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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
FREE ANTIT0XIN
HEADS OFF DEATH
In Last Four Months Every Diph-
iberia Patient Treated Promptly
and According to Health Com
missioner's Instructions
Has Recovered.
URGE Es EARLY DosAG
Dr.. Dixon Scores Notable Life-Saving
Triumph Among the Poor of Penn
sylVania - Hopes For Still
Better Record.

The Health Commissioner, Samuel
G. Dixon, a couple of months ago an
nounced that use Of free antitoxin
among diphtheria victims who were too
poor to pay ior the serum had reduced
the death rate to SS per cent. This
was a splendid result and showed the
great benefits of the State paying for
antitoXip for those who might other
wise not be able to procure it and in
consequence probably die.
Now Health Commissioner Dixon
announces that according to the rec
ords compiled in his office he finds
that during the four months of Novem-
Der and December, 1905, and January
and February, 1906, there has not been
a single death from diphtheria where
the free use of antitoxin provided by
the State has been used within "a
hours after the onset of the disease
and in doses recommended in circulars
sent out by the Commissioner.
DR.. Dixon attached great import
ance to this fact, and hopes that the
same results will be secured in far
larger number of cases by physicians
throughout the State using free anti
toxin more promptly.
This prompt use of antitoxin has
been urged by Health Commissioner
Dixon from the start of the free dis
tributiun. He has urged it in his cor
respondence with fellow-medical men
and the local Boards of Health
throughout the State, and especially in
the circular which is contained in
every package of the States free anti
toxin.
"The early use of antitoXin is es-
sential," says Health Commissioner
Dixon in this circular, and he endeav-
ors to impress it upon the people by
heavily underscoring the words of ad-
vice.
In this circular also DR.. Dixon has
given general directions for the ad-
ministration of antitoxin in both cura-
tive and immunlzing doses that have
been found exceedingly helpful to ply
sicians in Pennsylvania. Never less
than 5000 units says DR.. Dixon, should
be used for a curative dose; in ad-
vanced cases he says to increase the
initial curative dose from 5000 to 5000
units.
II improvement is not manifested
within six hours following the initial
dose, give 5000 units, and if no benefit
is to be observed within the following
eight to IL hours, repeat the same un-
til change for the better can be no.
ticed
All cases showing croupy symptoms
should receive large and often-re-
peated doses.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
NnpoIeon's Rnd Handwriting.

NJ Houssaye attributes the muddle
over orders ut Waterloo to Napoleon's
execrable handwriting. This was the
opinion of the writing master Of Alex
andre Dumas: "The emperor never lost
battle except by his bad writing. His
officers could never make out what he
meant. Remember this. Alexandra,
and make your down strokes heavy
and your up strokes light" Grouchy
declares that during the battle Of Wa
terloo he could not make out whether
Napoleon wrote "bataille gagnee" or
"bataille engagee,' and he conjectural-
ly read battle gained" Lang
in London Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
Mica Mining.

Mica mining is one of the greatest
industries in North Carolina. Mica is
found in all sorts Of blocks of various
uhicknesses and shapes and can be split
and resplit almost ad infinitum or until
it becomes the thin, flexible wafer of
commerce. The material is by nature
imbedded or scattered through the field
spar in masses large or small. close to-
gether or far apart. and is blasted from
the rocks by means Of dynamite, the
purer veins being found between walls
of slate From the mines it is taken to
the shops, where it is split into thin
sheets. trimmed into regular forms and
made ready for the market, the price
varying with the size and color Of the
sheets. The average size is about
4 by G, though rare sheets of "a by IS
inches are sometimes found.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
The Freaks of Fate.

Here is a unique memorial notice
from a Georgia exchange:
"Once he was nearly swallowed by
an earthquake and shortly afterward
was blown nearly quarter of mile
by hurricane, but he triumphed over
all these Affections, only to be kicked
out of life by mule that had mort
gage on it and was blind in one eye."-
Atlanta Constitution.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
A SILLY TOY.
The Why the Toothbrush Was Mt First
Regarded.

Regarded.
Colonial diaries and letters make 1t
plain that our unfortunate ancestors
suffered much from jumping tooth
aches, swelled faces and the early loss
or forcibe extraction of teeth which at
later period might have been saved
- render their owners many years of
further service. No wonder since the
care of the teeth was little understood,
and that little often but negligently
practicrd.
Toothpicks were known the tooth
brush was not although rough substi-
tutes We're employed. MADE of fiatten-
I'd sticks, split and pounded ut one end
TO stiff, fbrous fringe. Toothbrushes
when first introduced We're regarded
as by no means important accessories
to the toilet, Int rather as minor lux
uries and suitable for women only.
The diary Of a London merchant
trading to the colonies has this entry:
Bought Toothbrush for my wife,
which, used together with sa'te water,
very strong, and n wasshe of Herbs,
she is told will keep her Teethe from
falling out or getting hollowe. The
snlte and Herbes may well prove
strengthening to her Gummes web.
are tender. but for the brush it scenes
but silly Toy, hardly like to ware
the worth of its price and scarce clean
ley save when new. But she must
have it, being new thing late from
France"
In the famous collection of the let
ters of the yerney family, as WELL the
toothbrush is referred to as "an ele-
CANT trile, now used by the ladies of
Paris"
But when Sally Annis, colonial
belle wrote of it to her sister she had,
like the London merchants wife, good
hopes of its proving of more than
triling value. Her seafaring father
had just brought her one, along with
other gifts.
Besides these, ana yc smalle
combc he brit. me new mouth brush
made of cyvory," she wrote, "the back
parte inlaycd very pretty with silver:
and We bl'issies long and stiife and sett
very lirme: web he is assured will help
me of my Tooth Axes: web. you will
guess deer Judy | do pray it may
Youths Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

Melted butter will not make a good
cake
Veal should be white, dry and close
grained
The colder eggs are the quicker they
will frOth.
To make good pastry the ingredients
must be ice cold.
Nutmegs should be grated at the
blossom end first
brush dipped in salt water should
be used in cleaning bamboo furniture.
Good macaroni Is Of a yellowish tint,
does not break readily in cooking and
swells to two or three times its bulk.
A simple and very efficient dlsinfect-
ant to pour down sink Is Il small
quantity of charcoal mixed with wa
ter.
Warm bread and cake should be cut
with knife the blade of which has
been heated by standing it in boiling
water.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
dissolution NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the partner-
ship heretofore existing between N. *, Head
icy and L.; A. Merica, under the firm name OF
h1eadley Merica, has this day been dissolv-
The business will hereafter be conducted Inv
N A. Headley, to whom all bills owing to
SAID firm are due and payable, and ali de-
mands are to be presented 10 him for pay
menu n. A. HEADLEY,
p,s,,, L. A, MERICA.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
Other Ohiectinns.

"Gladly would die for you"
Her look of hauteur was maintained
despite this plea.
"You are in error" she replied coldly,
"if you think the color of your hair
constitutes my chief objection to you"
The good night was brief and soon.-
Philadelphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JAN. /, 1906.
nRAING LEAVE pENZNAI nsNII L IL

For New Bethlehem, Red Bank, and prn-
cipal intermediate stations, Oil City and
Plttsburg, $3.50, SOS a. m, 1:29, 5:07, 1858 New
Bethlehem only p. M. weekdays. Sundays
6:a0 a, m, 1920 p. m.
For Dubois. Drftwood, and principal inter
mediate stations Harrisburg, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington, $3.50 II. M, l2:52
6:25 p m. weekdays. Sundays 1859 p. m,
For Dubois only ll:i2 u, IN. weekdays, $3.50
p. m. daily.
W. W. ATTERBURY, j. II. WOOD,
Gen. Manager. Passenger Traffic Mgr
GEO. W. BOYD,
General Passenger Agent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
A Big Difference.

She-How much do you earn year?
He-About $4,000.
"But we can't live on thatw
"You asked me how much I earned
I make about $2O,O0O."-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11

Ifyou have anything to sell, try
our Want Column.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-04-11
INDIcESTIoN'S RECORD

ihC bSSt iChCuy N.th PleoSiiDI iOi yOui III
digestion, madam, Is Green s August Flower.
Know of several other physicians who pre-
scribe it regularly"
qIndigestion is making ali awful record
as cause of sudden deaths. It is beat
ing heart-failure in its ghastly harvest.
qYou read in the papers daily of appar-
emily healthy and even robust men being
suddenly attacked with acute indigestion
after enjoying hearty meal, and of their
dying IN many cases before physician
could be called in.
GThis should be warning to you who
suffer with regular or periodical attacks
of indigestion. If these unfortunate vic
tins of acute indigestion had taken a
small dose of Green's August Flower be-
fore or after their meals they would not
have fallen prey to such sudden seizures.
GAugust Flower prevents indigestion by
creating good digestion. 1t also regulates
the liver, purifes the blood and tones up
the entire system in a natural way.
QTwo sizes, 25c and 75c. All druggists.
For sale by Stoke & Feicht Drug Co.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
Would Not Be Rosaed.

That there is a startling difference
between the temper of the rising gen.
Grafton and that of the youth whose
young ideas shot up according to the
teachings of Mrs Hannah More and
Sanford and Merton has recently been
proved by a little seven-year-old girl,
who was laboriously spelling her way
through a reading lesson.
Always speak the truth" she said.
land obey your parents.
BE gentle and quiet. Never slam
the doors and shout and scream about
the house.
AT the table eat slowly; not in q
greedy manner like pig"
Suddenly the little girl shut the
book with portentous bang, and an
nounced with firmness and decision:
"I'm not going to let any old third
reader boss me like that!"~
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
AMUSING Mixed Metaphors.

The mixed metaphor gives many I'M
suspecting members Of parliament a
fall. Mr.. Asquith not long ago amused
the house with the phrase: &Our
tongues are tied, our hands are fet-
tered and we are really beating air to
no purpose"
Mr. John Burns improved on this by
declaring, in reference to the chill.
drens' employment bill, II will now re.
peat What l was about to say when
the honorable member interrupted
me-" Then there was the wealthy
manufacturer member who, dealing
with the legal position Of trade unions,
asseverated that ''the interests of the
employers and employed are the same
nine times out of ten-nay, | will go
further, and say 80 times out of ten"
A member of the present opposition,
observing signs of dissent from Lib
eral, exclaimed: "Ah, the honorable
member opposite may shake his head,
but he cannot shake mine" Sir"
said Mr.. Walter Long, on education
matters, I'VE are told that by this leg
islation the heart of the country will
be shaken to its foundation"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
"Dope,"

What is the meaning of a dope
fiend," which the murdered million
aire is said to have called the man
who killed him? Dope" is an Eng
lish dialect word for simpleton, but
probably the millionaire's dope" Is
another one altogether, derived from
the doping" of horses and implying
that the man was the victim of a drug
habit. In America dope" has long
signified any thick liquid or semi
liquid used as food or as lubricant,
and the dictionaries quotes from the
Scientific American Dope, a prep
aration of pitch, tallow and other in
gradients, which, being applied to the
Bottom of the shoes, enables the
wearer to lightly glide over the snow
softened by the rays of the SUM-" 1t
seems to come from the Dutch 'doop,"
dripping, or paste, which comes from
the verb meaning to dip, that also
produced "dopper," nickname for q
Baptist =
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
I MAN.Ne on. NFTHaclAL lee.
Rive Million Tons Turned Out Yearly
-$5o,o0o,Ooo an the BuCiness.


Few American trades have grown
as rapidly in recent years as artificial
lice making. The conditions of ice
supply and the number Of factories
requiring ice in enormous quantities
seem to promise "a further extension
of the business. It is limited to no
particular state, but has been most
rgenerally and most largely developed
in the south. =
In 1870 there were -four artificial Ice
making plants in the United States.
In 1880 there were 85. In 1890 there
were 200. In 1900 there were 500
There are now considerably more
than 1000.
The capital invested in them is
more than $5O,OOO,OOO, and the amount
,of ice they turn out in a year is in
,excess of 5000, 900 tons, of which
l1,500,000 tons is manufactured In the
southern states.
The original artificial ice plant es-
ftablished in the United States was In
New Orleans in 1866, and the inten-
tion of it's projectors was declared to
be to supply artificial ice in the terri
tory south of the ice line, which is
south of the North Atlantic, New Eng
land, middle and northwestern states.
By degrees ice plants have been estab-
'lished in the territory supplied with
natural ice, breweries, hotels, restaur-
ants, packing houses and hospitals
having refrigerating plants.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
Why the fare Was Simple.

A traveller in the mountains of North
Carolina stopped at cabin to obtain
a meal, which, when served, consisted
of the inevitable side meat an corn
bread" The traveller had observed q
great deal Of game as he passed along
the road, and seeing shotgun in the
cabin, remarked that it would seem
that they might add to their bill Of
fare with but little trouble.
"That's so, stranger" the mountain
Feer drawled; IAN we all do generally
hev right smart game. Would hev
had some pattages terday ef' Bub
hadn't been SIGH er fool. He went
huntin' yistiddy, an shot of one bar'l
of Their gun, an then blowed into ther
muzzIe ter clear out ther nipple"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
Harry Lehr In Evidence.

Harry Lehr hit man the other day
for photographfng him, but the re-
porters, falling to appreciate the i'm
portance Of the incident, neglected to
report it with care. One account says
Harry struck the man on the beach,
but Harry's friends declare he 10 too
hard a fighter to hit the man there.
Some think he hit the photographer
on the wrist, others say on the ankle.
II Is not known what he used to hit
the man. but certainly 1t was either
his parasol or reticule. The report
that he hit him with his lorgnette is
absolutely untrue. Pittsburg Press.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10

In declining to accept aid, and going
ahead right away repairing it's great
damage from the tornado, Pensacola
shows her people are made of the stuff
that builds cities on larger plans than
ever.
Local merchants naturally expect
the patronage of the people at home.
They have right to. These mer-
chants are doing much toward build
ing up the city, and they should be
encouraged by your trade.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10

1t is announced that the Cuban revo-
lntion did not materially affect the to-
hacco crop, so the baseball rooter next
season can smoke up on Havana ci-
gars made OF tobacco grown in this
country as usual.
6he-O where am l? He-The strain
was too great and you tainted. She
Ii must have been tie high altitude.
Did-did you kiss me while was un-
conscious2 He Well, I'll admit that
I did take one. She-Onei Why, l
counted seven before I came to!
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10

The railroads after deliberation have
decided to comply with the rate law
If given time. How would it do for
the rest of us to announce that we'd
pay attention to the burglary laws if
the police would give us few weeks
Of grace to get our business into shape.
With all that IL being said about the
yellow journalism in Atlanta as being
pratialIy responsible for the recent
disturbances in that city, the style
adopted was not much more bilious
than that turned out in the late la
mented gubernatorial campaign over
there.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10

t'They've started rope factory In
Texas" 81 don't see what's the upe
ofyit; horse stealing has gone out Of
fashion, and they scarcely ever lynch
anybody for anything else.
It is usually cheaper In the long run
for young man to spend week at 3
high priced hotel than at house par
ty.
A iiFrst6h jItn ashington says
more rs bills are wanted ID many parts
Of the United States. Yes, and we
know where few more ones and twos
could be used to advantages.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
CHEAPER FARM land,
Southwest Offers Best OppOrtun7
tiles For Secnring::HOmes.

Many farmers in the Northern and
Eastern states are selling their high
priced lands and locating in the South
west. Many who have been unable to
own their homes in the elder country
are buying land in the new country.
Unusual opportunities exist along
the lines of the Missouri Pacific Iron
Mountain Route. The rich, alluvlal,
delta lands and river bottom lands of
Southeast Missouri. Eastern Arkansas,
Louisiana and Texas, capable of pro.
ducing so bushels of corn, bale OF
cotton, 4 to 6 tons of alfalfa, 100 bu'
shells Of potatoes, and other grains,
vegetables and hay crops, can be
bought for $3.50 to $500 per acre.
When cleared and slightly improved
will rent for 81 90 $500 per acre cash.
Uplands more rolling, lighter soil,
adapted to fruit growing-peacheS,
pears, plums, grapes berries-also
melons, tomatoes and other vegeta-
bles, can be bought for IS. 90 to $1,000
Der acre in unimproved state. Many
places with small clearings and come
improvements can be bought very
cheap. This lie fine stock country.
No long winter feeding. Free range,
pure water, mild climate. A healthy,
growing country, with great future.
Write for map and descriptive lit
erature on Missouri, Arkansas, Louis
lana, Texas, Kansas or Indian Terri
tory. Very cheap rates on first and
third TUESDAYS of each month
H. D. WILSON, A. G. P. A..
Memphis, Tenn.
H. G. TOWNSEND, G. T. & T. A.
st. Louis, Mo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
A Guaranteed Care For Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Druggist refund money If Pazo
Ointment fails to cure any case, no meter
of how long standing, in 6 to IA days.
First application gives ease and rest. If
your druggist hasn't it send Soc in STAN ps
and it will be forwarded postpaid by Paris
Medicine Co., st. Louis. Mo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
Saadr for freeaaampIe

The mayor of Akron, o.. advises the
mothers of girls who INirt to spank
them. Unfortunately, however, the
mothers of snch girls are generally too
busy washing the dishes or doing 9TH
or kinds of homework to notice what
their daughters are up to.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
Result. of Neglect.

In most cases consumption result
from neglected or improperly treat
ed cold. Foley's HOney.and Tar cures
the most obstinate coughs and prevents
serious results. 1t costs you no more
than the unknown preparations, and
You should insiet upon having the gen.
uine in the yellow package. Sold by
st. Clair Wylie Drug Co., Inpelo, and
.Bearden & King, ,OkoltIna.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
Advice to Housewives.

No home is so pleasant, regardless OF
the comforts money will buy, as when
the entire family is in perfect health.
A bottle of Orino Laxative Fruit Syr-
up costs 50 cents. 1t will cure every
member of the family Of constipation,
sick headache or stomach trouble.
Sold by st. Clair Drug Co., Tupelo,
and Bearden & King, OkolOna.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10

Has Stood the Test for 20 Years.
The old, original Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic. You know what you are taking.
1t is iron and Quinine In a tasteless form.
No cure, no pay. Doc.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any
case OF kidney trouble that 10 not
beyond medical aid. Sold by st. Clair
Wyley Drug Co., Tupelo, and Bearden
& King, OkOlOna.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
Rest and Cheapest.

Pa-nol Liver Regulator keeps the
Liver, Stomach and Bowles working
Just right. That means to be well and
to keep well. And it makes your
money go the furthest. Tin box.
IL cents. Money back if you want
it.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL it fails TO
cure, e. w. Groves signature 10 on each
boz 25c.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
Get
SCOTT
n1uIsion

When you 0o+ko . drug store
and ask for Scots Emission
you know ~whAtsyou want; the
man knows you ought to have
It. Don't be surprised. though,
If you arc offered something
else. Wines, cocdiaIs, extracts,
ETC., otlcod liver oil are pSenti-
full but don't imagine you are
getting cod liver oil when you
take them. Every year for thirty
years we've been increasing
the SALES Of SCOTS Emulsion.
Why? Because TT has always
been better than any substitute
for 1t.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10

Daily Sleeping Car without change
Chicago to. Hot Springs, with connections
at Memphis from Cincinnati and Louis
vile.
Through "Dixie Flyer" Sleeping Car
Line St. Louis to Jacksonville via Nash
vile, Ohattanooga and Atlanta.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
Eavana via New Orleans.

Havana, Cuba, is best reached via the
Illinois Central through serviae to New o.
leans and the new ocean liner, twin-screw;
ninteen-knot
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10

The old man with beautiful young
wife often invests his fortune In art
without knowing it.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
PRINCE ARTHUR

leaving New Orleans every Wednesday at
400 p. m, and arriving at Havana at sum
rise Friday morning.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
A FACT
ABOUT THE "BLUES"

WiIat'ls'known as the '.Blaa'
isseIdOm OCcasIoned by actual exist
iHg extefnaIeco conditions, but In tn e
great majority Of cases by 4 disorder
ed IVRp -tw
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10
KexitO, GaliiOrMia

Special Tours of Mexico and California
via the Illinois Central and New Orleans
under the auspices of Raymond g Whit
comb, win leave Chicago Fridays, February
End and 2Srd, for Mexico and California,
the last to include stop-over at New Or
leans for the Mardi Gras. Entire trips
made in special private vestibule trains Of
finest Pullmans, with dining Car Srrvice.
Fascinating trips, complete In every detail
Illinois Central Weekly Excursions to
California Excursion cars through to
Los Angeles and San Francisco as follows:
Via New Orleans and the Southern Route
every Friday from Chicago: every Tuesday
from Cincinnati and Louisville via Omaha
and the Scenic Route; every Wednesday
from Chicago.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-10

Sometimes q man who runs after a
woman for . year without success
could land her In q month II bed just
cit down and wait.