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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
EeedInE a Rabber Pile

EGeOAh8 y
A New York woman has a rubber
plant which she considers king OF Its
kind. Standing on the sill Of her front
window, it reaches almost to the top
of the upper pane, some of its leaves
being over eighteen inches long.
at pits forth one new leaf every
weel, without fail" she explains proud
". '.And did you ever see such One
gloss and quality to the leaves OF any
other rubber plant7 III tell yOu how
Is. It's all due to feeding it proper
". Ny plant gets good. rich food
Every time 1 buy mutton or beef for
dinner I wash It carefully in sauce
pan Instead Of holding It under the
Gslgot, and afterward pour the water.
which has some OF the blood Of the
meat In It. over the roots to give them
strength. Then also give my plant
a tablespoonful Of cod liver oil once a
week. I feed It to the earth, and the
plant drinks it up. never heard OF
any one else feeding a plant this way.
The idea Is all my own and Pm proud
OF It. I have never seen another rub
Der plant 20 strong and healthy as
mine Il New York Press
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01

Reprint. News-Herald: There is
at least one enectuaI. safe, and re-
liable cough cure-Dr. Shoop's-
that we regard suitable, even for the
Youngest child. For years. DR..
Shoop bitterly opposed the use of
opiates or narcotics in medicine. Of
fering SO per drop to any one hnd-
ing opium. chioroform. or any other
poisonous or narcotic Ingredient in
Dr. Shops Cough Cure. And the
challenge is yet unanswered Here
is one manufacturing physician. who
welcomed with much satisfaction the
new Government Pure Food and
Drug Law. The public can nov pro-
tect itself at all times. by insisting
on having Dr.. Shops. when
cough remedy is needed" Sold by
all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01

Iames Do1al1te Ne Britain.
Conn. Hrites= II tried several kid-
ney remedies. ana ms treatod -
cur best physicians for diabetes, but
did not improve until took Fo1ey's
Kidney Cure After the second bot
ne I showed improvement. aud I'VE
bottles cured me completely I
have since passed = rigid examina-
tiOn for life insurance" Foley's
kidney Cure cures backaehe and an
forms of kidney and bladder trouble.
seurm & wilson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01

There's hin It Bowie Tex that
Is twice as big Is Inst yelT- This
Wonder Is W L Hm. who from 3
weight Of so pounds has grown to
over $50. He says II suffered With
a terrible cough. and doctors gave
be mp to Die Of consumption Iwas
reduced to 90 pounds, when / began
taking DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds
Now. after II bottles, have more
than doubled In weight and am COM
pletely cured" Only sure cough and
cold cure. Guaranteed by F. G.
Bland, druggist soc and 800.
Trial bottle free
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR,

catarrh of the nose and throat
should lead you to at least ask us for
a free trial bottle Of DR.. Shoop's
Catarrh Cure. Nothing so surely
proves merit as a real. actual test
and DIR. Shoop. to prove this. earn
estly desires that We let you make
that test. This creamy, snow white
healing balm, soothes the throat and
nostrils and quickly purfhes a foul
or feverish breath. Call and inves-
tigate. All dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Millions OF bottles OF FoIey's
Honey and Tar have been sold with
out any person ever having exper-
fenced any otH=r than beneficial re-
suits from It's use for coughs. colds
and Iung troubles. This is because
the genuine FoIey's Honey and Tar
in the yellow package contains no
opfates or other harmful drugs.
Guard your health by refusing any
but the genuine sturm & Wilson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET Melody FLOUR

II taken at the sneese stage Pre-
venties-a toothsome candy tablet
~iu surely and quickly check an APP
preaching cold or IagEipPe- when
you first catch color feel it COM
ing on-take DR.. Shops Preventics.
and the prompt effect viii certainly
surprise and please you Preyenties
surely supply the proverbial ounce
of prevention Sold in ; cent and
% cent boxes Iy all dealers
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

II you like coffee but dare not
drink 1t. try Dr.. Shops Health COT
fee. Il IS true that real eoRee does
disturb the stomach. heart and kid
neys. But DR.. Shops Health COT
fee has not a grain OF true coffee In
it. Being made from parched grains
malt, etc, It forms q wholesome,
food:like drink. yet having the true
haIpr of Old Java and Mocha coRee-
IN de in a minute Can at our
sts Tor e free sample. Sold by an
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
I.onc Tcnnessce Efght.

For twenty years w L. Rawls. of
Bells. Tenn. fought nasal catarrh.
He writes. The swelling and sore
ness inside my nose was fearful. till
I began applying Bueklen's Arnica
salve to the sore surface: this caus-
ed the soreness and swelling 70 dis
appear. never 10 return. Best
salve in existence CSC at F C.
Bland, druggist
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
Danger in Asking Advice.

When you have a cough OF cold
do not ask some one what IS good
Cor It. as there is danger in taking
some unknown preparation. FoIey's
Honey and Tar cures coughs, colds
and prevents pneumonia The gen
uine is IN a yellow package. Refuse
substitutes sturn & Wilson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR,

r c. Dewitt & Co. OF Chicago,
at whose laboratory Kodol is pre-
pared. assure us that this remark
able digestant and corrective for the
stomach conforms fully to al pro
visions OF the National Pure Food
and Drug Law soIu by Some &
Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01

piles get quick relief from DR..
Shops Magic Ointment Remember
It's made alone for Pfles-and 1t
works with certainty and satisfaction
Itching. painful protruding. or
blind piles disappear like magic by
its use Try it and see' All dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

cascasweet. the ideal medicine for
the little ones. Contains no opiates
Conforms fully with National Pure
Food and Drug Law Write E G.
Dewitt & Co. Chicago. NJ for the
BABY Book" Sold by Stone &
Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
.BALUMOM&OHa
RAILROAD.

cTAEKsBURG, ". VA
paiiy. I Daily except sunday.
Sunday only.
cuual,SFiaRd, Waih4agtoa. 1a11l11oEe,
s3.52 am, e5:S6 p-4R-. S;Se pm @.oa
Arrive s12:53 a m. 's;SS AM '%o
oEPSfton Accom-. Depart 'lO:32 a m5
xT=I8 pm. Arrive "1:1S am @S'4V
iiiHTIT iSrIE WE8IB0UH0.
PnrNoEIb1RR, OinG4nn1ds 1.ouigVt4o $40
st HOn11, Depart s1z:bS as.n1l.s %
ua sT:28 pm Arrive sS:b& an
1913 pm. 1855 p-I5a- sec
4s:4o pm. Arrive sI6:23 an. x7=IS
pm. 1905 ?. m ,,-,,
". VA . &T198-s ~ - -
Conn6I1gVI1IO and R4Ge1peEI n - =!
x6=I5 am. ElO:3b an; 11o:SV An
Arrive 1850 pm. xAI;eS p-El- T1,.,,orr
T5=i5 am. ztO:2s an. 1000 a-n2S
E4=OO pm. 17:O5 Pm AfEi IHes, = 5; -
am. z5:26 an, $3.50 pm xA;oe pm
G1AsS5s = 1,TF.Iss-, SoUTmoDUD.
VySSSoE, Depart x6:0O a-rn-s ElQ:So 2--n9=
TiI.26 am. 1880 pm ArrINo 4SS.44S S
am xS:66 am, 1890 an, 1s'VU
pm x7=05 pm
Piek0n8, Depart x9.oO o-Ea.' 4I:b9 R.466.
x4:I5 pm Arrive GS:bb An. @Ss4o
RiehITood and IntOEz1ea41so petHe9, -
parf x8=0O an, E11=26 am. AfFtRe
1900 pm x7s06 pm
WEBSTER 8pEtng1, Depart x1l:ae an
TJlsE Va. SHORT nnII-
llOJv IinFelnGV1llo Qnd IIl1oaAtng Aeee..ll.y
Tpsrnrt oB.t0 Am E2sl0 pm. lAEE4po
xiis18 am, 1910 p-ms
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
Pnhric Sneaker Interrupted.

Public speakers are frequently in
terrupted by people coughing This
would not happen If Foley'S Honey
and Tar were taken, as 1t cures
coughs and colds and prevents pneu-
monia and consumption. The gen
uIne contains no opiates and Is In a
yellow package. Sold by sturm &
Wilson
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

Rennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
drives out the cold and stops the
cough Contains Honey and Tar
Free from any oDfates- Conforms 70
the National Pure Food and Drug
Law. Pleasant TO take. Sold by
Stone & Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
- Cnre Eor Epilepsy.

]. B. Waterman. of Watertown
O.. rural free delivery, writes: NY
daughter. amlcted for years with
epilepsy, was cured by DR.. Kings
New Life pills. She has not had an
attack for over two years" Best
body cleanser and life giving tonic
pills on earth. csc at F. C. BANDS
drug store
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

..Doan's Ointment cured me of
eczema that had annoyed me long
time. The cure was permanent -
Hon. s. W. Matthews. Commissioner
Labor Statistics, Augusta, Me.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
Notice 10 Our Customer

NOtitP 10 StAE SL<f'u'iASA
We are pleased to announce that
FoIey's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not AFFECT
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug law as it contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and we
recon mend it as a safe remedy for
children and adults. sturm & VII
son.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01

Impure blood runS you down
makes you an easy victim for or
gantc diseases. Burdock Blood Bit
ters puriaes the blood --cures the
cause-builds you mp
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01

orino Laxative Fruit Syrup. the
new Laxative. stimulates. but does
not irritate. 1t Is the best Laxa-
tive. Guaranteed or your money
back Sturm Wilson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01

Dewitt's Kidney and Bladder
pills quickly drive the poisons from
the system and thus ahord relief A
weeks treatment for csc. Sold by
Stone & Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

open the boweIs-Dewitt's Little
Early Risers are recommended and
sold by Stone & Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

Regulates the bowels. promotes
easy natural movements, cures con
stIyu1ion- Doan-s Regulets. Ask
your druggist for them. csc a box.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

Baby won't suffer FIVE minutes
with group If you apply Dr. Thomas
sclectric Oil at once. It acts ike
magic.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

For chapped and cracked hands
get Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Sold by Stone & Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
EoR EVENING WEAR

As well as for business or day
dress, we have furnishings in all the
latest and best styles and of exquisite
material. Our stock is always up
to-date, and the needs of all classes
and all purses are catered to. We
have just received a fine line OF
heavy underwear TOR approaching
cold weather of tho best manufacture
also fun line Of shoes. hats. caps
and shirts on sale.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
@. e. WCKMAN.

WHEN IN DOUBT USE THH
COLUMN HEADED CLAssuFIEI
ADVERTISEMENTS m THE TELB
GRAM
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01
YOUR HAT

IT'S important No part of
mans apparel so completely changes
his appearance. You want charac-
ter. style. quality and a money-saving
Drice The new shade, tobacco
brown. wide. fiaring brim soft hat
ra1ue s.. 50. at $3.50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-01

schedule Enective May. q. 1905
GHARKB8URG8, ". Va
. Toaiiv. Daily except Sund9Sa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22

Uncle j. j. Dimick, of south Ham
I'm township after severe illness is
slowly recovering.
Mr.. and Mss. w. S. Thomas and
two children visited at the w. A.
Clark home Sunday.
The Misses Lulu Clark and Rosetta
Rice and Messrs. Fred and Clint Rice
spent Sunday over at Ed Young's in
South Greeley.
East Hamlin township and west
Greeley farmers taking advantage
of the stiff rise in the price of hogs
marketed some twenty loads of hogs
Friday in Extra.
WANTED:-Haulers for the Kim
ballton Elk Ill orn Lumbe Company.
Address
Peter Lykke, r. f. ID.
tt Audubon, Iowa.
Mrs. r. II. Garnett was called to
Rock Island Friday by telegram, her
mother Mrs. Mary A. Clark former
ly of liamlin being not expected to
survive, having fallen in a faint
while moving about the house and
injured her self severely.
Earl Terry and a boy companion
were out hunting last Friday when
the gun In the hands of the latter
was accidentally discharged, the ball
taking Judgement in one Of the Terry
boys legs. He was taken to the Au-
dubon hospital and we were told
Monday the ball had not been
located.
A petition headed by Tom Bruhn
was being circulated here Tuesday
asking for the appointment of r. FL.
Garnett to the office of post master
in Hamlin which was being signed
by the patrons of the office unanim-
ously. Mr.. Bruhn the present
incumben finds the business of the
office to conflict with his work at the
elevator and sent in his resignation
some time ago. Mr.. Garnett will
make an efficient post master and
will be i'm a situation to attend to his
duties faithfully.
In Memory of little Amanda Crees,
born May 6, 1905, died Feb. I, 1906.
Dark and cherries is our dwelling
Lonely is our home today
For the one we loved dearly
Has forever passed away.
Ones been taken from our circle
Whom we loved with all our hearts
But some day We'll meet in heaven
Never, never more to part.
Lord giveus strength our loss to bear
And lead us in the heavenly way
oh may we meet our darling there
In realms of endless day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
Startling But True.

People the world over were hor-
rified on learning of the burning of a
Chicago theater in which nearly six
hundred people lost their lives, yet
more than five times this number or
over 5000 people died from pneu-
monia in Chicago during the same
year, with scarcely passing notice.
Everyone of these cases of pneumonia
resulted from cold and could have
been prevented by the timely use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A
great many who have had every reas-
on to fear pneumonia have warded it
off by the prompt use of this remedy.
The following is an instance of this
sort: ITO much cannot be said in
favor of Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy, and especially for colds and in
fluenza. | know that it cured my
daughter, Laura, of a severe cold, and
| believe saved her life when she was
threatened with pneumonia w. D..
Wilcox, Logan New York. Sold by
Nick Doffing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
Luckiest Man in Arkansas.

81 amthe luckiest ~ an in Arkansas
writes 81. L. Stanley, of. Bruno "since
the restoration ofmy wife's health after
five years of continuous coughing and
bleeding from the lungs; and / owe
my good fortune to the world sgreat-
est medicine, DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, which l
know from experience will cure Con-
sumption if taken in time. My wife
improved with first bottle and twelve
bottles completed the cure" Cures
the worst coughs and colds or money
refunded. AT Nick Doffng druggist.
SOC and ST. 90. Trial bottle free.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
Hits Saloon Interests.

Des Moines, Feb. ia decided
blow was struck at the liquor inter
ests in Iowa when the senate passed
bill which, if passed by the house
and becomes a law. will make pc
titions o. consent worthless after five
years. This will necessitate securing
a new petition in order to do business.
1t applies TO all cities of the state. IL
was passed by vote of 80 to 5, after
two hours of lively debate, during
which personal charges and intima-
tons of collusion with liquor inter
ests were made.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
A Healing Gospel.

The Rev. j. G. Warren. pastor of
Sharon Baptist Church, Belair, Ga,
says Electric Bitte1s: "It's a God
send to mankind. 1t cured me of lame
back, stiffjoints, and complete physic-
al collapse. / was so weak it took
me half an hour to walk mile. Two
bottles of Electric Bitters have made
me so strong / have just walked three
miles in so minutes and feel like walk
ing three more. Its made new man
OF me-" Greatest remedy for weakness
and all stomach, Liver and Kidney
complaints. Sold under guarantee at
Nick Doffling's drug store. Price SOC.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
~ Hanlin ~

Mr.. Petersen returned from Audi
bon Tuesday.
Hans Mortensen has bought fine
work team the past week.
Nels Bonde south west of Hamin
will have public sale February 81.
Carl Jorgensen, the Extra musician
was in Hamlin Tuesday giving les
sons.
The Elkhorn Il Kimballton Lum-
Der Company received car of lum-
Der Tuesday.
The B lue Grass Creamery Co. sent
out so tubs OF butter from this
station Tuesday.
Mrs. VIM. Olsen has not been do.
ing SO we'll the past week and is still
under the DOCTORS care.
Chris Miller purchased a good
farm horse this week of our hard
ware and implement dealers.
George r. Spencer and wife, of
Extra, passed Sunday at the home of
their son in law Frank Hopley and
wife.
w. f. Edwards, one of the county
road grade contractors, was in town
Tuesday on his way to Extra on
business.
Charley Spencer and wife, of Ex-
ira, attended the Anciaux- Armstrong
wedding out east of Old Hamlin
Wednesday evening last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy the
Mothers EayOrite

The soothing and healing properties
of this remedy, its pleasant taste and
prompt and permanent cures have
made it a favorite with people every
where. 1t Is especially priced by
mothers of small children, for colds,
groups and whooping cough, as it al
ways affords quick relief, and as it
contains no opium or other harmful
drug, it may be given as confidently
to baby as an adult. For sale by
Nick Doffinp.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
Traction Mercer in Davenport.

Davenport, Ia, Feb. 19.-Papers
were signed by which eastern capital
lists buy all traction, electric light
power and gas property franchises in
Davenport, Ia, and Rock Island and
Moline, ILL.,, and the interurban line
from these three cities to Watertown,
Ill. The purchase price is approx
mately $6,000,000.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
For BilIousness and Sick Headache.

Take Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup.
1t sweetens the stomach, aids diges.
ton and acts as gentle stimulant on
the liver and bowels without irritat-
ing these organs. Orino Laxitive
Fruit Syrup cures bilousness and
habitual constipation. Does notnaus.
cate or grip and is mild and pleasant
to take. Remember the name Orino
and refuse to accept any substitute.
Nick Doffing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
Women Prefer the Charges.

Des Moines, Feb. 17.-Three women
have filed charges with the police
commission here claiming that they
were Rugged and kissed by Chief Of
Detective Eli Hardin when they went
to his private Office on business. The
women are Mrs. Charles Forester,
Mrs. Minnie McGill and Mrs. Charles
Billings.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
FrightfuIIy Burned.

Chas. w. Moore, machinist of Ford
City, Pa, had his hand frightfully
burned in an electrical furnace. He
applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve with
the usual result: "a quick and perfect
cure" Greatest healer on earth for
burns, Wounds Sores, Eczema and
Piles. Csc. at Nick Doffing druggist.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
Accidentally Kills His Mother.

Guthrie Center, Ia, Feb. 15.-Her.
man Reese, aged eighteen years, acct
dentally killed his mother while the
family was sitting about the fire.
Young Reese, while playing with re-
volver which he thought was not
loaded, pointed the weapon at his
mother in playful way and snapped
the trigger. Mrs. Reese leaves hus-
land and five children. She was one
of the prominent old settlers of Guth-
RE county.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
A Menace to health.

Kidney trouble is an insidious dam
ger, and many people are victims of a
serious malady ere the symptoms are
recognized. Foley's Kidney Cure cor
reefs Irregularities and strengthens
and builds up the kidneys, and it
should be taken at the first indication
of kidney trouble as it is impossible to
have good health if the kidneys are de-
ranged. Sold by Nick Doffing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
Sick Headache.

The distressing ailment results from
a disordered condition OF the stomach.
All that is needed to effect cure Is a
dose or two of Cham5erlain's Stomach
and liver tablets. In fact, the attack
may be warded off, or greatly les
sened in severity, by taking dose of
these Tablets as soon as the first SYM
tom of an attack appears. Sold by
Nick Doffing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
Two Women Rescued by Firemen.

Sioux City, Feb. 16.-SiN business
concerns in the Cohen-Magoun block,
Fourth and Douglas streets, and adj
joining buildings, lost heavily by fire
which started in the millinery store
of Mrs. Nellie Sauter. The latter and
her companion, Mrs. L. Shindela, were
nearly suffocated when rescued by
firemen. The total loss is $4,000,
more than half covered by insurance
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
The Yellow Fever Germ.

Hasrecentiy been discovered. 1t bears
a close resemblance to the malaria germ
To free the system from disease germs
the most reflective remedy is DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Guaranteed to cure all
diseases due to maleria poison and
constipation. 25c. at Nick Doffiings
drug store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
Mehtusala was all right, you bet
For q good old soul was he,
They say he would be living yet.
Had he taken Rocky Noun tan tea

May Suppress r=irecrackers.

Des Moines, Feb. 17-One hard
blow at firecrackers was struck in the
Iowa legislature when the house
passed the Otfit bill, which, if it be-
came law, would prevent the use
and sale of any toy pistol, caps con-
tanning dynamite, firecrackers contain
ing any other explosive than black
gunpowder and exceeding three and
one-half inches in length and three
eighths Of an inch in diameter. A vio-
lation Of the law would be punishable
by fine Of 500 or imprisonment for
thirty days. The vote was so to 8.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-02-22
cummins Cannot Serve.

Des Moines, Feb. Ex-Governor y.
B. Cummins wrote to Thomas w. Law
son of Boston, notifying him that he
could not serve on the commission
suggested by Mr.. Lawson to vote
proxies held by him in the New York
Life and Mutual Life companies and
to do other things to make such action
effective.