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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
WESTERN cANADA's CROP YIELD
FOR 1908 WAS SPLENDID.

Americans PrOfited Largely and Send
Rack Satisfactory Reports.
The census branch of the Department
of Agriculture, Ottawa. Canada has
completed it's returns OF the showing of
Western Canada's grain yield for 1908,
and the report makes very interesting
reading In the three provinces or
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
which comprise what may be known as
Central Canada. there was total
wheat yield of about 1O7,OOOOOo bush
els. worth to the farmers about $50
| 100000; in addition to this the oat.
| barley and flax crops were worth an
| other Sd, 100000. Letters have recent
| ly been received from many of the set
| tiers from the United States. From
\ these. that of Rev Oscar l.. King has
| been selected He lives In the vicinity
| of Edmonton Alberta, and what nc
| says will be of interest to those who
| contemplate moving to Central Can.
| ada Every line Of the letters is inter
| estlng. Those who wish for further
particulars as to how to secure home
steads and pre- exemptions, should write
| any Canadian Government agent. Nh
King says
am well satisfied with Alberta.
This country offers excellent opportnni-
ties for anyone to make good home
/ for himself and family If he is willing
to put up with a few hard knocks for
the first two or three years. But 1T ls
worth few hard knocks to get 1860
acre farm of rich productive land with
no mortgage on it, This province is
well fitted for grains, stock raising and
dairying We lave found the climate
generally healthful, more healthful
than Michigan, and although the Their
momcter sometimes drops to 40 de
grecs below zero in winter, yet we dc
not seem to feel that temperature any
more than we did . or 10 degrees be
low zero in Michigan. We like the
winters.
The Government takes great interest
in the education Of the people ant
quickly aids the settlers in establishing
schools where they are called for. Tho
schools though graded differently thnr
those In the States are efficient and ad
vanclng. Our great drawback has beer
the limited and Inadequate railway ia
eilities, but new roads are being rapid
~ built and many more are projected
. through various parts of the province
|. The new policy of the Alberta Govern
. ,nent to construct q great many brancl
lines throughout the province viii
= greatly help all parts of the country
# those new settlers who have to 6
I. back a considerable distance from e1
= isting railroads and towns to find FIRE
i. .omestcads will but locate along tn
8 ire of a projected railroad they Wi
III two or three years be near bot
= town and railroad. When l first cam
Z 10 this country three and half year
n ,ao the homestead ! took UP was Z
miles from a railroad town, now Their
( IS u railroad % miles north, anothe
d p miles south and third Is bein
, built through my neighborhood.
n | think the prairie country or cou1
!. Try that is partly prairie offers niue
. better opportunities than the prairl
portions.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

From Ilpplncotts.
Fighting Bob Evans during his last
stay in Washington, was one evening
a guest at house where he met q
number of the younger set of the cap
ital.
AS the admiral was leaving he
CHANGED to pick up from the floor a
very dainty handkerchief, edged with
lace He was gravely Inspecting this
"trifle light as air. when a rather effem-
mate looking young man FASTENED for
ward to claim 1t.
Your sisters. no doubt said the
admiral as he handed it over.
''Oh. no., said the young man; its
mine.
Evans scrutinized the young man
closely. .'Would you mind telling me
what size laairpins you USE" he asked
after u pause.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
Officially lanored.


On the relief train that had been
rushed to the scene of the railway
wreck was a newspaper reporter.
The first victim he saw was man
whose eyes were in mourning and
whose left arm was in a sling. With
his hair full of dirt, one end of his
shirt collar flying loose and his coat
ripped up the back, the victim was
sitting on the grass and serenely con
templating the landscape
How many people are hurt?' asked
the reporter, hurrying up to him.
II haven't heard of anybody being
hurt. young man." said the other.
How did this wreck happen?"
II haven't heard of any wreck.
how"
II don't know that It's any of youi
business. but I'm the claim agent OF
the road
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
A Means OF Identification.


A woman entered IL police station In
Holland and asked the officer in charge
to have the canals dragged.
My husband has been threatening.
for some time. to drown himself She
explained. and he's been missing now
for two days.
Anything peculiar about him by
which he can be recognized?" asked the
officer. preparing to fill out descrip-
tion blank.
For several moments the woman
seemed to be searching her memory.
Suddenly her face frightened.
Why yes. sir. He's deaf
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
Tho Joy of sneezina.

What moment, what doubt!
All my nose Is inside out
All my thrilling, tickling caustlc,
Pyramid rhinocerostic.
Wants to sneeze and cannot do it!
How't yearns me, thrills me, stings me.
How with rapturous torment wrings me.
Now says, Sneeze. you fool-ge
through it.
Shee-s hee-oh, tits most del-ishl-
Ishi--ishi-most del-ishi!
tHang 1T, l shall sneeze till spring.)
Snuff is a delicious thing.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
The Grip of Spring.

During the last twenty years many Of
our citizens have been attacked in the
spring months by grip. Some have had Sc
rious or slight attacks every year or two.
All know it to be Il dangerous disease. If
Lanes Pleasant Tablets (Which are sold
at % cents a box by druggists and deal
ers) are taken when the first symptoms
are felt, there is hardly chance Of the
maady getting foothold. If you can
not get them near home, send % cents to
Orator r. Woodward, LIE Roy, N. Y. Sam
1,le fran
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
A 25o.ooo nu,l,e, Elevator.

The John A. Salzer Seed Co.. Box
G, La Crosse, Wis, by all odds the lars
est farm, grass, clover, potato and veg
etnble Seed Growers in America, if moi
the world, have just broken ground fol
Il unique seed elevator with storas,
and cleaning capacity of more than ;
quarter of million bushels.
This great firm is sending out Clover
Seed testing 800 per cent pure, q rec
ord justly to be proud of.
If you haven't Salzer's Catalos. lool
up their advertisement and write fol
il tO-lnN
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
Hia happieat Moment.

This is the peroration of a speech by
an Arizona candidate for office.
Ladies and gentlemen, my highest
ambition is so to live that when / ann
laid beneath the cold. cold ground. as
| must be very soon. my friends, with
out subjecting themselves to charge
of inconsistency, may place above my
head a modest tombstone on which
there shall be engraved the Inscription
Here Lies an Honest Man. And When
my acquaintance and even strangers
pass my grave and their eyes are
caught by that inscription, and they
stand and peruse it. that shall be the
iappiest moment of my life
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
Stop

taking liquid physic or big or little
pills, that which makes you worse
instead of curing. Cathartics don't
cure-they irritate and weaken the
bowels. CASCARETS make the
bowels strong, tone the muscles SO
they crawl and work-when they
do this they are healthy, producing
right results. s'7
cASCARi:TS 1oc a boz for weeks
treatment All druggists. biggest seller
in the world. Million boxes month.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
Close Quarters.

The following extract from letter OF
thanks is cherished by it's recipient:
"l'he beautiful clock YOU sent us
came in perfect condition, and is now
IN the parlor ON top of the book shelves
where we hope to see YOU sooi and
your husband, also, IL You can make it
convenient"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
Nearly a Hero.
[ he Cleveland Plain lDenl,.

The passengers on the Pullman car
took in the situation at glance and
did exactly what the train robber told
them to.
AT the points of his guns he relieved
them of their vauables. But at the
sight of one woman he paused with
81 start
who are you, woman" he de
manded.
a." she quavered. "am Miss Fay dc
I'luffe the wcll-known actress Here
are my Jewels. take them all,"
NO" he replied. Il may be a rob
ber, but ann nc press agent. keeE
YOUR wealth
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

saw a cloud bloom In the West
The color of robins breast.
And peoples in a cheerful crowd,
That caught the color OF the cloud,
The garden walls so white before
Flushed to the red the poples Wore;
And when white-winged butterfly.
Flake of the sunset-foated by.
Quite suddenly on every hand
There lay before me Fairyland
Grace Hazard Conklin in Janua
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
A Toast
what a woman win Not Do.

What woman viii Not DO.
There is nothing woman would not
do TO regain her lost beauty. She
ought to be fully as Jealous in pre-,
serving her good looks. The herb drink
called Lanes Family Medicine or
Lanes Tea is the most efficient aid
in preserving a beautiful skin. and will
do more than anything else To restore
the roses TO faded cheeks. At all drug
gists' and dealers. 25c.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18


back and Joins, dis
ordered urine. pain
in passing, bad odor.
etc. The least move
hurt me, and l could
not turn in bed
without help. I took
a friends advice
and used Doan's
Kidney Pills. The
trouble disappeared
entirely and has not
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

A Simple and Safe Remedy for cough
or Throat Trouble is Browns Bronchial
Troches. They possess real merit. In
boxes % cents. Samples mailed free.
John l. Brown & Son, Boston. Mass.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
Every Morning.

Paul, at the age of 4, was asked one
morning by his papa, What is the
name of the first meal of the day."
Oatmeal" responded little Paul
promptly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

Russia is rich in asbestos and is
steadily increasing its production. The
latest figures relate to 1905, when there
We're % mines in operation With an
output of nearly l6.000.O00 tons.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO. :,

LUCAS COUNTY.
/, Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner of the firm of r. j. Cheney b
Co, doing business In the City Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
DOLLARS for ench and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use OF
Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
1886.
(SEAL.) A. W. GLEASON.
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally.
and acts directly the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Send for testinlo
malls free.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for constipation.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

At the present rate OF increase the
population of this country in 1919 vii
be 100,O00,000.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

PILES CURED ~ g TO IA DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching Blind. Bleeding or Protrnd-
ing Piles in 6 to IA days or money refunded
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

hams Vegetable Comp pound is the most
successful remedy for all kinds of
female troubles, ana I feel that l can
never praise 1t enough. Mrs. LIZZIE
The Changeof Life is themostcritical
period of woman's existence, and
neglect Of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ldremember
that there is no other remedy known to
medicine thatwill sosuccessfullycarr
women through this trying period as
Lydia =. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs.
For 80 years it has been curing
women from the worst forms of female
ills inflammation liberation, dis
placements, fibroid tumors, irregulari-
Ties, periodic pains, backache, and
nervous prostration.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a confiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
One or the Other

At an election meeting DIR. Mac
namara, of the British parliament. was
Are YOU in favor of repeating the
blasphemy laws?"
Madame" replied the doctor. I'm
Eolfer!"
would you give every woman a
vote?' asked another
every woman should have either a
vote or a voter" said DR. Macnamar;t.
(Which do you prefer?
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
A Sunset Moment

Mrs.. yi-asv.s eoorH1xe eYxvr 10. chf,dren
seethine. softsns the gums, reduces innAmmAti on,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

NEBR. FARMS SO TO $40 per acre Ear
gain counter. Send for list Beelnis,
Branders Bldg, Omaha.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

Rheumatism. Neuralgia and sor.
Throat will not live under the same ROOT
with Hamlins Wizard Oil. the best OF
ali remedies for the relief of all pam
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

The Dutch throne has Al possible
claimants.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
In tho Sweet Bye and Bye.

From the Providence Journal
President Eliot foresees the halycon
day when such will be the triumphs of
preventive therapeutics that the doctor
who cures will be unable to make n
living There will also pass from hui
man ken the man who gives free advice
for the relief OF that cold in your head;
there will be no colds in the head, per-
haps.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

only one ..Br.oa1o aUlNINE"
That is LAXATIVE BRoMo Qu1NINE Look
for the signature of Z. W. GROVE. Used the
World over to Cure Cold In One Day. 25c.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

leaOaCl6S, nervous
prostration, and
hemorrhages.
Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compoundm
well and strong, SO
that lean do all my
homework, and at
tend to the store
and post-oMce, and
Ifeel muchyounger
than 1 really am.
NT,vdia r. Pink.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

M. Jusserand. who is French ambas-
sador at Washington. had hoped one
day to bring his literary history of the
English people down to modern times.
His life as a diplomatist is now, how
ever, so busy that he has had to aban-
don the idea of carrying the work fur
Their than to Shakespeare's death
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
Ais Wish EuIfiIled.

A German peddler raped tilnidly al
the Kitchen entrance. Mrs. Kelly. am
cry at being interrupted in her wash,
ing, flung open the door and glowered
at him.
did yez wish to sec me- she de-
manded iii threatening tones.
The pedtler backed off IL few steps.
we'll, if 1 did," he assured her With
an apologize grin, Il got my WISH
thank YOU"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
returned
Miss or Mr.?

Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, y. Y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
IT BECAME SERIOUS

A Case That Developed Alarming
Features.
Matthias Campbell. 21s T.. Nebraska
ST. Blair, Nebr., says: "For years
had been suffering spells of main In the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
Explained.

From tho Philadelphia Ledger.
What do you understand by hypo-
thetical question:
why, it's framed upon the hypo-
thesis that the court will allow the
Trainer of it to ring in a column or two
of disguised argument"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

You will respond very quickly 10 The
Garfield Tea treatment, for tits Natura!
laxative corrects constipation. purifies I'M
blood, and benefits the entire system.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

The Grand Duchess Sergius of Rus
STA is to found an establishment in
MOSCOW which is to supply district
nurses for the poor. The grand Ouch
ess, whose husband was killed by the
terrorists is to live in one of the build
ings devoted to the work. and other
titled men and women will also dwell
near her and help in the work.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

The coal output OF Japan is increas
ing at marvellous rate.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
RATS AND MICE
DIFFERENTIATED BY
DANYSZ VIRUS

fhs
by DR. Jean Danys Director Of til. Agr-
cultural Micro Biology at the pasteur Institute MOI
POISON. HARMLESS TO HUMAN BEINGS DOMESTIC AND
OTHER ANIMALS BIRDS etc Ye. fatal to rat. and The
vemin always go outside die Easily prepared applied
HOW MUCH TO USE. Small house tube Ordinary dwelling
three tubes If less ak tubss
two tuhs for stable with hay loft yard
Similar quantity ench infested hcor of
grsnary for each feet Towns
to- dozen inhabited to tubs for
oren sd Sold glass tubes full direction tube.
Independent Chemical Company
sS OLD SLIP VIEW YORK, NY.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18
THE
BEST
REMEDY
For Women Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Noah, Ky. 90 was passing through
tho Change Of Life and suffered from
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

AS further inducement TO settlement Of tho
Wheat Raising lands of Western Canada. the
Canadian Government has increased the area
that ma y be taken By bomestcader to 800 acres
100 free and loo to be purchased at $500 per acre.
These lands are in the gran-raisng area. whcrs
mixed farming is also carried on with unqualified
success.
A railway will shortly be built to Hudson Bay.
bringing the worlds markets a thousand miles
nearer these wheat fields, where schools and
churches convenient. climate excellent. rail-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-03-18

You don't seem to see the joke at
ALL" observed his wife in cutting ac-
cents. AT all events you can never
say again that your verse doesn't yield
results. 1t has been tried on a dog
and the dog died which is what you
wanted. If you had been clever enough
to conceive the plan yourself you
might have been rid of Too Sweet long
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-07-24
MONEY IN THE SOUTHWEST

The indications now point TO an
early period when the Southwest
will not only cease 10 he n borrower
Of money, but an actual lender. II
was not a decade y when practically
every issue Of bonds Of whatever ma.
ture issued in any large amount had
to be sold In the East. When a city
or u county wanted to cash a slOO,.
900 issue OF bonds then II was gener
ally necessary for somebody to Ego
East with the signed papers and
hunt up a purchaser. While a torren
tial stream Of Eastern, Northern and
foreign money is pouring into the
Southwest right now, IL IL not for
bond issues. True many bond issues
are sold wholly Or in part in the
East, yet the recent very large pur.
chases Of Texas bonds by Texas bank
ers and inanciers, indicate a plcnti.
tude Of cash on hand. II the custom
Of selling at home continues TO grow
in proportionate degree for the next
five years, there will be no demand for
Eastern money in the Southwest.
without entering into details, 1t is
not out Of place ia call attention to
recent bank reports from all the
Southwestern states. Oklahoma banks
gained over a million dollars in depos
its IN June over May and show nearly
four millions over July !, 1905.
Reports from New Orleans are
equally glowing; Little Rock banks
were never in 50 prosperous a eondi.
ton; the banks in Dallas, Galveston.
Houston aud San Antonio are ectual
ly hunting good paper ON which To use
surplus funds.
Within the next few months, com
mencing August |. n food OF some
four hundred millions dollars will
come in for the Southwestern cotton
crop, while lumber, rice, sugar, cattle,
oil and corn will keep the food At
high tide. There are all sorts Of good
money in the Southwest.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-07-24
THE PANAMA CANAL BONDS.

Congress will have no chance to
discuss the proposition to issue bonds
for the expenditures on the Panama
Canal, unless II comes up when the
conference report on the tariff bill is
referred back TO each chamber for
consideration. The bond scheme will
be All amendment TO the tariff bill.
BY 1t the secretary Of the treasury
will be authorized to issue fifty year
bonds at a rate Of interest ranging
from 2 to 3 per cent, as may be found
necessary In order 10 float the bonds.
II Is assumed that the canal viii cost
about s375, 900 and the proposition
Is 20 issue bonds for this figure, less
the amount which has already been
sold or authorized.
As the proposed canal bonds will
have to be made available az a basis
for note circulation by the national
banks, In order to get a sale for them
they would add something to the vol
ume Of an element Of the circulation
which, in the opinion Of many hnan.
eisrs, is already too large for the good
Of tbs country.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-07-24
SIMPLE

We do not desire any noteworthy
Increase of ritual In the public worship
OF Methodism not being unaware,
however, Of the truth that the best
protection against cant on the one
hand and ceremony on the other is
respect for decent forms. But IL
there must he n choir, and IL the choir
must sit Immediately In view Of the
whole congregation, then we think
some simple vestments. with bare
heads or plain caps, greatly to be pre-.
ferred to the picture hats and stunn.
ing dresses with which lady choiris.
,ers not seldom distract attention from
the worship and the sermon.
christian Advocate.
The editor has never yet rented a
pew In the Methodist church aud don Z
claim any right TO membership of the
committee who IL TO inform the choir
about the picture hats, but we can Z
help but sorter banker after the senti
ment Of the Advocate in the expires.
sion Of opinion in the foregoing. The
time we did go to church we didn Z see
the choir nor the preacher, nor much
Of the congregation, but we seed the
hats and the feathers aud the arti.
fetal flowers and smelled the spirit
Of the altar Of artificial perfume.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-07-24
SAN JON BREEZEs.

Rev. j. o. Gore had the misfortune
to have Il rib broken Saturday.
Rev. J. W. Campbell delivered a
splendid sermon Sunday morning,
Miss Florence westlake spent mos,
Of last week with Mrs. f.. s. Haworth
George Branham has returned from
n two months trip through the north.
west.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. Alexander have
decided to remain in New Mexico un.
iii fall.
San Jon people are making great
preparations for the barbecue Aug.
II and IS.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. u. Bennett and lii.
tie boys came out from Tucumcari
Saturday but returned Sunday.
An interesting game of base ball
was played between the San Jon and
Egypt boys. San Jon won the game.
Tom wootcn came in from Missouri
10 spend some time on his claim, but
owing to his wife's poor health he re
manned only n few days.