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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

cdy that we know is right-tfat we can
back up with all our reputation for hon
csty and square dealing.
And wouldn't YOU rather buy that kind
Sef-a remedy Wouldn't you rather hold
rs responsible tifans to hold no one
responsible? We are right here, right
where you>ca1 get at us every day in the
week, right where one false move on our
part will bring upon us your condem-
nation, the loss Of YOUR friendship, your
patronage, your influence. Can we afford
to tell you anything that you will learn
later is not absolutely true?
Are you not safer in taking our word
for the merits Of an article, than you are
to rely on the printed statement of pa
tent medicine manufacturer. whom you
never even saw and probably never will?
Common sense most emphatically tells
you that we cannot afford to depart one
hairs breadth from the rigid truth
None of us can deny that there is such
disease known as "catarrh.'' Those
who have it, or who have had it, know
that it is one of the hardest diseases to
cure
Perhaps the worst thing about catarrh
is its prevalence. Almost EVERYONE
especially in a climate like orrs--has
catarrh in some form or another. That IS
what has raade the "catarrh cure busi-
ness 50 profitable. There are so many
thol,enrds of cases of the disease and it is
SO aa~1 70 cure, that the patent medicine
manufacturers have reaped a harvest in
rreparine remedies that appeal to this
large class of sufferers.
One If the most serious things about
catarrh IS that it breaks down the sys-
tenn, so th't the sufferer becomes a prey
to other diseases. This fact has led the
prorri~+o-s Of SO many ''catarrh cures"
to ~ '',~;r remedies as a specific
fe . disease under the sun.
W NE catarrh cure that we
are say to you 1--WE know
this ;e IT. Take it home and use it
with f., = assurance that if it does not
cure can bring it back to us
and :" promptly refund your
NOR lat catarrt cure is
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07
Back to the Farm.
CharIc tie Chronicle.


The Catawba News reports amove-
ment of the people of Catawba coun-
ty back to the farms and "back to
stay" The News advises the people
to stick to the farms even if some OF
the land is poor.
The wiser plan it thinks, would be
to take small part of the land and
try to improve it. "We are sure" it
says "if our farmers would work on
their farms as many hours as they
must work in mills, and work with
some definite plan and purpose in
view there would never be an occa-
sion to leave the farm to secure work
in any town.
That is II good point and could be
followed up with with hprofit by many
farmers. Small farms well titled
bring more health and more wealth
than the cotton mill.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07
VOL. XVII.
What Ails You?

Do you feel weak, tired, despondent
have frequent headaches, coated tongue,
bitter or bad taste in morning, "heart-
burn" belching of gas, acid risings in
throat after eating, stomach gnaw or
burn, foul breath, dizzy spells, poor or
variable appetite, nausea at times and
kindred symptoms?
II yOG>have any considerable number OF
ths>above Symptoms you are suffering
from SiliousnSss, torpid liver with indi-
gestion,sI,dss spepsfnS DR.; Pierce,s Golden
Medical Discovery Is made up Of the most
valuable medicinal principIes known DO
medical science for the permanent cure Of
such abnormal conditions; 1t is most
efficient liver invigorator. stomach tonic,
bowel regulator and nerve strengthener
The Golden Medical Discovery" is not
patent medicine or secret nostrlm,
full list of its ingredients being printed
on its bottle-wrapper and attested under
oath. A glance at its formula will show
that 1t contains no alcohol, or harmful
habit-fOrming drugs. 1t is fluid extract
made with pure, triple-refined glycerine,
OF proper strength, from the roots of the
following native American forest plants,
viz. Golden Seal root, Stone root, Black
Chcrrybark, Queens root, Bloodroot, and
Mandrake root.
The following leading medical authorities,
among host of others. eXtol the foregoing
roots for the cure OF just such ailments as the
above symptoms indicate: Prof r. Bartholow.
NJ. d.. OF JefTerson Med. College. Phila.; Prof.
II. c Wood. NJ d.. of Univ.of Pa; Prot. Edwin
NJ Hale. NJ. D.. OF Hahnemann Med. College.
Chicago; Prof. John King. NJ. D.. Author OF
American DspensatOry: Prof. Jno. NJ. Scud-
der. VI. d., Author of Specific Medicines: Prot
Laurence Johnson. NJ. D.. Med Dept. Univ. of
y y; Prof. Finley EllngwoOd NJ d., Author
u Materia Medica and Prof. in Bennett Medi
raj College. Chicago. Send name and ad-
dress on Postal Card to DR.. r. V. Pierce. Buff
falu. " Y. and receive free booklet giving
extracts from writings of all the above medi-
cal authors and many others endorsing. in the
strongest possible terms. each and every in
gTrdicnt of which "Golden Medical DiScOv-
cry is composed.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and
invigorate stomach. liver and bowels. They
may be used in conjunction with "Golden
Medical Discovery if bowels are much con-
stipated. They're tiny and sugar-coated-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07
Notice.

"E ha vequalified as executors OF theestate
w OF the late Miss Stella Perry before the
Clerk the Superior Court OF Franklin county.
and this id to notify all persons holding
claims against the said estate to present
them to the undersigned, at Henderson, \. C..
on or before the 9TH day of April, 1909. or
this noti"e will be pleaded in bar of the re-
eovery of same.
Persons indebted TO said estate must make
immediate settlement.
This, 7th day OF April, 1908.
HENRY PERRY
A. G. Z0LLIC0FFER.
Executors estate Miss Stella Perry, deceased
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

Mr. John Riha, of Vining, Ia, says, Il
have been selling DeWitt's Kidney and Blad
der Pills for about a year and they give better
satisfaction than any pill ever sold. There
are dozen people here who have used them
and they give perfect satisfaction in every
case have used them myself with fine re-
suits Sold at Parker's Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

When the baby is cross and has you wor-
ried and worn out you will find that a little
CASCASWEET, the well known remedy for
babies and children, will quiet the little one
in short time The ingredients are printed
plainly on the bottle. Contains no opiates.
Sold at Parker's Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

William Fl. Anderson, NJ, D.. of Soda
Springs, Ida, says that Bees Laxative
where all other remedies failed. It's gentle
laxative effects especially recommend it for
children. 1t is pleasant to take. Foreeugbs,
colds, hoarseness, whooping cough. Money
refunded If not satisfied. Sold by Kerner
McNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

Proof Is inexhanstible that
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound carries women safely
through the Change of Life.
Read the letter Mrs. L. Hanson,
304 Il. Long St, Columbus, Ohio,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
al was passing through the Change
of Life, and suffered from nervous
ness, headaches, and other annoying
symptoms. My doctor told me that
Lydia E. Pinlxham's Vegetable Com
pound was good for me, and sii,ce taxi
ing il feel so much better, ana can
again do my own work. l never forget
to tell my friends what Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound did for me
during this trying period"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively'cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, throid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing g-down feeling, tlatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

Here is gem of rarest ray, from
the pen of Robert Louis Stevenson:
$50 long as We love, we serve; so
long as we are loved by others !
would almost say we are indispenible;
and no man is useless while he has q
friend" New Bern Sun.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

ManZan Pile Remedy comes ready to use,
put MP in collapsible tube with nozzle at
tached. One application proves its merit.
Sootbes and heals, reduces Inflammation and
relieves soreness and itching. For all forms
of Piles Price Soc. Guaranteed. Sold by
Kerner.McNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07
TIME is MONEY
This is just as true in regard to Sewing
Machines as anything else.

BY using Long Shuttle Machines, no
matter how well made, you are actually
throwing away 3 hours out ofevery seven
THE STANDARD ROTARY SHUTTLE
SEWING MACHINE
i'll make 800 stitches in the same time
Long Shuttle Machines make only 200.
The Standard Rotary Principle is most
scientifically correct, which fact has been
proven by % years of successful use in
all parts of the world and by our COM
petitors continuously trying to copy
it without success THE STANDARD
GRAND ROTARY THE WORLDS
BEST SEWING MACHINE is two ma
chimes in one-Loek and Chain Stitch
Ball Bearing Stand-Straight Automatic
Lift. Do not fail to investigate the
merits of the Fastest. Most Silent, Easiest
Running and the most durable Sewing
Machine made. THE STANDARD RO-
TARY. "A demonstration is revela-
ton" Write for prices and Easy Pay
ment Plan. Guaranteed Sewing Ma
chimes $1,000 up.
STANDARD SEWING MACHINE CO..
50 S. Broad ST., Atlanta, Ga.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

Insist upon DeWittas Witch Hazel Salve.
| There are substitutes, but there is only one
| original. 1t is healing soothing and cooling
and is especially good for piles. Sold as
Parker's Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07
Notice.

I HAVE THIS DAY QUALIFIED AS AID
ministrator OF the estate of George
Houghtaling, late of Vance county, n. c.. and
l notify oil having claims against him TO
present them to me forthwith. II not pre-
sented within one year this notice will be
pleaded in bar OF their recovery. Those In
debted TO the deceased for surveying or 9th
erwise will please make immediate payment
EDWARD + HOEGHTALING.
Administrator of Geo. o.Houghtaling. decreased
T. T. HICKS. Attorney.
April 25th, 1908.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

PARkER'S TWO DRUG STORES
The Tseea& Stores

4 want a good reFolyer," !" began
the determined looking man.
eyes, SIR" said the salesman. "Six
chambers?"
Why-er-you'd better make it a
nine chamber. want to use it on
cat next door. r.'-London Express.
When a man writes as follows doB't you
think he means it, Mr.. s. G. Williams,
Poxderiy, Texas, says, Il have suffered for
years with Kidney and Bladder trouble, US
ing every preparation / came across and
taking many prescriptions all without relief
until my attention was called to PineuIes.
After 30 days trial l$1 .00l. am feeling
fine Money refunded If not satisfied. Sold
bv Keruer-MacNairC Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

30 days Trial $1.00 is the offer on Pine
nles- Relieve Baekache, Weak Back, Lame
Back, Rheumatic pains. Best on Sale for
Kidneys, Bladder and Blood. Good for
young and old. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. Sold by Kerner-M -McNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07

81 suppose to educate-your daugh-
ter in music costs a great deal of
money!"
"Yes, but she's brought it all back
for me-"
sIndeed!''
'Yes, I'd been tryingto buy out my
next neighbor at half price for years,
and could never bring him to terms
until she came home"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-05-07
MUCU-TONE

There is no guess work with us on Rexan
Mucu-Tone. We kno7v aCtdt it is made OF.
Not only do we know, but tce aviK gfve YOU
COPY of the .tcrmnla
There is no secret about any Rexall remedy
we make tilen,-one thousand of us leading
druggists all over America-in our great
operative laboratories at Boston, Mass. We
own the labora s2rics, ard everything in them, and
we operate them Just as skillfully as our COM
bined brains and money will let us, and~5ust as
honestly as honest men know how.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-04
Thanksgiving Proclamation

President Roosevelt has issued his
annual Thanksgiving proclamation, in
which be designate Thursday, Novem'
Der 20, as Thanksgiving Day. Among
other things for thankfulness the Presi'
dent points out the steady growth OF
the nation In strength, worldly power,
wealth and population, and that our
average OF individual comfort and we'll
being Is higher than that of any other
country in the world. For this, he
declares, Americans owe 1t to the
Almighty to show equal progress In
moral and spiritual things.
"That life is wasted" says he, and
worse than wasted. which is spent In
piling, heap upon heap, those things
which minister merely to the pleasure
of the body and to the power that
rests only on wealth. Upon material
well.being, as a foundation, must be
raised the structure Of the lofty life Of
the spirit, il this nation is properly to
fulfill Its great mission and to accomp-
llsh all that we so ardently hope and
desire. The things Of the body are
good; the things of the intellect better;
but best OF all are the thirgs of the
soul; for In the nation as In the individ.
ual, In the long run, 1t lie character that
counts. Let us, therefore. as a people
set oul faces resolutely against evil
m d with broad charity, with kindness
and good will toward all men, but with
determination to smite
down wrong, strive with all the
strength that is given Us for righteous
ness In public end in private life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-04
CONSUMPTION
COST BILLION
This The Annual Less 10 the Nation, Say Experts
al The tuberculosis Congress

According to Prof. Irving Fisher of Yale,
the "Great White Plague" costs over one
billion dollars year. He estimates that
consumption kills 1873, 900 every year in the
United States. This is equal to the deaths
from typhoid fever, scarlet fever, dipn-
liberia, appendicitis, meningitis, diabetes,
smallpox, and cancer all put together.
Consumption is undoubtedly infectious
and like Pneumonia and Diphtheria is
usually contracted in winter when closed
doors and windows cause impure air. Care
full ventilation and the use of a reliable
iisinfectant are the best personalities.
The last thing at night pour into the traps
of the closets, wash-basins, sinks, etc., a
little Platt's Chlorides. All suspected
places should be freely sprinkled with
mixture of one % part Platt's Ohlorides
and ten (lo) parts of water. Platt's Chic
rides is an odorless, colorless liquid disin:
fectant which destroys foul odors and
disease germs. 1t il sold everywhere in
full quart bottles, and is prepared only by
Henry B. Plat, AZ CHI St., New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-04
HI. ID. Flood in Ohio

Hon. H. D. Floods reception Ia
the west was most cordial, and
large audiences attended the meet
inse at which he spoke. This
Mirror of Marion, Ohio, reports
one such big meeting, that must
have been gratifying to Mr.. Flood
The paper in the headline says
Flood of Virginia Delivers q
Great Speech"
"Mr. Flood was given an Ova'
tion as he took the platform. dc
Immediately won a warm spot 10
the hearts of bis auditors by o
story, and throughout his address
he illustrated with stories of the
sout Inland from whence he came
He never failed to get an uproar'
Gus laugh.
"Mr. Flood sat down among
thunderous applause and cheering
Marion had never listened to
better political speech"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-04
How the Candidates Heard the
Election News

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., Novem-
Der 3.-WilIiam j. Bryan tonight
received Of his home, "Fairview,"
the returns which earl told him,
for the third time, he had been de.
feated in the greatest ambition of
bis life.
Confident of victory to the very
last, he was not prepared to believe
that his cause was lost until the
pluralities of his Republican oppo-
nent piled up in such proportions
as to leave no room for doubt.
Further returns told the same
story of defeat, and no announced
that he would not have any state.
ment to give out tonight.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-04
Real Estate and Property Trans.
fers Recorded

The following deeds Of bargain and
sale were entered of record in the
Clerks Office of Rockbridge county for
two weeks ending Nov. 2, 1908:
John w. Lindsay to Mrs. Mary X.
Graham, house and lot on Washington
street, Lexington.
8. F. Iackey to L. L. Wilson. 1874
acres adj. 8. r. Moore. Ksrr's Greek
district, $1,000.
L. L. Wilson to .. F. Lackey, 9e6. So
acres on Golfers and Sugar Creeks,
Buffalo district, $1,000.
Paul n. Penick to Mrs. Julia r..
Irwin lot corner Jackson avenue and
Jordan street. Lexington.
Lewis Clark to Charles l.. Ballard
tract Of land on east side OF North
Mountain, adj. Sarah Clark.
A. T. Riley to Albert K. Nair, 8
acres five miles south Of Lexington, in
Natural Bridge district, adj. J. Y.
Clark, $500.
r. @. Agnor to Rockbridge Building
d Loan Association, 4 acres adj. Chas,
E. Hall, one-fourth-mile from Lexing-
ton on Lexington and Alum Springs
road. $1,70O.
X. G. Agnor to Mrs. Frances E.
Penick, lot In Lexington Development
Co. 8 land, $500.
A. T. Shields, clerk, to Mrs. Zena S.
Goodloe, 3 lots in Goshen Land and
Improvement Co. IS land.
John Morris, ETC., to James Irvine,
interest In acres and 100 50. poles, on
headwaters Of Golfers Greek, adj. VIM.
Alphin.
Frank 7. Glasgow, commr., to j. d.
Goodbar, acres and 100 so. poles, adj.
Robt. Wilhelm on Golfers Creek.
T. B. Martin to L. L. Wilson, 5lt
acres and house and lot adj. J. W.
Bare south OF Lexington, $500.
Robert II. Gillock to Mrs. Ella II.
Gillock, house and lot on Sycamore
street, Lexington, adj. Frank Grigsby,
800.
Samuel Saville to John A. Harrah
$40 scres Oh Buffalo, ami. Jos. Morrison
$500.
Thos. 3. Rees to J. H. Peasants 1
acre and 20 so. rds. in Brownsburg,
s113.75.
Letcher Peasants to Hodges Pleas
ants, / acre adj. T. s. Rees, In Walk
er's Creek district.
Luther A. Tolley to Mary A, Tolley
1877 acres adj. Il. E. McCown in Kerr's
Creek district.
Charles E. DAVIDSON to ]. Ed. Deaver,
house and lot on Main street, licking
ton, adj, Mrs. A. Elizabeth Deaver,
81. 900.
A. u. Hutton to ], r. Crist, ETC., IL
acres south OF Lexington, 5000.
VIM. McQuown Thompson etc., to
Chas. Lucian Thompson, all their inter
est In 105 acres In McCown farm on
South River, adj. w. s, Mackey. $500.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-04
Importance of Selecting. Good
seed Corn


Seed Corn
By far the most important crop
grown in Virginia is corn. Its total
valuation is more than four times as
great as tobacco In 1906 Virginia pro-
duced As. 1888, 900 bushels which, valued
at Coo. per bushel. was worth S27, ll2,-
500. We have unexcelled natural ad.
vantages for corn culture, but our
average yield per acre is far below our
possibilities, being now about "a bush
els per acre as compared with AZ bush
els In Ohio. and SO bushels In Iowa.
We can greatly increase our yield by
better methods of culture, and by using
better seed.
We have just received from the Vir-
ginia Agricultural Experiment Station,
Blacksburg. Va. Circular No. 4. 'Seleot
Seed Corn" by Lyman Carrier, which
gives detailed Information upon this
subject. The common practice of TAX
Ing seed-corn at random, from ears
stored In the crib. is largely'respoDsible
for low yields. It is not enough to
select the largest and most perfect
ears; these ears should have been
born by the most desirable plants.
So 1t is best to select seed corn
now, while the ear lie on the stalk.
Choose the largest and most perfect
ears, well filed out at butt and tip, and
with long, wedge-shaped kernels; born
low down upon stout, medium-sized
short-jointed plants. Prefer plants
bearing two large ears. Store the ears
in strings of fifteen, in dry, warm,
well-ventllated place. as a room over the
kitchen. A little care ln these respects
often increases the yield five or mole
bushels per acre.
An increase of even one bushel per
acre next year in Virginia. as result
OF the careful selection OF seed, would
add over 81, 900, O0o to the wealth OF the
State, with nc extra cost of fertilizing
or cultivation. This is one OF the most
important subjects before the farmers
Of the State.
This circular can be had by making
application to the Virginia Agricultural
Experiment Station, Blacksburg, Va. ~
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-04
Cincinnati. Ohio, November 8.

Cincinnati, Ohio, November 8.
up to 10 O'Clock tonight there
had been no break in the optimist.
ic character of the returns re-
ceived 1T the G. P. Taft residence
in THE city, where William H.Taft,
the Republican candidate, and Mrs.
Taft were surrounded by merry
party OF relatives and close friends.
At that time Judge Taft had no
doubt Of his election, as indicated
by the congrstulatory kilograms he
sent to Chairman Hitchcock short
ly after 8 o'clock, centrsl'tlme.
Judge Taft declined to make any
but the most general expression Of
satisfaction, saying he should de-
lay his statement until Ohio lie
heard from.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-11-04
ELECTION RESULTS

The battle of tho ballots yester
day was won by the Republicans
and reports received at this time
seem to indicate that Mr.. Taft IL
elected by three hundred electoral
votes. How it happened cannot s'
this time be explained. The Dem
ocratic leaders were hopeful ol
winning the election, and it aP-
peared they had good grounds for
their belief. But the result at the
polls tells another story.
Though defeated, the Democratic
party has no cause to regret the
position taken on the great ques
tions that affect for good the des-
TIMES of this country. William
Jennings Bryan stands for a great
principle, equal rights to all,
special privileges to nome" He
also stands for the highest type Of
Christian manhood and citizen
ship. As Mr.. Bryan said Monday,
in his last appeal, II believe there
10 stirring of the conscience Of the
American people, q moral awaken
ing, an uprising that means q
sweeping victory" The sweeping
victory" did not come to him. Ill
the general scceptation OF that
term, but the influence of hia life
in it's nobility of character, purity
of purpose, and fidelity to Chrietian
teachings, will not be lost on his
fellow countrymen.
The returns. indicate that Mr..
Taft has been elected P-eFident
with 298 electoral votes sure and
Is doubtful. The national House of
Represen tatives will show little
change, and the Senate will retain
it's present. Republican majority.
Governor Hughes has been re-
elected in New York by $4,000
plurality. Mr.. Taft carried New
York City by IL, 900 plurality. His
plurality in the State is about 2OO.-
900.
Ohio went Republican by $4,000
majority Indiana 6y 10000; Mary.
land is claimed by both parties.
Pennsylvania shows big Republi-
can losses, while some Of the South.
srn States indicate Republican,
gains. Big Republican losses are
reported from the Middle West.
Minnesota went Republican, but re-
ports indicate Governor Johnson's
reelection.
Virginis's Democratic majority
10 25, 900 or 1000. A solid Demo
cratic Congressional delegation
was elected, except in the Ninth
District, which reelected Hon. G.
Bascom Slemp. Hon. H. d. Flood
was reelected in the Tenth District
By an increased majority.