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f "W J5iwlpwmffi'r ijr , The CofiUtioner. MARCH 18, 1904. 0 f "wjr,wi-,gwjBTTjf A TEST EXPERIMENT. Peculiar Power Possessed by a New Medi cine. Of new discoveries there is no end, but one of the most recent, most re markable and one which will prdve invaluable to thousands of people, is a discovery which it is believed will take the place of. all other jemedies for the cure of those common and obstinate diseases, dyspepsia and stomach troubles. This discovery is' not a loudly advertised, secret patent medicine, but is a scientific combina tion of wholesome, perfectly harmless vegetable essences, fruit, salts, pure pepsin and bismuth. cr U&K & These remedies are combined in lozenge form, pleasant to take, and will preserve their good qualities in definitely, whereas all liquid medi cines rapidly lose whatever good qual ities they may have had as soon as uncorked and exposed to the air. This preparation is called Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, and it is claimed that one of these Tablets or lozenges will digest from 300 to 3,000 times its own weight In, meat, eggs and other wholesome food. And this claim has been proven by actual experiments in the following manner. A hard-boiled egg cut into small pieces was placed in a bottle containing warm water heated to ninety-eight degrees lor blood heat) ; one of these Tablets was then placed in the bottle and the pro per temperature maintained for three hours and a half, at the end of which time the egg was as completely di gested as it would have been in a healthy stomach. This experiment was undertaken to demonstrate that what it would do in the bottle it would also do in the stomach, hence its unquestionable value in tue cure of dyspepsia and weak digestion. Very few people arejree from some form of indigestion, but scarcely two will have the same symptoms. Some will suffer most from distress after eating', bloating from gas in the stomach and bowels, others have acid dyspepsia or heartburn, others palpitation or head aches, sleeplessness, pains in chest and under shoulder-blades, extreme nervousness as in nervous dyspepsia, but they all have the same cause failure to properly digest what is eaten. The stomach must have rest and assistance, and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets give it both, by digesting the food for it and in a short time it is restored to its normal action and vigor.. At the same time the Tablets are so harmless that a child can take them with benefit. This new prepara tion has already made many astonish ing cures, as for instance, the follow ing: "After using only one package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets I have re ceived such great and unexpected ben efit that I wish to express my sincere gratitude. In fact, it has been six months since I took the package and I have not had ono particle of distress or difficulty since. And all this in the face of the fact that the best doc tors I consulted told me my case was chronic dyspepsia and absolutely in curable, as I had suffered twenty-five years. I distributed half a dozen pack ages among my friends here who are very anxious to try this remedy." Mrs. Sarah A. Skeel, Lynnville, Jasper Co., Mo. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by druggists everywhere at 60 ( cents for full-sized packages. A little book on "Stomach Diseases" mailed free by addressing F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich. ing the sunshine. You will learn many lessons from them, and their care will bring you many surprises. Do not count the moments lost in which you are listening for the blue bird, or digging about the roots of a plant. Many florists dffer "surprise" col lections of plants and bulbs that are really valuable; the surprise lies in the amount you get for your money, and the comfort you will take in car ing for them. No collection is sent out for less than one dollar, but you could club with your neighbors and get any amount you want. After the rush of the spring trade is over, flor ists have always a surplus of some things which they do not care to car ry over, and they make up "collec tions" of their own choosing, and about the middle of May send them to whoever orders. May is early enough for most of us, unless our homes are in the sunny south. In ordering,' state if you want the plants for indoors or out. She Was Not Fair. She was not fair, nor full of grace, Nor crowned with thought or aught beside; Nor wealth had she of mind or face, To win our love or raise our pride; No lover'3 thought her cheek- did touch; x- No ' poet's dream was round, her . thrown And yet we miss her ah, too much, Now she hath flown! "We miss her when the morning calls, As one that mingled in our mirth; We miss her when the evening falls A trifle wanted on the earth! Some fancy small, or subtle thought, Is checked ere to its blossom grown; S'ome chain is broken that we wrought, Now she hath flown 1 No solid good.'nor hope defined, Is marred, now she has sunk in night; And yet the strong immortal Mind Is stopped in its triumphant flight! Perhaps some grain lost to its sphere Might cast the great Sun from his throne; For all we know is "She was here," And "She hath flown!" Bryan Waller Procter. March. Winds. The March winds bring us a mes sage which the careful housewife too often heeds to her hurt. They tell us that Nature has begun her house cleaning, and hints pretty loudly that we are to do likewise. But the March winds are not wise winds; neither are they safe counsellors, tor while the weather remains cold and varia ble, it is never safe to let the fires go out on the hearth, or, In other words, to take the stoves down; and how can one clean house with the stoves still going? Much general work, however, may be accomplished, such aa over hauling boxes, bags, trunks, bureaus and closets, sorting out old and par tially worn garments, and doing as much of the spring sewing as may be. It is a good time to look over tha last year's wear, and decide where each garment belongs whether to bo made over, lengthened, passed down the line, or sold to the rag-man. With these "storage" places thoroughly overhauled and put to rights, a great J deal of tho preparatory work of house-cleanlnc; 1 accomplished, and being tho part that requires tho most time and patience, the rest can bo done when convenient, and the neces sary upheaval will not bo so pro nounced or annoying. March is a good month in .which to see that the home-furnlshlngs are re plenished, and if ono lives in a city or village, and can take advantage of special sales, a great deal of the neces sary sowing and making over can bo gotten out of tho way before tho nec essarily delayed work, which comes in April, begins to crowd us. And in this crowding one's work instead of letting tho work crowd us, lies the only hope of the burdened mother. Plan as wisely as possible for tho rest hours and occasional vacation days, and resolve .to havo thorn. If you find it impossible to do all you wish to get done, be content to do what you can, and then sit down for a moment with your book or newspa per, in order to pull yourself together. Even iron ana steel machinery must be rested now and then are you more "lasting" than iron and steel? ' If you feol that you must do a cer tain work, when you are "ready to drop," just ask yourself who will do it if you really do drop which you certainly will, if you persisl in overdoing. Spring Appdtltos. After the heavy diet of meats, hot breads and "fried things" to which we have treated our stomachs dur ing the cold months, tho cravings of tho appetite is for something light and nourishing. This is the month when canned fruits and vegetables are nearly gone, and the supply of fresh vegetables about exhausted, and the average housekeeper findB it diffi cult to provide a satisfying menu. Children especially crave a change, and much of the spring sickness among them may bo traced to a too scanty,, or improper diet. If fruits can be had, these should be indulged in freely, and even dried fruits are a wholesome change. A few figs, or a bunch of raisins, the ever-present banana or the orange, are all excellent, even though tho quantity may be limited. Do not smother the fruits in sugar; it is more wholesome without. Many things may take the place of vegetables, if properly cooked. Cracked, or whole wheat, boiled for several hours, meal mushes, cereals, if liked, macaroni, rice, and various other like foods, are all healthful, and not at all expen sive. Nature will soon assist in the matter of "greens," and lettuce, aspar agus, rhubarb, and spinach should all be on the farmer's table, and could, if a little planning and pains were tak en to have them. Rhubarb and asparagus, once es tablished, will almost take care of themselves, and a supply of either will more than pay for any care-taking they are apt to get. Do try to have these things. Lovo and Punish mont. Punishments are not the worst things that may come upon us; they are not half so far-reaching and cruel as sin. When God punishes his chil dren, it is no evidence of cruelty or malignancy. .The aim of Christianity is not to satisfy the demands of jus tice, nor yet to save man from penalty incurred, but to save him from fur ther sinning and to bring him, through suffering, to a spiritual atti tude which will make it possible for God to bestow himself upon us. Pun ishments are often the only Instru ments by which individuals with evil wills may be pursuaded to do well. The fact that God forgives does not banish the consequences of wrong doing, but emphasizes the value and safety of a better spirit, A father may love his son devotedjy, and yet cause him to suffer tho penalty of his wrong-doing, hoping thorcby that tho son may be taught to prefer tho right. The way of tho transgressor is hard, and must continuo to bo hard until by sufforlng tho consequences of evil-doing, ho may bo led to will to do woll. Pain Is not always punishment. Wo aro told that there aro things which are pormlttcd in order that tho works of God may bo made manifest. It is only by the sculptor's chisel that tho angol Is brought from tho block of marblo, and often-tlmes, tho pains wo deem most undeserved are but tho evidences that God has need of us, and Is fitting us for somo special work for some place lit the great plan which no ono olso can fill. Thcro are "growing pains' and it Is only through theso that wo develop tho best that is In us. Then, too, there are times when wo stubbornly rofuse to see that our way is not God's way, and wo cling to somo idol to our hurt As we take from our irresponsiblo child tho dan gerous weapon by which he may do untold evil to himself and to others, so, at times, God takes from us somo close-hold possession, some cherished toy, that ho may give us something better suited to our needs that ho may save us from ourselves. And how our blinded hearts cry, and reach up rebellious hands, refus ing tho lovo that is' more than lifo itself! Oh, tho pity of it! For Noodle Workers. When a piece of lace is completed, press it carefully before removing from the stamped pattern. You will find tho pressing is much more eas ily done, and tho lace itself is not so inclined to draw up, if pressed before taking from tho design. Always have a frame, for drawn work; If ono has no largo square frame, the ordinary embroidery hoops answer tho purpose. The smaller hoops require such frequent moving that much time is lost, but some work ers object to holding the larger ones. If ono expects smooth, even em broidery, great care must bo taken with the hands, for tho least rough ness will pull the silks and mar the beauty of the work; frequently, too, the needles aro not adapted to tho silk; the needle should havo a long eye that permits tho silk to pass through readily. When tho eye is too small, the silk frays or splits; when it is possible, needles made purposely for embroidery work should be used, the size varying to suit the different grades of silk. Do not double tho thread in the needle, as this causes the twist of tho silk to run in opposite directions; where a double thread Is desired, pull two threads from the skein at once, and place together in the needle. ONE-WAY RATES Every day from March 1 to April 30, 1904, the Union Pacific will sell One-way Colonist tickets at the fol lowing rates from Lincoln: $20.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake City. $20.00 to Butte. Anaconda and Helena. $22.50 to Spokane and Wenatchee, Wash. $25.00 to Everett, Fairhavcn, What com, Vancouver and Astoria, via Hunt ington and Spokane. $25.00 to Portland and Astoria; or to Tacoma and Seattle, via Huntington and Portland or via Huntington and Spokane. $25.00 to Ashland, Roseburg, Eu gene, Albany and Salem, via Portland.' $25.00 to San Francisco, Los An geles, San Diego and many other Cali fornia points. From Chicago and St. Louis propor tionately low rates are in effect by ' lines connecting with .tho Union Pa cific to all above points., s For full information call on or ad dress E. B. Slosson, Gen. Agent, Lin- coin, Neb. -uj c I y thuytwbi-iiit4- C-A- JA J-Miw f-i.' iLLU