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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-26
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OF BENJAMIN where ,, so g., IN
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Inst Inc paper ye1terda n and IN ant to thank
you for publishing Ei.:g am sending g.
PRICE but would be satisfied ITO see prlnt..
With best Wishes, am your sincere smemner.ss,
ESSIE FIELD TRENT.SSaAs
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\ Dear Editor ~ have received my medal and
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.ASYOUNG8G GIRL HERO

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u Dear Il Editor.--l lost my badge q last nilhty
sorry to ask you for another ons becauls yo,!,,
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folF 'ne MAisY STEWART MuRRE1.I4.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04

"My mother has suddenly been
made young at 70. Twenty years
of intense suffering from dyspepsia
had entirely disabled her, until six
months ago when she began taking
Electric Bitters, which have COM
pletely cured her and restored the
strength and activity she had in the
prime of life," writes Mrs. w. l..
fitzpatrick, of Danforth, Me. Great
est restorative medicine on the
globe. Sets Stomach, Liver, and
Kidneys right, purifies the blood,
and cures Malaria, Billiousness and
Weakness. Wonderful nerve Tonic.
Price soc. Guaranteed by r. S.
Freeman & Sons drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04

Henry E. Jones of Tampa, Fla,
writes: 81 can thank God for my
present health, due to Foley's Kid
ney Cure. | tried doctors and all
kinds of kidney cures but nothing
did me much good till l took Foley's
Kidney Cure. Four bottles cured
me, and | have no more pain in my
back and shoulders. | am 81 years
old, and suffered long, but thanks to
Foley's Kidney Cure | am well and
can walk and enjoy myself. 1t is a
pleasure to recommend it to those
needing kidney medicine" R. S.
Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Danger From the Plague.

There's grave danger from the
plague of Coughs and Colds that are
SO prevalent, unless you take DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs, and Colds. Mrs.
Geo. Walls of Forest City, Me,
writes: "Its Godsend to people liv
ing in climates where coughs and
colds prevail. | find it quickly ends
them" It prevents Pneumonia,
cures La Grippe, gives wonderful
relief in Asthma, and Hay Fever,
and makes weak lungs strong
enough to ward off Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. soc and $I.oo.
Guaranteed by r. S. Freeman &
Sons drug store. Trial bottle free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
SUPERIOR MUTTON.
First publication Sept 20, 1867
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court fol-
Pierce County,
In the matter of the estate of Franklin j.
Hall, deceased.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that letters of admin.
iStration on the estate of Franklin j. Hall.
county, having issued to George b. SkOgmo of
the city of River Falls, in said county, the
claims and demands of all persons against said
and adjusted by the County Court of said
Pierce county, at the regular term thereof, TO
be held at the county court room in the village
of Ellsworth in said county, on the first Tues
day, being the 2nd day of April, A. d. 1907, and
that until and including the first day of April,
A. d. 1907, is the time allowed and limited by
said County Court for creditors of said Frank
lin j. Hall, deceased, to present their claims
for examination and allowance
Dated Sept 10, A. d. 1906.
BY order of the Court,
ALLEN p. WELD, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04

When the tip of dogs nose is
cold and moist, that dog is not sick.
A feverish dry nose means. sickness
with dog. And so with the hu-
man lips. Dry, cracked and color
less lips mean feverishness, and are
as well i'll appearing. To have
beautiful, pink, velvet-like lips, APP
ply, at bed time coating of DR..
Shops Green Salve. 1t will soften
and heal any skin ailment. Get a
free, trial box, at our store, and be
convinced. Large nickel capped
glass jars, IS cents. r. S. Freeman
& Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
The new Pure Food and Drug

The new Pure Food and Drug
Law will mark it on the label OF
every cough cure containing opium,
chloroform, or any other Supplying
or poisonous drug. But it passes
DR.. Shops Cough Cure as made
for 20 years, entirely free. DIR.
Shoop all along has bitterly opposed
the use of all opiates or narcotics.
Dr.. Shops Cough Cure is abso-
lutely safe even for the youngest
babe-and it cures, it does not simp-
ly suppress. Get safe and reliable
cough cure, by simply insisting on
having DR.. Shops. Let the law
be your protection. We cheerfully
recommend and sell it. R. S. Free
man & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
A Most Wonderful Cure.

Joseph D. Underhill, of Dolan, S.
D., says: 81 have received great
benefit from your White Wine of
Tar Syrup. had a deep seated
cough and the doctors gave up ali
hopes of my recovery and pronounc-
ed it consumption. l tried every
thing that we could hear of. Finally
one Of my friends prevailed upon
me to use your White Wine of Tar
Syrup. | used ~ bottles and am
entirely cured. Such medicine |
can recommend to those who were
afflicted as | was. c.. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
One Member Waverinq.

Not long since, when the religious
statistics were being taken in Wor-
cester, Mass, 1t CHANGED that the III
merator's ring at Judge lockwood
Hoar's door was answered by his cid
est daughter, girl of nine. When
asked for the religious utilization of
the family the census man received
this unique reply: Papa is an Uri-
tartan, mamma is an Episcopalian,
I'm an Episcopalian, but Ruth is wa
vering." Ruth was five years Of age.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
He Couldn't Stand II

I'm the arctic regions at some sea.
sons of the year it is daylight at 2
o'clock in the morning"
I'm glad don't live there said old
Curmudgeon. 1T must be mighty dis
couragin' for a man whose employees
work only eight hours day to have
to see them enjoyin' themselves at
such long stretches while it is light
enough to have the factory runnin'."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04

Preventics, as the name implies,
prevents all colds and grippe when
"taken at the sneeze stage" Pre-
ventics are toothsome candy tablets.
Preyentics dissipate' all colds quick
ly, and taken early, when you first
feel that a cold is coming, they
check and prevent them. Preventics
are thoroughly safe for children, and
as effectual for adults. Sold and
recommended in s cent and Is cent
boxes by r. S. Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Advice to Housewives.

No home is SO pleasant, regard
less of the comforts that money will
buy, as when the entire family is in
perfect health. A bottle of Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup costs so cents.
1t will cure every member of the
family of constipation, sick head
ache or stomach trouble. r. S.
Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Explicit.

"Tell NO." requests the young per-
son, entering the study of the gray
bearded philosopher, what is the diff
ference between friendship and lover"
The gray-bearded philosopher studies
the table thoughtfully for moment.
then replies:
Friendship, my son, is mutual un-
Outstanding; love is mutual misun-
derstanding."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
oru creek wall unearthed.

An interesting archaeological discov-
cry has been made in Naples during
the construction of Forcella street. A
Greek wall, dating from 400 B. c.,
which surrounded the ancient city, has
been unearthed The wall, which con-
sists of two parallel sections, runs east
and west, thereby contradicting the
testimony of ancient topographers,
vsho affirm that the Greek wall went
nort1 ward at this point.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Blood POISONING

Results from chronic constipation,
which is quickly cured by DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They re-
move all poisonous germs from the
system and infuse new life and Wig
or; cure sour stomach, nausia, head
ache, dizziness and collie, without
gripping or discomfort. 25c. Guar
enteed by r. S. Freeman & Son,
druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
A Year of Intense Suffering.

Mrs. Carrie Askey, Cumberland,
Wyo., suffered for more than year
with sore throat and tickling in
the throat, that kept her coughing
night after night. She used War
ner's White Wine Of Tar and has
not lost nights sleep since. Write
her. G. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Result of Neglect.

In most cases consumption re-
suits from a neglected or improper
ly treated 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 insist
upon having the genuine in the yell
low package. R. S. Freeman &
Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
LaGrippe, Then Pneumonia.

No remedy equals Warmers
White Wine of Tar Syrup for these
terrible and fatal diseases. If taken
thoroughly, and in time, it will cure
a case in 48 hours, and for the cough
that follows it never fails to give re-
lief. C. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
ACard.

This is to certify that all drug
gists are authorized to refund your
money if Foley's Honey and Tar
fails to cure your cough. 1t stops
the cough, heals the lungs and pre-
vents pneumonia and consumption.
Contains no opiates. The genuine
is in a yellow package. Refuse SUBJ
stitutes. r. S. Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
A Badly Burned Girl

Or boy, man or woman, is quick
ly out of pain if Bucklin's Arnica
Salve is applied promptly. 6. J.
WEIGH, of Tekonsha, Mich, says:
81 use it in my family for cuts, sores
and all skin injuries, and find it per-
feet" Quickest Pile cure known.
Best healing salve made. 25c at r.
S. Freeman & Sons drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
In WASHINGTON.

"What is this?" we ask of the Wash
ington man, when our progress is
halted by long parade of men, who
bear banners aud badges inscribed IS.
T. w. B. G. l.. T."
"This?" he asked, smiling. ooh, this
is one of our largest fraternal orders"
'And what is it?"
"The Society of Those Who Have
Been Called Liars by Teddy
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Caught Man-Eatinq Shark.

An enormous man-eating shark was
caught in San Pedro, Cal, the other
day. 1t was harpooned by some fish
ermen outside the harbor and towed
in. The shark was thirty-two feet
long and weighed over 5000 pounds
1t will be exhibited by an enterprising
Snowman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Woman In Lener COLONY.

Hannah Riddell, an English mission
airy at work among the lepers of Jap
an, has just received the order of the
Blue Ribbon from the emperor. and
her request for better care of the lep-
ers by the government is to be dealt
with by the diet now in session.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
The Rabbit Trade.

1t was stated recently at public
hearing in Australia that 91,000,000
worth of rabbits were shipped to Eng
land every year; that the rabbit, as a
commercial commodity was "only in its
infancy" and that the trade would
probably grow to 100000 year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate coughs and expels
the cold from the system as it is
mildly laxitive. 1t is guaranteed.
Do not risk taking any but the gen.
uine in the yellow package. R. S.
Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Jews In East Africa.

The first Jewish service ever held in
British East Africa was held on Yom
Kippur at the Masonic hall of Nairobi,
and resulted in the formation of a
congregation. There are about thirty
Jews in the proletariat, most of them
engaged IN dairy farming.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
The Lessons Come Hiah.

Il suppose you can remember when
a lot of the land could have been
bought for song"
YES" answered Farmer Corntos-
sell But after seem how much my
daughters singin' lessons cost that
doesn't seem SO cheap"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
All Troubles,

20, we'll, we've all got trouble In
this world
20, don't know"
20, yes, indeed. Some have empty
cupboards and pocketbooks and 9th.
ers have yachts and automobiles"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
A Lennthy Drop.

Mrs. Portly- burlington (proudly)-
We can trace our ancestry back to one
of the Saxon kings.
ViSitor-Indeed
Mrs. ly-Pufington-Oh, dear,
yes! We have been descending for
enerations.-Pucky
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Consumption Cure Warmers White
Wine of Tar Syrup,

the best cough remedy on earth,
cures cold in one day if taken in
time. Is and so cents. For sale at
Taggart's drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
His Objection.

why won't you marry Matilda"
Because she's a woman with a
past"
"Why, I never heard anything
against her. What's your objection
to her past?''
There's too much of it."-Trans-
lated for Tales from lie Rire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Prize for PoIlteness.

An inhabitant of Fairmoutiers,
France, has left a legacy sufficient to
provide prizes of Is francs each yearly
Cor the two most polite scholars-male
and female-of the town. The win
ners are to be elected by ballot of
their schOOlfellOWs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
Postwar Runs Pyramids

The French postman of rural neigh.
borhoods ekes out the small salary of
his governmental position by doing all
kinds of errands in the village for
people who live along his route. He
makes a small income from the fees
received for these services. In sum-
mer he sometimes goes his rounds on
a bicycle, but in winter he has to walk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04
His SinecIIre

The Farmer-My son Reuben, who's
in Moo York, tells me there's bank
down there tibet keeps open day an
night.
The Storekeeper turning to his
clerk) Hear that, Jason? An some
times yew growl becuz yew have tew
work only from a. m. tew 10 p. m.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-10-04

He-I got tip that there would be
good thing" out at the track yester-
day.
She-And did it prove true?
He-OA, yes. I went out.