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The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06
A RIDDLE.

A Riddle.
The following physical puns, called
the Bishop of Oxfords Riddle" have
furnished much entertainment:
!. l have trunk-my body.
2. l have two lids-eyelids.
3. l have two caps-kneecaps.
4. Two musical Instruments
drums.
5. Two established measures
feet.
6. A great number of articles car.
penters can't do without-nails
7. l always have about me a cou-
pie of good fish-soles.
s. A great number of small she'll
fish-muscles.
9. Two lofty trees-palms.
10. Some fine flowers-tulips.
II. Two playful domestic animals
calves. =
H. A great number of small wild
animals-hairs.
13. A fine stag-heart.
IA A number of whips without
handles-lashes.
Is. Some weapons of warfare
arms.
16. A number of weathercocks-
veins. =,
II. An entrance to hotel-insteps.
18. At political meeting on the
verge of decision-eyes and nose.
19. Two students-pupils.
20. A number of Spanish grandees
-tendons.
21. A big wooden box-chest.
%. Two fine buildings-temples.
23. A product of the camphor tree
gums.
"a. A piece of English moneys
crown.
25. An article used by artists-pal
ate.
26. Boat used in racing-skull.
q. Used in crossing a river
bridge (of nose).
rs. Pair of blades without handles
shoulders.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06
NOT WORRYING HIM.

Wonder what that was we had
for breakfast this morning." said the
wife to her husband on shipboard.
"Oh. is that troubling you yet,
dear?" replied the husband looking
railward; Il gave it up long ago!"
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

The average sperm whale is about
So feet long and weighs 100000 pounds
and will yield $4,000 pounds of blub-
Der (from which $4,000 pounds of
train oil can be made) and 5000
pounds of whalebone.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

me, and for fifteen years the frequent
passages of kidney secretions an
noyed me- But Doan's Kidney Pills
have given me almost entire freedom
from this trouble and l cannot speak
too highly in their praise"
Sold by all dealers, so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

SMALL SIOUX LEARN ENGLISH.
Indian children know hardly any
English when they first go TO school,
but they are so bright and quick they
soon learn. The older pupils coach
the new arrivals, for even in gov
ernment school way out on an Indian
reservation in the Far West those
who have been to school one year feel
superior and think they should teach
the little ones how to act, just as
boys and girls do in New York when
they step out of the kindergarten into
the first grade.
Some of these Sioux children make
their teachers laugh with their drol'
mistakes. When a little one loses a
a tooth he says, my tooth come off. y
II splinter gets into a finger, it is
a ''stick," board or even 'lum'
ber." OF their shoes, mittens, etc,
it Is "the other side," never the
mate" When they have had par.
ticularly good meal they say. I'VE
eat very nice
Fer scissors" these little people
say scissor" pronouucing the ''f
like long "e" Once there was girl
who was reading her lesson out OF
the Fourth Reader. In the lesson
there were a few lines from Shakes
peare.
By and by the girl cpme to the word
Scissors" and misprSnounced it.
you must say SCISSORS not "scees'
Or" corrected the teacher.
A minute or two later the teacher
heard her murmurint:. I'VE come to
bury Scissors, not to praise him.
They are quick to see such like
nesses in words. Once some children
were having merry time, playing
and chattering. One of the teachers
called them magpiss, which the wee
ones understood as mud pies. One
boy said, Il am thirsty" another, a
wag, Il am Friday"
A little girl wAo had lost button
from her dress asked for pin to
button" it With. When a caster came
off of bed in .he dormitory child
exclaimed, "Lcl1k, a bed wheel" Put
ting on her hat one afternoon, little
girl announced: Il think l will &C
out and gather some fresh air." while
another went out to catch" some
If they wRat to know the time they
say, How many o'clock?"
At one of these schools in Soutt
Dakota they had little pushcart il
which wood was brought to the door
One day a troop of children were
sent to gather dry willows for kindlins
the fees. When they returned one
was crying and when asked the cause
she Gobbed: The cart step on my
foot"
One day the little girl who was
waitress for the teachers table spoke
of the dessert as "the deserving
Quaint as are their attempts tt
speak the English language, they are
almost always very expressive, TO,
these little Sioux children are won
derfully apt.-Tribune Farmer.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06
RUTTING IN.

"I want you to write me play
What sort of a play?"
"Well, we have seventeen special.
ties. Get me up enough stuff to
wedge EN- apart. louisville Cou~
ier-Journal
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Do o. VI UC ICuoC
thirty years / suf-
fered with kidney
troubles, and the at
tacks laid me up for
days at a time with
pain in the back and
rheumatism. When
I was up and around
sharn twin goa cau0ht
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06
WHAT MEN ARE MADE OF.

WHAT NEAN hINE1 4HThiH1 VI
A bright boy made quite an apt
answer to cross-grained old man
who had outgrown his love for chill
dren. Get out of my way" were his
surly words. What are you good
for?" The boy looked up in his face
with bright smile and said, very
promptly, They make men out of such
things as we are" The boy came of
with flying colors. 1t is pity that
surly old men should ever be made
out of the good stuff in Children
Home Herald.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Taylor's Cherokee Remedy OF swees
,um and Mullen is Natures great re,no-
ly-cures Coughs, Colds. Group and Con
nm ntion and all throat and lung troubles.
~ druooi.ts. 25c., Soc. and 81 90 per bottle.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

The very wisest advice: take Garfield Tea
whenever laxative is indicatedl Pleasant
TO the taste, simple, pure, mild, potent and
health-giving. Made of Herbs-not drugs.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Piles Cured IN TO ii Days.
Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles in to IA days or money refunded. SOC,
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

You can depend on the boy who Is
kind and thoughtful to his own SIS
ter for you may be sure he will de-
velop into the right sort of man,
and Is bound to win the respect and
admiration of everyone.-Home Her.
aid.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Many man secures place in his
,ory as an also-ran.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Few welcomes are warranted not to
wear out.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Hon. Thos. Gale, who WAS elected to
Congress from Alaska, is well known on
the Pacific slope, where he has resided.
His Washington address is 1872 9th St.,
N w, Washington, d. c.
Washington, u. C.
Perunu Drug Co. COtu ntbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen: can cheerJHtLy rec
on,mend Pe7'Mna as a cery efficient
remedy for coughs and colds.
Thomas Gale.
Hon. C. Slemp, Congressman from Vir-
ginia. writes: II have used your valuable
remedy, Peruna with beneficial results,
and can unhesitatingly recommend your
remedy as an invigorating tonic and an
effective nd permanent cure for catarrh."
Man-a-IIn the Ideal Laxative.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

FITS, st. vitus' Dance N ervous DiseasespeFA
manently cured by DIR. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise frea
Dr. q. Il. Kline, Id, ,93i Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Many war cloud has proved to b
)nly pipe dream.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Above is sufficient seed to grow 35 bu.
of rarest vegetables and thousands of bril-
liant flowers and all is mailed to you
POSTPAID FOR l2c,
OF if you send Ice, we will add a package
of Berliner Earliest Caulhower John a.
Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse. Wis. A. c. l.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Lots of people marry simply be-
cause misery loves company.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

It's a good plan to tell the truth,
when it doesn't hurt.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

When a girl is high flier it does
not necessarily follow that she is cut
out to be an angel.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Lots of us won't listen to advice
unless we are giving it.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

True dignity doesn' t stop at a frock
:oat and high hat.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06
BUSY Girls a, ,t.,v

ThA Italian women are Industrious.
Ewes while walking along the street
the Homsn sfls are busily, engaged in
knitting
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Mrs Winslcw's Soothing Syrup for Children
tectning softens thegums, reducesinflamm
Eon, allays pain, cures wind colo, 25ca bottle
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
,nitary Lotion. Never fals. At druggists.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06
For 12c

and this notice the John A. Salzer Seed
Co., La Crosse. Wis, in order to gain
25O,O 900 new customers during 1908, will
mail you free their great plant and seed
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Even the talest men don't always
come up to our expectations.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06
Only One "Bromo Quinine"

That is Laxative Bromo Quinine: Looa
for the signature of Z, W; Grove. Used the
World over to Cure n Cold in One Dav 25c.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Some men expect to get into heaven
at their own valuation.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06
That Dry Hacking Cough

needs attention. Ask your druggist
for Browns Bronchial Troches, which
will quickly relieve the cough.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06
THIRTY YEARS OF IT.
A FearfuIly Long Siege Of Daily Pain
and Misery.

Charles Won Soehnen, of 201 A st.,
Colfax. Wash. SAYS: For at least
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

More proof that Lydia e. Pink
hams VegetableC Compound saves
woman from surgical operations.
Mrs. S. A. Williams, of Gardiner,
Maine, writes:
81 was a great sufferer from female
troubles, and Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound restored me to health
in three months, after my physician
declared that an operation was abso-
lutely necessary"
Mrs. Alvina Sperlmg, of 154 Cley-
bourne Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
s'I suffered from female troubles,
tumor and much Inflammation. Two
of the best doctors in Chicago decided
that an operation was necessary to save
nv life. Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound entirely cured me without
an operation"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pink
halo's Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton. fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing. down feeling, f1atulency, indlges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostratlon.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She haa guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
!; "a. :;:: s:'s::: VS. s: Ih0lnpsOnS
VIX. Cos.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

The good die young, or if they don't
they grow up to be mighty homely.
The Kemper herald., 1908-02-06

Widowers make the best husbands.
They know what to expect.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
Marion Harland and Dame Curtsey

No name is better known to the house
wives Of America than that of Marion
Harland. For more than half century
size has been devoted to the work that
has made her name household word in
thousands Of homes, and now at IS she
is as bright and active as most women Of
half her age. 1t has often been a mat
ter Of speculation to those who have fol-
lowed her department, School for
Housewives" in the woman's section of
The Chicago Sunday Record-Herald if
Mrs. Harland really gives personal atten-
ton to all the letters which must come to
her. Huge as the task may seem. it
may be said that every one Of these let
tiers requiring the opinion of an expert
upon household topics goes directly to
Mrs. Harland and is answered by her.
Mrs. Harland's knowledge Of housekeep-
ing is practical and not theoretical.
The cry of the hostess for something
new has been met by the Sunday Rec
ord-Herald.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

w. M. Clark and his father-in-law. ].
T. Moore, had little more trouble last
week with the result that Mr.. Moore
caused the issuance Of warrant thursday
charging VIII with assault with intent to
Kill. Owing to the absence Of the coun-
ty attorney. Justice Tedrow, the magis-
trate before whom the action was brought,
put Mr.. Clark under bond Of 5000 for
his appearance for trial. J. ]. Clark. the
defendants father. qualified as bondsman.
Clark and Moore had some words about
family affairs and the former attacked his
father-in-law with garden rake. but Mr..
Moore IN the abundance Of caution, kept
out Of reach Of the mprovised weapon
and was not hurt. 1t is said that Mr..
Clark made some very pronounced threat.
and this is what led to his arrest. The
hearing will be held as soon as County
Attorney Cloud is physically able, which
will probably be June 22nd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

A precinct committeeman should be
nominated in every township in the
county before it is too late. To do
this, names must be printed on the
primary ballot, and to get the name
on the ballot a petition must be sign
ed by not less than ten per cent of the
party vote IN the township, in behalf
of the candidate for committeeman.
No township in the county should
neglect to elect a committeeman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Hon. Dallas Morris departed last Fri
day for Chicago. The attraction is the
cut and dried national g. o. p. conven-
lion which dominates Taft probably to-
day. Dial has some influential republi-
can relatives and friends in Chicago
which makes it certain that he will get a
good seat in the big show. Before leav-
ing, he promised the Index that he would
make speech before the convention.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

P. L. Lake, agent for the ST. Paul
Insurance Company, took a run down
to the hail stricken district near Haz-
elton last week to go over the ground
with the adjuster, in cases in which
the st. Paul carried risks. He says
where the storm spent its full force it
certainly did a thorough job of clean
ing up the crops. 1t was as bad as
hail storms get.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Geo. Sellers Of Isabel, one Of the re-
publican candidates for county treasurer,
filed his nomination petitions with the
county clerk last Thursday. George has
taken little time off to make a canvass
and in his rounds over the county has re-
ceived considerable encouragement from
his republican friends. He is confident
Of defeating his rival, c. NJ. Hoghton,
Of this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

The lawn social given by the ladies
of the M. E. church at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Jno. Luallen last Friday
night was quite largely attended and
handsome sum realized The band
furnished music for the occasion and
the ladies desire to thank them for
their services.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

The Masons who attended Consistory
doings at Wichita last week returned
home Friday and Saturday. Five hun
dred and twenty-nine composed the
Scottish Rite Dedicatory Class and it
was the biggest Consistory event in the
history Of Wichita. The boys report a
magnificent time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Guy G. Sparks came down from
Wichita yesterday to see his brother
L. D. Sparks, who is seriously i'll with
a malignant fever.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
X. P. Meeting June 22nd

A good attendance Of Knights OF
Pythias is desired at the next regular
meeting night, Monday night, next.
Election of officers for the ensuing
term and other business of special i'm
pOrtance. G. E. Thompson, c. G.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Dr.. Coleman stole little time to run
up to Wichita last Wednesday and par
take Of Consistory festivities. He return.
ed Thursday night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Under SherifMathews arrested BIC"
Wilder, young fellow who has been
working with the city water main gang
here for the past three weeks, last Fl Friday
by direction Of the sheriff Of Sumner coun-
H. Wilder was wanted at Wellington
on a charge Of beating and severely stab
bins man in fight. Several other.
are said to have been mixed up IN the
trouble. Wilder came to Medicine Lodse
about month ago. The sheriff Of Sum-
ner county arrived Saturday and took the
prisoner to Wellington on Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Lightning struck A. L. Duncan 5
house south Of this city one night last
week. The house was considerably
damaged but no person was hurt. The
telephone wires mile from the house
were melted by the Iishtning's heat. the
melted pieces being srewn along the way
in small lengths Of one to three inches.
The power and phenomena ct lightning
is almost on the same plane with that Of
its twin companion, the tornado.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Thurman Daniels was made the victim
Of joke Sunday evening that should not
be encouraged. While riding Judge
Coles large stable horse somebody put
;'high-life" on the horse and Thurman
was thrown. the horse coming very near
ly kicking him and Stepping on him.
Thurm was not hurt but those who saw
the horse pitching and kicking say it was
a narrow escape.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

A District Sunday school conven-
tion will be held at the Doles school
house in Mingona township next Sun
day, June 21st. A good program has
been prepared and pleasant, inter
esting afternoon is in store for every
body.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Otis Garriott and wife have returned
from Rich6eld to Sharon. They moved
out to Rich6eld shortly after their marriage
but, like others, soon learned that Barber
county is the best and only place to live.
Mrs. Garriott is daughter Of C. A.
Blackmore, Sharon valleys fruit man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Mrs. Chas. Davis, daughter of Mrs.
M. A. Collins, arrived from Wichita
last week to visit with her mother and
other relatives in the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Henry Rankin put on his harvest
clothes and liked out for the farm in
north Sharon township this week. If
Henry makes as good hand in the har-
vest field as at the clarinet he will be all
right.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Miss Aline Williams is entertaining her
cousin, Miss Nellie Alexander, Of Wich-
tia. Miss Alexander arrived last Thurs
day and will spend another week visiting
with relatives in the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

G. NJ. Martin is a candidate for coun.
ty attorney on the republican ticket
When Seward |. Field consented to ac-
cept the democratic nomination the indi-
cations were that he would have no op-
position but on Saturday Mr.. Martin de-
cided to measure strength with him.
We regret to be compelled to inform
Glover this far in advance Of the election
that he is doomed to defeat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Eugene Ouertemous, Of the firm oil
Oyertermous & Myers, was at Wann,
Oklahoma, last week figuring on cement
work for w. L. Cushenbery and Others
He returned on Thursday. Mr.. Ouer-
temous contracted to do. about $500
worth Of work at Wann with more in
prospect.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
To Whom It May Concern

| hereby give notice that will not be
responsible for any debts that may be
contracted by In. P. Hoover. She left
my home Feb. 10. 1908.
]. II. Hoover.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Medicine Lodge is well represented a,
the Chicago convention this week. Sen
ator Long, M. 7. Williams and Dallas
Morris are the fortunate ones.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Mrs. L. A. Sommer and Miss Ada
Herr, Of Kiowa are visiting relatives
and friends in and near the city this
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

G. A. Buckln is building nice add
ton to his residence on Spring street. W.
L. Parsons has charge Of the work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Sheriff Kidd returned home from Lam
sing Saturday afternoon. On account
Of the high waters he did not get hi.
prisoner to Lansing until Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

J. R. Dunkin, assessor Of Sharon town.
ship, was in the city Saturday to close up
a few items on his books at the county
clerks office. Mr.. Dunkin has been
drafted to run for township trustee in
Sharon. The trustee race there always
is warm one, often taking precedence
Of the county campaign, and this year is
not likely to be an exception to the rule.
Sharon is normally republican but we look
for John to put on his old-time running
shoes and win it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

C. w. Hendnckson went to the flint
hills last Friday to look after his cattle he
is grazing there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

There has been little change in the
railroad time card at this point, becoming
effective on Sunday. The D. E. & c..
is due to leave at 2:45 a. m. instead Of
3:I0 and the Santa Fe day train is due
at ESQ D. m. instead of 1886.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

The Juniors Of the Christian church
will have an ice cream social on the church
lawn Thursday evening. June 18th
Come and help the Juniors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

The THO serving 30-day jail sentence
for crap shooting were released last Fri
day, their time having been served.
Their prorata Of the costs was $8.2I and
they liquidated and again became free
American citizens.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

The Medicine Lodge Cresset asks the
republicans Of Barber county to read the
article submitted by Samuel Griffin care
fully. Wonder whyl
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Is "a vote for Sam Griffin vote against
Senator Long," That is the absorbing
question. Mr.. Griffin denies the charge
but the Gesner forces answer back that
all the anti-Long men are for Griffin and
therein is some truth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

]. c. Gano has a constant supply Of
ice and is prepared to fill orders prompt
ly from this time until the close Of the
season. Price to meet all competition.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Mrs. David Freemyer and Mrs. A.
A. Kincaid of Lake City visited in the
city yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Prof. |. o. Sherrod of Lake City at
tended the county graduating exercises
in the city last week. Wherever there
is anything doing educaionally or music
ally you may always figure on the pres
ence of Prof. Sheuod.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Mrs. Springer has nice line Of sailors
for the ladies Of Medicine Lodge and
Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Dr.. Coleman is one Of the latest to
place an order for motor. The honks
will soon have horsedom displaced in
this METROPOLIS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Mrs. Brady's sisters, Misses c. c. and
M. B. Downs and Mrs. w. H. Good
row. departed for Chicago on Friday
after spending ten days visiting in the city.