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The Holt County sentinel., 1920-09-10

even hand. Fine points Of law were
often ignored, but those who presided
knew every man in the county, and
they dealt out substantial justice and
the broad principles of natural equity
prevailed.
The First Court House
At the December term, 1871, of the
Holt equity court, held at the home OF
Gilbert Ray, two and half miles east
Of Oregon, and composed Of Judges
Harrison &. holland, James Crowley
and James kimsey, made the following
order:
Ordered that court house be built
in the town Of Oregon, in Holt county
Of the following description and
dimensions: frame structue 20 X 20
feet, two stories high; TO be set In a
rock wall, ls inches thick and 30 inches
high; the first story nine feet high in
the clear; second story to be seven
feet in the clear; the floors to be oak,
one inch thick, well seasoned; suitable
windows, doors, etc.
The building was to be completed
by June 10, 1912, and to be built on lot
5, block Z, In the town Of Oregon,
fronting 20 feet on Nodaway street
and 26 feet on Washington street. This
property Is now occupied by the
Petree-proud buildings, Post office
Phillips drug store and office build.
ing.
The sum Of sGsj We app"c.' lated
for the construction Of the building
and the contract was let TO Jesse
Carroll. These appliances for facilita.
ting labor IN those days were few, and
anything but readily attainablc in this
primitive condition Of things in the
country. and this contractor was under
the necessity Of asking an extension
Of time TO complete the building, which
was granted by the court. and on the
Sd day Of October, 1912, X. NJ. Bark.
hurst, superintendent Of construction
reported the contract completed, and
the court ordered that building he 10.
ccived. On surrending the first court
house for more substantial quarters, II
was occupied by Bowen a. Allen, and
then W. II. Sterret, then by the Oregon
Furniture Co., and al present bv thc
post office and y. o. Phillips.
In the second story Of this building
in May. 1852, the order Of Odd Fellows
organized their lodge. and James Eos.
ter, then a prominent attorney here
was chosen ~ the lodges first prcsid.
ing officer, and +. $. Rostock, ST., and
j. G.. Grimm were the first initiates
On August 18TH, 1852. the first Mason
ic lodge was organized in this building
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June and August terms were held in
the Linnville inn, afterwards known as
the Pollock hmm. that stood on the
ground now occupied by the !. o. .. +.
and Masonic halls.
This original court house was first
occupied, October 8. 1912, when the
court was called by II. II. Russell,
sheriff; David II. Atchison as circuit
Judge and Peter II. Burentt, circuit at
torney; Bayless u. Grigsby, clerk.
Russell had only been elected sheriff
at the August previous election, and he
had summoned a grand jury for this
term. The circuit attorney, as soon as
the court was ready for business, filed
a motion to quash the return of the
sheriff, charging that the sheriff would
be implicated in matters coming he
fore the jury. The court sustained the
motion, and the coroner, Zedekah
Davis, was ordered TO summon q
grand jury, which he promptly did the
following day, by returning the follow
ing names which constituted the Il,
grand jury to set in the first court
house Of the county; Enoch ID. Scam
mon, Abraham Brown. II. G.. holland,
Samuel Watson, Daniel Derbin, r. @,
Tucker. Jarius Miller, Peter Clark,
Jacob Gerwill, Elias Dawson, Henry
Kelley, Geo, A. Paxter, Relph Brown,
John Williams, Avery Carter. holland
was chosen the foreman, and the jury
Il seeems was kept gbusy 'returains
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Hollis TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
Some Early History of the Court
Houses of Holt County.

The Sentinel in the early part Of
1912 Immediately prepared a history
Cd the building of the various court
houses of Holt county, but which ow-
Ing 70 various causes, we never pub
iished, but now We feel II most op,,
perfume time to produce tins part ana
feature OF the history oil Holt county
written at a time when there was no
county seat campaign on, ana as AL
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-09-10


United States Senators: David r.
Atchison, Robert Wilson, the formei
from Platte, the latter from Clinton
Isaac G. Parker served as a Unite,
States district judge for many years
Many of them were sent TO Con
gress, among these being:
John II. Hughes, Clay county. .iS4.
Willard 7. Hall, buchanan. .1S47-53
Mordecai Oliver, Ray .....1Sb3-5I
ia mes Craig, Buchanan. ..lS57-6l
Elijah n. Norton, Platte. 1876
Ben +. Loan, Buchanan. .1S63-C0.
Joel +. Asper, Livingston .lS69-iI
Isaac c. Parker, Buchanan. lS71-1j.
David Rea, Andrew ......1S75-Ii1.
Chas. +. Booher, Andrew ... 1889.
II. 7. c. Wilson, Platte .lsS9-y3.
Chas. +. Boohcr, Andrew ...i907-lJ.
Josk. Toole served as the first gov
emor Of Montana, and II. Burnett was
| Califnia's first governor.
Among those who came 10 the loca'
bar as practitioners in the second
court house were: the late T. G. Dun
gan, John W. Stokes, Tom Parrish,
James Limbird, Henry Shuts, l.. u.
NHONltNs " W. lHoIldSt y W
lon, VI. A. Duff, Il. T. Alkire, Albert
Jamison. Stokes, Parrish, Shuts,
Knowles, Irvine, Zook, +. VanBuskirk,
Henry s. Kelley and Jamison are now
dead.
At the time Of the building Of the
second court house there was no
paper published in Holt county, and
all legal publications were made in
the st. Joseph papers until 1867, when
s. II. u. Cuntliff established the Holt
County News here, under dat, Of
July /, 1867, and the first legal notices
were divorce suit petition, Henry
Hill vs.. Parriclia Hill; a partition suit
Christopher Catron and wife vs.. VIM
/ LEVEL, ct nj
John Collins, the circuit clerk, at
the time of occupying this second
court died and served but one term
Of the court in this building, and Ellzy
vanBuskirk, father of our former fell
low-citizcn, Alex VanBuskirk, was ap.
= pointed, and acted US the clerk ut the
October, 1852. term. lie was then
elected and served until 1855, when he
was relieved under the 1865 constitu.
7 ton.
The sensational murder trials held
IN this second temple OF JUSTICE NJ
! WiIian DvVgneitS u! - a, 80
uerSon, ~ July, Co. XIV" zoe, ~
Geo. bu'he,t U! Mn Lop'' too' ~,
lulttc"' Mary Don ns w e.,
Bumps D"eenipe,, io''' -
years, OUT su,clueo W Ja"' zoe |,
tflllett DN SNlNtEItF VI low
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The First Court House.

The First Court House.
Notwithstanding 1he fact that
large number of the people in every
cot nty have very little practical ex-
perence in the courts, and although
they have the legal capacity TO sue
anu be sued, never improve their op-
portunitics, and never appear in court
unless Il be on compalsion, rs wit
nesses or juros, yet as the one great
conseyatOr of peace and rs the final
arbiter in the case Of individual or
neighborhood disputes the court is
distinguished above and apart from all
and every other institution Of the
lanl, and not only the proceedings of
the court, but the place of holding
court Is matter of interest TO the
average reader. Not only 50, but in
many counties the court house was the
flint and usually the only pubic
hui ding in the county. These early
day court houses were not very ella
borate buildings, to be sure, but they
are enshrincd in memories that the
present can never know. Their uses
were general rather than special, and
no constantly were they in use day
and night when court was in session
and when Il was not in session, for
judicial, educational, religious, that
the doors OF those old time court
house, like thc gates OF gospel peace,
stood open day and night, and the
small amount invested IN those old
hcwed logs returned a much better
rate OF interest on the investment than
do 'hc stately piles OF brick, granite
and marble which have taken their
place.
Inc memorable court house OF carry
time, was a house adapted to variety
OF uses, aud had career Of great use,
fulness, school was taught, the gospel
preached and justice dispensed WITHIN
its old substantial walls. Then II
served frequently as u resting place
Tor many travellers, and indeed It's
doors swung on easy hinges.
But not only as court room was
the old building used. III the old
settlers are to believd, this rude
structure OFTEN rang on the pioneer
settler with more stirring eioquenceI
than enlivens the puipits OF the pres
ent, "a,
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At or special Friday and Saturday
sale we will sell you four pounds 81
THAT COFFEE Tor 95c. You kno,.
what THAT stands for. See our alfalfa
aeed at 1880. Our nice 09si pur1
,ecleanel Timothy at $500. SwecI
Clover at $3.50. That Flour Frida
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term in this structure, which was held
October 20, 1851. Lawrence Archer
was the circuit attorney; W. ID. Bceler,
sheriff, and John Collins was the ciI :
cult clerk.
The first grand jury impaneled in
thil court house was composed of X.
II. Russell, John s. Williams, John n.
UT, Abraham Sharp, Peter Stephen
son, Cornelius Risk, Sam Hall, Henry
Hunaker, James Kennedy, James Cur
tbs, =. 5. Rostock, 7. +. Lundy, James
Walkup and John Sterrett. Russell
was chosen foreman, and they return
ed ~ true bills, principally for gamb-
ling, "hoss' racing and unlawfully
selnng liquor. The court In most
cases said $1,000 and costs" in gamb-
ling cases where the parties pleaded
guilty--t was popular pastime in
those days, and most everybody had a
fondness for a little quiet game of
draw poker.
At this term Levi Dodge was grant
cd permission to build u mill.dam on
his land in Squaw Creew, ON %, 81,
80.
There were two regular terms uf
court held at this time, April and De-
tobcr. At the April, 1852, term there
were ~ pleas OF guilt to gambling
and five for racing on the highways
At the August, 1852. election, Judge
Elijah II. Norton, Of Platte county,
was elected circuit judge, the district
was still known as the 18th, and WAS
composed of the counties Of Platte,
Holt, Clinton, Caldwell, Atchison. An.
drew and Nodaway. II remained 80
until 1872 when II was changed TO the
ith circuit, and composed of Holt, Al.
Gibson, Andrew and Nodaway. In
1901, Andrew was taken from the cir
cult and Worth and Gentry added
In 1913 the circuit was changed and
Holt taken from the fourth and adde,
TO the fifth, composed of Holt, An
drew, Platte, Clinton and DcKalb.
On October %, 1852, Judge Norton
appeared and took his seat as circui,
judge, having been elected the August
previous. HIS commission was signed
by Austin A. King as governor. and
Ephraim u. Ewing Us secretary OF
state. He qualified before VIM. C.
Remington, clerk Of the circuit court
of Platte county, October ., 1852. He
of course, had a grand Jury, and they
returned % true bills for the same
old offenses--gambling, liquor Of.
fcnses and horse racing.
As in the former DAYS, the tim,
when the original court house was us.
cd for religious and all kinds OF pub,
lie meetings, so was this second court
house, and II was in this court house
that the Republican party Of Holt
county effected its organization
which was on September %, 1860, anC
the meeting was addressed by Dr.
Landon, who was the Republican
elector for this district, ard James +
Boynton, editor Of the Free Democrat
the Republican paper of st. Joseph
At that time there were very few
avowed "Lincolnites" or "nigger Low.
era" in these parts. Among the mos,
outspoken were the late Clarke IL.
vine and Stephen Blanchard. OF the
original so voters at this precinct vot.
ing for Lincoln, and members of this
original Lincoln organization there Il
but one survivor today-this IL Fred
Markt, Of Oregon.
II was in this second court tina,
Judge Norton, now deceased, on June
"a, 1860, together with Silas Woodson
spoke on the political issues Of the
1
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and SATURDAY. at 10c per l00-pounds
less. Best laundry soap on the market {
~ bars 75c. Wear-U.Well Shoes are
made for wear as well as for looks.
Your car needs our Oil. Bring your
vinegar jug. 100 loaves Of bread each
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-09-10

lay TO feed our family, and our fam
lily Is increasing. Oranges and lemons,
25c per dozen. Brooms, say. You
know what THAT coffee is. See our
unground Peaberry. Seems like all
the people learn our secrets.
Farmers Light Plant Co.
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p. Hail, W. W. Ramsay, Jas. M. John

T. Hui, W. W. Ramsay, Jas. M. john
scn
United States Senators: David r
Atchison, Robert Wilson, the formei
from Platte, the latter from Clinton
Isaac c. Parker served as Unite,
States district judge for many year,
Many of them were sent TO Con
gress, among these being:
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No EScape.

The problem Of getting away from
life becomes increasingly difficult by
any other means than ending 1t, and.
If Sir Oliver Lodge be right, even
that is futile method. Mail, tele-
phone and telegraph find you out
wherever you may 60. For time
there was hope in the airplane, but
Marconi experiments in London have
dashed that. Passengers flying across
the English channel have been hailed
and talked to by wireless from Lon
don. Conversations have been held
between planes 300 miles apart. There
seems to be no escape.-Denver News
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SuperIative Comparison.

A young man alighting from an Illi-
nols central train at Woodlawn sta
ton was met by friend who escorted
him to nearby lunch room for little
breakfast before going up to the house.
The conversation naturally concerned
the old home town and it's people.
"And how is Miss Plumply?" asked
the host. rs she about the same as
ever?"
mo: Gee, she is as skinny as a
snake. never saw such a TRANSFORMED
tlon In anyone. You wouldn't know
her. She isn't much heavier than your
wife. "-Publisher's Auxiliary.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1920-10-07
Useful "BungaIow Hat"

A new kind of umbrella is the broad
bungalow hat" worn by material
checker in a shipyard of Portland,
Ore. It is made chiefly Of wool and
measures 35h inches long by q inch
es wide. 1t has a supporting frame
which rests or the shoulders, and 1t ia
steadied by straps which connect with
a chest belt, and a wooden strip which
extends down the back. Its purpose Is
to protect not only the wearer, but
also his tally sheets in stormy
weather.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1920-10-07

SO many cases Of rheumatism
come from q tiny disease germ that
infests the blood. that physicians
are beginning to realize that this
source Of the disease is becoming
quite prevalent. OF course q dig
ease that has its source In the
blood cannot be reached by local
remedies applied to the surface.
One remedy that has given splen-
did results In the treatment OF
Rheumatism = SIS, the fine old
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1920-10-07
A New Definition.

What is widowT" asked the
teacher of a Sunday school class. the
subject of the days lesson being the
widow of Ham. l@..1-~.>:
There was silence until she nod
ded to a little boy to her left, and
said, "You know what widow Is,
don't your for she knew that the lit
tie boys mother was one. ...s-.-,-~- Il.
~"Yes'm," he answered, cts a lady
what takes in washing l''-Edinburgh
Scotsman. ~. -" =
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Unnatural Flavor.

A girl from Gotham was visiting a
friend "up the state" who was trying
to run a model chicken farm. The
girl was much interested in all that
was shown her, particularly line OF
incubators, In front Of which she made
this observation: -|-.--& 7ss.
$50 you have lncubators? Very nice,
indeed; but I am afraid that artificial
chickens can never taste like natural
ones" ,..& 49, %&s.'.
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Look Out for Rheumatism
r. AS Winter Approaches

blood remedy that has been sold by
druggists for more than fifty years.
S.S.S. acts by driving out Of the
blood the disease germ that causes
Rheumatism, thus affording real
relief. So
Begin taking S.S.S. today and Il
you will write q complete history
ct your case, our medical director
viii give you expert advice, with.
out charge. Address Chief Medical
Adviser, Isl Swift Laboratory, At
llanta, Go. 4. go
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Verv much. am we'll and strong and
now able to do my work. l cannot
thank YOU enough and 1 recommend
vo,r medicine to nv friends who are
sick. Mrs. SUSIE SAcATANsKY, rs
East 18th st., Bayonne, N. J.
Il must be admitted by every fair
minded, intelligent person, that a medi-
cine could not live and grow in popular.
fly for over forty years, and today nola
a does lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound without possessing gre sd
virtue and actua! worth. oucn Meu,
icines must be looked upon and termed
both standard and dependable by every
thinking person
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B0CHEE'S SYRUP

A Harmless Soothing, Healing Remedy
for Coughs and Colds.
Here is a remedy for coughs, colds.
bronchitis, throat irritation, and espe-
cially for lung troubles, that has been
sold all over the civilized world In
many thousands Of households for the
last fifty-four years. Its merits have
stood this test Of time and use, and
surely no test could be more potent
or convincing. It gives the patient
with weak and inflamed lungs a good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration in the morning.
Try one bottle. accept no substitute.
For sale by all druggists and dealers
In medicine everywhere.-Adv.. a.
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"Pape's Olapepsln" Cof1ects Stomach

Pape.s Diapepsin" Is the quickest, sur.
lencs. Heartburn, sourness, Fermentation
or Stomach Distress caused BY acidity.
A few tablets give almost Immediate
is corrected SO you can eat favorite foods
without fear. Largo case costs only &C
cents ct drug store. Absolutely harmless
ana peasant. Millions helped annually.
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Wasted Effort.

Vice Presidential Candidate Cool
idge was commenting on rival politi-
cal party. 1T reminds me- he said,
''of the little boy who hurt his finger.
"tHow did you do it?' cried the
anxious mother.
"'With a hammer sobbed Willie.
"'But. I didn't hear you cry
ct didn't know you were in the
house. was the reply"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1920-10-07

Watch cuticura Improve Your Skin.
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash of Ointment in Ave minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. 1t
is wonderful sometimes what Cuticura
will do for poor compilations, dandrui1'
itching and red rough hands.-Adv.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1920-10-07

Accept "California" Syrup Of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure, your
child is having the best and most harm
less physic for the little stomach, liver
and bowels. Children love It's fruity,
taste. Full directions on each bottle.
You must say california;
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Could Leave It to Him.

81 must break the engagement, ana
vet don't want people to say l Tilted
him." said Maud.
II have it. Invite him to tea" sug-
gested her frined. $780, 4.
'sYes?" - -. e.. ..--.-. 81;
'Make some Of your tea biscuits"
sYes?"@
"And he will break 1t himself"
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OF Fortuna, the well.
knowncatarrh remedy,
but rather a mature,
sober opinion formed
after a full years trial.
This is the way Mr..
Michael Fako OF eos
East Palmer Avenue,
In the Michigan Metro.
polls, writes, after
using PE-RU-NA for
about ono year will say
I have found it q very
good medicine for ca
tarrh. It has helped
. me a great deal and I
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1920-10-07

It isn't necessary to spend money
In advertising your troubles; simply
tell them to gossip. =, Is =
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The following letter written
from Detroit, Michigan is no snap
iudgmentex on the merits
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SIX MONTHS !
GOULD NOT WORK
lydia E. Pinkhan's Vegetable
Compound Made Me Strong and
Able to Work. Recommend
II To All My Friends.
+ Bayonne, N. J.-"I had pains In back
and legs 30 that I could not stand caused

by leMalo CrOuU!os
Il felt so tired all tho
time, had bad head.
aches, and for six
months J. could not
work. was treat
ed by q physician
and took other re-
needles but got no
relief. A friend told
me about Lydia E.
Pinkham's V g e.
table Compound and
/ t h 8 helped me
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The Human bud.

nc human D0o.
While he was making his way about
MS platoon one dark night 4 sergeant
heard the roar Of a "a. I. CAM over
head and Owed into a shell hole. It
was already occupied by private.
who was hit. full in the wind by the
noncom's head. A moments silence
long, deep breath, and then:
Good Lord, is that you, sarge?"
"That's me-" -,
THANK heaven! was just waiting
for you to exploded"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1920-10-07
DYE RIGHT
Buy only Diamond Dyes"

Each package. of "Diamsnd Dyes
contains directions so simple that any
woman can diamond-dye worn, shabby
skirts, waists, dresses. coats. gloves,
stockings sweaters, draperies every
thing, whether wool. silk. linen, cotton
or mixed goods, new, rich fadeless col
ors. Have druggist shsw you "Dia-
uond Dyes Color Card."-Adv.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1920-10-07

Was Sick
Now Feels YOUNG After
Takfnf Eatonic for
Sour Stomach

4 ri had sour stomach ever since had
the grip and 1t bothered me badly
Have taken Eatonic only week and
am much better. Am so years old,
says Mrs. John Hill. ....g-;
Eatonic quickly relieves sour stom'
ach, indigestion, heartburn, bloattne
and distress after eating because II
takes up and carries out the excess
acidity and gases which cause most
stomach ailments If you have tried
everything" and still suffer, do not give
up hope. Eatonic has brought relief to
tens Of thousands like you. A big DOB
costs but trifie with your druggists
guarantee. 81.
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Nifht and Mornini.
Haue StronS. Asoltk,
Eyes. If they Tire, Itch
Slmartor Burn, II Sore,
Initiated, lnfa1ned or
Granulated, Murine
Rofroshes. Safe for
allDruggistA Writefof
n 81 keaeaI g.. 0n0
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HIGHEST MARKET PRICES PAID fol
McKay Produce Co.. g. Paal. Mlnnseots
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am very well satisfied. / have
gained in weight, eat and sleep
we'll, my bowels are regular and
better color in my face.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1920-10-07

q. Il u, Minneapolis, No. 1870.
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Z ~~6OsNA 90 AOAA6
live and recommend
to my friends who are
troubledwith catarrh.'
Nothing can be more
convincing than an en-
dorsement of this ma
ture from an actual
user. There are many
people in every COM
munity whose expert
ence,in using Pe-ru-na,
has been identical with
Mr.. Fako's. It is the
standby for coughs,
colds, catarrh, stomach
ell disorders and all ca
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1920-10-07

and bowel disorders and all ca
tarrhal conditions, =,
Put up in both tablet and liquid
form. SOLD EVERYWHERE.
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After Thorough Trial q Detroit,
Mich, Man Endorses Pe-rl-l1a

"PE-RU-NA has done wonders
and to me is worth its weight in
gold. I shall continue to use