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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
Furniture Polish.

Beeswax and tuTpentine is a cap
ital polish for furniture which is not
French polished. To make it, shred
half an ounce of beeswaX very fine
and add to it quarter of part Of
spirits of turpentine. Stir we'll and
put aside until the next day. Then
stir again and let it stand for another
day, when it will be ready for use.
Never melt beeswax and turpentine
over a hot fire, as it is highly intiam-
mable
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
Beef Roll.

Take large round steak about an
inch thick, spread fiat on board or
table, then make dressing Of bread
crumbs as much as you want and sea-
sob with salt, pepper. sage and one
egg, then spread on round OF steak
and roll up and tie cord around 1t
or use skewers to keep it together;
then bake till nice and done
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
To Improve Leather Chairs.

When leather chairs have become
worn and rough looking they may be
improved by rubbing with the follow
ing mixture:
Take one part vinegar to two parts
of boiled linseed oil. Apply this to
the chair and polish with soft
cloth.
This will greatly improve the ep-
pearance of the leather and will also
act as a preservative.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
HiuhIy Misleading.

I'm afraid Mrs. Buffns takes life
too seriously
"A great many married women do
For instance, if you should ask
where Mr.. Buffins was and he hap
pened to be down in the cellar work
ing with the furnace, Mrs. Buffins
would say, 'Henry's gone below in
such a tragic tone that you would
feel sure he was dead"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
Delicious Fruit Salad.

Rich, ripe strawberries and sliced ba-
nanas in equal quantities make a de-
Hcious fruit salad for spring sup
pers. Dress with little sherry.
powdered sugar and whipped cream.
The salad will not be perfect unless
the cream IS used generously.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
His Opportunity.

Going to Wombat's wedding, over
on the north side?"
Not l. 1 was engaged to that girl.
Wombat cut me OUT
We'll, come to the wedding. You
may get a chance to biff him in the
jaw with an old shoe"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
ExpI aimed.

81 met Nippers just now and he ex.
claimed, It's a good old worldi'"
LAS a rule, Nippers is not at all
optimistic
81 know 1t. but it seems that he
recently swindled a neighbor in
shrewd business deal
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

very severely with displacement Il could not
be on my feet for long time. My physician
treated me for several months without much re-
lief and at last sent me to Ann Arbor for an OPP
Grafton. l was there four weeks and came home
suffering worse than before My mother advised
me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and | did. To-day / am we'll and strong
and do all my own homework. | owe my health
to Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound and
advise every woman who is afflicted with any
female complaint to try it, Mrs. ORvILLE Rock,
r. r. No 5, Paw Paw, Mich.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
When Your Ewes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-Fee1s
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try it for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. Illus
trated Book in each Package. Murine is
compounded by our Oculists-not a "Patent Med
icine"-but used In successful Physicians' PTac-
lie and sold by Druggists at 25c and Doc per Bottle
Murine Eye Salve In Aseptic Tubes, Csc and &c.
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

Paxtine Antiseptic sprayed into the
nasal passages is surprisingly sue
cessful remedy for catarrh At drug
gists, Csc box or sent postpaid On re-
ceipt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston, Mass.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
The One SURE ThinC-

I'VE can always be sure OF one
thing" said the wise man.
What is that?" asked the foolish
one.
That we are never sure OF any
thing"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
Worlds Largest Chimney

ters to the top. The inside of the
chimney was then so arranged that
rill of water could run in and out
again, condensing the smoke.-Har,
per's Weekly.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
Boston Pun.

Let me see, was Rome founded by
Romeo?"
mo, it was Juliet who was found
dead by Romeo"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

There are times when every man
has to take certain amount OF back
talk from his conscience
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iniamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

Every man has some good in him.
but sometimes it takes a lot of coax
ing to bring it out.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
sroportant 70 Mothers
ApprOnriate.

Willis-Why do you call yUur ma
chine 'she?"
Gillis-It is said to be the last
word in an automobile construction.
Judge.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
Francois ViIIon-France's Gutter Genius"

VTN HI S Is the
r. story Of a
m a n W b o
won immor-
tai fame, and yet
whose real name
is not known; a
man whose re-
noWn has endured
for nearly five CEN
turtles, yet much of
whose life is
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

Some people are such stfcklers for
form that they expect Dame Fortune
to remember their "at home" days.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

Garfield Tea is unequalled either an
occasional or a daily laxative.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

UnsIghtlv eruptions disappear after course
of Garfield Tea.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

We all admire man who says just
what he thinks-about other people.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

The man who steals our thunder is
naturally under a cloud.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

The dyspeptic should choose care
fully what he chews carefully.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
"A Lady HumoriSt

Who says there are no women hui
morists?"
Il don't know. Why?"
My typewriter spells as funny as
Josh Billings in his palmiest days"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
S LO VENLY

A S L o VENLY
"a unkempt lit
- tie dwarf
scarce five
t @ e t tall-W j t b
bleared eyes peer
ing forth from a
blotched and pail
lid face. Such was
Jean Paul Marat,
ruler of Frances
destinies at a day
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
"rHERE NEVER WAS A WORSE CASE

Rockport, Ind"Iee OF womens Ills
tell what suffered For
years able do anything in bed for month
and nothing operation would My
suggested Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compounds so to
please took it, and improved wonderfully am able to
travel horseback long rides and feel i'll effects
suffering e.
hams Vegetable Compound trial before submitting
MARGARET MEREDITH r. f. d. No. B. Rockpor Ind
pay reward to who will to
that genuine and that either OF these
paid for their testimonials or that the orig
from each did not to entirely unsolicited
For 80 years Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable EG@> 1SS9S
Compound has been remedy 1@GNNN
No wOman's ailments M 1S9aNN
will this II Va
roots and herbs, it II II ~ il
has many women to health II p N
etoL MEDICINECO I'M
INN, MASS, for advice
Nour read answered (b9
II a nandh in strict confidence. PDn<El
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17

more fashionable than wall paper or paint
Tar less IL Is too refined and exquisite in color
pare With any kind Of kalsounc. Goes further
The walls docs not chip peel rub off lasts far longer
10 Ecaltitul Iints. rca.u mi. ZI-L cod
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
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Please Read These Two Letters.

following Orvie Rock
surgical operation when it
be avoided by taking Lydia Ifnkhams Vegetable Compound
four in hospital home suffering
Then after all that suffering Lydia Pink
hams Vegetable Compound restored her health
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-17
DR.. PIerce's Golden Medical Discovery

than other dye One 0c package colors all bers They
Write for free booeHow to Dye Bleach and Mix Color
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
GOOD PROSPECTS REPORTED
 FROM FIRST CHANCE CREEK

reports would appear creek is likely to of producers this circumstance which would add greatly the prosperity of the camp.
 Charley Woder Chance Du- reported that excellent found although sufficient work has been done paystreak Fresh supplies have been frelghed oorsepoVer boiler will placed the ground within
 The ground shallow being only about feet to bedrock IL is good looking he viewpoint and the formation identical that of Flat-grante and
 Mir Wordn optimistic regarding of the work Some trouble has been experienced with the hand drill; boiler installed
 First Chance miles from Discovery and reached by Slate has received the attention which its considering proximity tue of supplies but the dis Of First Chance would lead considerable development this
 Those interested First Chance with Mir. Woden Messrs Ioxie, Vandepoh Ouin, MT Worden will Bonanza in few days
 The discovery First Chance early became nod abroad with considerable and stampede Flat full swing The ground was all stake two years ago.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
NOT MUCH WORK DONE YET
 IlIIIEIT DISTRIC!I' 0F ANLAK

All the done in the Aniab does great deal according E. T. Fisher who the district the first of the Marvel and Dome the creeks which the has been accomplished
 bedrock drain long put in by Fisher freozeup the upper of this drain about 60 feet of bedrock uncovered On Dome
 
 Fisher This constitutes about all the whole district The ground and prospected drill with the aid of pumps in sink ing pumps hand drill there McCty Co., Tobe Perry and Labee have the and the drill belongs Drew French.
 Fisher left only three the cree5s-Andy McCary, Billy Bevans and Harry Buhro He perhaps hundred their nearly all of them having good outfits Among these Godfrey Kirk Shropshire Joe Cheney, Arthur Eaton, Murray Fred Vaughn and Tony Mcdonald The trail weather there has been good and there is perhaps feet of
 % back into the Aniak
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
COAL SHORTAGE
 ON SEWARD PENINSULA

Nome, Jan I2Nome is experiencing of the most serious considerable
 The company has announced that suppl coal those who have contracted ill advance Eve with this resricton said there not sufficient coal on hand to as other the Sesnon shipped during the past and alleged that political the c 0 the shortage.
 Many people have had the of crude oil in makes mixed with They much iucensed against company fo placing such the coal shortage kills all mining and prospecting.
 One result of the Sesnon action h formation of relief party, which has been we'll organized and is planning campaign ject speedy opening of the Seward peninsula and other s Alaska.
 The Coal company and its subsidiary shipping monopoly the ghterage business Seward peninsula, having bought stifed all competition.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
C0MpETITIOH FOR
 ALASKA FISH CkNNERS

Libby, McNeil X Libby, meat pack CTS, said to be dominated by Swift x Co.,. have decided 10 enter the Alaska salmon canning business on scale as yet attempted by but two or three cor porarions. As the first step in it's plan to reach out into the canned salmon business, the company has already made arrangements to erect a large cannery on Nelsons lagoon, on the west side of the Aleulian peninsula about l50 miles north of Unimah pass. This plant when completed, it is an nounced, will be the largest yet in stalled in Alaska and will have q capacity for handling 100000 cases of fish during one season. Libby, McNeii & Libby have operated q salting sta ton at Nelson's lagoon this season.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
COLOMBIAN CONSUL GENERAL
 BITTERLY ATTACKS ROOSEVEL T

Ecobar, Colombian general in the United States
 
 How the United States Acquired the Right Build the Panama Canal" pubic Colonel I1scobar says:
 addressing you individual and do wish tie government the people the United whom have the deepest respect and regard
 signed article purporting build the lad shown herself ordinary duties civilized summing president you dce one harm is Jlackmail
 Tn default of reue the ofepeated charges that you dealt unfairly Colombia; you violated United pledged guarantee Colombia fake republic principle national law; hu insults country you robbed of her most valuable possession.
 of MT forgotten the utmatum Colombia threatening her dire her ay
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
FLAT ! IA CITY NOT'ESS

Mr and Mrs. Henry Weir paid flying visit to Fiat last Monday
 Hntry DonneIlv, of Crowley 6. Porter's, was in Flat duting thu -arly part of the week
 J A Sturtevant and II Hanseu left last Tuesday with seven dog- md an outfit for the A, iak, Wherr ney will to some prospecting
 MutchIer Bros. stage line start within the next week or two TheN wrll have offices at Flat arii Tdita. rod.
 c. Barlow arrived last Monday tom Moore creek He reports everything quiet and very little prospecting going o.. file trail ir not in very good shape, owing 70 horses having travelvd over it recently.
 E T. Fisher and others arrived rum the Aniak Sunday, and Jeff for Iditarod accompanied by A B. Ferguson.
 The Sunday services at the Ma ,onic and Oddfrli0w> c.ub-room last Sunday were much enjoyed by all who attended, Dr. s. Hal! Young preaC&ed from the third .hapter of St Paul 10 the Philip ,ians, The doctor was at his best and lne hal vas crowded with at teutive listeners With Miss Cool idge at the organ, tue choir 1en- dered fine music Asocial gather ing followed the service. Chief Henry, all Indian from tine upper Iditarod, paid visit to Flat during the week, to obtain phy>ic tor lis sick wife. He took back q quantity of other supplies. Mrs. Duncan Michie and Mis-, Mading were visiting in Fat City Wednesday
 Karl Thiel has taken over the management of IN N J ttfc'S ClOlh ing establishment at Flat during the absence oD Phillip Jaffe, wh' has been called to Ruby on busi ness.
 | George Friend came down iron he claim Wednesday, CT route t. | Iditarod
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
MISFORTUNE F0LL0WSS.M. DALEY

Misfortune seems to be jogging the footsteps of s, NJ. Dalby. It will be remembered that Dalby and his part her Robertson left the Iditarod with
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13

seven head of horses, in an attempt to reach Ruby by the overland route. During the journey five of the horses succumbed and the remaining two ar rived at Ruby in very poor condition. Since then they have been used in freighting. Recently one of the horses sickened and died and an examination proved that death was due to rotting of the intestines. produced, it is be- lieved, by something the animal bad picked up on the journey. There is hardly any doubt that was the same trouble that caused the death of the other five.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
JOHNSON SECURES
 DONLAN PROPERTY

By a decree of the Court at Fairbanks, following the findings of fact and conclusions of law previously filed, the ownership of certain ground in what was known as the Smeaton & Larson strike on Donlan creek has been decided.
 Suit was brought by George Johnson against J. F. Smeaton and J. W. Larson, and the court finds that his are the prior loca tion, and that he is the owner in fee simple of the property. Lar son is to pay the costs of the action.
 The claims involved are No. 1 Snow gulch, discovery on Dome, and No. 2, Quartz creek, all o1 which are tributaries of Donlan.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
LOCATION 0F
 kNIhK GREEKS

From a map of the Aniak coun- try drafted by recent arrival from the district 1t seems that by follow lug the trail which runs due south from Hufman's the AniaE is struck 40 miles out, at a point a little be- low the mouth of Salmon
 The creeks which have become familiar i'll connection with reported strikes are all tributaries of Salmon Starting from the mouth of Salmon the creeks in their order are: Do- minion, Eagle (of which Marvel is t:ibutary), Fisher, Belle and Dome (wilh Cripple as tributary)
 Belle and Dome enter Salmon on tue right limit, the others on the left
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13

these dogs have become famous is the Iditarod for their speed and spirit, and il is said that Holmes ill tends to work them i'll conjunction with the pick of Charley Worden' > pups: combination which should develope into d crack racing team
 The dogs ran i'll the New Year Day race, and came ill tor a great deal of favorable comment Rumor has it that Holmes is after the big prize i'll the All Alaska SNe6p- stakes
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13

forgotten the American landed by Admiral Glass and into the region Real de Maria? Who matter all along?
 Was it when told that the people o Panama literally when boasted that took Panama debate? Or when scandal the public actions George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and that action but carried ill accord standards ethics?
 1T think Colombia safely leave these questions to be answered I}y the conscience o American people '
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
ABS ADMIT TWO ID MEMBERSHIP

Two candidates initiated into the mysteries aud responb ties of Arctic brotherhood during the week.
 On Monday night Camp Idaod No held one of the history Sam Wmer taken trail exceptionally enjoyable spent Opportunity give hearty Chaplain who England and resolutions eulossing him his efforts behalf No. T and enthusiastically carried
 supper, deicacies dear tue sourdough palate and demolished with gusto and beer.
 Flat No Tuesday and the attendance Barlow initiated into the order. High inks and an Arctic supper with liquid refrestment followed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
LATEST NEWS FROM THE NOME CAMP

Nome Jan. The District Court will Feb for its regular The number up large
 The annual carnival given for the benefit of the Hospital the Holy Cross realized S3,17o.
 party picked up Greek miner who Lad been lost found that both limbs frozen perfectly solid. He a precar0uS condition
 district Thursday, only with the greatest difficulty under control At time the fire seriously threatened he who city
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13

 EYES IMPnOVIUG

A communication received from Seattle conveys the welcome intelligence that Aaron Long necker'A eyes are much improved, and while they will never again be normal, the progress made iS better than was expected
 Mir. Longnecker's eyes have been troubling him for the past year or more, and was compelled to go Outside for treatment.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
CHRIS. ANTHONTSEH LEFT
 FOR FAIRBANKS THURSDAY

Chris AnthoniSen, Iditarod manager for J L Sale the jeweler, left on Thursday for fairbanks
 MT. AnrhouiSen came to Idita- rod in the fall of 1910, and has made large number of friends, who watched his departure wi h regret. He expects to return in the spring.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
KOTSINA MAN DIGS OWN GRAVE

A. K ("Scotty') Crawford, who recently died on his homestead at KoDaina, completed ali of tue necessary arrangements for his burial before his last illness over took him. He dug the grave which his body now occupies, erected his own head~tone and planted flowers a 10ut the lot.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-01-13
CRACK DOG TEAM
 CHANGES HANDS

A dog deal was consummated during the week whereby John Holmes became the possessor of four frSt-class dogs, originally the property ot Henry Weir Form ing part of tue telephone" team,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-04
X X a X X X X \ X X X X X n 4
y PERSONALS. X
X X X X X X X X X X X X n X n

Frank Harrlt, who holds a position
in the Friendly department store at
Eugene, is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. w. Harrltt, during the
state fair.
Orja Fagg, wife and child, of Au-
burn addition, started East to visit his
fathers family at Mulkeytown, Ill.
They will be gone about six weeks.
Miss Lucille Yoran, OF Eugene, is a
state fair guest of Miss Joy Turner,
w. C. Prlyett and family have re-
turned to the Capital City, after an
outing at Newport.
Charles e. Whitney and family have
returned from their farm on the asy-
lum and Turner road to their home on
Elm avenue.
David Guthrie was one of the noted
pioneers at the state fair. He has at
tended every fair held since 1851
when, he remembers, the first terri
torial fair was held at Clackamas, or
the Rinearson place. Uncle Dave is
$50 years young, and enjoyed every
feature of the fair except the girls OF
the tight-rope, which made him a lit
tie dizzy. He says when he was young
er he could have looked at them with
out blinking,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-04
JOHNNY REB AND YANKEE
BOB ARE FRIENDS NOW
UNITED PRESS LEASED wrnr.l

Philadelphia, Sept. 4.-"The chasm
of hate opened by the Civil War has
been bridged by love and affection i
would to God that my father were here
now to see how time has swept away
all bitterness. 1t can be truly said
that Johnny Reb' and Yankee Bob
are pals now
This was the statement here today
by Captain Robert b. Lee, son OF the
great Confederate commander, and
himself Civil War veteran, who is
here to assist in arranging for the
5Oth anniversary celebration of the
battle Of Gettysburg next July, in
which both the "Blue and the Gray
will participate.
Captain Lee is bent with age, but he
is a diligent worker
q want everybody to know" he
said, that a fraternal feeling prevails
among the boys, and that we are one
people, with one country and one
flag"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-04
Soil Export Here

L, ]. Chaplin, who for more than a
year has held the position Of agron-
omist at the western Washington ex-
pertinent station at Puyallup, WASH
ington. has arrived in Salem to take
charge Of the farm survey which has
been established here and which is to
be maintained by the farm manage
ment department Of the United States
department OF agriculture, The work
Of Mr. Chaplin in this part Of the valley
win be in cooperation with the Ore
gon Agricultural college and the Sa-
lem Board OF Trade.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-04
Wilson Likes II.

Sea Grit N. j., Sept. Am discuss
ing the election returns here today
Governor Woodrow Wilson the Dem
ocratic nominee for president, said
"The returns are gratifying. When
the Democrats merely hold their own
i'm Vermont, It is encouraging, but
when they gain from 20 to 50 per cent
1t means business"