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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
IN AGONY WITH ITCHING

About four years ago | broke out
with sores on my arms like boils. AT.
ter two months they were all over my
body, some coming, and some going
away. In about six months the boils
quit, but my arms neck and body
broke out with an itching, burning
rash. 1t would burn and itch, and
come out In pimples like grains OF
wheat. I was In terrible condition;
/ could not sleep or rest. Parts of my
flesh were raw, and / could scarcely
bear my clothes on. | could not lie
in bed in any position and rest. In
about year the sores extended down
to my feet. Then / suffered agony
with the burning, itching sores.
could hardly walk and for long time
l could not put on socks.
'All this time l was trying every
thing / could hear of, and had the skill
of three doctors. They said it was
eczema. 1 got no benefit from all
this I was nearly worn out, and had
given up in despair of ever being cured
when | was advised by a friend to try
Cuticura Remedies. purchased Cuti-
cura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent,
and used exactly as directed. | used
the Cuticura Remedies constantly for
four months, and nothing else, and was
perfectly cured 1t is now a year, and
! have not had the least bit since
am ready to praise the Cuticura Rem
edies at any time. (Signed) E. L..
Cate, Exile, KY, Nov. 10, 1910
Although Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment are sold by druggists and dealers
everywhere, sample of each, with 3D.
page book, will be mailed free on ap-
plication to "Cuticura," Dept. 81, K,
Boston.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
A SPOON SHAKER.
Straight From Coffeedom.

Coffee can marshall good squadron
Of enemies and some very hard ones to
overcome. A lady in Florida writes:
II have always been very fond of
good coffee, and for years drank it at
least three times day. At last, how
ever, / found that it was injuring me.
Il became bilious, subject to fire.
quent and violent headaches, and so
very nervous, that I could not lift
spoon to my mouth without spilling
part Of its contents.
my heart got 'rickety' and beat so
fast and SO hard that l could scarcely
breathe, while my skin got thick and
dingy, with yellow blotches on my face,
caused by the condition of my liver
and blood.
81 made up my mind that all these
Affections came from the coffee, and
determined to experiment and see
$50 1 quit coffee and got a package
of Postum which furnished my hot
morning beverage. After little time
was rewarded by complete restora-
ton of my health in every respect.
~1 DO not suffer from biliousness any
more, my headaches have disappeared,
my nerves are as steady as could be
desired, my heart beats regularly and
my complexion has cleared up beauti-
fully-the blotches have been wiped out
and 1t is such pleasure to be well
again." Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, The Road to
Wellville,' in pkgs There's reason"
Ever read the above letteF1 "A new
one appears from tirAe to time. They
ere genuine, true, and full OF human
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

for the of farmers, take in" anywhere from
three to half dozen fairs held within radius
Of say twenty or thirty miles Of course, this
swells the gate receipts and it also results in
the exhibit classes being better filed.
On the other hand the motor car has brought
to the county fairs a certain patronage from city
folk who almost never attended these rural exhibit
lions In the old days. Some Of the city folks are
those who have friends relatives in the country,
with whom they hold a reunion at the fair.
Others are one-time rural residents who, having
gone to town and made their pile find that
they can come back via the automobile when
they would not take the trouble if it meant getting
up early in the morning to catch excursion
train. And finally there are the city folk who
have neither kith kin the ties of old
associations to draw them to the fair but who
motor to the autumn sort Of Clark
and who find it quite as novel an experience in
Its way as the rural resident does to journey to
the city to inspect exposition great amuse
ment park. This latter portion of the influx from
the city may not add to the gaiety of the
s1on particularly, for the country people at the
county fair but their contributions at the ticket
wondow are we'll worth having and generally ap
preciated, for be 1t known, the average county
fair is conducted by farmers and other members
OF the community who can't wholly overlook the
financial side
Yet another influence that has helped the
county fair in time is the suppression Of
betting and the abandonment of racing at most
of the courses near the large cities Racing
Of one kind or another goes at almost all our
country fairs and whereas it is not supposed to
be accompanied by betting there opportunities
for quiet wagers whereas the racing in itself
is sufficient to attract horse and others
who love the sport for ITSELF Just here 1t may
be added that most fairs throughout the United
States are conducted clean moral basis
Liquor selling the grounds nearby has long
been prohibited In most localities and out-and-out
gambling devices have been barred from many
fair grounds these many years, but latterly, in
response to the moral awakening that has swept
the country, fair managers showing a
disposition to keep out most of those raffes and
games of chance which, perhaps innocent
in themselves, might have bad influence on the
youthful mind.
This Punishment of some of the oldtime catch
penny schemes has not, however, so altered
things that the man who has been out in the
world cannot recognize the county fair Of his
youth when he comes back to 1t. He will see at
the old stand all the weight-testing and lung
testing machines the oldfashioned merry -go-round
and the stands selling peanuts and sandwiches
and red lemonade. He test his SKILL as of
yore, in tossing rings over trying to hit
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

ticipate almost from the time the snow is off the
ground
Indeed if a person is ambitious for success In
the competitions at the county fair, 1t is abso-
lutely necessary to be forehanded in preparation
This applies with equal force whether it is a case
of John seeking blue ribbons for his sheep and
cattle or Mary seeking the grand prizes for her
cakes and pies and preserves. And OF course 1t
is true in yet greater measure of Cousin Sue
who has {. plot to capture the diploma for the
handsomest silk quilt or the most beautiful pillow
top-for be it known prize-winning piece Of
fancy work. no more than Rome. was built in
a day.
1t Is matter OF congratulation that the old
fashioned county fair has remained unchanged, in
it's main features, since the days of our grand
fathers 1t is one of the most cherished memories
of every man whose boyhood was spent within
lure of it's magc-one of the memories that after
residence in the city he half fears to rekindle
by renewed association, lest the twentieth century
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
Too Dangerous.

In the struggling days at Tuskegee,
Booker T. Washington found that he
would have to use an old chicken
house for schoolroom.
Uncle" he said to an old colored
man, II want you to come down at
nine o'clock tomorrow morning and
help me clean out a henhouse."
Law now, Mr.. Washington" the
old man expostulated, "you-all don't
want to begin cleanin' out no hen
house roun' yere in de day time
Success Magazine.
It's the land of the free-for spins
tiers and bachelors.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

the venturesome colored boy who pokes his head
through a hole in sheet The time-honored "side
show" carnival is there with it's snake charm
ers and giants and dwarfs and the fortune tellers
and popcorn vendors have the old elusive way of
inducing you to part with your coin. Even the
fans and badges and tiny flags and gold medals
of yesteryear look and cost the same they did
as far back as memory can carry you About
the only things at the county fair in fact are
the moving picture shows in their somber black
tents and the Ice cream cones that have sup
planted the one-time "ive-cent dish with two
spoons"
The men who have been conducting county fairs
long enough to make comparisons will tell you
that, all in all, it costs just about much to
hold fair nowadays as it did decade two
ago, presuming that is, that you hang up" about
as much in prizes for the show and speed classes
Some items have been cut over the expenses in
the old days, whereas other OUTLAWS have In
creased, owing to the increased cost of living or
other influence For thing, the
fair managers save some money in herading the
fair. For the sentiment of the thing, they still
have to make of some of those gaudy posters
in blue and red and yellow that from time out of
mind have filled childish dreams every autumn,
but they don't spend money to plaster these
posters on every barn and fence and covered
bridge in the county as they were wont to do in
the old days AS the number Of country news
papers has increased they have provided better
and cheaper way of telling the people of the de-
lights of the coming fair. On the other hand,
the star attraction" If the fair management
wants to be right up to date and have an airship
flight each day. will cost more than in the old
days. parachute jumper acrobat who
did the thrilling slide for life" did not demand
half as much money usually, the expert aero
pianist who wants fee of $500 and upward.
A feature of the county fair that hasn't changed
with the lapse of time is the season for holding
the event. The conclusion of the harvest which
leaves the farmer comparatively care-free and,
let us hope, with money In his pocket dictates the
date of this annual festival. In some parts of
the country September is the favorite month for
fairs, but elsewhere October has the call and
quite few of these agricultural shows and trot-
ting meets are held In early November Active
preparations at the fair grounds begin a month
six weeks earlier for the up-to-date fair asso-
citation repants its buildings each summer and has
everything spick and span for the three or four
day attraction.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

J. Winkler in Vienna Is from TIA
and is worth upward of $4,000 The
Strad owned by the French virtuoso
Alard is from 1715 and is offered for
sale by his family in Glasgow. The
violin owned by Vieuxtemps was sold
from Hamma's in Stuttgart for $10.-
900. John Lauterbach's from 1719
was sold to Vuillaume, the famous
violin maker of Paris, for $4,000.
Those owned by Hugo Hermann of
Frankfort on the Main and August
Wilhelmj are both dated 1920 and
are worth from $1,000 to 10000.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

tergeige," which the master uses
most frequently. It Is from TIA and
cost $4,000. Another one from the
same year was given to Joachim by
friends in England, who paid $4,000.
The third is played by Carl Hair. It
is from the seventeenth century and
has small but brilliant tone. Joa-
chin has loaned 1t to Ha1ir for an In
definite time
e. Kneisels violin was formerly
owned by Professor Grun of Vienna
and Is also from 1714. The famous
Rudolph Kreutzer's now belonging to
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

Wilma Neruda Halle cost Charles
Halle $4,000. Frans Ries had one
from ITO which csst $4,000.
One in the possession OF Sarasate
is dated 1713 and is owned by the
Spanish crown. which has loaned it
to Sarasate for life. This is the one
he usually plays upon. The other he
owns himself and is from the year
1924 and is gift from Queen Isabel
la Of Spain. The value Is not less
than $22, 1000.
Joseph Joachim has three. Tho
most famous Is the one called Pes
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
Marketing Eggs.

A good way Of marketing eggs Is
to sell at retail or at a slight premi-
UNI to hotel or restaurant, where
they will buy in quantities and yet
pay well for good produce. One farm
or who keeps 800 White Leghorns
says that this method of supplying one
restaurant netted him a clear profit
OF over 81 hen each year. Another
method is to sell to private trade by
peddling around to small customers
and selling at premium.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
Eat for the Fun of 1t.

According to Mr.. Herbert w. Fisher
In Worlds Work food Is Of no use to
us unless we enjoy it. Mr.. Fisher does
not, however, recommend us to be
gluttons. He says the less we eat the
more pleasure we shall get. The prtn-
ciple is that If we eat little we shall
taste much. And the taste of food,
not the amount, Is, after all, the lurs
of 1t.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
UOLINs WORTH MUCH MONEY
some OF the Most Famous Range In
Value From 5000 to $4,000
Apiece.

Stradivarius fashioned his best In
truments between the years 100 and
720, while the choicest were made
,etween 1909 and 1715. Viotti's VIC
IN is from 1904 and is valued at
10000
The violin owned by the virtuoso Fl.
=. Ernst, but now the property Of
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

SASKATOON needs you, if you are a
hard working farmer in any branch.
Could you only see our agricultural pros
perity, nothing would thereafter keep you
where you are. What money have you
saved the past seven years? In less time,
with less work, farmers win fortunes here.
Make the best of life. God meant you to.
Write Commissioner, Board Of Trade,
Saskatoon Saskatchewan Western Canada
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
CLEVER SCHEME.

Goofer-Isn't Speedleigh careless?
Look at his auto, begrimed with
grease and dirt.
Shoofer-Great idea! He lets the
grease accumulate on his number
plate so that after an accident no one
can take his numberl
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
Mortality Among Young Duck,

The cause of mortality among
young ducks may be traced to over
heat, dampness, getting wet, lack of
grit, grey head lice, sudden showers
delayed matches. exposure to sun. lack
OF fresh water, drinking vessels too
shallow, breeding stock out OF con.
dition.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
lauuinu Behind,

why are you lettering around
here?" demanded the policeman. You
seem to have no object in view"
I'm out walking with my wife, Of.
ficer. She's about 80 yards behind IL
a hobble skirt"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
Mammals Angel Gets Busy.

Fond Mother-And has mammals an
gel been a peacemaker today? Nam
mas Angel-Yes, ma. Tommy Turf
was a-lickin William Whimpers, an
when I told i'm to stop he wouldn't,
an l jumped in an licked the stuffin
out o. both of EN-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
War on | leo

Make continual war on the lice II
your poultry house Is infested with
them. If free from them, see to it
that your premises are kept free.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
chaff Litter In henhouse.

The litter Of chan. ETC., which ao-
cumulates In the barn should be put
in the henhouse. The hens will
scratch 1t over and obtain seeds and
pieces of clover that will do them lots
of good.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

c is a trif1e early perhaps
you are saying to begin
talking about the county
fair. Maybe so, If you are
looking forward to the
autumn. event merely from
the standpoint Of a cold,
calm, casually interested
spectator. But just remem-
Der, please, that there are
thousands upon thousands
of people all over the coun-
try for whom the annual
neighborhood fair means
much more. They are the
prospective exhibitors, and
no wonder they begin to
nlan and speculate and an
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

trouble In all Its
DR. e adful forms I;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
headache, spinal
weakness, dizziness,
d 9 pr es 81 on, and
everything that was
horrld / tried many
doctors in different
parts Of the United
States, but Lydia E.
'Pinkham's Vegeta-
LIZ ln~
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

A good name being better than
riches, it behooves us to take better
care of our regulations.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
OTTUMWA
WOMAN
CURED
By Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Ottumwa, Iowa.-'For years was
almost constant sufferer from female
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

SarsapariIIa

Acts directly ard peculiarly
on the blood; purifies, enriches
and revitalizes it, and in this
way builds up the whole sys-
tenn. Take it. Get it today.
In usual liquid form or in chocolate
coated tablets called sarsatabs,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21
Consider This Advice.

No woman should submit to surgi-
cal operation, which may mean death.
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous medicine, made only
om roots rro1d ana h he s has has. for n
tonic and invigorator of the female
organism. Women residing in almost
every city and town in the United
States bear willing testimony to the
wonderful virtue of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. PinkhaIn, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to writo
her for advice. Her advice is FREQ,
confidential. and always helpful.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-07-21

done more for me than all the doctors.
] feel 1t my duty to tell you these
facts. My heart Is full of gratitude to
you for my cure."-Mrs. HARRIET e.
WAMPLER, 52A s. Ransom Street,
Ottumwa, Iowa,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21
Mountain Grange.

Mountain Grange of Biddeford met
June II and celebrated its 10th ami
sersafy. Tie meeting was marked b. a
full attendance and special program
and the presence Of several visitors,
namely Worthy State Lecturer 4.
Walker Mc<een Of Fryeburg. Mrs
Helen Atwood aud Mrs. Lillian Cush-
man of Auburn, Mrs. Charles Prince.
Miss Ardelia Prince, Miss Beryl Har-
low and Miss Mabel Lamb. Buckheld.
After business matters We're discussed
Mrs. Atwood read an interesting pa
per on ciyics, which was enjoyed by
all open meeting during lecturer 5
program in afternoon. The lecturers
program was as follows: Music by
choir; reading. Josephine Kicker; pi-
ano duet, Althea Stetson, Gertrude
Bbnney; farce; solo, Arthur Han, en-
core: reading Beryl Harlow, encore;
reading John Irish, encore; history of
Mountain Grange. worthy master; adj
dress on Purposes OF the Grange l..
Walker Mckeen; reading, Beryl Har-
low; reading, Kate Buck; question
What Would Re the Advantages Of
a Parcels Post Through This Commu-
nity9" discussed by w. Tucker
worthy master and State lecturer. Aft
er a recess meeting closed in form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21
STILL UNSUCCESSFUL.
Tuesdays Search for Body of Young
Smith Brings No Results.

The work of dragging the bottom Of
the Kennebec river at Swan Island for
the remains of the late William H.
Smith, who was drowned last Satur-
day afternoon, was resumed early
Tuesday morning and continued until
40 in the afternoon. but without sue
cess, and at that hour the search was
stopped until another day.
The searching party included the
majority of those who worked Monday
and in addition there We're Roy Small,
Dana Sanborn, Arthur Savage. Fred
Neal and Ed. Hamilton and about a
half flile was gone over in the vicinity
Of the locality where the drowning is
understood to have occurred.
The work of dragging the river bot
tom viii be resumed this morning.
Three hoatloads OF men left for Swan
Island at 3 o'clock and every effort
will lie made to recover the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21
ChiIdren's Day.

sunday Was observed as Children's
day at the old South church. The
exercises were held at the closc of
the Sunday school and long before
time for the exercises tn begin the
building Was packed to the doors.
The interior was prettilv decorated
with roses. daisies. eris. ferns aud
ported plants
The program was as follows: OPP
ening professional. Mrs Pettmgall;
opening song "On our Festal Day:
responsive reading, Mat xviii 10.
Mark X. 1916; response, Hmm No.
l59; PRAYER. Rev. +. G. Childs; song.
God Bless Our School,. greeting.
Mary Yeaton; recitation, Evelyn
Sawyer; recitation. Ellen Taylor.
recitation, Edmund stevens; reeita-
ton, Hazel Bartlett: EXERCISE, Car
lands of Praise" eight girls; recita-
ton. sam Weston: recitation, Susie
Sawyer; Bible Forget Me Nots,@
seven girls: recitation Evans Minot !.
recitation. Robbie Gaptill; song by
congregation, No. 1a5; recitation, Lee
Weston: recitation Frances Minot:
recitation, Hazel Guptill; recitation,
Marguerite Watson; song. Busy
For the Sunday school; "Bible
Sweet Ps" nine girls. song, Lillian
Heaton; recitation, GLADYS Pray:
song, Little Suubeams,' Ernest and
Theresa White: recitation. Ida Wat
son: recitation, Lawrence Minot
singing, congregation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21
Follows Fugitive Bandit in
Eastern Part Of State.
Terror Hangs Over Region with
New Stories OF Murder.
Boy Shot to Secure Horse..IndIans
and Bioodhounds In Pursuit.

Pocatello, Idaho, June 20.-William
r. Kidd, railroad conductor. dead.
Samuel Melton, deputy sheriff, seri-
ously wounded.
Edgar McGill, ranchman. wounded.
Reuben Scott, watehman, three fling
ers shot away.
Robert Obey, constable, wounded.
These are the known victims of
Hugh Whitney. an outlaw. Added 10
the identified sufferers, there may be
others whose fate has yet to be learn
ed. 1t is rumored that the bandit has
killed his.1ormer partner in crime and
there is an unconfirmed report from
Blackfoot, Idaho, that he shot and
killed a boy to secure possession of
the fresh horse the lad was riding.
The bandits trail of blood extends
half way across eastern Idaho. The
whole region has been terroriZed by
his deeds. Posses are out from every
town and the governor of the state is
considering plan for calling, out
portion of the Idaho National Guard.
Bloodhounds have taken up his trail
at times, but more formidable pur-
suit is that begun yesterday by band
of Blackfoot Indians, who unite with
the instinct OF the hounds the sagacity
'of the scout.
Whitney is the short man" of an
attempted saloon holdup at Monida,
Mont, on Friday. He shot the officer
who had him in custody and fatally
wounded the Oregon Short Line con-
dletor who assisted the officer. Me-
Gill was snot because the bandit need
ed his horse; Scott because he was
guarding bridge and Obey because he
was member of a pursuing posse.
The fugitive is believed TO be some
where between Idaho Falls and Black
foot.