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HEALTH NOTES FOR JUNE. - "r Spring Catarrh is a well de fined Spring disease. The usual symptoms 'are given above. A bottle of Pe-ru-na taken in time will promptly arrest the course of the dis ease known as Spring Catarrh. Taking ? the Initiative. There is a certain satisfaction in tak- mg the enemy unawares on bis- own v ground , in downing him with his own sveapons. President Polk evidently took comfort-in his method for miti gating the hand shake , that curse of the chief executive office , and he must have chuckled when he wrote in his liary the bit which is given in James Schouler's "Historical Briefs : " If a man surrendered his arm to be shaken by one horizontally , by another perpendicularly and by another with a itrong grip , he could not fail to suffer severely by it But If he would shake and not be shaken , grip and not be gripped , taking care always to squeeze the hand of his adversary as hard as * the adversary squeezed him , he would suffer no inconvenience by it. I can generally anticipate a strong grip from a strong man. I take advantage of him by being quicker than he and seiz ing him by the tips of his fingers. This te stated playfully , but it is all true. Realized It Herself. The angry waves broke upon the state ly vessel. "Isn't the commotion terrible ? " ex claimed the young man with the steamei cap and the camera. "O , yes ! " moaned the pale young wom an in the steamer chair. "You feel it , too , do you ? ' p * * A w Is made \rith the efacF"Satisfyins flavor \ you enjoy so much. Prepared from the most select Beef in Libbv's Great Wnite Kitchens. Abso lute purity and cleanliness guaranteed. A Delicious Dish J ° r Quick Scr- vJce. Libby's Corned Beef Hash , -while in the tin placedin boiling hot-water for a few minutes , or removed from the tm and browned in the oven for a few minutes , makes a most delightful en tree for lunch eon or dinner. Ask your croccr for Libby's and insist upon cettlnz Libby's. Labby , McNeil ! & LIbby Chicago & HBHEI To convince any HH H H woman that Pttx- FH& ME3 am tine Antiseptic will UU mt m Improve her health B ESI l n aQQ do all wo claim BKKSHB for it. Wo will send her absolutely free A large trtal box of Paztlne with book of instruc tions and genuine testimonials. Send your name and address on & postal card. cleanses and beals mucous m e m - brane af fections , such as nasal catarrh , pelvic catarrh and Inflammation caused by femi nine ills ; sore eyes , sore throat and mouth , by direct local treatment. Its cur ative power over these troubles Is extra ordinary and gives immediate relief. Thousands of women are using and rec ommending it every day. CO cents at druggists or by mafl. Bemembor. hovrever , IT COSTS YOU NOTHING TO TSYIT. THX E , PA2XTON CO. , Boston , Kitchen Utenils. Apparently Inventors are , continually endeavoring to combine in one articles which were formerly made in several distinct units. This is particularly the case in regard to kitchen utensils. A novel combination of this kind Is shown in the illus tration. In this de vice a St. Louis man has succeeded in combining a fork , a spoon , knife and can opener. Atone HAS MA27Y USES. one end is the fork , at the other end the spoon , knife and can opener. By thus combining these four articles in one the economical housewife can save expenses , obtaining the four articles for the cost of one. It aiso means less silverware to wash the one combined utensil requiring less cleaning than the four. Cream Puff. Put four tablespoonfuls of butter and a cup of water together in a sauce pan and place over a slo\\r fire. Have already measured one cup of flour and. as soon as the water and butter reach the boiling point , add the flour all at once and stir vigorously. When thor- oughlj' mixed remove from the fire and add four unbeaten eggs , beating the mixture between the times that each egg Is added. Drop by the spoonful on buttered pans , having a space of one and one-half inches between each puff. Bake in a slow oven for half an hour. When done and cool cut a slat in the side of each puff and fill with sweet ened .whipped cream. Use to a cup of cream four tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar and one-half teaspoonful of va nilla. This recipe makes eight puffs Giblet Pic. This is a nice change , occasionally. Two sets of giblets will be required , and half a pound of beefsteak. Pre pare and thoroughly clean the giblets , and throw into a saucepan , cover with water and bring to the boil. Skin them well , add salt , and simmer very slowly for an hour and a half. Cut the giblets into pieces of regular size , dip into seasoned flour , and mix with half a pound of beefsteak cut into thin slices , also thickly flavored. Pour in sufficient thoroughly seasoned stock to cover. Cover the pie with a nice , short crust , pierce a hole in it , decorate with pastry leaves , and bake slowly for one hour. Xeopolitans. One cup of powdered sugar , one-hall cup of butter ; two tablespoonfuls of lemon Juice , three eggs , yolks and whites , and three egg yolks , beaten separately ; three cups of sifted flour. Mix all the above ingredients , add a half-teaspoonful of soda dissolved in a tablespoonful of milk. If too stiff to roll out , add a little more milk. Roll Into a sheet a quarter of an Inch thick and cut into small rounds. Place in a slightly greased baking pan ; brush the tops with beaten egg and milk and sprinkle finely chopped almonds over all. Corn Souffle. Heat one pint of milk ; stir Into it three-fourths q a cup of corn meal and cook until Ihlck and smooth. Add salt and a little butter ; beat Into this the well-beaten yolks of four eggs and then the whites , which have been beat en separately. Pour into a baking dish and cook twenty-five minutes in a moderate - erate oven. Serve at once. Maple Sugar Candy. Break into very small bits one pound maple sugar and stir Into it one cup of cream and one cup of milk , mixed ; turn Into the blazer and boil , stirring all the time to prevent scorching , until a little Lardeijs in cold water , then beat Into it as many hickory nuts ( kernels ) as it will take ; then turn butte to cool. Short Sncreestlons. Green vegetables should be put into boiling water with a tiny pinch of soda. Paint brushes can be cleaned by washing In hot soda water and soft soap. In blowing out a candle hold It aloft and blow upward. This will prevent the scattering of the grease. A most effective way to clean linole um is to wash first with a little water , and then polish by applying mjjfe. A lemon should always be kept near the kitchen sink , as a slice of raw lemon will remove all stains from the hands. The shank bones of mutton , so little valued in general. If well soaked add to the richness of gravies and soups for sick room broths. To remove medicine stains from spoons rub with a rag dipped In sul phuric add , wash with soapsuds and polish with soft chamois skin. Heat a lemon thoroughly before squeezing It , and you will obtain nearly double the quantity of Juice that would be obtained if it were , not heated. Potatoes will bake more quickly If boiled in salted water for ten minutes , then put in the oven. The boiling plater will heat them through so they cook In a short time. * WiANCIAL CHICAGO. No important developments appear to detract from the underlying strength which sustains confidence in the business outlook. Weather conditions were mainly favorable to operations and activity is more evident in production aud distribu tion. Leading retail lines find the gen eral demand steadily expanding , indicat ing that the purchasing power is undiminished - ished , but there is some accumulation of lightweight apparel , which needs a warm wave to bring quick disposal. Wholesale dealings now show the effect of the be tween seasons period and current ship ments dwindle , but forward buying for fall and winter supplies compares favorably - orably with a year ago , and road sales- .cuen obtain orders making a substantial aggregate in the principal staples. Notwithstanding the late .spring and other adverse factors , farm conditions in both Illinois and Iowa never before were more encouraging , and land and stock values have advanced to the highest aver age. Mercantile credits remain quite sat isfactory and money works easier , while trading defaults occasion little anxiety. Failures reported in Chicago district numbered 20 , against 17 last week and 23 a year ago. Dun's Review of Trade. NEW YORK. Cross currents in trade and crop con ditions prevent generalization. There has been a further slight improvement in crop condition. This has made for a more optimistic feeling as to ultimate yields and future trade in the sections enjoying even a small share of seasonable weather , but the great majority of cities and particularly those in the eastern half of the country complain of continued slow retail trade and collections. On the other hand the reports as to fall trade are quite satisfactory , a reflection possibly of the fact that retail stocks of heavy goods were well cleaned up last winter. Crop uncertainties and the fact that reorder business this spring has been practically absent in many lines , however , induce conservatism as to future ordering and there is less disposition to embark freely in future commitments until the situa tion becomes clearer. Business failures in the United States for the week number IDS. against 142 last week , and 1G2 in the like week of 190G. In Canada , failures for the week number IS , against 14 last week and 17 a year ago. Wheat , including flour , exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending June G aggregated o,2G3,13S bushels , against 2,401,994 last week and 3,301,007 this week last year. For the last forty-nine weeks , 1GO,944.S9S bush els , against 128,027,113 in lOOo-lOOG. Corn exports for the week are 1,135,005 bushels , against 804,255 last week 'and 573,139 a year ago. For the fiscal year to date , 08,748,05 bushels , against 108- 500,840 in 1905-1900. Bradstreet's Commercial - mercial Report. Chicago Cattle , common to primt , $4.00 to $0.75 ; hogs , prime heavy , $4.00 to $6.32 ; sheep , fair to choice , $3.00 to $6.85 ; wheat , No. 2 , 95c to 90c ; corn , No. 2 , 52c to 54c ; oats , standard , 44c to 45c ; rye , No. 2 , Soc to 87c ; hay , timothy , $14.00 to $21.50 ; prairie , $9.00 to $16.00 ; butter , choice creamery , 22c to 24c ; eggs , fresh , 12c to 14c ; potatoes , new , per bushel , $1.10 to $1.30. Indianapolis Cattle , shipping , $3.00 to $6.35 ; hogs , choice heavy , $4.00 to $6.32 ; sheep , common to prime , $3.00 to $5.50 ; wheat , No. 2 , 94c to 95c ; corn , No. 2 white , 53c to 55c ; oats , No. 2 white , 46c to 4Sc. St. Louis Cattle , $4.50 to $6.50 ; hogs , $4.00 to $0.25 ; sheep , $3.00 to $6.60 ; wheat , No. 2 , 99c to $1.00 ; corn , No. 2 , 52c to 53c ; oats , No. 2 , 45c to 47c ; rye , No. 2 , Sic to S3c. Cincinnati Cattle , $4.00 to $5.85 ; hogs , $4.00 to $6.30 ; sheep , $3.00 to $5.50 ; wheat , No. 2 , $1.00 to $1.01 ; corn , No. 2 mixed , 55c to 57c ; oats , No. 2 mixed , 46c to 4Sc ; rye. No. 2 , Sic to S4c. Detroit Cattle , $4.00 to $6.00 ; hogs , $4.00 to $6.30 ; sheep , $2.50 to $5.75 ; wheat , No. 2 , QGc to 9Sc ; corn , No. 3 yellow , 55c to 57c ; oats , No. 3 white , iSc to 50c ; rye , No. 2 , S6c to SSc. Milwaukee Wheat , No. 2 northern , $1.00 to $1.03 ; corn , No. 3 , 52c to 54c ; oats , standard , 47c to 48c ; rye , No. 1 , 30e to S7c ; barley , standard , 7Sc to 79c ; pork , mess , $16.20. Buffalo Cattle , choice shipping steers , 54.00 to $6.50 ; hogs , fair to choice , $400 to $6.45 ; sheep , common to good mixed , $4.00 to $6.00 ; lambs , fair to choice , $5.00 to $8.90. New York-Cattle , $4.00 to $0.50 ; hogs , $4.00 to $0.75 ; sheep , $3.00 to $7.00 ; wheat , No. 2 red , 99c to $1.01 ; corn , No. 2 , 61c to 63c ; oats , natural white , olc to 52c ; butter , creamery , 23c to 25c ; eggs , western , 15c to 17c. Toledo Wheat , No. 2 mixed , 93c to 94c ; corn , No. 2 mixed , 55c to 56c ; oats , No. 2 mixed , 47c to 49c ; rye , No. 2 , 7Sc to 79c ; clover seed , prime , $9.25. Disasters Hurt Pacific Mail. The annual report of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company says that its earn ings were $4,839,245 , a decrease of $885- 092 , beinj * attributed to numerous wrecks and to the effects of the San Francisco earthquake. Price of Bread-stuffs Up. The threatened shortage in the wheat crop and the high price of that commod ity are now reflected in the boost in the price of flour , which has risen from $4.50 to $6 in the last month. If continued , this would necessitate a smaller loaf or a : ent advance in price. Iron and Steel Exports. The bureau of statistics at Washington agures the probable total of iron and steel wports for the Gscal year at $ 75,000- XX ) , as compared with $57,000,000 1897. . The Revolver. The revolver is of dubious service in War. Its only function there Is as a cavalry we'apon. Indeed , It Is an evolution lution of the mediaeval purpose to pro vide horse soldiers with a firearm. In the cavalry the weapon is effective only up to fifty yards. It has no value for hunting. The average man can do more execution on birds and beasts with a slingshot The only purpose- which the revolver serves Is to kilV another man , and even for that pur pose its usefulness is overestimated. New York Mail. SUFP RED TOE-TUEES. 'Hackedwith Pain , Day and ETJsht , for Years. Wm. IT. Walter , engineer of Chats- worth , 111. , writes : "Kidney disease was lurking in my system for years. I uaa torturing pain In the side and back nnd the urine was dark and full of sediment I was racked with pain day and night , could not sleep or eat well , and finally be came crippled and bent over with rheu matism. Doan's Kidney Pills brought quick relief , and in tube cured me. Though I lost 40 pounds. I now weigh 200. more than ever before. " Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Eoster-Milburn Co. , Buffalo , N. Y. Unexpected IlebufT. Caller Polly want a cracker ? Boston Parrot That question , sir , is one of the unnecessary noises to which I am compelled to listen whenever a bar barian enters this apartment. Oblige me by not repeating it. To LADIES OITLY. The wish to be beautiful is predominant in every wom an , and none can say she does not care whether she is beautiful or not Dr. T. Felix Gouraitd's Oriental Cream , or Magical Beautifier elicits a clear , trans parent complexion , free from Tan , Freckles , or Moth Patches , and so closely imitating nature as to defy de tection. It has the highest medical tes timony as well as professional .celebri ties , and on its own merits it has be come one of the largest and a popular specialty in the trade. FERD. T. HOP KINS , Sole Proprietor , 37 Great Jones Street , New York. For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers throughout the United States , Canadas. and Europe. Annie Rosen , 8 years old , of Jersey City Heights , is said to be ono of the mathematical marvels of the day. Ask Tour Dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease A powder to shake Into your shoes. It rests the feet , Cures Corns , Bunions , Swollen , Sore , Hot , Callous , Aching , Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores , 25c. ' Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted , Le Roy , N. Y. Changre. - Gunner Cogger used to have suet an exasperating horse laugh. _ Guyer It has all changed since h ( bought an automobile. Gunner H'm ! Now , I suppose , ht has the "horseless laugh. " BLACK , ITCHING SPOTS ON FACE. Physician Called It Eczema In Wornt Form Patient Despaired of Cure Cnticura Remedies Cured Her. "About four years ago I was af flicted with black splotches all over my face and a few covering my body , which produced a severe itching Irri tation , and which caused me a great deal of suffering , to such an extent that I was forced to call in two of the leading physicians of . After a thorough examination of the dreaded complaint they announced it to be skin eczema in the worst form. Their treatment did me no good. Finally 1 became despondent and decided to dis continue their services. My husband -purchased a single set of the Cuticura Eemedles , which entirely stopped the breaking out I continued the use of the Cuticura Remedies for six months , and after that every splotch was en tirely gone. I have not felt a symptom of the eczema since , which was three years ago. Mrs. Lizzie E. Sledge , 540 Jones avenue , Selma , Ala. , Oct 28 , 1906. " WHAT MR5.5ADIE ABBOTT MR5.PREE M K1TR1CK "Women for the most part spend their lives at home , and it is these women who are willing1 and ambitious that their homes shall be kept neat and pretty , their children well dressed and tidy , who do their own cooking1 , sweeping1 , dusting1 and often washing1 , ironing1 and sewing1 for the entire family , who call for our sympathy. Truly the work of such a woman is "never done" and is it any wonder that she breaks down at the end of a few years , the back begins to ache , there is a displacement , inflammation orulceration of the abdominal organs , a female weakness is brought on , and the struggle of that .wife and mother to continue her duties is pitiful. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound , made from native roots and herbs , is the exact medicine a woman needs whose strength is over taxed. It keeps the feir.inine organs in a strong1 and healthy condition. In preparing for childbirth and re cuperating1 therefrom it is most effi cient. It carries awoman safely through the change of life and in making- her strong1 and well assists her to be a good wjfe and mother. Mrs. Sadie Abbott , of Jeannette , Pa. , writes : Dear Mrs. Pinkham "I suffered severely with pain every month and also a pain in my left side. My doctor prescribed for me but did me no good ; a friend advised Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and I wrote you in regard to my condition. I followed your advice and am a perfectly well woman. The pains have all disappeared and I cannot recnmmend vour medicine too hishly. " Mrs. Pree McKitrick , of La Farge , Wis.writes : Dear Mrs. Pinkbam : "For.six years I suffered from "female weakness. I was so irregular that I would i go from three weeks to fdx months , so I thought I would give Lydia E. PinkhamV Vegetable Compound a trial. ' 'Now I am once more well and can do my work without a pain. Any ono who wishes , can writoto mo and I will answer all letters gladly. " Women should remember that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound holds the record for the greatest number of actual cures of female ills , i Every suffering woman in the | United States is asked to accept thai following invitation. It is free , will' ' bring you health and may save' your life. Mrs. Pinkuam's Invitation to Women * Women suffering- from any form of female weakness are invited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkham , at Lynn , Mass. From the symptoms given , the trouble may be located and the quickest and surest' ' way of recovery advised. Out of her vast volume of experience in treating- female ills Mrs. Pinkruam probably has the very knowledge that will help your case. Her advice is free and always helpful. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where Others _ SPECIAL EXCURSION FARES FROM CHICAGO Boston and return - $21.00 Double Track Coins dates July 9.13. 22. 23 , 25 , 26. 27 , 23 , Ausrnst 6 , 10 , 20 , 24. September 10.14 , 24 , and 23.1907. Jamestown Exposition , ( Season tickets via New York one way , $36.80 Norfoik , Va.and return (60 ( days " " " " " $30.70 Other routes and fares. Coins dates dally until Nov. 30.1907. Philadelphia , Pa. , and return . . . . $20.00 Only throuffhsleepinecar route via Niasrara Falls. Goinffdates July 12.13,14,15 and 16.1907 Saratoga Springs , N. Y. , and return - $18.76 Goinff dates July 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 and,7,1907 , ; alsd in September for Grand Army meetlnsr ( sanjf dates and fares to be named later ) . Various New England Resorts , one fare plus $2.00 for round trip , Based on one way fares in effect January 1,1907. Goinsr dat. * Jnly 9.13 , 22. 23. August 6,10 , 2D. 24 , September 10,14 , 24. and 28.1907. Various Canadian Resorts , one fare plus $2.00 for round trip , Based on one way fares in effect January 1,1907. Goinir dates daily June 1 to September 30.1907. Attractive optional trips by Lake and River , including St. Lawrence River and Rapids in some cases without additional charze , are also offered in connection with the aboye. Libeial stopover privileges. Full particulars can be obtained by writing GEO. W. VAUX , Assistant General Passenger and Ticket Agent 135 ADAMS STREET , CHICAGO Selflsh. "Old Scriggs Is the worst tightwad I know. " "How so ? " "He always makes his family go up and down stairs two at a time , so they'll only wear out half as much car pet" Princeton Tiger. Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething ; softens the gums , reduces Inflamma tion , allays pain , cures wind colio , - o a bottle. Old-Fnshloued Simplicity. "Our dads were a lot of inossbacks. weren't they ? " " 'Deed they were. Why , those old chaps used to actually think that the 'Black Crook' was Indecent" Louis ville Courier-Journal. MOTHER CRATS SWEET POWDERS FOR CHILDREN , A OerUia Oarts for Fpvorphnes ] lenatlpatlon , Heauache J < tonmch Trouble * , Ttcthlnjf -lineracrs , * na Destroy * Rother Gray. Worma. T P akjin Cold * " - - fn J4 hoars. At all Drn dK . SSow 8 nole m llo < l FREE Addrw * . A. S. OL&ISTEO. Le Roy. N * [ faff lie ' tore Thompson'sEyeWateii nntiiTrnn Snonia write or otir a w rK NTr RSltaB of 'ATIOWER 1 Illll 1 ( .llUeamples. Tne completes : evi _ 8 > oux City Newspaper Union * Sioux City. Iowa. . . X. . . . S. C. U. - - Xo. 25 1907.- Sis Shots . - > f * ' . -it" for lOcO uvta 0Z ? _ A Friend Cure o stpat § ton fir * " * - PRICK lO CCNt3 _ in Need O O thin , little , 10-cent Box of Cascarets. When carried constantly in your Muscles that propel Food , Vest Pocket , or in "my Lady's" Purse it will and that squeeze the ward off ninety per cent of Life's ordinary Ills. natural Digestive Juices Eat one of the six candy tablets contained of the body into Food. O in that "Vest Pocket Box" whenever you Cascarets ward off , or suspect you need one. cure , the following diseases. It can't hurt you , and is sure Insurance Constipation Catarrh Hives Worms against serious sickness. Biliousness Colic Jaundice Piles Indigestion Bad Breath Nausea Ulcers When have Heartburn Colic Coated you , , Dyspepsia Diabetes Vertigo Pimbles Tongue , Suspected Breath , Acid-rising-in- Torpid Liver Headache Scrofula Btouhes throat , Gas-belching , or an incipient Cold , Appendicitis Diarrhoea WomysJy Eczema Rheumatism Flatulence TrovSt&s Dysentery take a Cascaret. Remember , all these are not merely Dis The Vest Pocket box carried constantly comforts , but indications of a serious Cause. with you , Kke your Watch , or Le d Pencil , Nip them in the bud eat a Candy Cas will .insure you against sickness. caret. Cascarets don't purge , nor punish the But , don't forget that "a Cascaret in dole stomach like "Bile-driving" Cathartics. is worth nine. " They act like Exercise on the Bowel-v At all Druggists. IQJJaits a.bpz. OB