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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
MARcUsE, CALIFORNIA,
LAND FOR PROFITABLE FARMING.

Marcuse Colony, located in Suffer
County, which is in the heart of the
Sacramento Valley, is fast coming to
the front as a farming community in
which nearly every agricultural prod
uct known may be successfully raised
without irrigation.
The soil Is a dark, sandy loan,
s~edimentary in character, level and
well drained. 1t has the advantage
over other soils in that 1t is loose in
character and superior to heavy soils.
With this wealth Of soil, abundance
of water, ~unexcelled climate and long
growing season, Marcuse Colony is
the ideal place for the homeseeker
with limited means, the worn out pro-
fessional man, or the young man look
ing for a small farm in a healthful
climate.
The proximity of Marcuse Colony to
Sacramento, furnishes a ready market
for vegetables, poultry, eggs and
dairy products. Fruits, vegetables,
alfalfa, grains and grasses and poultry
yield large returns. The rainfall is
certain and drought Is unknown.
Land is yet moderately priced, but
crop failures in other sections of the
United States will bring new settlers
in rapidly. This, together with the
holding of the Panama Pacific Expo
sition in San Francisco during 1915,
is bound to raise the price, and wheth-
er for a home, or for an investment,
now is the time to purchase. Land
may be had in tracts suitable to the
means of all and the results obtained
are almost beyond belief. Further in
formation will be gladly furnished by
HOMESEEKERS' INFORMATION
BUREAU, $50 Bee Bldg, Omaha, Neb.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

But O me seventh morning It ~
zane evsesR4 that q burglary kaA
beeR visited upon the home of bis
hosts. A window had been forced in
the tear Of the house and a trail Of
burnt matches and candle-grease be-
tween that entrance and the door Of
Ambers room, together with the
somewhat curious circumstance that
nothing whatever was missing from
the personal effects of the Quains,
forced him to make an explanation.
For his own belongings had been
riied and the bronze box alone alb
stracted-still preserving its secret.
In its place Amber found q soiled
slip Of note paper inscribed with the
round, uniformed handwriting Of the
babu: Pardon, sahib. A mistake has
been made. l seek but to regain that
which is not yours to possess. There
will be naught else taken. A thou
sand Gus from your hmbl. obi.
svt., Behari Lal Chatterji."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
CHAPTER III.
Marooned,

A CRY in the windy dusk; a sudden,
hollow booming overhead; a vision Of
countless wings in panic, sketched in
black upon a background Of dulled
silver; two heavy detonations and,
with the least Of intervals, a third;
three vivid flashes of crimson and
gold stabbing the purple twilight; and
then the acrid reek of smokeless
drifting into Amber's face, while from
the sky, where the V.shaped flock had
been, two stricken bundles Of blood
stained feathers fell slowly, t1uttering.
Shotgun poised abreast, his keen
eyes marking down the fall of his
prey, Amber stood without moving,
e~xultation battling with a vague re-
morse in his bosom-as always when
he killed. Quain, who had dropped
back a pace after firing but one shot
and scoring an unqualified miss at
close range, now stood plucking clum-
silly, with half frozen fingers, at an
obstinate ~breechlock.
"Just my beastly luck!" he growled.
1T wouldn't We been me if! How
many d you pot, Davy?"
"Only two" said Amber, lowering
his weapon, extracting the spent
shells, and reloading.
only twol" The information reused
in Quain a demon Of sarcasm. only
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

two! How many d you expect to
drop, on a snapshot like that?"
two" returned Amber so patiently
that Quain requested him, explosively,
to 20 to the devil. IF you don't mind"
he said, I'll go after my ducks In
stead. You'll follow? They're over
there, on u way"
Fifty yards or SO away he found the
ducks, side by side in a little hollow.
"Fine fat BIRDS" he adjudged them
sagely.
Satisfaction glimmering in his
grave dark eyes, he fingered in the
hollow, while the frosty air, whipping
madly through the sand hills, stung
his face till it glowed beneath the
brown. But presently, like the ghost
of s forgotten kiss, something moist
and chill touched gently his cheek,
and was gone. Startled, he glanced
skyward, then extended an arm,
watching it curiously while the rough
fabric of his sleeve was sailed gen
erously with fine white fakes. Though
to some extent apprehended (they had
been blind indeed to have ignored the
menace Of the dour day Just then
dyipg) snow had figured in their cal
culations as little as the scarcity of
game. Amber wondered dimly If it
would work a change In their plans,
prove an obstacle to their safe re-
turn across the bay.
The furry thickening in the air, q
shade of anxiety colored his mood.
"This'll never dol" he declared. and
set himself to ascend a nearby dune.
Behind him q meager strip Of sand
held back q grim and angry sea; be-
fore him lay an eighth of a mile af
~sand-lockod desolation, and then the
weltering bay-a wide two miles Of
ieaping. shouting waves. s~iate-colored
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
Not Sufficiently Eaqer.

A little miss of five years was under
the ban Of disobedience. She had been
told to put away her playthings, as 1t
was heal bed time. She did not obey
the demand, and, when forced to do
SO, gave way to a p~etulant display OF
temper. Her father, who was up
stairs, heard the commotion, and, be-
ing made acquainted with the cause,
summoned the child to his presence.
[rma started to the stairs, but sud
denly made a turn, dashed along the
hall, and out Of the house. OF course
she was oon captured, but her excite
ment was so great that she was put to
bed at once. Mothers effort soothed
the child and then she was asked:
why did you run away when your
father called you?" The reply came
promptly enough: "You don't sup.
pose, mamma, that l wanted a whip
ing bad enough to go upstairs after
it?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

but white Of crestA. Beyond, seea
diuly a. q wall through driving sheess
Of snow, were the darby wooded
rises Of the mainland.
But, In the gloom. their little cat
boat lay occult to his searching gaze.
Quain's voice recalling him. he turn
ed to discover his host stumbling
through a neighboring vale, and obey
ing a peremptory wave Of the elder
mans hand, descended. accompanied
by an avalanche in miniature.
Better hurry" shouted Amber, as
soon as he could make himself heard
above the screaming Of the gale.
Winds freshening; It looks like
mean weather"
"Really?" Quain fell into step at
his side. "You 'stonish me. But the
good Lord knows I'm willin'. Where
about's the boat?'
Blessed If l know: over yonder
somewhere" Amber told him, waving
toward the bay-shore an arm az
vaguely helpful as his information
Thank you so much. Guess l can
find her all right. Hump yo'self.
Davy."
They pIodded on heavily, making
fair progress In spite of the hinderins
sand.
A little later they came to the wa
ter's edge and proceeded steadily
along it, Quain leading confidently
Eventually he tripped over some OBJ
stacle, stumbled and lurched forward
and recovered his balance with an
effort then remained with bowed
head. staring down at his feet
Hurt yourself, old mani"
mol" snapped Quain rudely.
Then what in
"Eh?" Quain reused, but an in
slant longer looked him blankly IL
the eye. "oh," he added brightly
"oh, she's gone"
THE boat
"The boat" affirmed Quain, too dis
couraged for the obvious retort un
gracious. He stopped and caught VI
a frayed end of rope. exhibiting 1t II
witness to his statement. "Ain't 1
hell?" he inquired plaintively.
He cast the rope from him in dis
dain and wheeled to stare baywards
"There!" he cried. l~eveling an arm
to indicate a dark and fleeting shadow
upon the storm-whipped water. There
she goes-not 800 feet off. 1t can't b
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
LUCKY MISTAKE.
Grocer Sent Pkg. of Postum and
Opened the Eyes of the Family.

A lady writes from Brookline, Mass:
"A package of Postum al sent me
one day by mistake.
Il notified the grocer, but finding
that there was nc coffee for breakfast
next morning l prepared some Of the
Postum, following the directions very
carefully.
1T was an immediate success in my
family, and from that day we have
used it constantly, parents and chill
dren, too-for my three rosy young
sters are allowed to drink it freely at
breakfast and luncheon. They think 1t
delicious, and / would have a mutiny
on my hands should ] omit the be-
loved beverage.
my husband used to have a very
delicate stomach while we were using
coffee, but to our surprise his stom-
ach has grown strong and entirely well
since we quit coffee and have been on
Postum.
Noting the good effects in my fam
lily l wrote to my sister, who was a
coffee topper, and after much persua.
sion got her to try Postum.
"She was prejudiced against 1t at
irst. but when she presently found
that ell the ailments that coffee gave
her left and she got well quickly she
became and remains a thorough and
enthusiastic Postum convert.
"Her nerves, which had become
shattered by the use Of coffee have
vrown healthy again, and today she is
acw woman, thanks to Postum
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich, and the cause why will
be found in the great little book, "The
Road 10 Wellville," which comes in
pkgs.
Ever read the above Iettcrf A new
ene appears from time to time. TheJ
are g~enuiae, true, and fun of humau
Interest.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
ONE ON THE OLD GENTLEMAN
Absolute Fact Destroyed Force OF
WeItMeant Argument for
Temperance.

On a pleasant Sunday afternoon an
old German and his youngest son
were seated in the village inn. The
father had partaken literally of the
home-brewed beer. and vas warning
his son against the evils Of intern
perance. Never drink toe much, my
son. A gentleman stops when he
has enough. To be drunk is a dis
grace"
Eyes, father, but how can ! tell
when / have enough or am drunk%
The old man pointed with his fin
ger. do you see those two men sit
ing in the corner? If you should
see four men there, you would be
drunk"
The boy looked long and earnestly.
Eyes, father, but-but-there is only
one mar in that corner ."-Lippin-
colts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
The sIamese Cat.

Siamese cats, with their curious
markings and loud. d~iscordant voices.
are favorite pets.
In many respects these animals OF
Siamese breed are unique among fell.
ines. They follow their owners like
dogs; they are exceedingly affection.
ate and insist upon attention, and
they NEW loudly and constantly, as ii
trying to talk. They have more vivae
ity and less dignity than usually falls
to the lot of cats.
In color they vary from pale fawp
through shades Of brown to chocolate.
There are two varieties, the temple
cats and the palace cats. the princi
pal difference between the two being
that the palace breed is darker u
collar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
QUEENS BOROUGH TIN HORSES
How Nightmares, Hobbies and Ponies
of Beer Were Put on the
Clty's Pay Roll.

whats all this talk l hear about
tin horses in Queens borough"
"Pm surprised at your ignorance.
Tin horses are a mere term used to
designate equines which never exist
ed, part of a graft game"
Explain some more, please"
well, it was like this. If a fellow
with a pull wanted some extra money
he would have a couple of nightmares.
report to the powers that be that he
had a team, and they would be hired.
at so much a day, for city work"
did all Of the grafters have to
have mares?"
30, no; one of the gang had his
wife's two clothes horses, drawing full
pay"
HE was a genius"
Yes, another mar had a hobby
about not wanting to work, his son
had a hobby horse, and so he doubled
them up and sent In bills for a team.
at least, SO I hear"
That's interesting"
"Yes, rather. There was a rumor
going around the other day that a
man who owned a pair of ponies OF
beer also figured in the game"
Il suppose If one of the gangs wife
and daughters owned pony skin coats
they could have got on the pay roll
too"
Sure thing; it was a pony skin
game. all the way through"
And all that these fake horses ever
drew was pay?"
That's true. although they have set
tongues a-wagging."-Brooklyn Times,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
Athletes Who Made Good.

Walter Barnes of Boston, who keeps
a close watch on things athletic in
New England, says:
Burr, Fish, Wilmington and Fisher,
the successive Harvard football cap
tains, have been notable examples Of
the scholar in athletics at Harvard.
Hamilton Ffsh's appointment as an in
structor in government at Harvard is
an index of his mental caliber."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
Sarcastic Diner.

ibid you like your dinner?" asked
the waiter.
Like it?" echoed the guest. why.
It made me feel like a boy again"
Thank you. sir" smiled the waiter
I'VE aim to please in every detail.
sir, and II you"
Yes. like D boy" continued tho en-.
thusiastic guest as II be had not no,
ticed the interruption. Spring lamb
we had ate IT, And IL that was
spring lamb ! am still a boy. You
have cut many years from my life"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

Tcgethsr they put Their shoulders
- the bows Of the old, fst-bottomed
rowboat, with incredible exertions up.
roofing 1t from its ancient bed. and at
length had It ahoat-
Painting, Quain mopped his forehead
with q handkerchief much the worse
for q days association with gun
grease. and peered beneath his hand
into the murk that yelled the bay.
There she H." he declared conf
IDENTIFY: aground" He pointed +Tn
fetch up with her In no time"
But Amber could see nothing In the
least resembling the catboat. and said
SO with decision
I'm coming. too" Amber said
quietly.
"The hell you are! D'you want to
sink us? What do you think this is,
anyway-an excursion steamer? You
stay where you are and-I say-taks
are Of this till I come back, like a
good fellow"
He thrust the butt Of his shotgun
into Ambers face, and the latter,
selling 1t, was rewarded by a vigor-
Gus push that sent him back half a
dozen feet. At the same time the
painter slipped from his grasp and
Quain, lodging an end of the ell-pot
stake on the hard sand bottom, put
his weight upon 1t. Before Amber
could recover, the boat had slid OF
and was melting swiftly into the shad-
ows.
After a bit Quain's voice came
back: Don't fret, Davy. I'm all right"
Amber cupped hands to mouth and
sent a cheerful hail ringing in re-
I Spouse. simultaneously the last,
least, indefinite blur that stood for the
boat in the darkness, vanished In a
swirl Of snow; and he was alone with
the storm and his misgivings.
Twenty minutes wore YEARLY away.
Falling eve more densely, the snow
drew an impenetrable a curtain be-
tween Amber and the world of life
and light and warmth; while with
each d~isconrdant blast the strength
of the gale seemed to wax, its high
hysteric clamor at times drowning
ever the %incessant deep below of the
ocean surf. Once Amber paused in his
patrol, having heard, or fancying he
had heard, the staccato plut-plut-plut
of a marine motor. On impulse, with
a swelling heart, he swung his gun
skywards and pulled both triggers
The double report rang in his ears
loud as a thunderclap.
In the moments that followed, while
he stood listening, with every fiber
Of his being keyed to attention, the
sense Of his utter isolation chilled his
heart as with cold steel.
A little frantically he loaded and
fired again; but what at first might
have been thought the faint far echo
Of a hail he in the end set down reluc
family to a trick Of the h%ag-ridden
wind.
An hour passed, punctuated at fre
quent intervals by gunshots. Though
they evoked no answer of any sort
hope for Quain died hard in AMBER
heart. Resolutely he turned to a con
sideration Of his own plight ant
problematic way Of escape.
His understanding of his situation
was painfully accurate; he was ma
rooned upon what a food tide made
desert island but which at the ebl
was a PENINSULA long and marrow
strip of sand, bounded on the west b.
the broad shallow channel to thu
ocean, onithe east connected with tn
mainland by a sandbar which half tn
day lay submerged.
ITO BE CONTINUED)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

five minutes since she worked loose.
It's the DEVILS own luck!"
A blur of snow swept between boat
and shore; when it had passed the
former was all but indistinguishable.
From a full heart Quain blasphemed
fluently. "But If she holds as
she stands" he amended quickly, his
indominitable spirit fostering the for
lorn hope, shell go aground in anoth-
Ell five minutes-and I know just
where. I'll go after her"
THE deuce you will! HowT
There's an old skinny up the
shore a ways" Already Qnain was
moving off in search of II. Noticed
her this morning. Daresay she leaks
like a sieve, but at worst the waters
pretty shoal inshore, hereabout."
'Tamn!" Qlain brought up short
with a shin barked against a thwart
Of the row boat he had been seeking,
and in recognition of the mishap lib
orally insulted his luck.
Amber, knowing that his hurt
al as inconsiderable as his ill-tem-
per, which was more than half-feigned
to mask his anxiety, laughed quietly,
meanwhile inspecting their find with
a critical eye.
you don't seriously mean to put off
in this crazy hen-coop, do your" he
asked.
lust precisely that. It's the only
way"
1T is simple madness. / won't"
You don't want to stay here all
night, do you?"
mo, but"
well, then. lend US a hand and
don't stand there grumbling. Be
thankful for what you've got, which is
me and my enterprise"
"oh. ell right"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
explaining il.

A man was recently fined for as
saulting a policeman, and considering
himself badly treated. made abusive
remarks about the court as he was
leaving the dock. An officer was sent
to bring him back. and he was again
fined. this time for contempt Of court.
MY friend" said the magistrate,
II you had been more chaste and re-
fned in your language you would not
have been chased and re- fned."-The
Pathfinder.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
Rough on the Old Gentleman.

She was the daughter Of a bohemian
peer. whose friends were various and
varied. and she had decided to go up
on the stage. The parental tempova-
ture was Fising as the parental tongue
demonstrated, but" the daughter re-
marked with all the brutal aptnsss OF
youth. 4 wish to marry. and SO I'm
going on the stage Here at home j
meet no one decent; there, at least
shall be able to meet people Of my
" class"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
DISTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SP0HN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed. Over 100000
bottles sold last year $50 and 81 90. Any
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
Tickle Popularity.

You started witt the full conf.
dence Of your constituents and now
you are criticised on every hand"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum,
my experience has been very much
like that Of a man who go~od-natured-
ly consents to umpire a ball game"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
A sure Way.

willis wonder II there will ever
be universal peace.
Gillis-Sure. All they've got to do
is % get the nations to agree that in
case y wa the winner pays the pen
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

Mrs. Hiphupp-What's the matter,
dear? Mrs. Blase-I'm sure | won't
know how 70 take care Of little En-.
ma after next year. You see. she Is
seven now, and ! never had a dog
that lived over eight
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
a Matter of Reuair,

81 see," said Hicks, that they have
started a movement over in England
to remodel the Ten Commandments.
Remodel, eh?" retorted Dorkins.
What a waste of time-all they need
is Observation-Disclosures Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

Tommy-Pop, what is a theorist?
Tommy's Pop-A theorist, my son,
is a man who thinks he is learning to
swim by sitting on the bank and
watching the frog.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

Coles Carbolisalve quickly relieves and
cures burning, itching and ~torturing skin
diseases. 1t instantly stops the pain of
burns. Cures without scars. 25c and SOC
by druggists. For free sample write to
j. w. Cole & Co., Black River Falls, Wis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
SYNOPSIS.
~ LoLIS A0SEQT NahcE

David Amber. starting for a duck-shoot-
mR. visit with his friend, Quain, comes up
on b young lady equestrian who has been
~dissnounted by her horse becoming fright
Of q burly Hindu. He declares he is
Behari Lal Chatterji, "ths appointed
m~outhpiece of The Ball" addresses Amber
as q man of high rank and pressing a
mysterious little bronze box, 1.-THE To-
KEN" into his hand. disappears in the
wood. The girl calls Amber by name.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

An implement has been invented for
slicing a boiled egg evenly-a more
difficult task than generally Is sup
posed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
Refreshing Sicht.

Feeling blue today?"
Yes
Lets go down to a bank and look
at some money"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

Tell the dealer you want Lewis Single
Binder straight Sc cigar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

A woman's idea of a good figure de-
ponds on whether she is thick or thin.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

Dodging bad story tellers is n way
of avoiding poor relations.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
SAVED
FROM AN
OPERATION
By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Peoria, Ill.-''I wish to let every one
know what Lydia E. Pinkham's RENE

Ul6S nave UOu0 ZOE
me. For two years
I suffered. The doc
tors said I had tu-
mors, and the only
remedy was the sur
geon's knife. My
mother bought me
Lydia E. Pinkham'B
Vegetable Com
pound, and today L
am a healthy wo-
a For months
7 c,1Harod from in
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
TOO HARD WORK.

"You are charged with having four
wives living"
well, | don't know whether they
are all living or not, Judge; l can't
keep track Of them all"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03

flammation, and your anatiye Wash re-
lieved me Your Liver Pills have no
equal as a cathartic. ANY one wishing
proof Of what your medicines have
done for me car get it from any drug
gist or by writing to me. You can use
my testimonial in any way you wish,
and Twill be glad to answer letters."-
Mrs CHRISTINA REED. 105 Mound St.,
Peoria, Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-08-03
Another Operation Avoided.

New Orleans, La.-tFor years I suf-
fered from severe female troubles.
Finally 1 was confined to my bed and
the doctor said an operation was eces-
sary. 1 gave Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound a trial first, and
was saved from an operation Mrs
LILY PEYRoUx, iii Kerlerec St., New
Orleans, La.
The great volume of unsolicited tes.
timony constantly pouring in proves
conclusively that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is a remarkable
remedy for those distressing feminine
illsfrom which SO many women suffer.