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The people's recorder. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1893-1925, 1909-09-11

walk u ps tai r s
without stopping
on the way. I
tried three differ
ent doctors and
each tol;, Tic some
thing different. I
received no benefit
from any of them,
but seemed to suf-
fer more. The last
doctor said notll-
Ing would restore
nv health Tbapop
The people's recorder. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1893-1925, 1909-09-11

feeling. will find
comfort in the ad-
vice Of Mrs. James
T. Wright, Of SO
Goldsb b borough st.,
Easton, Md, who
says: My back was
In a very bad way,
and when not painful
WAS so weak II felt
The people's recorder. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1893-1925, 1909-09-11

Everyone ought to measure him.
self by his own proper foot and STAN
The people's recorder. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1893-1925, 1909-09-11
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydiaE E.Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound Cured Her.

, Wlllimanttc, Conn" For five years
l suffered untold agony from female
ttiioaoss: ties dz:zinasa causing backache irreguari-
tion. It was impossible for me- ' to
The people's recorder. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1893-1925, 1909-09-11
NEW STRENGTH FOR WOMEN'S
BAD BACKS.

Women who suffer with backache,
bearing down pain. dizziness and that
The people's recorder. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1893-1925, 1909-09-11

Whether from Colds. Heat. Stomach or
Nervous Troubles. Capudine will relieve you
It's liQuid-pleaSant to take-acts immedi.
ately. Try 1t, l0c.. 25c. and SOC. At drug
stores. =
The people's recorder. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1893-1925, 1909-09-11

tOll eHu OIL Iue lie" census. AS Tie
result Of the passage of the new
census law civil service examinations
for these positions must be held in
the various States. The census bu-
reau designated October 20 as the
day or holding the examinations for
the 5000 positions.
More than 100000 will be added
to Uncle Sans annual income by the
collection Of the tariff OH foreign
built yachts, which became effective
Thursday. The customs division Of
the Treasury Department will collect
the tax.
Assurance Of an abundant supply
Of wholesome oysters during the pres
ent newly opened season is given by
DR.. H. F. Moore, expert, OH oysters
and assistant Of the United States
Bureau Of Fisheries, who returned
Thursday from an extended and c.1-
haustive investigation Of the oyster
beds Of Maryland and Virginia.
Special arrangements have been
made by the Secretary of State for
the reception and entertainment Of
Prince and Princess Kiniyoshi Kuni,
Of Japan, who are on their way to
the United States, where the prince
will be the personal representative
Of the Emperor of Japan, his grand
father, at the Hudson-Fulton cele-
bration in New York City the latter
part Of September.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20

One /" tw" yards i'll ii piece;
pretty designs matte e>pc-
cially for the front door:
worth zoe the piece.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20
All ParasoIs
s l-3c Muslin SC

BIcached Muslin. king
Pin" brand, 80 inches vile
and has Il new, improved
finish. 1t will pay YOU II
ay in Il years supply.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20

Size SlxoU Bed Sheets.
torn and hcmmcd ready for
Use. Many stores charge
more than our regular price
of S1.00. Get IL supply.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20
Il l-2c Lawns SC
Bath Towels SC

Honcycomb Towels. very
much like fine quality Turk
ish towels; fringed and fancy
striped borders. Usual pric.
, for DC:
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20
Two Big Values in the Shoe Clearance

CHOOSE ANYTHING FROM THE EN-
TIRE REMAINING STOCK OF FINE OK
FORDS: REGULAR VALUES Up To S6.oO.
Ou. stock now emhodie> about 100 pairs
Of hi.l-.radc oxfor,> in ties one ana two
buckle, and strap Lace. effects i'll patents, "N-
blood, Tan and other popular LASTS ami lrath-
cr< Pick anything you desire in oxfor'l> at
only observation-disclosures. S2.4s
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20

Extra large and heavy
qualities in pretty mar>elll">
patterns. All perfcc Y
hleached and guaranteed not
10 he weighted with chem
icalS.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20

IN PRETTY AND STYLISH MODELS I'MEKn SELLING
At 90 % \
in un"ad'f
this r.prcss i h
These hats please
flower
lat u~c bargain for We doubt much if hi
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20
Silk Belts SC
Csc Damask l5c

Extra wide coIorcd Table
DamaSk with red or hlnr
grounds. scroll CT dice pat
terms. An unusual value. for
they are actually worth 21c
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20
Pretty Three-Piece COSTUME

THERE NENEK
OFFERED
of would thcnor
get
still higher priced and 'rie models
prices
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20
Snappy, Stylish Skirts S.

Quite large rack full of the dressest skirts shown this
season There wooden materials throughout in strictly
tailored skirts The cooIines such have had great
vogue Positively there values offered that
exceed $1,000 and assuredy less than $500 Clcar-
,nca sale nr;.a - So. 90
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-20

Only two dozen left. ana
every one is red. Think If
the value you can get in one
of these fine silk scarfs. full
two yards long. Fine TO.
evening.
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11

For their luncheon they demon strated" a new brand of tea. a new fangled soup and some hygienic crack CTS in department store They then went to the waiting room which sup piled the easiest chairs and rested half an hour. during which they used the telephone six different times.
 They took the 5:30 car and secured seats, although there Were soon d dozen shop girls and workingmen standing up in the aisles Then they boarded a crowded car with the baby and it's go-cart, while the conductor tried to look pleasant
 It was six o'clock when they g,t home. Ms. Timmie's table wasn't cleared of the breakfast dishes. but it served for dinner. and as she and her husband sat down 10 half-raw chous canned tomatoes and bakers stuff she asserted:
 wen just have to go to boardiL. again. simply cant tahe care of the baby and do my housework. too"
 Upstairs, Mrs. Green was tearfu!ly declaring hat Mr. Green was a brute to complain because dinner wasn'. ready just once; then they went ont to the nea. est cafeteria to dinner.
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11
Children Forced to ST ke.

There was a pericd in Hnglish his tory when juvenile smoking was en- forced ohcially. The d.arist Hearne in wri ing of the Iague of London. ia 1865. says: Evea children Wee obliged to smoke. and rene ab r nat 1 heard formerly Ton Ros IS. whu was yoeman b-a.le. say .hAt when he was a schooib1y at Eton t..... year when the p.asue rag,d uT th.. b-ys Of the schori were cbi..od ,t smcak in the school evei% moInia an ti at he was n2yer Wh F. ;, much in his life aa he w-s one 1,.,, IL iuE fer not sn!nhIug.'
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11
C-7Iitf-s of "-4 'x--."

A "-- d nl'::~r'' K. Y is "~r ---''" ta'es Clle 70 'le g: hcir rn os mates and :iv~s 22l cts live. l.. . a-c.ds tu-ti1= thct. vii .es a. t-,.- pa 0n :Eei: T sr.v's 3: ic' :, upon Lu@ a1 natu i .. l k--..iy eye.
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11
f'r-a-rrc --

For # w~-r1 r~-. '--+o-. +'--< .,,a, ,r~rI1 r---o r--. ,. --- ' T. ray. via = II ~-" o.. .--.-- '-'. tho. eh,.;rI = - -'r.- ~" Pi...ri 'o"co -~ H. II; -.on Cf ..5 ne.,l. .luf-C-i''
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11

Ti~'--.' ~-r" .-~o e~~actin-cs cc~va, '-,-. ~.r
 n s1ch c:fr '' v-'-' 2. seat ering the v::t ," -r y l.rac- ticn.
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11
To Hin Ut U -t1

It is one of t''a E." ~''s ,f fatn t''-t the man who has a i h nc 'rf drHs5 so well as tte man ''o'-ing fir one Newark Evening E'"'s.
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11
A Hr-iL~I -.- ~-o

The I cndoH fr' " --.- -'' -~. = ten cents 2 voq" f-~ '9 + --'- .'.'-- r. while tFe d"'@-.' .t f '-e-v Etri corts $1.75 fer e~-r '-,-r V,v,- r.
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11
EN AM APART MENT HOUSE When Mrs. Green and Mrs.
 Timnie Went Shopping.

re llOlnluS paper III HSI Hduu
 When Mrs Timmie had called: Come in" she entered the com lsination kitchen, dining-room and bed room, and asked, eagerly:
 Have you read the ads. this morn ing. Mrs Timmie?"
 Land nO The baby's so cross I haven't done a thing but fuss with fe"." She didn't add that Mr. Tim mie always took the paper down own.
 You never saw such bargains in vour life" declared Mrs. Green. en- ,husias tically. Just listen to this, $1.50 silks-the genuine thing-for 49 cents! And $45 costumes for $12!"
 How do they do it?" marveled Mrs. Timmie.
 ''I don't know But I'm going down town right away and buy me-either suit or else the si k to make a drezs Which would be the best? Cant you go along with me-"
 Wish to goodness I could, But I'd rather stay home than tug the baby along"
 T wish you could go." Mrs. Green .epeated. persuasi ely "I ha.e to go shopping alone-and Mrs. Brown would go, if I ask her-but you have uch good judgment, I'd rather you would go.'
 I'll tell you!" cried Mrs Timmie III Ihone ma, and if she's going to be home, I'll take the baby out there and leave her."
 That's it! I'll watch her while you phone"
 Mrs. Timmie came back iubiIant. and Mrs. Green said again: Now. ieally must make up my mind-sbaH get a suit or get silk and make one?" Then they entered into discussion of styles. materials and colurs and relative values, and looked oyer the latest fashion shee.s. When the clock struck ten Mrs Timmie start ed up.
 Goodness gracious! I haven't cleared my table yet, and I mus. get baby ready and get ready myself"
 Never mind" Mrs. Green said: I'll get ready right away, and then I'll come down and help you-and-weTl get home early, anyway
 But it took Mrs. Green a solid hour 10 make up. and by that tine Mrs. Timmie, somewhat tous,ed as to hair and rumpled as to skirts, was waiting with the baby in her go-cart. They went to Twelfth street to leave the baby. then they sta. ted down BrCaI- way and visited every dry eoc Is cs- tablishment and deI artment store on the line.
 Mrs. Green looked at suits in each place, and also at silks she tried on 12 different dresses. and of these she declared that five were '.jusi what | want-only-" One of the gowns was white serge suit: one green silk dress; another blue cloth skirt and coat; one a white lingerie dress of lace and embroidery. and one pinE linen jumper suit. She secureI ii different samples of silks that sha would consider, and four dffe~e7t times she had clerks measure and fig ure the amount of silk needed for costume. then told them to wat b.. fore they cut il off until she selected her trimmings When they got to Temple street she decided that she would wait till next week before she bought perhaps things would be cheaper then.'
 Mrs. Timmie cheerfullv ~adyised" her friend that every costume she irled on Wa ''iuSi tCo swe et and as
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11
T a~ T.

Nearly every w: 's in fa~o" nf q tax on incomes rIa. are Ia ~ar than his own.
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11
TLe Vci~e ~E C-eh.

When io--ev .a'-- ''r fo-.a'-~''e Q" with a ;i-i4 is lisel. rc h'.al" a fasci- na q lis C"Cr.
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11
Eii

Arother thirr .'. ...-' -o ..-'-- stand is whv v~u- -.-.s ba so mucf '"l d a-.. .l .- else's.-IndiS- a '-s
Holbrook argus., 1909-05-11

rac4cr ir Vy~rt-''- Cc --er S-'-~.v
 Nr-.h N~.ni 2" fEau thrce-i 1,l- Cf -"-.
The Meeker herald., 1909-07-10
|45@fJ
poa9 oaQ
same Old Thing.

"Glad to meet you" says the caller
a. he fles through the handshaking
doorway at the White House recep-
ton. "I'm the only man here to-day
who doesn't want an once"
Click! Click!
The caller notes = weary attendant
pushing q lever attached to . machine
surmounted by dial containing fig
ures which change with the clicking.
Passing on. he sidles around to the
attendant and asks:
Whats that for? To keep count
Of the visitors?"
NO" answers the attendant, In
worn. exhausted tones. This regis
ters tho people who say they are the
only ones who don't want once. You
were the 135. 5.63s. .s65 .337. .sS4.177th man
to say It."
Showing his application papers back
into his pocket, the caller tries to
leave with an unconcerned air.
The Meeker herald., 1909-07-10
OF DurIsd Cities.

Beneath the tims-worn streets Of ancient
Rome
Mayhap still older streets In dust lie
hid;
Beneakh the sands may stand q pyramid
Unmentioned in historic book or tome:
The forest may o'ertop some crumbnng
dome
Beneath which olden rulers dreamed
and did:
Some palace that once housed the
mighty Cid
May sleep below an humble peasant's
home
What of the buried cities Of the mind
The stately halls and castles still un-
wrought l.
Because we sit with idly-folde hands?
Shall some one slse far In the future
What could be ours. would we but take
the thought?
Shall others build upon our barr,s.
lAndN1
The Meeker herald., 1909-07-10

Ono day king was crowned some
where:
They clad him in a purple gown
there;
They shouted as he took the crown
And vowed nations task to bear.
The cheers rang through the royal
town
When he stepped proudly to his
| throne
Amid the iusty trumpetinG-
But on each street there walks, alone.
| Unheralded, another king.
Aye. on each street. and on each road.
And through the burrows of each
| field
He walks: for him no great abode
HiRh-wRlled. and rich, and nobly
| ceiled:
For him no purple raiment. sewed
With 'broidered coat-of-arms and
No courtfers throns round him. for
| sooth.
| No warriors breathe of battle spoil.
/ And yet he II king in truth
This bronzed and brawny king of
toll
Thronsed on the slim. sky-frettins
beams
That trace the shape Of what will
| be,
| He brings to form another's dreams.
This emperor of industry;
Deep in the mine his cap-light CLEANS;
His full chant swells above the sea;
The realm of daily toll ts his.
He rules no hemmed and bordered
| land
A wondrous realm his kingdom Is:
| The task that lieth to his hand.
Perchance he may be smudged Of face.
His hat BE- ragged a. to brim,
| And down his checks we often trace,
In streaks, the honest sweat of hira-
! But hail to him! He Nils his place.
This man Of tireless eye and limb.
| His Rarb 10 royal. none the less,
Though bare Of 'broidered stripe and
| coil;
No man has more OF hnsliness
Than he who wears the Earb Of toll.
The Meeker herald., 1909-07-10

gage on Jimmy's home and then
bought in the property At forced sale.
was that he was thinking Of making
some Investments in the neishborhood.
and would like to get price ON the
Floyd property.
80 you are q relative Of these
Floyds. are your" the old man asked.
"A distant relative" Floyd admit
ted. And now what do you want for
the placer" Ef
"It ought to be worth about 5000.
but I'm not anxious to SELL" was
the wary reply.
We'll, just draw me up an option for
so days at that price. with the agree
ment that the people can stay there
for that time whether buy the place
or not, and will look into It,"
''It's customary to pay something for
an option, you know" was the insin-
uating reply.
And how much will the option be!"
"How would 500 DOT"
"AI right" was the quick return of
Floyd. who drew . roll Of money from
an inner pocket that made the eyes Of
the old miser bulge ~ 500 bill was
separated from the pile.
The next night Doc Floyd was seat
ed In the High Rollers club In Chi
cago. With him was Jack Cleland, his
partner in many transactions, ques-
tionable. maybe. but profitable always
to the pair. Floyd had been telling
Cleland Of Jimmy and his talk Of
that youngster WAS 70 unlike his usual
conversation that his partner imag-
ined he saw q new side to the man
with whom he had 10 long associated.
"Yes, sir, there's something about
that kid that made me take to him
right away" the genial Doc was say
ing. And then I've got hunch that
he's going to be = mascot. ! found out
to-day that old Jonas had skinned the
kids father out Of his farm BY loan.
ing him . few hundred dollars At .
time and taking notes for about three
times the amount he gave him."
"And what's your plant" asked Gle
land.
well, I've been through all that
part Of the country recently. and I hnd
no one has ever heard Of our new pat
ent flre kinder. think they ought to
be educated. want you to scare up
as many Of the solicitors who worked
with NJ - you can. and have them
ready to 60 south tomorrow night.
Get ave,cases a the kindlers and ship
them to me tho nrst thing tomorrow.
Send them by express to be certain Of
quick delivery. All you will have to
do will b to stay here and be the
factory, and then drop down in case I
send for you."
The oaees Of Quick Fire Manafac-
turing Conpaay Of New York and
Chicago prseeated busy appear
ance . couple Of days later when Jonas
Jones called to deliver the option to
Floyd. He fpand Floyd engaged With
| . group oI shfswd looking young men.
and after gssstings was asked II be
would can again ct four O'Clock tAat
aftsrnooa. wAsa Floyd would have
moro leisure 10 tam 70 hin.
WAea Jea0 eal,sA Atse b ~ a1tse.
The Meeker herald., 1909-07-10

was to take charge Of the little de-
tails" Jonas was ~ proud ~ . boy Of
his nsw Job. He had donned his best
Sunday suit and indulged In . shave,
feeling that some consideration was
due to the dignity Of his new position.
"You are good at figures. I pre-
sume?" said Floyd. after the salesmen
had been started out. Il wish you
would go through this statement for
me-"
The statement was long mass Of
The Meeker herald., 1909-07-10

noon It was . mora busfhess-like y1oyd
than he At FIRST figured on. He learned
that the manager and sole proprietor
to the Quick Fire Manufacturing Com
pany had Just started in to introduce
the greatest patent Of the age in that
particular section.
Look how simple 1t is," said Floyd.
handing him over = small contrivance
Of metal bands which encased mass
of what looked like pulp asbestos.
Its the greatest thing in the world
for people who have to buy kindling
wood In small quantities At big prices.
This little thing IL always ready. and
will start . thousand nres. The won-
en- simply eat them up faster than the
factory can turn them out. They cost
seven cents oacn 70 manufacture, and
retail for 50 cents. The agents get 70
cents for each one they sell. and we
can always keep the best Of salesmsn,
for they can easily sell from so to 100
. day."
ITS amaxin' how some folks can
make money easy" commented Jones,
who looked and listened in wonder.
Here's one OF the agents now" said
Floyd. Let's see what kind Of . day
he's had"
That's the kind Of day I've had p
replied the salesman" ~ he opened
. large suit case which proved to be
entirely empty. II sold 50 that I car
ried with me and took orders for . few
more to be delivered tomorrow" AZ
he spoke he emptied pile Of money.
all In silver, on the desk in front Of
Floyd.
T by the way" he suddenly asked,
addressing his remark to Jonas, As II
the thought had just occurred to him,
''how would you like to take care Of
this business for me in the once here1
I need . good, solid business man like
yourself. 10 that can give my time
to other matters. l. could make II
worth your while. You would have
plenty Of time to look after your own
business, and could use this once for
your headquarters."
well. think could take care Of 1t,
all right" was the answer Of Jonas
"And would . hundred and nifty q
month be enough pay?' questioned
Floyd.
why, yes; that seems more'n good
pay for 10. little work." admitted
Jones.
"Oh, never mind that" was the airy
response. Its worth something to me
to have, q nan handle ny. money thai
1 know l can trust. II you. will just
come around 1t nine o'clock in the
morning will show you how to start
the men out. All you've got to do il
to give them ~ many Of the little ma
chimes ~ they want to carry out. and
then take the money from them when
they come back In the afternoon. Tha,
win give me . chance to look into the
matter Of buying that farm OF your
and some other things hsve on hand.'
In the language II Doc I1oyd's set
Jonas Jones was hooked.
Although hahitually N early riser
Jonas Jones foanl yioyA already bssy
with sOos c0sreeDoaAsacs wAsa Al
rsecAsA tAs o0es of ~ ouick ylrl
NaAufAstsring CeoDaay q ~ Aay n
The Meeker herald., 1909-07-10

u8uf01, and FI0yd knew II W0ulQ Keep
Jonas occupied for q couple Of hours.
Moreover. he knew that the old money
grubber would be astounded when he
digested the items. 1t was all . part
Of his plan. The statement was sup
posed to represent the profit OF all the
IRE kindlers that had been sold in .
far western state during the previous
six months. It showed net profit
for the month Of -es0. 900. after all costs
had been deducted. The eyes Of Jonas
Jones fairly popped At such sure and
quick profits, ..ust ~ Floyd know they
would. and as the old man pofed over
the papers the promoter announced
that he would be absent for . few
hours. When he left the once he went
to the hotel. changed to the automobile
costume, had his machine brought to
the door and started OF to see little
Jimmy and the farm.
Aunt Mandy was taken on her feet
with the announcement Floyd made
when he entered the house and pro-
ceeded to make himself at home. He
had brought from the city . goodly
supply Of groceries and meats and an
Aounced that he proposed staying for
lunch and partahing Of some Of Aunt
Nandy's home cooking.
II md" he announced to Aunt
Mandy. that We are related, after all.
SO I'm going to take charge here. Al
though never knew your folks. Jim
my's grandfather was . cousin Of
my father. found that out from
q letter got from my old aunt, the
only living relative that I know. shes
living all alone down in Virginia now,
and insists that send you and Jimmy
to her. You can start Just ~ soon ~
you can get ready"
Floyd purpoaely postponed arriving
1t the once that afternoon until the
time he knew the agents would have
been in and settled up with Jonas. He
found the old man in high giee. Every
one Of the men had returned with an
empty bag and q pocket full OF silver.
"Just put the money away for to.
night" said Floyd. "and deposit in
the bank tomorrow. Pretty good bust.
ness, don't you think?"
Eyes. remarkably profitable" replied
Jonas. But don't you think the agents
get too muchf can get ~ many good
men ~ l want for 12.15 . day. and
that would make as more . day profit
for you"
~oh, don't mind that" laughed
Floyd They are all oood salesmsn,
and We can afford to pay them we'll"
.Well, I know what I'd do II It was
my business. Just think. II you save
SIS day, that's $50 q week, or q, 500
Z ysarl"
'.oh. don't bother about that was
The careless reply Of Floyd. We're
making money ensuSh. How about
that statemeatf Was It all correct p
.Yes, II was correct, and good bust.
nsss, too. Seems the things nettsd
~. ~ clear peo6t in six months In q
msrkst not ons-flfth - bis n this.
Yos eaght to casar Up @leo. 80 in this
seate."
~lsoes than tAa4. mest hksly." wss
IL nattsrsE-sect rseay Il rseyd. 1--WE
nj - eGss Asa . naa b CAaaA0s
The Meeker herald., 1909-07-10
Asssr That. Too,

During the week Brother Gettit had
knitted Mr.. Lamby in stock deal. had
foreclosed mortgage ON his house.
sued him on 4 demand note and At
tached his personal property. Sunday
morning Mr.. Lamby went to church.
thinking to hear something that would
make his heart more peaceful. After
the ser: ..ces Brother Osttit came to
him. grasped him warmly by the hand
and asked him wAat condition his I'm
mortal soul was in.
Are you thinking Of forsclosins on
that. too?' asked Mr.. Lamhy. des
peratsly.