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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

The common house-fiy has long dwelt
an object of suspicion among intelligent
and moral communities, but 1t has re-
manned for a committee Of the New
York Merchants Association to catch
him red-handed in the act of poisoning
whole nelghbOrhOOds. This committee
was struck by the prevalence of sum-
mer intestinal diseases and typhoid fe
yer along the waterfront of the city.
Their bacteriOlOgist set 4 series of fly
traps along the wharves. These were
visited at frequent intervals, and the
captured flies removed TO a laboratory,
where they were allowed to crawl over
gelatin plates, upon which their foot
prints left swarms of bacteria. One
particularly depraved fly, veritable
Lucrezia Borgia, deposited one hundred
thousand germs. These flies which
were captured near the mouths of sew
ers were the most dangerous. Consul
tation of maps showing the distribution
OF cases of typhoid and other intestinal
diseases disclosed the fact that a dis
ease belt from one hundred TO two hun
dred yards wide extends completely
round New York waterfront, and that
the date of greatest prevalence CORE
spends closely with that of the greatest
number of flies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
THE DOCTORS GIFT.

Food Worth It's Weight I'm Gold.
We usually expect the doctor to put
us on some kind of penance and give
US bitter medicines.
A Penn. doctor brought a patient
something entirely different and the re-
suits are truly interesting.
1.-Two years ago." writes this patient,
II was a frequent victim of acute indi-
gestion and biliousness, being allowed
to eat very few things. One day our
family doctor brought me a small pack
age, saying he had found something for
me to eat st last.
''He said it was a food called Grape
Nuts and even as it's golden color might
suggest, it was worth it's weight in
gold. l was sick and tired, trying one
thing after another to no avail, but at
last consented to try this new food.
We'll it surpassed my doctors fond
est anticipation and every day since
then l have blessed the good doctor and
the inventor Of Grape-Nuts.
II noticed improvement at once and
in months time my former spells OF
indigestion had disappeared. In two
months l felt like a new man. My
brain was much clearer and keener, my
body took on the vitality of youth, and
this condition has continued"
There's a Reason" Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Creek, Mich. Read
'The Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

metallic tip, cone-shaped, which Is
adapted to be slipped over the end of
the cigar around the wrapper. The tip
is provided with spurs, that penetrate
the wrapper and filler and hold the de-
vice on the cigar till it is ready for
USE The smoker can then readily de-
tach 1t. Any desired material can be
used to form the tip, the latter con-
forming to the shape of the end of the
cigar. The tip is also useful to display
the name Of the brand Of cigar, as well
as the name Of the manufacturer, IN
place Of the ordinary paper band.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

bag being opened without the knowl-
edge of the person carrying it, The
handle is in two sections, which are
hollow, and have locking latches Oper-
ating in connection with catch in the
interior of the bag. To open the bag
the outer hollow portions of the handle
are swung outward, releasing the latch
es. The bag is then opened in the US
ual way. obviously, it would be i'm
possible to open the bag without re-
moving the hand from the handle. Nat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

It is an interesting testimonial to the
growing respect for fine trees that a
Congressional committee should sum-
mon Secretary Taft and Frederick Law
Olmsted as witnesses in the matter Of
removing the famous Crittenden oak,
In the Washington Botanical Gardens
to make room for a monument to Gen
particularly fine tree, occupies the only
appropriate site for the monument. The
experts advocated the removal of the
tree In such a way as to preserve it.
A tunnel will probably be dug far be-
meath the roots, and the tree and fifty
tons of earth will be moved as house
would be, without serious disturbance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

consists of a collector which connects
with gears, wheels and other operating
paraphernalia. The collector gathers
up the dirt, ETC., as the cart is moving,
raises it over the dashboard and dumps
it. Any ordinary cart equipped with
the apparatus can collect load in a
very few minutes. OF course, it Is I'M
necessary for the driver to dismount
during the operation. When the cart
is filled, levers are disengaged and the
apparatus temporarily put out Of COM
mission until the cart is emptied and
ready for the next load.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
What She Really Wanted.

you had a reporter at the Women's
Club meeting to-day" said the large
woman, "and I'm here to protest
against your mentioning my name in
connection with it,
II see," replied the editor. You
don't like notoriety, MADAME"
mo- must ask you not to mention
my name. Here is my card. The name
Is spelled 'Syth,' not Smith,. remem.
ber."-Catholic Standard and Ties.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

carries all the appliances of carpenters
and caulkers, SO as to careen his ship
when there is occasion. His ship is
not only Of the latest type, but sheath
ed. He keeps very strict discipline
and Furnishes the slightest fault.
''He has painters, too, who sketch all
the coast in its proper colors. This
troubled me to see most of all, be-
cause it was so true to nature that
whatsoever follows him can by no means
lose his way"
The total number of souls in the lit
tie armada was something under one
hundred and seventy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
An Easy Mark,

In his day, Herr Lauterstein had
been a busy instructor of many music
students; promptness and economy
were two Of his watchwords. Now that
he had grown old and taught but spar
ingly, his habit of speech often caused
q smile.
What time shall come for my les
son tomorrow" asked one Of his few
pupils.
"You come ven you get realty" said
the music master, 'but be prompt, so
as not to waste my time nor your own.
Understands
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

place, where they are readily accessi-
BILE when needed The holder consists
of wooden stand, from which extends
wire frame, the front of which is
bent into numerous corrugations. The
pencils and penholders are supported
upon the holder by wire clips with
hooks, the latter being secured on the
end of the pencil. The holder is placed
on the desk where the pencils and pen
holders can be readily grasped when
wanted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

Persons In New York who intended
to marry were able, until Jan. 1, to
take the important step without first
securing a license from the civil au-
thoritles. In all other States, save
South Carolina and New Jersey, citi-
Eens have had to secure a permit. New
York, the largest Of the States, has
been slow IN adopting this desirable
rule for the prevention Of hasty and
nl-considered marriages
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

Somebody recently discovered a gen.
uine old master In Boston. 1t had for
years been regarded by Boston's art
lovers as a mere daub, but now, of
course, 1t Is hung in q favorable place
and is commanding great admiration.
In art as in most other things it de-
ponds very largely on the label.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
Then ADneaI.

81 must tell you frankly" said law
yer to his client, "that do not see the
slightest chance of your winning the
case"
"Why?"
Because the law on the point Is
against you"
us that all?" remarked the, client.
"Then go ahead. The judges are not
always right"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

one remedy after another, was not
helped until used Doan's Kidney Pills
and 1 was so bad then that the first
box made only a slight change To-
day, however, 1 am a well man, at 81,
and 1 owe my life and health to the
use of Doan's Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, n. Z.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

safety lock shown
in the illustration,
the invention Of a
Pennsylvania man.
This novel and
useful construction
Of a handle can be
employed in con-
nection with any
type or form of
bag, valise or 9th
er portable recep-
Hcle. There is no
possibility Of the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

with hand labor. A
Pennsylvania man
is responsible for
t b e complicated
piece Of ingenuity
which, he says,
will gather up dirt
or any article and
deposit it automat-
lcally in the cart.
The apparatus is
placed in the rear
of the cart and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

method of binding
the wrappers to
the filler has been
invented and pat
ented by a Phila-
delphia M a n
which is very SIM
pie, and at the
same time efficient,
besides eliminat-
ing the pasting
heretofore neces-
Garv He pn1D1OVS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

According to Beerbohn Tree, life Is
too drab in color" An opinion to the
contrary could easily be obtained from
the man who, after painting 1t red,
wakes up with fit of the blues.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
Unconscious Humor.

"Sir," said the stranger, as he en-
tered the editorial sanctum, IF it is
satisfactory. what price will you give
me for this article on A Comprehen-
sive View of the Solar System?
"I'n have to look over 1T first" re-
piled the editor. I'VE pay for an ar
ticle like that by space rates BAL
timorG American
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

DR.. Parkhurst deplores the empti-
ness Of the lives of the idle rich. There
Is no likelihood that the Idle rich will
consent to do anything to remedy the
matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

shot through my back
and after that 1 was
in constant misery
from kidney trouble.
One spell kept me In
bed six weeks. My
arms and legs were
stiff and I was help
less as a child. The
urine was disordered
and though I used
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
Simple Enough.

From some of the articles you read
nowadays you would think that tie
ideal place for existence was in a fee
ble-minded institution"
"Why so?"
Because there everybody leads the
simple life" Baltimore American.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

The Lutheran clergy Of Milwaukee
unite with Bernard Shaw in criticising
Shakespeare. All's not lost however.
Marie Corelli warmly defends him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

Having got things we'll started In
caring for the unemployed men of the
country, people are now worrying over
our idle freight cars. Personally we
should think that If we keep the men
busy the cars are bound to get busy
fo0
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

A Connecticut news Item says the
wife Of a man In that State has not
spoken to him in seven years. No doubt
he bores his friends by Dragging Of 1t,
FOO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

and shown in
the IL lu S ira t ion.
1 n S t e a d of pro-
miscuously drop
ping pencils and
penholdel% all over
the desk, where
they are invariably
lost in the debris
of letters, ETC., the
holder provides a
convenient resting
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

That the country boy has better
chance to grow up a strong man than
the city boy is an accepted truism open
" attacked by f. w. Pearsall, secretary
Of the New York State Committee of
the Y. NJ. G. a, who AYERS that the
country boy finds more temptations to
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

A poet committed suicide because lie
only for men Of action and not for
dreamers. He ought to have given &C
ton a trial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

The weather bureau has a plan to
familiarize the people with the wealth
CT. A great many persons think the
weather is too familiar now.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

The trouble with some Of us is that,
when oportunity knocks on the door,
we are apt to turn over and go to sleep
again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

The steel corporation has broken its
record Of earnings. Not having had to
pay any fines, what does 1t do with all
its money?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

Every time a woman disappears in
the kitchen, she comes back eating
something, but she eats very little at
the table.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

The last census of locomotives in this
country showed 51,672.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

After a snowstorm the man who lives
on a corner lot is entitled to a little
sympathy from his nelghborR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

Sitting on jury and pleasing every
body is almost as easy as running a
newspaper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

Some prophets, who don't get paid
for their predictions, seem to do more
worrying than the weather bureau.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
Novel Handbag.

Pickpockets will be up against hard
problem when they tackle woman
with a pocketbook equipped with the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

Attempt to cure spoiled child of
a bad habit, and he wants to know
what you will pay for it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
uraily, pickpockets could not open the
bag without detection.
SeIf-LOadinC Cart.

In the Illustration below is shown a
self-loading cart, the most recent Of
the many devices designed to do away
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
Improved Cigar Tip.

In the manufacture Of cigars paste
is generally used at the tips to secure
the wrappers In place. An improved
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
Pen and Pencil Holder.

Among the recent improvements in
pencil holder patented by New York
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21
A WELL MAN AT 81.

The Interesting Experience of an
Old Settler of Virginia.
Daniel s. Queen, Burrell Street, Sa-
lem, Va, says: years ago while
lifting a heavy weight, a sudden pain
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

\ big, fat wife is always a joke on
a little man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

One Of the most dlscouraglng signs Of
the times is the comic valentine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE.
From October to May, Colds are the most FIRE,
Quent cause of Headache. LAXATIVE BROMO
OUININEremoves cause. e. w. Grove on box zoe
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-21

curley-headed man seldom wears
his hair short.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11

Miss Avis McNeal, who re-
sides with her parents in this
city at the George Long place,
has gone to Herrin, ILL.,, their old
home, to attend school for the
coming year. She will graduate
in the high school there next
year.
Earl Long, young man who
resided in Canyon City until
few years ago, and who is well
and fayorably known to many of
our citizens, was recently mar
ried to Miss Oda Smith, and
they will make their future home
at SilvertOn.
Work is being rapidly pushed
on the new cottage for John
Rowan ST.. in the southwestern
portion Of the city. When com
pleted this new house will be an
ornament to that portion Of the
town, being strictly modern in
every particular.
l.. G. Lair has issued call for
a meeting of the Democrats of
this city to meet at the court
house next Saturday afternoon
for the purpose of organizing a
Bryan and Kern Democratic
club, the meeting to be called to
order at > O'Clock.
Mrs. Mae Van Wcrmin, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
j. NJ. Renshaw in this city, left
last Monday afternoon for tour
of the eastern states. 1t has
been twenty seven years since
thesetwo sisters had met and they
had quite an enjoyable time.
Mrs. Van Wermin will not re-
turn to her home in Oakland
Cal, for about eight months.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11

Mrs. Sarah J. Cox of this city.
j, moving to Amarillo this week
and will make her home there,
Grady Pipkin left this week
for Dallas, where ne will attend
a business college until he com
pletes the course
Miss Ida Rowan left this week
to open her school at the Sun
flower school house in the south
ern portion Of the county.
Mr.. and Mrs. f, G. Brown
have returned from their trip to
point, in Colorado, where they
had been the past two weeks.
Everett Peeler will attend
school at Weatherford, Oklaho.
ma, the coming session. having
left last Sunday for that place.
Nose Woosley has returned
from Curlew where he has been
looking after land interests as
well as visiting his brother, A.
d. DooIey.
J. p. Magee Of Denton, is in
the city and will spend the next
month or 50 here. Mrs. Magee
viii arrive in a few days TO
Join her husband.
Miss Lorena Cox Of this city,
has accepted "A position with the
telephone company af Amarillo
as hello girl, and has gone
there to begin her duties.
w. +. Bates was exhibiting
some fine turnips in town Tues
day, which he grew on his farm
adjoining town. He says some
turnips grew 50 fast that they
split their roots and had turnips
to prove it,.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11
9sEH%2*


Phone u "hen you have an
I,en 81 Iocu news.
Mrs, /. ;. Carter Is at Padu-
ca1 TINS week visiting her daugh-
ter
Grady Oldham lfttlast Sunday
10 attend school at the Add-Ran
College.
The Methodist gadje, will serve
p'DHc ollheF Oh eieolIoh oaE'
->''eih'ei 3D.
Monday was Labor Day and
the banks and po-tottice obscrv-
cd the occasion.
r x RIo,ratt If D.nto, u.a.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-09-11

Mrs. j. j, Thames and chill
dren, of Taylor, were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs Travis Shaw al
the Palo Duro Club grounds the
first part Of the week,
Robert Harrell has returned
from Galveston, where he went
on an excursion. He says that
there is plenty of water there,
but rather too salty to drink.
Mrs. w. u. Blackburn Of Am
arillo. the mother of Mrs. G. y.
Hutchings, is in the city this
week or a visit TO her daughter
and the new nd-daughtor at
G. y. 5 house.
Rapid work is being done on
repairing the dam at the Palo
Duro Club, which was partially
destroyed by the head rise on
that creek last week. They eX-
pect to make the dam stronger
than ever
George NJ. SimmS has remov-
ed to Kansas City, where he will
take course in veterinary sur
gerry. George was one of the
solid farmers of the Umbarger
neighbOrhood and a good citizen.
Mrs. j. j. Thames, of Taylor,
who with her son and daughters,
has been visiting the families Of
w. O. Bennett and Travis Shaw,
in this city for several days, left
Wednesday afternoon for home.
She enjoyed her stay in our city
and says she would like to be
come resident Of the town if
she can persuade her husband to
move here.
For Rent.-A furnished room.
az Mrs. {. 4. HITCHCOCK.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-11

CONCERNS CHINA INTIMATELY
Respects Her Integrity and Indcpend-
cncc and VIII Undertake TO Pre-
serve tie Open Door

Nav YORK. Nov. 1.-THE Herald TO
day gives prominence TO q dispatch
from Toxic that a report is prevalent in
the high financial circles close to the
katsura ministry that Seoy. Root and
Baron Tallahira are negotiating a new
treaty between the United States and
japan, he chief terms of Which are
that the high contracting parties shall
respect the integrity and independence
OF tae Chinese empire; shall preserve
the open door" and shall agree that
IN default Of special arrangement the
passage Of laborers of either national
itS from the territory OF one TO that of
the other shall be nterClictcd, after il
has been recognized in the treaty that
the presence of large numbers of labor
eis OF each nation within the territory
Of The other Is calculated to impair
the friendly relations between the two
states.
The dispatch adds thar official circles
do not confirm the report but that 1t
has stimulated the stock market,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-11
TARIFF REVISION WILL BE
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM

Washington, Nov 1.-THE COMMITTEES
on ways and means or the house of ref-
rcsentatives today continued its hear
ings, begun yesterday, on the schedule
for chemicals, oils and paints. These
public hearings. which are for the pur-
pose of gathering Information which
will be useful III the work of revising
the tariff report OF the tariff plan
proposed by Chairman Payne on thu
floor of the house last MAY when he
said of the bill to he framed:
"It viii be II revision of the tariff
1t will be a protective tariff; it will be
d maximum and minimum tariff. ! be-
love. putting us on equality with
France. Germany and Russia. in that
respect. That Is the Republican pre-
gram ~
There was little argument presented
to the committee at yesterdays hear
ing 10 indicate any general desire FOR a
change, either higher or lower in the
present rates Of duty on articles on
the schedule AZ of the Dingley tariff.
To-day, however there We're indications
Of conflicting views regarding the pres
ent duties on certain paints and col-
ors. it being claimed by some that Ger
lain of these articles are in the hands
of a monopoly and that the tarltf on
these articles should be reduced on
Inc other hand, L. Fl. Dyer of st. Louis.
representing the Paint Manufacturers
Association of the United States stated
before the committee yesterday that
ht, so OF. more paint manufacturers pc
longing to that association believe th;it
the duties now levied are not 100
high, considering the high price of Ia
Dor and material.