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General Dem and

of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable TO the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits OF the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-lnformed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the ne-manufactured by the Cali
forna Fig Syrup Co, only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
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SEVERE HEMoRRHoIDs
Sores, and Itching Eczema-Doctor
Thought an Operation Necessary
-Cuticura's Efficacy Proven.

Il am now so years old, and three
years ago | was taken with an at
tack of piles (hemorrhoids), bleeding
and protruding. The doctor said the
only help for me was TO go TO a
hospital and be operated on. | tried
several remedies for months but did
not get much help. During this time
sores appeared which changed TO a
terrible itching eczema Then i began
10 use Cuticura Soap. Ointment, and
Pills. injecting quantity of Cuticura
Ointment with Cuticura Suppository
Syringe. II took a month Of this
treatment to get me in a fairly healthy
state and then treated myself once
a day for three months and, after that,
once or twice a week. The treatments
! tried took lot of money, and ii is
fortunate that ! used Cuticura. j. H.
Henderson, Hopkinton, n. Y, Apr.
26, 1907
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Hollands Riches.

When it comes to coffee, sugar, in.
digo, spices and tobacco, all the ma.
tons of the world have to take of
their hats to the little kingdom of Hol.
land" said Mr.. Karl van Valkenberg
OF Amsterdam at the Stafford.
"Once in every two weeks the Meth
erlands Company sells more coffee
than all the rest of the worlds markets
combined This fortunate situation
comes about through the ownership of
our island colonies. Sumatra, which
is almost 80 times as large as Hol-
land, sends its tobacco crop to the
home government. Java. tremendous
" larger, is also ours, and to it we
are indebted for our coffee Borneo,
which would make a dozen OF us, is
our source of coal supply, and from
the islands of Blanca and Billion we
get vast quantities of tin. So you see
that Hollands riches come largely
from her insular possessions. Am
sterdam and Antwerp cut the dia-
monds of the world. Baltimore
American.
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STOPPED TO SALUTE HOGS.
One Man at Least Grateful to the
Source Of His Wealth.

THE Interpreter" in the American
Magazine says of a respectful father
he once knew
Isn't il time We took off our hats
and thanked this pleasant land for the
good things il has done for us by 60
ing on patiently covering up our blum
ders. rectifying our mistakes. and re
spending cheerfully TO our every in
telligent effort?
II knew a man out west who had
the right idea about it. His father
had made a great fortune in the pork
packing business. The heir was not
pulled up by his millions. Long after
he had grown accustomed to the
money and might reasonably be eI
pected TO look down on butchers, IL in
walking in the country with his chill
dren they saw a drove of hogs on the
road he would make his little boys
stand at attention and take of their
hats. 4 want them TO respect the
sources Of wealth. he said"
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HELP WANTED SIGNS ON MANY
FARMS.
Existing Conditions Can Be Easily
Remedi ed-Where the Fault Lies.

II is unfortunately true that on al
most every farm where the owner is
too busy with other matters to devote
much time and attention to them,
there are chickens. horses, cows. hogs
and sheep constantly showing signs
that they need help.
Very frequently IL happens that
when we overlook an apparently COM
mon aiment there soon develops a
serious trouble which oftentimes re-
suits in the death of the chicken or
animal. Instances OF this kind are
OF altogether too frequent occurrence
and they sometimes result in the
spread of the disease to other fowls
and animals before il can be checked.
Whoever keeps poultry or live stock
ought TO be thoroughly informed as to
the diseases and weaknesses of chick
ems, horses. cows, sheep and hogs so
as TO be able 10 determine at glance
the nature of any trouble that may de-
velop. 1t isn't necessary TO be scien-
fist or an expert scholar to get this
knowledge.
Happily, ii is now possible TO OBJ
tain free of charge the very best books
on these various subjects. We refer 10
Pratts New Poultry Book, Pratts New
Sheep Book, Pratts New Horse Book,
Pratts New Hog Book and Pratts New
Cattle Book. Any one of these books
will be sent free OF charge to inter
ested parties by sending a postal to
the Pratt Food Co, Department r.
Philadelphia, Pa
Everybody Knows the Pratt Food
Co, and that their preparations are
used throughout the world by farmers
dairymen, stock raisers and poultry
men.
Pratts Animal Regulator is the IA
vorite with all owners OF horses. cows
sheep and hogs, because it improves
the animals digestion, regulates their
| bowels and tones up their systems
and gives them new life and spirits
4 Thousands of users say it is the great
est preventive of animal disease
/ known.
Likewise, Pratts Poultry Regulator
/ is the first and last choice of all poul
trymen who want strong, healthy
profitable fowls, the kind that lay eggs
regularly. We advise our readers to
send for these new books mentioned
above, without delay.
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came TO tell them that Nanny could
not come for her usual Saturday work
as she had the rheumatism, and after
much beating about the bush he
begged for some groceries, as they
were almost without food. John was
away and there was no one else about,
and what little 'Rastus could carry
would not last them over Sunday.
III go with him, mother. can
carry one basket and he can take
another
The walking was good until they
reached the woods, but once within
their depths the snow was but little
trodden, and the feet sank with every
step. But for her stubborn pride
Bess would have turned back. AS 1t
was the sun was setting when they
reached the cabin.
Bess dropped exhausted into an old
splint rocker in Aunt Sylvias kitchen.
"Fo' de Lord, Miss Bess, why TO you
Gomez" said she.
Because | knew you needed the
things" answered Bess.
Shore huff, but not so dre'ful as
that"
Bess arranged for Auntie's comfort,
made Rastus understand what he was
| 10 do for his grandmother and started
for home.
II was quite dark beneath the low
armed trees, which groaned and
swayed in the wind in an appalling
] oil
feet, and her heart beat heavily with
! fear. She sank down on a snow-cov-
cred log TO regain her breath. "Oh,
! dear, | wish | hadn't come" she half
! sobbed.
! All at once the woods seemed full
of grinding noise, and through the
underbrush came a horrible crashing.
/ Bess tried to run but her limbs re-
fused 10 support her. From among
the trees leaped a great tawny body
straight at her. She covered her eyes
with one cry of fear, the next she
knew voice was saying: Down,
| Prince! Down." Then some ones
loved voice was saying: "Bess! My
darling, How came you here?"
Cuddled under the warm lap robe
explanation was easy. At its conclu'
sion Abner said: How fortunate that
took the short cut for home. ! have
been gone for two weeks. You would
certainly have frozen to death"
Il thought you were angry with
me-" sobbed Bess.
why would l be angry with your
he asked.
You didn't speak after John was SC
horrid rude" she replied vaguely.
He drew her closer within the fold
of his arm. 1T would take something
more than Johns teasing to make me
angry at the-my little-wife. Is il
to be that, Bess?"
She lifted her lips. and he seemed
perfectly content with the answer.
When, month later, Abner said
YES" very firmly and distinctly be
fore a minister of the gospel, John
quietly laid among the wedding gifts a
box containing a handsome silk dress
On a little card was written: Fairly
won, and cheerfully paid"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
FIT THE GROCER
Wife Made the Suggestion.

A grocer has excellent opportunity
to know the effects OF special foods
on his customers. A Cleveland
grocer has long list OF customers
that have been helped in health by
leaving off coffee and using Postum
Food Coffee.
lie says. regarding his own expe-
rience: Two years ago | had been
drinking coffee, and must say that l
was almost wrecked in my nerves.
Particularly in the morning ] was
so irritable and upset that ] could
hardly wait until the coffee was
served, and then had no appetite for
breakfast, and did not feel like at
tending TO my store duties.
"One day my wife suggested that
inasmuch as | was selling so much
Postum there must be some merit in
1t and suggested that we try IT. |
took home package and she pre-
pared it according TO directions. The
result was a very happy one. My
nervousness gradually disappeared, and
today | am all right. / would advise
everyone afflicted in any way with
nervousness or stomach troubles. to
leave off coffee and use Postum Food
Coffee" There's a Reason" Read
The Road to MELVILLE in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human in.
terest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
De Oroan's Busted.

In a little church in Maryland. not
far from Washington. the motive pow.
er for the organ comes from the strong
arm OF an industrious freshman.
During recent service there the
choir got into trouble and. to cap the
climax, during the confusion that en-
sued. the organ suddenly stopped.
The situation was not greatly re.
lieved when there came floating out
into the auditorium hoarse whisper;
Sing, all youse. Sing like the divil!
De organs busted.-Illustrated Sunday
Magazine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
Too Stronu.

The traveller in Ireland will do
we'll" recently remarked an attache
to our embassy at London, when he
engages a jaunting car to make sure OF
the step TO which. in mounting. he
must trust his weight The carmsn
does not help him TO mount
~ am afraid that step is loose. an
American once said TO the driver he
had engaged.
The man took hold OF the step and
shook il. All, sure. said he. it's too
sthrong, II is. What are We afraid
OFF
las he was talking, the thing came
of in his hand
This mishap did not, however, EN-.
barrass the Irishman, for. with the
sunniest of smiles, he turned to his
fare saying:
'Shure, now, I've saved yer honor
from broken leg! Harper &
Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
The Objects Of Her FEELINGS.

Patrick" gushed the amorous Wild
ow O'Leary, "Oi've long 1anted { con
fiss t We tn state iv me feelin's toward
We. an now OF must tell We thot o.
love ivvry hair iv yr head"
Thin, il We do" replied the ALBANIAN
tine Patrick, who has just come from
the BARRIERS, "Oill tell We. Mrs
O'Lesry, thot were We in Casey's bar
Der shop around tn corner. ye'd foint
Casey sweepin' tn objects Nv y'r feel
:n's into his dustpan at tn prisint mo
ment!"-lllustrated Sunday Magazine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
Wheels.
lie was a great inventor.

lie was great inventor.
The thing | am working at now,
ne began. stroking his thin beard with
a thinner hand, will be boon TO
every family and will startle the
whole world In fact. IL will put the
alarm clock trust out of business. The
idea is simply specially prepared tab
lets that help you get up in the morn
ing. For instance. If you want TO
arise at five YOU take five tablets; II
YOU want to get up at six take six tab
let's: and so on"
But how will il affect the alarm
clock trust?"
Why, these tablets will oause a
ringing in the ears at exactly the hour
desired"
But the little crowd could wait to
hear no more and hurriedly disbanded.
-Iarper's Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

Thousands of American women
in our homes are daily sacrificing
their lives to duty.
In order to keep the home neat
and pretty, the children well dressed
and tidy, women overdo. A female
weakness or displacement is often
broughton and they suffer in silence,
drifting along from bad to worse,
knowing well that they ought TO
have help to overcome the pains and
aches which daily make life a burden.
1t is to these faithful women that
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
II an Advertisement Convinces You,
Stay Convinced

When you read in this newspaper
the advertisement of a manufacturer
who has paid for the space used to
convince you that IL is to your interest
to buy his goods. and you go to a
dealer where such articles are usually
handled for sale, do not let the dealer
or any one of his clerks sell you some
thing else which he claims is lust as
good" If an advertisement convinced
you. it was because of the element of
truth which il contained.
INSIST ON GETTING WHAT YOU
ASK FOR.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
And the Moon Man Lauqhed.

They were jogging along the old
road and cupid was so busy that the
young man dropped the lines either
side OF the runabout. Ii was then
that the wise old nag turned lazily
around.
What are You looking att" queried
the owl by the roadside.
Il am reading between the lines
laughed the old nag as she gave a
Sprse laugh and showed her long vel
teeth.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
How's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured BY Halls
Catarrh Cure. - -
F.J.CHENEY a 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 obligations made by his frm.
WALDINs. kTNNAN MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, q.
Halls Catarrh Cure II taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents pei
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
his Elusive Memoru.

William did that man
who called 10 see me while was out
leave his name?
Shaggy Haired Office Boy-Yes. sir:
his name is-is-well, the last part OF
il is shaw"
What's the first part OF
IL?
Office Boy (making strenuous ef
fort 10 recall it)-Well. sir, it's either
Grim, or Hawk. or Hen. or Brad. or
Fan, or Ker, or Rick. but to save my
bloomin life, Mr. Townsend. can't
remember which.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

years with singing
pain in the back, VIC
lent headaches and
dizzy spells, and was
assured by a special
list that his kidneys
were all right, though
the secretions showed
a reddish, brick-dust
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
The Way It's Said,

These are the bridal rooms" an.
nounced the bellboy to the blushing
young couple.
20. what a sweet suite" exclaimed
the bride.
II don't know anything about thai"
said the bellboy. but the head clerk
saws he hopes the suit suits"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
ONLY Ionu Sleeves Now.

Mistress-Here is nice dress for
YOU, Martha.
Maid-Thank We. ma'am; but ] can't
take il, really.
Mistress-You foolish girl, OF course
YOU can take it. insist.
Maid-No. really. ] can't, ma am
It's got them old-fashioned short
sleeves.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
Suggestive.

Towne-There was a spelling-bee
down at our church the other night.
The pastor gave out the words. Did
you hear about IL?
Browne-No; was IL interesting?
Towne-Rather. The first three
words he gave out were increase,
pastor" "salary."-Stray Stories.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
Before Ananiss.

Adam had just finished naming the
animals.
Wait till start on the fish," he e1-
claimed. gleefully.
Thus we learn he was preparing to
tell some whoppers even before the
fall
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

sediment. Not satisfied Mr.. Enders
started using Doans Kidney Pills
THE kidneys began to act more regn-
larly," he says. and in short time
/ passed few gravel stones. | felt
better right away and since then have
had no kidney trouble"
Sold by all dealers so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, y. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
Woman Owner of Larae Ranch.

Lady Ernestine Hunt, eldest daugh-
ter of the marquis of Ailesbury, owns
and operates horse ranch at Calgary.
Alberta, on stretch of land nearly
10000 acres in extent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
Rally Cries.

so you couldn't hear much Of what
the speaker said?'
mo. His delivery was al. right, but
between the yells OF louder and or
der he didn't have much chance. -
Kansas City Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
An Excentlonal cat

She-It is said that cats have q
great dread of water.
He-O. don't know. Our cat seems
to drink that milk the milkman brings
us.--Yonkers Statesman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
II Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for
hot, sweating, callous. 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.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

immense Pic Iron production.

In the last eight years the three
10, 100000 tons of pig iron, of which
over half has come out of the United
States.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
French Sculptor CompIimented.

NJ. Rodin. the celebrated sculptor
has been asked TO paint some frescoes
for the new art gallery at the LuXem-
bourg palace.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

Garfield Tea is Of particular benefit to
those subject to rheumatism and govt! II
puriies the blood. cleanses the system and
eradicates disease. Drink before retiring.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

Think all you speak, but speak not
all YOU think. Thoughts are your own;
your words are so no more.-Delany.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
HER PROTECTOR.

"Here, nurse, Who's that young
chap that's always following you
around? / he beau of yours?"
oh, no, sir. OATS Jimmie Hawk.
shaw. de detective. | hires him TO pro-
tect me from kidnapers an things!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
LYDIA <. PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

comes as a boon and a blessing,
as it did to Mrs. +. Ellsworth, of
Mayville, n. Y, and to Mrs. w. Z.
Boyd, of Beaver Falls, Pa, who say !:
~ was not able to do my own work,
owing to the female trouble from which
i suffered. Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound helped me wonderfully.
and l am SO well that can do as big \
days work a- ever did. wish every
sick womaL you'd try it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

A lazy man will not work himself SO
long as he can work others.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
FOUND THE CAUSE.
After Six Years Of Misery and Wrong
Treatment.

John A. Enders, of Robertson Ave-
nue., Pen Argyll, Pa, suffered for six
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
namnlation allays paif cures wind cole. Csc bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-21
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty yecrs 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, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, 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.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-28
REAL ESTATE i
 TRANSFERS. ! Reported Daily by N T. ROBERTS < SON, ! Abstracters of Titles and Real !
 Estate. ! No. 113 Main Street. I
+ + ++ : ++ < +++++++ 1

J. w. Monk and wife to Hunter Me Gehee, warranty deed, $150; lot 5, blk 8. Monks s. w. add. No. ?. J. P. Harper to T. M. Simpson, war ranty deed, s75O; W 1-2 lot ?, blk 5, Harper's add N B. Trulock ct al to c. H. F. Ah- rens, warranty deed, $50; lots 6 and |7, blk :, D. Whites survey ne ne TO-, I6, g.
 Mary H. Avaritt to Chas. E. Avaritt, deed $1; sw 1-4 blk 52, IL. Harding's add
 Mrs M. L. Brodie, eX parte, decree correcting error in deed of descrip- ton from 12 nv and ne sec. 2, 5. 10 to e 1-2 nv and ne sec. 1, 3, 10. P. c. DoOley vs. Mary $. Connors, decree auieting and perfecting tax ti- tle to Sc nv :, }, 10. Ellen F. Hammett to Chas. r. Clem- lmons. warranty deed. $500; sw SC 233, !. :.
 Ferd Havis and wife to l. Reinber- ger. deed. $1.00; l-2 int ne nv s. 6, 10. 0. \. Phillips to P. r. Taylor, war Yanty deed, $500 cash; SC sw 1'; l-2 nw 22. 6. II; 120 acres.
 Lee Wertheimer ct al to Wm. M. Rambo, warranty deed, $263o; l-2 lot 1 blk g, Taylors add.
 Effy and J. X. Wiley to L. o. Knox,
 warranty deed, S475; pt. blk y, D. Hardings add. Wm. Wilson and wife to A. B. Niv- ell. warranty deed, $20; lot ), Havis and Moons add. in 15, 6, 9.
 Wm Burke and wife to Laurana w. Burks, warranty deed $75; lot so, blk g, LeRoy's add.
 Geo. D. Anderson and wife to the
 |. M. Bldg X Loan Assn, deed oi
 trust, s260; 1-2 lot i, blk 20, in Geisreiters sub-div ne Sl, ,, 9.
 A. R. Davis and wife to J. A. Hud'
 sens, deed of trust, S3S; lot 8, blk $
 WaNbaseka
 Wm. NJ Rambo to F. G. Smart, deed
 of trust, S175; l-2 lot 1, blk 3, Tay- lor's add.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-28

One hundred and four members of the Knights of Columbus lodge have signifed their intention of attending the initiation of a large class of can- Gidates at Pine Bluff Sunday. They will leave Little Rock in a special train over the Valley division of the Iron Mountain. The Little Rock de- gree team will give the work to the class at Pine Bluff, and as this num- bers 79, the greater part of the day will be required in initiating them.- Little Rock Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-28
YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY!

This may be your last opportunity to secure a thorough and practical BUSINESS EDUCATION at our spe- cial discount rates.
 We want ONE HUNDRED ambitious young men and women to supply the calls for office help during the sum. mer and fall months.
 Call or write for particulars regard. ing our special discount.
 JAMES BUSINESS COLLEGE,
 Corner Sixth and Main Sts 4-26-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-28

A New York paper asks. Can d wo- man dress on $20,O0 year?' and to this the Bernard (Kans) Bee replies: Our does.' From which we conclude that the newspaper business is good thing in Kansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-28

Negro night riders have appeared in Kentucky says the Nashville American. That being the case. we confidently expect to hear soon that the chicken crop has gone to join the disappearing tobacco crop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-28

An Eastern paper is conducting a contest to determine which is the least popular umpire" says the Cleve- land Plain Dealer. This is as hard as trying to figure where parallel lines meet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-28

"Merry co rounds" have always been the favorite amusement of children. The one at Forest Park is always crowded with happy throng.