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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
MISREPRESENTATION 0@A@ GEO SOC

"I wrote you for advice and commenced
treatment with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as you directed, and am
happy to say that all those distressing symp-
toms left me and I have passed safely through
the Change of Life, well woman. l am
recommending your medicine to all my
friends Mrs. Annie E. G. Hyland, Chester
town, Md.
Another Woman's Case.
"During change of life words cannot ex-
press what suffered. My physician said
had q cancerous condition of the womb One
day read some of the testimonials of women
who had been cured by Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and decided to try it
and to write you for advice. Your medicine
made me well woman, and all my bad symp-
toms soon disappeared.
at advise every woman at this period Of life
to take your medicine and write you for Sd-
vice.n-Mrs. Lizzie Hfnkle, Salem, Ind.
What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Hyland and
Mrs. Hinkle it will do for any woman
at this time of life.
1t has conquered pain, restored
health, and prolonged life in cases that
utterly baffled physicians.
DOund Succeeds Where others Fail.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16

IA life when woman's great change
may be expected.
These symptoms are all just so many
calls from nature for help. The nerves
arc crying out for assistance and the
CRY should be needed in time.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was prepared to meet the needs
Of woman's system at this trying
period of her life. 1t invigorates and
Strengthens the female organism and
builds up the weakened nervous system.
Ht has carried thousands of women
safely through this crisis.
For special advice regarding this i'm
Portant period women are invited to
write TO Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
and 1t will be furnished absolutely free
ef charge.
Read what Lydia E. Pinkham's Com
pound did for Mrs. Hyland and Mrs.
Winkle:
Dear MrR Pinkham:-
al had been suffering with falling Of the
womb for years and was passing through the
Change Of Life Ny womb was badly swol-
Ia; my stomach was sore; had dizzy spells,
ack headaches, and was very nervous.
lydia Z. pinkham'R VeAefabIe Com
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
Public is Aroused.

The public is aroused to a knowledge
of the curative merits of that great me-
dicinal tonic, Electric Bitters, for sick
stomach, liver and kidneys. Mary HI.
Walters, of SAC st. Clair Avenue, Column
bus, o., writes: For several months ]
was given up to die. / had fever and
ague, my nerves were wrecked; l could
not sleep, and my stomach was so weak
from useless doctors drugs that could
not eat. Soon aft,r beginning to take
Electric BitteIs obtained relief, and in
short time was entirely cured" Guar
anteed at Eaton's drug store; price SOC.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
Jenny Lind as a Child.

Jenny Lind as a child of three years
was the lark Of her parents house. AS
a girl of nine she attracted the atten-
ton Of all lovers Of music and entered
the Stockholm conservatory as a pupil
Her continuous studies at so tender an
age caused the sudden loss of her voice,
and for four full years she pursued her
theoretical and technical studies, when
suddenly the full sweet sounds came
back, to the delight, as every one
knows, Of thousands for many years.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
A Touching Story

ls the saving from death Of the baby girl
of Geo. A. Eyer, Cumberland, Md. He
writes: lat the age of eleven months,
our little girl was In declining health with
serioue Throat Trouble, and two physi-
clans gave her up. We we're almost in
despair, when We resolved to try DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
COUGHS and Cold. The first bottle gave
relief; after taking four bottles she was
cured, and Is now in perfect health. "
Never fails to relieve and cure a cough
or cold. At Eaton's drug store; so, and
S 90 guaranteed. Trial tile fr' e.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
A Popular Language.

'I've called half dozen bell boys this
morning, and they haven't brought a
thing I've ordered" said the irate
guest. "Are they all deafT'
EYES," explained the hotel clerk. "but
they can hear through the palms Of
their hands. Money talks, you know.
It is the only language they can under
tand."-Detroit Free Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
Parlor Pride Stove Polish.

LIQUID-RRADY FIR INSTANT USE. A
few drops of ParIor 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 the
stove). No dried-up paste remains after
using awhile. ParlOr Pride good to the
last drop. Sold by all dealers. Large
sample bottle free Ono expense or postage
to pay). Give name of your dealer and
address PARLOR PRIDE MFG. CO.,
Boston, Mass. 4n52ja
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16

1t is pathetic as we'll as a humor-
Gus remark that Laurence Hutton in
his "reminiscences attributes to John L.
Sullivan. When the news came Of the
death Of Edwin Booth the great fighter
In sincere sorrow remarked, "Well.
there are only a few Of us leftr'
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
Peculiar Disannearance.

j. d. Runyan, of Butlerville. o., laid
the peculiar disappearance of his painful
symptoms OF indigestion and blllousness
to DIR. Kings New Life Pills. He says
"They are perfect remedy for dizzl ness,
sour stomach, headache, constipation,
etc." Guaranteed at Eaton's drug store,
price 25,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16

Coop INVESTMENT OF ONE DOLLAR If
you have bad breath. constipation, pain
In the small of the back, scolored skin,
nervousness or dizziness, your only wise
course Is to take DIR. David Ke1nedy's
Favorite Remedy, of Rondout, N. Y. 1t
viii Gle ,nse the bic Oh of all impurities,
regulate the Kidneys and Liver, and thus
restore healthy glow to your cheeks
again.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16

Mrs. Jenkins-The moment he kissed
me knew he had been drinking. Mrs.
Supple - You mean you smelled his
breath? Mrs. Jenkins-I mean that
Mr.. Jenkins never kisses me axeepA
when he has been drinking.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
Enjoy What You Have.

Don't worry about your health.
Keep in good condition and get as
much fresh air as you can. People
who are always puttering over them
selves are like misers-they don't en-
Joy what they hava.-Roston Traveller.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16

Singleton (reading)-It is said that
the last word in an argument is often
the most dangerous. Wedderly-Would
you mind letting me have that paper?
Singleton-What do you want it for?
Wedderly--I want to show that para
graph to my wife.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16

Sick headache resu ts from a disorder-
ed con 1ition of the stomach and Is quick
" cured nv ChamberlaIn's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. For sale hy E. X Taft,
H. F. Cady, Stafford; q. Hall, Jr., & Co.,
So. WilIington
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
The Reason.

Ethel-What did you say to papa last
night? Ferdy-Nothing. I was SO
scared that 1 didn't open my mouth.
Ethel-Oh, that accounts for it! He
said you impressed him very favora-
bly!-Home Notes.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16

Never be grandiloquent when you
want to drive home the truth. Don't
whip with a switch that has the leaves
on it If YOU want to tinRle.-Beecher.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16


School Director Ito teacher)-We were
thinking of having nice motto framed
and put over your desk to encourage
the children. How would knowledge
Is Wealth" do? Teacher-That wouldn't
do at all. The children know how
small my salary is, and they might
draw conclusions Of their own.
NoTHING ON THE MARKET EQUAL TO
CHAMBERLAIN's CoLIo, CHOLERA AND
DIARRHoEA REMEDY.-This fact lie well
known to druggists everywhere, and nine
out of ten will give their customers this
preparation when the best is asked for.
MI, ODE Wilmer, a prominent druggist
of Joplin, Mo-, IN circular to his 8.
toners, says: There is nothing on the
market in the way f patent medicine
which equals Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel
complaints. We sell and recommend
his prepa ration" For sale nv K. X.
Taft, Fl. F. Cady, Stafford; q. Hall, Jr,,
& Co., So. Wellington.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
A little forethought NAV save va

A little forethought may save you no
end of trouble. Anyone who makes 1t a
rule to keep Chamberlain's Collie, Chole-
ra and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand knows
this to / 9 fact. For sale by E. K. Taft,
H F. Cady, Stafford; q Hall, Jr., & Co.,
So wellington
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16

Great and formidable among men IL
the power Of laughter. No man 10 proof
against it's SPELL
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
THE TURN OF LIFE
Time When Women Are Susceptible to Many
Dread Diseases-Intelligent Women Prepare
for 1t. Two Relate their Experience.
TA "change of life" Is

To change of life" Is
The most critical period
Of q woman's existence,
and the anxiety felt by
women as it draws near
n not without reason.
Every woman who
negleots the care Of her
health at this time In
Vttes disease and pain.
When her systsm Is in
o dsranged condition,
or she Is predisposed to
Apoplexy, or congestion
OF any organ, the ten
deney L. at this period
likely to become active
and with a host of ner-
Vous irritations. make
Me q burden. At this
time, also, cancers and
tumors are more liable
10 form and begin their
destructive work.
Such warning symp-
TENS as sense of suffo-
cation, hot flashes, head
Hches beckaches. dread
of Impending evil. timid-
lty, sounds In the ears,
palpitation Of the heart.
sparks before the eyes,
irregularities, const'pa-
ZION, variable appetite,
weakness and inquie-
tude, and dizziness, are
promptly needed by in
tslligent women who are
nOorOachinp the period
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
Nnthine more Dangerous

Than cutting Corns. THE FOOT-EAsE SANITARY
CORN PAD cure by absorption. Something en-
tlrely new. The sanitary oils and vapors do the
work. Sold by all Druggists CSC, or by mail.
sample mailed FREE Address, Allen s. Ohm
Sted. LeROy, N. Y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-08-16
Another Woman,s Case.

Lydia E Phkhams Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where OhS Fal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
Pi8ffepiHe Normal Wins.

At the joint debate last Friday
evening between the Milwaukee and
PIntteville Normals. az the latter
place, Plntteville won first honors
Considerable interest was manifest
rd in Mineral PniGt and several from
here attended, because of the fact
that Harold worthy, Of this
city and Il graduate of our high
school. was one Of Milwaukee's team
while Herman Parmley, also Of this
city and graduate Of our high school
was one of Platteville's represen.
tatives.
The subject for debate was: "Re.
solved, That the railroads of the
United States should be owned, OPP
Grated and controlled by the Federal
government Milwaukee took the
affirmative and Ptatteville the neg
alive. Each participant, six in ALL
displayed depth of thought and force
Of argument.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
An idyI Of Spring.

A few mere days like this and the
farmer will drive his teams afield
with seeder and drag. And the smart
small boy will attempt to empty into
the seedera bag OF wheat that is too
heavy for his muscle. And he will
spill the wheat upon the ground, and
the farmer will swear until the boy
will feel like n cyclone has struck
him. And the boy will hate his faith
or for the words, and Will sigh for "A
clcfkship IN some store, and quiet
walks by the pool-table. But the
poet Will know 10 not, and from his
seat upon tn. rail fence will indite
an ode to that happy scene pr@para-
tory to sowing the golden grain as n
sacrifice TO the worms aud the rust.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
Nothing the Matter with New York.

The provisions OF the New York
corrupt-practices act. which has al
ready passed the state senate with
out a dissenting voice, are simple
and ought to be effective. This is the
New York Worlds condensed state
ment:
ANY resident or qualified voter of
the county in which the election
complained OF took place may pre-
sent a petition alleging the purchase
of votes 10 the supreme court, JUS
tice of that court or county Judge,
upon depositiug $3.50 as security and
investigation must follow. The pro-
visions apply to all elections, gener-
al, county, city, town or village. The
investigation OF the charges shall be
made within ten days. The county
chairmen of all political parties must
testify. Campaign fund books and
witnesses shall be examined. The
court must render decision within
ten days after the investigation
closes, and in the meantime the coun-
~ cunvassing boards shall not count
the returns from districts when fraud
is said to have been committed On
proof of fraud the vote of che election
district involved can be thrown out.
II all political parties are proved
guilty Of fraud the entire election
can be declared null and void and
the candidates disqualified for five
years from holding Office
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

MINISTERS, justices and Others
privileged to perform marriage GER
emonies must observe the marriage
law more closely in the future, 1t be-
ing charged that there have been
frequent violations of the limit
clause. The law does not allow april
ants to count both the first and the
fifth day in the required five days
which must elapse before ceremony
can be performed, ~ has been CON
strued by many ministers, the Sec
ton reading, "not less than five days
previous to marriage" There - IA
heavy penalty fer violation and the
recent discussion on the proposal to
have the five day limit abolished by
the legislature has brought out the
demand for strict observance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

Not much more enviable than the lot
to have grown shorter is that Of racing
ponies i'll India, Egypt and elsewhere.
which are made to measure from three
quarters Of an inch to n full inch lower
than their natural measurements Par
ling the hoof can only be done TO Il GER
tain extent But ponies can be educat-
led to stand with their heels apart, and
II the head is tied up for some time
before they are put under the standard
they will stand to their best advantage.
Two pounds avoirdupois per quarter
inch is the regular allowance in the
scale for age class and inches. Lon
don Pail Mall Gazette.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
DON'TS FOR BACHELORS.

Don't sew up your pockets while try
ing t. sew on a button to stay.
Buy thimble that fits. Don't push
your needle through with your teeth.
Don't start a piece of sewing with a
thread long enough to hang yourself.
Don't attempt to push No. needle
through No. 10 hole. Profanity IL bad
form.
Don't be afraid Of a needle 1t will
not stick you unless you attack the
wrong end OF it first.
Select the proper size button before
you sew 1t on. Don't cut the button
hole larger with penknife so as to
make it fit the button.
And don't-oh, don't-leave the needle
in your chair when you are through
sewing You may discover it uneXpect-
dly.-kansas City Star.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

"Name the cavities, said school
teacher to Il small boy, according to tlc
Chicago Inter Ocean. The boy was
very round. His body was round, his
eyes We're rouni and his legs were
round. and one OF them drew up as II
by pulley us lie screwed his head on
his neck ana twisted his round mon h
to say: ''T-t-thc head cavity. til" thogdX
cavity ana TIE bor;,X cavity. The head
cavitys what we keep our brains in to
think with and tie thoraX cayitr'S
what we keep our lungs in TO breathe
with and the borax cavity's what we
keep the vowcIs in. consisting of A. i,
|, O and u and sometimes w and Y"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
Mineral Point Rebekah Lodge.

SISTER REBEKAHS: A convention
is to be held at Iowa Lodge, No. !,
|. Q. 0. F., Hall, on May 4th, 1905. AS
many as can attend will be welcome
AS Rebekah convention is some-
thing new, it is hoped that the Sis
tiers will make an effort to be with us.
ELIZABETH Cox, Rec. Sec.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

has power to secure their enforce
ment is decidedly refreshing. He
has walked up st. Louis by insisting
that the law which forbids the liquor
traffic on Sunday shall be enforced
The saloons have been closed Tor the
first time in many years. AS usual
there is great cutlery about the
number of persons thrown out OF en-
ployment, the wages lost, the bust
ness sacrificed, etc. This Is the most
| foolish form of excuse. The law IL
there and ii is there to be observed
regardless of the number Of men who
are forcet to take day of rest be-
cause of ito enforcement.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
No Quarter Granted.

This story, which is told of a Scottish
highlander who served in the French
war, illustrates either the bloodthlrsti-
ness or tho unique ideas of humor of
the Scotchman.
ing Frenchman and was about TO strike
him down when. falling on his knees.
the Freuchman cried:
"Quarter! Quarter"
Tn no ha' time to quarter ye," the
Scot answered. "l'll just cut We in
tWa"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

The STATE: Joe Cannon, speaker
of the house of representatives,
called on the governor OF Illinois one
day last week and accidentally
dropped IA bunch of railrond passes
in the ante-room There was some
confusion and embarrassment but
the ancient statesman picked the
passes mp and carefully placed them
in his pocket.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
First Class Daily Cheap.

Arrangements have been perfected
whereby the Mineral Point Tribune
and Milwaukee Daily Free Press
can be had for $3.50 This is for both
papers one year, remember. No bet
ter opportunity to get with your
home paper first class daily cheap.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
Notice TO Teachers.

The teachers of the respective ru-
raj and graded schools of Iowa
county are requested to send repre-
sentatives for the declamatory and
reading contest to be held al Spring
Green during the inter-county fair
September 20 2l22.
The preliminary contest will be
held a. Dodgeville May Goth.
Please send the names Of the con-
testants, together with the titles OF
the selections. to me before May LIST
1865. Yours truly,
GWEN LLOYD JONES,
Hillside, Wis.
Supt. for Iowa county. lava
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

Evening Wisconsin: Andrew Car.
negie is right when he rates an hon.
est Irsh-A American riding master
above "A worthless European duke
and makes the best OF bis niece's
love match. The girls mother, who
refuses to be reconciled to the situa.
ton, has social Illusions, and ambi-
tions which nre una american.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

THE governor Of Nebraska recent
Iy went out to bis farm aud laying of
his silk hat and long coat he demon
stratod that be was just IA good at
building a farm fence as any farm
band he could employ. And "a man
of that kind makes good "hand in
the executive Office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

IN an article contributed TO the
Ladies' Home Journal, TX President
Grover Cleveland defiues good
wife as "a woman who loves her
husband and her country, with no
desire to run either" This is plat
form upon which Susan b. Anth Jny
will positively refuse to stand.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
When In Need

OF first. class, up-to-date carriage,
buggy or harness it will pay you TO
write to Fitzgibbons Bros, Monroe,
Wis, for their catalogue. They have
no agents but sell direct TO the con-
sumner at wholesale prices.
l2m3 FITZGIBBoNS BROS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
White WyandOffes for Sale.

A few points of excellence: Good
layers, rose combs that will not
freeze, flesh like turkey meat, medi-
um weight and active. Prices OF
chicken and eggs on application.
l3w3 j. Z. OATES.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

THE immigration prJblem--for "a
serious problem it is-cannot find a
solution satisfactory To most Ameri-
cans until tho standards OF admis-
sion TO this country are raised so as
to encourage The entrance Of those
who are most like the national type
and until SOME method Is found for
distributing immigration over the
wide territory, thus relieving the
perilous congestion of foreigners in
our great urban centers. The United
States still need and welcome immi-
grafton of the proper kind, but they
fear the concentration of the wrong
kind in the big cities.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

LEADERS OF both houses OF the
state legislature have reached n ten
taiive agreement which fixes May
IL as the date for final adjournment.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

HAD Gates been able to hold up
wheat he would have "held up" the
people as we'll There is no popular
grief at his failure.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

Wanted, at the Tribune office, a
boy TO learn the art Of printing. In
telligence, good habits and will
lingness to work are necessary quail
ificatiouS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

EVERY person may have an arbor
day of his own If he but owns an
acre of ground
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
SPECIAL TRAInTo NEW ORLEANS

stopping at Memphis. Greenville. Vicksb burg.
Natchcz aud Baton Rouge. Nearly three days
will be spent at New Orleans and returning
this special train will stop at Hammond. Rose
Miss, Greenwood. Ridgeland. Canton, Gren.
ada and Memphis.
This excursion will be under the personal
direction OF Capt J. T Merry. and will give an
opportunity to visit the new. great and impress
siye Nicksburg National Military Park and
The Farmers Convention at New Orleans
the latter to be held May 20 and az which
southern speakers Of note Will address those
assembled az the convention
Full particulars concerning all of the
above rates and leaving time from your par
ucular station or nearest Illinois Central
point can be had Of agent. of Illinois Ceufr.
or By addressing the undo rsigned.
A. II. HANSON. q. =. A.
Chicago. III.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

Chicago Review; The determine
ton Of Governor Folk that the laws
of the state of NJ issouri shall be en-
forced SO long as he is governor and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27
For Sale

A good work horse for $500. In
quire of w. b. Smith.
l5tf (South of town..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-04-27

ALL churches in this city held
imposing Easter services last sun.
day. Conditions were ideal Never
was the church-goar better favored
by weather ON the day that ends the
season Of fasting and prayer. Tn,
sun, the gentle wind aud the atmos.
phere all contributed to make an
Easter day that will live in the an
ual- ~ religious festivals, not alien,
ia el3.s city, hat throughout thr cuuu.
try generally II is the prevailing
belief that more citizens OF the
United States attended church last
Sunday than ever before, in one day,
in the history Of our country, while
it is a fact that never before were
the Easter collections SO large This
christiaui2ed, God loving spirit OF
our people is what, more than all
else, has stamped America as tn.
most Independent and progressive vi
all nations Of the earth.