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Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
THE FARMERS LASS.
How She Gets Her Prettily Rounded
Arms, Her Fine Shoulders and
Splendid Health.

Did you ever notice the well.round.
ed arm Of a little country farm lassie
Us she worked the freshly churned
butter-throwing 1t. pressing it, pat
ting it-throwing 1t deftly with her
wooden paddle? Or have you admired
the beauty and strength of her young
arms as she kneaded a great batch of
bread-folding 1t, pressing it, tossing
it; punching 1t with her plump we'll
shaped fists till quite satisfied that 1t
needed no more kneading?"
DO you suppose her arms would be
as we'll developed, her shoulders as
rounded and her health as perfect IL
she sat all day by window indoors.
sewing. or typewriting, or perchance
in a crowded schQolroom teaching?
The farm, with its fresh air plain
food but good, fresh eggs and milk;
the farm life with its duties. every
one necessitating some exercise of the
physical powers. Is to be thanked for
her splendid health and vitality-her
fresh strong beauty and wholesome de-
velopment.
She daily climbs the ladder into
the hay loft to hunt for eggs, she
peeps under the currant and raspberry
bushes for the same-she sweeps
dusts, bakes and sews-she weeds the
garden, she harnesses the horse, and
oh, how she enjoys the lcng evenings
when work being over she may revel
in her fairyland OF books and rest
the tired body while the mind tray
| els afar.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
GIVES OF HIS ABUNDANCE
AdoIphus Busch, just Returned From
San FranciscO, Gives 100000
to Relief Fund.

St Louis-MCnday evening, after
reaching ST. Louis with Mrs. Busch and
the other members Of his party, from
San Francisco. where they had a thrill
ing experience In the earthquake and
fire last Wednesday, Adolphus Busch,
president of the Anheuser- Busch Brew
ing association, sent the following tele-
gram to Secretary of War Taft:
st Louis, April 90, 19oG-Hon.
William II. Taft. President Red Cross
Society, Washington, ID. c.: Inspired
by the presidents recommendation, by
confidence in you as the head Of the
Red Cross society and by the splendid
conduct Of the national troops as wit.
messed it, the Anheuser Alsch Brewing
association subscribes 100000 to San
Francisco sufferers. subject to your d.
rections.
"ADOLPHUS BUSCH. President"
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
ATTACKED THE HEART
Awful Neuralgia Case Cured 70 Stay
Cured by D.. Wiiliams'
Pink Pllls.

Neuralgia in nny form is painful but
when it attacks tho heart it Is frequently
fatal. Complicated with indigestion of
o form that affected the vital organ it
threatened serious consequences In an in.
stance just reported. The case is that Of
Mr.. +. L. Graves, Of Pleasanthill, LA.,
who tells Of his trouble and cure AZ
follows:
~ travelled considerably, was exposed
TO oil kindso Of weather and was irregular
In my sleeping and eating. suppose
this was tho cause Of my sickness, at
any rate, in May, 1905, I had got 80 bad
that was compelled to quit work and
take to my bed. I had q good doctor
and took his medicine faithfully but
grew worse. gave up hope of getting
better ard my ncighbors thought was
surely going to die.
II had smothering spells that it is
awful to recall. My heart fluttered and
then seemed to cease beating. l could
not lie on my left side at all. My hands
and feet swellcd and SO did my face.
After reading about DR.. Williams Pins
Pills in n newspaper decided to try
them and they suited my case exactly.
Before long could see an improvement
and after taking u few boxes was Ell.
tirely cured. l am glad to make this
statement and wish it conld cause every
sufferer to try DR.. Williams Pink Pills"
DrWilliams' Pink Pills do not simply
deaden pain; they euro the trouble which
causes the pain. They nre guaranteed to
contain 10 narcotic, stimulant or opiate.
Those who tako them run 10 danger Of
forming any drug habit. They act
directly on thcblood and isOnly through
the blood that any medicine can reach
| tho nerves.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills aro sold by all
| druggists or will be sent, postpaid, on
receipt of price, so cents per box, sig
boxes for $3.50, by the DR.. Williams Med.
icine Co., Schenectady, NY.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
OF AID TO HOSTESS
SOME NOVEL AND PLEASING
ENTERTAINMENTS.
At a Merry Engagement Luncheon
Clever Place-Card Lines - At
Church Dinner Ones Native
State Brought to Fore.
An Engagement Luncheon,

An Engagement Luncheon.
The announcement Of an engagement
Is always full of interest, and here is
the description of beautiful luncheon
at which ten of the nearest and dearest
friends of the bride-elect sat down to
the feast. The color scheme was pink;
the tablecloth was laid over that color,
while the center piece was cut glass
bowl filled with Mermet roses. The
candles were pink in glass holders.
Each plate was outlined with pink
carnations, forming circle, except the
place Of honor, where the pinks formed
a heart. The place cards were Cupids,
doing all sorts of things. but that OF
the brfde-elect had heart upon it,
pierced by an arrow, and Cupid was
putting the rest of his arrows back into
the quiver. The almond holders were
pink rosebud boxes, and on opening
hers the bride-elect found her engage
ment ring. Congratulations followed,
and everyone was completely sur
prised.
The regulation luncheon was served
Cupids ornamented the small cakes
and the hostess had put a thimble in
one, ring in another and a coin in a
third. The finding of. these articles
caused much merriment.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
"ADOLPHUs BUSCH. President"
ECHO OF THE RECENT WAR
Officers On hoard the Russian Do.
strOyer Red0vi May All De
Court. Ma rtiaIed.

St. Petersburg.-The special naval
commission which has been investigat-
ing the naval battle Of Tsu Shima
straits, In which the Russian feet was
destroyed, has reported in favor Of
concentrating all the officers who
were on board the torpedo boat de.
stroyer Redovi. to which Vice Admiral
Rojestvensky was transferred after the
disabling OF his flagship, for surrender
Ing the vessel. Admiral Rojestvensky
alone Is excepted. because he was
wounded and unconscious when his fiaG
was lowered.
Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky, who re-
Gently applied for retirement on the
ground of shattered health, nevertheless
has requested that he be tried with the
others. though his punishment. as II
the case OF Vlce-Admiral NebOgatOff
may be dismissal In disgrace from thu
navy.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Place Card Lines.

What clear way you have OF put
ting things
None knew thee but to love thee.
Blessings be about you, dear wher-
ever you may go"
Her voice was ever soft, gentle and
low, an excellent thing in woman"
Mistress of herself tho China falls. "
She, moves goddess and she looks
q queen"
:'She was phantom of delight"
"Show us how divine a thing wo-
man may be made"
"She is pretty to walk with, and
witty to talk with"
Gentle and true, simple and kind
was she, noble of mein, with gracious
speech to ALL"
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Village of Cripples.

The strangest village In the world
Is undoubtedly the little hamlet OF
Jatte, near Culoz. In France. not far
from the Italian frontier. where dwell
about 200 deformed men, women and
children. who in Paris go by the name
of "Culs-de-Jatte." They are deprived
of the use of their legs and thighs.
and push themselves along In primi-
tive wooden carts with wooden wheels.
which they propel by means OF fiat
iron. shaped block Of wood In either
hand.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
RUNNING SORES ON LIMBS.
Little Girls Obstinate Case Of Eczema
Mother Says: "Cuticura REM
edies a Household Standby"

last year, after having my little girl
treated by very prominent physician for
an obstinate case Of eczema, resorted to
pleased with the almost instantaneous
relief afforded that we discarded the physi.
clans prescription and relied entirely on
the Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and
Cuticura Pills. When we commenced with
the Cuticura Remedies her feet and limbs
we're covered with running sores. In
about six weeks we Rad her completely
we'll, and there has been no recurrence Of
the trouble. We find that the Cuticura
Remedies are a valuable household stand.
BY, living as we do twelve miles from
ioctor, and where it costs from twenty to
twenty-five dollars to come up on the
mountain. Mrs. Lizzie Vincent Thomas,
Fair:nount, Walden's Ridge, Tenn, Oct.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
A Church Dinner.

The idea OF a states dinner is a good
one, adding both interest and novelty
to the ordinary church dinner. send
out invitations with the request that in
the acceptance the guests designate
the state in which they were born.
Then the people from one state are to
sit at the same table, or there may
have to be two or three tables for one
state II the space forbids seating more
than limited number.
There must be host and hostess
for each table and the decorations must
be characteristic of the state. For in
stance, at a recent dinner of this kind
New Yorks" table had pyramid of
fruit. mostly apples, pears and grapes.
New Hampshire" and Vermont" sat
together; row OF miniature trees was
the decoration, with hill of cotton
sparkling with diamond dust snow,
down which sleds were gaily sliding.
also tiny figures on toboggans. New
Jerseys" table had mound OF clam
shells and yards of strung cranberries
outlining pretty figures on the table
cloth. pennsylvania" had pile OF
coal and an oil we'll at either end.
Holland" had number OF guests, and
the Bow OF Orange Ribbon" was in
evidence, while diminutive wooden
shoes held the sailed nuts and an old
windmill tapped lazily round and
round In tho center OF the table. The
guests from Georgia" had real cotton
blossoms. rice sheafs and sweet pota-
toes. scrubbed to whiteness. to hold the
candles. while log cabin with an old
"aunty" and uncle" made the center
piece. These examples will show how
the AFFAIR was carried out. Toasts were
given and the young girls OF the church
acted as walters. MADAME MERRI
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27

The visitor from Philadelphia had
been taken in hand by his Pittsburs
friends and shown the sights Of the
city. from the Carnegie Art institute
to the belchng furnaces of Homestead
together with other points of semi.
historical interest. The visitors was
and snappiness of the city.
Now" said the visitor, gratefully.
y must try to repay you for your
courtesy whenever you come to my
town. BY the by. have you ever been
IN Philadelphia?
"Yes," said the Pittsburger. II spent
several years therein ono after.
noCni"-Pittsburg Gazette.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Philanthropist's Plan,

Bolton Hall. philanthropist. lawyer.
sociologist and tax reformer. prompted
bv the good results that Rave attended
his experiments In Philadelphia and
other cities. is preparing to open a
farm for the poor near New York city
on the same lines that have met with
success elsewhere. BY arrangement
with the Astor estate he has secured
control Of a farm adjoining the Nor
ris park race track and will use II
for the purpose he has In view.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
READ AND YOU WILL LEARN

That the leading medical writers end
teachers Of all the. several schools OF
practice endorse and recommend. IN the
Ingredient entering into the composition
Of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
kor the cure OF weak stomach, dyspepsia,
catarrh Of stomach, silver complaint
torpid liver, or biliouSnoss. chronic bowel
affections, and all catarrhal diseases Of
also specific remedy for ali such chronic
or long standing cases OF catarrhal affec-
tions and their Pcsultants, as bronchial,
throat and lung diseases Except consump-
&i0n) accompanied with severe coughs. 1t
10 not 30 good for acute colds and coughs,
but for lingering, Or chronic Ceases eases II is
aect cures II contains Black Cherry bark,
Golden Seal root, Bloodroot, Stone root.
Mandrake root and Queens Foot-sll OF
which are highly praised as remedies for
all the above mentioned affections by such
eminent medical wrss.s n . and seSchers HaS s1i z.
lege; Prof. Hare, Of the Univ. Of Pa;
Prof. Finley Elllnswood, M. D., Of Ben
nett Mod. College, Chicago; Prof. John
King, M. D.. late Of Cincinnati Prof.
John NJ. Scudder, M: D.. late Of Cincin.
natl; Prof. Edwin N; Hale; M: d.. OF
scores Of Others equally ointment In their
several schools Of practice.
Tho rGolden Medical Discovery Is tho
only medicine put up for sale through
druggists for like purposes, that has any
such professional endorsement - worth
more than any number OF ordinary testi-
monials. Open publicity OF its formula
on the bottle wrapper is the best possible
guaranty Of its merits. A glance at this
published formula will show that "Goldcn
Medical Discovery" contains no poison
Gus or harmful agents and no alcohol
chemically pure, triple refined glycerine
being used instead. Glycerine Is entirely
unobjectionable and besides Is a most
useful ingredient in the cure Of all stom-
ach as well as bronchial, throat and lung
affections. There is the highest medical
authority for its use in all such cases.
The discovery is n concentrated glyc-
eric extract Of native, medicinal roots
and IS safe and reliable.
A booklet Of extracts from eminent,
medical authorities. endorsing its ingrc-
dents mailed free on request. Address
Dr. X. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. y.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Death Rather Than Arrest.

st. Louis.-Seeking to escape q
policeman who was coming to arrest
him for threatening to kill his wife,
Edward Blomburg ran into the cellar
OF his home at 1847 North Market
street. Monday afternoon. and shot him.
self In the right temple. dying In
stantly.
The suicide followed a bitter quarrel
between Blomburg and his wife. 40
corting to her story to the police. he
was insapely, Jealous. and he told her
that he would kill her and commit sui.
side.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

ossed portion OF the ear There 10 only one way 70
deafness and that is BY remedies.
mucous lining VI the Eustachisn Tube. When this
tabe Is inhsmed you have run'hling sound or I'm.
perfect hearing and when II 10 entirely closed, Deaf
ness Is the result and unless the Inflammation be
taken out and this tube restored " its normal cond
tion hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
cut Of ten are caused by tAtsrrh. which 10 nothing
but an tnhsmed condition Of the mecous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of
Deafness (caused by catsrrh> that cannot be cured
b. Hslls Cstsrrh Cure. Send for circulars. free
+. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo Q.
Sold BY Drigg:sts. 15c.
Take fairs Family Pills for constipation.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Virtues of Hot Water.

As to hot water, there Is no end to
the good that may be acquired
through this simple remedy. Cold.
blooded people. who have little thirst.
will do we'll to make a business Of
drinking a certain amount OF hot wa.
ter every day throughout the winter
season. It lessons the tendency to
take cold and improves the circula.
ton. Before going to bed Is a good
time for this, as 1t warns up and re-
lakes the system, thus preparing the
way for q good nights sleep.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Religion No Excuse.

A man addicted to walking In his
sleep. went to bed all right one night.
but when he woke he found himself
on the street In the grasp Of police.
man. Hold on!" he cried. you
mustn't arrest me. I'm a somnambu.
list" To which the policeman re-
piled: Il don't care what your relig.
ion is--ye can't walk the streets in yer
nightshirt" American.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27

The German railroads give quick
transit OF goods for export at favored
rates. The rates from Plauen to Bre-
men. American Consul Hurst reports.
for export. express. are only 38 cents
per 100 pounds for a distance Of 315
miles. and to Hamburg 81 cents per 100
for 300 miles. II the goods are not
for export, the usual rate for express.
taking longer time. costs nearly
three times az much.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Merely q Suggestion.

Why not assemble all the euthanasia
eranks who wish to kill off the old and
''incurable" people in one inclosure and
all the cranks who produce schemes for
the abolition of death in another in.
closure, organize them into football teams
and then turn them loose and let them
proceed 20 extermnate one another in
true football style?-Chicago Chronicle.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
A CHARMING FROCk.

with a frill of lace headed by inser.
tion.
The puffed sleeves are finished
above the elbow by frill of silk edged
with lace. The pointed collar Is
edged by frill of lace headed by in
sertion. which must be sharply folded
at the corners to make 1t set nicely.
Material required: Four yards silk
36 inches wide, yards wide lace. 3h
yards narrow lace, 5la yards insertion
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Bears Ruin PoloA

Telegraph poles in the remote die.
tricts OF Norway have to DO continually
watched on account of the bears. which
have a liking for climbing them and
sitting on the cross-beams. swaying
backward and forward until the poles
finally tall.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
DRESS FOR LITTLE GIRL.
Here Is Lovely Little Frock Of
White Silk Trimmed with Lace
and Insertion.

Here is a dainty little dress OF
white silk. 1t is made with rather
deep yoke front and back, to which
the full skirt part Is fitted by small
tucks. The lower edge Is trimmed
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Cancer from Smoking.

As the result Of official inquiry In
Jamaica, 1t Is stated that cancer OF
the tongue. and lip is curiously un.
common in a country In which smok.
Ing Is almost universal among both
sexes.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
A Positive
CURE
EIy's Cream Balm

10 quickly absssbsd.
elves Relief sl oaee
II cleanses, soothss
heals and projects
tho diseased Nom.
bruno. 1t cures Ca
tarrh and drives
sway q Gold In the
Head quickly. Re
stores tho Senses OF
Taste and Smell. !
gists or by mail, II
Ely Uyotbsss,6 % "
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27

Give a man a musical voice, long haiv.
high. white forehead and dreamy pevsor.
atty, and he can read department stors
sd. TO an audience Of women and make
them exclaim: "How divins!"-lndisn
spolis Star.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Flashing,

May-Niss Shove said at one time she
did not care to sing in the choir. Now
che seems more than anxious.
Eva-Yes; she has Just had her teeth
SLED with gold.-Chicago Daily News.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Desired Cough:

Mother-Dear me! Baby's choking.
She must have swallowed something.
Visitor-Mercy! Make her cough Il
up. It's my diamond pin ] gave her
TO play with.-Detfoit Free Press.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27
Reception Card.

Where several women receive 70.
gsther. the names may all b on oas
0kyd.
Morgan County democrat., 1906-04-27

The trouble with men who think the
world owes them . living 10 that thsy
vaat 70 eolloct u ~ IN advance.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-11-09
Ship and Crew May Have Gone Dow,
In Fierce Gale on Lake Huron.

Alpena. Mich, Oct. Silt is feared
that the tow barge Thomas H. Ca
hoon, owned in Saginaw. Is lost with
crew of seven men. The GahaeH,
with other barges, was in tow of the
steamer Homer Warren and anchored
Oh Thunder Bay Island Saturday
might. The barge broke loose during
the height OF the gale and drifted out
into Lake Huron II may have drifted
across the lake to THE Canadian
shore, but yesselmen do net think
the barse could have lived In the gals.
Tho Warren and the other burgess, the
Exile and Ida Keith, rode out the ga}e
tA safety.
! Fort Huron, Mich, Oct. 31.-Capt.
wtiliAm gpmerville, Of Berton
Heights, O., his daughter, Miss Kate
somerville, and the ersw Of five men
,of the barge Checotah were rescued
Fuesday By the steamer w. A. Payne,
in Lake Huron, from an open yawl
boat in which they mad put of from
the barge when that craft become
.Haterlogged of Port sanilac The
sezcn people in the open boat haa
been tossing around on the high sea
in Lake Huron for an hour when
rescued. The Checotah was tow No.
q Of the barge Tempest and was cut
loose when she became waterlogged.
Capt. SemervilIe, his daughter ami
crew were landed here by the Payne
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-11-09
EIaHT-HouR DAY is UPHELD
Government Wins First Case AgaIns,
Contractors on Federal Work.

Cincinnati, Oct. 2s.-The first
test'of the federal eighthour day law
ended ina victory for the govern
Ment' here. After being out only
hfteen minutes the jury In the
United States court found the sheri-
dan-Kirk Contracting company guilty
Of violating the law in the construe-
ton Of the big Ohio river dam at
Fernkank, nine miles below this city.
The discrimination of the penalty will
come later. The law provides for a
fine not exceeding $1,000.
The trial occupied the United States
court all day and was hotly contested
By" the defense. Managers Of en-
paeymeat agencies testified that 1t
was Impossible to get men for the
pay that would be given them for an
Teight-hour day
Several weeks ago over 200 of the
company's men did not appear for
suty and the company was rendered
practically Helpless. Before the gov
eminent decided to make a test case
808 workmen on the dam and locks
were permitted to work as many hours
&g they pleased. The majority worked
frem ten to Twelve hours per day y and
we're paid at the rate Of 80 cents BET
hour. No sooner had the hours been
cut than the laborers began to leave,
claiming that they could make only
$3.50 day on the dam and could
make more elsewhere
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-11-09
What Ais Youi

Do you feel weak, tired, Respondent,
have frequent headaches, coated tongue,
bitter or bad taste in morning, wheart-
burn belching of gas, acid risings in
throat after eating, stomach gnaw or
burn, foul breath, dizzy spells, poor or
variable appetite, nausea at times and
kindred symptomsp
II yoGhave any considerable number Of
the> above Symptoms you are suffering
from bilionsness, rerpid liver with indi-
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The vGolden Medical Discovery is not
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The following leading medical authorities,
among host OF others. extol the foregoing
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NJ. D.. OF Jefferson Med. College. Phila. !: Prof.
d. Q. Wood. NJ. D.. OF Univ.of Pa; Prof. Edwin
| M. HALE N. D., OF Hanemann Med. College,
| Chicago; Prof, John King. M. D.. Author OF
| American Dispensatory: Prof. Jno. M. Scud-
| der. M. D.. Author OF Specific Medicines: Prof.
Laurence Johnson. M. d.. Med Dept Univ. of
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