davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
A Tunisian Harem.

A letter from Tunis, Africa, says: We
have been to the Harem and to the Bey' ;
palace where we saw real harem and
women who had never been out of their
own houses and had seen no men except
their own husbands and sons. They We're
surrounded by everything money could
buy; their palaces were perfectly mag
niticent, as well as their wardrobes, but
they did not seem happy. The husband
of one woman, after living with her
thirty years, has put her aside to marry
Young girl that She brought up to wait
on him He has taken his new wife
away and left the old one in her beauti
ful palace, SO she says she prays to die.
This same man gave a grand ball not
long ago and invited all the Europeans
in Tunis He thought he was exceed
ingly kind TO his wives and children in
cutting a small hole through the wall by
which, IN turns, they were able to see
the visitors.
The harems of the lower class are
rooms with but little furniture and only
rros to sit on. But those of the wealthy
have European furniture, pictures and
works of art The women sat ON divans
around the sides of the rogns, but we
were given chairs and sofas. With all
their splendor, however,they looked miser-
able and unhappy. They caDrot read
or write. and, believe, they hardly dare
think. All the women do from morning
till night is to rig themselves up in their
fnery, keep it on an hour or two, and
then change for something else.
| The next house we visited was the
same as the other, only here we saw the
dearest little baby, a month old, dressed
in blue and white silks. with little tur.
ban on its head. Over the bed they
burned incense, and hung up a little sill
yer globe with an egg in it to keep oft
| the evil eve. The family treated us very
/ kindly, but do not doubt they fumigat
ed the entire house after We lett.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
An Animal Which Honored Phoebe by his
Presence.


This morning, says the Virginia, New,
Chronicle, a couple OF miners were seated
ON boulder alongside the road to Sutro,
discussing the kicking powers of the
mule. One had Just returned from Sutro
and the other was on the way there, and
having met near the rock they sat down
for talk.
Have you quit over theTe?n said the
one who was eastward bound
"Yes.r
.Whv."
Mules
"'Fraid of 'em!H
"1ou bet. | SAW one yesterday along
side an old boiler kickin' off the rivet-
heads one by one. Never missed one. |
was gon' on shift, and when | saw the
mule, and heard there was more OF EN-
Inside, / weakened and threw up my Job.
I've got wife and three children de-
pendin' on me, and | don't take no
chances"
"The worst mule | ever saw, !" said the
other, "was in Phoebe, some years ago. 1t
was one owned. One day it rubbed
against some nails sticking out OF post
and it turued square round and drove
those nails in one by one using single
blow of the hoof with the iron shoe on
for each nail. Ii never missed its hicks,
and always drove EN- just in to the head
Then he saw few tacks on the post
little lower down which were only half
driven in, and he drove them III, too,
with light taps of the hoof, just as gentle
and easy as could be.
Zone day man came along and set
out can Of nitro glycerine and giant
powder. He wanted to get the mule to
kick it and get killed | saw him about
the corral with the can, and knew what
was up. AT fl st was going to stop him
but then | thought If my mule was any
Kind of mule at all, he could take care
of himself So Just watched. Well the
mule saw the can, and, walking up,
smelt of it, and then squared himself for
the kick. The man was sneaking
off, and just as he caught sight of the fell
Ter, he changed his position SO that his
tail was toward the man. He lifted his
tail Just like he was taken aim, and let
fly his right hoof. The can went flynn
through the air and hit the man square in
the rear, just as he was gettin' over a
fence about hundre' eet away. The
thing exploded, and ,er saw the man
again. But the mex Jrning Pat Hol-
land came out in Il aper and said that
the town had beer d by "a shower OF
blood
"MuIes are inn when they git
reused"
you bet"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
How Shaving Originated.

The custom of shaving the beard was
enforced by Alexander of Macedon, not
for the sake of fashion but for practical
end He knew that the soldiers of India,
when they encountered their foes, had the
habit of grasplng them by the beard, and
SO he ordered his soldiers to shave
Afterward shaving was practiced in the
Macedonian army. and then among Greek
| citizens The Romans initiated the
Greeks in the practice, as they did IL
many other things, and spread it into the
other European nations yet barbaric. In
| the middle ages. at that time of the Re
Nuisance, shaving was introduced, and
| the habit was retained, though elias
sicism gave place to romanticism
and that in its turn gave place to real
/ ism The beard was a source, of trouble
to Peter the Great. who. simultaneously
with the introduction of his great reform:
| into Russia, tried to induce his people tC
! initiate the shaving nations This limo
walton was resisted by his subjects witt
the utmost persistence, and they prefer
red to pay heavy fine rather than suffe1
| Disagreement, as they believed. of the
| image of God To the Russians of older
times the beard was symbol of liberty
In several countries of Western Europ,
and in the United States the beard wa
restored to honor only about twenty year
ago, but even vet majority of men re
spect the custom introduced by Alexan
der the Great.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

Never paper over old paper or on white
washed walls OF dirty walls. Wash them
thoroughly and wipe them, and then wash
them N water in which you have put am
monia, vinegar, strong horay orsoda, Let
them he perfectly clean.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
The stomac,. cannot be rreign.ea

| With greater trash than violent drastic purg
alive True, such a medicine relieves consti
patton for the time but at the expense Of grea
| injury to the mtestinHl canal which it both in
| flames and weake'Is. thus uniting il for the
performance Of It's proper functions. Widely
different is the action of Hostettcrs Stomach
| Bitters, tonic aperient which produces effects
| prompt indeed, but never violent and conyuls
| ing The purity Of its botanic ingredients, its
unobjectionable favor its genial influence up
| on the mind and the thoroughness Of its rene
dial action in cases of constipation, liver com
plant and dyspepsia, combine To render it a
most desirable family specific. 1t increases
both physical vgor and substance, traHquilizes
and inyigorates he nervous system, and gives
an unwonted relish for the food. A wineglass
three times daily is about the average dose.
Lost seven Pounds in Three Weeks.
Aliens Anti-Fat is genuine medicine, and
will reduce corpulency from two to five
pounds per week. Purely vegetable and per-
fectly harmless, acting entirely on the food in
the stomach, preventing the formation Of fat.
1t is also positive remedy for dyspepsia and
rheumatism.
BOSTON, HaSS FEB. 11th, 1878.
Botanic Medicine Co, Buffalo \. Y:
Gentlemen lady alluded to lost seven
pounds in three weeks, by the use OF Aliens
AntiFat
Yours truly, SMITH, DOLITTLE & SMITH.
Wholesale Drun'oistS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

SHREVEPORT papers are trying to en-
courage immigration BY calling attention
to the fact that fheir city has no brass
band.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

To remove machine oil, wash the spot:
in cold water, using soap; must be done
before wet IN anything else.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

A Chinaman never swears when he gets
mad because there are no ''cuss words IN
his dictionary. He simply upsets his
washtub. butts the bottom out, kicks a
dog and feels better.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
THE MASTER MULE.

spectfuI attentions of man who fills a
sons place to her.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

There is no time to be lost when cough at
tacks one in adopting means of prevention
against consumption and bronchitis. cough
may, with perfect truth, be termed the incipi-
ent stage Of those destructive maladies and il
is the height of folly to disregard it. If neglect
ed it will assuredly culminate in some danger
Gus pulmonary affection, but if DR.. VIM. Halls
Balsam for the Lungs be used, the complaint
is speedily lquished and all danger averted.
There is no ,ulmonic comparable to this great
specific Sd by all Druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

DERS0NAI-Have you weak eyes, caused by
l. catarrh some scrofulous diseaseY II you have,
lose no time bat cleanse your blood with DR. + D. Hal
hdays Blood Purifier Use in connection the eatarrh
inhAlant and your eyes will become all right Try il
and will be surprised at the result. For kidney
urinary diseases and female complaints it has equal
AS this medicine has been extensively counterfeited
that IS Blackford" is blown in the back OF ev-
cry bottle and has bronzed Autographed label Ask
druggist for it, and II he does not keep 60 he will
order IL for you will send IL YOU with testiFno
malls of of the best citizens OF Paul Address
&. Rlaekford lag West Third street ST pauf. MINI
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

We manufacture ths fam
ons Double Woven Wire
Mattress and warrant IL 20
be the best ard cheapest bed
bottom made. or the money
refunded. Before you buy
be sure 20 send 10 us for cir
cular. We can furnish yon
with a prime article at less
'ibly buy elsewhere. Hotels
18th every kind OF bed bottom,
notice. Address I've 4 GO,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

An article of true merit" Browns Bron-
chial Troehcs" are tn most popular article
in this country or Europe for Throat Diseases
and Coughs, and this popularity is based upon
real merit % cts box.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

Is used from NJ ei1 TO San Francisco hringing with
il Joy 70 many meth9ts. WOOLHICh 4 CO, on every
lal al ka efl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
BARGAINS IN

Z nrettt.eIfis1sI Ptetl@r-.
Gold and Silver Watches,
for Ladies and Gents
Diamonds, Gold ard Plated
Jewelry. OF all kinds. Rifles,
Guns, Revolvers, Silver and
Plated Ware, Opera Glasses
Musical Instruments, in fac,
anything you want. Send your
orders by mail and they will
be promptly attended 10. Mon
ey advanced on all goods oil
value.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

We publish aight-page paper--''THE NATIONAL.
TRIBUNE devoted 70 the interests of Pensioners. Sol
diers and Sailors slad their heirs also corns inter
esting family teadfag
Price-Fifty cenFs "a year-special Ind aments TO
clubs A proper blHnk 70 collect amount duo nder
ARREhRs ON Pft,sc'S BILL furnished nit usy, Z ,
regn subscriber only and such claims ai"d IN Zen
sion Office without charge January numb, epeci-
men copy free head for Il, GEORGE r. LEMON =
Co Washiu gtnn u. @. Lock Box 325.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11
Care of House Plants.

When plants are kept in room
which Is III daily use they should be
washed or spOnged off with water once
week. The heliotrope should have a
good sized pot, with leaf-mOuld and
rotted manure. 1t also requires warm
situation. If plants are inclined to
grow Struggling, pinch off the points of
the shoots, which will induce them to
form a bushy habit. The iessamine
should be trained on a trellis. Bits of
charcoal or crockery make good drain
age placed in the bottom of flower pots.
If the central branches of the fuchsias
are pinched off they will bear more
flowers. In pOtting geraniums, fill with
good earth composed of old sod, sand.
leached ashes, decayed leaves and
well-rotted manure, and a handful of
powdered charcoal to each pot, well
mixed with the soil. Give them TEND
manure water diluted once a week and
they will produce trusses of flowers
seldom equalled in green houses. Car
bolc soap-suds with few drops nf
ammonia is good to sponge the leaves
OF plants; it brightens and prevents
them from becoming infested with in
sects. 0ne-quarter pound of wbale-oil
soap put IN two gallons of water is an
enectlve remedy for slugs on roses
III applying 1t, use hand broom OF
syringe. lady, who is very success.
iui IN cultivating flowers, saws that :
tablespoonful of kerosene in a gallon
oil water sprinkled ON fuchsias, gerapi
uihs, roses, callas, ETC., will end gree,
nies without injury to the plants.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11

FULL PRICE FOR CHILDREN.-Ag gen.
tleman, wishing to obtain board for his
wife and family in the country, was di-
rected to neat-lOoking farmhouse kept
by an old farmer and his wife. A brief
inspection satisfied him that the place
would suit him. "But now as to terms,n
he said. "Waal," drawled the farmer,
''yOu have six children, you say q"
Eyes, sir" The old man reflected a
few moments and then resumed: LAST
year | took children at half price. Do
you see them par trees and berry
bushes9 WAL, this year 1 will charge
full price for the young 'uns, and throw
in your wife and yourself for nothin'."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11
A BRIGHT Boys HAPPY THOUGHT

A BRIGHT BoY's HAPPY THOUGHT
The Hartford correspondent of the
Springfield Republican says: "That
was pretty bright thought of one of
the Battersons, who, when employed
some years since as lad in an office in
New York, was sent to present bill to
a shaky concern, with orders to collect
it at all hazards. After much urging,
the head of the debtor house gave him
a check for 800, the amount of the
bill. Hurrying to the bank at which it
was payable, the lad presented the
check only to be told not enough funds
to meet it. How much is the account
Short p was the boys quick retort.
Seven dollars said the teller. 1t lacked
but a minute or two of 3 O'Clock, and
the teller was about to close the door
on the boy, when the latter suddenly
pulled seven dollars from his own
pocket, and pushing it over, with de-
post check, said: Put that to the
credit of - g. Co.. the parties who
had given the check. The teller did SO,
when the lad at once presented the
check for 800, and drawing the full
amount thereof went back to his en-
ployers in triumph. But, as he puts it,
- & Co., who failed the very next
day, were hopping mad when they
found they had no funds in their bank.''
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11

w The Pritish Parliament has abol-
ished the law permitting a woman to
bring an action for breach of promise
of marriage, the main reason for which
is that such action is seldom brought
except for purposes of extortion. 1t is
an example of sensible legislation, for
while some method should be adopted
for protecting both men and women from
those who would ruthlessly trife with
their feelings, it ought to be something
better than suit for money compen-
satiOn. The common judgment is
that if a woman is willing to take
money in any sum, large or small, as a
way to soOthe her grief and heal her
wounded sensibilities, the man who
failed to marry her made a happy es-
cape. He may have acted basely, but
not more so than herself.-Bnglish Pa
per.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11
ReIiaions Tending.

THE ANCIENT TABERNACLE WORSHIP
-PREFIGURING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
AND WORSHIP.
Cause the lamps to burn continually.
Lev. 24:2 2.
The foolish said unto the wise, Give
us of your oil, for our lamps have gone
out. Matt. 25: 8.
Let your lights be burning. Luke
10: IS.
The fire shall ever be burning upon
the altar: it shall never go out. Lev.
6:I3
While I was musing the fire burned ::
then spake with my tongue. Ps. 80: B..
Did not our hearts burn within us,
while he talked with us by the way I?
Luke "a: 81.
Thou shalt make mercy seat of fine
gold. And there / will meet with thee,
and | will commune with thee from
above the mercy seat. Elk. 25: IL, %.
In all places where l record my name,
will come unto thee, and l will bless
thee. Elk. 90: "a. ...
Where two or three are gathered to-
gether in my name, there am l in the
midst of them. Matt. Is: 20.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11

w A Ludlow man now has a good
claim to be the champion absent mind
ed individual. He is an accommodate
ing citizen and member of the church.
He frequently volunteers, with his
team, to take those to meeting who
desire to attend but haven't team
of their own. The other evening he
took deacon's wife to divine service,
and hitched his team in a neighboring
shed. When services were over and
the deacon's wife looked about for her
escort he was gone. She waited in
hope of his appearance, but the audi
ence vanished hOmeward until the lady
found herself alone with the janitor, to
whom she stated her predicament The
horse shed was examined and the horse
and wagon found, but not the owner.
The janitor took possession and carried
the lady home, and then drove with
the team to the house of its proprietor,
who was in bed and asleep. He failed
to remember the fact of his going to
church and using his team, or that the
lady in question rode with him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11

STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT S.
y In Probate Court holden at the Probate Oficc
in st. Johnsbury, on the 23d day of June, A b
1879.
Chellis Scribner, administrator, with will annex
ed, upon the estate of Jonathan Nutting, late of
Hardwick, in said district, deceased, makes appI
cation to said Court for license to sell the who
of the real estate of said deceased, representa-.
that said sale would be beneficial to the Heirs Dew
isees and Legatees. and all persons interested in
said estate for the purpose of converting the same
into money; and further represents that all the
Heirs, Devisees and Legatees to said estate reside
without this state.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court that said
application come under consideration and be heard
bate Office in St JOhnsbury; and, it is further
ordered, that all persons interested be notified
hereof by publication of notice of this application
and order thereon, three weeks successfully in the
CaledOnian, printed at st. JOhnsbury before said
time OF hearing that they may appear at said time
and place, and if they see cause, object thereto.
By the Court, Attest
e7-s9 HENRY FRENCH, Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11

- A speedy cure for burns from
fire-crackers or from any cause: Wet a
cloth and sprinkle upon it liberal al
lowance of bi-carbOnate of soda (com-
mon cooking soda,) and bind it around
the wound. This will speedily relieve
the smart and burn. 1t is harmless
and thoroughly efficient remedy. If no
cloth can be had promptly, wet the
part and sprinkle some of the dry soda
upon it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11
rs MORGAN STATIONS

lion sired by his Morgan Prince WonlS inVfie thf
attenon OF all lovers of the Morgan race of horses
70 can ana examine this horse as well as his sire
but is expected to return soon dne notice of which
VIII De given: Wards Morgan is years old, is o
d a, 9aEk chestnut color, stands about Is hands
Peters Horse and mare of great speed and en- en-
durance. e 70 SReeT w S Nm Gu
St. JOhnsbury, July2 AMI
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11

Tom Hood, the poet, was angling one
day in Love Harbor and caught cut
tie fish. Unaware that it was what
would now be called by the frivolous
an ''ink-slinger," he 'Elaid hold of it to
unlock it, and received its full Jet d'eau
in his face" Being asked what he had
on his line, he replied, "that he did not
know exactly, but thought he had
caught a young garden engine
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11
CuMEON HUSE's ESTATE.

~ IMEON ESTATE.
- The subscribers, having been appointed nv. a.
Honorable Probate Court for the district of e
mia, commissioners, to receive examine and adie
all claims and demands of all persons against the n
tate of Simeon Huse, late of st. JOhnsburv in ssd
district, deceased, represented insOlvent and tbo
term of six months from the 18th day of June. A NJ
1872 being allowed by said Court to the creditor,
of said deceased, to exhibit and prove their re-,
will attend to the duties of our appointment st
the dwelling house of Nancy S. Huse in St Johns
bury in said district, the 25th day of .JuIv
and 18th day of December next, at O'Clock n
the afternoon on each of said days. "
JOHN N. GALE L.
87-S9 ALBERT HARRIS SOomm rs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11
Petition for Discharge in Bankruptcy

In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Vermont. In Re THOS. 5. RAN.
DALI, Bankrupt.
DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SIS.
Notice is hereby given that a petition has -1
filed in said Court, by Thomas S. Randall of la
vile, in said district, duly declared bankut
under the act of Congress of March I'd, 1861 tr
discharge and certificate thereof from all hi.
debts and other claims provable under said Act
and that the 5th day of Aug 1879 at O'Clock 4
M, before the Hon. HORT II. WHEELER Judge Of
said Court, at the o. s. Court Rooms in Burlington
is assigned for the hearing of the same, when and
where all creditors who have proved their debts
and other persons in interest, may attend and
show cause if any they have why the PRAYER Of
said petition should not be granted.
Dated at Burlington, on the Goth day of June 1873.
$3.50 b. B. SMALLEY Clerk
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11

- A Michigan lady writes that to
XIII insects she uses one teaspoonful of
kerosene to a gallon of water and
ssprlnkles it on the plants with a hand
broom. 1t destroys the green flies, cur
rant worms and other pests, and is used
without injury on fuchsias, geraniums,
callas and other plants.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-07-11
PAIENTO.

r. H. + ID u Y,
No. 76 State Street, opposite KiIby Street Boston
Secures patents in the United States also in
Great Britain, France and other foreign countries
Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by.
remitting dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington. No agency in the United States pos
superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
pertaining the pGtentabtLity of Intentions Il. Il.
EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
II regard Mr. Eddy one of the most successful
and capable practitioners with whom l have had
official intercourse. CHAS. MASON.
Commissioner of Patents
Inventors cannot employ a person more trust
worthy or more. capable of securing for then an
early and favorable consideration at the Pah1t N
fce."-EDMUND BURKE, late Commiss0lgr Of
Patents
Boston, October 10, lslt
X. ii. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir: you procured N
me- in 1910, my first patent. Since then you have
acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions
have occasionally employed the best agencies in
New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but
still give You almost the whole of my business, IN
your line and advise others to employ You.
Yours truly GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston, Jan. l. 1S79.-1y