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Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

What do you know about H. Fisher
selling Chickering Bros. $500 piano
al $350p
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

D. A. Nossaman, cashier of The Isa.
bel State Bank, was attending to busines.
in the county seat on Tuesday of las
week.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Frank Shepler of Alva was calling on
his old Medicine Lodge friends on Sat
urday.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

The first number Of The Sharon Shield
reached our exchange table last Friday.
1t announces that it has come to stay.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

For best bargains in land and farm
loans. see VIM. Palmer.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

w. E. Stout and wife visited on Sun
day with MI Stout's brother, w. P. C
Stout, and family at Harper. They re-
turned home on Monday.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Bring in your plows and listers fo
new lays and pointings before the spring
rush. Collins and Tedrow
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Did you see my ad in the paper last
week asking you to list your land with
me for sale? Well, | did list number
from that request, but would like to
have few more. A. M. Houchin,
Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Dubinsky Bros. every night next week.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Elder Hopkins Of this city and Elder
Hendlickson Of Sharon exchanged pulpits
on Sunday. Services in both churches
were well attended.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Chile and other seasonable delicacies
served at all hours Of the day at Lual-
ems.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

c. T. and Joe McCracken re-
Gently bought car load Of mules in Tex
as and shipped them to the ranch in El-
wood township. They went to Texas
with the intention Of buying cattle but
they found it more profitable to invest in
mules. They will sell most Of the mules
Eetween this time and spring.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

B. F. Cissel, printer from Anthony.
arrived yesterday to take the foremanship
Of the Cresset, made vacant by the resig-
nation Of M. c. Beasley.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

F.E. Princehouse Of Hardtner was
in the city on Saturday attending to bus
iness matters. MI. Princehouse formerly
lived in Kiowa but few years ago he
concluded to move to the farm, get rich
and be happy.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

For best bargains in land and farm
loans, see Vim. Palmer.
For sale: A good 344.inch wagon,
complete. e.-Te Tedrow & Collins.
L. T. Williams vi:ited with his SOD. ].
H. Williams, and family at Harper last
week.
Seward |. Field was called to An
thony last Friday to attend to legal busi-
ness in that city.
R. S. Crane and son. Albert. depart
ed last Thursday for a visit Of week or
ten days with relatives in Illinois.
For Sale: Farm Of 80 acres with
privilege Of 240, eight miles southeast Ct
Medicine Lodge. w. A. Bradshaw.
Mrs. Emma Johnson Adams returned
last Wednesday from her visit at Cass-
vile, Mo. She was gone almost amonth
and enjoyed her visit very much.
Mrs. E. r. Hester Of Sharon town
ship, departed last Wednesday to visit
about three weeks with her sister, Mrs.
A. D. Mcclure, and her mother -in-law,
Mrs. J. r, Hester, in Beaver county,
Oklahoma.
Ed Myers, printer of Alva, who re-
Gently came from Ohio to this country
in the interest of his wife's health, was in
the city on Monday. He called on The
Index and we were glad to make his
acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leaford Gavin Of Medi-
cine Lodge came Saturday for visit with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Thomp-
son. Leaford returned home Monday
and Mrs. Gavin remained 10 spend few
days longer. Harper Advocate.
Did you see my "ad in the paper last
week asking you to list your land with
me for sale? Well, | did list number
from that request, but would like to
have few more. A. M. Houchin,
Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
F. E. Princehouse Of Hardtner was
in the city on Saturday attending to bus
iness matters. MI. Pnncehouse formerly
lived in Kiowa but few years ago he
concluded to move to the farm, get rich
and be happy.
Miss Ella Moore, assisted by Misses
Nettie and Ursula Bunch, gave a social
at the home of her parents, Charley
Moore and wife, Saturday evening, for
the benefit of The Second Baptist
Church. The church realized $40.
A. M. Houchin closed a deal last
week with c. E. Dill for his property on
North Walnut Street. Mr.. Houchin
will probably improve the property in the
spring for-fental purposes. Mr. Dill and
his family will soon return to their former
home in Butler county, Kansas.
For Sale-Five-roomed house with
pantry and bath. Lots have IS feet
front and $50 back. Eight bearing
apple trees. two rows grapes, several
bearing cherry trees, chicken coop, barn
with room for four horses and sheds for
two buggies. For terms apply to c. N.
Marshall, Medicine Lodge, Kans.
County Commissioners Lake, Wads-
worth and Harbaugh, accompanied by
Seward l. Field, attorney for The Kio-
wa. Hardnef & Pacific Ry. Co., went
to Kiowa on Monday to transact some
business as board Of condemnation.
Several tracts Of land are involved in the
proceedings.
c. T. and Joe McCracken re-
Gently bought car load Of mules in Tex
as and shipped them to the ranch in e.
wood township. They went to Texas
with the intention Of buying cattle but
they found it more profitable to invest in
mules. They will sell most Of the mules
Eetween this time and spring.
TN
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

DR.. l., L. Osborn moved into Mrs.
Adams Johnson's house north Of the
court house Monday, vacating ]. N.
Tincher's house on Walnut street. Mr..
lincher is preparing to remove the house
and build fine large modern house in
stead.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

The first number Of The Sharon Shield
reached our exchange table last Friday.
1t announces that it has come to stay.
Elder Hopkins Of this city and Elder
Hendlickson Of Sharon exchanged pul pits
on Sunday. Services in both churches
were well attended.
Look out when you buy bologna in
the futurel The Sharon Shield reports
that a car load Of dogs were shipped
from Sharon to Wichita last week.
Miss Margaret Kernohan visited on
Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. c. r.
Scott at Capron. Oklahoma. She re-
turned to her school work on Monday
morning.
The 4-year-old son Of A. S. Coles
and wife was very dangerously i'll on
account Of ptomaine poisoning during the
greater part Of last week. He took sick
on Sunday, the 9th. Dr.. Coleman was
called and it required heroic treatment to
save his life. The poisoning is believed
to be due to eating canned corn. The
child is now out Of danger.
Somebody shot C. ]. SOuthwo worth' S
and VIM. Palmer's bird dogs one day
last week. MIR. Southworth's dog died
within short time after being shot but
Mr.. Palmer's is still living but is probably
so badly crippled that it will have to be
killed. The dogs were shot away from
home and the motive is not known.
This is the fifth dog that has been killed
for Mr.. Southworth in the town and he
has about concluded to quit trying to
keep a dog.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Miss Ella Moore, assisted by Misses
Nettie and Ursula Bunch, gave social
at the home Of her parents, Charley
Moore and wife, Saturday evening, for
the benefit of The Second Baptist
Church. The church realized $40.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Look out when you buy bologna in
the futurel The Sharon Shield reports
that a car load Of dogs were shipped
from Sharon to Wichita last week.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

The Village Singers who were adver-
Used as the Star number on the Lecture
Course, fully sustained the reputation
claimed for them in their engagement in
this city on Friday night. Their pro-
gram. consisting Of readings and music, is
new. unique and original They are
finished artists in their class of work.
Thos. Owen returned home from OF.
tawa and Chanute last Thursday. He
was called there to see his brother, Will
Owen, who was so badly injured in a
railroad wreck several weeks ago. He
was able to leave the hospital at Ottawa
last week and is now at his home in
Chanute and is rapidly improving. His
Medicine Lodge friends are glad to hear
such good news.
The Sawyer neighborhood had a little
local excitement last week on account of
an elopement. Miss Bertha Rose,
daughter Of the proprietor of the Sum-
flower ranch. eloped with young man
by the name of John kellem, accord
ing to story which appeared in the
Sawyer News. The fleeing couple are
reported to have passed through Medi-
cine Lodge On Tuesday and they are
supposed to have been married in Okla
homa on Thursday. Elsewhere we re-
produce story concerning the elope-
ment. from last Thursdays Kansas City
Star.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

County Treasurer T. ]. Dyer is able
to attend to his duties in the treasurer 5
Office after having been confined TO his
home by sickness for four weeks. He
is still quite weak, but is gaining strength
every day. His many friends are glad
to see him able to be about again.
-Alya Record.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

County Commissioners Lake, Wads-
worth and Harbaugh, accompanied by
Seward |. Field, attorney for The Kio-
wa, Hardmei & Pacific Ry. Co., went
to Kiowa on Monday to transact some
business as a board Of condemnation.
Several tracts of land are involved in the
proceedings.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

0. ]. Hit was called to Kansas Cit,
one day last week on account Of the
critical illness Of his father. A card re-
ceived from MIR. Hit a few days ago
states that his father is much better anc
he expects to return home within a few
DAYS.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

A. M. Houchin closed a deal last
week with c. E. Dill for his property on
North Walnut Street. Mr.. Houchin
will probably improve the property in the
spring for1ental purposes. Mr.. Dill and
his family will soon return to their former
home in Butler county, Kansas.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

Because Ralph Faxon has finally con-
fessed that Wichita is the best city in
Kansas, mobs Of angry people are gath
ering at Garden City, Hutchinson and
Topeka and there is no telling what will
happen if the officers do not get Faxon
away. Anthony Bulletin.
A young society woman who affects
the latest in everything. entered a car the
other evening carrying her muf evident
ly in the latest style and fashion. A
kind hearted old lady seated behind
her remarked to her companion: my,
! feel sorry for that young lady; she must
have an awful toothache.' Wichita
Eagle.
Barbour County index., 1910-01-19

For Sale-Fiive-roomed house with
pantry and bath. Lots have IS feet
front and $50 back. Eight bearing
apple trees, two rows grapes, several
bearing cherry trees, chicken coop, barn
with room for four horses and sheds for
two buggies. For terms apply to c. N.
Marshall, Medicine Lodge, Kans.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15

sections of the city the houses must
/ be numbered and sidewalks must be
constructed.
Nobody appeared TO be in any hurry
to comply with the government :
wishes. The postoffice department re-
peated the request several times
without receiving any substant al re
spouse. The houses were not mum
hered and carriers co1;:nued to wade
in mud up to their shoe tops, Citizens
OF the suburbs got their mail and
didn't worry themselves about build
ing sidewalks. Some or them looked
at the matter with the same calm
philosophy of the Arkansas Travellers
native, who, when asked why he d'i
hot repair his roof, replied, when
Amt rainin'. | don't need it, an when
It is rainin' l can't
Uncle Sam is a patient individual,
hut he got tired of waiting for Clarks-
willie to number its houses and other.
wise make things more conyen'en
and comfortable for the carriers. The
other day the postmaster at Clarks.
vile received an order from the First
Assistant Postmaster General to the
effect that the free delivery service
would he withdrawn from a large ter
ritory in the city that is now covered
by carriers. All of which goes Il
show that when your Uncle Samuel
makes a modest request in a matter
Of this sort, it is not good idea for
tie city councils to go to sleep and
forget all about it-Cour erJournal
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15
DELICATE CHILDREN

Made Strong and Healthy by Vinoi
4 wish | coud induce every moth
er who has a delicate, sickly child, tc
try your delicious cod liver and irof
ionic, Yinol.
ut restored our little daughter 10
nealth and strength after everything
else Rad failed. II tastes SO good she
loved to take it-no a bit Of cod liver
Gil taste. Mrs, G, w. stump, Can
ton, Ohio" eve guarantee this test
moniai to be genulnel
The reason Vinol is so successful
in building up puny delicate, ailing
,hildlen is because it is a combina
ton OF the two most world-famed
onics-tAe medicinal body building
elements Of cod liver oil, aided by the
Matchmaking and strengthening
properties of tonic iron. 1t contains
no oil, and children love to take it
and it cannot harm the most delicate
child.
II We can induce you to try a bot
tie of Vinol as a body-builder ana
you do not find it all we claim. We
will return your money on demand
Paul G. Schulz & Sons, Druggists,
Cairo, H.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15

Gariea Citr, Kas In a letter from
Mrs. lanes fi'Tre". Of tNis city, she
saws. Il firmly believe that I would
not be alive todey, /. it were not flr
Cardui. had been a safferer from
wonanly troubles all my life, until
found Tat great remedy | feel ti'at
! can't praise it too highly" A c
YOU woman, suffering from some Of
TIE troubles to which woman Is
peculiarly liaNe? If SO. why not tr'
|ardui, the woman's tcnc? You can
rely on Carili II is purely vegetable
perfectly harmless, va acts gently
but surely, without bad after-effe T.
Twill help you, Ask your drugg st.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15

n ~: T: !; ': : 7; :::5 ;'; g"
TO GET READY FOR r..
CLOSER RELATIONS WITH SOUTH
AMERICA SHOULD Sc ADVo-
GATED.
No one who goes to South
America will fail to be impressed
By the need Of DIRECT STEAM
SHIP AND BANKING FACIL-
ITIES between tho United States
and South American countries.
Naturally our commercial rivals
attempt to show the advantage to
South America and ourselves Of
depending upon foreign ships to
carry freight in our direct trade,
and so long as no one combatcd
such arguments they gained il
strength through repetition.
However, we have now brought
the question squarely before the
countries interested, and the Unit
ed States cannot afford to be in
different to a matter so VITAL
TO THE MATERIAL INFER
ESTS OF ALL OUR PEOPLE.
/ know a good deal Of South
America, and ] want to say that
the PEOPLE HAVE A FAR
KINDLIER FEELING FOR US
THAN HAVE THE PEOPLE
AND NATIONS OF EUROPE,
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15
OFFICIAL DIRECTOR

Cairo, A'eks"d~r cognty. ililno
Formulation ls.147.
Mayor, GEORGE PARSONS.
Clerk, X. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer, FRA.K B. a
STRONG.
City Attorney, HUNTER BIRD
Comptroller. ERNEST NORDM
Magistrate, ANDREW WHITCA
Chief OF Police, ]. G. COWELI.
Alexander countv Formulation ~
County Judge, w. S. DEWEY.
County CLERK. JESSE e. MILL
Circuit Clerk, Al FRED BROW
Sheriff, A. s. FRASER.
States Attorney, Al TX NJ WIS
County SUI a"ineord-nt Of Scht
hrs F, r. HACKER.
Assessor and lreAsAer, W. D
PITT.
n corouer. Or. JAS. M'MANus.
Board Of County Commisslnn~
] JrNN'rLLE. Chairman.
C. V. NEFF.
DR.. EDWIN CAUSE.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15
THE COMMISSION PLAN.

Never was anything so conclusive
and never lroof OF anything so over
whelming as that the commission
plan Of government IS a vast improve
ment over the old aldermanic plan
of government. From one hundred
cities GENE testimonials OF the good
accomplished, t@
The Peoria Star tells Of the expert
ence Of Eau Claire, wis. When the
people there found that taxes were
high, that money was lily expended,
they adopted commiss on form o.
government, The aldermen fought the
proposition, and when the new plan
carried, they quietly dumped on the
incoming administration little itelr
of $500 which they had ben carry
ing in the air. The commissioners
chosen by the people manfully shout.
dc~ed the burden The first thing they
did was to equalize assessments. The
next thing they did was to cut down
expenses The rate OF taxation has
not been increased. The $4,000 has
been paid. They took hold of the
water works and built a reservoir SUI.
ticient for the city's needs They
Strengthened out the school boarl
with the result that the schools are
row run economically. In short, the
commission proceeded upon the idea
of getting a dollars worth of service
for a dollars expenditure, and the re
suit is satisfactory all around
springfield Register
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15
Panama Canal Nearing
Conplefion-Are We
Preparing?
BY BERNARD \. EckHART. American
representative Mt ViennaACom-
merciai Congress.

BY BERNARD \. ECKHART, American
Representative Mt ViennaaCom-
mercial Congress.
YIN DIGGING THE PANAMA CA
NAL THE UNITED STATES
-4p is OPENING THE WAY FOR
EXTENSIVE TRADE, BUT
AMERICANS ARE NOT PREPAR-
ING PROPERLY TO GET THE
TRADE THAT WILL LIE AT QUE
DOORS.
In particular, the cities Of this
county are not educating young
men and women for commercial
careers in the way that is being
done BY aggressive foreign nations.
1t is time that the Importance of
this matter was better understood
here.
In this country, for instance,
there is the POSSIBILITY OF
DEVELOPING EXTENSIVE
TRADE WITH OUR SOUTH
ERN NEIGHBORS, whose trade
now goes abroad principally The
great sum Of money that is being
expended for the construction Of
the Panama canal is well invested,
and GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
WILL BE AFFORDED FOR
TRADE. But WE SHOULD BIZ.
READY FOR TT. The ability to
speak Spanish will be one indis-
pcnsable qualification for any
man who will have commercial re-
lations with South America.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15

In Me-iro aud other Latin A.aoi.
countries there Is no aw against t..
reproduction of Tie PAPER laoaey
the coul.ly for Use advertising. ia
in the ;niied States this is fa,oa
and any enc So O. liz weGd be prose.
cuicd under tie laws Of the hnd for
coanterfeitiae tie national casrrn y.
In Me . Imitation bills cau Je seen
ii aA linea used Ter advertising pu
poses. ana, s,rnge 70 say. thty Ge
ceiyc uo te ana The users Of them do
not iAiend any Gcccii, though Il would
seem to he an easy matter to pass
them on m'etterel persons. Can Ii
he that MeSirG.s are more intelligent
or simply TINT Few Of the iIliterate
ever gain posse sion Of paper money
-Argauaut
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15

According TO the statement by the
county clerk the school taxes for t e
corning veor will he lower than t'is
year for the running expenses of the
schools, but the tax for buildings viii
be increased from % cents to 40
cents on the 500 Of taxable yalaa.
tion. This incease is due t. tha
new buildings put UP during the last
year or two. more especially the
Sumner high school for the n"g"o
children TIE tax payers OF Giro
have no cause for complaint on this
account. for their money coul not
be spent better than for the purpose
of affording the children of BON
races every opportunity to become
good citizens.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15

According TO the report Of the in
surance inspcIettor, Cairo must DO
several things before she can claim q
reduction Of rates to those Of cities
in the 3h class. There is no occa.
sion for surprise Of disappointment
over the statement as given in the
news columns this morning Those
who heard or read the address de W.
cred sSme tine ago by II. s. Candee
at the Merchants lunch con, which
was published in fuh In this paper,
were familiar with the conditioa S
necessary to secure reduced rates /,
ana If they were posted also concern
ing what the city has done In the way
OF improvements they must rave
known that something was yet need.
ed in order to bring the city up to
the standard required by the under.
writer's. The requirements as out
lined In Mr.. Townsend's report do not
seem to be unreasonable anil are not
bavond the reach of the city next year
Unless there shall be a materia
falling off in the revenre. Owners Of
business property In Cairo will save
upwards Of $4,000 annually in tneil
Insurance pemiums II the improve
ments specified are made.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15
70 HELP HoMEsTEADEFs.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE bill 81
lowing homestead settlers al
extension of time for the establish
ment of residence from December 10
20 May Is, on account of winter hard
ships is fayorably looked upon. This
bin also permits those who have al
'eady established residence to rema n
away until May Is.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15
ends Winters Troubles.

To many. winter is season of
roub.e TIE frost bitten toes and
fingers. chapped hands and lips, cfil-
aims, cold sores, red and rorgh
sims. prove this Bat such trou' S
y before Bucklens Arnica Salye 4
rial conyinces. Greatest healer Of
Burns. Bets, Pies, Cuts, SO IS, e.
ema and Sp, ans. Only 25c at all
lry ggists.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15

The argument made in favor of the
ordinance reducing the saloon license
fee one fourth, that such reduction
would be IN the interest OF TIE "be;-
ter class" CT slloons, may We answer
cd by TIE suggestion that all saloons
ought to be Of the better GLASS" and
no licerse cleht to be granted or
permitted to be held for any length
of time by any one who can net be
depended upon to conduct a place
that may be so classed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15
November Circulation.

The above Is q correct Statement q
the circulation OF lie Cairo Bulletin
for the year 1909 and for the month
OF November, 1910,
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this end day of December, 1910.
LEO J. KLEB,
Notary Public.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15
The Rinn N Denmark

The maidens of Denmark never re.
ceiye a diamond engagement ring.
They are always presented with a
plain gold band, which is worn On the
third finger Of the left hand On the
wedding day the BRIDEGROOM changes
the ring 70 We right third finger which
II the marriage finger hi that country.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

average number of complete and
perfect copies of The Cairo
Bulletin printed daily and Sun
day during the year 1910 ....221s
Average humber of complete AMI
perfect copies of The Cairo
Bulletin printed daily and Sun
day during the month of No
yember. 1910 ....2 547
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15

economical and the wealthiest Economy evidence Of
obedience law and discipline Experience is Of the farmer
economy experience trying and often treaheros
Military camps instruction underthe provisions Of the Dick bill
available and they make safe and school for the
farmer
The average farmer year allows enough cattle hogs to
vegetables and fruit feed forty families cities and
towns and incidentally ENOUGH MANURE AND SOIL TO
WASH AWAY TOMAIE FERTILE THE MOST ARID PLACE
IN TIE WORLD and all because he has been taught
At military encampments the farmer LEARNS TIE VALUE OF
REGULAR WORKING HOURS AND REGULAR HOURS FOR
RECREAIION he learns the necessity for well fitting shoes; he
learns that simple scratch Of the foot may often result serious
disability If cared for Immediately BY the methods Of the medical
officer; he learns that with DIRTY HANDS may great
bodily harm him and others he learns the import Of wgng
all times the fly, the mosquito and other pests.
SCHOOL IS THE NATIONAL
GUARD
FARMER is THE MOST DESIRABLE RECRUIT FOR OUR
NATIONAL NEEDS INSTRUCTION.. 1T Is THE FARMER
WHO, LEARNING AT STATE AND NATIONAL ENcAMP
MENrs THE VALUE PROPER BUILDING
ING PERSONAL HYGIENE THE HOPE
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15

to Give" in capital letters for the sake Of the
"WORK'-mor capitals-they feel they must do
THE SIN OF THIS CENTURY is SELF CON-
SERIOUSNESS. WE GO AROUND SILENTLY WoR-
SHIPPING THE GOD or OUR IDEA.
We condescend to praise the other fellow now and
then, but we always kow-and he generally does
that there's no meaning in the words We have car
red the notion of the Importance Of individuality to
pitch that is cataclysmic.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15

The fifteen trusts against which
Uncle Sam has started prosecutions
probably will enjoy their Christmas
tae same as some other people, and
better than great many.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-15
He Masn't Anrnhatic.

Miss Prue Dent--Papa says you are
lmprovident and thar he will never
consent to my marrying a man unable
to make both ends meet Orrville
Harduppe-W Well, I'm afraid shalt
never be able to do so I'm no con
tortionist. Goed evening