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The Washington times., 1908-08-16
gRy lzATEST@ SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES.
Danish Engineer Contributes
Valuable Addition 10 Useful
Discoveries and Simplicity of
Instrument Recommends It.

travel spontaneously IN two horizontal
directions, IongitudinaHv and laterally-
In this particular installation pictures
up 10 hve inches in length by four
inches I'm breadth can be handled. but
there is no limit 90 its accomplish.
ments since IL Is merely a matter of
increasing the dimensions OF the table
10 accommodate the size Of picture
to be dealt with As a matter OF fact
Mr.. knudsen was engaged at the time
of M visit I'm applying the finishing
touches and tuning up Of a larger
plant which is designed 10 cope with
pictures up 10 twelve inches in length
by ten inches broad.
There is one very striking point in
which this picture transmission sys-
tenn differs from others that have re-
Gently been invented. No seIenium
cells or light in any shape or form are
employed. The inclusion OF these two
auxiliaries not only increases the size
of the plant but at the same time in
wolves more elaborate working parts.
delicate In construction and sensitive
in working, so that the possibilities
OF complication are appreciably &C
services OF a highly skilled operator.
The Knudsen process is accomplished
purely by electrical and mechanical
agency. ana the resultant effect does
not diner from those secured by the
seleniuTa cells 10 any considerable ex-
tent, while 1t has the distinct ad-
vantage OF being both simpler and
quicker.
To describe the transmitting section
of the plant first. Above the
travelling table carrying the picture
10 be dispatched stretches a fine strip
of priable steel suitably supported at
either end by adjustable screws.
This length of steel In reality con
stitutes a very strong and sensitive
spring. the tension OF which can be
adjusted easily and quickly al one end
by a SCREW. From the center or this
spring depends an inverted steel cone
finely balanced, from the downward
pointing apex of which projects a light
lever carrying a very fine steel point
which travels over the surface of the
picture au tire travelling table Above
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ZZaHSccc TEL E1ROTOCH4Y
or mo LUJSH6D III

ouchcs the film. II travels JD the
-rsf line cf dots As the outline Of
re picture Is approached the nrEJ dot
1oms IN IFS path. II strikes the edge
f II bat the needle being too risidly
xad TO swing round Il, II is lifted
utiI IL reaches the top OF the oU-
,tr1icting dot when the fat end Of the
.verted cone 10 which IL Is attached.
strikes the electric contact ABOVE,
mere is a sharp click notifying the
,nmplctiol OF the electrical circuit, &C
-ompanied by a loud crack announc-
ny the dispatch uf that dot impulse
ITO the uumitabIe ether on its way
% the receiving station. As the dots
IRE Of uniform dimensions eggrysal-
ing some 200 to the square inch the
contacts are short and sharp, and Of
.uual duration. The needle after drop
ling over the side Of the dot falls into
The hollow dividing II from its neigh
Dor. thereby releasing contact and
opening the circuit. Another dot has
90 be negotiated. and the same opera
ion is repeated The needle is travel
ing over a dense part OF the picture
where the dots follow so quickly as 10
the succession of clicks and snarI
cracks OF the contacts follow so in
cessantlv as to make almost COIL
tinuous roll, but each dot Is completely
isolated from its neiEhbor- Presently
the clicks slacken and become more
infrequent, finally ceasing altogether.
The needle is passing over clear
stretch of glass where no dots exist,
this part Of the film having been Ue-
sJIoyed bv dissolution in the develop
er. Again A succession OF clicks arr
heard. out spasmodic and with a long
er interval between reports. The nee
die is transmitting the half-tone
gradations, the dots Of which are not
close together being broken ~, or
separated by diminutive white spaces
between. Another silent interval and
then comes another rapid roll OF clicks
increasing in intensity and nnany
ceasinE altogether. The needle has
traversed the first line and the laoIe
comes 10 a stop. the travelling mechan-
ISM being tightly clutched by an cleo
tromagnetic brake. Automatically the
travelling table moves forward space
like the carriage OF a typewriter IN
III the second line is brought into the
track Of the needle. There is d sharp
crack. II is Independent, but It's pur-
lose is of great import 1t has moved
the travelling carriage Of the receiver
forward a corresponding distance
ready for receiving the second line.
this operation being effected through
a special coherer. Silence once siOTs
for a moment and then the needle Is
again swinging across the plate along
she second line of dots, repeating the
same succession Of impulses as It
comes into contact with them In its
path until the second line is c5mpIet-
cd Another momentary stop The
plates move longItudinaHy forward
another spa e o tie next Hae, the syn
vnronizing signal is flashed 10 The re-
reiving station. and the next line COW
sred, The cycle of operations being re-
eae% until the end Of the plate IL
reached.
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Placed on TraveIIng Table.

The picture plate ready, il is laid
on its travelling table, and firmly
cIasped thereto TO obviate any ten
dency to move during transmission
The intrument is then electrically con-
nected 10 the terminals of the Morse
KEY used for dispatching messages.
so that now the electric signals or i'm
pulses discharged into the air Instead
OF representing cots and dashes CORE
spending TO words. comprises Uniform
dots. The clock driving mechanism Is
wound up TO drive the table, and
preliminary signal flashed TO the re-
ceiving end 10 announce readiness ia
transmit Upon this the operator al
the latter station places a glass plate
covered with film OF lamp black
unon the receiving travelling table.
winds up the clock and sets the plate
in the correct position. When al Is
ready the Tansmitter moves his
table and plate along until the
needle is Immediately above the
first lire Of dots. and releases tnt
switch controlling the driving mech
ani-m. He has nothirg more TO do
now until the needle has passed over
the last dot 1t the opposite extremity
Of tho plate
Tie transmission of The picture is
fascinating spectacle. Il Is carried
ont rIpiJiy bui surely The needle
vibrating so rapidly under the tension
of the steel spring as almost To a5-
pear practically stationary barely
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Demonstration Witnessed.

Through the courtesy of the inven-
tor. the writer was recently EXTENDED
every facility 10 witness a demon
strati,0 and make a complete inspeC-
tfon OF the installation. a general idea
Of which may he gathered from the
accompanying illustrations. As will be
realized IL has no complicated details
and ih fact comp Uses quite a small
number of integral parts so that the
possibility of sudden breaking down
is very remote Both the transmitter
and receiver are mounted upon small
hollow rectangular pedestaIs similar
IN appearance TO the sounding box OF
phonoTlaph and measuring only
some two feet square. These contain
the -. clock-work driving mechan-
ism. eoherer. and other electrical de
tails and connections The lids OF the
boxes carry two small tables on which
the plates are clamped. and which
The Washington times., 1908-08-16

T is barely a dozen years since
SiCnOr MarConi first startled the
world by his achievement Of dis
patching and receiving messages
from one distant point 10 another
without any connecting wire between,
the air itself acting as the vehicle for
the conveyance 10 dots and dashes OF
the Morse code But what remark
able strides have been effected In that
short space of time, We have seen
railway signals. torpedoes, and boats
controlled in their operations from a
suitable point with as much facility
and reliability as II actuated on the
spot by hand, and explosive mines
Sired. thereby, adding a new terror 20
the hatt'~ field Now. another remark
able performance has been accom-
rTfshed. one ia which the interests Of
commerce will exercise E. far-reaching
influence upon every phase Of indus
try from the 1 cent newspaper 10 the
rauiI detection of crime. This is the
Transmission by etheric agency Of
photographs. pictures of al descrip-
items. handwriting. and designs - in
snort anything Of an illustrative char
acter
This invention which has been
brought 10 a stage Of commercial
p-acticabnity. has been evolved by a
young Danish engineer. who has al
ready many experimenting discoveries
TO his credit. Mr.. Hans Knudsen. now
resident i'm London. The apparatus is
no mere scientific toy. but concrete
proposition capable OF mitigation what
ever wireless communication is at
present maintained. irrespective of dis
tance or the Individual character or
any system of etheTic communication
in vogue That is 20 say. II is not
only applicable 10 the Marconi. but
can he employed with equal reliability
and facility I'm conjunction with the
- De Forest. Poulseu Lodge, or even
the amateurs homemade wireless in
stallatfou. Moreover. IL is extremely
simple both in design and operation,
thereby dispensing with the necessity
OF a skilled operator. AS a matter Of
fact. once set Co work. il requires
no further attention whatever either
in transmission or receiving. since
both operations are carried out with
absolute synchrony by automatic
means. and can thus be left entirely
alone or at the utmost only super
viseG Jy a boy
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pe attached To- its travelling table, the
greater part OF which time, however.
8 sentirely occupied by the drying or
the film. since unless this is thorough
- effected the diamond ground steel
point Of the transmitting needle VIII
tear the film The inventor has re-
sorted TO several articles for the pur-
pose of expeditinE- the drying OF the
film. but with only moderate success
since such methods are only super
fetal IN their effect. leaving the sur
face adhering 10 the glass stin soft
and elastic. Recently. however. he
has succeeded in evolving a new proc
ess whereby the positive for the trans
rai;ter can be prepared in a few min
utes
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Pietnre SpeeIamy PEspared.

The picture 10 Ice transmitted has
first 81 an 10 be specially prepared for
the instrument, and this preliminary
operation constitutes In reality the
most vital part of tie whole process.
since thereon depends the success of
the illustration received at the other
end. The portrait which is a positive
print. picture, autograph. handwriting.
wash drawing, pencil sketch or what
not, is photographed through a glass
screen. lis is ruled with a number
Of fine SPIDER like lines averaging
about fifty TO the inch. bar extending
only in a straight lire across the
riate. This phase of the process. as
after Of fact, is closely akin to the
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..- tac receipt OF the picture
Iamp-black coated glass is clamps
So its table and in the correct pos
ton. The little needle hanging froE.
the relay enclosed in its small meta
box attached TO 4 cross bar above tuc
travelling carriage looks like a slender
leg with lis foot almost touching ia,
film Of the ~late The carriage moves.
Suddenly & ere is a slight report The
needle dips and plUnges into the atom
ic coating on the plate. II Swings
clear and rs II withdraws a pinhoie
is left in the film. Instantly there IS
another dig into the lamp black.
Another piuhole. followed by anOrnei
and another. The row of dots IS
distinctly visible but the division be
tween each is so slight that IL seems
as II the needle Is drawing fine line
across the plate. The needle becomes
duiescent A clear stretch OF laui
black corresponding 20 the clear area
Of the positive is left, then comes a
series Of intermittent plunges here ana
there Is If the needle had suddenly De
come erratic. Another clear space IOi-
lowed by more hurried plunging and
prickng and then the carriage stops.
The end OF the line is gained
Thus the operation continues IT'S run
with monotonous regularity The
machine completes its task governed
from q distance Of hundreds or maybe
thousands OF miles. The operator
carefully withdraws the picture FROM
the carriage. II Is a negative OF tire
picture placed "a tie transmitter. He
places il in the ordinary photograph,
printing frame and within a few min
utes secures a proof On sensitized pm
per OF the Illustration, by the conven-
uonai contact printing.
The realization Of this invention
opens up new and vast possibilities
not only In connection with neWspa-
pers, but other branches Of industry,
since il is equally applica bic TO the
transmission of handwriting and de
signs. In the service OF the detection
OF crime It VIII be of far-reaching e.
feet.
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POKER AND BRIDGE.

Knicker-''I was sitting up with a Yer,
sick friend last night I tell you"
Mrs. Knicker-'Yes; I sat up with
per's Bazar
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~ the receiving station the srect.7-
Gle is equally absorbing. but IA asa,
thing more weird and impressive
The operator is preparing his machine
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
$1.75 to $3.50

$1.75 to $3.50
Solid Gold Bar Pins. Sis
Rhinestone Back
Combs ...... Sis
Hair Barrettes ........S1.75
Rhinestone Crescent
Pins, Sterling Silver. S1.75
Jet Earrings ..........$1.75
Skirt Hangers i'm Box,
Set of a. Sis
Medicine Case, 10 bot
ties $3.50. .SZ.Zo
Shaving Sets ........ .S2.25
Fancy Silk Belts. $500
Sterling Sets for In
fants ...... .S2.25
Jet Horseshoe Brooch S2.25
Gun Metal Cuff Links. S2.z5
Jet Earrings SIS
Gun Metal Match Box $3.50
Jet Neck Beads. -. $3.50
Rhinestone Hat Pins. $3.50
Fancy Jet Barrettes. $3.50
Sterling Nail Buffers. $3.50
Cuff Links and Scarf
Pin Set ............S $3.50
Sterling Manicure
Sets 81 50
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Art Goods Specials

For this weeks selling the Newman
& Levinson Art Section (Mezzanine
Floor will show a number of Hand
Embroidered Tray Cloths. Table Cen
tiers and Sofa Cushions most of which
are sample pieces) at one-qudrtcr to
one-half of the regular prices. And
please observe this: That these pieces
were already low priced by reason OF
the fact that they mere sample pieces.
Just pay visit to the Art Section and
see If there is not something IN Art
Linens. for instance. that might prove
a welcome present to some house keep
ing friend. Some quotations:
SOFA PILLOWS. hand embrOid-
cred In silk and trimmed with double
satin ruf1e. Floral designs. ike poin-
settia and poppy. Regularly $500.
Sale price-$13.5O.
SOFA PILLOWS. hand enbroid-
cred in silk, trimmed with cord and
tassels. Conventional designs Orig
inally sold at from SIS to $l2. Sale
price. perry speciaE$2.90.
81 inch TABLE CENTERS.
which were formerly $1,000 to
$3.50, now-$5.25 to $3.50.
SO inch TABLE CENTERS.
which were formerly $500 to
$4,000. now-$15 to $35.
TRAY CLOTHS. formerly sold
at $3.50 to $3.50. now lowered IN
price to-$2.75 to $525.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13

Rhinestone Hat Pins. ..SI.O0
Mourning Brooches $1.00
Gold InIaid Back
Combs ..Sl.OO
Gold Filled Cuff Links. S1.00
Ladies' Tailored Belts. .$l.00
Hair Barrettes, Coral
Set :. -. Isl. 90
Coral Neck Beads ...S.25
Jet Brooches ..........SI.25
Coral Earrings. French
Back. $500. ...S1.Z5
Patent Leather Belts,
Pearl Buckle ..$1.25
Large Carved Hair Bar
rettes Sis
Fancy Jet Hair Bar
rettes -. ........$ $3.50
Sterling Hat Pin Hold
ers .S1.50
Hair Barrettes, Coral
Set $3.50. ..S1.5O
Jet Neck Beads -. .S1.50
Gun Metal Beauty Pins,
Pair $500. Sl.5O
Sterling, Gold Plated
Bar Pins, Pearl and
Rhinestone Set ..SI.5O
Seal Cigarette Cases. .$1.50
Gold Bead Neck ChainS.SI.50
Celluloid Hair Brushes .$1.50
White SpangIed Fans .SI.5O
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Ladies' Waists

A holiday remembrance of practical
worth for a woman is Waist. and on
the following offering you will be able
to save a clear $50 tomorrow. Read
this:
LADIES' PLAID WAISTS
Made of good quality Louisienne Taft
feta. tucked front and back. trimmed
with plain colored Tafeta bands and
buttons. Long sleeves; button front
Colors: Navy, Brown. Blue. Green
and Red. These Waists formerly sold
at $3.50. Tomorrow. your choice.
phile thep last-$5.0O.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Gifts of Gloves

Our Glove Section can supply these
for man, woman and child Don't
forget. too. that if you are in doubt as
to size, shade or style desired you can
purchase a GLOVE ORDER and let
the recipient make the choice.
INFANTS GLOVES-Made
just like the famous Dents Gloves.
Pretty shades of tan. Even 2 year
old can be supplied.
$1.0O a pair
Our "IRONCLAD" Cape Gloves.
Made of the finest Kassan Russian
Leather. Tans and Whites.
$1.5O a pair
ARABIAN VELVET MOCHA,
GLOVES-Both in prix seam and
pique stitching. Grays and Tans.
$1.5O a pair
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13

quiring OF art knowledge by that SIM
plest of all means-comparison with
works either greater or smaller. as the
case may be. Days could be probably
spent in close examination and scru-
tiny of the methods of the work as
shown, and the aim of the exhibit be-
citation of true art standards and to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
BY Lucy B. Jerome

IT He most important event OF the
week has been the opening Of an
Il exhibition Of the work of the Stu
clio building group of painters,
which, however. includes several ex-
amples OF both painting and sculpture
from outsiders. These studio building
exhibits afford opportunity for the ac
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Mems Neckwear

Though Newman & Leyinson have
discontinued their Mems Furnishing
Goods Division. they have installed for
the holiday trade most complete line
of MEMS NECKWEAR IN the
choicest designs and colorings. This
at the urgent request of many of their
lady customers, who regard Mems Ties
as eminently suitable for Christmas
gifts, Two prices are quoted. soc and
$l.00 each. and you will be charmed
with the excellence of the Cravals
shown at these moderate figures.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Holiday Neckwear

The latest frills and fancies in
Women's Neckwear are to be found
at the Newman & Levinson store.
Scores of smart styles from which to
make a choice, any of which will give
a dainty touch to the holiday costume.
Here are two interesting offers for to-
morrow:
MARABOUT STOLES-This
seasons most popular neck dress. Ex-
ceIlently we'll adapted for present wear
with any costume, imparting a chic
effect unobtainable otherwise. Women
of taste regard them as almost indispen-
sable for use with tailored dresses.
Newman & Levinson's stock of Mara
bout Stoles is wonderfully complete
Ask to see them in the Neckwear Sec
ton. For tomorrow. this special offering:
Specials strand 2 l-3 yard
Marabout Stoles. in brown, natural and
natural with white ends.
$1,000 Each
EMBROIDERED CUFF AND
COLLAR SETS-Dainty Swiss crea-
tons.
Csc, soc, Csc and ST per set
All goods from SOC up mill be nicely
boxed. free of charge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Longing Robes

For men. Notably reduced by the
head of our Knitted Goods Department
for the holiday trade. These
BLANKET BATH OR LOUNC-
ING ROBES afford a vast deal of
comfort to a man after a hard days
work. They are warm. easy fitting
and entirely restful. We have them IN
various patterns and colorinss. Gray.
Navy Blue. Tan and Red. Specially
priced-$4.65 each.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
$6.75 to $3.50

Large Fancy Gold Bar
retteS ...... .So./o
Solid Gold Crescent
Pins, Real Pearls and
Sapphires .......... SOS
Ladies' Suit Cases -. .S6.75
Sterling Silver Puff
Jars $500. .oO./o
Sterling Silver Mirror S6.75
German Silver Mesh
Purses .... .So.75
Coral Shirtwaist Sets. $500
Solid Gold Brooches. $3.50
Jade Bracelets ...... $3.50
Jet Necklaces ........ $3.50
Cowhide Suit Cases $3.50
Rhinestone Barrettes. $3.50
Sterling Silver Buckles.$7.50
Solid Gold LOckets. $500
Solid Gold Necklace,
Pearl Pendant $500
Cut Steel Shoe Buckles $3.50
Solid Gold Bracelets. $3.50
Jewel Box ............S $3.50
Rhinestone Barrettes. 5000
Medicine Cases $3.50
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Bed Sets

A gift that the housewife will treasure.
4 LACE BED SET. Those to which
we have reference herein are full sized,
with Battenberg center and borders.
with full Aounce. Bolster cover to
match. These are as safely low priced
as our reputation as merchants viii
permit for. selling dependable goods.
From
$50 to $31.OO a set
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
$2.75 to $500

Sterling Knife, Fork
and Spoon for Child. $2.75
Sterling Soap Box. .$2.7S
Fancy Hair Pins, Rhine
stone Set .S2.75
Nickel Hand Mirror on
Stand ...... SIS
Leather Collar Box. SIS
Sterling Hair Brushes. SIS
Solid Gold Veil Pins. .$2.75
Scissor Sets in Box....$2.75
Ebony Hair Brushes. .$z.75
CeIluloid Hair Brushes $500
Gold Chains, Stone Set. $500
Watch Fobs, Safety At
tachment -. 49,. $3.50
Gold LocketS $3.50
Fancy Necklaces $3.50
Sterling Bonnet Brush $3.50
Sterling Manicure Sets.$3.5O
Solid Gold Brooches,
Pearls and Rubies. .$3.75
Solid Gold Bracelets. $500
Solid Gold Veil Pins. $500
Cuff Links and Scarf
Pin Set $500. $500
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Make your selection from this list:
$1.OO to $50 S4.25 to $3.50

Solid Gold Bar Pin,
Pearls $500. $50. .S4.25
Solid Gold Veil Pins. $3.50
Fancy Belts $3.50
Studded Mourning Belt.$4.50
Poker Chip Rack With
Chips 49,. $50. - .S4.75
Leather Handkerchief
BOX $500. 1890. .S4./o
Real Amber Beads. $500
German Silver Mesh
Bags $500. 1900. $500
Solid Gold Lockets. >. $500
Solid Gold Brooches. +. $500
Solid Gold Rings, Ma
trIx 1900. .S5.OO
Colonial Fans ...... $3.50
Jet Dog Collars. .$5.75
Genuine Cowhide Suit
Ease .9O.UO
Gold Filled Bracelets. 5000
Solid Gold Brooch Pins.$o.00
Gun Metal Fan Chains $3.50
Leather Jewel Boxes. $3.50
Fancy Rhinestone Hair
Fancy Gold Hair Orna-
mentS SO.5U
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Holiday Silks

THIS WILL BE OUR LAST
BIG SILK SALE BEFORE
CHRISTMAS. SO it will be well for
you to take advantage of the offer
herein contained, if you purpose giving
sensible Christmas gift. consisting of
a dress or waist length of high class
Silk, to feminine friend. These Silks
comprise Beautiful Dresden Tafetas,
Pldids, Fancy Checks and Stripes. JAG
guard Effects. Light and DARK CoIors.
Remember, too. that these Silks are
admirably adapted for doing fancy
work. and you can buy them tomorrow
at about half their actual north. They
have been sold at $l.OO and SIPS a
yard. For this, The Last Silk Sale Be-
fore Christmas, you can buy them at
Csc a yard
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
There il ! sod opening for :
hotel III Stanley. !.
Erom lie cradIs % the oravs

From ne Cradle 70 the oravs
People n hi walks Of lie suffer
torture from terrible Eczema. ~ =
man among men ! say that Irish
Liniment will positively cure that
saffliction. just as sure q there . =
sky above Us. This statement In
cludes any skin ailment, burn or
bruiss. For rheumatism, itS curing
powers, are absolutely beyond *
preston.
Dr.. Do Coursey. who prescribed
the article. Wa IN his day, the best
known man n Ireland, where Irish
Linimsnt ~ . house hold word.
The impurities viii come out,
which means ! certain cure. Money
refunded Il It does not do what We
claim.
For sals ~ Minot Drug CO, Gil
hooley Irish Liniment Co. Ct, Paul
MINI. Tom Fitsbbous, Pres.