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- GLEANINGS OF FACT. The rarest postage stamp in exist--ence is the one-cent British Guiana ‘stamp of 1856. Only omne specimen, owned in Paris, is known to exist. -. - William_Nelson Cromwell, head of *the New York firm which had much to do with procuring ratification of the Panama canal treaty, is said to have received a fee of $2,000,000. . An autograph letter from Thomas Jefferson, written 100 years agoi to the Indians of the Louisiana purchase, has recently. been unearthed from -the archives of the Sac and Fox Indians in . Oklahoma. The ‘letter will be a feature of the Oklahoma historic exhibit at the St. Louis fair.' . - / Managers of leading hotels in New York complain that idlers in dress suits are becoming a nuisance in the lobbies. Some of them earn the warmth and light ~and miusic by spending an occasional dollar at the bar, and a few even dine in the cafe, but the great' majority are simply ‘“four flushers” who take mysterious pleasure in loafing in the lobby or grillroom. The combined value of the exhibits -in the ten principal exhibit palacés of the world’s fair has been estimated by E. S. Hoch; assistant to Director. of Exhibits Skiff, at $72,500,000. This estimate is based on statistics at hand in the division as to the amount and nature of the exhibits which will be installed in each building. This does not include the display in the Fine Arts palace. Benjamin Wood Davis, a well-knewn Cincinnatian who -died=recently, left $140,000 to variouss educational and . charitable institutions, among others $lO,OOO to the Jewish hospital of Cincinnati. Unfortunately, the will was made less than one year ago and therefore these bequests are void under the ~ statutory provision which requires that ~ a will must Have been made more than a year before death to make such bequests 'val‘id.é 5 GOSSIPF IN THE LOBBY." ~ Taking their terms in the house and senate together, Senators Fryeand Hale, of Maine, have been each 33 years in congress. = - - : When Senator Spooner is speaking to his. colleagues he wants room. Heuses all the space around his desk and in the adjoining aislal’ : ! :

. Speaker Cannon and his daughter are very democratic in their social views and have inaugurated in Washington- the custom of giving a dinner in one hour’s time, which they consider long enough for such a function. Congressman Kluttz, of North Carolina, who has refused an assured reelection, comes from the same distriet in which, in 1815, a United States senatorelect refused to serve because he “didn’t propose to ride to Washington in the mud.” = 3 .

A, 8-~V ‘ Gl W L S, e \m;\ ; “'l]/'11?{/, : N [y IR il ‘ﬁl" W 7 ST : Sy, |/ AN N RS /. %\\ A [P ;' ! ) A A Y- B, , B\ A B Miss Agnes Miller, of * Chicago, speaks to young women about dangers of the Menstrual Period. . “To Youne WoMEN : —I suffered for six years with dysmenorrhea (painful 'periods), so much so that I dreaded every month, as I knew it meant three or four days of intemse pain. - The doctor said this wasdue to aninflamed. condition of the uterine appendages caused by repeated and neglected colds. _ “If young girls only realized how dangerous it is to take cold at this critical time, much suffering’ would be spared them. Thank God for Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, that was the only medicine which helped me any. Within three weeks after I started to take it, I noticed a marked improvement in my general health, and at the time of my .next monthly period the pain had diminished considerably.- I kept up the treatment, and was cured a month later. * I am like another person since. I am in perfect health, my eyes are brighter, L have added 12 pounds to my weight, my color is good, and I feel light and happy.”—Miss AGNES MILLER, 25 Potomac Ave., Chicago, 111. -+ 85000 forfeit if original of above letter proving genuineness cannot be produccd.

" The monthly sickness reflects the °condition of a woman’s health. - Anything unusual at that time should have prompt and proper attention. ;

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show, to which they would otherwise have been entitled. - -~ This is a most unfortunate occurrence, but the veterinarian could pursue no other course in the matter, as he found two of the animals clearly {four years old. Even™ where but six broad permanent teeth are seen the animal may be considered 42 months old, if all the teeth are fully through and ‘in wear, “Six-tooth” cattle are, however, given the benefit of the doubt by veterinarians, as there is some evidence to show that forecing may induce slight pre«cocity in the cutting of teeth. Great dis‘crepancies, however, cannot possibly be caused by an manner of feeding or kind of environment so that a full-mouthed"® steer cannot ongany pretext be considered possibly within the specified age limit allowed for show animals in the class in question. _ The il'rustreitions accompanying this statement are taken from Kuidekoper’s “Age of Domestic Animals’” "and will make the subjeci clear to stockmen. . The age given unde‘p,ea(:h cut .is an average: one, taking everything into consideration, and -every reader will find them corroborated if he will go to the trouble of examining the mouths of cattle ‘of which he knows the age perfectly. : : :

At last year’s show a similar protest was filed against a fine lot of cattle shown in class for steers two years old and under three, but was not sustained, a¢ no animal was found to show more than six broad permanent incisors.

We- trust that stockmen- generally and cattle exhibitors in particular will study the accompanying illustrations carefully and make their exhibits conform to them at future shows. Action to this effect may be taken by the manaéement showing dentition departures from standard types will not be eligible to exhibition. It would be well in the premises for exhibitors to malke themselves familiar with the subject and see to it that their animals intended for showing have teeth corroborating statements made relative to dates of birth. Many desire to have it believed that forcing materially effects dentition and changes the normal appearance of the mouth, indicating age, but it may be regarded as certain thatno full-mouthed steer will be allowed to: compete in classes for cattle three years old at future meetings of the International.— ‘Farmers’ Review. .

Treating Seed Potatoes. Recent investigations made at the Ohio experiment stdtion show that a disease, heretofore but partially recognized, injures potato tops severely at times. This is the potato rosette, and this disease appears to be general Seed treatment in 1903 has increaged the yield where the disease prevailed from 25 to 125 per cent., on a .light crop.” Bulletin 145, just published, gives the second series of results -in treatin for this trouble. Formalin at the raié. of one pint in 30 gallons of water, is the solution used. Immerse the ' seed potatoes in this for two hours, after which the tubers may be dried and cut for planting. This bulletin will be sent to all citizens of the state who may apply for it.—Ohio Experiment Station, Wooster, 0. - . Look Well to Uniformzy. The first and perhaps the most important peint to be settled is what class of cattle to buy. Only cattle of the same general age, class, weight and breeding should go into the same feed Jlot. Look out for uniformity. A mixed lot of big and little, rough and smooth, grades and scrubs will neither feed nor sell as well as a uniform lot. Decide on your class and then stick to it. When this is done you can figure with some degree of accuracy upon the three important factors of the question, coust price, feed bill and probable gain per day or ratio between feed and gain.—Midland Farmer.

FARMING {S A PROFESSION. No Other Calling Offers as Many Inducements to Bright Young Men © as Agriculture. o If we note the graduating classes in our higher institutions of learning, we will find plenty of young- men preparing *to enter the so-called professions, but comparatively few fitting themselves by study and mental discipline for the profession of farming. A small portion of these will, by reason of energy and ability and fortunate combination of circumstances, become eminent and perhaps wealthy, but a large proportion will be called upon to do the drudgery. of their profession, and after striving for years will find themselves with less money and less influence than they would have had. in some less attractive,i but more useful occupation. | And the sad thought about this matter is the fact that many of these young men left good farms, where a life of enjoyvment and healthfulness could have been followed without a fraction of the annoyance and worry that have come to them in the profes-‘ sion they have followed. They saw only the bright side of the life they selected and recognized only the dark side of the farm life. 00l It would be well for the young men and well for the state if in the future there can be more young men attract-’ ed to the profession of farming. We say profession for: the reason that the know]edge now required to farm successfully is worthy the name profession. ~ One of the most serious obstacles in the way of such actlon on the part of farmers’ sons in the past has been the indifference and in some instances the antagonism of the so-called agri-. cultural colleges to such a course. If the manage?s of these institutions would realize the fact, as some of them are already doing, that the prime object in establishing these institutions was to aid agriculture, and that the greatest possible aid they can render agriculture is to graduate men fully equip}:)ed to conduct it intelligently and according to the latest scientific methods, there would be greater demand for agricultural education. There is a difference in results between a policy on the part of an institution that attracts young men to agriculture and a policy that drives them away from it. : No occupatioh or profession to-day offers the inducements to young men of energy ‘and brains as agriculture, whether it is considered from the istandpoint of the agricultural scientist ‘imparting information or from the standpoint of the practical farmer aplplying that information. 1

~ The tendency is toward the profes«ion of farming and the more that can ‘be done, to strengthen the tendency in ‘that direction the better it will be for the young men seeking a profession, for agriculture and the state at large. —Mirror and Farmer. . VALUABLE PASTURE GRASS. The Brome Grass Withstands Either * Drought or Excessive Moisture - and Matures Quite Early. ¢ : In discussing the question of grasses before the Maine Slate Dairy association, Prof. ‘Hurd said: “The following good qualities possesesd by the brome grass make it one of the most promising grasses, especially for pasture lands. It can endure almost any . degree of cold, and can stand a high temperature during the summer months. It withstands well either drought or excessive moisture. It matures early, ripéns soon after it heads, and live stock relish it more than any of the grasses, with perhaps the exception of orchard grass. Its feeding value equals that of timothy. Some fault has been found with this grass because a tendency to thicken at the base retards its growth, but that seems an advantage. Its real value is in pasture rather than hay. It stands close grazing, is ready earlier than others, furnishes laté pas‘ture and -is worthy of strong endorsement. Its chief drawback is the high price of seed, which is sown at the rate cf 15 pounds to the acre. A small quantity brought to maturity can be grown for seed, and wil! in a measur= overcome this difficulty. .

WORKING THE TRAP DOOR. A Simple Little Hint the Adoption of ' Which Can Be Recommended | . in Good Faith. . An iron as éhow‘n in the illustration may be fastened to any trap.door or gskylight to open and shut the same. It '}: IS ST AT .:‘ .;'\\\\\\ s PR B 2 3 oa7 TESFT N, A ) ? 5 ¥ - DEVICE FOR TRAP DOOR. is fastened on the under side and has a long arm, on the end of which is fastened a rope fo,r‘open-ing and shutting the door or skylight. It works so eagily and simply that the cut shows it all. A piece of solid rubber should be placed under the end of the door where it opens, to prevent a heavy jar. —W. B. Kelley, in Farm and Home. » Hints on Raising Pigs.

Damp bedding is bad for pigs. It should be dry ‘and made from well cured straw or hay: The little pigs should have tots of-sunshine if they are to be expected to grow well and be bealthy. It requires some planning to construct a light brood house for a dozen or more:sows,sespecially if they are to farrow in winter, but it must be done if we are to have success in raising the pigs. Sunshine may be regarded as one of the essentials. A cold draft on pigs i 3 very destructive and is one of the great causes of mortality among winter pigs. In the winter exercise must be given. One man says he does this by turning out the brood sow and chasing the little pigs about in the pen.—Farmers’ Review. Rely less upon drugs and more upon good care to keep the horses in good shape. Condition sanitary will beat condition powder every time as a. condition. maker, .

- B K 5 4 7\.-!,. RIMOUNG i 1 MooaoBle P :'\ / — 2 T~ MYSTERY IN HOLLOW VOICE. Government Engineer Has a Weird Experience of Simple Explanation. Capt. Charles L. Potter, the United States engineer in Duluth, Minn., was sitting at his 'desk busy with some fig‘ures a -few days ago, when he heard a hollow, sepulchral voice in the room. He glanced.around through curiosity, and observing that the doors were closed and he was entirely alone, he became doubly interested. Again he heard the voice. : . It sounded like that of some invisible being trying to attract attention. The voice seemed to come from pehind his desk, and at other times seemed almost at his elbow. The captain located the general direction from which the voice was coming, and kept crowding his left ear that way. He listened intently, and the hollow, distant, tomblike voice was heard to:say: ‘Please hang up your receiver.” : - ' Then the mystery was cleared up. Capt. Potter ‘smiled and hung up the receiver of the:desk telephone, which he had accidentally left off the hook, and proceeded with his labors. ’ The Stone Cutter’s Blunder. A small headstone in a cemetery in the western part of Pennsylvania is pointed out to visitors as one of the sights of the neighborhood. It was placed over the grave by a widower who, while noot lacking in love for the departed one, was penurious to -a degree. He ordered a small stone beLause it was cheap, and told the mason

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CERTAIN small boy asked his faA ther at the breakfast table a few mornings ago: ‘“What caused the | wAar between Japan and Russia?” Many people think hoys ask too many questions, but how are ‘they to learn things if they do not? They cannot read and understand things as their fathers can, | Besides,. asking questions—especially ‘ such ‘excellent ones as this boy asked— | indicates that the interrogator—or boy asking questions—has a good foundation to start building his education on. Now, this boy’s question was sent to the New York Tribune. All the editors have to say about the question is that they wish he would ask an easier one. How is one to tell about the causes of war, when one does not know all of them? To be sure, like two boys who have got into a quarrel and” have been called upon to explain about it, each has his side to give; but one cannot tell 'whether either side has told all of the tfuth. Both Japan.and Russia have given their sides. It will be well to begin by getting out? the geography and turning to the map. of Asia, or, better, to a map on whi'.ch can be found a slice of Siberia, the upper

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part of Chind and Corea and the islands of Japan by themselves. Siberia, every one knows by this time, belongs to Russia. Runnjng along the lower edge of Siberia and‘crgssing the ciaw of it near the sea of Japan is a big river called the Amoor. On the lower side of this river lies a country called Manchuria. For many years Manchuria belonged to China. Jutting off from Manchuria into the midst of the Yellow sea and the Sea of Japan is a tongue of land called Korea on some maps and Corea on the others. Now, look closely. A river will be found running part way across this tongue of land between Corea and Manchuria. This is_the Yalu river, about which so much is being said. Now, Russia for several years has been building a railroad from Europe across Siberia to the sea. Of course, the railroad, in order to be of use, ought to end near theé water,-where ships could bring to it freight and aiso take freight from it. Siberia is so near the north pole that it is very cold in some places in the winter time. In fact, so cold is it thatall the bays along the coast freeze over in the winter and no vessel can get in. or out with their freight. It was planned to build this railroad to a place called by the long name of Vladivostok. This town is at the head of a bay openinginto the Sea of Japan at the foot of the claw of Siberia. The czar’s ministers thought it would be much better to build the railroad to a bay which did not freeze over at any time of the year, sorumehow he got an' opportunity to build it across Manchuria, which belongs to China, to a place now known as Porf Arthur. This place may be found at the end of a small tongue of land extending out into the gulf of Pe-Chi-Li. This gulf is at the head of the Yellow sea, to the left of Corea, and on a level with Peking, the capital of China. = : Two or three years ago a lot of bad Chinamen, called Boxers, who wanted to get the foreigners out of China, shut up the foreigners in Peking and would

to engrave on it this inscriptien: “Sarah Hackett. Aged 90 years. Lord, she was Thine.” . The stonecutter said there was too much inscription for so small a surface, but was told to go ahead and ‘‘squeeze it on someh?w.” Here is the inscription as squeezed: “Sara Hacket.. Aged 90. Lord, she was Thin.” 7 : HORSE GOT HIS REVENGE. By Pretending Friendship Tom Got a Good Nip at the Hand of the Man He Hated. Tom, one of the team of horses used by the San Francisco (Cal.) police department for patrol wagon service, is a wise anima.. Hour after. hour every day he stands near the city hall awaiting a summons to rush to the aid of some person in need of medical attention or to bring to the prison some malefactor. His whits are not tedious, ones, for his idle time is spent in munching the cubes of sugar his driver and other attaches of t{e prison and hqspital always have forthim. Soué(\time ago he took particular delight in showing his dislike for a city hall janitor, who, whenever he passed the horse, hit him a resounding slap on the back. Tom tried time and again to kick his tormentor, but his harness prevented him. Then the janitor commenced making. peace overtures. He brought the horse sugar, and occasionally a carrot, but the animal refused to take them from the. stick on which the janitor held them out to him. Then he tried other tempting morsels, but still Tom was obdurate and refused to make up. Then he apparently relented, and one morning greeted the janitor with a whinny of- pleasure. Emboldened,the janitor offered the horse a lump of sugar on his hand. Tom accepted the lump of sugar. He also took the janitor’s hand and gave it a squeeze between his strong teeth that ‘caused the janitor to yell with pain. Then Tom whinnied again, this time with a great display of pleasure.

not let them leave the city. Thesoldiers of .a number of different countries, including Russia, marched to Peking and made the Boxers .go away. Russia left some of her soldiers in Manchuria, instead of taking them home as some of the other countries did. Then the czar’s ministers, when askeq if their soldiers were not going to leave poor China’s land of Manphuria, said they would go when China had done certain things, and a day was seli\(or them to go. The day came, but the soldiers did not go. People began to believe that the czar intended to take the country for himselfl, because he had built a railrocad across it. Japan is only a small country, as one may see by leoking at\the map. But there are a lot of bigand little Japs, with bristling black hair, and their islands are; gelting too small for them. They want some more land to spread out upon. Corea would just suit the “Japs,” and every one has thought that some day the little man who calls himself emperor of Corea would be obliged to give up his country to Japan. Manchuriaand Corea are separated only by the Yalu river. Japan, at least, has as much right in

Corea as.the czar had in Manchuria, and many people have thought her right was a little bettet than Russia’s to Manchuria. Japan had not tried to gobble up Corea, while Russia apparently had tried to get Manchuria right out from under the nose of China, which was unable to defend herself. As Japan and Russia were likely to be such near neighbors, the ministers of the mikado decided last year to ask the ministers of the czar to talk the matter over and settle how they would get along together. So the two sent notes to each other saying what they would do and what they would like to have:the other side do. They disagreed on about four'things, at least. Japan asked Rusisa to sign a paper, called a treaty, saying that she intended giving Manchuria back to China. Russia, on the other hand, asked Japan to promise to let Corea alone, to build no forts at the lower end of Corea where the tofigue comes down near the lower end of the isTands of Japan, and to mark out a strip of land on the Corean side of the Yalu river on which neither of them should go. : 1 ' The czar declined to say in writing that he would return Manchuria. The Japs eould not see why they should be obliged toydo in regard to Corea what Russia would not do in regard to Manchuria, Nor could they understand why' they should promise not to put up forts on ground which did not belong to Russia. It was hardly fair, either, to ask the Japs to give up their right to'land on one side of the Yalu river when Russia would not do the same on the other side. Russia had been claimingthe right to cut down trees in the valley of the Yalu river cn both sides of the river. ‘The mikado’s ministers thought Russia was not treating them fairly, and when the czar’s' ministers did not answer thelr last note for a long time, apparently because the czar wanted to get ahead¢ of ‘Japan and be ready to fight, Japan degided not to wait for the note and sent ags warships out.

28 Army Generals Send Lefters of Endorsement To The Inventor of the Great Catarrh Remedy, Pe-ru-na.

Brigadier-Generai Kingof Confederate Army, Writest “I unhesitatingly state that I am convinced Peruna is a medicine that will effect all the cures that is claimed for its use.”—J. Floyd King, Washington, D. C. ST - Geaeral Smalls, Beaufort, S. C., Writes: “I have used Peruna for catarrhal trouble and find it beneficial and to be all that it promises, and freely give it my unqualified recommendation.”—Robert Smalls. General Abbott, of Washington, D. C., Writes: '“F am fully convinced that your remedy Peruna ‘'is an excellent tonic. Many of my friends have used it with the most beneficial results for coughs, colds and catarrhal trouble.”’— Ira C. Abbott, 906 M St.,"N. W., Washington, D. C. ? Captain Yarnell, of Washington, D. C., Writes: “Your medicine, Peruna, I betHeve to be the best medicine for catarrh on. the market. I have taken only a small amount, and can see very benefi_cial results.”—W. G. Yarnell, 2322 Lincoln street, N. E., Washington, D. C. General Mcßride of U. S. A,, - Writes: - “I have no hesitation in recommending Peruna to all persons who are afflicted with catarrhal troubles.”— J. D. Mcßride, 450 Pennsylvania Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. ‘GeneralLongstreetofthe Confederate 3 . A"my’ ] Writes: “I can testify to the merits of Peruna, both as a tonic and a catarrh remedy. Peruna enjoys the greatest reputation as a catarrh remedy of any medicine yet devised.”—James Longstreet, Gainesville, Ga. ; General Noske of O.V, U., Writes: “I commend Peruna to those who. are troubled with colds producing “catarrh as a most efficacious cure and as a good general tonic.”—Chas. F. Noske, | 213 B. St., N. W., Waskington, D. C. General Erwin’s Recommend. ~ “Many of my friends have used Peruna as a dyspepsia remedy with the most beneficial results.”—John B. Erwin, W§§hington, . C. Brig.-General Schell Benefited. . “Peruna is indeed a wonderful tonic, and for coughs and colds I know of nothing better.”—F. M. Schell, Washington, D. C.

General Duffield of the Union Army, Writes: “I have used Peruna in my family and have found it a valuable medicine, and take pleasure in recommending it to all who suffer from catarrh of the stomach or who require a tonic of éfficiency.”—The Cairo, Washing‘on, O

He Didn’t Have to Prove It. The other day a stranﬁer stepped off the train‘at Hopkins and said to a man ‘on the depot platform: “Can you tell me who is the best lawyer in this town” ‘1 am,” replied the man on the platforth without hesitation. The stranger seemu( somewhat disconcerted by this display of egotism and gently said: “Excuse me, sir, but I should like to have you prove it.” “Don’t have to prove it, sir,”” answered the man on the platform. ‘I admit it. 1 am the only lawver in the town sir.” And immediately the stranger got a lawyer and the lawyer got a c%ieut.ml{ansns City Journal. ih R G e . 10,000 Plants for 16c. This is a' remarkable offer the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., makes. They will sénd you their big plant and seed catalog together with enough seed to grow ; . 1,000 fine, solid Cabbages, _ - 2,000 delicious Carrots, . 2,000 blanching, nutty Celery, 2,000 rich, buttery Lettuce, 1,000 splendid Onions, : 1,000 rare, luscious Radishes, 1,000 gloriously brilliant Flewers. This great offer is made in order tu induce you to try their warranted seeds—for when you. once plant them you will grow no others, and ’ ALL FOR BUT 16C POSTAGE, providing you will return this notice, and if f’ou will send them 20c¢ in postage, they will add to the above a package of the famous Berliner Cauliflower. [K. L.] S gLR . “Smithers has an auto with the biggest record in the state.” “Speed, accidents, or mangled pedestrians?”’—Cincinnati TimesStar. : . . e @ \ Putnam| Fadeless Dyes are fast to light and washing. | : ; vy Sue—“Do they act as if they were en%aged?” Prue—“ Well, Mabel does.”— rooklyn Life.

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Aeneral Butler of South Carolina, Writes: “I ean recommend Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. 1 have been using your medicine for a short period and 1 feel very much relieved. It is indeed a wonderful medicine besides a good tonic.”—M. C. Butler.

' Brigadier-General Kirby Writes: “I ean recommend Peruna to all those who are afflicted with catarrh.” —General D. .T. Kirby, Washington, D.C: :

Gen. Powell, Hecker Pdst No. 443, Writes: ‘“After using one bottle of Peruna I became convinced of its curative qualities, and continued its use to date. All symptoms of catarrh have disappeared, yet I continue its'moderate use as a preventive, and an old man’s'tonie.” —W. H. Powell, Belleville, 111. .

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Gen. Sebriag of the Confederate Army, Writes: I can cheerfully- recommend your valtuable remedy Peruna.as a very excellent tonic, and also good for coughs, colds, catarrh, and general debility.”— W. H. Sebring, 133 W. 4th St:, Jacksonville, Fla. : ANI :

Gereral Lumax of Washington, D. C., Writes: “I can cheerfully recommend your remedy as a-permanent and effective cure for catarrh, c¢olds and to anys one who needs an invigorating tonic te build upe their system.”—L. L. Lumax, 1603 19th St., Washington, D. C. - Gen. Payne of Weashingten, D. C., Writes: I join with my comrades in recommendipg Peruna to.my friends as an invigorating tonic to build up the system.”—Gen. . Eugene B. Payne, 407 4th St., N. W., Washington, D. C.

‘General Talley of Pa., Vol. U. S. A., Writes: “Your Peruna has been used by me and my friends as a relief’for catarrhal troubles with the most beneficial results. I am so convincedof'theefficacy of Peruna that I do not hesitate to give it my recommendation.”—Wm. Cooper »’l‘al(l}ey, 713 D St., N.-E., Washington,

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General Bigelow Cured. Gen, J. G. Bigelow, 151 C St., N. W, Washington, D. C., writes: : _ ~“Peruna has made me well and it has given e more than ordinary strength and spirit for work.” ; i Gen. o’'Beirne of Washington, D. C.,Writes: “As many of my friends and acquaintances have successfully used your Peruna as a catarrh cure, I feelthat it is an effective' remedy. and I recommend it as such to those suffering from that diseasé as a most hopeful source of-relief,”—James R. O'Beirne, 290 Broadway,W;ashington,D. LOIEE General Chds;e, Ass’t Adj. General, G. A.R.. Writes: “The excellenoe of Peruna as a cure or relief for catarrhal disturbances is-well established. Many of my friends -have béen benefited by its use.” —B. F. Chase; 28 Harrison St., Anacostia, D. C. : : B General S. S. Yoder of Ohio, : Writes: “I have found Peruna (o be 2 wonderful remedy. vI only used it fora short time and am thoroughly satisfied ‘as to its merjts.”—S. S. Yoder, Wash--Ington, D. C. - ‘ Géne‘ré}-’ o’Connor of U. V. Legions, Writes: “If you are suffering from catarrh or physical debility, immediately commence the use of Peruna. It has been of the greatest benefit.and service to many of. my friends.”—Dehnis O’Connor, 738 32nd St., N. W., Wash=ington, D. C. i Gen. Wright of the Confederate Army, | Writes: “I take pleasure in recom= !mending Peruna. It is a remarkable { medicine and should be used by persons . { who are in reed of a good fonic and "by sufferers from catarrh.”—Marcus Wrighf, 1724 Corcoran St., Washington, D.C. | , 1; Gen. llawley.of Washington, D. C., | Writes: “I have used Peruna and find it. very beneficial for kidney trouble and especially ‘good- for coughs, colds and catarrhal tggubles.??—A. F. Hawley. Gen. Urell of Spanish' War \{efefans'. Writes: “Many of my friends have used Peruna-with beneficial results as | an effective remedy for catarrh.”—M. Emmet Urell, 813 12th St., N. W., Wash-~ ington, D. C. Other Army Generals who praise Peruna are: 7

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