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The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
Half Time in Bed.

Mount Hor. Ky, May 9.-The records of medicine in this state do not contain a more interesting and instructive case than that of Mrs. Lille Jacobs, of Mount Hor Mrs. Jacobs tells the particulars of her case as follows:
 For six years I had to keep to my bed halt the time. When l did get up l was not able to walk across the house without just ,gasping for breath. l had Kidney Trouble in the worst form, in fact. l was total wreck. It pained me fearfully to urlnate and my back ached all the time
 Now l am well, for Dodd's Kidney Pills have entirely cured me. I saw an advertisement of this remedy and bought one box. l experienced so much benefit from this that l kept on till l was cured completely.
 T can do my own homework and can walk around as Wll as ever with perfect ease and strength. Just now I am help ing to make. garden. I feel like new Pills"
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

the final monument, This is of immense size, as is necessary for a work which will require to be visible at a great dis tance. The plaster cast of the completed monument was one of the clous of last years salon, and was greatly admired 1t did not, however, appear to the best advantage in the crowded sculpture gal lery of the Grand Palais. In order. to have it's full effect the monument re- quires the ioslation of the Plain of Waterloo. Seen from a distance it's i'm mense proportions will be modified. It Is great monument to a great event in the history of the world and is a striking symbol of the unconquerable spirit of the people who delight to call them selves la grande nation
 The great pyramid surrounded by British lion which stands as a monu- ment to the courage of the allied armies, whose combined efforts caused the set ting of Napoleon's sun, was erected by Queen Victoria and unveiled by the duke of Cambridge on August 26. 1890 The French monument will be a fit compan- ion piece and will be no less worthy of the defeated than the other Is of the vic tors.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
CUTICURA THE SET s1.o0.
Complete Treatment for Every Hu- nor from Pimplcs to scrofuIn, from Infancy to Age-A
 Set often Cures.

Cuticura Treatment is local and con- stitutional-complete and perfect, pure, sweet and wholesome. Bathe the affected surfaces with Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse the skin of crusts and scales and soften the thickened cuticle, dry without hard rubbing, and apply Cutcura Oint- ment freely to allay itching, irritation and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and lastly take Cuticura Resolvent Pills to cool and cleanse the blood. and put every function in state of healthy activity. More great cures of simple scrofulous and hereditary humors are daily made by Cuticura remedies than by all other blood and skin remedies
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

the great French leader it would have marked the zenith of hi. military career.
 Accordingly, cn the initiative of the Bonapartist society known as "Le Petit Chapeau.' subscription was opened, and the late NJ. Gerome was intrusted with the work of preparing the monu- ment. The result was the execution of the famous Eagle of Waterloo" which is undoubtedly one of the greatest of the famous sculptors great works. I well remember the impression it made on me when l saw il for the first time two years ago. It was on one winter evening when had gone to see the master in his studio. Coming through the vestibule on the ground floor M. Gerome switched on the electric light, and The Eagle" stood before us.
 It is truly a noble work. l. represents an eagle wounded unto death grasping the staff of French regimental color The strong talons of one foot are closed round the staff, while those of the other are raised in the air. On the birds left breast one sees a ragged hole by which it has received it's death-wound. But. though wounded unto death, the noble bird is still uncouquered, With open beak it still streams defiance 10 it's foes
 The work which NJ Gerome showed me was considerably above life size. but it was, nevertheless, only thamcdel for
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
"Spring Fever" :"

Spring fever is simply that tired feel ing Iasstude caused by sluggish con- dltion of the blood. The liver and bowels need a cleaning out in the spring, and nothing Is so effective and at the same time so pleasant to take as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Too many people make the skin do the work that the bowels and kidneys should do. 4 bilious, constipated condition means a yellow skin, lusteress eyes, foul breath, and a general worn out feeling. All this can be remedied by the use of Dr. Caldwells Haxative) Syrup Pepsin, which IS sold by all druggists and dealers in medicine
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

We have on file many thousand testi- monials like the ones given above. We can only give our readers slight glimpse of the vast array of unsolicited endorsements we are receiving every month. No other physician in the world has received such a volume of enthusiastic and grateful letters of thanks as Dr. Hartman for Peruna
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
A Definite Policy

Look here. Mary" said MT. Spud- kins, where's the ten dollars Harka- way says he sent in this letter? I see the envelopes been cut"
 "Oh, l expected you'd say something about t. Well, I've made up my mind to regard it as contraband of war; Chicago Record Herald
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
How to Clean Laces.

To clean delicate laces, take large glass jar; cover with old cotton and spread the lace carefully on 1t. Set the bottle in warm Ivory soap studs and leave for an hour. If stains are difficult to remove, place in the sun and they will disappear Rinse by dipping the bottle in clear water.
 ELEANOR k. PARKER.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
War Strategy.

Some one was showing the visitor around the great navy yard
 But where Is the bottling departments" asked the visitor.
 The bottling department?" echoed the escort in surprise.
 Ne es, the modern navies are always bot ting up something. ."-Chieago Daily News.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
A Nepro's Retoft

Among the employees of the bureau of engraving and printing IS negro who has been in the bureau for many years and who is noted for good humor and a certain degree ot wit. \ few days ago an lrishman. also employed m the bureau. after having encountered the negro in debate, remarked: Jim, you must be an lrishman."
 Oh go long" replied Jim. ''It is bad Ledger.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
K. c. S. Almanac for 1904.

The Kansas City Southern Railway Company's Annual Almanac is now ready for distribution. It contains the usual monthly calendars, many useful household hints and information concerning the Country in Missouri, Arkansas, The Indian Territory, Texas and Louisiana. Write for copy to, $. G. Warner, Gen. Pass
 X Tkt. Agt. K. C. $. Ky, Kansas City,
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
Unlucky.

Publisher-Your book is fine up to the seventeenth chapter. After that 1t IS mere drlvel.
 Author-Sir, it is my misfortune, not my fault. Just as l was beginning the seventeenth chapter, l discovered, quite accidentally, what 1 was driving at.-Puck
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
Time Is Up.

A Russian newspaper announces that the Chinese will astonish the world when requirements, there Is no need for delay ing.-Manchester Union
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

King Edwards wife thinks that tho fourpence halfpenny meals served to the workmen in London factory are fit for queen. She ate one recently, and said that she was delighted with it. The pic containing four and twenty blackbirds, of which a famous poet once sang, was not part of the banquet, but all the walters said as they filled her plate There is a dainty dish to set before the queen."- Youths Companion.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
Miss Bargain Counter.

Ted-She cuts rather an odd figure.
 Ned-No wonder! Her gown cost nine dollars ninety-eight, her hat two dollars forty nine. and her shoes one dollar seventy-four-Judge.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
It Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot Ease is a certain cure for hot, sweating, caius, and swollen, aching feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't accept any substitute. Trial package FREE Address Allen $. Olmsted, Le Roy, X. |.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
Lady (outside of candy

Benevolent Old Lady (outside of cand, shopl- Don't cry, ljtt!e boy; come in here, and 1 Il buy you stick of candy" Small Urchin-'Ianks; dat $ wot me mudder made me cry for. She keeps de store. .'-Harvard Lampoon.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

A New York man proposes to use tame snakes to clear houses of rats and mice He will probably also clear them of women by this method.-W ashington Post.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

The importunate lover had just pro- posed Let your answer be vowel, with a consonant on either side of it, he gent ly begged her. The charming girl smiled Very well, she said. Git! Plain Dealer.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

! Mrs. A. Hobson, 225 Washington l St., Lansing, Mich, writes: "Peruna has been such q blessing ] 10 my only child, as well as myself I ! that feel induced 10 give my fesH- 1 I moniaL lie has always suffered ]
 l fro I'll ca afarrh Of The he ad and throat, I ! and had fo use extra precautions l so as nOf 10 have him exposed 10 ] l damp or cold weather. Last year i
 he was taken with Ia grippe, and l
 as 1T was severe case, caused me much anxiety. No medicine he Iped i him i'll he took Pernna. Inoficed
 an improvement af once and in l three weeks he was a different child; the grippe had been com. 1 piefeiy cured and [ noticed that the ! cafarrh was made better. He Kept ! [ taking IL two weeks longer. when 1 he was entirely well. now use if 1 Offand on for colds, cramps, indi- gesfiOn or enerai iindisposifi and ! find If superior 10 any doctors or ! medicine lever fried. II keeps me, as we'll ss my child, in perfect ! health, and ! gladly recommend it to mothers. Mrs. A. Hobson.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

Prof Brooks of Hobart college, has dis covered in all p comets. From an astro- nomeal point of view this IS regarded as success, but the average business man much did he get N for @ the9mY?'-Boston 9Y Globe
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

The growing popularity of American "quick lunch" in England should shoot a gleam of joy over old Kruger's declining Milwaukee Sentinel
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of as cough cure.-J: "; o Brien, 322 Third Ave, N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan 6, 1900.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
Lean Year

Tom-Did she propose to you2
 Dick-fes, but lt took me about three years to persuade her to come to the point. Detroit Free Press.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27
Delicate Work.

Ted-Is Sawyer a clever doctor,
 Ned-Nery. He can tell woman pa tient she needs to take beauty exercises without offending her-Puck
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

The slow approach of spring is partcu larly regretted by the man who IS looking for good excuse for that persistent tired feeiing.-Boston Globe.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

We hate some persons because W. 90 not know them; and We will not know them because we hate them.-Colton.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

''Why do men never gossip" asked the woman who regards her husband as a great and good man. Because" answered Miss Cayenne, they are too indolent. get the news for them."-Washingtsn Star
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

In answer to Japan's challenge Russia sends two more of the royal family to the front. Put up your dukes Indianapolis Journal.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

An optimist Is a person who, if he were happy because 1t wasn't 20.-N. T. Press.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

People who withhold gratitude are ap to do wholesale grumbling Chicago Trlk Une,
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-27

Mrs. K. Kane, 172 Sebor Street, 1 Chicago, Ill.,, writes: "PerUna has been used so long in l OUT family that do nOf know how ! 1 could gef along wifhOufiL Ihave 1 ! given if 10 all Of my children at ] | different times when they suffered i! with crOUp, colds and The many aH. i nenfs that Children are subject 10, md am pleased 10 say that # has ! kept fhe m in splendid health. Ii
 1 have also used # for a catarrhal
 ] difficulty of long standing and II
 I cured me in q short time, so ' have l every reason 10 praise Peruna. ."- ] Mrs. K. Kane.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-21
Minor Topics

This is the shortest day in the
year.
Jourgen Olson, the land man,
has an elegant new sale.
No betting in MinotnoW. Wait
till the grand Jury adlourns.
Carl Colvin and his new bride
arrived Tuesday from Iowa.
Mrs. Henry Ausiander is visit
ing her parents at kenseth, La.
Leave your orders for ice at
r. ". Jones coal office. Phone
100, Minot.
lmO-W II. A. MYERS.
County Commissioner Swan
son completed recently a fine new
barn at his farm northeast from
this city.
Murderer Gusby, the negro
murderer, will be taken to Bis
marck today to make Irvine for
six years.
M. E. Severance. the surveyor.
has gone to Great Falls, Mont.
to spend the holidays with his
daughter.
Principal John c. Lowe left last
night for Chicago where he will
transact business concerning his
business college.
Hurd & Mallory have been
awarded the contract to build a
school house in Mckinley town
ship at a cost Of $442.
The entire force at the register
OF deeds Office will be changed
after the first of the year with
theexception ofGeo. B. Vermilya.
Nick Benin, the well known
hOrseman from Jefferson town
ship, Bottinean county, was in
Minot transacting business Tues
day.
Nels Henderson and son. who
captured Gusby, the negro muir
derer, ask the county commission
ers for 500 for their act and
they will probably receive that
amount. 1t is worth 500 any
time to face a rifle in the hands
Of a murderous negro.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-21

MILLER RoBB: "Weare having
a very fine business, better than
we hoped to have.
Township clerks are still bring
ing in their bill for counting
gopher tails last spring. The
county offered a bounty on
gophers killed and the clerks be-
lieve that the county should pay
them for counting the tails. The
commissioners believe that the
townships should pay thatsmall
amount, inasmuch as the
county did a great thing for the
farmers where it paid the bounty,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-21

Tnemerchants are doing a very
large holiday business. Christmas
shoppers are numerous and spend
their money freely. Hundreds Of
Christmas trees have been taken
to the country to brighten the
prairie homes.
The third edition of the High
School Search Light is out. The
boys andlgirls continue to get out
a good newsy monthly paper
teeming with spicy Jokes and
friendly tests. The paper has a
circulation OF something over
200.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-21

W. c. Albrant, the architect
who was recently married, pre-
sented the county commission
ers and the county officials with
u box Of fine cigars Tuesday.
Ladies' regularS3 patent shoes
for So. Ladies S3. 50 shoes for
$3.50. Cheaper grades and
childrens shoes in same proper
ton, at W, Z. MANsFIELD's.
Formerly Ryder & Mansfield.
Christmas exercises will beheld
at the Presbyterian church Satur-
day evening. \ Christmas tree
will be arrayed in all its splendor
| On Sunday morning and evening
special Christmas exercises will
be held at the church.
Editor Burke. OF the kenmare
Journal, was Il business visitor
in Minot Tuesday. Mr. Burke
has an excellent paying plant,
keeps three printers busy all the
time and is getting: out one OF
the best weekly papers in the
county.
A young German woman took
a ride on the street cars in Fargo.
She lost her way, could not give
, the officers the name OF the fami-
ly for whom she worked, and did
not know in which direction she
lived. She will be tagged before
she goes out again.
Alex. Johnsrud of Albert Lea,
MINI. has been secured by Martin
jacobson as bookkeeper. Mr..
Morrow, the former bookkeeper,
is still unable to go to work, We
understand that the new man is
capable in every way of looking
after the vast interests of the big
concern.
J. A. Erickson and wife and
children will leave today for
Albert Lea, Mimi, to spend the
holidays with Mr.. Erickson's
parents. They will return Jan.
|. Jake has his mouth watered
for that famous dish, luttisk,
which he says beats turkey and
cranberry sauce any day.
d. A. Dinnie, the contract or
has been granted the privilege Of
hauling the store on the hospital
lot which will be used for the
foundation for the new building
next spring, in case chat MIR.
Dinnie receives the contract.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-21

DR.. Toney, who assisted DR..
Sweet in out of town dental work,
has gone to Iowa where he will
we'd fair lady
The sale at the Grow Clothing
Co, is progressing nicely The
trade has been excellent each day
since the sale began. Mr.. Grow
is more convinced than ever that
advertising pays.
A nurse has been secured in
Chicago for superintendent OF the
county hospital. Sheis expected
to arrive next Thursday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-21

Commissioner Black who has
one OF the largest herds OF cattle
in the Northwest, informs us that
SO far this winter, he has had to
feed no hay. The ranges are in
good shape, little or no snow be-
ing thereon. The ranchers need
all the favors the weather man
can give them this year. -'- --,....,
c. f. Nierenhausen has pur-
chased from Del Irish the Daco-
tab barber shop. The shop is
equipped with three chairs. and
three BARRIERS who know their
business. The new proprietor
will use every means possible to
see that his customers get their
moneys worth. The shop is be-
ing overhauled generally.
The fees at the register O
deeds Office up to the twentieth
Of the : onth were 81 ,3O6.1O or
an average of $76.S3 q day. The
force is working with their might
and main but are ten days be-
hind. If the present keeps up,
the fees for the month will
amount to over 81, 900.
Nettie Guy, the young woman
suspected Of smothering her babe
in Il Fargo lodging house has
been found in that city. She
states that she had some knowl-
edge of the babe but disclaims
that it was her own. The Forum
states that Il Fargo business
man is likely to figure quite
prominently in the trouble.
The Sunday afternoon concert
given by the Minot concert band
was not very we'll attended, but
as usual the entertainment was
first class in every particular.
The people OF Minot would prob
ably patronize a cheap bowery
show, filling the seats and aisles,
but they do neglect as a rule at
tending the good entertain
ments.
Let it be knswn to all our
friends that Rev. f. r. Guam, OF
Sheyenne, n. d., has rece ived call
to the =. n. Lutheran Passionate
Of MinOt, n. D.. and vicinity.
We will have the pleasure ofhear-
ing him preach in Bethania
church Minot. N. D., Thursday
evening Dec. 20 ats 0 clock p. m.
Everyone welcome. Christmas
day. service as usual.
o. Z. Gronen, Pastor.
Nan Patterson who is on trial
in New York City charged with
the murder of Caesar Young, a
wealthy book max lis on trial
for her life. She ears that
Young killed Sakd,hdn tnids cab
brought out shows that they
were lovers, and tried to keep
Young's wife Off her guard. That
Young had given the pretty &C
tress perhaps $4,000 atvarious
times. Miss Patterson is only
% years DID,
No civil cases have been tried
in district court so far and there
>lre still several criminal cases on
the docket. 1t is believed that
no civil cases will be tried at this
ternA1pf court. Many lawyers
are d appointed, but there seems
to be>p much business,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-23

color; Mrs. Martin went at once to the
telephone, but no Berkeley physician was
within call. She then decided that she
would come over into Denver, but before
she could get dressed the pain was so in
tense as to be almost unbearable
Mrs. Martin then decided upon desperate
measures She examined her hand closely
but could find no abrasion Of the skin
through which the poison might be with
drawn. With nerve truly remarkable I'M
der the circumstances Mrs. Martin tied a
cord tightly around her wrist to prevent
the poison from spreading further. and then
9enoerateiy TOOK sharp razor and cut a
deep cash In her hand near where she sup
posed the sting to be.
She then sucked the poison out until the
Inflammation had receded and the fingers
began to move. Hastily making a paste of
common baking soda and ammonia Mrs
Martin swathed her hand in this and sta rted
to the Highlands for physician. Upon at
last locating one she was told that nothing
was further necessary, and that she owed
her life TO her quick thought and cool
nerve. The next morning Mrs. Martin $
mouth was blfstered thickly, although she
had been careful to wash IL with witch
hazel after abstracting the poison.
Mrs. Martins husband is a cigar manu-
facturer, and it is supposed that the insect
was a species of tarantula scorpion which
had been imported in the tobacco. I'm
fortunately, Mrs. Martin crushed II SO com
pletely that its real nature cannot be
known.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-23
The Wit of Woman.
ate sanborn. i'm success.

Kate Sanborn, in Success.
1t win be better to speak Of instances
that occur to me offhand and from the hui
morous women writer's of the present time
l had a letter from a friend recently in
which she spoke of a poetical widow, say
ing: ''She now wears her black gowns dur
ing the day, and in the evening is gorgeous
in her old-time velvets. point lace. dia-
monds and pink feathers; a sort of half
mourning"
Another friend had as a guest a brilliant
literary man who is apt to be too sharp in
his criticisms He was laboring a the
tough rind of an orange at breakfast-frst
with a useless fruit knife, then with the
silver blade-and looked up despairingly
from his (may 1 say fruitles5D struggles
TRY one of your remarks, Frank" advised
his amused hostess.
l know women and girls who are wonder
full and CONFUSING as mimics, caricaturists
or raconteurs, and simply irresistible in
drOll eXaggeratiOns and in burlesque, but
think that the wit of the modern woman
is at it's best in repartee quick a light
ming flash, or humor as shown in good-na-
tured comments on daily happenings. like
that of a bright girl at Mount Holyoke Col
lege. They CHANGED to have hash for sup
per and meat balls next morning for break
fast. Yes, she said as she s. anced at
the table, Review Of Reviews this morn
ing"
1t is told of another witty girl at Mount
Desert, last summer that, after an English
man had been discoursing at length about
the Boer war without receiving any very
warm expressions of sympathy from his
audience, he turned to the young lady by
his side to remark: "You know the very
cream of England is in South Africa now"
Yes, she said, at once, the whipped
cream"