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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
ARE YOU DEAF?
Catarrh Is Probably the Cause. Get Kid Of
the Cause

If you have catarrh and have constant
ringing noises i'll your ears look into the
matter at once.
It's pretty sure sign that catarrh is
spreading and is making its way
through the Eustachian tubes that lead
FROM the nose to the ears.
When catarrh gets to the ears partial
deafness follows If you have ringing
noises in your ears go to Chas. Rhodes
today and get HYO1EI outfit and
drive out catarrh.
To cure catarrh HYOMEI should be
breathed through pocket inhaler for
about three minute s, four or FIVE times
a day. Just pour few drops into the
hard rubber inhaler and breathe it for a
a few minutes.
1t kills the germs; soothes the irfita
ton; heals the inflammation; stops hawk
ing, splitting and snutfling.
HYOMEI keeps the throat free from
mucus and prevents crusts in nose.
The complete HYOME. outfit which
includes the little indestructible hard
Rubber inhaler, a bottle of HYOMEI
and simple instructions for use cost 81 90
Separate bottles of HYOMEI cost 80
cents at druggists everywhere, or at
Chas Rhodes who sell it on money
back plan. Try it today for catarrh,
coughs, colds or sore throat. Free trial
bottle by addressing Booths Hyomei
Co., Buffalo, n Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

ordered kidneys and they have given
me great relief. / always keep a supply
of Doans kidney Pills in the house TO
have in case of need
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cent.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United Safes.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
POCKET EDITION FREE.

Manual of Specific Homeopathy by
+. Humphreys, NJ ID Giving con
else directions for the care of the
sick and the treatment OF all diseases,
more especially of women and chill
dren with Humphreys Specifics LA
page book. that fits your vest pocket
mailed free
Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co.
Cor. Williams and Ann Streets. New
York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

WANTED-A thoroughly competent
girl for general homework Apply
to Mrs. Sylvia Gaffney.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

PACAL BALM &c sos o,a s Enc sygn,,,:
ny Druss'sts and all Skin Diseases.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
Read the statements of Alma citizens.

4. Griffin, 3l2 Woodwork ave-, Alma
Mich, says: II found Doans Kidney
Pills to be an excellent remedy for the
back and kidneys and my experience
justifies me in recommending them
During the past four years l have taken
Doan's Kidney Pills off and on for
back ache and other symptoms of dis
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
DECIDE YOURSELF
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed by Alma
Testimony

Don't take our word for it,
Doa't depend on strangers state
ment.
Read Alma endorsement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

PARK FUND
Balance March %, 10.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15
oULU ELY IN FOKKE0I CII4 B1 Sellers & Scott

Diarrhoea is always more or less prevalent during September Be pre- pared for 1t. Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. It is certain to effect a cure and when reduced with water and sweetened, is pleasant to take. No physician can prescribe better remedy For sale by all Dealers.
 George Mertes, the Rock Island Brakeman who shot Tom Wilson, a white hobo, at Heth Monday night, was given d hearing before Justice of the Peace Carr here this morning, and fined S5. Wilson, who was not so bad ly hurt as was at first supposed, was brought over yesterday afternoon. from Little Rock, where he had been treated at the city hospital. He was released.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15

New fall and winter Dry Goods. swell Dress Goods and general mer- chandise just received We want your trade and will be glad to have you call and see our lines. The John Sipf Co.
 Mrs Wright Lewis and handsome little son, Edward, who had been yis- iting for several weeks with MT. and Mrs. W. F. Perkins and family in Deering, Missouri, returned home Tuesday.
 A complete and beautiful line Of shoes for men, women and children. all sizes and latest styles, have just been received by the John Sipf Con- pany, and you are invited to>call and see them.
 Take your children to Fussell-Gra- ham, Alderson Company and it them out for Fall and Winter with some of those hobby suits. They have just what you need, and the prices are in reach Of all.
 MT. W. A. Pope, formerly of For. rest City, but now in the newspaper business in Wynne. came down Tues. day with the Wynne Concert Band of which he is valued and accom-. plished member
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15

MT Frank E. Dyal, of Goodwin, was a genial business visitor in the city Tuesday and gave us a pleasant call He also attended the races which he enjoyed very much and has our thanks for favors.
 MT. Lon Pippin gave us a pleasant call few days ago and had his ad- dress changed to Widener, R. F. D. No, l. This is the first to go on our list for the new route. If there are others please let us know.
 Mir. ] NJ Wimberly, of .Ionesboro, has accepted situation as salesman with Sol Lewis & Son. He is a gen. ial gentleman, and we trust he will be pleased with our city and find friends among it's citizens.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15

If your child is pale and sickly, picks at the nose, starts in the sleep and grinds the teeth while sleeping 1t is sure sign of worms \ remedy for these parasites will be found in Whites Cream Nermifuge. IL not only clears out the worms, but it re- stores health and cheeffHlness. Price Poe per bottle. Sold by ] T. Sanders.
 Messrs. Eugene Williams and $. B. Trapp, of this city, prominent mem- bers of the Gentlemen, $ Driving Club, shipped their crack pacers, Button E, and Judge Wilson, respectively, to Memphis, Tuesday night, at the con- clusion of the races. The horses will be put in the hands of trainers there and will be entered later in some of the matinee events that are 10 be held in that city.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15

We have number of new sales people to wait upon you and show you all the pretty styles and seasonable goods. We have just received beau tiful new line of Dry Goods, including very pretty new ginghams for the school children. Come and see me. Mrs. Warshavsky.
 MT. and Mrs. George Kelch left last night to return to their home in Omaha, Illinois, after visiting very pleasantly here for several weeks with their daughter, Mrs. ]. A. Douglass and family. They will probably soon go thence to New York to spend the winter This venerable couple. he aged nearly so, and she about 75 or more, have enjoyed their visit here very much.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15

FOR RENT-One fve.room cot. tdge With one acre Of land in Russell addition. Apply to Mann, Rollwage X Morrow.
 MT. Luther Stout expects to leave saturday or Sunday for St. Louis to re-enter the St. Louis School of Pharmacy.
 You can get a frst-cass Mosquito bar at Sellers & Scotts, with frame. all complete, for from Sl.50 10 $2. Look at them.
 MT. Jamie Calling, who had been spending his vacation at home. Jeff Tuesday night for Alton, Illinois. to resume his studies.
 \ big invoice of all kinds of choice. fresh fancy candies just received at the City Grocery. It is perfectly de- licious. Phone 3S4.
 Miss Tommye Stockard. who is teaching school near Brinkley, spent Saturday and part of Sunday with homefolk in the city.
 All insurance policies look alike un- tlll the loss occurs. Be sure you have a good company such as we represent. Taylor, Knight & Co.
 Don't fail to see the big stock of Children's Clothing at Fussell-Gra- ham, -Alderson Company's. Suits to Tit any boy at any price
 MT. Joe A Beck went 10 Cabot Saturday to spend Sunday with his father, returning Monday. Joe has not been very well lately.
 FOR SALE-The Hancock resi- dence on Jackson street, and house. hold furniture. For further particu- lars, call at the residence.
 Mr. Joel E. Wynne, of Memphis. was genial business visitor in the city Saturday, and his many friends were very glad to see him.
 Buy your school tablets, pencils, pens inks, and supplies for the children, al So candies, nuts, etc, of The John Sipf Co.-Gatling building.
 FOR SALE Three Log Wagons, only slightly used and in first class condition Phone Riverview 2s4 SaylOr & Johnson Company.
 Walker Baker, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs Walker Seaborn, has beer quite i'll for a week, but is much l better and now has no fever.
 Jewish Holiday New Year "Rosh Hashonah' begins on Sept. g. All the Jewish stores will be closed on Friday ( ?. m. until Monday morning.
 Call and see the plat of our new ad. dition to the city of Forrest City Lots now offered for sale, Eugene Williams at Bank of Forrest City.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15

Mir P. G. May left "Wednesday fer Heber Springs, to spend couple of weeks pr more in search of better health. He will visit his cousin, Mir. ]. c. May, father of MT Jesse May, of this city, who lives at Wilburn. while away.
 Lieutenant and Mrs. Linn Hurley returned Sunday from St. Louis, Mrs. Hurley having been spending several weeks in Colorado and visiting rela- tives for few days in Kansas City, then going to St. Louis to meet MT. Hurley.
 l have new man who is an expert sheer, and am now better than ever prepared to do your horseshoeing Blacksmithing woodwork, aud all kinds of repair work is given special and expert attention. Joe A. Beck, phone 3il.
 MT. Leo Weier, manager of the bottling department of the Forrest City Ice X Fuel Company, established a new record Tuesday afternoon oi this week, in bottling. A rush order came in, and the manager in order tC show the crew how the work should be done, took the machine and bottled a case two dozen bottles) a minute for twenty minutes.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15
EVANS MAKES THE PRICE

: ]b can Folks Best Tomatoes, lC 2 ID can Prd. of Illinois Corn, l0e. : bars Lenox Soap for 25c f3S lbs Standard Granulsted Sugar, q. 10 Arm x Hammer Soda, DC. Coal Oil, l2e per gallon.
 Garrett's Snuff, 23c per bottle. Best Bulk Meat. He per ID.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15
Copies of the Special Game Laws for St. Francis County are for sale at the Newsstand. Price 25 cents.

Why suffer from the heat this sum- mer when for trifiing cost you can have your house wired for electricity, and can have the comfort of an electric fan.
 Mrs. L. A. Murphree, of Wheatley, arrived Friday to visit for a few days with her grandsons, Bruce and Hugh, and their mother. Mrs. Wm. Mur- phree.
 Send the children to us for tablets, pencils and school supplies, and come yourself and see our new fall line of Dry and Dress Goods, etc. The John Sipf G..
 Nr Newman Laughinghouse, lr.. who had been quite i'll and confined to his bed for a week or ten days, is im- proving, and We hope will soon be himself again.
 NIT. Will Williams. who is now en- ployed 1t Parkin, Arkansas, came over Tuesday morning to attend the races, and mingle with his relatives and many friends.
 Mr. James Hulburt Nadakin will leave the first of next week for Fay etteville to enter the University of Arkansas, where he will study during it's l9ll-12 sessions.
 Judge Gooch, of Cross county, was a genial visitor at the track Tuesday and distinguished guest at the bar becue that evening, all of which he thoroughly enjoyed.
 Dr. D. 0. Bridgeforth, of Mem phis, has been spending the week very pleasantly in the city with his family and many friends who are al- ways glad to see him.
 Messrs. Swartz Bros. will both spend Sunday in Memphis, and MT, Frank will proceed thence to St. Louis Monday to buy goods, George return ing here Sunday night.
 We have just received an invoice of new fall and winter Dry Goods, in- cluding some very swell dress goods, etc, and invite you to call and see them The John Sfpf Go.
 II have a world of confidence in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for l have used il with perfect success, . writes Mrs. NJ. L Basford, Poolyille, Md. For sale by all Dealers.
 Misses Lullah Bridewell and Emile GatIing returned Saturday from Col orado where they had been spending several weeks delightfully."-. Miss Ma mic P'Pool will return today.
 MT. Geo. T. Nimocks,of Wilmington, \. C.. elder son of Commodore R. NJ. Nimocks. genial president of The Forrest City Grocer Company, spent several days in the city visiting rela- tiyes and friends. and left Wednesday night to return home.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15
ELKS LODGE NOTICE.

rapREsT CITY LODGE, B. P. 0. ELkS No. I2l9 Regular Meeting Nights First and Third Tuesdays in each month at Odd
 Fellows Hall. All visiting brethren cordially invited and will be welcomed.
 H. A. KNIGHT, Exalted Ruler.
 R. W. BENSON, Secretary.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15

l still have a number of suits and pants, made to order, and uncalled for, which must be sold at once, regardless of original price. Call and see these and l will give you the biggest bar gain you ever bought. Sam W. Burd, the Tailor.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15

Editor Ghas. k. Izard returned Sun day from business trip to Little Rock and other points in the western part of the state. He is husting contestant in the Arkansas Democrat contest, and his standing keeps pretty close to the top.
The Forrest City times., 1911-09-15

Messrs. Terry X Tankersley, en. terprising merbhants of Round Pond, have let contract to Mir. John Wat erman for the erection of a new one story store building, 26x90 feet, al that place Work was begun on the job Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-25
ST. Joseph's Hospital Home for Afflicted

from their doors, unless the wards full and the
coming of another would endanger those already
taken in charge During the current year. according
this report nearly 900 were taken in and given treat
ment free.
Certainly it could be said that the institu-
ton is for the benefit of any nationality any creed
or about 5000 patients last year slightly over two
thirds of the number Americans. The great
est number of German blood, of which there
were 209 and the next of Irish, numbering 1886 The
other nations represented in varying numbers and
it seems that from every of the globe men
come to Omaha and in falling sick enter the wide
portal of this hospital for and recovery.
In the same way, creed Is neither bar favor
to patient. 1t is very true that 800 patients last
Catholic in faith 1t is only natural that
the people of the Catholic church should prefer
surroundings OF the chapel and the sisters But nearly
every other denomination represented. One
found succor in this place; Dunkard and Moham-
medan associated for time in the brotherhood of
sickness and unhappiness, and came here for help.
More than 800 patients gave religion when asked
what church they belonged to, but their treatment
none the less kindly.
Lives OF single-minded pure devotion have built
up in st. Josephs hospital wonderful institution.
1t is little city in itself where the people are suf-
ferers and the laws the laws of life and death
the sick and wounded and pervaded with the spirit of
silent helptuness and gentle kindness OF the sisters
OF ST. Francis.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-25
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lowered by foot levers Bandages and such things that
cannot be immersed in water baked in a cylin-
drcal tank at a very high temperature until every
bug and hayward bacillus is properly cooked death
One room is devoted to the anesthetizing OF patti
ents and others for instruments, where in row
upon row in their shining glass cases, kept the
instruments for the operations.
One of the most expensive pieces of equipment
in the hospital is the X-ray machine made by the
scheidel company. The current that through
this machine lis interrupted by a motor-driven
mercurial interrupter and thirty-inch induction coil
makes a spark twenty inches in length. The wonder
full X-ray and Crookes tube for use, not only in
diagnosis to detect foreign substances in the body
but also curative agency in skin maladies. The
therapeutical Ut electricity are taking day by
day more prominent place in medical practice and
the electrical equipment at st. Josephs will be kept
made.
The annual report Of this great institution whose
usefulness is soon to be greatly broadened by
more room and facilities, shows a most interesting
list of figures During the year there were treated
in all the divisions nearly $500 cases. The doctors
who work there performed nearly $500 operations.
The hospital is not altogether a charitable insti-
tuition 1t could not long continue furnish the most
modern and elaborate methods caring for the sick
II the patients helped the funds with their
contributions But the sisters turn a patient
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-25

used to leave Omaha at noon, and one of my duties
as correspondent was to pass through the Pullman
cars and obtain the names of California passengers
and telegraph the list to the San Francisco papers,
which paid me handsomely. Frequently there were
three coaches full OF passengers when such was
the case could not get the complete list before the
train started would then ride as far as Sheeeys
or the Summit, where the train slowed up and Jump
OFF and walk back to town, In this way met many
prominent California people. One I remember very
well-Mr. Murphy of the great dry goods firm of
Murphy, Grant Co., of San Francisco 1 met him
several times and on each he gave me a $40
bin ito buy cigars with" he expressed IT, Murphy
was brilliant man and great traveller. He was
made marquis by the pope and suppose he is now
floating around with the angels as he took his de-
parture from this mundane sphere several years ago.
leaving large estate to be quarreled over by his
heirs.
One day Major Frank Mclaughlin, who was then
Edisons business agent, passed through Omaha and
when took his name he asked IL I the agent of
the California Press association. replied that was
He then asked me to send dispatch the San Fran
cisco papers about his mining operations at Feather
Bend where he proposed to turn the channel of a
river and try Edison electrical process for ex-
tracing gold dust from sand l wrote the dispatch
and he handed me $40 in gold He also offered me an
opportunity to Introduce Edisons light, as we'll
as the incandescent, in Omaha, went to several
parties with the proposition but as required money
veloped they too shy to take advantage of what
would have proven bonanza If handled properly.
Old Reliable News Centers
In the old days one of the best news centers was
the old St. Joe railway ticket office at the northeast
corner of Farnam and Tenth streets where the Strang
building now stands. This place was called the Be
neVolent corner as the gang that made its head
quarters there was composed of a lot of happy-go-
lucky fellows-Theodore Ensign. Joe TeahonS Frank
nd
wag' Frank Moores. Joined the gang, when he SUI
perseded Ensign. There was more genuine readable
local news to be gathered at that corner than in any
other place in Omaha. 1t cold day when Joe
Teahon didn't have good story to help out the re-
porters, and he has always kept it up He is one Of
the most observing men ever knew He saw the
little odds and ends and amusing pecuartes of every
day life that the ordinary would not notice
The gang were true and loyal friends and always stuck
together.
Whenever it was exceedingly dull would write
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Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-25

ment to you do it, not because am lazy, but be-
cause can't improve them"
In my early career reporter In Omaha did
an enormous amount of work. 1 covered the whole
cityhe county court house, police and justice courts
posofnce building federal courts, hotels depots,
oners office railroad offices and headquarters mill
tary headquarters, Union Pacific shops, smelling
works, several law offices and dozen other places
where knew could generally get some news, and
also theaters, concerts base ball. social parties
etc. ] was everything rolled into Today the
same work is done by at least half dozen persons
and of course much better and thoroughly done
However, rarely missed live item. With all my
work had some spare time. Those my hap
piest days-the buster was the happier was.
The Union Pacific transcontinental passenger train
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-25

was. l. w. Miner the local for the Republican
He was rapid, voluminous writer-a great space
filler He was great on personals" and made host
of friends by his ndiscrminate bestowal of military
titles principally colonel and major-upon every
Tom, Dick and Harry. In his day there were more
colonies and majors in Nebraska than there were
privates in the regular army.
1t was in 1877 that viii Visscher-that Bohemian
and prince of good felIows-came to Omaha from
ST. Joe and succeeded Mr.. Stull the Herald, the
latter having wisely concluded to upon the prao
tice of law. Visscher used to copy many items YER
batim from The Bee, and day complained to him
about 1t and asked him why he didn't change the
wording.
why, my dear fellow" said he, you have no
kick coming. My copying your items is a compli-
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-25

1t is desired to do some stationary work with it
turn of the crank and the power of thirty horses
wakes into life ready to do the owners bidding
However the engines greatest value is not in
enabling the farmer to do his blowing and other work
at much lower cost than that of doing with horses
but in the fact that it enables him do his Just
when soil and weather conditions are most favorable
and to get through with it quickly. In farming as
perhaps in other business, this all-important
Horses can do only much, and the farmer can work
his horses only many hours day. Many engine
owners work their engines night and day, without
fear of firing their giant horse wearing it out.
Furthermore, with the engine the farmer can pull
several different machines at the same time. Many
farmers pillow, harrow and drill at one operation With
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-25

four ten-foot drills and two twentyfoot drags behind
two men with engine drill ana drag from 100
to $50 acres day at of less than cents an
acre.
The modern gas traction engine does the work of
thirty fresh-totheminute draft horses one-third
the expense and cuts down the hired help the farm
by two-thirds. 1t breaks from twenty-five to fifty
acres day. stubbe-plows from thirty to sixty, drills
and harrows simultaneously from 100 to $50;
doubledisks from sixty seventy-ve, harvests from
60 to 100 and threshes from 1900 to $500 bushels
ofIwheat running fifteen bushels to the acre.
1t was not until the gas traction engine had been
In practical for several years there was in
vented binder hitch which makes 1t possible to pull
four five binders. the engine running alongside the
uncut grain and each binder cutting its full swath,
without any side draft that with five ten-foot-cut
binders strip fifty feet wide be at one trip
across the field. This completed the all-oround
service of the engine, for until the invention of this
hitch 1t was for the farmer to keep horses
throughout the year with which to do his harvesting
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-25

for 1t pulls his plows in breaking and stubbe plow
ing, his disks drags, drills and binders; it his
separator and hauls trains of loaded wagons the
elevator. With it he pump water saw wood
grind feed, shell corn, run bis cream separator and
do many other things at 81 wonderful saving of time
expense and trouble.
The instant the engine stops all expense stops
other than interest the investment and depreca-
tion the latter amounts to very little If the engine
is given decent for there is little about wear
out; both these items should be charged against
horses in figuring the expense of horse traction but
they seldom The farmer who farms with horses
must feed and take care of them all through long
winter, when little work is done The engine
stands silent and cold all through the winter unless