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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
PUBLIC FUNDS AID THE WORK
Gratifying Sign That the People Are
Awake to Value of Fight Against
tuberculosis.

Compared with the expenditures for
tuberculosis work in 1910, those OF the
past year are practically the same in
the aggregate, but they are almost
double those Of 1909. The National
Association for the Study and Proven
ton OF tuberculosis, in it's third an
nual statement, points out, however,
what it considers more significant
than the aggregate expenditures,
namely, that the percentage Of money
spent from public funds is greater in
1911 than ever before, being 66.2 per
cent of the total. In 1909 only 53.5
per cent of the total expenditures
was from public funds, and In 1910
1t had increased to 62.6 per cent. In
1911 over S9,600,00 of the $14,5OO,OO0
spent was from federal, state, munich
pal or county funds. Since the chief
work of the anti-tuberculosis associa-
ions is to urge the public authorities
to provide for tuberculosis patients,
ana thus to assume the responsibility
for stamping out this disease, the in
creased percentage, of public money
is regarded as very favorable sign
of progress.
Appropriations of over $10.000,00O
for tuberculosis work in 1912 have al
ready been made by state legislatures
and municipal and county bodies. or
this sum about $4,70O,OOO is from
state appropriations, and about So
100000 for county and municipal
purposes. In addition to these sums,
the federal government spends about
100000 every year supporting its
several special tuberculosis sanatoria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
SAVED AT THE CRISIS.
Cured After Doctors Gave Up Hope.

H. r. Hatch, 2576 Cedar Street, Everett,
Washington, says: 81 doubt if anyone ever
suffered more than did from kidney trou-
bic. l endured the greatest agony anyone
can imagine. My back 80 bad I could hard
ly walk. The least jar was or sudden mis-
step caused sharp twinges through my
loins that fairly made me groan. dreaded
to stoop for / knew what / had to suffer
when Strengthened. At times the kidney
secretions passed much too freely, while
again there was marked retention. The
secretions were almost like blood. offensive
in odor and terribly painful in passage /
treated with several physicians and con-
suited two specialists in Seattle and one in
Tacoma. They all told me had Bright's
disease and could expect to live only q
short time. Finally l began using Doan's
Kidney Pills on friends advice, and to
my surprise, l received prompt relief. /
continued and was completely cured.
Though IS years of age, ! am as supple
and active as any man in the country"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
PITIFUL SIGHT WITH ECZEMA

"A few days after birth we noticed
an inflamed spot on our baby's hip
which soon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even In
his eyes. ears and scalp. For eight
weeks he was bandaged from head to
foot. He could not have a stitch of
clothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced 1t chronic eczema. He IL
. very able physician and rams with
the best in this locality. nevertheless,
the disease began spreading until
baby was completely covered. He
was losing flesh so rapidly that we be-
came alarmed and decided to try Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment.
mot until commenced using Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment could we tell
what he looked like, as we dared not
wash him, and had been putting one
application after another on him. On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came OF. and left him entirely
bald. but since we have been using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he has
as much hair as ever Four weeks
after we began to use the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment he was entirely
cured. don't believe anyone could
have eczema worse than our baby.
Before we used the Cuticura Rem
edies we could hardly look at him, he
was such pitiful sight. He would
fuss until I would treat him, they
semed to relieve him so much. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment stand by
themselves and the result they quick
ly and surely bring is their own rec
ommendation." (Signed) Mrs T. B.
Rosser. Mill Hall, Pa, Feb. 20, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold by druggists and deal
ers everywhere, a sample of each.
with 32-page book, will be mailed free
on application to "Cuticura," Dept.
20 X, Boston.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

A country girl was home from COZ
lege for the Christmas holidays and
the old folks were having reception
in her honor. During the event she
brought out some of her new gowns
to show to the guests. Picking up .
beautiful silk creation, she held it up
before the admiring crowd.
Isn't it perfectly gorgeous!" she
exclaimed. Just think, 1t came from
poor little insignificant worm!"
Her Woodworking father looked q
moment. then turned and said: Yes,
darn 1t. an I'm that worm!"-Ladies'
Home Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

Miranda" said the mistress, ''you
are good cook, and Just know that
you sre too good for us to keep. Some
man will come along one Of these days
and induce you to marry him."
20, no, num-" answered Miranda,
fervently. i've lived with you and
your husband too long to want to ever
get married"
There are two conclusions to be
drawn from the reply of the faithful
servant; one Is that she was loyal to
her employers, the other is as it may
be.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
His Dilemma.

The gallant man who had been crit
icised for his attentions to the beau
tiful woman found himself ip diem
ma. AT ball he danced with her
three times to show that he could be
courteous.
THAT is very suspicious" said the
gossips.
This being brought to his ears, at
the next ball he did not dance with
her. Immediately the gossips whis-
pered:
This is more suspicious. See, he
is trying to avoid suspicion"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

A Gilman man, 1t is related. has a
very red nose. and recently very in
quisitive person said to him: Please
don't take @offense. but I'm curious to
know why your nose is always red?"
And this is the reply the inquisitive
got: MY nose is merely blushing
with pride over the fact that it has
never butted into any ones business"
Fort Smith Times-Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
No Claim for Reciprocation.J

Jack Reeves tells this on Felix Nc
Carthy, who used to drive a night
hack before he retired to the presi-
slo7cy of refectory. where the goods
30 sold from the wood:
Il didn't see you at Murphy's fu-
neral" said an acquaintance to Nc
Carthy. What's the reason you didn't
go?"
why should II" returned Nc
Carthy. somewhat touchily. "Sure.
Murphy niver attended my funeral
New York Telegraph.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
IN MArcHTOWN.
Fortunately no Faith Was Required,
For She Had None.

II had no faith whatever, but on the
advice of hale. hearty olc gentlemx:
who spoke from experience, began to
use Grape-Nuts about years ago."
writes an Ohio woman, who says she
Is 40, is known to be fair, and admits
that she is growing plump on the new
diet.
Il shall not try to tell you how / suf-
fered for years from deranged stom-
ach that rejected almost all sorts of
food, and digested what little was Fore
ed upon it only at the cost of great
distress and pain.
II was treated by many different
doctors and they gave me many differ
ent medicines, and / even spent sever
al years in exile from my home. think
ing change of scene might do ME good.
You may Judge Of the gravity of my
condition when tell you / was some
times compelled to, use morphine for
weeks at time
."'For two years have eaten Grape
Nuts food at least twice day and
can now say that / have perfect
health. / have taken no medicine in
that time-Grape-Nuts has done it all.
/ can eat absolutely anything / wish.
without stomach distress.
II am a business woman and can
walk my or miles a day and feel
better for doing so. i have to use
brains in my work, and it is remark
able how quick. alert and tireless my
mental powers have become" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
There's reason" and it is explain
ed in the little book. THE Road to
Wellville." in pkgs.
Ever read the above letterf A new
enc appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and fcll Of human
interest.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Suspicious.

When the four-and-twenty black
birds which had been baked in the pie
began, Immediately the latter was
opened. to sing the king grew sus-
picious.
How" demanded his majesty.
were you so remarkably preserved"
The blackbirds, visibly disconnected
offered no reply.
WAS 1t by the use of benzoate Of
soda" Numbered the king, thorough
ly aroused.-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

engineering III MOHtduas
Henry l. Mcdaniel, ex-City Engineer
Of Atlanta, now In charge of Govern
ment engineering in Montana. says
that he contracted terrible cough
which no physician could relieve, but
was cured by Taylor's Cherokee Rem
edy Of Sweet Gum and Mullen. For
all Colds. Whooping Cough, etc.
At druggists. 25.. Soc. and 800 q
bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Misleading sneezes.

How did you come on with your
study of the Russian language?"
Not we'll While / was trying to
pronounce few words our family
physician came along and forced me
to take all kinds of medicine to break
up a cold"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smartfng-Feels
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try 1t for Red, Weak.
Watery Eyes and Granufated Eyelids. Illus
trated Book In each Package. Murine IL
compounded by our Oculisis-not a patent Med
icine" but used in successful! PHYSICIANS Pnc-
tice for many years. Now dedicated to the Pub
lie and sold By Druggists at 25c and 60c per Bottle.
Murine Rye Salve In Asepuc Tubes, sc and Soc.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Woman,s Way.

"A woman's convention, Ell? What
do woIren know about enthusiasm?
Now at the last national convention
we men cheered our candidates for
an hour
That's all right" said his wife.
I'VE threw kisses at ours for sixty
seven minutes by the clock"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
A Friend Z?

Il saw a friend of yours the othe.
day"
did you? Who was he?"
Burlington. He was telling rs
how he picked you out of the gutter
and set you on your feet"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Sound Alike.

Sound Alike.
TT puzzles me, indeed" says our
friend. the heavy thinker, hopping his
beaded brow.
What puzzles your" we ask, as is
expected of us.
II was just wondering If an eton
jacket is in the same class as din
ner coat"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

backache, rheumatic pain, nervousness. dir
ziness, bloating and other results of kidney
disease.
The following case is typical of the cures
effected by Doan's Kidney Pills. Grateful
testimony is the best evidence.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

If you wish beautiful, clear, white
clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue. At all
good grocers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

You will sneeze; perhaps feel chilly.
You think you are catching cold. Don't
wait until you know it. Take a dose of
Hamlins Wizard Oil and you just can't
catch cold.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
WomanIIke.

Crawford-How did your wife come
to buy you all those suspenders?
Crabshaw-I think she wanted the
pretty boxes they came in.-Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

Contrary Human. Nature.
People seem to find it easier to be
kind than to be genuinely appreciative
of a kindness done them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

One way to discount a woman's a
gument is to agree with her.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

Some women never take anything
seriously. not even their husbands.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

When truth gets busy, fiction is ar
to feel ashamed of itself.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Difficult.

Difficult.
1t is difficult for Nine. de Stael ito
! grow old gracefully 1t is more diff
cult to grow old cheerfnlly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

A man knows more at twenty -on,
than he may be able to forget at fifty
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

The theory that misery loves com.
pany accounts for some marriages.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
A Pioneer.

why was Jonah thrown over
board?"
I'm not sure, but I've always
thought he was the first man to rock
a boat"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Society Drama.

'You would make a newer drama
appeal exclusively to the upper temp"
sarcastically asks the manager.
'How?"
Instead Of Gaping the climax" an
swers the aspiring athor. II should
bonnet it with creation from Paris"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

When man buys new hat he
wants one somewhat like the one he
had before-but it's different with a
woman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

Mrs. Benham-I see that they have
found the North Pole.
Benham-That's no reason why you
should do your cooking there.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Oh
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Guarding the Money.

GUARDING the Money.
why was he guarded by the 20
lice?"
They were afraid somebody else
would get his money"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking
The formula IL plainly printed ON every bottle,
showing II is simply Quinine and Iron in iasteless
form, and the most effectual form. For grown
people and children. 50 cents
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

PILES CURED IN 6 TO II DAYS
Your druggist Nill refund money IL PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any case of Itching Blind.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

N<A-~01aeN1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-17
League Reading Circle,

The Epworth League of the Meth
odist church has resumed its meet
ings again after the summer vaca-
ton. The following officers have
been chosen as members of the cabi-
net for the ensuing year:
President--Ray Hughes.
Observation-Disclosures Hughes.
Treasurer--Ethel Walden.
Chairman of Spiritual Department
Mae Taylor.
Chairman of Missionary Depart
ment-R. p. Smock.
Chairman of Mercy and Help De-
partment--Mabel Resor
Chairman of Social Department.
Ethel Virtue.
At present the president is max
ing plans and selecting material for
a fortnightly reading circle which
will be organized In the near future
to meet regularly during the winter
months. The league is starting the
year with good membership and
healthy interest is being manifested
by both officers and members.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-17
No. lo.

Gamma chapter of the Alpha Tsi
fraternity and a member of the coll
lege football team, having been
elected to lead his team as it's cap
tain this fall.
Merle has always been a good,
steady, hardworking boy, devoting
his vacations to hard work. Last
summer, after having completed two
years Of his veterinary study, he
went to Lacona, Iowa, to spend the
vacation with DR.. H. l.. Stewart.
whom he assisted in his veterinary
practice, in that manner gaining
great deal of valuable practical ex-
perience. 1t was while still at La
coma that he became sick, finally de-
veloping sever. fever, and four
weeks ago he came home to Jewell.
Everything that devoted parents
and family and that skilled nurses
and physicians could do, was done
for him, but his disease baf1ed the
best efforts that could be put forth.
and at $40 O'Clock last Thursday
night, he breathed his last.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-17
TACKL|NC DUMMY IS
TAKEN FOR EFF|CY
Foot Ball Dummy Mistaken for Some
Office Seeker Supposed to
be Unpopular.

Quite little excitement was caus-
ed among politicians Saturday
when residents in passing the CEN
trail school house yard noticed a
stuffed suit of clothes hanging to
one of the trees, which was taken
for an effigy and thought to have
been the work Of some person who
harbors dislike to some local can-
didate for Office.
After hearing about the matter
from several persons, the reporter
hied himself to the scene in quest of
a big news story. When he arrived
at the place he found the "body,"
but was surprised to recognize it as
a "tackling dummy" for foot ball
players. The dummy is erected to
aid the school athletes in becoming
efficient in tackling, as it gives them
to work with less dan
ger than when tackling their team
mates-and thus ends our "big news
story"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-17
ANNUAL HOSPITAL DAY
ON SEPTEMBER 18TH
Booth and Tent Upon Celebration
Grounds Watermelon Day-No
Personal Soliciting.

The Hospital Day Association will
observe Watermelon Day, Sept. Is,
as their annual Hospital Day. They
will have a booth and tent upon the
grounds where contributions will be
received for the hospital
There will be no personal solicit
ing of funds as heretofore, as it is
the wish of the association to make
this day of free will offering-be-
lieving that it is only necessary to
call to the attention OF the people
of Webster City and Hamilton coun-
ty the present needs of our hospital
to insure liberal response. One of
the present necessities is an eleva-
tor, and it is hoped that sufficient
amount will be offered on that day
to install this much needed conven-
ience.
Contributions by check. subscrip-
tion or cash will be received at the
hospital booth.
A list Of names will be published
of all persons who contribute the
sum of one dollar and upwards to
the hospital elevator fund on Water
melon Day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-17
ADMITS
IOWANS bLUNDERED
Saw That Mistake was Made in Nom
mating State Ticket. Re
grets Action.

Des Moines, Sept. 16.-If. Col.
Theodore Roosevelt had known be-
fore he came to Iowa what he knew
after he reached the state, as to the
local situation and the fact of the
overwhelming progressive victory at
the June primary, there would have
been no bull moose state ticket part
ly nominated in Iowa. He frankly
stated as much just before leaving
Des Moines. He left the impression
that he was not very we'll pleased
with the fact that he and his ma
tional advisers had not been fully
informed of the situation here and
had proceeded upon a theory which
was not borne out when he reached
Iowa. He very much regretted that
a state ticket had been placed in
the field
Not single republican newspap-
er of any standing whatever in po-
litical way, that supported the pro-
gressive candidates before the pri-
mary last spring, has obeyed orders
and changed front by now support
ing the bull moose candidates
against those who were victorious
in statewide primary. Every one,
without exception, is standing
by the republican state
platform, and giving support to the
ticket that they helped to nominate.
The attitude of the press of the
state that has been disposed to favor
Roosevelt and support progressive
principles toward the Mccormick
state ticket is significant of the pop
ular feeling that a bad political
bIunder was committed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-17

The members of the Ridgley en-
campment of the l. o. O. F. held
their annual picnic Friday after
noon in their hall in the Syndicate
block, instead of on the old fair
grounds as was intended, on account
of unfayorable weather A bountiful
dinner was served by the ladies at
high noon and the afternoon devot-
ed to various kinds of amusement
Those interested in the national
game repaired to the old fair
grounds and INDUCED in good
game Of ball which resulted in a
score of 13 to 10. The players re-
turned in good time with healthy
appetites to partake of supper at the
hall and all remained for a social
evening of cards In short the day
was one which afforded much pleas
ure to those present, all reporting it
to be one of the best social times of
the year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-17
Pete's Beautiful Fall.

Ellsworth News: Pete Maygard
of dare devil note took another of
his beautiful tumbles last Thursday
at Williams. He had climbed a
spliced pole AKA. 80 feet high, TO
put rope through a pully. He
made the climb in matter that
would make Jo-io, the man eating
monkey grab himself by the tail and
crack his own head of. Pete al
ways was safe in going up. Where
he always fell, was in coming down
again.
He put the rope through the pull
ly and started to come down. He
came down hand over hand on the
rope and foot over foot on the pole
until he got about half way down
when one of the ropes slipped from
his grasp. Now you don't need to
believe 1t unless you want to, but
Pete took the prettiest fall We have
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-17
Webster City's Big Day.

Burlington Hawk-Eye: Webster
City has an efficient committee in
charge of the big feature for her
watermelon day. The committee be-
lieves in the old saying: while
you are getting. get plenty and
therefore has contracted for 5000
big watermelons to be delivered in
Webster City In time for her big
celebration. That ought to suffice
for quite crowd, in view of the
fact that there is fair percentage
Of the people who do not care very
much for watermelons, and will par
take very sparingly and then only in
order that they may show proper
regard for Webster City and her
big day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-09-17
CROP REPORT SAYS
FROST UNLIKELY
W. M. Frantz, Illinois Central Crop
Expert, Gives Report of
Conditions.

: That there will be no frost for
some time to come is the gist of the
report of w. NJ Frantz for the ILL
nois Central in the Cherokee dis
trict.
Mr.. Frantz while being in charge
of freight on this road is also a crop
expert and uses the two in conjunc-
ton.
In his report the expert says that
although the rain retarded the pro-
cess of threshing small grain. 1t did
not hurt the corn. The corn in this
district is in splendid condition and
a large crop is assured. The farm
ers in this part of the country will
be encouraged by the prediction of
no frost, as that is about the only
thing that can stop them from hav-
ing good corn this year.