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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-19

son, Otis Parker. has already taken
possession.
Robert Larson. Of Meadow towl1-
ship, has purchased the ]. A. Glass
property, the consideration being ST.
700
Mr. Fair proprietor of the Spencer
cement roofing plant, has recently pur-
chased block of ground adjoining his
plant, and expects in the spring to ell
large the facilities for manufacturing
his celebrated cement roofing, toget1-
err with other cement work.
The Victor News.
Special to Times Republican.
Victor, Nov. 19.-It has just leaked
out that MIR. Will Sherwood and Miss
Bertha Wallick were married at her
brothers home in Omaha, on Aug. 10.
Both are we'll known here, having lived
here all their lives. Will Sherwood Is
the mail carrier on route No. 3, and his
wife is sister of Fred Wallick, the ice
man. She has been teaching In the rur-
al schools for several years.
Rev. Mr.. Powell, who has been pas
tor of the NJ e. church one year, has
resigned, and will remove at once to
Beaver City, Neb., where he has BEEN
given an appointment.
Nearly every day some farmer con- 60
in and proudly says: II finished husk-
ing yesterday" The yield, quality and
price are all very satisfactory.
Mr.. H. S. Lowrey, Of GrinneN, 10
spending few days in Victor, look-
ing after his farm, at the north edge
of town
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-19
CLOCK CENTURY Old
Valuable Timepiece Owned by
a Resident OF City OF
Waterloo
OF THE GRANDFATHER" TYPE
Timepiece is Valuable Because Of the
Observation-Disclosures Owner Has
Had Possession Seventy One Years
Tells Time as Accurately as When
New.

New.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19
One Of the
Essentials

Of the happy homes of to-day is vast
fund of information as to the best methods
of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge of the worlds
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well Informed of the World; not of indi-
viduals only. but of the many who have
the happy faculty of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One Of the products Of that class. Of
known component parts, an -thical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mended by the Well-Informed of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

The late Senator Hoar was extreme
ly fond OF whist, which he played
with remarkable skill.
A friend says that the only time he
ever knew the usually placid and
genial man from Massachusetts, to be
absolutely impatient was when on
one occasion at whist the senator had
an unusually stupid partner. Notwith-
standing this handicap, the pair were
winning right along even against good
players.
In the middle OF one game. some
one paused behind the senator's chair
and asked, We'll, senator, how are
you getting on?'
very well indeed" was the reply,
"in view of the fact that have three
adversaries. "-Sunday Magazine.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19
COFFEE DRINKING
A Doctor Says it weakens the Heart

'In my opinion" says a well known
German physician, mo one can truth
fully say that coffee agrees with him.
as it has long since been proven that
caffeine, contained in coffee. is an in
furious. poisonous substance which
weakens and degenerates the heart
muscles.
For this reason the regular use OF
coffee, soon or late. causes a condition
of undernourishment, which leads to
various kinds of organic disease.
convinced of this fact. have often
sought for some healthful beverage to
use instead of coffee. At last l found
the thing desired in Postum. Having
had occasion to forbid people using
coffee. whose hearts were affected, l
have recommended Postum as bev-
erare. since it is free from all in1uri-
ous or exciting substances. l know
this from results in my own family,
and among patients.
"Hundreds of persons who now use
Postum in place of coffee, are greatly
benefited thereby" There's Reason
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
ereek. Mich. Read, 1.-The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Most ,f lis are acquainted with the
person who asks obvious questions
the sort Of man who stops you in the
middle of n headlong pelt and asks you
II you are in hurry-and of all the ir-
ritable individuals he is the worst OF
the Objectionable species.
Mr.. Ellis is one of those pests. and
during a walk abroad the other morn
ing he paused In as'onishment outside
a friends house. Before 1t stood three
huge moving vans. the lawn was almost
covered with articles of furniture of
various itinds-pictures. wardrobes and
china. And there was his old friend
Hills. begrimed and weary. and ILL
tempered, directing operations in his
shirt-sleeves.
What, Hills" exclaimed Mr.. Ellis.
ARE you moving?'
mot 1t ali-not at ALL" snapped
Hills. with elaborate sarcasm. Il am
taking my furniture out for 4 ride!"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness. it is usually neces-
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric Is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance. but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Joe Lincoln. whose Cape Cod folks
are well-known characters. recently
attended a lecture. When asked how
he liked it. he related this little story:
A stranger entered a church in the
middle Of the sermon and seated him
self in the back pew. After while
he began to fdget. Leaning over to
the white-haired man at his side, evil
IDENTIFY an old member Of the congre
CATION. he whispered:
How long has he been preaching?
Thirty or forty years. think" the
old man answered. Il don't know ex
actly."
I'll stay. then" decided the stran
ger. He must he nearly done."-Ev
erybody's Magazine.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19
se.reer There Than Here.

Miss Blanche Bates. the eminent
actress, in the course of luncheon
that she gave at Sherry's. in New York.
TO her sister artistic. Miss Geraldine
Farrar, said a witty thing about mar
rage.
I'm heaven. we are told" she re-
marked, there is no marriage nor CIV
ing in marriage"
She smiled and added.
mo wonder. when there are not
men enough even here to go around"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

William v. McManus, the new pres
ident of the Letter Carriers associa-
ton OF New York, had been discussing
the ideal letter carrier.
With a laugh he ended:
Eyes, the ideal letter carrier needs
to be as all-round, as many-sided, as
divinely gifted. as the man a Cincin.
natl suburbanite advertised for last
month.
1.-The advertisement ran:
"'Wanted-A man able to teach
Spanish. water color painting. and the
violin, and to look after the bull"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching. the first essential
being good Starch. which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19
Couldn't Set Her Back.

American ladies, when in England
are the occasion of many jokes, good,
bad and Indifferent. Here is a recent
one, which has for its scene the mag.
nificence of Windsor castle.
Fair American-Butler. any chance
to get a glimpse of the queen?"
Gentleman Address am not the
butler. am the prince of Wales"
Fair American-lIow lucky! Is
your mother huffman Life.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

He paused at the booth where the
prettiest girls were in charge.
They greeted him with winning
smiles.
Can you change a ten?" he an1-
iously inquired.
I'VE have no change" they chorused.
And ! have no ten." he reluctantly
murmured.
Then he moved away.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19
READ SOMETHING LIKE CIPHER.
Fearful and Wonderful Memorandum
Of Baltimore Cook.

In the family of a former Balti-
MORGAN now residing in Providence.
r. l., there is a middle-aged German
woman-a relative of the family-who.
though having lived in this country
over a quarter of century. has not
yet thoroughly mastered the English
tongue. The expressions of this rela-
tive, who keeps house for the fam
lily, sometimes AFFORD much amusement
to those unaccustomed to her peculiar
ly characteristic pigeon English"
Happening to visit the kitchen sew
eral days ago the head of the house
discovered tackled up against the wall
a crude memorandum pad. Inquiry
developed the fact that it was a re-
minder of the days culinary needs.
This is what was written in combina-
ton English-German chirography on
the little sheet:
Tapioca
pruns
corn Starsh
Shradded Wieth
Sardien
saman
Egg Gle
Salse
sellerie
The memorandum was confiscated
and sent to friends Of the family in
Baltimore. 1t is being preserved as a
classic.-Baltimore News.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Have they ever discovered perpet-
ual motion. pa?"
81 have, my boy. I had long known
that your mother talked all day and
the other night kept awake long
enough to satisfy myself that she kept
at 1t all through her Sleep"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch. you can launder your shirt
waist Just as well at home as sthe
steam laundry can; 1t will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear OF the goods,
and it will be positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

The extraordinary popularity Of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch a matter of great i'm
pArtance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals. is the
only one which, is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffen-
err makes half the usual quantity Of
Starch necessary. with the result of
perfect finish. equal to that when the
goods were new.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

o. mercury will surely destroy tho sense Of smell
and completely derange the whole system Mhen
entering q through the mucous surfAcea. Such
articles should never be used except on preserip
lions from reputable physclans, the damage they
will do IL fold to the good you posslbly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. Manufactured
by y. j. Cheney 4 Co, Toledo, o., contains no NOR
curry and 10 taken Internally. acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. In
genuine. 1t is taken Internally and made In Toledo,
Ohio. by +. J Cheney Co. Testimonials freq.
LA by Druggists. Price, Use. per bottle.
Take fairs Family Pills for constipation
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Give Defiance Starch fair trial
try it for botn hot and cold starching.
and II you don't think you do better
work, in less time and at smaller cost,
return 1t and your grocer will give you
back your money!
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Gertrude. aged four. had been to the
matinee. Later she tried to describe
the play to a grown-up friend.
They drank wine" said Gertrude.
land then they all went out"
We'll" said the friend. expectantly,
land what happened next?'
Gertrude worked her small brain
hard.
81 guess" she said, they spit 1t
out"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Tramp understand that a pocket
book, containing $4,000 has been
found on the street and you got 1t
here. l lost it."
Police Justice-What proof have
you got that you lost It?
Tramp-This big hole In my pocket.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19
$500 in Gold. Free,

Send us the names of your friends
who want a piano. and II we secure an
order as result we will give you IS
in geld for your trouble. Send all the
details you can and write plainly. The
kniqht-c ampbelI Music Co., 1625-31
California St, Denver. Colo.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Leather is used for horseshoes in
some parts of Australia" said the pro-
prietor of the railroad restaurant.
Il have no objection to that" re-
marked the occasional customer;
what l object to is its use in sand
wiches. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

"Pop!"
Yes. my son."
can man be in more than one
place at one timer"
mo. my boy"
well. this newspaper tells of man
who broke his leg in three different
places. Statesman.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Howell-What do you think of the
fellow who claims to be Kentucky
colonel and yet says that he does not
drink?
POWELL think that he is lying
either about his title or his habits.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Wouldn't you like to try Natures mild
laxative, Garfield Tea? Headache Pow
ders and Digestive Tablets also upon re
quest. Send postcard to Garfield Tea Co.
Brooklyn, n. Y.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19
SANDER.

THE Hon. Thomas Rott is nothing
but peanut politician. anyhow"
Now. hold on there, That Is a gross
injustice to the peanut"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

The best remedy for wrongs done to
us is to forget them.-Syrus.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

This life is full Of gladness. and
mayhap it is the gateway to another;
and to live well here is surely the
best preparation for life to come
Mackay.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces IN
damn tlon ailays palm, wind collie. &c bottle.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

ioidi 81 wv
Above is sufficient seed to grow IS bu.
Of rarest vegetables and thousands of bril-
liant flowers and all is mailed to you
POSTPAID FOR 12c,
or il you send Ice. we will add package
of Bcrlner Earliest Caulifower. John a .
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. X. & w.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Spanish Proverb.
Many lout is wealthy and clever
man hard put to.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Over 100000 fox skins are sent
every year to the great fur markets of
Leipsic and Mini Novgorod.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

1t has done me good to be some
what parched by the heat and
drenched by the rain Of lifelong
fellow
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUiNINE. Look for
the signature of E. W. GROvE. Used tho w 1rld
over to Cure Cold In One Day. &c.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19
THEIR DEGREES OF HAPPINESS
Marital Relations Of Rural Postmas
tiers Not All Serene.

The chief clerk of the post ONCE de-
partment at Washington recently sent
to all the postmasters in the country
a list of questions asking for certain
information, says the New York Sun.
to be used in the preparation of the
government Blue Book. One of the
questions in the list was, What are
your marital relations?"
The object of this particular ques-
ton was to find out whether the post
masters are married, single, widowed
or divorced. But some of the rural
postmasters did not understand, and
many answers were received in which
the persons addressed endeavored to
give clear and lucid explanation Of
the status of their married life. One
postmaster briefly stated that his do
nestle affairs were Fine and dandy"
Another, not so fortunate, replied:
Fairly middling," while third filled
in the blank space with two words:
1.-The worst"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

Where the Trouble 10.
A Washington physician announces
that grip is catching. 1t is worse than
that II Is sticking.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

The man who pays his coal bills
always has money to burn.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19

On every occasion that leads thee to
vexation apply this principle-that
though this is misfortune. to bear 1t
nobly is good fortune.-Marcus Au-
reliuS
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-02-19
Onions, Onions, Onions.

600 bu. of Salzer's Red Globe Onion
per acre at soc bu. brings $4,000. That
pays.
$950.O0 from acres Salzer's Morning
Star Cucumber is well worth taking along
$40 bu. Salzer's IL Fodder Earliest and
Best Pea sold in the green state at $l.50
a bu. makes $4,000 per acre. Such yields
Salzer's pedigree vegetables stand for.
For 12c
and this notice the John A. Salzcr Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis, in order to gain
250,0O0 new customers during 1908, will
mail You free their great nlant and seed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-25
Truth About Century Plant.

The century plant, so named because
OF the popular idea that it blooms but
once in hundred years, in one sense
makes good its name, for it blooms
only once, then dies.
In the genial climate of southern Cal
ifornia it reaches maturity and blooms
in fifteen or twenty years, while i'll
e, .lder climates the period may range
from forty to fifty years. There are
MANY species of the Agave family, ma
tive to northern Mexico, where it is
called the maguey. The plant furnish
es "pulque, the national drink OF
Mexico.
At the time of blooming the plant
throws u2 q single stock OF RAPID
growth To the height of twelve to TWEEN
Nv feet, from which the tassellike flow
ers sprout forth. This great flower
stalk draws all the sap and vigor from
the body of the plant, which soon With
crs and dies.
At the base of the thick green leaves
are found little suckers, each with a
root, which when planted, at once be
Gin to grow The end and edges OF
the leaves are Well armed with Stl1
sharp spines, the prick of which Is very
painful.
This is natures way of protecting
the plant from the ravages of rabbits
aud other desert rodents.-Technita
World Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-25
Has Maine a Woman PhiIanthropist?


From far-off Denton in the state OF
Texas the Journal has received a COM
munication whose message we hasten
to pass on to our readers. The writer,
A. G. Lee, tells US that he is erecting
"a great rustic stone monument at
Denton to be dedicated to the greatest
living woman philanthropist of the
world, which is to be determined by
the vote Of the world" Mr. Lee
writes us to know if Augusta or the
State of Maine has a woman philan-
thropist of note. IF So" says Mr..
Lee, nominate her and put her in the
company of the great women philan-
thropists of the world. 1t costs only
10 cents for the privilege of voting in
the contest Maine has an OPP
portunity to immortalize one of her
worthy women. If the whole State
will enter on one woman talk for her
and vote for her, she would stand an
equal show with other women to win.
Send me the name of one Of Names
greatest women philanthropists, with
the price Of a few votes, and get her
into the race Every 10 cents counts a
vote"
Talk about Yankee schemes to
gather in the reluctant shekels. This
enterprising Texan is in a class by
himself Only 10 cents vote from all
the people in the world who have an
opinion as to the greatest living
woman philanthropist. The scheme is
sublime in it's simplicity, and Mr.. Lee
merits all the advertising which pub
licity can give him. We pass his
communication on to our readers, and
if any woman in Augusta or in the
State wants to be considered the
worlds greatest living philanthropist,
all she has to do is to have her friends
send votes enough at 10 cents per vote
ment' at Denton, Texas, will be
dedicated in her honor.
A circular which accompanies Mr..
Lees letter gives the Interesting in
formation that thus far IIetty Green
of New York is ahead in the race.
And if Hetty really means business
she will be a hard woman to beat, for
she is able to send in quite a good
sized package of votes in her own be-
half, at 10 cents per vote, if she feels
so disposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-25

If the gentleman who had no ScIupleS
in borrowing over $40 900 from the Hi
nois Steel Company had no qulnns OF
conscience in jumping in over the at
tnrney- gen, raj and reScuing the sub
sidiary oil company from investigation
even the declaration of Bryan that
he will not allow Haskell to De
investigated can hardly be expected to
protect the treasurer of the Democratic
campaign committee from popular
criticism. 1t does not rest with Will
liam j. Bryan to allow President
Roosevelt to quote from official court
records. 1t does not rest with Bryan
to 'ailpN the average Voter to draw
his own conclusions. 1t does rest with
El yam t. "alloW" Haskell to remain 4
day longer as treasurer of the commit
tec-thn man of Bryan's own selection,
it must b" rem4Vb"resl-and to pose as
one OF til" Very chief apostles OF BrY-
;.nism. While Judge TAFT was refusing
to make any compromise with Fora
l,cr, MIR. I;ryan was insisting on Has
<ell his right hand man, although
the relations of Foraker to the Stand
ard Oil were then unknown whit" Has
kclfs record was q thing we'll c,,olig II
known in Okla huma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-25

Governor Haskell of Oklahoma is a
good deal of joker. His proposition
to refer the charges made against him
by Mr.. Hearst on the ground of his
connection with the Standard Oil Com
pany, to a committee made up of five
of Hearst's bitterest enemies and
competitors is one of the richest politi-
cal farces of the campaign. If Mr..
Haskell is an honest man, and has
has been misrepresented in the state
ment made by Mr.. Hearst upon APP
parently the best of authority that he
is a standard Oil man, and that he
owes his present position as treasurer
of the Democratic National Committee
to that fact, there is but one honor
able course for him to pursue. He
should Immediately bring suit against
Mir. Hearst in the Federal courts His
failure to do this will inevitably be
looked upon as a virtual admission of
the truth of Mr.. Hearst's charges.