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BOX SPRINGS ITEMS

Mir Patton has returned nome
from South Park where he has been
working.
Charles and Esther Sypher spent
few days last week visiting at the
Colbert home.
Mr.. and Mrs Guy Mayfeld return
ed home last Friday from a two
months outing at Rye,
Miss Bingham. of Sugar City, spent
Tuesday night on her claim.
Mr. and Mrs. Hasstedt of Arlington
motored to Box Springs last Friday
and spent the day with the Mcclure
family. Mary Mcclure accompanied
them home for a short visit.
f. S. Rodecker is enjoying Visit
from his father and mother from
Kansas.
Frank Peterson has moved his
family to Rocky Ford.
Mr.. Flemming returned on We'd
nesday to his daughters. Mrs. Chas.
Wilson. after spending fair week at
Rocky Ford.
The Box Springs Gun Club leased
the lakes for private hunting.
Messrs. E. w. and Wilbur Travers
and Miss Augusta extend an invita-
ton to their neighbors and friends
for next Sunday afternoon, Septem-
be 16. At 1880 they will bessn their
annual treat of cantaloupe and will
be glad to receive their friends dur
ing the afternoon.
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TO FEED BUNCH CALVES

B. d. Belche, who is putting In
feed yard just southeast of town, Will
feed about 200 calves this fall. He
will place them in the pens about
November 1 and feed them on ensil-
age and cotton seed meal cake Tor
two months turning them on the mar
ket about the first Of the year. When
these are out he expects to put 800
head OF yearlings and two-year-oids
on full feed.
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N,yI.lA NEWS !

Mrs. c. K. Mattinsly visited win
Mrs. Fred Hilvert Of Ordway' Tues
day afternoon.
Prof. Higgins. principal OF tne
Numa schools. resides on his rsncs !.
east Of. Ordway. and drives to ana
from school in his Ford.
Miss Jewel strever visited with
Miss Mable Schroeder Friday aner-
noon.
Some of the Numaites who took IN
the Rocky Ford fair Melon day were
A G. Miller and family. Henry bak-
er and family. John Lupton and boys
Mrs. c. r. Mattingly. Mr.. and Mrs
Geo johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Pedigo and sons, Mrs. w. h. Stre'er
and sons, Everett Beard. Herman
Houck and Ed. Gates.
c. C. Collins went to Fowler ana
was accompanied home by his tather
mother and sister. who have Deeh
visiting there. He also brought
hack a nice lpt VI W SAuP'0
ed along the river.
Miss Francis Strever writes that
she has been assigned position IN
the schools department of Military
Aerouautics. in the Navy department
Washington. d. c.. where she COM
menced work Tuesday. September 4.
Earl Schroeder left Friday for san
Antonio. Tex. where he is member
of the aviation corps. He was called
here by the death of his mother.
Herman Houck left for Idaho Fri
day where he will work for his bro
ther in the wheat fields.
The Numa schools opened Mon
day with a good attendance in all
rooms.
Clelland Roberts and Victor
Schroeder will attend high school in
Ordway this year.
Don't forget the Numa grange Sat
urday, tomorrow. night
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A WORD FOR MOTHERS

Itis grave mistake for mothers to neg
lect their aches and pains and suffer in
silence-this only leads to chronic sick
ness and often shortens life.
Ifyour work is tiring; if your nerves are
excitable; if you feel languid, weary or
depressed, you should know that Scott's
Emulsion overcomes just such conditions.
1t possesses in concentrated form the
very elements to invigorate the blood,
strengthen the tissues, nourish the nerves
and build strength.
Scott's is strengthening thousands od
Eothers-and will help you. No alcohol.
Scott & Bovine. bloomfield. NJ.
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'ExEAarTiolsS cRANyED

In appeal for exemption nom arml
service the folloviAs have lad theil
riaims granted:
EDWARD Dsnnis. olnsy spssngs.
Mike Moliihar. olnsy spransa
II ROY Durow. Sugar City.
rhos. Hill. Olney Springs.
George Brand. Sugar City.
Henry Bruce, Ordway.
Leonard Ryan. Sugar City
Fred Hickman. Olney Springs
Henry Leham. Ordway.
Henry Grassmick. Ordway,
Walter VIII. Sugar City.
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/ / I. nv fpaeuins oalesrs wsss elect
ia aSt ~ nesting held - North
u w, av 6snsss !: prssiasat. Mrs.
'fS1lS asIsV: vleeRrssiAsat. Mrs.
I>1 Cpzpsatss: nessrdins Secre-
1vh - aoo1s UesDsasse: Cor
fssponaing sscrstary. Mrs. WI. H.
cfisllan: Ixsassrer. Mrs. Nina sor-
enson. The next meeting will also
be held in North park next Tuesday.
aeptsmber IS. At 1850 p. m. and az
ter the program q lunch will be serv-
I'd, consisting Of fried chicken. sand
wichee and pickles. Let us have
good attendance and enjoy social
Hour together.
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GRAPES FOR SALE

Grapes at 4c per pound. F. B.
Bolles. Crowley. Phone SOFA.
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No. 12-Leaves Ordway---S:5o p. m.
No. 14-Leaves Ordway---s:5 p. m.
.ocaI Frei1ht -12:1 p. m.
WEST BOUND
Mo. 11-Leaves Ordway--10:25 a. m
10. 13-Leaves Ordway---5:27 a m.
,oca1 Freight -1:50 p. m.
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HUNTING NOTICE

No hunting, shooting or trespass-
ing on Box Springs lakes. BY order
Of the Box Springs Canal and Reser-
voir company.
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AUTOMOBILE CAPS

Each and every lady calling at
our Garage will be presented with
an automobile cap until the supply
is exhausted.
The West Side Auto Co.
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stETHoD1sT EPISCOPAL CHURCH
September 16
Preaching IL a. m. and p. m.
Sunday school 10 a. m.
F. W. PIMLOTT. Pastor.
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TINE TABLE
missouri Pacific Railway Company
EAST R0JIND
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RIINFAflsy c!oKp

september Of this year " IN.
which has been recorded up to Wed
nesday Of this week.
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BRECKENRIDGE NEWS

James Lemaster left last Wednes-
.say for a visit with home folks in Mis-
souri,. He expects to be called to
report at Camp Gunter about the
18th.
Miss Emma Loud. who spent the
summer with her mother, has gone
TO Colorado Springs where she will
lie employed during the millinery sea-
SON.
Philip Cokley. of Forder. was
visitor at the Fred Beagle home last
week and with the Beagle and Ely
families attended the Rocky Ford
fair on Thursday.
Levi Riddle, of Callhan. has been
in this vicinity several days on busi-
ress.
The opening of the Breckenridge
school was postponed on account OF
making improvements on the school
house
Frank Clute's new bungalow is
completed and makes pleasing i'm
,.rovement in the neighborhood.
A watermelon party was given at
the McAllister home last Wednesday
evening to which the young people
Of the neighborhood were invited and
spent a very pleasant evening
The Oakes times., 1917-01-04

There were hundred stories of hfa
nerve. his wonderful speed with gun
his passion for gambling, his love OF
a horse-his cold, implacable. inhu.
man wiping ont Of his path any man
that crossed 1t.
"Chescltline Is name, terrible
nnme." said Colonel Webb. "SOme-
times wonder IL he's not only a
name. In that case where does the
brains Of this gang come from? No;
there must be a master craftsman
behind this border pillage; master
capable Of handling those terrors.
Poggin and Knell. OF all the thou
sands of outlaws developed by west
ern Texas in the last twenty years
these three are the greatest. In
southern Texas. down between the
kecos and the Nueccs, there have been
and are still many bad men. But l
doubt If any outlaw there, possibly
excepting Buck Duane, ever equaled
P0ggin. You've heard of this Duanef'
Eyes, little," replied Duane quiet
~. "l'm from southern Texas. buck
Duane, then, is not known out here7''
"Why, man, where isn't his name
known?" returned Colonel Webb.
1--WE kept track Of his record as I
have all the others. His fame in this
country appears to hang on his match
less gun-play and his enmity toward
outlaw Chiefs"
elias -Cheseldine's gang been busy
lately?" asked Duane.
mo. Probably all the stock that'a
being shipped now was rustIed long
ago. Cheseldine works over a wide
section. too wide for news to travel
inside" of weeks. There are some
people who think Cheseldine had
nothing to do with the bank-robberies
and train hold-ups during the last few
years in this country. But that's poor
reasoning. The Jobs have been too
we'll done, too surely covered, to be
the work of greasers or ordinary out
laws"
Whats your view of the outlook1
How's oil this going to wind up7
Will the outlaw ever be driven out?"
asked Duane.
"Never. There will always be out
laws along the Rio Grande. All the
armies In the world couldn't comb
the wild brakes of that fifteen hun
dred miles of river. But the sway
of the outlaw, such as is enjoyed by
these great leaders. will sooner or
later be past. There's talk of Vigi-
lantes, the same that were organized
In California and are now in force
in Idaho. So far it's only talk. But
the time will come. And the days Of
Cheseldine and Poggin are numbered"
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Here Colonel Webb Exploded.

benefit from Austin. Duane exerted
himself to be agreeable and interest
ing; and he saw presently that here
was an opportunity to make valu-
able acquaintance, If not u friend.
'I'm stranger in these parts"
said Duane, finally. "What is this
outlaw situation you speak Off"
ITS dnmnable. sir, and unbeliev.
able. Not rustling any more. but
just wholesale herd-stealing, in which
some big cattlelnen, supposed to be
honest, are equally guilty with the
outlaws. On this border, you know,
the rustler has always been able to
steal cattle in any numbers. But to
get rid Of big bunches-that's the
hard Job. The gang operating be-
tween here and Valentine evidently
have not this trouble. Nobody knows
where the stolen stock goes. But I'm
not alone in my opinion that most Of
1t goes to several big stockmen. They
ship to San Antonio. Austin, New
Orleans, also to FL Paso."
wholesale business, eh?" remarked
Duane. who are these-er-big
stock-buyers?"
Colonel Webb seemed a little
startled at the abrupt query. He
bent his penetrating gaze upon Duane
and thoughtfully stroked his pointed
beard.
Names, of course, I'll not mention.
Opinions are one thing, direct accusa-
zion another. This is not healthy
country for the informer."
When 1t came to the outlaws them
selves Colonel Webb was disposed to
talk freely. The great name along
the river was Cheseldine, but it SEEM
ed to be a name detached from an
Individual. No person of veracity
known to Colonel Webb had ever
seen Cheseldine. Strange to say Of
an outlaw leader, as there was no one
who could identify him. so there was
no one who could prove he had actu-
ally killed man.
But in striking contrast to this
mystery was the person. character,
and cold-blooded action of Poggin and
Knell. the chiefs lieutenants. They
were familiar figures in all the towns
within two hundred miles of Brad
ford. Knell had a record. but as gum
man with an Incredible list of victims,
Poggin was supreme. II Poggin had
q. friend no one ever heard Of him.
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"more Nerve. Maybe"

to play with him ten years ago
Floyd Lawson. Floyd. my daughter
and my niece. Ruth Herbert"
Duane always scrutinized everyone
he met. and now with a dangerous
game to play, with consciousness Of
Longstreth's unusual and significant
personality. he bent a keen and
searching glance upon this Floyd
Lawson.
He was under thirty. yet gray at his
temples-dark. smooth-shaven. with
lines left by wildness, dissipation.
shadows under dark eyes. a mouth
strong and bitter. and square chin
a reckless. careless. handsome. sinist-
er face strangely losing the hardness
when he smiled. The grace Of q
gentleman clung round him. seemed
like an echo in his mellow voice.
Duane doubted not that he. like many
a young man, had drlfted out to the
frontier, where rough and wild life
had wrought sternly but had not quite
effaced the mark of good family.
Colonel Longstreth apparently did
not share the pleasure of his daughter
and his niece in the advent of this
cousin. Something hinged on this
meeting. Duane grew intensely curi-
GUS, but, as the stage appeared ready
for the journey, he had no further op-
portunity to crafty it..
(To be continued)
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ward companionship and mintjuleps
The gentleman introduced himself az
Colonel Webb, Of Maria. and took 1t
as matter Of course that Duane
made no comment about himself.
Duane. as always, was good
listener. Colonel Webb told, among
other things, that he had come out
to the Big Bend to look over the
affairs Of q deceased brother who
had been rancher and sheriff Of
one Of the towns. Fairdale by name.
"Found no affairs. no ranch. not
even his grave" said Colonel Webb.
"And tell you, sir. IL hell's any
tougher than this Fairdale I don't
want to expiate my sins there"
"Fairdale. imagine sheriffs
have hard row to hoe out here"
replied Duane, trying not to appear
curious.
The Colonel swore Justify.
"What this frontier needs, sir, 10
about six companies of Texas Rang
ers. A fine body Of men, sir, and the
salvation of Texas"
Governor Stone doesn't entertain
that opinion" said Duane.
Here Colonel Webb exploded. Mani
testify the governor was not his choice
for chief executive of the great
state. He talked politics for while.
and of the vast territory west of the
Pecos that seemed never to get a
The Oakes times., 1917-01-04

"wal, I'm doggoned II I know what
to make Of 1t. But I reckon he's
either crazy or got more nerve than
most Texans"
"More nerve, maybe" Duane re.
Piled. "Show me a bed nov. INN
keeper"
Once in bed in the dark. Duane
composed himself to think over the
events of the evening. Why had
that desperate robber lowered his gun
and stood paralyzed at sight and
sound of the mayor of Fairdale? This
was not answerable. There might
have been a number Of reasons. all
to Colonel Longstreth's credit, but
Duane could not understand.
Next morning Duane walked up the
main street and back again. Just as
he arrived some horsemen rode up
to the inn and dismounted. And at
this juncture the Longstreth party
came out. Duane heard Colonel Long.
streth utter an exclamation. Then he
saw him shake hands with tall man.
Longstreth looked surprised and
angry. and he spoke with force: but
Duane could not hear what It was he
said. The fellow laughed, yet some.
how he struck Duane as sullen, until
suddenly he espied Miss Longstreth.
Then his face changed, and he re.
moved his sombrero. Duane went
closer.
"Floyd, did you come with tive
teams?" asked Longstreth, sharply.
"Not me. I rode a horse, good and
hard" was the reply.
"Hump! I'll have word to say to
you later" Then Longstreth turned
to his daughter. "Ray, here's the
cousin I've told you about. You used
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CHAPTER XVI.

Next morning Duane mounted his
horse and headed for Fairdale. He
rode leisurely, as he wanted to learn
all he could about the country. There
were few ranches. The further he
Travelled the better grazing he en-
countered. and. strange to note, the
fewer herds of cattle. It was just
sunset when he made out cluster
of adobe houses that marked Sander
son, halfway between Bradford and
Fairdale. When he drew up before
the inn the landlord and his family
and number of loungers greeted
him laconically.
"Beat the stage in, hey?" remarked
one.
"There she comes now," said an
other. "Joel shore Is drivtn' to.
night"
Far down the road Duane saw a
cloud of dust and horses and lum.
bering coach. Presently 1t rolled up
a large mud-bespattered and dusty
vehicle. Uttered with baggage on top
and tied on behind A number Of
passengers alighte,., three of whom
excited Duane's interest. One was
tall, dark, striklng-looking man, and
the other two were ladies. wearing
long gray ulsters and wells. Duane
heard the proprietor of the inn ad-
dress the man as Colonel Longstreth,
and as the party entered the inn
Duane's quick ears caught few words
which acquainted him with the fact
that Longstreth was the mayor of
Fairdale.
Duane passed inside himself to
learn that supper would soon be
ready. At table he found him-
self opposite the three who had at
tracted his attention.
"Ruth, envy the lucky cowboys"
Longstreth was saying.
Ruth was curly-headed girl with
gray or hazel eyes. I'm crazy to
ride bronchos." she said.
Duane gathered that she was on
visit to western Texas. The other
girls deep voice, sweet like a bell,
made Duane regard her closer. She
did not resemble the Colonel. who
was evidently her father. She looked
tired, quiet, even melancholy. A
finely chiseled oval face. that had
something nervous and delicate about
1t which made Duane think of a
thoroughbred. mouth by no means
small, but perfectly curved. and hair
like jet proclaimed her beauty to
Duane. When she looked at him,
drawn by his rather persistent gaze,
there was pride. fire. and passion in
her eyes. Duane felt himself blush.
ing In confusion.
After supper the guests assembled
in a big sittingroom where an open
fireplace with blazing mesquite sticks
gave out warm and CHEEKY glow.
Duane took seat by table in the
corner, and, finding paper, began
to read. Presently when he glanced
10 he saw two dark-faced men,
strangers who had not appeared be
fore. They were peering in from q
doorway. When they saw Duane had
observed them they stepped back out
Of sight.
It flashed over Duane that the
strangers acted suspiciously. In Texas
In the seventies it was always bad
policy to let strangers go unheeded.
Then he went out into a patio, and
across 1t to little dingy, dlm-lighted
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ne Stood the -s,r,

what assurance have that you do
not wish to marry me merely for my
money!" demanded the heiress.
The impecunious suitor drew himself
up proudly.
"Money is nothing to me-" he sneered
II shall be happy in the prospect Of
never earning cent in my life. SO long
as ! have you."
And. having put him to the test, she
was supremely content.-New York
Times.
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Diplomatic.

Olplomatio.
"Have you ever kissed another girlr'
asked the girl.
"If I have" replied the experienced
young man. "I've forgotten all about
IT."
Whereupon she asked no more aues.
tions.
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Transparent Salt.

In the island Of Santo Domingo there
is remarkable salt mountain-a mass
IT crystalline salt. nearly four miles
long. estimated to contain nearly CO..
100000 tons. and the crystallized salt
is said to be so clear that medium
sized print can he read through a block
foot thick.
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lto ADVANTAGES,

jto AdvantA0eo.
Scene-Train stopping at small sta.
ton. Irritable Old Gentleman-What
on earth do they stop at station like
this for? Objectionable Passenger
talighting)-To allow lae to get out
Irritable Old Gentlemon-Ahi I see Il
has its advantages then.
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er. He seems to think there was no
danger. Yet he raved after 1t came"
"Go with us all the way to Fair
dale-please?" asked Miss Ruth.
sweetly offering her hand. II am
Ruth Herbert. And this is my cousin
Ray Longstreth."
"rm travelling that way" replied
Duane, in great confusion. He did
not know how to meet the situation.
Colonel Longstreth returned then.
and after bidding Duane n good night,
which seemed rather curt by contrast
to the graciousness Of the girls, he led
them away.
Before going to bed Duane went
outside to take a look at the injured
sObber and perhaps to ask him few
questions. To Duane's surprise. he
was gone, and SO was his horse. The
innkeeper was dumfounded. He said
that he left the fellow ON the floor
In the barro0m.
"Had he come tor inquired Duane.
"Sure. He asked for whisky"
"Did he say anything elsc?"
"Not to me. heard him talkin' to
the father of them girls"
'You mean Colonel Longstreth?"
II reckon. He sure was some riled.
wasn't he? Jest as If / was to blame
Ter that two-bit Of hold-up!"
"What did you make of the old
gents rage?" asked Duane, watching
the innkeeper. He scratched his
head dubiously. He was sincere, and
Dunno believed In his honesty.
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ROPER FooD FOR WEAK SToMAcHs.

The proper food for one man may
be all wrong for another. Every
one should adopt diet suited to
his age and occupation. Those
who have weak stomachs need to be
especially careful and should eat
slowly and masticate their food
thoroughly. 1t is also important
that they keep their bowels regular.
When they become constipated or
when they feel dull and stupid after
eating they should take Chamber
lain's Tablets to strengthen the
stomach aud move the bowels.
They are easy to take and pleasan t
in effect. For sale by all dealers.
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PLANT POTATOES

Food prices are high, but they
will be higher.
Bread and potatoes are essential
to life. America is going to have
less of them this coming winter.
We are now making plans to help
feed millions more of Europe
people. This means less for u.s.
The one thing that will stand be-
tween US and want next winter will
be the vegetables raised in the gar
dens, back yards, lots and pieces of
vacant land this summer.
Next to wheat the potato is our
most important crop. 1t can be
raised on small plots; it can be
cared for by the average person.
Ernest Thompson Seton says:"The
largest addition to the food supply
IN the shortest time with the least
trouble can be made by growing
pota toes. 1t calls for no unusual
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-17
Thursday, May II 1917
FOOD is WASTED

(a) When we eat more food than
our bodies need for growth and re-
pair and to supply energy for our
work. Oyereating tends to poor
health and fat instead of Drawn,
makes US sluggish and indolent
instead of energetic and resourceful.
Eat enough and no more. Eat for
physical and mental efficiency.
(b) When food is burned or
spoiled n cooking. Improperly
prepared or poorly seasoned food
will be left on the table and prob
ably wasted. Buy food wisely and
then prepare it carefully.
CD When too much food is prep
AIRED for meal. Unserved portions
are apt to be thrown into the gar
bage pail allowed o S p o i |.
Many housekeepers d not know
how to use leftover foods to make
appetizing dishes.
(d) When much food 6
served at meal. Uneaten porto ms
are left on the plate and later thrown
into the garbage pail. Learn tc
know the needs of your family.
and serve each no more than you
think he will want.
(e) When anything edible i E
allowed to go to the garbage pail Oh
allowed to spoil for lack of proper
handling
CD When food is handled care.
lessly. Buy clean food, keep i
clean until used, and be neat in all
details of cooking and serving. This
lessons waste and is available health
measure as well.
FEED YOUR OWN FAMILY FIRST
Don't feed priced human
food to hogs or chickens.
Don't send valuable food to ;he
incinerator or the fertilizer heap.
Don't pour into the sewer nour,
ishing food in the shape of milk,
skim milk, sweet Or sour, soup,
gravy, OF NEEDED fat, or water in
which cereals or vegetables have
been cooked.
Keep good food out of your gar
bage pail and kitchen sink.
Demonstrate Thrift In Your
HomsMake Saving, Rather Thar
Spending, Your Social Standard.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-17
WHY YOU ARE NERVOUS

The nervous system is the alarm system
of the human body.
In perfect health we hardly realize that
we have network of nerves, but when
health is ebbing, when strength is declin-
ing, the same nervous system gives the
alarm in headaches, tiredness, dreamful
sleep, irritability and unless corrected,
leads straight to breakdown.
To correct nervousness, Scott's Emu1-
sion is exactly what you should take; its
rich nutriment gets into the blood and
rich blood feeds the tiny nerve-cells while
the whole system responds to its refresh
ing tonic force. 1t is free from alcohol.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield, NJ.
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skill or outlay boy girl, a hoe
and sunny back yard with our
instructions for guidance. %
1--WE face the future with the i'm
mediate prospect of the greatest
food shortage our generation has
ever known. Every acre OF potat-
oes planted is life insurance against
starvation next winter" declares
Isaac Russell in the New York Eve
ming Mail.