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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Supply Too Limited.

81 heard you had a COW for SALE" be.
gan Subbubs, land as I'm thinking of
buying n for our little place.
WAL, sir" interrupted the farmer,
eagerly, that's tibet Jarsey yonder.
Now, thar's one good pint in her tibet
you can depend OH"
"Oh, gracious! that would do.
I'd need q quart at least."-Catholid
Standard and Times.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
After. the Rnce,

Owner (iratelS)-Yes, If you. hadn't
stopped to take up that girl in your
machine you would have won the race.
You were beaten by a smile.
Chauffeur-Well, you know q miss Is
as good. as a mile.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Marketable.

Eva-Katherine says she likes to see
a man. wear high, collars IND Grace
says she likes to Sc him wear stocks.
Would stocks attract you, my dear2
Edna-Yes, If they were listed among
the preferred.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Pay BillA Il Exr..

Eggs are current coin In Mayo, Kerry.
Donegal. and Leitrim, In Ireland They
are everywhere received over the
ccunter In payment for tea, sugar, meal,
oil, bread. tobacco. patent medicines,
and general habcrdashery. Accounts
nre kept open and goods supplied on
credit In eggs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Found His Weak Point.

"In your fortieth year." said he
palmist, you will encounter a great
peril"
Guess not" said the man who was
consulting her. I'm already fifty
six"
"Well,- she rejoined, not in the least
disconnected, "all l have to say to that
is that the lines in your hand contra
dict those of your face"
Whereupon he gave her double the
usual fee and went out highly pleased
with .himself-ChicaSo Tribune.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
The Reason why.

Landlady-Oh! my dear Mr.. Nicker,
YOU are putting Worcestershire sauce
int your tea.
Star Boarder-I advocate that the
strong should help the weak.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
RiIl,x Gnme.

Gold Brick Sam-Say, Bill, are you
going nutty? 4 notice you don't read
anything these days but lynchings in
the rural districts.
Green Goods Bill-Oh, that's me-
scheme. You always find the accounts
headed with a list of the leading citi-
zens and then l send circulars to
them. - ts2.ssSrr
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01

eyes, your husband wrote nc g very
abusive letter." said the lawyer. Il
don't think much of him."
..You don't?' retorted the caller, hot
". l wish you to understand that my
husband is every inch q gentleman"
"Ah, in that case, madam. you should
place him In the museum"
why sol"
Because. he must be q dwarf"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Terrible Threat.

City Suitor-Was your father alarm
ed when you told him I would jump
down the. well IL you refused me2
Rural MafdI should say SO. He
said your cigarettes would pfzen the
water so 1t wouldn't be fit to drink for
viz months after-Chfcago News.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01

Gunner-And il the earth was
square?
Guyer-Ah, then there would be.four
corners.
Guaner-And who, would be on the
four corners?
Guyer-Why, the beef trust, the oil
trust. the coal trust and the sugar
trust.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
His Little Claim

Mrs. A.-Don't you know, I really
have an attachment for this piano.
The Maid-Yessum, and the gentle
man who was here while you were out
said he had an attachment for 1t also.
Mrs. A.-Indeed. Who is he?
The Maid-The Sheriff, mum. I
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Extenuatins Circumstanoe,

I'm told you play golf on. the Sab
BATH said the Rev. Goodman: sternly.
yes" replied Miss Kute, but on
that day l only use the sticks l won at
our church falr."-Philadelphia Press.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
HUMOR OF THE WEEK
STORIES TOLD BY FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

Odd, Curious and LauEhable Phases of
Human Nature Graphically Portray
cd by Eminent Word Artists of Our
Own Day-A Budget of Fun.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
rAe Man.r.r'. Dennitiea.

.sThe legitimate DRAMA" said the
playwright as Manager Fiasco handed
him back his rejected manuscript Il
hear nothing bat legitimate drama: =
what Is the legitimate drama. any
wayF
.rhe legitimate drama" said Mama
ger Tfasco coaily, comprises ali those
plays which. their d being dead.
may be prodaced without the payment
Of royalties Modern Society.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Hard to Understand.

Lawson-Here is an advertisement
in the paper of a man who says he has
100000, and wants to so into bust
ness.
Dawson-Well?
Lawson-Well, why does n man who
has 100000 want to go into business?
-Somerville Journal.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01

Pearl-Helen married? Why, she
told me that She wouldn't accept the
best man that walks.
Ruby-Well,. Harry don't have to
walk. He owns an automobila:-Co-
lumbus- Dispatchs
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Encore.
stole from behind the palm.

.Yas, I stole from behind the palm
and gave her two kisses"
Were they sweet?'
81 should say So. / smacked my lips"
"Alrd rher?'
.Nhy. l smacked hers
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Her and ner..

Coakley-Our friend Krafts seems
10 be making violent love to, that home
~ woman. Who is she? ~
Joakiey-She's the widow who @Nrrs
that big hotel.
Coakley-He seems very devoted Do
you think he loves her IN reaIity2
Joakley-Well, 1 think he loves her
inn reality.-Philadelphia Press. t9a
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Modern Youth.

'W1sy are you not at school?' stern.
ly inquired the parent meeting his son
in the street.
The lad was not much embarrassed.
Fact is, dad" he responded, 'theres
something the matter with the teachers
temper, and I'm giving it absent treat
ment."-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
EegreeS.

"She says she's saddest when SHE
sings" ssTaG
"Nonsense! She may be, sadder than
usual, but it's her audience that's, sad-
Observation-Disclosures Press.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
OPTIONAL

Barber-How will. you have, your hair
cut, sir?
Farmer Green-Wa-al,. eff We hain't
got a lawn mower, scythe or moving
machine handy, We might use scissors!
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Tips.

Gunner-A very bright waiter, In
deed. Why, before he came to this
dining oom he used to be an astrologer.
Guyer-H'm! 1 thought perhaps he
used to be a palmist
Gunner-Why So?
Guyer-Because he is always looking
TO see what the guests have in their
palms.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Haa UpA and Dnwna.

Gun1er-That elevator boy appears
to be a very plain-spoken chap.
Guyer-Yess he talks right up and
down.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
In 2OO6.

"She's bringing up her daughters In
an old-fashioned, sensible way"
"She is?'
Eyes. Any of them can go Into the
kitchen and make a good, chemical am
Observation-Disclosures Bulletin.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Great Din.

Eyes, there was a wonderful mob
scene In the opera"
MOB scene? And was. there much
noiseg'
81 should say so. There was half
rs much as there was in the. boxes"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Just Like a Woman

Mrs. StubD-Johnr I am going to
write to our Congressman to send us
some seed.
Mr.. Stubb-Why, Maria. we live iii
the city. There isn't any place to plant
seeds.
Mrs. Stubb-Then I viii write and
tell him to send us some seed for u
parrot. We must get all that is coming
to us.
loves Young Dream.
They sat on the old porch and watch
ed the red moon climbing above the
trees. ,....-.
Love" whispered the sentimental
girl. makes the world go round"
Yes, darling" whispered the ardent
sutton, ''but, best of all, it makes the
arm go round"
And eve the frogs. croa!led their ap-
prevail from the chilly swamps.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Time Id Gct Rn-

Her Husband thought you were
going to visit your mother?
His Wlfe-And so 1 am.
Her Husband-Well, you had better
begin to pack your trunk at once. The
train leaves in ~forty-eight hours.-Chi-
cago News.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01

a colsred saan sGw e sign In q stors
window sRrfcnbrae for sale" and
said: .It.s funny that = store han
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Plenty Of MntcriaI.

why is that strange blonde so pop
.sl.r with h college. gals p,
",Shl She assists them to arrange
their cory corners"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Doing Their Best.

Didn't 7 understand you to say they
Keep a servant girl?"D a
Certainly not. I said they try to;
as soon as one goes they get another"
philadelphia Press. .
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01

A crook should be taken straigat %
Al
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01

NO. but her father owns four junk
shepss-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01

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and presd|
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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-06-01
Few Enehes-

why, / smacked hers
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04
Al Apinoal Story For
Little Folks
M&eWOIveS and the Cougar

Once there were two wolves who
mad a chicken tree, in which fowls
were very fond of roosting.
One day when they went down to
the chicken tree to get each of them a
bird they heard a snarly -snarly sound
and found feathers all around the tree,
while every bird for a mile around was
either eaten or scared away.
"Who has been robbng our chicken
tree" cried the wolf brothers together
Your chicken tree? Your chicken
tree: Your chicken tree" snarled the
cougar, who lay. gorged full, at the
bottom of the tree. who gave you
this chicken tree? Who gave you any
thing? Who are you, anyhow"
The wolf brothers made haste to say
that nobody had given them the chick
en- tree, that nobody had given them
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04
Al ADimaI Story For
Little Folks
The Deceived Dogs

II believe that our mistress thinks
more of me than of any of YOU" said
the spaniel to the other dogs who &C.
cupied places on their mistress lap.
mo- she cares most for me-" said
the pug.
you are both wrong, for am her
favorite," chimed In another dog.
"Why should you dispute this mat
ter among yourselves when 1t is easy
to be seen that l am uppermOst in her
affectionsT added a shaggy coated lit
tie poodle.
And so 1t was that the discussion
waxed warm between them, and they
actually grew angry and snarled and
snapped and made ugly faces, all be-
cause each of them was sure that he
vas the best beloved and because they
could not convince each other of their
respective claims to the affections of
their mistress.
Now, while all this was going on the
mistress little boy While was lying on
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04
The WnrId,a Coal.

The total known coal production OF
the world is something like 790,0O0,000
tons per annum. Experts state that
even at this rate of production there Is
sufficient coal to last for thousands OF
years. Some faint idea can be gath
cred from these figures of the enor-
nous quantity OF coal there Is on this
planet. At the same time there is the
statement made by Sir Robert Ball
that all the coal on the earth would not
supply the SUMS heat for one-tenth OF
4 second.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04
DEALT HIM BLOW AFTER BLOW.

DEALT HIM BLOW AFTER BLOW.
you wouldn't have walked into that
trap in the jungle"
At this the tiger began to roar with
rage until the cage shook. But the
clown seized his little whip and dealt
him blow after blow through the bars.
The tiger tore madly from end to end
Of his cage in frenzy of anger. He
threw himself with all his strength
against the iron bars. but the clown
smiled and whipped him still.
You villain!" roared the tiger, IF
| could only get at you
"Ah, that's exactly it, smiled the
clown. You can't. my friend, and so
| win"
What do you mean?" said the tiger.
THAT brains, which put up those
bars to keep you in, are worth all your
brute strength. That's all."-Detroit
Journal.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04

"If you are going to be man." the
baboon interrupted, you must walk
IN your hind legs"
And so Mr.. Elephant wabbled around
on his hind legs until he was about
played out,
Goodness me" he exclaimed. This
Is tiresome. What does a man do when
he is tired?"
why, he sits down." said the
baboon.
SO Mr.. Elephant sat down TO rest,
but he was not satisfied.
at is almost as tiresome sitting
down as standing up" said Mr.. Ele-
phant. What does man do when he
gets tired sitting down doing nothing"
He takes a smoke" said the balloon.
Then the elephant got pipe and to-
bacco and tried to smoke, but he made
a wonderful fizzle Of it.
He got smoke in his eyes, in his nose
and his throat, and he was in pretty
predlcament.
II don't want to be a man." he cried,
while tears streamed down his cheeks.
II am going to try to be good ele-
phant instead"
That's what l meant in the first
place." said his father.-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04
Al ADir0NI story ror
Little Folks
WHAT MADE THE
DIFFERENCE

The Bengal tiger and the clown In
the show had a lively dispute one
day as to which of the two was su-
perior. "Poohw said the tiger. There
Is not the slightest doubt about It.
Look at my great strength. Why, with
one blow from my paw could crush
out your puny life. You poor little
weakllng, pity you. Your voice is
weak, your arms are weak. What
chance would you have in a contest
with me? You wouldn't hold out for
moment"
VERY well sald," replied the clown,
"but carry something in my little
think box that can match all your
brute strength"
what do you meanp growled the
tiger
81 mean," said the clown dryly, that
If you had what I've got and you lack
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04


anything and that they weren't any
body and didn't count anyhow, but
their hearts were hot and sore while
they said 1t.
AS they were scuttling away they
met Bruin, the bear. And when he
heard their story he told them of a
trap which the hunters had set for the
cougars down by the brookside.
Lead him there" said Bruln, land
you may have VOW evenge also you
% 1oS .a have : chicken trees as
So the Wolves went trembling back
and told the cougar that they had
found a much finer chicken tree for
him. When they came to the spot
where Bruln had told them the trap
was they stepped aside and said they
could not walk ahead of so great per-
son, that he must lead the way and
let them follow.
Snap went the trap on the OLD cou-
CARS foot.
There" said the eldest wolf broth
er, "that will teach you not to insult
people after you have robbed tbM|p."-
Worcester Post.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04
Fine Cattle From Clements Farm.

Friday JEFF Clement who is one of
Crittendeu Countys largest stock
raisers and feeders shipped the finest
lot of fat cattle from Fredonia that
we have seen in many day.
They were fat and sleek and averag-
ed 1900 lbs. each.
There were "a head of them enough
to load several cars. Mr.. Clement
accompanied them to the indianapolis
market where he obtained a fine
price for them for export trade.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04

SHE CARES MOST FOR ME-" SAID PUG.
the floor reading book and paying no
attention to the churllsh squabble that
was going on among the CANNES in his
mothers lap.
what are you reading?" asked his
mother.
"A nice little story l learned at
school" replied Willie.
"Wcll, come up ON my lap and read
il f. me, my little boy"
and with that she dumped the dogs
in Il heap on the floor.
Il guess she don't care as much for
Us as we thought" they each said as
they sneaked away.
And guess they were right at last
st Louis Post Dispatch.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04
He CHANGED.

"Greymair's wife brought him hom'
4 suit of clothes, but understand b.
mustered up the courage to tell he
that he had made up his mind Il
change It,"
did he change itT
"Oh, yes; he changed his mind"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04
An ADin1aI Story For
Little Folks
Mr.. ELEPHANT TRIES
TO TAKE ADVICE

BE man! BE n man." cried the
papa elephant to his eldest son. And
the son decided that he would take this
advice.
How can be a mann" he asked the
balloon.
well. in the first place, you must
wear mans Clothes" replied the
baboon
So Mr. Elephant bought himself
suit of clothes and hat.
ooh, my, they are uncomfortablep
he declared. But shall wear them"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04
How to Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims Of appendicitis are
those who are habitually cOnstipated.
Orino Laxitive Fruit Syrup cures all
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels and restores the
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04

natural action of the bowels. Orinc
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nasu-
ate or gripe and is mild and pleasant
to take. Refuse substitutes. Woods
& Orme's.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04

Rev. W. r. Gibbs passed through
the city Friday enroute to Liberty,
Lyon Co. where he preached Sun
day. From there he went to assist
Rev r. A. Larue Mondayin meet
ing at Shady Grove.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-04
The Following Have Paid or Re-
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Since Last Report.

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New-York tribune., 1906-04-15

- produce au almost unlimited variety Of sounds
Many oi the parrots IN the Collection halIcn -
have been taught 20 speak before the, are Itlr-
chased or given. and the result when placed
with "a 'tgy,ul 81 their fellows is most amusing
Fur several DAYS they continue 20 utter their
human phrases. and sometimes these are hall
j. .rn'i hN The other parrots being ytrllcd INTO
strange forms. When q roliv frot.icut m the
Come and Kiss Nuur honey Vocabulary OF some for
mcr ardent owner. arrives simultaneously with
shc yet az profanity lowing sailor. and both
are Gagged together ihr Subsequent remarks pro-
crrlins from that cage are likely o. De- highly
entertaining
Bu' a.',r q ",ch .r more thc oN parrot talk ot
wild i,ri. prevails aui 'lc ,'r.u. ~ rc,,utlv .c-
rwr. rHt Hh.lr forgotten. iaa,.,r. fHr i4tr
twelve months t.-ae and 'n u't,r some word or
phrase nii.h d i.i NOT hotrt or spoken the
intervening ',ruc
y i,ri kept near 'he iarr.' 'ir -crien.t. a
South A,s.-i.tu anomaly. a iir' .' tu.i,uf times
"l'r c..l,- arl i,-.r. ari cranes were iGur.
I...ir r,l',i -i.u moss. T.. E.,.,. % .at thc
fa.' o. a..s-,il. i.sr'. 'r.r,H arI % o. ..utr,,
4rE .trf ~ '.r .r.. common uf.r 'ir earth
former ,t...t. '.,u choose ja.. t..-t lud,-l have
h,ru t,sc.tl and aH, iu 'tt,u- j. rat,. several
minute. t.r tlc .r.,-- 'H ger %. ..r,,.ttug ar.-
r.r.'.. tr.'. good working .-H.- iu' Ht,r rr.r ~
8. .r Ill f.... .-r.. '.-. 'arl. ..r. b.'lpuf- lu
summer. "l,u ''..- i-rl b. t.r..,i urnr f.c l.rh
.' ..... '-.r ant +. -.-frr, .a' t'. ra.ftnr .'r-
d,r' .-.. = +. .at' e tu 10 f.-'. - th. i-. Bs
a.trlrr ..-I's e, auI d.ar t., -.tlr .rr cam
New-York tribune., 1906-04-15

~ any composer OF opera scores seeks new themes
or any inventor of college wells has out of
material. or i anyone seeks TO match a har-
- mOnv to mood which he have
experienced. let such as these take their way 10
the Bird House OF the New York Geological Park
This however does that there the air IS con-
tinuallv t.lled with the din of Wirhngs SCREENINGS
and ChIrTingS for seldom more than TWO species
of birds uttcrlng their notes al one time. Parrots
the only group which To relish simultaneous
ChoruSoS OF aftcrnoon-tc.i- like confusion.
There al present about sixteen hundred birds
a the collection. making It OF the largest and
most comprehensive in the world. and although
re" additions are ever coming in. there Is already
available much material for throwing light upon
many OF the interesting problems Of bird HE.
Among all the conspicuous characters OF the
animal kingdom. the TluInage and voice OF birds
sand prccnlinent. the former comparable only to
the varied hues OF insects and flowers, the latter
unsurpassed in any other group OF animals. The
hiss OF snakes, the croak OF frogs. the roaring.
tr,impeting, squeaking, and chattcrng OF lions
elephants mice, and monkeys respectively, are al
rnonotonous compared 10 the incompatible utter
a-ccs OF birds.