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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-02-20
KILLED BY CAR.
Struck While shovelins Snow Off OF
Sidewalk.

Des Moines. Ia. Feb, 19.--Chas. w.
Chapman. aged 20, was struck by a
street car in front of his Clark street
home and killed. He was shoveling
snow from a crossing and did not
hear the car.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-02-20
VICTIM is DEAD.
Mary Mahorey Of ottumwa Dies From
Injuries.

ottumwa, la, Feb. 19.-Miss Mary
Mahoney, the young woman who was
assaulted by Oscar Hogan. negro,
several months ago. died yesterday
afternoon from internal injuries re.
sulting from the assault. Hogan is in
the pen" for life for the assault.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-02-20
STRIKE IN LONDON.
Seven Thousand Engineers Engage
in Sympathy Strike.

London. Feb. 19.-Seven thousand
engineers employed in the Tyne ship
yards quit today in sympathy strike.
IL is feared all the Tyne plants will
be tied up by the end of the week.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-02-20
POSTMASTER AT coLFAx.
NJ. Hawk Gets the Presidents
Appointment.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 19.-will
lam NJ Hawk has been named by
President Roosevelt as postmaster at
Colfax. Larse Blandine was named
at Marathon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-02-20
WORK is RESUMED.
Six Hundred Men Take Up Their
Tools Aualn,

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 19.-- The
Kansas City Bolt and Nut works,
which has been shut down since Jan.
uary l, because of the financial strin.
gency, resumed work this morning
with force of about 600 men. About
100 more will be taken on soon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-02-20
DODGE FOR ALLISON.
The Veteran Soldier VIII Work For
His Friend.

His Friend.
Council Bluffs, Ia. Feb. 19.-Friends
of General Grenyille M. Dodge in this
city and in other parts of the state.
are in receipt of letters from the vet
eran soldier stating that he expects
to return from the east to his home in
Council Bluffs some time in March.
and that he expects to devote much
of his time after his return to the pro-
motion Of Senator Allison's campaign.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
An Extended Interval.

Two clergymen were once discuss
ing the process of sermon writing,
when one of them remarked that
the only really hard propositions for
him were the introduction and the
conclusion.
"You remember" said he, "the
sermon I preached at the installa-
ton of Brother Morley not long
ago? Well, l flattered myself that
the exordium and the peroration of
that sermon were pretty well done"
eyes," responded the other di-
vine, with faint smile, "but, as |
remember, they we're awfully far
apart" -Philadelphia Ledger.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
"Faded Oysters"

Faded oysters" said dealer,
"are freshened up by dipping them
into what in the trade is known
as the tank which is filled with a
salty mixture which freshens them
slightly. They are then placed on
shells again and put into the win
dow. A running stream of water
has a marvellous effect upon oysters,
fattening them to almost three
times their size in few days. Thin,
starving bivalves which left alone
would never be sold can be made to
look quite large by this process.
Oysters can also be improved by
being kept in a sandy foored cellar.
A blanket is laid over them, and this
is daily sprinkled with sea water
and oatmeal. The fish will live for
a long time this way in cool weather
and grow nice and corpulent. The
flavor is also greatly improved
London Tit-Bits.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
WHEN MEN WORE LACES.
Household and Dress Bills Of Our An
cestors Were Appalling.

Household and Dress Bills OF our An
eestors Were Appalling.
We hear it said everywhere-at
the beginning and at the end of
every season-that modern extrav-
agance is appalling, that women
overdress, that they spend more for
single hat than their grandmoth-
ers did for their whole trousseaux.
Like many other often recurring
general statements, this is far from
being accurate. The well known
French writer, NJ. Henry de Caller,
contributes to the current issue of
La Revue q remarkable study on
Spending Money In Days Of
Yore."
From statistics carefully COM
piled, from private documents of
one or two centuries ago, from let
tiers and bills dating from those dis
tant days, it appears that extraya-
gance was far worse then.
The greatest change in the mat
ter of expenditure is that during
the seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries men spent quite as much
as if not more than women for their
own attire.
Today the average man spends
considerably less than the average
woman on clothes, and in the
wealthy classes the, difference is
more marked still, since it was re-
Gently stated by a queen of fashion
that, while a man could be quite
Elegant" by spending f4OO year
on himself, a woman needed f400
month to dress stylishly.
In the middle class, as in the
aristocracy, $50 years ago more
things were required by man. He
wore night cuffs of lace, his black
suit cost f5 (of our money!, his hats
he needed half a dozen-f1 each.
He required silk stockings, wooden
stockings and "skin" stockings and
five or six different kinds of boots.
He had to spend several pounds a
year at the BARRIERS and wigmaker's.
The middle class woman of those
days managed to dress in a cheaper
way, though dress was the main ex-
pense.
Diaries and memoirs establish
the curious fact that the upbringing
of three children cost third less
than the clothes required by their
mother, a modest woman. Men
wore ribbons, lace, embroideries
and jewelry in as large quantities
as women.
As for jewels, men formerly wore
diamonds and pearls on their
clothes, shoes and hands, while to-
day a man of refined taste is salts
fed with a modest ring, simple
links, a little pearl as a shirt stud
and a large stone as a scarfpih.-
London Mail.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
An Apt Comparison.

His majesty's inspector was test
ing the class in general knowledge.
"Now, lads" he said gravely,
"your teacher, | expect, has explain
ed to you the meanings of most of
the notices which apply to the
months Of the year, Thus, III Feb
ruary gives much snow, fine sum-
mer it doth foreshow,' and In Jan
uary if sun appear, March and April
pay full dear But ! wonder which
Of you can remember what comes II
like a lion and goes out like ;
lamb?'
There was an awestruck silence
for few moments, and then a pale
looking boy said:
"Please, sir, it's our landlord
when he gets his arrears paid up"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
PROMPT,

Two young men once wrote a
joint humorous production--at
least they thought it was humorous
and sent it to Life. They did
not see each other for twenty-four
hours.
When they met joint author No.
l remarked to joint author No. 2:
"Since writing that thing I've
thought of some awfully funny
twists that we might have put in it..
Too bad we sent it away so hurried
ly. l should have liked to make
certain changes and additions.
With a sardonic grin joint author
No. 2 put his hand in his pocket.
produced an envelope addressed to
himself and drew therefrom the
manuscript Of, the joint production.
"Here it is" he said. ut has
just come back. Make all the
changes you want" - New York
Times.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
Only a Secondary Matter.

eyes," said the afable theatrical
manager, "our next production is
to be something really wonderful in
the way of comic opera"
"Got something new" asked the
interviewer,
eyes, indeed. | have engaged
Drillem Daily, the famous stage
manager, to devise the evolutions
and groupings Of the chorus. l have
retained Cuttan FIFTEEN, the cele-
brated costumer, to plan and pre-
pare the garments worn by the
principals and the chorus, and J
have engaged Redden Yaller, the
renowned scenic artist, to execute
the stage settings. Can yol beat
that? ?"
"But who are to write the music
and the ibretto?"
"Poohl Haven't had time to
think about that yet"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
How He Scared Sister.

A Gaylord street little girl, eight
years of age, ran to her mother cry
ing one afternoon.
"Willie is bad," she said between
sobs.
Willie, her ten-year-old brother,
was called "on the carpet" "What
did you do, Willie?" asked his
mother.
Scared her with Hemoracampa
leucostigma," replied Willie.
ga what"
"a Hemoracampa leucostigma."
"What's that?"
Willie held out his hand. "This
is one" he said.
1t was a caterpillar. Willie had
found the scientific name for it
how his mother does not know
Denver Post.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
Too Honest.

James," said a grocer to the new
boy, "what have you been doing in
the back room so long?"
81 was a-pickin' the dead flies out
of the dried currants, sir" replied
James.
"You were," replied the grocer,
with much disgust can your ia
ther told me that he thought you
were born for the grocery business,
You had better study for the minis
by, JamsAa--Epnaon.M Mail.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the
air passages, stops the irritation in the
throat, soothes the intlamed mem-
branes, and the most obstinate cough
disappers. Sore and infamed lungs
are healed and strengthened, and the
cold il expelled from the system. Re-
fuse any but the geuine in the yellow
package. b. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
Her Obscure Role.

Theophile Gautier was once in
strumental in securing an engage
ment at the Theatre HiStorique for
blond young woman of no partic-
ular talent, but with the supremely
innocent face Of a preraphaelite
maiden. "Othello" was then being
rehearsed. One day the girl came
flying into Gautier's library.
"What's the matter now" asked
the poet.
"The matter is that they want to
give me a contemplate part"
"What part?"
"Desdemona."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
How Times Change.

Two members of congress board,
cd at the house of a comely matror
whose daughters were well on il
years and remarkable for their talk,
ativeness. After time the two men
parted and did not meet again foI
several years. Naturally, then, they
fell to chatting over old times, and
one asked the other if he knew what
had become of that skinny, cacklinc
old maid Jenny.
'Uml She is my wife, sir,
tha unexpected ssply.--EIchsnge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
VOLUME 104. NUMBER
Fraternal Orders. q

Kockbl idge Lodge, No. SO. l. D. 0. +.
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Fell
ows' Hall.
Lexington Lodge, No. Sc, K. OF r;
meets every Tuesday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge, No, 2, Daughters o
Rehekah, meets every Monday night.a
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons, meets LIST and Srd MOE
day nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, No. 1920 Royal
Arcanum, meets 1st and 3rd "Wednesday
nights In each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lex. Council. No. 179, Junior Or"er
United American Mechanics, meets
every Friday night ct Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

1t is deliciously palatable, agrees
with the weakest stomach, contains
the most soothing, healing, strength
euing and curative elements. Makes
you we'll and happy. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. IS cents, Tea or Tab
lets. b. Il. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
Cures Blood and Skin Diseases
Eczema, Greatest Blood Puri-
fier Free

II your blood is impure, thin, diseased,
hot or full of humors. IL you have blood
poison, cancer. carbunkles. eating
sores, scrofula. eczema, itching, rising
ard bumps, swellings OF superating
sores, scabby, pimply skin, ulcers bone
peins. catarrh, rheumatism, or any
blood or skin disease. take Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. b. Soon all sores
heal, aches al d pains stop and the
Blood is made pure and rich. Drug
glsts or by EXPIRE IS 81 pei large bottle.
Sample free oy writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, ia. b. b. b. is especially ad-
vised for chronic, deep-seated cases OF
blood or skin diseases. as 1t cures after
all else fails. Nov. ~ O'-I-yr
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

On dissecting South American boa
contractor l3! feet long Captain Mus
grave mas been surprised to discover
two documentary legs, only two inches
long, but having hip and knee joints,
hidden under what appeared to be two
distorted scales.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

According to recent statistics. the
population of Russia is annually in
G. easing at the rate OF $500, 900. 1t Is
now about 15O,OO0,OOO. In 1920 it will,
at this late, leach 10000, 900, and in
1850 more than $50, 900, 700.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

Constipation, indigestion, drive away
appetite and make you weak and sick.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea les
torres the appetite, drives away disease,
builds up the system. 30 cents, Tea
or Tablets. Il, II, Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

Steam pipes running through an
abandoned tool box In a shop In Allie
Qhany, Pa, ia which two uozen eggs
were placed and overlooked, Matched
the eggs aud IA chickens, covered with
SCOT. were found.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

The wild succory is spontaneous,
throughout Europe, even in Sweden,
in Asia Minor, Persia, the Caucasus
and siberia. Cultivated
succory is probably a form of endiye,
which is thought to have had It's origin
in India
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

A tornado passing over Minnesota,
near Farlbault, lifted the house OF A.
j. Manley while the family was at DIN
ner and carried 1t soIue distance. Man
ley was killed, but his wife and child
escaped injury.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

Long Is the list of waits who have
become famous. It>ihcludes Sir Henry
NJ, Stanley, Queen Catherine the Good.
Alexander Hamilton, Rosa Bonheur.
Edgar Allan Poe, Rachel, Leonardod,
Nlncl, anu Gates bae as far as Moses.
All these were homeless children.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspep-
STA and constipatiOn-weakens the
whole system. Doan's Regulets go
cents per box correct the liver, tone
the stomach. cure constipation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

p. NJ. Hubbell, said to be the wealth
lest man in Iowa, has signed note for
$40, coo IN favor vi the Iowa Home for
the Aged. payable 80 days alter my
death" Hubbell, at the age OF 10, Is
in excellent health.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
A DANGEROUS MISTAKE
Lexington Mothers Should Not
Neglect Kidney Weakness in
Children

Nest children have weak kidneys.
The earliest warning Is bod-wetting,
Later comes backache, headache,
languor.
TITS mistake to neglect these trou-
bles,
To blame the child for its own dis
tress.
Seek to cure the kidneys
Save the child frem deadly kidney
ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys. Lexington parents recommend
them.
E. H. Figgat, living on Main St,
Lexington Va, says: 81 advise the
use OF Doan's Kidney Pills to anyone
having children suffering from kidney
weakness. Our daughters kidneys
were very weak and she had but little
control over the secretions. Mrs. Fig.
gat saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised
and procured a box at GOrrelPs drug
store, gave them to the child as direct
ed and the best OF results were OBJ
tanned" (From statement given Jen.
Goth, 1909
A LASTING CURE
On Nov. 20, 1907, Mr.. Figgat con-
firmed the above statement saying: II
Rave still as great confidence in Doan's
Kidney Pills as when | recommended
them some years ago. Our little girl
has not suffered any return of kidney
complaint since Doan's Kidney Pills
cured her. | still advise their use in
cases OF children suffering from a kid
ney weakness.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-D0an's-and
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

Itch Itch Itch!-Scratch! Scratch
Scratch The more you scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's ointment.
1t cures piles, eczema, any skin itching.
All druggists sell 1t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

Cures bsdy's Group, Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mama's sore throat,
grandIna's lameness-Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil-the great household
remedy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

The Automobile Club Of France, has
offered a prize of 50, O0U Tor ew iusl.
which must be cheaper than gascliuc
and give as good results.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

Grant Morley Of York, Pa, says h.
killed black snake seven feet long,
inside of the body of which was a
squirrel not quite dead.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25
A Guaranteed Cure for piles

Itching. Blind, Bleeding, Protruding.
Piles. Drugl lists are authorized TO re-
,und money II FAzU OINTMENc
fails 10 cure In 9 to ID days. soc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-25

I amt feeling right today,
Something wrong | must say;
Come to think of it, that's right
forgot my Rocky Mountain Tea
last night. b. IL. Gorrell.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-04
MAKING ALFALFA HAY.
Some Comments on the Most Success
full Methods of Handling.

The first cutting should be made
when about one-tenth of the plants
are in bloom. This usually comes in
May or early June, and at a time
when it is difficult to cure the hay
start the mower in the morning Of
what promises to be a clear day. as
soon as the dew is off.
In the afternoon, if the weather
has been favorable, rake the alfalfa
and put into small cocks. These
should not be left standing more than
two or three days without moving
or the plants underneath will be par
TALLY or completely smothered. II
alfalfa is exceedingly green when
cooked, or rainy weather sets in, it
VIII heat, unless the cock is opened
every day or two.
In favorable weather no more
difficulty will be experienced in cur
Ing alfalfa than in curing heavy
groWths of clover, says the Farm and
Home. The leaves are rich in nitro
gen and fall off readily when dry.
therefore the crop should be
cured with the least handling nos.
sible.
Every alfalfa grower in districts
Where rain is frequent should pro-
VIDE nap caps. These may be made
OF light cotton duck one-quarter to IL
yards square. Hem the edges to pre-
vent raveling and make eyelets in the
corners for strings, Cut heavy wire in
Io-lnch lengths and make loop on one
end In which to tie the strings at.
tached to the pegs. These wire pegs
can be either run into the ground or
pushed into the sides of the cocks Of
nay or alfalfa. Alfalfa cured under
nay caps is of much better Quality
than when cured in cocks or in the
windrow. ~
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-04
a. M. SWEET, Publisher
4ealthful PLAY.

iSol6Idt ray
The Playground Association of
America recently gave a notable pub
bic dinner in honor of Mrs. Humphrey
Ward of London. Mrs. Ward was well
coined not as the brilliant novelist,
but as the leader in the movement for
wholesome recreation for London chill
dren. Mrs. Ward, the duchess OF MARI
borough and Miss Jane Adams were
the principal speakers. An earnest
plea was made that American women
emulate English women in their sense
OF actual obligation to the whole civic
body Many young women here take
up philanthropy as diversion, and
drop 1t when social or domestic de.
mands become more attractive. In
England there is large class of wo-
men who accept individual RESPONSE
bility for the public good as the condi-
ton OF their fortunate heritage. No
public betterment is more prolific Of
good, says the Youths Companion,
than that OF free open spaces where
NiNA Ahhg pay uHucT lulelHBeHl
guidance and inspiration 1t is a sad
fact that thousands OF children need to
be taught how to enjoy themselves.
The playground in the crowded city,
equipped for games and athletic exer-
cises, Is veritable godsend to the
child whose only refuge from the dark
tenement is the dirty and dangerous
street The Playground association
and Mrs. Ward stand for improved de.
velopment for country as well as city
children. One result OF the movement
is the generous field near the school
house. cut up into small lots, where
each child may do his own gardening.
The delights of skill applied to this
miniature farming are far.reaching In
their influence. Moreover intelligent
adaptation OF sports to the physical re-
quirements OF children is needed In vii
lage as in city Finally, the playground
idea is spreading from school to fac
tory and shop. great assemblage OF
prominent men and women discussing
all the aspects Of these important
questions gives promise OF a future not
merely Utopian, but practical, when
all indoor toll shall be sweetened by
outdoor play.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-04
Smoke
Killed
American
Boys
By FRANCIS BOWLING, M. D.
Cincinnati.

bopa 1t is interesting scientific fact that race i'm
nune from this affection Out of 30 who found
have the trouble The speak whites up the present
Tune seem to be practically exempt from this trouble exam
med IN Cincinnati tobacco factory ago one was found
possess the tobacco blindness slight degree an odme
empoe in the stripping department. and probably tobacco
How they will fare in the future this with the
ceemong hghbaldrnkng and the aping
the direction OF Insecurity in among the fashionable
nne can only tell Once found young 49, an inveeae
smoker who suffered from tobacco blindness Usually
suffer
There IS almost always gradual but progressive vision
IN both eyes Luminous objects dazzle the sight
worse for reading than ubdued patients are better in the
evening than in the middle of the day. In addition often
complain OF ghmmerng mist that objects in bright light
Nicotine IN the tobacco the affection fluid
dues itself into the blood with apdy pruc acid and
poisonous dose has been known kill minutes The
cheaper grades of tobacco nicotine than the extensive ones
consequently injurious to the probably why
TOBACCO blindness is the than the rich
Chewing tobacco is usually rich in nicotine exerts
marked influence the blood corpu TO of tobacco
blindness the use of tobacco and alcoholic drinks stopped
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-04

holes through the lower board again
and insert the bolts with the washey
on each end.
To use this tester, says the Prairie
Farmer, take it to your seed corn crib
and fill each hole with three to five
grains from each ear to be tested
Store the ears in the crib in such
manner that each ear may be found
again, as Al, D-5, etc. When filled
carry to the garden or other suitable
place and prepare large fiat smooth
seed bed, just about a week before
planting time. Lay the loaded tester
at one corner of the bed; remove the
end bolts, slip the top board back to
the original position and tap it gentB
The seeds will thus be evenly droppe
just as you have them recorded in the
crib. Cover the seeds with old car
pet or sacks and keep always damp.