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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
Painfully Clean.

Amsterdam enjoys an enviable repu-
tation for it's cleanliness. Owen Felt
ham, who visited Holland in the sew
enteenth century, was particularly i'm
pressed by the spotlessness of its
streets and houses. whatsoever their
estates be-" he writes, their houses
must be fair. Therefore from AM
sterdam they have banished seacole,
lest 1t soyle their buildings. Every
door seems studded with diamonds
The nails and hinges hold constant
brightness, as if rust there was not
quality incident to iron. Their houses
they keep cleaner than their bodies.
their bodies than their souls. Goe to
one. you shall find the andirons shut
up In network: at Il second, the warm.
ing pan muillcd in Italian cutworke; at
a third, the sconce clad in cambrick."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
NEWSPAPER MEN MEET

Prominent Men Talk to Iowa Associate.
ed Dailies Meeting at Des Moines.
Harrison M. Parker. business man.
ager of the Chicago Tribune, the high
est salaried newspaper man in the
country. and H. M. Pindel of the Pc
oria Journal were the particular guests
of the Iowa Associated Dailies at the
meeting In Des Moines.
They told the editors Of the leading
afternoon papers of the state how to
make their business grow and how to
lead in their various communities.
At luncheon given by the Greater
Des Moines committee the editors
were welcomed to the city and they
had chance to see full regiment of
United States cavalry in action by
trip to Fort Des Moines.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
A Eroa,s Nest.

In Brazil species of tree frog CON
structs In the water curious nest. or
Notifications, to protect It's eggs and
young from the attacks Of fish Start
ing at the bottom of pond. the moth
err frog erects circular. tubelike wall
of mud which at the top projects above
the surface of the water. In the water
thus inclosed the eggs are laid, and
when they have Matched out the frogs
young are secure from enemies until
they are able to take care of them
selves
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
BIGGEST POLAND CHINA BOAR

L. Hunsberger Of EikaderJ Says He Has
1t, and II Weighs 1,10O Pounds.
l.. Hunsberger Of Elkader thinks he
has the largest Poland China boar in
Iowa. weight LOO pounds. Mr.. Huns
berger is one of the leading breeders
In the eastern part Of the state.
He has looked with considerable
alarm on the degeneracy in size of the
Poland China breed of hogs and he
has set to work to increase their size.
The boar he now owns was bred by
Peter Mouw of Orange City. the man
who showed the largest Poland China
at the st. Louis fair. 1t is claimed
for this hog that he is the largest Po-
land China living.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
IOWA CITIES FACE
IMMIGRANT EVIL
Attention Of Congressman |;
Called to UndesirabIes.

That Iowa cities are facing the evil
OF allowing too many ignorant and
vicious immigrants to come into the
country from foreign lands was illus
trated at Des Moines when Charles
Leach. an American. aged twenty, the
only support of his widowed mother
at Patton. was murdered with score
of knife thrusts by Ercol Arabia, an
Italian, in the Great Western round
house.
Arabia made the attack because
Leach refused to allow him to wash
his hands first after the days work
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
Women Who Are Envied.

Those attractive women who are love-
ly in face, form and temper are the
envy of many, who might be like
them. A weak, sickly women will be
nervous and irritable. Constipation or
Kidney poisons show impimples, blotch-
es, skin eruptions and a wretched COM
plexion. For all such, Electric Bitters
work wonders. They regulate Stom-
ach, Liver and Kidneys, purify the blood !;
give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure
breath, smooth, velvety skin, lovely
complexion. Many charming women
own their health and beauty to them.
Soc at P. A. Clemmer's. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
TUBERCULOSIS IN
SWINE HIS THEME
Dr., John R. MohIer Of Washing
ton Talks to Swine Breeders.

DR.. John R. Mohler, chief OF the
pathological division of the bureau of
animal industry. will by direction of
Tama Jim Wilson. secretary of~agri-
culture, speak to the swine breeders of
Iowa at the meeting of the state So
ciety at the Slavery hotel, Dies Moines,
June 15.
DR.. Mohler is an expert-probably
the greatest in the country-and he
will take as his subject, Swine Tuber-
culosis and How to Get Rid of It." Ex-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

Sad recently: when you feel down
and out, feel there is no use living, just
take your bad thoughts with you and
walk them off. Before you have walk
ed mile things will look roster. Just
try it. = Have you noticed the increase
in walking of late in every community?
Many attribute it to the comfort which
Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic
powder to be shaken into the shoes
gives to the millions now using it. A,
Weston has said, "1t has real perit. S
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

If you expect to get the best and
most reliable preparation for Kidney
trouble, inflammation of the bladder,
rheumatism, rheumatic pains, weak
back and backaehe you must get De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills. They
act promptly and are sure. Sold by
Edward r. Tomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
MEN NAMED FOR CONSERVATION
Governor Carroll Selects Commission
to Look Out for iowa Resources.

Governor B. F. Carroll has selected
the new drainage and conservation
commission, which will work towards
making Iowa's largest streams naviga-
BILE and also conserve her resources in
wood, coal, etc.
Al G. Miller of Des Moines heads
the list and the others are: DR.. T., H.
Mcbride. State university; E. A. Bur
CESS, Sioux City; A. F. Frudden, Du-
buque; w. H. Stevenson, Armes agri-
cultural college: ]. w. Neerl, Mason
City, and L. M. Anderson, Cedar Rap.
ids.
The members of this commission
will serve without pay, but will have
the services of a secretary at their
disposal, whose duties it will be to
compile data concerning the resources
of the state and the best methods of
development
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
CLEMENTS MADE GRAND MASTER

West Union Man Elected Head of tho
Iowa Masons at Davenport.
d. w. Clements of West Union has
achieved the highest honor that can
come to a Mason in Iowa. having been
elected grand master of the order at
he annual convention at Davenport.
Crom Bowen of Des Moines was ap.
pointed trustee for six years and the
other offices were filled as follows:
Deputy grand master, William
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
A Natural Inference.

"Matrimony," said the lady who had
just secured her third divorce. lis,
after all, an uncharted sea-"
Il take 1t, them" her friend replied,
that you have not engaged in your
various ventures for charting pur
poses" Chicago Record Herald.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
Trouble Makers Outside.

When sufferer from stomach trouble
takes DIR. Kings New Life Pills he's
mighty glad to see his Dyspepsia and
Indigestion fly, but more, he's. tickled
over his new fine appetite, strong
nerves, healthy vigor, all because stom-
ach, liver and kidneys now work right.
25c at P. A. Clemmer's. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

slayer of Clara Rosen, the Ottumwa
choir singer. and her reports were
published in the Centerville Citizen.
They may have lacked some of the
stereotyped style Of the old-time news
paper man, but they were fresh and
entertaining and cast many a novel
and bright sidelight upon the sensa-
tional trial.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
JUDGE s. S. ETHRiDGE DEAD
Referee in Bankruptcy of Federal
Court Passes Away After Long

Illness.
Judge 8. s. Ethridge, aged seventy.
one. is dead in Des Moines after many
years in the employ OF the government
as United Stats marshal for the
southern district Of Iowa and referee
in bankruptcy since the law was
passed by the congress in 1897.
Judge Ethridge was one of the best
posted men in Iowa on bankruptcy
law and his death came as sad blow
to Judge Smith Mcpherson. who tele.
graphed his sorrow for his death.
Judge Ethridge was married in 1874
and leaves a widow and two sons.
Probably no federal employee in
southern Iowa was as we'll known to
attorneys In that part Of the state as
Judge Ethridge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

When you take Kodol, the food you
have eaten will be digested naturally,
regularly and promptly, and in this
way Kodol gives the stomach a chance
to regain its lost strength and health.
and after little while you need not
take Kodol longer, but take it while
you do need it and if it fails to benefit
you your money will be refunded to
you. 1t is sold by Edward T. Tomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

was done, and nearly escaped from the
city, being aided by his countrymen.
He was captured and must stand trial.
After. arrest he was nearly taken
from Nthe officer by swarlns of his
friends and countrymen.
Iowa senators and congressman
have had their attention called to this
situation and urged to see that more
stringent immigration laws are
passed prohibiting the entry OF dis
eased, vicious and degenerate foreign
ers from other lands.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

We know of nothing better for cuts,
burns, bruises, scratches, or in fact
anything where salve is needed, than
.DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t is especially good for piles.
We sell and recommend it. Edward
T. Tomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
Times Revenue.

! II wonder If everybody will have
what he wants hundred years from
now"
! II doubt 1t. The men will then prob
ably be agitating for the Suffrage
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
oIdest GOOD lren,nlar.

Clinton has the distinction of having
among her citizens one of the Oldest liv-
ing members of the. Independent Order
Of Good Templars in the world. This
man is Luke Roberts. who has passed
his etghty-seventh birthday anniver
sary.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
Puppies Both.

Il would give half my fortune to be
In your little dogs place." said
smart" young man In railway car
riage to girl who had toy terrier in
her arms.
"And it would be the right place for
YOU" she retorted. ''for am taking
him to have his ears cropped!-Lon.
don Express.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
Stallion Service.

The Clydesdale Stallion, Govern
or" insures a living colt for $1,000.
Makes the entire season at home one
mile south of Cresco.
THE CONVERSE STOCK FARM.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
Ina Pinch nse ALLEN,

In q Pinch. nse ALIENS FOOT-EAsE.
A powder to shake into your shoes.
1t cures hot, tired, aching, swollen,
sweating feet and makes walking EASY.
Takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. All druggists % cts. Don't ac-
cept any substitute. 82w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
EPERNON.

The French Percheron Stallion EPER.
NON will be found at DIR. Buttons
Barn, during the season of 1909.
LEE BLooMENRADER, Groom.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
Mother Grsy's Sweet Powder for children

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stom-,
ach, Teething Disorders, move and regu-
late the Bowels and destroy Worms.
Over 10000 testimonials. THEY NEW,
Err FAIL. At all Druggists, 25c. Sam
pie FREE Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y. 82w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
Not His Fault.

MADAME What do you mean by
coming home at 3 In the morning?
Monsieur-l asi-shure you. m'dear. ISIS
not my fault. The cafe has only tuss
shut up.-Illustrated Bits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
RLoDeETr MUST GO
TO PENlTENTIARY

ECCentFIc OeS MONIES newspaper Man
indicated and Supreme Court
Will Not Interfere.
d. T. Blodgett, erstwhile editor of
the Secretary, sensational weekly
published in Des Moines, must spend
two years in the penitentiary for for
gerry. The supreme court refused to
reverse the action of the district court
and Blodgett is at the end of his rope.
Few men have done more sensa-
tional things than Blodgett. He has
attacked every judge in the Polk
county district, charging all manner
of crimes, tried to have the supreme
judges arrested by warrants from
justice court and revolted against the
powers that be until he holds the
state record for eccentricity.
With smattering of law and unlim-
tied nerve he tried to reform the Polk
county district court. but the court
got him at last.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

Manners form at last rich varnIsh
with which the routine of life is wash
ed and its details adorned Emerson.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

DeWitts Little Early Risers, gentle,
easy, pleasant, small little liver pills.
Sold by Edward T. Lomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

pert swine breeders from all of the
states are expected here when Presi-
dent l.. H. Roberts of Patton calls the
meeting to order. The welcoming adj
dress will be by Governor Carroll.
Others who will read papers are: H.
S. Allen of Russell, on THE Breeders
Duty in Producing Fixed Type" and
B. r. Vale of Bonaparte, on 1.-The
Kicker in the Hog Business" Others
on the program are w. M. Landing of
Cedar Rapids, B. F. Davidson of Men
10, M. ]. Harding of Macedonia,
Charles j. Fawcett of Springdale and
S. P. Chiles of Fairfield.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11
IowA's YOUNGEST REPORTER

Miss Ruby Rinehart Helped Papa Re-
port the Junkin Murder Trial.
Iowa is proud of its youngest news
paper woman. Miss Ruby Rinehart of
Centerville, even If she is only twelve
years OF age. Probably Miss Rinehart
is the youngest girl reporter in the
United States, but she helped her faith
er report the trial of John Iunkin.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

To commonplace people the extraor-
binary seems impossible. DE Retz.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-11

Hutchinson Of Alton; grand chaplain,
H. H. Green of DEBORAH; senior grand
deacon. H. H. Ames of Garden City;
Junior grand deacon, B. F. Luette of
Davenport; senior grand steward, H.
H. Hill of Milton; junior grand stew
ard, William Kane of Iowa Falls;
grand marshal, L. A. Matthews of
Manchester; grand tyler. A. N. Alber-
son of Washington.
instruction in Music.
am prepared to receive all of my
old pupils and any new ones desiring
instruction in music.
MISS LAURAINE MEAD.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-23

100000 square feet Of ice at the
skating rink.
Mrs. Rayburn and child Of Walker
came to the city last evening from
Walker and spent the night here,
returning to their home this morn
ing.
Santa Claus at Peterson's.
George Lakin, brother Of B. w.
Lakin of this city, passed through
Bemldji this morning, on his way
from Kelliher to Royalton, Mimi,
to spend Christmas with relatives
and friends.
. Charles Saxrud, the Fowlds hotel
and saloon keeper, came to the city
yesterday forenoon and p e n t
several hours here, returning home
in the afternoon. Charles reports
business as being good with him.
l have some fresh pork and beef
TO sell in any quantity delivered to
any part of the city. Conrad
LaJambe, Phone PSF, Cor. Irvine &
18th street.
George Draper came down from
Tenstrike this morning and spent
today in Bemidji, filling his lungs
with the metropolitan, holiday
laden atmosphere of Bemidji and
incidentally visiting with local
friends.
Moses Beauregard, son of N.
Beauregard, came to the city yes.
terday noon, from Thief River Falls
and will spend several days in this
vicinity visiting with relatives. Moses
was at one time a resident of Be.
midi and is we'll known in this city.
See Bisiar & Murphy for sewing
machine. Bemidji Music House,
117-3rd St.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-23
Books and children's toy books at

Books and children's toy books at
Peterson's.
Carl Miller. the Fosston livery
man, spent last night in Bemidji on
business.
Harry Mills, roadmaster for the
M. & I. company, went to Brainerd
this morning on an official visit 10
the head offices of the company.
D. A. McFarlane, master car
penter for the NJ & I. Railway COM
pany, has been. visitor at Inter
national Falls during the past two
days. ~.. ILL.,. 80.
Bemidji Music House, wholesale
and retail pianos and organs. H.
3rd St. ~..4 -. II
Mrs. c. ]. Pryor and two children
departed last evening for Glencoe,
where they will visit with relatives
during the holiday season. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pryor formerly lived at
Glencoe, and they have many
friends at that place.
Christmas gifts, carnations and
roses, potted plant; at the Green
house. Phone 166. Webster.
A. K. MCPHERSON, a trusted en-
ploye of the Pillsbory Logging CON-
pany, came, to the city last night
from Deer River, at which place he
has been inspecting the cutting of
timber in the logging camps of
the contractors who, are cutting the
timber for the Pillsbury company.
Mr.. Mcpherson leftthis morning for
his home at Walker, where, he will
spend Xmas with his family at his
old home.
A. belated invoice of candles,
trimmings, diaries and large toys
just arrived in time, at Peterson's.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-02
truck at him with neavy cane.

Struck at him with a neavy cane.
Harriet Mirabeau, who attended the
funeral, write: Il was in the gallery
during the funeral services, and saw
all of the eminent men of that day.
Near the coffin sat the gray-haired old
president; feeble. and looking scarcely
able to go through the ceremony. /
saw him rise, somewhat feebly, to
follow the coffin. When / reached the
rotunda, the people were excited with
the news of the deed; and / saw the
assassin rush into the rotunda, pur-
sued and surrounded by the crowd.
saw his hands and bare arms strug-
Cling above the heads of the crowd.
In resistance to being handcuffed. He
was overpowered, conveyed to a car
riage and taken before magistrate.
The attack threw the old soldier
into a tremendous passion. He fears
nothing, but his temper was not equal
to his courage. II was found neces.
sary to put him into carriage and
take him home. We feared what the
consequences would be. We had little
doubt that the assassin, Lawrence,
was mad; and as little, that before
the day was out, we should hear the
crime imputed to more than one DO
litical party or individual And SO It
was. Before two hours were over the
name of almost every eminent politi.
clan was mixed up with that of the
poor maniac who caused the uproar.
The presidents conduct on the occa-
sion was the most virulent and pro.
tracted.r
That was the first effort ever made
to Kill a president, and 1t was the only
attempt that has ever been made at
the capitol
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-02
MAINE GHOST ON HORSEBACK.
Peculiar spook That Has Struck Ter
ror to Farmer Folk.

The horseback riding ghost is the
very latest variety that has appeared
Y Bowdoinham. and he is a particu.
lar spirit, making visitations only at
certain times.
The hunters ghost, they call him,
and the big man on the big white
horse who comes galloping down the
Lisbon road on the full O. the moon
right up to the side door of Sunny Crest
farm strikes terror to the heart of
the farmer folk as he raps smartly
with his riding whip on the panels of
the door. Whenever one appears In
answer to the knock the ghost, SO
they tell the story. wheels round and
disappears at gallop, turning into
the old woods road much used In revo-
lutionary times by the soldiers Of that
stormy period
Chest OF the old Cap'n, they call
him, connecting this horseback riding
spook with certain officer of un-
savory fame who once haunted the
district of Maine. 1t is on the hunt.
ers' moon when the ghost rides
abroad, and nervous people on the
Lisbon road are much disturbed by
this galloping horseman.-Lewiston
Journal
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-02
WashInaton,s veaetabIe Treaaur


One of the vegetable treasures Of
the National Botanic garden at Wash.
ington is vine that is ancestor to
millions of its kind In the United
States. It is the ampelopsis veitchii.
an English immigrant, brought to this
country in 1854 by William r. smith.
superintendent Of the garden. Thus
this man is foster father to vine that
climbs and clasps countless wallis
the most general city vine In the
United States.
AT the time of its importation by
Mr.. Smith, Bostonian also brought
over some seeds or cuttings of the
vine, and SO many descendants OF the
Boston vine are fiourishing that the
plant is sometimes called Boston ivy.
Sunday Magazine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-02
(First Published Dec. %. 19Os.)
NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned, Administrative of the estate
of NJ. A. Hamilton, deceased, will sell
at public sale to the highest bidder.
at the residence of the late M. A..
Hamilton. deceased, southwest of the
city Of Chickasha, Oklahoma, on
Thursday Jan. 7. 1909, between the
hours of o'clock in the forenoon and
6 o'clock in the afternoon, all Of the
following described property, to-wit:
One mule, two black horses, one
bay horse, orc black horse, one
gray horse, two brown horses.
one brown mare, one black
mare, one bay mare, one colt, one bay
horse; two farm wagons, two sod
plows, two listers, seven cultivators.
one planter, one go-devil. one sulky
plow and one scraper.
Such sale is made pursuant to an
order of the county court within and
for the county of Grady, state of Ok
lahoma, made and entered on the 9Th
day of December, 1908.
Virginia Hamilton,
lz-zz-l6d Administrative.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-02
Banana MarmaIade.

Put into porcelain saucepan two
cupfuls of sugar and one OF water
Cook until 1t spins thread when
poured from the tip Of the spoon.
Now stir in slowly the crushed pulp
Of four or five bananas with a table.
spoonful sweet cider or lemon Juice
and simmer about 20 minutes until
thickened. 1t IS wiser to keep an as
bestos lid under the pan so there
win be little danger Of burning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-02

If you don't, nobody will 1t is your
business to keep out of all the trouble
you can mad you can and viii keep out
of liver and bowel trouble If you take
Dr.. Kings New Life Pills. They keep
biliousness, malaria and jaundice out
Of your system. 25c at Brown & Co.'s
Drug Store. D&W
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-01-02
Cheese Entree.

To one pint of fresh cottage cheese
add one-quarter cup each Of broken
walnut meat, candied cherries and
mix thoroughly. then take
up nicely rounded spoonfuls ot the
mixture and place on leaves of crisp
lettuce Tone spoonful for each indi.
vidual serving). Lastly cover with
dressing and serve.