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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

Industrial conditions and conditions
OF business and traffic In every section
of the country seem to indicate that de-
mand and supply are not pulling even
ly on the yoke. Everywhere there were
bountiful crops and everywhere there
was scarcity of men to handle them.
There is great building activity served
by contractors who are constantly FUN
ing because Of their inability to get ma
terial, in every line, on time. Clamor-
ing at the door cf the hardware mer-
chant for relief, builders have been met
by the plea Of busy, 30 busy; we will
serve you as soon as we can" Calling
hotly upon the millmen for the flooring,
the siding, the doors, or the shingles
that were to have been delivered a week
or more ago, the same answer has been
shortly returned and the receiver Of
the telephone hung up with a bang.
Urging the plasterer, the painter, the
plumber, the brick mason, to come to
time, as his tardiness Is working vexa-
tion, delay and expense, the response
Is the same. Business In one line Is
not able to handle business In another
and auxiliary line Fruits have rotted
by tons In the orchards because pickers
were not to be had. 'It Is impossible
to get help" is the cry, beginning In
the kitchen and pulsing through every
line where capable, cheerful workers
are In demand. What Is the matter
Is this nation, this community, like a
great family that has outgrown Its
quarters without developing the ability
to take care of itself in Individual
linesr Is prosperity to be served-is 1t
being served-by energetic, willing,
eager men, ready and anxious to do
each his part, or are men In the role of
great hulklng, unwilling boys hanging
on to it's skirts and impeding as far
as possible Its movements? Why Is 1t
that it is so difficult and even impossi-
BILE to get prompt and intelligent serv-
Ice In all lines of industry? Why Is 1t
that man who two years ago took
care of the lawn about the house for 20
cents for each hour employed, and
proved cheerful laborer In his voca-
tlon, now has to be run after and
coaxed and cajoled into doing the same
work for 80 cents? He does not need
money less now than he did then, but
the more rather, since, as he aggrieved-
ly observes, everything is so high"
and the advance In his wage Is not
questioned. Why is he less willing to
work now than he was then? Is 1t be-
cause he, in common with the others
who form the great rank and file of la
Dor, fails to recognize his opportunity?
And this Is not all. Business In un-
precedented volume clamors at the door
of railroad offices, and Is met with the
words mo cars" householders call
upon fuel companies for needed supplies
and mo coal' is the answer; builders
clamor at the mills only to hear the
words mo lumber" And so all along
the line. Is 1t possible that the desires
of the American people have outgrown
their ability to meet them? Or is our
system of supply and demand cranky
and out of gear, Its operative forces
hlnderlng where they should help each
other?
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

There is no doubt that the thought
full child of to-day would have been the
much-punlshed child of the past. At
the same time the witty child does add
to the gayety of life, besides enforcing
a higher standard of conversation
among her reprovlng elders 1t was
mistake. for instance. on the part of
the reproving elder to tell one of these
wits of the nursery that If she was so
naughty she would not go to heaven.
The little culprit seemed impressed for
brief moment and then she gave a
resigned sigh. "oh, well," she remark
ed, i've been to two theaters and
party and circus, can't expect to
go everywhere"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

The Canadian Pacific Railway Com
pany has begun tree planting on quite
an extensive scale along its Western
lines A contract has been let for a
small acreage of breaking near Wolse,
ley, on which 1t is the Intention to
experiment with tamarack for ties. A
piece of ground is also to be planted
at Medicine Hat with Jack pine and
tamarack for the same purpose. Over
100 miles of trees are to be planted
between Winnipeg and Calgary for
snow-breaks and at several stations
trees are to be planted around the sta
tion grounds, and prizes are to be Of
fered the section foremen who make
the best showing.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

Having broken the women of the
habit of keeping their hats on in the
theater, the reformers should go after
the young girls who wear such big
bows of such wide ribbons on their
heads that the man behind feels as If
he is peering over the ribbon counter
at dry goods store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

A Denver woman recently succeeded
IN raising $4,000 for hospital by sell
Ing kisses and smiles. She might now
be able to get another good slice of
money for some charity by writing a
testimonial in favor of somebody's cure
for chapped lips
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

The Union Pacific has accumulated
surplus of more than $10O,0OO,O0O
during the past ten years, besides pay
Ing handsome dividends. This Is an
other reason why Mr. Hartman can't
understand why anybody should be in
favor of government ownership of the
railroads.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
sponge Farms In Mediterranean,

Several sponge farms, all of which
are paying concerns, are to be found
In the Mediterranean. Until recently
sponges have been simply collected
from the sea floor, where they have
flourished in wild state. but of late
years they have, like oysters, been cul-
fivafQd
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

There Is one satisfaction In being a
farmer; 1t can not be said that he
wins" whatever fortune he gets; he
earns every dollar of 1t, he does not
take cent Of 1t from some other man.
1t comes to him first hand out of the
soil and hts money is the cleanest in
all the world.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Christmns Adam.

Mamma-You have addressed your
letter "Mr. Santa Claus ADAM" Why
did you put the Adam there, dearP
That isn't Santa Claus name
Babble--Well, who Is the Christmas
Adam, then?
what Christmas Adam2 I never
heard of one"
There's Christmas Eve, and there
ought to be Christmas Adam, should
think. kansas City Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

Pictures of the Shah Of Persia In
European attire make him look like a
prosperous and commonplace man of
business with a dlnky skull cap on
his head.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

More than 200 persons met with ac-
cidents while climbing the Alps during
the last year. The record doesn't show
that they were all high school gradu-
ates who had accepted their class mot
to literally.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

A New York monkey jumped on a
live third rail few days ago and was
instantly killed. Sometimes monkey
exhibits lack of intelligence that Is
almost human.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

Count Boni has expressed the desire
to be good for the rest Of his life, but
as the Goulds are not showing a dis
position to finance his schemes any
longer, be may finally be good for moth
Ing.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

The Prussian government rises to
new height of dignity and power when
1t orders a lone actress to leave the
country simply because the Kaiser does
not fancy her.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

Emperor William might not get so
tired of his job If he had man like
Taft to take hold and run things for a
day or two at time now and then.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

God sends good wife to every
man." declares Sir Thomas Upton. AL
though a bachelor, Sir Thomas Is still
an optlmist
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

The japanese are now accused of
making maps of the Philippines. Uncle
Sam may make a map from which Ja-
pan will be conspicuously absent.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

When a woman cannot dress on less
than 100000 a year, 1t is a sign that
she Is blessed with husband who has
the money.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

Many other persons have noticed that
shortage of small bills of which Secre-
tary Shaw speaks.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

Queen Alexandra draws the line at
women who smoke coffin nails. But
several other persons do that.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

Occasionally a man puts his best
foot forward for the purpose of regis
tering a kick.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

1t frequently causes trouble when the
injunction, destroy this letter." is neg
lected or forgotten.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

There is something missing out of
the childven's lives If there isn't a va.
cant lot next door.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

No Russian governor general could
get life insurance In a well-regulated
company. The rate of mortality among
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

Men seldom follow good advice un-
less they pay for 1t.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

The avenue Of escape Is popular
thoroughfare.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
To-day we want to talk to
YOU about ffCatarrh cures"

During the past few months we have
been publishing what some of our good
friends have called 'heart-to-heart talks
on patent medicines.
That name suits us all right-"heart-
to-heart talks" is just what we have
intended. There can't be ANYTHING more
serious to a sick man or sick woman
than his aiment and the remedies he or
she takes TO cure it,
Our talks have been "heart-to-hca-t
Every word we have printed has been
written in absolute earnestness and sin
cerity. and Judging from what our cts
toners tell us, we have not been talking
in vain. We are convinced thct orr
frannoss has been appreciated. AID thct
our suggestions have been welcomed
which naturally encourages us to con-
time
To-day, and perhaps for some time to
cor,c, we want to. talk about that big
class of remedies known generally as
'catairh cures"
Broadly speaking these are the patent
medicines that have been the chief tar
gets for the attacks of the Ladies
Home Journal Golfers Weekly AMI
other magazines which are waging such
a lively warfare against patent medicine
abuses.
AS we have pointed out in previous
talks, it is not our business to pass judg
ment on the crusade of these we'll
known, highly-respected publications.
The public alone must be the Judge and
jury. Our business, as we see it, is to
carry in stock a complete line OF patent
medicines, and to sell those medicines at
the lowest possible price.
We sell hundreds-yes, thousands Of
bottles of so-called "catarrh cures and
know nothing of their ingredients. The
manufacturers advertise them, the public
demands them; we order them from the
manufacturers, and sell them at the low
est price That is absolutely as far as
our knowledge goes. The manufacturer
keeps his formula a secret 1t may be
good, or it may Motive don't know, and
we have no means of finding out.
Naturally, we would rather sell REM
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

edy that we know is right-that we can
back up with all our reputation for hon.
csty and square-dealing.
Md wouldn't YOU rather buy that kind
Of remedy? Wouldn't YOU rather hold
rs responsible than TO hold no one
responsible? We are right here, right
where YOU can get at us every day in the
week, right where one false move on our
rart will bring upon us your condem-
ration. the loss Of your friendship, your
Ictrcnage, your influence. Can we afford
to eli you anything that you will learn
l-tcr Is net absolutely true?
Are "ou not safer in taking our word
for The merits OF an article. than you are
10 - E, he printed statement of pa
tent medicine manufactures, whom you
ncycr even saw and probably never will?
Common sense most emphatically tells
vou that we cannot afford to depart one
heirs breadth from the rieid truth.
None of us can deny that there is such
a disease known as "catarrh.' Those
who have it, or who have had it, know
that it is one of the hardest diseases to
cure
Perhaps the worst thing about catarrh
is its prevalence Almost everyone
especially in a climate like ours-has
satarrh in some form or another. That is
what has made the "catarrh cure bust
ness SO profitable. There are so many
thousands of cases Of the disease and it is
50 hard to cure. that the patent medicine
manufacturers have rcaned a harvest in
nrcHaring remedies that appeal to this
lr-ge class of sufferers.
One of the most serious things about
catarrh is that it breaks down the sys-
;:i:l. so that the sufferer becomes a prey
- other diseases. This fact has led the
rroDrietors of so many "catarrh cures
10 advertise their remedies as a specific
for almost every disease under the sun.
We have ONE catarrh cure that we
PIE Wiling to say to YOU; owe know
this IS I'll right. Take it home and use it
with the full assurance that if it does not
cure YOU, you can bring it back to us
and we will promptly refund your
money!" That catarrh cure is
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
The ingredients Of Mucu.Tons

The chief ingredients of Mucu-Tone Gen
tan, Cubebs, Cascars Sagrada, Glycerine and
Sarsaparilla
Gentian is recognized in medicre.as one OF the
greatest tones ever discovered. 1t is the founda-
tion on which Mucu-T Tone is built. Gcntan COM
bines in high degree the tonic powers OF all the
known "bitters" with none Of the disadvantages
applying to them.
Cubebs have long been recognized as a spe-
ci6c in the treatment OF all catarrhaSconditions.
It's action is prompt and It's benefits almost nva
riabe. In whatever part Of the body thesinilamed
or diseased condition OF the mucous membrane
exists, the use OF Cubebs has been recommended
by the best physicians for many generations
Cascara Sagrada is especially introduced for
its necessary laxative properties
The combination OF these with Glycerirc md
Sarsaparilla makes. Mucu-T Tone remedy tina n
tacks catarrh from every point gradually restores
and rebuilds the diseased tissues Ito their former
health and strength promotes digestion and ere
ates a normal appetite. Large trial bottle, soc.
For Sale Only at This Store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

Just One Veto.
Governor Cummins has only vetoed
one bill passed by the legislature so
far The bill was an act making the
position of document librarian stat
utoiy office. The governor said the
Office should remain under control of
the secretary of state. James Wilson,
former secretary and political man.
ager for Lieutenant Governor John
Herriott. holds the position. He Sc.
cured the passage of the bill on the
theory that being an old soldier he
would come under the soldiers pref.
erence law, and could undoubtedly
hold the place as long as he desired.
II has been charged that there is poll.
tics back OF the veto, because Wilson
has always been opposed to Governor
Cummins. but the governors friends
say the veto was strictly on the flaws
In the bill and because the executive
had been informed by its author and
those who favored its passage that
they did not realize its effect In taking
the control Of the documents from tho
Office of the secretary of state.
GEORGE GALLARNO.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
MUCU-TONE.

There is no guess work with US on Rexall
Mucu-Tone. NE kno1o aohat it is made Of
Not only do we know, bm soe gvW give yog
cory Of the formula.
There is 10 secret about any Rexal remedy
we make them-one thousand OF us leading
druggists all over sAmerica-in our great CO.
operative laboratories at Boston, Mass. We
own the laboratories, and everything in them, and
we operate them just skillfully as our coHl-
bined brains and money will let us, and just as
honestly as honest men know how.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

A severe cold that may develop
into pneumonia over night, can be
cured quickly by taking Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t will cure the most obsti-
nate racking cough and strengthen
your lungs. The genuine is in a yellow
package. Brunt q Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
This Is Worth Rememherint.

Whenever you have cough or cold,
just remember that Foley's Honey and
Tar will cure il. Do not risk your
health by taking any but the genuine.
1t is in yellow package. Brunt &
Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

-Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is a
new remedy, an improvement on the
laxatives of former years, as it does
not grippe or nauseate and is pleasant
to take 1t is guaranteed. Brunt &
parman
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
A Mans
Duty

is to his family first, then to
his friends.
What obligation requires a
man to give personal security
for his friends, and thus imperil
his family's welfare?
Corporate Bonds, as furnished
by the American Surety Com
pany Of New York, are IN
every way superior to Personal
Sureties, and are rapidly So
perseding them.
Don't assume an unnecessary
risk because of a mistaken idea
Of friendship.
When asked to sign a bond, do
your friend a service by putting
him IN communication with the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

Onres Liquor. drug and tobacco
habits. Send for free booklet Ad-
dress Kelley Institute. inc, 706 N.
Fourth ST., Des Moines, la. 46tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03
How can you know whether or
not YOU have catarrh?

Wen, here are the symptoms that usually in
dicayc It's presence. Check them over, and if
yof have any OF them, try bottle of Rexall
Nucu-I one.
CATARRH OF THE OSE:-Chilliness-
fcverishncss- passages obs,ructcd-watery dis
charge and latter thick, yellow and tenacious
discharge into the Observation-Disclosures
breath-weak and watery eyes-and sometimes
loss of memory
CATARRH OF THE THROAT: Irritation
sensation OF heat and dryness-constant hawk
ing-sorc throat-and difficult to breathe
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH Dizziness
emacaton - hollow cheeks - sleeplessness
bad dependent grinding or
sharp, short pains in side and stomach-nau-
sea after eatng--shortneSs of breath-and bit
ter fluid rising in throat
-CATARRH OF THE INTESTINES:-Dull.
grinding pain in bowels-darrhea- emaciation
-lervousness--and sleeplessness.
CA1ARRH OF THE LIVER AND KID
NEYS;-Skin drawn and yellow-back specks
floating on field OF vision--weak and dizzy
dull pain ir snail Of back--and constant desire
10 urinate.
CATARRH OF THE BLADDER SHARP
pains in the lower abdomen and loss of con-
troll over urne-constant desire TO urinate-
burning sensation when urnating-face drawn
and palid-eyes dull--palms of hands and feet
damp and clammv
PELVIC CATARRH Constant leucorrboea-
dragging pain in the back and hips abdomen
and thighs-stomach disturbances-skin erun
tions-sick headache-femae irrepular;t;es
and constipation
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

Use Rawleigh's Mountain Herb
liniment, free from anrodynes. T. III.
Johnson. Salesman. 43tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-03

Graduate embalmer and funeral
director, Telephone 4SS. Fred
Walter. off
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-07-19
CONTINUES A MYSTERY.
Explosion Of Bomb Near American
Embassy In Turkey.

Constantinople, July 1.-THE author
of the bomb explosion Sunday night
in front, of the summer quarters of
the American embassy at Terapia, a
suburb of this city, as we'll as the mo-
tive for the act, probably will remain
q mystery. The efforts of the authori-
ties to throw light on the matter has
been quite without result.
The Turkish theory is that the ex-
plosion Of this bomb had nothing to
do with the American embassy, but
that its explosion was connected with
a possible attempt upon the life of
George Christich, a natural son of the
late King Milan of Servia, who re-
sides with his mother in a house next
to the embassy. 1t is recalled that on
several previous occasions, the latest
being in February of the last year,
attempts were made on his life. Ac-
cording to another verlaon the bomb,
which appears to have been made of
ordinary powder encased in shell of
lead, was found In a boathouse in the
vicinity by some children at play, who
carried 1t off. Finding the package
getting warm in their hands they
dropped it in the streets. 1t then eX-
ploded. wounding three little girls of
the Marty.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-07-19
BIG INTERNATIONAL TRUST
Formation Of $1oo,0oo,o 900 The.
atrical Combine Proposed.

Chicago, July 1.-THE Daily News
says that plans for the formation OF a
500, O00, 900 trust in the worlds the
aters became known during the day.
A lawyer representing Klaw E. Erlan.
ger, it is said, has sailed from New
York for London to pass upon the
legal features of the plans before their
acceptance by the syndicate for which
they were prepared.
The international theater trust will,
according to report, not only control
the best theaters in Europe but have
under contract the highest talent in
legitimate and vaudeville fields.
The attempted formation Of this
new theatrical undertaking is said to
grow out of the recent decision of the
New York courts that theaters and
amusements are not trade and com
merce' and therefore their combina-
ton is not = violation of law. A. 1"
Erlanger is quoted as saying:
81 will say that it is true that VIC
are about to make our interests co
extensive with Europe and America
eau see no reason why a homo
geneity of management and owner
ship will not be highly beneficial to
the public, the players, the producers
and the owners Whether some OF
The principal amusement interests of
Europe and America a be welded
into one necessarily requires a con
cert of thought and action on the part
of those who are the leaders abroad
and here in that line. Our counse
has sailed to Investigate, discuss and
determine legal plans. 1t will take
some time to work out the PROPOSE
tion." ;
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-07-19
wATTERsoN FOR JOHNSON
Declares M~innesotan Only Man Avail
able for Democrats.

Washington, July 17.-"Governor
John A. Johnson of Minnesota Is the
candidate to whom I referred as capa-
BILE of carrying the Democratic party
to victory next year." was the state.
ment Of Henry Watterson in Louis
Vile, according to Charles Edwards,
secretary of the Democratic congress
sional committee, who has just re.
turned from Louisville.
81 had a conference with 'Marse
Henry" Colonel Edwards said; land
he went over the ground at length.
Colonel Watterson asserted that Gov
ernor Johnson was the one Democrat
who was absolutely available, against
whom no faction of the party enter
tains animosity, who has a record OF
carrying a strongly Republican state
twice and who is at this time before
the nation without a flaw of any sort