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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
TOO MUCH FOR THE GHoULs
B~odysnatchers Evidently Thought
They Had Brought Man Back
From the Lower Regions.

A country doctor. returning from a
visit In the, small hours Of the morn
ing, in the time OF the 'bodysnatch-
ers.s had to pass a secluded burial
ground. in which a deceased patient
had been inferred the day before.
When he reached the wall he saw q
horse and trap standing unattended
on the road outside. Looking cautious
" over the wall. he saw that twp men
had just ~disinterred the corpse. Stand
Ing id the shadow Of the wall. ne saw
them bring out the body and place It
III q sitting position on the seat ofethc
trap. so that, when they drove away,
the body, which they had wrapped in
a dark cloak would In the dim light
look like a third man, sitting between
the other two They then got over
the wall again to fill in the grave.
The doctor lifted the body from the
trap. laid It under the wall and seated
himself In its place After q short
1ime the two men BOT over the wan
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
BEING a Baseball Star.

A stars job is a hard one. The
mental strain is even greater than
the physical. For what he undergoes
the fabulous salaries are not fabulous.
Before going into details let us de-
fine a star-the ball players dehni-
ton:
"a star is any player who, through
individual excellence, achieves a rep
utation for brilliant work, thus at.
tracing fans to the park to see him
play"
He is a star only SO long IS his
performances stand out. He is paid
the salary Of a star as long as his
reputation brings fans to the stands
and money to the box Office. The
day that sees the waning Of his sen.
sationalism also sees the waning OF
his salary.-Edward Lyell Fox In
Outing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
NEVER HEARD OF HEAVEN
John and Joseph Shake Their Heads
When Questioned by Judge In
New York Court.

New York.-Rabbi Harris Platkin,
who has one synagogue In Grand
street, Brooklyn. and two in Manhat.
ton, appeared in the children's court
to press charges of malicious mischief
against two young brothers, one aged
thirteen years and the other ten. The
elder Of the two, John Waitukartis,
was found guilty. Little Joseph was
allowed to go home. John will be pa.
rolled.
The rabbi alleged that the two boys
threw bricks at him and struck him in
the head with one of them, and called
him names.
Judge Ryan, when examining the
boys, asked them II they had ever
heard Of God or heaven. John and
Joseph, in spite Of their biblical
names, shook their heads.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
love By Wireless Anaers une

Love by Wireless Anglers Uncle Sam.
Newport, r. 1.-THE latest thing to
retard official wireless communication
Of the naval torpedo station and ships
of the Atlantic feet Is the large num-
Der of messages from girls smitten by
the manly jack tars of the big ships.
These maidens, living in Boston and
other large cities along the coast, send
the most trivial messages to their sea-
faring friends. One OF the most ardent
messages intercepted here was from
Sweetheart Maggie" to Darling
Jack" In which Jack was implored to
come to Boston as soon as he, could
because Maggie's heart was '.just
melting away for him and he hadn't
kissed her for SO long her lips we're
dry
Captain Williams, commanding the
torpedo station, has incorporated many
Of the messages in a report.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
Repartee Of the STAGE.

In the big Weber-Fields dressing
room Joe Weber and George Beban
sat tense over a game of checkers.
I'm working him up to his part"
murmured Mr.. Weber, in a kind voice.
HE must go on the stage in a tan
trum in a few minutes. Every night
| beat him a game of checkers in
here before his entrance. 1t has Just
the right effect on him." Every
night you don't beat mel" cried his
opponent. II owe you $3.50 in II
weeks. Is that much? mot so
much, but I'd be glad to get It," sug.
gested the sweet-voiced Weber.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

again. threw their spades into the
bask OF the trap, seated themselves
n on each side OF him, and drove
OF. Presently n of the men said to
the other: The body seems to be
warm still. The other replied: so
It is" Then the corpse said: Warm!
and II you had been where I have
been for the last twentyfour hours
you would be warm, tool" The two
men leaped with a yell out Of the trap
at opposite sides and ran for their
lives.-British Medical Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
Troubles of Educators.

Chancellor Day, who some months
ago expelled a young woman from his
university for complaining of the fare,
can sympathize with M. Bournier, d.
rector of the Paris High School Of
Commerce, who has suspended a pupil
who sent him, by way of protest, an
artichoke with a worm in 1t, which
had been served at luncheon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

NIT. Gravel was forming and the
urine had almost stopped. l began
taking Doan's Kidney Pills and after
using one box, 1 passed a stone half
an inch long. I continued passing
smaller stones until forty had been
elected. l recovered then and was
soon as well as ever"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remember
the Name-DOAN'S." soc. all stores.
Poster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
Archie Finds a saerIleae.

The last time President Taft was in
Chicago he was invited to the newt
able banquet. Accompanying him we're
his secretary, Mr.. Hilles, and his mill
tary aide, Major Archibald Butt. In
the course of the dinner the Chicago
men sang a parody of Dixie.
Butt, who is from Georgia, had his
whole evening spoiled right there.
Somebody, noticing his panied express
sion, asked him what the trouble was.
"Oh, that song!" he exclaimed. sad
ly. you might as well parody the
Lords prayer."-Popular Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
To Preserve Historic BUILDING.

A movement has been started in
Frankfort, KY, to preserve the little
red brick" building on the old State
House square on account of its his.
toric interest. The building now
standing is 9S years old, and Daniel
Boone, On the occasion Of visits to
Frankfort after 1t was erected, visit
ed the Offices on business. In two
years the building will be 100 years
old, II left standing. and is the Oldest
state building in existence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
Powerful Plea.

A man in North Carolina, who was
saved from conviction for horse steal
ing by the powerful plea of his law
yer, after his acquittal by the jury,
was asked by the lawyer:
Honor bright, now, Bill, you did
steal that horse, didn't you?"
Nov, look a-here, judge" was the
reply, IT alters did think l stole that
boss, but since l hearn your speech to
that ere jury, I'll be doggoned If
amt got my doubts about INA
tional Monthly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

The woman who cares for a clean.
wholesome mouth, and sweet breath,
will find Paxtine Antiseptic a Joy for
ever. At druggists, 25c a box OF sent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

ture. In bed for three
months with terrific
pain in my back, an
awful urinary weak
ness, dizziness, ner-
vousness and depres-
sion, I rapidly lost As
pounds. My doctor
advised an operation
hit 7 would not suh-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
a Quarter Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year. The con-
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit Of Aliens Foota
Ease, the an~tiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
Murine Eye Remedy Co.,
No Novelty.

People are queer"
II have heard rumors to that ef-
feet"
Frequently they pay money to go
to theaters for the purpose of seeing
ballet dancers walk around on their
toes when women are doing the same
thing in the streets all the time"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
Famine Survivors Eat Each Other.

Shanghai. China.-one-third OF the
population of Chinese districts in the
vicinity Of Shanghai r dead as the
result Of the famine caused by floods
last summer Survivors are now BAL
. be eating each other.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
Poor Girls.

Mrs. Willis-What do you think Of
that Highupp girl marrying Mr.. Bull
lion?
Mrs. Gillis-Isn't it awful the way
some girls sell themselves for money?
Mrs. Withstand did you hear
about Miss Munney marrying that
chauffeur?
Mrs. Gillis-Yes. Isn't that about
the worst Ease Of ~infatuation you ever
heard Of?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

They say a mans wife often makes
him, but Bingle's wife will never be
able to put any push in that man."
Just you wait until abe gets q
lawn-mower in his hands"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-Feels
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try 1t for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and GranIlated Eyelids. Illus.
compounded by our Oculists = not o "Patent Med
icine"-but used in successful Physicians Prac-
lie and sold by Druggists OF 2c and Soc per Bottle.
Murine Eye Salve In Aseprc Tubes, 2Sc and Soc.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

Coles Carbolisalve quickly relieves and
cures burning, itching and torturing skin
diseases. 1t instantly stops the pain Of
burns. Cures without scars. Csc and 60c
by druggists. For free sample write to
]. w. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls. Wis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

Mrs. Hewligus, what is your hus
bands attitude on the woman suffrage
question:"
One foot in the air, Of course. He's
one of the chronic kickers."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

The man who makes light of others
seldom sets the world on fire.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
uncIe pennxMIse SAVE;

I'm only an old fogy, but when I
cross the ocean, I'd rather see q few
good lilfeboats aboard than any num-
bed OF swimming pools.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

Prometheus stole the Are from
heaven.
my last match went OUT he ex-
planned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

Women commiserate the brave, men
the beautiful. The dominion of pity
has usually this extent, no wider
w. s. Lander.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

She Didn't. Il Was . Mistake.
Mildred is a decided blonde?"
you don't say. When did she de
cider
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
HE q.

HOWELL see that Rowell has gone
into bankruptcy again.
Powell-Yes, failing ia his falling.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
A AN

Found a Wonderful Cure Without It.
James Greenman, 142 East Adams
ST., Ionia, Mich, says: What / suf-
fered with kidney trouble I can never
express. It was nothing short Of tor
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

What Is really best for us lies al
ways within our reach, though often
often Observation-Disclosures.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

AIrs- wfnsiowss Soothing Syrup for children
tecthing, softens the gums, reduces innamma.
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc q bottle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
Physicians Recommend Castoria

CAST0RIA has met with pronounced favor on the part Of physicians. pharma-
~ ceutcal societies and medical authorities It is used by physicians with
results most gratifying The extended use Of Catuia is mqus&Onahy the
result Of three facts: East-The mdsputable evidence that it is harmless:
Second That it not only anays stomach pains and qmets the nerves. but as&mi-
laes the food: TH%-It is an agreeable and perfect substitute for Castor Oil.
It is absolutely safe It does not contain any Opium, Morphine or other narcotic
and does not stupdy. I'll Is unlike Soothing SyTups, Batemans Drops, GOdfys
Cordial etc. This is a good deal for a Medical Journal to say. Our Duty how
es, is to expose danger and record the means Of advancing health. The day
for poisoning innocent children through greed or ignorance ought to end. To
our knowledge CasMia is a remedy which produces cumpOswe and health, by
regulating the systen-nOt by SIMPLIFYING tt-and our readers are entitled to
the infurmaton-Ha1s Journal of Health.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

Smokers dnd LEWIS Single Binder 30
cigar beisss quality than most loo cigars.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

Goodness does not certainly make
men happy than happiness makes
them good.-Lander.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

Garfield Tea helps humanity the world
over. Taken for liver and kidney
troubles, billiousness and constipation,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

Which wins? Garfield Tea always wins
on itsmerits as the best ofherbc athartics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

courts; next to the "Chinks" | think
the Germans predominant; there is a
large sprinkling of Malays and Las.
ars. heaps of Frenchmen and Swedes;
Italians, Turks, Portuguese and Span.
iards all have their place in the col
ony; the Scotsman and Irishman are
here in large numbers, and then some
where at the end of the list come a
few struggling Englishmen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

Pessimists may be men who are dis
appointed In themselves.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

Marriage IL about the only thing
that will cure some girls OF giggling.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

For costiveness and sluggish liver try
the unrivaledher remedy. GarfeldTe Tea.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

The meanest trick a bachelor can
play on a leap year girl is to promise
to be a brother to her.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06

A woman is proud Of the virtues
that she practices because she has to.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
Best Plan.

did you nail the lief"
Not was too busy bammerin
the liar.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-10-18
STATE SECRETARY'S REPORT
Receipts over Sal 900 in Excess Of the
Expenses.

The letter in transmittal in the re-
port of the secretary of state for the
biennial period ending June 80 last
shows for that period receipts Of $56,-
7l71.32, or about 500 greater than for
the preceding two years. These re
ceipts are 81, 2NT.22 in excess of the
salaries and operating expenses Of the
department.
The princin2l source Of revenues
are derived from companies of differ
ent classes, which incorporate under
the laws Of the state. In the biennial
period there have been incorporated
1,TG9 commercial corporations; A.
banks: 23l RELIGIOUS and fraternal or
Plantations. There have been ISSUED
22S certificates Of foreign corporations
and LILO notarial commissions. In
that time the people of the state have
taken out 1850 automobile licenses.
rs compared with 4,9G2 for the pre-
cedlng two years.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-10-18

Roosevelt back into the presi-
Dental chair for the benefit of
the farmers Of South Dakota or
for his own benefit? An extra
and unearned profit is being tax
en- from the pocket Of the farmer
every time he buys a p zee Of
farm m tchlnery aud goes into
the pocket Of Ro)sevelt's trust
friends and hackers.
1t is wed to remember in tits
connection that Roosevelt S plan
to handle the trusts Is through
a commission APP tinted by him
self, and to annul that section Of
the Sher man law whic1 provides
for the criminal prosecution OF
the trust m~aonateS. With The
trusts behind e osevelt it is not
h ,rd to gu' SIS what a co n~niSSion
Of his appoint u-nt wouIu not 90
to the trusts. Thi TX this over.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-10-18
OF Interest to Farmers.

In the Chicago Tribune, one OF
the leading and enthusiastic
Roosevelt organs of the country
is found an account Of the evl
dence brought oat in the govern
ment Investigation Of the Sl4O,-
900, 900 harvester trust. Inc
evidence in regard TO the fOrma-
ton of the trust was given oy
Clarence S. Funk, general mana
ger of the harvester trust, ana
brought out the following points:
Ia 1902, the year after Roose-
welt became president, Geo. w.
Perkins, ROosevelt's financial
hacker and manager Of the ball
moose party. organized the Inter
national Harvester Company OF
New Jersey. Shortly after this
job was completed Mr.. Perkins
organized the International Har-
vester Company of America, the
stockholders in both companies
being the same individuals.
After this preliminary was dis
posed of the international Har-
vester Company Of New Jer-
sey sells the machinery to the
international Harvester Com
pany Of America Chemselves) at
a profit, the international Har-
vester Company of America sells
to the dealer at another profit,
getting two profits on the same
transaction by virtue Of the slick
manner in which it is handled.
then the dealer sells ii TO the
farmer at another profit, the
latter profit being the smallest
profit of the three and perfectly
Legitimate.
Mr.. Perkins, who is the head
of the harvester trust, is the
principal financial hacker of the
Roosevelt campaign. Perkins is
a big gun in the steel trust, in
company with J ?. Morgan and
the ROckefellers. Is Mr.. Per
kins spending his money to put
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-10-18
MakOCha Study Club

The Makocha Study Club met
at the home Of Mrs. Bruce Mid
dlebrook, Fridly ~. Oct. H.. Elev-
en- members responded to roll
call by giving an interesting fact
about a Norwegian sovereign.
In the absence of Mrs. Wilson,
Chapter / in the history was
read by Mrs. Robinson. Mrs.
G.. Mittelstaedt read her papero on
present Day SoverignS OF Nor
way" which contained much in
formation as to the life and Gus
tom, Of the royal family Of Nor
way. Mrs. Saunders favored
the CLUB with an excellent re-
port Of the meeting Of the FEEDER
ated Clubs, recently held at
Chamberlain, S. d. At the con
cluSion Of the report the ladies
Of the club felt they We're much
better informed on the good
work that is being done by the
WOmen.S Clubs Of our state.
Meeting was adjourned to meet
Oct. %, at the home Of Mrs.
BleSer.
Mrs. Florence Purdy.
Re porter.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-10-18
PINCHOT HAMMERS WILSON
Former Forester Says Little About
Taft in Speech.

To a CROWD at Aberdeen Clifford Pin
chOt. former chief forester, talked in
favor Of the candidacy of Roosevelt
for president. He confined his remarks
almost wholly to a discussion OF
Roo<evelt's candidacy and opposing
the candidacy of Wilson, mentioning
Taft but once.
He reviewed the fight for c~onserva-
ton of resources and insisted it would
be dangerous to entrust both legisla-
tive branches and presidency to Demo
Gratis because the legislation of tn
last congress showed plainly the
Democrats were not interested in reel
procity. while the states rights policy
Of the party tended toward letting the
great natural resources of the cOun-
try get into the hands of the capital
istg.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-10-18

REPRESENTATIVE BURKE, who
has recently undergone an opert.
t on for appendicitis in a Chlca.
60 hospital is gradually recover
ing from the effects Of the opera
ton, but says that he does not
care to undergo similar strain
again for some time, as he has
been left very weak, and Will not
be able to take parl ia the cam.
paign this month. The voters
of this congressional district
should see to it that in the hurly-
burly and excitement Of the cam
paign on other matters, South
Dakota does not lose the services
and experience of Charles Burke
as congressman.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-10-18

JUDGE G.. x. SEWARD Of Water
town, and presiding jadge of the
third judicial circuit was stricken
wi h apoplexy Thursday night
of last week aud died Saturday
morning, never recovering con
seriousness from the time he was
discovered alone in his room.
Judge Seward was a Of the
early settlers at WatertoWn, and
many of our Milbank people were
we'll acquainted with him, and be
en- eyed the respect Of all. The
following account of his death is
condensed from an account IN
the WaJertOwn Public Opinion:
As far as could be learned to-
day, Judge Seward was chatting
socially with friends in the CLUB
rooms, f ks home, Thursday
evening. 1t was about II o'clock
when he left and went to his
rooms 10 the SOuthWick block,
No outward sign betrayed any
unusual physical condition dur
ing the evening, and IS far as
anyone knows he had no warning
of the approaching end.
When found Judge Seward
was discovered the next day oc-
cupied a natural position in his
bel Apparently he had gone TO
sleep peacefully, aud was sleep
ing soundly when the attack Of
apopleXy came. AT what hour
This attack occurred can oIly be
surmised. The Judge may have
lain there undiscovered for near
lv twelve hours. 1t is certain
that several hours elapsed be-
tween the time Of the attack and
the entry into his room.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-10-18

HOWEVER we may differ as TO
Roosevelt as a candidate, we all
unite in condemnation of the
wicked and cowardly assault up
on his life. and hope that the re.
suit of the assassin's shot may
not prove serious. The miser-
able creature who fred the shot
should be made an example Of
that the assassination of public
men may not become epidemic
Col. Roosevelt very properly
asserted afterwards that the in
temperate denunciation of him
by political opponents and by the
press is likely to prompt weak
minded fanatics to such deeds Of
violence. This is true, but the
Colonel himself is one of the very
worst offenders on this very line,
and it has become a by word that
all anv public man has to do is to
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-10-18
For a BIGGER Alfalfa Palace.

Plans are being drafted for the en-
lar2ement OF the Alfalfa palace in
Rapid City. the only IN OF its kind
in the world. Without stopping to
rest, after the close of the palace car
nisal, the association is planning for
RI exposition Of agricultural imple-
monts, r2co meeting and carnival.
This will be held at the same time as
the stock meeting in the spring. Sol
diers from Fort Meade and Indians
from the reservation will be at the
exposition to end an air and element
Of frontier days.