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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

Anybody could vote this ticket as
many times as he had copies of it cut
from the paper. A new subscriber
was entitled to five votes out of hand.
The winning lady would be awarded
IAN elegant gold watch and chain"
The balloting opened without much
spirit. At the end of the first week
the count stood:
Miss Marjorie Traylor .............7
Miss Katherine Ormsby. y.............6
Miss Maggie Hayward. .......6 6
Miss Jessie Biggelowe. e.........1 i
That Marjorie Traylor led was no
surprise. The guess was general that
Katherine could keep up the pace.
As to Miss Hayward, some were un-
kind enough to suspect that her pupils
would be constrained by policy to
throw their votes her way-just as
they took her the biggest red straw
berries. At the bottom of the list
the town smiled. The fair Jessie was
not known some country girl with
q Jealous lover, people surmised.
The editor cheered on the fray Vote
for the most beautiful lady. Cut out
ballot on page g." Subscribe for
the News and cast five votes for the
most beautiful lady in Vista county"
"a load of cobs will be taken at this
office on subscription" The editor
was as sure of this as ever. Every
page of the paper except the patent
insides confirmed the offer in black
type. But it looked as though the
farmers thought more of their cobs
than they did of their newspaper
The second and third week the bal,
loting proceeded with no change in
the order OF the favorites. The high
est now had 81 votes. Jessie Bigge-
lowe gained one vote each week, and
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
HIS IDEA OF PLYMOUTH ROCK.
Small Pupil in Doubt as to Whether
II Was a Hen or a Rooster

II Was Hen or Rooster.
During one of my visits through
the country districts" said the pro-
fessor. 81 happened to reach a small
village where they were to have a
flag raising at the schoolhouse. After
the banner had been flung to the
breeze. there was an exhibition of
drawings which the pupils had made.
and of the work they had done during
the year.
THE teacher recited to them, The
Landing of the Pilgrims. and after
she had finished she requested each
pupil to try and draw from his or her
imagination a picture of Plymouth
Rock.
Most of them went to work at
once. but one little fellow hesitated,
ana at length raised his hand.
We'll. Willie. what is it?' asked
the teacher.
PLEASE ma'am, do you want us to
draw hen or a rooster?'"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
I AM TIRED.
Everybody is Tired - Spring
Weather Does It-Every One
Should Be Cautious.

Depression Of the nervous system at
the approach of spring is the cause.
General lassitude, dull heavy sensa-
tions, continual tired feeling, with ir-
regular appetite, and sometimes loss
OF sleep. Peruna meets every indica-
tion and proves itself to be perfectly
adapted to all their varied peculiari-
ties. Peruna invigorates the system.
rejuyenates the feelings. restores the
normal appetite and produces regular
sleep
That tired feeling which is the nat
ural result OF the depressing effect of
warm weather Immediately after the
invigorating cold of winter, quietly
disappears when Peruna is taken.
Thousands are dairy testifying to its
priceless benefit.
Mrs. H. Kassatt, 1909 West 18th
street, Des Moines. Ia. writes: Il am
happy to give my endorsement for
your valuable medicine. Peruna, as
consider 1t valuable medicine to take
when the system is run down from
overwork About two years ago | felt
that | must take a long rest as had
been unable to work for over a month
and could not regain my strength |
could not sleep at night and was in
very nervous, high strung. condition.
l decided to try what Peruna would do
to build up my strength, and am
pleased to say that began to improve
very shortly, and in less than two
months | was able to take up my
work. and felt better than | have for
years. take It now twice year and
find that IL keeps me in perfect
health" Mrs. Kassatt was for over
ten years the manager of a plant fur
nishing ladies' wear and employing
hundreds of women
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

"kill that corn-cob notice, Jimmie!"
joke. well. wonder If the News mans
got his cobs yet
At length the final week of the con-
test rolled around. Katherine led the
list with SS; Miss Hayward, 81 (the
school and Somerville stood by her
loyalty Marjorie. S5. All the betting
was on these three. 1t seemed plain
no one else would be in the race at
the finish. The last days saw much
quiet activity among the young men
about town. Each exerted himself to
the utmost to throw the scale for his
favorite. Leftover copies of the News
went off like seats for a prize fight
New subscriptions poured in. some
times two, three day. Editor Jack felt
so prosperous that he was almost
tempted to the reckless extravaganza
of going out and paying cash for
load of cobs. Winter was on in full
blast now and splitting goods boxes
sor kindllng disagreed with the edi-
torial humor. But he controlled him
self. and only put double head on
the notice for cobs-"Cobs on Sub
scriptionl"
Saturday morning. the last day OF
the contest. Jack sat at the editorial
table making the final count of the
ballots Just before going to press. The
door of the sanctum opened slowly,
and burly countryman. with light
hair and very red face, stepped In
side.
You the editor?' said he.
Yes. sir, that's me-"
We'll. my names Slavin-Bill Sla-
vin-from fourteen miles 'tother side
the river. Used to live in town. be-
fore you come" His eye was on the
piles of ballots. Hear as how you
want some cobs on subscription. he
said.
Jack started up. but went on count.
ing "Ye-es." he said. with business
reserve. 81 could use a load-twenty-
seven, thirty-six. forty-one. the cobs
at last, they threw him clear out of
count.
Couldn't use more'n one load,
reckon" said the countryman. shut.
fling his feet.
Heavens. yes. twenty loads" cried
Jack, thinking what time he had had
Oi getting any
.Done" says Slavin. on the instant.
Jack looked up wild-eyed. "Send me
the paper for twenty years." went on
the farmer. coolly. start deliver the
cobs Monday. How's the votin 70
Jack began to see the light. He fin
ished the count, read the votes OF
the first three. Miss Hayward leading
with SO.
That there liiss Heyward's the
schoolma'am. amt It? remember
her. fore your time" Jack recalled
the story he'd heard Of how Maggie
Hayward had thrashed bully years
ago. and Slavin sounded like the
name.
How bout the tail enders?'' said
Slavin, carelessly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
NAV Adopt metric system.

A petition in support of the bill for
the adoption of the metric weights
and measures, which will be introduc.
ed in the House of Lords by Lord Bel.
haven and seconded by Lord Kelvin.
is being extensively signed through
out the British kingdom.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
Brave Answer.

John Henry. why did you go to
bed with your clothes on last night?"
asked Mrs. Gibbins.
Because It was cold" bravely
answered John Henry. who couldn't
remember anything at all about hav-
ing gone to bed. but who was quick
witted.-Buffalo Express.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
Not on the Mouth.

Nellie has been very attentive
to me and last night he tried to kiss
me.
Belle-Well. it's all right to be at.
tentive. but that was OVERRIDING 1t.
Nell-Oh, no; he underdid 1t. He
only succeeded in kissing me on the
chin.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
Fiqht on American Lumber.

AS means of keeping American
lumber out of Canada. lumbermen of
the Canadian Northwest have agreed
10 reduce the price 81 per 1000 feet.
providing that the railroads would
also reduce rates from 10 cents nun
dred to 3S cents
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
Tired. Nervous Women.

There are thousands OF them every
where. A few bottles of Peruna would
do them untold benefit. AS n tonic
and nerve invigorator 1t has no equal.
II builds up the nerves. 1t gives
strength to the circulation and at
once restores the appetite and diges-
ton. No feeble woman should be
without Peruna.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
ALL FOR BUT i6c POSTAGE,

Patrick says that the microscopic
plants and animals that cause disease
are called germs in Germany. parasites
in Paris and microbes in ireland.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
WiggIe.stick LAUNDRY pLuE

Won't spill, break, freeze nor spot clothes
Costs 10 cents and equals 20 cents worth Of
any other bluing. II your grocer does not
teep it send l0c for sample TO The Laundry
Blue Co. IA Michigan Street, Chicago.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There is
none to equal 1t in quality and guam
tity. 16 ounces. 10 cents. Try it now
and save your money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
roo.inte and niIlIon Dollar orn.s.

The two greatest fodder plants on
earth. one good for "A tons hay and the
other so tons green fodder per acre.
Grows everywhere. 70 does Victoria
Rape, yielding 10000 lbs. sheep and
swine food per acre.
JUST SEND 10c IN STAMPS TO THE
John a. Salzer Seed CO.. La Crosse.
Wis, and receive In return their big
cntalog and lots OF farm seed samples.
CIV. ". u
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

Sitting on a rail fence and gossiping
with your neighbor. side by side. Is
pleasanter than telephoning to him a
mile away over a wire fence. The
farmers life is getting too strenuous
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

Hyon do NOT receive prompt and
ssnsfacf0ry results from tho use Of,
Peruna, write at once 10 DR.. Hart
man, giving a full statement Of fyogr.
case, and ne viii be pleased to give
you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President,
of The Hartman Sanifariam. CO.
I1nibns. Ohio.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

Little Tommy. aged five. was much
Interested in engines. He was watch
ing engine No one day when he ex-
claimed: What number is that? 1t
looks like thirteen without a thirt."
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

Platteville's smile broadened to a
merry ha! hal The wag. Ernest Som
erville tried TO bribe the editor to tell
him who was voting for the mysteri-
Gus Jessie. But Editor Jack declared
he didnt know: the ballot came
through the mails.
Meanwhile the editor called for
cobs. "A load of cobs on subscription"
At the end of nine weeks the ballot
ing stood as follows: Miss Hayward.
70: Miss Ormsby, IA Miss Traylor.
7s; Miss Alice Bracken. 40; Miss
Biggelowe. 9. Jessie. the unknown
held her pace. but, as Ernest Somer-
ville-complacent over the school
teachers fine lead-said. Jessie
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

II you don't get the biggest and
best it's your own fault. Defiance
Starch is for sale everywhere and
there is positively nothing to equal
It In quality or quantity.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

An excellent opportunity for a good
printer OH weekly Denver paper. with job
room. vii sell half interest. Address
]. $. Temple. p. o. Box 1911. Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
Two Pictures.

An old farmhouse with meadows wide
And sweet with clover on each side;
a bright-eyed boy. who looks from out
The door with woodbine wreathed about
And wishes his one thought alr day:
"Oh, II | could but fly away
From this dull spot the world to see.
How happy. happy. happy,
How happy ! should be-
H.
Amid the city's constant din,
a man who round the world has been
Who, mid the tumult and the throng.
Is thinking, thinking all day long:
'Oh, could only tread once more
The field path to the farmhouse door,
The old. green meadow could l see.
How happy. happy, happy.
How happy l should be"
-Universallst Leader.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

what did George Washington do for
his country2" asked the teacher. "lIe
gave It an extra holiday" promptly an
swered the boy at the foot of the class.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

Defiance Starch is put up 1G ounces
In a package. 10 cents. One-third
more starch for the same money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

A statute of Kosciusko is to be set up
il WASHINGTON. In spite of the fact that
shrleks when 1t sees some OF the
sculpture already bestowed on the Capt.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

A dressmaker says that hitting a dress
is a mere matter OF form.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

hrrt days OF DR.. klinea 1reat Nerve hssto
or send for FREE -, 90 trial bottie. and treatl-
DE L. II. KItsE, Ltd, gsl Arch Street, Philadelphia, n
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
Opportunity for Good Printer.

Lots of people come to grief by meeting
irouble halfway
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

He laughs best who laughs last. unlei
he has heard the Joke before.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

All creameries use butter color.
Why not do as they do-use JUNE
TINT BUTTER COLOR.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

The most satisfactory fare Is welfare
and the toughest Is warfare.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
w. L. DOUGLAS
$50 &s3 SHOES y%ISs EsSs

w. j.. Douglas
shoes hi.ve by their
excellent style,
easy-fitting, an d
superior wearing
qualities, achieved
the largest sale of
any shoes in tho
world.
They are Just as good
rs those that cost you
81 to tho only
difference Is tho price.
Sold svsyywteye.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
Douglas uses Corona
CoItskiD. which IL eve
be tho finest Patent l.
fast Color Egefefs used.
MIA.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

After people break an engagement they
try to lose all the pieces.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

About the time love let's up on a man
takes fall out Of him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

one pair.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
To a Friend IN bermuda.

OF all fair creatures I'D like to say
The one that appeals to
is the rollicking. frolickiug green moray.
That wriggies beneath the sea.
II you'n bring me one about twelve feet
long.
with his melting eyes Of gray.
Forever III sing you grateful song
or the beautiful green moray.
An amphibious one would be all to tho
One that can live hay:
should,
Such beautiful green moray
Should his whIskers be red and his tail
be white.
His belly navy blue
And his body resemble the stars at night.
III be deeply obliged TO you.
hope you won't deem that l ask too
much
For life Is stili young and gny.
But ! surely would like TO be placed In
touch
with a beautiful green moray
Samuel Dechant
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

Stops tho Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

One fall when there was no political
campaign in Nebraska-long before
Nebraska went into politics-the edi-
tor of the Plattevile Weekly News
tried TO liven things up for himself
and tie people by holding a beauty
election. Who is the most beautiful
lady in Vista county?" was his edi-
torial and local leader every week for
three months. He also sandwlched
the question between the PHI Ad. and
his own persevering announcement
that load of cobs would be taken
at his office on subscription. Every
issue of the News from September l
to November 30 contained a copy of
the following ballot:
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31

Platteville Weekly News.
MOST BEAUTIFUL LADY :
CONTEST. :
One Vote For I:
-.s...-... :
As the Most Beautiful Lady :
in Vista Co.. Neb. !:
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-31
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL L
By GEORGE DEaRDsLEy.

Copyright 1901. By Daily story PuSlisAing company
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-25

THE Linnaeus of Spring street,
whose botanical erudition is of the
most practical stamp, found "a friend
in the eighth stage of inebriatlon. and,
being much provoked thereat. lectured
the unfortunate in these words: ITO
get drunk ought to be crime in an
age when TO prevent it is so easy Yes,
you are of a bilious temperament.
Hereafter when you go off on toot
drink three ounces Of olive oil. With
that as a foundation I'll give you ten
wfaiskies, twenty-five beers and
dozen bottles of champagne and send
YOU home sober. But you'll not get
home sober today unless you eat half
a head of cabbage. Raw, Of course
Chew it up and gobble it down. just
like a COW eating hay. 1t viii straight
en- yeu out in three minutes. Nothing
Hike raw cabbage. The world of rum
knows it not. But we botanists know
a thing or two.y-New York Press.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-25

Two negro women boarded Penn
sylvania avenue car at Seventh street
One was a large, dark skinned woman,
hashily dressed; the other was small,
yellow woman, wearing modest gown.
The women were discussing mutual
friend, Mr.. jerks. The large woman
smoke in loud tones and pronounced
the name of the man as though ii were
spelled J-i-n-k-s.- 1t was evident from
the expression on the face of the
smaller woman that she was annoyed
by the loud talking and mispronuncia-
ton of her friend. Finally she pro-
tested.
You speak of Mr.. jerks as though
his name were spelled with an i IN
stead of an 'e.'
"Oh, yes the large woman ex-
claimed L perceive you puts the ac-
cess on the pronoun- Washing
Times.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-25
Bd F No. 2o17I-
Bd T No. 2UlfI-l
It is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City of ST PAUL..

ou L NJ zV1tI---
It is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City OF st. Paul
That the matter of grading Rivoh street
from Lafayette avenue to Minnehaha
street, be and the same is hereby re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works to
investigate and report
First-Is this Improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Give the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof and state whether
ene-half of the cost thereof is TO be PAID
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let
Third-Can real estate to be assessed
for said improvement be found benefited
to the extent of the damages, costs and
expenses necessary to be Incurred thereby
FoIrtfEIs such improvement asked fol
upon the petition or application Of the
owners OF a majority of the property to
be assessed for such improvement?
Fifth-Send the Council a plan or pro-
file of said Improvement. as required by
law. If you report in favor of the same.
Sixth-Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board OF Aldermen
Aug. 16. 1904.
Adopted by the Assembly Aug. IS, 1904
Approved Aug. %, 1904.
Aug. 25. 19049
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-25

Bd F No. 20167-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common
Council OF the City of st. Paul:
That the matter of constructing sewer
On Juno street. from Chatsworfh street
to View street. be and the same is hereby
referred to the Board of Public Works to
investigate and report.
First-IS this improvement proper and
necessary
Second-Give the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof and state whether
one-haif of the cost thereof is to-be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let
Third-Can real estate to be assessed
for said improvement be found benefited
to the extent of damages costs and ex-
penses necessary to be incurred thereby?
Foarth-Is such Improvement asked for
upon the petition or application of the
owners OF majority of the property TO be
assessed for such Improvement?
Fifth-Send the Council a plan OF pro-
file of said Improvement as required by
law If YOU report in favor of the same.
Sixfh-Send the Council proper order
directing the work TO be done.
Adopted by the Board OF Aldermen
Aug. Is 1904.
Adopted By the Assembly Aug. Is, 1904.
Approved Aug. p. 1904
{Aug. 25, 1904
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-25
Bd F No. 2o1Ss-


1t is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City of st. Paul:
mat the matter of constructing a sew
er on the following named streets:
street;
Alice street, from Cherokee avenue to
point % feet north of south line of lot
%. block 5. Dawson's Addition;
Rob1e street, from Orleans street to
Manomin street:
Manomin street. from Robbie street to
King street;
ManOmin street from king street IN
Page street
Manomin street, from Belmont street to
Annapolis street;
Orleans street. from Morton street tn
its present terminus between King street
and Baker street.
Smith avenue, from Sidney street to
Annapolis street;
Ohio street from Page street to An
napOliS street:
Ottawa street from Cherokee avenue to
Morton street;
Ottawa street, from Page street to An
napoliS street:
Stevens street. from Ohio street to
Manomin street:
Baker street from Ohio street to Man
onlin street;
Morton street, from Ohio street to Man
omin street:
Morton street from Smith avenue to
Cherokee avenue,
Page street from Ohio street to Smith
avenue;
Page street. from Ottawa street to
Cherokee avenue;
Sidney street, from Ohio to Ottawa
street.
Belmont street. from Ohio to Ottawa
street;
Winona street, from Ohio street to Man
onlin street;
wyoming street, from Ohio street to
Manomin street:
wyoming street. from Ottawa street
to Cherokee avenue;
Be and the same is hereby referred to
the Board of Public Works to investigate
and report.
E'irSt-IS this Improvement proper anu
necessary?
Second-Gfve the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof and state whether
oue-half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let.
Third-Can real estate to be assessed
for said Improvement be found benefited
to the extent of damages. costs and ex-
penses necessary to be incurred thereby
Feurth-Is such Improvement asked Tor
upon the petition or application OF the
owners of a ajority of the property to
be assessed for such Improvement?
Fifth-Send the Council a plan or pro-
file of said Improvement as required by
law. if you report in favor of the same.
Sixth=Send the Council a proper or
der directing the work TO be done.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
Aug. Is, 1904
President of the Board of Aldermen.
Adopted by the Assembly Aug IS. 1904.
MICHAEL DORAN JR.
President of the Assembly.
Approved Aug. .. 1904.
r. A. SMITH,
Attest: GEORGE T. REDINGToN
Arg 95-1ea4-1t
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-25
Bd F No. 2s17o-

Bd No. 2e170-
1t is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City of st. Paul:
That the matter of constructing with
cement sidewalk on both sides of Ma
tilda street. between Front street and
Maryland street. be and the same is here
by referred 10 the Board of Public Works
to investigate and report.
FirSt-IS thiSs.impTovement proper and
necessary?
Second-Give the Council an estimate OF
the expense thereof. and state whether
one-half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let. St.. ssls5sv.r Efs
Third-Can real estate to be assessed
for said Improvement be found benefited
to the extent. OF damages. costs and ex-
penses necessary to- be- ineurred thereby
Fourth-Is such Improvement asked for
upon the petition or application OF the
owners of a majority of the property to
be assessed fer sHch-improyement?
FifthHSend the Council a plan or pro-
file of said Improvement. as required by
law. if you report in favor of the same.
Sixth-Send the Council a., proper Or
der directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen Aug.
L. 1904
Adopted by the Assembly Aug Is, 1904.
Approved Aug. %. 1904.
CAHg. 25., f9o4
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-08-25
Rd T No aN166-

Bd F No 20166-
It is hereby ordered by the Common
Council of the City of st. Paul:
That the matter of grading Otto ave-
nue., from Pleasant avenue to BuiternHt
street. be and the same is hereby referred
to the Board Of Public Works to investi-
gate and report.
First-Is this improvement proper and
necessary?
Second-Give the Council an estimate
of the expense thereof. and state whether
one half of the cost thereof is to be paid
into the City Treasury before the contract
is let.
Third-Can real estate to be assessed
for said Improvement be found benefited
to the extent of damages. costs and ex-
penses necessary to be incurred thereby?
Fourth-Is such improvement asked for
upon the petition or application of the
owners of a majority OF the property to be
assessed for such improvement?
Fifth-Send the Council plan or pro-
file of said Improvement. as required by
law. If you report in favor OF the same
Sixth-Send the Council a proper order
directing the work to be done.
Adopted by the Board Of Aldermen
Aug 16. 1904
Adopted by the Assembly Aug 1S, 1904.
Approved. Aug. %. 1904.
(Aug. 25, 1994.)