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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30
"I Will Go Home

7 viii 20 home. 90 homer he said
Ny rowing life has lost its charm
rye found no place in ali my quest
SO good as that old hillside farm
am 80 tired OF faces new,
And alien volces strange and harsh;
an as homesick SIS man
Bewildered in a midnight marsh
.,7 he vent home his heart outsped
7rhe racing wheels beneath the train-s
ann Oh. AT last-the continent spanned-
T5e saw familiar things aEafnl
Vhe very hills MS young eyes knew,
The lighthouse on the rocky shore.
The valley With It's river blue
what JOY 70 be at home once more-
And there the farmhouse stood set round
With roWs OF goOdly orchard trees.
the rardel stretched its sunny length.
along It's walls were hives Of bees
But. swift. a strange deg leaped TO meet
FIirr az he reached the lattice gate
And Questioned him with Euriy bark
There ETkere Old Nero used 70 Ualtt
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Then 20 the door woman came
with Iint-White hair and Erinkled face
Her slight form bent by many cares
That early stole her youthful grace
You are stranger sir. / think.
Though have uOl my glasses on.
And Oh 7 wonder II Derchauce
You bring me udIngs OF my sonZ
Your very son. Wno roamed away
I've wandered long in dresry lands
come prOdigsl today
She drew him in across the hall.
waite. trembling faint with ecstasy,
And cried unto a helpless nan.
Our sons come honet Father. Oh ssega
The past vas All forgiven. for Such
IS love the whole wide world around
A welcome waits the roaming Son
Who comes from earth's reUofeEt
bCuEo-
But love With All its power. cannot
Recall the useless wasted year..
Nor bring the lGster back aEafn.
To eyes washed dim by many tears
-Eunua A. Lse1tRs
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30
Man and Wife.

Buxton, N Oak, Sept. Y (Special).
Mr.. B. L. Skrivseth Of this place
has been added to the steadily grow
ing following that DOdd's Kidney
Pills have in this part Of the country.
Nj Skrivseth gives two reasons
for his faith II the Great American
Kidney Cure. The first is that they
cured his wife and the second is that
they cured himself.
4 must say" says Mr.. SkriYseth,
that Dodd's Kidney Pills are the
best remedy for Kidney Trouble I
ever knew. Ny wife had Kidney Dis
ease for years and she tried all kinds
Of medicine from doctors but it did
not help her any. An advertisement
led her to try DOdd's Kidney Pills.
The first box helped her so much
that she took eight boxes more and
now she is cured.
7 also took three boxes myself
and they made me feel better and
stronger in every way"
DOGd's Kidney Pills haze never yet
failed to cure any kidney disease
from Backache to Rheumatism, Dia-
betes OF Bright's Disease
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

e thought yer son wuz travelin'
in ManchOOria writin' fer one O. them
newspapers
He is, Uncle John"
I don't see nothin' writ by him in
tn Tribune"
No. he's writing under a nom de
plume,"
Dear SUI. you don't say! Did it
fall on him2"
No, no, a nom de plume. a."
"Oh. see. he's skeered [ come out
an write in tn open Well. by hen,
I'd rather hide under a haystack than
risk it and git shot by them Russiansl
This war bizness is Orful risky, bent
ito"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

When a man meeteth a woman and
telleth his wife what she wore, verify
the better half need have no fear, but
if he meetheth one and knOweth not
what she wore. IL is written, beware!
The man in the first instance liKeJn
not the woman unduly and he survey
eth her clothes. but in the second. he
hath become so enamOred OF her face
that he could not. for the life OF him.
tell whether she wore a Worth gown
or 2 calico runabOut,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Frfend-"Thers Is new cure Tor
your disease-diseoTered BY q noted
European scientist All the papers are
talking about Il"
PaGent-"My graciousl Get ne
some at once. Don't lose q day; don't
lose an hour; don't lose a moment"
Certainly But ny dear friend.
your disease is not dangerous- Why
so much hurry2"
There is not an instant 20 waste
These new cures always stop curing
after they have been tried a few
weeks"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

had no appetite. Whsa doctors failed
to help me began using Deans Kid
ney Pills and improved until my back
was strong and ny appetite returned
During the four years since / stopped
using them I have enjoyed excellent
health The cure was permanent"
CSigned) GEORGE ". REMOTE.
TRIAL FREE-Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price, 50 cts.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Missionary tout west)-Did you ever
forgive an enemy?
Bad Man-WunSt.
4 am glad TO hear that what
moved your inner soul to prefer peace
to strife2"
4 didn't have no gun"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30
Homo At the WorId,s al.

d. c. Kolp. ex-Chief Clerk OF Iowa House Of
Representatives, is manager Hotel Alta Vista,
near Agricultural entrance and is prepared 70
entertain guests with rooms at Sl-O0 and cots 30
cents Electric lights. toilet and bath rooms
cafe. Market street cars direct from Union
Station Highest and coolest point around St
Louis. Oficial maps Of Fair ana other informa-
ton sent on application Make reservations now
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

''See herei" said the society reporter,
you speak Of Miss BlOOmUdd as the
acknowledged beauty Of the younger
set-'''
Yes. Well" replied his assistant
Who Acknowledges that?"
'She does
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

EOOQ E6pllaLCu
and standing.
writes: Five
years ago I was
suffering so vita
my back and kid
neys that I cfoeR
had to lay on.
The kidney secre
tions were unnat-
ural. my legs and
stomach were
swollen. and I
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

When a man spends the night play
ing poker with the president Of his
company his wife is pretty sure he is
explaining to him all the reasons he
has shown her why he could run the
company better.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

''Yes'm. wuz drove away from home
when a mere child by the heartless
cruelty Of me stepmother-'
Poor fellow What did she do2'
She insisted on givin' me a bath
every Saturday night"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

The spring poet doesn't seem to real
lie that there is always room for one
more in the waste basket
Deacon Hardscrabble-"I s'pose ye
herd about Uncle Reuben CO'ntasle's
disgrace daown TO III metrOlOpis2"
Deacon 'Lawsy sakes
no. Do tell what's cum over Uncle
Reuben2"
Went L ChickcawgO last week, an
by mistake he drunk water on firm
tn fire extinguisher!"
''Yesi"
Yes. It was at tn hOwtel, ye know,
an he thought it was one o them
there new tangled ice-water jiggers-
an when he cum hum an told about
IL they churched hint
"Churched him?'
Yes. fer drinkin' fire water,"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

First Fox Hunter lat the American
Meet Club)-"Why did you blackbsIl
Winthrop"
Second Fox Hunter-"He says hunt
instead OF unit
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

OF course you have been unable to
dodge the fool man who insists on
talking about himself when you want
to talk about yourself.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Burglar-'There goes a detective.
Pick his pocket and bring me his
knife
knife fer?''
Burglar" The mex time I'm at
tackled, III defend meself with it, an
then leave il behind fer him to find
when he's huntin' fer clews"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

TIE only excuse q nan need offer his
wife for neglseing his business and
going 10 the races IS TO come home a
winner.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Many Of you Americans
have distinguished ancestors, yet you
never mention them. Why is that?"
American-"It's this way. While we
are poor we are ashamed TO boast, and
when we get rich we don't need ances-
tors"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

People would meet with fewer dis
appointments if they didn't expect
more than they deserve
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

The first time a man is nominated
for back township Office he thinks il
IS up TO him TO save the country from
ruin
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
nv life three years agO.-AIRs- THOs- ROBBTEs,
mamie Street. Norwich, y. Y, Feb. L, 1900.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

No chrOmos or cheap premiums, but
q better quality and One-third more OF
Defiance Starch for the same price OF
other staTches-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

It's terrible hard to convince a
woman that just because you are say
ing nothing you are not thinking ugly
things AGAINST her.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

FzEra psrnareutly cured- nsTvousuegs afteI
III = hrGt days use Of Dr. kfes Great Ne-e Esso-
En- send for FREE - 60 trtal bottle a11 treatse-
d 2 z. ELEEE, Id 81 Arch sErret Fn-aelals -
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

More Flexible znG Lasting,
won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch You obtain better results
than possible with any other brand and
One-third more for same money.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Why don't you shave yourself?"
Because I can't find that there is
any more satisfaction in cutting my
self than in having a barber cut me-"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Anybody can learn how to steer
boat OF an automobile. but nobody has
vet found out how to control a woman
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

The engineer Of a train OF thought
should know how TO handle the throttle
properly.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

It's prudent to have two vices, so
that if you swear OF one, you can do
the other twice as hard
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Any woman would be mortified to
death if she went in swimming dressed
the way she goes to a dinner
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

A fellow may have more money than
brains and still be financially embar-
raised
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Maybe Adam put up that whole apple
game just to get discharged from his
farming job.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

No. Maude. dear; the steeple-
climber is not necessarily q high
churchman-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

A wise girl always pretends to be
little more daffy than the young man
she is planning TO face the paTsOn with
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Here is another example Of faulty
English said the teacher Of the class
in rhetoric. in this essay you have
written, her sight broke upon a land
scape Of enhancing loneliness How
could any ones sight break upon a
landscape2"
She might have dropped her eyes,
timidly yentured the young woman
who had written the essay
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

When a young looking woman has
an 1s-year-old son il is a sign she likes
him TO keep out OF sight
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Some people would rather be right
than be president. because its easier
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Are you going to the sea shore this
SUMMER
No" answered the tired looking
man. There's no use Of going myself.
I can send the money every week by
registered letter"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win This is why Defiance Starch
is taking the place Of all others
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Suffered Aueaiss from Kidney DIscr
sers Until Cured by Dosn's Kidney
PiIle.
George ". RenoR. Of 1883 North
18th St, Philadelphia, Pa, g nan Of
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Ardup-What are you reminding me
Of that old bill again for2
Bill Collector thought you'd be
glad Of another chance to forget it, sir.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

The man who makes hay while the
sun shines is in a position to lend
money TO the fellow who writes poetry
about il.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

When poverty comes in at the win
dow love crawIs under the bed
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Too many people waste their time
sitting on the political fence waiting
for the band wagon To come along
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Boss began the beggar, cant you
help me? I amt ate nOthin' for three
days"
"OhI I see," interrupted Crabbe,
trying to make a record for fasting,
Ell? Well, III help you all 1 can.
Don't let me stop you. GOOd-day!"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

It's impossible TO love your neighbor
as he loves himself
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

TRY our cofinsi'' is q sign in front
Of q KensingtOn undertaker's estab-
lishment
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Old Lady-'She does. Ell? Then III
bet a cookie she doesn't know how to
make one ut TO eat
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Ask q man to describe a gentleman
and he viii invariably describe him
self.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

The people who insist upon having
lower berths can't be said TO travel on
their uppeTs-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

A mans greatest inspiration is the
knowledge that he needs the money.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

II a girl is beautiful she soon learns
that she doesn't need to have sense.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

A queer thing about a temper is how
often you can lose it and yet have il
on hand for the next time.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

My idea Of a wise man." said the
youth who thought he knew things, 'is
one who knows when to stop talking"
"a man who possesses the genuine
brand Of wisdom" rejOined the vener-
able philosopher, knows when not to
begin"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Mrs. FFfnsIoH's Soothing Syrup.
For Children teethfnE, softe1s the EuT1s, reduces II
daumseo1, sIlsys pain cures wind colG- sc bottle
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Lucky is he who maTries a widow
whose first husband was mean TO her.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30
Insist on csttinn II.

Some grOcers say they don't keep De
hance Starch because they have a stock
in hand Of u o. brands. which they know
cannot be sold to n customer who has
once used the Is o. pkg Defiance Starch
for same money.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

"See here cried the collector, q
can't be coming here every day or so
for this small bill
Il hope not" replied Mr.. Nervy. IF
you did believe you'd begin to annoy
me after a while
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

A man could wear very good clothes
If his family didn't have TO have so
much better ones.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

CDR. David Kennedy's Favorfte Remedy
erred wife of terrible dlsese- VITA pleasure
tstffy 5fts rnarTeious eneaeT- JSUeer. Aba1y * 4
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

The Bear that Prays Like a Man re-
garded the open door with a shudder
With a door open, in this latitude,
shall take cold, and 1 am bound by
treaty to take nothing" said he. "Oh,
what am I to dO2"
And he cast up his eyes in piOus
deprecation
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Every housekeeper should know
that II they wiz buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
viii save not only time, because Il
never sticks TO the iron, but because
each package contains Is Oz--one full
pound-Ehile ali other Cold Water
Starches are put up IN zs-pOund pack
ages, and the price is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem
icsls- If your grocer tries TO sell you a
1907 package it is because he has
q stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose Of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
tiers and figures 10 Ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance Of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

TIE Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago cad Hone
I've Beck free- write them about your-eyes
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

It makes q fellow look sheepish L
have the wool pulled over his eyes.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Those Who Have Tried Il
viii use no other Defiance Cold Water
Starch has no equal in Quantity or Quail
ity-16 OF. for 10 cents Other brands
contain only u OF.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

A girl feels that her education is
wasted If her graduating gown isn't
a perfect TT
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

A man isn't necessarily 1eTel-headed
lust because he is bald
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

The world is too busy to hand the
chronic .gTumbler what he deserves
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

There should be 4 high tariff on al
unIaundered linen brought into a Presl-
Dental campaign.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30
Miss HapgOOd tells bow she

H4lSS AAopSOO4 tCiio HOH SIG
escaped an awful operation By
using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound.
" DEAR Ms. PISKHAI IL suffered
for four years with what the doctors
called Salpingitis inflammation Of the
&alIopiau tubes and OFaritis), which Is
q most distressing and painful aiIment,
affecting all the surrounding parts,
undermining the constitution and sap
ping the life forces II you had seen
me year ago, before I began taking
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and had noticed the
gUnzen eyes, sclloyy complexion, and
general emaciated condition, and CON-
pared that person with me as I am to-
day, robust, hearty and well, you
would not wonder that feel thankful
TO you and your wonderful medicine,
which restored me to new life and
health IN five months, and saved me
from an awful operation p MISS IRENE
HAPGOOD, 1922 Sandwich st. Windsor,
Ont.-s5OOO forfsft # original Of a5o0s letter
proCiHg ssHEtHsEcSs eaEHOt Be produced.
Ovaritis or Inflammation of the
ovaries or faIIOpian tubes which adjoin
the ovarics may result from sudden
stopping Of the monthly flow, from
Inflammation OF the womb. and NAM
other causes The slightest indication
Of trouble with the ovaries, indicated
by dull thrObbing pain IN the side, &C
companied By heat and shooting pains,
should claim your instant attention
It viii not cure itself, and q hospital
operation, with all its terrors, may
easily result from neglect
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30
Imnortant to Mothers.

Exzmine carefully every bottle Of CASTORIA,
q safe and sure remedy for infants and children.
snd see that II
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

In Use For Over 50 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

". n. u.-LincoIn-NO. ss--loO4
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

Putnam Fsdeless Dyes are eleanly, IS they ne
se---1I- --sTI- 80 IS rusrzuteed 70 give perfeH
sfrecs 1t 18c . package write today Tor Tree
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

lOc package col0rs either SIX, wool OF cottoa
2 b al good druggists ever where or n1aifed
MONROE DRUG co. Uuionvil1e. Re.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-30

h. che hams nor spot the kettle
I Putnam Fadeless Dyes are Tor
t-HoH 10 bleach, Dye OF Nix Colo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-16
Cnuse of His EIoquence.

No more sleeping cars for me-" said Mir John Adams, of Atlanta. Ga. at the Eutaw House, says the Baltimore News.
 "So?"
 "Just's I tell you. No more for me. took one at Atlanta the other night upper six 1t was. See this bump That's where I got up in the morning. See this scar? That's what happened to me rounding a curve. See thic sprained wrist? I got that rolling out of my bunk into the aisle when we were sidewiped by a fast freight. I've been travelling for twenty-five years or more. and have never solved the problem of how to dress and undress in blanket coffin. only once did I escape without cold. and that time I closed all the ventilators and smothered to death. This last trip l tried everything from lying Hat on my back to doubling up like a jack knife and propping myself against the roof to keep in the berth. At tfo in the morning, after hay ing been rolled out of my bunk. called the porter and gave him half a dollar to stand still and let me swear at him. He said he had never heard such eloquence. I don't know where ] picked 1t up, and I don't remember half of 1t. We'll. after that I washed myself from one side to another of the toilet room, finally slamming down hard into big chair. Then I cooked my feet up on the window sill and-S "Slept?"
 Like log, mfster-liks a log"