davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18
OPERATION AVOIDED
EXPERIENCE OF MISS MERKLEy
She Was Told That an Operation was
Inevitable. How She Escaped 1t.

When o physician tells a woman suf-
fering with serious feminine trouble
that an operation is necessary. the very
thought of the knife and the operating
table strikes terror to her heart, and
our hospitals are full of women coming
for just such operations.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18
Snice Cake

One cup of sugar. one cup butter, one
egg. beaten lightly, one teaspoon soda
in one-half cup sour milk, two heaping
cups -four. large one-half teaspoon
cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

To prevent that tired feeling on
ironing day-Use Defiance Starch
saves time-saves labor-saves annoy
ance, Will not stick to the iron. The
big 16 OF. package for 10c, at your gro
GERS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

AS a rule women are not inclined
to lay up anything for a rainy day
probably because they dislike the idea
of shopping in the rain.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18
His Exrerience

"Pa," said Willie, thoughtfully, 81
think l know now what the minister
meant when he said 1T is more
blessed to give than to receive
Eyes? What was it?" Castor OIL"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

It's almost as difficult for woman
to keep a secret as it is for her to see
the point of joke.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

Lewis Single Binder straight &C. Many
smokers prefer them to Zoe cigars Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

If you wish beautiful, clear. white
clothes. use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large :
CT. package, cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

The amount of work a boy puts into
baseball would raise lot of potatoes
for him to eat-N. Y. Press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

Foreigners, in their ignorance Of the
language, so often mistake the sui
san,s trades for tirades.--Albany Ar
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:

Charity may cover a multitude OF
sins, but a lot more will spring up
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

Arc your clothes faded? Use Red Cross
Ball Blue and make them white again.
Large OF. package, 5 cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar
made of rich, mellow tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, ILL.,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

You may say what you please; it is
better to say what pleases other peo-
pie
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18
Mrs. winsfow.,

Mrs. Winsfow's Soothing S,rup.
For children teething, sofens the gums reduces In
tammstion says pain curas wind cole. sc bottle
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

When two girl friends have a falling
out, ask his name.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

Glittering generalities are the rhine
stones OF speech
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

II 90: :s,s EYED. . sss Thonpsans Eye Water
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18
For Preserving, Purifying
and Beautifying the Skin,
Scalp, Hair, and Hands.

Cutfcura Soap combines delicate medicinal and eots
Lent properties derived from Cuteua the great skin
Cure with the of cleansing ingredients and the
most refreshing of flower odors. Depots: London, q
Sharerhouse SCI Paris Rue de la Paix; Boston. 1s]
Columbus Ave- Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Sole Props
~ Mailed Free. How to Preserve, Purify, and
Beautify the Skin, Scalp, Hair, and Hands"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-18

60 Bus. Winter Wheat Per Acre
That's the yield of Salzers Red Cross Hybrid Winter
Wheat. Send &c in stamps for sample of same as
also catalogue Of Winter wheats Rye, Barley, Coyes.
SALZER SEED CO., Box W.K.La Crosse. wis.
The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26
Sold and Recommended by
 J. T. SANDERS
LOCAL. ADDENDA.

MT. k. F. Palmer. of Little Rock. came over last night to visit friends.
 Dr. C. S. Aldrich and Mr. John r. Oval each entered horse in the Hele- ma races, but failed to cop the money.
 LOST BfBLE-Elder l. II. Cason. returning from the funeral of Mr. T.. NJ. Hughes, at night, lost his Bible from the hearse. He will appreciate it's return ta him or this office.
 Mrs. R. K Fitzhugh and baby. of Fitzhugh, Arkansas. accompanied by Grandma Davis, arrived in town Tues day for fortnight's visit to her par ents, Mf. and Mrs. T. J. Davis.
 True and tried friends of the family De Witt's Little Early Risers. Best Tor results and best to take Depend able little pills. They dc not gripe or sicken. Sold by ]. T. Sanders.
 My store is now stocked complete with the latest and best dry goods. and the most wholesome groceries the market affords, l solicit your trade and inquiries. W. T. Sanders.
 K. II. Winfield x Company have a new advertisement in this paper. an- nouncing their new fall lines, and in vltlng your trade. Look them up and tell em you saw it in The Times.
The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26

There are eight prisoners in the county jail. Six of them are from Cross county, four of whom are held Tor murder. The two St. Francis county prisoners are sentenced to be hung on the 3Oth of November.
 NIT. Geo. W. Eyitts. Of Linden. was in the city Wednesday on business and shaking hands with friends. He in- forms us he is going to erect a slave factory at Linden at an early date Success to you in your undertaking
 Mrs. W. B. Mann and children came up from Marianna Monday night tO visit relatives and friends. and be present at the Buford- Mallory wedding ednesday evening They were guests of Mrs M. F.. Winfield and daughters.
 Perhaps the largest invoice of no- tions. exclusively. which has come to Forrest City this season k now for sale at correct prices by W. T. sand CTS. Topsy hosiery comprises a good big, part of this complete line Cal and see.
 The holidays are approaching. We have replenished our already large stock Of fine old whiskies. and solicit your jug orders and bar trade. We guarantee every brand to be just as represented. T. (. FOlbre, Jr x Company.
 Dizziness, spells of blindness. head ache and sour stomach are caused by torpid liver and constipated bowels. Prickly Ash Bitters removes the cause of the trouble and puts the SyS- tenn in perfect order. ]. T. Sanders. special agent.
 Miss Blythe Gwyn has accepted an offer to teach the school at Lulu. and will leave for that place next week. She will board with NIT. and Mrs. C. J. Edwards. who are most excellent people, and we hope will have a pleas ant and successful term
 When you want drink why not get the best in towny l. costs no more than the other kind. old Nauuisset. is the best and iS served in any style by courteous and gentlemauly sales men bf T. C. Folbre. IT. k Company at the Magnolia Saloon
 If you want a jug of good whisky you can get it at the Magnolia Saloon. where there is great variety of brands at prices to suit. Aisu wines. brandies, mineral waters. bottle and keg beers. etc. Call and see us. r. C. Folbre, Jr. x Company.
 Judge s. II. Mann spent Friday in Mariana, where he was chosen spe- cial judge of the circuit court to try two cases ill which Judge Hutton was disqualified. He presided with his usual dignity and ability. and k highly complimented by members of the bar.
 Our old customers are our best GUS toners which speaks volumes for the up-to-dateness of our line of dress goods, and business methods. Our new customers become old customers because We give their wants careful attention. and their purse unequalIed values. This is the secret of our sue cest. If you have never bought of Us. we are ready to do business with you, provided you will give Us the oppor- tunity to show you our stock. Call and see us. The J. W. Beck Com pany.
The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26

Mrs. R. II. Boon spent Wednesday in the country visiting her daughter.
 Mrs. W. W. Bryan.
 l WANTED-A temporary carrier for rural free delivery mail route No. |. from Forrest City. Pays s55.50 pr month. Apply to T. O. Fitzpatrick, postmaster, Forrest City, Arkansas.
 MT. W. B. Mann, superintendent of the oil mill at Marianna, passed through the city Monday on his way to Hot Springs, where he will bile for awhile. He returned Wednesday morning.
 MT. D. L. Nelson, returned Sunday | from Kentucky, where he had been called to the bedside of his daughter. | He left his daughter improving and a letter to him Monday says she is still mending.
 Mrs. F.. A. McCulloch, of Little Rock, was in the city few hours 1 Wednesday forenoon, and guest of Mrs. $. II. Mann. She was enroute to Marianna to visit relatives and friends for few days.
 In the advertising columns may be | found an ad of the Grand Central Hotel in Little Rock, 5I5 Louisiana street, Read the ad and when fin Little Rock be sure to stop at the Grand Central.
 Prof. Paul Pope Is spending a few days in Helena this week and is play | ing an engagement with the Helena | Band, which is furnishing music for the fair and races. He is expected 10 return tonight.
 Miss Annie Mai Grobmyer came home from school at Memphis, Tues day, ,on account of i'll health. The phy- sicians advised MT. Grobmyer to take her home, and recommended outdoor recreation for her.
 MT. and Mrs. Sam Ashworth and little son are spending the week in town and are guests of MT. and Mrs. l.. F.. Davenport. Mrs. Ashworth has been quite indisposed of late, and is here to recuperate.
 Mir. linn Wolfe asks to say that he is now receiving the winter stock of coal for the Red Gin. If you use coal, he will make summer price on winter coal, which will save you money by buying now.
 We have just received fifty dozen ladies shirt waists which We will offer to the trade for the next ten days at Poe each. This is great bargain. First come first served. Fussell-Gra- hamAlderson Company.
 We make a speciality of Old Yan- nissee Whisky. It is mellow with age, and leaves no headache. Try it and be convinced. It is the best whisky on the Forrest City market. T. C. Folbre, Jr. X Company. MT. Jimmie Wolfe will see you next week about your winter coal. The Forrest City Gin Company, of which he is manager, is now receiving their stock, and guarantee screened coal at lowest prices. Phone IFS. Mr. Liss Banks has just recovered from bad attack of malarial hema- taria. For awhile it was feared that his case was hopeless, but careful at tention by Dr. Merritt, and good nursing brought him through.
The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26

also convincing proof trat the kidneys and bladder are aat uf u-dzr-
 What To Do.
 There k comfort ia tGc knowledge sa often expressed. that br- kIimer Swamp Root. the great kidney remedy fulflls every wish in curing rheumatism pain in the back. kidneys liver, bladder and every part of the ufnarY passage Il eorrects inability ta hoid water and scaldiug raia iu passing Il. or bad effects following Use of h4uot. wine CT beer. and overcomes that unpleasant ne cessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get np many times during the night. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root Is soon realized lt stands the highest for is wonderful cures of the most dis- tressing eases. ' you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by drug gists ill fifty-eeut and 3ue=doiiar sizes.
 You may have sample bottle and a book that tells all
 aboutit. bothsentfree eTrys IT a .sss.:==ss by mail Address Dr. i is ...s.;., :...s,;. kilmer x Co, Bing- --slli. ae4 s1.s hamton. N ' When Home Of s~anp-Root writing mention this paper and don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y.
The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26
Evansville. H.. Oct. %, 1906.

Evansville. H., Oct. 20, lAoo. Forrest City Grocer Company, For
 rest City. Arkansas.
 Gentlemen. Please do not push the sale of INFALLlBLE Flour, as the increased demand for this high grade product has been So great that We are now fully thirty days behind with orders and they are piling up on us every day notwithstanding the fact We are running with a full force day and night.
 We can til your wants for TWIN CIBLE which you may back up with our GUARANTEE that 1t will give satisfaction. and Is the equal ot any -four on your market, 1SFALLIBLE alone excepted If there are any com piaints YOU may cheerfully take uT the -four and refund their money.
 Very truly yours.
 SAUERs MILLING Co.
The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26

@ sellInentor set tIHE indicates aH tlf4Hh.. com fittttirl afthe kid- iiI lit stains y EneuIt K fEE4flE of kin. ue trouble too fra#Im ,ire
 @ eEH8
 the is
The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26

Mrs. l.. IT McGuifey returned from Memphis "Wednesday. where she had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Thas Williams. for several weeks. She was accompanied by Mrs. Will liams. and little Miss Jessie, who will visit here some time
The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26

See above letter from Sauers Milling Company. Manufacturers of the cele- brated lNNINCIBLE and NEAL LIBLE Flour. We guarantee all they say. Buy a barrel of your merchant, and if not satisfied we will refund the price.
The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26
Thousands Have Kidney
 Trouble and Never Suspect it.
How To Ind Out.

Ell a bottle or common glass with your water and let it stand tweuty-four hours
The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26

FoRREsr CuY GROCER Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-22
THE COmmOner''
Mr.. Bryan's Paper.

Now is the time TO secure Mr
Bryans paper All Democrats.
need the paper aud Mr. Bryan
needs the support and oo-opera-
ton OF all true friends OF re-
form. The Commoner has COM
menced 10 organize the Demo-
cratic hosts for 1908. Mr.. By-
ans advocacy through the Com
moner Of public ownership Of
railroad aud telegraph systems.
the election Of U, S. Judges and
u. s. Senators by popular vote.
direct legislation. the overthrow
OF private monopolIcs. tariff ro-
form and other issues. insarcs In
teresung and instructive reading
as well as new life 10 the party.
The Commoner and BIG SAN
DY NEWS both one year for
the low price OF Si.cO. Regular
price Of the commoner sl.0O This
offer applies TO both new and re-
newal subscriptions Address an
orders to NEWS. LOUISA. KY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-22

a large area in that district From
this aotion Of the immense volume
OF coal in the tasln may be obtained
In consequence Of lack Of transport
ta,ioa facilities for the eastern por-
ton, present development OF the Goals
g confined to the western part of
the field, ia the region about Mid
dlssboro, ware seven of the thirteen
workable beds. ranging in thickness
from four TO six feet, are CONNER
Gladly mined.
SUMMARY OF GOALS.
Following is summary Of the
Goals in the district covered by the
report:
Number OF o0si beds found 49,, so
Total thickness OF Goals, In feet. 80
Number Of beds OF workable thick
ness e fest and up ,.......... 70
Number OF Goals worked at present Z
Average thickness Of principal
workable Goals, In feet ......,., b
Total thickness OF workable coal
beds, In feet, ........,,.......... 30
This upper third OF the field. con-
shutting an irregular area about the
same length as that covered by the
report aboY, referred to, and includ-
ing the Little Black and Big Black
mountains, Is now being studied by
the State q, illogical Survey. the field
work being In charge Of J, NJ. Hodge,
assisted by :. II. Gardner. Results so
far obtained indicate field OF coal
there no lees valuable han that occu-
plying the middle third or central
part OF the basin, During the past
mo,th, the principal beds 0f lower
clover Pax have been traced up
Poor Fork to Big Inoney creek lin
the extreme northeastern end Of Har-
lan county,, distance Of about
twenty-five miles; ard two beds OF
importance wing high IN Big elack
morntain, hsaee liiile known hitherto
have been followed an equal distance
Numerous openings have been mlde
IN these latter beds: one ot ;he
seams shows a ihickaess Of five q
eight feet &C coal. largely splirt u
exceptionally finc quality, aud With
insignificant parilngs or no7e &.
was the case with the "Elkhon" CON
in Pike ahi adjoining counties tn,
value Of th's High SplInt is prac
ticaly discovery Of ne state Geo
Logical Survey. and WAS determined
only after many openings had bee.
made by the SURVEY Such progress
has been made Ia he work laai
ether beds are nov 80 known thaI
their position 20 each sectiga car
generally be determined und theil
value established
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-22
WattersOn Welcomed Them.

Among the features Il the Wei
come-day ceremonies durtag Home
Coming week was nm eloquent address
by the Hon. Henry watterson. who
formally welcomed KentuclSy's wan
derers home. It was a magnificent
effort. and we know our readers will
IL delighted with these extracts:
Once Kenuckian, always Ken
tuclSian. From the cradle to the
grave the arms OF the mother-laad
stretched forth In mother-love the
bosum Of the mother-land. immortal
as the ages, yet mortal In maternal
affection. warmed by the rich. rad
blood OF vlrglnla-the voice Of the
mpther-land. reaching the farthest
corners of the earth In tones OF
Heavenly musIc-summon the errani
to the roOf-tree's shade and bid the
wanderer home. What wandercr vel
was ever loaih to come? Whether
upon the heights Of fortune and fame,
or down amid the shadows OF the
valley Of death and despair. the true
Kentuchan, seeing the shining eyes
and hearing the mother call. sends
back the answering refrain-
"Where'er | roam, whatever realms
see,
My heart. untraveled, fondly turns to
thee"
Behold. In this great. exultant null
titude, the proof.
Kentucky! Old Kentucky The very
name has had charm. has wrought
spell, has made melody all it.s
own; has woven ON IT'S Sylvan loom
glory quite upart from the glory Of
Virginia, Keatucky's Mother, and the
glory of Tennessee. KchmclSy's Sister
1t has bloomed in all hearts where
manhood and womanhood hold the
right of way. The drama of the ages
told In pulse-beats, finds here an
interlude which Fiction vainly emu
lates and History may not o'erleap,
Not as the Greek, seeking Prone
thlal fire and oracles Of Delphos, nol
as the Roman filed with the Joy u
living and the lust of conquest not
as the Viking, springing to the Gull
Of wind and wave. nor as the Latin
dazzled by the glitter of gold, ma.
with the thirst for glory; neither az
che Briton and the Teuon, eager ,or
masuership on land and sea, the Ken
tuckian, whom we. In filial homage
ess~A.~NM'~~.aa'ssr
of these Big in boae and atrong q
! voics~the 11'lI-EfT6wl man Dr5iiEifF'l
by the psalmist--never the Ocean mir.
rored his fnncles. nor snow-clad peaks
that reach the slues inspired; but the
mystery Of strange lands, the sava-
gerry o. Nature and the song Of The
greenwood tree.
tn star that shone above him and
led him on was love Of liberty, the
beacon OF his dreams, the light Ct
,he flrezide. He cut clearing IN
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-22

and cheerfulncss soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out OF order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that Il is notuncommon
for a child 10 be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
ates too oficn n the
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-22
r0ifids Delivered Deliver in Country.

People living in the country may Or
der collins or caskets from us by tel
ephone or otherwise and We viii delIv-
er them at very small cost. We have
a team that we can send out at any
time and the expense will be slight.
snyder Hardware Company.
Louisa, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-22
RICH COAL REGION.

The report just Issued covers thu
central part Of the field, extending
from the Log Mountains, II Bell
cculty, On the southwest TO about
ten miles east Of Harlan, Harlan coun.
ty, ald Includes an area q about
thirty miles lclg BY fi,teea to twen-
~ m.les wide. The results Of the In
vestigation Of this part Of The dis
trio, alone, as presented Ia the re-
port, demonstrate that the Cumber-
land Gap field is ole Of the richest
coal regions known IN this country,
holding out great opportunities for
remuneratiye development The Goals
are ehown to compare favorably with
the noted Westmoreland gas Goals Of
Pennsylvania. and some Of the beds
make excellent coke. In their low
percentages Of moisture, ash and gul-
phur, these Goals are pronounced Of
a purity equal to probably the best
Of The Appalachian Goals.
The tclnage Of workable coal even
"a the comparatively small area dis
oussed 3 enormous Over fifty dif-
ferent coal beds, one above the other,
were found in many eections Of the
area. OF these, thirteen are account
ed Of workable thickness and quality.
The thickest bed seen measured 156
inches and had nine feet Of coal In it.
In the region around Harlan. one
coal with thickness Of four feet is
shown to have an area Of nearly 100
square miles, the larger portion OF
which is believed to be workable, and
above that come one to three other
Goals which are locally workable over
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-22
THREE PHYSICIANS TREATED
HIM WITHOUT SUCCESS.

w. l.. Yancy, Paducah KY, writes:
81 had severe case of kidney dis
ease and three Of the best physicians
in Kentucky treated me without sue
cess. / then took Foley's Kidney Cure.
The first bottle gave immediate re-
lief, and three bottles cured me per-
manently. ! gladly recommend this
wonderful remedy Sold by Louisa
Drug Company
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-22
COAL BEDS
Vast in Extent and Rich in Value
in Cumberland Valley.

The exceeding value OF the coal
deposits Of that part Of the upper
Cumberland valley region known as
the Cumberland Gap coal field, chief
ly in Bell and Harlan counties. Ken
lucky, is well shown in a report re-
Gently issued by the United States
Geological Survey, In cooperation
with the State Geological Department
of Kentucky. The report bears the
title, Geology and Mineral Resources
Of Part of the Cumberland Gap Coal
Field, Kentucky and has been Gag
erly welcomed by all who are inter
ested In the development of South
eastern Kentucky. 1t Is based on the
field work OF G. II. Ashley and l.. c.
Glenn, carried on IN 1902. though in
its preparation liberal use has been
made OF reports hitherto published
by biologists Of the keatucky Geo
logical Survey and by McCreath and
D'inyllllers and others. tins render
lag 1t the more comprehensive and
elaborate.
What has been designated as the
Cumberland Gap coal field lies In
/ BELL and Harlan counties, and part
II Letcher county, Kentucky, and In
/ Claiborne and Campbell counties,
Tennessee. 1t is that region extend
ng from Fork mountain northeast
wardly between Cumberland and Pine
mountains on the southwest, to the
heads OF Poor and Clover forks OF the
Cumberland river, on he northeast.
as defined in the report, It has a
total length OF about ninety miles
and a width OF from fifteen to twenty
mines, at least seventy miles of It's
length being in Kentucky While
much wus already fnown about the
southwestwardly pcrtion of the dis
trict, In the region about Midilesboro.
information concerning TIE more east
wardly portion has been very meager,
the northeastern third being almost
terra ilcognita, so Tar as adequate
knowledge OF iis value in coal beds
. is ecaeerned.