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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
PRAYER TO THE RAIN GOD
Japanese Revert to Aneisnt Customs
to Bring the Moisture That is
So Greatly Needed.

Says the Far East OF Tokyo: The
long summer drought has caused the
farmers alarm lest their rice paddles
should dry up, and has made the city
jewellers long for a refreshing shower.
Not for many years has there been
such a rainless summer, and the fact
has been responsible for a revival Of
old customs connected with amagoi,
or praying for rain. In the village of
Minami Kawachi in the Kansai dis
trict evening professions have been
formed of men, 1000 strong, who re-
paired to the village temple to ask for
rain. All the houses in the place hung
out large egg-shaped lanterns, and It
the beating of a large drum the men
assembled with small drums and bells,
and singing all together, Rain, rain,
please send the rama thousand drops
of rain,' and other songs. When they
reached the temple the chief priest
offered up prayers to the rain god, and
the procession disbanded.
Another place to pray to the gods
for rain is the Ok Valley waterfall in
the province of Kishu. The waterfall
is not large, but set in the midst of
ancient trees so that it is quite dark
even in the daytime. There is also a
great cave about the fall and here a
Shinto priest goes to ask the gods
for rain. Formerly it was the custom
to cut off the head of an OK and let it
drop into the waterfall when the god,
becoming angry, would cause the wa
ter to rise in the stream and overflow
the country. This year the farmers of
the valley, desiring moisture for their
crops, decided to resort to the old
custom, but the Oldest men in the vii
lage cautioned them to stop,~as on the
last occasion the gods had caused the
stream to swell so much that there
had been a great flood. 1t would be
better to have the drought than the
flood, they said, and every one lis
tened to their advice.
In Tokyo on Tuesday night a GER
tain street in Akasaka was full of
firemen of the old Yedo style, bearing
on their coats the various emblems of
the fire department. In their hands
they carried long, narrow lanterns and
four men bore aloft ceremonial Ian
terms. The men all walked very SLOW
ly, singing together one of their char
acteristic songs, and were on their
way to a temple to pray for rain. The
god Of rain must have heard their re-
quest, for on the following night the
floods descended"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

BILE, however, to show just which soils
are in this class, or why there should
be any difficulty in this respect, un-
less it is because of the loose condi-
ton in which cowpeas leave the land.
Where wheat follows peas the Gus
tomary practice is to simply disc and
harrow the pea stubble. Flowing is
usually not necessary. There is little
doubt that in case of very loose soil,
which often results from the growth
of the peas, the use of a roller would
be of advantage.
In the lowlands of southeast Mis-.
souri, it is a very common practice to
grow cowpeas and wheat on the land
the same year. The wheat is
threshed, the land broken and sown
to cowpeas, which are cut for hay
and seed, the ground prepared by use
Of the disc and drag and resown to
wheat.
Many inquiries come to the expert
ment station regarding this practice
on the uplands of the state. But with
the exception of the extreme north
ern counties it is not practicable ex.
cept in especially favored seasons AS
a rule. in central and north Missouri
the time between wheat harvest and
wheat sowing in the fall is too short,
and, moreover, the ground is usually
hard and dry after the wheat is re-
moved, making immediate preparation
for peas impracticable except on rath-
er limited areas. Peas may follow
wheat for a green manure or pasture
to a better advantage If it is not in
tended to follow the peas with wheat,
since much more time is available in
this case.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Hard Work. Too.

What, do you want?" demanded
Mr.. Newlywed, as he confronted the
tramp at the door of the bungalow.
Breakfast or work."
Both, sir" replied the wayfarer
tfmidly.
well, eat that" returned the 9TH
er, savagely, handing out a biscuit
and a piece Of steak, land you'll have
both"
W%hereupon Mrs. Newlywed glanced
reproachfully at her husband, for he
was giving away the first fruits of
her culinary studies at the cooking
school.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

reason to suspect has been on infect
ed ground to enter his premises. He
should kill stray dogs, and see to it
that all outbreaks of cholera are made
public news at once. Any new ami
mails brought on the farm should be
isolated for a month before turning
them in with a bunch of healthy anil
mails.
Animals recovering from hog chol-
era should not be turned among the
healthy animals until washed with a
2 per cent solution of cresol and after
an isolation of three months. Infect
ed feed troughs and litter should be
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

Hog cholera is probably more dread
ed by the farmers of the corn belt
than any other disease of live stock.
And well may this be so, for no other
disease has caused greater financial
less in the last few years.
The disease is caused by a specific
germ, not yet isolated which is found
in the blood and urine of the diseased
animal. 1t is communicated to we'll
animals by their being on the same
ground with diseased ones. They may
get it while being transported in cars,
in stock yards or while being driven
over roads, or by the germ being car
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Price of Peace.

She appeared to be somewhat ex.
cited when he came home that night,
and he naturally asked the cause.
"The man in the top fat has fallen
in love with our cook" she said,
What Of it," he asked.
Hes been trying to get her to run
away and marry him."
DO you mean the man who prac-
tees on the cornet every night?"
She said she did, and he made a
dive for his pocket.
Tell the cook" he exclaimed, ex-
citedly, that I'm a poor man, but
I'll give fifty dollars IL she'll do it."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

of this country, and is at the Raj
eigh. Nh
Many Americans have told me that
they enjoyed India more than any
other country" he continued. II can
not understand it, for l look upon this
country as the most remarkable ma
ton on earth. If I we're to select a
place to live, I should pick Washing
ton as the most delightful city. 1t is
far more beautiful, cleaner, and more
interesting than any city l have WIS.,
tied in this country; and as for Eu-
rope, there is no city that can COM
pare with 1t. Bombay and Calcutta,
the two principal cities of India, are
exceedingly interesting and curious, I
have no doubt. / was born in Bonn
bay. My father was a Hindu and my
mother an American of S~cotch.Irish
parentage. When | was a boy | went
among the sick and | found that l
was deeply interested. / studied the
science of chiropracty and have prac-
ticed 1t for several years. There are
very few chiropractists in the United
States. In India the science is grow
ing rapidly in popularity. 1t Is an
advanced form Of osteopathy, and 1t
is claimed that many diseases can be
permanently cured by it. 1t is a sim
pie method of adjusting the spine,
which as we know, is the seat Of the
nervous system.
Calcutta Is the most modern city
in India" added Doctor Rose. 1T has
skyscrapers, improved streets, sewer
age, public utilities, including tram
cars, electric lights, and telephones,
and while the climate Is exceedingly
hot, it is invariably tempered by daily
rainfalls. Our hotels are not SO
modern, perhaps, as the best hotels
of your principal cities, but life is
pleasant in the cities of India.
"Mohammedanism, perhaps, re-
ceived a severe blow when the wal
against Turkey in Europe drove the
religion out Of Europe" concluded
Doctor Rose. 81 am a Mohammedan,
and nothing could ever persuade me
to change my religion, but l am forced
to the belief that the victory over the
Turks will in all probability lead to
many of them changing their faith.
Mohammedanism, however, will -four
ish as long as the world lasts"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
CROSSED WIRES RoAsTs CORN
Grain Growing Fifty Feet Away De
stroyed-crand Rapids Gets 72,ooo-
Volt Shock.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-Corn growing
In a field so feet away was roasted in
an instant when an iron wire thrown
across o ", O00-yolt transmission line
Of the Grand Rapids Muskegon Power
company near Mill Creek caused a
short circuit, which plunged Grand
Rapids In darkness and stopped street
a traffic for some time.
The trolley wire was burned in
two and a number Of lives were en-
iangefed.
officials Of the company declared to
county authorities they believe the
wire was thrown across the line by
strikers. It was stated that a similar
lttempt was made a week ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

ried on the feet of animals, such as
dogs, crows and buzzards.
Two forms of the disease are com.
mon. First, the acute, in which the
animal has fever and displays dull
ness, a tendency to lie down with no
effort to get up, soreness Of the eyes
and glueing together of the eyelids
and a discharge of watery feces,
Death usually results in a few days.
In the chronic form the hog shows
a general weakness. 1t coughs on
moving, and frequently goes down in
the hind quarters. This form is slow
er in acting than the acute form, but
death usually results.
To be sure that a case of sickness
is cholera, a postmortem should be
made of the first hog to die. This is
done by opening the animal SO as to
expose the internal organs. If the
disease is hog cholera the following
conditions are usually present:
a. The lungs will be found con-
gested as they are in pneumonia.
(2) Swelling and congestion Of
most all glands Of the body.
90 The blood vessels running
through the web-like structure around
the intestines will be found congested.
a. By opening the large intestines
there will be found elevated ulcers,
known as the button ulcers" on ac-
count OF their button-like appearance.
AS in most diseases where there is
no specific cure, the chief thing to
consider with hog cholera is proven
ton. First, the hog-farmer should al
low no person or animal which he has
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Author Poor Iudae Of Hls Work.

II John Keble had had his way 1t is
possible that his famous Christian
Year" might never have been pub
lished. He was extremely averse to
it, and only yielded to the importuni-
ties Of his friends and the pleadings
of his father. Even SO, he refused to
have his name in the title page. In 40
years 1t went through 1853 editions,
and since 1t went out Of copyright
they have ceased to be counted.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
u. S. MOST WONDERFUL LANE
Resident Of Bombay Says He Regards
America Most Remarkable Ma
= ton on Earth. 2NgC

Washington-"India, to Americans
the most wonderful country in the
world, is not nearly SC interesting as
the United States" remarked j. B.
Rose of Bombay, a practitioner of the
new science of ehiropraety. who with
his American wife is making a tour
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
IMfsIed by Raqtime.

The band is going to play our ma
tional air." remarked the host to the
distinguished foreign visitor. "Of
course you have heard it?"
"Er-yes," answered the distin-
guished foreign visitor. 81 don't re-
member exactly how the music goes,
but the words, l believe, are to the
effect that somebody or other is wait
ing for a steamboat"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Calling.

There is nothing sweeter," says
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, that to hear In
the serene hour of q strarlit night
ecntle voice calling, calling you
Well, 1t is not SO ALFRED sweet whe.
the other fellow has a full house and
you cant show more than a measly
pair OF queens.-New Orleans States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

The hog wallow may be made o
means Of health rather than a cause
Of disease by adding to II crude oil
This will take care Of the lice and ale
in controlling all skin dheaees,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
WOMAN FEELS
10 YEARS
YOUNGER
Since Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Re-
stored Her Health.
Louisville, Ky.-"I take great pleas
ure in writing to inform You Of what

Lydia e. Pinkham'S
Vegetable Com
pound has done for
me. / was weak,
nervous, and cared
for nothing but
sleep. Now / can
go ahead with my
work daily and feel
ten years younger
than before / started
taking your medi-
osno 7 Ill -
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL TONIC TAKE GROVES
The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is Equally
Valuable as a General Tonic because it Acts on the Liver,
Drives Out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds up
the Whole System. For Grown People and Children.

You know what you are taking when you take Groves Taseess chill Tonic
as the formula is printed on every label showing that it contains the we'll known
tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. 1t is as strong as the strongest bitter
tonic ant is in Tatel@s Form. 1t has n o equal for Malaria, Chls and Fever,
general debility and loss Of appetite. Gives life and vRor to Nursing
Mothers inc Pale, shdy Children Removes Biiousnes without purgng
Relieves nervous depression and low spirits Arouses the liver to action and
punhes the blood. A True Tonic and sure appetizer A Complete Stenghener
No family should be without it. Guaranteed by your Druggist We mean it. SOC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Different.

Grammercy-So your wife is going
to u for a divorce. Did she meet
her affinity while away in the coun.
try?
Park-No. When she came back
she met mine.-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Quicker WAY.

I'm the dispute. did the defendant
strike the complainant forcibly with
his argument"
mo, sir; he struck him in the head
with a brick"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
An Ambush.

"The leaves are turning early. See
that clump of red by the wayside?"
Il think them are the local consta-
ble's %whiskers," declared the chauf-
feur, putting on extra speed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Sharp.

First Hopeful Nephew (proudly)-
Aunt says l call her up on the phone
oftener than you do.
Second Hopeful Nephew-Did she
accuse you of anything else?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Proper Beneficiary.

"Since you worked your examples
SO nicely" said the pretty teacher, n
shall give you a kiss Teacher, !
didn't know there was to be a re.
ward" responded the honest urchin.
"It's onl yfair to tell you that my big
brother did them sums
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
LettIna WEN Enouah Alone.

Il am going to make that boy stop
whistlingi" said the nervous man.
Don't. If you knew the words Of that
song you'd be thankful to let him
whistle 1t instead Of singing t."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Another Sufferer Relieved.

Romayor, Texas suffered terri
bly, with a displacement and bladder
trouble. I was in misery all the time
and could not walk any distance. I
thought l never could be cured, but my
mother advised me to try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and I did.
81 am cured of the displacement and
the bladder trouble is relieved. l think
the Compound is the finest medicine on
earth for suffering women" = Mrs.
VIOLA JASPER, Romayor, Texas.
Ii you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by q
woman and held in strict confidence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
A Girl Of taste.

Rescuer-Hurryl Quick! Throw
her a life p~eserver.
Drowning observation-disclosures
white one? That dirty drab-
doesn't-match-my = blue suit
Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Perfectly obvIou..

JohnRy-Mamma, Tommy Browns
mother makes him go TO Sunday
school every Sunday morning.
Mamma-How do you know she
makes him go?
Johnny-Because he goes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Variable,

How many ounces are there in a
pound?" asked the teacher.
WELL" replied the boy who listens
attentively, ina says it depends on
where you deal"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Modesty.

you might let me have the car for
an hour, uncle"
"All right, my boy, you can have it."
And l say, can you let me have
the price of a couple of fines or so?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Sometimes.

"A cigar is like a Christmas pres
emit"
"Why?"
Because the wrappers the most ex
pensive part of it."-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
The WAY Of n.

:" hear that rascally Spectator was
caught in a copper corner"
Yes; he ran into a Gordon OF po-
lice"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
On the Quiet,

Owl-Would your mother mind if
took you out for an auto ride?
Chicken-Mind? She wouldn't hear
of it!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

No man car learn patience except
by going out into the hurly-burlS
world, and taking life as It blows
Henry Ward Beecher.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

Il consider that whatever belongs
to my husband belongs to me."--A
woman witness in a Jersey City trial.
The general feminine view and In
practice the usual condition.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

The most annoying thing in connec-
tion with matrimony is married life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

any woman to consult with you before
going to a doctor. Mrs. INIzE VIII
LIS, 2229 Bank ST., Louisville, KY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

All motion pictures in Bavaria must
be shown before a board Of censor
before they can be put on a screen in
the shows.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
tion, allays pair, cures wind colic,2 5c q bottle.AN
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

Many a man who gets in on the
ground floor never gets any higher.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25
Preventing Hog Cholera
10 Keep This Dreaded Disease Of the Farm 1t Is
Essential to Keep the Pens and Feed Lots Clean

By G. E Braahsr7 Student in the College of Agriculture University Of Missouri
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

Many a fellow has avoided strait
ened circumstances by being crooked.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-09-25

burned, the premises should be
cleaned and the ground sprinkled
with quicklime. Always burn the dead
animals.
To help in the general resistance
of animals to disease there should be
a general cleanliness of the pens ami
feed lots, washing out the troughs and
disinfecting them with the cresol So
luton. Dry sleeping quarters and
pure drinking water are essential.
The United States department of
agriculture recommends the following
mixture to help fortify the hogs
against cholera:
Wood charcoal ....1 pound
Sulphur ...........1 pound
Sodium sulphite. 81 pound
Black anthony sal pound
Common salt ......2 pounds
Sodium bicarbonate. q pounds
Sodium hyposulphite 2 pounds
A dose is one tablespoonful cheap.
ing) for a 200-pound hog. 1t is given
in the feed. This mixture aids in
keeping the hogs in good, thrifty con
dition, and makes them more immune
to all diseases.
The surest method of preventing
the cholera is to ~inoculate the hogs
with the serum put out by the Mis-.
souri, experiment station. We will
soon. be feeding our new corn, and
during the period following is when
cholera thrives best. The wise policy
is to keep the hogs healthy, start
them on new corn gradually and be
ready to inoculate on short notice.
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-03-26

The 25th anniversary of our
company was cele ebrated by
erecting the most modern safe
factory in the world. Wide-
awake men who received our
special selling inducement,
rendered Unnecessary to doub
our output. We are spenoing
many thousands of dollars en-
larging our sales organization,
but to learn all particulars, it
will cost you only the price of
a postal card.
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-03-26


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Duncan Arizonian., 1913-03-26

0 Selling Victor Safes and fire-proof- boxes
to merchants, doctors, lawyers, dentists and
well-to-do farmers. all of whom realize the need
OF a safe, but do not know how easy i is to own
one.. Statesmen, declare our proposition one of
the best, clean-cut oney- making opportuni-
K ties ever received. Without previous expert
ence YOU can duplicate the success of Others
j Our handsomely illustrated 2OO-page ca taIog
! will enable you to present the subject to Gus
TONERS in as interesting manner as though
ng them through our factory. Men appointed as
advice and instructions for selling safes yivinn
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-03-26

n happy hearts: Amounr the
visitors to Duncan this week were
Mr.. and Mrs. Toles Cosper. These
happy young folks are. spending
their honeymoon on their ranch
home, a short distant up the
river. Mr.. Cosper is, making
extensive Improvements on his
home at that place.
Here's to Duncan, the queen
of the Valley of the Gila. Why
not come to Duncan?
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-03-26

Just received Ladies and
Childrens' Spring&Summer Hats.
|. F. & M. K. Campbell. 38tf
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-03-26
Good Farm For Sale !

A puzzling question is the
reason for the beauty of Duncan's s
women. Every visitor to our City,
and even the old timers, marvel
th@a the married ladies' are so
blessed with this commodity. 1t
mus be that the fine climate of
The Gila VALLEY is to some extent
responsible. 1t is well known
tnat our soft sunshine and gen
tie breezes are sweet enough to
stamp their impress upon the
people who are fortunate to
lerlve tn 4se benefits Of indulg e.
nature. Come to Duncan.
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-03-26

South bound train connects with Southern Pa
,ihc west bound train No. l, leaving Lordsburg
n.57 a. M, Mountain Time.
South bouno train connects with Ell Paso &
Southw tern east bound train for Ell Paso, leav-
ng Hachita. at :10.50 a. M. Mountain TIME and
With west bound train for Douglas and Bisbee
esving Hachita at 1870 a. M, Mountain Time.
R.K. MINSON
General PASSENGER Agent. Clifton. Arizona
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23
With
Annexation,
Assllr ed :. :.

North Richmond Terrace is already WORTH
FAR MORE THAN THE PRICES WE
ASK. BY investing now, you secure not only
the greatest suburban value anywhere around
Richmond-BUT THE ABSOLUTE GER
TAlNTY OF ENHANCEMENT AS SOON
AS TIE COURTS RATII'Y TIE ANNEX
ALTON ORDINANCE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23
Blanton & Company,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE

TRUSTEES SALE
OF
VACANT LOT OF LAND ON SOUTH
LINE OF PARK AVENUE, BE-
TWEEN VINE STREET AND ALLEN
AVENUE