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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Ii is the general opinion that an APP
pie once frozen is of but little value, in
fact, that it will be soft and lfeless;
but it is not so, if it does not thaw too
rapidly, and is not disturbed until the
frost is entirely out. When ii is dis
covered that barrel Of apples has fro
zen, the usual practice is to remove
them to a warm place, and sometimes
they are taken out OF the barrel and
plunged into cold water. This is all
wrong. When an apple is frozen it
should be left undisturbed until ii is
very certain that the frost is all ont Of
it. Ii the apples are in an open barrel
or box, they should be covered over so
as to keep them cool and in the dark;
but in doing so, care should be taken
not to touch the fruit, for wherever Il
frozen apple is touched it viii make q
soft place. In fact the simple rolling
of a barrel of apples over viii ruin it.
In freezing. apples shrink SO much that
a barrel will not be full by nearly
peck; in consequence of this, in rolling
a barrel over it bruises every apple,
and every bruise viii show when the
apple thaws, and will soon begin TO
decay
When apples are frozen in tight
barrels, il they are not started until
entirely thaEed out, it VIII not iniure
them in the least, unless they chance
to be in the open air or where they viii
suddenly thaw out. When under cover
in a tight room, or a cellar, it frequent
IL requires several weeks for them to
thaw out. The second time an apple
freezes there is more danger of injury,
but under favorable conditions an apple
II ! be frozen and thawed three times
W thout injury.
The danger Of freezing apples to keep
them is in having the frost leave them
too sudden. Ii one could have control
Of the temperature, so as to freeze them
in the autumn, and have them kept
frozen until spring, there would be no
loss by decay, and Rhode Island
Greening could be kept in good con-
dition two months after being thawed
out. -NaSs. Ploaghman.
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TIE OLD WORLD.

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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
Ventilation.


To ensure happy home we need to
have u healthy one, and while | trust |
am not crank on the subject of ven
tilation, am firm believer in the vir-
tues of fresh air In the very cold win
tiers when the thermometer is constant
~ below freezing and frequently
reaches zero, or when the winds are
keen and biting, there may be some
excuse for keeping the cellars closed
day after day. But with such a winter
as we have had in most parts OF the
country there has hardly been a day,
when the covers of cellar gratings
might not have been lifted for few
hours. And upstairs and downstairs,
all through the house, windows ought
to be opened more or less every day.
We had troop Of brothers and sisters
at home when | was a child, and on
cold days we were tayned out of one
room into another if necessary, so that
each room of the house should have its
share OF fresh air In the bedrooms let
the doors of clothes closets and ward
robes be open for few hours each day
so that the air can get at the contents.
At night let at least one window in each
room be opened. TO prevent draught
lift the lower sash four inches and
place a board underneath the lifted
sash to extend The whole length of the
sash. BY means Of small support let
the board slope towards the interior of
the room at the top, thus very little air
will enter under the sash, but more
will enter between the two sashes.
Many persons rise in the morning com
planning that they do not feel refreshed
by their sleep. This is often because
they fail to secure ventilation during
their slumber Many a child is restless
al night because it cannot get good air
to breathe.
DR. Austin Flint says that through
fear sick people should catch cold, sick
rooms ''are poorly ventilated, and pa
tents are oppressed by superabund-
ance Of garments and bed-clothes.
The air which the patients are made to
breathe, having been already breathed
and rebreathed, is loaded with pulmOna-
~ exhalations. Cutaneous carnations
are allowed to remain in contact with
he body, as well as to pervadc the at
mosphere. Free exposure of the body
is deemed hazardous, and still more so
bathing or sponging, the entire surface
Of the body being exposed. Patients
not confined to the bed, especially those
effected with pulmnaory disease, are ov-
erloaded with clothing, which becomes
saturated with perspiration, and is sell
dom changed for fear of the dreaded
cold. ''Let the restorative inilu-
ence Of cool, fresh, pure atmosphere be
inculcated,' he adds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
.".FARDI AND HOUSEHOLD.
The Years Fuel.


Coal is luxury where continuous
fire is wanted day and night, all the
winter through. In the cities, where
wood is brought in from long distances
it is often more expensive fuel than
coal. Then wood is a luxury, too.
But in the country, where forests are
abundant, and where labor is plenty
during the winter, wood is often more
economical fuel than coal, even when
coal is brought near by rail or boat.
For mechanic in the country, who
buys his wood, and then hires it sawed
and split, coal win often be found the
cheaper fuel. But OH farms where
there are hands and teams that would
otherwise be idle, and especially where
there is much cheap fuel that might
rot, and be lost, if not cut for the home
fires, wood is often The more economi-
cal to use. If cut at the right season,
and put under cover. wood makes a
good fire. The right season is as early
in the fall as farmers can possibly at
tend to it.
Good sound wood will be in the best
condition to cut for fuel, or for durable
lumber, if cut soon after July, but the
stumps sprout poorly at that season, so
the next growth is retarded, and con
siderably weakened. The stumps win
start, but the young growth has little
time to mature healthy wood, and 4
second lot Of sprouts may start again
in the spring If wood land is to be
cleared up for cultivation, this early
fall cutting is advisable. Most of the
fire wood of the world is cut in the
winter. and taking the cost of handling
and the growth of the sprouts into ac-
count, this is the best time, and TO have
the best fuel, the cutting must not be
delayed.
Cut the fire wood then as early as
possible, and be sure TO have q year 5
stock of it on hand, well seasoned, and
under cover. A farmer who has dry
wood always on hand, in abundance.
viii usually be found to be successful
in whatever he undertakes. Success
depends largely upon attending TO
little things at the right time. From
ten to twenty acres Of wood land well
taken care Of, farmer can often Get a
very large part Of his fuel, aud still
have a supply of timber constantly ON
hand fit for making many of the re-
pairs required ON farm buildings and
fences.
Many h;:ys argued that when wood
lot is cut, it should be cut clean, that
the sprouts may all start up together.
If a lot is 20 be used for growing fuel
expressly, this may be the better way.
We have a lot in mind, Of but very
few acres, that has kept family CON
stantly supplied with fuel for many
years, and has as much wood standing
now as at any previous time. just
about as much is cut every year, in one
place, as EQUALS the annual growth Of
the whole lot In twelve or fifteen
years, the whole lot is cut over, and all
the wood is thus burned while young
and sound, no loss from dead or rot
ten trees. Being cut so young, the
sprouts start and grow much more Wig
orously than from the old stumps Of
trees that are thinned out from tim
Der lot. We have much to learn yet in
this country concerning the care of our
forest trees. - NJ Z. Far7aer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
RECENT APPOINTMENTS.


The following postnasters were appoint
Cd on the 81
Dakota PauL, 4. j Weed, vics J. A.
Weed; Mapes H. X. Stearns, vice John
son. Kandiotta, John Mauton, vice Camp
he'll. Acton, Mrs Elizabeth Scott, vice
tiirarl: Coukliu James Heath, vice Crosby;
CRYSTAL Springs, ). 5. Smith, vice White;
Gardner. William H. Sawtell, vice Byerly;
Laleviey, George i Weaver, vice Baug-
bar Wardeu, j. P Ashley, vice Robin
soi Kelso. George T. IT. Johnson, vice
Conant: Helena, Adolphus F. Lindsay, vice
Fiera. resigned; Hamln, Daniel Thornton,
vice Blythe, failed TO qualify.
}yjsc8us Great junction, a. 7. Sim
onds: PIain8eld, J.. :. Walker; Onalasl1a,
T. B. Shove: Miudola, Charles Paulson !;
West salem, William Van Waters.
-Wheatlald. T. r. Diclmanu, Jr.
Tho following postmasters wers appoint
ed ON the 9th:
Charles DeOrr at Fort Madison. Iowa, vice
{. a Lester, resigned; William Van W alters
at West Salem, wis; T. 3. Sheve, at Ona-
laska. Wis; a. T. Symond at Geneva June
ton. wis; Llewellyu S. Walker at Plain
field, Wis; Lawrence a. Nash at Centraiia,
Wis.
Benjamin H Green has been appointed
Surveyor General Of Montana.
J. K. Moore, who has for over twenty
years been postmaster of St. Peter, Mimi,
rendered his resignation some time ago to
take effect Oct. list. The president has now
appointed James,Delaney to fill the position.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
THE MILLER AND THE MAID.

X. scoTr.
Across the heath and down the hill,
A-back of patient Dobbin,
The farmers daughter rides to mill
And Knocks the thrush and robin.
For saddle she's a sack Of grain
She sidewise sits and chirFups;
a finger in old Dobbin's main
Is good as forty sthrups.
The miller comes-a merry bladel-
And dotfs his hat and greets her
wv hat wish you here my pretty maidN'
i've brought sack Of wheat, sir
''And have you gold to give for grist:n
Not |, we're poor alaek SIR
But take your toll-a tenth ! visit
OF what is in my sack, sir"
He lifts her lightly from her seat,
and laughs-a merry miller.-
II can not take my toll in wheat,
must have gold or silver.
But since you've brought no coin or scrip
He smiles and fondly eyes her
'I'll ask no toll but from your lips
One kiss who'll be the wiser:'
The maiden blushed and bowed her head,
And with her apron fingered,
And pouted out her lips Of red
Where countless kisses fingered.
"A single kiss. tshe smiled in glee,
As who would say '1've caught YOUR
'My father said your toll should be
A tenth of what brought you
The millstream shonted to the sands:
lie kissed the farmers daughter"
But the grim old wheel stretched out it
hands,
And spanked the saucy water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The newly published letters Of Mrs.
Leigh, Lord Byron 5 sister, to the Rev.
Francis Hodgson cover the period from
Byron engagement to Miss Nil bank
to the death Of the poet. There is q
mysterious reference to Byrons rup-
ture with his wife Byron had recol-
lections Of his past life which were IA
tai to his peace They would have
prevented him being happy with any
woman whose excellence equaled Lady
Byron s, from his consciousness of be-
ing unworthy of her Nothing could
remedy this fatal cause of unhappiness,
Mrs. Leigh says. but the consolation
derived from religion. Of which Lord
Byron was destitute The tenor Of the
letters goes TO show Byron coniding to
his sister a succession of amours in
Italy and a string Of low attachments
which his sister says are what one
would dread and expect in him. At
the close She insists on Byron CONVEX
sion during the last year II his life,
quoting the evidence Of his constant at
tendant and friend, Fletcher. His
mind and feelings were changed, and
he expressed great concern that he had
written Don Juan, and spoke kindly Of
his wife and child, He was, she states,
attentive to religious d4tios and had
become 3 deyout and penitent man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
About the Baby.

'The Care of Infants, q manual for
mothers and nurses, by Sophia JeX-
Blake, NJ. D., is practical little work
on this subject. Mrs. Blake has GER
family succeeded in her cndeayor TO
supply perfectly simple statement Of
the elementary facts concerning in
fancy, and of the ordinary care that is
needed by a healthy child; with few
hints for the treatment of slight all
ments, which. if neglected, may verge
into most serious illness. The author
well saws: The cure of disease IS.
indeed, interesting and important, but
the noblest province of the physician lies
in prevention, ard no detail can be too
homely, no caution too minute, II by
such means q single infant life may be
spared, or a single mother relieved
from cruel and harassing anxiety.
/ The baby is the most abused animal in
creation. and it Is refreshing to lind a
mother or nurse who cOnsclentlously
and constantly attends to the details Of
the little ones welfare. Mrs. Rlaka
enters into minute details. even touch
ING upon the adulte1ation of the violet
powder, so necessary to baby $ comfort.
We quote these words:
"At any rate mothers and nurses
| should be warned of the possible
danger from the adulteration of this
powder, and should either procure it
from thoroughly reliable chemists, or be
content with the SIDE homemade sub
stitute Of finely powdered starch or
fuller's earth. Contour as sold at the
grocer s is also a good preparation for
this purpose. A very sad case OF
arsenical poisoning has been
recorded, in which a child died at
the age OF ten days, from the
use of so-called violet powder, contain
ing more than one-tlird of white arsen-
ic A less fatal but very undesirable,
adulteration is sometimes found III the
shape of sulphate OF lime Pure violet
powder should consist mainly OF starch
with a small addition Of powdered orris-
root. and some scent II any irritation
is found to follow the use of powder. it
should be at once discontinued, and
+ the powder submitted to analysis.
4 1t is long time since any kind OF
/ soothing syrup has been permitted to
f find a place in oar household. Cur au-
thor says the soothing syrup ought one
and all to be labeled ''poison, as re-
CARDS young infant. The unprincipied
nurse who. for the sake Of securing
/ her own Gnbroken rcpose, gives the
baby soothing syrup without the moth
err 5 knowledge should be Instantly dis
missed. Few but doctors are aware Of
/ the large number Of infant deaths that
may yearly be laid a the doors Of
those who make and sell or buy the
murderous merchandise.
I One serious mistake il reference to
baby's food IS mentioned in this little
WORK Its that Of keeping milk or
or milk food, warm over q night
I lamp in he nursery. Tae heat Is in
sufficient to keep the liquid simmering
/ the gentle warmth favors fermentation
and the food turns sour Hot water
may bc kept warm so, but food should
be kent outside the nursery if possible
and q q cool spot. ii mere is warmed
/ mp than is required for immediate use,
throw away the surplus. do not attempt
to warm it over again. Never attempt
to keep food warm by the heat OF the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The Indian Witness, of Calcutta, has
the following notice: Eight hundred
and ninety-scvcn Bengali girls, out of
1,167 in the twenty schools of the Dor
emus American Zenana Mission, be-
longing 10 the Woman's Union Mis-
sionary society, were gathered in the
compound of Mrs Pages Orphanage
last Saturday afternoon for the annual
distribution OF prizes. 1t was the most
brilliant display in connection with
female education that has vet been
seen in India A very large and repre-
sentative company of Europeans,
Americans aud natives was present.
Mr.. Mackenzie, the Home Secretary to
the government Of India, who presided
made long aud important speech, in
which, after expressing his joy ana
surprise at the work which he saw
American ladies had raised UP in Call
cutta, he spoke many suggestive and
cheering words on the progress Of edu-
cation, especially female education. in
India
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
There shall BE No Alps.

When Napoleon talked Of invading
Italy one Of his officers said: But,
sire, remember the Alps To an
ordinary man these would have seemed
simply insurmountable, hut Napoleon
responded eagerly; "4here shall be no
Alps. So The famous Simplon pass
was made. Disease, like 2 mountain,
stands in the way Of fame, fortune and
honor to many who by DR.. Pierce IS
Golden Medical Discovery" might be
healed and SO the mountain would dis
appear. 1t Is specific for all blood,
chronic lung and aver diseases. such as
consumption (Which is scrofula Of the
lungs), pimples, blotches, eruptions,
tumors, swellings, feyer-sores aud
kindred complaints.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The trustee Of an estate nj Pittsfeid,
Mass, was allowed an annual salary OF
$4,000. In three years be added $50
GOO to his cXchequcr as commissions.
Suit at law was brought 10 oblige The
trustee to return the $4,000 to the
estate. on the ground that being paid
a salary he had no right to the com
missions absorbed. The court decided
against the estate. allowing the trustee
70 retain the whole of the $4,000 for
his services
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

CANON FARRAR. first. and perhaps
best known to Americans. IS the author
of Tom Brown, is coming to visit his
yankee cousins in person. He was or
dained deacon in 1851. admitted into
priests orders in 1857, appointed q
canon Of Westminster Abbey and rec
tor of ST. Margret's in 1876, and arch
deacon Of the famous Abbey in 1883.
lie IS a man of bulky presence and
carries himself erect. His manner in
the pulpit is persuasive, intimate and
pleading and is aided by a rich voice
that falls on the ear like music
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
THE MARKETS


WHEAT No. hard, 90c bid; October SSc
bid. November, SIC bid; No. l Northern,
Soc bid No. Northern, Soc bid.
Tlour-Patent, S425la5.50; straights,
81 7565.00; bakers, 81 2504.50 asked rye,
S525HI350.
Corn No. .. 42c bid; 43e asked.
Oats No. 2 mixed, PC. bid, 2Se asked.
No. 9 white, PC. asked.
Barley No 3 63c. bid.
Rye No Q 45c. bid,
Flax Seed-Sl.10.
Baled hay, $500; asked timothy Sp5o.
Dressed beef, choice steers o52c. @ 81
veal, q 5 c.
Butter. extra &c bid, % c. asked.
Cheese, "a l0c.
Eggs, extra 18c. asked
Potatoes, new, SIC per bushel asked.
Live Stock-Sales Of steers ranged S2.15
(d0 s.. 25 per 100 lbs. Montana sheep sold at
So p per 100, Hogs $50 asked
MINNEAPOLIS.
WHEAT-No hard Oct. sac; Dec. 81 bid
% asked. No. ? Northern cash Soc asked,
7Sc bid for Oct.
FIoUR-Patent in sacks, held at S4S5G1
SIS il barrels, S5.15(0j.40 for large lots
S54ji5 80 New England points, $4,000 90
New Y DIRK aud Pennsylvania; bakers $500.
CHICAGO.
Wheat, Oct. S51s Nov. S71z.
Corn, Oct. ~.
Oats. cash %; Nov 26}5.
Flax seed No I, ST.,
Pork. cash, SSI5 US.30; Oct SIS
Live Stock, Cattle $3.59@5-0G; Hogs
$3.9G04.20; Sheep, $2.00080)
MILWAUKEE.
WHEAT-Cash S51sc; Nov. Sj11c.
DULUTH.
WurAr-No hard cash, soc; Dec. 9325
No ] Northern, SGH No 2, Sl$l.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

AT the annual meeting If The Minnie
sofa Congregational clab. held at the
Hotel Ryan, st. Paul, the Executive
Committee made the Recommendation
that the policy ofsceAing entertainment
at temperance houses, instead Of Al
confes>edly liquor->elling hotels be
pursued by the Club during the ensuing
year 4 spirited discussion followed.
50 earnest indeed, that the club Went
into secret session to consider the
Recommendation. When the doors
were opened the matter was disposed
Of by laying the recommendation on
the table
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

You must not expect to catch big
fish by simply dropping your tackle in
to the water and pulling it up again.
You have to offer genuine inducements
that will impress the fish as to your
good faith-to worm yourself into his
confidence, 50 to speak.-L0UeN Cstszes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

HANNIBAL HAsIIN. the venerable
Statesman Of Maine, says no man was
ever great whose mother was not
great, and also says he very much
fears that the course Of some ladies in
seeking to be conspicuous in public
ana political affairs has a tendency to
impair the influence # women for
good and thereby harm the influence Of
public mcu Mr. HamIin was moved
to this remark on reading q description
Of the cradle in which Mrs. Wash
burn OF Livermore rocked seven
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

RICHARD GRANT White left an estate
amounting to only $1,000. Literature,
generally returns larger dividends in
reputation than in cash.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
4 TERRIBLE wRECK.

A terrible accident occurred to Jehn
Robiuson's circus train while going from
Waapeaon, n. T., to Fergus Falls, Mimi, on.
Sunday morning, Oct, 3. The train was
running in two sections and a coupling
broke while the head section was going mp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
NOTES OF THE TIMES.

LAWRENCE, Massachusetts. q manu-
featuring town, has a smaller popula-
ton in 1885, then it had in 1880.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
The Dog All Eight.

As letter-carrier started to enter a
yard on Mullett street yesterday. q dog
rushed st him and drove him out, and
as he limped into q shoemaker's shop
on the corner lie was asked by the
owner: .Vhell. didt you meet my
doe? you beti' ..Und didt he bite
you?" Snapped me here in the leg
like steel trap .,Ah! lie Yhas re-
commended to me ash a dog who would
bite, but doan' know if der man lied
to me or not. Well. vheIl! So he
does bite, eh2 Dot satisfies me, and ]
doan' worry some more.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

bed, for IN such case fermentation is
likely to set in before the night is over,
and fed on such food what wonder ba-
by suffers2
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE. who has re-
turned from a visit to England, was
accorded distinguished attentions.
The London Times expressed the opin-
ion that the Chief Justice Of the United
States occupies more eminent station
than does Lord Chief Justice Coleridgc.
and, per Sc, that MI. Waite was entitled
to as much attention in Great Britain as
Lord Coleridge received during bis
visit to this country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Adam the goodliest man of men
since born. still could not. he called
exactly enViablc, for wheu he Tiled the
ground in tho dewy twilight and
caught q sharp touch Of rheumatism,
he had no Salvation Oil for his cure.
and no twenty-five cents to try it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

TIE desire for office is not wholly
an Americanism A Berlin club Of
$500 members recently advertised for
six medical officers, at the compensa-
ton Of 1915 year, per doctor. at
which compensation the expense Of
the members Of the club for medical
attendance would be - cents per man.
There were 400 applicants for the
SjX places