Difficult Digestion ! Thar is dyspepsia. It makes life miserable. Its sufferers eat not because they want to, — but simply because they must. They know they are irritable and fretful; but they cannot be otherwise. They complain of a bad taste in the mouth, a tenderness at the pit of the stom­ ach. an uneasy feeling of puffy fulness, headache, heartburn and what not. The effectual remedy, proved by perma­ nent cures of thousands of severe cases, is Hood’s Sarsaparilla HooD’8 F ills are She the best cathartic. Recovered. “Mrs. Ladd used to worry terribly when her husband was away on his trips, but she’s got over it.” "Conquered her nervousness, I sup­ pose?” “Oh, no; succeeded in making him have his life insured. Qnite Likely. Fine Progress. Ethel is doing just lovely with her music,” said Maud. "She doesn't play any better than she — used .....J to. ' answered Mamie. Life to the most favored is not always “No. But she has gotten so she of sunshine, but to the average refers to ‘rag time’ as ‘syncopated full American girl or woman who is obliged time.’ ” to work for her living, and, perhapi Autocratic. "Of course I am master of my own house,” said Mr. Meekton, a little in­ dignantly. "How do you manage it?” "I tell Henrietta to do just what she pleases and she goes ahead and does it. ” Shop Talk. to help others at home, life is often » heavy drag in consequence of illness Women who work, especially thus, who are constantly on their feet, ar. peculiarly liable to the developmeui of organic troubles, and should par ticularly heed the first manifestations, such us backache, pains in the lower limbs and hover part of the stomach, irregular and painful monthly periods, Wliat Our Flag Stands For. Whever the American Ila» is raised in token of sovereignty, it stands for liberty ami independence. What me lag is to tne nation, Hostetter’s Stomach Hitters is to tne individual. Ic gives you freedom and protection from vonr ailments. Wnen your stomach gets out of order causing dyspepsia, indigestion and biliousness, or when you are nervous and unable to sleep you should try it. It will strongmen your stomach, steady your nerves and induce sound sleep. Bloomer (to ragged urchin)—Your parents left you something when they died, did they not? Explained. Urchin—O, yes, sir. Mr. Ferguson —What a fiery waist Bloomer—And what did they leave you have on! What color is it? you? Mrs. Ferguson—Oxblood. Urchin—An orphan, sir. Mr. Ferguson—I begin to under­ ÏOÜ KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING stand now why you told the dress­ When von take Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic maker to put in an additional gore. because the formulais plainly printed on every bottle showing that it is simply Iron and Qui- tine In a tasteless form. No Cure, Ne Pay. 50,- Curious Our Working Giris, ST. VITUS’ DANCE Shop talk sometimes penetrates even to the nursery. A young and successful artist was heard'to exclaim HOW ONE LITTLE SUFFERER WAS with profound conviction, while he PERMANENTLY CURED. was contemplating his son and heir, 24 hours old : Words of Gratitude and Praise from Par­ “There is a great deal of tone about ent« for the Ram^dy that Saved that baby. the Life of Their Child. From the Traveler, Arkansas City, Kan. Our new extra heavy focusing cloth Rapid as has been the advance of costs no more than others, but lasts medical science along many lines, it twice as long. Price by mail, 3x3, 50 cents. At all dealers, or Kirk, Geary is only in recent years that a remedy & Co., 330 Sutter St. San Francisco. has been discoevred for one of the most dreadful of nervous diseases that affliced children—St. Vitus’ dance. Reason for Economy. This and other nervous disorders Newlywed—Since I’ve been married that cause the pale and wan faces and my tailor bills are scarcely one peevish, irritable dispositions of so fourth what they used to be. many children can now be scien­ Quizzer—Do you put what you save tifically treated by a remedy that in th? bank? strikes at the root of the disease by­ Newlywed—No; I put it on my renewing the impoverished blood and wife. strengthening the nerves. Words of commendation for this remedy come from all parts of the civilized world. This is the interest­ ing story told by Mr. and Mrs. Chris­ This .ignaturo ia on «very box of the genuine topher Armstrong, of Jefferson, Okla. : "Our youngest daughter was for Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablet« the remedy that cures n eol.l in one day three years afflictetd with St. Vitus, dance, and we almost despaired of finding relief in medical treatment. Faint Heart. Miss Timidity—I’ve thought it all She was so helpless that she had to be over, and I believe it would be wiser fed and would fall over at times and be unable to rise. for you to ask papa for my hand. “We had heard and read a great Cautious Lover—Oh, I’m sure it ’ Pills would be a most indiscreet thing for deal about Dr. Williams’ Pink me to do. I think we’d better have for Pale People, and, as a last resort, some disinterested third party ap­ determined to try them, The effect was alomst miraculous, From the proach him on the subject. first box there was a noticeable im­ provement and by the time she had CATALOGUES WORTH HAVING. taken six boxes she was almost well. Altogether she took about a dozen Agricultural Implement Firm Giving Away boxes, and by the time she was 13 years of age, was strong and healthy, Remarkable Books. weighing 114 pounds.” The new catalogues for 1901, just CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONG, issued by Mitchell, Lewis & Staver MARY ARMSTRONG. Co., are very valuable books to the I Subscribed and sworn to before be. majority of the citizens of the North­ W. D. Kramer, Notary Public. west. This company’s headquarters The power of Dr. Williams’ Pink are in Portland, Oregon, and it main­ Pills for Pale People in the vast num­ tains branches or agencies at all prin­ ber of diseases due to impure blood or cipal points throughout Oregon, derangements of the nervous system Washington and Idaho. The Im­ has been demonstrated in thousands plement Catalogue, the Vehicle Book of instances as remarkable as the one and the Harness and Bicycle cata­ related above. No one who is suffer­ logues, all can be had free by anyone ing can rightfully nelgect this way who will write to the firm or to any to restore health. Dr. Williams’ of its agents. The books not only Pink Pills for Pale People are sold by show everything up-to-date, but are a all dealers, or direct from Dr. Wil­ great help to the man who is think­ liams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. ing of making a purchase. Y., 50 cents per box, or six boxes for |2.5O. Miss E lla B uennkb , *E. R ochestxx , O hio . faintness, weakness, loss of appetite lud sleep. The young lady whose portrait we publish herewith had all these symp­ toms, and in addition leucorrhoea, and was cured by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. First, she wrote a letter to Mrs. Pinkham’s lab­ oratory at Lynn, Mass., describing her trouble, received in reply accurate in­ structions what to do to get well, and now wishes her name used to convince others that they may be cured as she was. The same helping hand, free of charge or obligation, is extended, to every ailing woman in America. If you are sick you are foolish not to get this valuable advice, it costs you noth­ ing. and she is sure to help you. 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Contagious Blood Poison, the greatest enemy to mankind, enters the system through the blood, and Cancer, Scrofula, Rheumatism, Catarrh, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Tsoriasis, Tetter—in fact the majority of human ailments —are caused by poisons or humors that are engen- _ _ — dered and fostered in a sluggish ThO Bl 00(1 IS ftlC SOUT*CO and impoverished blood. Old _ _ ,/r, sores, chronic ulcers and rheumatic pains are com- ST All mon, especially among old people, whose blood naturally grows thin and pale because of the lack of the red corpuscles that give color anl strength to youthful blood. Sallow complexions and rough, oily shins evidence some constitutional or blood trouble, which salves,, lotions, powders nor any external treatment can cure. Diseases that originate in the blood, whether they manifest themselves as ulcers, tumors, itching eruptions, muscular or bone pains, require a tonic and blood purifier such as S. S. S., which not only antidotes and neutralizes blood poisons and humors, but possesses health-giving tonic proper­ ties that no other blood medicine does. It goes down to the very foundation of the disease and eliminates from the system every- Polluted Blood thing of a poisonous character or that obstructs and clogs the circulation. It builds up and imparts Bf^CedS DlSOIISO Bew strength and vitality to the old innutritious blood, and when the arteries and veins are once more filled with new rich blood, the general health begins to improve, muscles grow stronger, and sores and eruptions of every kind disappear. S. S. S. is the only guaranteed purely vegetable blood purifier, and the purest and most reliable in all blood diseases. It has been tested in thousands of cases during the past fiftv vears and is more popular today than ever. We will be glad to send you our book free, and if in need ot medical advice write our physicians all about your case ; this information will co*t you nothing and comes from experi­ enced and educated doctors. All cor-.-spondence is conducted in stricter THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA, QA. Describing a Circle. A pupil in the juvenile depaitment astonished his teacher recently by de­ scribing a circle as “A straight line that’s crooked all the way roKi d.” • loo REWARD SIGO. The reader« of thi. paper will be pleased to Hearn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure lu all its (laxes. and that iscatarrh. H.U'sCatarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dis­ ease, requires a Constituí lonal treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda­ tion of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constltnt'on and assisting nature in doing its work. The pro­ prietors have so much faith In its curative power., that they offer One Hundred Dollar, for any ease that It falls to cure, bend for list of testimonials. Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists. 75c. Hall’s Family Pills are the bo«» Man’s Harder Lot. "Ma, I wish I was a girl." "Why, Tommy?” “Well, ma, girls don’t have to fight on the way home from school.” Throw Pliyale to the l>ojç«! Constipation is treated by an intestinal tonic and liver stimulant, palatable, gentle, yet po­ tent <’asearets Candy Cathartic. All drug­ gists. 10c. 25e, «’>0c The Wrong Adjective. Wife—Why don’t you smoke those cigars I gave you at Christmas time? I’m sure they’re delightful. 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It consists of crowns, garlands, wreaths and bou­ Had Headache, Backache and Ser- quets of Howers, ail taken from the ioutv Indigestion—Pe-ru- ancient tombs of Egypt, most of the examples being in excellent condi­ na Cured. tion. Nearly all the flowers have been identified. They cannot be less Miss A. Brady, corresponding secre­ than 3,000 years old. tary Illinois Woman’s Alliance, writes CITQ Permanently Cured. No fits or nervou.no« from 2725 Indiana avenue, Chicago, Tllu after li:«» ■ Is»’« ll.eof Dr Kline’« Great Nerve Restorer Semi lor Kit Eli A'2-OG trial larttleaml tleat- Ill.: I m . Da. ail K lin «. Ltd.. SSI ArchSt.. Pbllad>l,hla.Pa. “Last year from continued strain Old Horn Snuf Box. in literary work I An old horn snuff box, once Im­ became very . longing to Sir Francis Drake, possi- much exhausted, bly the one which he used at Ply- my nerves seemed mouth Hoe during his famous game io give way, and | of bowls, has just been sold for £3 10s I had backache, in London. The snuff box is a headache and ser­ quaint old relic, bearing the coat of ious indigestion. arms of Sir Francis, with his name One of my friends on the lid. suggested that I I ant sure Piso’s Cure for Consumption try Peruna. It certainly acted like saved toy life three years ago.— M rs T ros . maige on my system. K obrins . Maple street, Norwich, N. Y., “Within 10 days I felt new life and Feb. 17,1900. health given me, and by taking an occasional dose off and on when 1 feel Inopportune. extra tired, I keep my system in per­ "I just saw young Widow Weeds, i fect order.’’—Miss A. Brady. She looked just charming in her In view of the great multitude of mourning, ” said the pretty woman. women suffering from some form of "1 suppose, ” remarked hercrochety female disease, I)r. Hartman, the re­ husband, "that you wouldn’t mind nowned specialist on female catarrhal being a widow yourself. ” diseases, will direct the treatment of “Oh, it’s hateful of you to talk as many cases as make application to that way, when you know I’ve got a him during the summer months with­ blue silk waist that 1 haven’t worn out charge. Address I)r. S. B. Hart­ yet.” man, president of the Hartman Sani­ tarium, Columbus, Ohio. Af ope the Cough and Chas. L. Mastick & Co. 75 CASH BUYERS OF HIDES, PELTS AND TALLOW. Consignments solicited. Pay highest market price. PROMPT RETURNS. Dealers in Leather and Findings. Refer to Wells, Fargo A Co. Bank, Portland, Oregon. IN WET WEATHER A WISE MAN “ADAMANT WEARS Agents wanted in every town. KACM 0* YELLOW I V- Keeley Cure Sure relief from liquor, opium and tobacco habit . Send for particular« to Fund for THRESHERS, CLOVER HULLERS, HORSE POWERS, TRACTION AND FARM ENGINES AND BOILERS, SAW MILLS, ETC. EDWARD HUGHES, General Agent. 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