
among the relics was he battle
hay of the 5lst North Carolina -
faded and worn, and pivrcpu with
the shot which rained hot and tu-
rious at Gettysburg. TO them that
flag is precious and priceless, as it
should he.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11
A REMARKABL RECORD.

ChaMberlain's Cough Remedy has re-
marKable record. 1t has been N use for
over thirty years, during which tine many
Million bottles have been sold and used IL
has long been the standard and main re-
lance in the treatment Of Group in thous-
ands Of homes yet during all this time no
case has ever been reported to the manu-
facturers in which it failed to effect cure.
When given as soon as the child becomes
hoarsc or even as soon al. the croupy
cough appears, it will prevent the attack.
1t is pleasant to take. Many children like
il. 1t contains no opium or other harmful
substance and may be given as confident
ly to a baby as to an adult. For sale by
JohnsOns Pharmacy:
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11
THE GENUINE vs.. COUNTERFEITS.

The genuine is always better than a
counterfeit. but the truth of this statement
is never More forciby realized or More
thoroughly appreciated than when you
compare the genuine DeWitt"s Witch Ha-
eel Salve With the Many cOunterfeiUs and
worthless substitutes that are on the mar
Ket W. s. Ledbetter Of shreveport La.
says After using numerous other reme-
dies without benefit, one box Of Dewitt
Witch Hazel Salve cured me. Fer blind,
bleeding, itching and proJruding piles no
remedy is equal to DeWitt"s Witch Hazel
Salve Sold by Johnsons Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11

The best all purpose dust spr yer
for Orchards, Vineyards, Gardens,
Flowers, Cotton, Peas, Potatoes, Pou!-
try, etc. Light and easily operated
like bagp1pe. Adjusted to throw a
mere trace, or large volume of pow
der ovel the largest fruit trees II has
an automatic feed and stirrer. 1t is
more effective and cheaper than liquid
spray. Sent prepaid for $1,000.
AGENTS WANTED, Address
S. A. HASELTINE. Springfield. Mo,
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11
DISTRESS AFTER EATING CURED,

Judge w. T, Holland Of Greensburg, La.
who Is well and favorabiy known says
Two years ago I suffered greatly from
indigestion After eating great distress
would invariably result, lasting for an
hour or so and MY nights were restless |
concluded to try Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and it cured me entirely. Now nv sleep is
refreshing and digestion perfect. Sold by
Johnsons Pharmacy,
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11
WHAT is LIFE?

In the last analysis nobody knows. but
we do know that it is under strict law
Abuse that law even slightly, pain results.
Irregular living means arrangement OF
the organs, resulting in Constipation.
Headach or Liver trouble. DR.. King
New Life Pills Quicklyre adjusts this. It's
sons Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11

A CONFEDERATE RE UNION
To Editor Free Press.
It goes without saying that there
is no longer any deep-seated pref
udice or rancor, in the matter of
"the late unpleasantuess-Q S61-
65)-but in the event that cultur
ed New England should mayhap
feel ''grouty" along that line, | am
sure that all such feeling would be
dispelled had any Of them, as |
was, been visitor at the Old Vet
erans' Re union held at Sykes
Mill last Saturday. In the matter
Of attendance the gathering was
bowling success, there being 1000
present. The day was perfect, and
all things conspired to make the
occasion a JOYOUS one to all con-
cerned. 1t is my belief that | was
the only s'd--d yankee' pres
ent, and hence it was not a hard
task to convert me; especially
when | was humored by the char
ming Daughters of the Confedera-
CIV, chief of whom was Mrs. j. Fl.
Currie, of Fayetteville,-and .
lovely coterie of women they were.
What if the grand stand was de-
corated with Confederate fags?--
and what if the band was partial
to the airs of "DiXie' and the
"Bonnie Blue Flag sand
wiched right between those songs
was printed on the program
"Tenting on the Old Camp
ground" and "God be with you till |
we meet again.
No North, no South, but just one
all round fraternal feeling, with |
the natural eart-felt pride Of the
Southern home and the Southern
flag as side.dish.
Feeble, halt and lame were those
horny handed old soldiers, but in
their heart burns the fire of patriot
ism. and not few Of them
Of them wonld at this day 90 forth
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11

S. A. HASELTINE. Springfield. Mo.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-02
ONE DRINK THAT FAILS HERE.
Arrack. the FnvOrite Liquor of the
East Indians, Finds Little De-
mand in United States.

II arrack. the favorite drink of East
indians, justified one-half of the praise
Of poets and travellers it would not be
selling in the New York market, as it is,
for n dollar a quart, and the demand
for it would long ago have been sufi-
Glen. to make arrack drinking & fad,
says the Sun. Few wines or liquors have
been SO often, so long or SO generously
extolled as arrack, but though described
as the drink Of kings and princes, of
fairies and magicians, of warriors and
wanderers, it somehow does not seem
to take hold" in this country, and prac-
ically the only use found for it is as
a foundation for punch.
The belief is general, but, though gen.
eral. erroneous, that arrack is formed
from the fermentation of cocoanuts, and
1t has gained, therefore, the name of
cocoanut wine. AS a. matter Of fact,
arrack is produced from the areca nut,
Or the arrack tree. The word Is of
Indian origin, and the term is applied
in most parts of India and the East In
dies to designate any sort of spirituous
liquor. Arrack is distinguished from
other ardent spirits by its stimulating
and narcotic properties; it's flavor is pc
culiar, and it differs considerably in con-
sequence Of the various articles of which
it is prepared, and the unequal care taken
in its manufacture.
Batavia or Java arrack Is considered
the best; 1t is obtained by distillation
from rice and molasses, with only a
small mixture Of cocoanut toddy. Ceylon
arrack is invariably made from the veg
etable juice toddy, which flows by in
cision from the cocoanut tree; after the
juice is fermented it is rectifed; some
are OF the opinion that it is equal to Ba-
tavia.
Arrack is white and transparent. Pine
apples stepped in it impart an exquisite
flavor to the spirit, and by age it be-
comes unrivaled for making punch. Sew
eral thousand gallons sre sold in this
country for that purpose each year. but
as a steady drink it has attained no sue
cess. The number Of East Indians In
he United States is insignificant. and
when they drink. they drink rum.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-02
Ought to Work Both ways.

"Your bill is $40 dollars for the four
days" said the hotel clerk, doing some
free hand work on the back of an en-
yelopes with a lead pencil.
WHAT" screamed the guest. 1920
for four days."
YES" replied the clerk, 1--WE dollars
q day. meals and room"
"But, look here, I didn't cat a single
meal in this hotel, I only had the
room"
Cant help that" responded the
young man behind the diamond front,
"the meals were there in the dining
room; you could have got them if you
had gone after them"
The guest disappeared for an hour
and then he came back.
II want Sis rebate" he said.
For what?" gasped the stlpefed
clerk.
For taking my gold watch and
chain out of my room"
B u | didn't take your gold watch
and chain out OF your ROOM
Didn't your" said the guest. well.
I cant help that. They were there
Chicago Tribune.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-02
NEW OFFICE L
This Set, borrowed from London Tit.
Bits, May Do to Hang Up in
Some Places.

l. Gentlemen entering this office will
please leave the door open.
2. Those having no business will please
call often, remain as long as possible,
take a chair, and make themselves COM
Portable.
). Gentlemen are requested 10 smoke,
especially during office hours; Havanas
and newspapers supplied. Expectorate
on the floor, as the spittoons are only
for ornament.
4. The money in this Office is not in
tended for business purposes-by no
means-it Is solely to lend. Please note
this.
S. Talk loud and whistle, especially
when we are engaged; if this has not
the desired effect, sing.
6. Put your feet on the tables, or
lean on the desks; it will be of great
assistance to those writing on them.
Z. Gentlemen will please examine our
letters, and jot down the names and
addresses of our customers. particular
ly If they are in the same profession.
8. We are always glad to see old
friends. it will be particularly refresh
Ing to receive a visit and a renewal OF
orders from any former customer who
has passed through the bankruptcy
court and paid us notzmore than six
pence in the pound. A warm welcome
may be relied on.
9. Having no occupation for our Of
fice-boy, he is entirely at the service
of callers.
10. The following are kept in this Of
flee for public convenience: A stock of
umbrellas (silk), all the local newspa-
pers, timetables, bus, tram, and all
other guides and directories; also a
supply of notepaper, envelopes and
stamps.
N. B.-Private notepaper for private
letters may also be had If desired.
IL. Should you find our principals
engaged. do not hesitate to interrupt
them. No business can possibly be Of
greater Importance than yours.
IL. If 0 have the opportunity of
overhearing any conversation, do not
hesitate to listen. You may gain in
formation which may be useful in the
event of disputes arising.
13. In case you wish to inspect our
premises, kindly do so during wet
weather. and carry your umbrella with
you; we admire the effect on the floor.
it gives an air Of comfort to the estab-
ifshment. (The umbrella-stand is only
for ornament, and on no account to
be used.)
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-02
az YOU LIGHT ON YOUR FEET"

When young Sim Rankin started out to
make his mark in town,
Old Sim, his father. felt that he should
lay some maXims down;
Beside the gate they stood. and there
old Sim held young Sims haud
Ana spoke in simple fashion, so the boy
could understand
you'll have lots of ups and down." the
old man gravely said;
"A thousand menU pull you back to one
that boosts ahead;
You'll find that everywhere you turn
some clap'll have a plan
To use YOU fer his benefit; you'll find
your fellow man,
When you set down in front, II want
to push you from your seat,
Eut it won't matter where you light
just SO it's on your feet.
+'You'n not be workin' for your dad; when
things don't go just right
He'll not be there to set EN- straight;
the days won all be bright;
III warrant that you'll often find the
gloom almighty thick;
You won't have mother there to smooth
your forrid when you're sick
But keep on thinkin'. when you find
there's trouble there to meet,
That it won't matter how you ~land-just
SO it's on Jour feet.
you'll see the favoritcs go past and leave
you lar behind:
You'll know they don't deserve it, but
keep on and never mind:
You strike a thousand places where
you'll think you can't go past.
But If you've got the mettle you'll git
over EN- at last;
And don't fergit this, when you fight the
foes you'll have to meet:
It won't much matter how you light
just SO it's on your feet"
The boy wen down the winding lane; hts
thoughts were far away:
Before him airy castles rose that he
would claim some dag;
He thought of fame and fortune, and he
heard his dad repeat:
%It won much matter how you land
just so it's on your feet"
$. E. kiser. in Chicago Record-Hera!d.