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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
The Funny Door.

GLOW children do coin words and
phrases for a householder" exclaimed
the young mother. when my little
boy first began to talk he called every
sort Of opening a door, 1t was an
association Of ideas for him. and he
applied it to everything. One night as
his father took of his shoes a hole in
his stocking was disclosed. Funny
door, funny door! exclaimed the little
chap gleefully. And now in our family
a hole in the stocking is always a fun
ny door, "-New York Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
Desert Land..Ftnal Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Oct. l9, 10

UNITED STATIs LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Oct. IL, 1909.
Notice 10 hereby given that
MULHEM A.. ZENI,
of Butte, Montana, who on June IL, 1905. made
desert land entry No. 1896, serial No. O472S, for
the NEk SWA, SEX NWk section 2, township
SO north, range 8 east, Montana meridian, has
hled notice OF intention to make 6nal proof, to
establish claim to the land above described,
before G. 3. Biggs, U. 3. commissioners, at his
Office In Chester, Montana, on the I'd day of De-
cember, 1909.
Claimant names o. witnessed: Joseph Rehhal,
Amel Tady, Harvey Rehhsl, Henry Loranger,
all of Chester, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
Notice Of Final Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont. Oct, is. 1

UNITED STATES LAND OFFIoR,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Oct. is, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that
HERBERT NJ. GAUNT,
of Great Falls, Montana, who on April 20, 1904,
made homestead entry No. 1901, serial No. O3215,
for the 81 NWA. SHNEA section II, township
@ north, range 3 east, Montana meridian, has
filed notice OF intention to make final five year
proof, to establish claim to the land above
described, before the Register and Receiver,
U. s. land office, Great Falls, Montana, on the
Gath day of November, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: Hector McKen-
zie, James M. Gaunt, Robert Cameron, Edward
r. Mumper, all of Great Falls, Montana.
j. M. BURLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
COBELINS.

The Rise and D%ecadence Of the Art Of
Tapestry.
Each year the problem of finding re-
cruits to keep alive the glories of
Gobelins becomes more difficult. 1t is
the Y of one of Adam Smiths
''canons of wages" the difficulty Of at
tainment does not in this case secure
q corresponding remuneration. and
youths. OF their parents for them. think
Of occupations which permit their chill.
dren to become wage earners at a
much earlier age than If they settled
down as artists Of Gobelins.
Gobelins takes its rise from the
time Of Henry Nv. Of France. who
brought workers from Bearne, near
the Pyrenees, as Henry Of Navarro.
His edict is dated 1907. In their in
fancy the ateliers produced 'Moise
sauve des eaux" and "Artemise" and
LA file de Jephte." The zenith Of the
glory Of Gobelins was under Louis
XIV. This was under the direction of
Colbert.
Under Lebrun marvel succeeded mar
vel, which found place in the palaces
Of the kings or princely dwellings.
Among the masterpieces, says the Lon.
don Globe. were LES Elements" and
lies Saisons," "L'Historie du Roi.'
lies Enfants Jardiniers," LES Mois'
and "L'Histoire d'Alexandre." Suddenly
there was a change. The workers no
longer created, they copied pictures,
and with the diffusion Of pictorial cop.
les commences the decadence of the
art Of tapestry.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
On Dropping Your Faults.

You will find it less easy to uproot
faults than to choke them by gaining
virtues. Do not think of your faults,
still less of others faults. In every
person who comes near you look for
what is good and strong. Honor that,
rejoice in it, and, as you can, try to
initiate it, and your faults will drop
off, like dead leaves, when their time
comes.-Ruskin.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17

EASY, UNEASY ROUND THE CORNER!'
on very tight. rejecting with horror
on the great height Of the fashionable
vehicle.
At last the brilliantly lighted facade
of a mansion appeared, and like the
wind the cart rushed through a lofty
gateway. But as it made the turn it
leaned over-over.
Easy. uneasy round the corner,
old chap! gasped the guest.
"Whatsh't 'at?" the host asked sleep
lily. "Why. haven't you-hic-got hold
the reinsh-hic-either""
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
No.ice Of Final Proof,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
LEWISTnWN Mont 0ct

LEwIsTowN, Mont, Oct. Is, 1909.
Notice ia hereby given that
AUGUSTE ENGELLANT,
of Fort Benton, Montana, who, on July "a, 1905,
made desert land entry No. 1884, serial No. O424,,
for SWA, VIZ SEA section 1, NJ NEA section
meridian, has filed notice Of intention to make
final proof, to establish claim to the land above
described. before Chas. II. Boyle, U. s. commits
sioner, at his office in Fort Benton, Montana, on
the Goth day of November, 1903.
laiman names as Witnesses: Henry Hagen,
Hans Engellant Oscar Johnston, A1mon F.
Matthews, all of Fort Benton, Montana.
&. E.. MCKOIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
A SUGGESTION.

A certain retired merchant of Pitts
burg is, in the good old phrase, as
tight as wax, but has a passion to be
considered a ~"spender" and good liver,
never neglecting an opportunity to re-
fer to his "wine cellar" etc. A short
while ago he shared a we'll known
clubman and had him at his house for
dinner. A bottle of sherry was pro-
duced with considerable ~ostentation
and the glasses were filled. The host
held his to the light, then drank and
smacked his lips.
"What do you think of that, hey?'
be suggested.
"Why-er-very good" the guest
commented. setting his glass upon the
table. But. ! say, old man." he added
in a confidential tone, Il know a place
where you can get wine even cheaper
than this!"-Brooklyn Life.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
Notice Of Final Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Oct. 20, 10

GREAT FALLS, Mont, Oct. 20, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that
MINNIE C. LUDTKE,
of Fort Benton, Montana, who, on August 3, 1907,
made homestead entry No. 4272, serial No. 04O54,,
township q north, range 8 east, Montana meri.
dian, has filed notice Of intention to make dnal
five year proof to establish claim to the land
commissioner, at his Office in Fort Benton, Mon
tana, on the 9Th day of December, 1909.
Claimant names a. witnesses: Gust Olson,
Olaf E. johnson, August Okerman, of High
wood, Montana, William Elrod, of Fort Benton,
Montana.
j, M. BURLINGAME, REGISTER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
Not Expectinu a Flood.

An old lady recently bargained with
a cabman standing outside Colchester
railway station to take her into the
town. The sun being agreed upon, the
dame returned into the station and
soon reappeared with two parrots in
cages, which she handed up to the
cabman. Again she j%ourneyed to the
platform and brought out two cats.
A third trip she made. bringing back a
daintily dressed fox terrier, and a
fourth expedition was interrupted by
cabby exclaiming:
."Beggin' your pardon. ma'am. but
you amt expectin' a food, 1 'ope?'
"Dear me. no." was the reply.
whatever made you ask that ques-
oh, it's all right, ma'am," said
jehu. II thought I'd ask, cos 1 amt
certain as low my horse can swim,
and I fancied by the look Of your lug
gage that you were a-takin' my keb
for a Noak's ark!'-London Answers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
True livjnu,

He liveth long who liveth well.
All else Is life but flung away
He liveth longest who can tell
OF true things truly lone each day.
Then fill each hour with what will last;
Buy up the moments as they go.
The life above when this is past
Is the ripe fruit Of life below.
-Horatio Bonar.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
A Bunker.

Howe-Don't you know anything
about golf?
Wise-Not much. Why?
Howe-What's a bunker? Do you
know?
Wise-I suppose it's n of those
cranks that simply live on the links
Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
Rocky Mountain Bell Tel. Co.
1 B. LONG & co.,
Opposite Park Hotel,
Great Falls, Mont

Our speciality is buying sheep
on orders for our customers. II
you have any for sale for deliv.
cry in the spring, or after shear
ing, write US giving description
and price
We make no charges.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17

The jest which is expected Is already
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
HIRAM F. SMITH.
MILNER CATTLE co.
N. 3. MILNER, Pres. and Manager, Fort Benton.
Montana.

Main brands Q
shown In the ~
comparing cuts.
Also v ali
cattle bearing the
single "%squaRs's
y. brand, and all
rsbranded cattle
bearing only
cross p.
Also own brand
on right hip called
"squsrs g."
J Hofee
brand ON
left thigh.
Range o Bear
Paw mountains east
to Fort Peek
the MIX and
Missouri rivers. Also
Iouth Of the Me,
river, betwo0
creek and D0a
Shonkia rang
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
One Wish Unfulfined.

Wife-You promised that If l would
marry you my every wish should be
gratiied. Husband-Well isn't it?
Wife-No; | wish l hadn't married
you illustrated Bits.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17
THE RIVER PRESS
Tho River Press.

Subscribe now for the WEEKLY Rlv-
Err PRESS. Send it to "the old folks
at hOme.'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-11-17

Great results usually arise from
great dangers HerodOtus.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
Beneficial I'm Severe Cases
EDGEFIELD, TENN
DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.

DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Gentlemen:-I hardly know how TO
express my appreciation for the good
your Swamp-Root has done ne. | had
been greatly troubled with my kidneys
and with pain in the lack; also with
what the doctors termed inflammation
OF the peck of the bladder. Sometimes
mJ back would get in such shape that
was almost helpless. | had tried
several doctors and medicines to no
good effect, and finally | noticed in
some paper where DR.. Kilmer propos.
ed to send a sample bottle Of his kidney
medicine, Swamp. Root, free by mail.
L sent at once and received promptly a
sample bottle. After taking it found
1t did me goou. | then purchased two
bottles from our merchant, Mr.. W. J.
Elizer. After taking the medicine
felt like new man, and each day rode
live miles to teach school. You are at
liberty to use this letter, or refer any
one to me. as | will always be glad TO
tell them what a wonderful remedy
this Swamp-Root is. Mr. James Ivens,
OF Saundersville, Tenn, is taking il
with good results. Very truly yours,
d. A. MONTGOMERY.
Member Tennessee Legislature,
Rural Route No. "A, EdgeGeld, Tenn.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
Ealing the Deaf.

ITO waken deaf person who wishe'
TO be called at certain time IN the
morning is about the hardest PROPOSE
ion hotel clerk runs up against.
said a member Of that fraternity. "TC
ring the telephone is useless. because
he man can't hear Knocking. for the
same reason. is futile. Now and then
Il guest who has lost his hearing sug
gests that he leave his door open SO
we can walk right in and shake him
but even If he does appear to be dead
PANE there are so many chances OF
somebody less guileless than ourselves
walking in ahead Of us that we can't
consent to that simple expedient. II
seems to me the man who can patent
a device for waking the deaf Is sure
Of fame and fortune. not to mention the
gratitude Of the brotherhood Of hotel
clerks" Exchange.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
THE SElfWnCCKER.
His Life Made Up Ct H3rdshi2s, Ad-
ventures and Accidents.

tbs LlIe mauc w u ~ - 0SHlpSp NJ
ventures and Accidents.
The career Of the shipwrecker con-
sists Of series OF hardships and ad.
ventures and accidents and narrow es-
capes from the first day he enlists
with a big wrecking company up to
the time he is brought ashore from
the grim ship he calls home" crippled
or fatally injured. OF all the profess
SiOns that demand heavy toll Of hui
man life none, not even mining or
powder making, Is as dangerous as
the one Of these wreckers. Every year
these daring men, who brave storm and
wave and tempest TO save the stranded
liner, to raise the sunken ocean grey
hound, to rescue the ship impaled upon
rocks and. If nothing else. to salve
what valuable cargo may be removed
from helpless wrecks meet death by
the score Many of them. exposed Of
ten for days and nights to the icy
blasts of winter seas. to driving biz
yards and to drenching storms that
bite to the marrow. succumb TO pneu.
monia. Others at work on the pitch
ing, tossing barges have legs or arms
shattered during the risky operations
Of removing masts or Of singing
wrecking pumps or other castings that
weigh tons. Others have hands or
feet so dreadfully frozen that these
must be amputated. and still others
are wiped out Of existence after suf-
fering hours of untold agony and ex-
posure before the eyes Of their helpless
comrades Appleton Magazine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
BOOK BORROWERS.
Good Points For Guilty Members oil
the Community.

Good Points For Guilty Members o,
the Community.
Have you on your bookshelves the
first volume of a four volume edition
de luxe numbered set OF 1.-The Count
Of Monte Cristo-ful! leyant, limited
edition. hand sewed. deckled edges
ETC.?
If you have. Jon know you borrowed
It, and you had better lake 1t back.
Perhaps you don't know from whom
you borrowed 1t. Neither does the
woman who lent 1t know to whom she
lent 1t, worse luck, and there for years
that gaping row In her bookcase has
leered at her like man with miss.
ing front tooth.
Through tears Of aggravation she
gazes mt those three remaining vol.
umes-useless without the first.
Lost! you say. why. the thing
can't be lost Books like that aren't
dropped inadvertently upon the street.
People don't sweep them up by mis-.
take In their dustpans Ii must be
somewhere" Yes. but who's to know
where?
Some day the lost and found col
umns Of the newspapers will contain
a notice like this:
"Will the person who borrowed my
second volume Of Lambs Essays
please return it at my expense and re-
ceive reward? No questions asked"
If this doesn't work there would be
n profitable field for some one who
would organize n sort of secret service
book detective agency.
Now. 1t is beautiful thing to lend
books. 1t adds to the JOY of having
them to share them with other peo-
pie. but sharing doesn't usually mean
giving.
It's no crime to borrow book either
1t gives one delightful sense Of COM
radeship with the person from whom
you borrow.
But the point is to return It.
There's a moral In all this, by the
way, for the lenders as well as for
the offending borrowers. The good
lady who mourns her precious first
volume was little at fault herself.
In the first place, she was not sure
that her name was in the book, so
that the guilty person may be as much
at sea rs herself. II her name had
been in the book the matter would
have been promptly reduced to one Of
willful carelessness.
In the second place. even If books
are clearly marked with the name and
address Of their owners. human nature
Is weak and forgetful No one should
lend n book without making a note of
It on little card or notebook kept for
the purpose. Then It's a simple mat
ter to gently jog the memory Of the
errlng friend. But, now that we are
speaking Of it. It wouldn't do any
harm for all the inveterate and PERM
cious book borrowers to just take in
ventory and cast up accounts and then
take back some Of those borrowed
books.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
BETTER WINTER ROADS.
The Best Time to Do Good Work
With the Erau.

AS soon as summer is over and the
ground begins to freeze the farmer
pulls the faithful road drag into the
barnyard. where 1t remains through
the entire winter unused. Now, l be-
lieve II farmers will closely observe
conditions they will see that winter
road dragging will give US much bet
ter roads at the time they are usually
the worst. says NJ. A. Coverdell In
Farm and Fireside.
The surface of the ground thaws
many times during the winter season
and when 1t begins to freeze again,
along some time In the afternoon or
evening. the little bumps Of dirt and
the clods are neither too sloppy nor
too hard. but just brittle enough to
smooth down nicely, filling up, the ruts
and low places. This Is the one and
only time during the day that you can
do good work with the drag, so keep
your eye on the thawing and freezing
process and govern your road drag
ging accordingly. With a little fore
sight and an hours judicious dragging
now and then there's no reason why
we cannot have better roads in win
ter
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
The let That Tells
DoTHAN, ALA, Jan. 81. 100

DOTHAN, ALA, Jan. u, 1909
DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Gen tleman:-About one year ago
two of my children suffered badly
from weak kidneys and diabetes; their
urire was very bad and they would
have severe spells of dizziness, and were
all run down in health. | was just
about discouraged l tried several
remedies and flnally doctor, but they
did not seem to improve. | knew OF a
friend who was taking Swamp Root
for kidney trouble with good results,
and | decided to get some for the
children. l noticed there was some i'm
provement after they had taken TWO
large bottles, and continued to give 1t to
them until they had taken a half dozen
bottles and were well on the road to
recovery. | think Swamp-Root has
done more for my children than any
other medicine l have tried and l re-
it to one having children who
suffered as mine did.
r. w. LlNSENBY,
City Clerk, Dothan, Ala.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
The Value ola Remedy is Proven
by it's Cures

ELKwooD, ALA, Dec. ID, 1905
DR.. Kllmer & Co., Ringhamton. N. Y.
Dear Sirs:-I have derived such great
benefit from the use of your remedy,
Swamp-Root, that believe It to be
most important for the public to know
its worth. For the past ten year have
been the most miserable Of men. Did
not know what the trouble was but had
to urinate very frequently both day
and night; was all pulled up generally Z.
Could not sleep more than a couple OF
hours at time, was greatly distressed
after eating a meal and wvs about worn
out. had tried nearly everything |
could see advertised and hear of, with
out helping me to any great extent,
until finally In October last at Ripan,
Wis, 1 purchased one dollar bottle
Of Swamp Root and commenced taking
it according to directions and | follow
ed that with another bottle ard ex-
perienced such great relief and bene-
fits from same that / purchased five
dollars worth at Huntsville, Ala, and
continued its use and am now taking it,
but in smaller doses and twice day in
place OF four times a day and believe
by the time present supply is used up
will be entirely well. | am feeling bet
ter now than for ten years past Can
eat and sleep fret class, in fact am
feeling so good that cannot resist tell
ing you about it. You are at liberty
to publish this testimonial should you
wish.
Very Respectfully.
THOS. STALLARD, u. 5. A., Retired
Box 7, r. II. No 3 Elkwood, Ala.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
Mutton Birds.

During six weeks every autumn the
400 inhabitants of the Australian Fur
neaux islands make enough money to
support themselves in idleness the rest
Of the year. They do this by catching
the very fat young mutton birds"
which are Matched there in such num-
bers that the flocks when they mi
crate extend for miles. They furnish
food and oil. which is used for luDri
eating purposes and also as subSti
tute for cod liver oil.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
Baptist Minister
Mrs. Z. V. STEVENS.

BRINsTON, GA, Jan. 20. 1909
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen:-Some time ago suffer.
ed severely with pain in my back and
hips. My back panied me continually
and | felt miserable. A friend recon-
mended Swamp Root. | obtained ond
took the contents of two bottles when |
felt relief. My back has not troubled
me since and can thoroughly recon-
mend Swamp Root to anyone suffering
from kidney troubles, as fluid it afford
ed me great relief.
Yours very truly,
Rev f. II. DAWSON.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
A Contractor
DoNALsONvILLE, GA, Jan. 30, 1909
DR., Kilmer 81 Co. Bincbamton. N V

DoNALsoNvILLE, GA, Jan. 30, 1909
DR.. Kilmer Il Co., Binghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen. About four years age
| suffered from kidney trouble and rheu-
matism in my hips. The pain across
my back became so severe that could
hardly straighten up and could rot
walk without dragging my feet |
would urinate frequently and would
have to rise to or three times during
the night, causing Inc to suffer from
loss OF nleep. And with the pain was
all run down and began to lose flesh.
| saw Swamp Root advertised and
bought one bottle to try it. After TAX
ing 1T felt better and could sleep all
right at night. | continued to take 1t
until had taken four large bottles. |
was entirely free frolA any pain in the
back and began to gain in weight. |
always recommend Swamp-Root to my
friends as l think the cure In my case
remarkable
Yours very truly,
NJ. H. HICKSON, Donalsonville, Ga.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
A Prominent Mason
JACKSON, TENN

JACKSON, TENN.
According to my experience, l do not
consider there is anything to equal
Swamp-Root for kidney affection.
Twice it relieved Inc when | was COM
pletely helpless.
The last time | was travelling in
Texas, when my kidneys became affect
ed, and for ten days | suffered excruciat-
Ing pains, accompanied with severe
chills. Several years previous. having
been relieved of similar attack, |
naturally sought relief as before from
swamp Root.
After using four Of the large size bot
ties, was completely restored and went
on my way rejoicing and praising
Swamp-Root. This was three > ears ago
and | have had 10 indication OF re-
turn Of the aflllction.
&C. SMITH, JR.. $50 Mason
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
Nal L ilI,' EXP Iitnc
BLOUNTVILLE. TENN

BLOUNTvILLE, TENN.
| have been rural letter carrier for
over five years. Some two years ago
was taken with severe pains In my
back. used medicine from my family
physician for several months without
any benefit. A friend, Mr.. j. d. Mel
son, advised Inc to try your swamp
Root, but | had no faith In it. | con-
tinued to grow worse and at last de-
clded TO try this remedy and bought OF
Long Bros. fifty cent bottle which
gave me great relief. | then bought
two one dollar bottles, which | can
truthfully say have completely cured
me.
Had it not been for Swamp. Root, |
would have been compelled to quit the
rural free delivery service.
| advise all mail carriers who gets
pains In their back that Swainp-Root
will cure them.
was so bad that very often my wife
would have to help ine to arise.
NJ. b. HENDRICKSON,
Rural Letter Carrier, Route No. 3
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
To Save the Tablecloth.

Nothing Is more provoking to the
careful housewife than to have per
fectly clean tablecloth literally be
spattered with gravy the first time II
Is used. Get large table napkin-one
to match the tablecloth II possible
and a piece Of white ollcloth cut an
inch shorter and an inch narrower
than the napkin. Place the oilcloth
where the meat dish will stand and
spread the napkin over it. The gravy
cannot penetrate through the oilcloth
Thus there Is a considerable saving In
the washing bill
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-10
How IL Looked.

II think you ought to turn the lights
up a little when your beau comes"
said the boy who is beginning to use
big words to his older sister. II
wouldn't sit in the dim light If were
xou It looks too conspicuqus."-New