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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-09

Boxes and half-flled empty bottles, CHESTS sIuneu
full of half-worn clothing, old rags, shelves pueo
up with miscellaneous matter hardly ut Tor use
and yet too good to throw away, closets hung 1ull
of this and that.
And so it is from basement to attic, wads OF
worthless rubbish, piles of paltry belongings, that
attract dirt, that hold dirt, that vegetate Dirt
and finally degenerate and crumble away into
the dirtiest kind of dirt.
What such homes need is a thorough physlc,
a drastic cathartic. If some gang of %pillagers' or
horde of marauders would only come and pull
out, kick loose, tear down, all this superfuous
trash, then all might go well for a time.
But no such relief will come. We must look
in some other direction for help.
Constipated homes ought to be treated on the
anne rational principles that we recommend tor
a constipated p,rson. A quick purgatlve only
palliates the case. If the constipating habits
remain, the constipation will return. What is
the use of giving physic to a man who has slug
gish bowels? If he continues right along to eat
too much or to eat improper food, and continues
the other habits that have provoked the %constipa-
ton, his disease is sure to return. OF course,
one is tempted always to think of physic, just
as one is tempted to go into a cluttered-up home
and kick about two-thirds of the old junk out
into the street, but this, like physic, will not cure
the complaint.
The habits of the home should guard against
household constipation. The first move should
be made by the wife, to whom the following ad-
vice is submitted:
Call the junk man to your home tomorrow.
Persuade your husband to stay at home with you
all day. Go over the house from top to bottom.
Take away all superAuous stuff-chairs, benches,
boxes, bottles, papers, old magazines, old clothing,
worthless books, everything that is not needed.
Trim it down close. The more you get rid of
the better you will be off. Make clean every va
cant place that is left by the absence of these
things. Put on a coat of paint or varnish or
whitewash. Something or other to take the place
of the confusion-Columbus Medical Talk.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-09
Aunt Jennie's Letter.

The way in which you have rallied to my sup
mort IN the effort to better our department, Is IN
deed encouraging.
Eva Plamondon is with us again, after having
been away so long. All of us are glad that she
has returned and symapthize with her in the loss
Of her beloved father.
Our letter from a student of the Normal and
Industrial College, describing the fire, IS exceed
;n1y interesting, and we beg that the writer be-
come a regular contributor to Social Chat, as we
admire her work and bravery, besides feeling con-
fdent that her talks would be eagerly listened to
by all.
Happiness sends me a personal note saying
that she hopes to be with US soon. We are glad to
know this and can assure her that the articles on
war time experiences she proposes to write WILL
be appropriate and doubtless interesting.
We are delighted to have Aunt Mel with US
again.
Now hoping that many of you will become en-
couraged to try to write for the entertainment
and betterment of the Chat, I patiently await re-
suits. AUNT JENNIE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-09
Constipated Homes.

The best thing that could happen to the aver
age home is to get rid of about half the stuff it
contains. A home, like a person, is apt to be-
come constipated. People keep buying new stuff.
bringing it into the house, showing the old stuff
aside. allowing corners and cupboards, attic and
basement, to become congested with a lot of old
clutter that is of no use to any one, but forms
Il hiding place for vermin and a breeding place
for all sorts of germs.
Constipated-that is what is the matter with
such homes. What they need is a dose of physic.
If the right sort of a burglar could enter such o
house, back up a two-horse wagon in front, and
haul off a few wagonloads of this useless Stuff.
the people in the house would not be the losers.
but the gamers.
1t is very easy to buy something and bring il
home, but it is not quite so easy to get rid of it
afterwards. So the stuff keeps accommodating.
fThts is No. Is OF a series OF North Carolina Poems Sc
lected especially for The Progressive Fsrmerb by the Editor.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-09
Church Sleepers No Reflection on the Quality
Sermon.

Church Sleepers No Reflection on the Quality of the
Sermon.
Speaking of folks going to sleep during the
sermon, one of the local pastors was asked the
other day what the general feeling of the minis
try is towards church sleeping. "Does it make you
feel as if you were not preaching much of a ser
mon when you see some of the congregation nod
ding" he was asked.
"NOt a bit of it," was the reply, given with a
merry twinkle Of the eye. "You see, the Scrip
ture tells us that on a certain occasion when the
Apostle Paul was preaching, one of his congrc-
cation went to sleep, fell out of the window and
broke his neck. None of us think we can preach
as good as Paul could."-Monroe Journal.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-09
A Real Distinction.

Two ministers were discussing the characteris-
tics of a third, who was known for his zeal as a
controversalist.
Still, with all his peculiarities," said one of
them, "BrOther Putnam leads a deeply religious
life, does he not?"
"Well," responded the other, 81 will hardly go
so far as that, but l can say that 1 think he leads
a deeply theological life"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-09
The Fire at the Normal and Industrial College-One
Girls Experience.

THE following letter was not written for pub
LEGATION, but by the permission of the writer, |
give it to our Circle. l am sure they will be
interested in it.-Aunt Jennie.]
Dear Aunt Jennie:-I wrote to your Thursday
morning right after the students had all gotten
out of the building, to let you know that l was
safe, but / have no idea what | said, so I will try
to give you in this, some of the particulars, and
how l got down from the fourth floor without
getting singed.
I finished my last examination Wednesday be-
fore the fire, and being all worn out and half
sick with cold, / went to bed very early and slept
till about two o'clock Thursday morning, when I
awoke with my throat hurting me, and got up to
get some water. Ny room mates both walked and
we all talked and giggled awhile, then went back
to sleep. ] have no idea but that the kitchen was
burning then, for it seemed we had scarcely gone
to sleep when Julia, who is very nervous, was
awakened by the noise and called to us, saying:
The building is on fle." We sprang I'D. and
some one e sunnose the teacher on our halD
threw open our door. | don't think I'll ever for
get the sight that met my eyes. There was a
continuous string of little white clad figures.
some with shoes and some with none, pattering
by our door and down the stairway, which was
right close to US; Julia seized her pocket-book
and her watch and battered down after the rest.
May and L burst out laughing, and she said:
Let's not play idiots, too; there is no DANGER"
and L replied that | would as soon Lurn a little
as go down like we were and freeze to death; so
we tell to, and put on a full suit, shoes, etc,
even laced mine up. We had had so MANY folso
alarms in practicing the fire drills that I had no
idea that it was serious, or that the b,ild;no
would burn down as it did. Nav had already
taken my big, red blanket from the bed and T
thought, gone down stairs but she had gone down
the hall to investigate, and Miss Battle. onr
teacher, had her lighting the gas, so the p;rls
could see. l went on industriously putting on
clothes. L put on two skirts and a Jacket Over INV
klmona, and wra""ed a blanket around me. tbe,
l seized an arm-full of clothes from the ward
robe and a picture from the wall. and t,rnad
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-09
We Have It.

We are publishing elsewhere a poem of Rev.
Charles l.. Greaves, the young pastor of the Bap-
tlst Church at Reidsville-an apostrophe TO the
snow blrd-whlch must rank as one of the best of
the North Carolina poems. The Progressive Far
mer ought to put in it's album of Tar Heel oonn
-ASheville Gazette. .. ~
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-09
OUR SOCIAL CHAT

All letters intended for this dePpartmmen are 10 Fa Uu q
dressed to Z" Aunt Jennie, aie
Raleigh, {.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-09

*This is No. Is OF a series OF North Carolina Poems Sc
lected especially for The Progressive Farmer by the Editor
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Lean as Pharaeh,s kine.r

A good story of an old croftcr who
appeared before the commission to
apply for a reduction of rent has just
been told at a meeting in Glasgow.
The number OF cattle on the farm led
Sheriff Brand to observe that surely
the croft could not be in such bad
way as its owner would seek to show.
"och," replied the old fellow, you
should see the bit beasties." What
like are they?" queried the sheriff.
They're as lean. sir, as Pharaoh's
kine." How lean was that?" ,pawkily
asked the sheriff. doubtless thinking
that he had cornered the applicant.
But had he? Not bit. Like fash
came back the answer, so lean, sir.
that they could only be seel in
vision. yorkshire Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
A Question Of AnesthetIes.

A Question Of Anesthetics.
Stuart Knott, president Of the Kan
sas City Southern railway, was enter
tanning in his private car Mr.. Col
ms, a wealthy Galveston broker
whose brains and money he hoped to
interest in the development of the
territory contiguous to Port Arthur.
the southern terminus Of the road.
The weather was stickily hot. The
air was tainted with the fumes of oil.
and the broker was kept busy beating
of mosquitoes and making polite ex.
pressions Of appreciation. Mr.. Knott,
after fully extolling Port Arthur's nat
ural advantages as port, rice, oil,
cotton and lumber center, said:
Nov, Mr.. Collins. what would you
take to locate here!"
That. sir, is an open question" re-
piled Mr.. Collins, slapping at a herd
Of gallinippers. "I'm not sure wheth-
er I'd take cocaine or morphine."-
New York Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
COalmERCIAL REVIEW.

R. G. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review
of Trade" says:
Commercial conditions have inn
proved somewhat during the past week,
although there is still much to be de-
sired. Dispatches from the South are
most encouraging. At the East more
seasonable weather prevailed, yet
Spring trade is till below normal.
The best news of the week was the
settlement of many labor controver-
sizes, or at least resumption of work
pending arbitration.
Manufacturing returns are still con-
fusing, notable Improvement in the
iron and steel industry being offset by
less favorable reports regarding tex
tile and footwear factories. Agricul-
tural work progresses rapidly under
better than average conditions, cotton
being planted unusually early. 1t is a
good sign that the month opened with
prices of commodities less inflated
Transporting interests are overcoming
freight congestion, while railway earn
ings in March. were only z per. cent
smaller than in 1908, and largely sur
passed all preceding years.
Bradstreets says: Wheat, including
-four, exports for the week aggregate
I,854,437 bushels, against I,2o7,43o las
week, 2,833,285 this week last year
2,842,oI2 in 1902, and 6,4o5,6oI in 1901
Corn exports for the week aggregate
I,o28,oo7 bushels, against I,438,2I2 las.
week, 2,654,732 a year ago, 1885 ir
1902 and 2,623,S84 in 1901.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

how valuable they are. even in cases
of long standing.
L. c. Lowell. Of AIS North First st..
Spokane. Wash, says: Il have had
trouble from my kidneys for the past
ten years. 1t was caused by a strain
to which paid little attention. But
as neglected the trouble 1t became
worse and worse until any strain or a
slight cold was sure to be followed BY
severe pain across my back. Then the
action Of the kidney secretions be-
came deranged and was caused much
annoyance. besides loss OF sleep.
Doan's Kidney Pills were brought to
my notice. and after taking them q
short time their good effect was ap-
parent All the pain was removed
from my back and the kidney secre.
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A FREE TRIAL Of this great remedy
which cured Mr.. Lowell will be mailed
on application to any part Of the Uni
ted States. Address Foster Milburn
Co., Buffalo. N. +. For sale by all
druggists. price 80 cents per box.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
PURE BLOOD.
Blood Impurities Of Springtime
---Cause, Prevention
and Cure.

Dr. Hartman's medical lectures are Gag
erly scanned by many thousand readers.
One of the most timely and interesting
lectures he ever delivered was his recent
lecture on the blood impurities of spring.
spring the blood is loaded with the effete
accumulatioas Of winter, derangipg the di-
gestion, producing sluggishness Of the liver.
overtaxing the Kidneys, interfering with
the action of the bowels aad the proper
circulation of the blood.
This condition Of things produces what
malaria, nervous exhaustion, that tired
feeling, blood thickening and many other
names.
Sometimes the victim is bilious, dyspep-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

tic and constipated; sometimes be 10 weak,
nervous and depressed, and again he may
have eruptions, swellin.s and other blood
humors. Whichever it is, the cause 10 the
same-efete Accommodations in the blood.
Nothing is more certain within the whole
range of medical science than that a course
of Peruna in early springtime will perfectly
and effectually prevent or cure this almost
universal affection.
Everybody feels it in some degree.
A great majority are disturbed consider.
ably, while large per cent. of the human
family are made very miserable BY this
condition every spring.
Peruna will prevent it if taken in time.
Peruna will cure it il taken as directed. ;.
Peruna is the ideal spring medicine Of
the medical profession.
Ii you do not derive prompt and satisfac-
tory results from the use Of Peruna, write
at once to DR.. Hartman, giving full state
ment of your case and he will Re pleased 70
give yen his valuable advice gratis
Address DR.. Hart. IN, preEdent Of
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus,
Ohio.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
cstarrh Cannot he cursa

reach the seat of the disease Catarrh is
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure 1t you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surface
Halls Catarrh Cure Is not a quack medicine.
It was prescribed by one OF the best physi-
clans in this country for years, and Is reg
nlar prescription, 1t is composed OF tn.
best tones known. combined with the b..
blood purifiers, acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combination o:
the two ingredients Is what produces such
wonderful results In curing catarrh. Send
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F. CHENEY 4 Co.. Props., Toledo, o.
fold BIZ druggists. price, 75c.
Take lAall's Family Pills for constipation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

The kidney warnings are
serious - they tell You
that they are unable to
filter the body's waste
and poison from the blood
the sewers are clogged
and impurities are run.
ming wild to impregnate
nerves, heart. brain and
every organ Of the body
with disease elements.
Doan's Kidney Pills are
quick to soothe and
strengthen sick kidneys.
and help them free the
evxtom from n0isOn Read
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
WORLD 0p LABOR.

An effort is being made to organize
a union for garment workers in New
Albany, KY.
The team drivers international body
has over 100000 members and S7s
local unions.
The trade unions of Chicago contain
1900 women. Even the serubwomen
are organized.
Painters and paperhangers at Des
Moines, Iowa, are on strike against the
open-shop rule.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

Wayne Macveagh. the lawyer and
diplomat. has on the outskirts Of Phil
adelphia an admirable stock farm
One day last summer some poor chill
dren were permitted to go over this
farm and when their inspection was
done to each Of them was given .
glass of milk. The milk was excel
lent. It came, in fact, from a $4,000
COW. well, boys. how do you like
it7' the farmer said when they had
all drained their glasses. Gee!
Fine!" said one little fellow. Then.
after . pause he added. Il wisht our
milkman kep'la cow"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

what was it your husband wanted
to see me about?'' inquired Mrs. New.
liwed's papa. II think he wanted to
borrow a couple of hundred dollars
from you'' she said. Hes SO anxious
to get out Of debit Philadelphia Led.
ger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Deer Make Pretty Picture.

A Middlesex, VT, farmer, while
drawing logs two or three days ago,
saw q group Of eight deer on . mea-
dow about mile and half south Of
the village. He describes the animals
as sleek and in good condition, and
says they made picture well worth
looking At
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

AJAX Tour Dealer For Aliens Foot Ease
powder. 1t rests the feet. Cures Corns,
Bunions. Swollen, Sore, Hot. Cal lous Aching
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens
Foot Ease makes new or tight shoes easy At
all Druggists and Shoe stores, 25 cents. Ac-
cont no Substitute. Sample mailed FREE,
Address, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Much in = Name.

The newly appointed postmaster al
Keokea. Hawaii. is Mr.. David Kapo.
hokohoakimokeweonah. We regret
that we cannot give any guide to the
pronunciation.-C Civil Service Maya.
zine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

riso Cure cprnot DO too shighly spoken oil
rs cough cure.-J. W. O'BRxES, 322 Third
Avenue, n, minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. s. 1900
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

Mrs. wirslow sscotoing Syrup forchildrsn
teething, soften the gums. reduces infamma-
lion allays rain ,cureswind collie. 25c. abottie
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE

with Sc. stamps for postage to the John
A. Salzer Seed Co., Ia Crosse, Wis, and
get their big catalogue. fully describing this
remarkable Cream Separator, and hun.
dreds of other tools and farm seeds used
by the farmer fAC.L.1
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

A man is never satisfied until he attends
his own funeral.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

After a man gets to be about so. old in
surance solicitors cease to trouble him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

Occasionally a girl marries because she
wants to marry, but the majority marry
because they don't want to remain single.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
The wonderful Cream Separator.

leaves less than per cent. butter tat.
The price is ridicu'ously low, according to
size, S275 to 5000 each. and when yon
have one. you would not part Herewith
for fifty times it's cost.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
DANuervu, NEGLECT.

It's the neglect of backache. side
ache, pain in the hips or loins that
finally prostrates the strongest body.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

FITspermanent,yc cured. No FITS ornervous.
REFS after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. atrial bottleand treatisefree
DR.. R. H. KLINE, Ltd. 931 Arch ST., Phiia., Pa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

If people were compelled to give voice to
their thoughts few men would have the
nerve to sing in public.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

A married man who owns an automobile
is in position to acquire lot of exper-
fence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

People who come tc high words are ap
to indulge IN low ones.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

Carpets can be coiored on the floor with
PUTNAM FADEi Ess DYES.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

Mrs. L. c. Glover, vice-Pres. !
ident Milwaukee, Wis.,, Business
Woman's Association, is another
one Of the million women who
have been restored to health by
using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound.
DEAR Mrs. PrNKHAM mar.
ried for several years and no children
blessed my home. The doctor said !
had complication of female troubles
and l could not have any children un-
less could be cured. He tried to cure
me, but after experimenting for sew.
eral months, my husband became dis
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the testimonial Of woman who had
been cured Of similar trouble through
the use of Lydia e. Pinkham'S
Vegetable Compound, he went out
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your medicine for three and one-half
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and in twenty-five months q child
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Our home is a different place now, as
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all the credit is due to Lydia
pound. Yours very sincerely, Mas.
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Wis" Vice President, Milwaukee
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ness cannot BE- pp~e"re>
The Dickinson press., 1904-10-15
RiCHARDTON NOTES.
Mrs. Fred Koesel returned from Glad
stone Sunday.

Mrs. Fred Koesel returned from Glad
stone Sunday.
Harvest home for the benefit of the
local Catholic church will be held in the
newly erected school house on the 2llh
and 18th OF October. Every visitor will
be heartily welcome.
Peter Gresz shipped four carloads OF
sheep to Chicago.
Misses Julia Floody and Gertrude Nc.
Tier made a short visit at the Hotel
Dakota last Sunday.
Fred Koesel transacted business in
Dickinson last Thursday.
Miss Della Spears was a visitor
Wednesday.
T. N. Hartung and Lloyd RAIDER were
at the "Kirweih" in the Hun9arian set
tlemen. south of Gladstone..lsst Sunday
Wheat is coming in to Richardton ir
great quantities As to 50 loads sysrs day
SKii,er Bros. have put a hot water heat
ifE plant into their dwelling house.
John Pease left Wednesday for Bis
marck, where he will assist his brother
Harold:Pease in. doing sonfeagovernmen
surveying work:
Koesel & sGo.aasesbuilding two new
warehouses 50 bys54 #.
The Dickinson press., 1904-10-15

Campbell & Field occcpy two rooms
in this part of the floor which includes
one of their old rooms and the two (now
one) adjoining their old quarters on the
south.
Messersmith & McGlashan have two
rooms on the west side Of the hall where
the old Masonic ante-rooms we're.
Going down the ball are two rooms on
the left occupied by Geo. Auld, for his
land Office and insurance business.
]. G. Quinlivan has his real estate and
insurance room on the same side OF the
hall.
Mcbride & Baker have their law Office.
three rooms, in the northeast corner of
the building.
G. A. Clark has his dental rooms OF
the west side of the hall.
Miss Scoield has rooms reserved for
her studio in the corner facing north and
west.
The bank block is heated by steam
from one central station and is electric
lighted throughout.
The building this year, now about
completed, has been done by the Man.
dan Mercantile Co.