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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
SAFEST FOOD

In Any Kind of Trouble Is Grape-Nuts.
Food to rebuild the strength and
that is predigested must be selected
when one is convalescent. At this
time there is nothing so valuable as
Grape-Nuts for the reason that this
food is all nourishment and is also all
digestible nourishment. A woman who
used it says:
Some time ago l was very ill with
typhoid fever, so i'll every one thought
| would die, even myself. 1t left me
so weak l could not properly digest
food of any kind and 1 also had much
bowel trouble. which left me weak,
helpless wreck.
II needed nourishment as badly as
any one could, but none of the tones
helped me until l finally tried Grape
Nuts food morning and evening. This
not only supplied food that 1 thought
delicious as could be, but it also made
me perfectly we'll and strong again, so
| can do all my homework, sleep we'll,
can eat anything without any trace Of
Grape-Nuts food is worth its weight
in gold" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Typhoid fever like some other dis
eases attacks the bowels and frequent
ly sets up bleeding and makes them
for months incapable of digesting the
starches and therefore predigested
Grape-Nuts is invaluable for the we'll
known reason that in Grape-Nuts all
the starches have been transformed
into grape sugar. This means that the
first stage of digestion has been me-
chanically accomplished in Grape-Nuts
food at the factories and therefore
any one, no matter how weak the stom-
ach, can handle it and grow strong
for all the nourishment is still there.
There's a sound reason and ten days
] trial proves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

In French the daisy is called la
Marguerite. 1t was the device Of Mar
guerite of Anjou, and also Of Marguer-
lite of Valois, much more appropriate
emblem of the latter princess, who
withdrew from the glitter of courts to
become recluse, than Of the ambi-
tious Lancastrian queen of England.
The daisy is the national flower of
Italy, chosen in honor Of Queen Mar
guerite. In the language of flowers
it signifies innocence, peace, hope In
the age of chiValry it was the emblem
Of fidelity and worn by knights at tour
naments in honor Of their lady loves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
BY Elimination.

Jokes about twins are more numer-
Gus than twins themselves. For all
that, there need be no hesitation in re
Eeating joke which passes current in
at least one section Of the country.
''There used to live over on Paint
er's farm" said the humorist who
told the story, "a couple o. twins NAM
ed Dan and Abe. They moved away
since. At the time l remember 'em
they were grown men, but they were
as near like as them two gallon jugs.
The only difference was that Dan had
good, sound teeth and Abe, he'd lost
most O. his out O. the front part of Ills
face.
THE only way to know which was
which was to stick your finger in
Abe's mouth. If he bit We it was
DAN"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
Things Were Twisted.

I'm crossing from Liverpool to New
York l met Spanish officer" said an
American traveller, "and knowing that
he could not have a fellow feeling for
me | kept as clear of him as | could.
On the last day of the voyage, how
ever, he came to me and held out his
hand and said:
Mr.. Blank, 1 should have been glad
to have seen more Of you during the
week.
"'Yes? Thank you!
There were things and people |
wanted to inquire about
And l should have been glad to
give you any information
Would you? I wish 1 had known
that. You see, Mr.. Blank, our respec-
tive countries unfortunately disagreed
on the Cuban question and war result
ed
Yes, unfortunately
"'And as we had the misfortune to
lick you out of your boots, Mr.. Blank,
/ didn't know but you still cherished a
grudge against nay nation. am re-
joiced to hear that you don't and that
you are one of those men who knows
when he is well licked and bears no
hard feelings
There was a chance for argument
over bis remarks" said the traveller,
"but as he had gone along for five or
six years believing one way 1 felt it
would be too bad to disappoint him
and therefore kept STILL"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
GHOST STORY FROM INDIA.
Its Truthfu1ness Vonched For by Two
Women and a Man.

It's Truthfulness Vonched For by Two
Women and a Man.
The latest ghost story is recorded in
the Friend of Burmah, and it Is at
tested by several eyewitnesses, who
saw the ghost, not during the night,
as is usually the case, but in broad
daylight. 1t happened in the Monyln-
zu quarter Of Pakokku few days ago.
IL that quarter of the town lived a
married couple; the husbands name
is Maung Yum and his wife May
Neain. They had little son years
cid, who, after serious illness, died.
The baby was buried in the cemetery
outside Of the town, his cradle sery-
ing as coffin.
The father~was very much detected
at the loss of his little one, and, un-
able to repress his grief, went to the
cemetery two days after the burial. 1t
was about o'clock in the morning
At the entrance of every Burmese
burial place there is zayat, or rest
house, wherein people gather and chat
and smoke and take shelter from the
sun or rain whenever they accompany
a funeral. On entering the graveyard
Maung Yum was not little surprised
to see his son, or at least some one
looking exactly like his son, playing In
the zayat, near the cradle. He was at
first horror-struck, but paternal affec-
ton getting the upper hand, he ap-
preached the baby, and, to entice him,
gave him one pice.
The boy took the coin readily and
offered not the least resistance when
the father took him in his arms and
carried him away. Maung Yum could
make nothing out of it but that the
child had been buried alive and that
somebody, attracted soon after by the
sounds coming from the grave, had
dug him out and placed him in the
zayat Full of joy, he carried his
treasure home.
At the entrance of the town, and
about a calls distance from his house,
he met a neighbor, Nah Sem Pwiil,
who, wondering at what she saw,
screamed out: SIS that you, Ko Yum,
carrying home your little son?' AS
soon as the child heard the voice he
began moving about in his fathers
arms. Nah Sein Pwin and another
woman came to take it, and a short
struggle ensued between them and the
hoy, and Maung Yum suddenly lost his
senses and fell heavily to the ground
The two women made a dash for the
little one, but, 10! nowhere was he to
be found; he had disappeared COM
pletely, leaving no trace behind
The unfortunate man was carried
home by some kindly neighbors, but
he was long time in recovering his
senses. The child was ghost and the
man had been carrying nothing but en-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
TREES OF INDIA.
Eagle or Aloe Wood and Chinese Ta11ow
Tree Much Priced.

Eagle or Aloe Wood and Chinese Ta11ow
Tree Much Priced.
Two interesting numbers Of the
Agricultural Ledger have just been
issued in Bombay. They are devoted
to a description of two trees which
grow and are much priced in India
the tagle, or aloe wood, and the Chi
nese tallow tree. David Hooper, the
director Of the industrial section Of
the Indian Museum, who is responsible
for both these papers, describes in an
extremely readable manner the various
uses to which the products of these
trees are devoted, how they are collect
ed and where they are found. The
tains east and southeast Of Sylhet, in
Burmas, and in Bengal. It is valua-
BILE on account of a dark, resinOus,
aromatic juice with which the wood
is sometimes gorged. This resin, or
sugar as it is colloquially termed, Is
used for its perfume and supposed
medicinal properties. 1t Is very costly
and is used both for incense in re-
ligious and other ceremonials and also
in the preparation of perfume called
agar altar, which is practically as
costly as altar of roses. The most in
teresting feature in connection with
the aloe wood tree is the uncertainty
as to whether any particular tree will
be found to contain the precious resin.
A tribe Of hill men known to the ma
tives as agar kumlahs make it their
business to search for the resinous
wood. Their trade Is q secret which
they always endeayor to preserve from
all natives Of other tribes. A party
Of agar kumlahs goes off into the
mountains with provisions for as long
as three months, and Trey prosecute
their tedious search in districts where
probably human being is not seen
from month to another. Trees have
to be chopped down and hacked to
pieces before it can be ascertained
whether they contain any Of the resin
GUS deposit, and sometimes, after a
wearisome search through half adozen
trees, young and old, not single
piece Of agar is discovered. Again,
it may be that a rich find is made.
and then the collector is repaid for
half month of work. The forest
department preserves the tree and col
lects the agar. Some years ago the
officials Of that branch of the service
were disposed to believe that the tree
was becoming extremely rare. How
ever, year by year, the sales of the
department increase, so that it may
be assumed that as yet there is no
ground for the fear that the tree may
become extinct. The Chinese tallow
tree grows in the United Provinces and
in the Punjaub. 1t is valuable because
of species of vegetable tallow which
it produces.-Bombay Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
|k}aSxSCienCe
I&( 1S NO Afp
s Is f11VentiOn
@%~@O@~N%%0

The so-called canals of Mars have
been reproduced by M. A. Baumann,
Of Zurich, in the cracks and assures
appearing in cylinders and spheres sub
jected to great pressure.
An expert of the Bureau of Plant
Industry reports that the Salton Basin
in California is actually better adapt
ed for the culture Of the date-palm
than are those parts Of the Sahara
Desert, where the best exported dates
are produced. 1t is believed that this
part Of California could yield dates
enough to supply the entire United
States. There are also places in Neva-
da, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
where this Enthusiastically Oriental
fruit, dear to the memories of all read
ers Of the arabian Nights" could, it
Is said, be cultivated with success.
The electro sterilizator Of M. Otto Is
an attempt to solve the problem of
ozonizing water at the home of the
consumer. The apparatus includes a
little box containing a transformer and
an ozonator, with commutatOr for
reversing about one hundred times per
second If the current is continuous.
The ozone generated passes through
filter of wadding to an emulser, where
the water and ozone are theoretically
mixed before passing from the spigot.
The oZonator may be connected to an
ordinary lighting circuit, and the cur
rent required is about the same as for
a simple incandescent lamp.
An ingenious Englishman, Harrison
Martindale, has invented a radiu.n
clock, which, it is computed, could run
10000 years if uninterfered with. 1t
consists Of tube containing small
quantity Of radium, supported ON a
quartz rod In an exhausted glass YES
sci. To the lower end of the tube is
attached an electroscope, consisting Of
two long strips of silver. The natural
action Of the radium sends an electric
charge into the strips, causing them
to separate until they touch the sides
Of the vessel, whereupon they are in
stantly discharged and fall together
again. This operation is repeated au-
tomatically every two minutes, so that
each beat Of this singular timekeeper
may be said to be two minutes long.
Professor Elrod, Of the University
of Montana gives a striking description
Of the treasure that his State possesses
in sapphires.~ The only systematic
mining for these precious stones in
the United States-is done in Montana.
The annual output amounts to 100000
or 100000 carats, including the stones
that are suitable for cutting as gems
and those that are only useful for me-
chanical purposes. 1t is said that the
lapidaries in Helena do finer work
than is done on the stones that are sent
to London to be cut. Perhaps some
body will suggest that Montana should
be called the "Gem State" in view Of
the fact that her output of precious
stones exceeds the production in that
line of all the rest of the United States.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
from the other world. That

apparition from the other world. That
1t appeared real enough, the two wom-
en- are ready to swear, since they not
only saw, but touched it. It was no
smoke or vapor, but seemed to be
flesh and bone. As soon as Maung
Yum was we'll enough to explain how
it happened, a hurried visit was mace
to the cemetery in the hope Of, per-
haps, seeing the boy in the zayat. But
they were disappointed; neither child
nor cradle was there, and the grave
was exactly as it had been left on the
burial day, not in the least disturbed.
London Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

salesman who knows how to talk with
his pen can present the logic, argu-
ment and salesman ability to thou
sands of customers at one Tins
through the columns of the newspa-
per, a strong contrast to the old fash
Toned way of talking to one customer
at time.
He spoke Of the esteem Of the adj
yertiser, for publisher that takes
especial interest in making the adver-
tising announcements attractive. Adj
yertisements should contain truthful
information Of interest and value to
readers. The Postum methods have
made Battle Greek famous all over the
world and about doubled the popula-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
BIZ GOD WILL TELL
A THEORY SUPPORTED BY FRESH,
CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE
A Recent Instance Proves That a Woman's
Happiness is Largely Dependent on the
State of Her Blood.

A Recent Instance Proves That Woman's
Happiness is Largely Dependent on the
State of Her Blood.
When the blood is disordered every
organ of the body is affected unfavorably
and fails to discharge it's functions
properly. In the case Of every woman
nature has made special provision for
periodical publication Of the blood and
SO long as this occurs her health and
spirits unfailingly reveal. the beneficial
results. So slight cause as cold or
nervous shock may produce suppress
sion Of this vital function and until it is
restored she is doomed to misery. The
remedy that has proved most prompt
and effective i'll all disorders peculiar to
the female sex, is that which brought
such great relief to Miss Matte Griggs,
Of No. 807 Indiana street, Lawrence,
Kansas, concerning which she speaks as
follows:
SIN the winter Of 1902, from some
unknown cause, there was a cessation
of functions peculiar to my sex for pc
Rod of four months. I became very
weak and could not get up stairs with
out help. I had nausea and pain and a
constant headache. I was under the
care of physician for three months,
but he did not succeed in curing me.
Then lady. friend told me about the
merits of DIR. Williams Pink Pills which
she had used in her family and she in
duced me to try them. It was in May
when I first began to use them and in
June I had fully recovered my health,
and have since remained perfectly
we'll"
In all cases Of delayed development of
young girls; i'll an@mia or weakness due
to impoverished blood and showing it.
self i'll pallor, lack of ambition, despond-
eNcy and nervousness; also in the great
constitutional disturbances attending
the period known as the change Of life,
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are Invaluable
Tor women, whose health is always
closely dependent on the state of the
blood. They are sold by all drug
.,ists. A booklet of valuable informa-
lion, relating to the care of woman's
health at all important periods, aud en-
titled ''Plain Talks to Women" will be
sent free i'll sealed envelope to any one
who chooses to write for it to the DIR.
Williams Medicine Company, Schenec-
tady, N. 7.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
Talk ON Advertising yC.W.P Post to Pub
fishers at Banquet at Battle Creek.

In his address to Publishers at the
Battle Greek banquet Mr.. Post likened
the growth of a modern commercial
enterprise to the growth of an apple
tree. Good seed, plenty Of work and
water are needed, but the tree will not
bear apples without sunshine.
The sunshine to the commercial
plant Is publicity secured by advertis-
ing.
1t is impossible even with the heavi-
est advertising to make a success I'M
less the article has merit of high
order. Merit is the good tree and sun
shine makes the apples grow. a good
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
We the undersigned have known F. j. Cheney
for the last is years. and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and finan-
clally able to carry out any obligations made by
their firm. -
NEST q TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
MALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
tne system Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
a Correction.

"Ethelinda's sutton represents one OF
the best families in Europe" said Mrs.
CumroX.
No, he doesn't" answered her hus,
band. I've heard about that family
an it's a purity good one. He misrep-
resents Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
Willing to Obiige.

"Can you gimme bite, ma amp" said
the ragged hobo. ''I'm hungry enuff
ter eat hoss."
81 regret to say" replied the kind
lady, that we are just out of horses, but
I'll call the dog. Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

Singleton-When girl tells a young
man that she dreamed of him three
nights in succession, what does it indi-
cate?
Wedderly-It indicates that the young
man should begin to save up money for
the furniture.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

Among the many anarchists arrested
In connection with the bomb explosion in
Barcelona, Sept. Is, is 14-year-old boy
named Neales, who is described by the
police as a "precocious propag andist."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
All Mothers Are Interested.

All Mothers Are Interested.
In another column Of this paper will
be found the advertisement Of the Phoe-
nix Chair Company, Sheboygan, Wis, in
which are set forth the merits Of the
Baby Walking Chair" which will be Of
interest to all mothers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

The average woman Of any expert
ence knows men so well that no male
can deceive her, unless it is her son,
from five on up.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

Lewis "Single Binder" straight SC
cigar. Made by hand of ripe, thoroughly
cured tobacco, which insures. rich, salts
flying smoke. You pay 1Oc Tor cigars not
SO good. Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

I can recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption for Asthma. 1t has given me
great relief-W. L. Wood, Farmersburg,
Ind, Sept. 8, 1901.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING S7RUP for Children
teething; softens the gums reduces Inflammation al
lays pain. cures wind collie. % cents bottle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-26
Mrs. Fairbanks tells how me- .

BMrS. Fairbanks tells how ne. q
elect of warning symptoms will
soon PROSTATE d woman. She
thinks wOman's safeguard is
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: - Ignorance
and neglect are the cause of untold
female suffering, not only with the
laws of health but with the chance of a
cure. / did not heed the warnings Of
headaches, organic pains, and general
WEAKNESS, until 1 was well nigh pros
trated. / knew had to do something.
Happily did the right thing. / took
Lydia f.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound faithfully, according to
directions, and was rewarded in few
weeks to find that my aches and pains
disappeared, and again felt the glow
of health through my body. Since 1
have been well have been more care
full, have also advised number Of
nv sick friends to take Lydia Il.
Pinkham'S Vegetable Com
pound, and they have never had
reason to be sorry. Yours very truly,
MRS. MAY FAIRBANKS, 216 South 18th
St., Minneapolis, Mimi" (Mrs. Fair
banks is one of the most successful and
highest salaried travelling saleswomen
in the West. = $4,000 forfeit If original Of
aboue letter proving genuneness cannot be produced
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
TAGGART TO STAY WEST.
German and NicoU Viii Do the
Heagy York an the East.

Chairman Taggart had long visit with jugs
Parker at the Hotel Seville last night. AS the no
tional chairman is to start for Indiana lhe
conversation confined almost exclusively 10 the
campaign in that State. 1t has been decloeo W
Mr. Taggart and his associates that his ponuca
experience will be needed in the West hereafter
while will be kept advised on everything that
takes place in national headquarters the active
management In the East will fall almost entirely
on Senator German and Vice-Chairman Nicol Win
William F. Sheehan devoting much of his attention
TO the situation in New-York. Colonel Daniel b
Lamont win take active part in the cam
paign.
Judge Parker. it is said does not intend to spend
more than two days out of each week In
New-York after he returns home on Thursday.
George Foster PEABODY was with Judge Parker
until 1890 o'clock last night He left this city at
midnight for Boston, where he will remain several
days.
station between Weehawken and EsOpus, about
twenty schoolgirls got on the train carrying Judge
Parker Finally one of the girls, Miss Ella HabeTie
mustered up sufficient courage TO walk over and
shake hands with the candidate. Then Mr.. Parker
had to obligc all the other girs In the same way
Next they brought their copybooks for the Ge-
fender of the Constitution to write MS name IN
This kept him busy half hour. When the girls
left the train they assured Mr.. Parker that most
of their brothers and fathers were gong. 70 vote
for Roosevelt but that he had their best wishes