davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
Save Your Lungs.

Don neglect that cough One pair Of
lungs ia all you II ever have-treat them
well. Simmou Cough Syrup will
soothe and strengthen them, stop the
cough and give you u chance to sleep in
peace,
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31

Special Notices in the Local Columns Fire cents
Line for first insertion, and Grs cents per
line for each subsequent insertion. Aa locals
run and charged for At ADORE rates until or
3,rcd Discontinued.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
PIANO FOR SALE.

A secondhand PIANO, in good con
dition. will be sold at Il bargain. Apply
at this Office.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
MO. PACIFIC.

GOING WEST.
Daily.
MS Arrive 22opm Depart SSp m
No 81 l:56 I'm SOo q N
Daily, except Sunday.
No rs Arrives 500 p m (Stops at Van Buren
ysrds.)
GOING EAST.
Daily.
No. sS Arrives llop m Departs G1s m
No "a 1920 N lE55 N
Daily, except Sunday.
No. rs (Russellyille LOCAL. Departs al GU q IN
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
Daily, except Sunday.
Green wood Local ART 1885 p, m. Depart, 2:55 p m.
Pullman sleepers on So and 81. Through
tickets on sale to all points. For further In.
formation telephone No q or call on
W. HYNES. Agent.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
MUSICAL sNAILs.
strange Discovery 81 French Nat
uralist who Clains MueA fer
the NolIusks,

A German scientist recently pointed
out that snails were able to draw Inn
mense weights, and now French nat.
uralist claims that there are few, II
any, animals which have higher ap-
probation of music than snails, says
the New York Herald.
This naturalist is N. s. Jourdain. and
his views on the subject are expressed
at length in a paper which he has I'D
dressed to the French Biological So
ciety.
Place some snails on pane OF glass.
he says, and you will And that, a. they
move over it, they will make musical
sounds similar to those which = per-
son can produce by wetting his finger
and then rubbing It around glass
tumbler. Complete airs, he points out,
have been played on tumblers in this
way, and he expresses the opinion thst
quite as good results can be obtained
by using snails instead of fingers.
1t II a curious fact that at least haH
q dozen scientists are now carefully
studying xnails. The reason, according
to one of them, is because these little
animals are extraordinarily sympa-
thetic and intelligent. Indeed, SO high
ly gifted are they supposed to be that
a writer did not hesitate to ascribe to
them few months ago the honor Of
being "the precursors Of the wireless
telegraph system"
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Autopsy Showed That % u.nsstak.
ably the Cause. Induced ~
SDlinteseA Dsaes.

And now the dog 10 subject to ap-
Pendicitis. At least DR.. William Coop
er Eidenmuller, of this city, claims to
have made a discovery to that effect
while performing an autopsy on the
remains Of favorite pet. reports the
San Francisco Examiner.
'When the animal died." said the
physician, II was not satisfied with
the cause Of his taking of and made
. careful autopsy. I was assisted by
a veterinary surgeon. and we had not
been long at our task when It became
evident that death had resulted from
acute appendicitis.
THE animal had been III for . year,
and in reviewing his symptoms 1 can
see that they were identical with
those of humans who suffer from re-
current attacks of this disease. Of
course I did not at first think of
dog suffering from anything Of this
sort. There was NO record of such
a disease among animals.
"Splintered bones caused my dogs
death, and while 1 am not . veteri-
nary I have come to the conclusion
that bones are not the best diet for
CANNES.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
THE DEurscHLAND's LARDER.



For the lover Of statistics for their
own sake, and incidentally for the
man who likes to eat well, the list OF
the contents Of an ocean liners lar
der is attractive reading. says the
New York Sun. Here, for instance.
is about an average supply aboard
the Deutschland at the beginning of
every voyage between this port and
Hamburg, and, of course. all the
other ships are provisioned in about
the same way.
In the first place there IL 10 tons
Of ice to keep thine1 eatAble and
drinkable, and these are the things
that were on the ice on q recent trip
across: Fourteen beeves, 10 calves,
30 sheep, 20 lambs, 0 hogs. 1900
chickens, geese and game birds, LOO
pounds of fish, 400 pounds Of tongues
and sweetbreads, 1.70O dozens Of
eggs. IA barrels of oysters and CLANS.
ITS barrels of potatoes, IS barrels Of
other vegetables. 20 crates of toma-
toes. and celery, 800 dozen heads Of
lettuce, 90 barrels Of -four. 600
pounds of oatmeal and hominy. 1900
pounds of butter, 1900 quarts Of
milk, 400 quarts Of cream, 1000 big
moulds of ice cream. four tons Of
fruit, $4,000 quarts Of wine and liq-
uor, 1900 quarts Of bser and zoo
tons Of drinking water.
OF course all this 10 not used on
each trip but enough - carried to
provide a liberal margin.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Only Makes a Bad Matter Worse.

Perhaps you have never thought of
1t but the fact must be apparent to
every one that constipation is caused
by q lack Of water In the system, and
the use Of drastic cathartics like the
old fashioned pills only makes bad
matter worse. Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets are much
more mild and gentle in their effect,
and when the proper dose is taken
their action is SO natural that one
can hardly realize 1t Is the effect of a
medicine. Try Il 25c bottle of them.
For sale by all druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

He lat the plsy)-That woman be-
hind you can't see the stage. You'd
better take of your hat.
She-But II do, then she wouldn't
see the hat.-Puck.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

"He seems>to have trained mind"
THAT'S right. Did you notice how
quick he was In answering Yes, my
DEAR when his wife called him ?''-
Cleveland Pain Dealer.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

He-I've lost wealthy aunt.
she-Really? When did she die?
He-Oh! she isn't dead: but her
niece has just Tilted me.-Tit-Bits.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Pcarl-so Dick gave you . lesson
in poker. What hand did you hold?
Ruby Il really can't remember.
Dick held my hand all the time.-Chi-
ca8o Daily News.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Miss Clermont (giggiing)-Mr. Cum
bersome told me he could "trip the
light fantastic toe" forever.
Miss 0xford-Weli. he il certainly
always falling over his feet!-Brook-
Iyn Eagle.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Willie-Pa, what's an ~old fame p
Pa-Ny son. when . man speaks Of
"his old fame" he refers to some-
thing over which he used to burn his
money.-Philadelphia Press.
DOG DIES FROM APPENDICITIS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-29
HIGH TEA WITH THE GIRAFFE.

HIGH TEA WITH THE GIRAFFE
The gay Giraffe cried, stNow my friends,
You'll take some food with me; -..
But don't expect that dinner on H..
The table you will see. .-
The meal to which I ask you is
A simple one-High Tea"
They said with pleasure they would come
The hex and the Gnu,
The Reindeer also, and the Elk,
Who eats enough for two,
The Chamois from the mountain top
Likewise the Buffalo. ~ .s..s
They didn't wish the feast to watt
And so with trot and bound
They sought the deepest jungle, where
They gay Giraffe they found
Browsing upon the topmost twigs
Of trees that grew around
He smiled-they stared-he checked laugh;
They mmmured tfIs it thusf'
Then by they left the spot
Without unseemly fuss.
'tThis Tea Of his, - was their remark,
els much to high for ust''
Felix Leigh, in Cassen' Little Fo1ka-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-29
TWO ROADS.

In winter time it's straight and hard,
The road to knowledge Land; .a
By Study Lane and Schoolbook Place,
With pencil in your hand
Your eyes must see, your ears must hear
The things there are to learn;
And never to the right or left
Your little feet must turn.
But when the summer comes, oh, then
You'll find that Greenfield Way
And Woodsy Path and Sunset Hill
Will lead you day by day
Of you will look and listen well,
And read every hand
The open books Dame Nature leaves)
To that same knowledge Land.
zabeth Lincoln Gould, in The Youth $ Companit
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-29

CHEAF IVuH AIsVUNU LII WV61llk
Most every evening, after tea,
I travel far as far can be;
I grasp the wheel with both my hands,
And soon I'm off for foreign lands.
see all countries that can:
Alaska, China and Japan,
Then round by Italy and Spain,
And very soon I'm home again
Then up about the Polar Sea,
Where bears and Walrus stare at me-
At other times take my way
To distant Burma and Malay.
In every land, down to the sea,
The people rush to look at me-
ttGood luck to you, I hear them say;
I wave my hand and speed away.
Our diningroom is everywhere;
Ny ship IS just rocking chair;
cruise about The world, at sea,
Most every evening after tea.
Thomas Taper, in st. Nicholas
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20

The Dres and Kirney murder trial at San Diego is set for the 26th inst.
 Ken Hur Baking Powder and Spices, best on earth. Guayanteed at Andres, the Cash Grocer. q
 Mrs. J. W. IIollirter, of Holtvillc, is rcvisiting the old home at Redlands. Bros. fl
 Judge Banta went to Los Angeles Thursday as witness in land case. He returns today.
 Try it. u
 Robert R. Henderson, of Los Angeles, is here this week, proving mp on his land in l5-l3. He is the son of D. G.. Henderson, of Silsbee.
 "Huddleston Apattments," Tenth and Imperial open about Sept 1. Can accommodate n limited number at pres cnt. Call for rates. fl
 Imperial butter is selling freely in Los Angeles at the highest market price. according to the Times Produce Ex- change report.
 We have for sale all kinds of horses, hogs, cattle, harness. wagons and farm ing implements that yoI may need. AL SO Stallion and Jack for service. Jack at Imperial, stallion at Ranch. Califor- nia- Mexico Land Cattle Company Calexico. 9tf
 w. F. Smythe, the we'll known irriga- ton expert, is said to be debating whether to. run for Congress in the Eighth district of this State against the Republican candidate (who will prob ably be Editor Smith of the Bakersfield Echo), or to stump the West for Par ker. If we were in Smiths place we would want him to run against us. That would make Smiths calling and election sure.-Alameda Encinal.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
Biames the Water Users

The PRESS is in receipt of the follow ing from President Heber which it takes pleasure in laying before its read CTS We shall be glad to see the busi- ness carried out promptly on the lines agreed on:
 Los Angeles, Aug. l5. IMPERIAL PRESS;
 Please notify the public that delay in arbitration is wholly the fault of the Water Users' Association. This com pany is, and has been ready to proceed exactly on lines agreed upon at the public meeting July 25.
 A. H. HEBER, President.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
Supposed Horse ThIes Caught

Deputy Constable Meadows arrested here Thursday noon, a Mexican thought to be Francisco Alverez, who is wanted In Riverside for stealing a horse. Alverez secured livery rig in that city and sold the horse.
 Sheriff Coburn of Riverside county, came down Friday-but returned with out the man-as the description was not complete. He will look for better identification-but there seems little doubt that the prisoner is the party wanted
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20

The herd of cattle brought in Friday by Leroy Holt number $50 head. They are from the extreme eastern part of Texas and are the finest ever brought to the Valley. They are being pas tured at Roy McPherrin's place north west of town.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
Cattle Train Coming

Leroy Holt IS on his way from Texss with train-load of abont eight hun dred cattle, due to arrive here about now. Mir. Holt has brought several train-loads to Imperial, in this way ad- ding immensely to the stock interests of the Valley.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
Ready for Wiring

The Electric Light Company is ready now to wire houses for lighting, which will soon be served. Leave orders with w D. Carey at the Land Company 's office or with k. c. Hubbard The rate will be $l .00 a lamp per month, or by meter 25 cents a kilowatt; meter at expense of customer. The business section will be wired first, SO far as practicable. 820-tf
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20

Mir. Benton, of San Diego, brother of Mrs. Waters of the Hotel Imperial, will be here next week. He is about taking train load of cattle to pasturags on the Colorado.
 AsI do not wish t6 carry over any refrigerators or freeyers. will sell what I have in stock at post for T;,b, the EPe,s present
 Calexico now has a semi-daily mail service by train, the same as Imperial. It began last week.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
Hardware Business Sold

Wilber Clark has sold the hardware branch of his business to A. l.. Hill, of Holtville, who takes possession about Sept 1. Mir. Clark is an old and popu- lar dealer, and his many friends hope this does not mean retirement alto gether from Imperial business circles.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
FOR EXCHANGE-A GOOD ORANGE grove to exchange for we'll located
 Imperial Valley land, if price is right.

sl5, 900, 12 ROOM RESIDENCE. ELE- gaut home on West Adams st., Los Angeles, i'll West acres, the finest residence section of the city. Fur mace heats whole house. Combin- ation gas and electric fixtures. Large cellar. Modern in every particular. Lot 6Ox15O. Will take half in well located Imperial Valley land, balance cash or mortgage-with all the time needed. A. B. Salisbury, Mgr. Ex- change Dept, Imperial Investment Company. 2lS w. Third st., Los Angeles, Cal. aug o-Z|
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
For Sale

One framed tent, recently used as school building, together with two out buildings. Located near the Christian church. Bids received by School Trus- tees, reserving privilege of rejecting any or all bids.
 By order of Board of Trustees,
 F. Fl. WALES, Pres.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20

Musicians, go and sample those violins at Fernald's.
 The Misses Turbett returned Monday and the town is brighter.
 Editor F. II. Stanley, of the Brawley News, was in town Monday.
 BoRN-August 2, 1901 to Mir. and Mrs. L. D. Smith, of Holtvillc, a son.
 U. $. Commissioner Ravens attended the Republican Convention in san Diego this week.
 Henry r. Bucher, of Oil Center, Kern Co.,, was here this week proving np. He reports the weather hotter in Kern Co. than here.
 The Misses Ethel and Lena Briden- stine returned Wednesday of last week from an extended visit to Los Angeles and Long Beach.
 Mr. Anderson. of Holtville, is attend ing to Mir Bridenstine's duties as superintendent of No. 5. during the latter's absence in the east.
 M. r. Holman was here over Sunday from his duties as zangero in No. 5. He reports considerable damage from drifting sand by the late East wind.
 Trustee Morrison came up from Long Beach Sunday to relieve Mir. Carter, who was suddenly called away to the city. He returns again at once to finish his months vacation.
 Warren Verncv, formerly of Holt vile. aLd for the future of Calexico, left Wednesday for San Diego for a few days vacation. Mir. Vernoy is in the employ of the c. D. Co.
 II. W. Cottle, of Los Angeles, was in the Valley this week ana favored the PRESS office with pleasant call. Mir. Cottle is an insurance man, whose com panies are extensively interested here.
 The local branch of the Socialist party has appointed George House as delegate to the county convention at San Diego August 2. There is evidence of this party polling a considerable vote here in the fall election.
 Supervisor Jasper was in town Mon; day, looking we'll. His presence about home is short, averaging not more than a week each month and he says if he gets beaten next time he'll have one satisfaction-he can get acquainted with his own family.
 Leroy Holt, who has been absent from the Valley for some time, will shortly return with train-load of cattle Mir. Holt was unable to find stock to his liking between here and Fl Paso. and says this fine bunch was pro- cured beyond that city.
 Superintendent Hubbard has been busy this week setting the poles of the electric line and wiring buildings. The poles are of cedar, thirty feet long, ex- cept where they cross the railroad track and there they are forty, to admit the passage of extra high freight. They are eight inches across the top, and weigh nearly hal a ton each.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
IMPERIAL
Train TIme.

Leave for old Reach 1sH a. rn., and 60 p. ni. Due Co arrive from Old Beach 7:i5a. m, and s!0s p. w
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
 a line eachin insertion.
FOR SALE
5 cents a line each insertion.

FOR SALE-FIVE DURHAM BULLS three two-year-olds, practically thor cughbreds For prices see V. F..
 Rice on the Main Canal, miles south
 of Silsbee bridge. "jv g aug 20
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20

FOR SALE-5OO mesquite posts, feet long, f5 hundred at the ranch !n- quire at Monte Vista Ranch, section 6 in 1913, or at Imperial. Il. Full Ter. "o-lo-zu
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
Mass Meeting

Will be he held at Imperial, Cal, on Tuesday, August 23, l0OI, at l0a. m.
 We, the undersigned water users and citizens Of the Imperial Valley, deem it imperative at the present time to have an expression of the people uoon the present situation as we'll as suggestions from them as to the proper course to be pursued in the immediate future, and that the Association may have an opportunity to make it's position clear to the people it represents.
 To this end we call the meeting as above and insist on everybody coming. Please don't think this call means your neighbor only; it means you, your
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
Imperial Temperature.

U. s. Government Record, II. N. Dyke, Observer.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20

WANTED-Anyone needing from eighty to l60 shares of water stock can buy it at a very great bargain for cash. Far ty has to sell. Address box 39l ked- lands, Cal. "o-Zo-N
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20
Malis Arrive and Depart

iAi Daiiy. tb Tueadays, Thursdays and Sat. urdaya tcl Irregular, no schedule. ldl Daily sHcept Sanday.
 Postofhce hours A. nj. to : DO p. m, Sundays 2 to 10.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20

WANTED-Pasturage for young Jersey bull. Edgar Bros. o-ZO-Z'
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20

WORK WANTED-RANCH WORK
 by married man. Understands farm ing and farm machinery thoroughly.
 Address Rancher, care Press office. say
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20

FOR E-CHEAP-2 SECOND hand Mccormick mowers and rakes.
 Chas. W. Fernald Imperial. jy 9-tf
The Imperial press., 1904-08-20

FOR SALE ONE REGISTERED (Crookshank- -Scotchtop) shorthorn bull years old; one (Crookshank- Scotchtop) COW years old; one two year old heifer and bull calf II weeks old, both from above COW and sire. For particulars add. c. L. Hamilton, 3227 Key West street, Los Angeles.
 aug 6-20
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1904-03-09
Too Much Expense.

One of the clauses in the legis-
lative appropriation bill recently
introduced in congress forbids the
payment of any money appro-
priated therein for paying the
expense of horses and carriages
or drivers other than for those
used by the president, the heads
of departments and secretary to
the president, and this clause is
designed to put an end to an
abuse which has existed for many
years. The Washington CORES
pondent of the Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger, referring to the meas
ure, says "The practice has
been for every assistant secretary
and many chiefs of divisions to
have carriages for their exclusive
use purchased with public funds
and maintained at the public ex-
pense. This was done by indirect
methods and payments made from
appropriations of miscellaneous
character. These carriages not
being required by the officials are
used by the women members of
their families in making calls,
attending parties and theatres.
There is no effort to conceal this
use of the public property and
funds for private convenience and
profit. There is one case that is
especially noticeable. The head
Of certain division, who lives at
a boarding house, kindly loans
his landlady the official carriage
to do her marketing, and in the
afternoons and evening the daugh-
ter of the house has the unre-
stricted use OF the outfit" 4
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1904-03-09
Progress of the South.

The development of the south
is treated in an interesting way
by writer in the New York
Sun. 1t is pointed out by this
writer that the south has ten mil
lion bale cotton crop, a twenty
five million ton coal output, a
100000 ton pig iron production,
aside from lumber, fruit, tobacco
and other products. Manufact-
uring enterprises have taken the
place Of the old time plantations
and have established new chan
nels of employment for the peo
pie. After describing these con-
ditlons the Sun writer says 1.-The
results Of all this are manifest
not alone In the cities, but in al
most every town, village and
hamlet. New buildings appear
everywhere. Sewer systems,
water works, electric plants for
lighting and for trolley lines are
fast becoming as much OF ne
cessity as in the north and west,
and the south has the money to
pay for them. Municipal bond
issues have reached huge aggre-
gate and have, in general, found
ready sale at good prices, often
in the immediate local market.
Southern ports have done an en-
ormously increased business, and
southern railways have been hard
pressed to handle their traffic.
The establishment of these new
conditions upon foundation of
unquestionable firmness opens a
broad vista. The south has not
yet been an objective point for
the home seeker, to whom it real
! ly offers so much that is attract
i've. 1t is to be hoped. that the
day Will soon come when it's
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1904-03-09
DO UU NEED A
MEDICINE?
" COSTS Y0U NOTHING TO INVESTIGATE.

There is no one who does not need a
Liver Medicine occasionally
The symptoms of Liver Complaint are
well known to every one, such as consti-
, patton, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, sleep
lessness, headache. tired feeling and
many others of a similar nature.
Thousands die annually by not needing
the warnings of nature.
Many acquire some chronic disease
from which they never recover.
Many of these could be spared for years
OF usefulness, by keeping i'll the home
some reliable remedy.
We believe that we can convince any
fair-Ininded person that there is no bet
ter remedy for the Liver known, than
DR.. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup.
The formula is known, consisting of g.:
Buchu, Hydrangea, Mandrake, Yellow
Dock, Dandelion, Sarsaparilla, Gentian,
SIENNA and Iodide of Potassium. You
know Just what you are taking. How
many other formulas of liver medicine
are published? Ask your druggist about
this 1t is already prepared and can be
taken Immediately.
The strength is extracted III the most
skillful manner, certainly superior to any
powdered preparation known. eve also
manufacture Liver Medicine in pow
uS1eO 10TH, WITH WHICH any druggist Cd1l
supply you, but this, like all other dry
Liver Medicines requires prcparation.)
DR. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup
is pleasant to take, does not lose its
strength, as Liver Medicine i'll dry form,
and will keep in any climate.
Your doctor, however Skillful, could
prescribe nothing better.
There is no opportunity for doctor
to make a mistake III writing a presCrip-
ton, or a drug clerk to make a mistake
in compounding the same, (besides a
doctors bill and the cost of the medi-
cinc) You can be absolutely sure of the
proper proportion being in every dose.
DR.. Thachers Liver and Blood Syrup
has been used with the greatest conf
deuCc and success i'll thousands of homes
for - years, and is prepared by a phar-
maCist of p years experience, in a labo-
ratory equipped with the most modern
appliances for the most perfect safety.
II yOtt do not uHd"yStdHd YOtr case,
qCrjtc tOddy for a E'r"o sam pie 6OftIc ana
syn, pfoms for ddricc. Uc simply ISR thGt
yOW try IL at oar cTpenSc. Ne h'tO,r ichGt
IL ICiN do.
FOR SALE BIZ All DRUG GISTS.
90 cents and tST.OO.
TEACHER MEDICINE co.
Chattanooga, Tenn.