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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26
HE BITES At ANYTHING.
Little SwindIes With Which Philadelphia Man
,, Amuses Himself.
New York Sun.

New York Sun.
Advertising fakes are the things that
a Philadelphia man collects.
"There are more valuable collec.
tiOns than mine in this world" he
says, "but l doubt if there is one
which affords its owner more amuse-
ment. My wife says I have thrown
away quantities of dimes and quarters
on mere foolishness; but when 1 think
OF the laughs 1 have had l consider
that the money has been we'll spent.
For instance, some one advertised
in a number OF small farm and coun.
try papers some years ago offering to
send for only 25 cents something
which would prove quick and certain
death to any number of potato bugs,
if used according to directions, I sent
a quarter and received this"
He displayed two little blocks OF
plain, unvarnished pine, upon one OF
which was pasted a label reading
" Place this block on the ground; put
the potato bug upon it; then strike it
quickly and firmly with the other
block. Repeat the operation once for
each potato bug in your fields"
Another quarter, forwarded in an.
swer to an advertisement guaranteeing
for that price sure way to save your
gas bills" brought a wire file, such as
bills Of all sorts are commonly kept
upon.
A gem OF the collection is An answer
received to an advertisement which
offered for quarter to send sure tip
on how to get rich quick. The tip
read, Fish for suckers, as we do."
Similar to this is card received in
return for 25 cents sent to learn chow
to make money fast" It read: "Glue
it to the WALL"
In fulflment Of promise that for a
dime one would be told how to make q
good impression whenever desiring to
do so came the instruction Sit down
real hard in tub OF soft SOAP"
A little cardboard tray, over the
surface of which are pasted diamonds
cut from pack of cards, came in re-
turn for SO cents, which was sent on
the strength of an advertisement offer.
ing to furnish for that sum . tray of
Montana diamonds.
"That is the most expensive exhibit
but one in my collection" the Phila.
delphia man explained. "The excep.
ton is rifle which was the first of
fake advertisements to take me in.
Il was a mere boy then, working
out on farm. 1 read the advertise
mens, offering splendid rifle for only
50, and instantly sent three of my
hard sarned, hardly saved store.
"I received this little cardboard
rifle. With it came q letter: "Here
is your rifle, Willie. Learn your les
son and don't kick. There's lots more
in the same fix; besides, experience is
cheap at any price,
az didn't kick, but Pm afraid l
didn't learn my lesson. Possibilities
of hidden humor had been revealed
which appealed to me. 1 kept the
rifle and years afterward, when could
spend occasional dimes and quarters
for amusement. I started my collec.
| tim
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26
Objected to the Familiarity,

In Jackson, Me-, lived man named
Thorndike Rich, who was on q train
one time when it came to Thorndike
station. The conductor called out
"Thorpdike! Thorndikew
Mr.. Rich replied: al am coming
"but 1 rather you would call me Mr.
Rich"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26

A MERCHANT asked an editor in a
certain Michigan town to roast the
city administration for letting an
itinerant peddler come in and under.
sell him on goods. This is what the
editor wrote: "City Dads-You will
hereby take notice that you are roasted
for permitting peddlers to sell goods
here. The merchant for whom We do
this favor has his job work done 10
Chicago"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26
The Catch In Il.

Anxious Inquirer in Insurance Of
feel understand that for S. l can
insure my house for 81, 900.
Clerk-Yes, madam if your house
burns down we pay you 81 900.
Inquirer-And do you make in.
quiries as to the origin OF the FIRE?
Clerk-We make the most careful
inquiries, madam.
Inquirer-Ah, I thought there was a
catch in il somewhere.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26
No One Equals BRYAN.

The high esteem in which Mr.
Bryan is held abroad and the great.
impression which he is making is
evidenced by the following editorial
in "Shinjin," Tokyo newspaper:
1--WE have recently been busy re.
ceiving distinguished foreign guests
who have visited our country.
"Mr. Taft, United States Secretary
OF War, Miss Alice Roosevelt and mem.
bers of United States Senate and Con-
gress visited first. Then DR.. Bovine,
professor of Boston university, was in.
terested in our educational and re.
ligious lines. Mr.. Hartman, Amer
icau millionaire and proprietor of a
steamship company, was one of our
distinguished guests. The next, Ad.
miral Noel, commander-in chief OF the
British China squadron, commanding
some battleships anchored off Tokyo
bay. These distinguished guests were
received properly by us. At the same
time they no doubt left several good
influences upon our social and spiritual
life.
But no one equals Mr.. Bryan, who
left more instructive lessons during
his one weeks stay in the capital. He
is great man whom we have reveVed
for long time as the leader OF the
Democratic party of the United States,
IS Q great orator and as a candidate
for the Presidency OF the country.
Having an interview with him, and
having observed his conduct and lis
tened to his speeches. our reverence
toward him increased more and more. u
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26

health Of the organs peculiarly feminine
BY preserving the health of these or
gans, and relieving the system from the
facilitating drains, ulcers and inhamma-
tiOns which sap its health. "FavOrite
Prescription paveS the way for this
natural change to come in Natures way,
without the loss of capacity to please
others or personal inability to enjoy life.
rYour Favorite Prescription brought me
safely through that difficult period. called
change of life.'" writes Mrs. Mary Ensmin-
ger. OF 34 E. Ankeny St.. Portland. Oregon.
. This change made q very unpleasant dis
turbance through my entire system. l had
hot and cold flashes. sick headaches. became
excited. frustrated. nervous and irritable.
My appetite was ftful and for days 1 was
unable to eat fair meal. Ny aunt recon-
mended me TO try Or. Pierce's Favorite- Pre-
scriDtion and It made great change for the
better. Within two weeks the unpleasant
and eight children so have the care OF q large
family but was able to attend to my house,
hold duties without any difficulty and passed
the period without any more trouble I can
recommend your 'FavOrite Prescription as
q grand medicine for women"
You may be willing that somebody else
shall say that their baby is just as good p"
as yours, but you don't want that baby
substituted for yours. Let dealers say
what they like about other medicines
being "just as good but don't let them
substitute anything for rFavOrite Pre-
scriptiOn." 1t is absolutely uneQualed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26
Mortality Of the Sexes.

Nineteen men die every year to
every sixteen women. In cities twenty
men die to every seventeen women.
The greatest difference in mortality is
among babies. For some reason or
another the mortality is greater among
boys up to IA years of age than during
any other period of life.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26
American Railway Traffic.

Our railroads carry twice as much
merchandise every year as is carried
by all the other railways of all the
other nations on the Earth collec-
lively.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26

personal a I trac-
tiveneSS. Such
fears are largely
warranted by the
effects which this
change produces in
many women. But
no woman need let
these fears fret her.
Those who have
used DIR. Pierce's
FavOrite Prescrip-
ton do not suffer
from the change
of life either in
face, form or feel
ings as do other
women. This fact
Is due to tho in
innate connection
OF the general
health with tho
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26

"No. sir! I'll never give up my
seat in the car to any woman"
What's the reasoni"
"Why, two years ago gave up my
seat to . woman in q car. and have
been paying for her support ever
since. Out of gratitude she married
me, you know"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26

IT is now said that Lorton was de.
posed as editor of the Walla Walla
Union by Ankeny, because he cost him
too much.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26

When life'S autumn comes. women, worn
out by the burdens of motherhood. yet
shrink from that second "change of life"
which will Danish these burdens forever.
They fear change In form. i'm feature, in
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26

The man who buys q bargain lot OF
religion never has any to give away.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26

He who witholds his love from men
shuts off the love OF God.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26
1t a5hlpgtua S tanaar1
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY EVENING sY
JOHN MILLER MURPHY
Editor and Proprietor.
Editor and Proprietor.

subscription Rates.
Per wear, in advance ... 81 SO
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One square inch) per year. .$12 90
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One square, one insertion. 90
90 subsequent Insertions. 5O
Advertising. four squares or upward bv
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legal notices will he charged to the
,ttorney or officer authorizing their lnser-
ion.
Advertisements sent from a distance,
and transient notices must be accompan-
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Announcements OF marriages, births
and deaths inserted free.
Obituary notices. resolutions of respect
and 9th n articles which do not possess a
general interest will he inserted at one
balfthe rates for business advertisements
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26

OASToETA,
Bear. til. hIhs Kind You Have AIxar Bought
'';;'''' = &MAZzzz1j
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-26

F. A. WILSON, &c. PERCIVAL,
General Manager. Secretary
PHONE MAIN So
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-07

are equally desirable Tor pot culture for winter
lowering. Three or four bulbs can be put into IA
5-inch pot, and, with the same treatment as gwen
to hyacinths, the dull winter and early spring
months be made bright with their exquisite
gold and silver blossoms; double and single
trumpet varieties should be planted in SOIL For
indoor culture, plant in boxes or pots, and treat
similar to hyacinths, Chinese lilies and paper white
nnrcissus, and the polyanthus types, such as
Grand Solcil dor, etc, succeed very well and
are quite interesting ii planted in water and
pebbles as one can watch their progress oil
growth.
THE BRILLIANT AND THRIFTY CROCUS.
A real show can be obtained from these tiny
bulbs; purchased at so small an expense. the
results obtained wonderful They will bloom
in few weeks from time of planting inside
Place few bulbs, many as the size of
crock will warrant, in receptacle, perforated.
In short space of time the bulb will start to
grow and make grand display. To secure sue
cesson of blooms commence planting early III
October, six or eight bulbs in pot (tbe named
varities are best for this purpose), using rich
soil, and planting about an inch deep. Place
the pots on a surface of ashes, cover the top
one inch deep with soil, until the leaves appear,
when they may be removed to the house.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-07

root Growth necessary to a vigorous uefc'Id In;od
~ their flower spikes is made After tn'9 pea,U
take no the pots and remove thenl "
uo, CO.. heated ap but not so cold to freeze o
ncing exposed to the light for the hrs' ,nId sl,,
,bnl are Of course very delicate are sno :. the
thcrsforc he exercised not to place thelii !"
M.sot rovs Of the sun for two or three uai 49,
TW,o, about ready to flower bring them ~ Iii Iii
49, Mhrm l,vinc-room where the warmth ,r m,n
saon cansc them to bloom. BY SO bringing .'e
o,,t few at time, You can secure rt u '' Iii
ou., o 81 beautiful flowers all winter IneS "n'
son oa sional watering until they begin TO grow
neeu , e,nv should have an abundance oil air III
wii[ VIA ,,,eatber and plenty Of water
roR GROWING IN GLASSES
,.u,. varieties are the best for this purpose
:,'s, produce much more satisfactory oiooI''S
as e"ey tha double ones. Place the bulb in the thlee
'na,a ," which should be filled with water SO IL
glass, touches the bottom Of the bulb, place them %
mercy s,ose box in a cool place, or on shell IN
IN ,SrI o, nnrt Of the cellar, changing the water
the aatn ten gays or two weeks keep them IN IN the
every oen ooo, naee from six TO eight weeks then
darn, .' them to the light mot too strong II
remove :. ;n a cool room they will produce very
then Mes nTps and remain in bloom long time.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-07

Here are the single carly varieties
Artus bright scarlet good for forcing.
Coueur Cardinal, standing ten inches In gor-
gcous beauty.
Cottage Maid, white, with pink border.
Due van Thuylls, red and yellow, scarlet. rosc
white and yellows, costing from twenty-five to
thirty five cents dozen.
Van der Neer, a rosy violet.
Wouvcrman purple, extra large,
DAFFOpIL OR NARCISSUS,
The large trumpet varieties is the showiest OF
this genus, and most useful, growing easily IN
doors OF in the open ground,
Africans, Great Spanish Dafodil six inches
each; Golden Spur, large. spreading, yellow; Inc
Emperor and Empress are especially beautiful IN
color and form, The Poets Narcissus (ornatus)
an old fashioned variety of short cup-!ike tube
splendid for indoor culture.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-07

'Sno!e success of pot culture depends
upon getting the roots well established
~ y. pots, at low temperature OF, Say
~ 70 % degrees, before you begin 10
'V,ce the tops at 80 degrees or over
al'sf this the bloom is easily develop
i, as light and water, and one can have
MOVERS from Christmas until after
. M. .suailng the time of bringing them
d. NiNfH CULTURE IN POTS.
0bs,ssG;n ssGnpost for their culture is the follow.
tauurs .lVer sand, one-third well rotted
'lee n. aua one-third good garden mould;
sams IS; sol Is naturally light, well rotted
Y sars ,ShDe,ally intcrmixed is all-sufficicnt
4m 4. Tuia ,u be taken not to add any bone
sAts n. 'ney n usually draw yermin.
']lGty ~ aIovc compost, adding, If possible
II Nj, ieaf mould, The most favored
>bt,. Ia'ins H. is September, October anc
@t Abov.A pottIng, each bulb should remain
Rs wat4, - tae surface of the soil; when thus
" Nail 'ns,n .M well, to imbcd the bulbs firm
hiba oOs o allowing them to remain in this
~ eroura '@o days; then bury the pots in
Rdn = 70 the depth Of six inches fol
- which condition the preparatory
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-07

6UN nVSG ~
TWETTY SGN@SvASO e..

A garden is not complete without the double
Towering variety OF datfodlls
Van Sion, famous old Dutch, golden in hue es'
peeially fine fern, good for forcing in quantities
for either bed OF pot culture. Double Poets
Narcssus pure white and very sweet scented
HYACINTH
The varieties given below have been selected
for their free blooming and distinct color, being
especially adapted TO grow in pots indoors:
Baron van ThuyIl delicate pink, fine spikes,
Charles Dickens, soft rose, large spikes. General
Pelissier. finest Of the scarlet Moreno waxy pink,
large truss and bells. Baroness van Thuyll, fine
purc white, good for forcing and bedding, La
Crandesse the finest of the pure whites, Charles,
Dickens, porcelain blue Qght). Marie, dark
William /, deep purple. Ida, best O..
ycllows The double varieties q
Lord .3a,nS,a Mel1siob; Sy;ob, n;nk pnSs' ''ND1
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-07

y
in the water will prevent it from getting foui.
Give as much fresh mir as possible without leV-
ting the plants stand in draught,
THE GAY AND FESTIVE TULIP.
These are most satisfactory for blooming IN
doors as well as for bedding in the garden fcw
bulbs can be had at so little cost that Will pro
ducc such splendid results
Plant about four bulbs in a sixinch pot OF
five bulbs in a six-inch pan, water thoroughly
and then remove to the open ground or IN
cold frame, covering with coal ashes; after they
have rooted thoroughly they should be brought
into n moderately cool room and gradually warm
or. by bringing in fresh supply from the out
side every ten days, and by careful treatment,
they can be had in bloom continually.
NARCISsUS THE POETS FLOWER.
There are no hardy Dubious plants which have
more points of merit than the narcissus. Per
fcctly hardy, growing and doing well in almost
snv and every condition. sun or shade, moist or
drv All conditions to suit it. and every
vacant corner in the garden amongst the grass
under the trees, ETC., could not be used to better
advantage than by filing with narcissus. They
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1906-03-31
DEATH OF JOHN S. pERsHING.
A Former Well Known Citizen OF Laclede Died
at Lincoln Last Week.

After an illness of several years.
John s. Perships, aged 70 years, died
at the home ofhis daughter, Mrs. D.
M. Butler, in Lincoln, Neb., on
March l6. Mr.. Pershing was former
ly citizen of Laclede, being one of
the early merchants of the town and
having served a number of years as
postmaster. He moved from here to
Lincoln, Neb., but left there about
fifteen years ago for Chicago, which
place has since been his home. He
was born in Pittsburg, Pa. The late
Mr. Pershing was the father of Cap
tain John j. Pershing, who spent a
day with old friends here few months
ago, and who is now in Japan, Mr.,
Pershing left three sons and two
daughters, who are: John j. Persbinp.
James 5. Pershing, of Chicago; Cap
tain Ward B. Pershing, of Denver.
and Mrs. D. M. Bitter and Miss
May Pershing, of Lincoln. The re-
mains we're taken to Oakwood, near
Jhicago, for burial.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1906-03-31
Some Evening Rsveriss.

The world is full of women who
can amuse the ordinary man-can
sing, dance or recite for him; can
paint, write or decorate in a manner
most pleasing; but the poor man Of
ten goes begging for a woman who
can sew on buttons or mend his
clothes; who can cook his food with
economy and flavor it to his taste.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1906-03-31

The Forker school, of which E. E.
TOOthaker Is teacher, suspended this
week, the bad roads cutting the at
tendance down 30 that it was thought
best to close until conditions become
more favorable.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1906-03-31
Farewell Reception,

A farewell recep ion was tendered
Rev. E. L. Robis n and family at tba
home of Mrs. Foreman on Wednes-
day evening incident to their denart.
fvtr r1rIrvrun,- vv--vrrr-or.- Unt1Tg go
hev. Robson was assigned by confer
ence appointment. During their
three years residence here, this fami-
ly have SO endeared themselves to the
people that their departure is consid-
cred a loss to the entire community.
They will ever have warm place in
the hearts of our people. As token
of appreciation of his splendid work
here, we'll filed purse was presented
to Rev. Robson, DR.. ]. L. Burke
making the presentation speech, to
which Rev. Mr.. Robson feelingly re-
sponded. ............-..~.-....~..--
SSconu vvpuCncans TO Meet.
Linn county should be well repre-
sented at the convention of the organ
lied workers of the republican party
of the second district to be held at
next Friday, April 6. The
will be held under the
direction of Hon. T. K. Neidringhaus,
chairman, Hon. J. III. Boutwell,, vice
chairman, and Hon. Joe Mccoy, Sec
retary of the state committee, for the
purpose of conference and instruction
in regard to party work of the pending
Capt. Henry King, man
aging editor of the Globe Democrat,
Lieutenant-G Governor J. G. Mckinley,
Hon. Thos. J. Atkins and others have
been invited to be present and speak.
These meetings are being held in the
various congressional districts and the
thus far has been large and
the party workers enthusiastic and
hopeful.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1906-03-31
HERE AND THERE.


and well known farmers and stockme
on route 2, will build a new nine roor
house on his farm this spring.
There will be at least dozen ne,
residences built in and near Lacled'
this year. Work on several of then
will begin just as soon as material car
be moved, ,a7'
A. j. Clevenger, who has spent hi
vacation in Sullivan county, returned
this week and will open the spring
term of school at Sunny Point mex
Monday.
After spending the winter ubroud;;
DR.. Fawcette and family are agair
enjoying their handsome home in La
clede. The doctor will open his den.
tai rooms next Monday and invites
all in need of his services to call.
A. G. Groes authorizes The BLADE
to say that he will be a candidate for
marshal at the city election next
Tuesday. Mr.. Groes' qualifications
are well known, and if elected he
promises to give the duties of the office
all the attention it requires.
A card to The BLADE freHh E. E.
stanard. written at A AlsHlogordo, New
Mexico, informs us Shat he has sold
o It at Colorado Springs and is bound
for the Pacific coas. Mrs. Stanard
and the children ara now visiting at
San Angelo, Texas but will visit in
Linn county beforf joining Mr.. Stan
lrd on the coast next September.
The financial statement of the |
house of Lomax & Standby |
printed in THE BLADE today shows
he high water mark in point of de-
,osits in Laclede. The statement is
good one, and not only indicates
be healthy condition of our bank,
'ut reflects the prosperity of the peo-
40 of- r.sse,o1e - .s,lrre.,.>.l;-,-.---.--
Try as well.
In writing to have the address of
lis mother, Mrs. E. A. Spencer,
hanged from San Diego, Cali, to
Denver, where she will be for the
ext month, Olin Spencer adds: "She
eft here on the 23d to spend week
a Los Angeles and, with her daugh-
er, Mrs. 7. F. Spencer, will visit Mr..
nd Mrs. J. A. Dyche at Pomona,
ali. Then, accompanied by myself,
he will go to Denver, where she will
isit her son Walter two or three
eeks. She was enjoying good health
nd is pleased that she missed the
old winter of Missouri. The Rev. G.
AlIen, who is here lodging the grippe,
in good health and expects to start
ONE the 28th. As an old time citi-
en- of Laclede, was pleased to hear
the success OF Mr. E. B. Allen and
is good judgment in taking an old
.aclede boy, j. A. Crowder, with him
, St. Louis"
City and school elections are to be
eld next Tuesday. So far as The
'LADE can learn, P. F. Felt is the
My candidate for mayor. Mr.. Felt
as been closely identified with the ]
usiness interests of Laclede since
S66. He has ever been loyal to the
,wn and its industries; has been the
leans of drawing trade and holding ,
, thereby benefting the whole town,
nd it is right and proper that he be !
ut atthe head ofthe city government :
! this time. Frank r. Power is q
lndidate for alderman in the west
ard and D. Carmichael in the east
ard. Both are good men and, if
ected, will be loyal to the best inter
It's of the town. For marshal there .
-e two candidates, Robert Wood, the q
resent incumbent, and w. NJ. Wat {
N. The contest between these two
d dcomrades viii be friendly, although
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1906-03-31

Don't claim an ignorance of evil,
but rise up and over it to purer
realms of thought, and help yourself
and humanity by thinking and talk
ing of the good things all about us.
Beautiful loves, fine friendship, noble
charities. Look for them and you
will find them.