klTpleasedw^estera
CANADA.
G00D crops, splendid climate
and well enforced laws.
Mr. GeorSe E. Hunter is a Maid
ctoiie, Saskatchewan (Central Can
a(Ja)j farmer, who writes to a Cana*
Jian Government Agent as follows:
• It was the first week in November,
J90J, when we arrived here. There was
very little snow or cold weather until
Iter the holidays, then the snow and
cold increased, but to no great extent.
I think the coldest I heard of was 30
degrees below zero, but that degree of
cold would not be felt here any more
than 10 degrees below zero would be
bacl{ home in Michigan, owing to the
beautiful dry atmosphere of this coan
lrv. There came a good thaw every
month that settled the snow, the fields
soon became bare, and on the 12th of
Ipril 1 commenced ploughing. The
sn0w was then all gone and summer at
hand. This last season was sopae
thing move than an average year
around here, with fine crops gathered
from a large acreage. In parts the
crops were less than average, but gen
erally speaking they were above it.
The price of wheat was quite good.
Some tine yields sold at $1.10 per bush
el, while some were marketed at m uch
less, hut hardly any went below about
60 cents a bushel.
-Oats started on the market at 35
cents a bushel, barley about 50 cents,
and flux from 90 cents to $1.00 a
bushel.
"As this was my nrst year in this
country, it was a hard year for my
horses, owing to their being eastern
horses, and not used to the western
climate, but they will soon get c.li
matized.
"The soil on my farm is a black
loam, about one foot in thickness, be
low that we find about six feet of
clay, and below that again gravel and
sarni, with an abundance of excellent
water. This was the condition of the
jround as I found it when 1 dug a
well. I can say that the water is as
sweet and as free from alkali and im
purities as I ever saw.
“My opinion is that the man who
comes here with a little means can do
no better than invest $500 or $1,000 in
cattle, after locating a homestead ad
joining or near sotno hilly part of the
country where it will not be taken up
as soon. There is plenty of grass and
hay to be found in the hilly country
and small lakes and sloughs will afford
sufficient water for any amount of cat
tle. The bluffs with a few hay or
straw sheds will make sufficient shel
ter for them. There is no need to
worry about the market for cattle, as
there is already a great call for stock
of all kinds to satisfy the continued
demands of the large packing house at
Edmonton, established by Swift and
Company.
"The dairy business should by no
means be forgotten. It is one of the
paying enterprises of this great west.
The price of butter seldom goes below
25 cents and reaches as high as
40 cents a pound. Also the new cream
eries that are fast being erected along
the lines of railroad are calling on the
farmers for their cream.
“These creameries are greatly wel
comed in all communities, because sell
ing cream is better than making but
ter, even at an average price of 25
cents a pound. For a new country the
railroad transportation facilities are
good; not yet, of course, what they
are in older countries, but the new
lines are swiftly gaining as the coun
try gets more settled and supplies
them with produce to ship. It is hard
to say too much in favor of this coun
try. Ail one needs is a little money
with grit and ambition. 1 have seen
homesteads that were filed on a little
over three years ago that the owners
have refused $3,000 for.
“There is much more that can be
said in favor of Western Canada, but I
think my letter has been long enough.”
Tenderness.
It was in the hotel of a western min
ing town that the New England guest,
registering in the office, heard a suc
cession of youd yells.
"What in the world is that—a mur
iei going on upstairs?” he demanded.
"No." said the clerk, as he slammed
tire book and lounged toward the
stairs. "It is the spring bed up in No.
11 that tenderfoot up there don't get
the hang of it, and every few days he
Sets one o' the spiral springs screwed
into him like a shirt stud. I guess I lf
have to go up, if there ain't anything
more I can do for you for a few min
utes. —Youth's Companion.
£ot “Just as Good”—-It’s the Best
One box of Hunt’s Cure is uufailing
e'. unqualifiedly and absolutely guar
anteed to cure any form of SKIN DIS
EASE. it js particularly active in
Promptly relieving and permanently
curing all forms of ITCHING known.
eczema, tetter, ringworm
and all similar troubles are relieved
uy one application; cured by one box.
A Republican Reliance.
Three-year-old Norris is fond of the
Twenty-third Psalm, sometimes repeat
ng it instead of his regular evening
Pruyer. Last autumn the name of the
successful presidential candidate was
often heard at the dinner table, and
- °rris unconsciously fell into the hab
' of rendering one passage of the
sa,m in this reassuring fashion: “Thy
r°d and thy Taft they comfort me.”—
Tuppincott’s.
I> bod, AVeak. AAenry, AAntery Eyes
Do„,'Te'1 by Murine Eve Remedy. Coni
form! . by Experienced Physicians. Cou
rt,,.;1i, T'nre Pood and Drug Laws. Mu
1,. Doesn’t Smart; Soothes Eye Pain.
f -uurine in Your Eyes. At Druggist*.
"by doesn’t some enterprising at
orney writ* a book ot unwritten
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OLD LANDMARK TO GO.
District Schoolhouse In Brooklyn t<
Be Razed.
New York.—According to the pres
ent outlook, Brooklyn is soon to lose
Its last little old district schoolhouse.
Several of these one-roomed buildings
were acquired at the time of consolida.
tion, but they have been gradually re
placed by up-to-date structures. The
last one-roomed structure stands at
East Fifty-fifth street and Avenue C,
in the section known as Rugby. It
was built back in 1808, and is conse
quently 101 years old.
For several years past it has been
used for the little -children of the
r
1
I
Old One-Room Schoolhouse in Brook
lyn Still in Use.
neighborhood who were too small to
walk or ride to the big modern public
schools. Between thirty-five and fifty
five of the little ones have been crowd
ed into the building. Just as in the
little country schoolhouses, Public
School 121, as the little school is
called, has one teacher. The daily
program is much the same as in the
real country schools, except that the
courses of study are laid down by the
city's board of education and the work
is supervised by District Superintend
ent James J. McCabe. The teacher and
principal of the little schoolhouse is
Mrs. Kate Fyfe.
Many of the young people of the
neighborhood received their public
school training in the little building,
and it has produced some of the teach
ers who are now employed in the city
schools. While it is likely that the
little building will be done away with,
a plan is now on foot that may give it
a new lease of life. The department
of education has another school about
a half mile away from the little school,
and this is being enlarged by the ad
ditions of portable houses. It may
still be found advisable, however, to
keep the little school in existence for
the benefit of the smallest children.
In this school district the schools
present the greatest contrast to be
found anywhere in the city. Not far
away from the old schoolhouse stands
Public School 149, in (lie Brownsville
section. This school has more than
5.000 pupils, and is the largest in
Brooklyn. As in the case of most old
structures, the little school has its
ghosts, but they have not troubled the
school authorities. As Mr. McCabe
said recently:
"We use the schoolhouse only in the
day time, and in I he night time the
ghosts can haunt it as much as they
please.”
ALLEN TO SEEK QUIET LIFE.
Maine Congressman Will Retire in
Two Years at Age of 74.
Alfred. Me.—Congressman Amos L
Allen has decided to retire at the end
of his present term. It has been
Congressman Arnos L. Allen of Maine.
learned here in his home town that
his advanced age is one of his rea
sons. He has written a friend as fol
lows:
“I am almost 72 years old. I have
been in congress eight years and have
two more years to serve. By that
time I shall be 74. .Now, I am looking
forward to a quiet life in the country,
where 1 can keep in good health and
enjoy myself.”
' His friends say the Maine congress
man never looked better than now.
He lives quietly and never gets excited
over the fashionable doings in Wash
ington society. He is much interested
to see who will be his successor, but
is taking no part in the contest.
"Uncle Amos” Is the dean of all the
Maine congressmen in Washington.
He was in Washington back in the
00’s, but was studying law- there then.
The nestor of the Maine delegation is
Senator Frye, who is almost, six years
older than Senator Hale. Representa
tive Swasey of ex-Congressman Little
field’s district is two years younger
than Mr. Allen. It is said that there
are not four other men in Washing
ton who have passed the seventieth
milestone who act so young. They
are at the capitol every working day,
attending to business, and still ar*
able to do plenty of hard worfc.
Personal knowledge is the winning factor in the culminating contests if
this competitive age and when of ample character it places its
possessor in the front ranks of
The Well Informed of the World.
A vast fund of personal knowledge is really essential to the achievement of the
highest excellence in any field of human effort.
A Knowledge of Forms, Knowledge of Functions and Knowl
edge of Products are all of the utmost value and in questions of life and health
when a true and wholesome remedy is desired it should be remembered that Syrup
of Figs and Elixir of Senna, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., is an
ethical product which has met with the approval of the most eminent physicians and ,
gives universal satisfaction, because it is a remedy of
Known Quality, Known Excellence and Known Component i?
Parts and has won the valuable patronage of millions of the Well Informed of the
world, who know of their own personal knowledge and from actual use that it is the first /
and best of family laxatives, for which no extravagant or unreasonable claims are made. '
i ms vaiuaDie remedy nas Deen long ana ravoraDiy Known
under the name of—Syrup of Figs — and has attained to world
wide acceptance as the most excellent family laxative. As its pure
laxative principles, obtained from Senna, are well known to physicians
and the Well Informed of the world to be the best we have
adopted the more elaborate name of—Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of Senna — as more fully descriptive of the remedy,
but doubtless it will always be called for by the shorter
name of — Syrup of Figs—and to get its beneficial
effects, always note, when purchasing, the full
name of the Company — California Fig Syrup
Co. — printed on the front of every package,
whether you call for —- Syrup of Figs
— or by the full name — Syrup of
Figs and Elixir of Senna.
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“I'm so delighted to see you, major.
I thought you had died.”
“Died, madam? That’s the last
thing I'd do. madam.”
A Substitute for Work.
“Physical culture, father, is perfect
ly lovely!” exclaimed an enthusiastic
miss just home from college. "Look!
To develop the arms I grasp this rod
by one end and move it slowly from
right to left.”
“Well, well!” exclaimed the father;
“what won’t science discover! If that
rod had straw at the other end of it
you'd be sweeping.”—Success Maga- ,
zine. _
It’s Dangerous
To neglect a cold the results are too
often very serious. Bronchitis, Pleu
risy, Pneumonia and Consumption are
frequently the c-onsequences. Upon
the appearance of a cold, sore throat
or chest, use Simmons’ Cough Syrup.
It soothes the irritation, loosens the
phlegm and promptly cures you.
O Happy Beast!
Johnny—The camel can go eight
days without water.
Freddy—So could I if ma would let
me.—Harper’s Bazar.
For Headache Try Hicks’ Capudine.
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It’s Liquid—pleas
ant to take—Effects Immediately. 10, 23
and 50c at Drug Stores.
As we grow older it is very com
forting to assure ourselves that wrin
kles are merely the dimples of second
schildhood.
Stiff neck! Doesn't amount to much,
but mighty disagreeable. \ ou've no idea
how quickly a little Hamlins Wizard Oil
will lubricate tlie cords and make you
comfortable again.
If a woman had any other excuse
fhan “because” for falling in love
with a man she probably wouldn’t do
It.
Xo harmful drugs in Garfield Tea, Na
ture's laxative—it is composed wholly of j
clean, sweet, health-giving Herbs! For con
stipation, liver and kidney troubles.
—
Even when tha gates of prayer are
shut the gates of tears are open.—
Hebrew proverb.
Allen's Foot-Kane.a I'owtler
For swollen, sweating tout, liivesinstant relief. The
original powder for the feet. 25o at all Druggists.
When a man's heart is broken by a
woman he employs some other wom
an to mend it.
Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford’s
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
A woman probably feels blue when ,
she is green with envy.
Nervous Women
For nervous, tired women, we recommend Car
dui. Cardui is a woman’s medicine. It acts specifi-j
cally on tlie female organs and lias a tonic, building
effect on the whole system. It contains no harmful
ingredients, being a pure vegetable extract. If you
suffer from some form of female trouble, get Cardui j
at once and give it a fair trial.
It Will Help You
J3S
!Mrs. W. TV. Gardner, of Paducah, Ky., tried Cardui and writes:
“I think Cardui is just grand. I have been using it for eleven years.
I am 48 years old and feel like a different woman, since i nave been
taking it. I used to suffer from bearing down pains, nervousness
and sleeplessness, but now the pains are all gone and I sleep good. |
I highly recommend Cardui for young and old.” Try it.
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The Only Genuine Keeley Institute in Arkansas.
^£ley For WHISKEY
^ure. and DRUG USING
702 Park Avenue.
HOT SPRINGS, ARK.
A course of Hot Springs Baths given each patient.
Write for Information. Correspondence Confidential.
CURED IN ONE DAY
Munyon’s Cold Remedy Relieves tlie
head, throat and lungs almost immediate
ly. Cheeks Fevers, stops Discharges of
the nose, takes away all aches and pains
caused by colds. It cures Grip and ob
stinate Coughs and prevents Pneumonia.
Price 25c.
Have you stiff or swollen joints, no mat
ter how chronic? Ask your druggist for
Munyon’s Rheumatism Remedy and see
how quickly you will be cured.
If you have any kidney or bladder trouble
get Munyon’s Kidney Remedy.
Prof. Munyon has just issued a Magazine
Almanac, which will be sent free to any per
son who addresses
The Munyon Company, Philadelphia.
i
BILLIONS GRASS
jenamr; Costs 60c—90c per acre for seed. HBITtWrf
Most wonderful grass of the century .yielding froi
'» to lOtonsofhay per acre and lots of pasture be.
sides. It simply arrows, grows, grows! Cut! t today
amlm 4 weeks i t looks for the mower again.and
ho on. Grows and nourishes everywhere, on every
farm! n America, ('heapas dirt; lnxuriantas ti e
bottom lauds of Egypt. Peg seed catalog free or
send | Oc in stamps and receive sample of this
wonder! u 1 grass, a iso of spelt k. the cereal wonder.
Bariev .< >ats,('lovers, Grasses, ete.. etc. .and cata
1 og free. Or send 14c and we will add a sample
farm seed novelty nevar seen by you before.
SALZER SEED CO., Box W. La Crosse. WIs.
IVA.\Tl.i» Bookkeepers, assistant t.kkeep
ers. office men. time keepers, clerks for general
stores and commissaries, snipping clerks and sales
men 8f»0 to 8150 per month. Give age, experience,
position and salarv desired. Address
AUKH1CA3 Ori‘OH’1 t'MTY I O. - Ib-pt. *4. Hoostnn. Tpi
DEFIANCE STARCH
FOR LITTLE
FAT FOLKS
Most grateful and comforting is
a warm bath with Cuticura Soap
and gentle anointings with Cuti
cura. This pure, sweet, econom
ical treatment brings immediate
relief and refreshing sleep to skin
tortured and disfigured little ones
and rest to tired, fretted mothers.
For eczemas, rashes, itchings,
irritations and chafings, Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment are
worth their weight in gold.
Sold throughout the world. Depots: London. 37,
Charterhouse Sq.: Paris. 5, Rucde la Paix; Austra
lia. U. Towns & Co.. Sydney: India. 15. K. Paul.
Calcutta: China. Hong Kong Drug Co.: Japan.
Maruya, Ltd., Tokio: Russia, Ierrein. Moscow;
So. Africa. Lennon. Ltd., Cape Town, etc ; 17.S A
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Sole Props., Boston'
TOILET ANTISEPTIC
-NOTHINC LIKE IT FOR
TIJC TFFT5J F>axt'ne excels any dentifrice
■ rib I Lb in jg cleansing, whitening and
removing tartar from the teeth, besides destroying
all germs of decay and disease which ordinary
tooth preparations cannot do.
TUF ft I ITU Paxtine used as a mouth -
■ HIUU I n wash disinfects the mouth
and throat, purifies the breath, and kills the germs
which collect in the mouth, causing sore throat,
bad teeth, bad breath, grippe, and much sickness.
TMS? when inflamed, tired, ache
I I £■ I S-.0 and burn, may be instantly
relieved and strengthened by Paxtine.
ATASEjIJ Paxtine w'^ destroy the germs
vfi E ptlxljil that cause catarrh, heal the in
flammation and stop the discharge. It is a sure
remedy for uterine catarrh.
Paxtine is a harmless yet powerful
germicide,disinfectant and deodorizer.
Used in bathing it destroys odors and
leaves the body antiseptically clean.
FOR SALE AT DRUG STORES,EOc.
OR POSTPAID BY MAIL.
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45 to 50 Bu. of Wheat Per Acre
have been grown on farm lands in
WESTERN CANADA
Much less would be
satisfactory. The gen
eral average is above
twenty bushels.
| K /dMj“All are loud in their
if® ftvpraises of the great
PtEZr. crops and that won
derful country/’ -Ex
tract from correspondence Naiiona l Editorial
Association cf August, 1903•
It is now possible to secure a homestead of 160
acres free and another 160 acres at $3.00 per acre.
Hundreds have paid the cost of their farms (if
purchased) and then had a balance of from $10.00
to $12.00 per acre from one crop. W heat, barley,
oats, flax—all do well. Mixed farming is a great
success and dairying is highly profitable. Excel
lent climate, splendid schools and churches, rail
ways bring most every district within easy teach
of market. Railway and land companies have
lands for sale at low prices and on easy terms.
“Last Rest West” pamphlets and maps sent
tree. For these and information as to how
to secure lowest railway rates, apply to
Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa,
Canada, or the authorized Canadian Govern
ment Agent:
J. S. CRAWFORD,
Wo. 125 W. Ninth Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
NEW DISCOVERY: gives
B quick relief and euros worst cases.
Book of testimonials and 10 days’ treatment FKEB
1)K. II. 11. GliEEN'S »ON8. Box K. ATLANTA. Ga
a. N. K.—I (1909—9)
2271.
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Color more ooods brighter and faster color* than an; other dye. One 10c oackaoe color* all liber*. They dye in cold yrater better than any other dye You can dyu
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A man is never so utterly unoriginal
as when he is lovemaking or praying.
ONLY ONE "BBOHO QUININE”
That Is LAXATIVE 11KOMO QUININE. Look fol
the signature of E. W. GBOVE. Used the World
over to Cure a Cold In One Day. 26c-.
Call a spade a spade, and you may
get it in the neck.
For
DISTEMPER
Pink Eye, Epizootic
Shipping Fever
& Catarrhal Fever
Sure cure and positive preventive, no matter how horses at any ape are infected or
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poisonous germs from the body. Cures Distemper in Dogs and Sheep and cholera In
Poultry. Largest selling live stock remedy. Cures Ia Grippe among human beings
and Is a One Kidney remedy. 60c and tl a bottte. to and $10 a dor.en. Chit this out. Keep
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