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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
SINKS AND /, RAINS A FIRE.
QUENT CAUSE OF TYPHOID
Purify These and You Will Be
safe from COntagiOn.
DlSIkFtCIING THE ONLY PREVENTIVE.
Borax, Simple, safe and Sure
Method.

How 10 keep our homes clean, swee:
and free from germ influences is a
question.
While there is no occasion for alarm.
IT is always well to be forearmed on
the theory that An Ounce OF preyen-
tion Is Better Than Pound OF Cure,
and no ounce Of prevention has yet
been discovered that is more simple,
more direct and more effective, yet
harmless TO the human system, than
Borax
Borax has been known and used for
generations rs purifier and preven-
ave against epidemic influences orig
mating from uncleanly conditions re
sulting from unsanitary sinks and
drains, and when used as hot solu.
ton In the proportion Of two table
spoonfuls to gallon Of hot water
flushed through the offending loca-
tions. removes every trace OF disease
germs and renders the pipes clean
and wholesome.
Borax in addition TO it's hygienic
qualities. is household necessity. aud
can be used for numberless domestic
purposes. II softens the water. makes
linen dazzling white will cIeanse
every article In the kitchen or dining
room and make 1t bright. win
prevent moths, soften and whlten the
skin. remove dandrun and cleanse the
scalp, and for cleansing and slcrillz.
ing bnby's milk bottle and nipple has
no equal.
Borax. unlike every ether cleanser
and disinfectant, Is absolutely harm.
less to the system. and is safe. simple,
economical. and can be purchased at
any druggist or grocery. A dainty
book in colors called the Jingle
Book" will be sent free TO any Mother
sending name and address OF her baby
and tops from ttrO one-p0und cartons
Of 20-Nuie-Tcant' Borar, with 5c ln
stamps. Address Pacific Coast Borax
Co. Chicago. H.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
"Hlccupp OR "HiccoueH.-
One May Use Either Without Danger
of Conviction OF ignorance.


The New York Times makes merr%
with the University Press of Columbia.
because 'hicCough" is hereafter TO be
spelled "hiccup.' IL admits however.
thdt il does not know whether the
students win be compelled TO spell the
word "hiccup, spelling in that
droll, Matthewsian manner"
As matter 6. fact the earlier SPELL
ing IN English was "hiccup" or with
a variant of cop" The spelling i'm the
sixteenth century, when the word first
appeared in English literature, was
"hicop" or "hikup." Burton of the AN
atomy of Melancholy" preferred "hick-
hop" This w.s in 1921, and few
years later Haywood, the dramatist,
the prose Shakespeare" as Lamb
called him, used the form "hickup."
why "hiccough?" Because. TO quote
from Or. Murray's New English die
tionary. there was an erroneous i'm
preston that the second syllable was
cough This spelling, however. as
DR. Murray says, has not affected the
received pronunciation and should be
abandoned as "A meIe error The word
was derived through "hicket" and
"hicock' from an echGiu stem which
appeared earlier IN several European
languages. The English 'hick ct" the
earliest form l.. English, corresponded
in formation with the French 'hoquet-
en-" and the Walloon "hikete"
The Times says: There is no harm
in this sort OF thing, but It seems both
uncouth and III timed" This state
ment, In view OF the history of "hic-
cup" is amusing. When Thackeray
spoke of those who "h.Ccupp'd church
and state with fervor" was he "un-
fiuous." No, not so TO any student OF
words.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
A Gentle Hint,
rrnil, Tlt-Riis

ticEE Ilk-Blt
Al home atations the private soldiers
washing Is usually done by The married
soldiers wives, who are expected 10
sew on missing buttons and do little
repairs, for which small sum is de-
Quoted from the private's pay
Private AcGinnis had great deal OF
trouble with his laundress Saturday
after saturday had his shirt come back
with the neck button off or else hang
ing by q single thread. He had spoken
10 her on the subject and she had
promised 10 see after il. but stil the
button was not on properly.
He got out of patience one Sunday
when the missing button had made him
late for parade and exclaimed: Bad
cess to the Womatu. m give her a
hint this time, anyhow" He took the
10 off his tin blacking box--jibout three
inches in diameter-punched two holes
in ii with his fork, and then tied il
on the neck of the shirt that was next
TO be washed.
Next Saturday. when his washing
came back. the whole room gathered
round him to see IL she had taken
the mint; she had-she had made but
tonhole to fit it,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
sCALY ERUPTION ON BODY.
Doctors and Remedies FruitIess--
suffered 10 Yenrs-CompIeteIy
Cured by Cuticura.

Doctors and Remedies FruitIe.s-
suffered 10 Years-CompIeteiy
Cured by Cuticura.
Small sores appeared on each OF
my lower limbs and shortly afterwards
they became so sore that could
scarcely walk The sores began TO
heal, but small scaly cruptions ap-
peared. The itching was so severe
that | would scratch the sores until the
blood began to flow. After | suffered
thus about ten years ! made q renewed
effort to effect a cure The eruptions
by this time bad appeared Oh every
part of my body except my face and
hands. The best doctor in my native
county and many remedies gave no
relief. All this was frutless. Finally
my hair began to fall out and | was
rapidly becoming bald. A few months
after. having used almost everything
else thought | would try Cuticura
Ointment and Cuticura Soap. After
using three boxes | was completely
cured, and my hair was restored. after
fourteen years OF suffering and an ex-
penditure Of at least $50 or $50 in vain
~ endeavoring to find cure. B.
Hiram Mn'tingly. Vermillion, S. OAK,
Aug. rs, 1906"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
Tmn | title Ella sl1.s.

Perhaps the tots do not really say
all the bright things that they are cred-
tied with, but there can be no doubt
that they often fash out i'm way THAI
well-night startlcs one. Here for ex-
ample, are two specimens that are
yuuched for
The class in grammer was reciting.
and one OF the boys was asked To COM
pare the adjective sick"
Sick" he began, and then paused n
moment rehoctiYvly, when his face
frightened up with a look of intelli-
gence mingled with humor. and he
said: "Oh. yes sick. worse, dead"
The other case is that of Il young
hopeful at Sunday school. The teacher
asked him how many commandments
there are. and he promptly answered
ten"
Nov. George, suppose YOU should
break one of them" said the teacher,
evidently with the intention of preach
ing n little sermon.
Then" came the quick answer,
"thercd be only nine"
And thus it was that George sroiled
the sermon.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
RAILROAD MAN


a man running on n railroad has 10
be in good condition all the time or he
is liable TO do harm to himself and
others.
y clear bead Is necessary 10 run a
locomotive or conduct n train. Even
railroad mans appetite ana digestion
are matters Of Importance as the clear
brain and steady hand resnlt from the
healthy appetite followed by the proper
digestion of food
For the past five years" writes a
raiiroader. II have been constantly
troubled with indigestion. Every doctor
| consulted seemed 20 want to staryc
me 70 death. First was dieted on
warm water ard toast until was al
most starved then. when they WOULD
let me eat, the Indigestion would be
right hack again.
Only temporary relief came from
remedies. and tried about al! OF them
| saw advertised About three months
ago friend advised me to try Grape
Nuts food. The very first day | noticed
that my appetite was satisfied. which
had not been the case before, that
can remember.
I'm week, believe. bad more en-.
er=y than ever before in my life. |
have gained seven pounds and have not
had a touch of Indigestion since
have been eating Grape NUTS. When
nly wife saw how much good this food
was doing me SHE thought she wonId
try It awhile. We believe the dscov-
cr"r Of Grape Nuts found the Perfect
Food
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read The Road to Well
vile in pkss. There's a Reason"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
A Remedy Tor Neuralgia ar Pain in
Nerves

For neuralgia and sciatca Sloans
Liniment has no equal II has
powerfully sedative effect on the nerves
--penetrates without rubbing and gives
immediate relief from pain--quckens
the circulation Of the blood and gives
q pleasant sensation OF comfort ANA
warmth
For three years | suffered with
neuralgia in the head and jaws" writes
J. +. Hubbard. OF Marietta. $. c., land
had almost decided to have three of my
teeth pulled. when "A friend recon-
mended me to buy n twenty -Gye-cent
bottle OF Sloans Liniment did so
and experienced immediate relief. and
! kept on using it until the neuralgia
was entirely cured. | will never be
without bottle of Sioan's Liniment H.
my house again. | use IT also for In.
sect bites and sore throat. and | can
chcerfully recommend II to any one
who suffers from any of the ills which
| have mentioned
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

Frank Fayant In Success Magazine.
Copper is not such a difficult thing
10 understand when one has spent u
life in il, as / have. ."-Thos. w. Law
son
Il do not believe that copper win sell
for less than substantially 1872 cents for
Eve years from April l, 1903."-T. w. L.,
October 1902
What happened: From August, 1903
until August. 1904 copper sold between
i cents and II cents. and then
Copper VIII break suddenly TO low
est price in recent years."-T W. L..
June Is, 1908. at the lJ-cent level.
What happened: Copper rose stead
ily for tWeuty-one months. to 25la cents
the highest price since 20; and then
The highest price of copper is a
certainty. II. w. L.. December, 1906.
at the 23-ccnt level
What happened: Copper fell precipit-
ously i'm seven months 10 liz cents.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
From the New York press.

To hlls,Ia, point he was making
in an addTe SIS he was delivering the
other day. Bishop Potter told the fol-
lowing story
Not long ago ! was staying with
a friend in a country house up on the
Hudson. on Sunday morning as /
passed through the library | found a
81 an boy curlcd up in big chair
'oeply inter ste in a book. Are you
Going to church. II ~" l asked No.
he replied. Why | am I said. 'Huh!'
he said, that's your job"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
The Makin1 Of a Journal;st.

Henry H. Ashton, a Nirgnil CIty
capitnlisi, has In his library. richly
hound in crushed Leyant. th0g- cariy
volumes uf Tho Virginia City Enterprise
to which Mart Twain contributed.
The fadcd pages contain innume4ablo
specimens oi tlc famous writer's
quaint hulnor. Air. Ashton often POINTS
ont th2 first rara graph lha. Mark
Twaiq yrrute or lis arrival In virginia
City. The paragraph runs
"A thunder storm made Bcranger .
pot, a mothers kiss made Roniamin
West a painter, and a sala,y cf SIS a
week makes as journalist"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
LYDIA z. PINKHAM

Nature and woman's work COM
bined have produced the grandest
remedy for woman's ills that the
world has ever known.
In the good old fashioned days Of
our grandmothers they relied upon
the roots and herbs of the field to
cure disease and mitigate suffering.
The Indians on our Western
Plains to-day can produce roots and
herbs for every ailment, and cure
diseases that battle the most skilled
physicians who have spent years in
the study of drugs.
From the roots and herbs of the
field Lydia K. Pinkham more than
thirty years ago gave to the women
of the world a remedy for their Pc
culiar ills, more potent and effica-
cious than any combination ofdrugs.
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is now recognized as the
standard remedy for woman's ills.
Mrs. Bertha Muff, of 515 NC. ST.
Louisiana, Mo, writes;
complete restoration 10 neditA
means so much to me that for the sake
Of other suffering women ! am willing
to make my troubles public.
"For twelve years 1 had been suffer
ing with the worst forms of female ills.
During that time | had eleven different
physieiaas without help No tongue
can tell what | suffered, and at times /
could hardly walk. About two years
ago wrote Mrs. Pinkham for advice.
/ followed it, and can truly say that
Lydia Il. Pinhham's Vegetable Com
pound and Mrs. Pinkham's advice re-
stored health and strength. 1t is
worth mountains of gold to suffering
women"
What Lydia +. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound did for Mrs. Muff,
twill do for other suffering women
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
His Vacation.
From The Chicago

From The Chicago News
"I'd like to see the cashier" said the
bank deposltor.
so would J." replied the president OF
the bank. but he's out of town"
"Ah. gone for a rest. presume?" said
the bank depositor.
mo" answered the bank president;
He went to avoid arrest"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
Agricultural Hints.

If you wish to raise a good crop of
bachelors buttons ii win be necessary
to see that there are no widows weeds
in the vicinity
a good hayrakc has about 10 teeth
dependent. of course, cn the rake.
Do not drain off your swamp land.
Plant tadpoles and raise frogs, and ship
the hops TO Milwaukee Here we may
say that the hop is somewhat larger
than the skip. though not so large as
the iufnp
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

1t is related that a man in hurry
for "A train rushed for lunch into the
first handy restaurant. 1t was not a
fashionable restaurant. lt was not even
good restaurant. TO his surprise and
horror he recognized In the waiter an
old school and college friend.
Good heaven, my dear fellowl" he
cried. How did you coE?c to this p"
"Oh, it's not so bad as you think. 3"
said his friend. Il only wait / don't
dine here"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

One morning last week missionary
worker was solicit - contributions to-
ward helping the work along stopping
at q house in the loWcr section OF the
city she pulled the bell. which was an
swered by a sickly looking woman
Cant you contribute anything FOR
she drunkalds home3" She asked OF
the woman whom she had summoned
10 the door
Yes" replied the woman Come
around next saturday night and get lly
husband"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

From the New York Press
It wouldn't be so risky to be a lawyer
If there wasn't "a next world
When girls hair is nice and curly
she never has any religious doubts.
A man thinks he has a generous ma
ture when he gives up the bathtub too
late for anybody else to use IT,
The nice thing about having a lot OF
rich men In financial trouble is you can
pretend that's why you are.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
!. w GLEASON.
a Wrono Tin

A well known Chicago merchant was
once asked TO talk To the boys Of a
business school He prefaced his ad-
dress by "A few eXtempore remarks.
Boys said he, "as / approached
the entrance To this school room. / OBJ
served on the panel of the door a word
most appropriate to an institution Of
this kind. That one word expresses the
quality most useful TO the average boy
when he steps into the field Of business.
Can you tell me what II is?"
Pull" shouted several Of the pupils
with burst OF laughter, while the hor-
rihed merchant recognized that he had
taken his text from the wrong side
of the door
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

They were discussing the fragility of
New Year sWearofTs.
And yet said LOignon. II krow
personally Of n pampered millionaires
who swore of at the beginning of 1907,
ana who are still firm 20 their oath
Come. come sncered rrete de Neau:
impossible. And what did they swear
OFF,
Their personal property tax" said
l. Oignou.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

ly worse with me
until so nervous |
could not sleep at
night. | was dizzy
and spots 1oated be-
fore my eyes. My
back and hips ached
and every cold set
tied on my kidneys
and made me worse.
haNn t.Gn1 many 1if-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

She had great troubles with a Chi
nese cook. who could only be wakened
by loud knoC king and much calling at
his door every morning
Finally she purchased an alarm clock
and setting ii at the proper hour pre-
sented il to Sam the cook. who re-
ceived the gift with a profound obes-
ance and a little speech upon the gen
erosity of Americans.
The next morning at the breakfast
table Sam appeared and with solemn
3 ity returned the clock to his mis-
tIts, saying:
Me no Likely; him wake me up!'
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
Prescription Didn't Work.

From London Tit-Btts.
An old. white haired darlSy living on
a pIa tation. not feeling well. had the
doctor pay him a visit. The doctor told
him, he was getting old he must eat
plenty Of chicken and stay out of damp
night air.
Put. sah," said the old darky. "how
can you spect me to say IN de house
at night and still get my chickens? p"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Prisoner at the bar" said the mag
istrate, FOR the crime Of ovcrspeeding
You will pay a fine OF $40 or be took
to jail for ten days"
That's not correct sentence"
murmured the prisoner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

The mistress of the house always
goes straight to the point. says writer
in Punch why did you leave your
last placer" she bluntly asked the ap-
pllcant for housemaid's place.
Il couldn't stand the way mistress
and master used to quarrel. mum"
Dear me, did they quarrel very
often?"
Yes, mum. when 'twasn't me an
i'm twas me am 'er."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
The pc-ru-na Almanac in S,OOO,O0O
Homes.

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac has
become fixture in over eight million
homes. 1t can be obtained from all
druggists free. BE sure TO inquire ear
ly. The 1908 Almanac is already pub
lished, and the supply Will soon be ex.
hausted DO not put it off. Speak for
one to-day
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
From the Cleveland Leader.

I'IVII IIIt N-ItNNIdIIU IstdUtT.
Sister, know Jack Is in love with
me,
Brother-What makes you think SC?
Sister-His hand trembIed when he
butoned my gloves for me this morn
ing.
Brother-Guess again. i was out
with him last night.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
Revised Homestead ReguIations

by which entry may be made by proxy ION certain
conditonsl. blythe father, mother. son. daughter.
brother or sister OF intending homesteadcr.
Entry fee in each case Is 5000. For pamphlet
Last Best West" particulars as to rates, routes.
~ tim" to 60 and where 70 locate. apply to
w ID. Scott Superintendent Of Immigration,
Ottawa. Canada, or 4. / Holmes, 3I5 Jackson
81. 81 Paul. Mimi j NJ MacLachlan. Box nc
" atettowp. south Dakota, and w " Bennett,
eoI New York Lille Building, Omaha. Ncb.,
Authorized Government Agents
iiease say where you saw this advertisement.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

FOR SALE or exchange, horses, cat
tie. wagons, harnesses, buggies. hay.
city property ana farm lands VIII sell
any Of the above property on weekly
or monthly payments j. Mulhall, Sioux
CITY. Ia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

ferent medicines and was discouraged
when began with Doan's Kidney
PMS, but now the symptoms that
alarmed me are gone"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Milhurn Co. Buffalo \. Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
Reflections of a Bachelor.

$50 week and expenses to men with rig to
Introduce poultry compound. Write quick
ly. Grant Co., Dept, q, Springfield. Ill
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

We Sell Guns and Traps Cheap,
buy furs and hides, or tan them for robes
and rugs. n. w. Hide a. Fur Co,
Minnean nOlis.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

STATE or ONO, CITY or TOLEUO !
bUCAS COUNTY. -
Frank J Cheney makes oath that he IS
senior partner of the firm O: + J. Cheney &
CO., doing business In the city OF Toledo
County aad State aforesaid. and that said
hrm VIII pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use Of
Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before ME and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day OF December. A. ID.
1856.
tSEAL.) A w. GLEASON,
NOTARY pUBLfC.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally.
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimo-
mails free.
+. J CHENEY & co, Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists zoe
Take HaiFs Family Pills for constipation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

A child just born to Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Kuehnle at Bucyrus. O., is it's
own uncle. is father is also its grand
father. = ire IL out.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

With the eXCeption OF Britain and
America. there are no TWO countries IN
which The mie is % equal length
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
PILES CURED IN q TO DAYS.

Pa2O OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching. Blind bleeding or Protrud
Ing Piles In 9 to IA days or uOuey refunded
kDc
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

Only One "HRoMO QUININE"
That Is LAXATIVE BROM0 QUiNINE IooA
for the signature OF r.. W. GROVE. Used the
Norld over TO Cure "A Colo In One day. 25c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18

rs. N;nsiows socTHIS5 sxsCz soi JhfIdrsa
uatS
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
REASON FOR woMEN's NERVES"
In Very Many Cases Ii Is Weakened
kidneys.

Mrs. Frank Roseboom, J12 South
Washington street, Moscow, Idaho, says:
Inherited kidney trouble grew steadi-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-28
TRIES TO END
HIS LIFE
YOUTH TILTED BY INDIAN
MAID TWICE TRIES TO
KILL HIMSELF.

Because a comely Indian maid
spurned his love. Roy Wheeler. 81
the Third infantry. Fort LAwton.
made two attempts 10 KIN himself
Saturday night
Wheeler said he met the Indian
girl. who Ia a waitress In a Chinese
noodle house. and she Informed
him that she wanted nothing more
10 do with him Wheeler went 90
a drug store and purchased 10
cents worth % carbolic acid. which
be poured into glass Of beer and
swallowed The acid eank 10 the
bottom Of the glass. however, and
ho Gld not swallow enough TO hurt
him very much. lie was taken 20
the city jail and placed IN the re-.
eeivinE cell. whore be again at.
tempted to end his life by diving
head foremost AZ the cell door.
The despondont soldier was over.
powered and taken 20 the county
jail. where he was placed In a pad.
ded cell Wheeler will be taken
ia charge hy officers from Fort
Lawton His mental condition viii
be examined.