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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
PRAIRIE DOGS.

We usually write our own ads, but
will let a user of Rough on Rats" for
determination of Prairie Dogs write this
one. Mr.. H. B. Mosely, a ranchman, un-
der date of Feb. ath, 1911, writes as tol-
orsdo. He says. 4 have read your ad-
vertisement Of Rough on Rats it not
only reads good but it is good: have
been troubled twenty years with Prairie
Dogs; have used many so-called exter-
ninators to no purpose. Not long, since
used poisoned Wheat PREPARED cd 6y an
but it did no good for me; they ate it, but
chirped for more. The Dogs were eating
up field of corn for me; was at my
wits end what to do; could only get
the small l5c. size here of Rough on
Rats mixed it with corn and applied;
many Of them chirped no more; / then
mixed it with corn meal and placed, 1t
Rough on Rats is BY far the best thing
have tried, but 1 fancy am using it
unnecessarily strong, or you may suggest
a better way than know to mix or use it.
est l7bc.) size; could you send me the 75c.
sixef It clears them out In great shape;
you should make It better known to
The above are facts as stated by Mr..
Mosely. Rough on Rats is equally
hunks, Gophers. Rabbits, Mice, Rats
varmints Of every and all kinds, Reaches
Flies, Ants, and Bed Bugs. Read the di.
rections how to use it safely in outbuild,
ings and for the different kinds of pests
For Prairie Dogs I would advise soaking
one 25c. box of Rough on Rats to Eve
gallons Of water; let It stand week
shaking frequently; you can use the same
mixture over and over again for cracked
corn; or mix Rough on Rats" thoroughly
and instantly, say, one part to twenty o
hot corn meal mush; when it cools,. di
holes. l5c., 25c. and 75c.; wooden boxe
only. E. s. Wells. Chemist, Jersey City
N. j.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Man.carryIna Kites.

Man-carrying by kites was demon
strated for the first time in America
at the Harvard aviation meet
last September. There 1t was shown
that man could be sent 200 feet in
the air supported by from six to fiji.
teen 1S.foot passenger-carrying kites.
The height to which man can rise (up
to 1000 feet) by this method varies
according to the wind velocity, Army
officers present testified to the great
value of the man-carrying kite for
scouting purposes in time OF war. 1t
is certainly a point in favor OF the
plan that such kite is at its best
when the winds are SO strong that
aviators dare not venture out with
their aeroplanes.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
SUCCESS IN LIFE DESERVED
Orphan Girls Career Shows What
May Be Done With Pluck
and Energy.

An orphan girl. left to shift for
herself early in life, saved and ap-
piled three separate educational FUNDS
before she got where she wanted to be.
The first was made up Of money she
earned at odd jobs.
When her widowed mother died the
girl, then IL years old, found a home
with a married sister, who boarded ner
and gave her some clothing In return
for her services. She worked at what
ever her hand could be turned to In
the little town where her sister lived
saving every dollar she could and put
ting 1t into the savings bank. Before
she was is she had enough to take
course in dressmaking, and after fol-
lowing that a couple of years set out
in the world for herself. going to
large city. where she got place In a
fashionable dressmaker's establish
ment
City life soon gave her larger ambi'
tons, and when she had saved enough
money she took a course OF training
that fitted her to become proies-
sional nurse.
This paid better and also opened up
further fields of endeavor. BY thrift
and the skillful use of every opportu'
nifty she saved enough money to take
full course in a medical school,
While she was at college work was
incessant and funds often ran danger
ously low; but she stuck to 1t pluckily
and helped herself along by her knowl
edge of nursing. Today she Is a full
fiedged physician, and is just coming
into a profitable practice in large
city.-Saturday Evening Post.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Whv He Wasn,t a. school.

An old man. upon seeing a small
barefooted lad playing in the street oil
a western town one day, approached
him and said: Young man, why are
you not attending school today; some
day, when you grow up you will regret
all this wasted timer"
We'll. I'll tell yer, mister" said the
chap with a long drawn sigh. me
mudder's sick, me brother Jimmy
broke his arm yesterday. and baby's
cutting his teeth, and my Oldest sis
ter's getting married, and besides
there amt any school ter day, it's
teachers convention day, &no OATS
the reason / amt at school ter day"
National Monthly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

The silver service which has been
selected by the committee, consists
of about one hundred and thirty
p Gees. On the larger pieces of the
service. scenes typical of Utahs ma
tural scenery and resource, as we'll
as those which are of historical ma
ture, will be engraved. Among the
larger engravings will be scene rep
resenting pioneer and modern means
of transportation, the artists having
selected for this purpose the pioneer
oX-team and the modern palatial
steam train crossing the Lucin Cutoff;
Black Rock at Garfield, showing the
lake in the distance, a composite pic
ture of mining camp; Pioneer Monu-
ment, and number of typical Utah
morEtain scenes. The twenty-seven
punch cups which go with the punch
Sc fvice will bear scenes typical of the
tHentyseven counties Of the state.
and earh individual cup Will bear a
legend setting forth in a few words
The resources of the county it repre-
ients. Practically all of the coun.
les have responded to the commit.
tees invitation for suggestions and
the collection of photographs will
convey a splendid idea of the diversi'
fed products and resources of the
state.
All the citizens of Utah have been
Or will be, given an opportunity &c
contribute to this silver service tol
the battleship Utah, which is to nave
, its trial trip in the near future. Ever
the school children are to contribute
. their mite, so that the men ant
, women of the future may have rea
/ interest in the great war vesse
named for the state of Utah.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

Salt Lake City.-The battleship
Utah." launched at Camden, New
Jersey, December %, 1909, is vessel
Of the Dreadnaught type, 510 leet
long, SS feet wide and displaces 2l,s2a
tons, with draft of % feet inches.
Her armament is composed OF ten
12inch guns, sixteen 5-inch guns ana
the usual small calibre guns. She mas
two 21inch submerged torpedo tubes.
The vessel will be propelled by Par
sons turbines, being the first United
States battleship with this type oil
machines and she will burn oil fuel in
connection with coal. She has the
usual complement of officers and
men and is fitted up. in every respect,
according to the customary practice OF
the United States navy.
The Utah" will be, when placed In
commission. tie largest vessel com,
pleted for the United States navy, and
will have speed of about 81 knots.
A patriotic custom has been fol
lowed by the several states of the
Union in whose honor battleships have
been named, of providing the vesse
with a silver service. The cost o.
these services has ranged from five
to twenty-five thousand dollars. The
funds for purchasing the same have
been raised in the several states IL
various ways-by legislative appro
priation, private subscription, and sub
seriptions by the various claes OF thu
states.
The Utah" will not be behind tn
other vessels in this respect, CON
mittee having been appointed to Sc
cure silver service which will b
the pride of the officers and crew c
Utah." and a credit to the state.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

Shoes
M-..
Afford
Hiding
Place for
Germs
By ROSCOE WILTON

eanus, scarlet fever eyspea
every one ia extremely dnec the clothing but
and these diseases readily conveyed by
the werer to neghbo especially the of scarlet fever
The germ hunter active and the who is in
love with the good old all drank of the
spring. not be permitted to breathe
with another after tme but will each
little breath purifier.
Ohio recently went the limit when he insisted upon
ryng strap that when he had chang he would
which had been bmed by the germy hands
of his fellow travellers.
precautions which take and which fathers
doubtless the only why live conged
overpopuad quarters ontrve keep alive aso
Shoes
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
A New Animal.

A gigantic carnivorous mammal,
hitherto unknown. was discovered re.
Gently in Dutch New Guinea. This
animal. found and named by English
naturalists In the course of coast ex-
plorations. lives at an altitude of $50
yards in a place Inhabited by tribe
of black dwarfs. The gazeka, as this
beast is known. is striped like zebra,
but its aspect is ferocious. The ami
NAL is like tapir, and is of species
supposed to have died out thousands
of years ago. Its protruding teeth give
II an appearance of extreme cruelty.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
IF YOU HAVE A SICKLY
YOUNGSTER TRY THIS FREE

The family with young children that is
without sickness In the house now ana
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.
4 child with q serious ailment needs a
doctor, 1t is true. but in the majority Of
instances, as any doctor knows, the child
suffers from some intestinal trouble,
usually constipation.
There is no sense in giving 1t pill or
q remedy containing an opiate. nor Is
flushing of the bowels to be always rec
onlmended. Rather give 1t small dose
OF a mild, gentle laxative tonic like DR..
CaIdwelfs Syrup Pepsin, which, by clean
Ing out the bowels and Strengthening the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

little stomach muscles. will Immediately
correct the trouble.
This is not alone our opinion but that
of Mrs. N. II. Mead of Freeport, Kana,
whose granddaughter has been taking II
successfully and of Mrs. j. r. Whiting
OF Lena, Wis. who gives 1t to her children
and takes 1t herself. 1t is sold in nifty
cent and one dollar bottles at every
drug store, but If you want to test It in
your family before you buy 1t send your
address to DIR. Caldwell and he will for
ward supply free of charge.
For the free sample address Dr. W. B.
Caldwell. 201 Caldwell building. Mouti-
cello. Ill
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Rules for LIfe's Course.

Live In the active voice, intent on
what YOU can do rather than on what
happens to you; in the indicative
mood, concerned with facts as they
are rather than as they might be; in
the present tense. concentrated OF the
duty in hand. without regret for the
mast or worry about the future; In
the first person. criticizing yourself
rather than condemning others; In the
singular number. seeking the approx
nj of your own conscience rather tnan
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Neatly Put.

The Duchess Dacazes, as all the
world knows, was an Americana
daughter of the enormously rich Sin
ger family.
The duchess was once taking part In
some amateur theatricals at Ragaz
when New York girl said to her
mother:
lis she a real duchess?"
Yes, my DEAR" the mother, a
Knickerbocker, answered. YES. real,
but machine made"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

feet and ankles were bloated and
was In bad way when began with
Doan's Kidney Pills. 1 used four
boxes and was entirely cured"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Z.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
In New York.

Lady engaging gardener)-"Are
you an Americana"
Gardcner-"No, mum; l was born
in Ireland, but / have lived so long
in America that seem quite English"
M p
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

for not giving them more.
But all this time the women who have deeper
insight into things marital and keener intuition,
smile whimsicaly into the embers. They know the
men having the time of their lives, and, ncden
tally, one Of their MISSIONS that Of affording
entertainment, is being fulfilled If the men not
really enjoying themselves, why earth they
there at ALL and why that particular topic, if it wasn't
of paramount interest?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

The elusive germ discovered in every
thing conceivable has been caught hiding
in another stronghold by British scientists
recently and the humble instrument Of his
propagation proves to be nothing more
than an old shoe. w.
The shoe dealer and the cobbler are to
be subjected to medical inspection if the
health officers of Manchester carry out
their threats because, they declare, millions
of germs are conveyed from one person to
another by the common practice of trying
on shoes and also by the transfer of germs
from one shoe to another while in the cob
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

Mrs. Gumm-And what dyer think
of that there Jones as is moved in
next dore but one to you?
Mrs. Jawkins-Why, 1 don't like
talking about my neighbors; but as to
Mr.. Jones, sometimes 1 think. and
then again 1 don't know, but. after
all, 1 rather guess he'll turn out to be
a good deal such a sort Of man as l
take him to be.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
squared the Account.

Gust thinkl That lady doctor who
died last year owed her oressmaker
10000 marks"
well, what happened?"
"Her husband couldn't pay, 80 he
married the dressmaker."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
He Was . Diplomat.

She-'I should like that lovely pearl
necklace. Look what beauties they
are"
He-"It's better not to have such
large pearls, my dear. People always
think they are false"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Implicit Obedience

Angry Diner-Waiter, there's a ny
in this soup.
Patient Waiter-Yes, sir.
Angry Diner-Remove it at once!
Patient Waiter-The fly, sir?
Angry Diner-No! You idiot; the
soup!
Patient Waiter-And leave the fly,
sir?-Yonkers Statesman.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
unattaInable Heiohts.

Surgery" said Simeon Ford, at
dinner in New York, 'accomplishes
wonders nowadays. Hearts are sewed
up, the appendix Is removed, the
large intestine is done away with.
But"
The noted humorist smiled.
"But will the time ever come when
surgery will be able to remove the
cheek OF a young man or the jaw Of
an old woman?"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

The consumer in this country not only
pays the tariff, but he pays in many other
ways where he gets the worst of it.
Take, for instance, the buying of ar
ticles where fraction of cent comes in
The American housewife in this era of
high prices is often forced to buy in small
lots. She goes to market and purchases,
say, half-dozen eggs, at IS cents per
dozen, but there being no half-pennes,
must tender IS cents. In the same way
she expends 10 cents for half a dozen or
anges instead of 1919 cents.
The same rule annlies IN drv ooode
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

lions. Again they be-
came scanty, were
very thick and attend
ed by burning and
scalding. Soon a drop
steal condition be-
came manifest and I
hogan tn wnrrY nv
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Useless Effort.

Mr.. Pester-Aren't you going to
kiss me, dear?
Mrs. Pester-What's the use.
have such a cold / can't tell whether
you've been drinking or not.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Latest Quotations.

How would you like game picture
for your dining room? A brace of can
vasbacks, say?"
mo cheap stuff for me. Paint me
picture of dozen eggs"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

~ Strengthening themselves for moment from their ounsng posi-
tons the flush Of their discovery Mee puppets dangling 10
string controlled When the appointed day is come she
beckon follow be the voice of nature may the
stirring life force beh call what you wbut one
thing obey And hang it ALL think Of what we have to give
the doing of it When fellow married ne loses his best friends
At first they drop in casually and try pretend things are just as tne
xng and make pretty speeches wife,
the and they feel it. and you feel it. and
try right 60 There feminine constrain invisible
ignored gradually best chums have other
gather interests and not included OF course
And then in sheer efdefene have to
lot with the other married people and watch some poor cnp
struggling marriage tolls and often isn't pretty sight Say
marriage all and sites has its drawbacks"
then young continue warming to their
subject fellows toll and spin make the wheels
limit the yards of bills that have to be met at
month"; and for appreciatonhere is no such thing
The just take all they get as matter OF course
that makes feel pretty
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels
Sugar coated, tiny, granules. easy to take.
Do not grippe.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
rtsr AI.uEN,s EoOT.EaSE

the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes your feet feel easy and com
Portable aud makes walking delight. Sold
everywhere, Csc. RctRSe substitutes For free trial
package, address Allen S. Olmstead, LeIsoy, N. x.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
True Humility.

81 suppose you are tempted to put
on airs since you own a motor car"
81 should say not" replied Mr..
Chuggins. "a man with a motor car
puts in most of his life apologizing.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

Assistant Manager-What shall / do
with the amount the cashier took;
charge it to profit and loss?
Manager-No; put 1t down as rum
ming expenses.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Much
Benefit by
Sleeping
Out of
Doors
By A. MORGAN
Milwaukee, Wis.

before retiring put in three quart water bags The
seamng when into the bags The bags of hot
water keep the bed nice and all night
wool stocking pulled down to the end of
ing and protecting the eyes.
and sy when started this and have gained &c
pounds and an strong Sandow
sleep like child and get up the morning with appe
te
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

Sympathy sometimes means sitting
In car and passing out soft words to
lame folk.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

have been sleeping outdoors on my
back porch some six years and do not come
in for zero temperatures or snow or rain.
use sanitary folding couch and have
waterproof canvas cover which keeps the
mattress dry in the day time and serves
as an excellent top cover tucked in over
all clothing and mattress at night l use
an extra mattress over the thin one which
came with the couch.
For covers | use four heavy Atwood
blankets and one comforter and over all
this the waterproof cover acts as protec-
ton from rain, snow and wind. About ten
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

Garfield Tea purifes the blood, cleanses
the system, clears the complexion, eradi-
Gates disease and promotes Good Health.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
A WoMAN's KIDNEYS.
Arc Often Responsible for Untold
Suffering.

Mrs. W. H. Kaiser, Whitney. Nebr..
says: MANY times during the night
I was obliged to arise because of too
frequent passages of kidney secre-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

And many a man never realizes the
value of his home until he has occa-
sion to collect the fire insurance.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE."
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNINE. Look for
the signature OF E. W. GROVE. Used the World
over 10 Cure q Cold In one Day. Csc.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Not Quite.

Dobbins-"I say, old fellow, you are
getting thin since you retired from
business"
Bobbins lex coal dealer)-"That's
right. You see, I don't weigh as
much as l did"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

many articles selling figure where there division if c
tion be bought
While may trivial loss tell that the aggregate that
thus earnings of the poor will amount
TO a vastsu annually
condition could be easily remeded by the coming pennies
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Have to pnIl Them. hal.

Ella-There are just as good fish
In the sea
Stella-But you have to have q pull
to land them.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

The strongest symptom of wisdom
In man is his being sensible OF his OWE
es.-Rochefoucauld.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17
Mans
Plant
When a Fellow Is
Married He Loses
Many Friends
BY ALICE MONTGOMERY

the modern trend of the young who lie back compa-
Gently the aembracng comfort of deep armchair in some
coy drawing and pirate Of marriage to their women
friends 1t is the topic They rehearse it from
point of view They waow its ntrcacies and glory in its
mysteries.
at last resort" they say resgnedly. ut is bound
happen day. and is the pursuer and man
pursued why the responsibility Of the initiative is lifted
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-03-17

Dwellers in glass houses should
keep out of politics.
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1911-05-30
Old NEKOD.

Star pregovor pravi. da je ire
ba Gloveku, S katerim govoris, gle
DAFT V obraz. To je ma mestu seve-
da lie tedaj, ce elovek govori z oil
kanimi liudmi. Kako pa V slucaju.
&c clovek gOvori $ p%odivjanimi
ljudmi - fanatiGnimi klerikalci 7
V tenn slucaju to pravilO ne velja,
zlasti ne. Ge je okoli cloveka wee
takih kreatur; kajti V taken po-
lozaju mora Glovek pred ser pa
ziti sam ma Sc, da ga zveri V clo-
veski podobi ne pobijejO.
V starem kraiu i'll tudi eni tux.
meSGanski list piSejo, da pc ne
kterih krajih Slovenci MISC varni
pred Nemci. No. tukaj V Ameriki
.je pa cello tako. da Slovenec hi
warren pred Slovencem: tako je pac
napredoval mas narod pod vodst-
vom rimske vojske. Dandanes 81
clovek re nj warren lastnega Wv
ljenja.
Toda meSGanski liSti he gredo
do dina TEN razmeram, dobrove-
doe, da bi stem samega Sebe obso-
dill, ker so tudi oni prot prave-
mu napredku in izobrazbe liudst-
va.
Klerikalci pravi.jo. da so duhov-
nj %potrebni, ker kakSen hi pa ma
rod bill. Ge hi ga ne krotili duhov-
niki. Nekaj DO menda TEN resni-
ce. KakSni divjaki hi bill to. Xxi so
re danes, ko Jill duhovniki baie dr.
re nazaj (menda ne vsi, Solar Jill
podivlia. hujska) neugnani.
Res zalosten napredek je to Y
zgodovini SLOW. naroda V Ameriki.
Y.