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The Western news., 1904-07-20
Conveniences For the Gas stove

Conveniences in connection with gas
stove cookery are sets Of kettles made
in sections, pie fashion, so that three
or four kinds Of food can be cooked at
the same time over one ring burner;
triangular dome. also a FURNISHED
plate on which number Of irons can
be heated at once; broiler in which
both sides of a steak are cooked at the
same time.
The Western news., 1904-07-20

People who bury the hatchet usually
manage to keep the grave green.
A gentleman is one who is willing to
concede something to his neighbor.
Cupid's arrows would doubtless be
surer the mark II they were all tipped
with gold.
A man never has enough money until
he is able to indulge his fads without
being called q fool.
The road that is paved with good in
tentions generally has a disinterested
friend at every corner.
We often charge our adversities to
the hard luck account, while the sue
cesses are owing to genius and undy.
ing perseverance,.
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Faded by SunlfRht.

Sometimes the woodwork in a piece
Of furniture which has stood in the
sunshine or heat of a register looks dry,
faded and full of fine lines. Rub into
1t pure boiled linseed oil. Several OIL
ings with hard rubbing may be re-
quired to bring back the color and pol
ish.
The Western news., 1904-07-20
Sunburn From Sea Bathing.

The sunburn that is acquired from
sea bathing is as painful and serious
as any such infliction can be- A ply
sician says it is mistake to use for
this or any burn from the suns rays
creams and oils. Much better is a free
application Of witch hazel, which not
only heals but hardens the skin, and
thus acts as both curative and proven.
five
The Western news., 1904-07-20
The Table Attractive.

The setting Of the table for summer
dinner Is most important subject Of
consideration to the housewife. The
tickle appetite engendered by warm
weather must be catered to in every
possible manner, and an attractive ta-
BILE set with spotless napery, sparkling
glass and silver and decorated with
fresh flowers, will go far to stimulate
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A Newspaper Bargain.

The Western News, The Woman's
Home Companion and The Farm and
Fireside all one year tor only S2.s5.
Call on or address The Western News.
The Western news., 1904-07-20

Narrow ribbons, gimps and fine NOUS
seline shirrings are brought into the
scheme Of bodice front trimming.
The Western news., 1904-07-20

Gen. Sebrins of the Confederate ARMY.
'" rites: 81 can cheerfully recommend
your valuable remedy Peruna as a very
excellent tonic, and a $50 good for courhs
colds, catarrh, and general debility."-
W. IL. Sebring, 1S3 w. 18th ST., Jackson
vile, Fla.
General lumax of Washington, D. c.,
Writes: 81 can cheerfully recommend
your remedy as a permanent and etfec-
tive cure for catarrh, colds and to any
one who needs an invigorating tonic to
build up their systcm."-L. l.. Lumax.
1903 10Th ST., Washington, DC.
Gen. Payne of Washington, D. c.,
Writes: ~ join with my comrades in
recommending Peruna to my friends as
an invigorating tonic to build up the
system."-Gen. Eugene b. Payne, 4o7
4th ST., n. w., Washington, DC.
General TaIley of Pa, Vol. U. S. A.,
Writes: "Your Pcruna has been used
by me and my friends as relief for ca
tarrhal troubles with the most beneficial
results. am SO convinced of the efficacy
of Pcruna that do not hesitate to give
it ry rcrommcndatiun."- ."-Wn. Cooper
T"il"y, 1l3 ID ST., n. f., Washington,
PC
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FIVE O'CLOCK TEA CORNER
the berries In another of the same sort,
nasturtiums or marigolds in bowl of
amber glass, the umbrella jar full of
brakes or dogwood branches or any
other green or blooming thing-are
these pleasantnesses not worth taking
trouble to achieved
The Western news., 1904-07-20
20 Army Generals Send Letters Of Endorsement To
he Inventor of the Great Catarrh Remedy, Pe-ru-na.
8rl9adler General King Of Confederate
Army,

8rl9adler- General King Of Confederate
Army,
Writes: 81 unhesitatingly state that I
am convinced Peruna is IL medicine that
will effect all the cures that is claimed
for its use."-J. Floyd King, Wash
ington, d.
General Smalis, Beaufort, S. c.,
Writes: Il have used Peruna for ca
tarrhal trouble and find it beneficial
and to I've all that it promises, and freely
give it my unqualified recommends
tion."-Robert Smalls.
General Abbott, Of Washington, D. c.,
Writes: 81 am fully convinced that
tonic. Many of my friends have used it
with the most beneficial results for
coughs. colds and catarrhal trouble."-
Ira c. Abbott, 9O6 NJ. ST., N. W., Wash
ington, DC.
Captain Yarneii, of Washington, D. c.,
Writes: "Your medicine, Peruna, be-
lieve to be the best medicine for catarrh
on the market. I have taken only a
small amount, and can see very bereti-
cial resultS.'-W. g. Yarnell, 2ss2 Lin
coin street, n. E., Washington, DC.
General Mcbride OF U. S. A.,
Writes: - have no hesitation in rec
ommending Peruna TO all persons who
are afflicted with catarrhal troubles. -
j. d. Mcbride, 45O Pennsylvania Ave-,
n. W., Washington, D. c..
General Lonsstreet Of the Confederate
Army,
Writes: 81 can testify to the merits of
Peruna, both as q tonic and catarrh
remedy. Peruna enjoys the greatest
reputation as catarrh remedy of any
medicine yet devised."-James Long
street, Gainesville, Ga.
General NOske Of @. v. U.,
Writes: IL commend Peruna to those
catarrh as most efficacious cure and as
a good general tonic.'-Chas. +. Noske,
2l3 b. ST., n. W., Washington, d. c.
General Erwln's Recommend.
"Many of my friends have used Pc
runa as dyspepsia remedy with the
most beneficial results" - John Il.
Erwin, Washington, d.
Brig. General Scheil Benefited.
"Peruna is indeed wonderful tonic.
and for coughs and colds I know of
nothing better."-F. M. Schell, Wash
ington, d. C.
General DuffleId of the Union Army,
Writes: II have used Peruua in nv
family and have found it II valuable
medicine, and take pleasure in recon-
mending it to all who suffer from ca
:arrh OF the stomach or who require a
onic of efficiency 1.-The Cairo, Wash
tgton, =, q,
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General SmaIIs, Beaufort, S. c.,

Writes: II have used Peruna for ca
tarrhal trouble and find it beneficial
and to I've all that it promises, and freely
give it my unqualified recommends
ton. n."-Robert Smalls.
The Western news., 1904-07-20

Writes: 81 unhesitatingly state that I
am convinced Peruna is II medicine that
will effect all the cures that is claimed
for its use."-J. Floyd King, Wash
ington, d. c.
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General Abbott, of Washington, D. C.

Writes: 81 am fully convinced that
your remedy Peruna is an excellent
tonic. Many of my friends have used it
with the most beneficial results for
coughs. colds and catarrhal trouble. y
Ira c. Abbott, 9O6 NJ. ST., N. W., Wash
ington, d. G..
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Brigadler-GeneraI kjrby

rites: 81 can recommend Peruna to
all those who are afflicted with catarrh. -
-General d. T. Kirby, Washington,
ID. G..
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General Butler of South Carolina.

rites: . l can recommend Peruna for
dyspepsia and stomach trouble. I have
neen using your medicine for a short
period and ! feel very much relieved.
1t is indeed wonderful medicine be-
sides good tonic."-M. C. Butler.
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Gen. Powell, tiecker Post No. 443.

Writes: "After using one bottle of Pc
runa became convinced of rs curative
qualities, and continued it's use to date,
All symptoms of catarrh have disap-
peared, yet continue its moderate use
as preventive, and an old mans tonic."
w. II. Powell, Belleville, Ill.
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General NOske of @. v, U..

Writes: II commend Peruna to those
who are troubled with colds producing
catarrh as a most efficacious cure and as
good general c."-Chas. +. Noske,
2l3 b. ST., n. w., Washington, DC.
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General Mcbride OF U. S. A..

Writes: Il have no hesitation in rec
ommending Peruna TO all persons who
are afflicted with catarrhal troubles.''-
). d. Mcbride, 45O Pennsylvania Ave-,
II. W., Washington, D. c.
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General Lonsstreet Of the confederat
Army,

Writes: 81 can testify to the merits of
Peruna, both as q tonic and catarrh
remedy. Peruna enjoys the greatest
reputation as a catarrh remedy of any
medicine yet devised.'-James Long
street, Gainesville Ga
The Western news., 1904-07-20
Captain Yarneii, of Washington, D. c..

Writes: "Your medicine, Peruna, be-
lieve to be the best medicine for catarrh
on the market. I have taken only
small amount, and can see very bcnefi-
cial reSultS.'-W. G. Yarnell, 2soa2 Lin
coin street. y, e.. Washington. u. G..
The Western news., 1904-07-20
General S. S. YOder of Ohio.

Writes: 81 have found Peruna to he a
wonderful remedy. I only used it for a
short time and am thoroughly satisfied
as to its merits."-S. s. Yoder, WASH
ington, .. G.
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THE JOURNAL JUN
AT THE CIRCUS
CONTINUED First Page.)
Continued from First Page.)

spite the fact it is all in vain. Why can't
he conduct himself with dignity as l do! IL
surely is embarrassing for him, the desplsed
the Jungle folk the rude stares of these
strange animals than it is for for me- the monarch
jungle, the of the beasts Ay, once there
w when thunderous roar sounded a WHO
alarm; then timid denizens of my kingdom;
then men, yea the mighty men qua1led before me
and exulted in mighty power. And not only ola
glory my power but in the beautiful, taWny-eyeo
mate who kept the lair and protected the dear niue
in my absence All, how her wild cries thrllleo
m that day when the white hunters came ana at
tackled the cubs. courageously she battled until
sorey wounded with what noble rage she Watcheo
them the cubs away while she was TOO weak 10
aid her darlings My swelled in mighty anger
a passionate thirst for blood filled my soul Wnen
found the lair thus broken attacked the hunler
while he unprepared. leaped upon him, out d
singing pain compelled release him, the hated
voice said, Save him. he's magnlhcent spec-
men, forced into iron cage whose narroWiiess
often stifed And now" the hon sghed.'
a Tenth Grade, Eta l4enarI
North Side High School. 1908 Washington Av N
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BIB AND TUCKER TIME.
Honorable Mention.)

(HOnOrable Mentlon.)
and the sides Off the cages
while the crowd will be In and then, suppose,
must put my bib and tucker and look pleas
This show life is monotonous thing nothing TO
sit and be gazed at Already hear the side
show men the pink lemonade vendors crying their
lows the crowd.
First the procession is farmer and his family
ten, the animals; secondly-an old woman with
grandchildren, and she happens to pass my
cage exclaims, Laws sake, what be that there
thing cage! It looks like old cat tarred and
feathered, only the feathers in the wrong end to-
Huh, old cat indeed If she me in my proper ele-
ment things to suit myself she would know
a porcupine is at least respected as formidable
foe if courted friend Who is that? Oh,
yes that's abhors such things circuses,
had to bring the babies to see the ami
He said he passed, "The main circus is not
the proper thing for children Oh, horrors! here
comes the bane Of my existence the small boy with
red hair freckles and turnedup nose eating candy
wish I had
think TIL just creep to the back of my cage till
he passes for there mischief in his See him
stare grin at mel How scorn such impudence!
What is the use of all this DUST noise and never
ending crowd? This captivity is great bore to me;
how wish could get back into my home in the woods
sky my roof and the fruit of the tree IS
my is life of continual joy; no need there
of the gorgeousy- dressed performers.
A Eighth Grade, VIVIAN Wlse'
Douglas School 250S Girard Avenue S.
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A KIND OF GRANDFATHER
Honorable Mention.)

y
My Dear Tommy Girafe:-Oh, wish I could see
you Just now tell you what fun I having GU
childish wishes were to be in a circus
do you not? What do you think! My wish has come
true. really good be true and am afraid
I shall up only dream if do not tell
you right away.
I in tent with all kinds Of animals, pretty
homely, big and little and kind OF grandfather
to them all. In the wonderful play have the part
Of the clown The other animals are very jealous OF
me- good master spends two or three hours eacn
morning brushing my soft smooth coat, think he
considers of great Importance. have various IN
teresng parts in this play and when the show is over
I petted pointed the giraffe having the
longest neck in Minnesota Now do not wish you
were here to Guido me? When were children your.
inch longer than mine. Oh! it is cool
too, just imagine was; and just Think
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THE PLANT OF A KING.
(Honorable Mention.)


King of the forest? Yes, but now, now subjected
to the will Of my enemy-man.- Fierce? Wild? Yes,
but now in where there is prey to pounce
upon, smaller animal to way of show
ing superiority king of beasts we'll Of the
forest. Such is my plight, the plight of lion!
Where roamed the forest, must keep
ceaseess pace back and forth in my iron cage with
thousands, yes than thousands people
who, besides looking at me- also freely comment
distinctly hear Of the remarks, and some of them
make furiously angry at the persons who speak;
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THE ExCUsABLE CRossNEss.

monkey and my name is Jocl1o.
Three years ago Twas living happily in the
wilds of Africa, swinging from the tallest
trees, hanging by my tail and feet I had
always been contented to live in the trees
with my two brothers and my mother One
day when the sun was shining very brightly
L saw something coming toward me which
had four legs. I afterward learned that it is
called man and that it uses two of it's feet
for walking and the other two are called
hands.
Several of these creatures came under
the tree in which I was, thought would
play joke on them q always playing
jokes on people). took a cocoanut and
threw it down and hit a man on the head.
He shouted couch so loud and it frightened
me so badly I fell from the tree and was
captured. Now in a tent that is called
a menagerie behind some iron bars. On
the outside of the door is a sign saying,
DO not feed the monkeys" so I only get
something to eat when it is meal time I
have to be contented behind bars, seeing
people stand outside watching me do tricks
and wondering why am cross at times. AS
. if they would not be just cross if they
were behind iron bars! Marie Boerner,
S14 E Thirty-third Street.
Seventh Grade,
Horace Mann School.
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MINNESOTA SATURDAY

to draw it
OF course there some hardships, there are in
everything, but then sometimes when tells
me to amuse the little children by humping head
against the ground try to like to do it; but
this is much better than living in the jungles of Africa
Oh dear! I have bumped my ten times since
started this letter. must close before it gets
off fiat top. Your afectionate cousin, Willie
Giraffe. -Bernce I. Pratt,
Seventh Grade, S12 e Fifteenth Street
Madison School
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uSc SOIu6 men. Cdul0 dIlQ SIISH d
moose over my head. There was to
be great circus. They did not
have any lions and they wanted
one, and I was unlucky enough to
be caught.
All kinds Of people came to see
me; some were pretty and some
were homely. Some men were go
ing past my cage when I gave
terrible growL They looked
around and saw me. They
came to my cage and began to
poke me with their canes. This
made me very angry. growIed
until had a great crowd around
made the men leave me alone.
I saw little girl who had &
wanted some very much. and at las
am very fond Of dates made
the little girl as II to say. THANK
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TENDER LOOKING MoRsELs
Honorable Mention.)

(Honorable Menton.)
have been shut all this time and now this old
dungeon is opened What are those things coming in
They look good to eat will get at them. There
my nose. Dear me! Will never get to my native
land again? What did that little thing call me?
am such thing am just plain lion Did they
say am homely and cross? Welt do feel If
they do not stop teasing will bite if Dear
me, hear them Taught will scare them. Oe-o-rr-r-r!
O-O-O-r-r-r-r-r! Look at them go. Ha! Ha! have
something good. snapped it. O-O-O-r! How strange
it tastes What horrid thing, did they say? Look
at lovely and tail. Don't they know the
king of beasts? Now else may take my place.
I think better go sleep. Maybe they will not
tease then. Minnie Gotzenberger,
A Sixth Grade z704 Twenty second Street S.
Seward School
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Minneapolis Topics.
For Saturday, April so.
"sToRY OF A CORNER. J."

Everybody story corner because there
Of There of streets and
buildings and barns ETC. Some Of
Juniors probably understand Of the
business world able write about entirely different
kind The stories either true original
but they must center about The papers must
the hands of the editor Of The Journal Junior
NOT LATER THAN SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL %,
at o'clock They must be strictly original written in ink
side only Of the than 300 words In
length less than 1oo marked with the number of words
dress of the writer. The must not be rolled
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solution to Last Weeks Puzzle.

me. The policeman
! sack OF dates. I
It she gave me some.
a very low bow TO
!, you I with thaf
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ROOM TO TURN OVER.

We arrived last night. We all cages;
not large enough for big bears so refused
to be put into one, but when the others all go
ing like the idea Of being left out After
some trouble went into which happened to be
the very smallest. wish were in a larger one SO
people could admire me gut am all crouched up IN
here.
The next morning came and fed me- DO
not like fed by people, I would rather find my
own food. The circus said were going TO
be in a parade Of which very glad. We went
down the street at all like where used to live
There were great buildings all sides and crowds OF
men women and children all staring at me- I heard
a little boy saying, my, he's monster; wish he was
after ALL should rather live IN the WOODS
where I can sleep and turn when want to-
Seventh Grade, Alice sClough,
Holmes School. = $40 Sixth Street SIC.
WHO DO NOT HEED
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WHO Do NOT HEED

T am one of the strongest animals Of the v
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ing animals something good. -Ranghfld Ostlund,
B Sixth Grade $50 Third Street n.
Mckinley School
ONLY OCCASIONALLY FIERCE.

large Bengal tiger. My native home was II
farther India. My do not remember, but they
call Kitty
II you circus visitors could only in wild
state, would wonder at being frightened, but
bah! afraid of Bengal tiger when he is fenced in
with much the trainers can exercise. You
might call ferocious when hungry. I reHem-
when used to steal gently down from the jungle
in the dark and gather some Swallowed clearing
On night like this I remember hearing poor little
lamb bleating in dooryard having strayed from the
fold. scaled the fence in leap, picked the lamb
carried to the jungle for safety for the men IN
the village if they had caught sight of would have
hunted down with their spears. The poor lamb,
how it did beat! Baa! Baa! Baa Baa! And when
the heard the out they came after u.s. but it
and it did not take long to stop the noise
So they did not find and had the best supper OF
my life. Even when I tramp UP and down in my
cage remember how delicious it was and when
I the boys girls outside the bars, I
often wonder if they would be as tender and
- furnish good meal that forlorn little
lamb Olive Bergstrom,
Eiuht Grad tee III Az 6
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For Saturday, May Z.
"CLEANING HoUsE.n

''CLEANlNG
Everybody write story Of housekeeping because
housekeeping from attic cellar
stories just would
be dull reading but take instead something amusing
that happened Unexpectedly 1t
papers the Of the editor Journal
Junior
They strictly original written
only paper, in
length 1O0 marked with
each signed with the grade school, and address Of
the writer. The papers must not be rolled.
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EVERY TWIST AND TURN.
I feel very embarrassed to see

I feel very embarrassed to see all the
people looking at in such a surprised
they had SEAL
If able to talk to such curious
folk they would not hesitate long to tell them
very much in this climate and not
only that would tell them also thought it very
impudent o them watch every move, twist and
turn made And furthermore think it is rude to
turn right around laugh they know how.
am a great many of those people forget that
they impolite Jeanette Macdonald,
A Sixth Grade, 1413 Second Street Me-
Sheridan School.
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PICTURE PUZZLE


father left his property, A, B, G, D, in such
that the ground outside of the house is to be
vided among his four The eldest is to
one-fourth of A. B. c. D. including the well e. and
three others to get one-third each of the rema
ing ground. The house is to go to the daughter. H
it divided?
and if could talk would tell how true the state
ments of the few people who pity and they
sure long for my forest home. No imagine
the longing that when I think of
former home and know that 1 must go living this
-Evayn Camp
Seventh Grade, $3.50 Pleasant Avenue.
Whittier School,
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AN ELABORATE BOW.
Honorable Mention.)

Honorable Mention.)
wandered the country before was captured
You know that the king Of the forest, pretty
lion. One day when I sleeping in the shade Of a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07
Killed BY Traln.

Santa Fc Track Walker Jesus Sala,
mandin was run down and Instantly
killed by the west bound California
limited train al cubero station Satur,
day afternoon while he was engaged
In q desperate attempt TO set his rail.
way seloclpedc ont OF the way OF the
fast train that was crashing down
upon hin. salamandin was just leav.
Ing cubero station for a trip oyer his
section 81 the road and was under
good Roadway when he heard the fast
train coming up behind him lfe
jumped from his machine and had
plenty Of time to escape. hut refused
% heed warnings, ana made d dcs,
perate attempt 10 set The yeloclpedc
on the track, Ii this he WIS success.
ful, but could not ret clear OF
the track himself Salamandin was
4 native u Old Mexico and leaves
a family, bis wife ana fonr children.
III destitute circumstances
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-07
Burglars Exploit.

The Ration Range says: Last Sun
day night near midnight burglars with
the nse 81 dynamite blew open the
safe of the Ration Lumber company
and robbed Il Of about 81 in cash,
some jcwclry and valuable papers
and then effectMlly made their
escape Elmer ~ studlcy. who had
been spending the evening with some
friends on Second street. was on his
way uptown at the time the explosion
took place. and saw Tho three bur
glars emerge from the building a mo.
ment afterward He Immediately
hurried up town and notified the city
marshal. Sheriff Iittreil and DEPUTY
sherin Frank Hill, who. within hall
an hour later. were making an active
search for the burglars. but up TO the
present time they are still at large.