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The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
The First Americans at the Worlds Fair

"Who were the first Americans" is
a question often asked by thoughtful
people. At the Worlds Fair the
question is answered in a most salts
factory manner. The first Americans
were the Cliff Dwellers of the Grand
Canyon Of the Colorado River in Ari-
zona. Their beginning is lost in the
maze of legend and tradition, but in
their descendants, the Mokis, Zunis
and Pueblos, scientific speculation
finds a groundwork of fact, and much
of what the otherwise nameless Cliff
Dwellers must have been has become
known to US. That the inhabitants
of the table lands or mesas of the un-
known west were a skilled, peaceful
and religious people is attested by the
relics which their descendants, the
Mokis, Zunis and Pueblos, have
brought to the Worlds Fair, where,
at the Cliff Dwellers' concession, they
show not on] y sample of every pre-
historic implement Of war and peace
found in the cliffs and caverns of the
Colorado Painted Desert, as they call
their home, but also the idols of their
ancestors and the mummifed bodies
of several Of them. About three hbp-
dred Of these strange people are hys-
ed at the Cliff Dwellers' concession in
a perfect representation of the Pueblo
of Taos in New Mexico, from whence
they come. Here they live precisely
as at home and their lives are the
wonder of the Worlds Fair visitors.
From babies three weeks old, born on
the Worlds Fair grounds, to men
over 100 years Of age, the Mokis, Zu.
mis- and Pueblos at the Cliff Dwellers'
concession form a congress of native
Americans about whose right to be
called native Americans there can be
no dispute. In addition to their home
life, every detail of which is shown,
they present all their deeply religious
ceremonies, their Elk, Eagle, Buffalo,
Kiote and Courting Dances, conclud-
ing their daily performance with the
most startling act to be seen at the
great Worlds Fair, the Snake or
Rain Dance. This is pronounced the
most stirring dance in the world.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
Sprains.

S. A. Read, Cisco, Texas, writes,
March 11th, 1901: "My wrist was
sprained so badly by fall that it was
useless; and after using several remi-
dies that failed to give relief, used
Ballard's Snow Liniment and was
cured. I earnestly recommend it to
any one suffering from sprains." 25c.
SOC and s1.00. Sold by DR.. ]. T.
Stephenson.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
Given Seven Years.

Charles Roberts, the highwayman
captured by Marshal Wood two weeks
ago, was tried in Carrollton last Tues
day and sentenced to seven years in
the penitentiary. Roberts was con-
victed on the charge of holding up
and robbing the Wabash night opera
tor at Carrollton.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpassas any other salve,
lotion, ointment or balm for cuts,
corns, burns, boiles, sores, fellons, ul-
GERS, letter, salt rheum, fever sores,
chapped hands, skin eruptions, and is
infalliable for piles. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25 cents at W. r. Barton's.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
Poland.C Chinas For Sale.

I have some Poland China hogs,
both sex, for sale. Pedigrees furnish
ed. Prices reasonable.
G. N. STANDBY.
Laclede, Mo.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
N. E. Church Notes.
Sunday School at 9:45.

Sunday School at 9:4o.
Ebworth League at $50.
Official board meeting Monday
evening.
Preaching morning and evening by
the pastor.
Ceremony of laying the cornerstone
Of the new church Tuesday afternoon,
Sept. 81, services beginning at 1870.
Rev. O. S. Middleton, Of Unionyille,
will deliver an address. Everybody
is invited.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
HERE AND THERE.
Local Items Of the Week Gathered For the
Busy Blade Readers. s

Tuesday night and hear the isstes o
the campaign ably discussed by. Hon
Geo. L. Dobson, of Iowa. s
On account of the rain and COO
weather, the Meadville fair that was
to have been held last Wednesday
was postponed to Thursday, Septem.
Der 20.
Roy Lowell, of Brookfeld, held No.
1869 and drew the horse, surrey and
harness of L. N. Marseilles. The
drawing took place at Brookfeld last
Monday.
j. D. Bryant this week bought the
three lots adjoining Mrs. Spencer's
place on the north of G. 1. Carmichael.
Mr.. Bryant expects to build on them
next spring.
An invoice of new tablets, pc ellis,
envelopes, fancy stationery and all
kinds of writing materials received at
the postofice news stand. Specially
printed paper for use of those living
on rural routes.
Robert Cotter went to Leavenworth,
Kansas, Monday night to enter the
soldiers home. Mr.. Cotter served as
a member of the Fourth Missouri dur
ing the war with Spain and is admit
ted to the home on account of total
disability.
Manager Van Valkenburg has con-
tracted with Terry's Uncle Toms
Cabin Co. to appear at the opera
house here in December. This is the
biggest Uncle Tom company on the
road, travelling in two special cars,
carrying forty people and a full band
and orchestra.
Hon. A. w. Brewster, Of St. Joseph,
was in Laclede last Saturday on his
way to Hale, where he addressed a
large audience that evening at the
opening of the republican campaign
of Carroll county. The BLADE ac-
knowledges pleasant call from the
distinguished St. Joseph orator.
DR.. Williams, republican candidate
for coroner, accompanied by his wife,
was in Laclede Wednesday, getting
acquainted with the voters. DR.. Will
liams lives at St. Catherine, where he
has good practice, and is highly es-
teemed by all who know him. He is
courteous and pleasant and makes
friends wherever he goes.
D. R. Graves has sold his residence
property in the north suburb of town,
to S. Bridges, of Iowa, who was here
this week. Consideration $4,000.
Possession is to be given the first of
next month. Mr.. Graves will store
his goods and, accompanied by his
wife and daughter, make visit to rel
atives in Illinois, but further than
that they are undecided.
Samuel Keister, late of Iowa, and
Mrs. Kate Kindred, Of Laclede, were
United in marriage at the home of the
Justice, Squire NJ. G.|
Coates, near Meadville last Tuesday. |
They have gone to housekeeping in |
he Joe Preston property in the east
'art of Laclede, and seem to be as
lappy as newly married people gener-
lily are, although they had met for
he first time only few days prior to
he wedding.
The last week of September and the
rst week of October will be marked
y many important and interesting
vents at the Worlds Fair. The
leasant weather has greatly increased
be attendance and large crowds are
ow enjoying the unusual sights and
pecial amusements which the Expo
tion offers. With the coming of au.
lmn the Fair has taken on new:life
nd many special days, filed with
otable events, have been arranged
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
Duroc Jersey PIGS for Sale.

Have a few Duroc Jersey NAL
pigs six months old for sale.
A. J. LEECH.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
Cattle for Sale.

Some coming two-year-olds and
some cows with calf by side.
l.. BRENDAHL.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23

A populist county convention has
been called to meet in Linneus next
Saturday.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
For Sale.

A Jersey milk COW for sale by E. L
Robson. Call at M. E. Parsonage.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
Wanted.

To exchange Beatty organ for
wood. Call on j. M. Pratt, Laclede.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-09-23
Bucklins Arnica Salve.

Col. D. B. ROGERS, Auctionee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
END OF COURT HOUSE WAR
DeKaIb and Sycamore, Enemies so
Years, About to Bury Ratchet.

AS the splendid new DeKaIb county
court house nears completion at Syca-
more, all the talk of attempt TO again
take up the fight for the removal of
the county seat is vanishing. and the
chances are that the old sore Will be
allowed to heal over, and become but
a scar on the history of the county.
The building is nicely completed as
far as the outside work is concerned
and by January l the interior will
have been finished and delivered to
the officials who are to occupy it. The
structure cost in round numbers, $40,
900 and il will be as handsome
building as one would wish to see.
Not long ago the DeKalb band made
a trolley trip to Sycamore and ser
enaded the residents Of the town,
stopping in front of the court house
to play several pieces. A large num-
Der OF the bard wire city people at
tended the celebration at Sycamore,
July 4, and taken altogether, the hand
writing on the wall looks as if the
Ratchet was to be buried for the first
time in so years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

in charge The exact dates of the
program have not been decided upon
as yet, but the numbers and the or
der in which they will be given are as
follows: The Government Official
Worlds Fair band; the Huston COM
pany of entertainers: Prof. De Mott.
lecturer; Frederick E. Hopkins. lee
turer; Gilbert A Eldredge, imperson-
ator. Mr.. Hopkins Iectured here in
the Star Course last year and proved
TO be a popular favorite.
J. w. Smith has arrived from Wash
ington, Iowa. to take charge of the
local exchange of the Union Electric
company, a change having been or
dered by the company that more at
tentiOn may be given to the Moline
service. Mr.. Smith comes highly rec
commended and has had experience eX-
tending over a period of seven years
and is counted on TO relieve Manager
Bratt of much work in his manage
menL of the exchanges of the three
cities. Mr.. Smiths coming is the first
step toward a more aggressive policy
on the part of the independent com
pany. AS soon as President Hamilton
arrives plans for the extension of tbs
system to East Moline will be takeI
up, new cables will be laid, and the
service will be carried to those cen
ters where there is prospect of {
growing business. The company ha:
upward of 800 subscribers in Moline
and the number is growing constantly
| Plans for a new office building fOI
the Moline Elevator company are be
ing drawn by Whitson & Drury, Mo
| lines young architects. Specification:
viii soon be ready, and then bids fol
construction viii then be asked
| The building is to be a two-story struc
ture of attractive appearance. 1t vii
front on Seventeenth street, facing The
west, and will occupy the sOutheas
alley corner on the ground adjoinins
the plant site and recently purchase,
by the elevator people with a view t.
enlargement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Dr. Kings
New Life Pills. These pills change
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy, brain-fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in build
ing up the health Only 25 cents PCS
box. Sold By HaT6 & E.S19eyG \
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Maud Jones, the negress, arrested
by the night captain on the charge
of leading an immoral life, and who
asked to have a chance to dispute the
charge, was placed on trial before
Magistrate Finger yesterday. A resi-
dent on Rock Island street between
Fourth and Fifth streets, gave dam
aging testimony against the woman,
who said she was married and a
bOarder at the old Sergeant home on
East Fifth street near Iowa. She was
according fined S25 and costs, failing
10 pay. she was sent to Jail for ten
days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

The recently organized local auto
mobile club enjoyed its run last Sun
day so thoroughly that the members
have projected a second one for the
coming Sunday. Arrangements are
not yet completed but it is thought
that the objective point will be Crys-
tai lake in he vicinity of Dewitt \
committee is looking over the road to-
Gay to find the advantages and objec-
tons pertaining to a trip in that di-
rection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Coroner Lambach decided that no
inquest was necessary over the body
of John MunsOn, the young labOrer
in the /. & l. camp near Princeton,
who was found dead in his bed the
other day. The young man had been
sufferer from tuberculosis, and it
was evident that it was that malady
which suddenly summoned him. Mum
son had no relatives or intimate
friends in this vicinity and his body
was therefore shipped to a sister re-
siding at Omaha, Neb., for interment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

At meeting of the Northwest Dav-
export Turner's the erection of a new
brick gymnasium to cost $1,000 was
talked over. The new building is to
be situated in the rear of the hall.
Nothing definite was done in the mat
ter however. The next meeting of the
society will be held Monday evening.
The stage of the Northwest Turner
hall has been torn ont and it is most
likely that the contract for finishing
the interior of the hall Will be let at
the meeting next Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

The rarest combination OF good
things ever put together is HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. II cures PIN
pies, indigestion, constipation. rheuma-
tism, sick headache. Csc, tea or tab
lets. T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

The notice of the dissolution of the
Schaffer Manufacturing company
which was capitalized at $16.S00, has
been filed with the county recorder.
The concern did business in the man
ufacture of garments in this city and
later became the Davenport Garment
Manufacturing company of which F.
G.. Clausen was the president and
Herman G.. Pape, the secretary. The
Davenport Garment Manufacturing
company later sold out to the Hanna
Manufacturing company, and has de-
cided to quit business. 1t therefore
files notice that by the vote of its
stockholders and directors, as pro-
vided in the articles, it will cease to
do business under the statutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Floyd Searcy is ii years old, and
his parents reside at Woodruff. Floyd
formerly lived here with his parents,
and came to Moline again last Thurs
day He gave every promise OF
becoming Il criminal, but his career
was checked yesterday morning soon
after he tapped the till at CAMS
Merchants restaurant on Fourth ave
nue.. opposite the depot. He secured
81 in cash and Immediately took to
the wooks. After an exciting chase to
East Moline he was caught by Officer
Carlmark and held to the grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

An examination was held of appli-
cants as On-commissiOned officers in
Company r. Privates Willis and
Swisher passed with perfect grade
and were appointed sergeants, and
Privates Cox and Sutherlen were given
corporal stripes for very creditable
grades. Indirect information from
Col Kittilsen is to the effect that Lau-
rim and Wright passed very easily in
their examination at Dixon last Friday,
their commissions are not expected I'M
til they have reached Springfield. Regi-
mental Quartermaster Seargeant Nc
Intosh and Regimental Color Ser
geant Kimmerling also expect their
commissions while in camp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
Chicago Dental Company
OFFICE 1919 SECOND AVENUE.
Painless Extracting

and removal of nerves done by US, and
the best and most careful treatment
given to all cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Ed. J. Carroll, the prominent and
popular young attorney, who is also
secretary of the Davenport Abstract
company. sprung a clever surprise
Wednesday evening upon his many
friends by being quietly married at
the home of his brother, A. e. Carroll.
1903 Farnam street. The bride To the
happy event was Miss Lydia Keller.
one of the charming young ladies of
Wheatland. The ceremony was per
formed at 6 o'clock by Rev. Father
Hogan in the presence of relatives
only. A bountiful supper followed
after which the happy young couple
received the congratulations of their
many friends and repaired to their fu-
ture home on Winthrop avenue, where
they will start Immediately TO house
keeping. They will take wedding
trip later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
MAIL a RIA
IMPURE AIR

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
DAVENPORTDOTS

\ lad named BOsen, residing in
the neighborhood of Eleventh and lie
Claire streets, had a narrow escape
fro mserious accident Wednesday. He
was riding a bicycle and attempted TO
cross the Third street railway tracks
between Perry and Rock Island streets
Immediately in front of a car. Motor
man James Jacobs saw that the lad
couldn't make il and applied the
brakes stopping the car. but not before
the fender had struck the bicycle and
knocked il and the rider OFF the track
onto the pavement. The lad luckily
escaped without injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Several hundred men and boys are
idle in the city and some are vainly
hunting for employment until the fac
tories resume operations. while farm
ers are in an equally vain search for
men to assist in taking care of the
crops and the stock. II is not neces-
sary TO go many miles away from the
city before they can find employment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
MOLINE MENTION

A balancing of the ledger Of the Mo
line 1901 chautauqua will show deficit
of about $500. the difference between
the expense and receipts of the in
stitution. While the assembly was
decided success except i'll a financial
way, it fell short OF expectations there
and the $500 deficit will have to be
made up by the stockholders. There
are 100 of these in the association,
each holding one share which makes
them responsible for the sum of $500.
Each share Will be assessed in proper
ton TO the exact deficit, which will
make about S175 or $500 for each
share OF stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

The talent has all been engaged for
this years Star Course Union which
will begin some time in November at
the First Congregational church. The
program for this season is as good, if
not better, than ever before, and, as
the appended program Will show, on
~ the best has been provided by those
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Marguerite, infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Lundeen. 1923 Seven
teenth avenue. died Wednesday after
noon at . o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Ask ID. S. Hicks what time il is now
adays and he will be tickled TO death
to tell you. The reason is that he had
fine gold watch presented TO him
Wednesday evening at a meeting of
the Operative Plasters' International
union AT the meeting in Industrial hall.
Mr. Hicks has recently resigned the
office of recording and financial secre-
tary, which he has held for three years
without compensation and in appreci-
alton of his faithful service his fellow
members in the union gave him a
handsome gold watch properly in
scribed. Frank Meyers has been cleo
ted secretary to succeed him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
CROPS ARE GOOD.

A full report from all parts of the
state received by John M. True, secre-
tary of the state board, shows the con-
dition of farm crops To be satisfactory.
1t is doubtful whether the prospect
for uniformly good yield of the var
ious important crops of the state has
been better for a long term of years,
especially in Marathon county.
Localities affected by drouth at the
time of the last report have been visit
ed by timely rains, which have relieved
the condition of crops that were begin
ing to suffer, and the reports of soil
moisture are now generally favorable.
Some 40 per cent. of hay crop has
been cut, and this has been consider
ably injured in curing by frequent
showers. Later weather has been more
favorable, and the remainder of crop is
being rapidly secured The yield is
heavy, and the tonnage will be even
greater than that of last year.
Pastures continue in excellent con-
dition, except in few locations in the
southern and eastern parts of the state,
where the drouth of last month was
especially severe. Winter grains are
ripening well, and will give high
average yield.
All spring sown grains are in salts
factory form.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
FAv0RS MARATHON COUNTY.
Frank j. Grutza of Polish National AL
lance Back From Trip.

Frank j. Grutza, secretary of the
committee chosen by the Polish Nation
al Alliance to visit lands in the northern
part of the state and make report re-
turned this morning. He visited Mara
thon, Taylor and Price counties and
was pleased with the results.
II found the land to be FERTILE, said
Mr. Grutza last night. 81 think that
the land in Marathon county is as good
for farming purposes as any in the state.
1t is also an excellent grazing country.
| visited John Il. Davis land in Price
county, the Wisconsin Central's land in
Taylor and Price counties, and Mr.. Me
Millian's land in Marathon county. The
land is valued from $6 to Sl2 an acre,
that in Price being the cheapest. While
the Marathon land is the most expen-
sive, | was better pleased with it than
that of the other counties.
Il have received more than 100 letters
from prospective immigrants and ex-
pect to have fifty people located in that
county within the next two months"
Milwaukee Sentinel
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-26
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TRUTHFULLY ADVERTISED.

The art of advertising has grown to
such gigantic proportions within the
past few years, and has been adopted
by so many different kinds of business,
that the circuses alone do not have
the field to themselves as they form
erIy did. However, the tent shows
still have the field of veracity before
them, very few of which confine their
advertising to within the limit of actual
events displayed in the show One ex-
ception, however, that does. is Gentry
Bros Famous Shows United. For
many years their advertisements have
been minutely correct and truthful re-
garding the various acts n the show.
The posters displayed by Gentry Bros.
this season are indeed work of art
and have attracted more than ord mary
attention in this city. Wausau, Friday,
Aug 5th.