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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Albert ROllO Dyer.

Albert Rollo Dyer. a native of
Skowhegan and the son OF Elbridge
and Deborah Atwood Dyer. died sud
denly at a sanitarium near Washing
ton, D. C., the 2Sth OF July. He was
II years old and leaves a wife. Mrs.
Josephine Cook Dyer, and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Grace Knight and Mrs.
Maude De Camp. Mr.. Dyer was
'self-made" man in the best sense of
the word, for while boy at school in
1851, his entire family then living in
Wisconsin was swept away in four
days by cholera. Working his way
through college, he graduated from
Lawrence university, Appleton, Wis.
in 1859, and in subsequent recognition
of his literary career an honorary
degree fifty years later. AT the out
break of the Civil war he went to
Cuba, and for ten years was an in
structor in Havana University. While
there he became 50 proficient in the
Spanish language that years later he
was employed by the state of Colorado
to translate the constitution and other
state papers into that tongue, Mr..
Dyer learned the trade of a printer
while a very young man, and this
practical training coupled with his
proficiency in modern languages led to
his appointment as translator and
proofreader in the Government
Printing Office at Washington, D. C.
This position he held continuously
for 81 years, meanwhile contributing
frequently TO the public press. Mum
erous letters and articles written in
Spanish gained for him wider repu-
taton abroad than was the case at
home. Practically unknown to the
world of either science or politics. DR..
Dyer as correspondent unostenta-
tiously fostered many a plan that had
for its object some benefit for soci-
ETY..
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
LOVES LABOR LOST.
pAs intended to BE Generous, but Hbs
Bride Thought Otherwise.

Pss Intended to BE Generous, bv4 HE
Bride Thought Otherwise.
what Is the matterT" inquired her
dearest friend as she was ushered
into the boudoir of her newly married
chum and found. instead Of the vision
Of happiness she had expected, n dis
heveled heroine largely dissolved In
tears What Is the matterT
"Algernon has gone away for
week
HBuf, my child, you don't mean to
say that you are such turtle doves
that you can't spare him for a week
without making a scene like thisr
"Oh, no, 1t isn't that at all! OF
course 1t Is hard to live alone, but hs
has at last shown me what a monster
he is"
why, this is shocking! What car
he have done? You haven't found be
was already married orr
mo, no, mol It's only that he is q
heartLess, misery creature Only
think! asked him 10 leave me
check to pay for things while be wax
away
"Well, surely he didn't refuseY'
mo: worse than that-far worsel III
Just wanted to wound and humiliat'
me! He left me a check. all dated ant
signed, complete, except that he didn'
put any amount In! Wasn't that yer!
cruelT-Judge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Sam Played tho Bass Drum.

They used to say that Sam had the
biggest mouth In Indiana avenue. he
was q short. stocky negro, and his
mouth was the most noticeable thing
about him. 1t rs said that he used to
make pretty good money placing or
binary sauoers In his mouth fiat with
his face as an exhibition. He was tell
ing q friend about the negro band OF
which be was a member.
"I should think you would all want
to play the Instruments with solo parts.
such as the cornet," was suggested.
Dat amt it," replied Sam. Each
man plays de horn dat suits his mouf
best"
"WeH. thea. Sam, what horn do you
playY' Is was evident that the ques-
TONER was puzzled. He wondered how
Sans lips could be compressed to blow
a horn.
"Oh, All plays de bass drum, sah,'
said Sam.-Indianapolis News.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
EoIlox.ino In His Footsteps.

Visitors to China are particularly
struck by the numbers Of pairs OF
boots hung In separate wooden cages
In the archway Of the main west gate
of Hsuanhua, the vatsdictory gifts OF
beneHcent projects. It is an attrac-
tive custom in China to invite a Do
parting magistrate whose rule has
been popular to leave pair OF old
boots for suspension In a prominent
place as hint to hts successor to fol-
low in his footsteps 1t Is a consider
able honor to be asked to leave these
boots, and the ruled make the request
all the more eagerly because they be-
neve In the efficacy Of the hint.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
A Clatsaa In Napolaon's VIII.


Peter the Great is said to have made
will in which he exhorted his heirs
10 approach as nearly as possible to
onstantinopte and toward India, but
the authenticity of this document has
been disputed, and It Is shrewdly sus-
pected to have been forged hate in the
eighteenth century by August VOC
kotzebue.
OF the genuineness, however, Of tbt
last will and testament of Napoleon !
there can be no manner OF doubt. Ont
OF fts clauses was as vindictive as tht
testamentary injunction OF Queen Aus
trtg1lda TO her husband to have heI
two doctors killed and buried with her
The exile OF Longwood absolutely be.
queathed 10000 francs 30 a fellow
called Cant1llon, who had been tried
In Paris for an attempt 10 murder the
Duke of Wellington. The man was
still surviving in Brussels when Ma
poleon III. came TO the throne. and
Cantillon was duly paid his legacy.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Tho Play Of "othstIe.m

Viewed exclusively as d dramatic
fabric, 'Othello' h not only the best OF
shakespeare's plays, but the best play
In the English language" says VIII
Liam Winter tn the Century. mo sto-
ry could be more simple, direct, fluent
and elementally tragic, but with what
marvellous skill the post has told 1t,
with what ingenuity Of invention. with
what vibrant vitality Of continuous
action, with what ample and superb
drawing of character. what prodig3ous
volume Of feeling. what tumult OF
surging and conflicting passion and
what perfection OF poetic styler"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

hams Vegetable Compound was rec
commended, and after taking three bot
ties she has regained her health, thanks
to your medicine. can recommend it
for all female troubles. Mrs. L. A.
CoRKRAN, 1103 Rutland Street, Balti-
more, Md.
Hundreds of such letters from moth
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound has accomplished for them have
been received by the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Company, Lynn, Mass.
Young Girls, Heed This Advice.
Girls who are troubled with painful
or irregular periods, backache, head
ache, dragging-down sensations, faint
ing spells or indigestion, should take
immediate action and be restored to
health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound Thousands have been
restored to health by its use.
Write to Mrs. Pink ham, Lynn.
Mass, for advice, free.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
How Franklin Learned Manners.


Franklin collected thirteen principles
to cover the small amenities Of daily
life. Each week he picked out one and
practced 1t diligently. thus creating a
habit 1t took three months to cover
them all. Each year he practiced each
one four full weeks He kept this up
for many years. The uncouth Frank
lin of early manhood who found fault
with his wife for giving him a silver
spoon and a china bowl for his bread
and milk instead Of pewter spoon
and earthenware crock. developed into
the statesman and man Of the world
who won the respect of Englishmen,
the admiration Of Frenchmen and the
gratitude of Americans. - Harring
ton Emerson in Engineering Magazine
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
The Troubled Professo


'"The professor is 80 dreadfully alb
sentminded."
"YesT
HE paid marked attentions 10 a
pretty girl who lived near the college
and was afraid she might get some
legal hold on him, and 30 he wrote her
a hove letter with invisible ink"
"Clever idea. YesT
Then he made a typewriter copy
of the letter for his own protection
and finally sent the gin the typewrtt-
ten copy"
"I soc. Poor odd prof"
And be didn't find out his mistake
until the ink had faded, and now he
wonders what IN Tophet he wSotef'-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
wstsy And Electricity.

since the general introduction OF
electricity into the cities 1t has been
known that II was possible 10 secure
a very considerable shock through
stream Of water. and fremen in all
large cities are % the lookout for this.
wires which look as II they might oo9-
duct heavy currents are oat before a
stream OF water Is thrown in their d.
Yection Recently In the construction
of an electric railway In South Africa
II was noticed that q column Of steam
from a locomotive could be the means
of conveying the current, and several
workmen were shocked in this man
nar
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
A Quick Reply.

The Duchess OF Lauraguafs, who
was somewhat given 10 making poet
ry, could not think Of word to rhyme
with colt. Turning to Talleyrand, who
CHANGED to be by her side, she saio.
prince, give me a rhyme to colt"
Impossible, Duchess" replied Talley-
rand without a moments delay, "for
that which pertains to the head OF a
woman has neither rhyme nor rea-
SON"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

Fgg-Taik about your green servant
girls. My wife told ours to pot lit
tie nutmeg in the custapd she was
making this afternoon. Fogg-And
did she do II? F1gg-Oh, yes; she put
little nutmeg In. all right. I came
near choking over the blamed thing
Boston Transcript
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

If the devil could only get the moth
ers he would soon have the world.
Every Christian man should fire.
ouently ask himself whether he is IN
the side that the devil hates in the
Temperance question.
The man who breaches for the
loaves and fishes will always take
sharp look at the pews before he takes
a text.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

|Obu8uNI ALICE, VINO
was restored to
health by Lydia E.
|Pinkham's Vegeta-
Bile Compound. She
was pale, with dark
circles under her
eyes, weak and irri-
table. Two different
doctors treated her
and called it Green
Sickness, but h Q
grew worse all the
time. lydia Z. Pink
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
AriOtoorst.

The word "aristocracy" comes from
the Greek "aristos' (besp and "archo"
(rule), meaning the rule Of the best
Literally aristocrat means the best
man"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

God hath yoked to Guilt her pale
tormentor, Misery.-Bryant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
MY
DAUGHTER
WASC[JRED
BY Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Baltimore. Md send you here
with the picture Of my fifteen year old
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
NO
Y=::- s:

alparies
States
Mmbe
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature s1@ss seo Of &1HazzzaI

Milk besides being a food is a most
useful liquid in the household. II viii
take out ink spots of long standing
Laces OF all kinds will be worn in
pre- fusion.
The classic silk eashemires have
risen again.
Rosettes Of silk are used on many
linen frocks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Question No. 4.

Those in favor of the Nomination of Candidates for
the offices set forth below, at primary elections will
place X in the square marked Yes.
Those who are opposed, will place x in the square
marked No.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Question No. 3.

Those in favor of permitting towns of forty thou
sand inhabitants to increase their debt limit.
will place in the square marked Yes.
Those who opposed will place X in the square
marked No.
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Question No. 2.

amended proposed by resolution Of the leg
hereby be the seat of government of this sate?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
BUSINESS CHANGES

~-~~~S~4~~~-~~~~~~s~~ STOREKEEPER wanted who tan put in s50O0 to sS000 commissary and help develop 10S0 acres 4 F foot do nestle caal; 900 feet from railroad J. M. Ross, Somerset, Ky. 1-22-4t PATENT your invention; Iree expert search of official records to determine patentable novelty; patent secured or fee returned Free booklet. Milo E. Stevens & Co. attorneys, 6l4 r street, Washington; S95 Monadnock block, Chi- cago. Established 1S64 Guaranteed and recommended by Bankers Register Highest rating by Martindale's AHeri- can Law Directory. 2-l2-I-su CAPITAL for corporations. The Gordoa Malcolm Co.,, Cincinnatis leading hnan- siers, is now prepared to take on large issue of securities either indus trial, railway, land or mining. Commis- sion basis. No advances 7-9-lot-su PATENT your idea and make money Send for my new book, How to Get Them" Best service. Joshua K. II. Potts, Lawyer, Washington, D. C., Chl- cseo and philadelnhia. T-9-4t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
MACHINERY

SfSW and rebnilt machinery: Engines Corliss 1Sx36, Bates 16x36 Engines Throttling and Automatic: 2ox4 Erie City, 19x24 Atlas, 1Sx24 Atlas loNzo Chandler & Taylor, 1dx20 Atlas, llXl6 Atlas. 11x15 skinner. 11x14 Atlas, loxl5 Erie City, 10x12 Atlas. sx14 Atlas, sxl2 Nagle. and large stock of similar sizes. Bojlers-Tubular: 72', 66', 6O 'o4 ana smaller sizes; 50 H. P. Portable boilers, and one Scotch Marine Boiler 150 H. P 175 lbs. working pressure. Pumps All sizes. single and duplex. sawmills: No. 1o Theand, No. 7la American. Plan ars matchers, lathe mills, edgers etc. 1ron working tools, lathes, paners, sbapers drill presses. etc. Geo. F. Tam Machine and Supply Co.,. Birming ham, Ala. .--o-su-'u-'h-tl s7500-5Ox190, good, broom cottage bea tween Avenue and Lakeview car lines: two street fronts; choice ele- yation; make two lots. Eborn, 521 Empire Bldg.
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RATES-One cent a word n dayi no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- tiOn Cash must accompany order.
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the thriftiest towns In Alabama. and brick buildings, stock neat and clean; will invoice about 5000, buildings $500. Only hardware store in town. Fine op- portunity for one or two active young men. Old age reason for selling; S2500 cash, easy terms on balance. Particu- lars can be had of MT. Lindsay, 523 Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
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'ONE CENT 4 WORD LONE CENT 4 WORD|

RATEs--One cent a word n day; no nd" taken for less than 25c for first inser-
 ton. Cash must accompany order
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TRAVELLING sALEsMEN WANTED

TRAVELLING sALEsMEN WANTED We have few territories to provide fo- between nov and July 15, 1911 We want men capable of holding special sales of woolens in the stores of agents, and as- sist them in booking orders for mems tailored to-order garments. Experienced retail clothing salesmen preferred. Ex- plain your business experience, give references and state age. Kahn Bros, Talors to the Trade Louisville, Ky.
 4-30-10t-su t1000-10 acres; acres $500; beautiful suburban property; two railroads and station near Bessemer; fine for coun- try home, truck gardens. fruit. poul- try and dairy purposes; cash or terms. Will consider horse and buggy pair horses or mules part pay ment. See B. F. Eborn, 521 Empire Bldg. for details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

HAMMEL MATTRESS AND CARPET RENOVATING CO, successors to Gam mon Mattress and Renovating Co.,, 5l0 South 29d street, are ready for you now, if you want your carpets and art squares cleaned and colors restored by
 our new process, er your mattresses rem
 ovated, feather beds and pillows reno-
 vated by steam; all our work guaran-
 teed sanitary Call Bell 1330; Peoples -A-- ,sae,Yfe ilgS 7-23-3t-su-we-fr fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

IF you are in the position to do justice to the best motor car proposition ever offered, and are financially and other wise able to go after business with
 tooth and nail, please communicate at once with A. B. c. r, care Age-Herald.
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ONE GENT A WORD

RATES-One cent n word a day; no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser-
 ton. Cash must accompany order.
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FARM LANDS


 WE have 40,000 acres of cut-over timber land in Autauga county. Alabama, which we are selling in 40-acre tracts. or any amounts to suit purchaser; prices rang ing from s7 to SIP per acre. These lands are located on the l.. & N. and M. & o. railroads. Southern States Realty Co., Vandiver Bldg, Montgomery, Ala.
 6-26-tf FARM for sale about 200 acres of land s4 mile from railroad station, Cleburne county, Alabama; Cane creek runs through the tract: 25 to 8 acres first class creek bottom, about 40 acres up land cultivated, some old field, about 100 acres in pine timber, will cut about 4000 feet per acre: an S-room residence fireplaces, cellar, smolSehouse wood house, wagon and buggy house, barn. 30X64 feet, ? stories high; two tenant houses; water grist mill, both corn and wheat, crusher. and a shredder ana s new 5-room residence for miller. Plenty branches, springs and wells on the farm 100 acres under new wire fence for pas ture. This is an excellent farm The place can be divided into 3 sua]l farms. Will sell mill and site separate Price s5500 for all. Tyler 6 Ramsay, s1O N. Fist street. Birmingham, Ala
 I HAVE three good farms for sale in } miles of railroad station. For descrip- tion and prices write T. S. Sanders. Springville, Ala, R. F. D. No. l.
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WANT ED-Salesman to fill vacancies, two salesmen of lrst-class ability Staple well known line of responsible manufacturer Positions permanent. Compensation commensurate with abil- ity. Write with record. Franklin Co.,, Iowa City, Ia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN

--.~ - - >>>->- >..- LOST-Last Wednesday, an old-fash- toned gold pin. with carbuneIe in center Any information, call Bell phone 329l West End, and receive reward. LOST-Cuff button, Frisco train, Jasper to Birmingham; Scotch thistle emblem faced: liberal reward. Gray SIP North l7th st.
 LOST-Friday morning small Fox Ter rier, with black spot over eyes; liberal reward for return. J. w. Altman, 800 South 26th street.
 LOSf-Gold- d-handled umbrella on Edge wood and South Highlands car; en- praved "E. Fl. McCalley, 1904" Finder please nhone Bell Main 5a72
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

SALESMEN-Fo Alabama by old estab- lished china importing house. Give full particulars first letter; will then arrange interview. National Importing Com pany, St. Louis, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

FOR RENT-Niceiy furnished room, splendid location, all modern con yeniences, 2000 Sth avenue, opposite Capitol park Bell phone 6S27.
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NEED active partner at once, money making business and profits large. Half interest for $250. Full information fur nished on personal interview. Address J-34, care Age-Herald.
 NEED active partner at once Legitimate business, well established and making good profits. Requires an investment from $1200 to $l500. Full information furnished on personal interview. Ad- dress K-34. care Age-Herald.
 WANTED-Experienc travelling sales man, $65 per month and half of profit for an investment of s250 in best money making business in the city. Address L-34 care Age-Herald.
 s250 BUYS half interest and secures trav- cling position at $15 per month In busi- ness that is making big profits. Full information furnished on personal inter- view. Address H-3i, care Age-Herald.
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WANTED-FEMALE HELP

WANTED--Twenty-h girls 10 work in our packing department Apply at fac tory, 242S First ave. Martin Biscuit @.
 7-2l-7t
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WE can sell your business, stocks or property, no matter where located. Send price and description today. Addison, 35 So. Dearborn st.. Chicago. III. PATENT your ideas. It pays. Send sketch invention for free opinion and Illustrated guide book. No patent, no charge Bunyea Patents Co.,, Room 10, Washington, D. C.
 PARTNER for real estate colony deal; big money E. w. Brown, 2030 5th ave- nue, Birmingham.
 oNE-TH1RD interest, more or less, in established retail business that is mak- ing money. Good reasons for selling. Address V-S3 care Age-Hera!d. CHICAGO firm opening Birmingham of- fee desires competent executive. Will allow s15O monthly extra commissions. Permanent. $500 deposit required. Suite 1929 First National Bank Bldg, Chi cago
 FOR SALE-Stock, in 5c and 10c cor poration; shares ,s1: two plans, and 10 per cent; safe and sure. Particulars. s. NJ E., g Mutual Life Building, Buff falo, N. Y.
 DO you need capital? We will incor- porate organize and finance complete, meritorious propositions. Bowater, Ar mold & Bowater. London, Paris and Masonic Temple. Chicago
 THE TRUTH ABOUT MILwAUKEE- Many misleading articles have been printed about socialistic Milwaukee. A special edition of the Daily News pre- sents the truth. Of interest to all. Postal request brings it free. Address Daily News, Milwaukee. Wis. CAPITAL furnished for meritorius en- CtO commission. Facilities for incorporat- ing and reorganization of companies. For particulars, Johnson &c Co. Bank CTS. Madison and La Sale, Chicago. BIG bargain, S2-room hotel centrally To- cated, cheap rent, partly furnished mus. sell at once account of other business. 71a N 2oth street. upstairs.
 FOR SALE-For development purposes, 50.000 shares treasury stock in copper; highest engineering experts pronounce sufficient for decades running high per centage; all representations proven; op- portunity exceptional: act promptly, as our proposition will be taken as soon as shown. Sanford Kingsbury, Station A, San Antonio, Tex 7-23-7t MODERN. 7-room home, large lot. south front, 12th avenue, South High lands, near 16th street; 5000 cash, balance easy. B. F. Eborn, 521 Elm pire Bldg.
 s100 gold bonds to net ' per cent; S2,500,000 trust company guarantee
 behind this security. Special cirou lar on request. Seesselberg & Bani- gan, Investment Bankers, 35 Wall street, New York.
 WANTED-To sell interest in established wholesale Birmingham business to live man who is in position to put in 5000 to $50OO and all of his time: standard lines and going business; is paying 800 month now, can be doubled first month; parties looking for salary job only need not l answer. Call Main 3272.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
ROOMS-WANTEDABOARD

'. WANTED-By refined couple board and rooms with private family. E -33, care Age-Herald. 722-2t- frl-su WANTED-Two or three unfurnished rooms on South Highlands for light housekeeping, with use of bath, no chill dren. Address l.. D. T., Chamber of Commerce.
 WANTED-Three unfurnished first floor rooms for housekeeping, with private family; Norwood or West End preferred. Possession August 1. References. Ad- dress 226 Mildred street, Montgomery, Ala.
 WANTED-By lady and grown daughter, August l. two connecting unfurnished, light housekeeping rooms, within walk ing distance business section, Northside preferred. State price and location. r. o. Box 722, city.
 TWO ladies desire three unfurnished rooms in nice neiEhborhood when an swering state price, location and, is hghfs and water are furnished, or no at tenticn paid. W-33. Age-Herald. FOR SALE-At bargain, or would ex- change for live stock, valuable improved and unimproved Birmingham. city and suburban property, also suburban acre age B. r. Eborn can give yon partcu- tars. 5,1 Empire building. Bell J622.
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WANTED-At once, educated, refined
 lady to travel, s100 a month and all expenses; nothing to sell; one who has canvassed preferred. call in per son, g to 12 Saturday or Sunday morning and ask foe the Doctor in Room 219. Rirmfn gham hotel 722-2t