Polk County itemizer. (Dallas, Or.) 1879-1927, May 14, 1914, Page 4, Image 12

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    HOME AND FARM MAGAZINE SECTION
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Victory!
Victory!
From Everywhere in the State Comes to Us Hundreds and Hun­
dreds of Letters Offering Support to the
PEOPLE’S CANDIDATE
FOR THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR.
G. A. Cobb
In almost every letter expressions of gladness abound that
such a man could be found to enter the race, who would announce
himself and his platform at the same time, and openly herald it
out publicly for the
Verdict of the People
Candidate for Democratic Nomination for
GOVERNOR
Time would not permit Mr. Cobb to canvass the State per­
sonally. Money (without special pledges and promises) would
not permit him to scatter constantly letters and printed matter
throughout the State.
I Stand for:
The abolition of the liquor traffic;
The abolishing of capital punishment;
The building of good roads;
He has no interests to secure except the common interest of all.
The employment of the worthy idle;
The reduction of taxes and the partial pay­
ment of same;
Economy in all the departments of our State
government;
His platform you see here. YOUR BALLOT, GOOD PEOPLE,
WILL APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE on Decision Day. Oast your
ballot for G. A. COBB.
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.
The honor system for prisoners;
The minimum wage law.
Stories at Which You
Will Smile
HE small son of a clergyman who
was noted for his tiresome ser­
mons overheard two friends of his
father saying how dry they were and
how hard it was to keep awake during
them. The following Sunday while the
minister was preaching he was astounded
to see his son throwing pebbles at the
congregation from the gallery. The
clergyman frowned angrily at blip, when
the boy piped out in a clear, treble
voice:
.
" I t ’s all right, pop. You go on
preaching. I ’m keeping them aWake.
• • •
MAINE clergyman, living at the
hotel in his town, ordered a type­
writer and had it sent to his rooms.
It came when the clergyman was out,
and the proprietor took charge of it.
When the minister returned the pro­
prietor led him behind the desk and
whispered: "T h a t ease of yourt is on
the iee, parson. I guess it will be all
right by dinnertim e.’’
• • •
COMMERCIAL traveler had taken
a large order in the North for a
consignment of hardware, and endeavor,
ed to prase upon the eanny Scottish
manager who had given the order a box
T
A
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(Paid Advertisement.)
of Havana cigars. " N a w ,” he replied.
" D o n ’t try to bribe a man. I cudna
tak them—and I am a member of the
k ir k !" " B u t will you accept them as
a present!*’ " I cudna,’’ said the Scot.
"W ell, then,’’ said the traveler, "s u p ­
pose I sell you the cigar for a merely
nominal sum—say, sixpence!" "W eel,
in that case," replied the Scot, "sin ce
you press me, and not liking tae re­
fuse an offer weel meant, I think I ’ll
be taking twa boxes."
• • e
LTHOUGH only a month married the
young man had learned much femi­
nine logic. Tired out with a day in
the shops, his wife opened her eyes
languidly aa he struck a match. u An­
o th er!” she said. "M ortim er, I do
wish you would not use eigarettes."
" W h y !’’ "Because '.hey are bad for
you. You don’t know what is in them ."
“ Oh, yes, I do. Why, for the trifling
sum that eigarette costa you get nico­
tine, valerian, possibly a little mot
phine, and any quantity of carbon."
She sat up, alert and tjright eyed. "Good
gracious!” she said. "A ll th a t! Why
that is a real bargain, inn’t i t ! "
w e n , eau,
wan su e u e a u a i-
ing answer, "A h expects ouah side’ll
win de ease, sah. ”
• s e
" F a th e r," said little Rollo, "w h at
is appendicitis! ”
"Appendicitis, my son," answered
the deep-thinking father, " ia something
that enables a doctor to open up n man s
anatomy and remove his entire bank ac­
count. ’ ’
We Must Hava It.
Pessimist—The cost of living is tar
rible.
Optimist—But i t ’s worth the price.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
* • •
Mother—Marjorie, stop interrupting.
Have you forgotten what I told you
about being seen and not heard!
Marjorie—You must fink I ’a a mov­
ing picture, ’stead of a little girL
A
s e e
“ n ° YOU understand what you are
lw to swear t o ! " asked the court
aa a not over intelligent looking
negro took the witnsaa stand. "Yesaah,
Ah does. A h’m to aweah to tell de
trn f." " Y e a ," said the judge; "a n d
what will happen if yon do aot tall the
He Who S av e s
$ 3. $0 each month gets
...... $
$00.00
7.00 each month gets
1,000.00
14.00 each month gets
2,000.00
21.00 each .month gets ...... 3,000.00
Larger or Smaller Sams LB the Same Proportion.
Write for Booklet Which Talle How It la Done.
You Incur No Obligation.
CHAR K. LADD, Proa
EDW. COOKINGHAM, Viee-Prea
THEO. B. WILCOX, Vice Prea
T. McKKRCHKB, Sea’ry.
EQUITABLE BAVIN0 8 AND LOAN ABSOCIATION
too M l M ark K r a u t
iru to l
Portland. Oregon.
Ends Fifty Years’ Suffering From
Rheumatism
T BANKS
TO
S U L PH U R R O I
T H E C. M C. STEW A R T S U L P H U R CO..
7 1 'C olum bia S t . S eattle, W ash.
G en tlem en :
I had R heum atism from 18SI to l i l t ; w as seldom free from
p ala. I b e f a a ta k in g S u lp b u rro and took it obont aix w eeks
1
h ave hod no R heum atism sinee, th a n k s to S n lp h arro .
Y ours tru ly ,
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PR ITC H A R D .
A lbany St.. L o t A ngeles, Cal.
When Sulphnrro will put an end to half a century of rheumatic
sufferiaga it ia, indeed, a remarkable medieine. The truth ia that
Snlphurro seems to be an absolute snd unfailing antodote for
Rheumatism, when the simple directions for its use ure followed
The blood poisons that produce the pangs and tortures of Rheu-
matiam cannot exist when Balpharro spreads its porifyiag influ­
ence throughout the system. By means of baths and the inturnal
treatment. Sulphnrro introduces Nature s antiseptic and germicide,
Sulphur, into the blood. The result is the passing*of Rheumatism
and blood, skin and stomach disorders. Read the Sulphnrro book­
let (accompanying sack bottle or sent free on request) and you
will understand why. Sulphurro 50e and <1 at all drug stores.