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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

says: For two years l had kidney
trouble and there was such a severe
pain through my loins and limbs that
l could not stoop or straightenup with
out great pain, had difficulty in getting
about and was unable to rest at night,
arising in the morning tired and worn
out. The kidney secretions were ir-
regular and deposited a heavy sedi-
ment. Doctors treated me for rheuma-
tism but failed to help me. l lost all
confidence in medicine and began to
feel as if life were not worth living.
Doan's Kidney Pills, however, relieved
me so quickly and so thoroughly that 1
gladly made a statement to that effect
for publication. This was in 1898, and
during the six years which have
elapsed l have never known Doan's
Kidney Pills to fail. They cured my
wife of a severe case of backache in
the same thorough manner"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Bierbach will
be mailed on application to any part of
the United States. Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale
by all druggists, price so cents per box.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
SCRAPS OF INFORMATION.

The streets of London cover us square
miles.
A seaman, whose body was found in
the Thames, was tattooed from head tc
foot.
Algiers exports to France every year
about 5000, 900 worth of dates and $780,
600 worth of olive oil.
In 1881 the London birth rate aver
aged 1922 per 1000; thence it steadily
declined to 2S.5 in 1902.
The average Dublin family consists
of four persons; yet it was found in 1901
that 21,702 of these families occupied
only a single room, while 1850 other
families occupied only two rooms.
When illustrated post cards first came
into vogue the German authorities were
inclined to discourage their use, because
1t was feared that the postmen would
waste time looking at them. To-day
they are welcomed as a valuable source
of income, the annual sale reaching
hundi eds of millions.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

mark the entire length in 11a-inch
spaces, OIL just the width of the square
blade. Now provide yourself with d
1B-inch bit, and bore straight through
at every other junction of sectional
lines; this being finished, we will start
on the other line and bore on the cross
lines we skipped before, thus leaving
the holes at an angle, as shown in cut.
There should be 20 holes in each row.
The next will be two steel pins, (c)
measuring II inches long and l inch in
diameter. They should be slightly
pointed at one end and flattened at the
other as shown in No. 3.
For No. 2, the main iron should be
Is inch thick and 4 inches wide and "a
inches long; 4 inches wide from point
and extending back 8 inches, where il
should be made just 8 inches wide. On
the lower edge at b is shown two pin
saddles, which should be just Az
inches from center to center. Upper
hole for clevis pin is IA inches back
of front saddle. Clevis is made of r.
inch and pin of h-inch best iron.
Clevis is 9 inches long. Main hook is
81 inches long and is made of steel u
inch thick by ~ inches wide, and
point should be literally reinforced.
We are nov ready for the lever.
This is made of 3x3 stuff and is Z feet
long. Measure off 2 feet and COM
men tapering and rounding the re-
maing 5 feet, leaving small end 2
inches in diameter. Now cut mortisc
In square end e inch wide, and back
16 inches. Around square end place a
snug-itting collar (a), made of iron AK
l inch. Now drive large iron in mortise
and bolt, as shown in No. 2. In No. 1,
C shows pins properly set for work.
Our machine is now finished. All Of
the wood used in it should be of the
toughest kind ~procurable. Mine is
made of rock elm. The machine works
equally we'll in pulling stumps.-Or-
ange Judd Farmer.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
Odds and Ends of Time.

How few of us realize the Importance
of making use of our odds and ends of
time-the ten minutes, or half hours,
that so many of us sweep out into the
waste of existence. Too many of us think
that when u days work is done, we are
entitled to rest; and this is In a asu
true. But by making use of the little,
broken fragments of time, in a different
way from the ordinary routine, we are
getting rest, as well as gaining knowl-
edge. These leavings of days and rem
nants of time can be put to good and sys-
tematic use, and he who does this judiei-
ously through life will have learned and
accomplished more than many of those
whose time is all their own.-Agricul-
tural Epitomist.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
HOW TO TEST YOUR SEEDS.
Several Practical Methods by Which
It Can Be Done at Little
or No Expense.

1t is important To test the vitality of
seeds that you are in doubt about, and
where the crop requires an even
stand and an exact amount is planted,
as for instance, corn. Here we plant q
few grains in each hill, and IL the seed
should happen to be poor, the crop
would be greatly lessened. When one
knows about what per cen of the seed
will grow, he al obtain a larger re-
turn for h seed. In some kinds of
plants there is a great variation in the
vitality of the seed, and this makes
testing very important. There are sew
eral practical methods by which the
testing a be done easily, and with
little or no expense. A very simple
method is to take an old box and fill
1t with moist earth Ga cigar o might
dO), and set it in a warm room near
the window. Then select a certain
amount of seed, say 100, and plant
them in the soil, being careful to know
the exac number planted. Keep the
soil damp and in a warm place, AMI
within a few days they will come up.
Then all that grow, which is the
per cent. of termination. Perhaps the
best and simplest plan is to take two
plates, and place in one Of them q
folded cloth; wool or flannel is prefer
able since it retains moisture for 4
long time, but any cloth will do. The
cloth should be free from dyes that
will come out when soaked in water,
as the chemicals might be injurious to
the seed. Wet the cloth and press out
the surplus water, leaving it very
damp, but not soaked. Place the seeds
between the folds of the cloth, put in
a record marked with a pencil on a
piece of paper, with the date and num-
Der of seeds, and then place the sec
ond plate inverted, for a cover. Sc
Letting the sample to be tested is of
great Importance. 1t must be a fair
sample, including both good and bad
appearing seeds. II the quantity is
considerable small amounts SHOULD be
taken from different parts of the mass.
These small samples, thoroughly
mixed, form the larger sample from
which the proper number of seeds is
to be counted. In counting out the
seeds, a fair number of small and i'm
mature ones should be selected, as we'll
as the large and plump ones.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
Difference in Soils.

Light and heavy soils are accepted
as terms applying to sandy-clay Ioca-
tons. A sandy soil is considered light.
but in reality it is heavier than a clay
soil 81 far as weight of soil is con-
cerned; but a light soil is one that is
easy to work, hence the application to
sandy soils. Clay soils may be sticky
when wet or bake hard when dry, re-
curing much labor before the soil can
be gotten in proper condition for crops,
but a sandy soil is always mellow, sell
dom clogs and can be worked at any
time during the season
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
WHEAT BREEDING HIS FAD.
Interesting Tests Conducted by J. N.
Harper of the Kentucky Ex-
pertinent Station.

An experiment which, if it proves a
success, will be of the greatest value to
the whole United States, is now being
conducted at the Kentucky experiment
station. ]. N. Harper, of the station, is
using in the raising of wheat the same
principle that is applied in breeding and
improving horses and cattle, and talks
interestingly Of his experiment.
The successful cattle breeder" said
Mr.. Harper, selects his individuals with
the greatest care, taking into ~considera-
ton many points. From those produced
he again selects with equal care the best
individuals, mating them, and so on ad
infinitum, producing with each genera
ton a better individual, until the per-
feet animal is the result. The same rule
applies to the breeding of horses, sheep
and hogs, and it is this sule that | am en-
~deavoring to apply in the growing of
wheat.
after the most careful chemical an
alysis and examination under the micro
scope l have discovered the best variety
of wheat and the variety richest in pro-
TEN. l have also examined the wheat
under the microscope and photographed
cross sections of the grain"
81 will select the individual grains and
plant them. Next year l will selectfrom
the grains produced the finest specimens
and on the following year will plant
them. In this way 1 hope after several
years to produce a very fine quality of
wheat.
81 also hope to produce a grade of
wheat which will not degenerate. We
get our supply of seed wheat from the
western states. In a few years it degen-
crates and we are compelled to secure a
new stock. l hope to produce not only a
splendid quality of wheat, but one that
will not degenerate and which under
proper care will constantly improve"
The experiment is in its infancy and
several years will be required to deter
mine what its value will be. Other ex-
periments have been made with wheat,
but with methods different from that
which Mr.. Harper is following. Should
the effort prove all that is hoped for it,
1t will be of the greatest value to the
agricultural word.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
How Cider Is Clarified.

The use of gelatine for clarifying cider
is practised to some extent, as is also the
use of blood, lime, plaster of paris, alum
and the whites of eggs. If gelatine is
used, it should be In the form of isinglass,
which should be dissolved in water or
weak boiled vinegar, and added to the
cider. The alcohol or tannic acid in the
cider will coagulate some of the gelatine,
and in falling it will bring down with it
the impurities in the form of a sediment.
If a cider has but a small amount of spirit
or astringent in it, it may not coagulate
the gelatine sufficiently, but a good or
binary cider would probably do so. Two
or three ounces of gelatine would be
enough for a barrel.-Farm and Fireside.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
In the Spring.

Lowndes, Mo, April 4th.-Mrs. Fl. c
Harry, of this place, says:
For years l was in very bad health
Every spring | would get so low that
was unable to do my own work. ]
seemed to be worse in the spring thar
any other time of the year. l was very
weak and miserable and had much pain
in my back and head. / saw Dodd's Kid
ney Pills advertised last spring and be-
gan treatment of them and they have
certainly lone me more good than any.
thing l nave ever used.
Il was all right last spring and felt bet.
ter han | have for over ten years. | am
fifty years of age and am stronger to.
day than | have been tor many years and
l give Dodd's Kidney Pills credit for the
wonderful Improvement"
The statement of Mrs. Harry is only
one of a great many where Dodd's Kid
ney Pills have proven themselves to be
the very best spring medicine. They
are unsurpassed as a tonic and are the
only medicine used in thousands of fam
lies.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
FOR LIFTING BIG WEIGHTS.
A Continuance Which Is Easily Made
at Home and Strong Enough
to Do Heavy Work.

The illustration shows what / term
my little Sampson, a contrivance for
lifting heavy weights. BY studying the
figures carefully, any handy man can
parts can be left with the blacksmith.
No. 1 should be just 6 feet high.
Planks for side pieces are 2xS. Blocks
at the ends are 3x3x8 and firmly Sc
cured by four Is bolts S inches long.
Now comes the important part. The
two rows of holes as shown must be
exact. Lay off planks with two straight
lines just 4 inches apart. Now lay
square on the plank so that small blade
will cross the two long lines, and
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
NOT A VESTICE.
Nothing in Sight, But Much Had Gone
the Way of Extravagant
Living.

A notorious character who had rur
through a large fortune through intern
perance had occasion TO consult a doctor
regarding a supposed ailment in his throat.
fhe specialist made the usual
tion with the laryngoscope, but failed 10
discover anything amiss.
Don't you seen anything down there
asked the patient; pointing TO ms throat.
Nothing, absolutely nothing" replied
the doctor.
Immensely relieved. the spendthrift, a
wag in his way. gasped out:
Nothing down there-nothing? Why,
doctor, I've swallowed SIX houses in NV
time. Isn't there as much as half a brick
of EN- to be SEEM"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
REACH THE SPOT.

To cure an ach.
ing back,
The pains O.
rheumatism,
The ired-out
feelings,
You must reach
the spot-get at the
IL
In most cases it's
the kidneys.
Doan's Kidn e.
Pills are for the
kidneys.
Charles Bierbach,
stone contractor,
livingat2625 Chest
mt ST Eric Pa
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
Strong and Vigorous at the Age OF
lightweight.

Rev. J. n. Parker, Utica. N. Y, writes:
"In June, 1901, lost my sense of hear
ing entirely. My hearing had been
somewhat impaired for several years,
but not so much affected but that l could
hold converse with my friends; but in
June, 1901, my sense of hearing left me
so that | could hearnO sound whatever.
/ was also troubled withrheumaticpains
in my limbs. l commenced taking Pc
runa and now my hearing is restored as
good as it was prior to June, 1901. NY
rheumatic pains are all gone. l cannot
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
CHEAP DRAIN FOR KITCHEN.
A Convenience Which Is Sure to Be
Appreciated by the Tired Farm
Housewife.

Dig a ditch, about one foot deep, ten
inches wide and as long as necessary,
with slight incline. Take one part
cement and two parts sand, add water,
and use as soon as mixed. Line bottom
one inch thick. Take a two or three
inch piece of pipe two feet long, or a
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
A BiShOO's letter.

T. II. Lomax, D. d., Bishop End Dist.
A. NJ. E., of Charlotte, n. c., writes:
81 recommend your Peruna to all who
want a strengthening tonic and a very
effective remedy for all catarrhal COM
plaints."-T. II. Lomax.
Ifyou do not receive prompt and sat-
isfactOry results fromthe use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving a
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman S%anitarium, Columbus,
Ohio
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

straight stick, and press in cement,
then remove and let groove harden.
After bottom is finished, take n part
of cement to six parts of sand, replace
the pipe groove and spread two or
three inches thick over top. 1t takes
about five minutes for cement to
set, so that piece of pipe may be moved
along groove until drain is finished.
When top hardens, fill ditch with dirt,
and drain is ready for use.-Albert
Fowler, in Epitomist.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
Wilfully Misunderstood.

Mss Butte-He said he knew I'd take
a lovely picture.
Miss Chellus-Of course. All you have
to do is to pick out something nice to
snap and hold the camera ~steady.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
Not as Other Women.

Mrs. Brown-You don't seem to like
Mrs. White?
Mrs. Black-Oh, l like her we'll enough,
but then she so eccentric. She actually
thinks one should dress for comfort and
not for looks.-Boston Transcript.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease. Itcures painful, swollen,
smarting, sweating feet. Makes new shoes
easy. Soldby all Druggists and Shoe Stores.
Don'taccept any substitute. Sample FREE
Address A. s.. Olmsted, LIE Roy n. Y.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

Tess-"Well, their engagement is off"
Jess-"Thc idea! 1t was only announced
Yesterday. What did they quarrel about?"
Tess-"As to which was the more unwor-
thy of the other. Philadelphia Press.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

The spring is the best time to treat Catarrh. Nature reneWs her
self every spring. The system is rejuvenated by spring weather..
This renders medicines more effective. A short course of PerHna,
assisted by the baImy air of spring, will cure old, stubborn cases OF
catarrh that have resisted treatment for years. Everybody should
have q COPY of DR.. Hartman's latest book on Catarrh. Address The
Peru1a Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

The fact of the matter is, most of us
are SO accustomed to being in the Shadow
OF Debt that if we ever got out of 1t we'd
be sunstruck.-Puck.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

speak too highly of Peruna, and now
when IS years old can say ithasinvigor-
'ated my whole system. l cannot but
think, dear Doctor, that you must feel
very thankful to the all loving Father
that you have been permitted TO live,
/ and by your skill be such a blessing as
! You nave been to suffering humanity"
'-ReY. ]. Y. Parker.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

People who like to tell their troubles
dislike to listen to the troubles of others.
Chicago Daily News.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

Circumstances do not make the only
conditions in life.-Ram's Horn.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli
bic medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w,
Samuel, Ocean Grove, n. j., Feb. II, 1900.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
Stops thu Cough

and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo
Quinine Tablets. Price % cents
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09

A word to the wise is sup~erfiuous.-
Yale Record.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-01-14

daughter, Mrs. VIM. Mitchner, in
West Branch, and another daughter,
Mrs. Minor Mcyay in this city have
returned homo. ..
Times Republican: Claim Agent
Marquis Barr, OF the Central, was In
the city over night Thursday, leaving
this morning for Story City, where
he spent the day looking after mat
ters of business pertaining to his
department. Mr.. Barr>is having to
look after all Of the claim department
business himself at present, owing
to the illness of his assistant, Paul
Sewers, son of General Solicitor
Sewers, Of the Central, who Is
suffering from an attack Of stomach
trouble. Mr.. Sewers has been i'll
for abouta month, and while still In
q serious condition, is somewhat i'm
proved over his condition of a week
ago.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-01-14
SEVERELY HURT.
Hugh Mccarthy is Badly Injured in {
Peculiar Way.

Hugh Mccarthy, brakeman on
Iowa Central train No. SO, in charge
of Conductor Jesse w. Shreve, met
with very painful accident Friday
evening, the result of the parting OF
the train.
The train was travelling at good
rate of speed near Wright, when ii
broke in two,the parts coming togeth'
er with a severe shock. Young Nc
Carthy was near a window and was
thrown in such a manner that his
right arm went through the glass and
the member was cut deeply just
above the wrist. DR.. Clark was sum
moned and the cut was cared for as
soon as the young man arrived at his
home in this city. The wound was a
severe one and Hugh will be several
days off duty in consequence of the
loss of blood. 49,
Conductor Shreve also Jared badly
in the shake-up that occurred. He is
nursing a badly sprained shoulder
and several bruises in consequence
of being thrown against the end OF
the way car.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-01-14
AMONG THE LODGES.
Fraternal Echoes From the Haunts
Of the Goat.

The Union Veterans Union held
election Of officers Friday evening
and the following were chosen to
place for the ensuing year:
Cow. H. Parker.
Lieut. Col-Robert Newbanks.
Major-Geo. w. Fox.
Offlcer of Day-William Randall
Quartermaster-W. w. Brown.
Chaplain-C. Winfield.
Surgeon-Ch Stanley.
Adjutant-W. d. Titus.
@. M Sergt.-Chas. Rockefeller
officer of Guard-R. j. Downs.
Sentinel-Enos Wright.
Picket--John McDonough.
Color Bearer-Perry Black.
Sergeant Major-I A. Dean
mastering Oficer-Col. John Mar.
tin.
The Modern Woodmen gave a so,
cial in their hall Wednesday evening
that was quite largely attended and
resulted in very enjoyable time for
all interested.
go
The Woodmen of the World gave a
box social in their hall Thursday
evening at which there was a large
part of the lodge present, together
with invited friends. The boxes auc
toned off to the highest bidder
brought quite a neat little sum OF
shekels to the lodge treasury.
The Daughters of Pocahontas have
big social event this evening in the
Red Men hall A social for lodge
members and Red Men will follow the
regular work of the lodge.
The annual social of the Oskaloosa
Woman's Club was held this after.
noon at three o'clock at the home OF
Mrs. B. o. Jerrel. The attendance
was quite large and an enjoyable so
cial event is reported.
The installation of officers of indie
pendent Rebekah Lodge occurred
lost night with Deputy Grand Master
Mrs. B. Remington as installing OF
ficer. The new officers installed
were as follows: F.
P. N. G.-Mrs. M. e. Grier.
N. G.-Miss Matte Natter.
V. G.-Mrs. Mary Shaw.
Secretary-Mrs. Leoni Landmesser
Treasurer-Mrs. Amy Staten.
r. S. N. G.-Mrs. Mary Lewis.
r. S. v. G.-Mrs. M. H. McCanon.
L. S. V. G,-Mrs, Belle Rigger.
Warden-Mrs. Ida Workman.
Conductress-Mrs c. Coones.
/. G-Miss Anna Buckner.
o. G.-Miss Alberta Black.
Chaplain-Mrs. Mary M. Whitehill
Beacon Lodge No. 203 came up in 9
body to witness the installation and
in turn invited this chapter Of the
Rebekahs to Beacon next Monday
evening to witness some special work
A very large crowd was present last
night and the evening was success
in every way.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-01-14
WILL REPAIR HALL.
Capitol Commission Instructed t
Make Building Habitable.

Des Moines, Jan. 9.--Having re.
ceiyed the report of B. N. Moss, of the
Des Moines Bridge and Iron works,
on the structural condition of the
burned portion of the capitol building,
the capitol commission submitted
the report to the executive council at
5 O'Clock last night and was instruct
ed to go ahead with the temporary
repairs of the house chamber, SO it
can be used during the session which
conyenes Monday. The necessary re
pairs for temporary occupancy win
cost about $1,000 and will be COM
pleted in ten days,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-01-14
FOR HOSPITAL FUND.
ottumwa No. 1852 U. M. w. Of A. Sub.
scribes $500.

Ottumwa, Jan. "a donation OF
5000 was voted from the treasury to
the fund Tor tne new hospital build
ing at a meeting OF local union No,
152 United Mine Workers of America
held in labor hall last evening. In
addition a committee was appointed
to solicit funds from the Individual
membership Of the union and it Is be.
lieyed that at least 500 more will be
secured. making the totai OF not less
than $500 from the local.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-01-14


desirable characters
He has all the stubb'
with the peevish IT.
ritability of a sick
woman. He's not
pleasant company at
home or abroad.
DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery
cures dyspepsia and
other diseases of the
stomach and associ-
ated organs of diges-
ton and nutrition.
1t renews physical
health which carries
with it cheerfulness
of temper, and makes
life a pleasure instead
of a penance.
The uDiscovery p
purifes the blood by
eliminating the cor
rupt and poisonous
accommodations from
which disease is bred.
1t increases the ac-
tivity of the blood
making glands, so
increasing the supply