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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
Not an Unusual Case.

Take an average American girl,
who has learned how to keep house
from her mother. Put her and her
little family into n small house with
neither closets nor bureaus. Let the
plowed ground come up all around the
doors and remain without seeding or
sodding with grass for years. Let
there be no water within many rods of
the house, and perhaps make it neces-
sary to have all that she uses brought
by a small boy in two or three quart
pals, and often hard water at that. Let
there be always babe less than three
years old in the family. Make itneces-
sary for her to aid in the financial sup
port of the family by sewing, teaching
or other labor, trying 10 do all of her
housework at the same time, and if her
health fails-will you say that it is all
because she was not properly instructed
how to do the work of three women
with only one pair of hands!
wanted TO say this because think
than one of the things that break down
some overworked women Il have seen
good many of them) is because they
feel that their husbands think that they
ought TO cook everything as nice as IT
can be found at first-class restaurants
and hotels, for instance, make Juicy
porter-house broiled steak when only
tough round-steak Is provided, and
their stoves have no suitable broiling
place; make delicious soup with no
sweet herbs for seasoning and with no
suitable soup-kettle.
1t Is good thing to speak out plain
ly. There certainly is something wrong
somewhere, and II we will all be frank
and charitable. we may find cure, oil
at least some way TO mend these i'm
portant matters --Cor, american A0ri.
cnituris.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
The Care Of the Hair.

Some forty years ago there was in
troduced preparation called Balm of
Columbia" which, when used accord
ing TO The directions, produced remarka-
BILE results in preventing the hair from
falling off, and even in causing new
crop to grow. Certificates might have
been obtained from several excellent
and eminent persons who, within the
writer knowledge, used this "Balm"
with good results, had not the maker
lived in England. The directions were
essentially these. Before going to bed,
rub the scalp for 1--WE think it was) ten
minutes, apply the "Baim," rub some
whole efficacy of the q Balm" was due
to the ten minutes scrubbing of the scalp
before it was applied. If the stuff had
been water, though it wasno doubt some
soothing application, it would, with all
this rubbing, have done some good. 1t
will be found that most of the applica-
tions for preventing badness and en-
couraging the growth of the hair de-
pend upon either vigorous rubbing of
the scalp, or they are preparations
which are to be first rubbed well into
the hair and then washed out, thus se-
curing the cleanliness so essential to a
healthy condition. Let any one with
naturally dry hair try persistent
brushing with a stiff brush, or the use
of a tine-toothed comb for some min
utes. and unless there is some disease
of the scalp, the hair will become sur
prisingly moist. OF course those who
curl and crimp their hair by the use of
heated irons must expect it to become
injured, and no help can be looked for so
long as the practice is followed. With
others, and in many cases, badness
in comparative youth is hereditary, and
in such cases it is doubtful if any treat
ment can be of use. Where the hair has
fallen on account of severe illness or
from other temporary cause, some gem
tie stimulant to the scalp may promote
or hasten the growth. One of the most
useful preparations of this kind is half
an ounce of tincture of cantharides
(kcpt by the druggists) to quart bot
tic of bay rum, using it upon the scalp
with gentle rubbing on going to bed.
When the barber kindly informs his
patient that his hair is badly filed with
dandrutf, and proposes to shampoo it as
a remedy. it is safe to say NO" most
positively !; the majority of BARRIERS use
as shampooing liquid either a solu-
tion of "salts of tartar" alone, or mixed
with borax. They are probably not
aware that "salts of tartar" is but a
name for purified potash. When So
luton of this is put upon the. head it
combines with the natural oil OF the
hair and scalp, and forms a soap which
makes dense lather in the hair; this is
washed out, and while it effectually
removes the dandruff and dust, it has
also removed the oil which is needed to
keep the hair in healthy condition.
Avoid all such shampooing. A tea
spoonful Of powdered borax in quart
of warm water forms safe shampooing
liquid, but still better is the yelk of an
egg. worked thoroughly into the hair,
applying a little at time, and then
washing it out. The egg will leave the
hair surprisingly clean and the scalp
soft and free from dandruf
| Agriculturist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
THE PILOTS STORY.

We had grown up together, as it
were, Mollie and |, our parents being
near neighbors, and-which does not
always tollow-tirm friends as WELL
They were poor, and suspect that fact
had much to do with their friendship,
for opportunities were always turning
up for helping one another; and I'have
often noticed that, when near neighbors
are well of and have no need for mutual
help, there is very seldom any friend.
ship between them; there is more apt
to be Jealousy and competition.
Our parents being such good friends,
it naturally resulted that Mollie and |
followed their example. We went to
school together, read together. played
together; and, somehow, when Mollie
was eighteen and ] was twenty we
agreed to travel together all our lives,
and were very happy in that arrange
ment; in fact. no other would have
seemed right or natural, either to us or
our parents.
From the earliest days of my boy
hood l had fondness for the water,
haunting the palatial steamboats, that
foated on the great Mississippi River,
ON whose banks nestled the city in
which We dwelt, and at the period to
which am about to refer l had Just
secured position as pilot ON a small
freight steamer.
1t was not much of position, to be
cure, nor was there much of salary
attached to it; but, small as it was,
Moliie and l decided that we could
make it answer for two people, neither
of them eXtravagant or unreasonable;
besides which, had hopes of better
tines to come, as had received words
of commentator from my employers.
and promises OF speedy promotion.
So, early one bright morning, having
obtained a days leave of absence,
Mollie and i were married, and step
ping into carriage had hired for the
occasion, we started off, having decided
on days excursion TO a celebrated
cave near by, this being all the wedding
trip we could allow ourselves, not that
we cared in the least, however; we were
too happy to be in the least disturbed
by any shortcomings Of sum or purse.
We had scarcely driven beyond ouI
own street when we were brought to q
halt. A messenger whom / recognized
as belonging to our steamboat company
pdhod
Here's note to you from the su.
perintendent."
Thus ii ran;
"Am. sorry to have to recall your
leave for to-day, but you must immedi-
stely go on board the Mobilia, which
Is read to start up the river. The pilot
Is too i'll to attend TO duty, and you
are appointed TO take his place for the
present"
There goes our wedding trip all
TO smash" said i, as Mollie read the
order.
why SOP" she asked.
"You sec ] must go into the pilot
house Of the Mobilia."
VERY WE'LL" she replied. "We
shall just 60 up the river instead oi
to the cave. Drive on Rob; let us &c
down TO the wharf In state"
But you can't go In the pilot house
with me, little goose"
"Of course not; but can sit on the
deck ontside.'i laughed Mollie, "and
we can cast languishing glances at each
other"
And soft came to pass that l took pos.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

hand In hand. to the paddle-box.
dashed open the little door, and push.
ing Mollie inside, passed In myself, and
drew the door oloso again, shutting out
the eager flames whose angry roar pur-
sued us as we dropped gently down into
the shallow water and crept from be-
meath tho wheel.
Our appearance was hailed with n
shout of delight and relief, for all had
given us up as lost, and we must have
been but for the Heaven-inspired
thought of the wheel house.
Now that the danger was over, poor
little Mollie tainted; and no wonder.
But she soon came out all right; and as
the people began to find out that the
"brave little girl" as they called her,
was really bride of only few hours,
there was regular ovation, followed
up by nine deafening cheers.
Tho island upon which the Mobilia
had been beached was low, sandy and
uninhabited, altogether not an inviting
place for 800 people without a particle
of shelter to pass half day upon, yet
even in this plight there were few
grumblers in our midst.
There was no room in our hearts for
any feeling but that of thankfulness for
our preservation from n fearful death,
and after the peril of the last hour or
two it seemed small matter to wait
patiently for the coming of the relief
boats that we knew were sure to arrive
before many hours went past.
Though some miles from any large
city, we knew that the burning steamer
must have been seen from the farm
houses scattered sparsely along the
river bank, and that from these notices
of the disaster would be sent to the
nearest town. And so 1t was. Before
nightfall several small steamboats, ar
rived, and after that but few hours
elapsed before we found ourselves safe
ly ut home and our adventurous wed.
ding trip at an end. But the results
were not ended by any means. The
terrible nervous strain l had endured
combined with the severe burns on my
face and hands threw me prostrate ON a
bed of sickness.
When was able to report for duty
again, two weeks later, l learned that
noble gift from the Mobilia's grateful
passengers--no less sum than 81, 900
lay in the bank awaiting my order
Not only this, but the steamboat COM
pany had voted me a gold medal and
the appointment of pilot of the finest
steamer on their line.
Years have gone by since my brave
wife and had so nearly journeyed out
of the world on our wedding trip. From
pilot have come to be Captain and
part owner of one of those beautiful
floating palaces that used SO to excite
my envy; but never do pass without a
sckening shudder the little island
where the Mobilia won the last race-a
race of fire against steam, of life against
death.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

Although George Eliot died sud
denly, she had not, IL Is stated, been well
for eight years. From December 20,
when she was first seized by illness,
she grew rapidly worse until the 22d.
Then her physician found her on her
back with her shoulders raised. Her
eyes were closed; the face was of an
ashen gray color, the lips livid, the
breathing hurried, and the pulse small,
irregular and frequent; a loud pericar-
dial friction sound was heard over the
heart. Attempts were made to. give
brandy and food, but without avail, and
the patient rapidly failed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
Worcester (Mass.) Spy.1

Certainly strong opinion, said one OF our
reporters to whom the following was detailed
by Mr. Henry Kaschop, with Mr.. George Z. Mil
Ter, 4lS Main street. this city: suffered so
badly with rheumatism In my leg last winter,
that was unable to attend to my work,
being completely helpless. I heard of st.
Jacobs Oil and bought bottle, after using
which felt greatly relieved With the use
OF the second bottle was completely cured.
In my estimation there is nothing on earth so
good for rheumatism as 81. Jacobs Oil. 1t
acts like a charm.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

According to DIR. Edward Smith
IN egg contains fifteen and quarter
per cent. of carbon and two pcr cent. Of
nitrogen Another writer estimates
that the value of one pound of eggs, as
food for sustaining the active forces of
the body, is TO the value of one pound
of lean beef rs 1854 to 900. AS q flesh
producer, one pound of eggs is about
equal to one pound of beef.-Dr. Foote's
Health Monthly for March.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
Prejudice KILL.

"Eleven years our daughter suffered on q
bed OF misery under the care of several of
the best land some of the worst) physicians,
who gave her disease various names but no
relief, and now she is restored to us in good
health by as simple remedy as Hop B tiers,
that we had poohed at for two years, before
using it. We earnestly hope and pray that
no one else will let their sick suffer as we
did, on account of prejudice against so good a
medicine as Hop Bitters." ."-TuE PARENTS
telegram,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
TIA Crosse Republican Ieader.l

HAVING been cured by St Jacobs OIL,
recommend the same to all sufferers with
Rheumatism, says Mr.. L. shiffman, 2SO4 Cal
umet avenue, Chicago, Ill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
FRIDAY.
[DAY OF THE BEAUr1FuL.l

tDAY OF THE BEAUTIFUL.1
In the world-garden walled with living green,
The foam-born goddess of delight to-oGy
Plucks glowing garands for her own array.
Poppy aud myrtle in her wreath are seen,
Ana roses bending DER her brow serene
Blush to perceive she is more fair thun they.
Sweet grasses at her feet their odors lay,
While doves, low warbing, hover round their
queen.
In this brief life shall ever toll and care
Hold fast our wishes? Earth's bewildering
bowers,
fair,
Are palaces for gods. The world is oursl
beauty and love our brthright: we will share
Inc sunshine and tho singing and the
howersl
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
THE SEVEN DAYS.
MONDAY.

- r- rDAy OF THE MooN.1
Diana. sister OF the suui thy ray
Governs these opening hours The world is
~ wide.
, We know not what new OWL may betide
This six days journey; by what unknown way
We COMO at last unto tho royal day
OF prophecy nnd promise. o preside
: SPropitious, and our doubling gtootstcpsg guide
We hive but slumbcred-hiddcn from our
u view
n Knowledge and wisdom In unfruitful night.
Buff upon the dawn's unfolding blue
Thy hand this day our destiny must write,
Once more our outer innor life renew
With Heavens FIRST utterance-Lot there 20
ndhlI
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

THOSE troubled with coughs, colds, whoop-
ing-cough, weak and bleeding lungs, will be
pleased to learn that the celebrated James
section. Ask your druggist. Only 25 cents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

L. USED 10 believe that women prefer those
whom they think handsome. Error They
prefer those who think them handsome
Chdrivdri.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
"ri.o,. Cure for Con.umpt,on

Has been sold in Davenport under guaran.
tee, and in three years not single bottle has
been returned. This TACT is a good recon-
mendation of the medicine. ."-Davenport TIA. }
Uenlocrdt
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
THE MARKETS.

If afflicted with Sore Fyes, use DR.. Isaa
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
Auou.ehoIa Need. rres.

Send on postal-card for 80 page book on 'sThe
Liver" its diseases and their treatment. Ad-
dress DR.. Sanford, l62 Broadway, New York
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

A WOMAN In Michigan had her ear so badly
frozen that 1t dropped off. This style of ear
drop will not probably become popular
Stetibenvipe Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

"HE is man of moist habits" is the deli
cate way Of aluding to an excessive drinker
II he is in comfortable circumstances
ark Call
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

LIGHT coLoRED or yellow Axle Grease soon
wears off. Get the genuine Frazer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

WOULD not be without Redding's Russia
Salve, is the verdict of all who use 1t.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

WEDNESDAY.
eaftat tDAY OF ODIN.1
The mighty Odin rides abroad, and earth
'.lrcmbles and echoes back his ghostly sigh,
More deep than thought, more sad than
memory.
The We birds rejoice in timid mirth,
For In the forest sudden gusts have birth,
And harsh against the pale appealing sky
Ascends his ravens melancholy cry.
Peace be with Odin. OF his ancient worth
Many and proud the tales We will repeat,
For sacced memories to these hours belong.
But yesterday with reckless speed our feet
Dared the bold height. With spirit no less
strong
To-day step softly. After battles heat
Warriors and wars are only themes for song.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
THURSDAY.

1 tDAY OF THE MIGuTy1
Whitc-robed, white-crowned, and borne by
i.l steeds snow-whitc,
The Tnunderer rolls across the echoing skiesl
No hour is this to dream Of past surprise
Or with old ruues the memory TO delight.
The mountain tops with prophet beams are
brigntl
The eagle scars aloft with jubilant cries
Thou, too unto the hills lift up thine eyes;
To some new throne these sacred signs invite.
Learn thy own strength; and IL some secret
ti sense
OF power untried pervades thy low estate,
Bend thy souls purest, best intelligence
10 seek the mastery of time and fate.
Courage aud dealh hope and toll intense
Are the crown jewels OF the truly great.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

NONE of the seats in the Senate
chamber are removed. When broken,
as will sometimes happen. they are
carefully repaired and returned. As a
rule the seats now used by Senators
have survived generations of users, and
lgz'dly one is without its history. There
is, however, one new chair. 1t is Da-
yid Davis. and its manufacture was
specially necessary on account of the
great amplitude OF the honorable gen.
tleman's person.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
SUNDAY.
InAy nr TILE GIrn ]

DAY OF THE SUM-
Thou glorious SUM illumining the blue
Highway of heavenl to thy triumphant rays
The earth her shadow yields, the hill tops
blaze,
Up lifts the mist, up floats the midnight dew.
Old things are past away, the world Is new!
Labor is changed to rest and rest to praise!
Past are the toilsome heights, the stormy
days,
The etc nal Future breaks upon our view!
Last eve we fingered nttering our farewells-
But 10! One met us IN the early light
OF this divinest morn. The tale He tells
Transligures life and opens Heaven to sight.
Bring altar flowers! Lilies and asphodels!
Sing JubiIatesl There is no more niant!
--traiceA l.. Mace, in Atlantic Monthly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
Do You Wish To Know?

l.. DO YOU WISH TO KNOW about Kan
sas-her people her homes her lands her productA her
g.. DO YOU WISH TO KNOW about the
wonderful climate, the no less wonderful scenery the
charming summer resorts the magnificent mines and
the marvellous growth generally OF Colorado.
3. DO YOU WISH TO KNOW about New
Mexico, which Ia Just developing climate and mineral
wealth surprising that OF Cooraop
q. DO YOU WISH TO KNOW about Art
zona, without doubt the richest mineral country In the
United States with other advantages OF climate and ouP
8. DO you WISH TO KNOW about Call
ornia and the sections OF the Golden SLOPE both north
aud southi
g. DC, YOU WISH TO KNOW about Old
z. DO YOU WISH TO KNOW how to reach
these States and Territories easily and quicky2
U these are nhe Mlgs you lOish 70 hlo,c. scrt.e 70
Care G. P. & T. A. G. s. GLEED,
A., 7. d S. +. L r Topeka, Kansas.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11
SATURDAY.

Though bright with jewels and with garlands
dressed,
Lost are the days when peaceful Saturn told
The arts to men, and shared their toll or rest
With eloquence divine. The Olympian guest
Took with him in his flight the age of gold!
Westward through myriad centuries has
rolled
The ceaseless pilgrimage, the hopeless quest
For the true Fatheriand. Through weary
ears
What il some rainbow glory spans the
gloom2
Some strong, sweet utterance the wayside
chetrsI
Or gladness opens like rose in bloom2
step after step the fatal moment nears,
Earth for new graves is ever making room.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

gD~The Solid South will not split till
II looses the grip OF the Bourbons upon
II. They are against all progress either
In politics or civilization,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-03-11

rtHOW LuketOuutys
thank you for the cordial and kindly greet
ing and farewell. You have come from your
homes, than which no happier are known In
this country, from this beautiful lakeside, full
of all that makes country life happy, 10 give
ne your blessing and farewell. You do not
know how much leave behind me of friend
ship and confidence and homeike happiness,
but know am indebted 10 this whole peo-
pie for acts of kindness. of nelghborly friend
ship, of political confidence, of public sup
port. thnt few men have ever enjoyed at the
hands OF any people. You are n part OF this
great community of Northern Ohio, which
for so many yeas has had no political desire
but the good OF your country, and no wish
but the promotion of liberty and justice: have
had no scheme but the building up OF all
that was worthy and true In our Republic. II
| were TO search over all the world could not
hnd better model of political spirit, of aspi-
ratiOns for the truth and tho right, than
have found in this community during the
eighteen years its people have honored mo
with their confidence. thank the people OF
this county for their kindness, and especially
my nelghbors OF Mentor, who have demanded
so little of me and have done so much TO
make my home refuge and n Joy What
awaits me cannot now speak of, but shalt
carry to the Discharge OF the duties that lilo
before me, to the problems and dangers may
meet, n sense OF your confidence and your
love, which will always be answered by my
gratitude. Heiahbors, friends, constituents,
farewell. lGreat applause.l
The Worthington advance., 1881-03-03
a Word about Marriage.

\ physician writes the following
advice: My profession has thrown
me among women of I'LL classes and my
experience teaches me that Go,| never
gay" man a greater proof Of his love
than to place woman here with him.
My advice is. go. propose 10 the most
sensible girl you know. If she SAYS
yes. tell her how much your income is,
from what source derived, and tell her
you will divide the last shilling with
her: and love with all your heart in the
bargain. And then keep your promise.
My word for it. she will liy" within
your income. and to your last hour you
will regret that YOU didn't marry
sooner. Gentlemen, don t worry about
female extravagancc and feminine
nntruth. Just you he true to her. love
her sincerely. and throw it up to her
Frequently. and a more fond, faithful,
foolish slaveyou will never meet any.
where. You won 't.desrrve her. know.
but she will never know it. Now
throw aside pride and sclsishncsS, and
see what will come Of it" Now, girls.
paste this on yolr looking glass till
1854. and, as it iSa poor rule that won't
work both ways. take that good
NJ. ID. adVlce--rrvcrSc the rule.