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Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
EIGHTEEN YEARS
AGO HE HAD LESS
THAN 3 DOLLARS
HE IS NOW ONE OF THE RICHEST
FARMERS IN SASKATCHEWAN,
CENTRAL CANADA.

Arriving In Canada in 1891, Just
eighteen years ago, E. A Guillomin
could speak but his native language.
+ He is a Frenchman. He had but
little over two dollars in his pocket,
thus being short over seven dollars of
the ten dollars required to secure en-
try for homestead of one hundred
and sixty acres. He eventually bor-
rowed the money and near Forget,
Saskatchewan, he started life in Can
ada on the homestead in which to-day
he is the fortunate possessor of fifty
quarter sections of land, or 5000 acres.
Now Mr.. Guillomin did not acquire
all these acres as result altogether of
his farming operations, which were
extensive. He looked with satisfac-
ton upon what he was doing on his
limited area, he was saving, careful,
and had foresight. Surrounding land
could be had for about $500 per acre,
and he continued buying as his saw
ings would permit, until now he has
fifty quarter sections, some of which
he can sell at $500 per acre.
Threshed Fifty Thousand Bushels.
This year he was engaged in thresh-
Ing on his place for 541s days. He
threshed out $4,000 bushels of wheat,
of which he sold $4,000 bushels, one
train load, at price varying from "a
to 81 cents per bushel. He has on
hand still 10000 bushels. In addition
to wheat he raised 10000 bushels of
oats, 1000 bushels of barley and 500
bushels of fax. He owns 104 horses
and number Of cattle, but since the
construction of the railway he has
been engaged chiefly in raising wheat.
This year he bought his first thresh-
ing machine, paying for it the sum
of $2,100. He estimates that the ma
chine earned for him this fall $4,000,
thus paying for itself in one season
and leaving 5000 to the good. The
weather was very propitious for farm
threshing, not single day being lost
in the two months which were spent
in this work. The wheat averaged 23
bushels to the acre and graded No. /
and No. 2 Northern. In the past nine
years seven good crops have been har.
vested on this farm. For six success
sive years the returns were excellent,
that is in the years 1901, 1902, 1908,
1904, 1905 and 1906. In the two fol-
lowing years there was a partial fail
ure. AS the years have passed the
quality of the buildings on the farm
have been steadily improved, and are
now as good as can be found in the
district. About $4,000 has been in
vested in this way by Mr.. Guillomin.
The farm consists of $3.50 acres, of
which about 5000 acres were under
crop this season.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
One on the Judaes.

A newly qualified judge in one of
the small towns of Tennessee was
trying one of his first criminal cases.
The accused was an old darky who
was accused of robbing a hen-coop
He had been in court before on a sim
" charge and was then acquitted,
= We'll, Tom," began the judge, Il
zee you're In trouble again"
yes, sah," replied the darky; "the
last time, jedge, you was ma lawyer"
Where is your lawyer this time?"
asked the Judge.
Il amt got no lawyer this time"
answered Tom. I'm going to tell the
truth.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
RALLIED TO THE DEFENSE
Parlor Maid Was Loyal, But 1t Is
Doubtful If Explanation Helped
Matters Very Much.

Walter Lonsdale, DR.. Cooks secre
tary, was adducing facts in praise of
DR.. Cook.
"And these facts" he concluded,
prove my chiefs honor; and the 9TH
er sides defense is as weak as the
well-known defense of the parlor
maid
Mr.. Lonsdale glanced at his lug
gage packed for Copenhagen. Then he
laughed and resumed:
Mary said mistress to her par
lor maid, what time did my husband
get home last night?'
mot till four, num- the maid an
swered.
az thought So said the mistress.
Here it's evening, and the brute not
up yeti
'The maid bridled defensively.
"'Oh, but, num- she said, he has
been up once, mum; but he just drank
his bath and went back to bed again. "
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
Nil Desperandum.

Percy Parkington rose and brushed
the dust from his knees. Then, draw
ing himself up to his full height, he
gazed resentfully upon the form of
Miss Muriel Muggins, who nonchaiant-
,ly famed herself the while.
Very well, Miss Muggins," came in
bitter tones from Percy. "Oh, very
WE'LL You have spurned me, it is
true! Indeed, you have spurned me
twice! But, though despair eats my
heart, 1 shall not die! l mean to go
into the busy world. 1 will fight!
will win! My name shall become
known, and my riches shall become
envied-'
Pardon me for interrupting you,
Mr.. Parkington," interjected Miss
Muggins, but when you shall have
accomplished all that, you may try me
again"
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
Pleasant, Refreshing @& Beneficial

Syrup of Figs and Elixir of
Senna appeals to the cultured
and the well-informed and the
healthy because its component
parts are simple and whole
some and because it acts with
out disturbing the natural func-
tons, as it is wholly free from
every Objectionable quality or
substance. In its production a
pleasant and refreshing syrup
of the figs of California is unit
ed with the laxative and car
minative properties of certain
plants known to act most bene-
6cially, on the human system,
when its gentle cleansing is de-
sired. To get its beneficial eff
fects, always buy the genuine,
for sale by all reputable drug
gists; one size only, price
fifty cents a bottle. The name
of the company = California
Fig Syrup Co.'s always plain
ly printed upon the front of ev-
cry package of the genuine.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
The Early Conundrum.

The man with the ingrowing face
came to the fence and looked over at
he man with the dissatisfied ears.
Did you ever hear that conundrum
about the lawn mower?" he asked.
What's that? Who borrowed it
last?"
mo, no. The one about what is the
difference between a little boy awav
off by himself yelling for his ma and
a lawn mower?"
why should he yell for his ma and
a lawn mower?"
He didn't. He yelled for his MA.
and the conundrum is: What is the
difference between him and a lawn
mower?"
That's the conundrum, is it?"
"Yes. Did you ever hear it?"
NO. l never heard it. What IL
didn't?"
"Oh, nothing. 1 thought maybe It
might interest you"
And so you told me about it."
Yes. Had you ever heard it?"
Il told you 1 hadn't"
It's pretty good, isn't it? What is
the difference between a little low
away off by himself yelling for his ma
and lawn mower?"
You just said he wasn't yelling for
his ma and lawn mower"
He wasn't. He was yelling for his
ma, and so what is the difference"
I suppose it makes no difference
to anyone except him and his ma.
You don't quite catch it. He was
away off all by himself yelling for his
ma and a lawn mower, and"
Did he want her to bring it?"
Bring what?"
'The lawn mower"
He didn't want any lawn NOV ,r
He wanted his ma"
We'll, did she come?"
That hasn't got anything to do
with the conundrum. 1t is"
What did you put it in for?"
mean 1t doesn't make any diffAr
ence whether his ma comes or not
The question is: What is the differ.
ence between a little boy away of,
alone by himself yelling for his ina
and lawn"
VIZ NOhAOunu IL! lou keep say.
Ing ne didn't yell for the lawn
mower"
He didn't. He yelled for his ma
and the"
"oh, LIES too short. 1 can't undor
stand you"
And the man with the ingrowine
face hung over the fence and grew
purple with wrath and finally shoated
across the yard:
H"one is lawn mower and the other
is lone ma-er, but hope you neye,
guess it, for Of all the confounded
lunkheads ever saw you get the blue
ribbon!f
But the man with the dissatisfied
ears simply smiled grimly and went
into the house.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

Tis but an idle fancy
Such as will sometimes CLEAN
Above the necromancy
That bids one sit and dream.
( count the years as roses
= That bud and bloom and fade,
And as each one uncloses
Another year is made.
They grow in one great garden
All patiently and slow
And Time the faithful warden,
Attends them as they grow.
[ count the years as roses
A petal for each day =
To glow as 1T uncloses
And then be blown away. ii
The petals faint and wither,
The winds of winter run
TO toss them there and hither,
And so the year is done.
And some are years to treasure,
And some to lose we're fain,
For some are sweet with pleasuN
And some are thorned with pain.
But In the endless garden
The roses bud and blow
While Time, the faithful warden.
Attends them, all arrow.
So may this New Year near you
Without a shade of gloom
And comfort you and cheer you
AS does rose in bloom.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
Children Who Are sickIv.

Mothers should never be without n box of
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
They break up colds in "a hours, cure Feverish-
ness, Constipation, Headache, Teething Dis
orders and Stomach Troubles. Over 10000
day. Sample mailed FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
His Face Was Turning Yellow

Someone told him that sallowness was
caused by an inactive liver. He began
taking NATURES S REMEDY, his natural
color returned, his brain cleared. His liver
was again active. Mr. tablets never fail
to correct the liver, they remove the bile,
aid digestion and tone the system. Better
than Pills for Liver Ills. Take one tonight
and you'll feel better in the morning. Get
25c Box. All Druggists. The A. H. Lewis
Medicine Co., st. Louis, Mo.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

Associate with men of good judg-
ment, for judgment is found in CON
versation. And we make another
mans judgment ours by frequenting
his company-FuHer.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

Work is the grand cure for all the
maladies and miseries that ever beset
mankind-honest work, which you in
tend getting done-Thomas Carlyle.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

At any rate the prodigal son ac-
quired more fame than the virtuous
brother who stayed home and was de-
cent.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
Luck,

Does you believe it's lucky to see
de new moon over you right shoul-
der?"
"Sho 1 does" replied Mr. Erastus
Pinkney. Desc here stormy days
you's lucky to see any kind of moon
anyway Star.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
Impolite Papa.

Mamma, what makes papa make
that funny noise?''
Hes snoring, dear"
But you always tell me it amt po-
lite to blow my noise out loud"
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

Some cemetery ianitors. unless
closely watched, raise vegetables in
the, rich graveyard mold
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

To act with common sense, accord
ing to the moment is the best wisdom
kDnw.-Horace Walpole.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

Clear white clothes are sign that the
housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue.
Large 2 OF. package, cents.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

Before she is married to a man a
woman always wants to think of him;
afterward she wants to think for him.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

The world is all gates. all oportuni-
ties, strings of tension waiting to be
struck.-Emerson.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

To learn to work and, work cheer
fully is the central lesson of life
Cowen.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

Lewis Single Binder, the famous
straight SC cigar-annual sale 100000.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

WHY suffer with eve troubles, quick re-
lief by using PETTITS EYE SALNE. 25c.
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens tho guus reduces I'm.
nammation, alaysp pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

A friend is merely a person we can
tell our troubles to-
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
nOCrOR N0uRSEIr

when you feel cold coming by taxing n few doses
of Peru Ddrts PdiHktier 1t is better than Quinn ne
and safer. The large soc bottles are the cheapest.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

Time cannot remove kindly acts
from a grateful heart.-Royston.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

Many who used to smoke l0c cigars are now
smoking Lewis Single Binder straight Sc.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

1t might improve the pound cake to
hit it with an AK.
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

He loves his country best who
strives to make it best-Ingerson
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09

ONLY ONE "BROMO. OUININF."
Tint is LAXATIVE B BROMO QUININE. Look for
the signature of Il. w. GROVE. Used the World
over To Cure Cold in one Day. DC
Barbour County index., 1910-02-09
.PILFs CURED IN 8 no DAYS

PAZO QINTMENTis qua ranteed TO cure any case
q ltchinRs Blind, bleeding or PrOtruding Piles In
Nto IL days or money refunded. &c.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
Arrest Incubator Doctor.

AS a result of the death of three
babies on exhibition in an incubator at
the state fair at Louisville, KY, Sat
urday, DR.. Douglas Snyder of Pittsburg,
Pa, was arrested at Jacksonville, Ind,
just across the river. Twelve warrants
were sworn out by County Attorney
Bullitt of Louisville on the charge of
statutory crimes, and the arrest was
made by Chief of Police Wall of JEFF
fersonville. DR.. Snyder made a state
ment during the day that the babies
died because he was unable to give then
proper attention while making the triE
from Chicago to Louisville. TIL,
deputy coroner found as a result of hi
investigation, that the babies died O
inanition.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
italy Gains by Gambling.

A profit of about $9,OOO,Ooo accrued
to the Italian government last year,
through the national lottery, run un-
der government control. The total lot
terry receipts were nearly 1914 million
dollars, half of which the state paid
out in expenses and winning prizes.
The lottery business increased more
than one-half million dollars over the
preceding year, according to a report
by Consul General Smith at Genoa.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
COMMERCIAL BREvITIES.

The present population of New York
is 4,766,ss3, and it is now the second
largest city in the world.
The total value of the Rock Island
railroad, according to Second Vice
President f. o. Melcher, is $4o4 100000.
The population of Philadelphia today
is 1,549, zoos, as compared with 1,293,697
in 1900, an increase of 1877 per cent.
There are now in existence 1923 ma
tional banks authorized by the govern
ment, with total capital of $685.
997, 635.
Denmark exports 1877, 100000 pounds
of butter to England every year, which
brings, gu the average, 40 cents per
pound netting Denmark about $780,
100000 annually.
In 1882 the United States consumed
14,2s2,9s2 pounds of coffee. In 1882
coffee was free entry. Now we use
2,74O,000 pounds every day, or more
in one week than was used in 1882 in
one year.
Professor BENJAMIN Clark Marsh of
New York city has stated that one of
the chief causes for the high cost of
living is the remarkable increase in the
population of the big cities OF the
country.
About 7,5OOOOO,OOO pounds of sugar
were consumed by the United States
in the fiscal year ended June 80, last
The production of cane sugar in the
United States was 75O,OOO,OOO pounds
of beets 1925, 100000 pounds. The i'm
ports from foreign countries amounted
to 3,91s,OOO, 900 pounds, reduction OF
1ss 100000 pounds from the preceding
year.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
PIN Piles

81 tried all kinds of blood remedie,
which failed to do me any good, but
have found the right thing at last. Ny
face was full of pimples and black heads
After taking Cascarets they all left an
continuing the use of them and recon-
.nending them to my friends feel hn
when / rise in the morning Hope u
have . chance to recommend Cascarets-'
Pred c. Witten. rs Elm ST., Newark. N.
CUT THIS OUT, mail il with your ad-
dress to the Sterling Remedy Company, Chi
cage, Ill., and receive a handsome souvenir
gold Bon-Bon FREE.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

They were heckling him at a politi-
cal meeting. At last he could stand
it no longer.
"Who brayed there7" he cried sar-
castically.
cit was only an echo," retorted
somebody amid much laughter.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
kissing Privileges barred.

George Shute of New Jersey, has
just been bound over under heavy
penalty for kissing his wife against
her will. Justice Ware warned the
man not to kiss his wife again with.
out first obtaining her consent.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

"Here," said the professor, who was
selling his wares on the street corner,
''is a substance more powerful than
radium. You can look through bricl,
wall with this.''
"Give me quarters WORTH" said
a man in the audience.
"Here you are, sir
"But where are the directionsiv
ooh, they are simple. First bore a
hole in the wall and then rub this on
the hole.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

Hunt for a pet fad. 1t will be the
best resource in time of worry, and
the best consolation you have ever
had. Take up harmless fad, IL 1t is
no more important than collecting
stamps or post cards.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
Fire in Omaha.

A fire recently destroyed the plant of
the Western Chemical Reduction COM
pany in east Omaha, causing a loss
estimated at 100000 with $4,000 in
surance. The fire is believed to have
been incendiary.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

Rodrick--In the stock market new
I see there is money on call.
Van Albert (Sadly)-On call, shf
Well, II 1 should call with a mega
phone none of 1t would reach memo
bile Item.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
National Differences.

"Chinamen are very different from.
Us IN one thing, amt they, pop7~ In
a great many. but what's your cnsr'
why. II a Chinaman don't get q ysl
low-jacket on him. he's stung.-
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

Boarder-"Madam, did you put any
thing deleterious in this pier
clearinghouse Mistress with digni.
ty)-'Certainly Mr.. Pussy. I always
do use 1t in my pies "-Baltimors
American.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
Use Aliens Footballs.

Antiseptic Tablets. Instantly relieve smart
ing, swelling, sweating Of the feet. Heal
ing TO sore spots. The curative propertie
of Aliens Foot-Ease (the antiseptic powder
incidentally combined in Aliens Foot-Tab
for the Foot-Bath. Positive relief for no
sweating, sore feet and quickly remove tn
odor of Precipitation. "Foot-Tabs for Foo
Tabs" All Druggists 25c. Sample FREE
Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy. N. Y.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
The Emotional Thirteen.

A girl from St Louis. Mo-.
Was seized with a terrible TO-,
She killed about three,
But got off scot free.
For her looks made hit with the u
Columbia Jester.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
Pettit,s Eye salve for csc

Relieves tired eyes, quickly stops
eye aches, congested, infamed and COM
mon sore eyes. All druggists or How
ard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

That new clerk hasn't any more
backbone than rubber ball"
I'm that case 1t ought to be easy to
bounce him."-St. Louis Star.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy 10 use for their chill
dren during the teething period.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

After 20 years the Northwestern
league pennant has come back to Spo-
kane.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

death pale and with her hair half I'M
bound. the inquest of the preceding day
rose like a miragel The quick and
the dead seemed one.
Harcourt was bound over till the fall
term OF court No count was found
against his wife.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

Wisdom is knowing what to do; vir-
tue is doing it.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
Assist Your.
Weak Stomach

Oftentimes the stom-
ach needs some assist
ance in its great work
of digestion and assimi-
lation and an occasional
d 0 s e f Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters will
Civ t h a t assistance
better than anything
else you might take. It's
merit has been proven
thousands Of times in
cases of Poor Appetite,
Headache, Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, Costiveness
and Malarial Disorders.
Be persuaded to try a
bottle today. Refuse
substitutes.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24
Jndge-Are YOU marriedf

Prisoner-No sir.
Policeman-Beg your pardon, judge,
he IS wrong. When we searched him we
found in his pocket recipe for curing
Group, sample of silk, and two letters
in a woman IS handwriting a week old
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

We all make mistakes, and it takes
many experiences to shape a life.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-09-24

Teeth of the Cat and Dos.
A full-grown cat has 80 teeth. While
a dog has AZ
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-27
COUNTY LOCAL OPTION
LAW OPERATIVE

In an opinion handed down yester-
day afternoon Judge Huneke of the
superior court held that the county
local option law is operative and
the township law must give way
to it.
Judge Huneke decided that the
injunction brought against County
Auditor Butler to restrain him from
publishing the notice of the local
option election. to be held accord
ing to the petitions already received
by him, will not lie. He concludes
that the county unit may proceed
with the proposed election, notwith-
standing the townships have al
ready voted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-27
BY LEONARD D. COMPTON.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, April 81
81 saw Mark Twain first on a roast.
ing hot summer day in 1878. when
he lived at Hartford, Conn.," said
d. A. Moulton, chief deputy state
controller today. "He wore long
linen buster which reached to his
heels and big fur cap. The COM
bination made universal hit from
laugh producing standpoint, but
Twain was Indifferent. He went
about unconcernedly and seemed
surprised when the heavy cap was
remarked"
The famous humorist did not hes
itate to adopt drastic measures to
abate small nuisances. 81 called at
his house one evening" continued
Moulton and found him at his read
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-27
OPENING FEATURE IN
CARNIVAL

Preparations for the carnival to
be given by the Modern Woodmen
of America are now practically COM
plete. The opening feature VIII
be the parade in which the Owls.
Royal Neighbors and Royal High
landers have volunteered to take
part. This will take place at 1870
Monday evening and marks the
formal opening of the carnival.
Miss Florence Grapevine. Miss
Amelia Overbach and Miss Portia
l.. Bliss are candidates for queen
of the carnival and each have their
hackers who are working hard for
their favorite candidate.