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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-10-14

Capt j. c. Burdick is at home, after
spending a week in Illinois looking
after his business interests.
Misses Annie and Marguerite Cor
man, Of St. Louis, stopped over in the
city while en- route to Memphis.
Mrs. William Shaw, OF State Line, ar
rived Tuesday and is visiting Mrs. JOS.
Kimberlin and Mrs K. l.. Lockhart.
You can buy telephone receivers and
transmitters at Nailling-Keiser Hard
ware Co
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-10-14

Mrs. j. J.. Hudgins, Of Nashville,
made a VISIT the first Of the week to her
old home, Eldorado, H.
Mrs. 5. A. Harrison is spending the
week in the country. the guest Of Mr.
and Mrs. w. f. Whitson.
Leonidas Polk Chapter, U d. c., will
meet with Mrs Mamie Beck next Thurs
day afternoon at ? O'Clock
Telephone Union City Ice 4 Coal Co.
when you want coal right now.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-10-14

B. H. Whitley returned yesterday
from Nashville, where he attended the
meeting of the Grand Lodge Knights
of Honor.
Mr.. James 'Crenshaw, Of Hartsville,
is a guest at the beautiful country home
of Mr.. and Mrs, c. w Brevard, north
west of the city
Buy your children S winter hose from
as and save money Hardy, Malone &
Jones
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-10-14

Mrs, George Ferris, accompanied by
Miss Mamie Doyle, left Tuesday for a
three weeks visit to French Lick, Ind
and West Baden
Miss Stella Weitmore, talented
young woman of Nevada, Mo-, is ia the
city guest of Miss Bess Glasscock, on
East Exchange street.
DR. Joynes will preach at the Alliance
Chapel Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
and again at 1880. All are cordially in
vted to attend these services.
You can buy telephone receivers and
transmitters at NailliRg-Keiser Hard
ware Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-10-14

DIR. j. w Mcdaniel, of Rutherford,
was visitor in the city Tuesday.
Miss Allie HehiR, of Shady Grove,
was visitor in the city Tuesday.
Mrs w H. Swiggart is attending the
w. C. T. U. at Springfield, Tenn.
Telephones can be bought at Mailing
Keiser Hardware Co
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-10-14

Col. NJ. b. Barnett, of Columbia, is
in the city this week buying mules.
Misses leila Moss and Bessie Harper
were in the city shopping Tuesday.
w. A. and Mark Forester went TO
Kenton yesterday on a short business
trip,
Buy your furniture from Harpole.
Do it now
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-10-14

Mrs. W. r. Webster returned We'd
nesday from visit with her husband at
Cairo
b. G. Bramham went to Hickman
Tuesday to look after shipment Of
wheat
Thurman Fowlkes, OF near Harris,
left Tuesday for Colorado on pros
pecting trip.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-10-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

A. d. Martin is at Clayton this week.
w P Davis went to Fulton Tuesday.
Mrs G. B. White Is on the sick list.
Coal-Coke- Wood-Can Tel. $50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-10-14

S. A. Rodgers has returned from a
trip to Dyersburg and Newbern.
Dir. H. I. Butler returned Monday
from a visit in Middle Tennessee.
William Woods, Of Harris vicinity,
was visitor in the city Monday,
See our line of ladies rain coats be-
fore you buy, Hardy, Malone x Jones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
THE W0NDERBE
OR SUNBERRY
Has Proved q Great Success
sands Say its the Best Thing
They Ever Grew.


The Wonderberry or Sunberry, the
marvellous garden fruit originated by
Luther Burbank, and introduced by
John Lewis Childs, the well-known
Scotsman Of Floral Park. N. Y. has
proved . great success all over the
country. Thousands Of people say Il
IL the best thing they ever grew.
Mr.. John Burroughs, the well-known
author, Naturalist and bosom-friend Of
Theodore Roosevelt, says 1t Is the
most delicious pie berry he ever tasted.
and q marvellous cropper.
A Director of the New York Agricul.
tural Experiment Station says it fruits
ebundantly even in pure sand. In the
Short season Of Northwestern Canada
It is godsend, and fruits long after
frost has killed most garden truck.
d. s. Hall, Wichita. Kan, says thirty
people grew 1t there last season with
perfect satisfaction.
X. 8. Enochs. Hammond. La. says
It yields $3.50 worth of fruit per
acre with him. Mrs. ]. H. Powers.
1872 Kenwood avenue. Chicago. raised
enough berries on space 4x10 feet
to supply herself and friends.
J. p. Swallow, Kenton, Ohio, says its
equal for all purposes does not exist.
Rev. H. B. Sheldon, Pacific Grove.
CAL. says he likes the berries served
in any and every way.
w. T. Davis, Enon. Va. says It IL
true to description In every way. and
fruits in three months from seed.
Judge Morrow. Of U. 8. Circuit
Court, says the Wonderberry IL simply
delicious raw or cooked.
Mr.. Childs exhibited one plant fivs
months old bearing 1876 berries
which measured about eight quarts.
Mrs. Hattie Vincent, Hayden, New
Mexico. says 1t stands the long, hard
droughts Of that climate and fruits
abundantly all summer.
1t is certainly the most satisfactory
garden fruit and the greatest Novelty
ever introduced.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
Abraham Lincoln
Died April 10
1868

How shall we know him in tia. other life ,
The hte we cannot measure with ouu
Thoughts,
but toward which we send our longing,
out,
Ike white, dove, searching depth. d
dreary sea.
For Rock whereon the weary foo. may
rest.
O Olive branch Of promise for The soul
How shall we know. i. for him, thii. new
life
Ha. any reaching back into the ODD
Can It be true that his high work wa.
When the tired hands were folded on hi.
byeastp
Did closing lids shut out the light tina, led
His soul unerring toward the Nation !,
wealp
Did silence truly fan upon his life
When his last quiverins word, his late,.
sigh.
Flutered across his lips and left them stilla
Oh. nc. his hands still guide u. IN the
dark.
Still work their noble work unseen Of men:
His voice swels every strain Of victory
Over wrong renounced-a right
maintained.
Still. from his Ips the word. Of wisdom
drop.
Still from hi great hearts wealth d
tenderness,
Are we enriched who call him al our own.
And still. from out hi. patient. wondrou.
life,
A glory lights the mystery Of its close.
Unfolding Gods great purpose for the
Land.
M. Id.
NatAiagtos Hone Magazine
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
I why His Mother Mourn.o.

William M. Fogarty has q story
about . good old Irish woman whose
con was about to start for Q trip
around the world.
She had watched him prosper with
pride. To her he was . great man.
IN her fond vision she could see all
forts Of terrible tidings coming to him
but she held her peace until he had
started for the journey. Then she be-
gan to cry. A neighbor tried to con-
sole her, but to no avail.
I'm afraid he hasn't the money to
get back" said the mother, weeping.
Hes got the money to 60 round the
world AL right, but how will he ever
get back ?"-Indianapolis Star.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
IIncoln,s Good Advice.

A new Lincoln anecdote is told by
an old friend Of Lincoln, Squire Mas
tiers, Of Petersburg. III. This old gen
tleman of Sc has Just been brought
into notice by the celebration OF the
cath anniversary Of his marriage. AT
one time before the civil war Squire
masters was threatened with : law.
anti. He went to Springfield. where
Lincoln was located. and had . talk
With him about the case. Lincoln
told him that II he could not settle
the case he would undertake to make
an amicable adjustment.
.What'll you charge. Abe. to 30 into
court for mer' said Mr.. Masters.
"Well." was Lincoln's reply. 1T will
~o.t YOU SO. But ! won't charge you
ANYTHING il you can settle It between
yourselves"
squire's visit to Lincoln and agreed
to settle. 1
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
St. Valentine q Co.
Il 80 md. - -
daya of old. st, Valentine

In days OF old, st. Valentine
Resided all alone
Within little woodland cot
With Ivy overgrown.
Thence once year he sailed forth,
Though keen the norther blew.
To leave letter at the door
OF every maid he knew.
But with increasing age he found
IA The ancient leather pack, y
Stuffed full Of valentines. too great
A burden for his back.
II will no longer" said the saint
go tramping UP and down,
I'll turn an honest penny now.
And buy shop in town" \
30 II you walk along Broadway.
The windows you will find
Are filled with pretty valentines
OF every size and kind.
With Cupid in the partnership
He peddles them no more,
But sells his dainty missives from
A big department store.
--Minna Irving
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
GET POWER.
The Supply Comes From Food.

II we get power from food, why not
strive to get all the power we can.
That Is only possible by use of skill.
fully selected food that exactly fits
the requirements Of the body.
Poor fuel makes poor fire, and q
poor fire is not good steam producer.
From not knowing how to select the
right food to fit my needs, suffered
grievously for long time from stom.
ach troubles" writes lady from .
little town in Missouri.
1T seemed as II / would never be
able to find out the sort of food that
was best for me. Hardly anything
that could eat would stay on my stom.
lch. Every attempt gave me heart.
burn and filled my stomach with gas.
got thinner and thinner until ! lit.
orally became living skeleton and IN
time was compelled to keep to my bed.
"A few months ago l was persuaded
10 try Grape-Nuts food, and 1t had such
good effect from the very beginning
that have kept up its use ever since.
4 was surprised at the ease with which
I digested It. It proved to be just what
[ needed.
"All my unpleasant symptoms, the
heartburn, the inflated feeling which
gave me such pain disappeared. MY
weight gradually increased from %
to ZIG lbs, my figure rounded out. my
strength came back. and I am now
able to do my housework and enjoy Il
Grape-Nuts did It."
"A ten days trial will show anyone
some facts about food.
Look In pkgs. for the little book. The
Road to Wellville. !" There's . Reason"
n Ever read the aheve lstteff . new
are genuines trus, and fill q hunan
lntoEoSt. M 59S3 u "A il mi
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

Sloan's Liniment IS the best
remedy for sprains and bruises.
II quiets the pain At once, and
] can be applied to the tenderest
part without hurting because il
doesn't need to be rubbed ~ an
you have to do is to lay il on
lightly. Il is q powerful prepa-
ration and penetrates instantly
relieves any Inflammation and con-
eestion, and reduces the swelling.
Here's the Proof.
NJ. I. ROLAND, Bishop Of Scrau.
ton, Pa. says: On the 9TH OF
this present month, Is ! was leaving
the building at noon for lunch, !
slipped and fen, spraining my wrist.
/ returned in the afternoon, and at
four o'clock I could not hold pen-
Gil in my hand. / returned home
later and purchased . bottle q
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
Practical chrl.tlan,tx.

"On behalf OF the sewing circle of
this church." said the pastor at the
conclusion of the morning service. Il
desire to thank the congregation for
81 buttons placed In the contribution
box during the past month. II now
the philanthropically inclined donors
of these objects will put a half-dozen
undershirts and three pairs of other
strictly secular garments on the plate
next Sunday morning, SO that we may
have something to sew those buttons
on, we shall be additionally grateful"
-Harper's Weekly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

K1KH AMY stories are told OF
!; :: :: !: !: :: ::
i = Tad's mischievous pranks.
and Of his fathers close
companionship with his
HKE favorite boy. Tinker re
4 SE cords that on one occasion
- = Lincoln came into the
telegraph once chuckling to himself
over fairy story book that some one
had given to Tad, who was holding bis
iather's hand ~ he entered the room
He thereupon repeated the story to
the cipher operators. It told how Z
mother hen tried to raise brood Of
chicks, but was much disturbed over
the conduct Of q sly old fox who ate
several Of the youngsters while still
protesting to be an honest fox: 20 the
anxious mother had . serious talk
with the old reynard about his wick
pdness. well. what was the result?'
asked one Of 10 when It appeared that
Lincoln did not intend to continue his
narrative. The fox reformed" said
Lincoln, his eyes twinkling. and be-
came . highly respected paymaster in
the army, and now am wondering
which one he is" The Significance Of
this reference 10 in the fact that about
that time there were rumorS Of fraud
Ii the paymaster's department
Here are two kilograms out Of .
large number in which Lincoln re-
ierred to his children in an Affection
&,fn manner.
August. 81, 1864.
Mrs. "A. Lincoln. Manchester. VT:
All reasonably we'll Bob not here
ret How Is dear Tad?--A. Lincoln.
III September 3. 1864.
Mrs. A. Lincoln. Manchester. Vt:
All we'll, including Tad's pony and
the goats.-A. Lincoln.
Lincoln went to City Point in March
s66 AZ usual Tad went with him.
and remained with his father altar
Mrs. Lincoln returned to Washington
I week later. Tad became great
net among the officers and men. Each
afternoon, during their two weeks
stay, the headquarters band marched
up to the open space near the presi-
dents tent and played popular airs
for an hour or SO. Tad enjoyed the
music Of the brass band very greatly.
and was on the lookout each after
noon when the appointed hour ap-
preached. AS soon as he heard the
strains OF music in the distance he
would Jump up and down and shout:
There comes our band! There comes
our band!" - From David Homer
Bates .Lincoln's Last Days." IN the
Century.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
Good WiIl.

Good will Is at work, and It IL max
ing things better. In spite of the pre-
yailing social philosophy.it Is gaining
ground. Even now. with such partial
hating. half.hearted recognition A. w
) i've II, good will Is making things
,etter.--pr. washington GLADDEN..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
THE KENTUCKIAN
WAS PLEASED
III SECURED A GOOD HALF.sEc.
TON IN CENTRAL CANADA.

b.. Is .H
II il not only from Kentucky. but
from thirty-five to forty different
States that there comes the expression
of satisfaction from those who have
taken up lands in Central Canada as a
free homestead or have purchased
lands.
Mr.. e. X. Bell. Of Frankfort. Ken.
lucky, writes to Canadian Govern
ment Ofiicial, and says: II have Just
returned from Alberta. overjoyed with
my trip. Your literature was very
fiattering, but not half what found it.
! bought half section between Cal.
gary and Edmonton, one mile from
railroad, near good town. This Is
the best country ever saw or ever
expect to see. will go In the spring
and get to work on my place. think
It is the coming Country of the World"
Some Of the papers describe the set.
Ting OF the Canadian West as "be.
coming Q fever with great many PEG.
pie. The lure Of its golden promises
Is creeping into their hearts and many
are they who are answering the call
Of that unsettled territory" This pa
per editorially cautions its readers to
exercise care and thought before NOV
Ing to distant country. This would
be wise precaution. and Is exactly
what the Canadian officials ask.
The success Of the settler who has
made Canada his home for years Is
the best evidence that can be offered.
And of the large number Of Americans
who have made their homes In Can
ada. very few have returned. All are
satisfied.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

of merchandise lovers
were constrained to construct their
own. A quill pen. sheet Of writing
paper and ability to write "doggerel"
was the required equipment. Soon
there appeared obliging little chap.
books called the "Gentleman's New
Valentine Writer" "Cupid's Annual
Charter" "The School Of Love-" and
the Ladies' Polite Valentine Writer"
There also was a valentine writer"
for tradespeople and one for the Joker
called the "Quizzing Valentine Writ
err" These valentine writer's were lit
tie six-penny pamphlets containing
choice specimens Of doggerel for al
most all degrees of love and senti.
ment. Here are a few samples:
Round is tho ring that has no end:
SO Ia my love to you. my friend.
You are witty, you are pretty:
You are single! What pity!
am single for your sake;
What a handsome couple we shall make
In the tradespeople's Valentine
Writer" valentines for almost every
trade and profession were provided
Here is one for the pawnbroker:
pledge my word for thee live,
And am sincere when honor calls.
Oh. then. my dear. an answer give.
You know where to-at the three balls.
The grocer's was as follows:
Your breath II all-spice. declare.
And you're 80 neat and handy
That you're as sweet, think. my fair
As plums or sugar candy.
Be favorable. I implore,
These verses kindly weigh:
And II you will my heart restore.
I'll treat you to some tea.
Oftentimes these homemade valen.
time. were Of the cut and torn"
paper variety. beautiful designs being
worked out by cutting or tearing the
paper
About the year 1900 the manufac.
tured article began to steal away tho
early charm of st. Valentines day.
Transformation scenes were conceit
of the German manufacturers. A lone
bachelor sits and bemoans his fate Of
solitariness until shifting scene re-
veals to him what bliss life would be
with her of his dreams. The more
elaborate of these manufactured val
entines were wonderful examples Of
human ingenuity and handicraft and
some were very,expensive. Il
Tho manufacturer Of valentines 80
years ago gave remunerative employ
ment to an army Of women. to whom
the work of construction was intrust-
ed. Germany furnished most Of the
material in bulk for valentines, but
the beautifully made artificial cambria
roses, each no longer than pea. were
made in French converts by women
to whom valentines we're never sent
and who were vowed to celibacy and
single life. ,a,
The anonymity OF the remembrance
is its charm, as in the case of the
young artist Of Charles Lambs &C.
uuaintance, who expended hours and
his best work on valentine for his
neighbor. young girl with whom he
had never spoken. but whose radiant
girlhood had given him Joy to be.
hold. To her surprised eyes came his
exquisite testimonial. And like pleas.
ure shared our grandmothers when In
the good old days folded sheets with
lace edges and most delicately hand.
written verses beneath crudely senti.
mental sketches found their insidious
way under their front door.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
What the Doctor Did.

what inc Ooctor OIos
Gustave Ullyatt has little daugh-
ter who hasn't been well recently. The
other day a physician was called to
the Ullyatt home to see her. He ex-
amined the child with the aid Of .
stethoscope. When her father came
home that evening he asked what the
doctor had said.
"'Nothin'." replied the little girl.
"What did he do?" asked Mr.. Ull.
yatt.
HE just tele2honed me all over, "
was the child's reply.-Denver Post.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
DaAntineS
More
Popular
Than EUer


N THE latter part of the
eighteenth century the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ornate
creations OF lace paper.
silver and gilt, artificial
flowers. scrap pictures and
sentimental verse-which
we know. grew from the
simplest processes by nat.
ural degrees Of elabora.
ton. Before valentines be-
came q recognized article
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
Foiled Again.

~rt.s I cold day" remarked the
stranger. Abut It's not a. cold 49,"
a ant thst was 40 far % he got His
audiences seated around the vElags
srocery stove coughed him down.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
paradoxicai.

paradoxicai.
1T IL wonder that hot-headed
man is generally thought to be one of
mettle.
why a wonder?"
Because metal is usually well tenn:
pered."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
So Touching.

So Touching.
Anxious Suitor-But, sir, thrill at
your daughters slightest touch.
Practical Father--Young man, find
her slightest touch Is usually for q
hundred dollars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
The caqsy eache1or.

The woman who wanted the bach
elor to come to dinner called him up
ct his rooms.
Hello" she said, adding in the irri-
tating way Of women, do you know
who this Isl"
The tactful bachelor didn't, but he
was too diplomatic to admit it.
Hello, beautiful lady" he made an.
swer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethinx, softens the gutus reduces M
allays pain, cures wind cotU 2oc bottle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

WHEN YOUR JOINTS ARE STIFF
and muscles sore from cold. rheumatism or neural.
gia; when you alp. strain or bruiSe yourself use
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

The average man is always paid Az
erage wages.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

Let none OF you treat his brother in
way he himself would dislike to be
Observation-Disclosures
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11
RAW ECZEMA ON HANDS

y had eczema on my hands for ten
years. ! had three good doctors but
none Of them did any good. then
used one box Of Cuticura Ointment
and three bottles OF Cuticura Resolvent
and was completely cured. MY hands
were raw all over, inside and out, and
the eczema was spreading all over my
body and limbs. Before had used one
bottle. together with the Cuticura
Ointment, my sores were nearly
healed over, and by the time I had
used the third bottle. l was entirely
well To any one who has any skin
or blood disease would honestly ad.
wise them to fool with nothing else,
but to get Cuticura and get well. MY
hands have never given me the least
bit Of trouble up to now.
my daughters hands this summer
became perfectly raw with eczema.
She could get nothing that would do
them any good until she tried Cuti.
tura. She used Cuticura Resolvent
and Cuticura Ointment and in two
weeks they were entirely cured. I
have used Cuticura for other members
Of my family and it always proved sue.
cessful. Mrs. M. E. Falin, Speers
Ferry, Va, Oct. 10, 1902
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

When the Trouble Started.
John, have decided to have Mrs.
Sewswell cut out by dresses after
this"
Il have decided to cut out about
half Of them myself, dear"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
EAk0 LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets
prugkists refund money II It fails to cure. u. w
GROVES signature 10 on each box. &c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

The face that lights up in converse
ton is not necessarily lantern jawed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

Ever read the ahove letter. a new
ne appears 1roM tine @ tlne. They
are genuine trus, and fill q hunaD
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

ANY stories are told OF
Tad's mischievous pranks.
and Of his fathers close
companionship with his
favorite boy. Tinker re-
cords that on one occasion
~ a, ox>1u .,~unn Sntn thn
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-11

nee1A Mee oYAneN easiest 10 work with and
Wv SSSNO6 OSSVOOU sta1cA6a clothes incest