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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
subdued Sabbath Breaking.

From the San Francisco Argonaut
OF Sabbath breaking north Of the Tweed
there is a story of the Scot and his wheel
barrow, which has been fathered upon Sir
Archibald Geikie. Donald was hammerng
away at the bottom OF his garden when
his wife came to the door.
Mon" she said, you're making much
clatter. What will the neebours say?"
Dom the neebours." said the busy one
81 maun get ma barra mendit''
"Oh, but Donal. it's very wrang to work
on Sawbath.' expostulated the good wife;
I've ought to use screws -
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

my back and once tainted. The kid
ney secretions we're much disordered
and was SO far gone that / was
thought to be at deaths door Since
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me l feel
as if ! had been pulled back from the
tomb"
Sold by all dealers. 90 cents box.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
A Professional Clock Winder

FTOm tHe New 1OFK Sun.
In one of the big jewelry stores in
Maiden lane there is man who rents
desk room and makes a business of
winding clocks for wealthy New York
families. He has wound the clock in
one house in upper Fifth avenue for
10 years, and now, though the family
Is abroad, he goes regularly every
eight days and keeps the timepiece
going. He has several families who
have as many as dozen clocks in
the house, and every one is attended
to personally by him. On his list there
are several year clocks, which are
wound on the anniversary Of the own
ers' wedding, and he has to keep track
of these pieces very carefully. For
25 years this man has been building
up his business until he has very
tidy income.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
Famous British Oak.

From the London Evening Standard.
In the village of Polstcad (SuffollS)
stands a famous oak, which the rector
has proved by researches to be 1000
years old. 1t has girth of SO feet
and has always been known as the
Gospel oak, as under it the first Chris
tian missionaries preached to the
heather SaNons IS centuries ago. Each
year this is commemorated by Il spe-
cial service under the tree.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
Took a cowardIy ADVANTAGE,

From Everybody's Magazine
This story would seem to show this.
colorcd people have tough heads:
Dinah, crying bitterly, was coming
down the street with her feet ban
daged.
why. what on earth's the matter?"
size WAS asked How did you hurt
your feet, Dinah?"
Dat good fo' nothin' Niger (sniTe)
done hit me on de haid wifi club Wink,
was standin' on de hard stone pave.
mCnt -
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09


walk upst airs
without stopping
on the way. /
tried three differ
ent doctors and
each told me some
thiEg different. j
received nc benefit
from any of them,
but seemed tc suf-
fer more. The last
doctor said roth
ing would restore
r,r 1ao1%l y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
Fried, Roasted and Slowed.

A visitor to certain institute, where
1t was required that each one had to
sign his name, wrote in the visitors
book, Washington jones'" and added
the letters 81. r. A. s." The next vis-
itor, upon seeing this. wished to shake
hands with Mr. Jones, saying he was
glad to meet with fellow Of the Royal
Fellow Of what?s said Mr.. Jones.
Why" said the visitor. did you not
sign your name Washington Jones, +.
r. A. So"
YES. but" replied Mr.. Jones, that
means that am potato merchant.
and sell them fried. roasted and
stewed"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09


pills have cured
Thousands of women
in the same condi-
ton.
Mrs. A. Heiman OF
Saltwater, NJ 1 n n.
says: But for Doan's
Kidney Pills l would
not be living now.
They cured me in
1898 and I've been
we'll since. l used to
H.-,,- -..-l. -
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
q Rare GOOD ,rhinr.

"Am using ALIENS FooT-EAsE. and
can truly say would not have been with
out 1t so long. had l known the relief II
would give my aching feet. think 1t a
rare good thing for anyone having sore
or tired feet.-Mrs. Matilda Holtwert
Providence, II. L." Sold by all Druggists,
Csc. Ask TODAY
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
Hardships Of Housekren;nr.

Mrs. Newlywed-D Dear. dear! Every
thing to eat is so expensive. And have
you noticed what unusually large bones
we have to pay for i'm the steaks and
chops?
Mrs. Honeymoon--Good gracious,
yes, And such enormous holes In the
Swiss cheese!
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
Women Of Achievements.

From the New York Tribune.
Nine. Curie, who since the death OF
her husband has taken his place at the
cd a fellow at the academy of science
at Cracow. In 1903 she received. to-
gether with her husband and the late
Professor Becquerel. the Nobel prize for
chemistry, but" says the Paris cor
respondent of a German paper. "she
has lost nothing Of her enthusiasm
She is still working industriously, and
those who know her best say that
honors and decorations. fellowships and
professorships are OF less moment to
her than the scientific problems to tho
solution of which she is devoting her
life"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
BABY HORRIBLY BURNED

by Boiling Grcase-SlSin All Came
OF One Side of Face and Head
Thought Her DishEured for Life
Used Cuticurn-No Scar Left.
MY baby was sitting beside the
lender and we were preparing the
breakfast when the frying-pan full OF
boiling grease was upset and it Went
all over one side of her face and head.
Some one wiped the scald with tow
ell, pulling the entire skin off. We took
her to doctor. He tended her IA week
and gave me some stuff to put on But
1T all festered and | thought the baby
was dlstigured for life. | used about
three boxes of Cuticura Ointment and
1T was wonderful how it healed. In
about five weeks 1t was better and
there wasn't mark to tell whore the
scald had been. Her skin Is just like
velvet. Mrs Hare. /, Henry ST., South
Shields, Durham, Eng. March %, 1908. :
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole
Props. of Cuticura Remedies. Boston.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED.
LydiaE. Pinklsanl's Vegeta-
BILE compound Cured Her.

Willimantic, CulE.-" Fer five years
! suffered untold agony from female
Troubles, causing backache, Irregular.
ties, dizziness and nervous prcstra.
tiCn. 1T WAS irlnnssihla fnr nc =
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
DON'T DESPAIR.

Read til. Experience of Min.e-
sofa Woman and Take Heart.
II your back aches and you feel sick,
languid, weak and miserable day after
day-don't WORRY. Doan's Kidney
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

The State Federation of Women's
clubs in Kentucky three years ago be-
gan campaign against illiteracy. 1t
formed los school improvement leagues
in the 10 counties of the state and Of
Tered $500 as a prize to the rural school
that did the most to make itself
model public school. The prize has just
been awarded to the Buckhorn school
in OMSleN county
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

will yer move away. guv'nor?
want ter fish ere"
Certainly not. Go and fish some
where elac."
-Better move away guvnor. went
YER"
"No, confound you; I've told you !
won't!"
IAN right. then. I'll battle at yer"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

The waters know their own and draw
The brook that springs in yonder height
So flows the good with equal law
Unto the soul of pure delight
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

What matter If stand alone?
i wait with joy the coming years;
My heart shall reap where 1T has sown.
And garner up it's fruit of tears.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

The stars come nightly to the sky;
The tidal wave unto the sea;
Nor time, nor space nor deep, nor high
Can keep my own away from me-
John Burroughs
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

There is one thing in favor of the
ice man. He never takes a vacation
during hot weather
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
Complex Argument.

From the Washington Star.
Has local option proved success
in your neighborhood?
"Yes."
Then you will continue ftp"
II don't know. The fact that it is
success seems to have turned lot Of
us voters against it,"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

Back to the red hot NOW Of hay
And the. reeking cattle shed;
Back to the life without-nor play!
Maybe-when | am dead
MY soul Will fly on the wings of air
Back to the farm again
But you bet your life it'll not stay th.
In the land of drudge and pain.
Horace Seymour Keller
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
Waiting.

Serene, I fold my hands and wait,
Nor care for wind. or tide, or sea:
rave no more 'gainst time or fate,
For 10! my own shall came to me.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

A Pleasant Outlook.

A butcher of certain village being a
devout Christian, whenever he sent a
business note invariably accompanied it
with "a text.
A certain lady. wishing him to kill
some of her pigs. sent him letter to
notify him OF the fact. tic which he sent
the following reply:
Dear lladam-I will call on Friday to
kill your hogs. without fail. Yours, NJ b.
IN. BE ye also ready"
France has an aeronautical club for
women.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

stay my haste, make delays.
For what avails this eager pace?
stand amid the eternal ways,
And what is mine Shall know my fac.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

The bachelors definition of JOY
ride is the kind a married man takes
alone in the smoking car
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

Regret for hitting Johnny Jones a
welt in the face is most poignant when
the other chums are invited to john
MES to eat ice cream and cake.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

There is no forgiveness on this earth
for the blunderer who introduces a
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
The Main Consideration.
From Lippincott's.

os
AT the siege of fredericksburg. when
the confederates We're enduring even
more than their usual panss of hunger.
one of the southern diminishing parties
made a sudden raid OH an unsuspect-
ing federal brigade. After some in
terchange of firing, the assailants
rushed upon their disconnected enemy.
One emaciated Johnny" hurriediy
emptied the llnapsack of a prostrate
soldier. and, Strengthening up, regard
less of blades and bullets. waved his
booty above his head.
Charge 'em, boys, charge 'em!" he
yelled. "1hey've got cheese."
There is no objection to the revival
of the old game of ''postoffice" If it will
bring back the girl who hid behind the
door to escape payment of the forfeit
and fought and shrieked and tainted
when in the connection she got kissed
on the ear 1t is the wild colt that
makes trusty horse.
Deacon Stillman has just celebrated
his 40th year of service on the New
York Sun staff. but still sits up with
the youngest cub after the paper has
gone to press and talks about the Won
derful days of old.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

Asleep, awake, by night or day,
The friends I seek are seeking me:
No wind can drive my bark astray,
Nor change the tide OF destiny
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

IN TIE SUMMER SEASON
children overnduge in eating fruit with stomach pains
A. a conssduence: mothers should have hand Pain
killer uerry payisD. 25c.. 3ac and SOC. bottles.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

When q man tells a woman that he
has never seen but two really beauti-
full members OF her Sex she does not
hesitate to ask him where he met the
other one,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

The old superstition in regard to
Friday does not extend to bill collect
orS
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

This is the busy season of the year,
and many a man is kept hustling to
finish his work in time to go to u
pail game
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

Appearances are deceptive The
man with his sleeves rolled up may
be looking either for work or fight.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

In the countries where they use
horses for meat they usually begin the
meal with pony"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
SENSE ABOUT FOOD.

There is a falling off IN the number
of immigrants landing at the port of
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

There are always two days today
and tomorrow, In which to drink red
lemonade. That which is drunk to-
morrow is harmless
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
Worth 1t. weight I'm Col,

Ss"ttH TN WeiEHt III GOId.
It's PETTI1'S EYE S.ALyE. strength
ems eyes of the old, tonic for eye strain.
weak and watery eyes. All druggists OF
Howard Bros. Buffalo. N. Y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
History at the District School.

From Harper's Weekly.
The new school teacher glanced smil-
tngly over the school, and was delighted
to see SO many bright young faces
among her new charges.
Nov, children she said opening
history SO that l may find out what
you know. Willie Perkins. you may
tell me why Washington crossed over
the Delaware"
"Ahum-er-why. now. er-ahum."
began Willie-"why, becuz''
Because what, dear?" asked the
teacher.
"Becuz he couldn't go under it," said
Willie.
Dear me. Willie, what an answer!"
calculated the teacher. Polly Hicks,
you look like a bright little girl. Why
did the father of his country cross the
Delaware?'
"Pleathe, MINI" replied Polite. II
Iueth it wath becuth the Hudthon wath
too far away for him to croth that"
Mercy" cried the teacher REALLY.
you will all have to stay in this after
aoon and study your history. / will
aow test you on arithmetic. Maggie
Wilkins. IL | We're to divide three ban
mas among II boys. what would be the
result?"
"A riot" said Maggie, speaking up
ike a little drum major.
Possibly" said the teacher, but
! hat is not what ! mean. Tommy, you
nay take the question. Three bananas
among three boys--that would be one
panama apiece for each boy. Now three
bananas among IL boys would be
Xhat?"
Three bananas, MINI" answered
Tommy.
II know. but three into II ISL said
The teacher.
Three bananas would go into II boys
,nce and none over" said Tommy con-
! identity.
1t was then that the new teacher re-
uEned
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

The meanest thing a man ever did
was to will his daughter a fortune to
become available after she had passed
20
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

Plans are being made for the electri-
fcation of the more important state
railways of Sweden.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

Back to the fire at breakfast time,
Back to the woodpile fight:
Back to the old accursed crime
Work for an appetite.
Back to the coffee thick as mud,
Tea as weak as dew,
Work is good for the crimson flood
That pumps in the heart of you
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09

(aIr. Hill says: Empty stomachs will
call people back to the farms again.")
Back to the good old farm again
When your stomach calls you there;
Back to the shady maple lane,
Back to the fields of clover bloom,
The grindstone and the blade
Home of the new-mown hay perfumed
And the Tilt of the milking maid.
Back to the fried eggs done in grease
Three times every day;
Back to the pork without surcease
And the soggy bread alway
Back to the griddle cakes like lead.
And the maple syrup nearJ
Back to the raspy cornhusli bed
And the Stops called homemade beer.
Back to the fire at breakfast time,
Back to the WoOdpile fight:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-09-09
GALL oE 1HE EARM.

IL right. then. I'll battle at yer"
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24
AUCTION

BIG AUCTION SALE Tuesday 24, 1909. at 1:3O pm, h mile east of Camp Grounds on McDowel road. The following property, to-wit: Il milk cows, IA heifers. l Holstein bull, 1 good brown mare. ? good work horses. good work mares, 1 young stallion, buggies, 1 Bain wagon, 1 disc cultivatOr. 1 separator, 10 milk cows. set of work harness, 2 set of single harness. Will also sell my lease of 40 acres of alfalfa pas ture which expires october 1, 1909. Terms cash. Mrs. E. Corgate. own CT Going away; sell without limit. W. w Hutchinson, AuCtioneer.
 PUBLIC SALE-Wednesday Aug. 25th 3 miles west of Fair Grounds and F mile north, Messrs Lockwood and Phy will sell 60 head of dairy cattle, consisting of 22 head of Al cows now milking, yearling steers, heifers and calves. Holstein Durhams and Jerseys. Time will be given. Free lunch at noon Rogers & McMurtry. Auctioneers, Phone Red 2071.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24

HAVING MADE SPECIAL AR
 ATTACHMENTS WITH A CON-
 SEDUCTION COMPANY, WE ARE PREPARED TO BUILD YOU A HOME ON YOUR OWN PLAN IN
 A GOOD. LOCALITY, SMALL AMOUNT DOWN. BALANCE MONTHLY-SEE US AT ONCE.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24

Andrew Carnegie says: ''The wise young man or wage earner of today invests his money in real estate.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24

FOR SALE-Good income or resi- dence property, 737 Grand Ave, close to Five Points. Also one lot NE. corner 13 and Washington Sts. For particulars call at 1900 w. Van Buren.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24

Don't you want to give your money
 better show than the small in terest it earns in a savings bank.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24

There is no savings bank anywhere as good as a good real estate in- vestment, said Grover Cleveland
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24
PAINTING.

for good; here to stay; here for business. Collyer, the painter, Paint your house, hang your paper; tinting walls a spe- cialty; work guaranteed; bonds, ref erences and estimates furnished. J. M. Collyer, The Moss, 4O1 w Washington. Phone Black S392.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24
HOMES FOR SALE.

so acres Glendale loess 1 $50; 10 acres near Glendale 0 S25O; so acres west of Glendale 6 $125; 20 acres north of Alhambra e S2O0; so acres near Scottsdale G Sl1O; so acres grain land six miles west m $50; 160 acres near Scottsdale G $75; 40 acres north of Scottsdale 9 sS5. 400 acres at $50 per acre; S3O per acre cash, remainder in one, two and three years, without interest
 160 acres, S1s miles N. F. of Maroon cite, at $25 per acre. U. $. patent.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24
FOR SALE

A choice of two brick houses. 6 rooms and screen; strictly modern; $500 down. monthly payments: only $1,700. New S-room frame house. mostly modern, with 19 lots. over 100 bearing fruit trees; price reasonable. A choice of three Groom stucco houses. close in; for S2OO down: monthly payments; a bargain. Six room frame. good lot, and only $70O We have some very choice cottages, furnished or unfurnished, also single rooms very reasonable. John Bigley, with Cole Bros, 210 w. Washington
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24
SITUATIONS WANTED.


 WILL GO 10 your home ana sew by the day. Prices reasonable. Call or address 316 E. Van Buren St WANTED-Position as housekeeper or nurse by experienced woman. Ad- dress A. care of Republican. WANTED-Call at Japanese club. most reliable agency for help. $40 West Monroe st. Phone Red SAP. WANTED-Position by experienced stenographer and bookkeeper. Ad- dress Miss Cage. R. No. l. MAN AND WIFE-Good cooks, want permanent place in camp or ranch. No objection to leaving the valley. Address c. w. care Republican. RANCHMAN with several years ex- perience in valley, in charge of orange. fruit and alfalfa ranch) wants similar position. Married and wife's a good cook. Address A. F. care Republican.
 WANTED-Position as cook in small family. by colored lady Address G. P, this office.
 RELIABLE, experienced children's nurse. good seamstress. wishes a position, would consider housework Address. M. S. Republican office. ENGLISHMAN, 2S. wants work. Ranch or farm work preferred. Box 20 Republican.
 WANTED-Position by experienced stenographer, resident of Phoenix Satisfaction guaranteed. Address ', care Republican. WANTED POEITION-By man as bookkeeper. stenographer, type writing. law office and general of- flee experience. Good reference. Address H. J, T., Republican. MAN AND WIFE looking for work Woman for cook and man for light outdoor work. B. care Republican. SITUATION WANTED . Competent lady bookkeeper and stenographer; eight years experience. Address Bookkeeper. this office. YOUNG MAN-Good plain "cook" would like position at once on ranch or mining camp. Address 40, this office.
 WANTED-Familyo or gents washing by first-class laundress. Call or ad- dress 2S5 $. First, city
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24
COLLECTIONS.
MONEY TO LOAN

-~O~~~--~N~-01~-~-~~0~ MONEY TO LOAN AT LOW RATES on improved city property or for building, on easy terms of repay ment F. E. Pascoe. 110 N. Center St, Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT+Three furnished rooms, screen porch, gas, bath, steel range. toilet, water, shade. telephone; $15 per month. S09 s. 4th ave. Phone Red S54f.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-24

There are many things to know about and to be attended to in buy ing real estate. We will help you to the best of our ability. Here are few of our best snaps: