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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09

WOMAH sSs aa g'ftss %es?
GRATITUDE s9s az S mould 6 sff qso sS
in the doOr-y
the FavOre Prescription two weeks, a
neighbors ali to
an helping homework, af docforEug
wi of the best we ouId gel
told husband be
do hOusewOrk / thankful IN
wrote for had suffered from Female Weakness
i had almost given despair"
ET-I Mrs. +. f. WILCOX Friendship. ~ r. writes
lERKnI 4" For five had badly
\ with female weakness terrible
4 DAM 1.-THE small of my the stomach
AIN. HThree bottles OF Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescrp
- ton acted Like CHARM and cured
pletey, Joy"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09

Chocolate and cocoanut blanc mango is
held to he a decided Improvement on the
old-fashioned kind
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09

Old-fashioned Yule cakes for Christmas
are to be revived by the fashionable carter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09

whats in a name!" a recent traveller
was heard to explain. why about the
hottest country on the globe III Chilli
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09

A safe and certain remedy for throat and
hung diseases Ayers Cherry PectoraL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09

Nearly S25.000,000 worth of candy was
made In California during the past year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09

To break up colds and feyers, use early
DR.. Pierce's Extract of smartweed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09
The Fountain of vitality.

Partridges, if young, will have black bills
and yellow legs; but if old, blue legs and
white hills
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried FOR CastOria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09
PROFIT or SURFACE MANURrNe.

NIL. Robinson, large manufacturer and
small farmer of Moretown. VT, is a firm
believer in surface manuring as against blowing
manure under six or eight inches. Twenty-Five
years ago he purchased two acres OF moving
land near his lumber mills, which produced
only about a ton OF hay annually per acre. He
has improved it by top-dressing with stable
manure and wood ashes, till be now cuts as
much hay in two crops many farmers get
from ten acres. His neighbors estimate his
crops at ten tons per year. The first cuttinng
this year was eight two-horse loads, the second
gave him four heavy loads. He keeps two
horses and from two TO three cows; also one to
four hogs feeding grain freely to all. The
animals are bedded beautifully in the seasons
of it. with buckwheat bulls, of which he obtains
large quantities from his grist mill. The liquid
manure Is thus all saved and goes upon the
land with the solids He likes TO apply tine
old compost TO the stubble just soon as thu
first crop is removed. This makes a partial
mulch for the grass plants just when they are
in most danger Of being burned out by the hot
suns Of early summer. Coarse manure he sp-
plies any time in winter on the snow When he
began spreading manure upon the surface, his
neishbors who had practiced ploughing il
deepiT under the sod were inclined TO ridcule
the practice. but his example reyoiutiOniZed the
whole neighbOrhood, az ali see that manure Is
worth more TO the present generation when
applied near the surface than IL turned deeply
under. II his grass il injured by wiuter killing
or otherwise, seed is sOwn on aud narrowed In
with a liberal dressing OF manure. He has
done this twice in twenty-five years. lie has
measured timothy grass from four feet eight
inches to a little over six feet high in the best
years for its growth A small kitchen garden is
cultivated every year in some part OF the lot.
He raises hay enough on the remainder every
wear 10 nearly keep the above named number
Of horses and cows.-N =. Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is agreeable to
use. 1t is not q liquid or q snuff. SOC.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-12-09
HAND1Txe THE roTATo cR0P

The New England Homestead has been max
ing special investigations in regard to the potato
crop Of the country and from some 600 reports
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09
She Will Dust.

He had back load of feather busters
as he rang the door bell on Montcalm
street east yesterday, and when wo-
man opened the door about two inches
and said that nothing was wanted he
inquired:
"Madam. will you kindly inform me
who lives next door?"
Next door?'' she queried, coming
out on the step. why, it's new
family and l don't remember the
name.
Lady puts on a good deal of style,
doesn't shc?"
Rather"
81 thought so. That's the way with
those sort Of people; they put it all on
their backs. l asked her If she didn't
want a duster to dust off her upholstered
furniture and bric-a-brac, and she slam
med the door in my face. She didn't
have any to dust, you see. People who
have plush furniture and articles of vir-
tue and taste always want my goods.
Pleasant day, MADAME
"Y-e-s. What did you say the price
wasp
"Scvcnty-tive cents, madam, and the
woman next door is peering through the
parlor blinds at us.
''ls she? Well, III take one, and II
there should be any other invention to
dust bric-a-bric and oil paintings you
might call around. You may also bring
me u box of polish for my silverware. !"
Free Press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09

An English lady has arrived at Or.
lando, Fla. with nine children, a par
rot, and forty pieces of baggage. What
became of her husband is cot positively
known, but it is surmiscG that the poor
man took to the woods at the first favor.
able opportunity.
1t is said to have been discovered BY
science that wind always moves in o
circle, but no explanation has been
made as to how it happens that when
the playful zephyrs seize hold of a
mans hat they always make a straight
shoot for the nearest mudpuddlc.
A New York scientist has been trying
for several years, without success, to
make the shells of eggs transparent
without injury to their Matching quail
ties. 1t is needless to say that he has
not taken the right course. What he
wants to do is to stop fooling with the
eggs, and persuade the hens themselves
to use gelatine or something else for
shells that body can see through.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09
Not Likely.

At the Detroit & Milwaukee Depot
the other day woman about As years
of age had considerable trouble with a
crying child year or SO old. 1t evil
IDENTIFY wanted parcgoric, peppermint
or something of that sort, and she fin
ally turned to an old gent with IL satchel
between his feet and said:
Il want to get to drug store. Can't
you take care Of the baby while I'm
gomez"
Good land" he gasped as he leapcd
up. 'bnt l know what you're after.
You want to leave the young'un on my
hands!"
"You old IDIOT" she yelled at him.
"This here is my eleventh, and as
never ran away from any of the rest
am | likely to leave this onc?"
''But, Ela'am-''
"Shut up! Leave a child ON your
hands! Why, you old wiltetl-up turnip,
a COW would be afraid to trust you with
her calf.'
lie grabbed his satcllcl and skipped
out doors, shaking in every limb. and
the baby was left to bawl it out until
the mother returned. -Dctron Free
Press
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09
The Public Debt stassmsnt for March.

The March debt statement shows re-
duction for the month Of over $14.OO0,.
900. and for the nine months OF the cur.
rent fiscal year OF $67, 900, 900, against
about $4,000, 600 for the same nine
months ofthe preceding year. In addition
to reduction OF $40, 900 900 in the bond.
cd debt since March 1. there has been re-
gold certificates OF deposit: The in
count of outstanding silver certificates,
$4,000, 900 for interest, more than 49,.
OO0, 900 on account Of the fund held to re.
deem national bank notes, and 81 600, 900
for natured debts. The net gold in tho
treasury shows IN increase OF 81, PIG, ,4S7,
the amount now held free from certificates
being $l51, ,379,424. This shows an in.
yearago; but while the net gold shows an in
crense there has been falling Oft OF nearly
$S.OO0,O0O since March 1, whichshowsthat
the treasury has supplied a large portion
OF the gold which has been exported during
the month. 1t will be thus seen that Of
the $15, 900, 900 silver certificates surren-
dered during the month, fully one-half
T we're EXCHANGED for gold for export;
Tes oot. il 1ds fHa nuSs1 Saa
OF standard silver dollars ON hand, deduct
ing outstanding certificates. is S6, ,694, 66S-
an increase of 100000 since March 1. A
comparison with the figures for March
shows an nunusually favorably exhibit in the
silver fund. Notwithstanding the redemption
OF about $3.OOO,OOOin certificates and the
output of nearly like amount from the
mints. A like increase in the number Of
these dollars now held is less than 81 ,OOO,-
600. In the unavailable assets, or frac.
tional coins held, there is no material
chnnue The net ha In nce ia SIG 3Sl Ol4-
an increase OF $4,OOO.OOO for the month.
According to the former method Of stating
the liabilities and assets, this balance
would be $215, 1881 ,O53. Tho receipts for
the month were $40, 600, ,OoO-an increase
Of S3,OO0,0OO over March, 1885. The
greater portion Of this iucrease-at least
Observation-Disclosures from customs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09
Not SO Eunuv

"Ha! ha! ha!' laughed Dctroiter as
he met a lawyer at the postoilicc yes
tcrtlay, "but Il very funny thing occur
rcd i'll connection with my trip to Chi
cago last week.
"Ycs?"
stopped at one of the big hotels,
you know, and the night l came away
! forgot to pay my bill.
Yes. sir; walked right of without say
ing a word, and never thought of the
matter again until half way home"
II Sec"
"Wonder what they'll think?"
"Why." replied the lawyer, as he
drew q letter from his pocket, ''thcy
have already forwarded me request
to sue and collect. The bill is 1915,
and my fees are S125. Please call ut
the Office at once and save cxpense?'-
Detroit Free Press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09
during the day. The boys are forbid.
den to lay their hammocks on the deck

during the day. The boys are forbid.
den to lay their hammocks on the deck
or across the guns, but must hold them
from the time they are carried to the
spar deck until they arc taken by the
slower. A few hours are spent nearly
every morning in washing down the
decks and polishing the brass-work
about the ship. At noon all hands are
piped down TO dinner, and at sunset the
buglcr sounds call for hauling down
the colors. Five minutes after comes
supper. After supper hammocks are
pipcd down, at eight bells tattoo i:
sounded, and an hour later the crew is
ordered to turn in and keep silence.
Talking after bedtime, swearing,
fighting. and other boyish ottcnscs are
punished in several original ways. the
most common Of which is to make the
offender "toc seam" for several min
utes ut Il time or send him aloft to s.kcep
q masthead lookout" Boys who are
careless about their clothes or their
hammocks are obliged to carry them for
an hour or two every morning until
they are cured. Solitary confinement
on bread and water for five days is the
scvcrcst punishment which the naval
regulations permit, except it bc awarded
by Il court-martial. Only boys between
the ages of IA and l8 years are received
at the training ship. From the moment
an apprentice cnlists his pay is 50 per
month and he is placed in a class.
where he acquires the rudiments of his
prospective profession as sailor. They
are allowed pocket-moncy and re:,son-
able amount of lcave-of-absence, and
can visit their homes twice u year while
in the waters of the United States. In
addition to studying arithmetic, geo.
graphy, and United States history while
on the training-ships, the boys are
given regular practice in boxing, fcnc-
ing, rowing, and sailing boats. When
qualified for sea they are drafted to u
cruising practice ship and visit Europe
Or the West Indies. After returning to
the United States and visiting home for
ten days or two weeks, boys are trans
fcrrcd to naval vessels in all parts of
the world. This is usually about fifteen
months after enlistment, and he is not
apt to be changed again until he is of
age. Then he may receive his dis
charge, or be re-enlistcd at will.-Ncw
Tork World.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09
EcOllOllliZillg.

NJ. D'llarpc has been treating him
self to new hat. Proud of his con-
quest he showed his purchase to every
body next day. What did you give
for it?' asked friend. at cost me
fifteen francs" 'But it is marked
sixteen francs on the lining" ..True,"
softly replied NJ. D'IIarp, 'that is what
! paid my halter; but | went without
my dinner yesterday. ."-Inris Journal
fWuSu}lt
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09

Cocoanut Cake-Beat the whites of
six eggs to froth, take little more
than half cup of butter, one and a
fourth cupfuls of pulverized sugar. two
cupfuls of flour, juice Of half q lemon,
and one small wineglass of water and
a small teaspoonful Of soda. Bake in
two flat tins and spread between and
over the cakes the following mixture:
Half a cup of water, . cup and a half of
white sugar; boil into thick syrup, and
when it is partially cool pour it upon
the whites Of two eggs beaten stiff. Stir
in the whole Of . small grated cocoa-
nut.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09

1t is believed by the Academy of Sci
ences, after series of most thorough
experiments, that the vision of the fc-
male man is decidedly supcrior-both in
depth of focus and fullness of definition
to that of the grand mogul himself.
Everybody who has ever observed the
range and precision with which a wo-
nan will discover hair on a man 8
coat collar. will be quick to say that the
decision above was indeed Il most right
cous judgment.-Ltge Broom, IN Chica.
90 Ledger.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09

Young love lives al least twenty-four
months each year; but as it is natural
for young people, if the object is worthy
of love, loving it good deal won't hurt
either of them, for in youth love is gen.
orally as harmless as spruce gum, and
has no more care for the future than a
last years grasshopper. AndI never
yet knew young lovers to care for the
substantials of life. Bonbons and
oranges are generally good enough for
them. The pork and beans of every
day life knocks all the romance out Of
the affair.-Chicago LedQer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09

man in Marietta, Ca, filed kcg in his
barn half full of water, and put in enough
cotton seed to cover the surface OF the water,
and then sprinkled meat on top of the cotton
seed. Next morning he empticd out 100
drowned rsts,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09

Some Bostonians are enjoying themselves In
discussing the question, "Who wrote the
letters of Junius" Thus far the claims
of Earl Temple have been advanced with
most ability.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09

There are in Philadelphia eight female ply
sicialls who have an annual practice of about
2OC0l each. There are twelve whose incomes
average about 10000 each, and there are
twenty-five who earn over 5000 year cach
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09
THE PIONEER EXPRESS
4 Pubnshsd
EVERY FRIDAY NORNIN0.
At PElrBlNA. D. Z.
e. H. YOUNG, Publisher.
Subscription, q Per Annum. in Advance.

The Pioneer Express circulstee numwouslv In
every nsighbofheod IN Pembtns county, and 10
distance OF o!@ 20 miles west Of Red river L -
publican principles. Regular Communications
from all paxte OF the county publtshed weekly,
AZ an Advertising medium if has no equal IA
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09
Promotion in tho Regular Army.

The president nominated Colonels
Thomas II. Ruger, Of the Eighteenth in
fantry, and Joseph Potter, OF the Twenty
fourth infantry, brigadier generals, vice
Generals Terry and Howard. recently pro-
NOTED. Potter stands eighth on the list
OF colonies OF the line. He graduated in
1S43 in the same class as Gen. Grant, and
will he retired on account OF agc in October
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09

Of US a hammock. maitress. and
two blankets and a few other little
things. such IS brushes % soan AM, and
combs. Each Of us has a Jack knife
and lanyard, too. The LANYARD is this
cord that GOES around the neck and it's
fastened to the knife so that If WE dron
il when we're ,,p in the rigging il won t
fall on ANYBODY.
Eight bells" mused the lad. as tho
solemn notes of deep toned gong
were waited upon an otior of boiling
coffee from below. "Another hour and
we'll have sumner"
..You have supper at nine bells. do
you?'' ycnturcd the rcportcr. trying to
appear familiar with the sailor dialect.
'.We'd have to wait for It a good
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-08-27
Sedgwick In Mexico.

Ell PAso, Aug. 20. Envoy StdgNick ar
rived in El Paso this evontng pt 4 O'Clock
and was escorted Immediately acros, the
river TO Paso del Norte 10 Consul RHshnm',
office, where a secret conference of about
an hours duration took place From there
lac was escorted 20 the Mexican Central
depot where he took train for the CITY
vi Mexico at seven o'clock He sayS his
mission Is to Minister jackson alone.
Ills credentials are directed to that gentle
man. After conference with him he will
return 60 l'asu tel Norte and enter upon a
minute aud thorough investigation OF Cut
ting coSc. The Department Of State at
Washington Will take no steps until hc io-
turns and makes his report Mr. ScdgwIclrs IS
baggage was thoroughly examined hy the
Mexican Customs Inspector at the Mexican
Central depot, Paso del Norte although his
escort announced him ~ special envoy
from the United States a large cuvcIopc
containing his credentials and Instructions
was especially scTutnizcd lie report,
That the mission is not diplomatic one.
but simply one of conference with Minister
Jackson aud afterward one of nvcstiga-
tlun at laso del Nortc
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-08-27
A Postal Convenience

NA'nt\oToN, Aug q" wv po>tomcc
department haa completed arrangements
'ol Issuing combined lcttcr sheet and
stamped envelope of pattern which can
he readily understood aud used IL Ia sttipd
q letter She; envelope. and is Of only
one denohm.tiOn cents FJr iht
present AZ lcs ~ - docmed ovpedicnt TO
coniirr tho i'," O. ot the letter sheet cn vciope
10 rev 20 tine principal post offices Tho
prices ol which the envelopes are 10 Toe sold
are as follows Single sheets 8 ccnts: two
shoet~, cents three sheet. Z cents; fnur
sheets. Do cent?, five sheets i9 cunts, siy
sheets cent, seven Hrcrts. ~ rthts. eicht
Sh'c'F ~ cents pads OF twenty five sheets js
cent. pads of itty sheets, 81 10 ;pnds of ono
hundred hcets. $3.50; pads of five hundred
ShcetN' Sll'o, pads of one thousand, 50.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-08-27

Three of Groet Britain's Schoon
era Seized.
rhc United states Revenue cutter CorStn
Makes tho Capture tor Illegal
Seal Fishing.

San FRANCISCO, Aug Is. The steamer
St Paul which arrived here To day from
Ounalaska. Alaska, brings news OF tho
seizure on August : ~ threc British schoon.
srs 10y Ouitod States revenue cutter CIR.
win for violation uC seal fishing laws in
Behring'S Sea. The uatiics ot the schoou
erS are the Thornton, Onward nuG CarS
line Crews of seized vessels were sent to
Tho sCbOoucrs were takcn to Onua.
laska, but the officers aTpi cp board tho
CorWn. Tho captains of tho ,aItuF"dl
the high seas, that their vessels We're fitted
out at Victoria. h. c., and carried British
hags. ON the other hand. It is claimed that
they verC killing seals several hundred
mileS within the llruts Ct the Russian Ccs-
sion TO the United States Tho matter hHs
been referred To the British Consulate bi
thls city for investigation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-08-27
SLEW A PANTHER
Aud saved thc Lives ~ Ter sleeping Chit
drcu-A Buckeye Mothers BraVc Deed.

drcu-A Buck",c Mothers ltraVc Deed.
Toro>o, lti,, Aug ~ "A large dun.
colorcd panther which for several weeks
tcrror2ed the people about Bousc's Grove,
eight ruieS southwest of hero was killed
yesterday afternoon ht woman. who
thereby saved tho lives of her too little
girls. Tho pluckN woman was Mrs Mont
calm, who was Ou her way from Indian
territory 20 her former home near Clcve-
laud, Il. Some years ago she and her huS-
band went West whcrc the latter was
Killed. Iett with two little children tho
woman loaded her gopds Or wagon and
started ON tho long Journey Go her Ohio
home The travellers reached Houses Urovo
yesterday. and Mrs Montcnlm stoned
and proceeded to got dinner The children
wandered OH into the woods. and when tho
mother called upon thcu to como TO dinner
sue received mo- answer Fearing ~ome-
th'ng was wrong. sine took her rifle from
th' wagon and started Tor the woods near
Toy Before going far moving branch ~
"a tree attracted hor attention. and going
nearer She discovered large panther pre-
parng TO spring ON her children. who were
lying asleep a the foot u1 the tpC. Mrs
Montcam at once drew bead ON the
brute and shot him through the body She
then removed the pclt aud tuuk It Win her
ON her iourucv
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-08-27
THROUGH THE WHIRLPOOL.
hnston Man SWuuS Through the Rap
ids. hut say. All the MCu-N n the
World Would Not Tempt it,,~
Ila a. Again.

NIAGARA FNn~, ONr, Aug ~ VIM y.
Kendall, of Boston, to day swan success
fully M a cork vest the Whirlpool rapids
Of Niagara ttvor The trial was 20 settle
n wager OF SlO.uV blnde Nv BUstbn parties,
he 70 receive SlOO uf the stshes There
Wctr cav spectators of the affair, Il hav.
ing boon kept Giiet Kendall relates tho
following experiences WHOM he reached
tho spot where Captain Wchi i- sup
posed Go have lost his life Tho water
SCENTED io go from uudcr him and n hugo
wave struck hiW nn thc hcnd and shoulders.
knocking hun unCOustiru- Tor a few mo
Wcnis tie found his swimming abilities
OF NO Ust Nbbtegqr and netcr expected TO
como out alive. Nbon pitCriug the whirl.
pool he was so hCuumhcd hhH partly
unconscious that ho could not h,o
a limb aud did not know what
~ Was doing Tho current took
him righ' intT Tho main eddy aud sucked
fully hitcou seconds tpmt teaching tho
under current ho was shot odt ~ tro pool
tullN hity to"t from its ccntCr When he
reached the surface of the water he had
partly rcEainod consciousness aud know
lhg 'hcre was no timC to Spnro
before ho Mbblj bo dashed down
the lower rapids, hd EVAN tn the shore.
thht he ngam bcCamc unconscious, aud his
sSsiHtouts were fully half nm hour occupied
IA reylviug him with the aid OF stimulauts
ann hN tNUltug Whom asked II ho would
ever make du1thcr trip ho said most EN-
phatiCHllN: "Nu, tGcfes not enough
money in the world To- induce iua Is repeat
this afternoon 's experience. \ child would
rapids aud come out all right as Rn expert
gMlmtfIpI 90