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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-11
A NURSES

In q Good Guide for Any Person
Who Does Not Understand
Kidney Troubles.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-11-07

whiskey-you may think that other Whistles are very
good-but you cannot know the superlatve excellence
of any whiskey until you have tried the kind that all
men who have tried it-knoW to be best,
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-11-07
can be SO good

complicated the of wkey dsdla-
ton easy make fine liquors. Some men
whsey which taste fbut others make whsey SO
finely different that you its quality with that OF any
make
century and quarter OLD JAMES PEPPER Whskey
Standard by which all other whskes judged Od
Elijah Peppers sign nobest family that all Kentucky
His famestands for all that honorable In the
history of whiskey dstIlation
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-11-07

Copyright l by Ben LevenO Advertising Company. Chicago u
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-11-07
Now, please try It

You cannot possibly
hope to know the goodness
of Old James E. Pepper
Whiskey (bottled in bond)
unless you try til It doesn't
cost very much to know the
supreme goodness of this
brand. You may be fairly
well satisfied with other
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
sassa"'He' Z
THE NEW YEARS CHOICE
It is Well to Choose Wisely for the
Time That Is to
Come.

Once, long ago, the Lord appeared
in vision of the night to a young
man with the offer. ASK what shall
give thee" And a decisive moment
was that In which the young king
weighed against all others the thing
which he most desired.
Centuries lie between us and the
young king, Solomon, but stlll-and
especially on each recurring New
Year's-God appears to each OF US
with practically the same offer, ASK
what / shall give thee" And, as Win
Solomon, so with every heart, there
lies the .hoice of the gift. Were the
Question an audible one, what would
your answer be?
Each recurring New Years, In Ell
feet SAYS: ASK what | Shall give
thee And the choice for the coming
wear may be our choice for all the
wears of life. 1t is by choice that men
seek wealth and learning and by tnifu-
once And it is not o question of this
and that, but of this or that. 10
choose is to decide between. to leave
az we'll as to take. Therefore, what
will be our choice for the year before
us? God Himself asks the question:
makes the offer.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
WAS A CASE OF EMERGENCY
Here, it Ever, Was Time When
IeIegraphic Limitations Were
to Be Depored.

Wilbur Wright was discussing in
Dayton a very imaginative magazine
story about aeroplanes.
The story" he said, was full of
errors. Aeroplanes can't do what this
chap claims. He doesn't understand
them.
in fact, he's like old George Ket-
tie Of TrOtWOod. George rushed into
the Trotwo0d telegraph office the other
day with a small package wrapped in
a newspaper under his arm.
Telegraph this to my wife down
to Dayton Harvey he said to the
telegraph clerk, thrusting the package
through the little window.
mo, no, George; we can't do any
thing like that laughed the clerk.
" 'Drat ye, said George, angrily, we
got to do it. It's my wifes teeth"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
SKIN HUMOR rs YEARS

"Cuticura did wonders for me. For
twenty-five years | suffered agony
from terrible humor, completely Gov
ering my head, neck and shoulders, so
even to my wife, | became an object
of dread. At large expense | consult
ed the most able doctors far and near.
Their treatment was of no avail, nor
was that Of the - Hospital, during
six months efforts. suffered on
and concluded there was no help for
me this side of the grave. Then |
heard of some one who had been cured
by Cuticura Remedies and thought
that trial could do no harm. In a
surprisingly short time | was com
pletely cured. S. P. Keyes, lat Con
gress St, Boston, Mass, Oct. II, 'O9.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
An Artistic Rebuke,

A WellknOWn clergyman was tray
cling in a non-smoking compartment
Of a train going north. AS soon as
the train was we'll on its way. the only
other occupant, without asking per-
mission of his fellow traveller, coolly
lit a cigarette. The reverend gen
tleman was relieved, as he wanted to
smoke himself, but had been afraid
lest his companion might object. But
the opportunity was too good to be
lost. Drawing out his pipe he leaned
forward, and, with an ingratiating
smile, blandly inquired: "Would you
object if | were 10 smOke?'
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
Friendly Birds.

Most of the birds and mammals have
the fear of man in their hearts, and
are difficult to approach, but others
show no great concern. The Alaskan
jays, for instance, are devoted camp
followers They proved useful as
scavengers," says Mr.. Osgood, and
cooked oatmeal seemed to attract
them even more than raw meat. They
any time hopping about the campfire,
or perched on the tent poles and
ropes. Their harsh Chattering was
not always pleasant, but was some
what atoned for by their less fire.
quent soft whistle and their pert and
confident ways, SO on the whole their
presence was Welcomed
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
Told in the Doctors.

Dr. Arthur T. Holbrook is credited
with the following:
A man by the name Of Evans died
and went to heaven. When he ar
rived at the pearly gates he said to
st. Peter:
Wen, I'm here"
st. Peter asked his name. John
Evans" was the reply.
st. Peter looked through the book
and shook his head.
"You don't belong here" he said.
But | am sure | belong here said
the man.
wait minute" said Peter. He
looked again, and in back part Of
the book found a name.
Sure" sid the guardian of the
gate, you belong here, but you
weren't expected for 20 years. Who's
your CtOr?"-AmeriCan Druggist.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
{ GlNE;ER.:
by DANIEL W. GALLAGHER

HINDER the old earth's outer crrst-
b MID bedrock fragments and lava
watching the axis turning slow.
Inc Old Year stood at his dynamo
IN the power plant which time maintains,
And numbered losses and figured gains.
I've done quite we'll" said the aged seer
my records good as an engineer.
I've kept things humming, above-beIow.
oiks cant complain that I've been slow.
And now I'm offwhen midnight calls"
linen ne started doffing his everalls.
ne washed his face and brushed his hair
Then leaned far back in his armchair
IN Pens1ve mood till sturdy chap
Ctambered up to the old mans Lap,
And said old Year-they tell me you
Are SoTteT thinking of getting through"
Right you are" cried the aged man.
Your task awaits you, little Jan.
Get into your buds and start right in,
Twill wait right here until you begin,
For wish to see if rightly guess,
Which OF the levers you first will press"
Then Jan marched up to the dynamo.
He passed the levers of Want" and
Woe
Nor touched the levers of "War" or
Fame
Stopping the while to read each name:
Then handle grasped-a he turned to 20,
The Old Years face seemed all aglow.
So when the dawn of that day began
Man thought Of his stricken brother man.
With ready help and an honest tear.
For them that knew no glad New Year.
Twas the lever of Love in the midst Of
gloom
That Jan had gripped in the engine.room
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
Rouah on Rats in Out Buildings.

In setting Rough on Rats in out build.
ings after mixing it we'll with any food de-
cided upon, separate into small bits. place on
several pieces of boards, and put these here
and there under the floors. Close up all
openings large enough for Dogs, Cats or
Chickens to enter, but leave some small
openings for Rats to get in and out. One
Csc. box of Rough on Rats, being all
poison. will make enough mixture to clear
out in one or two nights settings, hundreds
of Rats and Mice l5c. 25c.. 75c.. at
Druggists F. S. Wells, Jersey City, N. J.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
You Can Rely on ResinoI to Do Its
Work Quickly and Perfectly.

Have been troubled with dry Ec-
Zema for several months, and have
tried many different remedies, but I
have gotten more relief and better re-
suits with two applications of Ungt
Resinol than all other remedies. Will
gladly recommend it whenever and
wherever I can.
A. E. Hatch, D. D. S., Cleveland, Ohio.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
.EARTH|Et@1
''z.NORIHtPOLEy
S PREVIOUSLY arranged, the
Esquimaux go forth from their

VA Esquimaux go forth from their
snow huts or ice caves in
pairs, one Of each pair being dressed
n women's clothes. They gain en-
trance to every iglOo in the village,
moving silently and mystcriOusly. At
last there is not a light left in the
whole place, and having extinguished
every spark Of fire they can find, they
kindle a fresh one, going through mys-
teFious ceremonies meanwhile. From
this one source all lamps and fires in
the district are lighted anew.
In the Indian empire, the day which
corresponds to other New Year Cele-
brati0ns, is called Hooly, and IS
feast in honor of Krishna. Caste tenn
DOrarily loses caste and the prevailing
hue Is red. Every one who can afford
it wears red garments. They throw
red powder at one another, and mix
1t with water and squirt it from syr-
inges on passers-by. This is taken in
as good part as snow-balling is in
northern climes.
Complimentary visits between the
fnerest acquaintance are exchanged
IN Germany, and New Years gifts are
made to the servants. The eve Of the
New Year Is called der Sylvester
Abend," aud while it is deemed not IN
becoming for the young and thoughtless
10 while away the evening by dancing,
Inc day IN more serious households
aKes on a Semi-religious aspect. Dur
ing the evening there is prayer at the
family altar, and at midnight the
Waterman on the church tower blows
MS horn to announce the birth 81 the
New Year.
The "Jour de Fan" is great period
alm0st all over France, and many of
Inc customs common with us at
Caristmastide are transferred to New
leaf In many parts of that country
masQuerading by children continues
iOf three days, the youngsters going
nom house to house, singing and beg
sihg Tor small presents.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
"Hey, janitor, come quick. Dere's
a man fell down de coal hole!'
"All right, sonny, I'll look into it,"
A Sale, a Sale!

The little old English flower wom-
an came into the wine merchants and
brought her flowers to the table. A
strange guest of the wine merchants
bought a bunch of them for the two
women who dined there.
Did you see what she made him
pay for those flowers" whispered
one of them to the other. Fifty
cents"
I'm glad of it" the other whispered
back 1--WE been living in this neigh
borhood for three years and it's the
first time | ever saw anybody buy a
single bunch ct those flowers of hers. !"
New York Press.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
When the Sleeper Wakes.

John" she exclaimed, jabbing her
elbow into his ribs at 2:17 a. m, did
you look at the kitchen door," And
John who is inner guard, and was
just then dreaming over last evenings
lodge meeting, sprang up in bed, made
the proper sign, and responded,
Worthy ruler. our portals are guard
ed" Oh, he hit the title right, even
if he was asleep.-United Presby-
terrain.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
EYES New Costume,

ooh, dear!" said Eve, after she had
secured all the best fig leaves there
were to be had, Pm so unhappy -.
Come, dear, cheer up" replied
Adam. Things might be worse than
they are. We still have each other"
Eyes, but now that I've got to wear
ing clothes there's no other woman
with whom I can talk about them. IT,
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
DEATH OF THE OLD YEAR.
Sy CHARLOTTE BEAUMONT JARVIS.

BY CHARLOTTE BEAUMONT JARVIS,
alserere! toll the bell.
1et the earth send forth a kneu,
NJ great soul takes his fight,
O4e Ahows whittier, in the night
Mtserere. s
n ,'a upon his snowy bier,
rug hes the good Old Year:
anu ANY upon the midnight gale
M may hear his parting wall.
Miserere!
IN n Inc old kings cheuuered reign
dhere were mingled low and main.
. proved false, while foes were
80, uue' .
ers many saints-a few
Miserere!
pa te were hearts that suffered wrong
ME ~ " bravely, and were strong;
So vatS there were. so black within.
wondered at their sin
Miserere.
Ms a. tuil Of fruitful store,
Rsm,u. es pressed, and running DER;
.na.a lhe In the streets at night,
00'ns deeds too dark for light
Miserere!
Fo,ls s Inc church bells for the wed, "
II oea they also for the dead:
= aae~home Joy was born,
tVn another Joy was torn
Miserere!
sasn earth's sorrow. n II. elm
a. ll must end where ~ be ,sI sun
Ja p which wraps New S Years fsot
Z Inc Old Years v .,nr shaat@ Icy
1isere
Mldn,.L. sphtt goe lSt
Tofyo.,. nooF VII rs last:
"''Ss g., ca &" worn and weary
aiSef@ts. &jsereret
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

Il congratulate Cuticura upon my
speedy recovery from pimples which
covered my face. fused Cuticura Soap,
Ointment and Resolvent for ten days
ant my face cleared and l am perfect
ly we'll. had tried doctors for sew
eral month but got no results. VIM J..
Sadlier, 1914 Susquehanra Ave, Phila'
delphia, May |, 1907
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
The Doctors Fault.

judge am led to understand you
stole the watch of the doctor who
had just written a prescription for
you at the free dispensary. What
have you to say to this charge?
well, your honor, found myself in
a desperate Quandary. His preScrip-
ton said "a spoonful every hour, and
| had no timepiece.."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
Christmas Fairies.

An old English tradition has 1t t5at
at Christmas-tide, elves and fairies
may mingle with humankind in the
festivities, and the holly bay and Ivy
are hung tAat the fays may find hid.
ing places. They are also hung to at.
ford a refuge to the woodland sprftes
who, at this season, are half'frozea
in the forests.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

ne fourth day of the New Year. the
sarorations of lobster which signify
reproduction, cabbages which mean
rirbes and oranges which mean good
mrk are taken down and replaced
With boughs of fruit trees and flowers.
This is to signify the near approach
a, spring, when the winter garment
oi repentance shall be thrown aside.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
Two of a Kind.

Mrs. Boggs-I hate to have man
always complaining about some little
thing. Now, my husband is continu-
ally harping on the lace curtains.
Mrs. Woogs-Yes, and my husband
has been kicking on our front door
every morning at three o'clock for the
last 20 years.'-Puck.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such
lions from reputable physicians. as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you possibly de-
rive from them Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by F, J. Cheney d Co, Toledo O., contains no mer-
curry, and Is taken internally acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine 1t Is taken internally and made in Toledo
Ohio by F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
Guilds Cynicism.

as it so, that you used to call regu-
larly on that girl?"
yes; she always sang a song to me
that l loved"
why didn't you marry herr"
Il found | could buy the song for
so cents. THE Circle.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

Hamlns Wizard Oil will knock the
spots off a sore throat. It's use makes
tonsilitis, quinsy and diphtheria impossi.
BILE. It is simply great for the relief of
all pain, soreness and inflammation.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

SaIesmen-Best Commission Offer
on Earth. New-all relationships
Piles, coat pocket. Boston" Dept. C /,
Iowa City, Iowa.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

When doctors disagree they are apt
to make sarcastic remarks about each.
other that SAVIOR of the truth.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

Once in while you encounter one
of those cheerful individuals who
never borrow trouble, in spite of the
fact that they borrow everything else.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
EIucid ated.

Stella-What is the law Of heredity?
Bella-That all undesirable traits
come from the other parent
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

Thoughts for
The Megv Year

We sleep, but the loom Of
, life never stops, and the pattern
which was weaving when the
sun went down is weaving
when it comes up in the NOM
ing.-H. ". BefcAtr.
We are not in this world
to do what we wish, but to be
willing to do that which it is
J our duty to do Gounod
1t is the every days that
count, They must be made to
! tell. or the years have failed
, ". c. Gannstt.
Soberly and with clear eyes
believe in your own time and
} place. There is not, there
never has been, a better time
or a better place to live in.
! Only with this belief can you
believe in hope. - PHILIPS
Brooks.
We may make the best Of
} life, or we may make the worst
Of it, and it depends very much
upon ourselves whether we ex-
| tract JOY or misery from it.
Smiles.
The darkest shadows Of life
are those which a man himself .
} makes when he stands in his "
own Gght.-L0rd Aue6u,y.
Our life is short, but to ex-
pand that span to vast eternity
! is virtue work. Shakespeare.
The hour that is gone |
cannot recall, but tomorrow |
) will do better than yesterday:
? and all to-morows shall be bet
ter than the yesterdays. Let
us leave behind our low-vault-
, ed past. Dyer.
! Life is fruitful in the ratio in
which it is laid out in noble
/ action or patient perseverance.
? -Lt4dOH.
81 ~ n1sAnssaaat2f saesaass1Aee1
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
Then They Came to Blows.

What started the fight between
Lobster and Shrimp"
why, Shrimp called Lobster a
'measley little shrimp and he called
Shrimp a lobster"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

For Headache Try Hicks Capudine.
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Lqufd-pteas-
ant to take-Effects Immediately. 10, %
and SOC at Drug Stores.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

The girl who accepts a man seldom
takes him at his own valuation.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

hasan enyable reputation of over seventy years as
reliable remedy for lumbago, Scia,ica. pieuri.
stitches, etc, PC 35c md SIC, At ali druggists
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

Compliments should be thoroughly
Fletcherized before they are swal-
lowed.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
TO CURE A COLD ONEDAy

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinnr Tablets
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. r. W.
GROVES signature is On each boz. 2jc.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
AT FIRST SIGHT.

He-Rosalie, I can't tell you how I
worship your almond eyes, your vel
vet cheeks, like peaches, and your
cherry lips!
Rosalie-I suppose you are the new
gardener.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31
Worms

"cascarets are certainly fine. Igave a friend
one when the doctor was Treating him for cancer
OF the stomach. The next mornir he passed
four pieces OF a tape worm. He then got box
and in three days he passed a tspe.worm as feet
long. /. was Mr.. Matt -Freck, of Millersburg,
Dauphin Co., Pa. I am quite worker for Casca-
rets. use them myself and find them beneficial
for most any disease caused by impure blood"
Chas. z. Condor, Lewiston, Pa, (Mifiin Coz
CUT THIS OUT, mail 1t with your adj
dress to Sterling Remedy Company, Chi
cago, Illinois, and receive handsome
souvenir gold Bon Bon FREE. 92l
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

Some peoples morals are like their
best clothes-only worn on extraordin-
airy occasions.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

The more talk it takes to run things
the slower they move.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethtng sofIens the gums, reduces In
6smmstIon aay pain cures wind collie 25c bottle.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-31

Gossips multiply everything they
hear by two.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-12-02
TIE
Exceptional
Equipment

of the California Fig Syrup Co. and the
scientific attainments of its chemists have
rendered possible the production of Syrup
Of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA, in all of it's
excellence, by obtaining the pure medic
inal principles of plants known to act most
bene6cially and combining them most
sllillfully, in the right proportions, with
its wholesome and refreshing Syrup of
California Figs.
As there is only one genuine Syrup OF
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA and as the gen.
uine is manufactured by an original
method known to the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, it is always necessary to buy the
genuine to get its beneficial effects.
A knowledge of the above facts enables
one to decline limitations or to return them
if, upon viewing the package, the full name
of the California Fig Syrup Co. is not found
printed on the front thereof.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-12-02
FOOD EXPORTS DECREASING
Hill Argues Production Is Falling
Behind Consumption.

st. Paul, Minn.-While not entirely
agreeing with the recent statement is
sued by Bradstreet's, which intimates
that the consumption of food products in
this country has caught up with pro-
duction, James j. Hill says that the
point has been nearly reached and that
we are so close to it that there is rea
son for alarm.
1T is a matter which should be seri
ously considered" said Mr.. Hill. "Our
present balance of trade is an indication
that the margin between our production
and consumption is becoming narrower
Look at the figures ten years ago and
then look at them now. Our enormous
balance of that time has dwindled away
We are not exporting foodstuffs as we
were. We are consuming them ourselves.
"The reason for the increase in price
this year over last year is matter OF
supply and demand"