davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
OF THE DAY
The Cadets Christmas.

Christmas at West Point Is not .
mad, merry festival season. 1t Is .
time of disguised tribulation. The
only fortunate cadets are the uppe,
classmen, who have pulled through
the term with only light percentage
OF dement's. These receive leave o.!
absence Of from three to six days
But the under classmen, and all mer
that have been penalized go through
the same routine on Christmas weei
as on all the other weeks OF the year
except that the lessons are suspended
From their friends and relatives IL
the civilian world they smuggls II
boxes full OF DOODLE" which Is the
West Point name for smuggled swee.
stuff, and In their rooms, late at night
they eat this Christmas cheer owe,
. poncho. to keep the grease spots Oh
the floor.
II the floor showed marks OF cake
festivity, inspection next morning
would bring a penalty. At the mes.
hall. cheap candy IS served during
holiday week.-Country Life in Amer
ica's Christmas Annual.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

So-called wandering pains" may
come from its early stages or tho
presence Of danger may be made mani
fest by profuse menstruation, accom-
panied by unusual pain. from tho
ovaries down the groin and thighs.
If you have my sterious pains, If there
are Indications of Inflammation or dis
placement, don't wait for time to con.
firm your fears and go thronBh tho
horrors Of hospital opera ton; sccnro
Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Com.
pound right away and begin it's use.
Mrs. Pinkham. OF Lynn. Mass, will
give you her advice free of all charge
II YOU will write her about yourself
Your letter will be seen by w omen only.
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
the success I have had with your wonderful
medicine. Eighteen months ago my month.
lies stopped. Shortly after feS $, badly that
submitted to a thorough examination by
physician and was told that had O. t,imOr
on tho uterus and would have to undergo an
operation.
soon after I read one OF your ADVERTISE
ments and decided to give Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound trial. After
trying five bottles as directed the tumor IL
entirely gone. l have been examined by a
physician and he says have no signs OF a
tumor now. It has also brought my month
lies around once. more, and ! an entirely
well"-Fannie d. Fox, Chestnut Street.
Bradford. Pa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
Symbols Of the Tree.

In many of the ancient faiths the
range of human existence is symbol
ICED by a tree, called the tree of life. "
the world tree" or the tree Of ex-
istence." The most extended elabora-
ton Of this idea Is found in the old
Morse mythology. YggdSasil. the
world tree, has three roots, one reach.
ing to heaven. one to hell, one to
earth. The serpent gnaws at the foot
OF Ygadrasil seeking the destruction
of the universe, and nearby sit the
three norls who spin the fates OF all
mankind. The old English maypole
is the same tree bursting into beauty
in the spmng. Our Anglo-Saxon fore
fathers with the Norsemen regarded
The ash as the world tree. and there-
fore kept the festival Of It's restoration
and vitality. The Germans considered
the silver fir or the pine proper sym.
Dol of the everything tree of life. The
word "tanne" (pine) comes from a
root signifying ito grow" which crops
ID In all the Aryan languages. The
yule log OF later Britain was SleRd.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
Is Disease a Crime ?

Not very long ago, a popular magazine
published an editorial article In which
the writer asserted, in substance, that all
disease should be regarded as criminal.
Certain it is, that much of the sickness
and suffering of mankind is due to the
violation of certain of Natures laws.
But to say that all sickness should be
regarded as criminal, must appeal to
every reasonable individual as radically
wrong.
1t would be harsh, unsympathetic,
cruel, yes criminal, to condemn the poor,
weak, over worked housewife who sinks
under the heavy load Of household cares
and burdens, and suffers from weak
nesses, various displacements Of pelvic
organs and other arrangements peculiar
to her sex.
Frequent bearing OF children. with Its ex,,
acting demands upon the system. coupled
with the care. worry and labor OF rearing
large family. is often the cause OF weak
nesses. arrangements and debility which are
aggravated by the many household cares,
the mother is called upon to perform DR..
Pierce. the maker Of that world famed rem,
edy for wOmans peculiar weaknesses and
ills-Dr. PierCc's Favorite Prescription-say
that one OF the greatest obstacles to the cure
of this class OF malaGles is the fact that the
poor. Over-wOrked housewife can not get the
and labor to enable her to secure from the
use OF his Prescription " its full benefits. 1t
is matter Of frequent experience. he says.
in his extensive practice in these cases. to
meet with those In which his treatment falls
by reason Of the patients inability to abstain
from hard work long enough to be cured.
With those suffering from prolapsus ante
version and retroversion Of the uterus or
other displacement Of the wOmanly organs.
1t IS very necessary that. in addition to taxi
ing his "Favorite Prescription they abstain
from being very much. or for long periods, on
their feet. All heavy lifting or strs ming Of
any kind should also he avoided. As much
outdoor air as possible, with moderate. light
exercise Is also very important Let the
patient observe these rules and the "FavOr-
lite Prescription " will do the rest.
DR.. Picrce's Medical Adviser IS sent free
on receipt of stamps to pay expense of
mailing OnllL Send to DR.. R.. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y, 81 One-ccnt stamps for pa
per-covered. or 81 stamps for cloth-bound.
If sick consult the Doctor. free of charge
by letter. All such communications are
held sacredly confidential.
Dr. Piercc's Pleasant Pellets invigora to
and regulate stomach, liver and bowels.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

Every hOustke..--r should know
that II they will ouy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because It
never sticks to the iron. but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in y pound pack
ages. and the price is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch Is free from all injurious chem
icals. II your grocer tries to sell you
. 12-oz package 1t is because he has
q stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in DefHlce.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
lers and figures "l6 Ozs." Demand De-
fiance and save much time and money
and the annoyance Of the iron stick.
ing. Defiance never sticks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

The best tooth brushes are made
from bristles that grow along the
spine of the Russian wild boar.
Hair and clothes brushes are made
from hair nearest the pelt, shaving
brushes from the hips and inferior
qualities from the middle sections.
The Alhambra, the famous paiace
OF Granada, Is falling to pieces. The
ancient home of SPANS Moorish
kings has withstood both earthquakes
and fire. The French soldiers blew
up eight of its towers and tried to
level the entire fabric. 1t Is the
great age of the building which is
threatening it with destruction now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO
SUFFER
From Const: patton, Bowel al Gtomach
Trouble.
Q. What is the beginning Of sic,:acss'
Constitution

Q. What is the beginning Of sic,:Hcss'
. A. Constipation.
8 q. What is Constipation
~ A. Failure of the bowels to carry OF the
waste matter which lies in the alimcu tary
canal where it decays and posons the en-
tire system Eventually the results are
death under the name of some other dis
ease. Note the deaths from typhoid fever
and appendicitis, stomach AID bowel
trouble at the present time.
Q. What causes Constipation
A. Neglect to respond to the call Of ma
ture promptly. Lack of exercise. Exces.
sive brain work. Mental emotion and i'm
. Q. What are the results Of neglected
ConStfpation2
A. Constipation causes more suffering
than any other disease. 1t causes rheu-
matism, colds, fevers, stomach. bowel,
kidney, lung and heart troubles, etc. 1t is
the one disease that starts all others;
indigestion, dyspepsia, diarrhoca, loss OF
sleep and strength are its symptonis-pics
appendicitis and tistula, are caused by
Constipation. Its consequences are known
to all physicians, but few sufferers realize
their condition until it is too late. Women
become confirmed invalids as result O.
.Consipation.
Q. Do physicians recognize this'
A. Yes. The first question your doctor
asks you is "are you constipatcdI' That
Is the secret.
@. Can it be cured7
A. Yes, with proper treatment. The
common error is to resort to physics, such
as piHs, salts, mineral water, castor oil, in
jections, etc, every one of which is in
furious. They weaken and increase the
malady. You know this by your own ex
perience.
o. What then should be done to cure iii
A. Get a bottle Of Mull's Grape Tonic at
once. Mull's Grape Tonic will positively
cure Constipation and Stomach Trouble in
the shortest space OF time. No Other
remedy has before been known to cure
Constipation positively and permanently.
r O. What is Mulls Grape Tonic'
A. 1t is Compound with 40 per cent. OF
the Juice Of Concord Grapes. 1t cXcrts d
peculiar strengthening, healing influence
upon the intestines, SO that they can dc
their work unaided. The process is gradual
but sure. 1t is not Il physic, but it cure
CONSTIPATION, DySeutrrV, Stomach ant
Bowel Trouble Having a rich, fruity
grape flavor, it is pleasant to take. AS ;
tonic it is unequalled, insuring the system
against disease. 1t strengthens and bulk
up waste tissue.
4. O. Where can Mull's Grape Tonic bt
had9
A. Your druggist sells it. The dollar
bottle contains nearly three times the %
cent size.
Good for ailing children and nursing
mothers.
A free bottle to all who have never usc(
it because we know it will cure you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

An honest and stupid Irishman, who
had worked for a coal dealer half Il
year, and shown no capacity to learn
his duties, was finally discharged.
go to the office and get your money.
I've been patient with you, but you
are too thick headed to learn any
thing" said the proprietor. All
roight, SIR" answered Barney: "meb-
be Ohm t'ick-headed, as yez say. but
Olive learned wan ting, annaway."
IF you have, and learned it we'll, III
not discharge YOU" said the proprie-
tor, banteringly, NOW, what have you
learned" "Oi've learned, sor, that
seventeen hundred makes a ton in this
place." returned Barney, and he went
back to work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

A certain Irishwoman, on her death
bed called her husband to her side
Patrick" she said, 1--WE last re.
quist to make of We" II couldn't ray.
fuse We anything, Mary, darlint," re-
sponded the sorroWing husband. pat
rick" said Mary, solemnly. II want
We sh'ud lave mother ride in the car
rige beside We to me funeril." ''"Tis
too much ye're askin' of me Mary!"
cried Pat, springing to his feet in des-
peration. Mary, however, was deter.
yielded to her last rayquist." "lli
lave her ride be me SIDE" he prom
Used, weeping bitterly. "but mark ye.
Mary, darlint, twill shpoil the day
fur me entoirely, that it will"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
AGONY OF SORE HANDS.
Cracked and PeeIed-Water and Heat
Caused Intense Paln-Could Do
No HouseWork-Gratcf
to Cuticura.

"My hands cracked and Tct!ed, and
we're so sore it was impossible for me
to do my homework. II put them In
water | was in agony for hours; and
If | tried to cook, the heat caused In
tense pain. I consulted two doctors,
but their prescriptions were utterly
useless. And now after using one cake
of Cutlcura Soap and one box OF Cutl'
cura Ointment my hands are entirely
we'll, and am very grateful. (Signed)
Mrs. Minnie Drew, IS Dana ST.. Rox
bury. Mass"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
Christmas Day In Austria.

On Christmas day the chief dish on
an Austrian table contains consecrat-
ed eggs. which the father distributes.
After eating, all eyes are closed and
an heads bowed down to the table
in the belief that Jacobs ladder Is
then descending from heaven to earth.
and down the ladder angels are COM
Ing to bless the worshipers and to car.
~ away their earthly troubles to
heaven. In the evening the real cele-
bration begins. All lights are then
extlnsuished in the house-no fire, no
light Is visible. The children crowd
together in fear and remain perfectly
silent, as otherwise they know they
win receive none Of the presents
brought by the Christ.child and laid
at the entrance OF the house.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
Soon after the first baby. was born

Soon after the first baby. was born,
tho young wife went upstairs, one
evening, and found her husband stand
ing by the side Of the crib and gaz-
ing earnestly at the child. AS she
stood still for moment, touched by
the sight, she thought: "Oh, how
dearly Charlie loves that Doy!" Her
arms stole softly around his neck as
she rubbed her cheek caressingly
against his shoulder. The husband
started slightly at the touch. Oar
ling" he murmured, dreamily, ut t.
incomprehensible to me how they can
get up such crib as that for ninety
nine cents"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
PARTICULAR beauty OF Christ
q mas is that it Is not only the
. day that Is valuable, but all the

PARTICULAR beauty OF Christ
(e mas Is that it Is not only the
~ day that Is valuable, but all the
days that 60 before have their
special worth. Those who think least
about the spiritual significance OF
Christmas often follow out its teach.
ing closely, though unconsciously.
The time is the time OF gifts and
thoughtfulness for others, and SO IT.
singly celebrates the birth of the King,
who came disguised in poverty. and
segan In the lnanger to live for, ns He
lied for, others. Now, as of old, 1t is
not always those who have His name
most frequently upon their lips who
best obey His commands. The deeds.
and not the speech, declare the heart,
Ind, since every good instinct and de-
sire Is from Him. it is JOY to remem-
Der how many millions are on His
side. practising without any idea OF
heir virtue the graces of love. unset
hshness, faith, hope, and charity. The
small and great economies Of self
denial, the little acts of labor and pa
tience, the thousands of good wishes,
the unnumbered and unseen benevo.
fence Of this happy season, must be an
incense of worship rising to Heaven
and acceptable in the sight of the
Love that dwells there. Christmas,
1905, Is another milestone on the road
Of the worlds progress towards right
eOusnesS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
Chinese Ruler.

The Empress Dowagcr Of China
vas sold into slavery at the age OF
ele> en-, to save her family from star
-ation. Afterwards, she was present
ed to the late Emperor. and, upon his
wife's death, became Empress. Her
feet were never bound, and she was
taught to read after persistent plead
ing The sterling qualities 0: this
wonderful woman. like those OF Pills
hury's Vitos, have overcome every oh
stacle And she holds herself at the
lead of China. as do:s Nitos at the
head of breakfast foods.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

overeXerted myself in the least de-
gree. At times l was weighed down
with a feeling Of languor and depres
sion and suffered continually from
annoying irregularities of the kidney
secretions. procured box of Doan's
Kidney Pills and began using them. I
found prompt relief from the aching
and lamenes in my back, and by the
time had taken three boxes l was
cured OF all irregularities"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

Ing of the Morse "Juul" with the
Christian idea of brotherly love and
forgiveness. It's warmth was full OF
promise and its flames were thought
to destroy old grudges and heart
burnings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

This on land which has cost the farmer MOTH
Ing but the price OF filling 1t, tells fts own
story.
re Canadian Government gives absolutely
free to every settler 100 acres OF such land
Lands adjoining can be purchased ut from -
to $40 per acre from railroad and other corpor
atoms
Already $4,000 farmers from the United
States have made their homes in Canada
For pamphlet "Twenteth Century Canada
and all Information apply to Supt OF lmmigrA
tion, Ottawa, Canada, or TO following authorized
Canadian Government Agent-E. 7. Holmes
35 jackson Street, St Paul, Minnesota, or w
V. Bennett, SOL New York Life Building
Omaha, Nebraska.
tNlention this papcrJ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

w. 49,. - w -
Seven ye ar S
ago | was suffer.
ing very much
through the fail
ure Of tho kidney S
to eliminate the
uric acid from my
system. My back
was very lame
and ached II |
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
~1S# " 49,
Only Once a Year.

~ EFT US bury old grudges and for
~ give as We are forgiven: scattey
A good wishes and thoughts faj
and wide; make tho poor glad;
cheer the aged. comfort the sick, d.
everything we can for everybody ant
God bless as everyone! ChristmaS
comes but once year, yet Its bless
lngs may last lifetime.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
FREE BOTTLE

1873 FREE B)TILE l2S3-5
FREE Send this coupon with your name and
address, your druggists name and lOc. to pas
postage and we will supply you sample free, 4
YOU have never used Mulrs Grape Tonic, and
will also send you certificate Eoot for eloO
toward the purchase of more Tonic from your
druggist.
MULI.'s GRAPE Tonic Co., 1iS Third Ave,
Rock Island, H.
Give FlI address AMI Write Plainly.
IS cent so cent and 81 90 bottles at all druggists.
The 81 90 bottle contains about six times az much
as the IS cent bottle and about three times as
much as the So cent bottle. There Is great
saving In buying the slOO size.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach
the seat OF the disease. Caarrh Is blood or consti'
uioual disease and in order you must take
internal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure is taken IN.
ternally and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure Is not quack medi'
cline ltwas prescribed by Of the best physicians
in this punry for years and Is regular prescription.
1t Is comp ,sed Of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting directly the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the
two ingredients what produces such wonderful re.
suits in curing catarrh Send for testimonials free.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, .
Sold by Druggists. price &c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

"Bridgct." "Yis, man," Did you
ho;l this drinking water, as | toIn
yOT?" "YiS. mum. | billed it two
hours. Why, amt it done?'-Cleve'
land Leader.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

First hobo-"Good 'evins! 'Ere's a
nice co., Second hobo-"Wot's up
now" First hobo-"This years
champagne vintage is a fa.lure!"-
Punch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

She--"I wonder why Mr.. Bilkins Is
In love with such a fat girl?' He
Hes the kind Of a fellow who likes
to get as much for his money as pos
Sible. life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

Manager-"Now. for this position
we require man who has q large
acquaintance" Applicant-"Well. I'm
acquainted with the Secretary of War,
Mr.. Taft."-Judge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

Grandpa And if you work hard
you may be President of the United
States some day. Tommy-"Gee!
That'd be great. I'd just love to &C
huntin'."-Harpers Bazaar
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

"Promise me, Jack, that you will
not go to the dogs just because |
have refused YOU" ooh, pshaw, OF
course not" "You mean thing!"-
Life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

Lewis Single Binder straight sc. Many
smokers prefer them to Zoe cigars. Iouy
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, ILL.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar
made of rich, mellow tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

The gas meter can always be de-
pended upon to fill the bill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

q Defiance Starch Is put up is ounces
In a package. 10 cents. One-third
more starch for the same money.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

Some people are unable to distin
guish between flattery and praise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

know anything about golf?" 81
used to play shiny" "Then all you'll
have to learn is the language. -
Houston Post.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

1t is easier for man to stop a run.
away horse than it is fer him to stop
a woman's tongue or a baby's tears.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

club. The rules are simple. but vii
be found productive of many smile,
and much love. Members agree-1
To keep all their woes and grievance,
to themselves. 2. To make somebod.
smile at least once every day. 3. Tt
be sunny twelve hours . day In spit.
OF all provocations.
>>>x&*~<~
Old Chimes, Old Loves, Old TImes.
-A-HEN the Christmas bells rim,
1Sl out they ring In a food Of gold
W en- memories. The dreams o
youth. the romance Of spring
the poem Of the bride and of the frs
child. the autumn Of content. and nov
1T IL Christmas again, there ar
empty chairs and vanished faces. tho
web Of life's mingled sorrow and 10,
Is fastened about us. we have know
love and peace, and grief and pain
and still, thank God, 1t is a good world
we are glad to be alive, and able t
look forward in hope to yet brightei
life beyond. Memory Is strong rope
that binds the soul to good or i'll. 4
man can never become utterly BAT
while there remains with him the mem
DRY Of the beautiful home Christ
mas. A woman cannot grow callou}
wAo has the recollection OF the deaf
old mother and the kind father whi
made the center and loneliness OF thu
Christnastide holiday and merriment
Let US be kind and loving to eacl
other, for memories all round thu
world are busy with past ChristmaseS
and this one will abide with those whs
yet may wander across the seas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

1t Is better to have fall outing
than falling out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind. Bleeding. PrOtrudng Piles. Drug.
Eists authorized to refund money II PAGO
OINTMENT falls to cure In 6 to II days. soc.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

pisos Cure Is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF the throat and lungS.-WM.
O. ESDsLEY Vanburen. Ind, Feb. 10. 1900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

The fellow who is looking for a
speak-easy is on Still hunt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
SEVEN YEARS AGO.
A Rochester Chemist Found sngu,
IarIy Effective Medicine.

William A. Franklin. Of the Frank
lin G. Palmer Chemical Co., Rochcs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

When the whist licnd gives w
cards he should burn his bridges be
mind him.