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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Now many of us 20 through life
without ever realizing that orr eyes
have to be educated to see as well as
our tongues TO speak, and that only
the barest outlines of the complex and
ever-changing images focused on the
retina ordinarily impress themselves
upon the brain? That the education of
the eye may be brought to nigh state
of perfection is shown in numerous
WAYS.
There are many delicate processes of
manufacture which depend for their
practical success upon the nice visual
perception of the skilled artisan, who
almost unconSciously detects varia-
4 tiops of temperature, color, density,
etc, OF his materials which are inap-
I probable to the ordinary eve.
4 The hunter, the mariner, the artist,
the scientist, each needs to educate the
eve to quick action in his special field
OF research before he can hope to be
come expert in it.
The following story from the Penn
Monthly, which is quite apropos, Is re-
/ lated of Agassiz, and il is sufficiently
1 characteristic of tins remarkably ac-
/ curate observer to have the merit OF
probability. We are told that once
/ upon time the Professor had occasion
/. to select an assistant from enc of his
classes. There were q number OF
candidates for the post of honor, and
finding himself in a quandary as to
W hich one he should choose. the happy
thought occurred TO him of subjecting
gfta1nnfS
I turn to the simple test of describing
/ the view from his laboratory window,
4 which overlooked the side OF the
college One said that he saw merely
I a board fence and brick pavement;
another added a stream of soapy water;
a third detected the color of the paint
on the fence, noted a green mould or
fungus on the bricks. and evidences OF
/ .-bluing'' in the water, besides other
/ dea ais. Ii is needless to tell to which
candidate was awarded the coveted
position.
Houdin, the celebrated prestidigitas
tor. attributed his success in his pro-
fession mainly to his quickness of per-
ception, which, he tells US IL mis- enter
tanning autobiography, he acquired by
educating his eve to detect a large
number of objects at single glance.
His simple plan was to select shop
window full of a miscellaneous assort-
ment of articles. and walk rapidly past
il q number of times every day, writ
inc down each object which impressed
itself on his mind. In this way he was
able, after time. TO detect instantane-
ously all of the articles in the window,
even though they might be numbered
by scores. - Scientific american.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
crnlNa HAMS.

A large premium offered by the State Agri-
cultural Society Of Maryland for the best cured
hams, the test being the quality OF the meat,
was awarded to r. Z. Hamilton. The recipe,
az stated,is as follows: To every 100 pounds Of
meat, eight pounds Of the best pork salt (pure
rock) salt, two ounces OF salt petre, two pounds
of brown sugar, one and one-quarter ounces of
potash, and four gallons Of water Mix them
aud pour over the hams after they have lain in
the tub two days, having been rubbed with fine
salt WHEN put in. Let them remain in this pick
le for six weeks; then let them dry several days
before smoking.
An error in the foregoing formula lies IN the
fact that the hams seem to have been left in the
blood drained from them by the fine salt rubbed
on them previous to picking. The hams should
have been taken out Of the tab, the brine thrown
away, and the cask washed with brine before
repacking and pouring on the liquor. Hams
cured IN this way will require no freshening, and
the plan is as well adapted 10 bacon "a hams.
In fact, the formula is an old one, the essential
being to fully eliminate the blood before apply
ing the pickle. The meat should be kept in a
cool place, and after being smoked should remain
IN a dark smokehsuse, light smoke being given
occasionally. Cured in this way the meat is not
so hard as by the dry-salting plan, even when the
same ingredients are used. Nevertheless many
persons prefer dry-cured hams, and especially
dry-cured bacon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Printed matter may be copied on any
paper OF any absorbent nature by
dampening the surface with weak
solution Of acetate of iron, and pressing
in an ordinary copying press. Old
writing may also be copied on unsized
paper if wet with weak solution Of
sulphate of iron, mixed with small
solution of sugar syrup.
In order TO settle the question as to
the proper treatment for persons who
have been frozen, DIR. Laptchinkski
has made a series of very careful ex-
periments upon dogs. He found that
of twenty animals treated by the
method of gradual resuscitation in a
cold room, fourteen persisted; Of
twenty placed Mt once in a warm room.
eight died, while twenty put immedi-
ately into hot bath recovered quickly
and without accident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
ABOUT THIS TIME OF YEAR.

Ia her natty flannel suit, beautiful with scarlet
trimming,
The fair and gentle maiden at the beach goes in
a-swimming.
There's strong interest felt in yachting; people
speak Of sheets and tacks,
And in bay windows nightly there are lots OF
little smacks.
With their faces freekle-spotted from exposure
aud sun-burning.
The schoolm2 ans from vacation back to duty
are returning.
The student who's been singing hash for cash
10 purchase knowledge,
Has folded up his napkins and Il going back to
college.
The urchin who Tor several weeks has passed
his time in clover.
i mourning DER the knowledge that vacations
almost over.
-B0sfga Courier
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

woke mp and commanded him to drive
on. Ho went out on the old Boston
post road, to Rye, which he reached at
dawn. There he halted and rested his
horse, while the traveller and coach
man braced up on cocktails and coun-
try breakfast, and at noon pushed on
again. They got TO New Haven at
midnight. and next day started for
Hartford. In that town they were ar
rested on charge of stealing the turn
out. the owner having notified the New
York police, who had telegraphed ey-
erywhere TO head them of. Both
driver and fare were on the verge of
delirium tremens, and it took them a
couple of days to come round. The
hansom and horse were none the worse
tor their queer experience.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

So long as the falling embers Of vitality
are capable of being rekindled into
warm and genial glow, just so long there
is hope for the weak and emaciated inval-
id. Let him rot, therefore, despond, but
derive encouragement from this, and from
the further fact that there is a restorative
most potent in renewing the dilapidated
powers of a broken down system. Yes,
thanks to it's unexampled tonic virtues,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is daily reviv-
ing strength ia the bodies and hope in the
minds of the feeble and nervous. Appe-
tite, refreshing sleep, the acquisition of
flesh and color, are blessings attendant up
on the reparative processes which this
priceless invigorant speedily initiates and
carries to a successful conclusion. Diges-
ton is restored, the blood fertilized, and
sustenance afforded to each life sustaining
organ by the Bitters, which is inoffensive
even to the feminine palate, vegetable in
composition, and thoroughly safe. Use it,
and regain vigor!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
A HEALTHY DIET.

The custom is becoming 80 common in the
towns and villages, at hotels as well as private
houses, to have for breakfast oatmeal, wheaton
grits or other cereals, with Graham gems
and fruit. 80 that traveller or guest may
choose between such diet and the usual meat
and hot cake food, that our farming communi-
ties must fall into the habit sooner or later, and
give their children a chance to work out their
own salvation. How mnch clearer is the head,
how much less craving is the appetite for drinks
and stlmulauts. how much under subsection
their temper and how much more bealthful the
whole system, when the food is mainly of unex-
citing nature; and how soon the taste il formed
to enjoy it, and to cease to crave after the flesh
pots which have heretofore yielded their more
noxious supplies. There are many farmers and
their wives who are considering these things,
but hesitate about differing from their neig h.
bors, or are. as is too common in this country,
afraid Of theil children; but let them once more
try change and have their morning and even
ing meals consist of grains and fruit, with-well
baked bread and not always fresh and hot and
snch vegetables az they desire, and milk for the
children, water and tea for coffee, and see If
after a sufficient length Of time to produce ef-
fects there il not more health, peace and con-
tentment in the household, ana consciousness
that the way is not being prepared for subse-
qnent violence and breaches Of Cod and man )
laws oecasioned by gross appettes and indul-
gence ~. 4. Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

There i a member of the New York
Union Club who has sworn by the
bones of his ancestors to make jour
ney around the world in hanson cab.
One night recently he emerged from
his club. after a wet dinner. and saw a
hanson at the door. He got in. and
when the driver asked where to, said
TO Boston" Coachy knew his man.
He drove him out through the park. he
slumbered peacefully, and so to Har-
lem. There he rested, but his fare
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Valor has it bounds, which once trans
crossed pass into this domains of vice.
Equally so has medical science its bounds
beyond which lie the territories Of quack-
cry. But Aliens Iron Fonic Bitters strikes
the golden mean aud is confessediy the
best tonic and blood purifier known. All
genuine bear the signature of J. p. Allen,
st. Paul, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
COUNTRY LIFE AND WORK.
ON SOME BUTTER cups.

A little way below her chin,
Caught in her bosom's snowy hem,
some buttercups are fastened in;
All, how ! envy them!
They do not miss their meadow place.
Nor are they conscious that their skies
Are not the heavens but her face,
Her hair and mild blue eyes.
There, in the downy meshes pinned,
Such sweet illusions haunt their rest
They think her breath the fragrant wind,
And tremble on her breast
As If, close to her heart, they heard
A captive secret sip its cell,
And with desire were sudden stirred
To find a voice and tell
- Century.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
A wooL-cLEANING MACHINE.

The United states Consul at Sidney, Australia,
reports to the United States Government at
Washington something Of importance to wool
growers. II is ar improved machine which !is
erected in Victoria for -leaning wool the
skin. modelled after the English machines used
for the purpose, and consists Of series Of beat
ers, forming cylinder. The skin is made to
pass between two rollers revolving at high
rate Of speed but which hold in position and
feed ii against TIE heaters. The gearing appa-
ratus is SO arranged that the rollers can be re-
verted, and allow the skin 10 be worked in and
ont. Besides leaving the wool perfectly clean,
the machine is said TO leave the pelt in soften
cd condition, thus helping To improve the quail
" Of the basil as it is termed, which, rendered
into Eaglish, means in better condition for tan
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Mrs. C. W. Cornell, Chicago, says: II had
been suffering for several months with
Neuralgia, one night / was taken suddenly
with a severe pain over my heart, was so
bad had chills. My husband sent for our
physician, but before he arrived they rub
bed me thoroughly with Mechanics st. Paul
Chemical Oil. | was all well when the
doctor came so had no need Of his SER
vices. 1t acts like magic" By Druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
A pRAcrIcAL Rnnsr.

correspondent to American Poultry Yard
says: II have in use in my poultry houses,
roosts differing from any | have ever seen or
heard Of, and thinking some of your readers
might take advantage OF it. | send You de-
scription. / have found it the most practical
OF anything have ever tried.
1t consists Of two pieces Of inch board, four to
six inches wide according to the weight they
have to sustain, and OF the equired length, sus-
pended from the ceiling Of the house,
near the sides. by 81 inch iron rods at the
ends Of each piece. The rods have square
hook bent in the lower ends to fit the board and
loop in the other to pass over the hooks drv-
en- into the ceiling. Across these wooden pieces
are laid the roosts proper Of scantng or what
ever the person may choose to use. The adj
vantage consists in the roosts not being con-
nected with the building in any way except by
the rods, which keep smeared with tar This
prevents the walls from harboring vermin, also
the floor, which is the when they stand up
on the posts. Nothing is nailed fast and the
whole thing can be taken apart, carried out and
saturated with coal oil all over and set fire to If
you choose, which is unnecessary as ] think the
oil does more good if left on. To be sure the
frame work rocks some when the fowls are get
ting of in the morning, but | find this no disad-
vantage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

The editor of the Corsicana, Tex.
Observer, Mr.. G. p. Miller, had Sc
we're attack of rheumatism in his left
knee, which became so swollen and
painful that he could not walk up the
stairs. He writes that after few APP
plications of St. Jacobs Oil, the pain
entirely disappeared. and the knee as
sumed its normal proportions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
CRANBERRY Loss .

Cranberry Center, Wis: During the last two
weeks over ten 5000 acres Of cranberry marsh
and timber land have been burned in Juneau
county. The fires are in check now but not entire
ly ont. Two small district two miles square is all
the cranberry land left in this county. One of
these is on Silver creek, near the town OF
Mathers and the other il at Cranberry Center.
Many farmers have had their homes burned and
stock DESTROYED Thousands OF tons OF hay
have been consumed. Cranberry Center was
saved by the efforts OF eleven men, who met
large fire which started in Remington, in Wood
county. They succeeded in putting ii ont for
four miles and half, but change OF wind
carried the sparks over the fire line on the east
end, and the discouraged men ran for their
houses. Mrs William L. Megow then took tel
egrams to the railway station asking aid from
the neighboring towns. She then took wagon
with a barrel OF water to the fire line and kept
the fire down on the north, while the men went
to fight the fire on the east side of the settle
ment Before long forty men from the towns
Of Necedah, New Lisbon and Tomah were on
the ground, and thus Cranberry Center was
saved.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

'I'll press thee, press thee yet again, y
sang the hair parted-in-the-mid5le young
man at the social the other night, and all
the fellows he had borrowed from for two
years back went out in the cool for fear
he would keep his word.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

At social gathering on Austin avenue
Miss Esmeralda Longcoffin, wretched
performer, executed a solo on the piano.
Don't you think She plays that piece a
little too fast." asked Gus de Smith of old
Pennybunker. mo, she don't play 1t half
fast enough" was the sarcastic reply.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

In the Language of postage-stamps'
the stamp placed on upside down means,
Il love you" The young man or young
woman who adopts such an idiOtic form of
proposal must be upside down in the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
Dr RRTNIFY 422 yirs 5. A.: N S7'1:,

Chronic, Nervous End special Diseases
ror.nIr.t,ou personal CT 81 usu FREE and invited
QUESTION LIST SENT OK APPLICATION.
"a. ~. IN saec,sl Dtseasea and Nervous DEBILITY
-~-rar-fuI peu-pgeturss on He, heath, disease
ssr.fpa. treatment Every question answsrea. ssnt
FREE seAad q any address On receipts o. 1sc n
so4IASe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Telegraph operator (reading message)-
What's this!-"Will marry You whenever
you wishln Aged spinster-Yes; do you
think it too forward! It's my first offer,
and Pm afraid heal get away.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Clergy man hope, my young friend,
you lose no opportunity for attendance
upon the means OF grace and are careful
to mingie frequently with the Lords
peop|e." Young Friend-'Yes, sir;
haven't missed Sunday-school picnic
this snfnnnrft
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
A sudden Death

from heart disease is now quite common.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
is certain remedy. Chronic irritation,
palpiUation, excessive or defective action
Of the heart. shortness of breath, and
pain are removed by it In short period.
Ii also cures all the diseases relating to
the liver, stomach, bowels, blood and
skin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

NV wife was taken with a severe attack
of rheumatism and suffered intense pain.
After taxing six doses of Athlophoros the
pain was entirely gone and the swelling
nearly all reduced. K. b. Watson, Supt.
Am. Dist. Telegraph Co, Detroit, Mich.
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ELY'S
CREAM BALM.

We haze neUer han-
2lea q cafarrh rems-
~ that has increased
80 rapidly In sales az
EIgS Cream Balm
Or that has girea sucl.
EHirersal satisfac-
ton. &C. ". Crit
tentoH, rs Fulton
ST., NeiV York Ctr
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snra cnre for Rhsnmatism.

Cure guaranteed in all cases. Use Perry
Davis Vegetable Pain Killer according tc
directions, and il will cure ninety-nine cssel
out of every hundred. Try it, it surely will
not hurt you.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

A new gas meter just invented is called
the George Washington" This is refined
satire boiled down and strained through
ciIk
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Papa, does God tell you what to write
in a serm0n.n The minister re piled hesitat-
ingly in the affirmative: Then, papa,
why do you scratch il out again."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

~ Il ,...,,-I.,.. n aui Ladies TO Learn Tele
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Asirss. Dr. valentines to.iese. 81 Washington st.
Chfcara. III
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Persons suffering from Ague of long
standing will find a specific in Ayers Ague
Cure
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Eli Perkins says little girl explained
why boy kissed her by saying his lips
slipped.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

A word to the wise. If you are troubled
with cough or cold procure DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup at once. Its use may save you from
severe sickness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

No lengthy advertisement is necessary
to bolster up DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Summer coughs and colds generally
come to stay, but the use of Red Star
Cough Cure invariably drives them
away. Safe, prompt, sure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
SATAR 2K

particle IS applied into each nostrE and Is agree
able 70 use. Price so CTS. by mail or at druggists
send for circular. ELY BROTHERS. Druggists.
Owego, n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

Gray hair, however caused, is restored to
its original color by Halls Hair Remover.
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rYRoTox1cox

According to a despatch from Ann Harbor,
Michigan, Dr. y C. Vaughn, Sin examining
specimen Of the ice-cream which recently
poisoned a numbar Of persons at Newton, Mich
igan, has made the important discovery that
tyr0toxcon, the active element in poisonous
cheese which he discovered some time since,
was also present in the ice-cream. and was the
cause Of the sickness. This, il is said, ''proyee
that tyrotoxicon i due to the decomposition Of
milk, ard NAV &c developed in any milk which
j. kent IN impure atmosphere or uncleaR ves-
sells The germ seems to multiply very rapidly
and small amount o. tainted milk will poison
whole can. II il Or. Naughn's theory that
tyrotoxicon has much to do with cholera infan-
tum. the symptoms Of which similar to the
srnnntnrns nf cheeee poisoning.i,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
Curious Bird.

A sovereign remedy forpain, Salvation
OiI-sweRty-five cents Beware OF coun
terfeits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16
REITABTE REMEDIES.

for Chiils and Malaria. >crefuia and skin
Diseases, sieepie.rne~s and Nervous
Prerfr4ii0u.
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nv roNerE Oh LIvEn roAsr

Take cold boiled ham, TAT and lean, mince it
verI fpe; have in the same sauce pan on the
FIRE. pint OF new milk (cream is better. beat
wen egg and stir il on the milk before il gets
hot. season with q little cayenne: to this add
tea cup Of minced ham, tongue or liver. When
Ii has come to boil serve on slices Of toast.
FoAMING SAUCE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

DAMS On Life InEErznce PolieSes--No EztxsI
u Aids" LIP Van GoEzAaL box "a HiaHezrosia AiHH
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RAhAA FLoun PUDDING

Two cups Graham hor.r, 1 egg, q cup mo
asses, q cup milk SIN III nutmeg, teaspoon
ful cinnamon, tablesI oonfuls melted butter,
cup Of earrants, teas ,oonfuls baking powder.
Boil or steam two hours
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-16

one-half cup butter, y cup sugar beaten to a
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cream, then add the yolk Of egg wei beaten.
pat in a bowl over the kettle am stir one way
till dissolved then add tablesr Jonfnl Of flavor
ing, or hot water and essence Beat the white
OF the egg 10 stiff froth stir into the sauce
just before bringing to tabls