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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
AS EASY
Need. Only a Little Thinking.

Needs Only Little Thinking.
The food Of childhood often decides
whether one is to grow up we'll nour
ished and healthy or weak and sickly
from improper food.
It's just as easy to be one as the
other, provided we get proper start.
A wise physician like the Denver
doctor who knew about food can &C
complish wonders, provided the patient
is willing to help and will eat only
proper food.
Speaking of this case, the mother
said her little four-year-old boy was
suffering from peculiar arrangement
of the stomach, liver and kidneys, and
his feet became SO swollen he couldn't
take step. I'VE called doctor, who
said at once we must be very care
full as to his diet, as improper food was
the only cause of his sickness. Sugar,
especially, he forbid
$50 the doctor made up diet. and
the principal food he prescribed was
Grape Nuts, and the boy. who was
very fond Of sweet things, took the
Grape-NutS. readily, without addlng
any sugar. doctor explained that the
sweet in Grape Nuts is not at all like
cane or beet sugar, but is the natural
sweet of the grains)
I'VE saw big Improvement inside a
few days. and now Grape-Nuts are
almost his only food, and lie is once
more a healthy, happy, rosy checked
youngster with every prospect to grow
up into a strong. healthy man." Name
given by Postum Cereal Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich.
The sweet in Grape-Nuts Is the
Nature-sweet known as Post Sugar,
not digested in the liver like ordinary
sugar. but predigested. Feed the
youngsters a handful of Grape-Nuts
when Nature demands sweet and
prompts them to call for sugar.
There's 0 reason.
Get the little book 1.-THE Read to
Wsllvtlle" y sach packaSs.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25

His eNceliency ,he Count Sas:iri."
She left her card with the address of
her hotel, and, as the suite was ready
for occupation, said she would take
possession next day.
AS they walked along the silent
quays she said, The name Sasaii
sounds Familiarity. yet 1 can't associate
any memory With ii: perhaps l have
read of ii i'm italian history"
Il dare say this Count Sasari would
enjoy himself far more in succeed
Partisan hotel, with electric lights and
gilt mirrors, than in the home where
his ancestors lived and loved and pci-
soned their rivals
ut all depends on the kind Of man he
is" Edith replied.
His name haunts me. Where have
1 heard it before Lady Bysshe asked
tell her.
Her inquiry was answered When a
day or two subsequently Count Sasari
called on her in her new quarters.
AS his name was announced she rose
from the letter she had been writing
home, To see nliddle-si2ee. rather
stout man, With a clear complexion
dignity and grace that at once attract
Ell and pleased her. She noticed he
was extremely wel-dressed and looked
prosperous.
Permit me to do myself the honor of
waiting on you," he said With formal
politeness, speaking i'm French, as he
rightly supposed her knowledge of ltal-
ian was not perfect.
Il am glad to see YOU, CONT she
replied affably. for the truth was she
had been feeling lonely, and the pros
pect of a pleasant acquaintance was
extremely welcome Mont VOL sit
down."
1.t,Il. " 1,l{ 4 lIf
strangers to the place
we know no enc here, she 'atcr
rupted.
Chen in case YOU need thsm hope
| YOU Will make use of my services" the
count said.
THAT is very kind and friendly of
YOU" Lady l,yeshe replied something
in her visitors manner as we'll as his
appearance pleasing her. She Thought
his eyes especially beautiful
Your name and that of Your h.ece
are familiar to me-" he said.
Lady Bysshe's ccuntemance fell, and
sense of depression seized her Like
edy of knowleswcrth han. and bad
been led by curiosity 10 those connected
with it. That WAS why he Ind c;i!le.i
OH her. 1T was possible that he relt.
her thoughts, for he hurriedly Went on,
You have probably not heard of mine,
| but L am connection cf the Count
Massini His first wife was MY aunt
my fathers sister
Lady Bysshe's handsome face bright
aned. THAT accounts for the familiar
sound of your name to me-" she told
him. Il must have heard of you OF
your father; though my brather-inlaw
seldom speaks of his relatives or his
early life
My father and he were not good
| Friends SaSari explained.
but that is no reason why you and
/ should not be-
Il should feel hattered by youl
friendship" he told her, his candid
luminous eyes responding to the sym
pathy her own expressed
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Womcn's Pcscoek Rajn,c Mt.

Pail Mall Gazette: 1t used to he tn.
hallmark of the we'll dressed woman
that every portion of her attire matched
in color, SO that dress. hat. gloves pre-
scented perfect harmony. 1t is no
longer the rule. A revolution has been
silently effected this spring. and there
was evidence of it at the first race
meeting at Longchamps. Variety is
now the sign of the ultra smartness.
The idea is to get as many contrasts
In tone as possible, to make ones self
n walking concert of discord. For in
stance, it is the last cry of elegance
TO wear green h,.t trimmed with vel
set of violet hue and large roses of IA
tawny color. This last tone, too, may
predominant in the hat and contrast
with gowns of reseda green or steel
gray. II is not given TO every one to
support this kind of thing without
flinching. But the fashion has this adj
vantage-many people are we'll dressed
without knowing 1t.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
Shouting Their Praises.

Friarpoint, Miss, Aug. 22.--SpecialD
Cured of Bladder and Kidney Trou-
BILE after 2G years of suffering, Rev. III.
II. Hatch, of this place. is telling the
public the good news and shouting the
praises of the remedy that cured him
-Dodds Kidney Pills. Rev. Mr.. Hatch
says:
II have been suffering from Bladdet
aud Kidney Trouble for % years and
have tried everything that people said
would do me good. But nothing did
me any good except Dodd's Kidney
Pills.
II haven't felt pain since took
Dodd's Kidney Pills. They gave me
health and feel like new man alto
gether Dodd's Kidney Pills are the
best ever had"
All Urinary and Bladder Troubles
are caused by diseased Kidneys. The
natural way to cure them is to cure the
kidneys. Dodd's Kidney Pills never
fail to cure diseased kidneys in any
stage or place. They always cure
Backache and they are the only remedy
that ever cured Bright's Disease.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
tieroi.rn in Persistence.

Philadelphia Ledger: The teach
ings of recent years by certain eio-
quent and clear sighted speakers and
writer's to the effect that the sublimest
heroism may be practiced in the hum
blest paths of life in the hardest and
most forbiddlng circumstances, and
that the ordinary vocations-the mere
support of a family and the perform
ance of simple duties in quiet way
may he in truth. under some condi-
tons, the height OF heroism. are very
heartening and salutary in their re-
suits. Heroism does not require for its
exercise a striking field or unusal con-
ditions, but may be displayed any
where. We have our heroes of peace"
and if any one quality is conspicuous
rs the mark of this kind of heroism it
Is the resolution and the persistence
walch. in the pursuit of high and
worthy Objects cannot be checked.
Great works are performed. 1t has been
sail not by strength but by persever-
ancc: but this very perseverance is a
kind of strength which distinguishes
he veal. from the strong,
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language to her view. Instead of this.
Mr.. Yeats is one of thirty or forty writ
ers of varied talent and power. some OF
whom have produced lyrics as great,
others have written prose as good.
while others have contributed infinitely
more scholarship. Mr.. Yeats returns
the compliment. and in a preface to one
of Lady Gregory's books dealing with
Irish folklore tells us that 1t is the
greatest book that ever came out OF
Ireland" which is, of course, unmitt-
gated nonsense. Even I'm the region to
which she has now contributed three
interesting books Lady Gregory has
been only doing work which Miss Flea
nor Hull has been engaged upon be-
fore Lady Gregory came into the field.
as had also number of other enthu-
sasts for Irish literature and folklore.
1T is a pity that two such undoubted-
Nv able writer's as MIR. Yeats and Lady
Gregory should thus throw some meas
ure of contempt upon movement rich
in literary talent and intellectual ideals.
by this inclination to mutual admira-
tion and log rolling they do not serve
the cause which they both honestly
love, although time will restore the ball
ance effectively enough.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
CHAPTER XXI.
COUNT sAsARrs VISIT.

~
A couple of weeks later, Lady Bysshe
and Edith had reached Genoa. whose
historic palaces with their stately gar
dens. whose fine drives, giving view of
mountain range and boundless sea, de-
lighted both.
Lady Bysshe anx!ously summoned
doctor, who Immediately pronounced
the patient unable to bear the strong
sea air and the eternal noises OF this.
the chief commercial city of Italy; and
assuring her that she must have an
atmosphere more soothing. n place
where she could have perfect quiet. he
recommended the old-world town of
Pisa as best suited to her condition.
Accordingly they went to Pisa, de-
serted town peacefully sleeping in the
sun; the Arno. undisturbed by traffic,
flowing placidly between the gray
stones Of Its grass grown quays and
under the crumbling bridges connecting
them.
At first they feared Its slunberous
aspect, its silence BROKEN only by mill
tary bugles, the eternal marching of
conscripts to and from their drill, and
the ringing of melancholy church BELLS
would be unedurable; but by degrees
the fascination OF this peaceful Tuscan
town grew upon them; nnd MS there
was no doubt that Edith found 1t rest
full to her nerves. they resolved to stay
some time.
Neither of them liked hotels; and
both desiring to rent a suite of rooms
in one Of tho old red brick palaces be-
side the river. those faded looking
buildings that seem like Tho scenes of
tragedies. tho made Inquiries and were
directed to the Palazzo Lanantranchi.
where they might find the accomoda-
lions desired. Its massive walls. great
escutcheoned doorway and immense
hall made 1t seem chill and gloomy.
but its wide staircase OF white marble.
its Lofty rooms and deep windows look
ing on the slow sweeping Arno. pleased
them. The suite was shown them by
an elderly manservant, who. with grave
and stately courtesy, conducted them
through the rooms as II they were
honored guests to whom he showed the
apartments allotted to them.
Lady Bysshe feared his dignity might
be hurt by her inquiry regarding the
price. but he answered. without winc-
Ing. and she took them on the spot.
10 r!dioulously low did It seem.
May ssk wAo tho palace belongs
tot" NJ asked y pesHAO
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
CHAPTER XXI.
DOCTOR zolsEANI.

Count Sasaii made himself pleasant
to his new friends When he called on
Lady Bysshe She told him that her
niece had caught chill. she stayed
too long In these damp cloistcrs. AT
another time / should not feel so anN-
ious about this cold. but now | am
alarmed at her slightest ailmcnt. for
her health has been undermined by a
shock she received some little while
ago. Perhaps, my dear count, you
would be kind enough to recommend
me skillful doctor, whom / could CON
suit about her general condition." she
suggested.
Sasari paused before answering ns II
to consider his words. but at length hs
said, There's n doctor living In this
suburbs beyond portua Nuora who
believe Is one Of the cleyercat in ItnlY..
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25

horse and sometimes was unable even
to ride in car. My condition was
critical when sent for Doan's Kidney
Pills. used three boxes and they
cured me. Now can go anywhere
and do as much as anybody sleep
we'll and feel no discomfort at ALL
A FREE TRIALrAddress Foster
Milburn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y. For sale
by all dealers; price so cents.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
Free to Twenty Five Ladies.

The Defiance Starch Co. will give
Is ladies a round trip ticket to the
st. Louis Exposition. to FIVE ladies
in each of the following states: I'LL
nois. Iowa. Nebraska, Kansas and
Missouri who will send in the largest
number OF trade marks cut from a ten
cent, 16-ounce package of -efiance
cold water laundry starch. This
means from your own home. any
where In tina above named states
These trade marks must be mailed to
and received by the Defiance Starch
Co.. Omaha. Nebr.. before September
lst, 1904. October and November
will be the best months to visit the
Exposition. Remember that Defiance
10 the only starch put lp In l6 OF. Ia
full pound) to the package. You get
one-third more starch for the Same
money than Of any other kind. and
Defiance never sticks to the iron.
The tickets to the Exposition will be
sent by registered mail September
9Th. Starch for sale by all dealers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25

l was doing
IL o t h / ns but
buying nedi-
cines 10 cure my
Kidneys. / do
not think that
any man ever
suffered as l did
and lived. The
pain in my back
was so bad that
1 cot ! d not
sleep at night. I
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
Cooks Are Hard to Get.

He scorchem is anxious to sell his
automobile.
Shell thought he and his wife were
auto fends?
IIe-So they are, but their cook
doesn't approve of automobiling.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
MOI! Mo-!

III at article OF How to Manage
Husband was written by single wom-
an"
How do you know?"
mo married woman is going to give
away valuable recipe like that"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
For Your Perfect Comfort

At tie St. Louis Exposition. which is yer,
severe upon the feet, remember to take along
boz or two Of ALIENS FOOT-EASE, a
powder for Hot. Tired. Aching. Swollen
Sweating Feet. 10000 testimonials. Sold
by all Druggists, 25c. DON'T ACCEPT A
SUBSTITUTE. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy. N. y.
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ToRTURlNa PAIN.

HslfThis Mans sufferines Would Hav>
Killed Many Person, but Doan's
Cured Hip.
A. c. SlSague, stock dealer, of Nor
NAL. Ill.. writes; "Eor two whole Years
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25

Aunt Annie-Tommy, what do you
want to be when you grow up?
Tommy (who has just been whipped)
The father of about ten kids.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
Wise Willie.

Teacher-Did you ever read The
Stories Mother Used to Tell?"
Willie-No'ln. But I'm wise TO all OF
Pops gags.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
A I ouch.

Rev. Dr. Fourthly DO you think my
sermon touched Mr.. Coyne?
Deacon Wise Sure. He put five
spot on the collection plate
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25
Sure Thing.

Is he an OptnhiSt
"Optimist. Why, IL he had been liv-
ing in Noahs time, he would have told
him that the flood was only going to
be Il passing shower.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25

Piso', Cure for Consumption i, the bes.
medicine have ever found for coughs
and colds.-Mrs. Oscar Trip, Big Rock,
Ill.,. March 20. 1901.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-25

s.rs. Ninslow's .,ooru1Se ,-nuee cor Children
eo hing; softens the gums, reduces iusmu ation al
aye paia. cures wind collie. . cont bottle
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CONTINUED Next Wee.. \
Sufferers.


According to current anecdote. the
Honorabl Joseph II. choate met in the
street not long ago a friend who is q
confirmed sufferer Button holing the
ambassador to Great Britain as he was
turning a corner, the unfortunate gem
tleman spoke as follows:
Il s-ss-ay. Ch-choate, c-c-can you
g-g-g-give mime h-hhalf an hour for
f-f-f-f-flve m-m-minutes' c-c-c-c-con-
versation?"
Another story Is told by well-known
cabinet officer. He reports the follow
ing conversation as taking place during
chance meeting between Sufferers:
First: "S-S-S-Sure; he's f-f-fine-b-
try D-D-Doctor B-B-B-rown, old c-c-
chap. for that s-s-stuttering of wy
yours"
Second: ILLS he a-s-a-ny egg
good7"
First! "s-s-S.sure: he's TT flna---h.
b-bess in the b.b- business; h.he c-c-Gs
eursd m-m.lns."-Rsrpsys weekly;
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s;asari who had been showing Lady
i}yssbe some curious crystal pitfalls and
marble atatliettes that he had dug up
in nejshbnrlng gardcn--calne forward
to tell zoffani that his patient was the
4tepdAughtet of Count MasslnJ: At
this he looked Mt Edith seemingly with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-24
Four Companies Of the National
Guard Located in Indianapolis
First Battalion, N.
GIN wis Movement
of the City, Present of the Companies

the regiment. is one of the men Of this
city who entered the militia of the state
as a private in the indianapolis Light IN
fantry on Nov. /. 1877. Colonel Smith
served as a private until June l. ISL when
he was appointed corporal, and a year
later was made sergeant of the company.
He was appointed adjutant of the Second
Infantry with rank of first lieutenant in
1884. and on July % 1889, he was made
major After this his rise in military az
fairs was rapid and he has filled both the
places Of lieutenant colonel and colonel
successfully and has very decided nat
ural ability for commanding soldiers.
He entered the service of the United
States with his regiment and served during
the war with Spain as colonel. From June
TO September. 1898. the army officials rec
ognizing his military ability, gave him
command of the Second Brigade, Second
Division of the First Army Corps, at
Chckamauga Park and Knoxville, Tenn
On Nov 4. 1895. he was mustered out of
the United States service and later re-
organized the Second Regiment. of which
he is still the commander.
The military spirit invaded the inhabit-
ants of this State long before 1t was a
State or was ever thought of as being such.
The organizing of the National Guard was
by no means the first formation of mill
tary companies effected in this State, and
those who are enthusiastically interested in
the Guard can go back in the history of the
State and point out the fact that the mi
litia system was first started as early as
1857.
Indiana at that time, of course, was part
~ e
during time when the art of war was
considered of equal Importance with the
arts of peace. 1t was soon after the revo-
lutionary war. and as many of the men
had lost all of their possessions while serv-
ing in the American army. they came West
to seek their fortunes and rebuild their
shattered estates 1t was necessary for
these men TO protect themselves in those
days. and their natural tendencies were for
the adventures of war.
Their services in the revolutionary army
had given them an insight into the pleasure
of roaming over these vast lands. and after
the war had ceased. in which they had been
so successful they rather liked no doubt.
the sensations of a military life for few
days at a time. as a recreation as well as a
necessity; but no doubt the old settlers
often found il necessary to be imbued with
a military spirit, for there were many at
tacks by wandering tribes of Indians. and
the only means of protection was to wage
war against them.
LAWS ARE SIMILAR.
The strange thing about the old laws
that governed the militia in those days
was the fact that they were about the same
as those of the present time. When the
Northwest Territory passed its second grade
of territorial government in 1893. the militia
was given prompt attention, and a reorsan-
ization of all of the companies and laws
took place.
In the adjutant generals Office in the
Statehouse a copy of these laws can be
seen. They provided that those who were
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-24

soon made to change their minds for the
soldiers gave them TO understand that they
were there for business. The strike was.
however, settled without bloodshed. and
after being in service for two weeks the
company was ordered home.
The men who have served this company
since its organization as captains are: Cen
eral y. r. Ruckle. Colonel James r. Ross,
General William ]. Mckee, Captain r. J.
Scott, Major III. T. Condo. Captain Frank
+. +. McCrea, Major w. $. Rich. Captain
w. a. Kreber, Captain Hoyt McClain and
the present captain. William G.. Comfy.
WEST POINT OF THE GUARD
Company d has always been known as
the West Point of the Indiana National
Guard from the fact that it has graduated
more officers than any other company in
the guard. Colonel II. r. Smith received
his military training with d company and
served with it from Nov. l, 1877. to June l,
1884 Also Captain Power now of G COM
pany; w. II. DRAPER. jr., who was long
connected with the Guard in various capac-
tiles; DIR. II. 1. Jones. Adjutant Robert l.
Moorhead and a number of others.
While Captain McClain had charge Of
the company he was instrumental in get
ting it to attend the Buffalo Exposition
and while there il made an excellent show
ing. 1t was first thought that a regiment
would be sent from this State; then it was
attempted TO get the local battalion 10 at
tend, but when the time arrived to so ID
company was the only one ready.
Captain w. G.. Comfy served in Battery
a for a number Of years. He was appoint
ed quartermastcr with the rank of first
lieutenant OF that organiza tion, April 70
1901. On March II, 1902 he was made first
lieutenant Of ID company and in June Of
the same year was promoted TO captain
Captain Comfy comes from a military
family. his father having served as a major
in the regular army for a number OF years
and he was also an instructor at West
Point. Major Comfy was stationed here at
the arsenal for quite "A long time. Captain
Comfy has one brother who is at the pres
ent time a lieutenant in the army. Captain
Comfy was born at San Antonio, Tex. and
graduated from Yale University in 1896. II
was said that when the war between
Japan and Russia commenced he offered
his services TO Japan, but was refused be-
cause that country did not want foreigners
In the army He, however, denies that he
rendered his services
Lieutenant Ralph G.. Teeters. OF Company
d. is nj the present time attending college
at Lafayette. lie enlisted as "A private in
Company ID in 1899 lie has served in all
the places OF nOncommissiOned officers and
was made first lieutenant June 4. 1902. a.
II. Dawson, the second lieutenant, enlisted
IN the company when il was reorganized
after the Spanish war. He has served as
corporal and Quartermaster sergeant. and
was also appointed 20 the latter office IN
the battalion. which he held until Feb j..
1903. when he was elected second lieuten-
ant.
Second Lieutenant Ralph Miller. of the