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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-04-24
TAKING TOLL.

In the door of the mill stood Richard Lee;
White as an image of snow was he,
From. his heavy boots to his bearded lips, 20, 49,
Fmm the crown of his hat to his finger tips.
Now. slowly logging along the street,
Drove FARMER Brown with his grist Of wheat,
And with him Bessie as fresh as the spring,
And ripe as the fruits the fall months bring.
While the farmer drove about the town,
Young Lee ground the wheat and bolted it
down,
With many a glance at the maiden fair,
Who sat by the door in the oaken chair.
And she stood by the whirling, rumbling
stones,
And watched the grain as it ebbed so still,
Till the farmer came, but the noise of the mill
DROWNED the sound of his feet, and over the
hopper,
A good deal closer than he thought was
Two heads were bent; and then Richard Leo
Saw him standing there, he stammered: IL
That---is" Nhen he paused and shuffled his
II think there are weevils in your wheat"
But the farmer smiled and said; swell, Bess,
or two evils always choose the less"
And the maiden looked down confused and
meek;
With a patch of -four on one cheek!
Still the old man didn't take it i'll,
For he knew yonng Richard owned the mill.
But he unused as they slowly rode away:
"Welll PIE been to mill now many day
Say forty odd years but, bless my soul!
That chap beats all Of them taking toll"
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11rV Cows.

It is common practice among some dairy
men to give their cows, while dry, but scauty
living. When COW ceases to give milk or is
dried up, any feed il considered good cnous h
for her. I think this is a great mistake, and
the result is, a diminished product of milk,
both in quantity and quality when she does
come in There is large draft on the system
to sustain the calf while the COW is rtying
it, and to keep the COW in good condition
good feed is as important as when she is Civ
ing milk. 1t is my opinion that a dollars
worth of food when COW is dry is worth one
dollar and half's worth after she comes in.
An animal in poor condition cannot digest as
much food as one in good condition. If the
COW is poor when she comes in she will not
digest enough food to support the system, and
at the same time to make large quantity OF
milk. The practice of turning cows out on
poor feed while dry, expecting to make up
when they come IN, by good feed, is very
uneconomical one, and will not be followed
by good and careful dairymen. The way
treat my COWS when they get calf is as fol
lows: In the summer time keep them in the
stable for two days, feed good hay, give one
quart wheat bran morning, noon and evening
[ also give them a bucketful of luke warm
water with pint Of rye flour in it, morning
and evening. In the winter time l keep
them three days in the stable, and with sucl
treatment never had a sick COW. My father
keptcoWs forty five years, and he always gave
them rye -four in the water; he never lost
single COW, and he owned as high as thirty
different COWS in one year.-Cor. Practical
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-04-24
THE OLD CARTON.

In an ancient church in the city Of Rome,
The master hand of artist had traced
A cartoon, which should never have been de-
faced.
The sun that stole through the turrent blinds
Had faded the colors and marred the lines;
And dust like vail, gathered thick and fast,
And hid from the present the work ofthe past
And the thronging people who worship below
And the priests who are wont to come and go
Meier dream, as they gaze on the wall SO high
OF the rare beauties that hidden lie.
But painter, one day, enwragped in thought
On the dingy walls an outline caught,
And guessed that under the dust and mold,
Lay the work of some of the artists old.
And when life had swept the dust away,
Aud freely let in the lig ht of day,
The magic brush in his skillful hand
Retouched with life the pictures grand,
And they flooded the chapel with radiance
bright,
Till it seemed almost like holy light;
And the people delighted, laughed and wept
10 think that the walls such prize had kept
Soall around in this world of ours
Are beautiful characters fairer than flowers
By evil influences marred and specked,
Or hidden away under cold neglect,
That need but the touch of helping hand,
And plying love that will understand,
To clear the rubbish and wrong away,
And raise to the life of endless day.
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How to Treat Nervousness .

First, remove the cause; restore the
tone of heart, improve the blood. All in
furious habits must be given up; late
hours and intemperance in eating ADAM
doned; smoking, if practiced, stopped.
This done, the patient is on the road to a
cure; for nature is very kind when she
has chance, though she is d1eadfully
cruel when abused.
The food is most important. It mus
be abundant and wholesome-neither too
much or too little. It should not be
sloppy, and soups had better be avoided
so long as solid food can be taken. Rise
from the table feeling you had enough,
but not oppressed with what you have
eaten. Many man has lived to old age
by following this rule. The bread should
be stale, and no very heating food taken
Eight hours sleep should be take
every night if possible. This alone viii
nearly cure. ''Early to bed and early
rise' should be the motto. Sleep is tho
salvation of the nervous system. When
there is strength, a cool bath short and
quickly over, with much friction under a
sheet, should be taken every morning,
and reaction secured. Without re-
action much harm results.
The exercise should be moderate and
pleasant. Riding, driving, rowing, light
physical labor, are all good. Those who
live in cities and cannot enjoy out-of-
door labor or riding, should adopt sys-
tematic habits of xarcise. Some form of
gymnastics will ~ ~ serviceable. The
lifting cure, if ri.ttly used, has great
value in the cure OF nervousness. 1t
seems to be able to restore the lost equi-
ibrium of the system, and bring the weak
parts of the body up in strength to a par
with the strong parts. The passive ex-
ercises of the movement cure are also ex-
cellent, and any one may learn from
books how to apply it to himself, if be
will. Breakfast early: dine at one or
two, and sup two hours before going to
bed; drink no tea. Take no narcotics to
make you sleep. A few raw oysters be-.
fore bedtime are worth all the narcotics
in the world, are easily digested, and
furnish material for restoring nervous
tissue and blood. If you wake DIP il the
middle Of the night and cannot CO. to
sleep, eat slowly 8 crust of bread; this
often helps q nervous ,person to go to
sleep again. Avoid physic-it exhausts
the tone Of the system, which you ought
to restore. Above all keep up good
heart.--Holbyoek,s s Hygiene Of tae Brain.
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Ghosts.

Not Col. Ingersoll's "aristocracy of the air."
but real human ghosts. Ghosts that were
once healthy men and women, but are now
simply the GHOSTS of what they once were ;"
As we meet them, and inquire the cause OF all
this change, they repeat the old, old story, "a
cold )" neglected cough" 'catarrh," "over-
work" or "dyspesia," silver complaint" and
"constipation," with unsuccessful physicians
and remedies. In Offering his Golden Medical
Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pelltes for
the cure OF the above affections. DR.. Pierre
does notrecommend them as ''sure cure' in
all stages. For if the lungs be half wasted
away, or there be cancerous complication,
no physician or medicine can cure. The Dis.
covery is, however, an unequaled pectoralan and
blood-pursier. 1t speedily cures the most ag-
gravated cough, or cold, and in its early or
middle stages, consumption. By correcting
all irregularities of the stomach and liver. it
readily cures blotches, pimples, scroiulous
ulcers, Punches" or tumors. Hundreds
testify that it has restored their health after
eminent physicians had failed. For consipa-
ton, use the Pellets. As a local remedy for
catarrh, use DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
When neglected. OF the DUTY assigned to it
by nature, that of secreting the bi e. the liver
should be disciplined with DR.. Motifs Vege-
table Liver Pills, which will speedily remedy
its tnaction and stimulate it to vigorous per-
Torrance of it's secretive function. Constipa-
ton, which is an lnvariab1e accompaniment
of liver disorder, il always overcome by this
great anti bilious eathartic, and indigestion
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Serious Danger

Threatens every man, woman or child living
in region of country where fever and ague
is prevalent since the germs Of malarial dis
ease are inhaled from the air and are swal-
lowed from the water of such region. Med
icinal safeguard is absolutely necessary to
nullify this danger. As means of fortifying
and accllmating the system so as to be able to
resist the malarial poison, Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters is incomparably the best and the
most popular. Irregularities of the stomach,
liver and bowels encourage malaria; but these
are speedily rectifed by the Bitters. The func-
tons of digestion and secretions are assisted
by its use, and vigorous as well as regular
condition of the system promoted by it. Con-
stitution and physique are thus defended
against the inroads Of malaria by this match
less preventive, which is also a certain and
thorough remedy in the worst cases of inter-
mittent and remittent fevers.
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Mice and Mirrors.

A correspondent writes: II do not think it
is generally known that rats and mice will 60
looking glass is put in any part of the trap
where they can see themselves. They are
social little creatures, and where they can see
any of their tribe they will go. I am quite
sure of the effect the looking glass has, as
properly baited my trap for whole week with
out being able to coax one OF the depredators
in; but the first night after putting in the
one and one small rat; and every night since
the device has made one or more prison ers."
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behind one of the men, and for time let
~ Al l. l.

behind one of the men, and for time let
the talk 60 unheedea.
II do believe that boys saved my life,
Lowly. Depend ont the Lord sent him ~
and grandma, concluding her story with
long drawn breath, sat down on the
doorstep, and was Immediately engaged
in an eager talk with old Mrs. Atkins.
It was many hours before quiet settled
down upon the inmates of the little farm
house; but before they settled for the
night Farmer Granger and his wife
learned all that was needful to know of
Jasper Goodrich's former life.
1.-THE only reason haven't told you,''
said the boy, in reply to the farmers
question, ''is because was afraid you'd
send me back. It might as we'll come
out thought haze run away, but I
never'll go back to Uncle George'@Ill
die tirstl''
It was a short story. Until he was
seven years old he knew only happy
life. Then his fathers health failing and
a sea voyage being decided upon, his
father and mother sailed for France,
leaving him in the care of the village
minister ana his wife. In six months
came the news of his fathers death, and
some weeks later his mother, too, died,
and was buried in foreign land. The
boy remained with his friends few
months only, for on the minister's re-
moval to another town he was taken pos.
session of by halt. brother of his fathers
rascally, unprincipled man, who had
ne love or kind feeling for lis young
nephew. Here he was shamefully treated
till he could endure it no longer, and at
last, after six years of abuse and torment
he determined to seek home among
strangers.
~ wanted to stay" the boy concluded,
"but didn't dare to tell you, tor fear you
would send me back
"Never, my boy!' interrupted the
farmer, earnestly. "You can stay with
us till you find better home, and we'll
do all we can for YOU"
SWELL" said Mrs. Granger, as she lay
down that night, ''the idea of my dis
trusting that boy. I declare it makes me-
feel mean to think of it,"
Early the next morning the farmer har-
messed old Billy, and, dressed in his Sun
day best, took the east road over the
"mountain." He returned late in the
afternoon.
The announcement made at the tea
table was startling to at least one nearer
81 have seen your uncle, Jasper!"
The boys face paled, but the farmers
next words were reassuring.
He was inclined at first to be little
ugly, but after I'd had my say he cooled
down trifle, and fancy he won't give
you any further trouble. You can stay
just as long as you please"
81 knew there want nothin' wron&
about that boy" said grandma, with {
triumphant nod toward the radiant Jas
per. "Depend ont, Lowly, the Lord sen
him."
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pie. They are: Warm, dry, vermin-proot
roosting. and laying quarters, clean water
gravel, lime and a variety of grain to choose
from. If any hens are found lousy or sickly
under such conditions, cut off their toe-nails
just behind their ears. and the flock will be
better for it. Why should we expect to have
good poultry and eggs upon our tables, if we
dose the poor creatures all the time upon non
sensical nostrums? Poultry do best when
made to work, that is, to scratch for their
living. Feed them one full meal OF mixed
grain every morning at sunrise, and let them
have ample range the rest of the day Change
the treatment from nonsense to common
sense for mutual benefit.
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Prevention OF SwarmlnR.

After have had all the increase I desire
when hive shows an inclination to swarm
move it to the place Of some weaker hive. In
that way | make all my colonies strong, and
when l have accomplished that object bul
still have hive that threatens to swarm,
change places with another that may also
show signs of swarming. The change Of
workers destroys the propensity of swarming
for the time being; if'given plenty Of box
room they will store honey. and, if they are
again inclined to swarm, you may move bach
again, aud it will have the desired effect
Cor. Beekeepers' Maqazine
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THE HOUSE AND FARM.

Charring Corn Cobs.-I notice a recent in.
quiry IN regard to making carbon from corn
cobs. 1wil state that have been getting
rid of my corn cobs in the hog lot for several
years by burning them for the hogs. When
ever there Is an accumulation of cobs. I rake
them in heap and set them on fire. As
soon as they are we'll charred through, put
out the fire with water, and afterwards sprink.
lie on some salt. The hogs devour it greedily,
and seem to thrive better. Whether truly or
not, I attribute my freedom from hog cholera
to burned corn co6s, never had a case on my
place, while my neighbors adjoining nave
tlemSn.
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Fertili1lnx with Glover.

Nothing helps land so much as clover
Ola WORKOUT fields can be put in state of
fair oductiveness by sowing to clover and
keeping in clover few years. Glover makes
good pasturage and is especially valuable in
seasons of draught, as it resists it better tnan
any other pasturage crop. 1t likewise makes
excellent hay. If cus in the proper time
saved IN proper manner, and put away in
sheds and barus, it is the best hay for most
kinds of stock that farmers can save. Pillow
the ground for clover eight or ten inche.
deep If you can. Harrow in nicely, and in
March on light Stow, if it falls, sow the seed
It is better to SOW it without any other crop.
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=: a tutor Of college Occurring young
man on the irregularitie ties Of his conduct,
added with great pathos The report of
jour y1cies will bring your fathers gray
,hairs with sorrow to the grave" ~ beg
pardon, sir, replied the pupil, tiny "a
ther wears q wig" @%%.ss ~
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

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ARREARS OF PENSION BILL, furnished gratuitously to
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Boz
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The n-esent number of the WEEKLY MUSICAL REQ
cFn IL fuil of Easter Mu. lie. Send cents for It.

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Any book mailed for retail price.
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The BEST MUSHROOMS

THE CHURCH OFFERING, p RM ae
and largest collection Of music for Episcop.
Choirs ever published. eVenites. 10 Gloria Pstris
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books for all Choirs
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OLIVER DITSON & CO., Boston.

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| PORTABLE & STATIONARY ENGINES.

- Ea DER, h i've you ruubuxged by retired
H. minister's unr-lisb doctors and free ire,
like to have you Try Dr. E B. Hall.daS's rene DIES.
If you will call or address me, Twill take Cas-
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. 1vertisem.nt Call on or address 8. BLAKE RID,
LAG W. Third strest, 1t. Paul, MINI.
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they went over the hills to the town, two
niles away.
''Let me see," began grandma, when
the last load of neighbors had passed tn
gate, |your names Jasper, amt lts"
"Jasper, ma'am."
eyes. Well, Jasper, can you read7'
eyes, ma'am."
swell, s'posin you read out loud to me a
spelI,:' and little, old book was brought
out from the great chest in the corner,
entitled "Tales of GRANDMOTHER"
So the boy read and grandma. folding
her wrinkled hands that were always
busy on other days-leaned back with a
look OF contentment on her sweet old
lace, thinking to herself, "As if I'd be
ateared o. that boY!"
You must ha' been to school consider
able" was the comment when the first
chapter was ended.
II never went," was the res ponse.
"Never! Who learned you to read,
then2"
Mother"
The boy seemed reluctant to engage in
any conversation, and fastened to begin
the second chapter. Some time passed,
till, at length, the one auditor falling
asleep, the story was continued in silence.
Cardinals nap was brought to sud-
den close by loud rap on the outer
door.
Two men stood on the doorstep; i'll
looking fellows, and very dirty in ap-
pearance.
"Can you give US something to eat9"
asked one.
"Sartin, sartin; come right in. and sit
down." said the old lady, busting off to
the pantry. (Which do you like the
best-apple-pie or custard2'' And soon
bountiful repast was spread upon the
table, and the good things vanished
without ceremony.
The boy eyed the two, sharply; while
grandma, after receiving somewhat
crusty answers to the few kindly ques-
lions, sat placidy rocking. The eyes of
the men roved searchingly about the
room. Finally, one asked:
"Folks gone to church,"
LA, yes" replied the old lady, inno-
Gently. "Our folks never stay home for
nothin'."
The speaker threw a quick glance to-
ward his companion; the other nodded.
Neither movement escaped the pair Of
watchful eyes in the corner.
A moment after, the boy left his seat,
sauntered across the room, stopped by
the window to look up the road, and
then, going through the little hall which
led out of the kitchen, he called from the
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1879-07-31
VOLUME XIX.

Lssi week At The hcglualug q The
hcAted term, lwo eminent soisnllae sen.
uemtn q Burlington took strong sud
healthy black add tan dog, aad iunsr.ea
BIN in tab Of pnfe cl.isfn ws,sr. lotto
which weak solution o, iced Tea h.1
eeen poured. They hrld lhe dogs bead
Hndet Ihe sslor fOeen minutes. alihons i
he struggled siolsally, thus showing tho
nAsarsl aud distinctive aversion 10 cub.
ssspce which Intelligent human bslags
hhndlY snd eagerly drink, aud when ne
gentlemen took him ous 81 The tub he
WAS qalte dead ia tcacupni Of weak
Iced tea - tublal of water will kiD a
dog ihlak tor yourselves what must be
the effect eta strong, uBdilu,cd cup oi
this deooeIiou upon the system Of a weak
woman.
Las1 summer lumber puller ia The om.
ploy Of +, I Parsons & Co., Of this city.
declared be could live on iced tea be.
lore be bad time 10 go up to his boarding
house, however, be fell Ell the rafi upon
which he was At WORK, aud drowned.
a single drop Of Iced tea poured upon
'he tongue of a living nulcsnnke will
produce the most startling elect, Instant.
" causing the man who administers Il
10 Ny for his life aud bis life will be in
danger unless be distances The
snake before the frat run.
Eleven grains Of stryehnlue, mixed ina
tablespoonful Of iced tea viii Kin the old.
'st man 10 America
These instances and taes might be
multiplied by scores We have said
enough, however, to warn every person
II the danger that lies 10 the tempting
goblet Of iced tea.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1879-07-31

chairs light cot thar and belwesn a.,
an the Ola wemen veil make iia per
feet paradise around thar
And yoar prices
/ Wal boln' that ibis is the ias yeaf
we shan'l bear down very heavy. wanl
TO gii Ioiks lin lhe habit OF eomiu opl
thar and kinder advertise hor up, al
bimehy We Kin make santhin' Don'l
forell to cay We have family prayers
twice day. Thstil be another big draw
you see. Dan be sings bass, my wife
sings sort ofsoprano, sing awlto, Aud
Sophis Jane she accompanies rs 90 the
meiodeon, an tell you ifs sweet, Thai
viii gil EN- hard aud on extra occasions
can prevail on the Edison boys 10 come
over and help us. One plays The bass
drum aud the other = mouth organ. aud
they can't help but draw You Jest ofter
bear 'em play Baby Mine once
Beautiful is it7.
Besutiiuli Why Il just mehs you
right down, and you don't care whclher
there's iies in the milk or mott Wall,
good.by. Worker up strong, aud don't
forget Napoleon Greek aud The women II
swimming