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hospital and at the risk of death be cut.
Plain common sense shows the better way
is to stop food that evidently has not been
d~igested.
Then, when food Is required, use an easily
digested food. Grape-Nuts or any other If
you know 1t to be predigested partly digested
before taking).
We brought to Court analytical chemists
from New York. Chicago and Mishawaka, Ind,
who swore to the analysis OF Grape-Nuts and
that part Of the starchy part of the wheat and
barley had been transformed into sugar, the
kind of sugar produced IN the human body by
digesting starch 1.-THE large part of food.
Some Of the State chemists brought on by
the weekly" said Grape-Nuts could not be
called a "predigested" food because not all of
it was digested outside the body.
The other chemists said any food which had
been partly or half digested outside the body
was commonly known as "predigested."
Splitting hairs about the meaning OF a word.
1t is sufficient that II only one-half of the
food is 'predigested." It is easier on weakened
stomach and bowels than food In which no
part is predigested.
To show the facts we Introduce DR.. Thos.
Darlington, former chief of the N. Y. Board
Of Health, DR.. Ralph w. Webster, chief of the
Chicago Laboratories, and DR.. B. Sachs, N. Y.
II We were a little severe In our denuncia-
ton Of a writer, self-confessed ignorant about
appendicitis and its cause. 1t Is possible the
public will excuse US. in view of the fact that
our head. Mr.. C. w. Post, has made a lifetime
Study OF food, food digestion and effects, and
the conclusions are Endorsed by many OF the
best medical authorities of the day.
Is II possible that we are at fault for
suggesting, as a Father and Mother might, to
one Of the family who announced a pain in the
side: stop using the food, greasy meats,
~gravies. mince pie. cheese. too much starchy
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
Not AItouether Dead.

Mr.. Robert Butler Of Marlborough.
England. has had the peculiar expe-
rience of hearing his death announc-
ed. He was attending the poor law
conference at Exeter when one OF
the delegates moved that. In conse-
quence of the death of Mr.. Butler.
which they all regretted, another gen.
tleman, whom he named, should be
appointed to fill his place as one Of
the representatives Of Wiltshire on
the central committee. Mr.. Butler
ose from his place on the platform
and announced to the conference,
amid much amusement, that, so far
as he al aware, he was still alive
and in good health, and would be
pleased to continue In the Office if the
conference desired.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
Bankers and Bank Notes.

Four men, three of whom were cor
nected with brokerage concerns in the
Wall street district, were discussing
United States paper currency and the
disappearance of counterfeits. I'VE
are so sure nowadays" said one Of
the party, las to the genuineness of
bills that little attention is paid to
them in handling, except as to de-
nomination" To prove his assertion
he took a SO yellowback from his
pocket, and, holding 1t up, asked who
could tell whose portrait it bore. No
one knew, and by way of coaching
the broker said It was the first treas
urer of the United States. Again no
one knew the name. why, It's
Michael Hillegas," said the man
proudly. But in confidence. I'll tell
you, I didn't know 1t five minutes
ago."-New York Tribune.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
HoIIdays I'm tho States.

w~ashington's birthday Is a holiday
In all states. Decoration day In all
states but Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Labor
day is observed everywhere, Virtu-
ally every state has legal holidays
having to do with its own special az
iairs-battle II New Orleans in Louis
lana. Texan independence and battle
of San Jacinto In Texas. Admission
day in California, and so IN. Missis-
sippi is like the federal government
In lack Of statutory holidays, but by
common consent Independence day.
Thanksgiving and Christmas are OBJ
served. A new one is Columbus day
In q few Of the states.
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GILLIAN MINISTER is DEAD.
Senior Don AnibaI Cruz Expires Sud-
denly of Heart Disease.

Washington, ID. c. - Senior Don
Anibal Cruz, envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipOtentiary from Chile to
the United States was stricken with
heart disease and died 10 minutes lat
er. He had attended the banquet of
the American Society for Judicial Set
Element of International Disputes, and
retired apparently in good health.
President Taft and Secretary Knox
called at the Chilean legation and of
tered Senior Don Alberto Yoacham,
charge a~'affairs of the embassy the
use Of an American battleship for
transporting the body of the minister
10 Chile. President Taft and Secre-
tary Knox expressed the hope that
the body might be returned to Chile
under the American flag.
Senior Cruz was 45 years old and had
returned to the United States but a
a month ago from Chile.
He first came to the United States
in 1882 as Secretary of the Chilean
legation. In 1901 he was counsel for
the Chilean government in the hearing
for the arbitration OF various Chilean
claims. He was at one time a mem.
Der of congress in Chile and minister
of war. A brother of Senior De Cruz
is now the Chilean minister to Bel.
GUM. Senior Yoacham probably will
be here indefinitely pending the ap.
pointment of a new minister.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
mtutletos 10 DANGEROUS.

NV people who know mistletoe
only . . desirable feature Of Christ
decorations understand that the
plant II q parasite dangerous to the
life OF trees in the regions in which
II Crews. 1t is only a question Of
time, after mistletoe once begins to
grow upon a tree before the tree It.
self will be killed. The parasite saps
the life OF the infected branches. For
tunately. It is OF slow growth. taking
years TO develop to large proportions,
but when neglected, II invariably ruins
all trees II reaches.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
An Alaskan Luncheon.

Runners of woven Indian basketry,
with white drawnwork doilies at each
of the II covers. were used on an oval
mahogany table. The doilies were
made at Sitka. In the middle OF the
table a mirror held a tall central vase
of frosted glass, surrounded by four
smaller vases, all filled with white
spring blossoms. The edge Of the
mirror was banked with the same
flowers. Four totem poles were placed
on doilies In the angles made by the
runners.
Place cards were water colors OF
Alaskan scenery. Abalone shells held
sailed nuts, and tiny Indian baskets
held bonbons. The soup spoons were
Of horn, several OF the dishes used
were made by Alaskan Indians, and
the cakes were served on baskets.
The menu was as follows: Poisson
a la Bering Sea (halibut chowder).
Yukon climbers (broiled salmon, po-
tatoes %Julienne), snowbirds avec
auroraborealis (roast duck with jelly,
Shungnak river turnips, Tanana
beets, Skagway hash (salad), Fair
banks nuggets (ripe strawberries ar
ranged on individual dishes around a
central mound Of powdered sugar),
arctic slices Cbrick ice cream), Circle
City delights (small cakes), Klondike
nuggets yellow cheese in round balls
on crackers), Nome irewater Coffee.
-Woman's Home Companion.
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LAND IN CENTER OF Ito pANco
LAGOON. OFF SALVATORE.
DISAPPEARS.
EARTHQUAKE The CAUSE
u'sSster Follows a Series of Shocks
frightened Survivors Reach Port
limon, on Mainland, in
Boats.

Fort Llmon, Costa RIGA. At least
seventy families, variously estimat.
cd at from $50 to 10 men, women and
Ghhdren, were drowned following the
sinking of their island homes.
The island, in the center of the Ito
Pango lagoon, off Salvatore, disap-
peared after a series of earthquake
shocks and slid into the depths of the
lagoon, carrying with it nearly all of
the inhabitants.
III sinking of the island followed
a series OF earthquake shocks which
were felt throughout the republic.
The shocks began early in the evening
ana grew in frequency and violence as
night progressed until about midnight,
when the watchers on shore heard
the sound Of guns from the people on
the island.
Shortly after that a huge bonfire was
lighted on the island and at about /
o'clock a boat load of frightened wo-
men and children reached the main.
land.
The survivors reported that other
boats were coming as fast as they
could be filled, as the island was slow
~ sinking under the feet Of the in
h~abitants.
Report Reaches New Orleans.
New Orleans, Louis. - A report was
received here that "A score of persons
were killed as a result of an earth.
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Pretty Good Definition,

We hear some funny things in Fleet
street sometimes, and the following
definition Of the height Of aggravation,
by a gentleman in rather shaky boots,
whom we encountered In a well-known
hostelry the other day. struck US as
being particularly choice,
THE eight Of haggravation, gentle
men," said this pothouse humorist, set
ting his pewter on the counter and
looking round proudly, with the air of
one about to let off a good thing, "the
eight Of haggravation-why, trying
to ketCh a flea out O. yer ear with a
pair of boxin' gloves."-London Tit
Bits.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
Rat Bounty Excites merrimen,.

Seattle, fearing the introduction OF
bubonic plague by rats, has offered a
bounty of ten cents a rat. This moves
Tacoma, safe from infection from the
sea, to raucous laughter, and the Led
ger says tina. the bounty, though not
intended for rodents of Tacoma,
Everett, Bellingham and other popu-
lous and busy centers, has been find
ing its way into the pockets Of non
residents of Seattle for nonresident
rats. But the joke would be on us II
1t were found that our rat popula-
ton had found its way into the Seat
tie census"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
Cripple Rides Bicycle.

George Anstey, aged IL. a cripple,
Of Leicester, England, is one of the
most remarkable cyclists in the coun-
try. Both his legs are withered and
useless, but the Leicester Cripples'
Guild has provided him with a two
wheeled pedalless machine, with a
padded tube covering the axle bar.
Across this he lies face foremost, and
with wooden clogs strapped to his
hands he propels himself along the
streets and roads In a marvelously
rapid n He has complete con-
troll of the machine, his hands acting
as pedals, steering gear, and brake
combined
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
Two Pittsnura Papers Fail.

Pittsburg, Penn, Joseph T. New.
in, formerly one OF the best known
newspaper managers in Pittsburg, filed
his bond as receiver OF the Pittsburg
Post Publishing Company, and the
Sun Publishing Company, both OF
which are owned by the m com,
pany. The bond in each case was
$4,000. Application for the receiver.
ship was made by the Farmers De.
post National Bank of Pittsburg, on
the ground that the companies could
not meet approaching liability and
we're unable to pay their obligations
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
English Women Smoke Piaes,

The latest fancy of the woman
smoker is a pipe-not the tiny affair
that sufices for the Japanese, but a
good-sized brier or a neat meer-
schaum. The pipe is boldly carried
along with a gold card case and chain
purse. For some time now the Gig
arctic has given place to a cigar,
small in size and mild in quality.
Women said they were tired Of the
cigarette. and wanted a bigger smoke.
London Mail.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
LARGEST Of Whales.

The largest whale of It's type OF
which there is scientific record was
captured recently of Port Arthur,
Tex. He measured sixty-three feet
In length. and was estimated to be
about three hundred years old. Cap
tain Cob Plummer. mate of a United
States pilot boat, sighted the monster
in the shoals of the ~Jetties. and the
crew Of his vessel captured the man.
nal. The huge body was towed ashore,
exhibited and much photographed be-
fore being cut up.
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Echoes Of Munchausen.

It was an absent-minded traveller
who had lately taken to ballooninS.
yes" he observed impressively. 1T
was q fearful journey. The machine.
q thousand feet up, and no more bal
last. headed straight for Siberia, and
the raretied air-well, you know as
we'll as I do what effect that has on
q balloon. Yes, the peril was terri
BILE" Then the old habit was too
strong for him. The wolves detected
our presence. A desperate race en-
sued. We felt their hot breath on the
nape Of Jul necks."-London Globe.
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llQhtnino Change.

The Manager-Can you make quick
changes and double in a few parts?
The Actor-Can l? Say, you know
the scene In Love and Lobsters."
where the hero and the villain are
fighting, and . friend PUSHES in and
separates 'em? Well. / played all
three parts one night when the other
two fellows were Ill.
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Takes Himself Seriously.

Nicola Tesla, dining by himself In .
hotels great dining room. takes .
table where he can be seen. Through
out his meal he wears a deeply stu
dious, a completely absorbed. attitude.
He may bring to the table a portfolio
filled with papers. These he may
scan with prolonged solemnity. In
any event, he sits An eloquent tableau
Of profundity.-New York Press.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
Mulchina Trees.

Mulching is a law in horticulture.
One cannot do too much of it. When
planting trees or shrubs they should
be mulched, preferably with coal
ashes. caves and straw will do. pro-
vided there is a sprinkle Oh poison put
in to keep the mice from doing mis-.
chief.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
Kindly Intentions

"A man who enjoys seeing . woman
In tears is a brute"
Il don't know about that" replied
Miss Cayenne. One Of the kindest
husbands / know takes his wife to see
all the emotional plays"
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DISQUALIFIED.

Her-My brother won first prize In
that amateur guessing contest, but
they ruled him out as a professional.
Him-A professional?
Her-Yes. He's employed in the
government bureau. you know.
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New Wireless Distance Record.

FL Paso, Texas. - What is declared
to be a distance record for the trans
mission overland of a wireless mes.
sage was established when the new
wireless tower here was put into OPP
GRAFTON and greetings exchanged with
San Francisco.
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The 8rt0ht Side,

Nebuchadnezzar was lurchinS n ID
accustomed style.
All flesh being grass" he reflected
this must be Beef Q la Moved"
And chuckling hoarsely. he tack A.
other chaw.-Puck.
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Acknowledgement.

you will admit that you ~ .
great deal to your wifef"
81 should say So" replied Mr.. Cum
rox II wouldn't be invited to any OF
her receptions or musicales II I wasn't
married to her"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
Cabinet Dinner Is Given.

Washington, ID. c. - The first cabi
net dinner OF the season was given by
the president and Mrs. Taft in the
White House. A musicale followed
the dinner.
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food, etc, ETC., which has not been digested,
then when again ready for food use Grape
Nuts because 1t Is easy of digestion?"
Or should the child be at once carted of to
a hospital and cut?
We have known of many cases wherein the
approaching signs OF appendicitis have dis
appeared by the suggestion being followed.
NO one better appreciates the value OF a
skilful physician when a person Is In the awful
throes Of acute appendicitis, but IAN ounce
OF prevention Is worth a pound OF cure"
Just plain old common sense is helpful even
nowadays.
This trial demonstrated Grape.Nuts food
is pure beyond question.
It Is partly pFedigested.
Appendicitis generally has rise from undi.
gesfed food.
It Is not always necessary to operate.
It Is best to stop al food. -
When ready to begin feeding use a predi-
gested food.
It Is ~palatable and strong in Nourishment.
1t will pay fine returns in health to quit the
heavy breakfasts and lunches and use less
food but select food certainly known to con-
tain the elements nature requires to sustain
the body. May we be permitted to suggest a
breakfast Of fruit. Grape-Nuts and cream.
two soft boiled eggs, and some hot toast and
cocoa, milk or Postum
The question OF whether Grape-Nuts does or
does not contain the elements which nature
requires Cor the nourishment of the brain. also
OF its purity, will be treated In later news
paper articles.
Good food Is important and its effect on the
body II also important.
There's q Reason
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd,
Battle Creek. Mich.
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA.

department OF IHSNEdD1e.
Comrany's Certificate of Authority.
Whereas, The Home Life Insurance
Co, a corporation organized under
the laws of New York has fled in this
Office a sworn statement exhibiting Its
condition and business for the year
ending December 81, 1909, conformable
TO the requirements of the laws of this
state regulating the business of in
%surance; n
Whereas. The said company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy Of
its charter, with certificate of organi-
cation, in compliance with the require
ments OF the insurance law aforesaid;
Now, Therefore, /, o. $. Basford, Com
missioner of insurance of the State
of South Dakota, pursuant 90 the pro-
visions OF said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named company Is fully
empowered, through its authorized
agents, to transact It's appropriate bus
mess of Life Insurance in this state.
according to the laws thereof. until the
2Sth day OF February, A. ID. 1911.
In Testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my han and official seal at
Pierre. this LIST day of March. A. d.
1910.
(Seal) o. s.. BASFORD.
COMMISSIONS Of Insurance.
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ANIMAL, ~

For the \ ear isnding DCccnLAeR Slst,
A. d.. 1903.
or the conditions and affairs Of tho
HOME LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANY
Organized under the laws of the State
of New York, made to the Insur-
ance Department OF the State OF
South Dakota pursuant to laws
thereof. President. George H.. Ide,
Secretary. Ellis w. Gladwtn; Home
Y; Incorporated April so. 1850: Com
menced Business May LIST, 1850.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-12-22
Pollcles In force Decem.

Policies In force Decem.
Der 81 ........... 500, 532, $4,000
BUSINESS IN VI STATE OF SOUTH
DAKOTA DURING THE YEAR 1909.
Policies on the lives of
citizens Of said state is
sued during the years. 367,6S9O0
Losses and claims Incurred
during the year ........ 100000
Losses and claims settled
during the year ........ l2,500.00
Losses and claims unpaid
December 81 ........... 100000
Premiums collected ..... 54,123.46
Expenses in South Dakota
during the year ....... l0,S35.20
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Total Admitted Assets. .$23,'
" LIABILITIES

Total liabilities G2S.O1S.63
VI. EXHIBIT OF CERTIFICATES.
Policies i'm force December
20 81 of previous year ...S8S,3 1858, 244.0O
Policies issued and re-
vived during the year, IL ,2Si, 026,00
-
Total ......... ....,.. $685. $1,000
Deduct ceased to be In
force during the year. s 7,119,737.00
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12
How No gxprssssd Il.

now 40 G1pr0eoeo 0e.
Every small boy-the right kind.
anyhow-thinks his own mother the
symbol OF all perfection. Few. how.
ever, have the ability to express their
admiration as prettily n the little
hero Of the following anecdote:
Richards mother was putting him to
bed. and as she kissed him good night,
she said: DO you know you are the
whole world to mammal"
Am II" he answered, quickly. well
then, you're heaven and the north pole
to me!"-Youth's Companion.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12

AAa l. Ferry. Co
la0bss. Texas. says:
Wa1 tak0o sielI
sSest Q year ago. Ny
limbs and fest b.
RA 70 swell aAA ny
Doctor SaA ] haA
BnGAt'0 disease. I
0eo ooosulted a.
otAee doctor Who told
~ ! bad AroDsy and
could not uve. Deans
kA0AY PllR -.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12

Circumstances Alter Cases.
"The trouble Is that too many peo.
pie give expensive presents. That's
where the mischief comes in"
Rot! My wife's father gave her .
house and lot"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12
The Car You'll Want

You will see why the Overlands outseI
all other cars when you make your com
parsons. Wherever you are you can do thI.
Tor there are Overland dealers everywhere
But the first step is to send for on
the facts. When we send it we will tel
this coupon now.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12
Impressed.

Impressed.
II think shall let that woman rent
my house."
"Why?"
"She's the first one who's called to
see me about it who didn't brag about
what a good tenant she is"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12

lieve4 me promptly. anA I owe ny life
to them"
Remember the nane-Doaas.
For sale By all dealers. 80 cents Q
box. Foster-AilburA Co.. Buffalo, N. Y,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12
o,.,,ee - 11Ie o~a -.

Few bishops have 70 lead such .
strenuous life as Bishop Stringer. In
company With . missionary companioa
he made . tour recently to Herschel
islasA. in the Arctic ocean. and back
to Dawson City. where the bishop re-
Their small supply a food becoming
exhausted. they we're obliged to eat
their nuckalucks and moecasins.
soaked until they became glutinous.
the IRE. The bishop says the food
and were then toasted in strips over
Gas real good. especially the mucka-
lucks.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12
Different,

Different.
Visitor-I saw your husband in the
crowd down town today. In fact, he
was SO close that I could have touched
him.
Hostess-That's strange. At home
he is SO close that nobody can touch
him!-Puck.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12
Prooosed Partnershin.

Proposed Partnership.
Father-You want to marry my
daughter? Why. sir. you can't sup
port her. can hardly do it my.
self.
Suitor (blandly)-C-can't We chip in
together,-Pick-Me-U
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12

Personal knowledge.
Teacher-Give me an example Of q
transparent object
Boy-A keyhole.-Rire.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12

A girl isn't necessarily a Jewel be-
cause she Is set in her ways.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA. a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12

We now sell 25-horsepower Overland
for 81, 900 in roadster style, or for 81, 100
with tonneau. The car has q l02 m
whee. base, and is easily capable j 70
We sell 40-horsepower Overland for
$l,4oo and $500. All prices include ga.
lamps and magnetic.
You will find no car that compares with
an Overland at anywhere near its price.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILIER
Su1Rer complaint. howell trouble cram % have ~
terrors n the hounehold Whsrs this deprndsblo
AedciDe 10 kept % hsad. Nc, Ne and ooS bottles.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12

Ars. Whsisw's aaslAia9 syr1p.
YoPehildren tSsthing aDftsns tho E0ns Z reducesio.
oaABsstoU. .asys psln. cures wi11 collie. H soisis
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12
" WEARS vov OUT.
kidney Yee1bses lsAss tS.o vitsiiey
- ~ v1heae oa1y.

Dat wait for ssrioss illness; -
gin usaag Doao's KiAney Pills vhsa
you arst fed haekaeAs o. notice
urinary disoraeea
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-05-12

1t takes people who have NO opin-
ions Of their own to make good jurors
-theref1re women are not eligible.