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Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
If You Have a Sticky
Youngster Try This Free

The family with young children that is
without sickness in the house now and
then is rare. and SO 1t is important that
the head of the house should know what
to do in the little emergencies that arise
A child with a serious ailment needs a
doctor. 1t is true. but In the majority of
suffers from some intestinal trouble,
usually constipation.
There Is no sense In giving It a pill or
Q remedy containing an opiate, nor is
flushing of the bowels to be always rec
commended. Rather give It a small dose
Of a mild, gentle laxative, tonic like DR..
Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin. which, by clean
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

ing out the bowels and STRENGTHENING the
little stomach muscles. will Immediately
This IL not alone our opinion but that
of Mrs. N. II. Mead of Freeport, Kans.,
successfully and of Mrs. ]. r. WhitinS
OF Lena. Wis. who gives 1t to her chill
dren and takes 1t herself. II is sold in
fifty cent and one dollar bottles at every
drug store. but IL you want to test n ii,
your family before you buy II send your
address to DR.. Caldwell and he will for
ward supply free of charge.
For the free sample address DIR, w. n.
Caldwell. POI Caldwell building. Month
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Tho Very Worst.

Clement J. Driscoll. at a dinner in
New York, told number of amusing
stories about his strenuous life as
commissioner Of weights and meas
ures last year.
"A friend Of mine," said Mr.. Dris-
coll. noticed one morning that his
grocer looked very sad. What's the
matter. old manT my friend asked
1okingly. The weights and measures
man hasn't been dropping in on you.
l hope?'
Yes. he has, snapped the grocer.
"'But you don't really mean to say
exclaimed my friend. that he caught
you giving only fifteen ounces to the
pound?'
"'Worse than that!' groaned the
grocer. I've been giving seventeen
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
AN ANCIENT BAPTIST CHURCH
Building Erected by the Anti-Ml MlssIon
ary Faction Early In the Nine
teenth Century.

Lexington, Ky.-A few miles from
Lexington, was built early in the
nineteenth century. the Bryan Station
Baptist church. This was an anti-mis-
sionary church. In time the mission
ary spirit arose. and finally separated
the denomination into two divisions.
The local church was about equally
divided on the question. They at last
agreed to divide the house and the
time.
The missionary element were to
hold services on the north side Of the
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Information.

Where does this train stop next?"
asked the nervous traveller on an un-
certain railway"
well, boss" replied the porter,
"dar's three washouts an some bad
track right along here an she's liable
to stop mos any place mos any min
ute. te."-Washington Star.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Would Arrest Him Anyway.

Sergeant-'Alt! Take Murphy's
name for talkin' In the ranks.
Corporal-W'y. sergeant, Q weren't
talkin'.
Sergeant-Wasn't he? Well. cross
1t out an put i'm in the guardroom for
deceivin' me-Tatler.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Big Feature for Him.

The visitor to the Sunday school
had been asked to talk to the scholars.
His theme was the possibility of youth.
He dwelt at some length upon the at
tainments of men of obscure child.
hood. and to point his remark turned
to little child near at hand and said: :
"Tell us your name. little man."
In voice heard through the room,
the little man piped up:
Sarah Watkins, sir"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Always Kisses the Judae.

do you always allow the minister
who marries you to kiss you?" asks
the lady with the alimony expression
of the lady with the half-dozen we'd
ding rings arranged as bangles on her
bracelet.
Dear me, mol" smiles the latter.
"That is SO horribly old-fashioned, my
dear! But l always kiss the Judge
who divorces me."-Life.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
The Awakening.

Dignified mother Of prospective
bride Ito social editor)-And little
Dorotha, sister of the bride, who is to
be flower girl, will be dressed like a
Dresden shepherdess. with golden
crook festooned with rosebuds and
Young voice from the stairway
Ma, where is the washrag?-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Little pitcher.

Lady Visitor-I am coming to your
mammals company tomorrow, Tommy.
Tommy-Well, you won't get good
supper.
Tommy's papa-Tommy, what do
you mean, talking like that?
Tommy-Well, you know, pa, you
told ma you'd have to get some chick.
en- feed for her old hen party tomor-
row.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
weds His Fourth Myrtle.

Evansville, Ind.-Divorced from his
third wife Clyde A. Bays Of this city.
aged 81 years. has married Miss
Myrtle Hoover. his fourth wife. All
Of the former wives OF Bays were
named Myrtle, and he says he would
marry a girl of no other name.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
co DS
Cured in One Day

As a rule, . few doses of Munyon's Cold
Remedy will break up any cold and pre-
vent pneumonia. It relieves the head,
throat and lungs almost instantly. Price
% cents at any druggist's. or sent postpaid.
Munyon's Doctors. They will carefully
diagnose your case and give you advice BY
mail, absolutely free.
Address Professor Munyon, SD and
Jefferson streets, Philadelphia. Pa.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
The Difference

Young Hopeful-Father, what is q
traitor in politics?
Veteran Politician-A traitor is q
man who leaevs our party and goes
over to the other one.
Young Hopeful-Well, then, what IL
q man who leaves his party and comes
over to yours?
Veteran Politician-A convert, my
son.-Tit-Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
An Unbeliever.

"Sir," said the naughty American
to his adhesive tailor, 81 object to this
boorish dunning. would have you
know that my great-great grandfather
was one Of the early settlers"
And yet" sighed the anxious
tradesman, there are people who be-
lieve in heredity."-Argonaut.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

and in few weeks was about the
house, we'll and strong again"
when Your Back Is Lame, Re-
member the Name-DOAN'S." SOC a
box at all stores. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y,
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

Sometimes a girl gets confidential
and tells a man that lot Of other
men have tried to kiss her, but he is
the only one who succeeded.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

Accidents. Burns, scalds, Sprains,
Bruises. Bumps, Cuts, Wounds, all are
painful. Hamlins Wizard Oil draws out
Don't wait for the accident. Buy it now.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Father Didn't Mind That.

"Oh! papa, I'm going to break my
engagement with Ned. 1 hear he
plays the (sobs)-I hear the plays the
(sobs)-the races"
my, but you scared me. l thought
you were going to say that he played
the piano."
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Overlooked.

Knicker-We can't carry revolvers
any longer
Bocker-But they didn't take away
the girls hatpins.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
HOMESEEkERS exCUR 1910 N
RATES TO TEXAS AND NEW
MEXICO POINTS DUR.

On the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month during the entire year
The Colorado and Southern Rail.
way will sell round trip homeseekers'
excursion tickets to great many
points in New Mexico and Texas at
greatly reduced rates. Final limit
25 days allowing liberal stop.over
privileges. For detailed information,
rates, etc, call on your nearest Colo.
rado and Southern agent or address T.
e. Fisher. General Passenger Agent,
Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Iopoe ~ Ror.nce

Home Of Romance.
Spain is a realm of story and song;
We all agree to this,
But the latest sellers come along
From Indianapolis.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
His Id ca.
doan

Pahson Johnsing = Riches doan
bring happiness.
Brudder White-Well, when yo'
rents paid. plenty in de house to eat
an little money in de bank doan
dat spell happiness?
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
The Time.

Sometimes you have to hit q man
to make him keep quiet, SO that you
can save him from drowning
"Yes, and the time to do 1t Is when
he first begins to rock the boat"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

X d n.ey secretions
were troublesome. I
was fast in bed four
months. Three doc
tors said there was
no cure for me and I
was given up to die.
Being urged. I used
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Soon l was better
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
And No strono.Arm SQUAD.

The Greeks were piling into the
Wooden Horse outside the walls of
Troy.
I'VE might be called the first car
rowdies," they cried facetiously.-
Puck
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Not for Him.

willie, If you're good boy while
I'm gone, I'll bring you something
"Ain't pa serving time now for tax.
ing a bribe?"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Not II He Knew II.

That's nice little game you
played on that girl in not showing up
at the church when you were to be
married to her."
well, 1t wasn't tie game"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
sEp-souNp FOR MONTHS.

Hope Abandoned After PhyslcIans'
ConsuItatlon.
Mrs. Enos Shearer, Yew and Wash
ington sts.. Centralia, WASH. says:
For years I was weak and run down,
could not sleep, my limbs swelled and
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

Constipation causes and aggrayates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. .Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor
ite family laxative.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
A Hit at Pop.

Are you going to marry that insig.
nificant little shrimp"
Mamma took a chance-why can't
I7n
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

All suppression of selfishness makes
the moment great. - Lydia Maria
Child.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

Ten smiles for nickle. Always bu,
Red Cross Bag Blue; have beautiful clea
white clothes.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

You may have noticed how differ
ent men are from hogs. The latter
never want to do things that are not
good to them.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

The shortest words sometimes carry
the most weight.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

A man may consider himself truly
famous when he has flve-cent cigars
and yellow dogs named after him.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

Meteor Falls In Kansas City.
Kansas City. Mo.-What is believed
to be a small meteor fell in the back
yard at the home Of Henry Kroeger.
In Kansas Citv
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Human Nature.

Human Nature.
Henry. the landlord says he's go
ing to raise the rent"
"Ill never pay it."
II think he wants to get rid of u.s."
Does he? Then, of course, I'll pay
It"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
REAUTIFUL POST CARnS nj

est Gold Embossed Birthday, Flower and Motto
Post Cards; beautiful colors and lovelest designs
Art Post Gard Club. 73i Jackson st.. Topeka. Kansas
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
WESTERN
MINING NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
IN 3 r e F

THE TREND OF METAL PRICES.
SILVER .................. .Sv.o4 "a
Aead .$4.10 " 4.SV
copper ...s.sssssss .$1I.VV " 11.ze
Spelter v0.xV
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-07-27
Feeding Floor.

ing TO the size OF the SOW. and should
stand out or inches to prevent the
SOW from MASKING the pigs against the
wall.
II will be found convenient to have
the alley gates removable by lifting
out. II Is sometimes helpful. also
to have part or ali of the partition
fences removable. All partitions should
be 30 to Sc inches high.
Six by S feet is generally found to be
a very satisfactory size for pens. but II
feeding is 10 be done inside. the pens
will need TO be longer In order to give
room 10 feed and water without get
ting the bed befouled. Very large
sows, such as are sometimes kept by
breeders. may need more room. but
the producer of pork will not need
larger pen. Small sows do not need
this much room. and It might be good
economy TO make half OF the pens
feet wide. Five by feet will accom-
modate a small SOW very well.
How doors should be % TO % inches
wide and 80 to 81 inches high in the
rlear. In cold weather a piece OF
burlap or ducking hung at the top OF
the hog door. with a stick a little
shorter than the width Of the door
nailed across the bottom to prevent
the wind from blowing II back. will
help materially TO keep the pigs warm
The pigs will soon learn to lift the cur
tain when they want TO go through
The board doors In cots would moi
then need TO be closed except in very
bad weather. or whilo the pigs are
very small
In most cases either ventilation Il
lacking or the house is drafty. In {
well.ventilated. double-walled build
ing. little moisture will gather on th'
walls even in very cold weather. whil'
In poorly ventilated one thick coat
Of frost will often gather. and tn,
whole house will be damp when thu
frost melts. II is not easy to secure
good supply OF fresh air and proven
all drafts from striking the pigs
There are. however several quite sal
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-07-27
Dy n. C. wEATHERsroNE3

The hog house floor is an unsettled
question. A good floor is the ground
with woven wire stretched on top to
prevent the hogs from roofing. Elec.
trically welded corncrib wire is very
satisfactory. This makes a floor which
Is easy on the hogs. almost free from
rats. and. If properly bedded. warm
and dry. it is. however more difficult
10 keep free from dust than some
other floors. Many concrete floors are
used. but they are cold, liable to be
wet. and are hard on the hogs feet.
often almost an entire pig crop and
many sows are lost by taking cold on
concrete floors. Concrete floors are.
however, very satisfactory when COW
cred with plank overlays. or false
hoors, which should be raised from
the concrete about an inch by mailing
cleats on the under side. The wood
portion of this floor consists of by 4
inch timbers laid about one-fourth
inch apart to allow drainage.
Board floors are expensive. short
lived. cold II up of the ground, and
make the worst kind of rat harbors.
The writer once visited an old hog
house with wood floor in which the
owner said the rats had gotten over
half the pigs Several men report
that rats may be kept out by packing
sand or cinders TO the top OF the joists
before laying the floor. but these
materials are often too expensive tC
be used for this purpose.
In making the inside partitions. care
should always be taken to have then
perfectly tight at the floor and fo
about 10 TO ~ inches above. so tina
young pigs cannot crawl through, anC
so sows in the adjoining pens canno
get hold OF them and pull then
through. a SOW will often pull newl,
Dorm pig through under partition
and eat II. when. If the pig was il
the pen with her. II would be perfect
safe. Above the first 10 or ~ inche
II is better to have the partitions opel
enough so the hogs can see out. other
wise at every sound the sows will b
up on the partitions TO see what
going on
Pig rails or guard rails should b
placed on the inside OF the pen. fror
6 TO 10 inches from the floor. ACCORD
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-07-27
CURE THAT SORE THROAT

Sore throat Is Inflammation of the
mucous membrane of the throat. and
II this membrane happens to be at all
sensitive predisposition to sore
throat will exist.
Paxtine Toilet Antlseptic is both
preventative and cure for sore
throat because 1t possesses extraor
binary cleansing, healing and germi
cidal qualities. Just little in "A glass
Of water. used as "A gargle. will quick
ly relieve all soreness and strengthen
the mucous membrane OF the throat.
and thus overcome all tendency to
sore throat.
Paxtine is far superior to liquid an.
tiseptics or Peroxide for all toilet and
hygienic uses.
Paxtine may be obtained at any
.drug store. 25 and soc box, or sent
postpaid upon receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co.. Boston, Mass
Send for free sample.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-07-27
HOW TO CRYSTALLIZE FRUIT
Process May Seem Little Tedious, but
Result Is Worth the
Effort.

Chose firm. perfect white peaches.
peel and weigh. Put in preserving ket-
tie pound of sugar for each pound Of
fruit, with just enough water to dis
solve 1t. Let it slowly come to boil
and slightly thicken before putting In
the fruit. Simmer fruit in the syrup
for three hours, then remove, spread
on fiat dishes and spread in the sun
to bleach. Keep the syrup at gentle
boil for about an hour, then put in
the fruit and cook until 1t can be
pierced with straw. Again remove
the fruit and spread on platters in the
sun Add to the boiling syrup the
juice of one lemon. a bit of mace or
liked) and half dozen rose geranium
leaves. When the syrup has thick
ened almost to the candy stage put In
the fruit. few pieces at time. and
simmer until each piece is permeated
with the syrup. Remove to platters,
and If any syrup remains cook to the
granular stage and pour over the fruit.
Let dry in the sun. pack in jars with
branded papers between each layer.
Lay fresh geranium leaf on top and
seal.
Cherries may be crystallized after
formula given for peaches, emitting
the bleaching. the geranium leaves
and lemon.
With a supply of crystallized fruits
on hand. together with quantity oil
native nuts, either gathered PERSONAL
ly from the ground wherein they fell
or purchased when prices are lowest
the housewife is ready for any salad
emergency and many and delightful
may be the combination evolved
Good Housekeeping Magazine.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-07-27
Glnoer Cookies.

Mix together a half cup OF butter
and half cup of lard. Dissolve tea
spoonful OF soda in a tablespoonful of
boiling water, stir it into one cup of
molasses and turn 1t over the butter
and lard. Add one teaspoonful of Gin
namon and one tablespoonful OF gin
ger and mix we'll. Dissolve one cup
of brown sugar in a cup of strong boil
ing coffee and pour into the mixture.
Add enough -four to make a soft
dough. roll rather thick, cut In the
desired shape and bake in quick
over about Is minutes.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-07-27
Good Suggestions.

For five cents you can get brush
that will help wash the vegetables for
the table. before cooking Saves wear
and tear on the hands.
For variety cook some little white
onions with the green peas. Fresh
peas need no flavor. but their own,
but If not perfectly fresh the onions
improve them.
When putting away your furs and
woolens for the summer. brush them
thoroughly and air them. then sprin.
kle them literally with black pepper
to preserve from moths. There is nc
disagreeable odor and the pepper is
usually on hand.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-07-27
Small Boat 10 Sail Far.

&c yawl yacht Recluta. 36 tons. haa
set out on n voyage OF 5000 miles.
from Gosport TO Buenos Aires. the
headquarters OF her new owner. The
little vessel carries a crew OF four.
and Is commanded by Capt Harry
Williams. who recently took the 90.
ton cutter Moyana to Odessa All the
members Of tho Recluta's crew are
Hampshire men. She will go to Ma
deira. Cape Verde. Pernambuco and
Montevidco. The longest sea run vii
he distance of about 1000 miles. be
tween Cape Verde and Pernambuco.-
London Standard.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-07-27
BENEFITS OF
FARM WINDMILL
In Some Respects it Serves ae
Hired NJ a n-Affords Fresh
Water for the Live Stock
Day and Night.
By F. II. HATLEY. Kentucky

10y +. IL ilA fNtHluChy.j
| use my windmill to a great ad- |
vantage on my farm. In some respects
1t serves as hired hand. When |
purchased my windmill ! secured two
pieces of timber, nine feet long, five
inches thick and eight inches wide
| placed the legs of the windmill on
the two pieces of timber which has
a beyel on the bottom like a sled run
ner | firmly screwed the legs to the
timbers and nailed braces across from
one to the other making it steady.
Then 1t was ready TO move from place
to place by means of pair of horses.
In the summer months when 1t Is
hot and dry hook onto my windmill
and take il TO the pasture and con-
meet It with the pump. keeping fresh
water for the stock day and night. l
save the labor of doing the pumping
myself which before, took me about
two hours twice a day and my stock
enjoyed two good drinks a day. Now
they enjoy cool. fresh drink at all
times through the day.
! have a pen around my windmill
and pump to keep my stock from dam
aging either. My watering trough is
made from gum lumber IS feet long
and IA inches wide. l u inches thick
and is IS feet long. 2S inches wide and
IA inches deep.
have a rubber hose to fit over the
mouth of the pump which is five feet
long and leads to the trough and at
the end OF my trough ! have an inch
and three-quarters iron pipe that inter"
sects It about one inch from the top
1t comes straight down to the ground
with an elbow allowing 1t to go along
on the ground to ditch.
My pipe is three inches under the
ground from being mashed by the
larger animals.
When the summer is over and II
begins to rain ! hook up to my wind
mill and bring 1t to the house. which
requires but a short while. connect l,
to my pump at the house to use In
pumping water for my STOCK after
bring them into winter quarters and
also for the use Of watering the house
! have rubber hose IA feet long
which | use in washing off my buggy
and wagon. also use 1t for washing
my horses feet and legs as the wind
mill forces a powerful and effective
stream.
BY means OF the patent self-lockini
and unlocking method | can stand oil
the ground and stop OF start my wind
mill by pulling the cord which hangs
down beside the frame. My windmill
cost me s54 but good mill can b.
purchased for s27.50 and up.
Counting the three months that
keep my stock In the pasture ant
three hours work per day at 10 cent
per hour which is the minimum wage
for farm hands, the windmill will saw
s27-half the price Of the mill. Will
It would cost me that amount II di
not have 1t for hand to pump waite
for the stock.
} There are several other Advantage
that the windmill is to the farm.
! can be attached to the grindstone. tn
, cream separator. churn. etc. maxim
1. one of the most useful implement
9 on the farm.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-07-27
Fell for Il.

"Ya-as," drawled the Yankee, II once
knew a man, sir, who fell off win
dow sill in a fat 20 stories high and
never hurt himself, beyond a few
bruises
"Nonsense! exclaimed the English
man.
"Truel" asserted the other. up
there he was cieanin' the window, and
he fell right or"
"Bosh." said the Englishman. How
could that be-"
WAL, sir" drawled the Yankee,
you see. he just happened luckily to
fall insidei Bits.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-07-27
FALSE HUNGER
A Symptom Of Stomach Trouble Cor
reeted by Good Food.

There Is. with some forms OF stom-
ach trouble. an abnormal craving for
food which Ia frequently mistaken for
a good appetite" A lady teacher
writes from Carthage, Mo. TO ex'
plain how with good food she dealt
with this sort OF hurtful hunger.
Il have taught school for fifteen
years. and up TO nine years ago had
good. average health. Nine years ago,
however. my health began TO fail
and continued 10 grow worse steadily.
In spite OF doctors prescriptions. and
everything could do. During all this
time my appetite continued good, only
the more I ate the more ] wanted 10
eat--i was always hungry.
The first symptoms OF my break
down were n distressing nervousness
and loss Of flesh. The nervousness
grew 30 bad that finally II amounted to
actual prostration. Then came stom'
ach troubles, which were very painful,
constipation which brought on piles
dyspepsia and severe nervous head
aches
The doctors seemed powerless 10
help me. said was overworked. ana
at last urged me to give up teach
Ing. II I wished to save my life.
But this could not do. ! kept on
at II as well as I could. each day grow
Ing more wretched. my will-poweF
alone keeping me up, till at last a
good angel suggested that try diet
OF Grape Nuts food. and FROM that
day TO this have found II delicious
always appetizing and satisfying.
i owe my restoration TO health to
Grape-Nuts. My weight has returned
and for more than two years ] have
been free from tho nervousness. con
supatlon. piles, headaches, and all the
ailments that used to punish me so
and have been able to work freely and
easily" Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road &c
"ellville." in pkgs There's Reason.'
Ever read the. nbove Ictterf new
'o"r nrperr- from time 60 tir,c. The,
ere r~rrin~, true, and full of humnr