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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
LIVING WAS
NOT SO HIGH
IN THOSE DAYS
AS THE FRESHMAN SAID POTA-
TOES WE'RE "SIXPENCE A
BUSHEL, AND WHISKEY THE
SAME"
(The Courier)


Ralph II. Bowman of Springboro
has left at the Courier Office an ac.
count book originally belonging to
his great-grandfather Captain Eli.
sha Bowman, a soldier of the revolu-
tionary war, who came from Con-
necticut to Crawford county in 1916.
The book is in a fair state of preser-
vation, though the paper is brown
with age. In 1895 we find charges
for Is pounds of veal, 3S cents
three pounds of tobacco, 16 cents
half bushel of rye, 80 cents; five
pounds of beef Is cents; 19 pounds
of skim cheese, 32 cents. Butter
brought 10 cents a pound, potatoes,
6 cents a bushel; 10 pounds of salt
beef was charged at 80 cents; a gal
Ion of rum &c cents and a pound OF
eight-penny nails IS cents.
Wages were not so very high in
1895, as among other charges is for
himself and four oxen one day to
plow so cents; work by the day was
20 cents; he sheared seven sheep for
one cent each and killed and dresse ;
a COW for 16 cents. In 1901 corn
was 40 cents a bushel, wheat so
cents, potatoes 80 cents, butter 10
cents a pound, lard 10 cents, cheese
10 cents, candles IL cents a pound
A pair of two-year-old steers brought
SIC. 1t didn't cost much to "wet
your whistle" as whisky was IS
cents a quart. Wages had advanced
to 40 cents a day and for half days
carpenter work charge of 60 cents
was made. In 1920 pound of plug
tobacco was % cents. Wages were
SO II cents day and in harvest rs
cents. Some of the old boys musI
have used tobacco freely as one of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
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Elmer Ray, who drew checks on a
Eugene bank when he had no money
there, was sentenced to two years in
the pen by Judge Harris Wednesday.
He drew stripes there instead of
checks.
The telegraph news companies in
sist on devoting large and about
equal amount of space to Colonel
Roosevelt and Jack Johnson.
Uncle Sam has an expert who is
issuing bulletins to prove that a beef
shank contains more nutriment than
a tenderloin, and that the ragged
edges of the venerable old bulls
neck is really the choicest part OF
the animal This is dead waste of
government money and helps account
for the deficit in the postal treasury.
n
Mount Etna is again in state of
eruption Dame Nature welcomes
Roosevelt with great display of fire
works.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
TARIFF WAR
WITH CANADA
SEEMS CERTAIN

Washington, d. c., March 25.-
The good Offices of Ambassador
Bryce today in securing another con
ference on the Canadian tariff ques.
tion gave new hope for the preven-
tion of a tariff war with the Domin-
ion
w. S. Fielding, minister of finance
of Canada, has consented to come
here for final conference with
President Taft.
1t is thought that the president
will be able to come to some agree
ment whereby Canada may be al
lowed minimum tariff rates Repre-
sentations have been made to the
president by America growers and
producers along the Canadian bor-
der that a trade war would mean
tremendous loss to them as well as
to the people of the United States
in general.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
GAS, HEART
BURN and DYS-
PEPSIA VANISH


You can eat anything your stom-
ach Graves without fear of indiges-
ton or dyspepsia, or that your food
will ferment or sour on your stom-
ach if you will take a little Diapep-
sin occasionally.
Your meals will taste good, and
anything you eat will be digested; ;
nothing can ferment or turn into
acid or poison or stomach gas, which
causes belching, dizziness, a feeling
of fullness after eating, nausea, in
digestion (like a lump of lead in
stomach), billiousness, heartburn,
water brash, pain in stomach and
intestines or other symptoms.
Headaches from the stomach are
absolutely unknown where this eff
sctive remedy is used. Diapepsin
really does all the work of a healthy
stomach. 1t digests your meals
when your stomach can't. A single
dose will digest all the food you eat
sour and upset the stomach.
Get a large 50-cent case of Pape's
Diapepsin from your druggist and
start taking now, and in a little
While you will actually brag about
your healthy, strong stomach, for
you then can eat anything and ev-
erything you want without the slight
est discomfort or misery, and every
particle of impurity and gas that is
in your stomach and intestines is
going to be carried away without
the use of laxatives or any other as
sistance.
Should you at this moment be suf-
fering from indigestion or any stom-
ach disorder, you can get relief
within five minutes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
Fits for a Chaser.

I'D. Ogden Mills had many a good
story of the old Bonanza days" said
a San Franciscan. II liked especially
his whiskey story.
"A tenderfoot the story ran, en-.
tered a saloon and ordered whisky.
Whisky, in those days and in those
parts was a very weird drink Queer
effects were sure to follow it. The
tenderfoot knew he must expect
something out of the common, but
for all that he was taken aback when
the bartender handed him a small
whiskbroom along with the bottle
and glass.
"Tenderfoot-like, he didn't like to
expose his ignorance by asking what
the whiskbroom was for, so he just
stood there and fidgeted.. He didn't
drink. He waited in the hope that
somebody would come in and show
him what to do.
We'll, in a few minutes a big
chap in red shirt entered. He
too, ordered whisky, and he, TOO, got
a broom.
THE tenderfoot watched him
closely. He poured himself a gener
Gus dring, tossed it off, and taking
up his whiskbroom went over into a
corner and carefully cleaned on the
floor a space about seven feet by
three. There he lay down and had
a fit"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
CURED TO STAY CURED.
How Salem Citizen Found Com
plete Freedom from Kidney
Troubles.

If you suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
From any disease OF the kidneys
Be cured to stay cured.
Doan's Kidney Pills make lasting
cures.
Salem people testify.
Here's one case OF It:
N. s. Williams, foot of Gaines
Ave, Salem, Ore, says: "a mum
Der OF years ago the doctors told me
that my kidneys were badly disOr-
dered. / came out West thinking
that the change OF climate would
help me, but this was not the case
and although / tried many remo-
dies, / became no better. suf-
fered intensely from a burning SEN
satiOn I'm the small of my back as II
I've Goals were placed directly over
my kidneys. The kidney secretions
were irregular In passage and un-
natural. After taking the contents
OF two boxes OF DOan's Kidney Pills.
did not have the least pain I'm my
back and my kidneys were restored
to a normal cond tom Statement
given Jan. 80. 1906)
Confirmed Proof.
On Nov. 90. 1909. Mr.. Williams
said: The statement / gave for
publication in 1906 I'm favor OF
Doan's Kidney Pills was correct
his remedy cured me of kidney and
bladder trouble and have recon-
mended II on many occasions"
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo.
New York sole agents for the Uni-
ted States.
Remember the name Doan's-
and take no other
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
Read the Journal for the news.
"A Swollen jaw

Is not pretty nor pleasant. Whether
1t is caused by neuralgia, toothache or
accident, Billiards. Snow Liniment
will reduce the swelling and relieve
the pain. The great and sure cure
for rheumatism, cuts. burns. scalds
any and all aches and pains. Sold
by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
Race Suicide

AS President Roosevelt calls 1t is not
nearly the menace to increase in pop.
ulation that deaths among infants
are. And eight out OF ten Of these
deaths are directly or indirectly
caused by bowel troubles. McGee's
Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea. dysen-
tary. sour stomach and all infant all.
ments Of this nature. Just the thing
for teething babies. Price 25 and
soc. Sold by all druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
WHY SALVES FAIL
TO CURE ECZEMA

Scientists are now agreed that the
eczema germs are lodged not in the
outer skin or epidermus, but in the
inner skin, Hence, a penetrating
liquid is required, not an outward
salve that clogs the pores.
We recommend to all eczema
patients the standard prescription Gil
Of Wintergreen as compounded in
liquid form known as d. d. D. Pre-
scription. A trial bottle Of tits D.
d. d. Prescription, at 25 cents will
instantly relieve the itch. We have
sold and recommended this remedy
for years, and know of wonderful
cures from it's use. We recormand
1t to our patrons. J. c. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
DIR. STONES
Drug Store

The only cash drug store In Oregon;
owes no one, ana no one owea
II; carries slarge stock; Its shelves
counters and show cases are loaded
with drugs, medicines, notions, toilet
articles, wines and liquors OF all
kinds for medicinal purposes. Dr.
stone is a regular graduate In medi-
cine and has had many years OF ex-
Derience In the practice, Consulta-
ions are free. Prescr'pt sAa ara
Tree. and only regular prize. fc med
lciue. DR.. Stone can fund at hia
drug store. Salem. Or @m W tho
morning until Al nigat
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25

them, in the course of two years, is
charged with % pounds, one charge
of four pounds being noted, and he
only had two quarts of whisky
charged in all that time Butter was
12 " cents pound. Salt pork was
10 cents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
Canada Man Is Satisfied.

came to Salem about a week age
from Canada, and have bought q
ranch near Jefferson, Oregon
through the real estate firm of j. G
Shulz & Co.
Wish to say that l am very much
pleased with the Willamette Valley
and it opportunities, and also that |
have saved money on my ranch and
personal property as we'll, by dealing
with an honest real estate firm.
Homeseekers who intend to settle
near Salem, should look around and
deal with the firms that give them q
Square deaP' and l will highly
recommend the firm l have dealt
with for their honesty
HERMAN KEEPER.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25

Telephone companies are having
lots of trouble with eavesdroppers.
Patrons of telephone wires don't
seem to realize that it is just as inn
polite to listen to private CONVEX
sation over a telephone wire as to
apply an ear to keyhole.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
For Diseases or the Skin.

Nearly all diseases or the skin, such
as eczema, letter, salt rheum and
BARRIERS itch, are characterized by an
intense itching and smarting, which
often makes life burden and dis
turbs sleep and rest. Quick relief
may be had by applying Chamber
lain's Salve. 1t allays the itching and
smarting almost instantly. Many
cases have been cured by its use.
For sale by all good druggists
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away a Cold IN the Head quickly. Restores
the Seuses of Taste and SMELL FUN size
90 cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use In ntomizen 75 cts.
rs Brothers. 90 Warren Street. New York.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25

Scientists have discovered that the
earth is only 6O.OOO,OOO years OF
age. Quite old enough. however, to
be referred to as Mother Earth.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25

A senator says the ultimate con.
sumer is a myth. II the price Of
food keeps on soaring he is very
likely to be.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25

A family named Thompson, living
in Baker City, was poisoned Saturday
evening last by eating pork, which
was apparently over-ripe.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25
STATE NEWS.

In the AS hours ending last Satur-
day night La Grande had a rainfall
of nearly two inches cellars in the
business portion of the town we're
flooded
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25

Florence will have a rhododendron
festival May 20.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-03-25


festival May 20.
The Polk county mohair pool will
be sold April 16 Good prices are
expected.
John c. Burkhart of Albany made
a trial trip with a flying machine he
has built, Monday. 1t flew about 100
feet, but was out of balance, and will
be given another trial soon.
-- Ezra Meeker started from The
Dalles Monday with his ox-team TO
cross the plains" and mark out the
line of the old emigrant trail.
The Astoria tug at Coos Bay has
been condemned and put out of COM
mission by the government inspect
ors.
Medford recently started a lime.
kiln and now finds it wants a bar
rel factory Thus it goes.
Charles Hayter was run down and
killed by a logging train last week
near Coquille.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05
POINDEXTER GIVEN
GREAT OVATION

I per and I am proud to say to you
gentlemen here tonight that
voted for each and every one OF
them. (Great applause
THE conven ton at Tacoma yes
terday declared it's pride in the
fame of Theodore Roosevelt, but
if prominent republican leaders
go about this state opposing, crit
icizing and undermining his poll
c;es 1 shall not attempt to read
them out of the party. (Great
applause.)
1.-THE land Withdrawal bill has
my complete approval, and under
it the president has withdrawn
100000 acres of public lands.
And just because the Tacoma con-
vention went on record against
that policy of the administration
shall not undertake to read
that convention out of the repub-
lican party. (Applause.)
"If the republican party stands
nat il is standing on its own po-
litical grave. The republican par
ty is party of prOgressives. The
progressive republicans are the
republican party" (Great ap-
piause, cheering lasting for many
minutes.)
Had it been a simon pure
Poindexter meeting of progressive
enthusiasts the peoples candidate
could not haev been better re
ceived or Observation-Disclosures
orators more effectively given the
cold shoulder. 1t will be a meet
ing long to be recalled by the
politicians of the state, as the real
prelude to a new order of things
and as a singing rebuke to the
machine methods of Wednesdays
convention.
At the conclusion of the meet
ing which followed Immediately
on the closing of a short feeble
talk by HUMPHREYS (no man could
talk against the overwhelming
frigidness with which any defense
of the staudpat policies were re-
ceived), all the audience that
could crowd upon the stage did
so to shake the hand of Poindex-
ter.
Jones in Distress.
1t was pitiful, it was laughable
to see the chagrin of Jones, who
sat all through the evening as
though gagged by a lemon, I'M
able to get away from it's bitter
taste, and written plainly on his
face were the words, Never again
will l claim that the good work
of the progressives is the work
of the stand-pats. Anyone de-
string to get Jones goat need now
but say What about the railroad
bill?"
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CONTINUED From Page One.)

CONTINUED From Page One.)
that this country is in prosper
Gus condition and / am willing to
go out and try to make the people
believe that this is one of the
blessings of the republican party.
(Laughter.)
"The republican party is par
ty of popular government, it is
party which believes in govern
ment by all the people. TAP
plause.) But | wish you would
always remember that there IS a
difference between the republican
party and the few men who may
happen at a given time to be in
control of its party machinery.
tLong and continued applause)
Remember that no one read
you into the republican party and
no one can read you out of it.
(Great applause and cheering.)
1--WE now have a contest on in
the ranks of the republican party
and ] want to see the party come
out of 1t the champion of the poll
cies of its great leaders and not
dashed to the chariot wheels of a
few self chosen party bosses.
Cheering lasting several minutes
until quieted by the speakers
h1 Hon 10
:, who do not believe in the policy
of standing pat. (Great ap-
plause.) And because some of
these republicans voted against
Cannon and Cannonism they are
called traitors and insurgents.
(Applause.) But l submit to you
the question whether Cannon or
Cannonism is fundamental tenet
of the republican party? (Cheers
and cries of "No, No.
RaDs Jones Hard.
81 am proud with Senator Jones
of the recent legislative achieve
ments of the republican party.
Two months ago our factional cp-
ponents were telling us that if
we changed the rules of congress
We couldn't accomplish anything.
Now l am glad to see them ex-
pressing pride at the record we
made after changing those rules.
daughter and wild applause.
1.-THE railroad bill came into
con gress a bill in the interests of
the railroads whose representa-
ttves assisted in drafting it. The
amendments the progressives fore
ed the congress to adopt made it
so much better that our opponents
are now loudly Boosting that 1T
is a bill in the interests of the
people. tGreat applause)
Il have in my hand a list of
administration measures publish.
ed yesterday in Seattle newspa-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05

A modern 7-room house, with full
basement, on North Cedar St, near
9Th ace, on 2 lots, for 5000; $1,000
cash Will handle this bargain, the
balance on easy terms.
We have to trade for city prop
erty, IN acres of improved Puya1-
lup valley land. near Short Line to
Puyallup.
J. A. WIN'FERMUTE & BRO.
Berlin Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05
Fine 180- Acre Farm
Price Only $4,000
WILL EXCHANGE FOR TACOMA
PROPERTY

This place is well located. only / 3.
miles from II. r, town. The land is
nearly level with deep black loan
SOIL; 70 acres in cultivation, 3 acres
timber pasture. There is a good
house, barn and fences, plenty OF
water at house, and a large spring
creek. There are good markets close
at hand for fruit, eggs, poultry, milk
and butter The owner>ives in Ia
coma and will take $500 in Tacoma
property and a mortgage for $1,000
on the farm If purchaser has not the
cash to pay difference. This is a
good trade for anyone desiring to
live in Michigan where this farm is
located.
j. NJ. URTIS & co.
314 Bankers Trust Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05

Come at once IL you want 10
Summit station, old PuyaIlup car
line. partly improved. Must leave
on account of health. Small pay
ment down. Make me an offer.
VIII take one horse or team in trade
Call next door to church at station.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05
FOX ISLAND
Cotton & Moser
923l2 Pacific ave.

q. 6 acres, with about 200 feet water
frontage, at Sylvan. 4 acres in full
bearing orchard, about 800 trees, all
varieties, one acre of meadow and
one acre of timber-large solid
trees. House Of rooms; water
piped into house, telephone in house
near postoffice, store, wharf with
daily boats and mail. The view of
the Olympics from this place is a
revelation. A beautiful home for
somebody with fuel. water and a
comfortable living. AS Sylvan is a
place where people usually buy to
stay, very few places are for sale,
so this gives a rare opportunity for
someone to settle in one OF the pref
test and best communities on the
sound.
Adjoining the above property, 6
acres with nearly 300 feet water
about 300 trees all varieties, T acres
of meadow and l acre of timber
large solid trees. House of rooms
with spring water piped to house.
Also good we'll. chicken houses
and yard, barn, etc. This gives an
other opportunity to buy place
where the clearing Is all done, where
all one has to do is to gather in the
fruits and enjoy life of independence.
buy these properties. See us at once
and we will take you by special
boat to so the places.
Exclusive with
Bentley & Co.
403 Natl. Bank of Commerce Bldg.
Phones M. 1907. A 1907
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05

We want two good hustlers. young
men preferred, to learn the real cs-
tate business with best firm on
coast VIII guarantee good men
$3.50 per month and expenses. New
addition just opened. No experience
necessary. Take Tacoma iuterur-
ban to Pacific City and see lIarEiss
4 DavS, opposite station.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05

A bargain If sold at once. Our
nome Of 10 acres, including 400
chickens, So ducks, house. barn and
all garden tools for $S75. Terms.
500 down. balance your own terms.
Take Tacoma interurban to Pacific
City and ask for Mr.. Hargiss.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05

Farm wanted, waterfront preferred.
| have "A good money making bus
mess would like to trade for farm.
not exceeding $1,000. Apply S. Times
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05
REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS PRoPERrY-vAcA ANT LOTS = HOMES ACREAGE
$40 a Month

will pay for an acre of the finest
black loan alder land on the fast
est growing community near Taco
ma-FoX Island famous for its
strawberries and tomatoes. Facing
city limits, 15 minutes ride. This is
your opportunity.
See us today Free TRANSFORMATION
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05
For Sale by Owner

Good 5-room house, bath and pan
try, electric lights; choic lots,
fruit, improvements ali
block from car; S1625; 5000 down,
$40 per month at 6 per cent. 4122
Thompson ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05
ARE YOU SATISFIED
WITH YOUR
INCOME?

81 What is the use of worrying
along on an inadequate salary?
S. Why don't you get busy and
travel the road to wealth?
ats easy. IL you know how. Our
business is to show you.
We know Of hundreds of men and
Women who are now Independent
because they took the advise we are
offering you.
q small weekly stipend. when the
nDst of living Is so high. will never
place you in a position of fndepend-
ence. Address a card or letter to p.
o. Box S04 and let us tell you of
eur plan. 1t is at least worth in
vestigating.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05
AUG I ION
SAL {
Saturday, Aug. 6, 1910
$50 P. M.

or the Muck Creek Lumber Co. at
Green Dale station on the &. NJ. Il
L. ;. X. II. Capacity of mill 5000
feet daily, 20 h. p. boiler, 60 n. p.
engine, portable mill. logging
trucks, planners, carriers. saws, con-
Veyors, pumps, Trackage, chain,
pulleys, betting, canting outfit,
lumber ties and everything pertain
ing to "a first class mill will be sold
in one parcel or lots to suit. This
Is bonafide sale with no strings of
any kind.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05

FOR SALE BY OWNER lots.
cleared, 4 blocks from car line, $500;
500 down, $40 per month. Also 6
lots, cleared. at Midland, 5000: 500
down, $40 per month. Phone Il 1891.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05
200 ACRES

Logged-off land, close to city, near
station on railroad; good soil; water
easily obtained; firewood timber. a
snap at SIS per acre, with good
terms. See Herbert West at 306
California Bldg. =.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05

MY l2-acre home place. House,
barn, 107 chickens, one cow, team
and all farm tools sacrificed for
$1,000; 500 down, balance $40 per
month. Take Tacoma interurban to
Pacific City and ask for Mr.. Davy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05
|BUSlNE SS|
| CHANCES

Hotel of so rooms, centrally To-
|cated, will sell cheap owing to ill
health. II. III. Brown & Co., Rooms
|426-427 California Bldg.
FOR SALE
Small delicatessen doing strictly
leash business. One hundred dollars
takes the place. is sold this week.
or will give terms. Rent very rea-
sonable with one years lease. L
have other business and must sell at
once. 1t will pay to investigate. Ad-
dress W. X. X. Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-08-05
ARTISTIC BUNGALOW

in the beautiful North End" near
Sherman school. and 2 nice lots (50x
lao IT, with street grading. cement
for, sa100: 500 down, ssi monthly,
including interest.
Lennox Trust Co.. 0S2h Pacific ave.