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The Press., 1905-05-24
A WOmau'a Crit}cfau.

"Women generally go against their own best interests, don't they?" blond girl asked ref1ectively. Her companion at one of those cozy little tables in a downtown shop that give one chance to rest a few minutes after the matinee and talk over the play over a cup of chocolate only smiled, and the blond continued: Do you see that little one act comedy at the table across the room? Madam over there came in with her husband and 8 cross frame of mind awhile ago. Perhaps it was a new hat she couldn't have, but anyway she wouldn't talk to him at all, and he made innumerable efforts to be pleas ant. was thinking what goose she was when another man came ill, the one she is smiling at now. Both bow ed to him, and madam's husband in- vited him to their table, and madam, for the sake of appearances, of course she couldn't afford to be disagreeable before him--began to chat brightly. Chances are she doesn't really care a straw about this newcomer, but she is nice to him. If she had as much wis dom as l." continued the blond, "she would have been as sweet to her hus- band-much more worth while. Min neapolis Tribune.
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ing stronger than any words suddenly

ing stronger than any words suddenly filled with tears.
 I'm such a silly" she explained rather unevenly, but l hate to be ac- cused of such a thing. And l think you ought to be ashamed, Jack! You're a man and you can make money for yourself and"-
 But he seemed to be paying no at tention to her words. With deep ab' sorption he was naming the buttons of her coat as if he were consulting an oracle.
 "Rich man, poor man, beggar man, chief" he chanted. Doctor, lawyer, merchant, thief. Rich man, poor man!' he stopped, looking anxiously for an other button, but there was none there.
 "You seev' she gibed triumphantly Perhaps you've made a mistake in your own case too" And, with a de mure face, she counted the buttons. "Poor womanr' she announced, and then something in his glance brought the bloom back to her face and her head went down upon his shoulder.
 The thin places in the fog gave way. leaving two jagged spaces that framed a beautiful picture. Down below the sun was shining on the blue waters of the bay, on the trees and hedges, among which nestled the houses of the town. The girl caught her breath. She felt as if it were benediction, a revela- ton of the peace of the years to come.
 "But what about our families?" she asked in a troubled voice when the mist had plotted out the pictures once more. He laughed joyously.
 "See thatr' he said, holding out u brawny right arm.
The Press., 1905-05-24
SSRurninE the Water"

Some readers will remember the spir ited account given by Scott in Guy Mannering" of the form of salmon fish. ing that used to be known as burning the water" It was a favorite amuse- ment in England, Scotland and Wales The practice is no longer legal and can be indulged in only at the risk of pen alties, with the disgrace which at taches to things denounced as un- sportsmanlike. Torches were used, and the salmon were speared by the thrust of a weapon having barbed prongs. called leister. Scott again may be quoted for his description of the spear ing of salmon from horseback in the Solway. The Tweed, which was the river of his lifelong affections, was one of the worst sufferers from burn ing the water" in the days when it was permitted, and it was computed that thousands of salmon were annual ly taken by this form of capture. The water may be burned" even now here and there, and in Wales a few years ago there was a short lived revival of the practice.
The Press., 1905-05-24
Quite Understood Him.

He had had his little speech all writ ten out for several days beforehand. and 1t rap like this:
 "I have called, MT. Wealthyman, to tell you frankly that love your daugh- ter, and have her assurance that my affection is returned, and I hope you will give your consent for her to be come my wife. I am not a rich man, but we are young and strong and are willing to fight the battle of life to- gether, and"- There was a good deal more of 1t, and he could say it all glibly before he left home, but when he stood in the presence of Papa Wealthyman he said:
 "1-I-that is-I-Mr. Wealthyman- 1 tell you frankly hat-that-I-your daughter loves me and-and-I have called to-to-frankly ask you to-to- tO-be my wife-er-er-that is-I-we -she-er-no-we are willing to fight that is-we-we-are young and can fght-er-no-I hope you understand me-"
The Press., 1905-05-24
Peculiar OccuDatIOnS.

The trade of toothstainer, followed in eastern Asia, is as odd a calling as any. The natives prefer black teeth to the winter kind, and the toothstain- CT, with little box of brushes and coloring matter,' calls on his customers and stains their teeth. The process is not unlike that of blacking boot, for a fine polish is given to the teeth. The pigment used is quite harmless. In Arabia the trade of "gossiper" has many followers. The ''gossiper' col lects all the news, tittle-tattle, jokes and stories he can get hold of and then goes from house to house retail ing them. If he has a good manner and can adapt his recitals to his audi ences he makes a very fair income.
The Press., 1905-05-24
ERcf and Elcffnm

When the celebrated John limbs of anecdote fame was subeditor of Lon don newspaper he one day commission ed one of the staff to accompany the hop pickers in Kent and to write for the journal an absolutely veracious ac- count of his experiences. The faithful scribe to whom the task was intrusted performed his job with scrupulous care, and, attired as hop picker, he spent a whole week among his temporary comrades.
 In due course he returned to the ed itorial office and produced his copy. limbs read a portion of it and then burst into a great rage.
 "This won't do at all, MT. Smith" " he exclaimed furiously. "Surely you must know this is far too coarse for insertion in our paper"
 'T was afraid that might be the case" calmly replied the reporter. Do you think this is betterY' Saying this, he handed limbs another manuscript.
 limbs perused it and was delighted.
 '"The very thing; charmingw he ex- claimed.
 "Ah, thought you would like that!' said Smith. That is what I wrote before set out."-London Standard.
The Press., 1905-05-24
Right Time to Cure CataHh.
finders Jacobsen Guarantees Hyomei
 Will Cure if Used Now.

The early summer, when the weath. CT becomes warm and settled, is the best time of the whole year to treat catarrhal troubles with the expecta. tion of complete and lasting relief.
 Everyone who has catarrh, or even a tendency to catarrh, should use Fly omei now, for the benefit will be gained twice as quickly and the dis. ease thoroughly eradicated from the system.
 The complete Hyomei outfit costs but one dollar. and includes a neat pocket inhaler, medicine dropper, and sufficient Hyomei for several weeks treatment. The inhaler lasts lifetime, and if more Hyomei is needed, extra bottles can be obtained for 50 cents.
 In Stafford there are scores of we'll known people who have been cured of catarrh by Hyomei. If it does not cure you, finders Jacobsen will re- turn your money. This is the strong est evidence he can offer as to his faith in the remedy.
The Press., 1905-05-24

How often do we hear women say: "It seems as though my back would break, " or Don't speak to me, 1 am all out of sorts?" These signi 6cant remarks prove that the system requires attention.
 Backache and " the blues" are direct symptoms of an inward trouble which will sooner or later declare itself. It may be caused by diseased kidneys or some uterine derangement. Nature requires assistance and at once, and Lydia B Pinkhams Vegetable Com pound instantly asserts it's curative powers in all those peculiar ailments of women. It has been the standby of intelligent American women for twenty years, and the ablest specialists agree that it is the most universally success full remedy for woman's ills known to medicine.
 The following letters from Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Cotrely are among the many thousands which Mrs. Pink ham has received this year from those whom she has relieved.
 Surely such testimony is convincing.
 Mrs. JIG. Holmes, of Larimore, North Dakota, writes:
 Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
 ''I have suffered everything with backache and womb trouble-I let the trouble run on until my system was in such a condition that was unable to be about, and then it was 1 commenced to use Lydia E. Pinl1ham's Vege- table Compound, If I had only known how much suffering I would have saved, should have taken it months sooner-for a few weeks treatment made me well and strong. My backaches and headaches are all gone and I suffer pain at my menstrual periods. whereas before I took Lydia E. Pinkhams s Vegetable Compound suffered intense pain. :"
 Mrs. Emma Cotrely, 1O9 East 18th Street, New York City, writes:
The Press., 1905-05-24
LiterRturR In AlaaIra

A member of one of the government earties which journeyed through Alas ka during the Klondike rush, says the author of Through the Yukon Gold Diggings," was mortified at the lack of entertainment and good literature available for the miners.
 Doesn't it get very dull here?' he asked of an old miner at Forty Mile "What do you do for amusement?"
 "Do?" echoed the miner gravely. Do? Why. bless you, we lave very genteel amusements! AS for readin' an' lit'rature an all that, wy, wen the fust grub comes in the spring we eve a meetin' an call all the boys together an app'int a chairman, an then sO.1e one reads the directions on the labels of the bakju' powder boxes."
The Press., 1905-05-24
A Chinese Trick.

An English gentleman who resided in China for many years tells the follow ing story in illustration of the peculiar knavery of the Chinese character: A stout gentleman well known in China was some years ago feted at Taiwan for two or three days, ''the observed of all observers" he being an immense man and good specimen of a trans atlantic Anglo-Saxon, but the series of crowded visits he received at length became troublesome, and he found he was being made too much of The fact was he was being exhibited, charge being made for the exhibition.
The Press., 1905-05-24
FREE AT YOUR HOME.
Writs for . Free Sample Bottle oi Cal cura Solvent, Dr. David ksnnedy's wonderful
 new Kidney, Liver and Blood Medicine.

By special arrangement, our readers may obtain trial bottle of Cal-curs Solvent Dr. Kennedy's new medicine and Q pamph- let of valuable medical advice absolutely free. Simply send your name and address to the Cal-cura Co.,, Rondout, N. Y., and mention this paper. Cal-cura Solvent is from the laboratory of that we'll known physician and surgeon Dr. David Kennedy of Rondout, N. '. It acts upon an entirely new principle. It dissolves and removes uric acid from the system, the cause of var ious Kidney, Bladder and Blood troubles, and many other serious disorders Thus by removing the cause it cures the dis ease. It dissolves and quickly removes Cal culi (stones) red and white gravel, from the Kidneys and Bladder. It stops pain in the back, Kidney collie and avoids the surgeons knife; it prevents the formation of those foreign bodies (CsleulD by dissolving the uric acid and carrying it of through the natural channels, thus purifying the blood, curing gout, rheumatism, neuralgia, and periodical headaches of women. It expels gall stones, gives healthy action to the liver, relieves the pain of bilious collie and cures constipation Testimonials sent upon request. Large bottles s .O0 or six for $500.
The Press., 1905-05-24
The Tihetan Rihle.

The Tibetan Bible consists of 1O8 volumes Of 1000 pages each, contain ing 1.OS3 separate books. Each of the volumes weighs ten pounds. Tn addi- ton to this there are 225 volumes of commentaries. which are necessary for the understanding of the Scriptures. The type from which the Bible tor Kah-gyur) is printed requires rows of houses like city for storage.
The Press., 1905-05-24
Terrific Race With Death.

''Death was fast approaching" writes Ralrh F. Fernandez, of Tampa, Fla, ''as a result of liver trouble and hea Tt disease, which had robbed me of eleep and of all interest in life. had tried many diffDrent doctors and several medi cines, but got no benefit, until te gan to use Electric Bitters. So wonderful was their effect, that in three days I felt like 8 new man, and today am cured of all my troubles" Guaranteed at A. c. Eatons drug stor price Soc
The Press., 1905-05-24
Why He Waits.

'T went to the trial of that brain testing machine" he said.
 "Yes?'' she returned wearily.
 q let them try it on me-" he contin- ued, feeling sure he would arouse her interest in due time.
 "Yes?' she responded with the same evident weariness.
 Ut didn't work" he persisted.
 "Of course not" she said, with some emphasis.
 It took him some time to figure 1t all out, but when he did he decided to postpone his proposal for at least an- other week.-New York Press.
The Press., 1905-05-24
ParlOr Pride Stove Polish.

LIQUID-READY R INSTANT USE. A few drops of Parlor Pride Stove Polish gives the stove a brilliant lustre shine, making the stove fit for the parlor. No soiled hands easy to apply - always ready. Requires no water or mixing (water used in paste polish rusts tbe stove) No dried-up paste remains after using awhile. Parlor Pride good to the last drop. Sold by all dealers. Larges sample bottle free (no express or postage to pay) Give name of your dealer and address PARLOR PRIDE MFG. co |, Boston, Mass 4jan52
The Press., 1905-05-24
A Lesson in Health

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities from the blco1, and unless they do this good health Is impossible. Foley's Kid ney Cure makes sound kidneys end will positively cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease It strengthens the whole system. Sold by E. K. Taft
The Press., 1905-05-24
Ask Pinkham Ils

How TO WARD OFF OLD 'GE T e mo su"cessful wa> of warding if Ihe approach oF old age is to maintain viz orous digestion. This can b. do e h' eating only food suit. tn y,,nr age A d occupation, and when any disorder of the stomach appears take q dose of Cham berlt in's Stomach ini Live' Tahlrt- to corr ect 1t. If you have We: k -tomact' or are troubled with in iig sfi"' So II will find these Tablets to be ju what you need For sale by E K Taft, Staffo d Springs; H. F. Csdy, Stafford G.. Hall, Jr., & Co, South Willlngton.
The Press., 1905-05-24
A CreeDing Death.

Blood poison creeps up towards the healt, causing death. J, E. Steans, Belle Plaine. Minn writes that friend dread fully injured his hand, which swelled up like blood poisoning Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, ard saved hs life. Best in the world for burns and sores. 25c at Eaton's drug store.
The Press., 1905-05-24

FORTUNATE FATHER AND ScN.-I am as certain as I now live, says MT. c. E. Bar. tholomew, Kalkaska, Mich, that Dr
 David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, of Rondout, N. Y saved my life when l was victim of that terrible disorder Bright's disease. My son had fever sore on his leg; he too used Favorite Remedy and is now well. All druggists $1 %; bottles $5 %
The Press., 1905-05-24
The First Shave.

Which of us does not recall with g able delight we experienced when we gravely set about that delicate opera tion, "the first shave" an innocent subterfuge to which youth resorts by way of proving to his own satisfac ton that he has reached the stage of full manhood? He has a beard-Le Petit Parisien.
The Press., 1905-05-24
What Is Folev's Kidney curo ?

Answer: It is made from prescrp ton of leading Chicago physician, and one of the most eminent in the country, The ingredi4nts are the purest that money can buy, and are scientifically combined to get their utmost value. Sold by E. K Taft
The Press., 1905-05-24
Did ct Know sGthe uncle. .v

Aunt Jane Il guess MT. Spender must be very neat person. Edith And what leads you to that opinion Aunt Jane-He told your Uncle George all his clothes but those upon his back were hung up. Some men, you know, throw their things round anywhere Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1905-05-24
Travelling is Dangerous.

Constant motion jars the kidney S wi ich are k pt in place in the bo y b, dAlirat" a'tachnpnt Tn is the reaso,
 hat t'av Us. tTair mer, street car men tea 'strre md all wi O drive very much suff"r from kidney disease in some for <r Fol. y'- Kidney Cure strengthens the kid. rrys and cures all forms of kidney and hAdd-r q ase. Goo. E. H 'uaan, loco mntv- engineer, Lima, O., writes, "Con. ~tant vibration of the engine caused me q grp' d4Al of trG uble with my kidl S. and 1 got n relief until I used Foley's Kidney Cure" Sold by E K. Taft.
The Press., 1905-05-24
Han Gladmeaa.

"What happened? Has somebody left you fortuneY
 'eNo. I've just been up to have the dentist pull a tooth, but Q notice on ehe door says ho's at home sick abed." 1"
The Press., 1905-05-24
Knew Him.

He was looking for a rich wife ant thought he was on the trail. "I love you," he said in soft, warm tones more than can tell in words"
 You'd better try figures" she re piled coldly, for she was not so green as she looked.
The Press., 1905-05-24
A Revelation

If you will make inquiry 1t will e revelation to you to know how many suc- cumh to kidney or bladder troubles in one form or another. If the patient is not beyond medical aid, Foley's Kidney Cure will cure It never disappolnts. Sold by E. K Taft.
The Press., 1905-05-24
No Further Necessity.

Maud-We,l, see Mabel Garling- horn after all these years has given up trying to get Phip Sikes. Irene Whats the reason? Maud-Haven't you heard? She's got him.-Chicago Tribune
The Press., 1905-05-24
Managing a Husband.

Mrs. Brickrow-How do you manage to persuade your husband to buy such expensive bonnets? Mrs. Topfatte-I take him shopping with me, walk him around until he can't stand and then wind up in bonnet store. He'll buy anything to get home. New York Weekly.
 You never heard of any one using FC. 'eg's Honey and Tar and not being satie. fled. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1905-05-24
Hnh Hin own Trnuh,en.

"Are you an advocate of woman's rights?" asked the woman with the square chin.
 Not me-" answered the meek and Iowly representative of the other sex. "Man's wrongs take up all my spare time''-Chicago News.
The Press., 1905-05-24

Foley's Honey and Tar Is peculiarly adapted for asthma. b. Eonchitis and hoaree ness. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1905-05-24
Silver Thaw.

"Silver thaw'' is a name applied to winter phenomenon of. frequent occur renee at Ben Nevis observatory. It con- sists of rain falling when the air is be- low freezing point and congealing whenever it reaches the ground. Of course this points to an inversion of the temperature, which is lower on the mountain top than at greater heights, and being largely associated with a cy- clonic distribution of pressure, it is of considerable 'forecasting" value.
 Exposure to sudden climatic change produces cold in the head and catarrh i5 apt to follow. Provided with Ely's Cream Balm you are armed against Nasal Ca tarrh. Price 50 cents at Druggists or Ely Brothers, 56 Warren st., New York, will mail it. The Balm cures without pain, does not irritate or cause sneezing. It spreads itself over an irritated Gnd angry surface, relieving immedi ately the painful Inflammation, cleanses and cures. Crea m Balm quickly cures the cold. 13
The Press., 1905-05-24
Milo of CrQfOn.

Of the wonderful athletes of all ages Milo of Creton is perhaps the most known. He once ran a mile with an OK on his shoulders, then with blow of his fist killed the beast and ate it in one day. The strongest man could not take from Milo a pomegranate which he held between his two fingers. He could break by contracting his veins and muscles a cord tied around his forearm. One day, being in a house with some pupils of Pythagoras, the ceiling threatened to fall in, but Milo supported the column on which it rest ed. thus giving his friends time to es- cape. His death is we'll known. He tried to tear asunder the trunk of a tree, but his hands got pinched in the wood, and, being unable to disengage them, he perished, devoured by wild beasts.
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Will Cure Consumpt'on.

A A Herren of Finch, Ark, writes, "Foley's Honey and Tar is the best prep aration for coughs, colds and lung tIou ble know that 1t has cured consumr- tion in the first stages y Sold by E. K TT fl
The Press., 1905-05-24
THE FIRST SPRING BLOSSOMS

Mean a good deal in the tailoring world. Proper preparation for spring neccssitates lots Of hustling and gives lots of opportunities to the man who has an eye for business If you want a handsome, stylish, well-made Suit Of Clothes, we can give you just what you want at a very low price If you come now.
 our new Spring and Summer Samples are awaiting your inspection
The Press., 1905-05-24

Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
 "Ifeel itmy duty to tell all suffering women of the relief I have found in Lydia B. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. When com menced taking the Compound I suffered everything with backaches, headaches, men strual and ovarian troubles, am complete ly cured and enjoy the best of health, and I owe it all to you"
 When women are troubled with irreg- ular, suppressed or painful menstrua- tion, weakness, leucorrhpa, displace- ment or alteration of the womb, that bearing down feeling, inflammation of the ovaries, backache, bloating Cor flatulence), general debility, indiges- tion and nervous prostration, or are be- set with such symptoms as dizziness, faintness, lassitude, excitability, irrita- bility nervousness. sleeplessness, mel ancholy, "all gone" and want be- left-alone" feelings, blues and hopeless- ness, they should remember there is one tried and true remedy, Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound at once re- moves such troubles.
 No other medicine in the world has received such widespread and unqual- fled endorsement. No other medicine has such a record of cures of female troubles Refuse to buy any substitute.
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FREE ADVICE TO WOMEN.

Remember, every woman is cordially invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham if there is anything, about her symptoms she does not understand. Mrs Pink hams address is Lynn, Mass, her advice is free and cheerfully given So every ailing woman who asks for it. Her advice and medicine have restored to health more than one hundred thou- sand women.
 an Best Understands a WOman'S Ills.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-07-26
SHEEP AND cows.

A reader has half a section Of cut of
timber land in Minnesota and wants
to know what kind of stock to put on
Ii, the care Of such stock to be left to
a tenant. If the land Is dry enough
and the tenant could give them proper
care and the price were not so high, as
ut present, it is probable that flock
of sheep would be the most profitable,
for we understand that the soil up
there is specially adapted to grass, and
this land pastured with sheep would
be sooner reclaimed fit for the pillow
by them than with any other kind Of
stock, save goats. Cows would pay
well If they had proper care and a
market was available for their product
The trouble is to get man who will
give stock Of any sort the required
care and attention.