Curious EJmin Org-n. D ep en d ing from th e base of tb o b ra in like a b erry on Its sta lk is a cupaule ab o u t tb o size of a cberry. T iny a n d o b scu re us tb is organ is, its d eran g e­ m en ts m ay buve tbo m ost am azing e f­ fe cts upon th e m ind und body. Should it becom e su p eru ctiv e th e body m ay su d d en ly shoot up to th e s ta tu re of a g ian t. Should Its functions become feeble in childhood th e victim in old ag e w ill re ta in th e s ta tu re and m en­ ta lity of a six-year-old child, along w ith all th e o rg an ic an d decrepitudes of sen ility . T ills gland is called th e p itu ita ry body. T h is su g g ests th e fa n ­ cifu l p o ssibility th a t an cien t legends a s s e rtin g th e existence of g ian ts m ay h av e laid a scientific basis in pathol­ ogy. (lo lia th w as perhaps th e victim o f a d e ra n g e d p itu ita ry body, an d in th e ra v a g e s of th e m alady m ay lie a n ex p lan a tio n o f his falling so easy a p rey to a rock slung by a shepherd boy. T h e G reek T ita n s m ay have been a trib e in w hich th e re w as an epidem ­ ic of th y ro id itis.—E xchange. Bringing About an Agreement. “ I h av e som ething for you here, m y love,” said Mr. D arley, as lie proceeded to open a large round box. “ W h a t is it, precious?" “ W a it a n d see.” D arley carefu lly unw rapped th e a r­ ticle nnd disclosed a lad y ’s hat. “ Is n ’t it a b eau ty ?" he asked. “I b o u g h t it m yself as a su rp rise to you. D o u 't you th in k It Is a perfect d ream ?” M rs. D arley gazed a t tlu? h at aud h u rst into tears. "I c a n ’t w e a r it.” she blubbered. “I t d o esn ’t su it m e a t ail. You m e a n t to please m e, I know , b u t it is n 't my sty le a t a ll.” “ D on’t cry, d ear. T he m illin e r said you could ex ch an g e it, a n d I f y o u ’ll ag ree no t to buy an y tie s fo r m e h ere­ a f te r I’ll let you select y o u r o w n h a ts a n d b o n n ets.” An a g reem en t w as concluded on th a t basis.—New York W orld. “If Don’t Hurt a Fact to \ Hammer it.” The fact we wish to hammer is that Alex McNair & Co.’s store gives more quality, service and satisfaction than any other store in Tillamook county. Porto Rico’s Telephone Plant. Our Phenominal Success Demonstates that Fact. P o rto Rico lias one very u n iq u e kind o f “ telep h o n e p la n t,” says th e W e ste rn E le c tric News. I t is a n a ir p la u t som e­ th in g like an orchid. I t h a s no roots, b u t d eriv es its n o u rish m e n t from th e air, th e seeds evidently being curried by th e wind or b ird s a n d in sects to som e su b sta n c e w here th ey lodge nnd sp ro u t. T h is g ro w th is found m ost fre q u e n tly uu in su lated w ire, alth o u g h it has- been observed on b a re iro n w ire th a t has rusted. It has n ever beeu seen on new b are iron, copper w ire or cable a n d causes little tro u b le, as the m ass is seldom larg e enough to eross tw o w ires. Remember Alex McNair <& Co. for Builders’ Hardware, Eave Troughing, Farm Tools, Shelf Goods, Cutlery, and every­ thing kept in a fully stocked hardware store. Alex McNair & Go., Tillamook, Ore. j CI OVERDA L E *1101 E!- j Way of a Woman. "So he won h er by fighting w ith his rival. I sh o u ld n 't th in k su ch a little sh rim p of a fellow could p u t up m uch of a b a ttle .” “Oh, he got licked; th a t’s w h a t m ade him solid w ith her—t h a t’s ju s t like a w om an, you kn o w ."—F lo rid a T im es U uion. CLOVERDALE, ORE. A Home Beds 50c and up, | Everything* f irst-class We are in the business of selling Tillamook County Lands and we havs some real snap bargains—bargains that won’t last long. If you are interested let us hear from you. . «. / Here is one of our good bargains—Seventy-three acres bottom land, cleared and fenced, with good house and barn, all stocked, an in­ come starts as soon as you own the property. Near to cheese factory und school, $13,600 buys this money-maker. 6,000 cash, balance 10 years at 6 per cent interest. Reasons for selling—Owner is retiring and wishes to move to his village heme. Here is another good buy that only requires 1000 to start the successful hall on the upward roll. Eighty acres, 30 acres cleared, quarter of a mile from postoffice, cheese factory and school house, plentv of good water and road running through the place. 130 an acre, $1000 down, balance on long time at 6 per cent interest. Here is still another good buy. 75 acres tide and creek bottom land. Ask us for prices and terms. Other business interests forces the owner to place this bargain the market—75 acres, good house and barn, 10 acres plow land, acres in pasture, better than five million feet of standing timber, main oountr road. 18000, half cash. Will consider village or city come property as part of first payment. on 40 on in­ Eighty acres of merchantable timber close to the village of Clover- dale at a price that will interest you. Just what you have been looking for. Seventy-five acres wild land easily cleared at $10 per acre. 160 acres, 30 acres meadow land, small house and good barn, small orchard, II miles to school, 5 acres good onion land, but only I of tbis is cleared, 5 cows go with ranch. Ask for particulars. $5,000; half cash; balance 5 years at 6 per cent. We are buyer finders because we only list lands that are profitable to buy. TAYLOR REAL E STA TE AGENCY. j Your Patronage Solicited j Why not get into the dairy business? Why not let the cow earn you ft good living, and something besides? Why not dairy in the county where the meadows are green the year around? Tillamook county is famous for its cheese and dairy lands. CLOVERDALE, Travelers and Visitors Meals 35c and 50c Tillamook County Dairy Lands Dairying, the Only Absolutely “Sure Crop” and a Monthly Pay Check. for SPECIAL AGENCY 1 F b r th e I h m a u s Siar BrancTShoes The Largest Selling Brand of Shoes in the World SOME POPULAR LINES The L**Pmtriot” — A Fine Shoe for Men The " P ilg rim ” — T he Buunra Man'* Shoe The “ S o c ie t y ” — A Pirbculir Shoe for Particular Women "T e n & Ted” S c h o o l S h Far Boys end G ull A l l m ad e o f G o o d L eath er. “ O u r F a m ily “ — For Every Member of the Family "S tro n g e r-T h a n -T h e-Law“ — The Longnt Wearing W eek Shoe Mede S o ft nnd G o o d ” — A W ork Shoe True to Name N o eu bstitu tee fo r le a th e r o re e v e r u sed . “ S f a r B ra n d Shoes A r e B e tte r ** CLOVERDALE M E R C A N T IL E CO. 5 0 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE P atents D e s ig n s C o p y r ig h t s A c . 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