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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
A unique Western City.

Lcsie's Weekly: IN some particulars
Cincinnati has an especial distinction
among western cities. The literary
capital of all the country Oh the Allie
ghanies' sunset side in the old DAYS.
it is still a center OF great culture and
refinement. Music and TIE arts, melted
largely at the outset by the great num-
Der of Highly educated Germans who
settled there, are supported in it to a
larger extent than in any other west
ern community. In proportion to popu-
lation the number of books published
and the number read there are par
ticularly large.
Cincinnati has always been a leader
in the great social movements of the
country. In her Lane Theological SEM
mary. back in 1882, under the presi-
dency of Lyman Eeecher, was founded
the first ant-slavery society establish
ed in the west, and when in 1888 the
conservative trusteeSvoted that slavery
agitation was improper In religious
college there was Il secession from
Lane, the seceders. under the lead OF
Theodore ID. Weld, going up to Oberlin
and giving prestige and success to the
school just established there, which
was the first educational institution
opened to both sexes and all races and
colors that the world saw.
Cincinnati's Salmon r. Chase was one
of the founders of the liberty party Of
1S40-44, which was a progenitor of the
republican party of Lincoln and Nc
Kinley. With her William Henry Har-
rison (ninth president OF the United
States), Jacob Burnet, George III. PEN
dleton, Chase and Joseph b. Foraker.
that city has from the beginning con-
tributed many powerful personages to
one or the other branch CT congress.
Cincinnati has been a potent force In
tiN Industrial, social and political am
nails of the United States.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
l4uMMlNG RlEsD A FIGHTER.
Though Tiny, Its Ruzzing Proves !
Feared BY tho Sparrow.


New York sun: Although the English
sparrow has managed in large measure to
han1sh from It's haunts many larger ma
ave birds, and even the courageous little
wren there is one smaller bird of which Ii
is afraid. This tlny but Formidable enemy
is tho huniming bird The familiar pr!n-
iplc of physics that the striking power
( - body in motion is equal TO It's weight
multiplied by its velocity is the secret of
the humning birds superiority over the
sparrow The hummfng BIRDS weight is
small but its speed is high, and its buzz
2ing haste has genuine terror for its
larger enemy
The uneasy cries of a sparrow attracted
The attention Ct an observer the other
day, who presently discovered the spar
row sitting ven up in .; pine tree. Just
within a foot of the frightened bird
9nzzed u bumining bird, It's misty wings
and keen beale suggesting a tiny aerial
ram In Night and bent upon puncturing
some greater craft in the air. The SPAR
ro" stood rs ground until the bcale
seemed about to pierce Its breast, and
then took flight, with the angry lituo
humming bird IN hot pursuit. The hum
ming bird soon returned, apparently hav-
ing given up the chase, possibly because
it had driven che enemy lar enough from
.he nest.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17

"A 12-year- old Carthage, Mo-, miss hsa
written the following touching obituary
Of her late cat, an animal. apparently,
II somewhat contentious disposition:
"Negereta died Thursday, August 81.
1903. at about 1920 p. M, at his home on
Grand avenue, Carthage. Mo-, U. s. A.
He was son of Mrs. Spitfire and grand
son of Mr.. Niger Heels. He was the
snly living child of the deceased Mrs.
epitflre. He was born August 10. 1901,
and was years and 10 days old at the
d.ne of his death. His occupation was
prize fighting. He was very good cat,
peaceful and quiet in the daytime, but
very noisy and f1ghtful at night. His
mother died when he was very young.
His sisters and brothers, three in num-
Der. also died when they We're young.
thus leaving Nigereta alone in the
world. He took up the occupation of
prize fighting and was seemingly very
happy until Thursday afternoon. 1t
was thought that he was poisoned. So
ended the brave and -hearted prize
lighter, Nigereta Spitf1re''
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17

London Chronicle: Suicide among pny-
sieians is notably on the increase in Eng
land. The reason IS MOI far to seek. 1T
has recently been shown that u doctor
who might calculate on AN income of over
$1,000 a few Years ago can count today
in corresponding circumstances, on only
something over 500 The s!fnple causes
of this are two First. ard most import
ant, the increased lleAlth of the country at
large. and the diminishing death rate. The
medical professiop. as a matter of fact
Is working in these days OF preventive
medicine in the direction OF It's OWN en-
tilction
When the last anopheles mosquito, for
nstonce, is Killed and malaria passes into
history, most of the doctors oil the tropics
may pack up their baggage and depart.
Another cause l.: in The multiplication OF
the universities to whose interest it is to
turn out as many erad'lates as possible,
and the increasing competition which en-
sues. And again, the hospitals are daily
being used more and more by people WHO
can afford to pay.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
ART OF REST
May BE Acquired and Used with Great
benefit.


Complete and restful poise of the body
md mind is an art not easily gained
Perhaps nothing brings one as much
as those conditions of easy. restful, re-
sourccful and wcl-baanced mind and
body, that make of work pleasure and
the daily life happy and peaceful.
The nervous housewife busy with q
hundred duties and harassed by children;
the business man, worried with the press
of daily affairs, debts, etc, cannot enjoy
the peace and restfHl repose and health
full nervous balance unless they know
how.
There is 4 way. First and foremost
the stomach must be consulted That
means leaving off coffee absolutely for
the temporary stimulant and the result
Ing depression is sure ruin to the ner-
vous system, and the whole condition of
health and happiness rests upon stomach,
nerves and mind.
Start with the stomach, that is the
keystone to the whole arch. Stop using
things that break down its power upset
its nervous energy and prevent the
proper digestion of the food and the con
sequent manufacture of healthful blood
and nerves, brain and tissues.
When you quit coffee take on Postum
Food Coffee. That is like stopping the
payment of interest and starting on n
career where you are loaning money and
receiving interest The good results are
double. You stop poisoning the system
with coffee and start building up the
broken down nerve cells by powerful
elements contained ii Postum. These
are pure food elements ably selected by
experts for the purpose of supplying
Just the thing required by Nature to per.
form this rebuilding.
These are solid, substantial facts and
can be proven clearly to the satisfaction
Of anyone, by personal experience. Try
the change yourself and note how the
old condition of shattered nerves and
worried mind changes to that feeling of
restful poise of a well-balanced nervous
system.
The managing physician Of hygienic
sanitarium in Indiana says that for five
gears in his practice he has always in
sisted upon the patients leaving off coffee
and taking Postum Food Coffee with the
most positive, we'll defined results and
with satisfaction to the most confirmed
coffee topper.
The Doctors name will be furn&led
by the Postum Co.. Ltd, Battle Creek
Mich.
Look in each package for copy Of
the famous little book. "The Road to
WsuvlllA"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
honexsuokIa and Galiun,.

The Cornhill: 1t would be q diSap-
ipointment If yellow ladies' bedstraw, or
galium. came not in its season, year
by year. among the stones around our
run dial. The peculiar perfume of it
refreshes greatly. more especially If
mixed WITH honsysuclSc. 1t is only
in Scotland, believe, where Wild
honeysuckle blooms, late, deep within
Woodland shades while yellow gnliuai,
With fever stalks rising a foot or
more, makes gay the sunny banks out
side, that one can breathe this mixed
sweetness. Galium is far less vigorous
of growth here in the south, where, ac-
cordlng to Geraarde, lit wanders hither
and thither upon the ground support
ing its yellow spikes upon the herb
age Or stones near at hand Red
laniun, always rather coarse looking,
is inclined TO be a tireson.e weed;
though now and then il is Impossible
not to enjoy the dash of red given sud
denly by cluster of it at the edge of
a border. in the grass or somewhere
else where it ought rot TO be; /. short
lived triumph. to be too quickly ended
as soon as the gardens come round"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
Americas Future Climate.

FROM Climatic prospects,, by DR.. Fe
TX L. Oswald, in September National Mag
lzine: On the WHOLE the winters will be-
some milder, the summers dryer and dus-
:ier. Like the Nile, the lower Mississippi
will protect Its own, but the midland re-
zion of the great cotton belt will become
ls' dry as a Kansas holiday. No irriga-
lion will avail to undo all the mischief of
what Parson Brownlow used to call the
run and ruin system of agriculture" the
lntebellum plan of wearing out the or
yanic life Of one district and then push
ng on to devastate the next. Some II, Co.,
100 acres Of cotton lands We're wasted in
that manner and now sigh to heaven in
the form of barren bramble fields, torn by
aeep gullies, and getting dryer and gulch-
ler from year to year. Springs are failing
and the migratory locust, the ominous har-
binger of the desert has made it's appear
lnce on the Atlantic coast plain. Droughts
Eill become more frequent all over east
ern America.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
An Impediment to Plain speakina

Saturday Evening Post: Senator Ber-
ry of Arkansas is one of the story tellers
of the democratic coakroom.
Down in Pike county" he said, "we
had a trial attended once where man
named johnson was on the stand. join
SON was for the defense. and the way he
WAS setting things straight was caution.
Here said the attorney for the pros
eoution when he took Johnson in hand, L
want You to stop prcvaricatng. Don't
You know you are under oath?' =
Stop WHAT asked tho witness.
Stop prevaricating.'
The witness drew himself up with
great dignity. Well he said. I'D like to
know how a man can help prevaricatin
when he's lost two front teeth
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
Sympathy for III. Phonoar.ph.

7 O0tfoit Free Press: George w. Peck,
Ox-governor Of Wisconsin and creator Of
the most unruly boy in fiction. was in-
duced to drop penny in the slot and lis
ten to q photograph. THAT thing is al
most human" said gentleman from the
interior who was the governors guest.
II am sincerely glad that it is not en-.
tirely human" answered Mr.. Peck, as tho
penny's worth Of music vibrated upon
the atmosphere.
This remark caused prolonged why"
to proceed from the other.
Just imagine" unused the sympathetic
governor, how the poor machine would
have suffered while woman was trans.
ferring that awful shrek into its in.
terior"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
$1.oo BIG 5oo-POUND STEEL
RANGE OFFER.

III you can use thu best big 5Io-pguna steel
range made in tho world, and arc willing to have
1T placrd in your own home on three mouths free
trial Just cut this notice out and send II TO SEARS
free by return mail a big picture OF the steel
range and many other cooking and heating
stoves, you win also receive the most wonder
the best steel range or heating stove in the home
of any family, such an Offer that family in
the land, no matter What their circumstances
may he, or how small their income, necsl be With
out the best cooking or heating stove made
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
New Woman's wav..

New York Times: Senator Patrick
McCarren has, 1t seems, special dislikl
for certain type of inquisitive womar.
reformer.
sidetably at one time about his vote upon
q bill concerning her sex. She haunted
his favorite places. and one day advanced
upon 1t.
Whats this?" she inquired, picking up
Weighty brown thing which slipped out
OF her hand and dropped like a heavy
"That?" replied the senator ooh,
that's tea biscuit baked by some women
Teformers who are eager to get blu
ing; It's the finest paper weight 1 ever
The. woman departed silently and
troubled him no more.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
Thaater Usher for Forty Years.


Paris Letter: The Paris Society for
the announcement of Well Doing has
awarded gold medal to Nine Metel-
ier who has been n box opener at the
Coincide Franchise for forty years.
lsdouard 1'herly was the manager
when she first went To the theater. She
was at her post all through the war of
1870, and aided the actors in installing
alnbulances in the House of Moiere."
During the commune she never quilted
her place. She has seen many stars
rise and pass at the Coincide franchise
Coquelin Bcrnhardt. Madeleine Bro
han who was Very fond of her, and the
admirable actor Got. whom she saw
die and whom she had applauded as a
Young man in Duke job
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
Ruth" Cleveland is now

Baby Ruth Cleveland is now quite a
little lady and the recipient of so much
attention that at times she has ten-
dency TO put on airs, to the great disgust
of Mrs. Cleveland Recently at Marion
she did something which so displeased
her mother that she was corrected on the
spot.
Just because papa was PRESIDENT said
Mrs. Cleveland you must not think you
are any better than anybody else, for
you're not. None of us are"
Ruth pouted a moment and then came
back with: Well. mamma. then you're
no better than old Black joe
Old Black Joe IS the man-of-ali-w
empioyed by the CleHelands
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
Cntarrh Cannot 30 curca

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh Is blood
or constitutional disease, and In order to cure it
cure is taken Informally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not qliack medicine 1T was prescribed by
one OF the best physicians in this country for
years, and is a regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed of the Dest tones known, combined with
The best blood purifiers acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. rho perfect combination of
the two ingredients is what produces such Won
dcrful results in curing Catarrh. Send for tes
tlnonals, free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c
Hairs Family Pills are the best
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
FALL KIDNEY CHELLS.

With the chilling air of fall comes an
Extra tax on weak Kidneys It's the time
Doan's Kidney Pills are needed now
recognized the world over as the chief
Kidney and Bladder remedy.
Aching backs are cascd. Hip, back and
DIN pains overcome Swelling of the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
PUTNAM TADELESS DYES color
more goods, per package, than others.

On certain occasion. while Thomas
Hill, the artist. was rustIcating up in the
White mountains, he was commissioned
by wealthy farmer named Perkins to
paint the old homestead, and was par
ticularly requested to give large maple
tree standing near the house II prominent
place in the picture. y few days after
the completed picture had been delivered
Mr.. Hin heard the following dialogue be-
tween two rustics in the neighborhood:
II hear that artist fellow has been up
and draw'd Perkins tree
For a moment tiiere was pause. then
Il drawing voice said:
He has, CHI? Well. where has he
draw'd it tor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17

limbs and dropsY signs vanish. They
correct urine with brick dust sediment,
high colorcd, pain in passing, dribbling,
bed wctting Doan's Kidney
Pills remove calculi and gravel. Relieve
heart palpitation, sleeplcssness, headache.
dizziness
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
Used the NYnole Rook.

Baltimore News: That count said
Miss Baltimore. will never do for me;
he is too wasteful and proiligate in
his habits
Why. what has he done now"
asked her friends.
Done! Why, he had the nerve to
write his full name. titles and addresses
in my autograph album
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
nis Arnun,en4

Judge: Stanley was planning TO asNe
trate darkest Africa.
But" protested his friends, think of
the danger of exploring an absolutely
unmapped country"
That's nothing" he replied. 81 shall
use fashion pattern diagram
Realizing that any possible road would
surely be [ re- they could think of no
further objection to offer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
CHAPTER XIII.
THE CAPTIyES


| Upon the conclusion of breakfast I
saw Enid Vaughan cast a significant
glance toward her brother; l had OBJ
served that not once had she spoken
to, or even looked In the direction of,
Sir Arthur.
What is to be done with the prison
ers shut up there, sir?" asked Owain
8"Ought they not receive food?'
| My uncle started, as IL from a rev.
| erie, but did not raise his eyes as he
answered, II have formed my plans for
dealing With them, and things are in
| train
"And what is the first step?"
Ito secure them in bonds that they
| may do us no further mischief.
| He rose as he spoke, and went from
the room, Owain and followed him
at once. lie made for the courtyard.
| and by the instant information of
Owain, who was uneasy when anything
| was said in my presence which ! did
not understand, ! was enabled to fol-
! low perfectly every incident which now
| took place.
"Ha.H cried Sir Arthur, In tone of
satisfaction and we saw the two
| marlsmen, Evan and Mocyn, each
posted at a window With the muzle
of his piece between the bars, and
| pointing inward.
Are they going to shoot the poor
wretches in their prison?' l asked.
Il don't think So replied Owain,
put l certainly cannot answer tor what
ne rs GONG 10 90 WIN th mem, ~
OWaln $ zone showed tliat ne put pul
NIUE lalt,l iil my ulleie mercy, anu
eoiIili. nv, 70 ioI,oW the i'tlsi do nv
Walheu TOWARD the nearer Miiiuo , a.,
y glance ' l, me uiislazeu iron
pais showed tiial lile captlSe' "eie siA
l l, n ~ sitter as WAS the nsasoil,
lhe e llilkeuiiess was covered MIN 2ul
., rev rass' ana lhey Jay on liie stone
iloor on lhe llIse' TOW room as g ON.
psse,ily s's q iiiaii mes on d p. iuui
ol tllelil We're WING uoWh' lhe olile ,,
,.S.' We're leit,llns asalhs, 'he Ma.i,
pliilklils cafelessly al me hlushets
Iolll1eu aiIecIly upon mem. Mocsl
.. nss.ll ht.u "a.cleu tieir
i's, Siipe., .ile auils ~ q. .'.I
.'eu 'laueil .ne''i is,liiiiir d., eiies WIZ,
olleiiils ~ siloot tlie iiist liit.il va.
liioNeu. ~ .iie likes MiiGii Mefe .liell
! oiiy Mea ,l sase lol ialse H., saNhss az,
h,iiNes' y. ias on ehe hool as .iiey hs'o
phesu l,iei.,, anu .liss sep. ui s.aieu
luis apoue .neili, aMal,iiis, WIN aii ap-
i',a 80 o. ,,,i pelieta .iieonceil'' eie
pie e ~ 'lieil ea'eois;
o,f Ait,ur a counted mem over aila
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17

pmERrIE.p, ND" 1t was
called rhcumatlsn. lcnuid
yet no relief from the doc
tors. Ihegan to improve on
taking Doan's sample and
got two boxes Mt Our drug
gists, and, although years
of age. l am almost u new
man. | was trouhl, ia good
deal with ray water hadto
get up four and five tunes a
night. That ti'oublc is over
with and once more / can
rest the night through. Ny
;gackache is al gone, and |
thank you ever so much for
tho wonderful nj cdicine,
poan's Kidney Pills.
JNo. II. llunER,
President, Ridgevillc,
Indiana, tate Bank.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
w. J.. DOUGLAS
3 SO & So SHOES S SSBE.
You can save from 80 to So yearly by
wearing w. L. Douglas $3.50 or S. shoen.

They equal those
that havo been cost
ing you from $500
to $500. Tho i'm
mense sale OF w. l..
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
all other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name aud
price on bottom.
That Douglas uses Cor.
ona Colt proves there is
value In Douglas shoes.
Corona Is the highest
grade Pdt.Leatller made,
Fdst Color Evelets used.
Our 81 Git Edge Line cam
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17

Eii Permanently Cured No lts nervousness after
mo first day of Or. Kne's Great Nerve Re.
siorer send fox ERtE ~ so trial bottle nd treatise
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
Genuine Partina.

Hubby. do you remember that you
did not kiss me goouby When started
out shopping this morning."
mo. But remember that kissed
my money goodby."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17

Detroit Free Press: Then you won't
marry me-"
No"
well. your father has said that he
would accept me as a SON n-law."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17

We are never without bottle OF Piso's
Cure for Consumption in our house.
Mrs. d. NJ. Swayze, Wakita, Okla, April
IL. 1901
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
Peculiar Situation

,,a Mrs: Sinsow,s SOOTHING -rRur ror Children
saye pain. cures wind colo. 25 cent bottle
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17

BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS.
-" Il received the free SAM
pie of Doan's Kidney Pills.
For five years l have had
muchpainin my back, which
physicians said arose from
my kidneys. -Four boxes OF
u, ans Kidney Pills have en-
tircly cured the trouble. /
think owe my life to these
pills, and / want others to
know it," SADIE DAVIS,
Baxter Springs, kans.
FALMOUTH, Var suf-
fered over twelve months
with pain In the small of nay
back. Medicines and plas.
tiers w G only temporary
relief. Doan's Kidney Pills
cured me- f. S. BnowS.
Falmouth, Va.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17

There are so Chinese students in the
colleges of Japan and 800 more ara to
be sent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17

U Ut uHI tHyB INC pInhot Ue e1Ualeu at anY PFCe.
Shoes by mail, 25 cents extra. Illustrated
Cstslog free, W. L. DOUGLAS. Brocktol, Mesa,