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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
How ! Cured sweeny and Fis.ula.


81 want to tell you how I saved one
Of our horses that had fistula. We
had the horse doctor out and he said
1t was so bad that he did not think he
could cure it. and did not come again.
Then we tried Sloan's Liniment and
1t cured 1t up nicely.
"One day last spring / was blowing
for n neighbor who had horse with
sweeny, and told him about Sloan's
Eminent and he had me get bottle
for him, and it cured his horse all
right. and he goes off now like a colt.
I'VE had horse that had sweeny
awfully bad and we thought it was
never going to be any good but we
used Sloan's Liniment and II cured it
up nicely. ! told another neighbor
about it and he said it was the best
Liniment he ever used.
I'VE are using Sloan's Sure Collie
Cure and we think it is all right"
A. D. Bruce. Aurelia. la.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
PATS MIND WAS LOGICAL.
Quick to See One Strong Point az to
Victims Identity.

Previously to entering the railroad
yards an able bodied loafer picked up
a small, glittering object from the
sidewalk and. without examining it
very closely. pinned it to his coat.
says the Philadelphia Ledger. Three
minutes later he collided with slow
ly moving freight train. was hurled
against a post and picked up insensi
BILE The train dispatcher. notified by
telephone. called up Patrick Doyle
the yardmaster's assistant. and said;
You'd better search his pockets
Doyle. Find out who he is. notify his
friends and report to me-"
A few moments later the report
came:
There's not line of writing on
him." said Patrick. but we've identi.
fed him by the badge on his coat He
is Lady Maccabee."
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces.
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric Is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys TIE
appearance. but also affects the wear.
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
CHICAGO Motor Club Race.

Chicago,-Cars that take part in the
1 2OO-mile, 300 miles a day, reliability
contest of the Chicago Motor Club.
June "a, 25, &c and 81. have their work
cut out for them, according to the an
nouncement of Charles p. Root, chair
man of the contest committee, who
has mapped out four tentative routes
which figure 1854 miles. or an aver
age Of 296 miles day, the country
covered by the four routes taking in
all the prominent towns within $50
miles of Chicago and no one route TAX
ing in any of the roads of the others.
The four tentative routes show 292
miles one day, 1922 another. 279 a third,
and 291 on the fourth day.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
BUILT RIGHT.
Brain and Nerves Restored by Grape.
Nuts Food.

The number of persons whose all.
ments were such that no other food
could be retained at all, is large and
reports are on the increase.
For IL years suffered from dys-
pepsia. finding no food that did not
distress me-" writes a Wis. lady. II
was reduced from 1i5 to 80 lbs, grad
ually growing weaker until / could
leave my bed only a short while at a
time. and became unable to speak
aloud.
Three years ago was attracted by
an article on Grape-Nuts and decided
to try it.
my stomach was so weak ] could
not take cream, but used Grape-Nuts
with milk and lime water. 1t helped
me from the first, building up my sys-
tenn in a manner most astonishing to
the friends who had thought my re-
covery impossible.
Soon / was able TO take Grape
Nuts and cream for breakfast, and
lunch at night with an egg and Grape
Nuts for dinner.
Il am now able to eat fruit, meat
and nearly all vegetables for dinner.
but fondly continue Grape-Nuts for
breakfast and supper.
"At the time of beginning Grape
Nuts could scarcely speak sen
tence without changing words around
or talking crooked in some way, but
my brain and nerves have become SO
strengthened that I no longer have
that trouble.r There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read 1.-The Road to Well
VILE" in pkgs.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
HOW TO TEST LINsEEo OIL

There is nothing that will make
paint go wrong on the house more
quickly than poor oil. 1t is as bad in
its way as authorizations in the white
lead. Petroleum oil cheapeners may
be detected by placing drop of the oil
on black painted surface. II one sees
the characteristic iridescence or play
of colors which kerosene exhibits. 1t
is evidence of adulteration. Corn and
fish oil can be detected by the smell
Adulteration in white lead can best
be discovered by the use of n blow
pipe. which National Lead Company
will send with instructions free to
anyone interested in paint. Address.
National Lead Company, Woodbridge
Building. New York
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
THE GREAT MANS OCCUPATION.
Nothing Very Serious In His Nina
Just at That Moment.

The multi-millionaire was being
shaved AS he lay back in his chair,
looking upward. his grave face gave
the impression that he was in deep
study.
"Ah." whispered one of the barber
shop loiterers, TN wager dollar
against toothpick that he is think
ing of railroad mergers"
No" said another. "he is thinking
about bear raids in Wall street"
bet he is bordering over the 70
bate system" echoed third.
I'll ask him.
Walking over to the chair. he said
politely:
beg your pardon. sir. but to settle
an argument, would you kindly tell us
what mighty question you are study
ing over?"
The multi-millionaire turned his
lathered face around and smiled. II
was just studying two flies doing
handsprings on the ceiling" he
chuckled, and the trio of guessers
looked so sheepish they failed to hear
Next" when it was called to them.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

The Sunday school teacher was en-
tertaining her class with what she
had fondly planned to be social
evening"" To her disappointment she
found that all spontaneity had been
left at home with the boys everyday
clothes. and conversation dragged
hopelessly until her bull terrier came
into the room. He shifted about from
one shy hand of welcome to another,
when suddenly a boyish voice. gruff
with embarrassment. burst forth: Il
had a bull pup like that oncet, but he
growed up into a bloodhound"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Chicago.-The Central Passenger
Association has granted the applica-
ton of eighteen organizations for the
one and one-half cent per mile rate for
conventions. They included:
Chicago, June II, Republican nation
al convention.
Cleveland, June 20. July 3, National
Educational Association.
Denver, July Z, national Democratic
convention.
st. Paul, July 1918. national conven-
ton of knights Templar.
Columbus. Ohio July 14-16, Prohibi-
ton national convention.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
sAsYs ITCHING HUMoR.
Nothing Would Help Him-Mother A.
most in Despair-Owes Quick
Cure to Cuticura.

Several months ago. my little boy
began to break out with itching sores.
doctored him. but as soon as l got
them healed up in one place they
would break out in another. ! was
almost in despair. I could not get
anything that would help him. Then
/ began to use Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment, and after using them
three times. the sores commenced to
heal. He is now well, and not n scar
is left on his body. They have never
returned nor left him with bad blood.
as one would think. Cuticura Rene
dies are the best | have ever tried.
and shall highly recommend them to
any one who is suffering likewise.
Mrs. William Geeding. 102 Washing
ton St, Attica, Ind, July %. 1907"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Following his interesting and sus-
gestive discussion of 1.-THE Age of
Mental Virility" in the April Century
DIR. w. A. N. Dorland will go further
into the subject in the May number.
presenting under title of What the
World Might Have Missed" brilliant
and startling summary of the great
work done by men over fOrty-in the
field of science, in the world of art. in
political and diplomatic life. in music.
and most of all, perhaps. in literature.
The result of the Philadelphia physi-
clans years of research along this
line of investigation makes splendid
and stimulating showing for the man
above middle age.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

One Monday morning the colored
wash lady" did not arrive at the
usual hour to do the weekly washing
of a family residing in a Pennsylvania
town.
When she appeared some time later
the mistress of the house descended to
the kitchen and was greatly edited
by the woman's explanation.
"No'm"-carefully removing a hat
ornamented by voluminous black
veil-"I wasn't sick. i had to stay
home to receive my diseased brothers
remainders that was sent from Pitts
burg day before erday."-Lippin-
colts
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

so you people put a couple OF mag
-pates in jail on heavy fines. did you?
Asks the investigating reformer.
YES" replies the native. I'VE fined
them the limit; they wouldn't pay and
we put them in cells"
That's a good example"
rs IL? Within two days they organ
lied the prisoners. guards and jailers
into the International Penalty Com
pany. issued five hundred million in
bonds. paid the fines OF all the prison
ers. left us with a mortgage on the jail
and the court house-and stuck the
surplus money in their pockets" -Chi-
cago Evening Post.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

The recent death of DIR. George F.
Shrady, who was the last survivor o!
General Grants surgeons. lends added
pathetic interest to DIR. Shrady's
Memories of General Grants Last
Days. publication of which will be-
gin in the May Century. These memo
ries will give n new and very init
mate picture of General Grant "as he
appeared to one who was in close and
friendly contact with him during the
Vst months of his life," when "he was
no longer the man of arms to be
dreaded. or the President to be calum.
mated. but the brave and helpless suf-
ferer to be pitied and admired"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

There - praiseworthy custom In
some families of sending all the
pants" that the boys have gone
through. wholly or in part, to the asy-
lum for orphans, and, as the orphans
never mind hole more or less, they
are glad to get the garments. In one
of these families few days ago oc'
Cured little incident bearing on this
laudable custom. Fred was engaged
in that extremely fascinating. but
rather dangerous. sport OF sliding
down the banisters.
What are you doing there, Fred
asked mamma.
Making pants for the poor little
orphoas," answered Fred.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Come on. son." said the old farmer.
after the daybreak breakfast. land
we'll get out in the fields and start
blowing"
But I can't pillow today" protested
the youngster. 81 have chills. Why.
dad, ! am shaking all over"
The old farmer grinned and took a
fresh chew.
'All the better. my son. II you can't
pillow you can scatter the seed. All
you have to do is to hold them In your
hand and every time you shake 1t will
send them in all directions. Better
than a patent seeder. begosh."
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Wife-Have you any secrets you
keen from me. dearest?
Husband-None, darling.
Wife-Then | am determined l will
have none from you. either.
Husband-Have you secrets. then?
Wife-Only one. and I am resolved
to make a clean breast OF 1t.
Husband thoarsely)-Go on!
Wife-For several days | have had
a secret-a secret longing for new
dress. with hat to match. for my birth.
day.
That fetched him.-Tatler.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

An Englishman, an Irishman and n
Scotchman were one day arguing as
to which of the three countries pos
scssed the fastest trains.
Said the Englishman, We'll. I've
been in one of our trains and the tele.
graph poles have been like hedge"
i've seen the milestones appear
like tombstones," said the Scot.
BE jabers," said Pat, Il was one
day in a train in my country and We
passed field of carrots, a field of
turnips, a field of parsley, one OF
onions and then a pond of water, and
we were going SO fast that l though
II was BROTH"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
Estimate of Dead and Injured.

New Orleans.-The totals of death,
misery and ruin caused in four SOUTH
ern states by Fridays tornadoes came
to hand Sunday in approximately cor
rect form.
Briefly stated they are: Killed, about
$50; injured painfully or seriously,
1900; homeless several thousand.
Towns reporting serious wreckage. 46;
habitations and business houses prac-
tically complete ruins in these towns
about 900. The above figures do not
include the wreckage on plantations
and farms, scores of which were struck
md damaged
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
Willing to ObIige.

The poor but nervy young man was
after the hand of the heiress.
Young man." roared her irate IA
Their, never darken my door again"
"All right. sir" replied the sutton.
blandly. TN come around tomorrow
and give 1t a coat of bright red paint.
That will be much better than dark
ening it"
And the next instant the poor but
nervy young man was being chased
by a Scotch coachman. a French
chauffeur and an English bulldog.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Gelett Burgess was talking at .
theatrical supper in New York about
the Lark. his delightful little paper
that failed.
Nearly all good papers fail" said
he. 81 have an aged friend who runs
a splendid paper in a small western
village. The last copy my friend sent
me had this editorial paragraph
marked in blue pencil:
burglars entered our house last
night. To the everlasting shame OF
the community. for whose welfare we
have labored 3s years. be 1t said. they
got nothing"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

MY dear" said the old man TO his
only daughter on the morning OF her
wedding day. Il don't see how I am
going to get along without you"
Now, don't let that worry you,
papa" replied the fair maid. as she ad-
justed her bridal veil George con-
fessed to me last night that he hadn't
enough money even to buy second
hand stove, SO instead of losing me 1t
looks as il we were going to stay
right with you"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

The readers of this paper will DO pleased to learn
that there dreaded disease that science
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being q constitutional disease, requires constitu-
tonai treatment: Hairs Catarrh Cure 10 taken in
ternsiy, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work. The prOprietors have
ipuch faith in is curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any that II falls 70
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address +. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Dru ygfsts, 7jc.
TAKE H4rs Family Pulls for constipation
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
Out of Reach.

A little child of two years was cry.
ing Justify for the round, full moon.
oh. no." said her little sister. God
has put 1t away up SO high nobody
could get it, or else they'd soon smash
1t all to pieces and there wouldn't be
any moon"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
New Dinner Gard Idea.

From Paris comes decorated card
rack with a trail of artificial flowers
that may be changed to suit the din
ner colors and makes a pretty addi-
ton to the table. These racks are to
hold a plain card upon which the
guests name is written and they may
be used for good many dinners. thus
obviating the expense of the decorated
dinner card every time one enter
tains.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

lieve | would still be
a victim of kidney
troubles but for
Doan's Kidney Pills.
for when l started
using them I was In
constant pain with
my back. and no
other remedy had
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
Smart.

] have heard all kinds OF hard-luck
dope.
But the thing that maketh me more
than hot
Is to-when my eyes are brim with
SOAP
Grope wide for the towel and find it
not
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
Often the Wav.

my boy is born architect"
"So?"
Yes; he started in to build dog;
house at an estimated cost of 10 cents.
has already touched me for 81, and the
end Is not yeti
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

The only milliner in small Iowa
town displayed a $1,000 Easter hat in
her shop window for ten days. No
doubt she hoped in this way to recon
cile the men folks in the town to the
price their wives pay for the hats she
sells,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

81 saw Jinx this morning"
THAT SO: How's old Jinxy?"
His home is mortgaged, one arm
and his nose are broken. and he's all
mauled up"
why, when did he get an auto?"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

been OF any use. The Kidney secre'
lions were irregular. and | was nerv-
GUS and lacked energy. But Doaus
Kidney Pills gave me prompt relief
and continued use cured me-"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

whats dat. boss?'
why, that's safety razor. Sam"
'Er what?''
"A safety razor. Sam. Didn't you
ever use one?"
No, sab, boss. I never did. When
wants to use hoe | amt gwine ter
use II on m face!"-Yonkers States
man.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Life at best is but gloomy prison."
said the moralizing bachelor.
so much the worse for men who
deliberately choose solitary confine-
ment," remarked the girl who had her
trap set-BOhemian.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Yeast-Isn't the baby like its moth.
er?
Crimsonbeak-No.I don't think SO.
1t don't talk yet.-Yonkers States
man.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

What's this?" inquired Mr.. Young.
hub, as he picked up colander.
Its an Openwork saucepan" ex-
planned Mrs. Younghub, with superior
wisdom. 1T must be the latest thing.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Garfield Tea is a natural 1axative--it reg
ulates the digestion, purifies the blood,
cleanses the system, clears the complexion,
brightens the eyes and brings the glow oil
splendid Health!
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

People who boast of their ability to
attend to their own affairs usually
manage to butt into the AFFAIRS OF
others.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

After you know some people well
you are apt to regret the politeness
you wasted on them.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethtng softens the gurus. reduces In
Examination. allays pain, cures wind collie 2sc bottle.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

The reward of one duty done is the
power to fulfill another.-George Eliot.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29
WoMEN's KIDNEYS.
Are the Source of Most Of Women's
Sickness.

Mrs. Rebecca Mock. 1895 e. Rich
Street, Columbus, Ohio, writes: II be-
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

People who look for trouble never
look In vain.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

that gives instant relief to eyes, irritated
from dust. heat, sun wind, 25c. All drug
gists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-04-29

Dips recognized by the Government:
Crude OIL Prepared Lime and sulphur
Dip, Tobacco Dips. We are Headquar-
tiers for Cattle and Sheep Dips. Write
for circulars and prices.
SHOO FLY DEHORN PAINT AND PAS
cEUR yACCiNE
Tha L. A. Watkins Adse. Co.. Denver
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-12
RHODES NEXT YEAR
Central lows Rebekahs, at Liscomb,
Finish Work Of Fourth Annual ses-
sion--of officers Are Elected.

IS, =
The Central Iowa Rebekahs' associa-
.tion, which met in fourth annual con-
vention in Liscomb Thursday, finished
its work Thursday might, and adj
journed after electing officers and Sc
Letting Rhodes as the next place OF
meeting. The date for the 1909 con-
vention is to be fixed by the executive
committee later. Officers for the COM
ing year are as follows: sd
President-Mrs. Josie Hale, Rhodes.
Secretary Mrs. Carrie Bentley,
Rhodes
Treasurer-Mrs. Katie Reimer, Mar
slalltown.
Vice presidents from each lodge in
the district will be reported by the
lodges to the district association soon.
The attendance at the Liscomb con-
vention numbered 160. every lodge In
the district being represented Thurs
day night Diamond Link lodge, of
Tama, and Marshall lodge, No. 49,, of
this city, exemplit1ed the degree work.
The memorial work was demons trated
by Electric lodge, No. 331, of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-12
WOULD ARBITRATE STRIKE.
Mayor Ingledue Writes Iowa Central
Official to Get Company's Position.

Mayor Ingledue Writes Iowa Central
Official to Get Company's Position.
In a letter to General Superintendent
d. c. Noonan, of the Iowa Central,
Mayor O. l.. Ingledue has taken the
first step, which may result In an ef-
fort being made to bring the company
and its striking shop employees togeth-
err in an attempt to arbitrate the diff
ferences existing between them.
Mayor Ingledue has written Mr..
Noonan, asking him if the company
would entertain any advances looking
to settlement He said this morning
that he had received assurances from
individual strikers that the strikers
would accept the prevailing wages paid
by other Iowa roads for similar work
1t is not known, however, that the
unions which are involved in the strike
would sanction any such a comprom-
Use. Mayor Ingledue's letter was sent
to Mr.. Noonan yesterday.