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The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
UPWARD START
After Changing from Coffee to Postum.

Many talented person is kept back
because of the interference of coffee
with the nourishment of the body
This is especially so with those
whose nerves are very sensitive, as is
often the case with talented persons.
There is simple, easy way to get rid
of coffee evils and Tenn. lady's ex-
perience along these lines is worth
considering. She says:
Almost from the beginning of the
use of coffee it hurt my stomach. BY
the time | was fifteen / was almost a
nervous wreck, nerves all unstrung, no
strength to endure the most trivial
thing, either work or fun
There was scarcely anything
could eat that would agree with me-
The little did eat seemed 10 give me
more trouble than it was worth
finally quit coffee and drank hot
water but there was so little food
could digest, was literally starving;
was so weak | could not sit up long
at time.
1T was then friend brought me a
hot cup of Postum, | drank part of It
and after an hour l felt as though
had had something to eat - felt
strengthened, That was about FIVE
years ago, and after continuing Post
um in place of coffee and gradually
getting stronger, to-day can eat and
digest anything | want, walk as much
as | want. My nerves are steady
81 believe the first thing that did me
any good and gave me an upward
start. was Postum, and l. use II alto
gether now insteadof coffee" There's
a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road to Well
VILE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
nre genuine, true, and full of human
interest,
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Trufb and
Quality

appeal to the Well-lnformed in every
walk Of life and are essential to permanent
success and crcditable 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 that it cleanses,
sweetens 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 laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, us 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.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
FUN FOR "HAPPY COUPLE"
Modern Wedding Described with Pos
sibly Slight Exaggeration.

The young pair had so many frlepds
that the police were quite unable to
cope with the situation. The bride
was headed up in barrel and thrown
into the river, while the groom was
bound and gagged and suspended by
his feet from tall tree.
AT this point the military was
called out and arrived at double quick
Just in time to save the baggage from
being pasted over with insulting pla-
cards.
A number of shot were exchanged,
AT late hour the city was reported
quiet and the authorities, though not
denying the popularity of the high
contracting parties, were confident
that there would be no more violence
Puck.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
Mark Twain on Art.

Mark Twain and party of friends
recently went to visit the studio of a
young sculptor who is coming rapidly
into public notice, One of the pieces
which was admired greatly by the ma
jority of the party was the figure of a
young woman coiling up her hair
Mark listened to the encomiums in
silence, and when urged for an ex
preston of opinion said slowly:
ut is beautiful, but 1t is not true to
nature
All expressed their surprise at this
unexpected verdict and demanded his
reasons.
She ought to have her mouth full
of hairpins,' replied Tom Sawyers
father.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
LirssARY LANDMARK MAY GO.
Rouse Where Dean Smith once Lived
Likely to Be Razed.

London.-Crosby Hall, which. amer
peihs demolished in Bishopsgate, Ion
don, Is TO be reconstructed in Chel-
sea, may be the means of wlping away
an almost equally famous building.
from historical viewpoint, although
one that is known to comparativ ely
lew This is the little three sto,led
dwelling in Danvers street. last off
the Chelsea embankment, in which
Oean Swift lived for some time and
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
The Only Use He Knew.

The head of the family" was read
ing the vivid account of the departure
Egypt, and the four-year-old son lis
tened with intense interest.
At length the reader came to the
passage. And Moses took the bones of
Joseph with him." when the boy,
whose limited experience had taught
him only one use for such articles,
shocked his staid relatives by crying
in excited amazement:
ITO make soup wiv?'-Harper's
Monthly.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
A Queen of Clubs.

She had just won the prize at the
card club for the fourth consecutive
time,
My dear, | never saw such luck, -
said her rival, you really ought TO
so about holding other peoples hands :"
And at this they laughed.
Don't YOU think" asked the lucky
one, people would be awfully bored?'
oh said the other, sweetly-"only
cardboard !'-Harper's Weekly.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
Uncle Ben Liked Her.

A Kansas City girl recently married
a man who lives in one of the smaller
nearby towns, and went there with
him to live The bridegroom was
naturally eager that his relatives
should like his bride and as bne, an
old farmer. voiced no complimentary
opinion in his hearing he at last
asked:
Uncle Ben, what do you think of
my wife?'
Wal, for fact, George" responded
the old fellow, you shore outmarried
yourself Kansas City Times.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19

Now, Willie" said the teacher of
the primary class, ''let us see whether
you can tell us tho name of this grace
ful-looking animal with the big,
pronged horns? Hunters go up into
the woods every fall to shoot this
beautiful creature. 1t is very cruel of
them to do so, is it not? Can't you
tell us what the animal is called ?
Come, now. think, am sure you
know what IL is. What does your ia
Their call your mother when he comes
home at night?"
He calls her Betsy, cause It
plaques her"
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
Ono way 70 caoe ths Rrute.

Il think thats charming thing for
your wife to do. the visitor remarked.
TO sit down on the floor and take
your shoes off for you after dinner"
1T is acknowledged her husband.
but there's method in her madness.
She does II to keep me at home. She
knows that once my shoes are OF
and my slippers on I'll be too lazy to
put the shoes back on and go down
town"
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
HadherWay.

The oldest named country home is
in Jackson county, according to Co
lumbar who is a friend of the owner
The name as it appears at the front
gate is "fadherway," and never fails
TO attract attention from passersby.
For years the wife wanted to leave
Kansas City and go to farm. When
the family finally moved they named
the home "Hadherway." Columbia
Herald.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the ear. There is only one way 10
cure deafness. aud that Is by constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused by an infamed condition of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube is iniiamed you have rumblng sound or Inn
perfect hearing and when IL is entirely closed Deaf
ness is the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to It's normal condI-
ton, hearing viii be destroyed forever nine eases
OUT OF ten are caused by Catarrh. which is nothing
but an infamcd condition OF the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness caused by catarrh) that be cured
by Halls Cgtarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free
i. J, CHENEY q co. Toledo. o
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pulls for constipation
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
PROGRESS.

Think, said the optimist. of how
civilization has progressed since the
terrors of the Roman arena"
Yes" answered Mr.. Sirius Barker.
Nowadays when we're looking for
thrills we go to little parade ground
and watch some aviator risk his life
on short turns"
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
His Reason.

The Pied Piper had Just charmed all
the children into the mountain,
So the fathers of the families can
have good time in the country" he
explained.
Herewith there were some who sus-
pected put-up job.-Harpers Bazaar.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19

no cure for me and / was given up to
die. Being urged, used Doan's Kid.
ney Pills. Soon was better and in
rev weeks was about the house, well
and strong again"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box
t'oster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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For years | was
weak and run down,
could not sleep, my
limbs swelled and
the secretions were
troublesome; pains
We're intense. / was
fast in bed for four
months. Three doc
tors said there was
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19

If there is any one thing that a
woman breads more than another it
is surgical operation.
We can state without fear of a
contradiction that there are hun
dreds, yes, thousands, of operations
performed upon women in our nos
pitals which are entirely unneces-
sary and MANY have been avoided nv
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
THE NEWEST MODE.

Snsie-What does the new baby at
your house look like? Is it nice?
Sammy-Must be the latest thing in
babies. Maw's as tickled over it as
If it just come from the milliner's.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19

Some young men seem to think 1t
better to have loved and lost than
never to have lost at all
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
Not TIL Then.

PERCY dreamed last night that
YOU had accepted me. What does that
signify?
Edith-That you will marry me.
Percy-Ah When?
Edith-When YOU dream again!-
London Opinion.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19

Use Aliens Foot-Ease
turcstrcd. aching sweating feet. loc Trial pa ckage
free. A. =. Olmstcd, lie Roy. N. Y.
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sED.BouND FOR MONTHS.
rope Abandoned After Physlclans'
Consultation.

Mrs. Enos Shearer. Yew and Wash.
tngton SITS, Centralia. Wash SAYS
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
FOR children teething softens the gums reduces In
Examination, allays pain wind collu 25c bottle
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
NOT EXACTLY.

Flossie Footlight-Part of the Jap
anese wedding ceremony consists in
the burning of the discarded toys of
the bride.
Winnie Wings-Horrors! You don't
mean cremating her cast-off lovers, do
you?
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
LYDIA Z. PINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

For proof OF this statement read
the following letters.
Mrs. Barbara Base, of Kingman,
Kansas, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
For eight years l suffered from the
most severe form Of female troubles and
was told that an operation was my only
hope of recovery. wrote Mrs. Pinkham
for advice, and took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and it has saved
my life and made me a well woman"
Mrs. Arthur r. House, of Church
Road, Moorestown. N. j., writes:
II feel it is my duty to let people
know what Lydia i. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound has done for me. l
suffered from female troubles, and last
March my physician decided that an
operation was necessary. My husband
objected, and urged me to try Lydia
I. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and to-day am we'll and stropun
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thlfty years Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positivelycured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, and backache.
Mrs. Pinlsham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
A HINT TO GOLFERS.

The Visitor-What on earth does
thai chap carry that monograph round
for. Is he dotty?
The Member-No! But he's dumb.
So he has that talking machine to
give instructions to- his caddie or to
make a few well chosen remarks in
case he fozsles his drive or does any.
thing else annoying.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19

Nothing prospers like frenzied
financier--for time
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19
COFFEE
You are both judge and
jury for Schilling's Best.

Your grocer returns your money il you don't
like it; we pay him.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19

There are no vacations in the school
for scandal
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19

sters dictionary, and other memen-
toes of the photographer The old
dictionary is in two volumes, bound in
pigskin.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-11-19

The fact that the Pereira medal-the
annual blue ribbon" of the world of
pharmacy-has been won by lady
makes one wonder what a female
chemist should be called. a chemi-
settle ?-London Punch.
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important TO Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-24
PHYSICIANS NOTE VIEWS OF
COOPER ON t1UMANSTOMACH

my attention concerning this Cooper
medicine have gone far toward re-
moving the prejudice ! had formed
against them when / first heard of
Cooper's new ideas and medicines.
Numbers of my patients whom
have treated for chronic liver, kidney
and stomach troubles have met me
and stated that Cooper's medicine has
accomplished wonderful results for
them. notice particularly in cases
Of stomach trouble that the man has
relieved several cases that were Of
years standing and proved very OBJ
stinate to treatment.
IT do not wish to stand in the way
of something that may be for the pub
lie good, simply through professional
and ! am inclined to give
Cooper and his preparations credit
as deserving to some extent the popu-
lar demonstration that has been ac-
corded them in this city,.
We sell the Cooper medicines. They
are proving remarkably successful
throughout the entire United States.
Charles Rogers & Son, the leading
Druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-24

Arecent article in the New Orleans
Item gives an account of the effect
upon the medical profession of that
city with regard to L. T. Cooper's the
ory that the human stomach is respon-
sible for most i'll health. The article
is as follows:
"The astonishing sale of Cooper's
preparation in this city has now reach
ed such immense figures that the
medical fraternity have been forced
into open discussion Of the mans TIL
ories and medicines.
THE physicians seem to be divided
with regard to the young mans sue
cess in New Orleans some being
willing to credit him for what he has
accomplished, while others assert that
the interest he has aroused is but a
passing fad that will die out as quick.
ly as it has sprung up.
''fn statement recently obtained
from well-known physician of this
city, the position of those in favor of
Cooper is we'll voiced. The doctor
said: II am not believer in proprie-
tary medicines, but must admit that
some of the facts recently brought to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-24
Probate Matters

t01AAS AfAahtNAg
Judge Trenchard yesterday Ndispos-
ed OF several matters in county court,
among which was the formal issu-
ance OF citation for the appearance
and examination OF minor boy, by
name OF John P. Thompson, who up
on the complaint OF Miss c. Lindle, is
alleged 10 be an incorrigible youth.
The day set for the inquiry is today
|at 2 p. m. He will probably be sent
70 the Boys & Girls Aid Society. .--
In the matter Of the state Of John
Christian, an order was made approx
ing the semi-annual account OF the
administrator, and directing the sale
of certain personal property. In
the matter OF the estate OF Michael
Nowlen, an order was made direct
ing the executors to provide the sum
OF $22 monthly, for the support OF
John +. Nowlen.-An order was also
made in the suit OF II. A. Kraus VS.,
Harry Huennecke and chas, Markou,
granting a temporary Injunction as
against the interference with certain
realty, until the circuit court shall
have passed upon the merits pending
adjustment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-24

Enthusiasm. 10 the Astorians
great $4,000 popular voting contest
increases with every hour. Each
mail brings in nominations from
both in an out Of the city
This great popular voting contest
10 the subject Of much discussion in
hundrers Of homes, all over the sur
rounding country and bids fair to
eclipse anything ever attempted III
the. West.
The voting has commence in ear
nest and by next Sunday when the
FIRST list Of candidates will be given
out with the number Of votes ac-
corded to each, the contest will have
a strong and interesting foundation.
Don't fail to cut cut the coupons
and nomination Blanks for your fav-
orites; also request your friends to
insist on receiving the special vote
coupon when paying their sub
scriptionss as every subscription
counts and il takes but a few votes
10 place your favoritc candidate in
the lead and secure tho prestige
which comes with good beginning
The many candidRss who will APP
pear III this list will furnish many
surprises TO the people OF Astoria
and surrounding country who will be-
come interested in the gigantic offer
Of The Astorian.
The precaution taken by the con-
test manager to make this a high
class proposition will be verified when
this list is published, and the candi-
dates and their friends will feel a
further inspiration to go out and win.
There is a ballot box in the Astor-
ian Office where the votes may be
deposited for any young ladies whom
you may see fit to vote for. II you
cannot bring the ballots to the Of
hcc, send them in by mail to the
Contest Manager and the votes will
be accorded to the young lady for
whom they are intended. The votes
are counted twice. SO there can be
no mistake as to the proper number
of ballots accorded 10 each candi-
date. The votes are always open for
inspection, to insure a fair deal
How To Win.
Any young lady who desires to en-
ter this great contest and win one OF
Of the magnificent prizes offered,
should at once see that her name is
sent to the contest manager, All
that is necessary to win prize is to
receive the largest number OF votes
according to the condition mentioned
elsewhere in this announcement
Candidates should at once interest
their friends in the contest and by
united and energetic action induce as
many people as possible to vote for
them Each nomination coupon cut
from the Astorian will count for FIVE
votes for candidate,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-24
EACH MAIL BRINGS IN
MANY NOMINATIONS
The Astorian's Great Gift Contest Creates
Wonderful Enthusiasm Next Sunday
the Names Appear for the First Time

The nomination coupon will only
appear for few days. The easiest
and quickest way to win Is for candi-
dates TO ask their friends to prepay
their subscription for six to twelve
months. 1t costs the subscriber moth
ling extra to do this and they are saved
the annoyance of weekly and monthly
collections BY SO doing you receive
a special vote ballot which Is good
lany time during the contest
Orders for the prizes will be given
the successful contestants at the close
Of the contest; same may be used by
the contetant herself or disposed Of
in any manner she may see fit.
Any young lady residing in the
above mentioned territory is eligible
to compete in this contest.
Anyone who desires to vote in this
contest may do so by ballots cut
from the Daily and Weekly Astorian,
or by special vote coupons obtained
by subscribing to the Astorian. The
coupons secured by subscribing to the
Astorian may be held as long as de-
sired and voted at any time up to the
close Of the contest, but ballots cut
from the Astorian are only good for
one week from publication and will
not be counted il voted after the date
printed on the ballot
Persons living in one district are
not confined to voting for ladies in
their own particular district, but may
vote for anybody in the race.
The offer affords the girls Of As
toria and Surrounding territory an
excellent opportunity to travel or re-
ceive business education at the ex-.
pense OF the Astorian.
The trips include transportation
both ways, meals and berth while en-
route, FIRST class hotel accommoda-
tions at different stopping points
Instructions for Voting.
Enter the name Of the lady whom
you wish to secure one Of these mag
nifcent rewards in this contest at
once, She may win a Automobile.
piano, free trip, or one of the valu
able scholarships. Better still, get the
lady to enter her name and then vote
for her. Those who get in on the
start have the best chance of winning,
so ii is desirable that the names be
entered at once in order to get good
start. Candidate who enter this con-
test do not necessarily have to be sub
scribers of the Astorian, Enter your
name and your friends will do the
rest. Your will be surprised to see
how rapidly the votes will come IN,
and what little efforts is necessary to
win one Of the rewards offered. Get
in on the start and encourage your
friends to vote for you; the rest will
be easy. You will never know how
popular you are until you enter con-
test Of this kind
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-24

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~ Sale Slips for Piano Numbers
W CHANGE your Herman Wiss
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-24
Plenty Of Visitors

County Judge c. ]. Trenchard, for
the past two days, has been strictly in
his own pleasurable element in the
reception Of citizens who have called
at Clatsop's new and magnificent
court house to scrutinize its manifold
attractions and convehiences; and Me
is further pleased with the invariable
enconiums heaped upon il BY all who
see it thoroughly Without exception,
all visitors have plainly expressed
their pride and interest in the beauti-
full structure and are universally glad
that it is completed and paid for.