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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-14
RECALLS FORMER DAYS
A Tribune Reader Writes Interest
insly Of EARLY Pirate Life on
the Mississippi.

FEkGCS FALLS, MINI Dec :, 'Ol
E,ilt,r Willmar Tribune:
DEAR SlR:--itur CORES pcnlen',
Martin r. rew's description OF the
ST. Louis Exposition, is very enj ~
able reading for those OF us who
could not afford the luxury OF a per-
sonal examination. That collate, al
inc:d mt OF steamboat tip on the
:4,'asher Of " a,crs,' and tie writer's
account Of ,ha gruesome experience OF
some OF the passt myers with pro-
TESS ional tricksters On the boat, was
also interes ing, more so perhaps to
me than to many OF the readers OF the
Tribune, because it brought back 20
INV recollection Il tragic event connec-
tel with ste alnboat life on the Miss 8.
sppl river, tina occurrt at Ficks-
burg, n 80 more than 10 years ago
At that Tina all the steamb bats ply.
Ing on the Mississippi and it's tribu-
taries, were infested with gamblers
and thugs practicing their nefarious
tricks upon passengers with greater
b,ldness than they do now. These
outlaws chose Vicks burg as kind OF
headquarters. Thru the saloon in
tneLce they obtained entire c ,ntrol
OF the municipal III chinery OF Ftcks-
burg, electlng enc Of their number as
Judge, making police officers of 9TH
ers and s. on thru tie whole list.
Then, woe TO the luckless wight who
had been robbed, if he entered a COM
plant before that Judge! He found
to his horror that he was in the hands
of pirates, an6 that if he did not keep
his mouth shut, he was in danger OF
losing his life as we'll as his money.
This state I'll things became unbear-
able. The citiZ:ne OF the slr'Ound-
Ing country saw the necessity OF or
gan:z :tio7, AID what kind of or
ganiz ton was needed to meet the
case. They org> II zed secretly q MILL
tary company, and marching into
Vicksbu:g early one morning, they
captured the city officers ana tnelr
pals to tie number Of u out twel t.
(I do not remem Der the exact numte'
gave them a summary trial and march
ed them one by one Off the end OF q
plank into the river, with their arme
piLio-ed and weights tied to their
nacks.
Taere were some lncendiary fires II
Vicksburg afterwards, but steamboat
thugs gave the place vile berth BY
daylight for long time.
Your correspondent "partook OF
sandwich and cup Of colf e." HI
does not say whether other pas enger'
pastook Of something stronger, bu
we can be quite sure that they did
and that the ''numerOus cappers'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-14

who were inducing the passengers to
bet, first invited them to the bar to
I'll up with booze; fer that was most
essential part of the game.
The lesson Of this story is that this
kind Of robbery is going on now as
brisk|y a. it did 60 years ago. Whilst
modern civilization may have smooth
ed off some of the rouqher points OF
he business, it still hcurishes; the
operators being compelled to assume
the role OF artistic swindlers rather
than that of bold pirates.
D. BURBANK
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-14
Why Ftdo's Tail Curled.

A lady was walking along the streets
Of one of our cities a short time ago,
followed by her pet pug dog. Fido's
tail curled so much that it formed Il
little hoop, the tip Of it resting on his
back at the spot where it grew out, "
as the children say. A little street
arab ran after the dog. crying out:
81 know what makes that dogs tail
curl so round like ring know what
makes his tail curl So Dye hear
LADY,"
The lady, somewhat interested
stopped and asked:
"Well whv them"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-14
WOULD SHE?

I'm the apple, swaying bubl,ing.
That Priscilla tries to bite.
Hanging fine
On the line,
With her rosy cheeks hobnolting.
Now the left, and now the right.
I'm a mighty lucky fellow
Looking straight into her face
Blue her eyes
AS the skies,
And PRISCILLA S hair is yellow
And she has wondrous grace
AS kiss her lips SO lightly
Much l wonder what she'd do
II that man
Tried my plan.
Do you think that she would brightly
Gayly try to bite him too?
Wilson in st. Louis Re
public.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-14

$50 that the feas can loop the loop
was the astonishing reply as the gam
in skipped away, shouting gleefully at
his own joke.-Lippincort's Magazine.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-14

The Rich Uncle.
"That young man signs himself u.
s. &. Kraft"
Eyes. That's my nephew"
tits easy to guess what great per-
sonage he was named after"
you're wrong. Those initials stand
for Uncle Silas Gotrox,' the founder
Of our house. The boy was named
after him for purpose, but nothing
came of tt."-Catholic Standard and
Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Earliest Green onions.

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, always have something
new, something valuable. This year
they offer among their new money
making vegetables, an Earliest Green
Eating Onion 1t is winner, Mr..
Farmer and Gardener
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND Ice,
and they will send you their big plant
and seed catalog, together with enough
seed to grow
1000 fine, solid CabbageS.
1000 delicious Carrots.
1900 blanching, nutty Celery.
1000 rich, buttery Lettuce.
1000 splendid Onions.
1000 rare. luscious Radishes.
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
In all over 10000 plants-this great
offer is made to get you to test their
warranted vegetab BILE seeds and
ALL FOB BUT 16c POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice,
and If You will send them zoe in post
age, they will add to the above a pack
age of the famous Beriner CauHfoweT.
CIV. n. ID
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Value of Milk Diet.

One of the most valuable foods Tor
the nerves is milk, for those who can
digest it. A person whose nerves are
played out cannot revive himself
quicker than by living for a time ex-
clusively on milk, heated but not
boiled, slipping very slowly tumbler-
full every few hours. Milk, however,
is a food that easily disagrees with
grown people. Before starting on
milk diet, you should fast for a day or
two, and wash the stomach out thor
oughly with hot water.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

but all in vain. gave Peruna a trial.
In a short time I was feeling better and
now / am well as anyOne-'-Mrs- Fred
Weinberger.
Hon. James r. Quill of Omaha.
Hon James r. GULL is one of the oldest
and most esteemed men of Omaha, Neb-
He has done much to make it what it Is,
serving en- public boards number OF
times. He endorses Peruna in the follow
ing words:
II am 6s years old. am hale and hearty.
Two years ago I had la grippe-my life
was despaired Of Peruna saved me-
]. r. Quill.
A Relative of Abraham Lincoln.
Mr.. Silas S. Lincoln, who resides at
913 1 Street, N. w, Washington, D. c.,
has the honor of being third cousin to
Abraham Lincoln. He writes:
II had la grippe five times before using
your medicine. Four years ago l began
the use of Peruna, since which time l nave
now do as much work at my desk as ever
could in my life. 1 have gained more than
ten pounds in weight. n-S. s. Lincoln
Pe-ru-na Not Only Cured La Grippe but
Benefited the Whole System.
Miss Alice NJ. Dressler, 1913 n. Bryant
Ave, Minneapolis, Mimi. writes:
and was partially cured but the bad after
effects remained through the summer
and somehow l did not get strong as
was DeIOre O1e Oh my cOllt&c1TlouSiS W III
was visiting me asked me to try Peruna
and 1 did so and found it all and more
than I had expected. 1t not only cured
me of the catarrh but restored me to per-
feet health, built up the entire system and
brought happy feeling of buoyancy
which had not known for years. Alice
NJ. Dressler.
An Actress Testimony.
House, Troy, N. Y, is the leading lady
with the Aubrey Stock Co. She writes
the following:
During the past winter of 1901, suf-
fered for several weeks from severe
attack of grippe, which left a serious
catarrhal condition of the throat and
head.
Some one suggested Peruna. As a last
resort, after wasting much time and
faithfully, and in a few weeks was well
as ever. Jean Cowgirl.
A Southern Judge Cured.
Judge Horatio J. Goss, Hartwell, Ca,
writes:
Some five or six years ago had a very
severe spell of grippe, which left me with
systemic catarrh. A friend advised me to
try your Peruna which / did, and was
third bottle completed the cure H. j.
GoSS.
If you do not derive prompt and sa.1s-
factory results from the use of Perupa,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium- f"'-'- 49,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

T A GRIPPE is epidemic catarrh. 1t
~ spares no class or nationality. The
cultured and the ignorant, the aristocrat
and the pauper, the masses and the classes
are alike subject to la grippe. None are
exempt-all are liable.
Have you the grip, Or, rather. has
the grip got you? Grip is well named.
The original French term, la grippe, has
been shortened by the busy American to
read grip" Without intending to do so
a new word has been coined that exactly
describes the case. AS if some hideous
giant with awful GRIP had clutched us
in its fatal clasp. Men, women. children.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
EIoht-Hour Monument.

The first monument to trade union
ism was erected recently in Mel
bourne, Australia 1t is called the
Eighth Hour Monument" as it is In
of the eight-hour sys-
tenn, which was begun in Australia
forty-eight years ago. The monument
is a tall marble pillar, surmounted by
an oblong block holding globe ant
torch. The word Prosperity" is writ.
ten on the globe and three large fig
ure eigb-s are engraved on the block.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

A-Horse stable; B-Box stalls;
Feed alleys; D-Cow stalls; E.
Cutters; F@Passage behind cows.
the driveway to the barn. The 80 by
SO barn consists of shed, implement
house and carriage house, which is di-
rectly off the horse stable, and it can
be used for hitching up the horses
without going out of doors. The barn
above consists of one NOW ID feet, a
f2-foot driveway and two 15-feet mows.
The posts in the basement are in horse
and COW managers and directly under
the stills, but as the other bent comes
directly over the passage behind the
cattle, the posts are placed on each
side of the gutter with a needle beam
from each on which the sill rests.
This will leave the passage way
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
co-operatiye DairYina.

Cooperative da1rying is directly re-
sponsible for an increase in the value
of Danish butter exports from about
SIS 100000 to over s29 100000. The first
Danish cooperative dairy dates from
1882. Now there are ,057 CO operative
dairies in Denmark, comprising some
100000 members and receiving milk
from $50 900 cows, or mere than four
fifths of the total number OF cows
The average price received for butter
Is 23.3 cents a pound.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

Sawdust could not be made suff1-
GENTLY firm to be of service in level
ing up the depressions in the floor.
Undoubtedly the best course to pur-
sue is to hew down the knots and high
places with an adze and lay new mar
row flooring over the old boards, level
ing up the low places with strips of
shingles. The new floor would cost
very little more than good linoleum,
it would last very much longer and
be much more satisfactory than any
system of repairing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Cooperation in the Sale of Eggs.

Cooperation i'm the Sale Of Eggs.
The sale of eggs in combination be-
gan in the province of Hanover, Ger
many, in 1896 and at present there are
in that province ninety-five associa-
lions for that purpose. OF these thir-
ty-f1ve operate on their own account,
and the remainder are allied with
other associations-frien societies,
cooperative diaries. or agricultural so
cieties. THE business of one of these
associations amounts to nearly $40, 900
a year, but that of the majority of
them does not exceed $4,000, and the
transactions of a considerable num-
Der fall below 81 900 a year.
A part of the eggs thus sold are dis
posed of to retail dealers, but by far
the greater part are sold at Wholesale,
transportation being effected by rail.
1t was at first hoped that a consider
able part of the sales would be made
direct to the consumers through the
aid of the parcels post, but the eggs
thus sold scarcely amount to per
cent of the total quantity disposed Of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
WELL POSTED.
A California Doctor With 30 Years
Experience.

A California Doctor With 20 Years
Experience.
'In my 40 years experience as a
teacher and practitioner along hygie-
mic lines" says a Los Angeles physi-
clan, Il have never found food to
compare with Grape-Nuts for the bene-
fit of the general health of all classes
of people. have recommended
Grape-Nuts for number of years to
patients with the greatest success and
every years experience makes me
more enthusiastic regarding it's use.
Il make it a rule to always recon-
mend Grape-Nuts and Postum Food
Coffee in place of coffee when giving
my patients instructions as to diet, for
know both Grape-Nuts and Postum
can be digested by anyone
las for myself, when engaged in
much mental work my diet twice a
day consists of Grape-Nuts and rich
cream. find it just the thing to build
up gray matter and keep the brain
in good working order
I'm addition to its wonderful effects
as a brain and nerve food GrapeNuts
always keeps the digestive organs in
perfect, healthy tone 1 carry it with
me when 1 travel, otherwise 1 am
almost certain to have trouble with
my stomach" Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
Strong Endorsements like the above
from physicians all over the country
have stamped Grape-Nuts the most
scientific food in the world.
There's a reason.
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, THE Road to MELVILLE"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
No Use for Wagons.

Carts wagons, drays, trucks. etc..
are not employed largely in Syria and
Palestine. On the farms a wagon Of
any description is hardly ever seen.
Grain is brought in on the backs of
camels and donkeys. Delivery wag-
ons are unknown in Syrian cities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

whole towns and cities are caught in the
baneful grip of terrible monster.
The following letters speak for them
selves as to t'-a efficacy of Peruna in cases
of la grippe or its after effects
After Effects of La Grippe Eradicated
by Pe-ru-na.
Mrs Fred Weinberger. Westerlo,
Albany County, N. y, writes:
Several years ago 1 had an attack of
la grippe which left my nerves in a
FRUSTRATED condition. Then 1 had an
other attack of la grippe which left me
worse. had tried three good phvsiclanS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Radiun In Pitch-RIende.

Prof. Cook of Northwestern univer-
sity has shown that there is sufficient
radium in pitch-blende to make it
possible for a photograph to be taken
by it directly. Prof Cook states that
the value of the experiment lies in
the proof of a new way in which to
discover radium in minerals.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Pardons for DueIists.

Four Hungarian deputies, including
the present prime minister. Count
Tisza, who have been sentenced to
various short terms of imprisonment
for dueling, have just been pardoned
by imperial decree.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
To Make Sugar in Japan.

An Osaka firm of dealers in sugar
is preparing for the establishment of
sugar refining plant, and it is stated
that the company, which is backed by
foreign capitalists, has already dis
patched representatives to England
and United States to purchase ma
chinery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Renewing a Kitchen Floor.

F. A. Ban old kitchen floor made
of boards one foot wide is badly worn
between the knots and we wish to
level it up and cover it with linoleum
so as to have it warm and level.
How would it answer to level it up
with sawdust cover it with felt paper
and then put down linoleum. We do
not care to go to the expense of a new
floor if a new job can be made without
it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Insist on Getting It.

Some grocers say they don't keep De
fance Starch. This is because they have a
stock on hand of other brands containing
only ~ OF. in package, which they won't
be able to sell first, because Defiance con-
tains 10 o. for the same money
Do you want 16 instead of IL OF. for
same money! Then buy Defiance Starch.
Requires no cooking.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

1t is a very common practice to feed
ground fresh bones to laying hens in
the winter season, when the natural
supply of insects and worms cannot
be secured by the fowls, but so far
as we are aware charred bones are not
made use of in this way.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

Alpaca Came from Llama.
Alpaca is the name of a species of
llama from whose wool the genuine
fabric is woven
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

Some people acknowledge that they
have a skeleton in the closet and don't
mako any bones about it either.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

Dat straw that has been kept over
summer is not very palatable fodder,
but If it has not become musty or
mouldy, it should not be injurious to
stock. If ]. F. S. has roots or ensilage.
the straw should be cut and mixed
with either of these twelve hours be-
tore feeding Roots for this purpose
should be pulped. When mixing the
cut straw with pulped roots or ensil-
age. each should be put on in layers
and light sprinkling of salt given to
each layer of straw. A little chop or
cut hay added to the mixture either
at feeding or mixing time would aid
to both the palatability and value Of
the fodder
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Feet Comfortable Ever Since

Feet Comfortable Ever Since.
IT suffered for years with my feet A friend
recommended ALIENS FOOT-EASE. L
used two boxes of the powder, and my feet
have been entirely comfortable ever since.
ALIENS FOOT-EASE is certainly q god
send to me- VIM l. Swormstedt. Washing
ton, D. c." Sold by all Druggists, 2oc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

He is all write-the corresponding
secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

$4,000 per NJ. Lewis' tSingle Binder"
straight sc cigar, costs the dealer some
more than other SC cigars, but the higher
price enables this factory to use higher
grade tobacco. Lewis Factory, Peoria, IL.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as
a cough cure--J. w. O'BRIEN, 322 Third Ave,
N, Minneapolis. MINI, Jan 6. 1900
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
pREssNAkfMc coLLEGE.

LauieS are taught in about six weeks the Wo
mans Kerster System of Dressmak1ng- Grad
uat rs alway in dema d. Write for particulars
kERsTERs LADIES TAILORING SYSTEM, Kan
City, MO,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

There are many kinds of tears; none
are shed from Indifference.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Metal Roots.

A metal roof is said to be positive
protection against the building 1t GOV.
ers being struck by lightning
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

Were it not for the fools the wise
guys would get left.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

Mrs. W.nslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the reduces In
Illumination. allays pain, cures wind coc Csc bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

It's a tough turkey that is able to
hold over for another term.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

Hot air is too frequently mistaken
for real wisdom.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Sheep Live on Desert.

Sheep 1--we on Desert
A tract of eastern Australia which
thirty years ago was a sandy desert
now supports over a million sheep
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

Business is a mantle that covers .
multitude of queer transactions
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

Great is the physician who can
cure a woman of an imaginary disease.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
ins,,msae shed
GssNN ne Jka

clear. The hay and straw is put in
the basement from the thresh floor
through a door in the NOW beside the
stairway.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

RED CROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
for it. Large OF. package only cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20

The plan shown provides for 5 sim
gle horse stalls, 2 box stalls and stalls
for 81 cows. The root cellar is under
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Feeding Oat Straw.

J. F. 81 have several tons of oat
straw from last year; how can 1 feed
this to the best advantage? Is it like
ly to injure stock?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
Burned Bones for Laying Hens.

E. S. M.-Will bones, burned and
pulverized, help chickens to lay?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
GOOD PLAN FOR BARN.

Room for Live Stock, Implements and
Grain.
w. H C.-Please publish suitable
plan for a barn 40 by 60 feet, with an
l. 30 by so feet. l would like to have
room for about 20 head of cattle. to
horses, box stalls, a root cellar, a
place for implements, carriage room,
harness, ETC., and a passage way wide
enough to drive through.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
BY THE GRIP.
RELEASED BY PE-RU-NA.

In a short time / was feeling better and
now I am as wei as anyone-''-Mrs.F Fred
Weinberger
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-01-15

look out only for business. The pros
perity of one nation may be at the ex-
pense of another nation, but what
moral difference does it make which
nation gets the best of it? | feel that
every person in the United States
wants it to be this nation. | assert
right now, and put it down, that if
President Roosevelt fails of reelection,
it will be because of his political NOR
ais. and not because of any derelic-
ton of moral duty, politically or other
wise.
OUEIOUEFOIS.