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Rock Island Argus., 1904-03-05

weeks visit, and would be glad to have
me call at given number. knocked
off half an hour earlier that night, and
at 1880 done up in my glads, made for
the house where the lady was stop
ping. On the way 1 framed up a
Ipretty speech, one that L figured
would put Joe out of the running. He
had me beat on wire conversation.
but when it came to the face to face
goods, he was not in the same class
with me. 1 also took along pound of
creams. for L remembered that she
remarked one day she was very fond
| of candy.
when 1 rang the bell a nice gray
haired lady of perhaps 45 appeared
and greeted me. l asked if Miss ---
was in. She answered she was, and
showed me into the parlor. Well,
never delivered that pretty speech,
and l ate what l could of the candy
after l got outside and threw the re-
mainder in the gutter. Your auntie
who answered the door bell was the
Des Moines charmer. I hope she did
not notice anything wrong with my
actions, for ii would be cruel to cause
pain to such a nice girl. l made an
early getaway by pleading previous
engagement that l had failed to re-
call when she telephoned me.
'Ioe asked me the next day why /
had not shown up at the Office the
night before. I told him we had com
pany at the house. He had in the
meantime received a telephone mes
sage from the lady from Des Moines,
and had an engagement to call on her
that evening. I saw him boarding a
car-he was dressed fit to kill-going
in the direction of the house at which
she was stopping. Next morning. l
asked him why he did not show up at
the office the night previous. oh, we
had company at the house. he re-
piled, and l had to stay at home and
help entertain
ITO this day-that has been over
one year-we have never mentioned
the lady to enc another
\ Chicago relative was visiting al
the home of Il family on Ninth avenue.
He stopped over for few days while
passing through after southern bust
ness trip. Tuesday he had an import
ant business engagement in Chicago.
but he was induced not to depart until
the train leaving here that morning t
o'clock. This would get him into the
city in plenty Of time. To make sure
the alarm clock was set for o'clock
A member of the family had been
out of the city. He arrived home
late Monday night. He was tired and
decided that $50 would be soon
enOuUh for him The alarm clock was
located. He saw it had been set, but
did not know the circumstances. and
fixed it to suit his own convenience.
The alarm clock did not work until
$50. The visitor, of course, missed
his train. and failed in his business en-
gagement. The latter was most inn
portant. but he got busy with the long
distance telephone and Strengthened
matters as best he could and left on
the noon train.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-03-05
sister Payne Takes to woods.

Above all the turmoil occasionally
can be heard a whispered inquiry CON
cerning the whereabouts of Sister
Payne, erstwhile state senator from
here. The good sister is reported to
have gone to Arkansas ''to consult with
his constituents" After the real bat
tie is over he will likely blow in and
be for the fellow who has won out.
That's his system. He does not believe
in antagonizing his friends. He may
want their votes in the future.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-03-05

For eruptions, sores, pimples. kid
ney and liver troubles. constipation,
indigestion, use HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Carries new life ia
every part of the body. 35 cents, tea
or tablet form. T. ii. Thomas, phar-
macist.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-03-05
The Original.

Foley d CO.. Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy. and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Hon
ey and Tar many limitations are offer
ed for the genuine. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar and refuse any sub
stitute offered. as no other prepara-
tion viii give the same satisfaction.
1t is mildly laxative. 1t contains no
opiates and is safest for children and
delicate persons
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
A New Method Of Preserving FOOD.

Harper's Weekly: An ingenious
method of preserving food has recently
been devised which is based on the fact
that powdered gelatine. or hin sheets
of the same material, not only do not
spoil, but are capable of protecting
incorporated substances from bacteria,
moisture and other agencies which
bring about decomposition. Thus TO
make a concentrated beef extract. tea or
coffee extract, soup, ETC., the LIQUID Is
mixed hot With / per cent. Of primary
gelatine which differs from the com
mercial article in not having the glue
like taste of the latter.
stS.-eaiin no a-iellv is formed and
this is cut into thin films and dried
by a current OF cold air until 1t be-
comes brittle. When this condition is
reached the sheets are then reduced
10 a fine powder, which will keep in
definitely. While Ii will absorb mois-
ture Ii does not do so to a degree to
occasion decomposition. and the mols-
ture is subsequently given off in dry
air. The powder, while likely TO cake.
forms a brittle cake, not interfering
With its use. While il is too hard for in
sects. When placed i'm warm water 1t
disolves immediately, and is thus ready
for use. liz heated above the empera
ture of boiling water before packing, all
disease or other germs will be killed.
and to secure the best results the
powder should be packed alright.
Such q concentrated food possesses
many advantages and is susceptible of
wide applications, us upon explo-a-
lions.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
AAAAAAAAAAAA
A CHRISTMAS MAMMA
By M. B. Bell.


1t was one of those dreary afternoons
N November. The rain had fallen
steadily all day, and Roland n Es-
her Grahm, two motherless little chill
iren, were curled up on the rug in
'front.' of the library fire. looking at
picture book
Their nurse, who was a kind-hearted
woman, had frequently explained the
stories in the book TO them. And now,
NTH their little heads benz down over
The page, they were looking at the pic
ture of two little girls in bed, while a
woman with a gentle, motherly face,
was tucking them In. Nurse had told
the children a long story about this
picture, what dear little ones they
were, and how loving and kind their
mother was to them.
II wish we had q mother to tuck us
In and talk to US when the rainy days
come, and we can't so out" said Ro-
land, sitting up straight and pushing
the book away from him YEARLY.
Tn tired looking at picture moth
ers. Christmas is soon coming, and
I'm going to pray and ask God to send
as a real mother, what we can talk 20.
Then, OH. maybe papa will buy us a
mother If we give him the money
Use got no money" said little
Esther. II spent 1t all for Mary Jane,
and now she's broke and you'll have
all the new and Essie'l be SO
lonesome" and the little girl began to
cry.
ooh, Essie, what you crying for?
haven't any more money than you
have. but / thought God wouldn't care
II this year we bought a with
our Christmas money, cause we's just
as poor without a m as those
poor children.
Mr.. Grahm was a little later than
usual that evening, and somehow for
got to send for the little ones; bal sat
before the fire thinking of Dora Lyn-
hurst, a little girl he had known In his
boyhood, and to whom he had once
been engaged, but a misunderstanding
had separated them, and he had after
ward married a slight, delicate girl
who, dying the third year after their
marriage, had left him With the care
of their two children.
That morning an old friend had told
him that Dora, who had married
but had been abroad several years, hac
at last returned, and he felt an intense
desire to see her again. 1t was with q
strong feeling OF self-reproach that ht
sprang from his chair when he heard
the little mes at the door, n Will
more than his usual warmth he greet
ed them, for they were very dear Il
him.
Mr.. Grahm saw at once that some,
thing was on their little minds. "Wha
is it, Roland?" he asked, drawing thu
little fellow TO him. You and Esthel
look as though you had something t.
ask me-"
yes, Dapa we wan you TO pleas
buy us a ann for Christmas.
why, isn't your father enough, lit
tie chicks?"
sOh! yes, papa, but Essie and
thought, If instead Of putting oul
money in the envelopes this year W.
gave 1t to you, you might buy us
mother TO tuck us in bed at night and
talk 10 us when you are out"
"'Cause we're dreadful lonesome a
tines chimed in Esther.
The tears came to the fathers eye
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

Mrs, Aha Schwandt Sanh0rn. Mimi.
writes,
III have been troubled with rheuH,a.
fiSIn asd catarrh forfWenLyafiye years.
Could nor sleep day or nigiE. After
having rscd PerGna I can sleep and
nothing boilers ne now. fIeYer am
affected with any Kind of sicl SIS
PeruIa vii be me medicine \ saaH
uSe. NY son WIS Cared of caearrh OF
the LgryGx By Perag7a. ".-- Mrs. Ais
SchE4laGf.
Why Oh People are Especially Liable
to Systemic catarrl.
When old age comes on, catarrhal dis
eases come. also. systemic catarrll is
almost universal IN old people.
This q, plaius Why Peruna has become
50 Indispensable to old people. Peruna
il their safeguard. Teruna is the only
remedy YET devised that entirely meets
ilcse cases. Nothing but an effective
systemic remedy can cure them.
4 reward az $4,000 has been deposit.
ed in the Market Exchanges Bank. Co
luml,us. Ohio. as a guarantee that the
above testimonials are genuine; that we
hold in 0ul possession authentic letters
certifying ia the same. During many
years advertising we have never used
III part or in whole. n single spurious
testimonial. Every one Of our festimon.
ialS are genuine and in the words of the
one whose name is appended.
Il PE-RU-Na ALMANAC FOR 1906
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
ToEatoi Taken Seriously III.

Not lorg ago the Vienna newspapers
We're speaking of a Hungarian doctor
OF philosophy who had become pene-
trated with Tolstoi's ideas and had APP
prenticed himself to a Budapest shoe
maker. Now a Bulgarian doctor OF
philosophy, Lubekoff, who has passed
his examinations at the University OF
Sofia cum laude," and was engaged as
professor of Latin, has become a boot
black at a street corner in Sofia. His
customers come because they wish TO
have their boots polished by a doctor,
and also because he does a good job.
Lubekoff does not forget that he is a
sTsoiSsc:st and impreSses on his custom
ers the virtue of lowiy labor ana Inc
happiness which it brings. He has al
ready succeeded in founding several lit
tie colonies offTolstoistS in Sofia.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
Under date Of laumry 10. 1891. .
Hartman received the following letter:

Under date Of ~JauuarY 10 iSlI. On
Hartman received the following lctttr:
My wife has been 4 Sufferer from y
complication IL diseases for the lrl~t
twenty-five years. Her ease lrls h%iiTir4i
the skill Of some If The wnSt uuirtI pLf~
sicians. Oac of her war tr1nhleS was
chronic constipation If several wears
standing. She was alsp passing ftroligh
that most critical period ii the lie ei a
w~oman-change Of life.
I'm june. 1898. | wrote Ia yuu about
her case. 1pu advised Il c6utsr ef i'pruEl
and Manalin. winch We at once com
menced, and have to say it completely
eured her.
About the am time | wrote YOU
about my W case IF catarrh. which
had been OF twenty-five years standing.
AT times was almost past going. 4
commenced TO use Peruua according TO
your instructions and continued its use
for about a year., ard Ii has completely
cured me. Your remedies do aU tha.
you claim for then, and even E7orc. 80
John q. Atkinson.
In n letter dated .Ianulry l. 1900. Mr..
Atkinson says, after i've years expert
ence with peruna;
al will ever continue TO speak a COCO
word for Peruna. 1 am SfiH cnred oil
cafarrh. "---JOhn o. Atkinson, Inde-
pendeHce, Mo-, Box PIP.
ASH YOUR DRUGGIST ron a FIR
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
INTO N

Immigration from Dakota and Adjoin-
ing States-Major Edwards, United
states ConsuI-G e at Montreal,
Describes the Movement as Due to
Scarcity of Land.
Montreal, Nov. 15.-Major Allison
Edwards, United States consul genera,
who returned today from a visit to his
home at Fargo, North Dakota, said In
an interview: .The proper way to de-
scribe the manne in which the people
OF North Dakota are coming over into
Western Canada is to say they are
coming over IN droyes. Among the
people there did not seem to be any
thought of there being q boundary line
at ali. 1t is simply a question: added
the major, "of there not being n
more land in North Dakota and the
surrounding States, and the people are
focking to Canada to get good farms.
Naturally the number that will come
over will increase all the time. and L
may say the people you are getting are
the best people in the West. They are
well supplied with money and are well
acquainted with the conditions under
which they will have TO work" The
agents of the Canadian government are
prepared TO give the fullest, information
regarding homestead and other laws.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
Christmas Surprises.

Chicago Times-Herald: Let me see. f"
said Mr.. Flickerson. what is it you are
to get me for a Christmas present."
why, those new curtains for the
dining room, you know" his wife an
swered.
"Oh, yes. And what is it / am to
surprise you WITH"
Henry. i don't believe you really
take the enthusiastic interest one
should in these things at this glorious
time OF the year. You are, TO get me a
new carpet for the hail."
Their he started for the office full of
the sublime significance OF the merry
yuletide.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
How's Thiss

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured BY
Halls Caiarrii Cure.
~ I'd. IhENEa 49, IIopss ioieSo. y.
for the last IS years. and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and imam
csaily able to carry out any obligations made b,
their firm.
West Il Trnsx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WaIding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale Drug
gists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold BY all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

O, bells that chime your sweetest
oh, world OF ~glistening wh3tei
Oh. breezes blithely bringing
A message of delight
From leafiess hill and valley
But one refrain 1 hear:
"A merry. merry Christmas
And a glad New Year,"
From humble home and palace
The kindly voice Is breathed,
From forest arch and pillar.
And meadows SNOWY wreathed,
An echo from the angels,
A pear of good cheer:
Hank! Merry, merry Christmas
And a glad New Year.,
Oh. light Of heavenly gladness
That falls upon the earthi
Oh, rapture of thanksgiving
That tells the Savior's birth!
The golden links of kindness
Bring heart 10 heart more near,
With "a merry, merry Christmas
And a glad New Year,
George Cooper. In Golden Days
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
Sam Jones describes Roosevet.

Dallas tTexas) News: In an address
here the Rev. San p. Jones, the evan
gelist. thus described President Roose-
welt:
II like Roosevelt anyhow. He is q
combination of a mule and billy goat
kicking at n end and butting at the
other. He is a man OF push and vim,
and / don't believe we need have any
fear FOR him"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

Two cups of brown sugar, one-half
cup OF New Orleans moiasses, two
thirds cup vinegar and water mixed,
a piece or butter the size of a walnut.
Boil all together. When ii hardens In
cold water, pour in shallow creased
tins. When cold enough to handle, af-
.er buttering your hands, pull 1t until
Ii Is a golden brown color.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

teen years ! suffered
with terrible pain in
my back. | did not
know what it was to
enjoy a nights rest
and arose in the
morning feeling tired
and unrefreshed. My
suffering sometimes
was simply indie
scribable. When !
finished the first box
of Doan's Kidney
Pills / felt like a
different woman. |
continued until | had
taken five boxes.
Doan's Kidney Pills
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

act very effectively, very promptly, re-
Heve the aching pains and all other an
noying difficulties
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. y. Y.
For sale by all druggists. Price 90
cents per box.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
a Definition.

Judge: Little Elmer-Papa, what is q
Christmas green?
Professor Broadhead-A Christmas
green, my son, is "a young man who,
having fallen out with his best girl
early in December, makes up with her
in time to buy her a Christmas pres
ent
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
Had plans Laid.

Anxious Mother-What are the in
tentions of that young man who calls
on o three times a week?
Pretty Daughterr-Oh. il doesn't mat
ter in the least. This is leap year ana
| know what my intentions are. ali
right.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
The Peruna Almanac In s,OO0,O 600
Homes.

I The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac
has become a fixture in over eight
million homes. 1t a be obtained
from all druggists free. Be sure to
inquire early. The 1905 Almanac f.
already published. and the supply will
soon BE- exhausted. DO not put Il %.
Get one today
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

Riches, my friend said the plutoSrat.
do not bring happiness"
Maybe not" said the ~proletarian, ..bnt
1t must be a heap Of satisfaction to have
a lot OF money and be able to talk like
thai to a chap that hasn't got any.v--chi-
cago Tribune.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
The INDISPENSABLE Aunt.

What would the world become With
out the s~elf-sacrlfice and h~elpfulness
OF the maiden aunt, 1 cannot imagine.
Among the brightest queens OF heaven
will be those who took care OF other
peoples children.-De Witt TaImage.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

Tcacher-So I've caught you eating
sweets. nave II
Sammy-No. mum; l wasn't eating them.
! was just keeping them In my mouth in-
stead Of my pocket; they're so sticky.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
a Innn.pramn poa.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Pardon
me, but did you see a dachshurid near
here2"
Yes
Where was he?'
Partly on Euclid avenue and partly
ON Erie street"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Brom0 Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money IL it fats 10 cure
H. w. Groves signature Is on each box. PC
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

We use Piso's Cure for Consumption in
preference to any other cough medicine.
Mrs. 8. E. Borden, 442 p street, Wash
ington, ID. C., May %. 1901.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

Germany exported 34.717 tons or toys.
valued at g. ,274 sterling, I'm 1903.
says the London Board of Trade Jour
nal.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16
ComnletelK Restored.

Mrs. p. Brunei. wife of p. Brunei.
stock dealer. residence Bill Grand
avenue. Everett, Wash. says: For ff-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

LYDIA T.. Pinkham,s Vegetable Compound il tho one suro renI-
edy to be relied upon at this important period ~ 3 young ags @all
she must accomplish, and fortify her physical Wei BEING 80 tha1
her future life may be insured against sickness and suffering.
ShgMNI a5oss la%I az s ~2SS @ sn prove ps sss&Hs s @S@ .ss sa nss ~ ss-s-s 6
WW&WG lydia n. Pinkham Medicine Cos Lynn, Mass
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

a GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrudfng Piles.
Yoardrnggist win refund money IL PAzO ONT
hiENT fails 10 cure you in = TO Ia days, zoe.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

EIrs. Winsiow's SOOTHING rraup rSr Children
teethipg; softens the gums, reduces Inflammation ~
'eys pain. cures wind cnlic, Is cent . bottle
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

The gold production of the entire
Alaskan district for the present year lii
estimated al $26, 600. 900.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

hard, but the doctor thought different and
prescribed tonics, which ] took by the
quart without relief. Reading one day in
the paper Of Mrs. Pinkham's great cures,
and finding the symptoms described an
swered mine, / decided / would give Lydia
II. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound q
trial. / did not say a word to the doctor;
/ bought it myself, ard took it according
to directions regularly FOR two months,
and / found that / gradually improved,
and that oil pains left me, md ! was my
old self once more. - LILLE Il. SfascLAlIf,
IL &. I'D ST., Chicago I'LL"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

IAN obtuse angle" replied his father.
lis an Englisfman to whom you try to ex-
plain a joke."-Philadclphia Ledger.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

Pa said little Willie, who was strug-
Cling over his lessons. what Is an obtuse
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-16

ASK YOUR DRUGGIST ron a FREE PE-RU-NA ALMANAC FOR 1905
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-16

Prof. v. E. Rowtan. tho now principal
OF tho Washington school. Is graduate
Of tho McMinnyiiie College. Oregon. with
degree 81 3. S.. and also holds state
teachers diploma for Oregon. Ho has
taught in Oregon. Missouri. Washington
and Colorado. He was principal OF the.
high school at Castle Rock. Washington
for two years. In the selection Of Prof.
Rovtan for the prineipalship Of tho Wash
ington school tho directors are confident
that they have man who will give the
very highest grade Of service.
Miss Emma Frances Bartlif comes d.
rect from tho far east-Hartford Conn.
where she was an acceptable teacher IN
the public schools for several years. She
also had charge Of night school connect
cd with the city schools. in which were
taught 80 adult foreigners. speaking some
4 or s dialects. Miss Bartlif brings the
strongest Of testimonials.