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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

King Leopold of Belgium, who is, prob
ably. the best abused monarch in the
world. Judging by the flow Of eloquence
and well-rounded phrases uttered from
the rostrum and press against him, is.
nevertheless, an exceedingly accomplished
and intelligent man. He is an excellent
Inguist, speaking several European lan-
guages, and is able to open his Parlia-
ment iIa Flemish, the popular tongue of
a considerable part of his country, as
well as in French, the official language
Of the state Although an old man. his
majesty is said to be extremely fastidious
in his toilet. No society butterfly could
take more pains and trouble over the
care and arrangement of her complexion
than King Leopold does over the cut and
appearance of his long gray beard. II is
said that before he sleeps his valet caro-
fully envelops his masters beard IN a
silk bag TO prevent its getting disar-
ranged. So much care does he eXpend
on his personal appearance that his dress
ing-room resembles a haiT-dTessing estab-
lishment. stocked as it Is with pomades.
perfumes, oils, pastes, and brushes of a
thousand and one varieties. Il is said OF
his majesty that were he not King of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

Prince Fushimi. OF Japan, who is on q
visit of courtesy to King Edward, VIII
occupy York House. st. James Palace.
during his stay in London.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
L lacked an AudiancA.

John Barrett. director of the inter
national bureau of American repub-
lies. who is said to have talked himself
into his present position and who
once paid 81 minute for the time he
used in making an address before a
Washington college meeting which
was endeavoring to raise funds for
new buildings, narrowly escaped be-
Ing run down by an automobile while
crossing f street few days ago. The
driver Of the machine bowed to lady
on the sidewalk and neglected to
sound bis bell
Barrett saw the vehicle just In time
and jumped for the curbstone, his
coat tails being struck by the ma
chine
Nov" he exploded as he turned
around, II should like to make a few
we'll chosen and pertinent remarks. !"
Then for second he watched the re-
treating automobile sBut l shall not:
l shall restrain myself" And he went
into a nearby hotel.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
His Dear Old Mother

'My dear old mother. who is now 50
years old, thrives on Electric Bitters,
writes w. b. Brunson, of Dublin, Ga.
"She has taken them for about two
years aud enjoys an excellent appetite,
feels strong and sleeps we'll. That )
the way Electric Btters affect the
ged Z, and the same happy results fol-
low In all cases OF female weakness and
general debility. Weak puny children,
too, are greatly streng thened by them.
Guaranteed also for stomach, liver and
kidney troubles by Union Drug Co. soc
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Ii real coffee disturbs your stomach,
your heart, or kidneys then try this
clever coffee imita.ion-.'D Shops
Health Coffee" DR. Shoop has close ly
matched old Java and Mocha coffee in
flavor and taste, yet it has not sing Ia
grain OF real coffee in IL. DR.. Shoop's
Health Coffee Imitation Is made from
pure toasted grains or cereals, with
malt, nuts, etc, Made In one minute
No tedious long wait. You will surely
like it. Get a free sample AT our store.
Ringsrud Mercantile Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
Hard Times in Kansas

The old days OF gra shoppers and
drouth are almost forgotten in the
prosperous Kansas of today. although
a citizen of Codell, Earl Shamburg, has
not yet forgotten hard time he en-
counlered He says: II was worn out
and discouraged By coughing night
aud day. and could find no relief till
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery. II
took less than one bottle to completely
cure me- The safest and most relia-
BILE cough and cold cure and lung and
throat healer ever discovered. Guar
anteed by Union Drug Co. Doe and 81.
Trial bottle free.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
Not Susceptible to EIattsry.

Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Illi-
nois tells this story Of the late Gov.
ernor Oglesby:
One day a man who had a huge
favor to ask went to see Oelesby and
started in to fatter him. He recount
ed the different high positions Ogies-
by had held and tried to make the old
man feel proud of what he had been
and what he was.
Oglesby listened impatiently for a
few minutes to the fulsome fattery,
and then arose abruptly aud, eying
his man sharply, blurted out:
I'm nothing but doggoned fraud, "
and the interview was at an end, the
visitor not even having chance to
ttate his errand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
a tjse Fer the Fork.

A Denver man had a friend from d
Kansas ranch I'm the city on Il bust
ness deal. and at noon they went to
a downtown restaurant and had
lunch together. says the Denver Post.
The Kansas ranchman ate his entire
meal with his knife When he was
near the end he discovered something.
He discovered that he had no fork.
Say" he said to the Denver man,
that waiter didn't give me fork. "
We'll. you don't need one, replied the
Denver man seriously. The deuce
don't, came from the Kansas What
IN going to stir my coffee with7D
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

a weak heart with palpitation or inter
mittent pulse, ALWAYS means weak
stomach nerves or weak heart nerves.
Strene then these inside or controlling
nerves with DR.. Shops Restorative
and see how quickly the ailments dis
appear. Dr. Shoop, of Racine, Wis,
will mail samples free. Write fol
them. A test will tell. Your health
Is certainly worth this simple trial.
Sold by Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
City Delinquent Taxlist
>, - pah,,cation October 10, 1907 !,


Office Of the city Treasurer Of the City OF Elm
Point, In the County OF Union, in the state y
South Dakota.
Notice is hereby given. that the following az
seribed real estate win be sold at pubic safe ~
the office OF the city Treasurer OF the city q
Elk Point la the SAID county, on Monday. the
NH day OF November, 1907, for the deiinquent
taxes charged thereon, for the year
1906, and prior years, Including personal
and special faxes that are lien on
said real estate, together with one per cent pei
month interest and penalty added on the same,
from the LIST day of March, 1907. ana the cost OF
advertising and sale said sale to commence AZ
. o'clock A. NJ. ana close at 4 o'clock P, M OF
said day
Dated at Elk Point. 5, d. Oct. 1, 1907.
j. ". COVERDALE, City Treasurer,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
A Card

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized TO refund your money If
Foieys Honey and Tar fails TO cure
your cough or cold. 1t stops the cough,
heals the lungs, and prevents serious
results from cold. Cures La grippe
cough and prevents pneumonia and
consumption. Contains no opates.
The genuine is in yellow package.
Refuse substitutes. Pioneer Drug
Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Stomach troubles, heart and kidney
ailments can be quickly corrected with
u prescription known To druggists
everywhere as DR. Shops Restorative
The prompt and surprising relief which
this remedy immediately brings is en-
tirely due 10 it's Restorative action on
the controlling nerves of the stomach,
etc. Pioneer Drug CO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
Wanted

Gentleman or lady to travel for Mef'
camille House OF large capital Terri
tory at home or abroad to suit. II dc
sirable the home may be used as head
quarters. Weekly salary Of Sl,0OOper
year and expenses. Address Jaseph A.
Alexander. Elk Point. ). Oak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
Notice to Creditors
First Publication Oct "a, 1900
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, i

COUNTY OF UNION,
In County Court within and Tor said County
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Joseph b.
Brubacher deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Executor OF the last viii and Testament III
Joseph b. Brubacher. deceased, TO the creditors
Of, and all persons having claims against the
said deceased, 70 exhibit them with the neces-
sary vouchers, within -four months after the
first publication OF this notice, to the said exec
utor, at his Office In Elk Point, in the County Of
Union, state OF South Dakota.
Dated at Elk Point, $ u. this The 10Th day Of
October, 1867.
&c. Ericsson,
Executor Of the last will and testament OF
Joseph b Rrubacher, deceased.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
out OF sight

.sOut OF sight, out of mind. is an old
aying which applies with special force
to sore, burn or wound that's been
treated with Bucklen's Arnica Salye.
It's out of sight, out OF mind and out
disappear under Its healing influence.
Guaranteed by Union Drug Co. 25c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

The only true constipation cure must
begin its soothing. healing action when
it enters the mouth HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea restores the whole sys
tenn to healthy, normal condition. So
cents Tea or Tablets Pioneer Drug
Store
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

On an inoffensive citizen is frequently
made in that apparently useless little
tube called the appendix It's gen
orally the result Of protracted constipa-
ton, following liver torpor Dr..
Kings New Lille pills regulate the
liver, prevent appendicitis and estab-
ish regular habits Of the bowels 25c
at Union Drug Co
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Itching piles provoke profanity, hut
profanity won't cure them. Doans
Ointment cures itching bleeding or
protrnding piles after years OF suffer
ing. AT any drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Most disfiguring skin eruptions, sc rcf-
ula. pimples, rashes, etc, are due to
impure blood. Rnrdock Blood Biaters
is cleansing blood tonic. Makes You
clear-eyed, clear-brained, clear ski :
ned
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

No home is so pleasant. regardless OF
the comforts that money will buy, as
when the entire family is In perfect
health. A bottle oil Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup costs so cents. Ii will care
every member of the family of consti-
patton, sick. headache or stomach
trouble Pioneer Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

III you haven't the time 10 exercise
regularly, Doan's Regulets Will pre-
vent constipation. They induce a
mild, easy, healthfnl action OF the bow
els without gripping. At any drug
store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
Notice to orr Custom rs

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug law, as
il contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs. and we recommend 1t as a safe
remedy for children or adults. Pioneer
Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

To check cold quickly get from
your druggist some little Candy Cold
Tablets called Pleventics. Druggists
everywhere are now dispensing Pre-
yentics, for they are not only safe,
but decidedly certain and prompt.
Preventics contain no quinine, NO
laxative, nothing harsh nor sickening
Taken st the s'sneeze stage" Proven
tics will prevent pneumonia, hronchi
tie, IA grippe, enc. Hence the name
Preventics. Good for fegerish chill
dren As Preventics rs cents. Tria
boxes cents. Sold by Pioneer Drug
"a.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

II taken patiently and persistently
will retieve the most obstinate cases OF
indigestion. constipation. bad blood
cad liver, no matter how long standing
That's what Hollister's Rock Mountain
Tea will do. a5 cents Tea or Tablet.
Pioneer Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Trial Catarrh TIRE ailments are being
mailed free by request by DR.. Shoop,
Racine, Wis. These tests are proving
TO the people-without penny's cost
the great value OF this scientific pre-
scription known to druggists every
where as DR.. Shops Catarrh Remedy.
Sold by Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

The insurance people don't seem
bit worried over the young man who
feels that he is destined to set the
: world on fire Exchange.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

"Gerty says she's twenty eight Dc
you believe that?" Sure do. To my
certain knowledge she was all of that
ten years Baltimore American.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF UNION.
In County Court within and for said County.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF Amund Enstad.
deceased
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
executor of the last will and testament or
Amund Enstad. deceased, tn the creditors OF
and all persons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after the first
publication or this notice, to the said executor
at the office Of Ericsson g. Stickney, at Elk Point,
in the County Of Union, state OF South Dakota,
Dated at Elk Point, s. d., this 21st day OF
September, 1907.
JOHN PRICE.
Executor OF the Last Win aud Testament OF
Amund Enstad Deceased, 4w
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Ten thousand pounds of eiderdownare
collected each year in Iceland. OF this
am5unt about 1000 mounds are export
I'd to other countries.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Nearly AL the champagne corks used
In Europe are made at and near San
Feliu de Guixols, small seaport not
far from Barcelona.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Foley's KidnevCure will cure any
case Of kidney trouble that is not be-
you'd medical aid. Pioneer Drug
Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Friend-Can't you give me tip on
stocks? Broker Yes, but In considera-
ton Of our long friendship won't
Town and Country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

The man who knows nothing outside
OF his own business may have a good
income, but he is mighty embarrassing.
Chicago Record Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Hewitt hear they made a lion of
you at the banquet the other night
Jewett-Yes, and when / got home
found lion tanner all right.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

The pain In Mas head has gone,
She's as happy ~ can be,
Since taking HoIlis.er's Rocky Noun
tain Tea arnip hit. Pioneer Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Dramatic Critic during the second
act)--SOme persons are born lucky.
The author of this play died before Il
was produced.--Puck.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

A Russian Il not OF age until he Is
twenty-six years old. Until that time
at least four-fifths OF his earnings must
90 to his parents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Mr.. Jawback-The biggest idiots al
ways seem to marry the prettiest wo-
men. Mrs. Jawback-Now you're try
Ing to flatter me.-Cleveland Leader.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

A London fog absorbs IL per cent OF
the rays from an ordinary gas lamp
and Il per cent of those from a lamp
with an ncandescent mantle
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Locusts are mentioned as one Of the
plaques OF Egypt brought upon the
lland OF the pharaohs by Moses and
Aaron In I491 3. G..
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

When an oyster is a fortnight old. 1t
is not much larger than the head OF a
pin. At the end of four years growth
It Is fit for the table.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

1t is said TO I've rather curious cir
cumstance that some OF the most i'm
portant inventions have been made by
lunatics.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Stops earache intwo minutes; tooth
ache or pain OF burn or seald ia Ave
minutes: hoarseness. one hour: mus
cieaehe, two hours: sore throat, twelve
hours DR., Thomas EcIeclric Oil, mon
arch over pain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Teacher--The trunk is the middle
part OF the body. Freddie Say. ma'am.
you ought TO go to the circus and see
the elephant. -Harper's Weekly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Dubley--It's too bad the average
man can't be satisfied with a good liv-
Ing and not he forever hungering for
more money.
Wise-The average man Is satisfied
with a good living. The trouble IL his
idea Of a good living grows with his
income. PHILADELPHIA Press
The Caressing irish Voice.
There Is no voice In the world which
think SO soft-with SO much Of a COO
and caress In itas the Irish voice.
am not going to be guilty OF the folly
of trying to make out that my country
men are angels. No. know they have
plenty OF faults. But In the ordinary
intercourse Of life there is no people
who have pleasanter, more courtly and
more engaging manners. IT. r O'Con-
nor In r. =. q.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Most men find 1t easier to take two
steps backwards than 10 take one for
ward.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

You never will burn hole In sin by
concentrating your piety on Sunday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Surgeon--Will you beaueath your
body for dissection after your death,
Patient--No, thanks. I'm not DIT
curious Batter
JaDOts are strong features OF the
neckwear styles and come In many ut
tractive forms, the prevailing length
being about five inches. Some OF thess
are slashed up the center with con-
trasting material inserted. others are
pointed In the center. and still others
ara fan shaped. New York Post.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

The Greek athlete Of the golden age
trained ON new cheese, dried figs,
boiled grain. milk and warm water.
He ate no meat whatever.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31

Little Willie-Say, pa. why Is 1t that
poets usually have long hair? Pa
1t costs money to get ones hair cut
my son.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-31
Delinquent Tax List
(First Publication October 10, 1907

OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER
ELK POINT, UNION COUNTY, SD.
Notice is hereby given that the following real
estate will be sold at public sale at the County
Treasurer office, at the court house in the City
of Elk Point, in said County of Union, on Mon
day, the eleventh day of November, A. d. 1907,
for the delinquent taxes charged thereon for the
year 1906 ana prior years, together with one
per cent. per month interest added on same
from time said taxes became delinquent and the
cost Of advertising ana SALE Said saleto CON-
mence at 8 clock A. Nj. and close at p M of
said day,
J. f. WEBER, County Treasurer,
Dated october list. 1907.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-06-30
CUNNING OF THE COYOTE.
His Patience and some of His other
Peculiar Traits

This is the coyote. Co-oy-tay with all
the syllables, 10 the Mexican who named
him; "kiote" merely 70 the American
wanderer who has come and gone SO
often that he az last regards himself "a
resident stonkmau and farmer
II is this little beasts triangular visage-
his sharp nose fitted for the easy investi-
cation Of other peoples affairs. his
ohique green eyes with their squirt OF
cowardice and perpetual hunger. says the
Outing Magazine, that should have "a
place in the adorument Of ,scutche5us.
Ii is notorious that the v.cissltudes of his
belly never bring TO him the fate upon
whose verge he always lives. and that
nothing but strychuine, and not always
that, viii bring an end TO his forlorn
career.
As his gray back moves slowly along
above the reeds and course grass and he
turns his head to look at sou. he knows
al once whether or not you have With
YOU a gun, and YOU cannot know how be
knows. once satisfied that you are un-
armed, he will remain near in spite OF
any vocal circumstances. and by and by
may proceed 10 interview YOU in way
that for unobtrustiveness mightsbe taken
as model Of art
Lie down on the thick brown carpet of
the wilderness and be still for twenty
minutes, and watching him from the cor
ner of your eye. you viii see that ne has
heen joined by others of his brethren
hitherto unseen. He seems To be curious
to know. first. il YOU are dead, and, sec
ond, if by any cEance-and he lives upon
chances-there is anything else in your
neighbOrhood that ne might find eatable.
II you pass on with Indifference, which
is the usual way, he will sit himself down
upon his tail on the nearest knoll and
loil his red tongue and leer at you as one
with whom he Is half inclined 10 claim
acquaintance. He looks and acts then
50 much Ike a gray dog that one is IN
CiDed to whistle to him. Make any
hostile demonstration and he Will move
a little further and sit down again.
II by any means YOU manage 10 offend
him deeply at this juncture the chances
are that he and his comrades may retire
still further and then bark ceaselessll
until they have hooted you out of he
neighborhood, That night he and some
of his companions may come and steal
the straps from your saddle the meat
from the frying pan-and politely clean
the pan-and even the boots from beside
your lowly bed.