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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Astonishing Power of Iron
to Glue Strength to Broken
DolUn Nervous People

you can walk without becoming tired.
Next take two fiye-grain tablets Of or
binary nuxated iron three times per
day after meals for two weeks. Then
test your strength again and see for
yourself how much you have gained. /
have seen dozens Of nervous, rundown
people who were aiiing all the time
double and even triple their strength
and endurance and entirely get rid OF
their symptoms of dyspepsia, liver and
other troubles In from ten to fourteen
days time simply by taking iron In the
proper form, aud this, after they had
In some cases been doctoring for
months without obtaining any benefit.
You can talk as you please about all
the wonders wrought by new remedies.
but when you come down tn hard facts
there IL nothing like good old iron to
put color In your cheeks and good.
sound, healthy flesh on your bones. II
liz also great nerve and stomach
strengthened and the best blood builder
In the world. The only trouble was
that the old forms OF inorganic iron,
like tincture Of iron. iron acetate, etc,
often ruined peoples teeth, upset their
stomachs and were not assimilated.
and for these reasons they frequently
did more harm than good. But with
the discovery of the newer forms of
organic iron all this has been overcome.
Nuxated Iron, for example, is pleasant
to take, does not injure the teeth and u
almost Immediately beneficial.
EOTE-Thc manufacturers of Nuxated
Iron have such unbounded confidence In
its potency that they authorize tho nH-
nouncement that they win forfeit 9l0A0
to any Charitable Institution IL thAy can
not take any man or woman under SIXTY
who lacks iron and increase their strength
zoo per cent or over In four weeks tiInes
provided they have no serious 0rgnntc
trouble Also they will refund your n10noy
In any case In which Nuxated Iron de-
not ut least double your strength In ten
days time. II Ii dispenscd by most drug
gists. II your druggist or general StagG
is without a supply. ask them TO get Il -
yoUs-Ady.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Physician Says Ordinary Nuxated Iron
VIII Increase Strength Of Delicate
Folk 200 Per Cent in Two
Weeks Time in Many
instances.

NEW YORK, N. Yin recent dis
course DR.. T.. Sauer, Specialist, of this
city, said: If you were to make an
actual blood test on all people who are
i'll you would probably be greatly as
tonished ut the exceedingly large num-
Der who lack iron and who are i'll for
no other reason than the lack Of iron.
The moment iron Is supplied all their
multitude Of dangerous symptoms dis
appear. Without iron the blood at once
loses the power to change food into iiv-
ing tissue, and therefore nothing you
eat does you any good; you don't get
the strength out of ID. Your food mere
ly passes through your system like corn
through mill with the rollers so wide
apart that the mill can't grind. AS
result Of this continuous blood and
nerve starvation, people become gen
orally weakened, nervous and all run
down, and frequently develop all sorts
of conditions. One is too thin another
Is burdened with unhealthy fat; some
are SO weak they can hardly walk
some think they have dyspepsia, kidney
or liver trouble; some can't sleep at
night others are sleepy and tired all
day: some fussy and irritable; some
skinny and bioodless. but all lack physi-
cal power and endurance. In such
cases 1T Is worse than foolishness to
take stimulating medicines or narcotic
drugs. which only whip up your tagging
vital powers for the moment, maybe ut
the expense Of your life later on. No
matter what anyone tells ycu. II you
are not strong and well you owe II to
yourself to make the following test :
lee how long you can work or how far |
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

four thin slices Of good cooking apples
and fold the dough al ,uIId them form
ing ball Arrange these balls In n
deep baking dish. cover with cupful
Of brown sugar. II cupful Of boiling
water and two inbleSpoonfuis of but
ter bake Ia Il slow oven for an hour
Apple Omclet.--Stew six large ap-
pies. Beat very smooth while hot
adding one tablespoonful of butter
six tablespOonfnls of sugar. Il grating
Of nutmeg and II half teaspOOnful Of
rose extract. When entirely cold add
four eggs, beaten very light. first add
ing the yolks, then folding in the
whites. put into n deep dish which has
been warmed and huttercd Bake in
moderate oven 10 delicate brown.
Apples Cooked With Pork Roast.--
Core and peel half dozen medium
sized apples, stuff with bread crumbs
and raisins. finely chopped and place
around the roast Blasting the apples
when the meat Is basted will give them
fine brown color and good flavor
IL
New Apple pie.-pecl. cut In slIces
four tart apples; put into IL saucepan
with just enough water TO show be
meath the top layer, cover and cook
rapidly til tender. While hot, ADJ
one-half cupful of sugar. onc-half ten
spoonful Of cinnamon, quarter of g
teaspoonful of salt. one teaspoonfu
of melted butter and n teaspoonfuI OF
two Of lemon juice. unless the apples
are very tart. Stir well and add three.
fourths of cupful Of crumbs, let
stand until they have absorbed all the
Juice. then pour into baked shell
and cover with a meringue or With
a sprinkiing of brown sugar. Set In
the oven until the sugar Is melted to o
brown caramel.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Stuck Strictly to Facts.

Some people are too literal for any
thing. A young man gave n graphic
description of narrow escape thai
he had recently had from an enraget
bull:
Il seized him by the tail :" he ex
claimed; IAN there | was. | was
afraid to hold on, and l dare not lei
GO"
Between the horns of dilemma, a
it were," ventured n young lady. yer.
much Interested.
NO" replied the young man; g!
wasn't between the horns at all an
besides. he wasn't IL dilemma; he was
JERSEY.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

very strong coffee and half n teaspoon
full ot vanilla, then stir in two cupfuls
OF flour. previously Sifted with two
tenspoonfus of baking powder Fold
In the stlfiy-bcaten whites of The eggs
and bake in sheets. When cool cut the
sheets into desired shapes. cover with
confectioncrs' froStng and roll the
sides in roconut. Decorate the tops
with nut meats, stiff marmnlade or
candied fruit.
Kris krngies.--Add one and pne-
half cupfuIS of graduated sugar to
two wpil-beaten eggs add two and
one-half cupfuls of oat flakes to which
NV" teaSpoonfuIs of baking powder
and Il pinch Of salt have been added,
Flavor with vanilla and add oD~ ,nbIe-
spoonful Of melted butter. Mix and
drop from teaspoon on buttered pa =
per and bake in a moderate oven.
Fruit Drops.--Wash and dry one
pound nf figs. Add one pound of rails
iaS. one cupful Of walnut meats and
put AL through the grinder twice
Shape into balls and roll in graduated
sugar. Press fiat and put half a wal
nut on top Of each.
Frostinq for Mocha cakes.-Stir in
to tao tahlpSpoonfus of boiling coffee
as much powdered sugar as will make
IT Of II consistency TO spread. Very
strong cocoon may be u I'd II preferred.
Brown Apple Saueo.-No one who
has eaten apple sauce baked In IA
stone-coyered dish in the oven for
half 4 day win over call apple sauce
common Tie SNe~leung is done to-
ward the last ~ tho cooking 3nd The
delicious nmbe: sauce, full of flavor,
~ 'he slGuih.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
W.. No. .,teQ

Il was going to make some sponge
cake, too she went Csa. but my plans
were upset"
Were they, dearT' asked Joseph,
cheering up mt his narrow escape
What was the troubleT"
ut was all the druggists fenlt!' she
pouted. "He forgot to send the 'sponges
I ordered this morning!"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
RED, ROUGH, PlMPLY SKIN
Quickly Cleared by cutioura Soap and
Ointment. Trial Free.

You may rely on these fragrant.
super-creamy emollients to care fol
your skin, scalp. hair and hands. Moth,
Ing better to clear the skin Of pimplea,
hlotches. redness and roughness. thu
scalp OF dandrutf and itching and thu
hands Of chapping and soreness.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard. Cutioura. Dept. L
poston. Sold everywhere. ADV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Lack of Confidence.

Mrs. Twobhie and / will go to the
polls together" said Mr.. Twobble.
That's fine example for other mar
ried people"
Perhaps so. but Mrs. TwObble is
such Il suspicious woman she's AFRAID
I'll take advantage of the secret bal
lot and not vote the way she's told
me to-"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

course for q company
luncheon. Choose the lain
chops, remove the skin
and su~riluous fat and
have them about one and
one-half inches thick.
With a sharp knife cut
a pocket from the outside
edge of the chop, reach
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Easy Money.

What did you say your business
was?"
Il am a critic"
You criticize PEG. le?'
You might say so: yes"
And do you mean to tell me you
get paid for that?'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

garni $ h e d with
onions S. roasted
raisins and parsley.
Hot orange juice Is
poured over II just
as II is taken to
the table. The Sc
cret Of success
with n goose In In
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30


ways to serve them
lssere Is another
kind Of apple dunn
ping: Make u rich
biscuit dough. roll
thin and cut Into
siX-1nch squares.
Into the center of
each place three or
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Tie KITCHEN
GB:LNE}zzzza{Ai


The sky Is always blue.
The clouds are only passing vapors,
floating,
Like sorrows hrooding DER you. dark
and gloating,
Beyond them heaven IL smiling, ten
der, true.
The sky is always blue.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Revenge.

"Yep, they fired me oft.n the team
But put a couple Of bricks In their
ball before | blawed Ii upi'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

The hurt of burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve Is applied. 1t heals
quickly without scars. Csc and soc by
]. w. Cole Co, Rockford, Ill.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

The person who thinks life Ii NIL
pain or all pleasure has missed its
deepest meaning.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

The humbiest tasks are often the
most difficult. but they may yield the
largest returns.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

Did you ever notice that the size of
trouble is your cue to start the confia
grafton yourself.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

We cannot guess the purpose
OF all the centuries.
But we caa see the mea ming
In hours and days like these
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

The most admirable thing about m
automobile IL perhaps the fact that
II does not tire.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
What to Do if Liaht Goes Out.

If your electric lights are cut off sud-
denly very good light can be made
In the following manner: Melt II table
spoonful of lard and pour it in the top
of baking powder can. Put in four
strands of ordinary white wrapping
Irvine, allowing one end to stand up
for about one-half inch above the edge
Of the can. Light the end the same
as a candle.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
WastA of Time.

It's a waste Of time to fix up your
statistics for the benefit Of the record.
Log angel
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

hF0IJ WN NNTI us TUT
cakes and coolies are
popular.
Fancy Mocha Cakes
Cream Une-third of a cup
full of butter with one
cupful of sugar and add
two Weil-btatcn egg
NOlkS, add n CupfuI nf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
WAYS WITH APPLES.

AS apples are such common fruit
and withal 50 wholesome ii Is we'll
IN find n yn rjnty af
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

When men are not regretting that
life Is SO short. they are doing some
thing to kill time.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

Family trees arc known by their
fruits.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

A voice magnifier has recently been
invented which Will carry moderate
tones nearly five miles.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
CHRISTMAS GOOSE.

The goose has the right of way for
the Christmas MS well as New Years
feast where 1t Is
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
CHOICE BUT NOT EXPENSIVE.

Lamb chops may be cooked with a
stutiing. making most attractive
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
DRUGGISTS HIGHLY RECOMMEND
DIR. KILMERS SWAMP-ROOT


We have been handling Or. Kilmer's
Swamr-Root for fourteen years and dur.
ing all that time we never had dis.
satisfied user of DR.. kilmer's Swamp
Root; all of our customers speak very
favorably regarding it. We know Of
cases of Gall Stones, Gravel, Catarrh or
Inflammation of Bladder and Rheuma.
tism where it produced the most benefi
cial results. We believe it is good
medicine for the diseases for which it il
intended
Very truly yours.
McCUNE DRUG CO,
By N, +. Mcclure.
Bridgeport, Texas
November llth 1915
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
SEASONARLE DISHES.

This is the season Of the year when
small cakes and buildings that will
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

If a girls pretty her knowledge of
the fact is apt to spoil the effect.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

Send Kler N. Y
1t will You viii booklet
telling kidneys
all
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Satisfied With Results

1 have been selling DR.. Kilmer' $
6wampRoot for six and one-half years
and my customers are always satisfied
with the results obtained from the use
of the medicine and speak favorably re-
garding it. I have used it for pain in
the back" and bottle or two put me in
good shape and made me feel fine again.
/ believe DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root will
cure any cases for which it is recommend
ed if they are not of too long standing.
Very truly yours,
FRANK JENKINS. Druggist.
Pilgrim, Texas.
November 18th, 1915.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Just the Pet.

The alligator can go six months
without eating
Just the pet for a poet"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

Seldom From the Boy.
When boy starts to study for the
ministry, the Idea usually comes from
his mother.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

Harsh Criticism.
What is the mean temperature of
that placer
That's the kind it is"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Exact Copy Of Wrappef.

The Sort.
when you were In the pariors OF
the Comeups ut their last party. did
you notice the mural decorationsT
Yes; they were chiefly walIfowers."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
COLT DISTEMPEF

You prevent this loathsome disease from running
through stable and all the suffering with
SPOHNS Is safe to colt 1t is wonderful how
distempers. matter how colts
at any exposed" All good druggists and turf
manufacturers SPOHNS SO cents
and 81 a bottle; IS and $40 dozen. sPOHN MEDICAL
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

en--the more Il man knows about them
the more he has to learn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
AT THE ILLINOIS.

Nine. Mercedes Dalmada, the Cele-
brated operate prima donna, who will
appear with the Chicago English
Opera company at the Illinois tomOr
row night is an artistic of vast eX-
perience, and comes to this city with
the highest credentials from the var
lous european opera houses in which
she has sung. Born in Singapore, OF
Spanish descent, she was sent to Eng
land for her education. At the Royal
College of Music, London, Nine Dali
mazda studied the piano under Frank
lyn Taylor, and the organ under Sir
Walter Farratt. After her musical
education was completed, her vocal
studies commenced, and undoubtedly
a great part of her success is due
to having thorough knowledge of
music, which enabled her to study the
operas with ease, and also to grasp
the intentions of the various compos-
ers. In addition to a vocal and must
cal education Nine Dalmada felt that
II NcS iiNNNccuiH w HdNt thpSl III
dramatic work, and for this reason &C
cepted an engagement with a we'll
known Shakespearean company, dur
ing which time she played both large
and small parts, by this means cult
waiting histrionic ability, which is so
necessary in opera, but which so many
operate artistes unfortunately ignore
Her voice, which is a pure dramatic
soprano of great power and beauty,
has an exceptional range-from low
| G to f in alt, practically three octaves
Nine. Dalmade will appear as Ar
line and 'Leonora" in the produc-
ton of The Bohemian Girl" and II
| Trovatore, by the English Opera COM
pany tomorrow evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

Rosebrook. The act comes direct
from the Big Time and goes from the
Columbia direct to the Majestic the
atre. Chicago Gene Greene, THE En-
peror of Ragtime," who was secured
as an extra added feature on the new
to tri-city folk who visit the cities as
they will recall seeing him featured at
all the best variety theatres in the
country Mr. Married Man, did you
ever attempt to square yourself with
your better half for doing something
that you really had not done, only to
have her continual and prOtraCted
verbal onslaught prevent even getting
in word edgewise? If such has been
your fate at one time or another you
will appreciate the domestic satire,
His Alibi," which will be presented
by Storm and Marst0n. Dunn and
Deans Offering consists of various i'm
tations. singing, dancing and piano
playing. Dunn is in class with Harry
GilfOil as a mimic. while Miss Dean is
not only an able foil but likewise per-
sonally attractive and. what is more.
she wears some handsome gowns. The
four Renness will be one Of the i'm
portant features on the new show. The
act employees three juvenile dancers
and an able opera singer. Dances Pc
culiar to varied nationalities are per-
formed with much facility to the ac-
compartment Of proper vocal effort.
The show looks especially good all the
way through.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
AT THE BTRTIS.

A charming Hawaiian custom and
one which has come down since the
memory of man runneth not to the
contrary, is the wearing and the use
Of lei. Travellers in the Pacific, who
have visited the islands. will recall the
long floral leis made by their Ha-
waian friends and carried down to the
departing steamer and given to them
with cries OF Aloha. So that, even
when the islands are hull down. the
fragrance of the lei is still symbolic
of island friendship. During the ac-
ton Of The Bird of Paradise" many
Of the native characters offer their
American friends a lei as token of
rejoicing. Until the Mamo and 90
birds became so scarce, there leiS
were made of feathers. the largest in
the Bishop museum being some two
feet in circumference and valued at
over $1,000. The leis are a sign of
festivity and. even now, when an is
lander or foreigner living on the is
d
flower lei wound around his hat. Or
hanging from his neck. as a sort of
badge of pleasure In the first act OF
Mr.. Tully's drama of a Woman'S soul,
Luana is shown the token and it is
placed about her neck by the high
priest as symbolic of royal descent.
This token is bit of ivory about
three inches long, shaped like a sickle,
the lei being made of a woman's hair.
This token is one of the most sacred
things in the eyes of native Ha-
waiian. as it is closely connected with
one of the great events in the life OF
kamahameha |. The Bird of Para
disc which is unquestionably one OF
the dramatic novelties of the season
and which last year was one of the
noted successes of the season. is being
sent by Oliver MoroscO to the Burtis.
Tuesday, matinee and night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
NEMSNOIES9&@jM nlELAND
S 0YDAISY DEAN ~
TasR
IGEE
49,
Ov DAISTDEAN

Dorothy Gish, who won many new
friends i'll her latest Triangle play,
Betty Of Greystone." will be seen
again in the very near future in Lit
tie Meenas Romance" Owen Moore,
Mary Pickford's husband, plays oppo-
site her. An unusually large support
ing company includes Margaret
Marsh. Kate Toncray. Fred J. Butler,
Robert Lawler and James O'Shea.
Right on the heels OF her sister
comes Lillian Gish as a young Rus
sian girl in Sold for Marriage" The
action takes the players from Russia
10 America and requires the services
in support of the star of Frank Ben
nett, Walter Long. A. y. Sears, Pearl
Gilmore and many others.
Probably She Only Wore a Yard or so.
Metro publicity informs us that
Dorothy Green in her first Metro
picture wears "a purple silk gown
that cost $50 a yard This is the first
time we've heard of dresses being
priced according to their length and
when YOU consider where the new
style dresses begin and end the cost
Of the dress isn't so appalling after
all.
4 further description Of the dress
says: 1T is an evening gown shot
with silver in lightning streaks and
was fashioned with tulle from the
shoulders Sounds as though Dor
othy ought to carry burglar, fire, life
and health insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
At THE MAJESTIC,

Battling Bill" Farnum. one of the
greatest fighters on stage or screen,
will appear in Fighting Blood" at the
Majestic tonight. This play. as the
title indicates, was prepared for Mr.
Fox especially for Farnum's use He
surely fights some" in this picture
both as the rough westerner and the
parson. There is thrilling drama ooz-
ing from every inch of this great six
part masterpiece. Sunday Julius
Steger. Grace Valentine and George
lie Guerre appear in the big Metro
picture. The Blindness of Love" Mr.
Steger has long been one of Broad
ways favorites and his supporting
cast is one of the finest that can be
collected. The story gives Mr. Steger
the part Of a thrifty old German and
how he does this character proves TO
be one of the revelations of the screen.
There are big thrills, too, including
the run on the bank in which 1000
people are used. The Triangle produc-
ton TO come first this week on Monday
and Tuesday will bring the celebrated
western character actor, William S.
Hart, of two gun fame, to the front
j in "Hell's Hinges. a thrilling western
play in which he is supported by era
Williams, Louise Glaum and Jack
Standing. Thomas Ince gave his per-
sonal attention to this production and
! it is one of the big things which the
Triangle people have turned out. In
additiC/, there will be big Keystone
comedy. Bright Lights in which a
great many of the keystone stars, led
by Fatty" Arbuckle and Mabel Nor
mand, will appear. Manager Quinns
programs are growing stronger every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
FARM LAND VALUES
SHOWING INCREASE

Washington, April S.-Farm land
values are increasing almost by leaps
and bounds.
Figures made public today by the
department Of agriculture show that
values for the United States, taken
as a whole increased 257 per cent in
the past four years and 1l.5 last year.
The figures are based upon reports
from the departments field agents.
The value of farm lands, without
improvements, is estimated at $3.50
per acre, compared with $40S5 a year