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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

row. Alas! 1t was a forlorn hope, and
the second day closed in gloom.
During the third and fourth day /
tackled the task, grimly determined
to bear up and earn my liberal sal
ary." The instructions from the re-
spective senders of the plates l read
with avidity. Each fresh letter was
like the arrival in the prison cell of
a warder-welcome, even if accom-
panied by a task.
Saturday dawned and catching sight
of my face in the mirror while shaw
ing / started at my haggard look.
How / had aged! An indomitable
spirit, however, urged me to go to the
Studio" and I ignored the anxious
faces of the staff. l felt ready to for
felt a weeks salary if only me of the
plates showed signs of developing into
something.
The tension was not relieved when
l found a note a month old, left by my
predecessor in Office, intimating his
intention of committing suicide. The
CHEEKY manager shook my hand each
day, surreptitiously feeling my pulse
the while. The hope that springs
eternaiiy in the human breast received
a slight encouragement a few days
later. Slowly developing before my
eyes, and distinctly visible was a scene
of a busy quay-a steamer, gangways,
and people hurrying on board. It was
a beautiful little negative, and while l
laid it aside to soak / acknowledged
humbly to myself a small thing may
p~erchance preserve the balance of an
intellect.
Other pictures followed, all good in
their way. My excitement knew no
bounds, for the relief was great. In
stead of filing up one of Messrs.
Snap, Shott & Shutters usual forms,
I'VE regret to inform you that there
have been-failures in the parcel Of
plates forwarded to us for develop
ment," I wrote a special note congrat-
ulating the photographer.
Two days afterwards the prints were
returned with a letter worded in
stronger terms than the circumstances
seemed to warrant. 1t was from an
irate gentleman to whom l had in
error sent the wrong proofs. He de-
manded his proper negatives (what-
eve they were, they were failures)
and insisted that / had sent him the
other pictures to annoy him, and with
malice aforethought. 1t was merely
a slip on my part, and n quite TX
cusable when my excitable feelings
were taken into account. But Fate was
evidently against me.
A gentleman named Robinson had
obtained an excellent snapshot of a
prize porker at a county fair, and an
other amateur photographer of the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
French Presidents Double.

M. Fallieres was until recently be-
lieved to be the only president of the
French republic who had nc double,
but his counterpart has been found.
The man who most resembles him
physically is a respectable merchant
of the Rue Saint Honore, who plays
his part with decorum and dignity. He
wears exactly the same kind of blue
butterfly necktie with white dots as
the president, the same kind of hat
and exactly so oddly cut a beard. And
on his promenades he is always &C.
companied by a friend who could cas-
lily be taken for the presidents private
secretary. Digniied and with meas
ured steps the enviable double walks
through the Faubourg Saint Honore
and feels overjoyed at being saluted
ON all sides.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
Most YouthfuI Professor.


The youngest professor in the east
ern states is William T. Foster, pro-
fessor of English at Bowdoin college.
He supported himself from a very
small child, educated himself and at
the age of II had saved enough money
to start to college, when he found that
he could not enter because he had
never studied Latin. He was told he
must have two months of Latin and
1t was just two months till the time
he had planned to enter Harvard. He
was not dismayed. He sought assist
ance, devoted the two months to over
coming the o~bstacle-and in Septem-
Der successfully passed his examina-
ton and entered college.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

FARM FACTS.

1t costs food to get an animal in
good condition.
Bedding makes the manure much
more valuable and makes the horses
look better.
Every pound of feed above the act.
ual maintenance is profit. Simple
maintenance is nothing.
-Four or five years is generally the
life Of a blackcap patch, but they
should be renewed when decided fail.
ure is apparent.
Be sure that the halters put on the
colts are strong and well fitted. II
broken or rubbed OF, 1t will not be
forgotten, and the result will be a
halter-breaking horse and a nuisance.
Thin grape vines at any time before
spring growth starts, but when there
is no frost In the canes. If the old
vine is weak and not In bearing condi-
ton and you have a vigorous new
cane from the roots, cut away the old
vine.
II a blowing match with suitable
prizes were arranged in your neigh.
borhood, would 1t draw as large a
crowd as a horse race? II not, why
not? Such blowing is evidently o
sensible than racing.-Rural New
Yorker.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

same name had also sent plates to be
developed. Will it be believed, a SINH.
lar mistake occurred again, and the
picture of the quadruped with the 70.
tundity of a balloon came into the pos
session of Mr.. Robinson, the we'll
known vegetarian advocate? The lat
ter, when pointing out my mistake,
took the opportunity of enclosing a
couple of tracts on the y~iciousness of
carnivorous diet versus the spiritual
ity of bean-feasts.
The manager must have noticed my
altered appearance, for he would look
the other way if l approached him.
He assured me | need not be alarmed
at the wilderness of my hair, it was
merely the effect of the darkroom. He
added that it would go off after a
time. 1t did-in fact, it dropped OF.
There is no need to linger over the
remaining brief period during which I
stayed in the employ of Messrs. Snap,
Shott & Shutter. In three months the
tension had undermined my constitu-
ton.
am now taking the rest cure at a
seaside sanitarium and hope inside of
a year or two to be able to take an.
other position-not with Messrs.
Snap, Shot & Shutter.
/. L4ALu AN
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
TaIest American Soldier.

The distinction of being the tallest
man in the United States army be-
longs to Ernest D. Peck, a first lieu
tenant in the engineer corps. He is
six feet four and a half inches in
height. Lieutenant Peck is a native
of Wisconsin and was graduated from
the Oshkosh high school. Lieutenant
Peck is now on duty at Yellowstone
Park, Wyoming, and has supervised
the building of a military road known
as Peek's Pike. He is called Pixies
Peak by his comrades in the service.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
Owes Double Allegiance.

Count Prosper D'Epinay, who has
been decorated in Paris by the British
ambassador with the Victorian Order,
is in the odd position of being a Brit
ish subject and yet a Frenchman at
the same time. He was born in the
island of Mauritius some 65 years ago.
The island, of course, is inhabited by
a French-speaking population and once
formed part of the territories of
France. Both the counts parents be-
ing French, the count is regarded in
France as a Frenchman, but being
born under the British flag he is just
as surely a British subject.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
Change Of Scene, sleep and Rest Es-
sentlaI to Recovery.

There are many things a neuras.
thenic woman can do which will miti-
gate the severity of her symptoms,
and perhaps. If the disease is slight,
she may o without the inter-
vention of her physician, says a doc
tor in Harper's Bazaar. In the first
place, the original trouble, worry or
anxiety which was responsible for the
nervous breakdown, must be done
away with, or, II this is impossible,
she must school herself not to care.
or else remove herself to new scenes
and SURROUNDINGS where her mind will
not be harassed.
Peace Of mind will do more to restore
shattered nerves than almost anything
else. The next thing is to make the
bodily health as good as 1t can be
made under the existing circumstances
and surroundings. Sleep and rest are
absolutely essential to recovery, and
the sufferer should do all she can to
secure both. Narcotics to produce
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
GOOD ROADS.
Progress Which the Movement Is Max
ing Throughout the Country.

Throughout the country, especially
in rural districts, the demand for in.
formation as to the best methods Of
road construction is steadily growing,
where people are willing to expend
money on mending their highways.
Owing to inexperience and lack Of
organization, money is frequently
wasted. In some counties well able to
support a system of good roads, little
work is done owing to lack Of knowl-
edge. 1t is in just such cases that the
work of the office of public roads is
proving of signal value. The depart
ment does not undertake the construc-
tion of roads, which can be and should
be the work of counties within the
states, but the educational value of
employing experts in the construction
of sections of improved roads in diff
ferent parts of the country has been
fully demonstrated, says the Journal
of Agriculture. Expert advice on road
construction has been given and ex-
perimental field work carried on, and,
wherever possible, ob~ject-lesson roads
are being constructed for the purpose
Of illustrating the best methods Of
road building. The local authorities
furnish material, common labor, teams
and fuel, the Office of public roads sup.
plying supervising engineers and, in
some cases, part or all of the machin.
cry. During the past year II roads
were built in II states, representing a
wide diversity in character of con-
struction and kinds Of material used.
Much has been done by the office in
developing the use of sand clay and
burnt clay for roads in areas of the
country where no stone is available.
Methods Of rendering roads dustless
have been investigated. Tests were
also made with Texas oil and it's effect
on earth and macadam roads. After
more than seven months tarred roads
were found in excellent condition.
Cooperation with the postofice de-
partment has been begun, in order to
facilitate rural delivery by improve.
ment Of country roads. The plan, ap-
proved by the secretary of agricul.
ture and the postmaster general, pro-
vides that when a road upon which a
rural route has been or is about to be
established is reported by the carrier
or inspector to be impossible or in
bad repair, the office of public roads
shall be at once advised of the. fact
through the postofice, and an engineer
inspector will be detailed to examine
the road and give necessary advice to
the local officials.
During the year 1884 samples were
received at the road laboratory for rou-
tine tests, of which number 273 were
samples Of rock intended for macadam
road building. Studies of the decom-
position of various kinds of rock I'M
der the action of water, undertaken to
determine reasons for the quality of
binding power in macadam-road mate.
rails, has brought to light some inter.
esting facts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
OLD CAPT. cAcK's QUESTION.
Somewhat Pointed, But II Denoted
Quick intelligence.

Pierce Jay, the commissioner Of
banks of Massachusetts, at the Ameri-
can Bankers associations convention
In st. Louis, advocated a better &C.
counting system.
But above all" said Mr.. Jay, in
q discussion Of his idea, I'VE want
intelligence, IL embezzlement is to be
thoroughly put down. Systems are
good, but intelligence is better, and
in cashiers and tellers and book
keepers and note clerks we want the
same keen, quick intelligence that
characterized old Capt. Hiram Cack,
Of Gloucester.
"Cack lay very i'll. One day he got
down-hearted, feeling that his case
was hopeless.
81 fear, DOCTOR he said, there isn't
much hope for me-
"f0h, yes, there is the doctor an
swered. Three years ago l was in
your condition precisely, and look at
me now
"Cack, intelligent and alert. said
quickly:
"'What doctor did you have?'"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
What is Pe-ru-na?
Is it a Catarrh Remedy, OF a Tonic,
or is it Both?

Some people call Peruna a great tonic. Others refer to Peruns as a great catanh
remedy.
Which of these people are Hghtf Isl more proper to call Peruna a cahnh rem
edy than to call it a tonic?
Our reply is, that Peruna is both a tonic and a catauh remedy. Indeed here can
be N efectual catanh remedy that is not also tonic.
In order 10 thoroughly relieve any case Of catauh a remedy must not only have a
specific action IN thu mucous membrane affected by the caarrh,b but it must have a
general tonic action Oh the nervous system.
catarh, even n persons who are otherwise strong is weakened condition of soma
mucous membrane. There must be something to strengthen the circulation, to give
tone to the arteries, and to raise the vital forces.
Perhaps no vegetable remedy in the world has attracted so much attention from
medical wrtersa as HYDRASTIs cANADENSIS: The wonderful efficacy of this herb
has been recognized many years, and growing Units hold upon the medical profession
When Joined with cQBEBs and coPAIBA a THO OF medical agents is formed in
Peruna whchc constitutes a specific remedy for catauh thatin the present state of mdi-
Sl progress eaDn1b bel improved upon. This action reinforced by such renowned tones
ought t. make this compound an ideal remedy for caanh in all its stages and locations
in the body.
From a theoretical standpoint, therefore, Peruna is beyond criticism. The use of
Peruna, confirms this opinion. Numbeless testimonials from very quarter of the earth
furnish ample evidence that this judgment snot over enthusiastic. When practical e1-
peience confirms a wel-grounded theory the results a truth that cannot be shaken.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
Hints to Nervous Women.

sleep, are not to be thought Of. Thew
do not cure anything, and their con.
tinual use ear only be productive Of
harm. Tranquillize the mind. Danish
by force Of wilr unpleasant thoughts.
and sleep alone rather than with
someone else whose restlessness or
deep breathing, to say nothing OF
snoring, might well Danish sleep from
the eyes Of Morpheus himself. Some.
times a warm foot-bath before bed.
or eating a slice of bread and butter
or drinking a glass of milk will bring
sleep to the tired eyes. If, however,
these e are inadequate it Is bet.
ter to consult a physician. Normal
sleep, and plenty Of 1t, must be sc.
cured before recovery becomes posi-.
BILE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
New York PhiIanthropist.

DR.. Adelaide Wallerstein, rich,
young and handsome, has turned part
of her elegant New York home into q
physicians Office. Here she devotes
about six hours a day to practicing
medicine, all the income so derived
going to her charity work on the east
side of the city. Mrs. .Wallerstein is
accomplished and socially prominent,
but has given UP most Of her society
pleasures for her professional and
charitable work.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
Woman,s Important Position.

An American woman, Mrs. John
Leslie-familiarly known as Mrs. Jack
Leslie-who was Leonie Blanche Jer-
ONE of New York, is Unofficial adviser
in fashion and dress of the duchess of
Connaught and Princess Patricia, to
the former of whom she is lady in
waiting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
srArn OF ONO. clrr o. roL.DO, !.

LUCAS CoUTY. M
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior
partner Of the arm Of f. j. CHENEY & Co., doing
business in the City Of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said arm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case Of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALL's CATARRH CURE. -
Sworn TO before me and subscribed In my presence,
,-- A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC.
Hairs Catarrh Cure 10 taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
eystem. Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY . CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Hall Family pills for constipation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

That an article may be good as we'll
as cheap, and give entire satisfaction,
is proven by the extraordinary sale of
Defiance Starch, each package con-
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had of any other brand for the
same money.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
Plan Of Non.sIlppIna Ladder.

and may be made by fastening a piece
of board to the bottom. The board
should be about three feet long and
eight inches wide, and should be I'M
planed on the lower side. An old,
weather-beaten hemlock board makes
the best footing. 1t should be fastened
at an angle so as to lie fiat upon the
floor. 1t may be nailed firmly in place,
but generally it is better to fasten 1t
with a pair of strong strap hinges. 1t
will not slip upon the smoothest and
hardest barn floor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
The Eyes Have It.

Beautiful, large, expressive eyes
+ an important factor in an actors
success" says a dramatic critic. In.
deed they are. You may see rows OF
them at every matinee, each pair rep
resenting an accruing half-dollar. az
bits, one dollar OF $3.50.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

We daily influence each other for
good or evil. Let us not be the occa-
sion Of misleading others by our sill.
ence when we ought to speak,. H.
Newman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
KInsmen Of Immortal GEORGE.

Many kindred Of George Washing
ton dwell on and about the original
Washington plantation in Westmore
land county, Virginia. The present oc
cupant Of the plantation is named
George Washington.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

FITS, St.. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free 50. 90
trial bottle and treatise. DIR. R. H. Kline,
Id, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. :
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

After making a strenuous effort to
get out of a rut a man finds himself in
a hole.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Take Garfield Tea, the Natural Laxa-
tive, for constipation, Indigestion, liver
and kidney arrangements, and colds. 1t is
made of Herbs. Guaranteed under the
Pure Food Law.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Defiance Starch-Sixteen ounces for
ten cents, all other brands contain
only IL ounces for, same money.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

To CURE A COLD IN ONE BAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMo QxInlne Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II 1t falls to cure. Il. w
GROVES signature 10 on each box. Csc,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

No sooner does the average man dis
ove that he has made a mistake
than he gets busy and manufactures an
explanation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

We frequently fall into error and
folly. not because the true principles
Of action are not known, but because
for the time they are not remembered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

No muss or failures made with PUT
NAM FADELESS DYES; bright, beauti-
full colors a certainty.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

A woman would rather do things to
worry a rival than to afford herself
pleasure.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Smokers have to call for Lewis Single
Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria. Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Some lei can't even do their duty
without making q fuss about it.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Mrs. WInslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teethinR. softcns the gums, reduces In
nAmmstion AllAys pain cures Wind collie. Csc a bottle
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Complaint is generally despicable,
always worse than unavailing.-Car-
lyle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Lewis Single Binder Cigar has a rich
taste. Your dealer or Lewis Factory,
Peoria. Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Give Defiance Starch a fair trial
try 1t for both hot and cold starching,
and II you don't think you do better
work, in less time and at smaller cost,
return it and your grocer will give
you back your money.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

PILES CURED IN 9 TO IL DAYS.
PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
OF Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in
. to II days or money refunded. BIC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

And it's a sure thing that one can't
be sure of anything in this world.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

FursI FursI Fursl
Write for Price Circular and ship to
Mcmillan Fur & Wool Co., Minneapolis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

With too many people charity ID
more of a fad than a virtue.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Each wrinkle on a woman's brow
represents an experience.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Nothing pleases q homeiy woman 30
much IS to have q man compliment
her figure.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

Many a man who prays for rain
would doubtless steal his neighbours
umbrella II his prayers were answered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10

aFARMM@
1NPRoHNfM{f
~@.
LADDER THAT WON'T SLIP.
Easily Fixed by Attaching Piece Of
Rough Hemlock Board to Bottom.

6doily FiNeu W AttdCntH9 FicCe "
Rough Hemlock Board to Bottom.
When it is desired to use a ladder
where there is any possibility of its
slipping, as, for instance, upon a
smooth barn floor, it should be so con-
structed that it will hold, says a writer
in the American Agriculturist. A
pair of sharp spikes properly driven
into the lower end will prevent its
slipping, and is, perhaps, the simplest
method, but often this is not desirable,
as such a ladder will injure a floor.
A ladder which is free from this OBJ
lection is shown in the illustration,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-10
SNAP, SHOTT AND SHUTTER
By WiLfrid Hickman.

Copyright. 1906. by Joseph B. BOwles.)
The Washington times., 1907-02-17

AT present Mr.. and Mrs. An
derson are cruising in Southern
waters, aboard their splendidly
appointed housebOat
Mrs. Richardson Clover is
another Washington matron
who is constantly ION the &c"
socially. She is known as A
charming and resourceful host
eSS. She and her husband, who
has had long and wide expert
ence as a naval officer, move in
several other sets besides the
Army and Navy coterie. The
giving of elaborate fancy dress
balls is one of her specialties.
The CloverS reside at 1885
New Hampshire avenue north
west.
Then there is Mrs. George T.
Marye, of 1900 N street north
west, who is noted for her
sumptuous dinners, and leaas