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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17
Itching Burning Palms.
Painful Finger Ends,
~ShapsIsss Nails.
FEET
hiamsd, Itching, Burning,
Sore, Tender and
PaspITRg.
ONE NIGHT TREATMENT.

Soak the hands onretiring in q strong,
hot, creamy lather Of Cuticura Soap.
Dry and anoint freely with Cuticura
Ointment, the great skin cure and purest
Of emollientS. Wear, during the night,
old, loose kid gloves, or bandags lightly
in old, soft cotton or linen. For FED,
rough and chapped hands, dry, assured.
itching, feverish palms. with brittle,
Shapeless nails and painful finger ends,
this treatment is simply wonderful, fres
quently curing in 3 single application.
Complete local and constitutional
treatment for every humour Of the
skin, scalp and blood, with loss Of hair,
may now be had for dollar. Battle
with hot water and Cuticura Soap, TO
cleanse the surface Of crusts and scales,
and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry,
without hard rubbing, and apply CUT.
curA Ointment freely TO allay itching,
irritation and Inflammation, and soothe
and heal, and lastly, take the Cuticura
R~esolvent Pills TO cool and cleanse the
blood. This treatment affords instant
relief, permits rest and sleep in the
BeYerest forms OF Eczema and other
itching, burning and scaly humourss
and points TO q speedy, permanent and
economical cure OF torturing, dlshgur-
ing humours, from pimples to scrofulas
from infancy to age, when all other
remedies and the best physicians fail.
Sold throuehoutths World cutcu1a Rssolvsut 5s On
i0m Of Chooolate Coalsd fiia, 8c, per vial q ~, JIM
mentL g0c., Soap. sc, Depoh London. q Cha5terhoa.s
Rq.t Paris, Rue de Il Paixi Boston, lH Columbus ANe'
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp, Sole frOpriatofa.
nz-Bend for "HoW % Cure Every Humour."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17
lN DIE MINuTE.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
In one minute, because It kills the NIL
crobe which tlckles the mucous mem-
brane, causing the cough. and st the
same time clears the phlegm, draws
out the Inflammation and heals and
soothes the affected parts. One min
ute cough cure strengthens the lungs,
wards OF pneumonia and is 8 harmless
and never failing cure IN all durable
cases OF Coughs, Colds and Group.
One Minute Cough Cure is pleasant to
take. harmless and good alike for
young and old. Sold By ell druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Much good Il being dons by the
open-alr treatment for I~nbnroulosis.
OF patients treated e e0rh hospitals,
and they only 20 there 9h8n all hops
- gone, the mortality ia bot twenty
I've per cent, snrprisinef low, and as
many IS sixty per cent 81 the patients
are dlachar1s % % cured
The Tyler Harpoon deals high sool-
ETY. 60 upperdut e. iolloWs: "If q Re-
Eor backed bog 10 searching for grub
worms should root mp q pot Of gold,
Il would not be very long before be
would receive an Invitation 70 lead 8
german or be rendered . box party &C
the theatre, and later on be given g
banquet by the very men who the
previous day bad set dogs on him.
Out IN lows, which bids fair to rival
Kansas IN certain Glasses OF freaks, an
entirely new school has been estab
liahed, In which separate classes OF
young men ana young women are to
receive careful instruction In the re-
probabilities Of married life. II is
probable that many "dout's" will be
dwelt upon to demonstrate their efeo g
upon the newly welded Ones and
every possible phase of domestic life
will doubtless be studIed from an an
alytical stand oint. Il IL needless TO
say that q school Of matrlmony will
have little Influence upon the situation,
for Il will BE- hird TO give even a
groundwork for future usefulness In
this respect through theoretical leo
lures and blackboard talks. The first
thing necessary to make q good hus-
band or good wife is TO De careful In
the selection OF a life-mate. and after
this il done theories won't amount 10
much. Practice will be the only
method by which anything like we'd
ded bliss is to reign 10 the home.
There are too many delicate phases of
the subject to be considered to find
anything nor than g suggestions
In a school. Will-power, tempera-
ment, pride, mental poise, sympathy,
business success, health, digestion,
patience, taste, the cook, and heaven
only knows what else, have all a GER
tain amount Of weight Ia the mainten-
auce Of a happy home, while vanity,
ambition, loyalty and the like all enter
into the problem with more or less In
huence. The matrimonial school will
be q case of lido as / cay do" which IL
entirely different from do as / do"
and It is barely possible that the lead
ing teachers In such an institution will
be recruited from the sour bachelor
or the discontinued spinster class.
Chuang Kuei ii, the leader OF the
guard OF the court at Picking, has
stated that his entire force is unable
70 shoot because they have never
been supplied with ammunition, and
so are quite uuaccustomed to the
sound Of the rife.
1t is doubtful II even the the Kaiser
would have gone as far as Secretary
Loeb In demanding the dismissal of a
society reporter who had displeased
the majordomo OF the white house.
With the ~pocketless gown of today
the chatelaine bag is an absolute neces-
sity to w,omankind. Let us interest
YOU In some real fine steel bead ones
which are worth 49, so for $500 bill
Only a few left. Money back IL not
satisfied. MAIER's JEwELRY STORE,
Aberdeen, Miss,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Shirts are much shorter IN the bee
IN mont and very much leIIes
than they have been for somstime.
Some men give their wives an al
lownnoe 90 they viii be able - borrow
part OF II back ~ the end Of the week,
"A woman can hnd enough material
Ia the house Tor 3 lunch for slx other
women where one man Vould starve.
In making TIE voyage Of ne We are
all 10 the sane boat-a few have 10 do
all the rowing while the Others hoat.
Some women DO not object % their
husbands smoking, because they think
he looks 90 we'll IN 9 smoking Jacket.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Mr.. Root may be sincere In assert
ing bic belief that Mr.. Roosevelt lie
worthy to be trusted as chief magis-
trate, but since the Union League Club
banquet In New York, Il lie doubtful II
the latter has been fully convinced
that it was "safe" TO escort the late
secretary, Of war from Office with such
q flourish Of trumpets and such ex-
trAvagsnt words Of praise, thus turn
ing him loose upon an admitting Re-
publican public which hes an eye open
for good presidential timber In spite
OF the alleged cinch on the nOmina-
ton possessed by the present occu-
pant Of the white house.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17
Observation-Disclosures
8@ IHANDso@ LOT Of M8
4 OF" GATHERED GEMS so
HANDSOME LOT OF

A wOman's way is the wOrld's Way.
Bad coffee spells many domestic
romance.
A woman would rather be we'll
dressed than President.
Arizona's Salt riveris to be damned.
Salt Greek always has been.
It is a prudent farmer who lie not q
prodigal after q rich harvest.
Do not think what you would like to
do, but what you oght to do.
1t is a brave man who dares to hold
q baby as though he knew how.
Every man who lets himself loose
binds himself fast to the devil.
Perhaps vengeance for Kishineff Is
being wrought ct Port Arthur.
If mar can find no excuse for him
self, his wife will find It for him.
The smaller the srea Russia occu-
pies the better It 10 for humanity.
Men are always a bit suspicious Of
women who are not afraid Of mice.
Most women don't want to vote;
they merely want the right to vote.
A mans happiness may depend up
on the load be lie capable Of carrying.
Open air theatres are suggested for
Chicago. just another case OF no.
air.
One OF the most feetlug things in
life is the love Of a woman for a S25
hat.
Chicago now has q milk trust. 1t is
one that should have plenty of water
Ia Il.
Russia's position now seems to be
n of a little dishgured, but still in
the ring.
It is probable that the hosiilies In
the far East will develop several new
McGinties.
When q widow tells a single man
that she is i~ncnnsolable, 1t always
like a challenge.
Every married man knows. exactly
how many streaks his cigar bill for a
week would buy.
The human mind must be turned up
like a piece of ground, now and then,
in order to grow.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

The French ere indignant that
Japan opened war upon Russia with
ont giving notice. The indignation is
basod upon French sympathy with
Russia. Russia had ample notice that
Japan's patience WAS exhausted. Il
seems plain that Russia delayed send
Ing 3 reply 70 japan In order to gain
time and TO make preparations for
WaFj possibly, with the hope Of fore
ing Japan TO take the initiative. We
DO not know Of any Law Of nations
that has been violated. Japan did not
attack uon-combatants, " lombard q
city. The aasailed war vessels, that
are supposed 70 be always guarded
and ready for attack; and then hred
upon q Russian fortress, likewise pre-
pared for war.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17
ITCH-RINcWoRM,

E. 7. Lucas, Wingo, KY, writes,
April 25th, 1902: "For 10 to IL years
I had been afflicted with a malady
known as the itch" The itching was
most undesirable; / had tried for years
to find relief, having tried all remedies
I could hear Of. besides Z number Of
doctors. l wish to state that one
single application Of Billiards. Snow
Liniment cured me completely and
permanently. Since then / have used
the liniment on two separate occasions
for ring worm and it cured completely.
25c.. Soc. and 8l.OO bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

John D.. R~ookefenef, Jr., asserts
that ell men are moral towards. Mr..
Rockefeller u quite talktivo Of late.
Being . sober young man, Il ID pre-
sumed thar II q Mr.. ROckofeller's
money that's talking.
The impression is that when the
time Gomez for transatlantic liners to
60, they 60; but last week, when the
time came, the prime minister Of Per-
STA, booked for passage On the steamer
was finishing his breakfasts and he
finished Il at his ease. The steamer
waited.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

A strong, healthy, active constitution
depends largely on the condition Of the
liver. Tue famous little pills known
as De Wits little early risers not only
cleanse the system but they strengthen
the action Of the liver and rebuild the
liver and rebuild tissues supporting
that organ. Little Early Risers are
easy to act, they never grippe and yet
they are absolutely certain to produce
results that are satisfactory in all cases.
Sold by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Senator Magse has introduced q
constitutional amendment for sub
mission to the people at the November
election providing for the election Of
all Judges by the people and increase
of supreme court judges.
No doubt Governor Pennypacker
now sect the error that he made in
having a bill passed to muzzle the
press of Pennsylvania. Nowadays
the governor doesn't get 10 cents
worth of advertising a week.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Wanted-Special Representative In
this county and adjoining territories
to represent and advertise an old
established business house Of solid
financial standing. Salary s21 weekly,
with expenses, advanced every Mon
day by check direct from headquart-
ers. Horse and buggy furnished when
necessary; position permanent. Ad'
dress, Blew Brothers, 600 Monon Bldg.
Chicago, Illinois.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Il is generally conceded that Jno.
n. Stone was one Of the wisest gov
errors that this stats ever had. he
said Of the Union Central Life Insur-
auca Company: "It writes the most
liberal contract Of any company 10 the
state.n G.. 7. HOWERTON,
District Manage r, Tupelo, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

The pen is mightier than the sword,
but both together are feeble compar-
ed to the hair pin.
Perhaps it is a good thing that wo-
men are deficient in n sense of human.
Men are so often ridiculous.
A mar is embarrassed when you re.
mark upon his new clothes, but a wo-
man is offended If you do not.
II the diplomatic interest Of this
country we're entrusted to widows,
we would soon own the earth.
A Pennsylvania boodler has been
convicted. So there are eight instead
of seven wonders of the world.
The Japs are going at 1t In q purely
business-lke way. Sentiment isn't
cutting much figure with them.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Philadelphia society women are said
TO have required the cigarette habit.
At this rate theiT regulations may
soon be in bad ordor.
American cities are paying extrava-
giant prices for government and get
ting very little government in return
for their expenditure.
Tom johnson will not tour Europe
in an automobile. That method Of
travel would doubtless recall unpleas-
ant and former experiences.
The great fire in Baltimore has al
ready demonstrated that what has
long been known as q "sloW town" is
full Of pluck and public spirit.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

For Sale-Real Estate BY o. ".
Hooper. Two fine farms situated five
miles southeast Of Okolona. One con-
tanning 24O acres, tbs other $40 acres
ven timbered and good cotton planta-
tions. Apply to CIV Hooper, Selma,
Alabama; }. r. Baker. Okolona, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Meansth the ability to do g good days
work, without undue fatigue and to
fna life worth living. You cannot
have Indigestion or constipation with
out its upsetting the liver and polluting
the blood. Such q condition may be
best and quickest obtained BY Her
bine, the best liver aid the world has
ever known. Mrs. d. W. Smith writes,
April 3, 1909: "I use Herbiue, and
find It the best medicine for constipa
ton and regulating the liver I ever
used.'' Price, SOC. Sold By AL drug
gists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

III q farmer comes 60 town TO get his
wife a new dress and himself a Jug Of
whisky and a plug Of tobacco, which
will he forgetP
"No," said Mr.. N. Peck, 1.-THE hand
that rocks the cradle lie not the hand
that rules the world. 1 don't rule a
small part o fit"
There are some very modest girls
who would rather surrender to be
kissed than to have their hair mussed
in the struggle.
A man will turn his cuffs to save
three cents on his laundry bill, and
celebrate his economy by smoking q
fifteen cent cigar.
The greater part OF the trouble stir.
Frd up these days Is by people who in
sist on saying something when they
have nothing to say.
Many q man expects his wife to
equally adorn the parlor and the Hitoh
en-, and neglects 20 supply her with
the incentive to either.
Some people viii pray to the Lord
10 take the root OF evil out Of their
hearts and still they will hang on to
the fruits with both hands.
K. LsmIty Bonner says: "When you
have taken 3 drink and are AFRAID
your wife will find Il out, take two
more-then you won't care"
II q man buys Something for the
house he always talks Of II &c 2 pres
emit to his wife; but IL they sell their
furniture be wants the money.
No mar has yet been discovered
who has the moral courage to buy
complexion cream for his wife with
out explaining 70 bis salesman.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Ths ingenuity with which q woman
hides herhusband's pipe under the pre-
text Of putting it away, is only equal
led by the persistency with which she
displays a portrait Of him, when he
was 10 years old.
There Is no doubt that this is an age
Of specialties. To be proficient in
ones profession one must make q
special study Of tie possibilities and
limitations, and the mar or woman
who succeeds in almost any chosen
calling must be thoroughly equipped
for the work.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17
Real Admiral Evsns has been or

Real Admiral Evsns has been or.
dered to the Eastern waters. He will
propably be able 10 supply some Of
the eplthets for vividly describing the
situation.
San Domingo's capers towards I'M
Gle Sam remind one of 3 little q dog
snapping ct g mastih until the latter
loses patience with him and puts him
out of business.
President Roosevelt is showing signs
Of preference for gorgeous coloring at
white house functions, and after GEN
eral Miles and Admiral Crunshell are
out Of commission, too.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17
NEATLY FoRFEITs hIs lie.

A d away almost ending fatally,
started a horrible ulcer on the leg Of j.
B. Orner, Franklin Grove, III. For four
years it defied all doctors and all rene
dies. But Bucklin's Arnics Salve had
no trouble to cure him. Equally good
for Burns Bruises, Skin Eruptions and
Piles. csc. at all drug stores.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17
HAVE YOU INDIoEeTIoNf

If you have Indigestion, Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure win cure you II has
cured thousands. II is curing people
every day-every hour. You owe il to
yourself to give il q trial. You win
continue to suffer until you DO try It.
There Is no other combination Of d.
gestants that digest and rebuild at the
same time. Kodol does both. Kodol
cures both. Kodol cures, strengthens
and rebuilds. Sold by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

MARpf cRAs, FEBRUARY 1924
Low round trip rates vie Mobile and
Ohio Railroad to New Orleans and
Mobile. Tor al particulars apply to
your home agent or write JuO. M.
Beall, II. s D. railroad, st. Louis.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17
CURE FOR

My baby had Eczema so bad that its
head was a solid mass of scabs, and its
hair all came out. 1 tried many RENE.
dies, but none seemed TO do any per-
manent good until I used DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. The Eczema is
cured, the scabs are gone and the little
ones scalp is perfectly clean and
healthy, and its hair is growing beau
tifully again. 1 cannot give too much
praise to DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Frank Farmer, Bluff City, KY. In
buying Witch Hazel Salve look out for
counterfeits. DeWitt's is the original
and the only one containing pure Witch
Hazel. The name E. @. Dewitt & Co.
lie on every box. Sold by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Cardinal Gibbons has arrived In New
Orleans for bis annual visit. He pub
llcly returned thanks for the messages
Of sympathy aud candolence he had
received for the people of Baltimore,
Since the Empress Of China received
several automobiles as g birthday
present she can just line up her loving
subjects OF q w~ell-paved streets when
they displease her and touch the but
ton.
The Japanese have destroyed an
important bridge on the Manchurian
Railway, and it is believed TO have
been the work Of q crew from M Of
the cruisers after the fight ct Port
Arthur.
When g New York hostess wants
anything specially new and novel In
the way of sWeetmeats she goes down
TO Chinatown where che may hud
things delicious and old beyond des-
cripdon.
China, it is understood. has given
official assurances that she will imme-
d1ately issue 3 declaration Of NEUTRAL
~ OF the Chinese. impressed by the
Japanese success Rt Port Arthur,
joining the japanese.
Judge Hamilton Of Topeka has
handed down q decision TO the effect
that the interior Of 9 hack is not q
"public place" within the meaning Of
the statutes, and that q drunken per-
con theiEin cannot be arrested.
The attitude Of the French Govern
meDt ia view OF the wal Is now
definitely determined upon. France
will remain neutral under any and all
circumstances, the Franco Russian
alliance being construed as not re-
curing France to Intervene il behalf
Of Russia even should Great Britain
or any third power intervene 10 behalf
Of japan.
President RoosOvOlt's elaborate en-
tertaining st the White House is uuder.
stood 10 be compelling him TO make
inroads upon his private fortune The
$4,000 he receives from the govern.
ment &c salary - far too small to stand
the strain Of constant succession OF
receptions, dlnners, luncheons, must
Gals and teas. Few Of his predecessor
IN once saved anything and President
Roosevelt hes surpassed all Of them II
the bFilianoy Of the functions which
have made the White House the rea'
center Of Washington society gayety
OF late there has been E good doa
said and written about the establish,
ment Of schools Of journalism. Sucl
institutions may be OF come little valvl
In tOnlng down the vsrbiage 30 oitel
employed to impress the public will
the horrors Of . holocaust or 70 con
vince newspaper readers that the brldI
Is the p0ssessor OF rare beauty an'
enviable accomplishments. whethe
she is or not. But Il e doubtful
whether such schools VIII ever d
anything toward helping reporters 4
hustle for facts and details, assist th
telegraph editor In inteIligontly edit
ing copy from the foreign hook, or 81
the mechanical department ia avoid
ing typographical "bullsn IN time
catch the mails.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

The Panama canal correspondence
shows that the representatives Of
European governments at Bogota had
much to do with defeating the canal
treaty when Il was before the Column
bian Senate. The Item bets that
Germany had q finger in the pie.
The Danish government has com
pleted all measures for the protection
OF Danish waters In the event Of war
In the Far East. The government has
decided not to send any oflts warships
into Fast Asiatic waters. Great
Scottl Look out for Denmark
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

He can find no surer way Of show
ing his unselhsh devotion than by
wearing the nsckties she buys for
him.
About the time q man has learned
to carve q turkey be is called upon to
acquire facility in the art Of handling
q baby.
To let her tell It, each woman has
either the best husband IN the world,
or the worst. There are no degrees
between.
When one woman tells another tina
her husband sleeps In paiamas, the
other woman believes that she means
underwear.
Swell Baltimore clubmen are ssid to
eat steak with their fingers. Common
people generally prefer to eat It with
their teeth.
We heard q man Of this town say
that bis wife made him all he was.
That is right; a man usually blames it
all on his wife.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Why pay trust prices Tor your life
insurance when you can get q more
liberal contract from the Union Central
Life Insurance Company for less mon
cyl
g. r. HowERToN,
District Manager, Tubeio. Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17
MYsTERIous -CIRcuMsTANoE.

One was pale and sallow and the
other fresh and rosy. Whence the diff
ferencef She who is blushing with
health uses DR.. Kings New Lite Pills
TO maintain it. By gently arousing the
lazy organs they compel good diges-
ton and head off constipation. Try
them. Only Csc. at al druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17
NM RuIrER AND Doc.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
the advertisement Of B. B. & Fl. T.
Groom, who will sell at auction at the
A. & M College, starkville, Miss, on
March 9Th, 1904, 80 Registered Short
Horn bulls and 20 helters. These
cattle have been inoculated against
Tick fever aud are sold guaranteed to
live or money refunded or animal re-
placed. Don't fail to attend this sale
and secure some of this great milk,
butter and beef breed Of cattle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Begins with the symptoms OF a COM
mon cold; there Is chilliness, sneezing,
sore throat, hot skin, quick pule,
hoarseness and impeded respiration.
Give frequent small doles Of Billiards.
Horehound Syrup, (the child will cry
for it) and at the first sign of a croupy
cough. apply frequently Billiards. Snow
Liniment to the throat. Mrs. A. Vilet,
New Castle, Colo, writes, March 10Th,
1901: IL think Billiards. Holehound
Syrup a wonderful remedy, and so
pleasant" 25,., soc. and $1.00. For
sale by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-17

Money to loan on improved farms
8 per cent interest and easy terms.
LIP. HALEY.