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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
LYDIA e. PINKHAM
A BRIEF SKETCH OF HER LIFE
How the Vegetable Compound Had Its Birth and
How the ssPanic of 49, Caused it to be Offered
for Public Sale in Drug Stores.
THE STORY READS LIKE A ROMANCE

had so often made from roots and
herbs for such of her women neigh
bors and friends who were sick and
ailing. Its success in those cases had
and calls were coming from miles
around for this efficacious vegetable
compound.
They had no money, and little
credit. Their first laboratory was the
kitchen, where roots and herbs were
stepped on the stove. gradually filling
a gross of bottles. Then came the
question of selling it, for always be-
fore they had given it away free
They hired a job printer to run on
some pamphlets setting forth the mer-
it's of the medicine, now called Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
and these pamphlets were distributed
by the Pinkham sons in Boston, New
York and Brooklyn.
The wonderful curative properties of
the medicine were, to a great extent.
self-advertising, for whoever used it
recommended it to others. and the de-
mand gradually increased.
In 1877, by combined efforts, the
family had saved enough money to
commence newspaper advertising on a
small scale, and from that time the
growth and success of the enterprise
was assured, until to-day Lydia E.
Pinkham and her Vegetable Compound
have become household words every
where, and thousands of pounds of
roots and herbs are used annually in
making this great remedy for woman's
ills.
Although Lydia E. Pinkham passed
to her reward some years ago, the per-
petuation of her great work was
guarded by her foresight.
During her long and eventful expert
ence she was ever methodical in her
nd frr1 70
record of every case that came to her
attention. The case of every sick
woman who applied to her for advice
and there were thousands-received
careful study, and the details, includ-
ing symptoms, treatment and results
were recorded for future reference.
and to-day these records, together with
thousands made since, are available to
sick women the world over, and repre-
sent a vast collaboration of informa-
ton regarding the treatment of wom-
ans ills which, for authenticity and
accuracy, can hardly be equaled in any
library in the world
Another act of foresight on the part
of Lydia e. Pinkham was to see that
some one of her family was trained to
carry on her work, and with that end
in view, for years before her death,
had as her chief assistant her daugh-
ter-in-1aw, the present Mrs Pinkhaun
Therefore, under the guidance and
careful training of Lydia E. Pinkham.
and vast experience of her own
covering twenty-five years, the present
Mrs Pinkham is exceptionally well
equipped to advise sick women, which
she is always glad to do free OF
charge.
The record of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made of simple
herbs and roots, is a proud and peer
less one. 1t is record of CONSTANT
conquest over the obstinate ills of
women, greater than that of any other
one medicine of its kind in the world.
and will ever stand as monument to
that noble woman whose name its
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

Every housekeeper should know that
IL they will buy Defiance Cold Water
Starch for laundry use they will save
not only time, because it never sticks
to the iron, but because each packag
contains 6 Ozone full pound-while
all other Cold Water Starches are put
up in q pound packages. and the price
is the same. 10 cents. Then again
because Defiance Starch is free from
all injurious chemicals. If your grocer
tries 10 sell you a 1907. package it
is because he has a stock on hand
which he wishes to dispose of before
he puts in Defiance He knows that
Defiance Starch has printed on every
package in large letters and figures
'16 ozs." Demand Defiance and save
much time and money and the annoy
ance of the iron sticking. Defiance
never sticks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
A PIcskrN CAMEO

Upon the turf in fiendish glee,
As If they'd kick their toes off.
They gouge. and not infrequently.
An eye out or a nose off.
And as they scambIe. scoot or scud.
All mangled, banged and battered
And fly in savage cohorts, mud
Embroidered and despatched.
We from their rough and tumble whiz,
While one another goring,
Learn why the wayback college is
More scored against than scoring.
Puck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
No Hero, But a Thief.

No Hero, But a Thief.
A Thousand 40 20 west,
journeyed, on relentless quest
met him in the solitude
AS he his shaggy way pursued
He swung his head in dazed surprise;
My bullet crashed betwixt his eyes
1 took from him his great domain.
Connecting turquoise sky with plain
Aye. canyon. crest and pinion shade;
The powdered pass, the valleyed glade
All this from his possession tore
And set my heel a conquerori
/ stripped his skin for my renown,
Before my fire place laid it down.
Within four narrow walls it's spread
That eye may gloat and foot may tread
A hero, I in wide belief;
1 know that 1 but thief.
-Lippin cott'S-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
ASK Your DRUGGIST tor Aliens eoot.ea.a,

81 tried ALIENS FOOT EASE recent
~ and have just bought another supply. It
has cured my corns, and the hot, burning
and itching sensation in my feet which was
almost unbearable, and would not be with
out it now. Mrs. w. ]. Walker, Camden.
N. J." Sold by all Druggists. Csc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
Twenty-five-Year-oId win Filed.

The will of Joseph Ducharme OF
Turner's Falls, Mass, who died TWEEN
ty-fve years ago, has just been filed.
His heirs did not understand that such
action was necessary, and it was only
when the title to the property was
questioned by an outsider that the
matter was brought to the attention OF
those interested
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
Henhawks Good EATING.

Herbert D. Corey of Bolton, Mass,
convinced the court before which he
was brought on the charge of shoot
ing. pheasant that the bird which he
shot was a henhawk. He owned up
to eating the bird. and testified that
henhawks are good eating. He draws
the line at froghawks. however.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

Wigg-"Old Getrox says he contrib
utter $1,000 to charity last year.
Wagg- Eyes; $1,000 as a gift and $40,
900 to advertise it,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
Model Of oId-Time Gold Washer.

Enoch Burnette of Springfield,
Mass, has presented the Belchertown
historical society with correct model
CT the gold washer used in California
by the old forty-niners. Inside are two
bags of a size that would hold 1880
worth of gold each Mr.. Brunette
made the model for his own amuse.
ment
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
Still Affectionate.

Your husband was very loving be-
fore you were married, was he not?"
He is yet
"Oh, indeed?"
Yes" 1 caught him kissing my
maid just this morning.''-Houston
Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
Defined.

What is a hypocrit?" you ask,
And 1 can only say
A hypocrit, my child, is one
Who doesn't believe our way.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
CAUTION,

There are so many burglars
Who come around and creep
Into houses at night, tits well
To look before you sleep.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHN F.
BOYER, Trinity Springs. Ind. Feb. Is. 1900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
SURE SIGNS.

Gray mists rise at the dawning
OF days that late were clear;
Down comes the office awning;
Yes, winters almost here.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
Mother crays Sweet Powders for Children.

WotneT trays sweet Powders Tor Child rem.
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in New York cure
Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over &c. 600 tes-
simonials- AT all Druggists. 25c- Sample
FREE Address A S. Olmstei, Leroy N. Y :.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

OF course, the statement "The Nc
Curdys are OUT does not mean that
the family is out anything financially.
Denver Republican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

Dealers say that as soon as a GUS
toner tries Defiance Starch it is i'm
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch 1t can be used cold or
boiled.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

The pessimfst is an excuse for a
man who is disappointed if things
don't go wrong and who worries most
at the noise people make when they
shout for joy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

If you don't get the biggest and best
it's your own fault. Defiance Starch
Is for sale everywhere and there is
positively nothing to equal it in quail
fty or quantity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

Don't you know that Defiance Starch
besides being absolutely superior to
any other. is put up 16 ounces in pack
age and sells at same price as r.
ounce packages of other kinds?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
Nowhere to Go.

Don't you know better than to
come home at this time of night?''
But, m'dear, whatsh teller t'do
when saloonsh close ?"-Houston Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

A steam derrick is one of the fea-
lures in new realistic drama This
may be another effort to elevate the
stage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of De-
fiance Starch is fast taking place of
all other brands. Others say they can
not sell any other starch
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
Has Newspaper of 1921.

/ Mrs. c. E. Smith of Goffstown, N.
H, has well-yellowed copy OF the
Farmers Cabinet printed al Amherst
in 1921
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

1t is approaching the season when
the wise restaurant patron allows the
scrambled egg to pass by on the other
side.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar i.
good quality all the time. Your dealer OF
Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

A man who advertises his QUITO
mobile for sale may be broke, or he
may merely have arrived at a sane
desire not to be-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

And between an unloaded gun and
blind and crippled mule take chance
with the latter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

Some men refuse to work because
they are afraid they may acquire the
habit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

Few men have to work much over.
time to be able to make fools of them.
SedveS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

Poets are born because their an
cestors escaped hanging.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

No, Alonzo, a bald head isn't nece
sari1y an emblem of wisdom.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces d
nammation. aays PAIN cures wind colo. 25c boetla
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles Drug
g1sts authorized to refund money If PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure in 6 days. soc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-23
CHRISTMAS

&C. in stamps for elegant delightful, lasting Chris
present for sweetheart. sister. brother, fathe
mother. s5O in 20 days. Julia Chicag
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-12-08
Furious Fighting.

"For seven years" writes Geo. W
Hoffman, Of Harper Wash. II had a
bitter battle with chronic stomach and
liver trouble, but at last | won. and
cured my diseases by the use Of Elcc.
"', Bi,,crs. | unhosilaungly recon.
mend them to all, and don't intend in
the future to be without them in the
house. They are certainly a wonderful
medicine, to have cured such a had
case as mine" Sold under guarantee
to do the same for you, by Haynes &
Taylor. druggists, at 5oc a bottle. Try
them today.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-12-08
STATUE Erected
TO The DEVIL
Strange Structure Which Is Unveiled
In Detroit by Herman Menu
An Atheist.

MANY religious persons in Detroit are
much stirred up by the actio.i Of
Herman Mem, a stonecutter. who has
unveiled on a centrally located piece Of
property Of his own a statue TO the
devil. Mem is an ayowed infdel, and
last summer attracted attention by
fighting for a city law which would
prevent religious services in tents IN.
less those holding them paid licenses
like the proprietors Of any other
humbug show" he said
The statue which Menu has unveiled
stands more than fourteen feet high.
Satan is represented as STOPPING be.
hind pulpit, thus expressing Menu 5
belief that the devils greatest strong.
hold is the pulpit, that his mouthpieccs
are preacl ers, and that churches do
more harm than good. From the pulpit
the devil is looking out, supposedly
over his congregation, and the expires.
sion Of his face is one Of fendish joy.
Horns are protruding from his head.
and carved in the stone directly in
front is the big ugly fork with which
he is supposed to prod sinners in III,
fire. For time after being unveiled
the statue was daped in Anne, lear
flags, but Indignation grew to such az
extent that these were taken of and .
single ribbon Of small American flag.
was left around Old Nick's neck.
This statue is carved out of granite
and the effect which IL has already ha,
upon hundreds o. people Is remarkable
II Is plainly visible from two street,
oc1T which thousands Of persons pa,
every day, and there are many womei
who now 20 out Of their way in ordc
not 10 see the statue. In fact. Il i
said that this devil may have such al
effect upon the women and children
who can see Il from their homes tina
the city may have 10 take action L
remove il. This. however,. Mentz vii
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-12-08

fight to the end. He is already making
little holes in the monument, and next
spring will plant in these a hundred or
so bulbs, so that Satan will look down
upon his surroundings not only from
pulrit. but over an Eden Of yerdure as
well.
On the base Of the monument Mentz
has cut the following Latin inscription:
Homo non est Creatio.
SEED Evolu.io:
Deus non Fecit Hominem.
SEED Homo Fecit Deos.
Asked as to why he put up sucn a
sacreligious statue. Mentz said. Satan
is my friend. He spoke the first and
last truth. ! do not believe a word in
the Bible. 1t is a pack Of lies from
beginning to end, but Old Nick tells the
truth. They tell you II you disbelieye
one word Of the Bible you are damned.
Then ] am damned, and | will 20 to
him." and Mentz pointed to the statue.
Didn't God tell Adam and Eve in
the Gar'en Of Eden that they would
die II they ate from the Tree Of
Of Knowledge Didn't Satan come and
tell them that they would not die, and
didn't he tell the truth?
"lf there are such things as devil
and God, would prefer to 20 to the
dewitt"
Menu was born in Germany. but has
lived in Detroit for twenty-one years.
lie says his parents were infdels before
him and that his wife and two daugh.
ters are also infdels. His house. which
he built with his own hands. is deco.
rated with strange looking heads and
images Of strange beings. Exchange
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-12-08

bers place ritual value on all shipments
thereby making the express company
liable for actual loss.
DRUGS.
Camphor up 9 cents a pound.
Cocaine declines.
Holiday goods stocks moving nicely.
Turpcntine continues abnormally
high
Internal Revenue Commissioner
icrkes makes ruling favorable to
druggists in regard to special tax on
alcoholic compounds. labelled and sold
a. medicines.
Organization Of American Druggists
Syndicate, with a Membership Of COO
retail druggists in different parts u
the country.
Quininc steady.
Opium and morphine unchanged.
Flint glassware remains very cheap.
PAINTS, OILS. GLASS
White and red lead advance.
Window glass market easier.
Linsecd oil reaches "a lowest figure.
Trade is buying linsccd oil heavily.
I Plate glass advances again.
HARDWARE.
General tendency toward an advance.
Jobbcu report heaviest business In
history.
Bolts Of all kinds In strong request.
Toy trade will be especially heavy.
a decline is noted in claw hairs
tamplng, chnch and lining bars. meta
workers crayons.
/ The let u articles showing an al
vance includes an kinds ~ hammers.
sash cord. bar and sheet iron. blank
and threaded nuts, pipe fittings.
GROCERIES.
Better grades Of codccs and teas IL
request.
Prices firm On practically all lines.
Tanned and cyaporatcd goods high.
Flour buyers active.
Produce prices high.
/ Unusual condition In onion market
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-12-08
Group.

Not a minute should be- lost when a
child shows symptoms u Group. Cham.
bcrlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes hoarsc. or even
after the croupy cough appears. viii
prevent the attack. Il never fails. and
~ pleasant and safe TO take. For val,
By Haynes & Taylor. the cntcrprisinF
druggists II Marion.
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-12-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
ON THE MARKET
Quoted From Business" a Journal
Giving Information Concerning
Trade Industry.
DRY GOODS

DRY GOODS.
Some bargains left for immediate
orders.
Advance sales satisfactory.
Large Bingham business
Silk prices will probably advance.
Linens continue good sellers.
Staple dry goods mills sold far into
next season.
Higher prices on all lines Of staples
the prospect for spring.
Unprecedented season expected in
white goods.
Mohairs will have permanent place
in spring sales.
Customers calling on retailers for
gray mixtures in Unchanged effects.
Jobbcrs announce some exceptionally
good values in mercerizcd napkins a,
inviting figures.
The white goods situation shows mcr.
ccrizcd fancies to be increasing In poo.
ularity.
SHOES.
Spring sales large.
Many canvasscs in orders.
Prospects Of still higher prices ar,
growing.
Winter iilling.in orders are brisk.
Spring styles include several orgina
creations.
MILLINERY.
Spring season expected 10 break al
. records.
Millinery jobbcrs agree 10 restrict
sales Of drummer samples.
Association lines up with Auiubor
Society in effort to protect song binds
St Louis and Chicago houses deter.
mine 10 abolish "annex" custom of
employing trimmcrs from customers Z,
do trimming in their establishment
Convention seeks % regulate system
Of receiving returned goo,lF.
Association requests that an nom
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-12-08
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The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-12-08

beers place ritual value on all shipments
thereby making the express company
liable Tor actual loss
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-12-08

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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-28
The Animals Season Greetings.

The action and voices of domestic
animals on New Years day are said
to be more significant than any other
omens.
A dogs cheerful bark in the NORM
ing is a most suspicious sign, while
his howl is very u~nfavorable.
To meet the cat on the morn of the
New Year is considered by people in
the Latin countries as a sign that
they will change their. residence, and
it also betokens i'll for the future.
Throughout southern Europe it is
regarded as a most fortunate sign to
see a pig, signifying plenty for the
coming twelve months.
The sight of a snake is considered
to be the worst conceivable omen, for
it means death by violence.
To see a jackdaw, maybe. or crow
is a sign that the beholder will be
cheated on all sides during the fol-
lowing year.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-28

ONE WORKING DAY FOR US ALL.
To-day the Only Period for Which W.
Are Accountable,

Are Accountable.
The coming year will have 1865 days
lin it's calendar, but really will have
only one working day, and that is
called To-day" That is all you will
be accountable for; one but a fool
lives in tomorrow. Serve your Mas
ter by the day. Each four and twenty
hours brings it's own duties to be
done, it's own loads to be carried, and
it's own progress to be made heaven
ward. There never was a Christian
yet strong enough to carry to-day's
duties with to-morrow's worries piled
on the top of them. Take short
views, and never try to climb walls
until you get to them. or to CROSS a
bridge until you reach it. Begin every
day with Jesus Christ, and then. keep.
ing step with him, march on to duty
over the toughest road that lies be.
fore you, and in the teeth of the hard
est head wind you may encounter.
my times are in thy hands," and they
could not be in better hands. Our
times are in our all-wise and ALLOW
ing Fathers hands, both for control
and for concealment. He takes care
of us, and yet we can o tell Just
what tomorrow or the next year will
bring forth.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-28
GREAT DAY FOR THE ROMANS.
Right Beginning Of New Year Meant
for Them Success. =" i

for Them Success. u
No nation has ascribed so much
Importance to the beginning Of
things as the Roman. To that people
thcrc was a magical connection be.
tween a right beginning and success.
To them New Years day was the day
OF days. 1t was the anniversary OF
the founding of the city of Rome,
which they considered the greatest
event in the worlds history. They
called the first month Of the year
January in honor of Janus, the god
of doors and beginnings. (The world
still uses a heather calendar.) At
dawn Of the new year the people,
robed in white. sacrificed elaborate Of
ferings to their gods, especially to
Janus. Fraternal greetings, benevo-
lent gifts and exchanges of costly,
presents marked the day. All evil
speaking, quarrels or excuses were
for one day laid aside and the ideals
for a nobler future were brought to
mind by parallels enacted in public
places. The soldiers renewed their
VOWS of loyalty to Caesar and put on
new uniforms.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-28
Chiidren's Day in Russia.

In Russia New Years is especially
the children's day. Among the peas
ants the old-time frolics and games
are renewed. 1t is a practice among
the boys to arm themselves with a
supply of shelled wheat and dried peas
and to go from house to house in the
small hours Of the morning. They
present themselves unbidden in a
neighbours house, where the doors are
always unlocked, and pelt him with
wheat or peas till he offers cakes or
fruit as a truce.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-28
Facing the New Year.

A. new year is upon us, with new
duties. new conflicts, new trials, and
new opportunities. Start on the Jour-
ney with Jesus-to walk with him, to
work for him, and to win souls to him.
A happy year will it be to those who
through every path of trial, or up
every hill of difficulty, or over every
sunny height, march on in closest fell
lowship with Jesus, and who will de-
termine that, come what may, they
have Christ every day.-Theodore l..
Cuyler, DID.