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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
aoUEsTIoM Of PROFIT.

It has been definitely settled that a
poor steer doesn't pay; that mich
cows fed OH roughness alone and shelf
Ssered on the sunny side of rail fence
s fail to deliver the goods; that prairie
/ rooter hogs are not the best breed
for the Iowa farmer. We have learned
many things, forced on us by the In
cslasing cost of production on 800
I an acre land. Now does six weeks of
+ impossible roads pay the Iowa farmer?
Can he afford them?
Studies made of this question by the
United States department of agricul-
sture and experiments by trained engi-
neers in the interest OF such schools
as the University of Illinois, Of mu-
inequalities and Of corporations give
data for a comparative table which
shows the difference in the cost of
moving crops eight miles. Inquiries
conducted in over thousand counties
.of the United States in 1896 indicated
that the average length of haul of
crops over country roads was u 10
miles. the average weight of the load
was 2,002 pounds and the average cost
per mile was 25-2 cents, and therefore
So a load
It has been conseryatively estimated
that the cost of moving farm products
ito the market and of the saving that
may result from the Improvement of
country roads connecting the farm and
the shipping point, assuming that the
length of the haul will be eight miles:
weight of load $500 pounds; power re-
quired ito pull the wagon will average
125 pounds on the country road in its
usual 1condition, and that wages of
driver. food for him and the team,
wear of harness and of horse shoes,
OF horses and wagons. and of whatever
else may be necessary to this work,
with interest on the capital invested,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
cultixatinu ! ausinea.like Punch.

The, modern woman's aim is to be
businesslike. and her affairs Of the
heart, such as they are, she conducts
on the same principles as she would
conduct a public meeting or charity
bazaar, says a correspondent of Ladies'
Field. She plays hockey and golf,
fences and wrestles In order to de-
velop her muscles and learns jiu jitsu
principally because 1t Is the fashion.
but also because, as an ethereal debu
tante informed me the other day, "it's
so jolly useful if you want to knock a
man down." .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
ynps se1uahlira,t Observation-Disclosures au,ua, Fehrarp Is 1907

what do you think of dt?" There is
onl yone thing to be said in Its favor"
the young novelist answered "a friend
OF mine during the Spanish American
war carried 1t in his breast pocket, and
a ball ricocheted against his ribs, but
the book saved him. The ball was I'M
able to get beyond the fourth chap
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
II Tired the Bullet.

Upton Sinclair and a publishers
reader met the other day in New York,
The talk turned at once to literature.
and the reader mentioned proudly that
certain popular novel, after thirteen
reflections, had been accepted by him
and had gained for his house nearly
100000. "A mighty good book it is,
too" said the reader Have You read
it?' Yes" said Mr.. Sinclair. well,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
More Room for Economy.
New York .rrlbune.)

The house OF representatives ha:
voted to abolish all the pension dis
bursting agencies but one--that MAIN
tanned at Washington. 1t was sem
sible move. Why not go ahead now
and abolish useless custom houses, at
which the cost OF collecting dollar
ranges from 81 to $1,263?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
SNAP SHOTS.

(Sioux City Journal.)
"A little snow in marble time Is like
a call from mother.
He is an extraordinary witness who
has a clear recollection of his own sins.
When a kimono is introduced much
corroborative evidence Is required
When man is CHILLED upon In public
to confess his sins 1t Is a struggle with
him not to look foolish.
pne advantage in being saved is the
OF standing as an example.
One blessing of the grave is In shut
ting out complete understanding of the
years Of expectant anxiety on the part
Of the heirs.
The disappointment Of some dogs Is
that they cannot dust the stars with
THERE tails.
Every year added to the life of an
old soldier gives him the worst OF it,
Many people are reduced to poverty
in their struggle to get something for
nothing.
The COW is the poor's best friend
Overseers OF the poor become so
skeptical that they look around for
loose boards that may indicate the hid
ing place Of unreported treasures.
When the day is done an old man is
in the same fix.
The lawyer has a great advantage
for the witness feels he must tell the
truth.
The pioneer bird is In position to
sing extravagantly TO the later corners.
The man with an up and down smile
presents It as an evidence Of integrity.
At the beginning OF Lent every Eas-
ter hat is more or less dream.
People. are so busy looking forward
they don't see that the devil is gaining
on them.
Only a very pretty face can afford
the risk OF a few tears in public.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
Topics Of the Times

Two things need immediate attention
seed corn and the highways.
Now that all are pretty well agreed
that the shooting of White was tn,
proper thing accomplished by an i'm.
proper person why not provide for al
official assassin?
1f it pleases Cuba to threaten wal
upon the United States she should be
permitted to do so without criticism. II
does no particular harm and may keel
Off Il few home revolutions.
s.+
Boston is to permit Sunday base bal
where no admission fee is collected
Chances are for record breaking crowds
one day in the week
The Bailey investigation has cost
Texas $4,000. The STANDARD OH ex-
pense is not likely to be made public
but it is safe to suppose that it didnt
get off cheaper than the state.
The steamships appear to have en-
tered into CHASTITY competition with the
Incompetent telegrapher and the mis-
placed switch.
B Contrary to what the general public
would expect the insanity of Thaw was
ameliorated by consultations with the
experts"
The mayor OF Colorado Springs has
given 100 cats to tho biological depart
ment of Colorado college. Perhaps this
may suggest to NJ. Norris, Of Grinnell,
"a new system Of getting rid Of dogs.
The house seems to have looked on
the 2-cent fair bill as a fair bill.
n ( 8s ssa
4 .She married him to reform him.
ibid she succeed 2"
Sure! He used to be spendthrift
and now he has nothing to spend -
Houston Post.
Do you know why a. want ad. unus-
ually only runs two or three times
Simply because it's the quick way OF
exchange. It gets the goods ana is
ordered out. That's the theory You
can prove It at cent a word.
Is the general alienation between the
insanity experts and truth responsible
for the term "alienists?'
T. = - - 1T j
tits about time to prepare for the
spring Cleanup. We sometimes think
that it is easier to advertise for help
at Is cents than 1T is to chase all over
town and perhaps spend rs cents for
car fare finding the help one wants
New designs on gold coins, chr"
shifted smythe. laying down his paper
well, Il don't care. A fellow with
some of the old designs got mine
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Gazette IL cutting out the sala-
cious portions, Of the testimony inathe
Thaw case. Cedar Rapids Gazette.
keeping scrapboak. eh?
Sioux City Journal
&ssss
There Is an enormous number of
small Iandholders in Egypt, five million
acres being cultivated by over one
million land owners Of whom six thou
sand are Europeans, owning, on an
average a little over one hundred
acres. Mine hundred and forty peas
ants hold under five years each, or 90
per cent Of the whole, cultivated land,
while twelve thousand men OF means
have holdings above fifty acres, their
total being over two and a quarter
million acresi or A per cent on the
whole; proprietor of between five and
twenty acres having II per cent.
ss&sa
Il think \ can say truthfully,', said
the man with the red nose, that i
never tasted whiskeyin all my life..y,
Pardon me, old chap, but rye seen
you full many al time, =
/ True. But I'm bastng my assertions
on what DIR. Wiley says. - Milwaukee
Sentinel. s. IS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26

child uriflatest too often, if the urine sca1ds
the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, depend upon it, the cause of the diff
Guilty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment OF
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition Of
the kidneys and bladder and not to a
haoit as most people suppose
Women as we'll as men are made niser.
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect OF
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty SIX
cent and one-dollar ram
size bottles. You may 1 |!
have sample bottle aag@9 ~
by mail free, also a Home Of svampReos
pamphlet telling all about Swamp Root,
including many of the thousands Of testi-
inonial letters received from sufferers
cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
.Binghamton, N. Y, be sure and mention
this paper. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp Root,
Or. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the adj
dress. BinShamton, N. y. on every
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26

That's all. 'Nuf said, when you say
that HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is
the greatest family remedy on earth. 1t
does you good going and coming. So
cents, tea or tablets. Mcbride & viii
Drug Co. sf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
Use Of Experts.

minneapolis Journal)
Lives of Experts oft remind US
We may make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind US
Laughter on the shores OF time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
ONLY One neRoMo oulNlNE,

That Is LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine.
Similarly named remedies sometimes
deceive The first and original Cold
Tablet Is WHITE PACKAGE with
black and red lettering, and bears the
of E. w. GROVE. csc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26

They scowled and looked sour from
morn till night,
They would agree;
Now they are healthy. happy and
bright,
They both take Rocky Mountain Tea
at night.
Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
Settlers Rates to Minnesota, North
and South Dakota and Canada.

On every Tuesday during March and
April the Iowa Central will place on
sale special second class settlers tick
cts at extremely low rates for benefit
of settlers to the northwest. Call on
agents for rates. or address. A. B. Cults,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
IUwA OPINIONS. AND NOTES

"It5is quite clear that shooting was
the right thing in the Thaw case; but
it was done by the wrong party, says
the DEBORAH eHpublican. "The woman
should have done the job long before
the man undertook to avenge her
wrongs" M
What lot Of fool laws would be
passed if the people would stand, for
their enforcement" remarks the Cher
,okee Democrat
The gross overcharges In the rail-
way mail graft have been SO often and
SO thoroughly exposed that nobody ex-
cept railroad officials, now attempts to
defend them" asserts the Dubuque
Telegraph. These overcharges are
responsible for the annual deficit in
the postoffice department."
The Davenport Democrat explains
"the great interest in severe railroad
legislation in some thirty state legis-
latures as due to atmospheric con-
dition7.'
The school, laws have always lacked
permanency in many important de-
tails" complains the Cedar Falls Rec
ord. Like the game laws of the state
every legislature takes shot at some
particular feature and the result Is
that confusion has followed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappea.
when the kidneysar
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not unco11l-
mon tor a child to be
born afflicted with
weak ki6nevs Ifthe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26

pie IL that is not to be relied upon.
then the Hills and the Stickneys and
the rest of the enlblazoners of pessi-
mism's scroll may realize ON their pre-
dictions to an extent that they are not
at all DESTROYS of. Possibly they have
their bearings so we'll that they can
tell just how far 1t Is possible to go
without going too far, but this is tick
lish, and 1t would seem to be perth
nent suggestion, that they cease their
general direness and get down to brass
taclSs in their arguments with the pub
lie. Let them point out in just what
particulars and In just what ways the
particular pieces of proposed legisla-
ton are so dangerous to the country's
This they not only have a
perfect right to do. but it Is their
bounden duty to do it, wherever there
really is danger The public is open
to reason, but. Of course, tits also open
to fright, if the railroad managers
think that the preferable route.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26

Butter Cost Out Of Proportion.
While cattle are plentiful in Brazil.
and pasturage costs hardly anything,
butter in Rio Janeiro averages about
twice in cost what it does in the
United States n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26

in all of these win equal $3.50 a day.
Does the mud road hub deep to the
wagon and knee deep to the team pay
the Iowa farmer. Can he afford it?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
Xomn as Well as Men Are Mah
Miserable BY Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind,
and 1essensa ambition; beauty,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-02-26
Skin Disease Of Twenty Years Stand
inu Cured.

want you to know how much
Chamberlains Salve has done for me.
1t has cured my face OF skin disease
OF almost twenty years standing /
have been treated by several as smart
physicians as we have in this country
and they did me no good, but two boxes
of this salve has cured me.-Mrs Fan
ME Griffen, Troy, Ala. Chamberlain's
Salve is for sale by all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-13
MANIFESTATIONS


 REPAIRING all makes talking machines and picture machines repaired; exten- sive line machine parts: work reason- able; quick; complete shop; skilled ms- chanic. Talking Machine Co.,. 20O7 2d avenue. 9-22-tf
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THOROUGHLY competent bookkeeper now employed as such in the cotton business, desires to locate in Alabama can furnish best of references; years experience. W. J. Smith, S47 Broad St.
 Augusta, Ga. 10-11-4t
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WANTED-Position by young lady
 stenographer. Thorough and competent
 in both shorthand and typewritng. Ex- perience, good education, Willing to be- gin on small salary. Address E. C., care Age-Herald 10-12- -2t
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WOULD you marry if suited? Matri-
 monial paper containing advertisements marriageable people, many rich. from all sections of the United States and Canada, mailed free. F. J. Gunnels.
 Toledo O. 9-15-6t-su
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TED-Experienced salesman of good personal appearance, capable of earning 5000 to $5OOO per year, who can give records and references showing that they have been successful; men of high character and good education who are willing to work to establish them selves in permanent position; we have one of the largest and most compre- hensive lines of calendars, signs and advertising goods. A knowledge of the business desirable, but not absolutely necessary. Bennett-Thomas Mfg. Co.,,
 1e3 West Van Buren St., Chicago. III.
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FOR RENT-A large newly furnished room within walking distance of busl- ness section for one or two geDtlemen; fine location: furnace heat and baths; terms reasonable. Either phone 454
 1a.to.ot
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MANTED-Position as assistant ad. writer or designer, by single man, 32;
 graduate of Powell System, with strong recommendations; moderate salary to begin with, and no objection to leaving city, Address F B., PIG N 10th st.,
 Birmingham. 10-9-3t-eod
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have buyers TOT three homes
 A in Wpodlawn. and two in psa West End, on easy payments. Can sell or rent your property ~ anywhere, Davis. room 402 Jeff ferson Bank, phones 1s75-1379 AGENTS-Post Cards-10 good ones and money-malslng plan, all for 12c; state age. religion. National, 800 Lakeside Bldg. Chicago.
 AGENTS-Wanted Special Agent-375 weekly and expenses easily made sell ing our. popular combination Life, Health, and Accident policies and ap- pointing agents; experience unnecessary. Royal Fraternal Union, St. Louis. Mo. OUR fall and holiday propositions are winners; exceptionally attractive five, six, seven and eight-piece soap and toilet article combinations with valuable premiums; wonderful; 35c to BOG sellers; 200 per cent profit; crew managers mak- ing $50 weekly; deal with manufacturer; write today: reserve your territory Davis Soap Co, 4S2 Carroll avenue, Chi- CQRO.
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WA ANTED-Position as goveness or com panion by young woman of culture, with highest credentials. Address X. r., care Carrier No ?, Columbus, Miss.~.
 q-9q- t-s1l
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ELECTROPOIsES repaired and new ones furnished by J. E. Dubois. Tusca-
 loosa, Ala. 9-15-52t-su
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MORPHINE and other habits; why iA-
 main addicted when full particulars of painless self cure is sent you free? Ad- dress Box SIS. Chicago. 10-13-3t-su
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FOR RENT-Desirable front room for gentlemen; Margaret apartments, High land avenue, handsomely furnished and every convenience. H. N. T., care Age Herald.
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WE Have moved to 210 North 21st street, where we are in better r-osition than ever to handle real estate to the very best advantage. List your property with us for quick sale. Birmingham Real Estate Exchange, 210 North Fist Straat. botb nhones o679
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PERSONAL

I Is-1S Sx, TS-I,,I,I T
 Package of Pen-ine, direction and book let mailed free. Missouri Remedy Co.,, Dept 100. St. Louis. Mo. 10-6-16t-Sun. HANDSOME young lady, worth $25,000. wants acquaintance of honorable gentleman; early maria ge; no objec- tion to poor man if honest Address Mrs. w., 697 Fulton street Chicago.
 9-15-tf- -su
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BEST advertising proposition on earth; very profitable to retailer and salesmen, s15 to $60 a day assured; absolutely enw and an easy seller. Address sV- ing present and past lines sold, Man ufacturers, S35 First Nat. Bank Bldg, Chicago.
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NICELY furnished front room for couple with board; in good neighborhood and second door from 20th street. 1914 18th avenue, South Highlands.
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ONE GENT 4 WORD.

RATES-One cent word day, nc
 nd. taken for less than 25 cents Tor . first insertion. Cash must accompany
 every order.
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FOR SALE-A snap on South Highlands, beautiful Groom cottage, on car line, only $70O cash, balance $50 per month. M L. cars Age-Herad.
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WANTED-Reliable men everywhere; s2o to s25 made weekly distributing CIT culars. samples, tacking signs; no can wasting: steady. Address Reliable Adv. Bureau, Chicago.
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ANY intelligent person may earn good income corresponding for newspapers;
 experience unnecessary; no canvassine
 send for full particulars. Press Syndi- cate, Lockport, N. Y. 9-lo-lt-su
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FOR SALE-New broom cottage Prince ton Place. West End; electric lights, cabinet mantels. porcelain bath and all sanitary connections; $500 cash, balance easy. Alexander 6 Lovejoy, 19091s First
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LOST-STRAYED-ST STOLEN

SPRAYED OR STOLEN-One small red, and one black mule; reasonable reward. J. Locascio X Co., City Market. Phones Bell S53, Peoples 3l. 1O-12-St LOST-One gold chain and cross, set with pearls. at state fair grounds Friday. Oct II, '07. Finder please return to A. J. Edwards, B'ham Medical college. LOST-Many dimes and nickels by not patronizing J. T. Boatwright, barber. First avenue and Thirty ninth street.
 S-1S-10t-Su. LOST-Cravenette coat, between Huffman and Woodlawn. on East Lake pike; find CT can get reward. Perkins & King, 5l0 First National Bank Bldg.
 10-11-2t-fri-sun
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FOR SALE-$100O; F cash. balance to suit purchaser; lots on car line, West End; this is a fine investment and should be looked into Birmingham Real Estate Exchange 210 N. Fist street Both phones 2679.
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FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished rooms in private family; complete for light housekeeping: gas stove, electric lights. bath. FIG North 24th street, next to new school
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WANTED-Sal for advertising nov city, calendar and leather line, for 1908; successful and experienced men only re- ply, with references. The Economy Ad- vertising Co.. Iowa City,, Iowa.
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WANTED-Hustlers everywhere, s25 to s3O made weekly distributing circulars; samples; no canvassing; steady. Mer- chants Outdoor Ad. Co.,, Chicago.
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COTTAGES for sale. East Lake, Wood lawn and West End. Easy payment
 plan. Address Lovejoy- -Owings-Taylor Co.,, 21O51a 2d ave. 10-13-tf
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THH Kemper-Thomas Go. of Cincinnati, ohio wants for the year 1908 a selling representative for the territory of Ala bama, for the best selling and finest line in the country of copyrighted, three color and half tone domestic calendars' imported calendars; advertising novel, ties: cloth and leather goods; exclusive territory; liberal terms. Address appll- na Iinnn tn iSales Denart ment n
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WANTED D-Experienced salesman who can guarantee results on an entirely new coupon premium proposition, which appeals to all classes of retail dealers, es ecially cigar, drug and grocery trade. Commission basis and liberal drawing account Big money to the right man. II. II. Roberts, 1918 Hilbert street, Phil adelphla.
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FOR R.SALE-convenientlya arranged Groom cottage, furnace heated, with electric lights and city water. facing south on lot 50x240 feet. just beyond Norwood. Has good stables rear. K. F. Manly & O., 201S First avenue.
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WRINKLES REMOVED-If the ladies and gentlemen will call on Mrs. Briggs she will remove their wrinkles, smallpox scars, moles and freckles in two to three weeks; sample of work can be seen at office: Peoples phone 2097 office S27 South 18th street, city; results per
 manent and guaranteed; make engage.
 ment by phone or letter; consultation
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WANTED-A live man in every town In the state, to organize lodges and write fraternal insurance; life. health and ac-
 cident plan. Address tss Fraternal Ed dowment, New Orleans, La S-4-7t-su