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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
Homo Guards.

During the late civil war there were
organized in some of the northern and
southern states. Home Guards" for
the protection Of the citizens homes
against the nlarauders of both armies.
Many of these companies did good SER
vice, but others were composed of those
men who had stayed at home to keep
away FROM battle-felds. These were al
WAYS alarmed when federal or confeder-
ate soldiers were reported as being IN
tile vicinity. The terror OF certain home
guards in Kentucky was Morgan's cav
alry, hard riders and desperate fighters.
One bright morning, the captain OF the
guards of E. called out his company for
drill. They looked warlike. with their
glistening guns, as they wheeled by twos
and fonrs. and every man carried him
self as proudly as ii the spirit of battle
we're raging within his breast.
Suddenly a horseman appeared on
the nike leading into the main street
# the town. He VAS picture ofterror,
without hat or coat and with his hair
tossing wildly about. as he galioped lu-
ricusiy down the street, using arms and
heels and voice to urge on his flying
horse.
just as he reached the soldiers, his
horse SHE'D at the polished bayonets
and Ian ed the rider in the middle oil
the street.
"Morgan's coming!" gasped out the ter
rifed messenger, scrambling to his feet
"Morsan's coming! Run tsr your
lives" he cried, jumping on his horse
and Gathering eff with enc more fright
ful cry of "Morgan's comingw
The captain OF the soldiers was Just
about to give the order of Attention"
when he heard the terrible cry. lie
faltered. The bright sword dropped
suddenly from its magnificent flourish,
The soldiers for an instant looked at
their leader, then the line began to
waver.
shoulder armsl" shouted the cap
tain, attempting 10 pluck up his courage.
A few OF his men obeyed; some of them
failed TO hear it. and others throwing
down their guns took to their heels.
Break ranksw yelled the captain, al
ready half way to the nearest store.
In few minutes not a "Home Guard"
was 10 be seen, while citizens were
hunting about, consulting anxlously
as to what should be done.
But Morgan did not come. A farmer.
coming in from the neighborhood wbe3
the dreaded rebel was supposed to be,
reported that few recruits had passed
through the country on their way to
Join Morgan's command further south.
This had caused the scare.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
WHAT'S IN A LEAP YEAH
How Good and Rad Times Affect The
Marriage Market.
From the B Is.oa Globe.

FROM Tue ID )StOl Gto0S.
This leap-year business is all hum
bug" broke in tue statistical editor, land
ought to be buried With thirteen at tx.
bic, William Tell and George Washing
toms Ratchet. l tell you, my boy, State
street has more to do with the marriage
crop than any wear thai you can divid !.
with four, and these little stock tickers
knock your Cupid. bow and arrows in.
to the mildle of The next centennial.
\ Il this flipmaguildsr (tha statistical edI
tor has traveled) about love making the
world 90 round looks very pretty on the
Stage and reads very well in the week
Il 8, but when times are dull and money
tight | take notice that lie doscn't do
much to maFe anything go round except
duns for flowers and carriages. You'll
find the marriage record is pretty good
index OF the times, 20 as far back as you
like. Well begin with 1868. That year
there were 300 marriages in Boston.
The number was annually larger, and
the next leap year shows 4,4l9, In 1875
you know we reached the height OF flush
times and 4 $50 atrocities were com
United in the name of Hymen (the
statistician is also bachelor). That year
you kGow brought Black Friday and The
panic and that Fall and Winter things
began to tumble. In 1855 there were
3, 400 drop of 900 in two-years. In
70-only 1910, and the city growing all
this while, and the women getting
thicker every day. Your leap-year the
DRY didn't seem to work in these times.
Then the election and the eight to sew
en- business upset things again, and in
1877 there were but > SEQ marriages.
Since then we've been picking up, av-
eragiug gain of about 200 year.
Eighty-two saw ,63l weddings, aud |
reckon this last year will beat that, but
Just as sure rs these croakers' predic-
tons of hard times come true, you'll see
the marriage business take drop this
year, that no leaping can overcome.
There's nothing like good sharp figures
to burst the sentimental bubbles every
fine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
Brandy and soda, tArer sw.nburae

10 BE READ TIE nay AFTER NEW YEARS
Mine eyes to mine eyelids cling thickiy;
My tongue feels mouthful and more;
My senses are sluggish and sickly;
To live and to breathe is a bore.
Ny head weighs a ton and 1arter,
By pains and by paEgs ever split,
Which man fold washiDgs with water
Relieve not bit.
MY longings of thirst are unlawful,
And vain TO console or control.
The aroma of cofies is AWFUL,
Repulsive the sight CT the roll.
take my matutinal Journal.
And strive my dull wits to engage =
But can not endure The internal
Sharp crack of It's page.
What bad luck 10y soul had bedeviled
What demon Of spleen and OF spite,
That rashly vent forth. and | reveled
Ia ristous living last nighl2
Had the fumes of the goblet no odor
That well night repulse or restraint
o insiaious brsndy-and-sods,
Our Lady of Pain.
Thsu art golden of CLEAN as the summer
That smiled Ger q tropical sod.
A foamer, a volatile tod!
But thy froth is serpent that Kisses,
And thy gold as balefire doth shire
And the lovers who rise from thy kisses
Can't walk straight line.
1 recall, with flush and fla.ter,
That orgie whose end is unknown;
Did they bear me to bed on shutter,
Or did / rel home ell aloue?
Was frequent in screams OR in screeches?
Did l swear with forced alright?
Did perpetrate numerous speeches?
Did get in fghi?
or the secrets treasure and prize most
Did empty INV bacchansl breas
Did button-oole men / despise most,
And froWn upon those like bestf
Did play the low farmer ard fidnkey
With people always ignore?
Did caracOle round like monkey?
Did sit on the floor?
o longing no research may satiate
No aim to exhume what is hid.
For fal school were vain to expatIate
On deeds more depraved than l did;
And though friendly faith | would fiOut
not
On this it were rash to rely,
Since the friends who beheld me, doubs
not,
Were drunken than ].
Thou hast lured me to passionate past
time,
Dread goddess. whose smile is snare.
Yet | swear thou hast tempted me the
last time
swear it; | mean what swear
And thy beaker shall always iUrbode
Disgust 'tWere not wise to disdaln,
o luxurious brandy an8-soda
Our Lady of Pain.
Hugh Howard.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
Vimorons Exercise.

A stroll for mental relaxation, or for
pure air, or for pleasant comp partnership,
valuable as this is, IS far from accom-
plishing the full object OF physical exer.
else is meant mainly for brain workers,
for the sedentary. for those who do not
find it in their employment.
Now vigorous exereise-and exercise
ouiy when /; is sain;iently vigorous
equalizas The circulation. Il relieves
undue pressure on tae brain, and
checks the tendency to Congest in the
vital organs. Ii enables the blood -
pass freely through th3 alu >s- invisible
network lthe cdpliiariosl wht;h 1t must
ali traverse in its passage from the ar
terles to the veins. and thence u tit'
heart and lungs. with its load OF aceumH-
lated impurities. lt ar)UsaS 70 more
vigorous action those millions q my
workers Che cells b. which all the tvs
sues OF muscle; nerve, membrane, bone.
etc, are perpetualiy renewed.
Such exercise also q1ickenS the elm
mating orEaus-those 10y which the BODY
gets rii Of its waste matter. O1e need
not take poison To tli. of poison. Q &c
at least every year the entire body pass
es oil as dead matter, and each partic e
is as much poison as If drank from an
injected we'll.
Now the lungs, with their fuller and
deeper inspiration inddced by vigorous
exercise, thro. of more effectively tie
deadly carbon, ana take IN larger
draughts Of lite.gjvins oxygen; and the
heart sends q purer blood WITH a iulier
flow through the srsJen. The huge nv
er. through which ;Iust pass for still fur
Their publication all the blood OF the
body. Is especially liable 20 congestion
1t cannot hasten the blood, as does tue
| heart by its own contraction, nor as DC
the lungs by the all of the muscles OF
the chest and diaphragm.
It's now known thar the successive
collapse and inhation OF the lungs
| greatly aid the circulation OF the blood
through the liver, aad that this circu a
/ tionis especially helped by the deep
| breathing caused ~ vigorous exerc!sa
| Hence we say 10 al ho walk for exeT-
| else, let your walk be brisk, with 4 futI
swing OF the arms, ard If possible lei
| it include more u less OF 'up hill. =
/ Nnufl,ra EoD1Dan,0fa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
The Ride.

The Southern negro is looked upon az
HELPLESS against the white man, who
would take from HIM his privileges.
There are instances, however, which
show that lie is quite capable OF taking
care of himself, and also o. overIeaching
others. The old fellow in the following
story, told in the Owensburg (ky9 Mes
senrer. showed himself ready to hold
his own, with or without the "Clvll
Rights Bill" Such men as he need no
sympathy from North or South.
"Farer' said a railroad conductor 10
an old negro.
"Sah?"
81 say, fare" !,
"Yas. an we's needin rain, too"
81 say, / want your ticket, or your
money"
ooh, yer wants money"
ayes; hurry upf'
elbow much does yer want!
"Where are you going?
'sSah?'
How far are you going?H
Don't know how many miles II ls:
"What is the name of the station?
"Jones' Woodward"
FIFTY cents"
| 81 amt got no money. -,
| "Well, what are you here Tor.
| case / wanted TO ride; but stop &c
car an III get off, fur it pears Ike
amt welcome heah nohow... dood-aay'
: bossl Dis is de woodward
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
Recording Each Cow Produce.

The Dairy furnishes the following quaint
illustration OF the necessity for keeping q
strict accou 1t Of milk reoe PTS
/ was milking in the barn when young
Squire Lawton came IN. / lifted up the
pail and hung it on the spring balance.
Just 10 pounds said and marked it on
the ittls board on the wal just opposite
where he COW stood ''Whay do you do
that or" said he. why, | always count,
measure and weigh everything on this
farm, said l. "My father taught me that
when was boy" But what's the use
her, ?" said he. you have all the milk,
and no one can cheat you" "Don'C you be
sure Of that Nov look here. You see this
board That's Topsy' milk account. Here
you see is II pounds l63 pounds IL pounos
and then comes ii pounds. That struck
ME all of heap, and | went right there and
taen to Topsy to see what was the matter
Her nose was hot aud dry and her mouth
was SOLDERING and she was not eating. /
soon found what was the matter, Sae had
been mo the feuca rats, and hig
splinter was ahmed into her mouth he
tween ber teeth, and her Jaw was swelled
badly. Now / mightn't have found inst
out for two or three dsys il / hadn't
weighed the milk But you see | soon set
her right again. I saved a good deal OF
trouble by il. And then look here. Here
is 134 pounds, IS pounds, IL pounds, IL
pcuads Il pouads, "A pounds, and then
you see is only II pounds, and all down 6t
pounds pounds, u pounds, 5 pounds, 81
pounds Now 10 ~ ut thar COW. Shes
pretty, ain'5 she. But bless you, handsome
is IS ba%dsome does, and that cow don r
stay here any longer than she is fat enough
for beef; for she amt half handsome enough
for dairy man to Leep. Then you see
these glasses They are to measure the
cream by. A COW that won't give Is per
cent. OF cream WON'T pay TO keep with the
feed I give them; aud . heifer that won't
make 10 per cent. won't pay to raise, and is
only God to sell 10 those who sell milk.
Now, how coulc / tell sill this If | didn't
weigh aud measurt2 Sc here; this is the
fee measure, one OF these goes on TO the feed
for every COW at every meal, and that scoop
holds Just two quarts Tbs basket holds q
fnll hushel and syery COW gets that full
every feed. And two or three get scoop
fuI more You see, it's all brought down
to a rule No thumb rule either, bat
weigh and measures every time. A man
that donf weigh aDd measure everything
about q dairy can't iGll what he is DC ing.
and its iast IS easy for hin TO lose doll ir
a day as itislo f2ll off leg. Now, my
bov, put that wrinkle on your horn. lis
worth . thousand dollars to you if You
don't forget II, bat yoa-s welcome to il
for no hJGg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
Home Honesty,

There are many people who are very
honest away from home, who are very
slippery at home. They make home
promises only 10 break them. As hus-
bands they make a thousand good pro-
misses, and raise many pleasant expecta-
tons they never seem to think of again.
As wives they practice thousand little
deceits, equivocate and quibble many
times, when straightforward honesty
was just the thing required. As parents
they conceal, go round the truth. de-
ceive, and often actually falsify to their
children, when the truth is always bet
ter. always best.
The children see their parents double
dealings, see their want OF integrity, and
learn rom them to cheat, deceive and
eQuivocate. The child is too often a
chip of The old block Exchange.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
A "RreaI. fastn Cake.

Three cupfuIs of -four. one scant table,
spoonful of butter, warmed enough to
soften it, one egg well beaten, one-third
teasnoonfuI of salt one and one-halt cup
fuls of sweet milk one or two tablespoon
fuls Of sugar, as one likes best, and three
teaspoonfuls of baking powder. which
should be mixed thoroughly with the
flour. Mix the beaten egg, milk, butter
and salt together, and stir the flour iii
rap dly. When the batter is smooth,
pour into long biscuit tin, well but
tered, and bake in quick oven about
twenty minutes. When done, mark the
crust with warmed knife, and break
the cake in pieces. 1t should never be
cut, neither should any warm cake.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24

IfAllen's "Irou Iopic BItters" had mo-
proved to be grand success tor the cure OIL
Dyspepsia, Liver complaints and blood Dis
orders, the country would not have beer
flooded with base limitations. Every 6ottie
of the ganuine bears the signature of j. z
Allen, st. Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24

"a God send is Z Us Cream Balm, "
writes Mrs NJ. a. Jackson, of Portsmouth
N. H, on May %, 1882. I had Cstarrh Tor
three yearsl had tried nearly all remedies
but 10 no purpo e. Two or three times 9
week my nose would bleed quite freely and
| thought the sores in it would never heal.
Your Balm has cured me" This prepare
lion is not liquid or a snuff, and is easily
snnlied. price 80 cents See adv't)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24

Sure cure for Bind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. Single box has cured worst chronic
case # twenty years standing. No one ne. nee
suffer FIVE minutes after applying. Williams
Indian Pile ointment It absorbs the tumors,
allays the itching particularly after getting
warm in bed. Prepared only for piles and
itching for the private parts. Noyes Bros.
& Cr1tler. st. Pail, Who esale Agents.
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The Testimony ola PHYSICIAN.

James Beecher, NJ. D., of Sigourney, Iowa,
saws for several years l have been using a
Cou.h Balsam, called DIR. VIM. Hairs Bal
sam for the lungs, and IN almost every case
tnron ybort INV practice / have had entire
success. / have used aud prescribed huh
eireds of bottles ever since days CT my
army pre- ice (s63), when was surgeon OF
Hospital No. T. Lou sviIle, Ky.
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Rev. 7. S. Caultan. of CirclevilIe, Kansas
saws. DR.. Warner, YOUR White Wine of Tai
syrup hes been In my family and found to be
All and even more than you claim OF it. Il
is speedy cure for all Throat and Lung dis
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--s'n'''-
Stray Pen lsnkea.

Or. Thomss' Eolectric Oils totally unlike
some of the orthodox ministry, for while The
latter advocate the theory Of eternal pain,
DR.. Tdomas' Eclecsric Oh believes in no pair.
at all. Ii is at sword points with all aches
aad pains, andits use means their quick anc
complete ex:ermination every tina.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24

The accumulation Of unclaimed prop
eriy in the dead letter Office has become
so rapid that yearly sales are necessary
and one will begin January -. The
printed catalogue contains 1000 lots
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24

One dozen smai bottles OF Swift SDecitic
Is s. 81 cured me sound and we'll O. Dad
Ssrefulous affection which had pain "a al 81
treatment, including Hot Springs. ]. q.
Raft, Denver, Col.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
Risnased Lungs

Are greatly on the increase 10 this ooun-
try. It is estimated thai 100000 die yearly
with Consumption Many fall victims
through their own imprudence. A better
remedy than Ale IS Lung Baisam for e.
fecting a perfect cure cannot be fcun1
Physicians are recommending it.
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Grand Success.

A slight cold, II neglected, often attacks
the lungs, Browns Bronchial Troches give
Immediate relief. Sold only ia bores. Price
05 cantg
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24

1t lnight be termed "a rainy day" when
you have sp-raiu or strain. Itcsr.ainly Is
'cold day" when DR.. Thomas Eolectric Oil
won't cure ei;her.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
C,nred HIerrYnen

Swias Specific IS S. s. has cured me OF
a Iong.standing C .se of Eczema, which hes
resisted all sorts of treatment. Rev. w. J.
Robinson, N. Ga. Conference.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24

TIE only known specific for Ep3eptic Fits. VI
AIso for spasms and Falling sickness. Nervous
weakness Il instantly relieves and cures. Cesnses
blood and quickeus sluggish circulation. Teutra-
lfzes germs Of disease and saves sickness. Cares
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uanrv,s CarI,oIiC SaIve.
Piles, PiIesf Piles!

1t is he Best SAVE or Cuts, Bruises, Sores
Ulcers, S alt Rheum, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblnins Corns and all kinds OF oSln
Etnntions. Fleakles and Pimples.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24

Mrs. Caroline c. Moore las given as a
Christmas present 10 Buffalo charities
ten thousand dollars in money,
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Ten months ofoil exports this year ag-
gregate $50, 024,3S2 against s8S,S62, oio Of
last year,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24

The wind may roar among the trees,
Yet great ships sail the stormy seas.
The baldhead man may rave and swear
Yet Carboline restores the hair.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
Carlo lit,es.

Dfptheria prevails at Lltcnheid, several
deaths have occurred from the cause.
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NV Wife and Children.

Rev. L. A. Dunlap, of Mount Vernon. say $;
Nv chi dren were eli afflicted Nish coushrs-
sul(ing from Measles, my wife with cough
that has prevented her from sleeping more or
less for years, and your White Wine oil Tar
Syrup has cured them all.
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Mccoy finds difficulty in securing conn
=, a4inn 10 the A herfieen land Office.

Rough on Rats" clears ont Rats, Mice 5c.
Mother swans Worm syrup tagtelsss zoc.
ssRongb ~ Coughs" Troches. l5c; Liauld 30c
Welis' MAY Apple Liver Pills. lec
Rough on To0thsehe. las ant relief. lJe. ~,
s.Is4rfuTaiba' Great Kidney and Urinary Liifs II
..I .t,rh on COrns." for CorBss Warts Buniohs LOG
Wis., Health Remover cures Dyspepsia Impotence
T1fs- ssT{o41rh on Tooth Powder, elegant. 1Jc.
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.r.,sn,an,s pepton red Reef Tonic, the onl

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HAzARD Co.. Proprietors, New York. sold by
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FOR LADIES.

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