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The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02
The Evolution of
 Household Remedies

The modern patent medicine busi. ness IS the natural outgrowth of the old.time household remedies.
 In the early history of this country, EVERY FAMILY HAD ITS HOME. MADE MEDICINES. Herb teas, bitters, laxatives and tonics, were to be found in almost every house, compound Cd by the housewife, sometimes assisted by tho apothecary or the family doctor. Such remedies as picra, which was aloes and quassia, dissolved in apple brandy. Sometimes a hop tonic, made of whiskey, hops and bitter barks. A score or more of popular, homemade remedies were thus compounded, the iormulae for which were passed along from house to house, sometimes written, sometimes verbally communicated. Q
 The patent medicine business is a natural outgrowth from this whole some, old-time custom. In the begin hing, some enterprising doctor, inn pressed by the usefulness of one of these homemade remedies, would take It up, improve it in many ways, manu- facture it on large scale, advertise il mainly through almanacs for the home, and thus it would become used over a large area. LATTERLY THE HOUSE. BOLD REMEDY BUSINESS TOOK A MORE EXACT AND SCIENTIFIC FORM.
 Peruna was originally one of these old-time remedies. It was used by the Mennonites, of Pennsylvania, before ;t was offered to the public for sale. Dr. Hartman, THE ORIGINAL CON- FOUNDER OF PERUNA, is of Men nonite origin. First, he prescribed it for his neighbors and his patients. The sale of it increased, and at last he established a manufactory and fur nished it to the general drug trade.
 Peruna is useful in a great many climatic ailments, such as coughs, colds, sore throat bronchitis, and catarrhal diseases generally. THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES HAVE LEARNED THE USE OF PERUNA and its value in the treatment of these ailments. They have learned to trust and believe in Dr. Hartman's judgment, and to rely on his remedy, Peruna.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02
We Reiterate.

That for more than fifteen years Hunts Cure has been working on the afflicted. Its mission is to cure skin troubles, particularly those of an itch ing character. It's success is not on account of advertising, but because it surely does the work. One box is guaranteed to cure any case.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Who are you raising cotton for this year? For yourself, Bettie and the children, or for the cotton spinner? You want to make up your mind right away, for the spinner is pursuing his usual course-contracting to deliver cloths next fall and next spring, spun and woven from the crop you are to grow this year. Suppose you fool him this year, and really own yourself the cotton you grow.-Co-Operator.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Of course you planted all the odd corners to trees last winter or fall, and now it behooves you to take some care of them. Keep the grass from i'm mediately around them, and they will grow twice as fast as if the grass were growing all around them. Bermuda grass is particularly poisonous to pc can trees.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02
Class Eavoritism.

"The Indian appropriation bill puts an end to the relations of the five tribes, I notice," remarked Reeder, looking up from his paper.
 "Humph!" growled Grump, whose wifes cousin is making a protract- ed visit at his home. "I wish we were Indians. ."-Kansas City Times.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02
Actual Facts.

For upwards of fifteen years Hunts Cure has been sold under a strict guar antee to cure any form of itching skin troubles known. No matter the name less than one per cent. of the pur- chasers have requested their money back. Why? It simply does the work.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02
Has fo Be Cited.

Possibly there is something on Earth that is a surer and quicker cure for cuts, burns, aches, pains and bruises than Hunts Lightning Oil. If so, would like to be cited. For twenty years I have been unable to find any thing better myself" H. H. Ward,
 Rayville, La.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

The biggest thing many farmers can do this year is to use better seed than they have been in the habit of using Seed is the first step, and let the first step be taken right.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

The good Union man has no time to run the whole community" but he has plenty of time to be neighborly and helpful to all around him. Are you a good Union man?
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Suppose you bring up the matter of consolidating your neighborhood schools at your next meeting. This is a subject that needs ventilating. Of course, you will have to have good roads before you can do much along this line. Good roads seem to precede almost everything else good.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

The man who has a good garden, an orchard, a few cows and plenty of hens isn't worrying about the price of cotton, and if he has some, in the warehouse, he isn't in any sort of a hurry about getting it out.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Don't let the summer come on and vour cistern remain still unscreened. Fevers are generated in uncovered cis- terms by the small and industrious mosquito while you sleep"
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Half the money spent each veal for wagons could be saved if better care was taken of the old ones. Make it a rule not to leave the wagon ou of doors overnight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Trim shade trees high, and trim fruit trees low The shade trees want to be high enough for under-ventila- tion, while the fruit trees must be low to make the picking easy, and to pre- vent breaking down in the high winds and under heavy fruitage.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

East, Central and South Texas will not plant so much cotton this year but the Panhandle sections will broad. en the area somewhat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

The very best time to do a thing that ought to be done is right now. Get busy getting all the good men in vour neighborhood into the Union, where all can work for the general benefit. It, is a poor sort of a commun- ity wherein each bird aocks by itself.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02
Seek the Briqht Thinqs in Life.

Look out for the bright, for the brightest side of things, and keep the face constantly turned toward it; you will then shed happiness along your way like the summer sun.-Julius Bentham
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

The plan for this year is to till a less number of acres of cotton, raise ess and get as much money for a small crop as is usual for the bumper crops.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

The real Farmers Union man does not need to be told of the vaiues that every rain is washing from the barn lots of the shiftless chump who Is too busy to take care of the barnyard manure. He knows the value of this rich mine. and he is working it for all it is worth.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Every sucker on your trees is tax on you. Let your motto be, Millions for defense, not cent for tribute" " Get out your pocket knife for this sort of tribute raisers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

When the head officers spend r.rre time settling the personal things that are constantly springing up between themselves than they do in actual Union work, it is a good tina 70 put in a new set of officers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02
WaYside Chat.

Ever thrown out of a saloon?' idly inquired Tired Tiffin.
 Yep" answered Weary Wigs. 'T've been thrown out of most everything 'ceptin' work"
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

The waste of the farm will pay the interest on mortgage if handled right. Weeds may be turned into 7c lambs and mutton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Peanuts grow and produce well on light friable lands, and they will fetch a good price a bushel almost any time. The vines make good hay. The chill dren love the roasted nuts. The hogs get fat on what are left in the field; and, taken all together, it is no little peanut business to raise them, and they help keep up the price of cot ton.-Co-Operator.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

They are going right along in the Northwest consolidating the public schools, getting better teachers, better houses and longer terms of school
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Don't commence the season without a pig or two in the pen. You will find that you have use for him little later On.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02
Classification.

That man is great friend of yours," said the campaign assistant.
 Which kind of a friend?" queried Senator Sorghum, "one who wants to do something for me or one who wants me to do something for him?"-Wash- ington Star.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Your Local is what you make it, and if it is not an interesting place to go, you and your neighbors are to blame for it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

The proper handling of farm call for thought as well as work. It pay to study every field and crop.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Follow the rains with a split los drag and you will help cut down the item of transportation on your stuff.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02

Help your neighbor to keep away from the mortgage upon them this year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02
Two Million Dollars Every Day.

TWO WtiiioH OoIIdTS every Cdy.
 The exports of manufactures of the United States averaged more than $2,000,0 day during the entire year, including every day in the cal endar year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-02
Important 10 Mothers,

CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
COUNTY SEAT.

The Divide Review: The closing ex-
ercises of the Kiowa school will be held
in Reilly's hall on Thursday, May IA. A
fine program will be presented and the
public is cordially invited to attend
The Star & Crescent Creamery, the
Otto Shatz Company, Colorado Springs
company, The Russell Gates Mercantile
Company and Frink & Carlson all ship
cream out of Kiowa. A fair showing
when the fact is considered that Kiowa
and vicinity ship over one third of the
cream output of Ebert county Frink
& Carlson will soon have machinery in
stalled for pasteurizing the cream they
purchase in this market.
Judge Fahrion had valuable bull to
go crazy last week, and while laboring
under the hallucination that he was
fish. jumped into the pond and was
drowned. Monday night the Judge tel
ephoned to DR.. Rogers to come out and
chloroform the animal, but the doctor
replied that instead of the drug he would
be out in the morning with his 30 30 and
quiet the animal with dose OF lead
Before the doctor arrived. however, the
crazy beast had deliberately committed
suicide by jumping into the pond. The
symptoms were those of hydrophobia,
and it is possible that the bull had at
some time been bitten by mad coyote.
Frank Fahrion had narrow escape
from death while trying to corral the an
imal Monday night
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
SIDNEY.

j. G. Grouse purchased brand new
organ last week.
j. w. Upton spent several days in
Colorado Springs recently.
j. 8. Evans made a business trip to
Colorado Springs the latter part Of last
week.
Mrs. A. r. Barrett and son Roth are
visiting relatives and friends in Colorado
Springs this week.
Miss Amy Terry, trained nurse who
has been staying with Mrs. Charles Mel
burn for two weeks, has returned to her
home at Pueblo.
There was quite number of young
stock reported lost, during the recent
blizzard, by different ones Werner
Munday lost seven calves.
County Commissioner Olson and
family visited at the Alfred Peterson
home several days last week, the snow
storm causing them to make their visit
longer than usual.
Ben Green and family have moved
from the Black ranch over with David
Green on the Gresham place, and Harry
Hagerman and family have moved on
to the Black ranch.
A school meeting was held at the
Sidney school house May IL. j. G.
Grouse was elected secretary for three
years. A five mill tax levy was voted,
ten votes being cast.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
Elizabeth $, Ebert 4.

The Ebert Reds we're defeated on the
home grounds Sunday by Elizabeth in
one Of the best games ever played here.
The score was to 4. Both teams played
a fine game, the visitors winning by su-
perior team work. The score up to the
eighth inning was to in favor of Ell
BERT In the eighth succession of bad
plays by the locals gave the visitors
three runs, none Of them earned. The
feature OF the game was lightning
triple play by the locals. and participat-
ed in by Corkett, Scott and Blakely, on
third, second and first, respectively. The
play was made with two out and runners
on first and second. II was a brilliant
play And is said to be the first triple ever
made on an Elbert diamond. The game
was witnessed by one Of the largest Sun
day ball crowds ever seen here.
Batteries Ebert: Gatewood and Nor
gan; Elizabeth: Ehrler and Workman.
Umpire-Jack McKimmie
Eastonville and Eibert will play here
next Sunday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
FoNDls,

F. 7. Harper has sold his little horse
Gold Dollar.
Mrs. Emette Blakely was on the sick
list few days last week.
The Corlew sisters are having a wind
mill erected on their place.
Mrs. Harry Vote made flying trip to
Denver and return last week.
Emette Blakely and Ed Harper took
in the ball game at Elbert Sunday.
A very pleasant surprise party was
rendered Mrs Fl. Il. Vote Saturday
night.
Services are being held in the church
here every Sunday by the Anti-saloon
league.
Miss Crystal Blakely of Elbert is visit
ing her brother, Emette Blakely, and
family.
1t is reported that b. O. Meader has
purchased the ranch formerly owned by
l.. w. Parkhurst.
S. B. Dirlam received message Sun
day night, May 3, announcing the death
of his father at Mansfield, Ohio.
A surprise party was given for John
Underhill one evening recently which
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
Ray Hollems of Rifle, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. G. b. Hollems of this place, paid a
flying visit to his parents last week.
Steve Campbell received word last
week that one of his sons, who was
working in the mountains, had been
seriously injured.
The wife of John Woodard Of the East
Bijou country east OF Fondis, presented
him with twins on last Tuesday, May 5,
boy ard a girl. Mother and babies are
reported doing nicely, and John-well,
his JOY has reached the limit
Fondis Anti Saloon League.-On ac-
count OF the rain and snow last Sunday,
there was no meeting of the Anti-saloon
league. Sunday afternoon, May II, is
the date of the next meeting. Several
interesting features are being planned
by the league, and there is likely to be
something doing here during the coming
campaign.-NEwToN TRIPP, Secretary.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
Salutatory.
Yours sincerely
JOHN E. PopE.

In taking charge of the Tribune we re-
alize that we are inexperienced in the
newspaper pnbl;shing business and may
make mistakes. In this particular we
ask the indulgence OF our readers. The
policy of the paper will remain un-
: changed. 1t will continue to be repub-
lican in politics, and special attention
will be given to local and county news
We will be assisted in the office by per-
sons Of experience and trust that our
relations with all our patrons will be
pleasant and profitable for all concerned.
Friends OF the paper are invited to call
and become better acquainted with the
new management.
Wishing all a profitable year, we are
Yours very truly,
F. A. DorsoN & Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
McNamara-Teetman.

Mr. Robert G. Mcnamara, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Mcnamara, residing on
ranch south of Elbert, and Miss Emma
e. Tsetman, a charming Denver young
ladyl4ere married at Castle Rock, Colo
wedAQ Qsday, May O, 1908, ut p. m.
Judge Robert Palm, of the Douglas
county court, performing the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcnamara arrived at Ell.
bert Saturday evening for visit with
the groom's parents. They will reside
in Denver, where the groom is engaged
in the express business.
The Tribune joins the many friends OF
the groom in and around Elbert in ex.
tending hearty congratulations and best
wishes for long and happy married
life
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14

value Of from 80 to 90 per cent. of the
pricf at which it is now being offered.
As kroof OF this statement we refer you
to the Farmers Bank OF Elizabeth.
You can buy from 40 acre pieces up TO
l0tp acre tracts, ranging in price from
% to 50 per acre, according to improve
ments and location. Also unimproved
land by the section GAO acrcs) at "a per
acrs, and some finely improved land as
hlg1 as s'Oo per acre, and some land is
opeq for homesteading.
dle fuel question does occasion any
anxnty to the settler For one thing,
the fliidness OF the climate renders 1t
unnecessary for him to lay in any great
stock OF either coal or wood for winter
use, ,end what he does need can be pro
cureh at reasonable prices. There is no
partiof this territory which is not within
short distance OF timber suitable for
fueis Coal can be obtained in Elbert
county at from S4l50 to $500 per ton. /
woum candidly advise any person in
tending to settle in the west to carefully
investigate this part OF Colorado, and /
wouki be glad to aid and advise them
personally. or would refer them to L. f.
tisher, General Passenger Agent, or A.
3. Church, advertising agent Colorado Il
Southern Railroad. Denver, Colo, as
this 1ine is doing much to encourage
settlement in this section OF Colorado.
Yours truly,
s. S. HATFIELD.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS

| have cash buyers for your ranch
Act at once. The Wide Awake Realty
Broker. Box 36, Elbert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Long are the happy
parents OF baby girl, born last Friday
morning, May 8, at six o'clock.
Louis Verspille and Mary Yaro, both
OF kiowa, were granted a marriage Ii
cense at Denver Friday, May g.
Roland II. Decker, who has been EN-
ployed in the Tribune Office since carly
in January, left for Pueblo last Thurs
day.
LUMBER FOR SALE-Mcstly yellow pine,
5000 per thousand; S22.00 for wide
boards; rough edge $1,000. A. q. Corn
forth. a30
Seed Potatoes.-Mammoth Pearl and
Ohio, sl-00 per hundred pounds. sacked;
good and sound. ALFRED PETERSON, 6
miles south OF Ebert. 36
Mr.. and Mrs. A. @. Cornforth drove to
Monument Saturday and spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs w. D. Watts and
daughters. returning Monday. They re
port the Watts family enjoying good
health.
DIR. and Mrs. Chapman came up from
Pueblo last Thursday and spent several
days visiting at the home of the latter's
brother, #. A. Dotson. Mr.. Chapman is
engaged in the real estate business in
Pueblo.
When in Colorado Springs stop at the
Spaulding House. Electric cars from
depots and to all parts OF the city. Rates
sl.5O to 500 day: special rates by the
week Opp. court house, South rejon ST.
j. HINEEAuGH, Proprietor.
Lloyd Reed has returned from Denver,
where he had attended business col
lege for six months, and commenced
work in the Tribune Office Tuesday. He
learned to set type in South Dakota
office and takes hold like an old timer.
The annual school meeting in district
No. J vas held at the school house on
May 8. Ed Silks was elected secretary
for three years, the former secretary,
Mrs. George Corkett, declining to serve
again. A ten. n.mill tax levy was decided
upon.
Strayed-From Ramah, Colo, Sunday,
May 10, one bay and one gray horse;
supposed to have headed for Elbert or
Elizabeth. Any information as to the
whereabouts Of said animals will be ap-
preciated by Joseph Eisenberg, Ramah,
Colo, or leave word at Tribune Office.
Miss Reed writes that the promotion
cards for the primary department have
come. II the pupils will leave their re
port cards at the drug store with Mr..
Long, Miss Reed will make out their
promotion cards and return them with
the report cards to the drug store, where
the pupils may call for them.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
EASTONviLLE.

Or. Chandler OF Calhan attended the
sick child of Leslie Leonard Saturday.
The baseball boys will give dance at
the opera house on Friday evening, May
18th.
s. Horton assumed charge OF the Col.
orado & Southern depot duties here last
week. He is from Texas.
DR.. Messenger returned Sunday after.
noon from three weeks stay in Illinois
where he had gone to attend his mother
She is reported doing nicely.
Eastonville defeated Calhan at base
ball Sunday; score 7 to 6, IL innings. 1t
was reported the best and most interest
ing game ever played on the Eastonville
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
1t Reached the Spot.

Mr.. E. Humphrey, who owns large
general store at Omega, Ohio, and Is
president Of the Adams County Tele-
phone Co, as well as the Home Tele.
phone Co., of Pike county, Ohio, says of
DR.. Kings New Discovery: at saved my
life once. At least think it did. It
seemed to reach the spot-the very seat
of my cough = when everything else
failed" DR.. Kings New Discovery not
only reaches the cough spot; it heals the
sore spots and the weak spots in throat,
lungs and chest Sold under guarantee
at Longs drug store: Soc and S1.00.
Trial bottle free.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
A Change in Ownership.

This is the last issue OF the Tribune
under the present management. We
haye sold the Tribune printing plant,
subscription list and accounts, and the
good will Of the business to F. A. Dot
son & Co., who will take possession on
May 10. Mr.. F. A. Dotson, a we'll known
and successful business man of Elbert,
will have the active management OF the
business and will be assisted by an ex
perienced and capable editor printer.
We have owned and published the
Tribune for little more than seven
years, and we can truthfully say. with
out boasting, that the paper today has
more friends, more patrons and more
readers, and has much larger and more
lucrative business than at any time be-
fore in the almost "a years of its exist
ence. For all this we are duly thankful
and express our grateful appreciation.
We hope and believe that the new man
agement will in the future receive the
same liberal patronage and friendliness
that has been accorded us in the past.
All advertising and job printing ac-
counts contracted prior to May 10 are
due and payable to the undersigned.
All subscription accounts become the
property of F. A. Dotson g. Co., who will
assume and carry out all contracts OF
every kind made by us.
Yours sincerely,
JOHN E. PopE.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
Will Observe Decoration Day.

The regular meeting OF the W. Il. c.
was held at Elbert Saturday, May o.
Everyone reports very pleasant meet
ing in spite Of the unfavorable weather.
Among other business. committees we're
appointed to arrange for the services to
be held in the Elbert Presbyterian
church Decoration day. May 30. The
committee on program is Mrs. j. A.
KERN, Mrs. A. G. Putnam and Dora Re-
gester. The committee on decoration is
Mesdames Whiting. Perkins, Mulligan
and Dickerson.
The next regular meeting OF the corps
will be held at Kiowa on June 3D.
CLARA M. KERN, Secretary.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14

diamond. Batteries-Evans and Wolf
for Eastonville, Whitnight and Phelps
Calhan.
A large audience greeted the Rev. Mr..
Wittenberger at the Sunday morning
service; occasion, memorial service OF
Charles and Nellie Weeks children.