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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28
MARKET REPORT
Light Run of Cattle, Hogs Are Strong,
Sheep Market Higher

Kansas City Stock Yards. July "a
The break last week stopped cattle load
ing for today to a great extent. and re-
oeipts dropped to 10000 head. There
was light run at all the markets, and
prices opened strong, unevenly higher,
some sales called 25 cents up. Top
steers sold at So 30. and not up to the
limit Of the market by about SO cents.
Choice pulp steers sold up to Se.55,
same price the same cattle brot week
ago. Best COWS in native division sold at
$3.50. good COWS Sc to s6.s5, veals up
to Sill.
Hog receipts were moderate last week
but packers were bearish and the mar
ket closed at the low spot To-day the
run is 5000 head. market 10 higher.
Quality is good. and weights are heavier
than heretofore. 2o6 lbs last week, / o
lbs heavier than same week last year
Top price to-day is SO 30 and bulk Of
sale $3.50 to Se.7o. In spite of the de-
preston last week. the situation is re-
garded as strong. and no further break
is expected at this time
The sheep market was 10 higher to-
day, following weakness every day last
weok. Receipts are running very light,
1900 here to-day. and the supply prom
ises to run light for month to come.
Feeding lambs sold up to SO. breeders
sz.So to So. light young ewes at $3.50.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28
BASEBALL DOPE
Continued from First Page

half of the eight, altho Umps
Mcdonald made two more deci-
sions in their favor. In the ninth
the locals went down in order
and then came the saddest part
of the game. The first mau up
for La Junta walked, was sacri-
feed to second ard with two down
scored on scratch hit.
The score:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28
ePor-sE zewuLge
Rocky Ford Chautauqua Starts July 29fh
Obituary.


Peter E. Vandenburg. for fifteen years
a resident of Rocky Ford. was born in
Coxsackie. New York. on Feb. 8, ls45,
and died at Rocky Ford on Saturday last.
July %. 1916. He was the son of Hen
~ L, Vandsnburg and Helen Ann Van
Schaaoh
In September, 1864. at Ceyland NJ Y.
then his place of residence. he enlisted in
company F. of the l8elh Regiment.
New York Volunteers. On March LIST,
1865. at Thatoher's Run. Virginia. he
was appointed corporal. to take effect at
once. and served thereafter in the civil
war until its close.
He was with the Army of the Potomac
within short distance of Appotomattox
at the time of the historic surrender of
General Lee. and was honorably dis
charged at Washington. D. c.. in May.
1865.
On March lzth. 1863. he married
Miss Eleanor Josephine Lyon. OF Cieve
land. NY. Tne children Of this mar
rage now surviving are Ralph L. Van
denburg of Peoria. ILL.,. Mrs. Grace j.
WEIGH Of Bunker Hill. III and Mrs. Mn
ME c. Hasbrouck of Naugatuck. Conn.
HIS fist wire having deceased on
April 90. 1888, Mr.. Vandenpury on Feb.
IL. 1889. married Miss E la Jane Will.
iams, the daughter of Rev. Dillon Wilt
Jams. OF Cleveland. N. Y. OF this mar
rage an only daughter is now living, Mr..
Gelon P. Randall of this city.
After his first marriage ne removed tn
ST. Louis and subsequently, to Jerssyvle.
ILL.,, then to Eureka, Kan. coming to
Rocky Ford in the yaar 1901. where he
has ever since resided.
Mr.. Vandenourg was a mam1er of
Wads~orth Post, No. 95. of the Grand
Army of the Republic at Rocky Ford.
and seldom failed TO attend the national
and state reunions when able. On Dec
GRAFTON Day IN May last. tho very feeble,
he was able to wEtnsSs and greatlS en-
joyed the ceremonies. the last he WAS
privileged TO witness.
Another msmoer of the Grand Army
of the Repub ic has passed away, of
whom 1t is said. full regiment are now
falIng out every six months.
Mr.. Vanderourg was long d trustee and
elder and always a supporter ana regular
attendant until his decease. at the First
Presbyterian church of RockJ Ford. In
1907 he Was again bereaved by the
loss of his second wife, VINO was a de-
vo:ed member OF the same church.
Funeral services over all that was
mortal Of P E. Nandenburg-a man OF
the highest standards of life and conduct
and one Of the most highly esteemed and
respected citizens of this community
were conducted in the First Presbyterian
church on Monday afternoon by Dr.. j.
L. Weaver, and were attended by Wads-
worth Post, G, A. r., and associate or
ders and by large conoourse OF SIN
cerely mourning friends. Interment
was in Valley View cemetary.
l845-l9l6. Between these two
dates. not so far apart in human history
has begun and ended another human
life, life without blemish, leaving to his
family and to his country as their best
inheritance the record of a good man, a
useful citizen, brave soldier, faithful
husband and father, and loyal friend.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28
Gard of Thanks,

We wish herewith to express our graf
itude to the friends who so kindly render
ed US services of regard during the illness
and final obsequies of our dear father.
Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Randall
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Vandenburg
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. WEIGH
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28
Gard of Thanks.

w, desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neiehbors for
their expressions of sympathy and acts
OF kindness upon the death Of our mother
and sister. Mrs. Julia Ryan.
Mrs. J. Arthur Phelps
Mrs. o. W. West
Glenn v. Ryan
James 3. Ryan
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28
1.-THE
Melting
POf77

A Play of American Ideals; a
Play of Humor, of Sincerity,
of Life and Dramatic Action,
a Play that will stir the
hearts and quicken the pulses
and increase the patriotism
of every American citizen
who hears it. With all a
Great Production based on
Chautauqua Standards, and
furnished by Ten Notable
New York Players.
This Great Play is a tremen-
dous addition to the Chau-
tauqua Program. No extra
cost to those who hold season
tickets. Worth alone more
than the cost Of season tickets.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28

Summlry-Two-bise hits: Coch.an.
Harwood. Three-bas hit: Smith. Double
plays. Goblin to Harwood; Addington to
Chellgord.to Boekwitz. Struck out: by
Billings g.; by Williams 8. Bases on
balls: Billings /; Williams 3. Stolen
basss: Peiky, Kane. Sacrifice hits:
Bockwitz 2 Hit by pitcher: Harwood
Umpire Mcdonald.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28

For Bibles and Testaments. small and
large and at any price. see W. H. Stamp.
5o4 So. Eighth St., agent for American
Bible Society.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28
Local Players Go To Other Teams

Chuck Cochran, our star centerfielder
and heavy hitter, has been signed by
La Junta and will greatly strengthen
that team. Leftfielder Art Moore was
picked up by Trinidad and Minor Har-
wood will play short for the Fort Lyon
team.
"Jawn" jackson of this city, who
has been playing ball in North Dakota
this season, has returned and will fin
ish the season with Fort Lyon. Perry
Williams has also been rendered an
offer by the Fort.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28

ELISHA LEE, Chairman.
p. r. ALBRIGHT. Genf GrrrG-,.
Atlantic Coast Line Rniiroad-
l. w. BALDWIN. CsnT Manager,
Central of Georgia Railway
c. l. BARDO. GrnI Manager.
New York. S-~ Haven e Hartford Railroad.
E. u. CoAPMAN, pice.Pr.sid.nt.
Southern Railway.
s. L. COITER. Cent Manager.
Wabash Hallway.
r. T.. CROwIEl. t..L Gire-PFssidraL
New York Central haiiroaL.
c. u. EMERSON. Grail Manager.
Great Northern la iway.
c. u. EvING. C.nT HaHa=~y.
FhilLJs ,bia 4 Heading Hallway
Z. GEICE, IssL 10 FREE dat.
Chesapeake y uhiS Railway.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28
RAILROAD
WAGES
Shall they be determined by
Industrial Warfare or
Federal Inquiry?
To the American Public: .

Do you believe in arbitration or indus
trial warfare?
The train employees on all the railroads
voting whether they wv will give Their Leaders ef bs
country to enforce their demands for 100
million dollar wage increase.
The railroads are in the public service
your service. This army of employees is in
the public service-your service.
You pay for rail transportation 3 billion
dollars year, and ~ cents out of every
dollar from you goes to the employees.
On a. Western railroad. in 1915 of the
employees earned these wages lowest highest and
Of ally ~ shown by the pay rolls
Frs;sht Yard
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-07-28

A. $. GRFiG, asst Ia Rsc~isrrs.
81. Louis & san franei.eo Eaiir"sd
{. W. Nouns, Gent Manager.
Atshison. Topeka & santa he Rsii-sy
u. ". weMAsTEIs G-nT Manager.
v nl,..ling and Lake Erie iiailr"ai.
a ID. MAIIER. bioe-Frr.4d~ut.
f'uriaIk Hid " r.t-ru Eaii~.y
JAMES RUSSELL G-HJ Manager,
Ern>er y Iiu Gran,i- RaiiroAd.
4. NJ. sCHONkR, R.sid' ~ iir. -I'r~s-
i-un-Nisania Lines w->i.
v. l. Seldom, Ii-s-Prrs 'irai
seAl.uard s,iE Line RAJ. -,
4. }. sTuNE. ior-ps...d."L al
tFIt Railroad
c. :, v AN. rioe.frs. A .~nT .Hmrgs,.
suu-sI Central tInr-
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Auto Slightly Damaged.

Sunday evening while Charles Tyler
and family, accompanied by Mrs. Ira
Cronk and Miss Helen Cronk, were
out driving, they met John White with
a new Haynes car. Mr.. Tyler. seeing
that it would be difficult for them to
pass at the corner of the Hatfield
grocery on Scofield street, pulled to
the proper side of the road, and
stopped. Mr.. White attempted to
guide his car to the opposite side. but
1t being his first trip out, he became
muddled and pulled the wrong lever,
losing control of his machine and
humping into the Tyler car with such
force that the radiator, steering rods
and other parts of the car were dam
aged. Mr.. Whites son, who was rid
ing in the front seat also, saw the
accident was inevitable and cut off
the gas. otherwise it would have
proven more serious.
Carthage, 6; Warsaw, I.
The Carthage town team played a
game of baseball Sunday afternoon
with the Warsaw team, at Warsaw,
resulting in score of six to one, in
favor of Carthage. The score at the
end of the third inning was one to
one. and continued SO until the first
half Of the twelfth inning. Carthage
men started batting rally, and made
five more runs. The game was wit
messed by a large crowd
Mrs. Shepherd, who has been visit
ing her brother, Judge James, and
family, departed Saturday evening for
her home in Ursa.
r. c.. Gibson of Burnside was a
business visitor to the city the last
bof the week.
A. E. Paris goes to Lacon soon, to
visit his son Arthur.
Miss Nellie Roath of Sm1thshlre-
came in Friday evening for visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A
Roath, Miss Virgie arriving Saturday
evening. They will visit relatives at
Adrian. before returning to Smith
shire. where they are conducting a
millinery store.
Row Burner of Keokuk, came over
last week to see his father Ambrose
Burner. who has been quite Ill.
Charles Thackston who recently
purchased a stock of groceries and
meat market combined, has sold the
same and returned to this city, it
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09
McGrath Bros. Druggists
Wilkinson & Co.

Ballinger explained that at the re-
quest OF the president, The nominating
committee had been appointed by the
executive committee of the club
Tho OFFICERS for 1e16-1e17.
The balloting resulted in the cleo
tion OF the following officers:
President-Miss Martha Baldwin.
First vice president-Mrs. H. Boy
den Blood.
Second vice president-H T. Ora
ham.
Secretary Miss Clara Gertrude Fry
Corresponding secretary - M rs.
Mary Miller.
Treasurer-Mrs. j. B. Well.
List Of the Nominees.
There were three nominees for
each office, the following slate be-
ing named:
President Baldwin, William
Ballinger, Mrs. John r. Irwin.
First vice president-Mrs. H. Boy
den Blood Mrs. R. L. Reid, Miss 81
eanor Hughes.
Second vice president-H. T. Ora
ham, P. C. Hayden, Mrs. Hugh J. Rob,
ertson.
Secretary-Miss Fry, Mrs. Matless,
Mrs. o. w. Sandberg.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. O.
Mandt. Mrs. Mary Miller, Miss Celes-
tine Dickey.
Treasurer-Mrs. J. B. We'll, J. l.
Annable, Howard Wood.
Last Program Of Year.
Following the business session the
last OF the club programs for the yea
was given. Mrs. Robert Lee Reid, &C
companied BY Miss Katherine Younk
er at the piano, Eugene Carter, violin
and DR.. Marsh, cello, sang three
groups of songs. Mrs. Ralph B. Joy
and Mrs. John r. Irwin played a
piano number. Eugene Carter accom-
panied by Mrs. Joy and Mrs. w. a
Carter played two numbers on the
violin, and Miss Clara Gertrude Fry
played two piano numbers.
Mrs. George w. Delaplaine and
Mrs. c. F. Mcfarland we're club
hostesse Miss Katherine Philips and
Miss Mamie Young were the house
committee.
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PASSED AWAY At
0AKDALE, IOWA
Mrs. George Foecke Answers Call
After Illness Extending Over
Six Months-BurIal In
keokuk.
PARENTS RESIDE HERE
Decedent Was Born at haywood, Mo.
In 1884-Was Married In
keokuk, Two Years
Ago.
PARENTS RESIDE HERE

Mrs. George Foecke, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Sanford of 1913
Franklin street, died at Oakdale, Ia,
yesterday morning. The body will be
brought to Keokuk for burial and will
arrive here either tonight or early to-
morrow morning.
Besides her parents, the decedent
Is survived by her husband, George
Foecke of this city; sister, Mrs. j.
S. Washburn, Cos Cob, Okla; a
brother, George w. Sanford, Keokuk;
and two half sisters, Mrs. L. c. Stout,
Montana, and Mrs. w. C. Schroeder,
haywood, Mo.
She was born on May 6, 1884, in
haywood. Her marriage occurred in
this city on May 6, 1914, the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. Father
George Giglinger, pastor Of st. Mary s
Catholic church. The decedent was q
devout member of st. Mary's church
and also belonged to the Royal Neigh.
bors fraternal society.
Mrs. Foecke had been i'll since last
October. Her death was caused by
tuberculosis. She had been at Oak
dale for month. Her many friends
here have learned with regret of her
death and have extended their deep
est sympathy to the family.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09
''OLD KENTUCKY
TASTES like
RIPE FRUIT
Its Delicious Flavor Has Never
Been Equa!led in Amy
Other Chew
50 YEARS the FAvORITE

There is more flavor and real
tobacco satisfaction in a plug chew
than in any other form OF tobac-
co. And Old Kentucky has fla
vor all its own-peculiarly mellow,
sweet and fruity.
For so years Old Kentucky has
pleased the most critical tobacco
users in America.
Old Kentucky is made OF choice,
perfect Burley leaf, sun-ripened,
full-havored, hand-ste1nmed, thor
ough1y cleansed and pressed into
plugs by a process which saves
every drop of its tasty. wholesome
beneficial juices.
Old Kentucky will please your
taste and quicken your appetite
Get Ioc plug from your dealer
today-you1l always be glad 20,
got acquainted with it.
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together with all remaining property.
The will dominates and appoints said
Mary, executrix, without bond.
The will was witnessed by Louis
Jagels and Chas. j. Koehler.
The report of Jacob Zeh, conser-
vator, now administrator, Of the
estate Of Ellen Worden, deceased.
was filed showing: Total amount re-
ceived, $S55.S4; total amount paid out,
s2O3.A4; subject to distribution.
S6524O. The heirs are: Her brothers,
Francis Uhler of Seneca, Neb.; VIII
liam Uhler Of Emmett, Neb.; Andrew
J. Uhler of Benedict, Neb.; the chill
dren of Matilda Briley, deceased
sister; also the heirs of Henry Briley,
deceased son of Matilda Briley; also
the heirs of Edward Uhler and Carroll
Uhler, deceased brothers of said Ellen
Worden.
Order Of court approving report.
declaring the estate fully settled, and
discharging administrator, together
with his bondsmen.
The case of the People VS.. Bert
Briggs, on a charge of assault and
battery was heard before Judge Dun
ham, upon information nled. The de-
PENDANT appeared in court and enter
ed plea of guilty, whereupon the court
assessed q fine of SIS and costs.
The fine of SIS and costs Of s20-S5
paid to the county clerk, Ed Miller.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09
DANISH SCROFULA
Hoods sarsapariIla cleanses the
Blood, Skin Troubles Vanish.

Scrofula eruptions on the face and
body are both annoying and disfigur-
ing. Many a complexion would be
perfect if they were not present
This disease shows itself in other
ways, as lunches in the neck. IN
famed eyelids. sore ears, wasting OF
the muscles, form of dyspepsia, and
general debility.
Ask your druggist for Hoods Sar-
saparilla. This great medicine COM
pletely eradicates scrcfula. 1t purifies
and enriches the blood, removes hui
mors. and builds up the whole system.
1t embodies the careful training, ex-
perience, and skill of Mr.. Hood, a
pharmacist for fifty years, in it's quail
ity and power to cure.
Scrofula is either inherited or ac-
CURED. Better be sure you are quite
free from it. Get Hoods Sarsaparilla
and begin taking it today.
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MOST SUCCESSFUL
YEAR IN HISTORY
Monday Mu.le c'ub Closes It. Best
Season Last Night According to
Reports Read at An
nuaI Meeting.
REFLECT MISS BALDWIN
She viii Head Club for Coming Sea.
son-other Officers Are Chosen
In eaIIotins by
Members.

The Monday Music club closed the
most successful year OF It's existence
according to reports which were
made last evening at the annual
meeting OF the club. Under the eff
cient leadership of Miss Martha
Baldwin as president, assisted by able
officers and committees, the club
year proved the best, both financially
and artistically in the history of the
organization.
In speaking OF The work which has
been done during the year Miss Bald
win said that she had been given
able cooperation and support by the
other officers, the committee men,
bers and the active members of the
club, and that such cooperation was
appreciated. The assistance rendered
the auxiliary by Mrs. Matless was
commented upon; the programs botlr
of the club and public concerts were
briefly summarized.
Miss Clara Gertrude Fry who is the
recording secretary Of the club read
her report There are 429 members
In the club and auxiliary. Twenty
two programs we're given during the
year. The aItruistic department and
the music library all show steady
growth.
Financial Report.
The report OF the treasurer, Mrs.
H. C. Brown, was read by Miss Bald
win. There was balance last year
OF $24S5. The total receipts of this
season amounted to $2,260.71. The
total disbursements were $1,S8S.95. OF
this amount $1,346 was spent for
artists concerts. The balance at the
end OF the club year was $371.76.
A nominating committee composed
OF James Young, Mrs. Collingwood
Tucker, Miss Eleanor Brown, Mrs.
Rand, Mrs. Schouten and Mrs. Howell
placed the slate before the members,
and voting was by ballot. William
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09
BRIEF ILLNESS
ENDS IN DEATH
Mrs. Susie Long Passes Away Early
Sunday Morning at Her Home
Near Carthage, After
Short Illness.
IN HANCOCK 40 YEARS
Auto Slightly Damaged in Collision
With Another car-some Items
About Probate Court
Matters.
Y HANCOCK 40 YEARS
TFrom the Ouincy whie I

CARTHAGE, May 9.-Mrs. Susie
Long, who has been quite i'll for the
past ten days, suffering from pneu-
monia, passed away in her home one
mile north Of this city Sunday morn
ing at 3:15, aged 46 years.
Mrs. Long had not been strong for
a number of years, but was up and
doing, often overtaxing her strength
in her efforts to make her home happy
and her family comfortable.
Susie Mauk was brought from New
York City to this county forty years
ago when she was child of six
Mrs. Amanda Fletcher, through the
kindness of her heart, opened her
home to the orphan girl, who since
her maturity has been to Mrs. Fetch
er what only daughter could be,
they loving each other with the same
devotion as mother and daughter.
Mrs. Fletcher has been i'll for about
two years and went to make her
home with Mrs. Long last July, re-
naming there until Mrs. Long be-
came i'll, where she received every
care and attention. Mrs. Fletcher Is
now past 80.
Susie Long was true christian and
always had her family ready for Sun
day school and church, even though
she were not able to go herself. She
leaves, besides her husband, Douglas
Long, two sons and two daughters,
George, who is member Of the
senior class Of the high school, and
Kenneth and Rena, both of the sopho-
more class, and little Verna, aged
about eight years; two foster broth
ers and one sister. William A. fetch
er Of this city and Ed Fletcher and
Mrs. Maggie Wier of Grand Junction,
Colo Her friends are numbered by
the score.
The funeral services will be held
from the Baptist church this after
| noon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. M. Jones
! officiating, with burial in Moss Ridge
cemetery.
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being impossible for Mrs Thaakston to
leave her aged mother, who is rather
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Burial in Webster.

Robert Duke was found dead in a
| boarding house in Burlington Thurs
day evening about IL O'Clock. The re-
mains were brought to this city Satur.
day evening and taken to the Hearne
undertaking parlors and to Webster
Sunday, where the funeral services
were held in the Webster church at
2:3O p. M, under the auspices Of the
I. o. O. f. lodge Of that village. MT.
Sol Salisbury officiating.
Mr.. Duke had been living in Bur.
lington about two years, working in
the insurance business, and on Thurs
day evening his room mate went
down to supper, stating that Mr.. Duke
was not feeling well and would not
be down. When he returned to his
room he found Mr.. Duke dead in his
bed. A doctor was called and said
that he had been dead about three
hours.
He leaves one brother living in
Burlington, one brother in Chicago
and six children, all of Chicago, ex-
cept Arthur Duke Of Ursa. Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Duke arrived in the city
Saturday evening. being the guests of
Herbert Salisbury and Mrs. Joseph
Dean. cousins Of Mr.. Duke.
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being impossible for Mrs. Thackston to
leave her aged mother, who is rather
feeble.
Jesse Layton returned last week
from Augusta, Kas., where he has
been spending the winter. He is now
in the Soldiers Home in Quincy, and
expects to stay there for time.
Miss Bess McMechan expects to
depart June 1st for Chicago. to be at
the Foundlings' Home during the sum
mer months, while the other nurses
are taking vacations.
Probate Court Orders.
In probate court, the will of Frede-
rick Altheide, was filed and probated.
The testator gives the executrix
power to sell and dispose Of the farm,
and to deliver deed for same to the
purchaser Out of the proceeds Of
sale he is to pay to his children, Yves
ley E., Edward A, and Emma Mae
Altheide each $4,000; to Wesley w,
as trustee, $500 to be invested upon
real estate, and to pay the same to
julius W. Hunke, child of a deceased
daughter, when he arrives at the age
of "a, to be his absolutely. In case
of the death of grandchild, without
issue, the sum to be divided equally
between testator's three children, or
their survivors: If there be any heirs
of grandchild, they are to inherit said
sum All interest from this sum is
to be paid to his wife, Mary Altheide,
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erandmother,s Medicines

Our grandmothers were wise in the
virtues of the herbs of the field. They
used to gather and store roots and
herbs and use them to cure the all
ments of their families-wormwood
thoroughwort. sage, rue, camomile-
the list might go on and on of the
healing plants with which they made
us familiar.
Now their granddaughter get the
extracts from just such good old
roots and herbs, from the nearest
druggist, ready prepared for use. One
such medicine, which women find
best for their own ailments, is the
we'll known Lydia e. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound. = Advertise
ment.