f the United States Centennial
envelope has a double line under the word "Postage" The
Philadelphia die shows only a single line.

S. H.--The set of Columbian postal cards is sold for about fifty
cents.

E. P. TRIPP.--The blue Special Delivery stamp was brought out
again after the orange color was retired from use. It is the same
plate as formerly used, and is practically the same stamp as was
issued before the orange color.

A. S. S.--The stamps used at the period of the celebrated "Stamp
Act" were for the collection of revenue. The stamp dealers may be
able to supply them, but it is hardly probable.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

WALTER BAKER & CO.

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The Largest Manufacturers of

PURE, HIGH GRADE

COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES

On this Continent, have received

HIGHEST AWARDS

from the great

Industrial and Food

EXPOSITIONS

In Europe and America.

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Unlike the Dutch Process, no Alkalies or other Chemicals or Dyes are
used in any of their preparations.

Their delicious BREAKFAST COCOA is absolutely pure and soluble, and
_costs less than one cent a cup_.

* * * * *

SOLD BY GROCERS EVERYWHERE.

* * * * *

WALTER BAKER & CO. DORCHESTER, MASS.

[Illustration: Ivory Soap]

Dingy carpets can be cleansed and brightened on the floor. Sweep
thoroughly, spread a stiff lather of Ivory Soap over a small surface at
a time, scrub with a clean scrubbing brush and wipe off with a damp
sponge.

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE CO., CIN'TI.

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Gallons for 25c.

Not of the preparations of coloring matter and essential oils so often
sold under the name of rootbeer, but of the purest, most delicious,
health-giving beverage possible to produce. One gallon of Hires' is
worth ten of the counterfeit kind. Suppose an imitation extract costs
five cents less than the genuine Hires; the same amount of sugar and
trouble is required; you save one cent a gallon, and--get an unhealthful
imitation in the end. Ask for HIRES and _get_ it.

[Illustration: Hires' Rootbeer]

THE CHAS. E. HIRES CO., Philadelphia.

HOOPING-COUGH

CROUP.

Roche's Herbal Embrocation.

The celebrated and effectual English Cure without internal medicine.
Proprietors, W. EDWARD & SON, Queen Victoria St., London, England.
Wholesale of

E. Fougera