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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

A lung specialist was talking about
a famous scientist who had contracted
consumption from lot of cOnsumptive
monkeys that he had been experiment
ing upon.
This should be lesson and warn
ing to us all;' he said, ''for nothing is
more dangerous to the lungs health
than to have a monkey about the
house. Practically all monkeys have
consumption in this climate, and it is
Just as easy to take consumption from
a monkey as from man or woman.
1t is the same with parrots. They, too,
have consumption, and they, too, are
most apt to give the disease to those
who pet them. AS for me. rather than
live in the same house with pet mon
key or a pet parrot would take cot
in the hopeless ward Of some con-
sumptives' hospital" - New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
historic Meddinn Rinn.

After the great battle of Edgehiil
fought when Charles l. was king of
England, it was noticed that one of his
bravest officers, an ancestor of. the
present Verney family, was missing
Search was made for the gallant sol
der. Nothing was found but the
gloved hand, still clutching the royal
standard. and the wedding ring which
he always wore still encircled the fin
ger. The ornament was worn outside
the gloved hand. With this historic
relic the Verney family Of Clayton.
Buckinghamshire. England. have SOL
emnized all their marriages. the ordi-
nary gold band always being substi
tuted after the ceremony One mar
rfage In which this wonderful ring
was In nse WAS li,nt of Sir Henry
Verney 10 the sister Of Florence Night
inyale
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
One WAY to Get Food.

Four young fellows left Kimberley
to try their luck at diamond digging
near Christiana. South Africa. but
were very unfortunate. All but their
last shilling having been spent In buy.
ing mealie meal. ways and means had
to be found TO replenish the larder.
After considerable discussion and won.
der as to where their next food was
coming from, II bright idea struck one
of them, who, stalking out of the tent
said, "All right. mates. leave it to me-
Proceeding to the camp store, he asked
for a small bottle of diamond acid, in
which the digger cleans his diamonds
of impurities before selling them.
Eyes" said the owner, but surely
you want some stores?"
"Well, do" said the starving one,
"but l intended sending you an order
perhaps tomorrow
"Never put off till tomorrow what
you can do today" was the shopkeep-
er's response. MAKE your order out
and pay when you come up to sell
your diamonds" 5ra
The miner acquiesced, and there was
great rejoiclngs In those poor beggars'
tent when the wagon delivered that
order. 1t is evident that the store.
keeper thought the party had found
some diamonds, or what use could
have been the acid! After this luck
changed, and the account was paid. the
storekeeper joining heartily in the
laugh at how he had been done for the
time being London Scraps.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
A Meddino Dav Reminder

William James, the famous psychol-
ogist of Harvard, said at dinner in
Boston:
"An odor often brings back mem
cries that we had thought buried for
ever. AS we regard some strange
landscape it often seems to us that
we have been just here before. The
oldest, the most momentous associa-
tons oftentimes attach themselves to
the most trifing things.
"Thus at a Thanksgiving dinner that
1 once attended the hostess said to a
sour faced man on my left:
"'May 1 help you to some of the
boiled rice, Mr.. Smith,
"'Rice? No, thank you-no rice for
me- Smith answered vehemently. 1T
is associated with the worst mistake of
nv life.'"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
romhs as pweIIinaa.

1t is surprising to strangers to find
Egyptian families occupying some Of
the tombs which have been excavated
and abandoned. 1t seems uncanny to
see babies playing cheerfully about
the doors of the tomb houses and to
watch chickens running in and out as
they do at the mud dwellings, When
questioned about the tomhs drago-
man said that those occupied as homes
had been tombs of ordinary citizens OF
no value as show places for tourists,
AS some Of them have several rooms
extending into the rock and as they
are cool In the hottest days of sum-
mer and warm in the cool days of WIN
ter, they are altogether desirable as
homes. The Egyptians do not share
the horror Of dead bodies felt by Eu-
ropeans. Children run about with
pieces of mummies, and If they can
not dispose Of them to tourists they
play with them. A mummified foot
or hand is so common in Luxor that
one may be purchased for a few cents
--I.eslie's Weekly.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
THE "couP DE JARNAc."
A French Adase and the Incident Upon
Which l$ Rests.

Which IL Rests.
The coup de Jarnac" has become a
French proverb, and it serves to dis
tinguish a stroke as decisive as I'M
foreseen which intervenes for the set
Element of any affair The adage rests
upon an incident in the life of Gui
Chabot, Seigneur de Jarnac. noble
Of the court of Francis l. The lie pass
ed between him and lie Chateigneraie,
the danphips favorite. King Francis,
however, forbade the duel. AT the sue
cession or Henry H. the old quarrel
was revived, and the overdue duel was
fought on the plain of st. German
with all the formality of the ancient
judicial combats and In the presence
of the whole court. Jarnac was weak
or and less agile than his adversary,
who was one of the noted swordsmen
of the time, but he had taken lessons
from an italian bravo. In the duel
Jarnac waited for an opening and
then dealt La Chateigneraie a heavy
and unexpected stroke which ham
strung him: This was in 1447. Ten
years later Jarnac was a captain in
the defense of st. Quentin. Eventual
II he met his fate in duel. But the
coup de JaInac" is historic in the an
nails of sword play.-ArgOnaut.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
Benefit of Peeraue,

Every one may not know what the
term benefit of peerage" implies. A
peer can demand Il private audience of
the sovereign to represent his views on
matters of public welfare. For treason
or felony he can demand to be tried by
his peers. He cannot be outlawed in
any civil action, nor can he be arrested
unless for an indictabIe offense, and he
IS exempt from serving on juries. He
may sit with his hat on in courts of JUS
tice, and should he be liable to the last
penalty of the law he can demand q
silken cord instead of hempen rope.
That man Is not poor who has the
ase Of things necessary
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

at times when you don't feel just right,
when you have a bad stomach, take some
thing right away that will assist digestion :;
not something that will stimulate for a
time, but something that will positively
do the very work that the stomach per-
forms under ordinary and normal condi-
tons something that will make the food
digest To do this you must take nat
ural digestant like Kodol for Dyspepsia.
Kodol is scientific preparation of vege-
table acids with natural digestants and
contains the same juices found In heal
thy stomach. Zach dose will digest more
than 3, 900 grains of good food. 1t is sure
to afford prompt relief; it digests what
you eat and is pleasant to take. Sold by
Anders Jacobsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
WOMEN READERS WIN PRIZES

The Sunday Magazine Section of the
New York Herald is of particular value
to the women of America by reason of
its special features devoted to their
interests.
The Herald's Fashion Pages are the
timeliest and most authoritative in
America. They contain the very latest
creations secured direct from Paris
through the Herald's Paris Edition
And because they do not have to be pre-
pared from three to six months in adj
vance, as in the case of fashion journals,
the styles shown in the Herald are
actually right up to the minute.
1t is the same with the Herald's
articles on aids to beauty and health,
on household matters, and on all the
subjects pertaining to woman's life
and work.
Every feature that it is possible for the
best of women's journals to have, the
Herald's Sunday Magazine has and
mOre-with the addition of timeliness
no monthly can possibly possess.
Yet the price of the entire New York
Sunday Herald is but five cents-only
one-ffth to one-third the price OF a
monthly.
Place your order now for next Sun
days Herald.
AID, New York City
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
A NIGHT ALARM.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night Is
the metallic cough of Group, bringing
dread to the household. Careful mothers
keep Foley's Honey and Tar in the house
and give it at the first sign of danger.
Foley's Honey and Tar has saved many
little lives, and it is the only safe prepare
ton for children. as it contains no harm
full drugs. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
How They Love Each Other.

YES" said Miss Passay, hes an
awfully inquisitive bore. He was try
ing to find out my age the other day,
so 1 just up and told him | was fifty.
That settled him."
WELL" replied Miss Pepprey, 81
guess 1t is best to be perfectly frank
with a fellow like that."-Philadelphi
Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

Whether the English or the American
author wins in the New York Herald's
Competition to decide which has written
the better novel depends largely upon
the feminine voters.
The American women are taking a
very active interest in the contest, and
they are winning a large proportion of
the weekly cash prizes offered by the
Herald for votes and criticisms.
Don't let the author you prefer be de-
feated by inactivity on your part.
Get out the vote!
Start next Sunday-then send in your
vote and criticism every week.
You can win more than one cash
prize during the contest.
Last weeks winners:
First Prize-May A. Ingenthron, 978 West
10Th Street, New York. .,..
Second Prize-Fanny NJ. Quinlan Newburg,
NY.
Third Prize-Edith King, Box 176, Narberth,
Pa.
Fourth P1ize-Mrs NJ H. Edmonston, 3l5
West 10Th Street, New York.
Fifth Prize-Chas Holland Kidder, 517 Sum-
merfield Avenue, Asbury Park, n j.
Sixth Prize-Allen T. Brewer, Orange Heights,
West Orange, N. ].
Seventh Prize-Marie v. Scanlan. A Monroe
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
A Run Of Luck.

Rufien-Old fellow, you look blue.
Are you on the wrong side of the mar
ket? Trumbull-Market be hangedi
moved yesterday. The van man broke
f6 worth of the furniture, 1 lost a FIVE
pound Bank of England note, the gas
company held me up for double the
usual deposit, and I've just been sum-
moned on a jury.-London Mail.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
Anxious.

Sick Man (who is collector of coins
and also very rich)-I made out my will
today. Reginald. and left you my COL
lection of coins.
(which one. uncle-the one in the
bank or the one in the cabinetw.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
A SENSATION

The marvellous curative properties of
Foley's Honey and Tar has proven SEN
sation in many cases of severe coughs and
colds that had refused to yield to other
treatment. Foleys Honey and Tar will
stop your cough, heal the lungs and expel
t he cold from your system. Contains no
harn full drugs. Anders JAG bsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
mo- CASE ON RECORD.

There is no case on record of cough
or cold resulting in pneumonia or con-
sumption after Foley's Honey and Tar
has been taken. 1t stops the cough and
breaks up the cold quickly. Refuse any
but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in
yellow package. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
HoIdina ri. Job.

Michael Callahan, a section boss for
the Southern railroad. has keen Gael
ic wit One warm afternoon while
walking along the railroad tracks he
found section hand placidly sleeping
beside the rails Callahan looked dis
gustedly at the delinquent for full
minute and then remarked:
"Slape on, We lazy spalpeen, Shape
on, fur as long as you Shape you've got
job, but when you wake up you amt
got none."-Lippincott's Magazine.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
MIsTAKE CORRECTED.

Correct the mistake of risking pneu.
monia by negleeting a cough or cold when
Foley's Honey and Tar will not only stop
your cough but expel the cold from your
system. Foley's Honey and Tar contains
no opiates, and is the best and safest
throat and lung remedy. A. Jacobsen
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
Beware Of Ointme1ts for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering It through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on prescrfp-
tons from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do Is ten fold to the good you can pos
sibly derive from them. Hairs atarrh Cure.
manufactured by r. Cheney q Co., Toledo. O. ;,
contains no mercury. and Is taken internally,
acting directly upon The blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Ia buying Hairs f'atarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. It IL taken
internally and made In Toledo Ohio, by r. j.
Cheney = Co. Testimonials free.
Gold By Druggists Price 76c per bottle.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
WHAT EVERYBODY WANTS.

Everybody desires good health, which is
impossible unless the kidneys are healthy.
Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregu
larities and cures all forms of kidne or
bladder disorders. Take Foley's Kidney
Remedy at once and preve Bright's dis
ease and dat etes. Anders Jacobsen
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
Here is Relief for Women

If you have pains in the back, Urinary, Blad.
der or Kidney trouble, and want a certain,
pleasant herb cure for woman's ills, try Mother
Gray's Australian-Leaf. It is a safe and never
failing regulator. At Druggists or by mail so
cts. Sample package FREE. Address, The Moth.
or Gray Co., Leroy, N. Y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
Different Viewpoints.

"One woman" remarked the mere
man, lis just as good as another--if
not better"
"And one man." rcioined the fair
widow, lis just as bad as another-if
not worse "-Chicago News.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
A Good Job Coming.

Jeweler-How was your boy pleased
with the watch-I sold you? Fond Fa-
ther-Very well, sir. He isn't ready to
have it put together yet, but be pa
tient. I'll send him around with it In
a day or two
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
Optimism.

''Pa, do you know any optimistsW
Eyes. We have one in our Office. Ev-
cry time he draws his pay he thinks he
Is going to have several dollars left at
the end of the week. Chicago Record
Herald
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
A Witty Irish Judqe.

MIR. Doherty, who was chief justice
of the Irish court of common pleas
from 1880 till his death in 1916. was
famed for his wit. The gossip In the
hall of the four courts. which of course
reached the bench. was that one Of
the judges had been somewhat excited
by wine at an entertainment in Dublin
castle on the previous evening. rs it
true" the chief justice was asked.
that Judge - danced at the castle
ball last night?" 'Well.' replied Do
herty. Il certainly can say that | saw
him in reel"
"As I came along the quay" remark
ed one of the officers of the court
whose face was remarkably Ratchet
shaped. 1.-The wind was cutting my
face" Upon my honor" replied the
chief justice. Il think the wind had
the worst of it."-London Law Notes.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

"Ah," said the young husband, ''it is
hard to part!'
Are you going to leave meT' shrek
ed the young wife.
''No, indeed!' replied he. Il was re-
ferring to this biscuit" Post
When the baby is cross and has you
worried and worn out you will find that g
little Case SWEET, the well known remedy
for babies and children, will quiet the lit
tie one in short time. The ingre lent.
are printed plainly on the bottle Con.
tains no opiates. Sold by A. jacobsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

Foley's Orino Laxative is a new RENE
dy, an improvement on the laxatives OF
former years, as 1t does not grippe or nau.
-eate and Is pleasant to take. 1t is guar
anteed. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

No medicine has ever done more TO-
wards walding off grip and pneumonia and
relieving the distressing grip cough, than
Kemp's Ralsam, the best 60 Oh cure. 4
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

The dull feeling in the head which is
not quite an ache, but bad enough TO
make one miserable, can be driven away
by Lanes Family Medicine, the best cure
for headache. 4
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
Carved His Name.

Naybor-That boy of yours seems to
be bright one. He'll cut out n name
for himself some day Popley (angrilyl
He's done 1t already-on our new
Dianoi
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
Hardlv.

Cabnan Sitting in the street amid
the ruins of his cab and horse, to driv.
Ell of the bus which OccasioEed the dis.
aster)-You -! -! IL! =
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

Bert Barber, Of Elton, Wis, says 81
have only taken four doses of your Kid
ney and Bladder Pills, and they have
done for me more than any other medl-
cine has ever done. ] am still taking the
pills, as I want a perfect cure Mr..
Barber refers to DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They are sold ly Anders
Jacobson
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

Success has great tendency to con
ceal and throw a veil over the evi
deeds of en.-Demosthenes.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

AoEToS will break up Cold In a.
night.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26
Constable Ito the orator)-Now.

Constable Ito the orator)-Now, now!
You mustn't call him such names as
that
Cabman Tin frenzy)-Him wot smash
ed me cab an killed me 'oss an left me
a 'elpless cripple! Wot the - do yer
expect me to call ina 'owlin' haugelr
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
pleasant little pills. They are easy to
take. Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

JAPANESE Napkins at The Press Of
81 ncs-i0 cents q hundred. 800 for g cents.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-02-26

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12
Sleepy Hollow

We have been so busy reading politi-
cal news and studying the issues OF the
day. that we could not think of writing
Now we have recovered from the effects
ol the election and look around us to
sec what our neighbors are doing
Mrs Hattie Jacobs returned last Sat
urday from Arlington where she had
been for two weeks visiting her sister
and family, Mrs. Lulu Alloway.
Mr.. Palmquist of Omaha was calling
on Sleepy Hollowitcs last Monday, in
the interest of the Bennett Piano Co.
Willis Steen is here from Kansas
visiting his parents and thinks Kansas
is a good place to live
Mrs Benton has bought Jersey COW
She says She is good COW for milk and
butter and feels very grateful 10 her
friends who furnish I'd her with the ne
cessary funds for buying the animal.
Lawren Donnclson and family paid
us a pleasant visit last Sunday Mr..
Donnelson is having very poor health,
but is some better at present
Willie Rowe and family we're up
visiting relatives last Saturd ay evening
and SUNDAY.
Eimdale has asked us several qucs-
tons this fall all of which we could
have answered of course if we had had
the time to write. He wants the re
ceipe for making his hens Law eggs
here it is just raise the tariff , per
cent higher and restore confidence for
those poor hens and of course they will
do the rest 1t will not even be ncces-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12
st John

hruce More-house made a business
trip to Florence, Nebraska. last week.
Rov Thomas was a St John caller
Sunday.
Belle Brundige returned to Mo Valley
Sunday after a weeks visit with rela
tivcs AMI friends in ST John.
Mrs Omar plumner of Minnesota
visited Mrs. /. Chinworth this week.
w L. Roden and Mike Roslen were
ST John callers Tuesday
MIR. and Mrs. ]. Brundige were calling
in st John Monday.
Walter and Edith Shelton spent Fri
day evening at r. Kirklands.
Mrs. S. Jones visited relatives in Mo
Valley this week.
Nellie Kirkland entertained at twelve
O'Clock dinner Sunday the following
guests: The Misses Ida Chinworth,
Belle Bvundige. Gladys Greene, Lottie
Kirkland, Nita and Helen Daughcrty,
Grace Carver and Fern Nculind
Bruce, the two year old son of Mr.
and Mrs. .Jno Kirkland was accdentlv
poisoned Wednesday by eating tablets
containing opium. DR.. McGavren was
called and administered an emetic and
the little one speedily rec overed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-11-12
Clay

Shall the people rule Has been an
swered to the satisfaction OF the major
ity-I recon.
Since we have have rural routes and
daily papers it causes some to lead a
strenuous life during corn husking time
if they keep up with the news
Everyone whohas corn to shuck is
very busy this fine weather.
Between building a verv large farm
residence, corn crib and barn. Axtel
Gustapson employs several carpenters
having to draw on Mo Valley for assis-
lance,
Oscar Morgridge has finished saving
Axtel Gustafsons timber and moved
his mill
Burt Hester has had two very sick
children in his family, they are better
at this writing.
DR.. johnson Of Sioux City was rust
eating and duck hunting in Clay a few
days ago. visiting Burt Hester and 7.
J. Stansberry during the time.
Mr. and Mrs John Oliver OF Council
Bluffs have been visiting their uncle.
Thos. Iden. Mr. Oliver brought with
him new automatic shot gun to try
his skill on the fcatllery tribe.
The weather has not been cold enough
vet to start the geese and ducks south
in very large numbers. Its cold
enough to butcher hog so we are lv-
ing on fresh pork now Armours price
on bacon cuts no figure with us.
G. W. Motz has been suffering with a
lame back for several days.
Harry the son of r. O. Mann is sick
at Joe Greers where he has been work
ing the past summer.
]. j. Stephens died at his home Oct,
9th 1907. Funeral 18th Only prayer
and song service at the house conduc.
ted by DR. Wiltse. Burial at Magnolia
The deceased was IS years / mo and p
| day old He was the father OF sons
and , daughters all present except {
daughter in California.
We understand that Nathan STAINS
berry is very low at the hospital ii
Sioux City.
Mr.. and Mrs. I, b. Boswell, Mr.. anc
Mrs ] w. Pratt and family were visi
ting at the home of L. B. stokes Sun
day.
w. C. Motz was visiting with AS;
Thomas Saturday night and Sunday.
| Mrs. Crane has closed her school i,
mo. 5.
! Elmore Ashcraft in No has vaca