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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
lntellluenee Of sn.,I..

Camille spiess. noted naturalist,
records q remarkable case of animal
sagacity. At the foot of the Jura
mountains In the canton of Vaud there
lives farmer who raises edible snails
(helix pomatia). He has as many as
$4,000 Of them at one time in an inclos.
ure surrounded by q wooden fence
about two feet high. To prevent the
escape of the mollusks the top of the
fence is covered with board, the edge
Of which is armed with sharp metallic
points. Lately the snails have discov-
cred the means to surmount this bar
rier. A number Of them climbed the
fence until they reached the top, then
forming sort OF ladder. those behind
passed over the shells of the others in
front, and 80 all but one got safely
over the top without being impaled
on the metal points. This simple
story proves" says M. Spiess, that
the vineyard snail is not without cum.
ming; his behavior in this case gives
evidence of reasoning faculty such
as we have never before encountered
in his actions" One must go very low
down the animal scale to reach the
last trace Of thought and will.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

THERE is not newspaper man in
the state of Colorado who is
( more thoroughly loved by the
many and more energetically
hated by the few than Herbert George,
the versatile editor of Georges Weekly.
Away back in 1884 Mr.. George was a
travelling man, and while in that ca
pacity organized the Travellers Protec-
dive Association. To better further the
interests of the order he established a
paper called THE Road" and for a
number of years both the paper and
the order were very extensively
known. The little paper sprang into
immediate popularity and Mr.. George
gave up his position as traveller and
devoted his time to the paper In 1888
he wrote an article on trusts and COR
porations that excited the ire of the
Travelling Mems Association, and as a
result the official organship was taken
away from him. In this offensive ed
1torial he predicted the time would
come when the trust would throw half
the travelling men of the country out
of job, and Mr.. George has lived to
see his prediction come true. I'm
ldaunted by the action of his T. p A.
friends, he laid aside his old subjects
and launched his boat in the stormy
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
NO MORE USE FOR THE BIBLE.
Good Book Served Its Purpose and the
CuIprit Returned II,

The late Rev. Joseph Parker was a
truly good man and never wearied Of
doing all in his power for the benefit
of his fellow mortals. He was willing
to admit, however, that as a mission
ary he would have proved failure.
and to sustain this opinion once told
the following story:
"The criminal" he said. whom l
first tried my youthful hand upon was
accused of the murder of woman
The case against him seemed good
one and the future of the poor fellow
looked black.
This man, when l visited his cell,
welcomed me and my Instructions in
fattering manner. He could not
talk with me enough upon spiritual
matters. He asked to see me daily
and 1t did my heart good to note how
sedulously he studied the little black
Bible that l gave to him.
"All through his trial his piety con
tinued to be fervent and deep. All
through his trial the man showed
religious unction truly remarkable and
unique. In the end he was acquitted
I and l shall never forget my last visit
to him in his cell, few moments be-
fore his release and departure.
"On my entry he looked up from his
packing, and, recognizing me, he ex-
tended the Bible which had been my
gift and which he had so carefully
perueed during his peril
Here, sir he said allow me to
return this book to you. hope never
to have use for 1t again."
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
NO FEAR OF TYPHOID
ARABS FREE FROM THE DISEASE
Constant Use of Impure Water Weeds
Out the Weak and Renders Those
Who Survive Immune-M ethod by
Which catarrh May Be Avoided.


Which catarrh May Be Avoided.
Although typhoid fever prevails to
great extent in the regions along the
north coast of Africa, largely inhabited
by Arabs. these people are seldom af-
fiicted with it, although Europeans liv-
ing in the same region fall easy vic
tins to the disease 1t is said by those
who have lived there that an Arab
can bear any kind of exposure to ty-
phoid fever without taking it. They
account for this peculiar bodily condi-
ton of the Arab by the fact that ever
since his early infancy he has been
reared on impure drinking water,
which, in countries where the Arabs
abound, is notably bad. 1t is saturated
with all sorts of contamination.
This has had the effect of wedding
out the weaker ones and leaving only
those who can stand typhoid fever
germs. The grown Arab, therefore, is
able to bear exposure that would give
q European typhoid fever at once.
This, however, is not intended as any
argument for the use of impure drink
ing water 1t only shows that the hui
man System is capable of adjusting it
self to unfavorable conditions.
But while the Arab is immune from
typhoid fever, he is especially suscep-
tible to consumption. This fact is ac-
counted for by the reason that he has
been accustomed to the very pure air
of the mountains, and when exposed
to the climate OF Europe he quickly
succumbs to consumption. He can
stand our drinking water, but he can
not stand our climate.
The whole subject of national sus-
ceptibility and unsusceptibility to dis
ease Is very interesting one. 1t may
be, after all. that our climate, which Is
SO peculiarly provocative of catarrh,
will at last produce race of people
that will be practically immune from
catarrh. We hope SO, at least. At
present 1t is national disease and
nearly everyone has it.
The very bes, authorities on chronic
catarrh state that there is such thing
as immunity from this disease. The
cold bath every morning, gargling the
throat with cold water. splashing the
neck and chest with cold water-if
this is practiced thoroughly every
morning 1t Ill practically render any
one immune from catarrh.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
Tobacco and SNUFF.

In the United States during the fis-
cal year ending June 80, 1901, the pro-
duction of tobacco and snuff was 32O.-
019.531 pounds. The increase in 1902
was S.444.9s7 pounds. The increase
in the quantity of tobacco and snuff
withdrawn for consumption was 1925.
915 pounds; the increase In tobacco
and snuff exported was 1884 ,3O1
pounds, and the increase In tobacco
and snun imported was 1919 pounds.
OH for Brick Burning.
Brick kilns In some places are now
fred with petrole 100 pounds OF oil
being sufficient to burn ton of brick.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
An Expert DIAGNOSIS,

Every morning when go out to my
hencoop,' wrote woman in New
Hampshire to the poultry expert of the
department of agriculture, 81 find that
three or four of the hens have turned
over on their backs, legs curled up.
never to rise again. Please tell me
what is the matter with them"
The poultry expert thought long and
earnestly. Then seizing a pen. he
wrote:
Dear Madam-Your hens are dead !"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
Industrial Capital In PI.tsburo.

The aggregate capitalization OF the
Industries in Pittsburg is more than
$4,000, 100000. The production of steel
in Pittsburg in 1901 equaled half that
of Germany, twice that of France, five
times that of Russia or Belgium and
twenty-five times that of Spain.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of Def
ance Starch is fast taking place of all
other brands. Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

sea of politics. Mr.. George knew
thing or two Of politics, and having
never identified himself with either the
Democratic or Republican party, he
conceived the plan of organizing the
remnants Of the old Farmers Alliance,
Knights of Labor and labor interests
In general into a new political move
ment. In 1883 he assisted at the birth
of the Populist party in Cincinnati. 1t
was then known as the Industrial par
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch There is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity, 16 ounces. 10 cents. Try 1t now
and save your money.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

FITS rermnnentlyCurec. Nonts CT nervousness aYts,
hrst day. Of Dr. Kline Grvat Nerve Restorsr
scnd for FRI EE S2.OO trial pottis and treatise
Dh u. u. KLINE. Id 81 Arch ST. PhilsdephlA. PA
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Her Mamma-Daughtcr. I am surprised
that you would suffer man to kiss you.
Her Daughter-But. mamma. II wasn't
suffering
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

so you've got n new tailor. ch?''
"Ya-as. The old one recommended me
Said he couldn't AFFORD my trade any
longer.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

| It's because of their true merit that
so many smokers prefer Baxter's Bull
| head scent cigar.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
Rheumatism Positively Cured.

When a man has a peck of trouble he
Is satisfied with short measure
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teethnR. softens the gums reduces In
aaumaton, allays pain, wind collie &c botts
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

"Bobbie. you must be good while the
minister is here" II I do. can 1 be bad
the rest of the week."
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
WHY IT Is THE BEST

II because made by an entirely different
process. Defiance Starch 10 unlike any
other. better and one-thiru more for 10
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

The more dollars some people put into
their clothes the less sense they put into
their heads
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

"Mild?' Well. should say so-Bax-
ter's Bullhead &C cigar. Smoke as many
as you like: they won't hurt you.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Lions and tigers prey and big fish eat
the little ones. but man is the only ami
NAL that works the other animals for a
living
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

How many apnles did Adam and Eve
eat In the garden?' Eve ate and Adam
ate"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

What is a Yankee notion. pop?" Eat
ing pie for breakfast my SON"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

whIs-key is the key that let's q man
into the poor house.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

lam sure Piso's Cure Tor Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs THos. RoBBIns.
Maple Street. Norwich. N Y. Feb. II. iooo
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

NOT A FISH STORY.
Baxters Bullhead cigar as as good Q 10
smoke as you can find. W.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

building to-day?" asked little Tommy.
The paper says. that the corn pit Is
filed with bears" -.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23
WHEN YOUR GROCER sAYs

he does not have Defiance Starch. you
may be sure he Is afraid to keep It until
his stock of IL OF. packages are sold. De-
hance Starch Is not only better than any
other Cold Water Starch. but contains is
OF. to the package and :ells for same
money as II OF. brands. ~
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

1t helps a mans standing in church to
pay for a good sitting.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Now that coal IL scarce II Is gratifying
to know that We will soon have. comic
valentines to burn.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

h0w'o ThlsT
We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props Toledo. O
We. the undersigned. have known F.. J.
Cheney for the last is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business tran nsactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their Drm.
West Truax, Wholesale Druggists Toledo,
o.: Wnlding. kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system Testimonials sent free Price
s5c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
Tick tack. took the mouse ran up the
clocked-ed stockings. And now you
know why women are afraid Of mice.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Dear Madam-Your hens are dead"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-01-23

Thousands of people have catarrh who
would be surprised to know it, because
1t has been called some other name than
catarrh. The fact is catarrh is catarrh
wherever located; and another fact
which isof equally great Importance. 10
that Peruna cures catarrh wherever
located.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07
SARATOGA

Lottie Peterson is quite i'll at this
writing.
Miss Amelia Hansen spent Sunday
at home.
Ida Peterson has returned from
Plainfeld.
Blueberries are getting ripe but are
not very plentiful.
Some of the farmers have COM
menced cutting hay.
The dance at Brahmstedt's Saturday
night was we'll attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. X, T. Knuteson are
having a new house built.
Mrs. Thomas Steinerson, of Toma-
hawk, spent a few days with relatives
here.
Messrs. Martin and Severt Hansen
spent a few days at home the past
week
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Thompson, of
your city were seen in this vicinity
Sunday.
A great number of our farmers
spent the glorious Fourth of July in
your city.
Herman Hansen, who has been can
wasting for several weeks is at home
for a vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. Sundet and family
and Miss Ida Hammer spent Sunday
with friends here.
Mrs. Mary Nelson, who has been
visiting relatives here and at Grand
Rapids, departed Sunday night for her
home at Chicago.
Mrs. Hanna Thorud and children
and Miss Margaret Ole, of Chicago,
visited at the Hanson and BergerSOn
homes the first part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Slattery and
family, Miss Bertha Larson and
Messrs. Morris and Ole Kallerud,
Emil and Alfred Larsen spent Sunday
with friends and relatives here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07
APPEAL FOR THE BIRDS.
Women I'm Europe Urged Not to En-
courage the Slaughter Of the
Crested Heron.

The League of Women for the Pro-
lection of Birds in Europe is now more
active than ever in its campaign
against the fashion of wearing plu-
mage on hats. Berries and flowers are
decorations all sufficient for the mem
bers.
This league is spreading with sur
prising rapidity, reports the New
York Sun. It was founded in 1899. 1t
has branches now in England, France,
Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Rus
STA and Holland. The Geneva branch
of the league has just issued an appeal
to women asking them not to encour-
age the slaughter of birds for MILL
merry purposes. The appeal says:
"One Of the most fashionable orna-
ments of hats is light and delicate
plume called an aigrette or crest, taken
from the white heron of North Amer
lea. Some naturalfsts in the United
States have made known to the entire
world the barbarous manner in which
this ornament is obtained, and our ap-
peal is addressed to women In the hope
that those who read it may cease to
wear adornments which are obtained
by such cruel tortures.
1.-THE aigrstte is the nuptial orna-
ment Of the species of heron in ques-
ton 1t grows only during the mat
ing or nest-building season. Hunters
all over the world spare the lives of
birds during that season, but rapa
cious and pitiless fashion does not
spare them. Bright feathers must be
procured at all costs.
"The poor herons gather together in
focks in the marshes. They build
their nests in willows and other trees
of the same nature, and while they
are occupied In feeding their young
birds, unable to fly, the dealers come
upon them.
"The massacre is easy; the creatures
are almost tame. They never fly far |
from their nests and they fall by hun
dreds, victims OF the instinct which |
impels them to protect their young.
"At the close of the slaughter the
hunters go away happy in the pos
session Of the crests torn from the |
heads of the unfortunate birds whose |
bleeding little bodies lie in heaps OF |
the ground around the tree. And the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07
What He Called the Dog

A man who hates his dog called at
the city hall to secure a license for
the animal, after much urging by his
wife, the other day.
"What do you call the dog?" Win
dow Clerk Feldman asked.
The man raised his fist to bring it
down with emphasis on the counter.
Then he looked around and said:
There are women present. I'll tell
you some other time
'Well, then, what does your wife. call
him?"
"Oh, she calls him Toodlems, Sweet
ums, Lovey-Dovey, and few other
names like that"
So Clerk Feldham invented a name
for the dog, the man paid two dollars,
and withdrew grumbling, and the usual
rush was resumed.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07
continued from page u

man, Is, ID, ID, 10, Ii, II, 13, 9, Ii, 13;
Worth, Ia, IA, IA. Ii, 10, II, II, I, II,
10; Scott. IA, IA, IL, 10, 9, IL, 8, 10, 10,
8; Drumb, Ia, Ii, II, Ii, IL, IL, IA, a..
Ii, II; Nash, 10, IA, 8, 10, s, 13, II, IL,
Is, II; Mason, 10, Ii, Ii, Ii, y, 8, II, 10,
9, 10, Mosher, And, 9, 8; Conway, 10,
II, 10, 8, ID, 4, IL, 10, 10, 9; Church, 10,
10, Ii, 9, 10, IL.
Balloon Ascension
The balloon ascension by Mdlle. Ann
LaFay was the prettieSt event Of the
day. The ascent was made at 6
o'clock near the opera house. Mdlle.
LaFay estimates the distance the
balloon went up about three quarters
of mile She made a safe landing
on an open space, seven blocks east OF
the Howe high school.
Other Events.
The startling performance by
"Prof." Startlow did not materaliZe.
He lost all his boldnesS by too
liberal use of Intoxicating drinks.
The committee made a S25 offer to
anyone in the audience to make the
high ladder bicycle run, and Capt.
Erickson. the balloonist Of the Hall
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07
The Foundation of Health.

NouriShment is the foundation of
th-life-strength. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure is the one great medicine
that enables the stomach. and digestive
organs to digest, assimilate and trans
form all foods into the kind of blood
that nourishes the nerves and feeds
the tissues Nature does the rest.
Indigestion, Dyspepsia. and all dis
orders-Of the stomach and digestive
organs are cured by the use of KodOl.
Sold by Wood County Drug Co. and
Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07
circus. made the run safely.

4
The east side fire company made
swift fire run at 6 O'Clock. 1t is
difficult to say which company did the
best work in the runs, for both
performed their duties in a manner
that could only bring forth praise.
The band concert and dance in the
evening were enjoyed by several
hundreds of pleasure-seekers. A more
gentlemanly and womanly set of
dancers than those who gathered at
the opera house could not have been
found at any public gathering.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07

take Little Early Riser-it will cure
constipation, biliousness and liver
troubles. DeWitt'S Little Early
RiserS are different from other pills.
They do not grippe and break down the
muscouS membranes of the stomach,
liver and bowels, but cure by gently
arousing the secretionS and giving
strength to these organs. Sold by
Wood County Drug Co. an Johnson
& Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07
LOST CHILD SEEKS
THE COUNTY JAIL

Proved to Belong to Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Compton.
A child, about two and a half years
old. came to the county Jail on the
night CT the Fourth. After some
questioning By Sheriff Ebbe he
learned that it could not find the way
home. Inquiries were Immediately
made. Fortunately Mr.. Gill arrived
and stated that he knew the child
1t was soon brought back to the
worried parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Compton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07
Notice to Water Consumers.

On account of making improvements
in the water supply, river will be
turned on from time to time. The
people will have to use their judgment
as to the ACCESSIBILITY of using il for
drinking purposes.
FRED PETER,
Superintendent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07

RoCHnLLH, GA, Jan. 80, 1902.
Black-Draught Stock and Poultry
Medicine is the best ever tried. Our
stock was looking bad when you sent
&c the medicine and now they are
getting SO fine. They are looking 20
per cent. better.
s.P BROCKINaTON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07

e. J. Clark, dentist, office over
Gross & Lyon Co.'S. store, west side.
If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-07-07
| BLACK
DRAU6HT|
| STOCK and
POULTRY
MEDICINE

Stock and poultry have few
troubles which are not bowel and
liver Irregularities. Black
Draught Stock and Poultry Medi-
cine IS bowel and liver remedy
for stock. 1t puts the organs of
digestion in a perfect condition.
Prominent American breeders and
farmers keep their herds and focks
healthy by giving them an occa-
sional dose Of Black Draught Stock
and Poultry Medicine in their
food. Any stock raiser may buya
25-cent half-pound alright can
of this medicine from his dealer
and keep his stock in vigorous
health for weeks. Dealers gener-
ally keep Black-Draught Stock and
Poultry Medicine. If yours does
not, send Is cents for a sample
can to the manufacturers, The
Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chat
tanooga, Tenn.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-02-18
shelley's Tax Bill

Representative shelley last even.
ing spoke in behalf Of his taN bm,
which would do away with adyertis.
ing delinquent tax lists. His bin in
short provides that when taxes be.
come delinquent the tax receipt can
be- sold just as the property would be
sold. and that the buyer OF same
would be- entitled 20 le per cent per
annum This tax receipt Is redeem.
able any time within three years aud
then Il is subject 20 foreclosure Ike a
mortgage
Mr payey show ed plainly that the
bin would simply make IL impossible
for many poor people 10 know that
their taxes are delinquent He mrth.
or pointed out that this system would
subject the property 90 ne per cent In.
terest which would amount 10 more
than the publication Zee. He was fol.
lowed by Hale OF Josephine. Who
stated that this was simply a meas.
ure 10 throN the TAX title business In.
10 the hands OF the money sharks.
Mr., Eddy objected 20 the bin because
Il was a long complicated bin. ana
had not been reported favonbly by
the committee 20 which n vas re.
terred. The bnl was defeated by a
vote OF as nass TO ~ ayes.