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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

In all my life. l recommend Lydia E.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound to all
my friends. Mrs. WILL YOUNG, 6
Columbia Avenue, Rockland, Me.
Backache is a symptom Of female
weakness or arrangement. If you
have backache, don't neglect it. To
get permanent relief you must reach
the root of the trouble. Nothing we
knowof will do this SO safely and surely
as Lydia y. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound. Cure the cause Of these dis.
tressing aches and pains and you will
become we'll and strong.
The great volume of unsolicited
testimony constantly pouring in proves
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, has restored health to thou.
sands of women. =
Mrs. Pinlkham, of Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. She has guided
thousands to he alth free Of
charge.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Oh! That g.. Awful

Did you hear 1t? How embar.
RAISING. These stomach noisesmake
you wish you could sink through
the floor. You imagine everyone
hears them. Keep box of CAS-
CARETS in your purse or pocket
and take part of one after eating
It will relieve the stomach Of gas. n,
cAscARETs loo boz for week.
treatment Audruggists. Biggest seller
h tho ~orld-million boxes month.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
cRAwFoRp,s FIRST BOOK.
Julia Ward Howe Tells VIVA.
Prompted tho Author to Write
His First Story.
From the Baltimore Sur

ut was through the encouragement
of his uncle, Sam Ward-my brother
that he was persuaded to become q
writer. When this was first sug-
gested to him he laughed at the idea,
but we told him that this was the life
for which he was fitted. My nephew's
telling of the story of Mr.. Jacobs, a
diamond merchant of Simla, SO inter-
ested my brother that he insisted up
appeared as Mr.. 1saacs.
1T was at our home in Newport
that this book was written. My
nephew often came to me for advice,
while writing the book. and thought
it very good. Its worth was proved
later by its popularity. Together we
used to read over the chapters OF DIR.
Claudius, which he wrote here at our
home ON Beacon street. AS young
man he was brilliant and versatile,
giving promise of what he was to do
later.
Like most men of American birth
who spend their early days and receive
their education abroad, Marion did
sympathy with American life and GUS
toms. The people of Italy, however,
among whom he chose to make his
home, loved him and respected his
work. Denying himself the social life,
which his popularity offered him. he
set himself to the writing of books.
He was always fraii physically, and 1
think that the task he undertook was
too hard for him, so that he died from
overwork while still young man. He
was not q philosophiZing man nor a
poet, but his work appealed to the peo-
pie and they loved him."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Pointed Paragraphs.

Never closed-the open season for
kissing.
A barking dog never bites-while he
Is barking.
When respect departs love packs its
grip and takes vacation.
Everybody's business is nobody's
business except the busybodys
It's the uncertainty of women that
makes men go daffy about them.
One good turn deserves another en-
8agement on the vaudeville circuit.
Sooner or later a man who travels
on his cheek will have worn look
Publicity is an alarm clock that fire.
Quently awakens q mans conscience.
Many a woman marries the wrong
man because the right one neglected to
ask her
How we enjoy seeing man get the
worst of 1T when he tries to get the
best of others!
You can estimate tho value OF your
reputation by trying to induce pawn
broker to advance you something on it,
After a girl gets to be about SO old
she gives up the idea of a career and
puts in "a hours a day seeking hus-
band.
The ever popular foulards seem to have
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

1 used Doan's Kidney Pills and at
tribute to them my present good
health. In 1906 publicly endorsed
Doan's Kidney Pills and have no hesi-
tation now in confirming that state
ment"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Mlburn Co, Buffalo. n. Y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Says Americans DON'T Know Potatoe.

FTUIH ING NEW 1OFK ffeFaIu.
perhaps better potatoes will be
raised in this country some day said
man from Europe, seated In the
knickerbocker dining room. lat pres
ent many dinner menus are arranged
without potatoes, in fact they are not
highly priced, and I believe 1t is be-
cause the best kinds are not cultivated
here. The soil may have something to
do with 1T, but I tell you there is moth
ing to compare with the blue mouse
and the red mouse raised in the Rhine
country. There are many other kinds,
with the flavor of nuts. mealy, and
we'll, l am often homesick for thern.''
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Did Her Best

From Harper's Weekly
You know. Miss Blank" said the
proprietor of a railroad station restau-
rant. there is a great deal in having
your sandwiches look attractive"
yes, sir, 1 know It," replied the girl.
Il have done everything 1 could.
have busted those sandwiches every
morning for the last 10 daYsl"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

way. i dOCtOred
until ] was dis
couraged, and
thought I should
never get we'll. I
read a testimonial
about Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and
thought 1 would
try it. After tax
ing three bottles I
was cured, and
never felt So yyal1
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Musical Lockout.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Nell-I'm afraid Mr.. Guzzler had too
much drink at the ulnner last night.
Belle-What makes you think so2
Nell---When the charlotte russo was
served he tried to blow the froth off.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
MUNYON'S
PAW-PAW PILLS
THE best Stomach

The best Stomach
and Liver Pills known
and a positive and
speedy cure for Con-
stipatlon, Indigestion.
Jaundice, Biliousness,
Sour Stomach. Head
ache, and all ailments
larisIng from a dlsor-
! d ere d stomach or
sluggish liver. They
contain in concentrat-
ed form all the vir-
J tues and values Of
Munyon's Paw-Paw
tonic aud are made
from the juice Of the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Something New.

from the ArgOnaut
Mrs. Nurich was in the jewelry store
Here are some new souvenir spoons we
have just got IN said the clerk, placing
a tray for her inspection. "Oh, amt
those lovely!" she exclaimed II must
have some of those! Our cook makes such
lovely souvenir
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

caused q good deal
Of misery by the
painful passages of
the kidney secre-
tions. l always felt
duh and languid and
suffered from severe
pains across the
loins. A number of
remedies l tried fail
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

Paw-Paw fruit. unhesitatingly rccom-
mend these pills As being the best la1a-
tive and cathartic ever compounded. Get
a 21-cent bottle and IL yeu are not per-
fectly satisfied will refund your money.
-NUNYON.
53d sad jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Possible Complication.

From the Chicago Tribune.
PAW
Well. Tommy"
DO you believe there's people living
on Mars?"
81 see no reason to doubt It,"
We'll, wouldn't 1t be q good joke on
'em If they should find out, after we
get to talking to 'em. that they don't
know that's the name of their planet?"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Little Willie MWise.n

From the Boston Transcript.
Teacher Now boys. here's Il little cx-
ample In mental arithmetic. How old
would a person be- who was born in
1882
Pupil Please, teacher. was 1t man or
n lyoinanp
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE.
Write to-day to Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy,
N. Y, for a FREE sample of Aliens Fost-
Ease, powder to shake into your shoes.
1t cures tired, sweating, hot. swollen, ach-
ing feet. 1t makes new or tight shoes easy.
A certain cure for Corns and Bunlons. All
Druggists and Shoe Stores sell 1t. 25c.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

Try Murine Eye Remedy
For Red, Weak, Weary Watery Eyes
Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to the Pure Food and Drugs Law.
Murine Doesn't Smart. Soothes Eye Pain.
Try Murine for Your Eyes. You VIII Like n.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

AGENTS $40 daily selling our postcards:
talking unnecessary: envelopes do work;
Fine sample packages 1Oc. Wholesale
prices particulars free. Capitol Mail Or
der Co. ia Second. Springfield, Ill.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

Mr.. wi.ssswss ooorH1xs sYnvy for 1,lorer
sssshtns, softsns ~ guzns, reduces tnnammasi on
allsys pain. cnsss Wind eoalo. &c botua.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Tho maid that eharish

The maid that cherish,
To love till perish,
Must love me in sunshine and snow:
Must be laughing and gay.
Let me have my own way,
And know how to cook and to sew.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
But the maid chat I wed.

But the maid that wed.
After all have said
May break my fond dreams quite tosnash;
Though III feel quite repaid
Ii l get an old maid
With millions of dollars In cash.
ID. c. shafer in Judge.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

FLOWER substitute for fly paper; in
room where pots of this flower are kept
for loc 800 pc, per cent profit ,tn + q & Is
Co, Hagerstown. Md.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

Ballad Of tho Bachelors Choice.
Oh, the girl that love
Must be mild as a dove,
Her face must be wondrously fair:
And her eyes must be blue,
OF heavenly hue,
With bits of spun gold in her hair.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Poets and National Greatness.
From the London Times

-.
Victor Hugo once said in his lordly.
generaliZing way, that 1t Was Shake
speare who prevented England from
being only another Carthage; and il,
is indeed true that but for our great
poets we should not hold the place
we do hold In the opinion of Europe.
Because of them VIC do not vince
when We are described as n nation of
snopkcepers. for they prove that we,
like tho I'lorentines and Venctians, are
something more than that NJ. Bourget
has expressed the general wonder OF
cultivated foreigners that the English
nation. which seems so matter of fact
and even duh, should have produced
Two poets compared with whose works.
all other poetry seems to be prose:
and these poets are the very two who
are to be honored today In Rome. IL
is certainly fact that more than any
other nation we produce men OF
genius who vary extremely from our
normal type. and We never have pro-
duced more wonderful poets than Shell
ley and Keats
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
YOUR
BACKACHE
WILLYIELD
To Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Rockland, Maine. was troubled
for long time with pains in my back
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Discipline.

From the Christian Advocate
Nearsighted Lady-The boy who is try
Ing to tie that can to that poor dogs tail
ought to be thrashed within an inch Of
his life-the horrid little brute.
Maid-lts your boy. mum.
1.ady-My boy?
Maid--Yes, mum.
I.ady-'rell him. if hen stop, I'll give
him some cake.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
Oh. the girl i adnra

Must be twenty-no more
With figure of beauty and grace
Oh, her skin must be bright.
And her teeth must be white
The tints Of the dawn IN her face.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

Still Hope.
From Pick-Me-Up.
Belle wish the Lord had made me
a man.
Nellie-Perhaps he has, only You
saven't found him yet.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17
PERMANENT.

A Statement Confirmed After Five
Years.
Elder A. Pickerill, 1903 w. Fourth
ST.. Marion, Ind, says: Il was
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

Wood yields about one fifth as muck
heat as coal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

A Wide and Expensive One.
From the Baltimore American.
isn't there breach between that
young engaged couple?"
"Yes-breach of promise. She got
five thousand"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

Traffic between the eastern and west
ern coasts of the United States by way
or 1sthmus railways and steamship lines
amounted to s40,O00,000 In value in 1908
a marked increase over any earlier year.
---------s-- s'-s--
The depth of the earth's atmosphere
Is from 100 to 200 miles
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-06-17

The ever popular foulards seem to have
taken new lease on life
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20

jlton's mind. What if the bambino erred
again. and again the Madonna was IN need OF
matches He hurried over to the newsstand
and bought a box of the cheap plepelan
lrcIfers t. be found at such places WITH
as much unconcern as he could muster, he
strslIed back by Marv's window. She did
not see HIM With pleased ewes she was
gazing on the American Baby as he lay
with upturned bottle across RoNIc.s lap Her
face was inclined slightly showing an artistic
oval contour Dropping ringlets touched her
checks. soft shadows lowered under her down
cast lashes
By Jove, An artist could make a goo.
Madonna of her as She Is now very glrilsa
Madonna ike Botticeis. however Hamilton
thought
As he paused. Mary raised dreamy. eyes to
the window. Then happened something that
gt1lre 45ton1-hcd Captain Hamilton he became
embarrassed and III at ease IN the presence OF
woman London knew him for the nvIneibie.
Irl7rt-turbabe where the fair SEX was con
ccrnci Hamilton. however, had never en-
c1uutcrrI "a woman and Baby before lie
felt ike beating hasty retreat. But now that
he had attracted llary.s attention he mad L.
20 on.
Il have h-cr-h5ppened to buy
box Of matches he said IN deep confusion un-
able t. invent any more intelligent Suuteriu2e-
Il can n5w let YOU have all the matches YOU
need" he went on. holding out shametacedlE
the hIiruu- iuHlLp box
M4rv with the quick intuition and tactful-
ness If the ~1utltrucT. understood Hamilton
embarrassment over the glarlng chcapness OF
his offering. She also appreciated the thought
fulnc=- that had prompted his purchase Of the
matches She now for the first time really
looked lt hln. and was rather taken abaeE 70
discover that She had called ON such an elegant
and correct looking young man Tor matches t.
heat the Baby - milk. She ltt her charming
best. therefore o. make amends. She tlanN.L
Hamilton SD prcttiIv and gratefully for the p..e
uf matches L. poured into one ~ her long mn
re-eI small hands that he. ru4u.--e. summoned
back =, him aU hrs scattered e.nceIt. and fiat
tered himself on his ready iI-cernment ot
--,.-..r-rI., N...laun4's needs Mary did not even
forget o. hand back o. him with tacttuI words,
the hait-cmpticl matchbox. IN difference % ms
preteusc of having bought the matches for
himself
Hamilton covcrtIv ezluiuci the white hand
that held the matches and motel the absence or
Il rI4la gold ring. Now. completely restored 70
good humor with himself and the course of
events he would have liked % prolJng the con
vcr,4tIlu Nlrvs soft, musical drdwl charmed
him 4s much as 1t perplcxcd him. But heart
less porter came along. siauming compartment
doors and ordering passengers aboard He was
compelled to bow to Mary and hastily seek his
own section
a FTER Hamilton's departure, Mary smiled
To herself as she put the matches She had
taken from him into her own box, which She had
found as soon as the American Baby had ceased
his nerve rackInG screams She looked up. 70
find Roxie's ,hrcwt ewes wrinkled humorouslv
Miss Mary that was Sl1' u good lp1EIu
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20

Young genTman. an he looked at yo' Outen hi.
ewes as if v1' was somethIn' good To eat Now
ef vo' didn't have the Baby and me with yJ..
that man would shp' Try to SHINE up % vJ.-
honey. seen IN his spresslon that he fairly
had a spell o. love conJurIn' Oyah yo-
RoxIe there's only one young man m 10
all interested IN now and he IS the fasCluatful.
lor.iIv Master John Clay. now travelling abroad
with his nurse and his devoted adn1rer an
.yr.rt-I Mary. taking uD the American BABY
who had now grown lazy and good ratv--l
upon a full stomach. and shOwer1ng raptu-Jus
kisses on HIM
Besides. Roxie" she continued after this
interruption the Engllshman must na-ura-.-
have supposed me % be the mother of Master
Adorable here. | can't imagine man feeling
sentimental toward gIrl who has spoken -s
him only u ask hlu for matches % heat the
Babv's milk" She laughed merrly at the --.-
election If this episode
HAMILTON, in his compartment. was think
Ii Inr at the same moment Of the same --.--
dent II have it, The voice was the course
his reflections took II Is the southern a.-
cent. Dudley Graham met hIu once rr.lre---
IN ~paIrl-vas from one Of those Southern
States. and he had that slow 1rawL f--.
thought What difference. Hers falls softly
on the ear as petals from blown roses On the
grass And She Is SD g,-ll,bi don't SEE how
ever could have thought she might be raa
mother Of that bea-r.v bowling Baby.
Alone IN his compartment he settled down
dI5cou-.I8teIv u good cigar and the E--E .-
the trim French meadows and orchard Us. t.
could not hope % see the American Mad Nh.
before dinner was served IN the dining ..-
After that would come Pa-----re Dr.u-s-
what not,
a the dinner hour drew near. Hamilton per-
-rt4i-t himself that he was raven. -----
huuyrv and was among the first -1 secure
tg.I- when the dining car Was thrown open
A- l. I'm E---.i his card watching those H..
entered he was surprised % see Mrs. H.-...-.
an intimate London friend a- his with hey -.--.
daughter t1race. passing 10 table ----.-
greeting them. Hamilton -lulL IL, no less -r.-
bcL Mrs. HaIlDu % share his table Though ..-
thoughts were Sd engro5sei with one pr. --
that ne feared he would prove pror company.
He fulfilled his arrielpatlI0~, for he grew --.-
and more distracted as the meal went on .-.
tine Madonna did not make her appcara0-c- ii-
succeeded. however. IN keeping q few BRAN
scouts on t.le march Of Mrs. Uaiiou's couve--a-
ti1n until the last course was served, then be-
called together al his forces for the grand coup
he had been planning while She talked
Mrs. Haddou. may / take the liberty H-
asking a favor Of vou," he began. irving % as
sumo a matter Of fact arr There's young
clu-ah-cr-uother with a Baby on
the tram She has only an African nurse with
her I was able u give her some-cr-aSsIs-
tluce at the station 10 CheruourJ. ! notice she
hasn't been out o. dinner. I rather fancy she
doesn't know that dinner Is being served. as II
was not announced through the car. as IS the
custom m -Arnerlca- II vou-It you-
"Oh. She uuStn't Z lose her dinner We WI
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20

| hear folks talk about June brides.
June roses. an all that,
An like June, because it's then
get my summer hat.
An folks put mating on their floors
IN take up winter rugs.
Yes. lunc's all right-it 'twaSn't for
Those nasty black hard bugs
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20

They bang against the window screens
Whcne'er We have Il light.
They scare me mos TO death. although
know they never bite
They fly about wit' wings like SAILS,
Sdvin', "Whizz, whizz' Wh'zz, VIM
Oh. dear think those OF June Bugs
The worstcSt things they Isl
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20

a FTER Hamiltons departure, Mary smiled
~ to herself As She put the matches She had
taken from HIM into her own box. which She had
found as soon as the American Baby had ceased
his nerve racking screams. She looked up. 70
find KOxie's shrewt ewes wrinkled humorJuslv
Miss Mary. that was sho a good loolIn
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-11-04
So-Cailed Spanish Swindle. .

The Department of State, at Wash
ington, has received a report from the
American ConsuLGeneral at BARGE
Iona, Spain, in regard to the band of
swindlers operating in various towns
and cities in Spain, who make prac-
tice of writing to persons in the Unit
ed States respecting the imprisonment
of relative and the guardianship of
a child.
The Consul-General states that the
alleged prisoner generally describes
himself as political prisoner from
Cuba; he is at the point of death and
has but one friend-the prison priest
through whose good offices he is en-
abled to smuggle an occasional letter
out of the prison fort.
The prisoner is rich. He has {,
fortune in cash on deposit in the
United States, but the certificate of
deposit is concealed in secret recep-
tacle OF his valise the valise itself has
been taken possession of by the court
at Carthagena, which tried and con-
demned him, and will be held until
the prisoner or his representative has
satisfied the costs of the trial. The
prisoner has an only daughter; dying
in his prison, his sole thought is Of
this beloved offspring. He has no
friend or relative in Spain to whose
case he can commit her. In this
emergency his thoughts turn to the
distant relative in the United States
whom he has never seen and Of whom
he knows only through hearsay or the
family tree. Will the distant relative
assume the guardianship of his darling
daughter, and the darling daughters
fortune of about $4,000? If the dis
tant relative accepts the trust one
fourth of the prisoners entire fortune
will be the material reward. The
good priest will go at once to the
United States and take the darling
daughter with him. There is but one
condition: the ready money which the
prisoner brought with him to Spain
has been exhausted; the distant rela-
tive is therefore requested to send
enough to liberate the valise contain
ing the secret receptacle and the certi-
ficate Of deposit. This money is to be
sent to the good priest at an address
indicated, and having received it, the
good priest will at once secure the va
Use and start for America, the "land
of the free and the home of the brave
with the darling daughter.
The above is generally the first let
ter Of the series. 1t is quickly follow
ed by another in which the prisoner
pathetically states that his strength is
rapidly failing and the end is near.
He beseeches his dear distant relative
to assume the trust and be a loving
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-11-04

names, family origin, and family char
acteristics. This information is trans
mitted to the rascals in Spain, and
letters are at once written to the pros
pective victim. The scheme is pre-
scented and developed in very plaus-
IDLE way and many Of our fellow-coun-
trymen have bitten promptly and
cheerfully.
Under the Spanish laws felony
must be consummated before the pol
ice may act, and a mere attempt to
obtain money by false pretenses does
not appear to warrant arrest. The
money must be actually paid over and
the prosecuting witness must be pres
ent Gin propria personal to testify;
otherwise prosecution would be useless.