Bloomington Progress, Bloomington, Monroe County, 22 December 1899 — Page 4
Hepubifcan $ums
.Ihv Official Republican I'apor of Monroe County. Ik-wnis Ti. Haun'.v. Editor and rp.
('Office Notimiuf Vot Offce. i " f this paper pleases you tell others i f not, tell us. Entered at the Postoffice in Blooming-ton as Second Class Matter.
DECEMBER 1899. The weather man is again talking through his Medicine Hat.
Santa Claus is about due, the children are expectant, while their elders are shopping.
To bad we cannot unload that Dry Plant on some other community as a Christmas present. Won't someone please take it?
AGUINA1.DO is in disguise, but all the same Otis will not go around hunting for some one who looks like Geo. Washington.
Remember the poor during this festive season. There is no other time in the year when the worthy poor feel their poverty so keenly as during the holidays, when joy is all around them.
Gen. Wheeler says the war would have been ended long ago if, it had jnot been for the antiimperialists. There is a general belief in this country that Otis should share the responsibility
The young man who starts out on life's jourrey at the age of twenty-one, with a good education and a library of good books worth $100, starts several notches higher up than the young man who has $10,000, a $50 dog and a $100 gun, and no education.
HIGH LIGHTS. It. is the expected that happens ' under the mistletoe. j Contentment is the feeling that ; things might be worse. j When a woman doesn't talk j she is dull; when a man doesn't j
talk he is deep. A pessimist is a man who won't spend more money than he can afford at Christmas. Even when a woman needs useful Christmas gifts she would rather have pretty ones. Woman's most effective weapon used to be a tear; now it is a smile and a becoming frock. A man's most flinty-hearted creditor is his own small son from whom he has borrowed a uickk . The truth should be spoken at all times, and held back when you are acknowledging Christmas gifts. We detest people who meddle with our affairs; and then, again, we detest people who don't notice us at all.: Chicago Record.
THE DOMESTIC FILIPINOS. An anti-imperialistic meeting at Minneapolis this week was interesting as an exhibition of the weakness of the cause and the intensity, almost malignancy of the feeling of the anti-imperialistic party. In the large city of Minneapolis, at a well-advertised meeting with Governor Lind and others as star attractions, about 500 were gathered. A minister who led in what was more of an address to the throne than a prayer said in it, "God grant not to give our soldier boys success, for we believe it not Thy will, but preserve them and bring them safely home." A speaker, who "followed the gentleman who modestly claimed to know the di-
hp
Used in Millions of Homes I
Accept no substitute ! Insist on LION COFFEE, in 1 lb. pkgs.
These articles mailed FRMM in exchange for lion heads cut from front of i lb. HON COFFEE pkgs.
Gold Collar Button. Mailed free for 5 lion heads cut from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp Made of rolled gold and with mother-of-pearl back ; suitable alike for ladies and gentlemen. This shape is handy and popular.
Daisy Neck-Pin. Genuine Hard-Enamel and Gold.
J L knLn
Best Coffee for the Money! Try HON COFFEE and you will never use any other. It is absolutely pure Coffee and nothing but Coffee.
:sU
Hantel Clock.
By express, prepaid, for 110 lion heads and a 2c stamp. Frame beautifully finished with gilt. Stands 5 inches high. A beauty and good time-keeper.
Alarm Clock.
STRENGTH, PURITY AND FLAVOR
Sent by express, prepaid, for 80 Hon heads and a 2-cent stamp. When ordering either clock, piease name your nearest Express Office, if there is no express office located in your town.
For 18 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. The
illustration is only two-thirds actual size. Color a delicate pink, with jewel setting and gold trimmings. Best enamel finis stylish, and durable.
"The Lion's Bride.
Mailed free for 12 lion heads cut from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp. An unusually fine picture, from the brush of the noted German artist, Gabriel Max. It is founded on hamisso's poem, ' The lion's Bride " . no story is interesting, and we send with each picture a handsome folder, containing copy of the poem and telling all about it. Size, 15x26 inches.
Dorothy and Her Friends."
A bright, cheery picture. For 8 lion heads and a 2c. stamp. A bright, cheery picture, representing a little girlplaying with her chickens and her rabbits. The predominating colors are rich reds and greens. Size, 14x28 inches. For 10 lion heads and 2-cent stamp we will mail it tinned, ready for hanging.
Stylish Belt-Buckle.
Handsomely gold-plated, with Roman finish, and set with ruby colored jewel in the center. This will be
welcomed for "dressed-up" occasions by the ladies who like to wear different colored sashes. The gold-finish goes well with any of them. Given for 20 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp.
Ladies' Apron.
Made of good quality lawn, with alternate revering and tucks; broad hem at bottom, and is neatly gathered at waist; a very superior and stylish article. Size, 36x40 inches. Given for 20 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp.
Fruit Picture.
Box of Colored Crayons.
For 10 lion heads and a 2c. stamp. Fine wax crayons, fifteen different colors, accompanied with outline pictures for coloring. Each crayon is wrapped with strong paper, to prevent breaking.
Size, 16x24 inches. Given for 8 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp.
50-Foot Clothes Line.
fiRBTC
Given for 15 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. Made of closely braided cotton
threads, strong, and will give the best of satisfaction.
Child's Drawing Book.
A collection of nice outline pictures bound into book form With shoe's tissue pai-v-r ' jtween . ne leaves. C .these tissue .ges the child jn can
tract; the pictures beneath, thus affording enjoyment, as well as instruction to the hand and eye. These drawing books and the l)ox of crayons go very well together. There are six different kinds, and each drawing book requires 6 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp.
Naval Box Kite.
See it Fly ! The celebrated box kite now so popular. Thirty inches long and comes safelyfolded, but can quickly, be spread to fly. Every American boy wants one, and older persons also are interested
Hailed free for 40 lion heads cut from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp.
Ladies' Scissors.
(3
Length, five inches, suitable for cutting, trimming and general household use. Cilven for 12 lion heads and a 2c stamp.
Razor.
Given for 35 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. A first-class razor, made of best English steel, and extra hollow-ground.
Rubber Dressing Comb.
For 10 Hon heads and a 2-cent stamp. Length, 7 inches, full size and weight. Made of genuine India rubber, finely finished. Appropriate for a ladies' dressing-case or for use in the household.
Game India."
Similar to "Papchesi," which has been played in eastern countries since before the dawn of history. The illustration shows plan of the game, with usual coun ters, dice and dice-cups accompanying it. A game which people
never tire of playing. Given for. 20 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp.
Every time you buy a pound package of LION COFFEE you have bought something else, too. Don't overlook it ! You have bought a certain portion of some article to be selected by you from our new Premium Lists 1
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
THE ABOVE ARB ONLY A PEW 0P THE LION COFFEE P REMIUMS. Another list will shortly appear in this paper i Don't miss it I The grandest list of premiums ever offered t
You always know LION COFFEE by the wrapper. It is a sealed package, with the lion's head in front. It is absolutely pure if the package is unbroken. LION COFFEE is roasted the day it leaves the factory.
(When writing: for premiums send your letter in the same envelope or package with the Hon heads. If more than 1 5 lion heads are sent, you can save postage by trimming: down the margin. Ask your grocer for large illustrated premium list. Address all letters to the WOOLSON SPICE CO., Toledo, Ohio.
vine will, was wildly cheered as he said, "God strengthen the arm that strikes for freedom, whether it be here at home or in the jungles of Luzon." The minister prayed for defeat to American soldiers, the layman prayed that the insurgents' arm might be strengthened to strike heavier blows at our soldiers. In some mysterious way, such prayers have been answered for the encouragement to Aguinaldo from similar meetings, has strengthened and lengthened the insurrection and caused the loss of many an American life.
the ideal brotherhood of man with Col. John li. East has re-
each recurring Christmas festival, j turned from Bedford where he has
the heart softens, it is a time of; )eon attending court this week, forgiving and forgetting wrongs !
A MERRY CHIUST3IAS. The Republican Progress wishes every friend, reader and patron a most enjoyable and merry Christmas. A newspaper as old as this has many readers who have spent Christmas after Christmas loyal to it, and to these especially we wish most happy returns of the day. This festive season is a time of good cheer and good feeling. We become nearer
and being imbued with unbounded charity for all. No better people than the supporters of the Republican Progress exist ai.ywhere, and on such an occasion there are none so happy as the good. May the Christ-child whose birth we celebrate euter into vour hearts and lives, and
may your Christmas partake of I that holy peace, which the angels sang about, on that memorable 1 first Christmas, "Peace on earth, ! good will to men." God bless you, and again a merry Christmas.
Robert Cren dangerously ill at his home southwest of the city the past two weeks with pneumonia is great I)' improved.
Some miscreant whoso identity is at present unknown shot a valuable hunting dog, the property of Link Browning this morning. While the animal will not die it is badly wounded.
A Post Master's View of it.
Uloomingdale Ind., Feb. 20, 1899. Syrup Pepsin Co. G-entlemkn: After having- piven the Syrup of Pepsin a fair trial in my family. I unhesltaviiifriv pronounce it a great boon to all sufferingfrom indigestion, constipation and dyspepsia in
antiien rorms wim an im-n "m -it ..un
Look hero, dear reader, if you come in and subscribe before
Feb. 1, 11)00 WO Will Ureseilt . sequences. I have : foujrht dyspepsia and con- ' ' I Mi nation of a severe character io- 25 vears.
Villi 'l siilii'fiiti'win fill' OtlP Vta,r I have emploved till' most skilled physicians that you l MlDhUipllOU lOl OIIC 1 I cnUl reach, have spent hundreds of dollars to 'The Piloilm " lit b(t dollar'11"1 Mmv 1 (i,ul more relief in ths pleasant UJ 1.IK, J.1IIIU!, Hit' tCM iiuiiat ; 1V!lu.(lv thau i lulv0 found mi anything else, i A '.....,. I To all iu-iso:is of sedentary occupations in life, magazine ever pnuted, iteo ot j v, ish 'to mv buy it ami t. i nave spent , . ., . ! i.M ears at the postmaster's desk, avetag-iiifr 14 Charge. llllS oill'l' Will alSO ap- : li.,urs per da, and know now if 1 hart had this ' i f.'iiuilv vrtiiri M.r.i it- u-nnlri have saved me tim-ti
ply to all who pay up arrearages suaeriug. I and renew.
A. W. Hanson is visiting at Indianapolis.
Dr. J. F. Fotts has returned from a business trip to Louisville.
Joseph Durham of Bedford is transacting business in the city.
M. E. Forkner, of Mewcastle is visiting his daughter who is attending the university.
Mrs. Elizabeth Applcgate has returned to her home in Corydon from a visit to Mrs.Vanzant.
Re.siwctf ullv yours,
W. M. McCoy. I. M., Blooming-dale, iud.
fil &xJk
III MUL
wW2
Candles
Nothine- elite addti so much
to the charm of the drawinir
room or boudoir as t he softly radiant light from CORDOVA Candles.
Nothing will contribute more to the
artistic success oi me luncneon, tea or dinner. The best decorative candles for the simplest or the moat elaborate function for cot-
tac-o or mansion. Made in all colon
and the most delicate tintu by STANDARD OIL CO. and sold everywhere