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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-06-28
THE APRIL FooL

Twas in The speiag of'72
dnt met BeaDi0-ohayming airl--
Who caught me with her ey0 81 blus
And hair OF mellow euldsa hue
That wandered into many Gull.
One night asked her for my Wiie
While comm home from stnkln' schoo
Protesting else my future Life
Would b . blank and dreaxy waste,
From which Ill sunlight Wsfo erased
Yes" answered then the pretty miss
! stole 1 farti1e, burning kiss,
y And called her II i burst OF 6liii
Ny precious little April Fool.
It's now the spring OF rs,
And We are married-Bk and ],
will confess, 'twixt you and me.
She il not what she used to be-
Ny angel of the years gone by;
And when think OF that sweGe time
It0ok her home from singin' school,
feel like weaving into rhyme
This bitter, weary, sad reflection,
Resulting from profound detection;
When went counting thst fair miss
And sealed her answer With klss,
Twas who was the April Fooll
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Household Notes.

In the furnishing of our home we
should first consult our purse. "Pay as
you go" is good motto, and would it
not be we'll ever to heed it? The advice
given a young housekeeper by one who
was much older would bear repeating
SIN purchasing furniture for your home
do not forget the most important por-
sion-the kitchen furnishing. Articles
of the gr Attest usefulness should be
among the first bought"
The sitting room should be the very
pleasantest in the house; here in nearly
every country home is found musical
instrument of some kind, either q piano
or organ, and the farmers daughter has
ample opportunity to acquire q musical
education. With good selection of
newspapers and b ooks one could not but
be content. The school of design has
done much to embellish the homes of
the wealthy ones of our cities, though
we of the country must not expect to
have these Expensive adOrnments, yet
with skillful hands and happy hearts we
can accomplish great things. Let us
then endeavor to make home attractive
30 that our sons and daughters may not
wish to exchange their home in the
country for one in the village or city.
Beaded shoes are now much worn in
drawing-rooms. Some of these take the
form of q bee. sufficiently large to almost
cover the toe; carried out generally in
two kinds of beads, such rs gold and
brown or gold and blue. With these is
quite m original form of bow, or rather
. gathered fraise of ribbon, bordered
with beads carried at the edge of the
front portion of the shoe. This bead
edged bow is also applied to the tan-cOl-
ored shoes Of undressed kid Another
beaded shoe has the toe well-coyered
with design in steel Deeds, and a Sc
1ies Of straps up the instep With 4 bow
on each strip bordered with beads, the
crossing piece incrust.d with beads.
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Artistic Fancy Work.

PIN CusHloNs.-The present style of
art embroidery is used for pin cushions
in most effective ways. The newest de-
signs are quite novel. Instead of the
old-fashioned square cushion, a stuffed
ba5, ii ed vt one end like satc},el bag.
is the latest style. Cushions OF this style
are made of almost every kind of mate
rial, every color. and with various deco
rations. Most dainty, and ut the same
time serviceable ones, are made of India
crepe. a new wash material much re-.
sembllng the more expensive silk crepe.
1t Is OF rather light weight, SO that when
through just enough to give tint to the
crepe, thus producing a very pretty eff
feet. An exceedingly dainty cushion is
made Of this material embroidered with
delicate spray of wild roses in the low
err lett hand corner. One of the roses
has fallen to pieces and the lovely pink
petals are scattered carelessly over
the cushion. The work is done
with silk floss: the leaves in
outline stitch, and the flowers in solid
embroidery. The foundation cushion is
made Of pink SILICA, which gives the
crepe the C.intest flush of color. The
cushion is finished around the thin
sides and around the open end with
| delicate lace about three inches wide.
The end is gathered in and fastened with
a handsome bow OF two shades Of rich
pink satin ribbon. Another cushion has
| small sprays Of towers scattered over it,
while n third is made of silk pongee
over an old gold satin foundation. This
is ornamented with drawn work. The
pongee is divided into squares by draw
ing threads each way about two inches
! ted With q small spray Of leaves and q
little yellow flower. The whole is
finished with fine torchon lace and q
handsome bow of two shades Of old gold
| satin ribbon. The floss used for the em.
broidery is said to wash if care is used,
80 these cushion covers are as service
| able as muslin ones.
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Wine Drinking In lInrlahd,

In wine the falling of in comsump-
ton is remarkable, if placed in contras:
with steady increase, year after year,
up to the year Of grace 1875, when the
consumption reached its highest total of
abo;st eighteen millions and half of gal
lons-high-wine mark that deserve to be
marked upon the doorposts of the Treas
ury chambers, rs exceptionally high
tides are marked on river piers and
bridges. From that date a gradual decline
has set in, with the result of landing US
in the past year in consumption of only
some fourteen million gallons. Some
thing of this falling off is due, perhaps,
to distaste for wine as beverage.
brought about by a general deterioration
in quality, and by the enormous adulter-
alton of which wine is the subject. But
there fs also change in the social habits
of the weather. classes. Instead of the
popping Of champagne corks welhave the
fixing Of mineral waters. The hospi.
table suppers where wine and wit
flowed freely are things of the past; the
balls Of others days, when the fair dan
GERS refreshed themselves so freely with
sparkling wines, are succeeded by Gin
derella parties, where nothing is pro-
vided beyond tea and lemonade.
Perhaps this is not all pure gain. It
is difficult to believe that some of the
zest of social intercourse will not be lost
when wine no longer thaws the icy crust
that keeps people apart. There is q
want of genial warmth in the notion Of
life from which the cheerful glass and
flowing bowl shall be entirely banished.
Dyspepsia and morbid melancholy seem
to wait upon the hard worker, and often
the power of enjoyment is wanting with
out the help of stimulants, aud in that
%a how how % ao.r better is the social glass
perhaps of choral, or other fatal dram,
with their heavenly moments incompar-
ably more enticing than the common
place chez rfulness of alcohol: heavenly
moments to be purchased by speedy
irretrievable ruin of body and soul.-A1l
the Year Round.
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Puttine Away Clothes ii x,.mnhor.

Putting Away Clothes In xJamphor.
We began to think that there would be
no need of camDhor or summer clothes
this year; but at last summer seems fair
ly to have conquered winter and we
begin to think of and dread our old
enemy-the moth. Choose q pleas.
ant. sunny day and go through tho
closets, taking out everything wollen old
or new. Hang everything out in the
sun, beating each piece we'll with rat
tan; they sell an affair for this PURPOSE
Ut the hardware stores, which. being
hat and yet light. is very effectual. Be
sure to turn all the pockets inside out
and search we'll for the dust in plaits and
corners, as dust harbors moths. Having
brushed all thoroughly, let them ha No
the rest of the day, folding them at sun
down ready for trunks and shelves on
the next day. Meanwhile you should
air your trunks and wash out thu
closet where wollens are to he stored,
scattering borax and, insect powder
freely. Cover the bottom and sides of
your trunk with the stoutest news
papers you can find,-lnoths dis
approve Of newspapers and never
eat through them. A good plan IL
| " put I'LL the tnlcH ueaVY clothing,
which cannot by any possibility be
needed before next winter, in a trunk.
| lfyours is large family and several
trunks are needed, make list Of what
IS IN each one, SO as not to overturn the
wrong one in case any thing should be
needed. Lay newspapers between the
different articles, and scatter camphor
freely, then lock the trunk and paste
newspaper over the cracks. Clothing
put up this way is safe. But there are
l"any things that should be done up in
camphor which may be needed during
the summer. The little ones flannel
dresses, the boys, and Johns light over
coats, and several such articles. Pre-
pare a top shelf with borax and insect
powder, LAYING over it nice, clean news
papers. Now make up parcels of the
different things, putting in ca.nphor and
FASTING them securely in the newspa-
per: Label each parcel. Blankets
should be put in pairs, so as too many
need not be exposed at once. This is
more trouble at first, but then you have
no worry all summer, and if any thing
is wa nted anotherperson can get the
labeled package for you.-Hope Led
yard in Congregationalist.
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6 been better 4 E perhaps. i'll had not ac-
why not? do not understand you.n
she !'s s:jS!''
Then he broke ont bitterly. He had
missed his train through some business
matters needing his attention, and while
glancing through the papers had read
that miss Ferrier would sing that night
in grea: concert" He had at once
fastened to the hall, arriving only in
time for her second song; until then he
had hoped against hope.
81 come home to you, the Ethel whom
I left so short 9 time ago aud what is my
greeting? Have you given me up, that
/ find on the stage of concert-roon
the. woman who was my promised wife?"
Major Burnett groanea audibly. He
only needed to look from young Carew's
set, white face to EthePs fearful eyes to
know that he stood in great danger Of
losing his Emilia.
He drew near. and bowed graciously
to the young man.
pardon me-" lie said blandly, ''but I
think l have the pleasure of speaking to
Mr.. Carew?"
Harold bowed stiffly.
"Allow me to explain the rather be-
wildering state of AFFAIRS" he went on,
smiiingly; and then, in his own ini,nita-
ble manner,he related the whole occur
renee. ..,
C"But knew it was all UP with me, !"
he said afterward, TO Colonel Fortescue.
"the moment she turned to him and
asked in that low, sweet voice of hers
what he thought of it all. Thought of
it, indeedl Why, the fellow was as black
as thunder as he said stiffly, that he
thought 80 much of it that this was not
the proper place in which to discuss the
matter!J
With her face pressed close to her
roses Ethel asked softly:
"YOu are not angry with me?'
"Angry with y0u?' Then he said,
very quietly, '1si it your intention to &C.
cept this gentleman's terms, toto be-
come, In short, an opera singer?''
II had thought so for little Will.
only. You know"-liiting her beautiful,
wet eyes to hist had not expected
you home 80 soon. You know my old
regret"
Then, for a last attempt, Mr.. Burnett
said in his quick, decided way:
tied at once: Miss Ferrier, will you sign
tuAo CODCISaCtJ Ou Gull 6CC 4OE yOuIScl1
that the terms are advantageous to you.
Your success has been assured tonight.
There is nothing which you may desire
that the signing of your nome to this
paper will not give you. Fame. Wealth.
"On the other hand" said Harold
Carew, Il can offer very little-neither
wealth nor fame; only an honest name
and q mans true heart"
Ethel looked from one to the other,
the wildrose flush on her cheek, her
soft. bright eyes misty:
From the hall beyond could he heard
the applause gained by Madame Ardita's
superb playing.
Then she smiled divinely, and put
her hand into Harold CareW's strong
clasp!
"Without word, l assure you, Hal.
And my ship went downtown to the
bOttomless ocean, and poor Emilia still
walls for her breathing and singing SEM
blance."
"What did I tell yon?" laughed the
colonel gayly.
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A Sad Story About John and Katrina.
From the Abilene Nansas) Gazette.

a 0Su StOry ABOUT JOhn and Katrina.
From the Abilene Ransas) Gazette
An old German named Fritz, who lived
on Chapman, near Industry, made such an
idol Of his daughter that be would allow no
one TO see her. A fruit tree agent onoe
persisted IN showing some attention TO the
girl, and the old man took shotgun and
alled him with pepper and salt. But no
daddy can play that always on girls, and 90
syoung farmer named John We'll succeed
ed N getting her out to place ON the
creek bank under the deep foliage Of
giant oak. whore the counting proceeded
bli:sfolly. The old cuss had % 20 out ono
night 70 see about the cattle, and diaoov-
cred the couple. A rife ball pierced the
cooling ROSTERS brain. and his body Va
dragged up and buried in the garden.
Katrina pinned and died, and WAS buried
beside the youngster who had made al Tia
trouble. Wells disappearance was the
wonder of the neighborhood for eleven
years. when . couple Of weeks ago old Fritz
passed in his checks. and before doing
90 made . confession Of the above facts.
H was planted beside .his yictm.
"
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PLAIN
TRUTHS

The blood is the foundation Of
hfe, it circulates through every part
Of the body, and unless it is pure
and SIGH, good health is impossible.
If disease has entered the system
the only sure and quick way to drive
it out is to purify and enrich the
blood.
These simple facts are we'll
known, and the highest medical
authorities agree that nothing but
iron will restore the blood to its
natural condition; and also that
all the iron preparations hitherto
made blacken the teeth, cause head
ache, and are otherwise injurious.
Browns IRON BlTTEss willthor-
oughly and quickly assimilate with
the blood, purifying and strengthen
ing it, and thus drive disease from
any part Of the system, and it will
not blacken the teeth, cause head
ache or constipation, and is posi-
lively not injurious
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FARMERS COLUMN.
Agricultural lterne


Land thoroughly drained is said to be
ten degrees warmer than when un-
drained.
James Hibbett, of Barren county, Ky.
is the owner ola colt possessing ali the
organs of q male and female, perfectly
developed.
Refuse to breed from q poor animal,
whatever it's pedigree.
Now if yon wish to raise extra. sized
cabbages, melons, beets, pumpkins, or
IN fact plants or fruits of almost every
kind, use liquid manure.
Carefully compiled statistics show that
the annual loss from disease among cat
tie amounts to 10 per cent. These losses
in the past five years reached the sum
OF $6C, ON', 900 per annum. BY many ex-
Pericnced ranchmen the annual loss
from handling cattle is estimated ut even
more than 10 per cent. This ia q lose
which falls on the consumer. and can be
prevented only by changes IN TRANSPORT
tAtion.
Coal oil has certain preservatiye prop.
critics. and is often rplied to shingles
with benefit, but it will not close up
holes or stop leaks unless something is
added to thicken it. Very tine clay that
has been dried and pulverized may be
used Tor this purpose, and then, il the
mixture is laid ON with brush, it might
answer the purpose.
The treasury department has issued
an important regulation governing the
expectation of cattle from this country.
In addition to the quarantine cattle
sheds now in use, vessels engaged in
transporting cattle will he inspected and
d'siniccted I" prevent the germs OF con-
tagion from rem lining in the apartments
of these regulations, it is thought Eng
land will relax the present stringent
rules which seriously embarrass our ex-
port of liz q stock.
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To Country Bellies,

Wells and sunshades cannot prevent the
summer sun from embrowning your con-;
plexions; but Glenn's Sulphur Soap will
speedily restore il duly applied according to
directions. Nothing can be more natural
than the soft velvet texture it imparts to the
skin. Sold by druggists and fancy goods
dealers.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, black or
brown. fifty cents.
HIGH AUTHORITY.
DR.. w. E. Sc. It, president of the College Of
Physicians Montreal, writes: II have recon-
mended Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic 40 the
best preparation used for debility, indiges-
ton, dyspepsia, fever, ague and loss Of appe-
tite,. Take no other.) OfDruggists gener-
ally.
FROM WILMER HRINToN, NJ. D., BALTIMORE.
II have used Coldtn's Liquid Beet Tonic in
my practice and have been much gratified
with the result. As tonic in all cases ofde-
bility, weakness anae mia. chlorosis, ETC., etc.
it cannot be surpassed" QRemember the
name, Colden's-take no other.) OF drug.
eists.
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He Loved His Horse.
From the Arkansaw Traveller.

= AOsAS WV al ASAS0" A4oVCAlCIs
The Kentuckian's admiration for fine
horses is the strongest feeling in his ma
ture. lie cares very little whether or
not the public entertains favorable
opinion of him, but he wants every one
to think we'll of his horse. Some time
ago the editor of the Kentucky State
Journal, published at Newport, KY,
q local item concerning a horse
we'll known in the community. Shortly
afterwards man entered the Office
with a revengeful air and said:
my name is Squire Jaggles, and am
not tender-hearted man. let me tell
you. I understand that you have flung
reflections on the character of my
horse"
II don't know" replied the editor,
''that l said anything derogatory to the
character of your horse. merely in
simulated that you stole the animal, but
did not say anything to, in the least, in
jure your character
THAT'S all right then. don't care
who says stole him, but blamed if any
man SHALL say that he can't run"
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Saved his Child.
II N. Eutaw ST.. Baltimore Nd.

N. Eutaw ST., Baltimore Md
Feb. II, 1880.
Gents:-Upon the recommends.
ton Of friend l tried BRowN'S
Iron BlTTERs as a tonic and re.
storative for my daughter, whom
l was thoroughly convinced was
wasting away with Consumption.
Having lost three daughters BY the
terrible disease. under the care Of
eminent physicians, was 10th to
believe that anything could arrest
the progress of the disease, but, to
my grea. surprise, before my dauCh.
ter had taken one bottle of Browns
IRON BITTERs, she began to mend
and now is quite restored to former
health. A fifth daughter began to
show signs Of Consumption, and
when the physician was consulted
he quickly said "Tonics were re-
CURED" and when informed that
the cider sister was taking BRowN's
IRON BIrTERs, responded that is
q good tonic, take it,
ADokAM PHELPS,
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Far more valuable than those golden apples
of Hesperides are the life, health AMI beauty
OF womanhood. Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable
Com nound restores and preserves all these.
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A Lasting ReneflC.

The world, it has been said, has more need
Of hilanthropist than OF philosophers, a tru-
ism which has been fully verified in the case
of the inventor of Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters,
who has given to the suffering public the
most potent remedy for dyspepsia. indiges.
ion, and their attendant ills, ever offer ed and
thereby conferred greater benefits upon man.
kind than the whole sch DOL of philosophers
from the days of Zeno and Socrates to the
present time. All genuine bear the signature
of. P. Allen, St. Paul, Mimi.
Get LYONS Patent Heel StiffeDers applied Ia
new boots or shoes before you run them over
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Browns Iron BITrERs effectual.
" cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
Weakness, and renders the greatest
relief and benef fit to persons suffering
irom such wasting diseases as Con-
iamption, Kidney Complaints, etc.
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TUFTS
PILLS

ACT DIRECTLY Oh The LIYER.
Cares chill. and Fever. Dyspepsia,
Aiok Headache, Eilious Collie, Constipa-
ton, Rheumatism, Piles, Ialpita tion Of
the Heart, Dizziness, Torpid Liver, and
Female Irregularities. II you do not feel
very well,"a single pill at bedtime stimulates the
stomach, restores the appetite. imparts ygor
eVstem. Price. 25c. b Murray st.. N.Y.
WRITE Foe TUFTS MANUAL FREE. -
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There are forty Scandinavian churches OF
the Baptist denomination in the state.
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Persons recovering from wasting diseases,
such ~ malaria, fevers, etc., will be greatly
benefited by the use of Browns Iron Bitters,
n tr,le tnnic
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People who desire to preserve their health
should be exceedingly careful about their d.
ct at this season, and ut no time should they
be without supply of Perry Davis Pain Kill
Ter. the safest, surest and speedlest remedy Tor
oil troubles Of the stomach or bowels. All
druRxists sell it,
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NOTICE to all affected with Asthma. I can
~ positively cure the Asthma. No patent .di-
cine. No cure-al hut medicine that will cure the
asthma by driving it from the system For partc1l.
lars address A. Walton, Jarrett MINI.
MONEY MADE by selling CHAMBERLiN'S 10
vi ME'sTIC STEAM COOKER. The original and
best. Once used never given up. For 1nformation
about State and other rights, address H. A. CHAPLIN
2,,rinn fial6 Massachusetts.
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Wise's Axle crease never gums

DON'T die in the house. Rough on Rats" Clears
out rats, mice, flies, reaches. bed-buRs. 15c.
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Frazer Axle Grease.
One trial Will convince you that 1t il the best
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&c ommend Wise's Axle Grease.

That great Dermotologis;, DR.. G. W. Ben.
am III Raltimora has nrenere1 his favorite
prescription for general use and now any
person, however poor, can get the benefit Of
his best treatment for skin diseases. 1t con.
sists OF both external and internal treatment.
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Gov. Boynton OF Georgia and party have
been fishing at Spirit Lake, Iowa.

OwENToN, KY.-Rev. ]. N. Beck says: VI
have used Brow iron Biiters aud consider
it one of the best tories sOld.'
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Fire bugs set the Merchants hotel afre-
at Henderson,
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IRRITATION infamm alton, al Kidney aud Urinary
Complaints. cured by "Buchu-Paba." 81.
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Southeastern Minnes0ta is a garden OF
loneliness" SO saws an exchange.
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SKINNY MEN-.We.ls' Health Kenewer" restore
health and vigoE. enres dyspepsia. impotence. 81.
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A fendish rapist and murderer was
lynched in Rockford. Ala.
CoDoRus, PA.-Rev.J J. D. Zehring says: II
was pa,a'yzed in my right side. The use oil
Browns iron Bitters enabled me to walk"
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Attorney General Bre ws,er will shortly
take his family to Long Branch.
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WELLS ROUGH on CORNs.'-I5c. AsK TOT IL
aompleta. permanent cure. Corns. warts bunion g.
No new cases Of small pox have appesred
in Wright county for ten days.