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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10
For Our Women Readers.

AS probably all OF you know, the
name QUAKER on a package OF
rolled oats means exactly what ster-
ling does on a piece of silver.
Both stand for PURITY. In an
other part of this paper you will find
an advertisement of QUAKER OATS.
now put up for the first time in large
FAMILY PACKAGES at the same
price as inferior oats. In addition you
get in each package FREE a beauti-
full piece of imported china. Read
the advertisement, and then ask your
grocer for a FAMILY package OF
QUAKER OATS. You will be delight
ed with the oats, and more than de-
lighted with the beautiful present in
the package
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10

little boat below B up and A and c
down, and make sharp crease at B.
Then holding the ends A and G lightly
in the left hand, grasp one fold of the
paper at B out of the broken roll and
keep on pulling gently. and firmly
until the ladder is complete. The
sides Of the ladder should be even,
so that 1t may be shut up again, like
a telescope. A little practice will
make perfect in this and amuse little
people and big.
The strong man" does this with an
enormous roll of paper which he tears
with his fingers, instead of using
scissors
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10
Consummate Nerve.

Senator Tillman, at banquet -
Charleston, said Of q notorious cor.
poration:
This is what I dislike about these
people.
They break the law with bribery
and with corruption, and then, If there
is strike among their hands, win.
dow broken. gate torn down, they
are the first to come whining to the
law-these lawbreakers-for protec-
ton. What nerve, what impudence."
Senator Tillman paused and smiled.
do you know what, in their nerve.
they remind me OFF, he said. They
remind me of man who takes shelter
from thunderstorm in an umbrella
shop"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10
DANCING BALLS.
Amusing and Mystifying Results
at Small Expense.

Get wide-mouthed bottle, closed
by a hollow cork, in which is inserted
the pipe of a small glass funnel. BY
means of sealing-waX make alright
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might leak, both between funnel and
cork and between cork and bottle.
Half fill the bottle with water, and
throw in the two powders that are
used to maze settler water tartariC
acid and bicarbonate of soda, which
may be bought at drug store ready
for use. EffecvescenCe will at once
take place throwing off carbonic acid
gas, and this will escape through the
funnel.
But If you have placed within the
funnel two or three little balls of
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10

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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10

Two boys who managed to be rather
unruly in school so exasperated their
teacher that she requested them to re-
main after hours and write their
names 1000 times. They plunged into
the task. Some Is minutes later one
Of them grew uneasy and began
watching his companion in disgrace.
Suddenly the first one burst out with
despair between his sobs and said to
the teacher. "'Taint fair, num- His
names Bush and mines Schlutter-
invertebrates Home Journal.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10
Mud Pies.

Baby Meg WAS supposed 20 be say
ing her piece of poetry to her father,
relates the Boston Post
Little drops of water, little grains
of sand, make" she lisped. but just
then she flew or TO catch the kitten.
40 at last her father said
Come. come, Meg, what do they
make"
Mud pies" said Meg. who he'd
quite forgotten the rest Of the verse.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10
Romance In Writer'S Lives.

A strange comedy and tragedy was
woven into the lives of Ibsen and
Bjornson. AS young men they were
great friends; then politics flung them
apart they quarreled and never met
for years and years. Strange fate
brought the children of these two
great writers together and Bjornson's
daughter married Ibsen's only child.
The fathers met after a quarter of
century of separation at the wedding
of their children
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, they cannot reach tho Dis
eased portion Of the There Is only one way to
cure deafness and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an intamed condition of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube Is tnfamed you have rumbling sound or I'm.
perfect hearing, and when 1t IS entirely closed Deaf
IS the result and unless the Inflammation can bs
taken out and this tube restored its normal cond
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which IS nothing
but an nflamed condition of the mucous surfaces
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10
THE MAGIC LADDER.
4 Trick Which the Little Tots Can
Perform

Have you seen a strong man" do
tricks? We're IS trick you can do
on a small scale which will make a
very little paper ladder. Take strip
Of paper about "a inches long by six
wide. Roll it loosely but evenly, so
that your thumb Of you are a little
ckap) or your forefinger Of you are
a grown.up) will slip easily into the
roll. Press the roll fiat and with
sharp scissors cut out a piece as
marked by dotted line which will
make the roll look boat.shaped. Then
precs the center Of the bottom Of the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10
Naming Htndoo Babies.

\ Hindoo haby's name is generally
CHOSEN by the mother, and bes.ov cd
II days after birth Sometimes the
father wishes another name rather
than that selected by III; mother. In
that case the names are written and
over each is placed a lamp and the
name over which the lamp ruscs
h1ishtest is the one mich ne calls
receives.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10
The Common Evil.

The sin which is termed dishonesty
is the same evil as that which IL
called disease in living bodies or
blight in the seasons, and in cities
and governments has another name
which is injustice
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10

An English paper grayely announ'
ces that Sir Kerr Singh, the maharao
of Srohi, lost his last jaw tooth on
July 2 and had a diamond one put in
its place"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10

1t has been observed that the aver
age man is never so happy as when
he is posing as critic.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-11-10

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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-04-06
For REGISTER of Deeds.
p. S. G. w. Tyler & Co., sell our pal

For the first tine in many years the
republicans of Decatur township will 90
before the Van Buren, county convention
and ask for the nomination of one OF her
citizens for a county Office.
The men who now conduct the affairs
of Van Buren, conventions were children
in the kindergarten when Decatur was
last represented on the county's official
role: therefore when we come forward
with a candidate it undoubtedly causes
a ripple of surprise from every section oil
our community
Perry NJ. Young of this village has en-
tered the race for register of deeds, and
no more capable man, more represent
alive citizen or stronger candidate car
/ be sent before the nominating conven
ton. MIR. Young has spent all his life IL
! Decatur township has been an active
worker in every republican campaign
since attaining his majority, and ha'
contributed literally of his time anC
money without thought of reward. Nov
after years of loyal service Decatur earn
estly urges the consideration due to tn
township and the man.
Mr.. Young will put up an energetl
campaign and has many friends at HON
and in different parts of the county VIII
have declared their desire to aid him.
Decatur Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-04-06
D'ri and /
By IRVING BAcHELLEK
Author Of Eben Holden" Darrell OF the Blessed Isles ETC.,
,cOpyr,sht, 1901. by Lo,Arop Publishing Company

"Dieu! of the dead summer" | con-
tinued.
believe me, it does not pay TO
think" she interrupted. Il tried II
once, and made sad discovery.
"Of what?"
"a fool" said she, laughing.
"I should think tit might have
been a coquette," said |, lightly.
why, upon my word" said she,
'I believe you misjudge me, DO you
think me heartless?"
For the first time saw shadow In
her face.
mo; but you are young and-and
beautiful, and"
WHAT" she broke in impatiently,
as I hesitated. II long to know"
Men will love you in spite OF all
you can do" | added.
Captain" said she, turning her
face away.
MANY will love you. and-and you
can choose only one-a very hare
thing to do-possibly.~
Not hard" said she, "if | see the
right ne-and-and-he loves me al
So"
had kept myself we'll in hand, FOL
| was full of doubts that day; but tbs
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boofs and THerese and the marquis.
"Come. dreamers." said the former,
as they pulled up beside us. "A cold
dinner is the worst enemy of happi-
ness"
"And he is the worst robber thai
shortens the hour of love-" said the
marquis, smiling.
We turned, following them at
swift gallop. They had helped me out
OF that mire of ecstasy, and now was
glad. for, on my soul, l believed the
fair girl had one more to her liking
and was only playing for my scalp
And at last | had begun to know my
own heart. or thought l had.
D'ri came over that evening with
letter from Gen. Brown. He desired
me to report for duty next day or TWO
"War-it is forever war, said
Therese. when | told her at dinner.
There is to be a coaching-party TO-
morrow, and we shall miss you, cap
tain"
Can you not soon return?" said the
baroness.
81 fear not" was my answer. 1t is
to be long campaign"
ooh, the war! When will 1t ever
end?" said Louise, signing.
when we are all dead SAID
Louison.
"Of loneliness?" said the old count,
with smile.
mo; Of old age" said Louison'
quickly.
/ when the army goes into Canada
! II will go into trouble" said the Comte
de Chaumont, speaking in French
eve shall have to get you out OF cap
tivity, captain"
Louise would rescue him" said hel
sister. "She has influence there.
would pay my ransom? In
uuired, turning to her.
with my life" said she, solemnly
Greater love hath no man than TINS,
said the good Pere Joulin, smiling al
the others laughed.
"And none has greater obligation,
said Louise, blushing with embarrass
ment. HAS he not brought us three
out Of captivity"
"Well, if I am taken" I said, moth
ing can bring me back unless 1T be
"a miracle?" the baroness prompte'
as paused
Continued merit Uee61
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clever girl came near taking me, horse,
foot and guns, that moment. She
spoke so charmingly, she looked so
winning. and then. was it not easy to
ask if | were the lucky one? She
knew l loved her, | knew that she had
loved me, and | might as well con-
fess. But no; I was not ready.
you must be stern with the others;
you must not let them tell YOU" I
went on.
"Cieu" said she, laughing, zone
might as well go TO a nunnery. May
not a girl enjoy her beauty? It is
sweet to her"
But do not make il bitter for the
poor men. Dieu I am one of them,
and know their sorrows"
"And you-you have been in love?"
Desperately" | answered clinging
by the hnger-tips. Somehow we kept
drifting into fateful moments when
word even might have changed all that
has been-our life way, the skies above
us, the friends we have known, our
loves, our very souls.
She turned, smiling. her beauty
flashing up at me with a power quite
irresistible. I shut my eyes a moment,
summoning all my forces. There was
only a step between me and-God
knows what
Captain, you are a foolish fellow"
said she. with a little shudder. And
/ well. | am cold. Parbleu! feel my
hand"
She had drawn her glove quickly,
and held out her hand, white and beau
tiful, a dainty finger in a gorget OF
gems. That little cold, trembling
hand seemed to lay hold of my heart
and pulled me to her. AS my lips
touched the palm I felt its mighty
magic. Dear girl, I wonder If she
planned that trial for me.
1--WE ust-ride-faster. You-you
are cold" I stammered.
She held her hand so that the sun
light flashed on the jewels, and looked
down upon it proudly.
do you think it beautiful" sht
asked.
eyes. and wonderful" I said. "But
mark me, it is all sacred trust-th
: beauty you have"
"Sacred?"
more sacred than the power o
kings" said.
"Preacher!" said she, with a smile
you should give yourself to tn
/ church"
'I can do better with the sword G
steel" I said.
"But do not be sad. Cheer up, dea
fellow!" she went on, patting my e
g bow with pretty mockery. I'VE We
e men are not-not so bad. When
! find the man I love"
d Her voice faltered as she began fuss
= ing with her stirrup.
II I turned with look of inquir
;. changing quickly to one of admiration
e Il shall make him love me, if
e. can" she went on soberly.
= and If he does?" I queried, n
u blood quickening as our eyes met
j. 'Dieul I would do anything for him
as said she.
e | turned away, looking off at c
= brown fields All then. for breat
h. my heart begged my will for utteran'
The first word passed my lips VIII
there came the sound OF gallopi
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-04-06
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is a disease prevailing III this
country most dangerous because so decep-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-04-06
Letter TO Mr.. John CRANE,
Paw Paw, Mich.

Dear Sir: When you can buy paint
for less than Devoe; don't; save your
money.
Mr. Aaron Higgins, Plaintield, n. j.
always used ID gallons of paint for his
house. Devoe took IL.
Mr. Ezra Rathmell, WiIliamsport, Pa,
always used IL Devoe took 6.
Mr. Burt Young, Girard, Pa, always
used a gallon for certain rooms; took
half as much Devoe.
Mr. Nathaniel Barber, Canton, n.
bought II Devoe: used less than 8.
You can always buy paint for less than
Devoe: don't save your money.
The wearing counts the same way and
doubles the difference.
The cost of painting is by the gallon
Weak paint costs most most gallons.
Yours truly
+. w. DEvoE & Co
New York and Chicago
p. S. G.. w. Tyler & Co, sell our paint
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tack the vital organs, causing catarrh or
the bladder, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always result
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a cure is obtained quickest by proper
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Swamp Root is pleasant TO take and is
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-04-06
CHAPTER XIV.

There was a dignity in the manners
of Nj. de Lambert to me formidable
and oppressive. 1t showed in his tall,
erect figure. his deep tone, his silvered
hair and mustache. There was
merry word between the kisses of one
daughter; between those of the other
only tears and a broken murmur.
ooh. papa" said Louison, as she
greeted him, Il do love you-but J
dread that-tickly old mustache. Mon
Deiu! what a lover-you must have
been!"
Then she presented me, and put
her hand upon my arm, looking proud
" at her father.
my captain" said she. did you
ever see a handsomer Frenchman?
There are many, and here is one,
said he, turning TO the young count,
who stood behind nina fine youth
tall. strong-built, well-spoken, with
blond hair and dark, keen eyes. | adj
nit frankly | had not seen a better
figure of man. ] assure you, he had
the form of Hercules, the eye of Mars
IL was an eye to command-women
for | had small reason to admire his
courage when | knew him better. III
took a hand of each young lady, anC
kissed it with admirable gallantry.
"Dieul it is not so easy always Z
agree with ones father" said Louison
We went riding that afternoon
Therese and her marquis and Louiso1
and I. The first two went ahead OF us
we rode slowly, and for a time no wor
was spoken. Winds had stripped tn
timber, and swept its harvest TO TIA
walls and hollows. where it lay bleach
ing in the sun. Birch and oak an
maple were holding barred arms to tn
wind. as If to tougher them for storI
and stress. I felt a mighty sadness
wondering if my own arms were quit
seasoned for all that was TO com
The merry-hearted girl beside me wa
ever like day OF Jane-the colo
of the rose in her cheek, its odor
ways in her hair and lace. There WI
never an hour of autumn in her lif
ALAS, you are very silent man
said she, presently, with little sig
"Only thinking" I said.
"Of what?"
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His Rulina Passion.

They were crossing the Styx.
Dear me-" said the eminent pro-
moter. you are way behind the times.
What YOU need here is triple ex-
pansion turbine steamer with three
elevators and an art gallery"
think so?" growled Charon, as he
tugged at the oar.
Eyes. do" cried the promoter.
II can capitalize the scheme in no
time. Wei form stock company
with 100000 shares at"
But Just then the boat bumped the
further shore. Chicago News.
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Breakfast over, | got team for the
ladies. and, mounting my own horse,
rode before them. | began to consider
a very odd thing in this love expert
ence. While they were in captivity
had begun TO think less of Louison and
more of Louise. In truth, one face had
faded little in my memory; the other
somehow, had grown clearer and
ieeter, as if by a light borrowed
ON the soul behind it, Now that
w Louison, her splendid face and
cure appealed TO me with all the
lower of old. She was quick, viva
kious. subtle, cunning. aware and
proud OF her charms. and ever making
the most of them. She, ah, yes, she
could play with a man for the mere
pleasure of victory-if she were not in
love with him. This type of woman
had no need of argument to make me
feel her charms. With her the old doubt
had returned TO me; for how long? !
wondered. Her sister was quite her
antithesis-thoughtful, slow, serious,
even-tempered, frank. unconscious OF
her beauty, and with that wonderful
thing. a voice tender and low and
sympathetic and full Of an eloquence
I could never understand. although
felt it to my finger-tips. I could not
help loving her, and, indeed what man
with any life in him feels not the
power of such a woman? That morn
ing. on the woods-pike. I reduced the
problem to its simplest terms: thu
one was a physical type, the other
spiritual.
"M'sieur lie Capitaine." said Louison
as rode by the carriage what be
came of the tall woman last night?
Left us there in the woods" | an
swered. "She was afraid of you"
afraid of me! Why?"
"Wel. I understand that you boxes
her ears shamefully."
A merry peal of laughter greeted m,
words
at was too bad; you were YER
harsh" said Louise. soberly.
"I could not help it; she was an ugly
awkward thing" said Louison.
could have pulled her nose"
"And it seems you called her
geante also" I said "She was quit
offended"
1T was a compliment" said the cir
"She was an Amazon-like the count
STATE. of Jeanne dare"
= Rurreor thing! she could not help it,
ness coLouise.
60 Yell" said Louison, with SIGH
Wv" ct. eff ever see her again I sha
The her a fve-franc piece"
p" There was a moment Of silence, an
she broke it.
Il hone this afternoon YOU will j
me riSe that horse, said she.
con ono condition" was my repl
And it is-?'
"That Won will let me ride yours
the same time.
agreed" Yves her answer "Sha
we go at three?"
with tho consent Of the borone
and-and your father" I said
Father" exclaimed the two eirI
Your father. I reneated. He
now at the chateau"
Heavens" said Louison.
what will he say" said the ba
oness.
81 am so glad-my dear papa sa
Louise. clapping her hands.
We were out of the woods now, al
could see the chateau in the upland