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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
DO YOU KNOW
WHAT WHITE LEAD IS?
lts Chief Use and Method of Deter
mining Good from Bad Explained.

White Lead is the standard paint
material all over the world. 1t is made
by corroding metallic lead into white
powder, through exposing it to the
fumes of weak acetic acid and carbonic
acid gas; this powder is then ground
and mixed with linseed oil, making a
thick paste, in which form it is packed
and sold for painting purposes. The
painter thins 1t down to the proper
consistency for application by the ad-
dition of more linseed oil.
The above refers, of course, to pure,
genuine White Lead only. Adulterated
and fake white Lead" of which there
are many brands on the market, is
generally some sort of composition
containing only a percentage of white
lead; sometimes no White Lead at all;
in such stuff, barytes or ground rock.
chalk, and similar cheap substances
are used to make bulk and initiate the
appearance of pure White Lead.
There is, however, positive test by
which the purity or impurity of White
Lead may be proved or exposed, be-
fore painting with it.
The blow-pipe flame will reduce
pure white lead to metallic lead. If
a supposed white lead be thus tested
and it only partially reduces to lead.
leaving a residue, it is proof that
something else was there besides
white lead.
The National Lead Company guar
antee all White Lead sold in packages
bearing its Dutch Boy Painter" trade
mark to prove absolutely pure under
this blow-pipe test. and that you may
make the test yourself in your own
home, they will send free upon re-
quest a blow-pipe and everything else
necessary to make the test. together
with a valuable booklet on paint. Ad-
dress, National Lead Company, Wood
bridge Building, New York.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
HAPPY OLD AGE
Most Likely to Follow Proper Eating


AS old age advances, we require less
food to replace waste. and food that
will not overtax the digestive organs,
while supplying true nourishment.
Such an ideal food is found in Grape
Nuts, made of whole wheat and barley
by long baking and action of diastase
in the barley which changes the starch
into sugar.
The phosphates also. placed up I'M
der the bran-coat of the wheat, are in
cluded in Grape-Nuts, but left out of
white -four They are necessary to
the building of brain and nerve cells.
Il have used Grape-Nuts." writes an
Iowa man, for s years and feel as good
and am stronger than I was ten years
ago. / am over "A years old, and at
tend to my business every day.
Among my customers l meet a man
every day who is 80 years old and at
tributes his good health to the use of
Grape-Nuts and Postum which he has
used for the last 5 years. He mixes
Grape Nuts with Postum and says they
go fine together.
For many years before I began to
ca. Grape-Nuts, | could not say that
1 enjoyed life or knew what 1t was TO
be able to say I am we'll l suffered
greatly with constipation. now my hab-
its are as regular as ever In my life.
whenever | make extra effort /
depend on Grape-Nuts food and 1t just
fil:s the bill. / can think and write
a great deal easier"
There's a Reason" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich. Read
THE Road to Wellyille." in ckgs.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Among the men who served among
Rooseve;t's Rough Riders in Cuba was
a little Dutch Jew. who, according to
the men in his own troop, was ''the
very incarnation of cool, impudent bra
vado in fight" He was consistent
fatalist.
One day he observed n comrade
lodging q spent bullet that had whis-
tied intentionally close to him.
Watts lie use to dodge dem pullets?"
sang out the little Jew. "Deyll hit
you shust as veil we're you are as we're
you amt. Magazine.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

An extraordinary case of snake pol
soning is reported from country hos
pital in Victoria, n. S. w. An old man
was brought in in a comatose state
and showing all the symptoms of hav-
ing been bitten by venomous snake.
But on investigation 1t was found he
had been bitten by a dog, which died
almost Immediately afterward from
snake bite. Medical treatment was
successful, and the man gradually re-
covered from the snake poison which
the reptile had indirectly transmitted
to him,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
Billion Dollar Grass.

Most remarkable grass Of the century
Good for three rousing crops annually
One Iowa farmer on 100 acres sold So,
$4,000 worth of seed and had 300 tons of
hay besides. 1t is immense. Do try it.
FOR 10c AND THIS NOTICE
send to the John A. Salzer Seed Co, La
they will mail you the only original seed
catalog published in America with sam
pies of Billion Dollar Grass. Macaroni
Wheat. the sly miller mixer, Sainfoin the
dry soil luxuriator. Victoria Rape, the zoe
a ton green food producer. Silver King
Barley yielding l73 Blu. per acre, etc, etc,
etc.
And if you send lic we will add pack
age of new farm seed never before seen
by you. John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis. X. g. w.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

A celebrated Scottish lawyer had to
address the Caledonian equivalent OF
our supreme court. His pleading &C.
cupied an entire day. After seven
hours of almost continuous oratory he
went home. at supper and was asked
to conduct family worship. AS he was
exhausted his devotions were brief.
Il am ashamed of ye." said the old
mother. ITO think ye could talk for
seeven hoors up at the court and dis
miss your Maker in seeven minutes"
"Ay. vera true" was the reply. but
ye maun mind that the Lord isna sac
dull in the uptak as thae Judge
bodfes"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
Southern Colorado Pioneers.

Pueblo.--The Southern Colorado Pi-
oneers' Association met here Saturday.
adopted bylaws and constitution and
elected the following officers:
j. ID. Miller, president; Gust f. kren-
ske. first vice president; Mrs. Lou In
gersoll. second vice president; C. w.
Kessler, secretary; Mrs. NJ. J. Noble,
treasurer; directors, o. H. p. Baxter
Sterling Cawlfield, J. J. Lansing, ]. d.
Miller and C. w. &essler. The mem
bership IS limited to those who came
to Colorado on or before August l, 1876
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
Ala to Be Hanged in July.

Denyer-At 1890 O'Clock Saturday
morning in the West Side Court Giu-
seppe Ala, slayer of Father Leo Helm
rich. who attempted to kill Trusty Guy
Sexton in the county jail, was denied
a new trial and was then sentenced by
Judge Greeley Whitford to be hanged
by the neck until dead, during the week
commencing July 18th. At 1:30 in the
AFTERNOON Ala was on his way to
Canon city, where he will be confined
in the condemned cell until the day
of his execution.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

"What'G the matter?" asked pas
senger on little North Carolina rail-
road, more remarkable for discretion
than for speed, as the train came to a
standstill in the midst of green fields.
Cow on the track" replied train
man laconically.
whats the matter now?" asked the
passenger an hour later, as the train
stopped once more.
Caught up with the COW again."
growled TIE brakeman
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
Worth a Trial,

Cyrus Townsend Brady. the author
and clergyman, told at a dinner in
Toledo story about charity.
"A millionaire" said DIR. Brady. 'lay
dying. He had lived life of which.
as he now ,ooked back on it. he felt
none too proud. To the minister at
his bedside he muttered weakly:
"If l leave 100000 or SO to the
church, will my salvation be assured"
1.-THE minister answered cautiously:
"T wouldn't like to be positive. but
it's well worth trying"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Representative Mccall of Massachu-
sets, said to Representative Williams
OF Mississippi, while chatting recently:
John, is it true that one can never
injure a Southern darby by striking
him on the head?"
Absolutely true" responded Will
liams with an air of great gravity,
las an instance in point will convince
you. A Mississippi darby went to
sleep in a barn with his feet against
the side. In the night a mule kicked
him in the head and the conclusion
broke his ankle
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
Glxlna II the Acid Test.

The clairvoyant was swaying back
and forth under the severe strain of
her mental connection with the realm
of spirits.
Now" she chanted. "call upon any
soul you will and will make 1t speak
to you-yes. even visible to you" For
she was up to date in the biz.
Bring me-" asked the masculine
skeptic, "Brevity. the soul of Wit"
Right here the seance ended.-Cin-
clnnati Enquirer.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
Where He Learned His Trade.

Employer to applicant for work:
you say you learned your trade as
an apprentice in one of the largest con.
Germs in the country?'
Applicant-Yes, sir, and during my
five years apprenticeship | worked
without receiving a cent for it,
Employer-Did you work steadily all
that time without pay?
Applicant did sir, and / got
through Only yesterday,
Employer-You must be very indus
trious and ambitious. Where was it
you learned your trade?
Applicant-In Sing Sing prison.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
Bills Affecting Colorado.

washington.-The war department
has filed with the senate military COM
mittee favorably Endorsement of Sen
ator Guggenheim's bill appropriating
500, 900 for the purchase of lands and
water rights so that the water supply
.or Fort Logan may be maintained.
Representative Haggot has intro
duced a bill granting to the state of
Colorado desert ENDS within a former
Ute Indian reservation within the linn
its of that portion formerly occupied
by the Uncompahgre and White River
ITtes, the lands thus granted to be paid
for by the state at SLIPS an acre.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Two officers who were hunting
wolves on the Dry mountain in cen
trail Servia lost their way in a fog.
After wandering for IA hours one OF
them lay down in the snow and speed
lily became unconscious. His comrade
bound him with cords, placed him
in a sitting position and then rolled
him down the mountain. He glided
down the slope at terrific speed and
reached the bottom safely. being found
an hour later in an exhausted condi-
ton by peasant. He is now in the
hospital being treated for the lacera
lions he received in humping over the
rocks during his descent. His COM
panion is unhurt.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Martin w. Littleton. leading coun-
sci in the Thaw case. has a ready way
with him." said New York lawyer.
"One night at a dinner / heard him
get back at an opponent like this:
Gentlemen he said, if you knew
Blank as well as | do, you'd under
stand that when his mouth opens his
brain ceases to work. He reminds me
of little steamer that used to run on
the Missouri. The steamer had a sew
en-inch whistle The effect of this was
that when the whistle blew the
steamer stopped
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Agent-IIere's book that will be
welcome in every family. II contains
all the rules of etiquette and direc-
lions for avoiding slips in grammar
Hiram Grasscutt-Don't need moth
in of that kind. Got daughter hum
from boardin' school, a son goin' to
high school an hired man who's n
college Teller workin' fer his health.
But. by jng, partner. it's relief to
talk once in while to common.
ordinary person. l don't need the
book, but I'm darned glad you called.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

you'll have to send for another
DOCTOR said the one who had been
called, after a glance at the patient.
Am l so sick as that?" gasped the
sufferer.
81 don't know just how sick you
are" replied the man of medicine,
but / know you're the lawyer who
cross-examined me when l appeared
as an expert witness. My conscience
won't let me kill you. and I'll be
hanged If l want to cure you. Good
day."
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

There is a Brooklyn woman who
possesses servant who is model in
all respects save one-in that she is
none too truthful.
Lately the mistress has been using
all her eloquence to make Nora see
the error of deceitfulness. But at last
she had to own herself beaten when
Nora, with a beaming Irish smile,
turned and in most cajoling tone
said:
Sure, now. mum. an wot de we sup
pose the power of desavin' was given
us fer?"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Buggins Crying to be facetious)-
Well. Uncle Nose, we've had some
pretty dark nights lately, so l suppose
you have secured your Thanksgiving
turkey all right.
Uncle Mose-'Deed an / hasn't! De
dark nights war all right an | knew
where there was a fine turkey, but
some wuhess white trash got dare
ahead OBJ me.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
Ease Of Catarrh that canno. be cured by HalrH
CatA-rh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo O.
We. the undersigned have known +. J. Cheney
for the last Is years and believe him perfectly hon
orable In all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any legations made by his nrm.
wALpIsG KissAa d MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Te-timonias sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
Japan Wants Peace.

Paris.-The Journal Des Debats in
an editorial interprets the Japanese in
vitation To the American fleet as GER
tain evidence that war between these
countries is not possibility. In the
opinion of the paper, Japan realizes
that mere is ample room for her emf
grants in Korea and Manchuria.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
Only In Self Defense.

II tell you, Binks, what that boy OF
yours needs is thoroughly sound
thrashing.''
Il don't believe in corporal punish
ment."
What do you mean to say you never
strike that boy, Binks?"
MOO" replied Binks. after some
hesitation. THAT is, never except in
self-defense. '-Harper's Weekly.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
MORE FOREST RANGERS.
Civil Service Examinations to Be Held
in Colorado.

IN Colorado.
Denver.-The United States Civil
Service Commission announces an ex-
animation on April 23d and 24th at the
places mentioned below to secure ELI
gibles from which to make certifica-
ton to fill vacancies as they may &C.
cur in The position of assistant forest
ranger in the forest service of the De-
partment of Agriculture. The depart
ment states that at least 300 more
rangers will be required during the
present fiscal year than were On duty
last year. Colorado examinations will
be held at Cochran, Delta, Denver, Du-
range, Estes Park, Glenwood Springs.
Gunnison, La Veta, Leadville, Meeker,
Monte Vista, Saguache, Steamboat
Springs, West Cliffe.
The examination will consist of the
subjects mentioned below, weighted as
indicated:
Subjects. Weights.
Practical questions ................ 80
Field tests ~
Experience Grated on application
form) ........ ............... ~
TOT i ........... ........... lVo
The practical questions and the field
examination aim to test the ability OF
the competitors actually to perform the
duties of forest ranger, as outlined
in the use" book.
One day will be required for the
practical questions. The field test will
be given beginning on the second day.
AS the field test is generally given sew
eral miles from the places announced
for the examinations, applicants must
provide means of transportation. They
should also bring, II possible, pocket
compasses.
The examination at each place Will
be given under the supervision of the
local forest officer.
Age limit, twenty-one to forty years
on the date of the examination.
This announcement and the PAM
phlets referred to herein contain all
the information which is communicat-
ed to applicants regarding the scope or
the examination, the vacancy or vacan-
cies to be filled and the qualifications
required
Applicants should at once apply
either to the United States Civil Serv-
ice Commission, Washington. ID. c.. or
to the forest supervisor at any of the
places mentioned above, for applica-
ton form 1898, copy of the Use
book and copy of Information Re
garding Employment on the National
Forests" No application will be ac-
cspted unless properly executed and
fled in complete form. with the com
mission at Washington. In applying
for this examination the exact title as
given at the head of this announcement
should be used in the application.
AS examination papers are shipped
direct from the commission to the
places of examination. it is necessary
that applications be received in ample
time tn arrange for the examination de-
sired at the place indicated by the APP
plicant
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
No Compensation Necessary.

know young fellow who went to
work in railroad Office down town,
and the first week he was there the
boss caught him kissing the type
writer. he glared at him and shouted:
Say, Howard, do | pay you for kissing
my typewriter mo, SIR" answered
the boy. you don't have to pay me,
I'll do it for nothing"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
That's All,

Edward Payson Weston. the famous
veteran walker, talked regretfully in
Chicago about walking's decay.
"Pedestrianism.' he said, has died
out shockingly. A little boy said to
me the other day:
"'What is a pedestrian?'
II answered. truly enough:
"'Oh, he's just enc of those fellows
who kick up row when an automobile
runs them down."
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

but my back was lame and weak,
and every exertion sent sharp
twinge through me. l had to get up
several times each night and the kid
ney secretions contained a heavy sedi-
ment. Recently l began using Doan's
Kidney Pills, with fine results. They
have given me entire relief"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box
FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia r. 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, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, tlatulenoy, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous prostitution.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. PinlSham invites all siek
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Aliens Foot Ease il n certain cure for
hot, sweating, calous. and swollen. aching
feet Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. y.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

at the age Of 90.
For 40 years he was
a victim of kidney
troubles and doctors
said he would never
be cured. Il was
trying everything"
says Mr.. Kollock,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

what does it cost you. Ferdinand.
that handsome umbrella of yours?"
Eternal vigilance, my boy"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

BILL see that OF domestic animals.
sheep come first as cold resisters.
Sheep have lived for weeks buried in
snow.
Jill-They've often been frozen out
in Wall street, though.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Instead of doing things there are
lots of men who just sit around and
make specially of knowing how they
should be done.-Chicago News.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

For His eliminated Nature"
Goldsmith got $4,000 for his Ami
mated Nature
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Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teething sofens the gums reduce. In
rAmmaton. aAys pain. cures wind cou. 25c a bottle.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

High aims form noble character and
great objects bring out great minds
Tryon Edwards.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Some people try to correct the mis-
takes Of their neighbors by substituting
mistakes of their own.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

In Bulgaria the chief article of food
is sour milk made into zoghurt. On
this diet the people live to rare old
age.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Many a man gets left by sticking
to the right
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
! AM
A MOTHER

How many American women in
lonely homes to-day long for this
blessing to come into their lives, and
to be able to utter these words, but
because of some organic derange-
ment this happiness is denied them.
Every woman interested in this
subject should know that prepare
ton for healthy maternity is
ACCOMPLISHED by the uso of
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A REMARKABLE MAN.
Active and Bright, Though Almost .
Centenarian.

Shepard Kollock. of A Wallace St.,
Red Bank, N. j., is u remarkable man
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

From October to May, Colds are the most fire.
qurnt cause of Headache. LAXATIVE BHOMO
QUISINE removes cause. E.w Grove on box &c
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

He surely is in want of another's
patience who has none of his own
Lavater.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25
LYDIA z. PlNKHRNH'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

Union, S. C.,writes TO Mrs. pinlsham:
~ was greatly rundown ia health
from a weakness peculiar to my sex,
when Lydia L. Pinkham' Vegetable
Compound was recommended to me. It
not only restored ne TO perfect health,
but to my delight 1 am mother"
Mrs. Josephine Hall, of Bardstown,
Ky, writes:
~ was n very great sufferer from
female troubles, and my physician failed
to help me. Lydia L. Pinltham's Vcge-
table Compound not only restored me
to perfect health, but am nova proud
ruothern
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

The damage caused by rust is more
to be feared than the wear ana tear
of work-IIaliburton.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that 1t
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-03-25

Schoolmaster-Do you wish your
son to learn the dead languages?
Mr.. Kotiin-Certainly. as l shall re-
quire him to assist in my business as
an undertaken.