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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
ORIGIN OF CORN.
Plant Was First Grown Under Trop-
ical or Sub-Tropical Conditions.

AS to the origin of the corn plant,
there is a general agreement among,
authorities that it developed among
tropical or s%ub-tropical conditions. AS!
to the hemisphere in which it orig.
mated, there has been considerable
opinion among the botanists of to-day
is that it originated in America. The
eminent French botanist, De Candolle,
after considering the evidence rela-
tive to it's origin, says: From all
these facts we conclude that maize is
not a native of the old world. 1t be-
came rapidly diffused in it after the
discovery of America, and this very
rapidity completes the proof that, had
it existed anywhere in Asia or AT
RIGA, it would have played an i'm
portant part in agriculture for thou
sands of years" He then goes on to
show the greater antiquity Of corn in
America. He says that when Ameri-
ca was discovered it was a staple
crop from tha La Plata to the United
States; had names in every native
language, and was found in the tombs
of the Mound Builders of North
America, the tombs of the Incas and
in catacombs of Peru. He further
mentions its connection with the re-
ligious ceremonies of the ancient
Mexicans and Peruvians and argues
from this a very great antiquity in
those regions for it to have become SO
supremacy important. The fact that
there was a number of varieties Of
corn in America when the Europeans
came also points to a long period of
cultivation previous to that time. De
Candolle inclines to the belief that
New Granada was the original home
of the corn plant.
Since the discovery of America corn
has been carried to practically all
parts of the world where the condi-
tions are at all favorable to its
growth, and we may expect that, dur
ing the present century, it will be
taken to many more.-G. A. Crosth-
wait.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Practical Problems.

Some Of the practical problems of
the home and the farm, declares Prof.
l.. H. Bailey, should be added to man.
ual training in country schools. How
to make a garden, to lay out paths,
make fences and labels, are manual
training problems. How to saw a
board off straight, to drive a nail, to
make a tooth for a hand hay rake, to
repair a hoe, to sharpen a saw, to
paint a fence, to hang a gate, to adj
just a pillow point, to mend a strap, to
prune an apple tree, to harness a
horse--the problems are b~ewildering
from their very number. Manual
training can be so taught in the
schools that Ire equipped for it as in
ten years to start a revolution in the
agriculture Of any commonwealth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
RATHER A POINTED REBUKE.
Minister'S Amendment to Usual Grace
Fitted Circumstances.

A Pennsylvania divine formed one
of a house-party in Philadelphia
where the younger con, in accordance
with what the clergyman observed to
be his constant habit, as soon as he
had seated himself at breakfast i'm
mediately possessed himself of a large
slice of bread, the quality of which he
proceeded to test by a liberal mouth
full.
The minister, a stickler in such mat
tiers of propriety, gazed blandly at
him for a moment or so; then he fold
ed his hands and closed his eyes in
preparation for grace.
"For what we are about to receive"
he intoned with painful emphasis,
"and for what our young friend has
already received, Lord, make us truly
Acknowledgements Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
HINTS FOR THE r M

In the fall preparations must be
made for many Of the spring crops,
either blowing the land or manuring
1t.
Keep the land as rich as possible.
Angleworms work more in rich land
than in poor land, and they constantly
improve the soil.
In yielding their harvests the fields
have been feeding you. Now in return,
you should feed the fields by spread!
ing the manure.
Jot down a few of the unusual or
interesting points about the seasons
work and the harvests. They will be
good reading another year.
Make the boy your partner. If he
learns to say and mean 1--WE" instead
of II" or the boss the chances are
he will not want to leave you.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
preachers Comforting Remarks.

At an evening prayer meeting in a
Maine village the senior deacon,
Dominicus Jordan, arose to make ap-
propriate scriptural remarks about
the death of the late Miss Simpkins.
In conclusion the deacon said: II re-
spected Miss Simpkins, the members
of this church respected Miss Simp.
kins, the citizens of this town re.
spected Miss Simpkins, but 10Y she's
dead and gone to the Lord, and the
scripture saith, The Lord is no re.
specter of persons" Exchange.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Not for Vacation Use.

It seemed to Bobby that there was
no end to the advice and instructions
his mother gave him when he was
starting of with his father for .
weeks trip.
Now l want you to be sure you
have everything you need" she said,
opening his bag in spite of his assur-
ances that it held all a boy could pos
sibly require. Why, Bobbie, where
is your hairbrush? You were forget
ting it,"
mo, mother, l wasn't forgetting It,"
said Bobby, looking desperate. Il
thought you said l was going on a va
cation"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Served Accordingly.

At a mems cafe n night a young
Americana barber-fell in with an
Englishman. The latter was berating
the Yankees for doing all manner of
business in their shops and not follow
ing the better English plan of sticking
to one branch.
The next day he staggered into the
barber shop to be shaved. The barber
gave his face an extra good soaping
and left him, at the same time seating
himself to read.
The Englishman kept quiet for a
few minutes, when, seeing his attend
ant reading, he blurted out: "Why
don't you shave me, sir?"
"You will have to go up the street
for your shave" quietly replied the
barber. eve only lather here"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
BOTH GAINED
Man and wlfe'Fstten on craps.Nuts.

The notion that meat Is necessary
for real strength and the foundation
of solid flesh is no longer as prevalent
as formerly.
Excessive meat eaters are usually
sluggish a part Of the time because
they are not able to fully digest their
food, and the undigested portion is
changed into what is practically a
kind Of poison that acts upon the
blood and nerves, thus getting all
through the system.
Il was a heavy meat eater" writes
an Ills. man, land up to two years
Ago, was in very poor health. I suf-
fered with Indigestion SO that I only
weighed So pounds.
Then / heard about Grape-Nuts and
decided to try 1t. My wife laughed at
me at first but when I gained to 1875
pounds and felt SO fine, she thought
she would eat Grape-Nuts too.
Now she Is fat and well and has
gained 40 pounds. We never have in-
digestion any more and seldom fSel
the desire for meat. "A neighbor OF
ours, 6S years old, was troubled with
indigestion for years; was a heavy
meat eater, and now since he has been
eating Grape-Nuts regularly he says
he is well and eve has Indigestion.
! could name a lot of persons who
have really been cured Of Indigestion
BY changing from a heavy meat diet
to Grape-Nuts.' There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road to
Wellville' In pkgs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

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 fineness of they fabric is
hidden behind a 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 its great
er strength than other makes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
One 1hinn Held Him Back.

There was a racket of some kind
in our house last night" said the man
who lives in a fiat building. Screams
came from one of the real fats and
everybody was looking out the win
dows to see what the matter could be.
Various EXPLANATIONS and conjectures
we're made by the rubbernecks and
soon several women were screaming
in sympathy. Presently out of the
awful din rose a deep masculine voice
exclaiming in evaporation and with
the manner of one feeling around in
the dark: I'D go for a policeman if
l could find my pants!"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

and three feet long Of good two-inch
hardwood. Bolt to them securely a
pair of old pillow handles. To the bot
tom bolt an old cross-cut saw blade
which will make a sharp edge. Let
these project about an inch at the
bottom. Attach two singletree hooks
near each end of the lower board and
your scraper is ready to use. With
this scraper and two men I cut a ditch
one-fourth mile long and as deep as it
could be plowed with a turning pillow
in two days time. 1t is also very USE
full in filling holes in the highway.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
His Advice.

"Well, Uncle JOSH" said the fond
mother after her daughter had trilled
a few times for the purpose of i'm
pressing their relative from the coun-
try, what do you think Of it? Would
you advise me to have Daisy's voice,
cultivated"
Eyes, / guess I would. Git it culti-
waited a while and then have it seeded
down. Gosh, but you people seem to
be warm-blooded here. I'd freeze If I
had to depend on them steam pipes
for heat"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Poor Selling Arrangements.

The arrangements by which u
fruit passes from the producer to the
consumer are ~notoriously defective.
The middleman and the dealers have
the entire control of the situation.
When apples or other fruits are
shipped to be sold ON commission the
shipper has to shut his eyes and exer-
else a blind faith in the honesty Of the
mar that is doing the selling for him.
This has led to the development Of
fruit selling associations, none OF
which has been able to work out the
problem very thoroughly. Ultimately,
cooperative fruit selling associations
will develop effective working sys-
ans
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
How He Did It.

Early in the morning session, when
the pupils were feeling bright and
happy, the teacher thought it a good
plan to give them sentences to cor
rect, both as to grammar and sense.
She accordingly wrote on the black
board:
THE hen has four legs. He
done it."
Thoughtful little Ignatius, at the
foot of the class, pondered deeply, and
at the end of Is minutes time, allowed
for correction, he wrote:
HE didn't done it; God done it."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the die
eased portion OF the ear. There Is only one way to
cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness ia caused by an infamed condition Of the
mucous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube ia innamed you have a rumbling sound or i'm.
perfect hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed, Deaf
ness is the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal condi
tion, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out Of ten are caused by Catarrh, which Is nothing
but an inhamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Hairs Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
f.. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
BURGLAR on to the Job.

Burglar (rousing the sleeping head
of the family-"Don't NOV or I'll
shoot! Whar's your money hid?" Head
of the Family (struck by a bright
thought)-"It's in the pocket of my
wife's dress" Burglar-"That's all
right. I'll just take the dress.
Thanks"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market rs years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defiance 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 APP
preached by other brands.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

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.
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to %starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to %stiffen, without t~hickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you win be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

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
a be had of any other brand for the
same money.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
He Knew Her.

Mrs. Hightiyer-Yes, George was
away behind in his alimony, said money
was tight and all that, but brought
him around.
The Platonic Friend-How did you
manage it?
Mrs. Highfiyer-Oh, I wrote him a
little letter threatening to go back and
live with him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Daily Thought.

A little fun,
A little play,
A little laughter
Day by day,
A little school
And we'll confess
A little bit of waywardness.
A little grief
A little woe
AS down the later
Years we go.
A little love,
A little strife,
A deal of hope
And this Is life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

Give Defiance Starch a fair trial
try It for both hot and cold starching,
and II you don't think you do better
work, in less time and at smaller cost,
return 1t and your grocer will give you
back your money.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

critical condition when l began with
Doan's Kidney Pills, and they certain
ly did wonders for me. Though l am
81 years old, / am as well as the
average woman of so. / work well,
eat well and sleep we'll"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Manure Handled Rioht.

We saw q barn the other day which
lad never been stained up from the
accumulation Of manure along the
sides. In fact, ne manure was ever
thrown out. Every day 1T was thrown
into a ~spreader, and when 1t was full
the manure went onto the meadows.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

three years l suf-
fered everything
with rheumatism in
my limbs and a
dull, c~easeless ach-
ing in my back. /
was weak, languid,
broken with head
aches n dizzy
spells, and the kid
ney s~ecretions e r
thick with solids.
/ was really in a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Truthful Boast,

A party of travelling men in a Chi
cago hotel were one day boasting of
the business done by their respective
firms, when n of the drummers said:
mo house in the country, I am proud
to say, has more men and women
pushing its line Of goods than mine"
What do YOU SELF" he was asked.
"Baby carriages!" shouted the drum
mer, as he fled from the room.-Suc-
cess Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

for teeth, says the correspondent Of
Missouri Valley Farmer, and allow
them to protrude through a board three
or four inches, using 120 in all. This
will be found a perfect success for
preparing ground for small grain.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free $500
trial bottle and treatise. DR.. R. H. Kline,
Id. 931 Arch st., Philadelphia, Pa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Suspicions,

"What does old Symper use a cash
register for? He's the only person in
his place of business that handles a
cent of the money"
IT know it, but, old Symper won't
trust even himself"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

A short feed ard a right feed is the
way nos cattle will be handled this
winter. This is no time for the novice
to tackle the business for he is liable
to feed up his entire corn crop with
.oss.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

Blobbs-Don't you ever take your
wife out in your automobile?
Slobbs--I took her out once, but she
screamed SO every time / ran over
anybody that 1t made me nervous.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Well Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact hat it cleanses,
swcetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
ANY 12 Year Old Girl

Can make those delicious Lemon, Choco-
late and Custard pies as we'll as the more
experienced cook If she uses "OUR-PIE'
preparation, which is now sold by nearly
all grocers at 10 cents per package. Just
the proper ingredients in each package.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
.A slan.

How do you know Belinda is In
love?" asked father.
Because" answered mother, every
time the telephone rings she thinks
it's for her."-Washington Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Translated II.

"Obverse or reverse?" inquired the
Boston man, balancing the coin.
"Eh?"
"That is to say, heads or tails"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

A woman is seldom satisfied with a
purchase unless she can make herself
believe that she got more than her
moneys worth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

chased made of
steel, but a home
made one such as
shown in sketch
costs little and is
quite serviceable,
says the Farm
and Home. Take
two planks each
ten inches wide
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

Lewis Single Binder Cigar has a rich
taste. Your dealer or Lewis Factory,
Peoria, III.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

Smokers have to call for Lewis Single
Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria, i'll.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
NEW STRENGTH FOR OLD BACKS.
No Need to Suffer Every Day from
Backache.

Mrs. Joannah Straw, 526 North
Broadway, Canton, s. D., says: For
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

Insomnia is one Of the infant all
ments that is contagious.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

PILES CURED IN 9 TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed TO cure any case
OF Itching, Blind. bleeding or Protruding Piles in
Ito ID days or money refunded. Soc. ~
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

A crank is a person who thinks you
are a crank.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

saFAMHi01
A GOOD LEvELER.
Can Be Used in Preparing Ground for
Small Grain.

A drag harrow for leveling and har-
rowing wheat ground can be made
from three pieces of 2x12, ten or IL
feet long. l use 6O.penny spike nails
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
A DlTCHlNG scRAPER.

There should be a ditching scraper
on every farm. They can be pur-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

A man must stand erect, not be kept
erect by others.-Marcus Aurelius.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

ONLY ONE "BROMo OUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUINtNE. Look fol
the signature of Il. W. GROVE Used the World
over 10 Cure a Cold In One Day. 25c.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
lmnortant to Mothara

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Signature orlIMzAzzm
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

With old age comes the knowledge
Of lost opportunities.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-05
Nothing Succeeds Like succrss.
DR.. EIIBBARD
bEs suDbA&U
IS KNOWN T-RoU5HoyT
THz SOUTHWEST As =
Leading Specialist
~ CHRONIC Diseases

He has the coafdenor
aad patronage Of tnf
leading business men
ana N ost prominsUt
citizens OF Arizona. The
nnctnr q q Lrarraaa ~
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-05
THE ST, LOUIS PAPERS
KEEP TAB ON THFLUYTIES
4 Photographic Account of Her Move
r,ents While in Phoenix.

II Herman Luyties and Mrs. J. F.
Traunmiller OF st. Louis ever return 10
that ancient town they Will have trou-
BILE in explaining their present escapade
through the country. so closely have
their fellow townsmen kept track Of
them. Almost every step has been
noted after they were located at Las
Vegas. by the newspapers Of st. Louis
ana In order that there can be no pos
sible mistake as'to the identity of the
pair and Of their relation TO each other
every precaution has been taken.
Yesterday at the request Of one Of
the papers. the hotel register OF the
Hotel Adams for Friday, February l
was photographed and on it there
looms up most conspiculOusly the
words. Mr.. and Airs. H. Luyties,
City" \ photograph was also taken of
4 railroad ticket agent who sold them
an outgoing ticket and another photo
graph of a telegraph messenger youth
A delivering TO Mrs. Luyties,' a tel
egram addressed 10 Mrs. J. F. Traun-
miller. The paper neglected to request
ii photograph Of the policeman who
thinks he knows where the parties may
now be.
When the Luyties left here stealthily
On Friday night Mr.. Luyties said that
they were coming right back after he
had made an inspection of his Pinal
'ounty mines but nothing more has
been seen OF him in these parts.
Sir. Luyties as has been mentioned
= . wholesale druggist Of st. Louis
hUt there are many wholesale druggists
who are not famous and worth follow
5nE all over the country as the subject
AZ = sensation.
But there is in all the world only
S,ne man who makes Luyties' Sautol. a
Kind Of dentifrice sid in almost all
drug stores Of the United States.