SMITH PAYS 12lcfOR PORK Kerer In tha his tory of this city has any man paid tha farmer such prices aathaaa. Wa never charge commission. Ship byexpress. For ejood, fat produce wa will pay as fol lows ship any day: Dressed Block Hofri.... ,.,.12Ma Dressed Veal up to 130 lbs. 12He Dressed Mutton, small.. ...10c to 12V4e Live Hens . 17e, Dressed Hens 18c Kgirs ...Market Price Address FRANK U SMITH MEAT CO. "Flehtln the Beet Trust" v PORTLAND, OREGON Folly Appreciated. " Raymond, '. aged 5, returned frftm Sunday- school in a state of evident excitement. He strutted around the room as if about to burst with import ance. The sympathetic eye of his mother was not slow to observe this. "What's the matter, Raymond !' she asked. ? "Oh, mother" exclaimed the small boy, his eyes sparkling, "the superin tendent said something awful nice about me in his prayer this morning." "What did he sayr "He said, '0 Lord, we thank thee for food and Raymond.' "Woman's Home Companion. A Worthy Remedy If you suffer from any Stomach, Liver, Kidney or Bowel trouble, you will find Hostetter's Stomach Bitters a thoroughly re liable remedy and wor thy of your utmost confi dence. Give it a fair trial and see for yourself how good it is in cases of Poor Appetite. Belching, Sick Headache, Indi gestion, Costiveness, Colds, Grippe & Gen eral Weakness. Get OSTETTER' CELEBRATED STOMACH BITTER JTa Eaooaraarement. The family had stood the long strain of Uncle Hobart's illness well, but the peculiarities of the physician, chosen by Uncle Hobart himself, had been, to say the least, trying. "Do you really think he will recover, Dr. Shaw?" asked the oldest sister of the invalid, who had borne with his va garies patiently for years. "I know how you feel, with Thanks giving coming on and all," said the doctor, peering at her from under his shaggy eyebrows, "but it's too soon to tell. He may get well, and then again, he may not; I can't encourage you yet either way." - Hood s Sarsa par ilia Is Peculiar to Itself. Thereris no real substitute for it, Any preparation said to be "just as good" is inferior and yields the dealer a larger profit Get Hood's Sarsaparllla today. In usual BquU form or tablets called Saraataba. Hot Aetaalls- Keee.sa.ry. The lawyer proceeded to examine the Witness. Pardon the question, Mrs. Chucks- ley," he said, "but your answer consti tutes a part of the record. How old are you?" Why, you ought to know, Mr Sharpe," she answered; "my birthday Is the same as yours, only I was born ten years later than you were." Ah, yes, I remember. Well, it Isn't Important, anyhow. Go ahead, Mrs. Chucksley, and tell the Jury what you know about this case." Chicago Trib une. 1 ' . WHY suffer with eye troubles, quick relief fro-n using PETTIT'S EYE SALVE 25c. All druggists or Howard Bros., Buffalo, N. Y. The Syndicated Hero. "Let one man. stand at my right hand," Horatius quoth, quoth he. "Let one abide at my left side and keep the bridge with me. Three men, I wot, can make it hot for caitiff foes like these; and when we write about the fight, we'll share the royalties." Louisville Courier-Journal. H OWARD K. BTJBTUH Assayer and ChemM, LaoHviIIa. Colorado. SDeuimen Drioesi tfold. Stiver, Lead, tl. Gold, Silver, 76o; Gold. Wo; Zlno or Copper, II. Mailing envelope and full prioelist sent on application. Control and Umpire work so Uslted. ttalerensei uexbonate aauonai mu. rreacners ft ot overpaid. la England the early Methodist preacher, when away from home, wai expected to get his food from his con gregation, and when at home was al lowed 36 cents a day, with the stlpu lation that the acceptance of an lnvl tatlon to -dine led to a due deduction His wife was allowed 96 cents a week, with a further conceesion of five dol lars a Quarter for each child. At the Bristol conference of 1752, however. definite salary was fixed. For the fu ture the preacher was able to call J6( a year his very own. Bad to Keep On. "I didn't know you Intended to g around the world." "I didn't when I started. But I went through Europe without tipping and was afraid to turn back." Louis ville Courier-Journal. CHEAP INSURANCE ITRIAJLS of the NEBDEM FOR GRAIN GROWERS "Woodlark" Squirrel Poison is the most reliable and destructive agent yet devised for the extermination of Gophers, Squir rels, Sage Rats and Prairie Dogs. It is the cheapest insurance against their ravages. Every kernel is warranted to kill. Climatic changes or moisture of the earth do not destroy its strength. Re quires NO MIXING OR PREPARATION, Is always ready for use. No other is so good. Dealers will refund the purchase price if not as claimed. Pamphlet free. HoyT Chemicai, Co., Portland. Oregon PNU No. 12-10 w HEN writing- to advertisers please mention cms paper. EVERYTHING LOOKS AS GOOD AS ffin NEW SINCE YOU CLEANED HQUSgJ 1 CLAD I TOOK THAT PJW-JW 1 RAW PILL Srw I IDEVHVPTV ITS PBFTTY HARD TO GET ANY ASSISTANCE. rHUM ft HftN WfJUit. LlVtK OR STOMACH I-SOU 1PAWPWW LAXATIVE I "1 iwie awl v UI J rder.munmJ y wu WELL amnion's raw J'aW Vu coax we liver Into activity by gentle methods. They do not scour, gripe or weaken, iney are a tonle-to the ctomacn. liver ana nerves Invigorate Instead of weaken. Tliey en rich the blood and enable the stomach to get all the nourishment from food that is put Into It. 'inese puis contain no calo mel: thev are soothlnsr. healing and stlra- nlatlnfr. For sale by all druggists In 10c nd 25c sizes, if you need medical ad vice, write Munyonls Doctors. They will iiviMk tn th tiont of thplr shtlltv abso lutely free of Charge. MTJNTON'8, 34 and Jefferson fits Philadelphia, Fa, - Send 10c for trial package. SEND THIS AD. FOR FREE PREMIUM LIST Pacific Coast Biscuit Company Portland Seattle . Spokane Ask for Their Good and SAVE THESE SWASTIKA END SEALS THEY ARE VALUABLE They Will Secure You Jvlany Useful Articles Without Cost It Cures While You Walk. A lfn Fnit.KoizA la t Mrtaln .umIm lt. sweating, callus, and swollen, aching feet. Bold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't accept any substitute. Trial package FREE. Address Alien b. uimsteu, ie Koy, jn. y. . sua snare. Councilman I've come to see if you will subscribe anything to the town cemetery. Old Resident Good gracious! I've already subscribed three wives.- Lon don Telegraph. PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any east of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 daya or money refunded. Ewe . . Ancient Instance. "Things are getting too hot for me!" gasped the phoenix, with Its expiring breath. "Here's where I retire!" i Thus the historic bird set an exam pie that mankind has been proverbial ly reluctant to follow. It quit under fire. THE EMPIRE UNE Another year has sons and the beginning of 1910 shows the Empire to be in the lead as usual. The sale of Empire Cream Separators for 1909 was great er than ever, which fact is convincing proof of its merits and universal use. We wish to thank all users of Empire machines for their very liberal patronage, and beg to assure you, aa well aa any others, that we will continue to do the very best we can to please you and look after our machines and your needs. It has been the policy of the Empire Cream Separator company to make the best machine possible, one that would do close work, be easy to turn and clean, as well as simple and durable, and thousands of users can testify how well they have succeeded in this. Our new Catalogue is ready for mailing, and we have a few calendars left bat we will be glad to mail to anyone filling m the coupon below. We wgh all milkers of cows Happy and Prosperous New Year. .91 Ha Cm....... iataf Suss she, seats Empire Cream Separator Co., Ltd. 99 Hera Son Street PORTLWD, ORECOM J3 oj Mm, Cora B. Miller Wants To Send A 50c Box of Her Bemedy Free to Every Woman Suffering From Any Form of Female Weak ness or Piles. L o o I ivarii TaaaajaaSaaaSsj Hoik of Mrs. Cera B. Miilea, Kokomo, lad. In a few years she has spent thoav nnds of dol! ere In giving free Medical Treatment to afflicted women. Thin is the aimnle. mild and harmless prepara tion that has relieved so many women in the pri vacy of their own homes after doctors and other remedies failed. It is especially prepared for the treatment ox female diseases, displacements, falling of the womb, Irregularities, painful periods, leucorrhea er whitish discharges, ulceration and tumors: also pains in the head, back and bowels, nervousness, melancholy, desire to cry, hot flashes, weariness and piles from any cause, or no matter of how longstanding. Every woman sufferer, unable to find relief, mVkit miU write Mrs. Miller now without delay, will receive by mail free of charire a 50-cent box ef ihk aimnle home ramedv. also a dook WHO ex planatory illustrations showing why women suffer and how they can treat themselves at home with out the aid of a physician. Don't wait another day; not necessary to write a letter, simply send this notice with your name snd address at once to Mrs. Cora B. Miller. 8061 Miller Building, Kokomo, Indiana. Only One "BROMO QUININE" That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. W. Grove. Used the World over to Cure a Cold In One Day. . 25e No Uaa. ' "You say Jones is down and out! Why. it was only a nttie wnne ago that he told me he had the key of suc cess." "He did." but the poor fellow wasn t able to find the keyhole." Cleveland Leader. - MnfhAMi trffl find Mrs. Winslow'S Soothing Byrup the best remedy to use lot their children nuriug tne teeming periou, Its Strong Point. "How can I tell," asked the custom er, ': whether I am getting tender meat or not?" "There's only one sure way, ma'am," said the butcher, "an' that's by eatln' of it" "But I have to buy it before I can do that" "Yes'm; that's tha beauty of the pre scription." . ; Bud Dobla The greatest of all horsemen, says; "In my 40 years' experience with horses I have found Bpohn's Distemper cure the most successful of all remedies for the horses. It is tho greatest blood purifier." Bottle,60o. and 1.00. Druggists can supply you, or manufacturers. Agents wanted. Bend for Free book. Spohn Medical Co,, Spec. Con tagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind. Aa fcivluced. GrocerWell, Mr: Dorkins, how are you feeling over this idea of boycot ting all meat products? Customer Perfectly reckless, Brlggs ; perfectly reckless. Give me four pounds of dried codfish. Chicago Tribune. Honey No Objeet. "I don't care anything about it my self, for I'm no ludge of such things,' said Mr. Gaswell, "but my wife wants ma tn huv a rare old violin, and she savs they come high. Got any?" w pfirtalnlv have." responded the dealer. "Here's one in this showcase, rannina Rtriidtvarius. that you can have for $3,000." "She said she thought tfcey came higher than that Haven't you some that are a little er etraddyvarlouser than this one?" Chicago Tribune. PIPE REPAIRING st (Hem? dMcnytio by aal. AMBtK.UKItK UH HuKdtHAUM. Artttnal WoriBt SIG SICHZL Bl CO. 91 Tbira Sees ralius LJ21XLA Hats Cleaned a blocked 50c, with NrwTiifflmlnrt $1 Pan amas SI Lidici tmwHati re modeled. 6c pottaf e malli your loft hat torn. J 10-1 7 Alder St, Portland, Or. son. Painless Dentistry M. . A !, hasten an mmm Out ef town peopli oB h.v. th.lr nliu and bridge work fin. lined la one daj If Baeeaaarr. We will give yea t teat 22k (era W sercalait sroMfsr 3.5 Moltr Crams 5.0 22kBrldgeTeetli 3.5 6oM Filling 1.0 Eoamal Filling 1.0 xihnr Flllliurs .5 Inlty Fillings . 2.5 BeOS' Rubber . AA Platte 5.00 Best M rVuV ber Plate. 7.50 .50 Portland 'is the big market place of the Northwest.' Send Your Produce THERE We are handlers of Eggs, Butter, Veal, Dressed Hogs, Poultry, live or dressed; also Apples, Onions, Pota toes. Consignments, whether large or small, are solicited. We can give you good prices for good stuff. Write Us. McEwen & Kdskey COMMISSION MERCHANTS 129 Front St, Portland, Ore. fmmm fl f D is the word to remecibcf yhm you need a remedy frCoyCHS6COLDS rreaenek'a Tkoagate. A young mother went upstairs one vening to be sure that her son was safely sleeping. As she paused at the door of the nursery she saw her husband standing by the side of the crib, gazing earnestly at the child. As she stood still for a moment, touched by the sight, tears filled her eyes, and she thought, "How dearly Frederick loves that boy!" Imagine the shock to her feelings when he sud denly turned toward her and said: "Amelia! It is Incomprehensible to me how they can get up such a crib as this for three dollars and sixty cents." ' . Next TMagr. The shades of night were falling. Swiftly and gracefully an aeroplane descended, landing as lightly as a feather on the smooth roadway of the boulevard. Forth stepped an elegantly attired man, wearing a mask. Snatching a purse from a richly ap- pareled dame who was passing, he stepped back into the aeroplane and was soaring aloft and disappearing in the distance before it occurred to the astonished victim to let loose a scream. Chicago Tribune. Aa Admonition front Japan. "You shouldn't call us Japs in your newspapers," said a Japanese journal ist "We don't think it's polite. You wouldn't want us to call you Yanks in our papers, would you? , A western Congressman said to me the other day: 'What nese are you Japanese or Chinese? I'd have liked to Jiu-jitsu him, but I only smiled and retorted: What key are you monkey or Yan kee? " Free Late Catalogue of Reierson Machinery Company NET PRICES. Write for Copy Portland, Ore. mi m i(i fLOfeul wo Reierson. Machinerycq The GASCNGINC MOUSE 0 TNI HOftlMvVlir 182-184 BjMprrlJWi St. jPwttand.Or.son The Family iii rnu siaan The best medicines in the world cannot take the place of the family physician. Consult him early when taken ill. If the trouble is with your throat, bronchial tubes, or lungs, ask him about taking Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Then take it or not, as he says. W publish our formulas F tiers We bant.lt aleoaal from our msdlolnse We urge you be oonsuis jour aootor Bilious attacks, sick-headaches, indiges tion, constipation, dizzy spells these are some or tne results ot an inactive liver. Ask your doctor if he endorses Ayer's Pills in these cases. The dose is small, one pill at bedtime. K-Kade by the 3. 0. Aver 0.. Tjwll, K . Mora than That. Elderly Stranger (disposed to be se clable) I s'pose this Is one o' them new fashioned pay-as-you-enter cars. Conductor Yes, uncle, and it's also an enter-aa-you-pay car. Please step inside. You're delaying the procea. slon. ' ' -. Unite tho Contrary. Rankin Do you have any trouble Is assimilating the fruit and vegetable meals you are eating nowadays? Fyle Great Scott, no! After getting up from eating one of them I'm hun grier than when I sat downt r COFFEEX TEA SPICES BAKING POWDER EXTRACTS , "JUST RIGHT ClspSSn&DEVEU IPORTUND. ORE? CRIMSON WINTER RHUBARB $1.60 Per Dozen. $8.00 Per Hundred. 140.00 Per Thousand Now h the Time to Plant Rhubarb and Herru Plants J. B. WAGNER, Tha RHUBARB and BERRY Specialist Pasadena, California. STEINWAT AND OTHER PIANOS Ik: ShenMnBlax&Co. VICTOR TALKING MACHINES 2 SIXTH AND MORRISON. 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