GRAPES, from their most health ful properties, give KUYAL its active and principal ingredient BaRing Powder Absolutely Pure It is economy to use Royal Baking Powder. It saves labor, health and money. Where the best food is required no other baking powder or leavening agent can take the place or do the work of Royal Baking Powder. f ? ? ? ? Y ? ? ? t ? ? Y Ii You Are Interested in Texas scat Land call and see me about two propositions. SOUTH PLAINS-300,000acres at from 518 to $25 per acre. Call and get descriptive literature and join me in an excursion An?. 17. TEX S GULF COAST-10 acre fruit farms at $40 to $(!0 per acre, First payment $50, balance $20 per month. Excursions from Kansas City first and third Tuesdays each month. These farms are within 75 miles of Houston and Galveston. South Dakota, Nebraska and Missouri farms for sale. FIRE INSURANCE in six of the best companies. SURETY BONDS-Agent for the American Surety Company. J. E. BARWICK, Dovey Blk, Plattsmouth iLtAAAAfAftAttAtAATAAAAtitAAtAAttAVt AA. 6V -AA Afc AaV ? ? ? ? Y t Y Adjudged Insane. Albert Hunger, who was detained before the insanity commission on com plaint of Mrs. Bertha Hunger was ad judged insane and ordered taken to the asylum for treatment. Mr. Hunger has been a sufferer from paralysis for many years and the constant worry from his sickness together with sultry heat and other unfortunate conditions have partially (unbalanced his mind. The many friends of himself and family hope the excellent treatment at the hospital will afford speedy and perma nent relief resulting in complete recovery. Elmwood Chautauqua. Special train leave Plattsmouth at 8 a. m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 1909 returning leave Elmwood 10 p. m. Fine music, excellent program, good time for every body. All come. 34-3 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mason are the proud parents of a new girl baby which ar rived at their home Tuesday morning. The little lady tipped the scales at seven pounds and is strong and lively. We Ere in a position to furnish apple barrels in car load lots or in small quan tities. For prices write Isaac Pollard and Son. Nehawka, Neb. 32-4 Y Y Y Y Y Y V Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y f Y Y V Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y f Y Y Y Y Y c x yi e IS MONEY fan f C We have more "time'' than we really need, so propose to divide it with our readers. We still have on hand nineteen clocks like the illustration above. These little time keepers stand about 9 1-2 inches high, are handsomely finished in oxidized copper, are fitted with alarms, and are excellent timekeepers in every respect. If you want one renew your subscription for a year in advance and send us one new subscriber. Or, if preferable, re new your own subscription and pay 50 cents for the clock. This clock would sell regularly for $1.50 or $1.75. Order early as only a few remain. The News-Herald. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ? Y Y Y Y Y Y f Y Y Y Y Y t Y Y Y Y Y t Y f Y Y Y Y Y Y Y The Federal j Crop Report 1 Show Conditions to be in advance , of Last Year. t B I I Want Column J Washington, D. C, Aug. 9. An in dicated wheat total yield of 432,920,000 bushels compared with 43,790,800 bu shel., finally estimated last year; an average quality of winter wheat 90.3, against 90.1 a year ago. Corn, 84.4, against 82.5;spring wheat, 91. G, against 80.7, and oats, 85.5, against 76.8. This summarizes todays crop report of the department of agriculture. The comparative figures for corn in clude 89.3 last month, and 82.6 as the average of August 1, for the past ten years. The preliminary returns for the winter wheat yield indicate about 15.5 bushels per acre, compared with 14.4 bushels as finally estimated last year. The condition of spring wheat is com pared with 92.7 lust month and 81.1,tbe ten year average on August 1. For comparison, the oat crop averaged 88.3 last month and 83.1 for ten years on August 1. The proportion of last years's oat crop in the farmers hands on August 1, was about 3.3 per cent, or 20,323,000 bushels as compared with 5 per cent, or 38,000,000 bushels of the 1907 crop on hand August 1, 1908, and 6.3 per cent or 53,000,000 bushels average propor tion on hand for the last ten years on August 1. The average condition of other crops on August 1, as compared with a year ago and the ten year average respec tively, follows: Barley, 85.4 and 83.1 and 86.1. Rye, 89.1 and 88.3 and 87.9. Buckwheat, 86.3 and 89.4 and 81.7. While potatoes,85.8 and 82.9 and 86.7. Tobacco, 83.4 and 85.8 and 82.3. Condition on August 1. in important tobasco states, was: Kentucky, 84c; North Carolina, 75c; Virginia, 86c; Tennessee, 85c: South Carolina. 85c; Ohio, 91c; Wisconsin,77c; Pennsylvania,83c; Connecticut, 90c; and Florida, 87c. Flax, 92.6 and 80.1 and 88.7 for six years. Hay, 86.8 and 92.1 and 87. The acreage of buckwheat is estimated at about 2,000 acres less than last year. The preliminary estimate of the acre age of hay is 45,581,000 acres. This is 1.9 per cent or 905,000 acres less than last year. The following is the report by states: Corn condition on August 1, 1909,and ten year average, respectively: Iowa, 85 and 84. Missouri, 88 and SO. Nebraska, 93 and 83. Kansas,90 and 78. South Dakota, 92 and 86. Winter wheat, preliminary returns; production in bushels and quality per cent: Kansas, 85,478,000 bushels and 88 per cent. Nebraska, 40,040,000 bushels and 95 per cent. Missouri, 28,562,000 bushels and 92 per cent. Spring wheat, condition August 1,1909 and ten year average, respectively: North Dakota, 93 and 78. Minesota, 92 and 82. South Dakota, 92 and 82. Oats condition on August 1,1909, and, ten year average, respectively; Illinois, 90 and 81. Iowa, 81 and 85. Minneso ta, 89 and 86. Nebraska, 80 and 70. Wisconsin, 84 and 88. Indiana, 92 and 82. Ohio, 91 and 87. North Dakota, 92 and 80. South Dakota, 91 and 8S. Kansas, 88 and 67. FOR SALE. Notice to Eighth Crade Pupils. There will be an examination held at my office August 25, 1909, for those pupils who lack one subject only of passing into the ninth grade. 34-4 Mary E. Foster, County Supt. Advertised Letter List. , Remaining uncalled for in the post office at Plattsmouth, Neb., August 9, 1909. Ladies, Mrs. Chas. McAlpine. Gen tlemen, R. E. Hoenshell, Asa McCul lough, Eddie MeCulIey.CharlesMcKeen, John Urish, Chester Vosler. Ed Will iams, C. H. Young, John Zutter. These letters will be sent to the dead letter office August 23, 1909. if not delivered before. In calling for the above please say "advertised" giving date of list. C. H. Smith, P. M. LADY WANTED To introduce our large and complete fall line of beautiful wool dress goods, silks and fancy waistings. The latest up-to-date New York City patterns. Handsomest line of materials on the market. Dealing direct with the mills you will find our prices low. Profits $10.00 to $30.00 weekly. Samples and full instructions packed in a neat sam ple case, shipped express prepaid. No money required. Exclusive territory. Write for particulars. Be first to ap ply. Standard Dress Goods Co., Dept. F. 8 Binghamton, N. Y. Mrs. W. L. Street has received a card from Mrs. Lillian K. Ha.-se in which she says the nurses moved her around for a short time in a roller chair on Monday. This will appear that the lady is recovering from her illness. The news will be gladly received by her numerous friends in Cass county NOTICE-For $2,000 we can sell you a beautiful home, house with 7 rooms, three lots. Three tracts of land to exchiinge for town property. Wind ham Investment Co. 33-3 REMEMBER, we still have cottages for sale on monthly payments of $10. A five acre tract at a bargiim. Wind ham Investment Co. 33-3 Tim MAXY USIIS O I'Al'< In the home cannot be estimated. It can be used to beautify the otherwise ugly pantry bhelves, to put under the carpets, in fatt Jt can be used all over the house and is a cheap means of sanitation. We have a limited number of old papers whirh we will sell for 5c per bunch. TllE Nkws-Herald. FOR SALE - 40-ucre farm about 6 miles south of Plattsmouth, new five room house, good barn and other out buildings. Price $60 per acre, with terms to suit purchaser. For further particulars see J. R. Denson. 32- FOR SALE - Several cottages on monthly payments of $10.00. Three cottages at a great sacrifice for spot cash. Windham Investment Co. 32-3 For Sai.k-A 160 acre farm of first class wheat land in the wheat belt in eastern Oregon all in cultivation with a good running feed yard and barn for $4,000 if sold soon. For particulars write to or call on Otto L. Hohu'eld, 29 6 Madras. Crook County. Ore. FOR SALE Four cottages for less than one half what they cost. Five acres about 2 miles southeast of Platts mouth for $240.00. Five acres well im proved to exchange for a larger tract and will pay difference. 80 acres in Kansas to exchange for Plattsmouth property. 17 acres on the rtver, $850. 30- WINDHAM INVESTMENT CO. WANTED. WANTED Young men and women to fill positions paying $900 to $2000 per annum. Big demand for stenograph er in the Government service, as well as in private business life. Our new method of teaching shorthand by mail insures as thorough and practical a training at your own home as is obtainable by personal attend ance at any business college in the country. We guarantee Buccess, Complete course for small cash pay ment; balance to be paia when you secure a position. Trial lesson free, Central Business Institute, Central Building, Washington, D. C. Legal Notice. Alvin Fcrri. defendant, will lake notice thnt on the 4th day of August. l'-ieit. Ada KefrriH, plaintiff, tiled her petition in the ditttrict court of t'nxi county, Nebraska, atrainnt the defendant, the ob ject and prayer of which in to obtain a decree of divorce from the bondit of matrimony, and for the custody of her children, to-wit: Ethel. Clair, and Kenneth, and for ruch other relief inequity may require. You are required to answer raid petition on or before the iWtb duy of September, 1!K). Ada Ferris. By M. Archer, her attorney II2-8 Notice to Creditors. State of Nebraska, r., ... County of Cass. t S- County Uurt In the matter of the estate of Konrad Heinemann decrused. Notice is hereby (riven that the creditors of said deceu.-ed will meet the Kx ecu tor of said es tate, before me. County Judxe of Casa Counly, Nebraska, at the County Court room in I'lattn mouth. In said County, on the ?rd day of Au gust. l'it. and on the 2ith day of February, l'.VJ at, 10 o'clock A. M , each day, fur the purpose of preyentinir their claims for exami nation, adjustment and allowance. Six months are allowed for the creditors of said deceased to present their claims, and one year for the Executor to settle said estate from tho 23rd day of August Witnesa my hand and seal of said County Court, at I'lattsmouth, Nebraska, this 'ilrd day of July 1SU9.' Al.l.KS J. IlRKSOM. Seal. County Judge t ? ? ? ? V ? ? ? ? ? T t ? t ? ? ? A Sanitary Kitchen In these days of enlightenment sanita tion is considered very important. If the kitchen is kept sanitary the flies will find it less of an attraction, and isn't that worth considering? We have best display uf sinks and plumbing goods in the city and they will assist you very materially in fighting flies. Let us fig ure with you on that plumbing. It will pay you. JOHN BAUER T T T T f ? ? f t T T r r r r T T T y .,H,jHmH1h.,h..m1..w h- T A- Attention Fanners and Stock Raisers! I- Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hog Salvet or medi cated Salt is the best remedy for all kinds of stock to make them cat well and aid digestion and also a blood builder. If not satisfied with re sults money refunded. Sold at the feed store of J. V. E6ENBER6ER PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. Legal Notice. Stale of Nebraska, ' County of Cass. I To David K. Thomas, the unknown heirs and devisees of David K. Thomas, deceased, Himeon A.Thomas, the unknown heirs .and devisees of Simeon A. Thomas, deceased, the unknown heirs and devisees of Aaron Cochran deceased. Tootle Karlemh, a partnership, Thomas E. Tootle, his wife Tootle, first name unknown, Milton Tootle, the unknown heirs and devisees of Milton Tootle, deceased. William (i. Farleigh, the utv known heirs and devisees of William ti. I arleigh, deceased. on-reident defendants.. You and each of you are hereby notified that William A. Cleghorn, executor of the Inst will of Frederick Brunko, deceased, Edward Krunko, F.rnest Brunko. and Annie Krunko, children of August F. Brunko. deceased, on the 19th day of July, I90i. filed their petition in the district court of Cass counly. Nebraska, against you, the object and purpose of said ac'ion being to iiuiet and con firm the title of said p!aintitrs in and to all of the Fast Vi of the N. E. 1-4 of Section V Township 11, Itanire 1 1 east, in Cass county, Nebraska, and against you and each of you and for equitable re lief. Vou are required to answer said petition on or before Monday, the Gth day of September lis)?. William A. Cleghorn. executor of the last will of Frederick Brunko. deceased, Kdward Hrunko, F.rnest Krunko. and Annie Brunko. children of August FBrunko. deceased, Plaintiffs. By A. L. Tiud, Their Attorney. 29-8 The Dist. Conventions of the Cass County Sunday School Association will be held as follows: First Dist. Aug. 17, at Murray, Nebr. Second Dist. Aup. IS at Avoca, Neb. Third Dist. Aup;. 19. ATCHISON LEAVENWORTH KANSAS CITY ST. LOUIS Are Best Peached by the G. A. R. REUNION -AT- Salt Lake City August 9th-14th Best Reached Through Scenic Colorado via Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Special Low Rate Hugh Norton, Agent. hello Do you know that unless you have the old reliable Bell Phone in your business place or residence, you are not getting the best service you can get, you wan t the best service always, and we can give it to you. Have a Bell phone put in your place now. J2-S Any intelligent person may earn a ' (juod income corresponding for news papers; experience unneccessrry. Send : stamp for full particulars. Kmpire Press Syndicate, Middleport.N. Y. Western Lands for Sal Fine lUrrslm. In Psrkinn and IVnal counties. All smooih. level luncl. Hlark. rirh soil. N.ir isiltonl. ttnod towns and adininini farm In (olmpersne. Terms rr.noti.ble. Correspond ence solir-ns.1. Will .end innp,, literal,,,,, ttc. Write ro'l;i. 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