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Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
WATERMELON SMILING
ON THE VINE
Lads Caught Touching Patch are
Arrested and Probably Many
More Will Get Punched.

The wholesale annexation Of that
watery fruit, so loved by our colored
population, has caused some lads, OF
well TO do farmers, a heap Of trouble.
Mr.. Hodges, south OF town, possesses a
watermelon patch Of large proportions
and Of late has suffered much from the
purloining Of the products OF the afor-
mentioned patch. Three of the youth
full tilchers were apprehended Sunday
and warrants sworn out for their ar
rest. The a was tried this after
noon before Squire Bass, but to late
for the outcome TO be ascertained and
published.
The officers state that the appre-
hension Of these lads will eventually
lead to the discovery OF fifteen or
twenty youths who believe stolen fruit
the best. For years 1t has been neces-
sary to guard closly watermelon
patches, and this move will in all
probability, cast a damper upon the
large appetites Of many.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
BRIDGE ICOLLAPsEs; $50 FALL.
Boys Cause Accident Many Plea
sure Seekers Miraculously
Escape.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Aug. 16.-At
Mildred park, a suburban resort south
of this city, a wire-woyen bridge,
which spans the lake, suddenly col
lapsed this afternoon, when boys
swayed it back and forth, precipitat-
ing $50 people into IL feet Of water.
That none was drowned is miraculous.
Men, women and children fought like
mad as they clupg to the wires and
parts OF the shattered bridge, strug-
Cling to escape death. Women and
children were forced into the depths
of water and heavy loss Of life seemed
imminent.
The presence Of mind of a half dozen
men in bathing at the time saved a
score Of lives. Boats were FASTENED
to the scene and the heads Of the
women and children held above the
surface Of the water until one by one
they were rescured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
SAYS THEY'VE GOT PERMISSION
Leslie Boswell and Miss Woodson in
Town Again To-Day-En Route
to Montgomery?

Leslie Boswell and Miss Nina Wood
son, who were here yesterday trying
to get a marriage license are In town
again to-day, this time, they say,
armed with the necessary consent OF
Young Boswell's father.
He was seen to get of Of the Fulton
train which arrives here at 1920 p. m.
with a long, official looking envelope
in bis pocket, and be and the young
woman, who met him at the station,
proceeded down town, where they told
a county Official that he (Bosweln had
been home to secure permission for
the marriage.
He also stated that he did not know
just where they would be married, but
when they did they would probably 20
to Montgomery City or Fulton 10 OBJ.
tain the license and have the ceremony
performed.
Miss Woodson says that they did
not run away.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
A TEXAS WONDER.

One small bottle of the Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak and lame backs, rheuma-
tlsm and all Irregularities OF the
kidneys and bladder In both men and
women; regulates bladder troubles in
children. II not sold by your druggist
1t will be sent by mail on receipt Of 81.
One small bottle is two months treat
nent and seldom fails TO perfect a
cure. DIR. Il. W. Hall, sole manufac-
turer, p. o. Box 62ei st. Louis, Mo.
Send for testimonials. Sold by all
Oflce, 1881 Olive street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
The Lexington Storm Losses.

LEXINGTON, Mo, Aug. 17.--In the
heavy windstorm here last night the
Baptist church was %unroofed and the
pipe organ demolished, causing a
total loss Of $1,000. Other buildings
unroofed we're the McGrew building,
Valley machine works, Keller, Palmer,
G.. Hearle, r. Hearle and L. Heakker
buildings, and the Russell Bros.
carriage factory. The Knights Of
Pythlas lodge room, Edward Myers's
store, Marshall's photograph gallery,
Kuhn g. Walkers dry goods store and
both East Lexington fire stations we're
wrecked. Several other buildings
were damaged. Only two residents
who suffered losses carried windstorm
insurance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
MAY ABOLISH NEGRO
TROOPS IN GEORGIA
Measure to do Away With Negro
Malta Passed by a Unanimous
Vote Of enate-aovernor Ex-
pected to Sign Bill.

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 1S.-There
will be no negro troops in Georgia II
Governor Terrell signs the bill which
was passed by the Senate this morning
without a dissenting vote, providing
for the abolition Of all negro troops In
the state.
The bill was introduced In the
House by Max f. Land, Of Wilcox
county, and through his efforts was
passed by an overwhelming majority
In the Senate there was no opposition
to the measure, and the vote was 81
to 0 In favor OF the bill.
The measure would do away with
the negro troops, both active and re-
tired, aud hereafter the negro battal-
ion, which has been commanded by
the negro Colonel, j. II. nevereaux'
OF Savannah, will no longer exist
The negro Colonel made a fight be-
fore the Senate committee to have the
measure killed, but the committee
brought 10 a report favorable to the
passage Of the bill.
PROBABLY WILL HE SIGNED.
Deyereaux says he will ask the Gov
ernor to veto the measure, but 10 Is
understood that the Governor interas
TO sign the measure as soon as u
reaches him.
Colonel W G. Obear, Inspector
General OF State Troops, was u OF
the most active supporters of the bill,
and appeared before all the commit
tees in favor OF It,.
AS soon as the measure is signed by
Governor Terrell, Adjutant General
Sampson W. Harris will issue an order
disbandlng all negro troops In the
State, relieving the officers Of their
commissions.
All negro officers who are on the re-
tired list will have their rank taken
from them. The money which has
heretofore applied to the support OF
negro troops will now go to the white
troops.
The bill was passed because of the
belief that negro troops are useless In
Georgia, and would do more harm
than good il called out for active
duty. There is no donbt but that the
Governor will sign the bill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
TOO MUCH FOR THE TEACHER.
Little Willie Called the Turn When
the Subject Of Animals Was In
troduced.

The story comes from Galloway
county, therefore its veracity cannot be
doubted. Several Of the county school
opened just after the Wallace circus
showed in Fulton and the children
who attended the show still talked
OF Its wonders and grandeur. One
morning before classes had star ted
the teacher sat in conversation with
several primary pupils.
John" said the fair pedagogue,
DESTROYS OF testing the lads ability as
a close observer, what do you think
is the strongest animal?"
Well, Miss Carrie, replied the youth,
II stayed 10 the tent with the ami
mails a long time, but the whole
bunch could not beat a pOle-cat with
a mile Start.p
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
REUBEN HARLOW RIDES
IN an AUTO.
Prominent Farmer Enjoys the Ex-
hilerating Sport and Says He
May Purchase one.

Wednesday afternoon Atty. George
Robertson, Robt johnson, Dave and
George Robertson Jr., and the writer
called upon Reuben Harlow, who
lives II miles north Of this city,in Mr..
Robertson motor car. The roads were
in only fair condition, some places be-
ing rather rough but this apparently
was OF little matter as very good time
was made. The roads to Mr.. Harlow 5
home passes through some of Aud
rains richest farming land and the
handsome appearing dwellings and
we'll kept places spoke highly OF the
county's prosperity, and the farmers,
progressive spirit, Many teams we're
met, both on the road out and the
return trip, and everyone was unlvers-
ally courteous and in passing II a
horse SHE'D slightly, the driver would
remark: at wont be long before
these horses get used to the autos
That the farmer has any animus
toward these machines is evidently 4
mistake or we failed to meet any OF
them so disposed.
We arrived at Mr.. Harlows comfort.
able cottage and we're created with
true Missouri hospitality. Mrs.
Harlow served us With a number OF
fine luscious watermelons aud canta-
loupes that In flavor and size stood
second to none.
After enjoying the fruit we took
MIR. and Mrs. Harlow for a ride. They
were delighted with the smooth run
ming and uniformity Of speed that the
machine displayed, MI. Harlow heart
lily favors the motor a and intends
purchasing one for his W use. His
farm, is situated upon prairia roads
that would be ideal for motoring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
viii Issue a Cook Book.

Under the title Of "a Treatise on
Cooking" Miss Susie Kerr, Of Fulton,
is preparing to issue a cook book OF
her ''own make" The book will con-
sist Of 1896 receipts for the preparation
and cooking Of both plain and fancy
edlbles. Many Of the receipts in this
both have beenlinvented by Miss Kerr
and have been put TO a practical test
in her cooking class at the School for
the Deaf. The book when issued viii
be placed on sale at the book stores
Miss Kerr Is well known here and has
many friends who will be delighted to
learn Of her intentions. She is one Of
best instructor in Dietetlcs that the
State boasts Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
AaA
q RAILROAD 60.
ND<HC@

General Traffic Manager Ives, Of the
Wabash, announced yesterday that
Mr.. W. G. Maxwell had been appoint
ed Assistant General Traffic Manager
with headquarters in st. Louis, effect
i've Sept. /. Mr.. Maxwell has been
connected with the Burlington for "a
years and is at present Assistant Cen
eral freight Agent at st. Joseph.
Henry Kolkmeyer, of Jefferson City,
is back from Springfield, where he
went last Saturday to bid for the
grading Of the Springfield Southwest
ern Road from Springfield to connect
with the White River Road. This
contract is for 30 miles and was award
ed to the Willer Construction Co., Of
Springfield. Mr.. Kolkmeyer thinks
that work will commence on the end
of the line from Springfield to JEFF
ferson City this fall. This road will
be OF great benefit to Mexico, as it
will give us a direct route to the south.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Murphy, ofSt. Louis, Mrs. Anderson,
Of Monroe City, Mrs, Grassel, Of
Youngstown, Ohio, Miss Rose White,
Of Montgomery City, Mrs. E. R. Cum
ningham, Wallace Fry and Ian Hit
The president, Mrs. Walker Pollock,
and the executive committee, Mes
danes Guthrie and RodeS and Misses
Ferris and Frost, had been making a
close study of the moon for some
weeks, aud the evening proved that
their astronomical researches and cal
culations were Of the most thorough
nature; as Luna shown forth resplen-
dant. The pleasure of the evening
was considerably enhanced by some
excellent yentriloquistic talks from
M. B. Guthrie, the most pleasing be-
ing the owl boot. Mrs r. d. Worrell
contributed her share to the JOY Of
the evening land perhaps to the mus
lei by having present her wee daugh-
ter Elizabeth. The lunch vas far
above the average, the majority
OF the Thimble Club, 1t will be remem-
bered, having formerly belonged to.
the Cooking Club Mrs. Caves ice
cream and Mesdames Pollock's and
Rodes' tarts will long be remembered.
At the same time that the Thimblers
were disportIng themselves at Sneed's
farm, another party, consisting Of
Mr.. and Mrs, Fry, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs.
VOORHEES, and Miss Ross; Messrs. Rod
gers, Woodbridge and Pearson we're
feasting at Fry's farm. A continue
ton OF this form Of revelry was per.
sned at the golf links on Wednesday
evening. 1t was 10 honor Of Mrs.
Cook, OF Jefferson City, and Mrs.
Walker, Of Covington, Ky and was
given by Mrs. Frank Robertson, she
furnishing a most elaborate and very
delicious lunch. The Others present
were: Mrs. Susie Buckner, Misses
julia and Elizabeth Arnold, Stella
Robertson, MI. and Mrs. Rob Ar
mold, Jr,, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Morris
and Sam Sharp,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
What Speer the Veteran Wine
Grower Saws.

He says the people OF this genera.
tion must not forget he is the first
Portugal grape grower in this country.
That he imported the vines from the
Douro Valley, Portugal, As years ago,
and the producer Of genuine Port
Wine in America. Mr.. Speer planted
a Sc acre vineyard OF these vines on
the hills at Passaic, N. J.
The Wine Co., Of which he is Presi-
dent, nov have thirteen cellars filled
with the Oldest and finest wines in
America, and equal to any in the
world. Principally the Port, Bur
gundy and Claret. He has some Port
in Chateau cellar % years old, that
are sought for by wine connoisseurs
who car TO pay sl5 per dozen for 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Woods Matthew Dead.

II. Woods Matthews died at hii
home five miles west OF Mexico Satur.
day morning at 9;45 O'Clock, after a
lingering illness OF one year, OF stom.
ach trouble.
Mr.. Matthews has been a farmer and
a well known citizen Of Audrain
county for about 16 years.
He leaves a wife and the following
children: Mrs. viii Pryor, of Benton
City; Lawrence, Pearl, Oma, Walker,
Clark, Arnold and Glenn, all OF whom
were present at their fathers death
Funeral services will be held at the
family home, conducted by Rev. C. A.
Mitchell, at 10 O'Clock Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

! SOCIETY NAL a L

John NJ. Davis, of Louisiana, Mo,
was In Mexico a short time on We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Lynn Banks, OF Kansas City, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Galloway,
this week.
Mrs. H. p. Warden and children are
visiting friends and relatives IN Gala
way county.
Mrs. Wallace C~lendennln, Of New
York, is in the city the guest OF her
husbands parents.
Miss Rose White will. visit Mrs. @.
G. Hammond and hiss MARY Houston,
In Salisbury, next week.
c. B. Schopp gave a hay ride We'd
nesday evening in honor OF his sister,
Mrs. A. e. Neis and family, Of st.
Louis.
Miss Wayne Ricketts, left this week
for Put-in-Bay, Ohio, to be the guest
Of Mrs. f. R. Sanford, who is there for
the summer.
Mrs. Houghland leaves next week
for a months stay in Iowa. Miss
Vera Houghland will visit In Moberly
during her mothers absence.
Joe Nelson and Miss Margaret Kirl-
land, OF Hannibal, returned to that
city, last Wednesday after a pleasant
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. at. Brown. =
Miss Susie French and niece, Miss
Rose Brown, went TO Jefferson City
last Tuesday. Misses Susie and Mag
gle French will remain in Jefferson
City several months.
Mrs. Bird McGarvey. of Kansas City,
is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mir
lam Ross, Of this city. Miss Lou
Gibson, OF ST. Louis, is also visiting
Mrs. Ross and daughter.
Mrs. Wallace Bruce and children,
who have been visiting relatives in
this city for some weeks, went to
Muskogee on Friday to make a short
stay before returning to their home in
Fort Smith, Ark.
Quite a number OF people from
Mexico attended the West-P Potter
wedding at Auxvasse on Thursday.
Some of those who went over were
Mrs. A. P. johnson and daughter,
Velma, Mrs. ]. T. johnson, Mr.. ]. R.
johnson, Misses Irma, Minerva, Fan
ME and Lena johnson and Willie
Lewis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
LARGEST PREMIUMS IN
STATE OFFERED HERE.
Mexico Carnival Premium List Will
be Out Soon.

The premium list for the Mexico
street fair will be out by or before
September LIST. 1t is n Of the most
complete lists ever submitted in this
county, and the cash prizes offered on
farm products are larger, individually
and collectively, than those given by
any fair Of any description in the
State.
Merchants or other BUSINESS men
desiring to offer merchandise or cash
premiums on any display are request
ed - make it known TO the committee
a once, in order that they may place
them on the programme.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
MEXICO DEFEATS GLASGOW
Two Teams Meet in Glasgow and
Locals Win by Score Of 8 to 5
Should Win Sunday.

The Athletics returned Thursday
night tired but jubilant, for they has
defeated Glasgow 8 to 4, and what
gives the victory a sweeter flavor was
that the defeat was on our opponents
diamond.
Mexico batted and fielded in better
form Thursday than they have In anY
foreign game this season and returned
home covered with renewed spirits.
When the two teams crossed bats In
this city, not long since, both pitcher
were given poor support and Glasgow
won after ten innings.
From all reports Of the game yester.
day, the Athletics made up theil
minds TO retrieve the lost reputation,
and did so with vim.
Sunday the Athletics meet Hanni,
bal on the latter's diamond and PLAY
the last game Of the series. Both
teams have taken a game and this one
is the rubber" 1t will no doubt be
fast and a large following will accomp.
any the locals to the city on the river.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Love Candy" Fraud Exposed.

WASHINGTON, Aug. IS.-Two De-
troit youths trading under the name
Of Baker s. Smith will be allowed to
use the mails no longer for the sale Of
their "love candy, a CONNECTION they
advertised vas sure to win for luckless
SWANS the love OF their sweethearts II
only it were bought in sufficient guam
titles at 81 a pound and fed to the
young women. A fraud order was is
sued by the postal authorities against
the firm to-day, the youths having adj
mitted they possessed no secret OF the
kind they laid claim to.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Speer's Port & Burgundy
Winp

The Finest Wine in the world from
his So Acres of Vineyards, where
tho soil is rich in iron, imparting
tito theOporto grape and the grape
to the Wine-causes the dark. deep
rich color, and blood.making,
propertyo of thislife-giving Wine.
The Iron in il. This is the Wine
that beats the world in its valua-
bic medicinal qualities, for family
use and evening parties it Is
especially beneficial for females.
invalids and aged persons.
The Port Wine is nine years old
and the Burgundy, arich dry VINE
years old.
The Clafet equals the finest French
product e
druggists and Grocers Sell L.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Field won The Champiopshin

Henry W. Field, Of Slater, No., won
the championship Of the world in the
standing broad jump contest at the
Portland Exposition, Saturday, Aug.
9Th. His best Jump was one-eighth Of
an inch further than bis closest CON-
petitor, and was Q feet, ca inches. Mr..
Field took fourth place at the st.
Louis Worlds Fair, but since that
time has done considerable practiclng,
consequently be now wears the belt in
his class.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Deserts Husband and Child.

Mrs. Fred Galloway, of Northern
Audrain, has left her husband and Is
month old child, for an old flamce out
west.
She frankly told Der husband that
she no longer loved him and it is said
that be told her she might go, and d.
yided bis worlds goods with her.
Both have relatives here aud are we'll
known. Mrs. Galloway vas formerly
Miss Alice Mundy, OF Moline.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Mrs. Miller, Of Coyington Ky,
formerly Miss Shirley Fenley one Of
the most popular young woman ever
visiting this city died Monday at her
home. Mrs. Nlller's many friends here
win indeed be sorry 10 learn Of her
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Collie a Diarrhoea-A Remedy That
is PROMPT and Pleasant.

The prompt results produced by
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy together with its
pleasant taste have won for it a place
in many households. Mr.. w. Il. Tay-
Tor, a merchant Of Winslow, Ala,
writes: II have used Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
myself and also with men on my
place, for dlarrhoea and collie and II
always gives relief promptly and
and pleasantly" For sale by Buck.
ner s Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Wedding Announcement.

The following announcement has
been received at this Office:
Mr.. and Mrs. M. r. Tarleton an
nounce the marriage OF their daugh-
ter, Mary X, to Mr.. r. Earle Hodges,
Tuesday, August the fifteenth, nine
teen hundred and five, Columbia, Mis-.
souri,.
At home after August twenty-iift
Mokane, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Willard Potts Cartooned.

Willard Potts who is attending the
National Eagle Convention in Denver
as delegate from Mexico Aerla 955,
was made the subject Of a cartoon in
the Denver Post Of August 10th.
Mr.. Potts and John Mcintyre Of
this city are attending the meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

DR.. R. H.. Bodine, osteopathie physi.
clan Of Paris, NO., win have charge Of
DR.. Traughber's practice while the
latter is away DR.. Bodlne graduated
in the same class with DR.. TraughbeT
and is proficient in his work. He will
be at DR.. Traughber's Office on Tues
day, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Phone 355.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
READ THIS.

st. Louis, Mo-, November 8.
DR.. L. W. Hall-Dear Sir: l have
been troubled with rheumatism for
two years and one bottle OF the Texas
Wonder, Halls Great Discovery, has
completely cured me, and ! cheerfully
recommend 1t to the public.
Yonrs truly,
A. j. CROMMIE,
1920 Cottage Ave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Fine Peaches Grown Here.

We are recipient of three peaches
that were grown in this city at the
homes Of Mrs. John Bedbury and Mrs.
Geo. A. Matthias. The peaches are
large, measuring 81 inches around and
OF q delightful flavor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Mrs. Bird II. McGarvey, Of Kansas
City, is the guest Of her mother, Mrs.
Miriam Ross, Of this city. Miss Lou
Gibson, ST. Louis is also a guest Of
Mrs. Ross.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Ii IL Not Ever SOL

Shade Of Shakespeare: My, but
to-day is awfully hot.
Shade Of Brutus: Let's go, for here
come Methuselah, and he'll tell US Of
the summer Of the year %. -Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Some married men are desirlous of
instituting a weather bureau indi-
cative OF their reception on returning
home alta a. m. 1t will only be neces
sary to have two signals-stormy or
clear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

The Southern bank is making some
Improvements 10 It's building A new
room will be added which will be used
for the convenience Of its patrons, as a
writing room.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Miss Katie Fecht, Of Columbia, is
the guest Of her relative, Misses Ger
trude and Florence Fecht, Just west
OF Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Second Monday in February, second
Monday In May, second Monday 10 Au-
gust and second Monday In November.
Adjourned terms are held regularly
thesecond Mondays in January, March,
April, June, July, September, October
and December.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
STOCK AMI R NOTES.
MoNRoE couNrY ArrEAL.

JAS. Qulnlan, over the line in Au-
drain, will have a public sale Ia Sep
TENDER and will offer 200 hogs, 1875
cattle and 200 sheep.
The latest idea in farming: A
poison farm has been started by the
government on Potomac Flats, near
Washington, with the idea Of saving
the $40, 900, 900 now annually imported
drugs. Large plots have been laid out
for the culture OF the deadly night.
shade, fox glove and other poisonous
plants, and the results Of the expert
ment will be found interesting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
SOCIETY

THOSE having news for the society column
Of the Evening LEDGER win please commani-
Just west OF the Episcopal chv-sh. on West
Promenade street,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

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them to shrink from exposing them
selves to the questions and probably
examinations of even their family
physician. tits unnecessary. Without
money or price you can consult a,wo.
man whose knowledge from actual ex-
perience is great.
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Women suffering from any form OF
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communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at
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opened, read and answered by women
only. A woman can freely talk of her
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experience which she has to draw from,
it is more than possible that she has
gained the very knowledge that will
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return except your goodwill, and her
advice has relieved thousands. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish
II she does not take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance.
If you are i'll, don't hesitate TO get a
bottle o fLydia E. Pinkham'sVegetable
Compound at once, and write Mrs. Pink
ham, Lynn. Mass, for special advice.
When a medicine has been successful
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you cannot well say, without trying it
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