Democratic Sentinel, Volume 7, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 February 1883 — Elephants Not So Large. [ARTICLE]

Elephants Not So Large.

While the elephant is the largest beast known to the world, its size has been greatly exaggerated. Ten feet is a good height for one of the brutes, and a twelve-foot elephant is a big one. ' Jumbo, the notorious, is about seventeen feet high, and “still growing.” These quadrupeds reach between 70 and 80 years of age before they die, but there are instances of elephants living for over 200 years. —Cincinnati Enquirer. , - The -TJiiited States has $90,000,000 invested in finger-rings alone. *v--y The Conductor. , . Winona, Minn., Nov. 29, ItTI. I had been suffering with a severe cold fer several days; was so hoarse I could not speak -above a whisper. Nov. 16 I met one or Iff. Warner’s agents on my train; he handed me a bottle of White Wine of Tax Syrup; one hour after taking the first dose my hoarseness commenced to Yeave me. In twentyfour hours my voice waa quite dear and natural, and the cold nearly cured. It U-the beet remedy I ever saw. ‘ Bespeotfully, 0. W. Warren, Conductor, - Chioago and Northwestern B. M. Sold by all druggists. A cobbler’s motto: “With all appliances and means to boot ” Corns I Corns I Corns I Every one suffering from painful corns will be glad to learn that there is a new and painless remedy discovered by which the very wbrst class Df corns may be removed entirely, in a short time and without pain. Putnam’s Painless Corn Extractor has already been used by thousands, and each person who has given it a trial becomes anxious to recommend it to others. It is the only sure, prompt and painless cure for corns known. Putnam’s Painless Corn Extractor is sold everywhere. Wholesale, Lord, Stoutenburgh .A Co., Chicago. !» dx making wills, some ore left out and others are left tin. Pure , blood helps to make a clear oonwfflOnbe. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies tha v Enough said Send us a big bottle. A Racy literature: “Erik’s Guide to- the Turf.” . ( ; Personal!—To Men Only! The Voltaic Belt Co , Marshall, Mich., Will send Dr. Dye’s Celebrated ElectroVpltaio Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days to men (young or old) who are afflicted with nervous debility, lost vitality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and complete restoration of health and manly vigor. Address as above. N. B.— No risk is incurred, as thirty days 1 trial ft aLJowpd . n Tbe only natural hair renewerls Carboline,‘ & deodorized extract of petroleum, prepared without distillation or rectification withacida or alkalies, containing no mineral or other ppisons,, delightfully perfumed and as clear and- {Sure as spring water. Ladies or gents out of work furnished with" steady, kuorative employment athome. Send 8-centr stamp, sos particulars, to Agents’ Furnishing Ooy, JP. O. Box No. 1066, TopOka, Kan. Don’t work your horses to death with poor axle grease; the Fnazer is the only rehable make Use it once, and you will have no other. Lyon’s Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners keep new boots and shoes from running over. Sold by shoe and hardware deal dm The best and cheapest Cor Starter is sold by Borden, Selleck & Co., Chioago, 111 With it one man can move a loaded car. Try the new brand. Spring Tobaooa