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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
HOW to Pluck POuItrv.

That farmer whose poultry is not trou.
bled with the gapes, that has not been
troubled with the chicken cholera, knows
what it is to prepare forty or fifty fowls for
market since the practice of scalding has
been vetoed by the buyers. 1 have known
persons on market day to go out and kill
dozen or fifteen at time and bring them
into room where there would be half a
dozen women and boys pulling few
feathers at a time between the thumb and
forefnger to prevent tearing them. Now,
for the benefit of such l give our plan:
Hang the fowl up by the feet by a
small cord then with small knife give
one cut across the upper jaw, opposite the
corners of the mouth; after the blood has
stopped running a stream, place tho point
of the knife in the groove in lie upper
part Of the mouth, run the bla 4e up into
the back part of the head, which will
cause a quivering and twitching of the
muscles now is your time, for every
feather yields as if by magic, and there is
no danger of tearing the most tender
chick; before he attempts to flap, you can
have him as bare as the day be came out
Of the egg. The wise ones may discuss
the reasons-I Only know the Effects
N. Y. Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29
Blue Eyes.
AT MONDAY in the crowded street
! walked, with absent mind and ia

AT MONDAY in the crowded street
! walked, with absent mind and far
Unnoting aught, till suddenly
A face flashed by me like star.
A moment seen-then swift the throng
Closed jealousy about it's prize,
And all the memory left to me
Was this-she had blue eyes.
Awoman's eyes you say? Not so.
They were too shy, too full OF spring ;
And in their timid depths I saw
A girl-soul's April blossoming.
missed the face-but what of that?
saw the faces dearest part
And still, though lost to me, l keep
Their color in my heart.
Her hands touch and hel VOICES tone
Are things that l may never know
Albeit think the one is soft,
The other musical and low.
And shall we meet again? The hope
Flames for moment and then dies,
And only this remains to me-
know she had blue eyes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29
Circular from the Centennial Commits
sion at Philadelphia.

The Centennial Commission has is
sued an address to the people of the
United States, signed by the President,
Joseph P. Hawley, for subscriptions to
a fund of ten million dollars, required
to make the Centennial such a success
as the patriotism and pride of every
American demand. The Commission
looks to the unfailing patriotism of
the people of every section to see that
each contributes its share of the bene-
fits of an enterprise in which all
are so deeply interested. 1t would
further earnestly urge the for
nation in each state and ter
ritory of Centennial organizations.
which shall in time see that county as
sociations are formed, so that when
the nations are gathered together in
1876, each commonwealth can view with
pride the contributions it has made to
the national glory. Confidently relying
on the zeal and patriotism ever dis
played by our people in every national
undertaking, we pledge and prophesy
that the Centennial celebration will
worthily show how greatness, wealth,
and intelligence can be fostered by
such institutions as those that have foI
one hundred years blessed the people
OF the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29

shout, which was taken up and ran
along the line like the roar Of the surf
upon the seashore. A few moments
more, and we saw the Grand Seignlor
himself approaching.
He was moulded upon splendid
black horse, magnifcently caparisoned,
while his attendants and high officers
walked, leading their horses by the
bride, thus making him the one prom
inent figure in the procession. The Sui
tan wore the customary red fez and a
rich uniform. He is quite feshy, and
has Somewhat good looking, but
rather inanimate face. Were to guess
at his age, should put it at fifty years.
The ceremonies at the mosque door
were peculiar. Three high officers pre-
coded the Sultan in single file, with
hands pressed together and eyes bent
upon the ground, while priest came
out to meet him with sacred vessel in
each hand. He dismounted in very
business-like way, upon piece of en-
broidered velvet, and entered the
mosque, all the officers making sa-
laams.
You should see Turk make sa-
laam. It is far more graceful and sug-
gestive than a bow. With his right
hand he touches his heart, his lips and
his forehead, making at the same time
slight inclination of the body.
The whole ceremony, which was very
interesting, reminded one of the re
spect and worship paid to a deity
rather than an earthly sovereign.
I On the following Friday the Sultan
attended mosque upon the European
side of the Bosphorus, in the city.
From the time he stepped into his
royal caique until the opposite shore
was reached, continuous salute was
fred from the Turkish men of-war at
anchor in the stream. All the yards
were manned, and all the flags were
thrown to the breeze. It was beauti-
full pageant, and quite exciting, though
l was somewhat afraid the clumsy
Turkish sailors on the yards might fall
into the water, and couldn't help think
ing they might possibly need their
gunpowder for other purposes before
many years. HAROLD.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29
The Temperance Bird.

Mary M. has pet canary bird.
Every day, at meal times, Mary
opens the cage door, and Dick flies out
and alights upon her shoulder, where
he stays until the meal is over. He has
been taught that he must be quite still
while MIR. M. asks a blessing on their
food; so unless he comes at once when
the cage door is opened, he waits in ST.
lence until the blessing is over.
Once fairly perched on Mary's should
er, he expects taste of every thing she
eats; and whenever she drinks, she
holds up to him a spoonful of tea or
coffee, which he sips with relish.
One day Mary was ill, feeling no APP
petite, and growing often very faint.
The doctor ordered brandy and water
to revive her; and when she tasted it,
Dick, as usual, called for his share.
He laid his little head against her face
caressingly, peeped and coaxed till,
just for fun, she determined to crafty
him.
But no sooner had Dick tasted the
brandy than he flew into violent pas
sion, shook his head, stamped his feet
and beat his wings, scolding sharply
all the time Then, in disgust, he flew
back into his cage, and would neither
come out nor notice Mary again all
day.
O, that our boys, when spirits are
offered them, rejected it as indignant
ly as did this little canary Christian
HooLTo,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29
My Glimpse of the Sultan.

To see q real king, queen or prince,
is-to an American always something OF
a show, and rare one, too, unless the
inhabitants of this free country, who
don't believe in the humbug of royalty
at home, cross the seas and view the
monarch on his native soil. Now and
then some stray waif of a prince does
us the honor of brief sojourn in the
great Republic, and the amount of hat
waving, hurrahing and frantic eager
ness to see and do homage to the
strange creature, makes one almost be-
ieve that American contempt for titled
splendor is not very genuine, after all.
Travellers abroad can have look at
Queen Victoria without much trouble,
and their continental majesties are
everyday sights to the scores of our
countrymen who visit Germany, or
cross the Alps into sunny Italy. But
the number of those who go far enough
to see the Sultan of Turkey is by no
means so large as to make him an old
story or an embarrassing object, and
must plead guilty to great curiosity to
see the Grand Turk upon my arrival in
the capital Of his empire. ~ @@4 2 4
Friday is the Turkish Sunday, and
on that day the Sultan, who is at the
head of the Mohammedan religion, and
representative of the prophet upon
earth, In addition to his other offices,
always goes IN great state to mosque,
or as we should say, to church. We
determined to witness this ceremony,
but it was impossible to find out be-
forehand which of the many beautiful
mosques of Constantinople he would
attend on the ensuing Friday; for in
order to avoid the crowds which would
otherwise assemble, it is not publicly
announced until the morning of the
day. 's'' ~ *.
When that time came, and with il
the requisite information, we started
out in graceful caique, or Turkish
canoe, and crossed the Bosphorus to
the summer palace On the Asiatic side.
Whatever may be said of the buildings
in Constaptinople generally, the Sultan
takes good care to provide very com
Portable quarters /, for himself His
palaces are all marvels of beauty, and
this one of white marble is pre-eminent.
ly so. Noyi
\ The mosque was not far of, and we
took a good position it. The road
by which the monarch must pass was
lined with soldiers from the palace to
the mosque, and behind them stood a
tremendous crowd of the most extraor-
binary looking people, who in spite of
the short notice, had assembled to do
homage to their lord and master.
,s4rClose by me, on horseback, sat the
son of the Sultan, fne-looking boy
sof fifteen, but, unfortunately for HIM,
+ notAheir to the throne, which is always
tlled by the eldest of the reigning
family, and the heir apparent at this
time is o nephew of the present mon
arch. 9e la lHes
After wehad waited until the trop-
neal heat ofthe sun threatened TO drive
us of the field, a flourish of trumpets
was heard, with music and a great
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS.

a ,e .we a7a -
BY A. p. W.

w - M8 3
n don't YOU remember the old hillside farm
And the farmhouse with clapboards sc
gray,
With the garden Of roses, and sweet pinks
and balm,
And the meadows with ybpttercups gay ~
And dont you remember how, in. doors and
out,
And under the old orchard trees,
The gay, laughing children were skipping
about n ~ Vlsnat ykRf ev#
With bare feet, as busy as bees?
How we ait alt played together, the girls and tht
boys,
And had houses, and workshops. and stores
Rag babies, and s'earthens, land just as much
As our voices could make out of doors
How we loved through the pas lures and wood
lands to roam, "a tiNL@c 5000
To gather bright MOSES and flowers!
We thought then, as now, there was "no place
like home"
And no home so delightful as ours! H@
And don't you remember the pleasant school
road, kerst 8teEg
And the schoolhouse so sunny in June,
With the lessons we learned, and the mark y
that we "toed y
And how we playedGspizzen :" at noon?
necks,
The summer wind played with our hair;
While the sun paid our faces its warmes'
And kissed our white toes that went bare.
How we climbed the steep hill-sides as nimble
as goats, t t}v
And skipped DER the lodges in gee;
We mimicked the woodlark and whippoorwill's
And Sung with the chick-a-dee-dee.
We waded the brook when the water was low
And shouted to make the woods ring,
Or played on its banks in the summers soft
glow, sfmt
Light-hearted as birds on the wing.
You remember the pond where the geese used
F. to swim, !
How we called it the ocean so wide,
And in an old hat that was minus the brim,
We sailed our rag dolls on its tide?
And when they had cruised all the wide ocean
through, it
And outdone both Magellan and Cook,
We drew them all home in an old ragged shoe
And called it coach ride they took.
How we danced in the mud with our bare,
naked feet, e5....+
And played twas the Dutch way to churn
We made us mud biscusts and plumcake SC
sweet,
Without any cookbook to learn.
How we pitied the children whose stockings
and shoes
Forbade them TO share in our fun
While we stirred up our buildings. and pas.
tries, and stews, Be-
And left them to cook in the sun.
Our parents were happy our sports to behold
And oft in our laughter would share;
They said soon enough would their darlings
grow old, "a
And take up life's burden of care.
Lies burden of care-I know now what il
means,
Still, keep In my heart to this day
A picture book, filled with life's summer bright
s SCENES. ~-
With the barefooted children at play
Youths Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29
Largest viaduct in the World.

The Verrugas viaduct, recently con.
structed by the Baltimore Bridge Co.
on the line of the Lima and Oroya r.
r., in the Andes of Peru, is remarka.
BILE for being the highest structure Of
the kind in the world, and far surpass-
ing all others of the same class in its
perfect system OF bracing and connec-
tions. It crosses mountain torrent
called Agna di Verrugas, in wild and
picturesque locality, twelve thousand
feet above the level OF the sea. The
viaduct consists of four spans of the
Fink type of truss, three of which are
100 feet long, and one, the central
span, 1875 feet long. The total length
OF the viaduct is 575 feet. The road
being located in wild, rugged coun
try, necessarily has very heavy grades
and sharp curves. The viaduct itself
is on a grade of three feet in one huh
bred, or one hundred and fifty. six feet
to the mile. The surveys were made
with great difficulty and with consid-
cradle loss of life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29

CURED; for the arch alone, 500 brick.
For a cistern feet in diameter and s feet
deep, with capacity Of IS barrels barrel
ofcement and 1000 brick will be required !;
for arch alone, 300 brick. For q cistern
s feet in diameter and II feet deep, with
a capacity of $50 barrels, 3 barrels of
cement and 1000 brick will be required /:
for arch alone, 700 brick. MECHANIC.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29
Movable Fence for Poultry.

Many persons who are obliged to keep
poultry in confined quarters, fail from the
fact that the fowls eventually become
diseased and die. This may be prevented
and the birds kept in a healthy condition,
if they can havo the exercise of scratching
and hunting about in fresh earth to pick
such matters natural to them, as are al
ways found therein.
Very little ground would suffice to ac-
commodate good flock of chickens, if
they could be moved from area to area,
and the ground cultivated to some grow
ing crop when rot occupied by them.
This may be accomplished by means of
a movable fence, and good one is thus
described in the Poultry World.
The pickets are ak feet by two and a
half inches. This stuff for pickcts will
last longer in proportion to the cost of that
inch stuff will. The rails are three inches
square. At each end Of every rail there
are U " shaped pieces of thick hogshead
hoop-iron, fastened by screws, so as to
form staples through which posts, seven
and one-half feet long and two and one
half inches in diameter, are passed and
fixed in the ground. The rails are fastened
at different distances apart, in adjoining
lengths or "sections of the fence, so
that the staples shall not interfere, while
at the same time the points of the pickets
shall be in line. Such fence would soon
begin TO lean and be blown over, if not
stayed by brace at each post This
brace placed outside of the yard, of course,
SO that the birds may not use it as lad.
der, is made by saving rail stick in two
and furnishing each end with staple fas-
tened upon it at an obtuse angle, and made
at the top Of the right length to inclose the
post, and at the bottom long enough to
admit of a suitable stake being driven
through it into the earth, with the top in
clining away from the fence. Of course
the ends of the brace must be beveled to
fit the ground and the post.
TO set such fence to advantage, two
men are needed, one at each end Of Sec
ton. 1t is one of the advantages which
this fence possesses, that when taken
apart it packs fiat, and may therefore be
readily carried up On wagon or sled, or
stored under cover when not in use.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29

EMPEROR WILLIAM has given Peschka-
Leutner valuable bracelet as a SOU
venir of the grand court concerl, in
which she performed during the recent
meeting Of the Emperors NJ Berlin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29
Helpful Hints to Housewives.


To TAKE MILDEw Our OF LINEN
Scrape chalk thick on it after it has been
spread on the grass after washing. Re-
peat this several times. Sometimes put
ting linon or muslin in buttermilk will an
swer the same purpose.
SHREWSBURY CooKIEs.-One pound of
-four, one pound of sugar, one-half pound
of butter, three eggs, one tablespoonful Of
ground cinnamon work the eggs into the
paste and roll out thin. Cut and bake in
a hot oven at once.
To KEEP HAMS IN SUMMER.-Cut in
slices and trim off the rind and outsides
fry it about half as murh as you would
for the table. Pack it tightly in jars, pull
over it the fat that has been fried out of
it, close the jar tight, set it in a cool place,
and when used give it a second frying be-
fore being served up.
EVERYDAY" PUDDING.-Half a loaf
of stale bread soaked in a quart of milk :
four eggs, four tablespoonfuls OF -four, a
little fruit, dried or fresh, is great addi-
ton. Serve with the following sauce:
"WINE SAUCE" WITHOUT VINE
Butter, sugar und water. thickened with a
lutte cornstarch and favored with little
lemon juice and rind.
APPLE DUMPLINGs.-Theyc Can be made
so that every one, even of delicate diges-
tive powers. can eat them with impunity.
Of course, | am saying nothing but what
every good housekeeper knows already,
when l recommend that the dough, if it
may be so called. should be made of one
part of flour to six parts potatoes, boiled
and mashed thoroughly, and every lump
removed. 1t makes good paste, and the
dumplings can be enjoyed by every one
without the fear of unpleasant results.
DRIED BoUoUETs.-The prettiest bou-
quets we have ever seen of the kind we
have been describing were made thus
The background was Of fern, and to every
leaf or cluster of leaves was added a
small sprig of fern, the whole interspersed
with light feaihery grasses, which can be
gathered in the woods or fields at any
time during the fall. They were then
tied tightly, to prevent there becoming
disarranged when removed from the vases
to be cleansed, which can be done by
blowing the breath on shem. They
should never be shaken. Blowing then.
lightly is sufficient to take off all the
dust.
CUsTARD WITHOUT EGGs.-To one quart
of new milk one teaspoonful Of reDnet-
wine, or a small piece of rennet, little
lemon, nutmeg or vanilla, or any spice you
prefer, and one teaspoonful Of sugar to
each quart of milk. II too sweet the milk
will not set firmly or quickly. Stir all
together, and vet by the stove or near the
fire; cover closely. 1t should begin to
stiffen in an hour. II it does not, add
more wine or rennet When firm, before
the whey separates, take out the piece of
rennet ii the skin was used, and set on ice
till dinner. To be eaten with sugar and
rich cream. Nutmeg is always an ini-
provement, even If lemon or vanilla is
used.
The wine.rennet is nicer than simply
the skin, and il is II good idea to keep a
bottle with piece Of rennet in always on
hand, as it is often desirable to have il
ready.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-29

NEW YonK burns about /, 200, 900, 90
cubic feet OF gas per annum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-26
Woman's Friend

THOUSANDS OF LADIES endure untold
l. Suffering owing to diseases and irregular
tiles peculiar to the female sex.
saJulihn's Rydrastin Compound"
Ia specific agent in these diseases, Leueorrhsa,
Weakness. Tesdancy to Proplspsus, Morning
Sickness In Pregnancy, and in all conditions In
which the Uterine system is at fault this pleas
ant medicine will produce relief and perfect res
toration TO health. The remedy acts as gentle
laxative and tonic, and Id hsbituai constipation
accow panied by Piles torpid condition of
the Liver, it is equally ef1oaeieus.
Prepared by B. KEITH CO.,
Al Liberty street, New York.
Whsre circulars containing testimonials may be
had. Price 81 per bottle or IS per half dozsn.
Sold by Drug ists svsry here. jsfIdttsk WY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-26

s1nLYs Standard Goods are for sale by all
arst-elxss asalsrs in the North West and in
R.sek Island By L. L. LANE, and JOHN
BENGgfQE. msh39d-mwf&wly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-26
yailp Argus.
THE COUNTERS REVERE.

While sitting here and waiting
We watch the fountains play,
The grass SO green around it,
The sunshine On the spray;
And when our eyes are aching,
How quickly they viii turn
From soiled, torn notes and eounterfeits,
Toward the lovely urn.
While listening to its murmur,
SO soothing TO the ear,
The turmoil all around us
Ia not the sound we hear;
No; Moorish kings and maidens,
The Orient's deep blue sky,
The tread Of conquering armies
Then come to ear and eye;
Dark warriors fierce in battle,
Alhambra lost and won;
Grenada bathed in moonlight,
The conquered crescent gone;
And CASTLES sons and daughters
In the fandango's swing;
While on the hills is echoed
The sigh of tn fallen king.
Visions like these surround US
at LIE louHts
The trees within the courtyard,
The four high walls around,
Which loom in Eastern fashion
And bring these fancies near,
Till yearning fills the bosom
For scenes so sad yet dear.
But visions are dispelled
BY entering the walls;
For no such sight win greet US
Within harem's halls.
True; women fair and lovely,
The blonde and the brunette,
Of stature tail or lowly
Win everywhere be met;
But there resemblance endeth;
No slave does here abide;
But women true and tender,
With intellect, true pride,
And energy to win and wear
The victor's crown-sueeess;
Which evermore adds to their power
The world at large to bless.
No TURBAsED despot rules here,
The bowstring is unknown
But see! ''lot'' Of work has come,
And daydresms sweet have flown.
FAREWELL ye lovely visions!
Thou fountain, murmur long;
Oar hearts have been delighted
While listening TO thy song.
II N.pD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-26

1000 Cash Gifts amounting to- $40, 500
This Enterprise is endorsed by the Governor ana
best business men of the State.
The small number Of tickets issued is guarantee
Of speedy sale-makes this one of the best chances
ever offered
The only safe way to send Money is by Express
Persons DESTROYS of chance should secure tickets
at once And thus save expense of premium on
tickets as the drawing will positively take place No
venber 9th, 1872.
An official list of all the drawn numbers Will pc
sent to each person who has RENTED money to US,
Immediately after the drawing. Prizes viii be sent
by express to the persons winning them
Agents wanted For full particulars address
Messrs. PATTEE u CO.,
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Or Pattee Co., ia Broadway, New York East
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