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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
Wreckinq Windmills a New lndustr

10
The passing of the windmill In Eng
land, antiquated by such recent power
producers as the gas engine and cleo
trio motor, has given life to a new in
windmill wrecking. The old
windmill builders understood their
business and meant their handiwork
to last and so the demolishing of such
structures is no simple task. Many Of
the old mills stood 100 feet high and
had eight or nine nOors fitted with four
runs of stones and contained tons upon
tons OF brick. Often these huge mills
stand close to other buildings, and ac-
cidents would be inevitable IL the
wreckers did not have experience In
their tasks.-Popular Mechanics.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
Selections
RISE OF JOHN BURNS.
Engineers Apprentice Who Became &
Member of Parliament.

Some people are laboring under the
belief that England is less democratic
than this republic. They should study
the rise of John Burns, now president
of the local governing board. Thirty
five years ago he was an engineers
apprentice at So week. This posi-
don in England is far more mental
han in this country, because q lad
MS little hope of rising to an earning
point beyond 6 or 8 shillings a day.
irt John Burns kept going.
He acquired an education by self
,udy. because the common school sys-
EN-, us we understand the words, does
ct exist in Great Britain. He devel-
ped the ability to talk upon his feet.
lie stood for parliament, although he
hadn't shilling besides his earnings
rs an expert workman
Members of the British parliament
are not paid anything for their serv-
ices. Friends came to Burns assist
ance, and he took his seat with neal )
forty other representatives of labor.
Today he is member of the govern
ment and as privy councillor may, If he
chooses, draw $4,000 per year for the
rest of his life, whether in or out of
office
OF course it is not considered regular
to take the salary when one Is out of
office, but some cases of the kind are
well remembered. Benjamin Disraeli
always drew the money. He needed 1t,
he asserted
But what l started to say is that
workman has as great a chance in Eng
land as here if he makes something of
himself beyond drudge. Such sue
cesses are more exceptional there than
here, if reference be had to the Ameri-
can born workman, because the for
eign born laborer does as little work
as he can here or elsewhere His in
dolence is infectious, and many former
ly earnest toilers have become imbued
with the continental belief in Sinking
duty.
Had Burns felt thus he would still
be mechanic and carrying a dinner
pail. - Julius Chambers in Brooklyn
Eagle
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

One interesting deep sea appliance y
the water specimen cup, which ID let
down on the sounding line and u %
arranged that the resistance OF the
water keeps open the valves Of the cup
during its descent and closes them
during its ascent. Water from any
given depth can thus be brought to the
surface for examination. These water
cups are strongly built to resist the
great pressure York Tribune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
Receiving Fenceposts.

Do not throw away old fenceposts
just because the ends in the ground
out and the posts will last as long as
new ones. Take piece of an ordinary
post two feet long and smooth down
one end with an AK so as to fit ON to
the end of the post, which should
likewise be smoothed down. Now get
half dozen spikes and nail the piece
to the post. Reverse the post, leaving
the patched end at the top.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
THE CAKE POINTER.

In the sideboard apprehension
Thrills the hidden gingerbread.
Doughnuts, shrinking from attention.
SILVER with nameless dread.
In the pantry devastation
Now begins its ruthless rule.
Hungrier than all creation,
Little Willies home from school,
Az the pointer scents the rabbit,
AS the needle seeks the pole,
Willie moves by force OF habit
Toward each gastronomic goal,
Snifrs the air and tiptoes s,yly
To the sideboard, with smile.
THAT there boy" says uncle dryly,
He can smell a cake a mile!"
Once we had a maid name Tillie,
Who was SLY as any mouse.
me for angel cake! said Willie
AS one day he searched the house.
Later Title cried. II did it!'
Saved the cake was what she meant
Meath the onions Tillie hid it,
Throwing Willie off the scent.
Earle Hooker Eaton in Harpers Week
ly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
DON'T Soc or near 100 Mucn.

The less a man knows about house
hold matters the better These he
should leave to his wife, if lie be the
fortunate possessor of such a treasure.
Some men are cognizant of every trifie
which passes in the family. They
know how much soap is given out to
the washwoman, how much salt is
wasted in the kitchen, how much gas
is used to heat the rolls, how much
coal is used an hour in the range, and
all sorts of things equally unworthy Of
notice by manly character. Such
''hussy fellows (as they call them in
Scotland) should have dishcloth
pinned to their coattails to teach them
better sense and manners.-New York
Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Served as COTE J, the new coffee sub
sti ute known 20 crocers everywhere as
DR.. Scoops Health COFFEE, will trick
eve coffee exp rt Not a grain O.
real coffe in it Ell her. Pure, health
full, to sted grains, malt, nuts, etc
have been % cleverly bl- nded as o give
wonderfully satisfying coffee taste
and flavor And it is made in minute, .
too. No tedious 20 to 80 minutes boil
ing. -Ringsrud Mercantile Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

you don't care for big house and
lots of servants, do you 2" he asked.
mot at ALL" she replied promptly.
Don't you think that love In Z Dat
would be delightful?' he persisted.
EYES," she answered. Love In q
fat, but not life with one"
He postponed his proposal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
How to Avoid ppendicitis

Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constIpatt d. Fo.
leys Orino Laxative cures chronic
constipation by stimulat ng the
liver and bowels ard restores the
natural al ton of the bowels. Foley
Orino Laxative does not nauseate Oh
grippe and is mild and pleasant to take
Refuse substitutes. p .oneer Drug Co
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
DWARF APPLE TREES.
They Are Useful to Owners of Small
Plots of Lands.

They Are Useful to Owners Of Small
Plots Of Lands.
The sketch was made from Red
Astrakhan tree set two years before.
This was only one of hundred SINH
lar trees of the same variety planted
by George L. Powell of Columbia coun-
ty, n. Y, who has taken up the culture
of dwarf apples. These Astrakhans
were propagated on Paradise stocks,
which make trees that if pruned prop
erly never grow more than eight to ten
feet high. They can be planted ten
feet apart each way and when a few
years old will bear n bushel to a barrel
each
The owner of a small lot who wishes
to have several varieties of fruit and
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Mrs. Chas. e. Smith of West Frank
lin, Maine, says: Il like good things and
have adopted DR.. Kings New Life Pills
as our family laxative medicine, be-
cause they are good and do their work
without making a fuss about II"
These painless purifiers are sold at the
Pioneer Drug Store. Csc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
One Sure Cure.

Eyes, Phaker used to be a small
druggist and poor as poverty, but now
he's manufacturing and selling a sure
cure" said Towne.
"A sure cure for what?" asked
Browne.
'Why, surescure for his poverty. l
guess that's about all."-Houston Post.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
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Wanted His Chara

Sir Robert Hart once told of Chi
nese servant boy he had in his earlier
days. Sir Roberts salary having been
increased, he was surprised to find that
his weekly bills increased, too, without
reason. The servant in whose charge
they were was expostulated with, but
smilingly replied, Master got chancee
boy got chancee toov'-London Tele-
graph.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

To julius Rasmussen, the above named de-
Pendants
You are hereby notified that the complaint
in the above entitled action was fled In the
Office of the clerk Of the above named court. st
the City of Elk Point, III the County OF Union, In
the State OF South Dakota, on the soth Of July
1908 BERG Il CLARKE,
CIV Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
Exioencies.

Il should suppose, in the interest of
realism, you would have real wine in
the play"
q well, we mustn't be too exacting.
The plot requires the leading man to
decline drink of it, and we only pay
him $50 week, you know."-Puck.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
Inc MAD Harliamant.

The name mad parliament was
given to the parliament which assem-
bled in the year 1858 and broke out
into open rebellion against Henry III.
The king was declared deposed, and
the government was vested In tho
hands Of twenty-four councillors, with
Simon de Montfort at their head. TO
DE Montfort belongs the honor Of
having started what might be called
popular government in Great Britain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
The Kind.

"She seems like very nice girl"
Zone whom it would be safe to mar
ry"
"Oh, no. No girl is safe enough for
that But she's nice enough to think
about marrying If you only know when
to stop."-New York Life.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
Pain anYwhere stonned in 2O minute

Pain anywhere stopped in 20 minutes
sure with one Of Dr. Shops Pink Pain
Tablets. The formula is on the 25-cent
box. Ask your Doctor or Druggist
about this formula! Stops womanly
pains, headache, pain anywhere. Write
DIR. Shoop, Racine, Wis, for free trial
to prove value Of his Headache, or Pink
Pain Tablets. Sold by all dealers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
Polite CircumIocution.

us that man lobbyist?'
My dear sir, there are no lobbyists
But there must be patriotic people who
give members Of the legislature advice
on public needs entirely outside their
own range Of experience" washing
ton Star.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

After heavy meal, take couple Of
Doan's Reg ules, and give your stom-
ach, liver, and bowels the help they
will need. ReguIets bring easy, regu-
lar passages Of the bowels.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Correspondent-May l ask, senator,
how much your campaign cost your
Eminent Statesman-As to that, young
man, make 1t a rule to follow tho
Scriptural injunction not to let my LEFT
hand know what my right hand doeth.
Besides, sir, it's none Of your biankety
blank business!- Chicago Tribune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Weak women should read my Book
No. 4 for Women 1t tells OF DIR.
Shops Night Cure. Tells how these
soothing, healing, antiseptic suppose
tories, bring quick and certain help.
The Book is free Address DR.. Shoop,
Racine, Wis. All dealers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

One application of Man IAN Pile
Remedy for al forms of u les, soothes,
reduces Inflammation, soreness and itch
ing. Price SOC, Guarante d. Sold by
Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Pineu'es for the Kidneys, 80 days.
trial, 81 90, Guaranteed. PiDeules act
directly on the kidneys and bring re-
lief Ia the first dose to backsche, weak
back, lame back, rheumatic pains, kid
ney and bladder trouble. They purify
the blood and invigorate the entire
system. Sold by Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Chappie (blase)-Don't you think SO.
clety is an empty thing? Miss Fuller
| think there are lots of empty things
in society. Set.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Operation for Piles will not be nee.
essary If you use Man Ian Pile Remedy,
guaranteed. Price SOC. Sold by Pio
neer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
Didn't See Il.

Bacon-Did you see that your friend
had lost his position?
Egbert-No, | didn't know 1t, and l
read the fire record tool YonEers
Statesman.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

A little sugar taken with water not
too cold in case food is not obtainable
will relieve any feeling Of exhaustion
and sharn hunnar
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Couples bearing the same surname,
although they may not be related in
any way, are forbidden to marry in
China
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
The Ancient Wheexe.

Cholly-Er. Miss Dolly, used to
think
DOlly-Indeed! And why did you
g1ve It up ?-Cleveland Leader.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Clergyman-Some people think |
preach long sermons. Do you think
so! She-Oh, no! They only seem
long.-L london Mail.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

No member of the British royal fam
lily in the direct line can legally marry
without getting the consent Of tise
crown.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Everybody's friend-Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil. Cures toothache, ear
ache, sore throat. Heals cuts, bruises
and scalds. Stops any pain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13
The PIow In Spain.

In Spain about the only kind of
pillow in use is a primitive wooden af-
fair with one handle and a tongue.
To this Is hitched pair of small
oxen or OF mules yoked up like oxen.
The driver rests his right foot on a
rear extension to keep the pillow from
jumping out of the ground, steadying
himself by touching his left foot when
he seems likely to lose his balance
London Graphic.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-13

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for young
and old is prompt rel eff for coughs,
Group, hoarseness, whooping cough
Gently laxative. Guaranteed. Sold
by Pioneer Drug Co.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-20
RAISING ONION SETS,
A Suggestion to Women Folks for
Making Little Pin Money.

An easy way for a woman to make
. little money for herself Is by raising
onion sets from seed To get the best
results the seed should be planted
late. using ground where an early
crop. such as peas or string beans,
aas grown. The seedbed should be
made firm and solid. and the seed
planted thickly In wide rows, lightly
severed and pressed down with q
board.
Ali weeds should be kept out says
the Farm and Home. but no thinning
is done. as the object is 10 crowd them
so that the onions will not grow toe
large for sets. II the earth seems 10
cover the bulbs entirely Il should be
swept away from them with broom
When sufficient growth has been
made II is usually late enough IN the
season 30 that the tops die down nat
lrally. but II they do not they should
be broken down by running a roller
over them. Soon after this they
should be dug and dried carefully, ont
doors II possible then stored IA a
cool, dry place til spring. All gro
GERS handle them and It Is not dimcult
10 hnd A market for all one has to sell
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-20
FARM SURVEYS.
How a stralsht-Edse Board and Spirit
Level Can Be Used.

A means OF surveying for the farmer
without investment In any expensive
equipment has been offered by a cor.
respondent. This can be readily prac.
ticed By any one. and requires only a
board with a straight edge and a spirit
level The way to go about II Is this:
First determine the only two points.
the levels OF which you desire to de-
termine. and drive stakes In the ground.
Then take board with an even edge
and tack II to n tree, II one happens to
be available within the line OF the two
stakes. Otherwise drive a third stake
In the ground between them. Put the
board at such a height that you can
readily sight over II, and carefully
level this board by means OF the spirit
level. Then sight over Il toward one
OF the stakes, having some one at that
stake who will by means OF small
piece OF paper locate the point at
which your line OF vision cuts it---in
other words. where line projected
from your sighting board would strike
the stake. Make some sort OF mark
at this point, and then sight to the 9th.
err stake In the same way. and mark
the point where the line would strike
II. by measuring distances that these
two points are above the ground you
can get the difference In levels with
reasonable accuracy, says the Journal
OF Agriculture. For Instance, II your
line OF vision has cut one stake eight
feet from the ground. and the other
one Ave feet from the ground. then oh
viously the difference In level is three
feet. or, In other words. the vicinity OF
the stake ON which the mark is Ave
feet from the ground is three feet
higher than the other stake. and you
will have three foot fall from drain.
ing from this point to the other.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-20
PROPHET WORKED sUNko GAME,
Couldn't Fool wife, but His Followers
Were easy"

Rua, the Maori prophet, recently
told his followers that during the
night a vision appeared to him, and
he was informed that he was to take
unto himself another wife; but II
the first wife was not agreeable to the
proposal, he should be taken up to
heaven. On seeking the first wife's
permission, she stoutly refused; and
when he mentioned what would hap
pen TO him IL she didn't consent she
told him to go to heaven as quickly
as he could
Rua got his followers to intercede
for him, but the old dame was OBJ
durate. For four days he locked him.
self in his room, and on the morning
Of the fifth day he was seated on the
veranda of his house wrapped In a
sheet and weeping bitterly. Soon his
followers were around him, crying
with JOY to see him back, as they
thought, from heaven.
Rua told them that he had been al
lowed to remain II he wished. His
followers subscribed a Purse OF gold
pieces to PERSUADE him to remain.
which he consented to do.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-20
HINTS ON CLEANING IVORY.
Much Care Necessary to Prevent
Spelling Its Tone.

Ivory toilet articles are quite as
fashionable as silver ones now. and
the fact that they are more difficult
to clean in no way detracts from their
popularity. IL Is not easy to remove
stains from the mellow. creamy ma
terial without spelling its tone. Some
useful hints on cleaning ivory are
given herewith: When the stains are
very slight and do not seem to be
permanent, though they cannot be
rubbed OF with dry cloth, wash the
ivory thoroughly in warm water and
soap suds and then. without drying
Il on a cloth. place It in the bright
sunlight for a few minutes. This ex-
posture will usually remove the stains.
After they have disappeared wash the
ivory again in soap and water. rinse II
thoroughly and dry carefully with a
soft cloth
Where the stains do not disappear
entirely after contact with the suns
rays the ivory should be washed again
In soap and water, then rinsed in clear
water 10 which a little lemon juice
has been added. Care must be taken
to have the temperature OF the water
right. as too great heat will injure the
ivory.
Very dark dlscolorations require the
services OF an expert TO remove.
though one may be fairly successful
by rubbing oxalic acid solution, not
too strong. and applying this TO the
dark spots or streaks with brush.
Afterward wash the ivory well In clear
warm water and dry with absorbent
cotton or a soft cloth and then leave
In the sunshine or in a warm place to
bleach.
The acid of lemon is not harmful
TO the most delicate piece OF ivory; In
fact the juice OF lemon can be ap
piled with a mixture Of cleansing pow
der or whiting directly TO the ivory
without running any risk of spelling
It's tone or texture. II should, how
ever, be removed quickly and the
ivory thoroughly cleansed afterward
with plenty of warm water. Cabinet
| pieces that become discolored can be
! cleaned In this way and will be great
ly improved in color and appearance.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-20
Mooney Len for Good purpo.s.

Benjamin Rose OF Cleveland o.,
who died In England few weeks ago,
left the income OF an estate valued at
upward of 100000 10 be used for
charitable purposes. and placed II in
charge Of 10 women. Fifteen Cleve-
land women are named in his will as
the board of trustees and are to have
entire charge OF the estate. 1t is to
be used for the assistance OF aged
people, men Of Go or more and women
OF So They are to be provided for in
their homes. or homes are to be pro-
vided for them II necessary. Needy,
crippled children are also TO be looked
out for. Not only are their needs to
be supplied. but every effort is to be
made to cure them.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-20
Drawing Threads for AemstI,ehIna

Hemstitching forms a pretty and
dainty finish for household linens, but
many women hesitate undertaking to
do It. because of the difficulty In draw
Ing the threads. II a piece of white
soap is rubbed over the portion Of
goods from which the threads are to
be pulled, there will be no difficulty
In drawing them. When making the
round perforations for eyelet embroi.
derry hold piece of soap under the
linen and pass the stiletto through the
material into the soap. This viii make
a more even hole and viii impart a
slight stiffness to the material sur.
rounding It, This will insure the
making Of even, perfect embroidery
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-20
NAruRALlsm AS A BUSINESS.
chronological Societies Employ Men
to Catch Bugs.
INC man was brown and lean.

The man was brown and lean.
Il have chased insects all summer
long" he said, and hence my look
of health. am, In word, a journey
man naturalist"
"A journeyman naturalist"
Precisely. The difference is the
me and an ordinary naturalist is the
same as that between a professional
on a golf course and an ordinary
player. for money solely--do the
humdrum work for the naturalist.
catch his bugs.
"All chronological societies employ
a journeyman naturalist or two. At a
stated salary the man prowls the world
with nets, sugar, sheets and the other
tools Of the trade.
THE nets use, OF course, you know.
The sugar is bait--we spread It In like
ly place. The sheet is used at night;
a strong light is thrown on It. and the
bugs dart against 1t In thousands.
The shock stuns them and they are
easily captured.
Have you never, in the country, got
your hand or elbow stuck in a square
foot or two OF the molasses smeared
on a gate post? The journeyman ma.
turalist laid that trap, and on his re-
turn to It the next day found many a
rare bug"