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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-09-02
THE
BEST
REMEDY
For WOmen-Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Noah, Ky. "I was passing through
the Change of Life and suffered from
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-09-02

There is about rs per cent. more
gold money in the world now then
there was 10 years ago.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-09-02

Twenty thousand dollars worth oil
rose leaves were imported during the
decade ending 1908.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-09-02

. Buenos Ayres is to have an interna-
tional railway and transportation eX-
position next year.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-09-02

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated
easy to take as candy, regulate and ipvig
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Do no
grippe.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-09-02

hrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens thegums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-09-02

Certain American drug prepara-
lions have an exclusive trade in Ba-
bia, Brazil
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-09-02
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, oAPUDINV

Whether from Colds. Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve You.
stores
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-09-02

Brazil is the coffee-growing coun-
try of the world. B. n. U. 36.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-09-02
RAISED FROM SICK BED

After All Hope Had Vanished.
Mrs. j. H. Bennett, 50 Fountain
St., Gardiner, Me-, says: my back
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14

A singular romance Is related m COZ
nection with the announcement ia the.
Irish newspapers Of the death "ar
Kabul, Afghantstan. Of Emily, widow
Of Henry Simpson Lincoln"
Some twelve years ago a young In
dian Mohammedan studying at the
Royal College Of Surgeons at Dublin
resided with Mrs. Lincoln, who was
about 70 years Of age, the London Daily
Mail says. When the young Indian
finished his studies she determined to
accompany him back to India and left:
the Unitarian church for Moham..
mechanism. In the cours Of time the
Indian obtained a position in KahaA ~
secretary to the amir of AfghaARss>, n
and there Mrs. Lincoln followed him
Drawing the formidable jour.ey from
Lahore to Kabul by horse and palan-
quin, although about 50 years of age
Arriving at Kabul she was obliged
to live In the retirement observed bv
Mohamedan ome and saw the younp
Indian no more, though she was al
lowed to talk with him unseen.
Her last letters to her bublin
friends told of loneliness beyond ex.
preston and Of her belief of approach.
ing death. Almost immediately after.
ward came a telegram stating that she
had passed away.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
FASTEST WAR VESSEL AFLOAT.
He's Made Thirty-elEht Knots an
Hour Under Pressure.

He's Made Thirty-elEht Knots an
Hour Under Pressure.
A series Of trials on the River Clyde
proves that the Swift, the latest addi-
ton to the British navy, is the fast
est warship afoat, the New York Even
ing Post says. She is the largest YES
vel Of the type ever constructed, dis
placing $500 IONS Of water, or twice
as much as any destroyer built hither-
B45 feet-has a beam Of "a 1-6 feet,
and draws only 1917 feet Of water
Her arma ment consists of four four
inch guns of a new type, and she
burns oil fuel in conjunction with Nor
mand boilers. The Parsons turbines
have, of course, been fitted. She was
designed to steam at thirty-six knots,
and, after she had been fitted with new
wing propellers, reached this very re-.
markable rate Of steaming. while, I'M.
der pressure, she made two runs with
two more knots to her credit, equlva-.
lent to forty-three land miles IN houe,:
This remarkable vessel was built N
Commell, Laird & Co., at BirkenheAd.
She has cost considerably over a quar-
ter Of a million sterling-to be exact,
$3.50, 292-and she is intended for duty
in the North sea as a destroyer Of de-
stroyers. The Mauretania travels quick
", but the Swift could. easily steam
around her in circles. even when going
at her best speed.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
xopL1 TAPESTRY wEAvIlS.
Norwegian Law Gives Comfortable
Income to Women Of High Birth.

Income to Women Of HiGh Birth.
Tnpestry making his reached a high
development in Norway, n the b,'ie-
vaey tapestry is famous the world over,
though specimens are obtained with
great difficulty, says the Detroit News
Tribune. The reason for this scarcity
lies in the passage Of a law by the gov
eminent Of Norway which forbids this
y particular type of weaving by any II
except ladies of the Nobility, but num-
Der, of them who have been III strait.
ened circumstances hitherto are now
deriving q comfortable income from
this work.
In the spring of 1905 there were OK
hibited at the National Arts Club IN
New York City several Bilevaey hang
ings which admirably Illustrated the
exquisite workmanship required In
making these tapestries. They are
woven alike on both sides and for that
reason are especially we'll adapted for
curtains or portieres, bu their beauti-
f1l designs make them suitable as ar
tistic 6rapery Of any style. Only hand
carded and hand-spun wool Is woven
into these tapestries and each strand IS
dyed 80 as to exactly match the paint
ed design which Is to be copied. me
delicate shading necessary to render
the tapestry patterns most effective IL
obtained by dyeing individual pieces OF
wool to correspond to every shade that
the completed design requires.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
No Contracting for Him.

Over Oh the east side of the Federal
building a whistle blew, says the Kan
sas City Journal, n man started Il
noisy little engine, another on the
ground pulled a rope, still another on
the annex roof pulled another line, a
mason stood on the corner Of an unfin-
ished tower and wigwagged, and three
9ther workmen got from under while
the big crane swung in a fifty-fOOt ra-
dius with a small slab Of sawed stone
hanging at the end Of its ninety-foot
cable.
Finally the stone wal In place and
the man who had been watching the
operation hunted up an audience and
unbosomed himself.
mo general contracting In mine,"
he said. II don't see how they can
make any money and keep out of the
violent ward. Look at the things
they've got to think about. Take this
man over here with the Federal con-
tract. How's he going to Know six
men will be idle ten minutes while
that fellow gets his rope and tongs adj
justed? How does he know the winds
going to be in the southwest and keep
them that much longer? That's two
hours work for one man gone. Then
the water boy fell down and got his
clothes wet. He's got to figure that
boys time for the rest Of the day
while he dries himself.
sit takes brains to get a little old
two-by-four piece of work IN place
without losing money!
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
LII BrandOn'S
Conspiracy.
r-o

"How can you tolerate 1t, Lut' eX-
claimed Mrs. German. IF he Is my
brother, / say 1t is Il shame Then,
allowing her listener no time to re-
ply, the energetic little lady ratified
on: ~ suppose you and Clarence must
have an understanding, or you would
have discouraged him long ago. Here
has Sidney Lawrence been waiting and
serving for you no less patiently
than Jacob for Rachel. these seven
years and more, and yer my recreant
brother is the favored me-. Unless yoi
take him in hand soon your lilies ana
roses viii wither, nnd ever faithful
Sidney Will come to worship ut Il
younger, fairer shrine. Everyone sup
poses that you and Clarence are en-
gagged, and yet he has never In so
many words made you an offer of mar
riage. Now, while we know that he
considers you his betrothed, he does
not geem to realize the embarrassing
position In which this tedious court
ship places you, and should therefore
be brought to a knowledge Of 1t or pun
ished for his delinquency"
During the earlier portion of her
friends remarks Il smile lowered
around Lllu Brandon's lips, and she
continued her task of cutting the leaves
OF the last new magazine; but as the
final sentence was pronounced her face
flushed deeply.
"My private affairs need not concern
the public. Belle" she replied, with
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
A GREEN OLD AaH
Enjoyed BY a Very Old Tree BY this
MlsstsslpDt

Enjoyed BY a Very Old Tree By the
Mississippi.
The most ancient living thing on
earth Is n tree. Exactly where that
tree stands Is n mooted question. for
many localities lay claim to it, but
there have been scientists curious
enough TO Investigate the various
claims, aud we car probably arrive at
4 pretty exact result by a few com,
PARSONS,
Recently somebody has put forth tho
claim Of the so-called "Old Green Trea
Of the Mississippi Valley which
stands neal the river IN lie Claire, la,
Its trunk Is more than 100 feet In CIR
conference and It's branches shade a
circle of more than 300 feet. 1t was
an ancient tree when the first white
man stood under It's branches, and
has a place in the traditions Of tho
Indian tribes Of the Mississippi Val
ley dating back long, long before the
first white face was seen ON the shores
of the Western world.
There are certain yews in England
TINT were stalwart trees when Cesar
landed ON her shores. More tnan Il
century ago a scientist named Ocean
role proved to the satisfaction Of bot
anists that n certain yew standing i'll
the churchyard Of Portugal. Perth
shire, was more than $500 years old.
and he found another at Hedoor, in
Buclas. which was 8,24O years old at
that time.
Humboldt refers to u gigantic boat
bab tree In Central Africa as the oldest
organic monument in the world. This
tree had a trunk twenty-ninc feet in
diameter. and Adanson, by a series OF
careful measurements, demonstrated
conclusively that it had lived for not
less than $3.50 yeurs-and it lives to-
day. But even humboldt was wrong
in his premise. 1t has recently been
proved that there Is a tree In the New
World which, OF a verify, has lived to
"a green old age" for It antcdates the
s%criptural Hood about 1900 years.
There is a cypress tree standing fn
the Province OF Chepultepec, Mexico,
with a trunk 11S feet 10 inches In cir
conference. This has been shown to
be Gas conclusively as these things can
be shown, about 6,2GO years Of age
Nor Is this SO remarkable when one
stops to think that, given favorable
conditions for its growth npt susie
nance, the average tree wiz never die
| Of old age. It's death is merely an az
| cident. Other younger end more vigor-
GUS trees may spring UP near 1T II rob
its roots of their proper nourishment;
insects may kill it ; floods or winds may
sweep it away. or the woodman's ak
may fell 1t. # no such accident hap
penis to it q tree may flourish and grow
for century upon century and age upon
age.-Erw York Times.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
sixty Kind. of Bananas.

To most persons in the temperate
zones a banana is a banana But the
truth is that there are over sixty
known varieties of the fruit, with as
great or greater variation in character
as in the different kinds of apples.
Hawaii is said to have something oye
forty distinct varieties of the fruit,
most of which have been introduced
by the whites. Some of thees are Of
extremely delicate n delicious favor,
while other kinds are used. II ut all,
only when cooked in various ways.
There is scarcely a city house lot or
country "kuleana' or homestead which
does not have a clunp or two of ba-
nanas, which grow with practically no
care, new plants or suckers shooting
up to replace the e which have
fruited and beer removed-Los Ange-
les Times.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
LONGING ron THE VILLAGE.

I am tired Of the city
with Its stress and strife and noise,
And am longing for the villagc
With its simple honely joys.
Where each face is SO familiar
When ! pass them on the way
Al each treaas i!s routine pathway
At a certain time each day.
There the chickens take possession
OF the sidewalk and the street,
And the air Of sweet contentment
Broods DER everything you meet.
And no strangers crowd the SIDEWALKS
Every hour by night and day.
/ know them all when strolling
Almost half d mile away.
There no street cars nor steam Whistles
Sound alarms by night and noon,
But at eve the lonely watchdog
Starts his baying at the moon.
Thu secluded little village,
Toward its peaceful scenes I'll stray.
Ills a green spot to inhnbit
When / chance to feel that way.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
THE CONNOISsEUR.


my dear! I'm absolutely daft about
about old furniture! Why on earth
didn't you tell me before that there
was an antique shop across the river!
demanded Janet Vose, excitedly.
Her friend. Myra Hastings, paused
in her tea-making.
Il didn't know you cared 50 much
for antiques" she said, frankly. "Be-
sides, I'm not sure that Morrison has
anything at all good. He's very 1g-
norant Of values, and the whole u
tryslde has been pretty we'll ~ransacked,
you know. But we'll walk over after
we've finished tea, If you like" Then, a
little abruptly, "Will you have cream
or lenon:"
Lemon, please. What luck II the
mans an ignoramus, rs you say! I
simply love to get the better OF antique
dealers: they're always such awful
sharks"
But in this case do you think it's
quite falr:" asked her friend. briefly.
Yes. l do" laughed Janet. my
motto is AIS fair in love, war and
old furniture hunting Now do hurry
with your tea. I begin to scent bar
gains already, and" persuasively, 1.-The
walk will be lovely"
She was right. The late October air
was like mellowed wine, for autumn
had roamed lelsurely through the coun-
try that year, and the distant hillsldes
seemed to sweep endlessly, a FURNISHED
| glory Of gold and red. In completest
contrast stood the dingy little antique
shop, It's windows a-clutter with old
blue plates and dull brass and pewter
caidlesticks. Miss Vose sighed for a
minute with rapture on the threshold,
then darted in to conquest. With prac-
tlsed glance she quickly ran over the
possibilities OF the shop, dragged out
two Windsor chairs, beat down the
almost ready to leave when her eye
fell on a quaint red and blue bowl at
the end Of the counter. Immediately
she pounced on 1t.
How much is this?' she demanded.
well, I want intendin' to sell that"
the man began, he%sitatingly.
"IIl give you three dollars for it
not one cent more!" she cried, excit-
eddy, mistaking emphasis for persua.
sion.
well, I don't know as"
"It's not worth even that" she inter:
rupted again. But l want it to match
some other pieces, and-yes, I'll take it
with me-. No, Myra, it isn't a bit too
heavy. You may send the chairs and
platter"
Halfway down the road Miss Vose
gasped out, II was 50 afraid he would
change his mind! It's a treasure, my
dear, a perfect treasurer
In the shop one of the inevitable
bystanders drawled, aye didn't seem
very keen to git rid of your old culch
to-day. Asa"
swell, the fact is" Mr.. Morrison re-
piled, settling himself in the Windsor
rocker and beaming On all the world.
'the fact is, my wife got that bowl
with a pound o tea. but the young
lady, she semeed so possessed to have
1t, that I thought I'd let 1t CO."
The connoisseur, too far away to
zeal the laugh that followed, clasped
the treasure tighter In her arms, and
toiled on all unaware.-Youth's Com.
panion.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14

rightly. but l agree with you that
I have been too patient. l acknowl-
edge myself to be considerably Mt fault,
for / proved IN easy conquest, and
Clarence may have grown lukewarm In
his affection. feeling SO secure Of mine.
or curse q word or two from me and
I might become a wife within the mex
twenty-four hours, but all such words
must come from my lord himself"
Her bright displeasure gone, with a
merry laugh she arose and linked her
arm in that OF her friend, and leading
her to a cozy settee In one r OF
the piazza, proceeded to formulate
plans by which she could bring her
lover to terms without his knowledge
Of her conspiracy.
That evening, at tea, Mr.. Clarence
Curtis suddenly inquired:
Been over to the Brandon's to-day,
BELIEF"
YES, and, by the way, Clarence, LII
requested me to tell you not to call this
evening, as she will be engaged"
"All right, sis; I'll go round to the
theater with Roberts" 3
There was a significant twinkle In
her eyes as Mrs. German re1oined
II hope you'll enjoy the play. The
Kendals are drawing large houses"
Two hours later Mr.. Clarence Curtis
was leisurely scanning the crowded
theater, bowling to those he recognized,
when, Just previous to h rising of the
curtain. his friend Roberts exclaimed:
.'yNhy, MS I live, there's Sid Law
renee! Who knew he had returned? I
wonder who the lady is! Can it be
possible7 It's Miss Brandon! / never
supposed she would accept any other
escort rave yourself. What is 1t, Cur
til. a lovers auarre1y"
'sNot to my knowledge. Then he
added, somewhat ~impatiently, Il am
no ogre. Lu has a right to 90 where
and with whom she pleases."
In spite Of the Indifferent manner
ana careless tone, Roberts noted that
his theater-loving friend took far less
interest in the play than in the couple
who occupied one Of tile boxes nearly
opposite from where they were seated.
L I'm mad surely eve looked SO ex-
0uisitely dainty and beautiful as to-
night. She seemed the embodiment Of
health. ali aglow with happiness. Yet
the lovely face and graceful figure ir-
@xit1tcd him by the very beauty II
which he had always been proud. This
radiant piece OF flesh and blood did not
eosm - exactly his property as for.
nerly. Wa II because Sidney Law
Nnrtawo sshovr oA too,,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
Wnsn,f Ihai slickR

The usual crowd OF small boys was
gathered about the entrance os a circus
tent in a small town. pushing and try
inr TO get n glimpse of the interior. A
ma standing near watched them for n
few moments. then walking up to the
ticket taker he said with an air OF
authority:
Let all these boys in, and count
them as they pass
The gentleman did as requested, and
When the last one had gone he turned
and said: Twenty eight. sir"
Good" said the man, smiling as he
walked away, II thought / guessed
right."-ExChange.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
His Great Weight.

Nothing expresses better the import
ance Of a person-in his or In the
worlds eyes-than to state 1t in terms
of his relations with the physical
world.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1t win b
recalled, remarked that the axis Of the
earth sticks out IN every mans back
yard. A bon mo of not dissimilar
kind Is recorded of Washington Irving.
The conversation had turned on the
pomposity Of a certain American diplo-
mattst.
"Ah, he is a great man. said Irving,
"and in his W estimation a very
great mana man Of great weight.
When he goes to the West, the East
tips up"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
Money Getters.

do you think it pays t send our
sons to college? Do they obtain the
practical experience in money getting
that is so necessary in these days:'
well, judging from the experience
I have had with my son, 1 should say
they did. His practical experience in
money getting increases with every
letter that I receive from him."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
Az Defined.

"FHther." said tn" minister's little
daughter, the paper says YOU 'otficiat-
ed at the wedding clad in the tradition
al Sarb of the clergy. What does ira
dItiOnal' mean:'
"'Traditional,' my dear" answered
the good man as he looked at his cheap
suit Of black with Il sigh. refers to
something that has been hande down"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
warninE the su1r..ett..

Bridgewhist-What is the subject Of
Mrs. ~sunragette's lecture this after
noon? Mrs. Clubwoman-The disasters
Of married life. Mrs. Bridgewhist-I
suppose she. will have her husband on
the platform as an exhibit-Town
Topics.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
Theory

Il have seen i~lluminations On Wars
which l am sure were ELECTS to COM
municate with u.s. said the imagine.
tive scientist.
Nonsense" answered the practical
person swAat you saw was probably a
national celebration with street illu.
limitations and Observation-Disclosures.
ton Star. !,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
Another superauo.. s.~~..,,.,.

Perhaps you can suggest somc
means of improving the system Of
weather representation said the sar-
castle scientist.
Il cam" answered the superstitious
person. "Extermfnate the ground hog
Washington Star.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
Thrift.

Customer-Please, mister. l can't re-
member what ma sent me for, but you
can give me 2 cents worth of pepper
mint candy, cause she said l could
keep the change.-Century.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
Law

The Missus-You let that policeman
kiss you. I saw it!
The Maid-Sure, mum, an would
yez have me get in throuble fr resist
In an oficer?-Cleveland Leader.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
The Inevitable Confederation.

whats dis talk of a free breakfast
tablet" asked Wandering Mike.
"Its another political Dream" an
swered Flooding Pete. Its sometime
dat'll never happen as long as dereT;
wood to be chopped."-Washineton
Star.
1t 10 a wonder a floral eE,hlem bear
ing the words, "He u BETTER or.
was never sent to a funeral; that l.
he general sentiment,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
The RetOrt Courteous.

Mistress-Why, Jane. the chairs are
all covered with dust.
New Servant-Well, they ought to
have n covering Of some kind to hide
their %shabbineSs, ma'am.-Judy.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14

Sappley-I hope shortly to be able
to pass an evening at your house.
Billyuns-That's right, my boy pass
it any time you happen to be in our
n~eighborllood!
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
&Illa2; nan
OV Re DJY
~~~~~~~~


"You bankers have It easy. | wish
were n banker instead of II farmer
"Tut. tut, my friend. A farmer leads
the only independent life
Il dunno. I've seen lots Of aban'
doned farms, but I've never seen al
abandoned bank. "-kansns City Jour
nal,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14

Iiarker I say, Parker, you seem t"
take life pretty easy you must have
a good salary.
Parker Yes, pretty fair. My salary
Is 1920 a year. | save 500 and run
into debt $7CO-that's $1,000 all told,
and if a bachelor can't live Oh that he
ought to be ashamed of himself.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
What lie Wi.hnd.

Cook Extracting folded paper from
IN envelope)-I wish that this bill
from my tailor was like a glass of
muddy water.
Hook-What's the explanation?
Cook-A glass of muddy water set-
oeo itself 10 allowed to stand.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
NC rrnxrant onion.

.'Why, Mary" said Mrs. Sniffem,
syou have been eating onions.'
"surs. ma'am,' replied Mary. IAN OF
niver know'd yez wer a moind reader"
1ugend.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
A Samcnc., NoticenbIe,

Patience-I see 1t is said that the
United States has the greatest variety
of postage stamps.
Patrice-And yet they all seem to
taste the same.-Yonkers Statesman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
~InfOrmatfon Wanted.

He-You say that all you want Is a
good home and a good husband. !
dan surely furnish you a good home.
ehe-But can you furnish me a good
husband7
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
After Church..

what was hat sentence the choir
repeated so often during the litnny:"
LAS near as 1 could make out it was
we are all m.Serable singers Illus
trated Bits.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
Anxiety.

Mrs. Forehundred-What was that
awful yelping in the nursery just now!
Maid-The nurse just slapped Of
your children.
Mrs. Forehundred-Oh, I was afraid
somebody had kicked Fido~Life.