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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
FIRE DoN'rs FOR THE HOME.
Observance of These win Greatly Re-
duce Danger of Disaster.

Never turn on the gas, and, when
your match goes out before you have
ignited the gas, step away, find an
other, and light it. Series of horrible
accidents have resulted from this.
When grease or fat boils over on
the stove, do not throw water on 1t.
1t will make it worse. Use baking
soda or salt. Ashes will smother it.
Do not use flexible rubber hose in
connection with your gas stove. 1t
is dangerous and has caused hundreds
of fires and deaths.
At no time close the door of the
cook stove so that strong draft will
operate, and then leave the room for
and great time. Overheated stoves
are responsible for great many
fires.
One of the greatest of all fire dan
gers is to have heating pipes close
to the woodwork or rafters.
A swinging gas bracket is a con
slant menace to the home. If you
use one, have the burner protected by
wire screen, or a globe.
Ashes thrown on the floor, or in
wooden receptacles, frequently cause
fire.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much Of
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
The Camera Fiend's Wander,ust.

AS the sun day by day ascends the
heavens and the actinic value of his
light increases, rhapsodizes the editor
Of the American Amateur Photograph
er, there seizes us once more the
fervor of the enthusiast. From the
high shelf down comes the camera, the
plate holders are loaded, and we tramp
across the green fields looking for pic.
tures--or pretending to. For half the
cause of our wandering has naught to
do with the black box we carry with
US. The primitive instinct for change,
the ancestral wanderlust, it is, that has
seized us and driven US forth to ma.
ture.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
Forgetting Something.

When the train that conveyed Pres
ldent Roosevelt through Virginia on
his last trip south stopped at Char
lottesville, negro approached the
presidents car and passed aboard a
big basketful of fine fruit, to which
was attached the card of prominent
grower.
In course OF time the orchardist re-
ceived letter OF acknowledgment
from the White House expressing the
presidents appreciation OF the gift
and complimonting the donor upon his
fruit. The recipient Of the letter was,
of course, greatly pleased, and, feel
ing sure that his head gardener would
be much interested In the letter, he
read 1t to him. The darby who
served in the capacity mentioned lis
tened gravely, but his only comment
was:
Gle doan' say nothin' bout sendin'
back dc basket, do he?'-Success
Magazine.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
BLACK, ITCHING SPOTS ON FACE.
Physician Called It Eczema in Worst
Form-Patient Despaired of Cure
Cuticura Remedies Cured Her.

about four years ago l was afllict-
ed with black splotches all over my
face and a few covering my body,
which produced a severe itching irri-
tation, and which caused me great
deal of suffering, to such an extent
that I was forced to call in two of the
leading physicians Of -. After a
thorough examination of the dreaded
complaint they announced it to be
skin eczema in the worst form. Their
treatment did me no good. Finally I
became respondent and decided to dis
continue their services. My husband
purchased single set of the Cuticura
Remedies, which entirely stopped the
breaking out. 1 continued the use of
the Cuticura Remedies for six months,
and after that every splotch was en-
tirely gone. have not felt symptom
of the eczema since, which was three
years ago. Mrs. Lizzie e. Sledge, $40
Jones Ave., Selma, Ala, Oct. %, 1905"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
Charming Flower Gifts.

One of the most charming little
gifts seen in many day are the d.
minutive but exquisite Towering
plants, each set in decorated china
pot. The variety of flowers to be Sc
lected are numerous, such as tulips,
violets, hyacinths and lovely little rose
trees, etc. These fascinating souven-
irs were first brought out this year,
and so great was the holiday craze
that they disappeared in a day or two.
they are little objects of the best art
work in china of extreme correctness
in flower modelling and of great beauty
of color, for that reason are fit gifts
for a queen. They elicit most en-.
thusiasic admiration.-Vogre.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
Drive AWAY Ants.

To rid the house of reaches or ants
use a ten cent package of borax, with
ten cents worth of camphor gum.
Grind the gum to powder and
sprinkle with the borax Scatter
around where the reaches and ants
are. They will disappear in a few days.
The first day or two it will set them to
crawling as they are trying to es-
cape. Be sure to sprinkle it around
plentifully the first time and leave
it for several days. When you wash
up be sure to sprinkle more after a
week or two. After the first, or some
times the second time you can keep
the pests away by using the borax
alone.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
Campaign Against Rats.

The French admiralty is preparing
a campaign against the rats which
swarm in seaport towns and undoubt-
eddy spread the infection of various
devastating diseases in their passage
from one country to another on board
ship. 1t is announced that it will
soon be compulsory for every vessel
entering a Franch harbor from certain
other ports to have all its rats ex-
terminated.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
500 Reward. S1OO.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there ut least dreaded disease that science
has been able to ia AL is stages, and that is
CGtarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure ia tho only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a constitu
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In.
tcrnally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature IN doing its work. The proprletors have
30 much faith In It's curative powers that they oer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that IL falls to
cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Address +. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
FOR THE HOME NURSE.
important to Remember When Caring
for the Sick.

The first rule in nursing, the first
essential to the patient, without which
all else you do is as nothing, is to
keep the air he breathes as pure as
the external air without chilling him
Always have the window of your
patients room open, but not window
on a passage just outside.
Place the bed in the lightest spot
In the room, and he should be able
to see out of the window.
The best bedding is an iron bed
stead, hair mattress, no curtains or
valance, very light blankets for a
covering, as weak patients are al
ways distressed by weight in bed
clothing.
Cleanliness of the skin in almost all
diseases is of the utmost impor-
lance.
Care should be taken in sponging
or washing not to expose too great
a surface at once so as to check per
spiration says Woman's Life.
Never allow a patient to be walked
out Of a sleep, either Intentionally
or accidentally, as this does serious
harm.
Do not whisper or walk on tip-toe,
as this Is peculiarly painful to the
sick
Remember, never to lean against,
sit upon, or shake, or even touch the
bed upon which your patient lies; this
is always annoying.
Do no talk to or allow your patient
to talk while taking his meal.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty and fneness of the fabric is
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
Bile can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of it's great
.er strength than other makes.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
MRS. SADIE ABBOTT

Women for the most part spend
their lives at home, and it is these
women who are willing and ambitious
that their homes shall be kept neat
and pretty, their children we'll dressed
and tidy, who do their own cooking,
sweeping, busting and often washing,
ironing and sewing for the entire
family, who call for our sympathy.
Truly the work of such q woman
is never done" and is it any wonder
that she breaks down at the end of q
few years, the back begins to ache,
there is a displacement, inflammation
liberation of the abdominal organs.
a female weakness is brought on, and
the struggle of that wife and mother
to continue her duties is pitiful.
Lydia e. Pinkham'S Vegetable
Compound, made from native roots
and herbs, is the exact medicine n
woman needs whose strength is over
taxed. 1t keeps the feminine organs
in u strong and healthy condition.
In preparing for childbirth and re-
cuperating therefrom it is most eff
cient. 1t carries a woman safely
through the change of life and in
making her strong and well assists
her to be good wife and mother.
Mrs. Sadie Abbott, of Jeanette,
Pa, writes
Dear Mrs. Pinkhnm-
81 suffered severely with pain every
month and also pain in my left side. My
doctor prescribed for mo but did me no
good; friend advised Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and | wrote you in
regard to my condition. | followed your
advice and am perfectly we'll woman The
pains have all disappeared and | cannot
recommend your medicine too highly"
lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Con
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
Sarcasm,

The hatchet-faced female surveyed
the tramp at her back door, then she
shifted the air suspiciously.
You want something to eat?" she
sneered. Il smell liquor!"
"Hain't got any on me-"
Strange. I detect a distinct odor
Of liquor"
."Aint got a drop" the tramp pre-
tested.
Are you sure you haven't bottle
concealed in your pocket?"
Jaw, take me word for it. II i
had I'd oblige yer an produce, 1 never
wuz stingy at sharin' de BOOZE"
Thereupon he faded away grace
fully.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

eat well, and finally became crippled
and bent over with rheumatism. Doan's
Kidney Pills brought quick relief, and
in time, cured me. Though lost 40
pounds, l now weigh 200, more than
ever before"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market 25 years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est dlscovery-Deflance Starch-all in
furious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient. in
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
The Eternal Woman.

1t is because it is always impos-
sible to know how woman will act,
to grasp the workings of her mind,
to pierce the veil that hides the inner
most recesses of her soul, that she has
held such complete sway over man.
He can never definitely rely upon her.
London World.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
Flowers for interior Decoration.

When arranging branches of bloom
from cherry or apple tree for indoor
decoration at this season, bear in
mind the exquisite results the Japan.
csc get by placing a single spray or
two in a beautiful vase, and do not
spoil the effect by massing a great
bunch of these lovely blossoms in one
jar.-Vogue.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
On the Honeymoon.

$50 you were we'll pleased with the
train on which you took your we'd
ding trip?" said the bosom friend.
WAS 1t an accommodation train?"
The young mans face beamed with
delight.
II should say 1t was an accommoda-
ton train" he confided. why, the
porter put the light out every time we
reached tunnel"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
Whew!

"Really-er-Im afraid you over
heard what I-er-said about you,"
stammered the gossip who had been
caught redhanded. Perhaps Ter
was bit too severe"
"Oh. no." replied the other woman,
you weren't nearly as severe as you
would have been If you knew what
think of you"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Suppose any man shall despise me.
Let him look to that himself. But
will look to this that l be not discov-
cred doing or saying anything deserv-
ing Of contempt.-Marcus Aurelius.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Give Defiance Starch a fair trial
try it for both hot and cold starching,
and if 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.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

was lurking in my
system for years. 1
had torturing pain
in the side and
back and the urine
was dark and full
of sediment. l was
racked with pain
day and night,
could not sleep or
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. A certain cure for swollen sweating,
cept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

A generous mind does not feel as
belonging to itself alone, but to the
whole human race. We are born to
serve our fellow-creatures.-S s.
Smjle1
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Man is not the creature of circum-
stances; circumstances are the crea-
lures of men.-Disraeli.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

No man that imparteth his joys to
his friend, but he joyeth the more;
and no man that imparteth his griefs
to his friend, but he grieveth the less
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
Willing to Reason.

"Of course" declared the pretty
widow, Il am inconsolable."
Naturally"
However, as you know, was never
q fanatic on any point"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Smokers appreciate the quality value o.
Lewis Single. Binder cigar. Your dealer
or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums reduces In
nammation. allays PAIN cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Lewis Single Binder - the famous
straight DC cigar, always best quality.
Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Don't Sneeze Your Head Off.
Krause's Cold Capsules will cure you al
most instantly. At all Druggists, 25c.>
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

We do more good by being good
than in any other way.-Rowland Hill.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

That an article may be good as well
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.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27

Wisely and slow; they stumble that
run ast.-Shakespeare.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
SUFFERED ToRruRss.
Racked with Pain, Day and Night,
for Years.

VIM. H. Walter, engineer, Of Chats
worth, Ills, writes: Kidney disease
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
Quaker Wit,

A Quaker riding in a carriage with
q fashionable woman decked with q
profusion of jewelry, as a substitute,
perhaps, for her scantiness of clothes,
heard her complaining of the cold.
Shivering in her lace bonnet and
shawl, she exclaimed, what shall
do to get warm?"
II really don't know" replied the
Quaker solemnly, unless thou put on
another astpin."--Sunday Maya
zine.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-06-27
MRS. PRE- MeKlTRtCK

Mrs. Pree McKitricls, of La Fargo,
Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:
"For six years l suffered from female
weakness. / was so irregular that would
go from three weeks to six months, so 1
thought | would give Lydia l.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound trial.
'Now am once more we'll and can do my
work without pain. Any one who wishes,
can write to me and will answer all letters
gladly"
Women should remember that Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
holds the record for the greatest
number of actual cures of female ills.
Every suffering woman / n h o
United States is asked to accept the
following invitation. 1t is free, will
bring you health and may save
your life.
Mrs. Pinkham's Invitation to Women.
/ Women suffering from any form of
female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs.
Pinliham, at Lynn, Mass. From the
symptoms given, the trouble may be
located and the quickest and surest
way of recovery advised. Out of her
vast volume of experience in treating
female ills Mrs. Pinkham probably
has the very knowledge that will
help your case. Her advice is free
and always helpful.
pound Succeeds Where Others Fail.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-01-04

The Duke Of Connaught once paid
a visit to the late Sir Edwin Arnold at
Tokyo, and just before he was leaving
according to Black and White-his
royal highness told the poet that he had
been most untiring host.
But" he added laughingly, "there
is one thing you have not shown me
which this country Is noted for"
What is that?'' inquired Sir Edwin.
"An earthquake" the duke replied.
At that moment there was a violent
shock which shook the building and
brought some Of it tumbling down.
The duchess came running in, greatly
frightened.
"Oh, what is it?" she gasped. "An
earthquake?"
only little magic" said the duke,
soothingly. He turned to Sir Edwin
with twinkling eyes. Il thought l was
not asking too much of you,' he said.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-01-04

sically sound people is as old as civil:
ization Indeed, the theory goes back
of civilization and extends to barbar-
ism, for many savage tribes summarily
killed off the unfit. So far from per
hitting them to marry, they would not
fighting was the chief end of man ply
steal perfection was an Indispensable
qualification. The Weaklings, male and
female, had to go-the males because
they could not fight and the females
because they could not bear lighters
In this stage Of the earth's progress
the war factor does not enter into the
matter so strongly, but all humane and
discriminating people must and do
agree that the mating of physical or
mental weaklings, and especially those
affected with the so-called hereditary
diseases, Is strongly to be deprecated
on grounds of humanity and expedien-
cy. No rejecting person desires the de-
generation of the race. But the con-
temporary clamor over the matter by
people WHO put the question UPON d
purely animal basis will lead to moth
ing save the disinclination Of most per
sons to discuss it at all. There can be
no proper objection to necessary plain
speaking, but there can be and there
is an objection to continual harping on
a subject which is perfectly familiar to
everybody already. Nobody defends
the mating of the unfit. The marriage
of consumptives, for instance, is OBJ
viously wrong and undesirable. But
the evil results of such a marriage can
not be emphasized because everybody
is fully aware of them already. The
whole thing, in a few words, is the re-
discovery by people who are always
making such discoveries that two and
two make four. The world has known
it all along and to vociferate it in the
market place does not make it either
new or interesting.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-01-04

Noah Webster, who was somewhat or
a reformer in his day, would be graft
fed, no DOUBT, were he living, by the
compliment of confidence paid to him
by the House committee on appropria-
tons, which has inserted paragraph
in the appropriation bill providing that
the government printing office shall
follow the rules of photography estab-
lished by Webster or the other general
ly accepted dictionaries of the English
language" This bill, when passed by
the House and approved by the Presi-
public unrest which has prevailed since
the difference Of opinion expressed by
Mr.. Roosevelt and Congress in the mat
ter of the 300 words. Naturally It is
rot believed that the slight clash that
has gently disturbed the delightful re-
lations between tie President and Con-
gress in this diversity of view will eX-
tend to more serious matters. 1t Is
not feared that the painful disagree
ment which married the administration
OIL IEeSlucuL AluIS" JohlloOu WIZ w
repeated or that the country will be
convulsed by another governmental
wrangle. The acorn of dissent which
has been born of so-called reform spell
ing will not be permitted to develop
into a sturdy oak Of distrust and wrath.
Mr.. Roosevelt has done what he could
to mend-or to mar-spelling, and he
still has it in his power by increased
private correspondence to emphasize
his convictions and repeat his conclu-
sions. 1t is true that his messages
will be printed in the Congressional
Record with the antiquated spelling,
but there Is solace in the thought that,
with the possible exception of the
proofreaders, nobody will gloat over
his discontinue in the perusal Of that
medium of communication. 1t is pleas
ant to contemplate the settlement of
this minor controversy accomplished
in a manner so tactful, graceful and
considerate, for, of course, in this in
stance Mr.. Roosevelt will courteously
weld to the wishes of Congress, just
as he will expect Congress will in re-
turn defer to him in other matters of
public policy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-01-04

The fact that eight Of the eleven
members of the new French cabinet are
or have been journalists demonstrates
anew the Importance of this profession
in France. 1t is the avenue to dis
tinction, as the bar is in England and
the United States. The personal ele.
ment in the French Journals is of
course the reason. The leading articles
are signed. and man may make rep
utation through them in few weeks,
whereas the English or American jour
nalist may write thousands of brilliant
leaders and remain unknown. Which
of the two systems is the better Is
difficult question to decide, although
many hold that the anonymous system
is the more likely to secure solid,
well-balaneed and responsible press.