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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
Mix For Rheumatism.

The following is never failing
remedy for rheumatism, and II fol-
lowed up IL will effect complete
cure OF the very worst cases: Mix
half pint OF good whiskey with one
ounce OF Toris compound and add one
ounce syrup OF Sarsaparilla COM
pound. Take in tablespoonful doses
before each meal and at bed time "
The ingredients can be procured at
any drug store and easily mixed at
home
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
In Gods Gymnasium.

Gods proving does not mean that
He stands by watching how His child
will behave. He helps US TO sustain
the trial 10 which He subjects US.
Life is all probation; and because IL
is so, II is all field for the Divine
aid. The motive Of His proving men
is that they may be strengthened.
He puts US into His gymnasium TO
improve our physique. IL we stand
the trial, our faith - increased; IL we
fall. we learn self-distrust and closer
clinging to Him.-A. Maclaren.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
Ch6f Justices Golf Stroke.

The Lord Chief Justice, now on cir
cult at Birmingham. had a curious ex.
perience while playing golf over the
Edgbaston course with Walter Whit
ing, the local professional. At the sec.
ond hole his Lordship drove into a
bunker, the ball lying badly under the
bank. Taking his niblick. he hit
hard. The ball jumped into the air
pocket.-London Standard.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
The Peruna Almanac.

The druggists have already been supplied
with the Peruna almanac for 1909 In ad-
ditlon to the regular astronomical matter
usually furnished IN almanacs, the articles
on astroiogy are very attractive TO most
people. The mental characteristics of each
sign are gwen with faithful accuracy. A
list of lucky and unlucky days will be fur
nishsd TO those who have our almenacs,
free of charge Address The Peruna Co.,
l.,lumbus Cd
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

The minister had just been giving
10 class lesson on the Prodigal
on. At the finish. 10 test what at.
ention had been paid 10 his teaching.
Ie asked. Who was sorry that the
7rodigsl had returned" The most for
yard yOungster in the class breath.
'essly answered. The fatted calf!"-
Home Herald
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
Satan's Wiles.

Now, Willie, you know | told you
not TO 20 in swimming, and yet you
have been in the water"
Il know il, ma, but Satan tempted
me-"
And why did you not tell Satan TO
get behind you?"
II did, and he kicked me in
Judge
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

THAT woman has been standing un-
der the mistletoe bough for twenty
minutes. Why don't you go and kiss
herr"
Not I. She Is my wife. Detroit
Free Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
Going Some.

David Harum' was rejected by
seventeen publishers before il got into
print"
MY novel had an even more re-
markable record. II was rejected by
thirty publishers, and never did get
into print. nt.'-Washington Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
Two Fools and Their EollX.

I'm the fellow that rocked the boat
all last summer and nothing hap
pened," exclaimed a stranger.
shake" said another stranger.
Shake, old man. You ought to know
me. I'm the fellow that drags "a load
ed gun behind me. Detroit Free
Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

Always shake in Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder 1t cures hot, sweating, aching
swollen feet, corns ingrowing nails and
bunions. All druggists and shoe stores, 25c
Don't accept any substitute. Sample mailed
EREE. Allen :. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
a Possible Substitute

What have YOU in the shape OF GU
cumbers this morning." asked the
customer of the new grocery clerk.
Nothing but bananas. ma'am," was
the reply. ly.-Philadelphia Record.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
Their Finish.

What were the prehistoric ami
mals?"
Those which got left al the dock
when Noah sailed. kansas CITY
Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
How Else7

Medium (after the seance Can any
one tell me how spirits could have got
into the room and moved the furnl-
ture with all the doors locked?
Bright Boy (raising his hand)-
With skeleton keys.-Judge.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
lkuri lDphIe

The greatest of all horsemen, SAYS: "In my
~ years experience with horses | have
found Spohn's Dstemper Cure the most
successful of all remedies for the horses
II Is the greatest blood purifier" Bottle.
oOc. and slm, Druggists can supply YOU
or manufacturers. Agents wanted Send
for Free Book. Spohn Medical Co, Spec
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

Throat Troubles. To allay the irritation
that induces coughing, use Browns
Bronchial Troches. A simple remedy,
In boxes 20 cents. Samples mailed free.
John !. Brown e. Son, Boston, Mass.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

Brazilian coffee planters report that
they are not making out very well
thus far with their attempt to grow
rubber along with the coffee.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
Why Jim Quit.

Have you heard that Jim has quit
smoking?
No"
Yes; you see, he is little near.
sighted, and the other day he emptied
his pipe in powder barrel" Bohem.
ian Magazine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
A Domestic Eye Remedy

Compounded by Experienced Physicians
Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws
Wins Friends Wherever Used. Ask Drug
gists for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Murine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

There is great demand In China
for lead II is used in several Chinese
manufactures, but chiefly for lining
tea chests for export.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

New York city spends annually on
the education OF its children 81 for
each inhabitant NEG
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

Mrs. Winsluw's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething, softens thegums, ,reducesinnamma
ton, allays pain, cures wind colo. DC 4 bottle
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

The Herb laxative, Garfield Tea, aids Ma.
ture in maintaining the general well -b.uns
OF the body, IL corrects Constipation, pun.
ties the blood. brings health
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

Piles Cured I'm q to II Days.
Pazo Ointment IN guaranteed To cure any
case OF Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protrudins y
Piles In 10 II dsss or money refunded. BOc
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
Second Sight Best.

"A case OF love at first sight, eh! :"
mo, second sight. The first time
he saw her he didn't know that she
was an heiress Boston Transcript.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05
QhIL
Question

"Do you know of any who ever received any
benefit from taking Lydia l. Pnkham's Vegetable Com
pound?"
II any who is suffering with any aiment peculiar
to her will ask her neghbos this question: she will be
surprised the result. There hardly community in
this country where cannot be found who have been
restored to health by this famous old remedy, made
exclusively from simple formula of roots and herbs.
During the past 80 years have published thousands
of letters from these grateful who have been cured
by Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound and
in all that time have published testimonial without
the writer's special permission. Never have knowingly
published testimonial that not truthful and genuine.
Here just received few days ago. anyone doubts
that this true and honest statement of womans exper
with Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound write
and ask her.
Houston, Tcxas" When first began taking Lydia Il. Pink
three with female troubles chronic
and liver trouble had tried doctors medicines but
nothing did any good.
"FOr three lived medicines and thought would
get WELL when read advertisement Of Lydia t. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and advised tn try L..
"My husband bottle did
much good continued its u well
and enjoy the best Of health.
" advise all suffering from troubles to give
Lydia t. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound trial They won't
will surely
80 Cleveland ST., Houston.
Any who is sick and suffering is foolish surely
give such a medicine this trial. Why should it
not do her as much good as it did Mrs. Hicks
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

Itch cured m ~ minutes by Woolfords
Sanitary Lotion Never fails At druggists
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-02-05

Experiments with new machinery
on the Chilean nitrate fields are ex-
pected to cut the cost Of production
in half.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17

the seniors. raising his voice above the
uproar. English or Irish?"
Irish FOR a doZen!" a voice an
swered. Here. Paddy, where's your
papers?"
"Ay. be jabers,' in an exaggerated
brogue; its the broth OF a boy he is,
| and never a face as long as his In u
I~reland!"
Gentlemen" the colonel said. getting
In a word at last. Gentlemen, / have
been in many companies before this.
| and"
.You shall be In ours" one of the
jewellers retorted. And Have him in!
Fetch him in" roared a dozen voices,
amid much laughter. Half as many
young fellows leaped from the windows
and surrounded him. "Who-whoop!'
cried one. Who whoop!"
STEADY, gentlemen, steady" the
colonel said, a note of n In his
| voice. I've no objection to joining
you, or to a little timely frolic, but
"Join us you will. whether oil mol"
| replied one more turbulent h the
rest. He made as If he would lay
hands on the colonel, and, to avoid
violence, the latter suffered him to be
helped from the saddle. In a twlnkling
he was through the doorway, leaving
his reins In Bales hand.
Boisterous cries of Halo, sober
sides!" and Cock! cock! cock!" greet
ed the colonel, as, partly of his own
accord, and partly urged by uncere-
monious hands, he crossed the thresh-
old.
The scene presented by the apart
ment matched the flushed faces which
the windows had framed. A corner Of
the table had been cleared for a main
at hazard; but to make up for this
the sideboard was a wilderness of
broken meats and piled up dishes, and
an overturned card table beside n
OF the windows had strewn the floor
with cards. Here, there. everywhere,
On chairs, on hooks, were cast sword
belts, neck cloths, neglected wigs.
A peaceful citizen Of that day had as
soon found himself In a bear pit, and
even the colonel's face grew a trifie
longer as hands, not too gentle, on
Quoted him toward the end of the ia
BILE. Gentlemen, gentlemen" he be.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
The men threw down five pounds of gold and seized the mare.

gan. Il have been in many companies,
as l said before, and"
"A speech! Old Graylty's speech!"
roared q middle aged. bold eyed man,
who had suggested the sally from the
windows and from the first had set
the younger spirits an example of
recAAessness. Hear to him!" He filled a
glass of wine and waved it perilously
near the colonel's nose. Old Gravity's
speech! Give 1T tongue!" he cried
The lure's your own, and we're list
ening.'
Colonel John eyed him with a slight
contraction OF the features. But the
announcement, if Ill meant, availed to
procure silence The more sober had
resumed their seats. He raised his head
and spoke.
Gentlemen" he said-and 1t was
strange to note the effect of his look
as his eyes fell first on one and then
on another, fraught with a dignity
which insensibly wrought on them.
Gentlemen, / have been in many
companies, and i have found IL true
all the world over that what a man
brings he finds. i have the honor to
speak to you as a soldier to SOL
"Ens..s.. or Irish?" asked a tall.
sallow man-sharply, but in a new
tone.
"Oh, be 'ahsrs!" from the man with
the wine glass;.
tContinued Next Weekl
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
uhG
4en %lih


do you know of any woman who ever received any
benefit from taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound?"
If any woman who is suffering with any ailment peculiar
to her sex will ask her ~neighbors this question, she will be
surprised at the result. There is hardly a community in
this country where women cannot be found who have been
restored to health by this famous old remedy, made
exclusively from a simple formula of roots and herbs.
During the past 80 years we have published thousands
of letters from these grateful women who have been cured
by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and never
in all that time have we published a testimonial without
the writer's special permission. Never have we knowingly
published a testimonial that was not truthful and genuine.
Here is one just received a few days ago. If anyone doubts
that this is a true and honest statement of a woman's expert
ence with Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound write
and ask her.
Houston, Texas-"WhenI first began taking Lydia f. Pink
sick for three years with female troubles, chronic dyspepsia,
and a liver trouble. L had tried several doctors medicines, but
nothing did me any good.
"For three years L lived on medicines and thought L would
never get well, when L read an advertisement of Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and was advised to try it.
"My husband got me one bottle of the Compound, and it did
me SO much good I continued it's use. L am now a well woman
and enjoy the best of health.
CT advise all women suffering from such troubles to give
regret 1t, for it will surely cure you"-Mrs. Bessie L. Hicks,
$40 Cleveland ST., Houston.
Any woman who is sick and suffering is foolish surely
not to give such a medicine as this a trial. Why should it
not do her as much good as it did Mrs. Hicks.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
America.

From the Washington Sunday Star.
The presidents journey next fall will
cover $4,000 miles, all under one flag.
1t was ar Englishman who after traV-
cling from New York to st. Louis was
asked in the latter city If he was going
west. Heavens, what a country! Here
I am, q thousand miles from the sea,
and I'm asked If l am going vest" 1t
was an American who, alighting in San
Francisco from a trip across the CONT
nent, which had been impeded by heavy
traffic, grasped his friend's hand at the
station and exclaimed with pride:
What an empire, where a man, though
moving all the time, can be "a hours
late on a railroad train!" 1t is an en-
pire. and powerful as vast.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
Not Undispused.

From Youths Companion.
Tho case before the court was one In
volving the ownership of a tract of land,
and the attorney for one of the parties
to the suit vas cross-examining a wit
ness. Now. Mr.. Grimshaw," he said,
''the property on which you live was
originally a part OF the 20 acres In dis
pute, was it not?"
Yes, sire"
And your title is based on the original
title to that land. | presume? q.
Yes. SIR"
How long have YOU resided there?'
over 81 years"
Have you had-now, mark me-haye
you had 81 years undisputed possession OF
that property"
Tn witness nesltated a moment.
Remember Mr.. G~rlmshaw,' said the
lawyer, raising his voice. that you are
oath. Have you had 81 years un-
disputed possession Of that property ?"
1T has been disputed once, and only
once" answered the witness. II found
a nest Of bumblebees in my back yard
one day last summer"
In the general laugh tina; followed this
answe the lawyer subsidized. a
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
Globe Siohts,

From the Atchison Globe.
You hard working people have lots
OF Idle time you forget about.
In small towns the real society lions
are the boys behind the soda foun-
tain counters.
BY the time people become thorough
1y accustomed to dull times, business
gets better.
Try 10 know at least as much about
your own business as you do about the
other fellows.
If you can't afford something you
crave, try and persuade yourself IL is
not good for you.
1t is hard IL people do not appre-
ciate you, but ii is worse IL your I'M
dershirt sleeves keep pulling UP.
Every time a real smart looks
at a a she thinks to herself, How
easily you men are fooled"
Among other costly fallacies might
be mentioned the good bet IL you
lose There are no good bets II you
lose.
When a woman Is out riding, every
time she reaches a railroad crossing.
she says, What a dangerous place for
a crossing"
Early in the season, we believe IL
the duty OF a newspaper to Investigate,
and tell whether the last Zig lot of
wafermelons are good.
Ii occasionally happens that a preach
or talks TOO long at a funeral: and
II occasionally happens. also. that an
undertaken makes too much display.
New wall for the reformers: II is
possible to take the children SO often
to picnics during the summer time
that it takes all wIderNto break them
OF the habit Of estfng With their hng-
ers.
Sometimes parenthootl doesn't develop
all the patience In a woman or man:
She never knows her capacity for pat
fence till she picks OFT a crochet pat
tern. and he doesn't know his until he
trains a dog.
Frequently you meet a man who has
shined his shoes with stove polish.
Know how II happened? Women al
always using the backing brush in
polishing the COO stove. Every hus-
band fuses about this habit.
When a woman Is poor, and her cir
cufIstances should make her domestic,
she regards 1t as a high compliment TO
be called a society leader. III she is
drich. and able TO afford society, she is
pleased II called a domestic, and a lover
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
1.-THE WILD GEESEA
* BY Stanley J. Meyman.

You will be In haste?" Colonel John
continued. He saw that the sweat
stood In beads on the mans brow, and
the lads face was tear stained.
i've far to co." the mar muttered
He spoke with a slight foreign accent,
but in the west Of Ireland this was
common. THE top OF the morning TO
you
Plainly he wished the two riders 10
pass on, but he did not slacken his
speed for a moment. So for a space
they went abreast, the man, with ev-
cry tyenty PAGES, glancing up sus.
piciously. And now and again the boy.
as he ran or walked, vented a sob
! The Colonel looked about him. The
solitude of the valley was unbroken No
cabin smoked, no man worked within
sight, so that the haste OF these two,
their sweating faces, their straining
steps seemed portentious. Shall l
take up the ladY" Colonel John asked.
Plainly the man hesitated. Then,
You will be doing a kindness" he
painted. And, selling the lad I'm two
powerful arms, he swung him to the
colonels stirrup, who, in taking him,
knocked Off the others jockey cap.
The a snatched 1t up and put in on
with a single movement. But Colonel
John had seen what he expected.
You walk on a matter Of life and
death?" he said. .
1T is all that" the man answered,
inc this time his look was defiant.
You are taking the offices, father?"
The man did not reply.
ITO n who Is near his end, I sus-
pect?"
The priest-for such he was-glanced
at the weapon Colonel John wore. You
can do what you will" he said sui
lenly, Il am on my duty"
And a fine thing, that" Colonel
John answered heartily. He drew
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
The Baby.

How strange it seemed TO wake last night
And hear the baby b~reathe-the room
Under the night lamps shaded light
Wrapped softly in gentle sIoomi
What mystic wonder stirred US then.
With Joy and love what mingled awe
Before this little slumberer, when
The fiower-like face we dimly sawi
A moment there we hung appalled,.
Fearing TO read In iife.s long scrolls
Fate OF this soul that we had called
Out OF the Vastly deep of souls.
Perhaps the Lord of Being b5nt
Tha instant to our sudden PRAYER
For still the low breath came and went.
But peace and blessing filled the air.
Harriet Prescott Spofford. In Harper's
Bazaar.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
CUTICURA CURED HIM.


canadian Chief of Police Could
Not Wear shoes Because OF Bad
Scaling and Itching.
IL have been successfully cured of
dry eczema | was inspecting the re-
moval Of noxious weeds from the edge
OF g river and was constantly IN the
dust from the weeds. At night
ciea used my iimus, but felt a pricxiy
sensation. l paid no attention to Ii
for two years, but l noticed a scum
on my legs like fish scales. l did not
attend to ii until 1t came to be- too
itchy and sore and began getting two
running sores. My ankles were all sore
and scabby and l could not wear shoes.
/ had to use carpet and felt slippers
for weeks. l got a cake Of the Cuti-
cura Soap and some Cuticura Oint.
ment. In less than ten days | could
put on my boots and In less than three
weeks | was free from the COMPOUNDED
itching. Capt. George P. Bliss, Chief
of Police, Morris, Manitoba, March 20,
1907, and Sept. "a, 1905"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole
Props. of Cutieura Remedies, Boston.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
PRESSED HARD.


Coffee weight ON Old Age.
When prominent men realize the In.
furious effects OF coffee and the change
in health that Postum a bring, they
are glad to lend their testimony for
the benefit of others.
A superintendent of public schools
In North Carolina says:
my mother, since her early child
hood, was an inveterate coffee drinker
and had been troubled with her heart
for a number Of years. and complained
Of that weak all over feeling and sick
stomach.
Some time ago. ] was making an
official visit to a distant part of the
country and took dinner with one Of
the merchants Of the place. / noticed
a somewhat peculiar favour Of the cof-
Zee. and asked him concerning it, He
replied that It was Postum.
II was so pleased with 1t, that after
the meal was Owe | bought a pack
age to carry home with me. and had
wife prepare some for the next meal.
The whole family liked 1t so well. that
we discontinued coffee and used
Postum entirely.
\ had really been at times very
anxious concerning my mothers con-
dition. but we noticed that after using
Postum for 4 short time, she felt so
much better than she did prior to its
use. and had little trouble with her
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
p v.

THE MESS ROOM AT TRALEE.
Early In the saddle, Colonel Sullivan
rode eastward under Sieve MIsh. with
the sun rising above the lower spurs
OF the mountain, and the lark saluting
tuned TO the freshness OF the morning.
pairing the folds Of his native Suffolk
hills with these greener wales. They
reached the hedge tavern. where the
mare had been seized. and they stayed
to bait their horses. but got no news.
About s they rode on. and Ave long
Irish miles nearer Tralee they viewed
from the crest OF a hill a piece of road
stretched ribbonlike before them. and
on II a man walking from them al a
great pace. He had for a companion q
boy who trotted beside him.
Neither man o boy looked back. and
Ii did not seem to be from fear OF the
two riders that they moved 80 quick
IN. The man wore q loose q coat
and an old jockey cap.a and walked with
a stout six-foot stan. Thus armed he
should have stood In small fear OF rob-
bers. Yet when Colonel Johns horse.
the tread OF its hoofs deadened BY the
sod road, showed Its head at his shout
der, he turned a face OF more vivid
alarm than seemed necessary. And he
crossed hitasetf.
Colonel John touched his hat. II give
YOU good morning. good man. he said.
The walker raised his hand 20 his
rap II X to return the salute. but low
cred + without doing ~. He muttered
something.