davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
A VICTIM OF LA GRIPPE.

Mrs. Henrietta A. 8. Marsh, 100 w.
10th St, Los Angeles, Cal, President
Woman's Benevolent Assn, writes:
81 suffered with la grippe for seven
weeks, and nothing could do or take
helped me until tried Peruna.
81 felt at once that l had at last
secured the right medicine and l kept
steadily improving Within three weeks
| was fully restored, and | am glad that
| gave that truly great remedy a trial.
[ will never be without it again"
In letter dated August 81, 1904, Mrs.
Marsh says: Il have never yet heard
the efficiency of Peruna questioned. We
still use it. l travelled through Ken
lucky and Tennessee three years ago,
where l found Peruna doing its good
work. Much of it is being used here
also. "-Henrietta 4. S. Marsh.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio
Ask your druggist for free Peruna
Almanac for 1905.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
Maine Leads in Granite Industry

Maine Leads in Granite Industry.
Maine now leads all other States in
the production of granite, having out
stripped Massachusetts,, which former
ly stood at the head in this industry.
Statistics for 1901 show that Maine
produced S2,70O,0OO worth of granite,
including $407,41S worth Of rough
stone, $4,000 of monumental work,
$1,5O0,00e of dressed stone for build
ing, 100000 of paving, $125,000 Of
curbing and tagging. 100000 worth Of
stone for roadmaking and $4,000 of
rubble and riprap.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
In the National Capital.

Two bills were introduced in the House
for appointment of a commission to re-
wise the tariff.
House renewed annual attack on civil
service commission, and reduced salaries
of committee stenographers.
Senator Cullom praises the stand taken
by the President on railroad rate evils
but says present laws are sufficient to
meet the case if enforced.
Senator Plat introduced a bill to re-
duce by nineteen members the repre-.
septation in Congress of Southern States
that have aisfranchised negroes.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
One of Senator Mason's.

"a friend Of mine," said Senator
Mason, met a traveller from the East
out in Illinois, and after looking him
over carefully in order to avoid en-
barrassing mistakes, put the question:
"'Do you drink
"'That's my business bluntly re-
piled the stranger.
81 understand, but have you any
other occupation was the quick re-
ply, and they parted in the hotel lob
nv"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
OF No Consequence.

Husband-You are as gloomy as an
owl. Sulking because l can't get you
that new bonnet, l suppose.
Wife-No, | was only going over some
old letters, that's all. It's nothing OF
Importance. Only a fit of the blues.
What letters?"
Love letters"
"Some you wrote?'
"Some | received"
ooh, mine, eh?'
mo, some l received before I met
you It's of no consequence. None at
all. How is your cold?'-New York
Weekly.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
CUTlCURA SOAP.

The Worlds Greatest Skin Soap-The
Standard of Every Nation of the
Earth.
Millions of the worlds best people use
Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura Oint-
ment, the purest and sweetest of emol-
lent skin cures, for preserving, purifying
and identifying the skin, for cleansing
the scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff,
and the stopping of falling hair, for soft
ening, whitening and soothing red, rough
and sore hands, for baby rashes, itch
ings and chafinss, and many sanative,
antiseptic purposes which readily suggest
themselves to women, especially mothers.
as well as for all the purposes of the
toilet, bath and nursery.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22

First Of ALL said the merchant to the
youthful applicant, well have to test
your ability as a whistler. Suppose you
try"
I'm sorry, sir" said the boy, but I
can't whistle at all"
Hang up your hat" cried the mer-
chant, promptly you're the boy we're
looking for."-Philadelphia Press.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22

In the Senate Thursday a resolution
providing for proper action on the
charges against Judge Swayne when ar.
ticles of impeachment are presented by
the House. but fixing no date for the be
ginning of the proceedings, was adopted
The urgency deficiency appropriation bill
was passed without debate. The Philip
pine administration bill was taken III
and amendments We're offered by Mr.
McCumber striking out the provision fo'
the guaranteeing of interest on railroad
bonds to 2l2 per cent providing that they
be guaranteed by the government of tn.
United States, and prescribing a method
for taxation of railroad receipts in the
islands; by McComas empowering the
Philippine commission to amend tn.
tariff laws of the islands, by Mr.. Culber
son granting 10000 acres of Philippine
public lands for every mile of railroad
constructed. by Mr.. Bailey giving the
Philippine government authority to reg
ulate the charges of the aided roads and
by Mr.. SpounPr restricting the authorize
ton of municipalities to contract indebt
edness to promote local improvements
BY agreement the bill and the amend
ments will he voted on Friday Mr.. Per
kins introduced a bill appropriating 81,
4000OO for Il federal building at Homo
lulu. Mr.. Berry presented memorial
from the Cherokee Nation asking that
Indian Territory be allowed a delegate
in Congress. In executive session extra.
dition treaties with Hayti and Cuba
the latter amendatOry-werer ratified and
ordered made public. In the House a
resolution discharging elections committee
No from further consideration of the
Reynolds-Butler contest from the twelfth
Missouri district because the contestant
had not compiled with the law in regard
to time in which testimony should be
taken was adopted.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

~ local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
tional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining Of the
EuStachian Tube When this tube gets inf1amed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing, and when 1t Is entirely closed Deafness Is
the result. and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an intiamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir.
culars, free.
FL. CHENEY G. CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
She Would Re POpuIar.

Mrs. Nexdore-One of the keys of my
daughters piano is out of order. 1 won
der if there's any one in the neighbor-
hood who could fix it.
Mrs. Peppery-I don't know; but If
she's still got one good key, why not use
that?
Mrs. Nexdore-What could she do
with one key?
Mrs. Peppery-Lock the piano, of
rse.-Philadelphia Press.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
A StickIer for Truth.

Cassidy-Oi want wreath av flow
ers, an put on it, He rests in pieces"
Florist-Don't you mean, He rests
In peace"
Cassidy-Oi name phwat OF sed.
IT'S fur Casey, that was blowed up in
the Quarry.-Tit-Bits.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
Not All.

Servant having proved dishonest, was
Just leaving. Indeed, mum, and ye'll
miss me, / kin tell YEP
II trust that's all I'll miss"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund money if PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure you in to IA days SOC.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22

Two bottles Of Piso's Cure for Con"
sumption cured me Of a terrible cough
Fred Hermann, 200 Box avenue, Buffalo.
n Y, Sept "a, 1901
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22
A Model Office BOy.

Mrs. Wlnslow's DooF0TRe S1HuP fer Chfidrs1
testhing; softens the gums reduces Inflammation. q
lars pain. cpras wind cola. q osAts Q bOetlA
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-22

TO CURE A COLD in ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
Z. w. Groves signature is on each box ESQ
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-09-27
81 q Year in Advance.


The Guatemalan Ant and the Boil WeevI.
The Progressive Farmer has received from the
United States Department of Agriculture copy
of Bulletin No. 40, Bureau of Entomology, Gre
port on the Guatemalan Cotton Boil Weevn
Ant" After giving thirteen pages to it's
habits; etc., the report concludes as follows:
'The present status of the investigation of the
boil weevil ant may be summarized by saying that
three of five crucial questions have been met and
answered, and that two others still to be
reached, but with no insurmountable obstacles
yet in sight.
"O An ant has been discovered in Guatemala
which attacks and kills the adult boil weevil
and thus holds this most injurious insect in check
and permits the regular harvesting of crop of
cotton, even under conditions favorable to the
weevil
"(2) This ant is carnivorous and predaceous; it
Injuries no form of vegetation, and takes nothing
from the cotton plant except the nectar secreted
for it on the leaves and floral envelopes.
"(3) The habit and temperament of the insect
are such that it is readily capable of domestica-
ton, transportation and colonization in the cot
ton fields of Texas. HrN-~z.-
"The issues which remain to be determined are:
"4 Whether the keleps will survive the winter
climate of Texas; and,
"(5) Whether they can be obtained propa-
gated in sufficient numbers to serve the practical
purpose for which they have been introduced.
'It would be most unfortunate however, if the
discovery of what may prove to be an effective
enemy of the boil weevil should result in any
premature relaxation of efforts to avoid damage
by cultural expedients.'
Secretary Wilson, of the Department of Agri-
culture, announces that he still has great hopes
of far-reaching results from the ant experiment.
Incorrect newspaper reports to the contrary not
withstanding The Secretary says that of the
eighty-nine colonies already imported only one
has been lost, and that through an accident. The
statements that the ants have died off, or have
been killed, it is announced, are erroneous. The
ants vigorous and are still active in destroy
ing the boil weevil, and all of the colonies have
increased in numbers since they were liberated
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-09-27
INDEX TO THIS NUMBER.

Condition Of Crops NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Current Events: Editorial Review ....... s
Farm Notes from the Mountains, H. M.
Daniel
Fish Ponds for Farmers ............... II
Fungicides and Spraying, DR.. +. L. Stevens 2
Gigantic Business Combination, F. D. Koonce 10
Gt1atemalan Ant and Boil Weevil. .......
Plowboy the Leading Man n............... 6
Seen and Heard in South Carolina: Editorial g.
Selecting Seed Corn. Henry Wallace
Teachers Reading Course e................ 4
Departments on usual pages: Home Circle, 6;
Social Chat, Z; State News, 12; General News, ID;
Markets, 16.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-09-27
ANNOUNCEMENT.

1t is the ambition of the Agricultural Publish
ing Company to make the one great farm and
home weekly of the Southern States. That was
announced when the company was formed to pur-
chase and operate The Progressive Farmer last
December and at no time have we lost sight OF
this purpose. Expansion, to "lengthen our, cords
and strengthen our stakes"-that has been our
aim As we said two weeks ago, net gain OF
more than 1000 in number of subscribers had
been made since January 1st but this was a
gain chiefly confined to North Carolina
To-day, therefore, glad to announce to
our readers and friends that the Agricultural
Publishing Company has just purchased the good
will and subscription list of the Greenvie, d O.,
Cotton Plant, and combined it's list of subscribers
with that of The Progressive Farmer. For twenty
years The Cotton Plant has been the recog-
nized organ of the agricultural interests of South
Carolina, and its list covers every section OF the
State from north to south, from east to west.
We promise our South Carolina friends our most
earnest efforts to make "The Progressive Farmer
and Cotton Plant" the biggest, brightest, and
best farm weekly in the South, and we ask their
cooperation to this end
To our old friends, we need only say that this
addition will strengthen the paper and enable us
to make it better than ever before. Our adver-
tsers especially are to be congratulated 1or tnls
purchase means that they will now reach mag
niicent list of South Carolina farmers, covering
every county in the Palmetto State. And these
farmers are sharing the unprecedented pros
perity which the entire South now enjoys. They
have more money to spend than ever before and
are buying more largely than ever before.
We 60 forward Now for a long pull, strong
pull, and pull all together, for 1900 more new
subscribers before January 1st!
With hearty appreciation of the support of
our old friends, and hoping for the same cordial
cooperation from our South Carolina
friends, we remain,
THE AGRICULTURAL PUB. CO.,
CLARENCE III. POE, President
Raleigh, Il. c., Sept. "a, 1904.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-09-27
The Condition of the Crops.


The U. S. Weather Bureau reports cotton open
ing rapidly in all districts except in North Caro-
lima; worms and caterpilars causing injury
in several States.
Chairman Jefferson Johnson of the Texas State
Boil Weevil Committee, in statement of the
cotton prospects in his State, says that the yield
will be about 100000 bales, which is increase
of about 10 per cent over the yield of last year.
He says that the increase in acreage planted is
the cause of the increase of the yield
The Government estimate of the wheat crop
in the spring was 637, 100000 bushels. This es-
innate was reduced after harvest to 540,OOOOOO,
and some think that revised estimate is still too
high. The Government estimate of the corn crop
this year is $500, 900 bushels. Mr.. James J.
Hill and others who have sources of accurate in
formation say that the crop will fall 5OOOOO,OO0
bushels below the Government estimate
Last weeks North Carolina crop bulletin has
this to say as to conditions in this State Cotton
picking is general in all sections, but
on account of cool nights the bolls are opening
slowly; from all indications the crop will be quite
short. Fodder pulling and haying is active in all
sections; and on account of the favorable wealth
er both hay and fodder are being saved in ex-
celent condition in the western half of the State.
Tobacco cutting and curing is advancing rapidly
in the north-central counties; about two-thirds
of the crop has been saved and the general results
fairly satisfactory. Peanuts were damaged
slightly; the crop will be short, but the quality
appears to be good. Flowing for wheat is general
in all parts of the State but the work is advancing
slowly. Sugar is ripening, and some
lasses has already been made.
AS to the wheat situation, the Washington
correspondent of The Progressive Farmer writes
as follows: "Uncle Sam will be forced to the nu-
usual expedient of having to buy wheat this year.
Instead of being the granary of the world, with a
crop large enough to satisfy the large home de-
mands and to supply foreign markets, will
have to import enough to meet the needs of our
domestic consumers. This shortage has meant
record prices to the farmers but it will also, in
the near future, mean higher rates for -four and
for bread. 1t is of interest to see from what
source we will obtain this extra quantity. Our
eyes naturally turn first to our Northern neigh
Dor. Canada has for years raised large surplus
of wheat. which has found an outlet abroad
Manitoba and Northwest Territories are great
grain producing sections, and have attracted an
increasing stream of emigration from the farm
ers of our own Western States Wheat can bel
harvested there within 12O days after planting.
There have been rumors that the crop there had
also been injured by rust and FROST but report
from of our consular officers says that the
damage is not thought to exceed 10 per cent The |
average yield is nineteen bushels to the acre."
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-09-27

The Kansas corn crop has been materially in
jured by the cold weather. Last year Kansas
produced 100000 bushels. The yield this year
is certain to fall below that figure. A conserva-
tive estimate by grain men and experts who have
visited the corn belt place the total yield at
150,O( 1000 bushels.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-31

This solid Cuban mahogany 3-piece
Parlor Suite is finely polished and
beautiful Colonial design. The entire
frame work is shaped by hand: it is
upholstered with silk damask fnn0
Our regular price is $4,000; Mill
less Is per cent. VIZ
Your choice of any Parlor Suite, Up
hoistered Divan, Davenport, Fancy
Rocker other than leather at No.
reduction for Monday, Tues VU9o
day and Wednesday of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-31
Putting on Style

Every symptom points to tendency
TO spread on style in Tombstone
Among other instances in this direc-
ton, the boys bought a pair of beauti-
full barber pole suspenders and pre-
sented them to the amiable dispenser
who shoves the amber extract of cheer
fulness over the mahogany of the Par
Tor saloon. He promptly donned the
innovation, but claimed that he felt
like he had a fence rail on each Shout
der. Then, when they became over
burdensOme he would unbutton them
and permit them to bangle in front.
but he has finally got them down fine
enough to go to church in. Several old
timers, conspicuously court attendants
from the other end of the county, have
fallen into the habit of wearing boiled
shirts, and it looks as if sky blue over
ais might be discarded as full dress
costume. Getting powerful tony in
town nowadays. = Tombstone (Ariz.1
Prospecto> 1
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-26
Some Midsummer
Round Trips

CoIoraco-Very low rates all summer.
Through sleeper service.
chlcago-Very low rates all summer
Great Lake Resorts-Very low rates
all summer.
Southeastern Notwithstanding At
lantic Coast points One fare plus
$500 for the round trip, on sale
Wednesdays and Saturdays, all sum-
mer.
KnoxviIle-Onef fare plus $500 for the
round trip June % to August %.
West Baden and French Lick Springs
One fare plus $500 for round trip.
July 25-29.
L LouisviIIe-One fare plus 1925 round
trip. August 1923.
CaIifornla-Less than one fare for the
round trip. August 10 to Septem-
Der 10.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-26
Additional Local.

John Warren was here from Adail
this morning.
Robt. Wilson came in from Kansas
l. T., this morning on business.
The oxygenized strength of the
healing pines, combined with other
well known kidney and bladder rene
dies, is presented in Pineules. This
new discovery gives immediate relief
and permanently cures all kidney and
bladder troubles Sold by A. P Owens.
H. R. Allen was here from Adair
today.
The Cherokee club will give dance
tonight.
During the summer and fall the
Frisco Will sell tickets to Eureka
Springs Ark. at the following rates
One way fare $3.50. Round Trip tick
cts good for ninety days s7lO Tick
etc on sale daily.
w. P. Phillips yesterday had the
misfortune to stick nail in his foot,
which is giving him considerable pain
today.
New cabbage lc per pound at Zeno's
Phone 70.
The members Of Sunrise" Baptist
church lcol. are in a tangle over tbs
title to a lot recently purchased, but
upon which some Of their white neigh
bors objected to their building.
Miss Winnie Meredith is prepared
to do an kinds Of fancy dressmaking
at her home on South Wilson street,
opposite e. S. Jail. 100 II
Horseback riding is again coming
into popularity. especially among the
young people. A good saddle pony is
the ambition Of many a boz ami girl |
For tender steaks and roasts. call I
up zeno. If
Claude Gatewood returned to Mus
kogee today.
A desirable room. unfinished, for
rent, in the Gay-Halsell building. /
Apply at the Chieftain Office
Street Commissioner J. J.. Spencer
is accomplishing some much-needsd
work on Scraper street this week. J.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-26

Backed up by over q third Of a century
Of remarkable and uniform cures. a record
such as no other remedy for the diseases
and weaknesses peculiar to women ever
attained, the pTopTietors and makers Of
Dr.. Pierces Favorite Prescription now feel
fully warranted in Offering TO pay $500 in
legal money Of the United States for any
ease Of leucorrhea, Female Weakness.
Prolapsus, or Falling Of Womb. which they
cannot cure. All they ask is a fair aud
reasonable trial Of their means Of cure.
FL was great sufferer for six years and doc
tored all the time with a number Of physiciaus
but did not receive any benefit writes Mrs
,sSeorge Sogden Of 6tI Bouda Street. Saginaw
tsouthl Michigan. II had given up all hope Of
ever getting better. Thought / would vrife to
you When received your letter telling me
what 70 DO commenced 20 take your Favorite
Prescription ard follow your advice I have
taken ten bottles in all also Eve viafs Of the
Pleasant Pellets Am now ree1iTzr. after hzr-
~ missed two years and suffered with pain IN
the head and hack. II was 50 nervous could not
eat or slcer. SOE I Can thank you fo- my
recovery
Don hesitate 10 write 70 Dr. R =. Pierce
chief consulting physician to the Invaiidsi
Hotel and Surgical Iustitute. at Buffalo
n 3, II you want good medical advice from
a fully qualihed physician as to your per
sonal GOOD health. Such letters are sIuzvs
answered free Of charge and coufdeufisif-
a medicine which has outsold all others
Tor women N the past third ef
certury and being recommended ~ all
those who have used il. is a good remedy
20 tie 70. DR.. Pierccis Favorife prescrin-
tion IS purely vegetable and does not cor
tam particle Of alcohol to DESTROY the
blood corpuscles and weaken the system
Do not permit the dealer 10 insult vour
iutelllgence BY suggesting some other CON
pound which he recommends as ~iust a.
good, because be makes it himself
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-26
CLAREMORE.
Han onI Tonoso - NJ Dali.
The Perfect Liver Medicine.

Mrs. M. A. Jolly, Noble, o. T..
writes: 81 have used Herbine for a
number of years, and can cheerfully
recommend it as the most perfect
liver medicine, and the greatest blood
purifier. 1t is a medicine of positive
merit, and fully accomplishes all that
is claimed for it," Malaria cannot
find lodgment in the system while
the liver is in perfect order, for one
of its functions is to prevent the alb
sorption Of fever producing poisons.
Herbine is most efficient liver regu-
lator. SOC at Peoples Drug Store.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-26
Base Ball Players and Foot Racer,

Louis J. Kruger, ex-champion long
distance foot racer of Germany and
Holland, writes, Oct. 27, 1901: "Dur-
ing my training of eight weeks foot
races at Salt Lake City, in April last
l used Billiards. Snow liniment to my
greatest satisfaction. Therefore, l
highly recommend Snow liniment to
all who are troubled with sprains,
bruises or rheumatism" pc, SOC and
s1.OO bottle. Sold by Peoples drug
store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-26

The ladies of st. Johns Guild will
serve ice cream and cake on the
church lawn Wednesday evening, July
27. All are invited.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-26

John Warren was here from Adair
this morning.