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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06

Raising colts for market ought to be
one of the sources OF farm profts-one
of the perquisites of the farmer, as
eggs and butter should be the perqui-
sites of the farmers wife. 1t is not
expected that the ordinary farmer is to
be fancy breeder, nor, indeed, a
breeder of what is called blooded stock.
But he should have an eye to the fit
ness of things, and endeavor to breed
good, useful grades. He should have
some idea of what sort of a colt his
mare is calculated TO breed, and seek
a sire accordingly. In this way, if he
can not breed the highest priced stock,
he can at least secure a good, useful
animal that will pay for its rearing and
keeping. A few dollars for service of
the right kind is as likely to result in
severa dollars value in the colt as
good seed is to bring forth a paying
crop in the field over one from poor
seed, or seed of poor kind. There is
no prospect of profit in breeding from
an inferior sire. because his services
can be had for small cost. As well
expect a good harvest OF field corn
from planting popcorn seed, rs to
expect valuable colt from an inferior
sire. 1t is perhaps not worth while to
waste expensive service on a SCRUB
mare, but if mare is worth breeding
from at all, it will pay to secure
service that gives some prospect of
value in the offspring. Something
never comes of nothing. Neither will
colt of value come from coupling a
worthless mare with worthless horse.
Like begets like, and scrub colts are
a poor investment. -NdtjoHdl Lee
Stock Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
Decided His Wife Away.

a Reading, Pa, letter says that Max
Rebstock,a Philadelphia brewer, Frieda
Rebstock. his wife, prepossessing
Young woman. and Albert Wolf, called
at Alderman Scheetz's office and had
that official settle a novel suit between
them. Mr. and Mrs. Rebstook were
married three years ago. She is TWEEN
ty-four years Of age and moved in ex-
cellent society among the Germans of
Philadelphia. Wolf and RebstoclI
were very close friends for years.
Last year Rebstock sent his wife on y
European trip. Several years ago she
first met Wolf, handsome young Ger
man A strong attachment sprung up
between the two, which was quickly
noticed by Rebstock. Alderman
Scheetz was called upon to amicably
adjust their marital difficulties Mr..
and Mrs. Rebstock signed paper by
which they agreed to separate, pro-
vided she gave him certain articles
which he bought her when they were
married. Rebstock renounced all claim
to the woman as his wife He then
left for Philadelphia. Mrs. Rebstock
and Wolf were married and will make
their residence at Reading.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
Crows ana Corn Worms.

A new England farm journal gives
plan for preventing crows from pulling
corn. 1t is to soak the corn in a weak
solution of cOpperas (sulphate of iron)
twenty-four hours before planting. To
make it easy to drop, and to prevent
the iron from injuring the hands, rub
the corn in gypsum or plaster. This
method. it says, will prevent crows
from destroying the corn and save the
farmer much annoyance and labor.
The West is not much troubled with
crows, but the crow blackbird commits
great depredations in some sections of
the West by pulling corn. The great
difficulty in the West is from the rayages
of the cut-wOrm, heart-worm, and wire
worm. The soaking of corn in any
liquid, medicated or otherwise, is not
practicable in the West, since soaked
corn cannot be properly distributed from
machines. If some eXperimenter
would only devise some means
to prevent the depredations of
insect pests on the seed and
sprouted corn he would indeed be a
benefactor. A thorough smoking of
the seed has been recommended, but
experiments have not been so conclu-
sively made as to learn how far the
smoking of corn may be carried with
out injury to the germ and at the same
time rendering it obnoxious to the lar
vac of insects.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
WHILE WE MAY.

The hands are such dear hands:
Ihey are so fuli; they turn at our demands
SO often they reach out,
With tribes scarcely thought about
So many times; they do
So many things for me, for you
II their fond wills mistake,
We may well bend, not break.
They are such fond, frail lips,
That speak TO us. Pray il love strips
Them of discretion some times,
Or II they speak too slow or quick, such
crimes
We pass by, for we may see
Days not far of when those small words
may be
Held not as slow, or quick, or out of place,
but dear,
Because the lips are no more here.
They are such dear familiar feet that go
Along the path with ours-feet fast or slow +,
And trying to keep pace-if they mistake
Or tread upon some flower that we would
take
Upon our breast, or bruise some reed,
Or crush poor Hope until il bleed,
We may be mute,
Nor turning quickly TO impute
Grave fault; for they and we
Have such little way TO go-can be
Together such a little while along the way,
We viii be patient while we may.
So many little faults we find,
We see them for not blind
Is love. We see them, but if you and |
Perhaps remember that some by and by,
They will not be
Faults then-grave fsults-tO you and me,
But just odd ways-mistakes, or even less
Remembrance to bless,
Days change so many things, yes, hours,
We see so differently in suns and showers
Mistaken words tonight
May be so cherished by to-morrow's light.
We may be patient for we know
There's such little way to go.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
Farm Hints For NAV.

Manure makes very fast this
month. All sorts of rubbish raked and
scraped from feeding yards. chip dirt,
bark, etc, half decayed leaves from.
fence corners, and sod trimmings from
road-ways and walks, or from around
the fruit trees, cOmposted with fresh
manure will quickly heat, and the en-
tire mass, after once or twice working
over, viii be admirable for late crops
Of corn, cOru-fOdder and millett, or for
top dressing moving land as soon as
the grass is off. May is the month in
which tillage of the surface by the har-
row and cultiyator. tells more to the
advantage of the soil and crops than at
any other. Weed seeds start quickly,
and crop after crop may be killed,
while the moisture of the soil and the
action Of fermenting manures and the
heat Of the sun, all contribute TO those
changes in the soil which augment the
supply of plant food, and all these are
greatly aided by stirring, mellowing
and comminuting of the surface of the
ground. american Agricult1sTist for
MdU
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
PreparIng AeaInst vermln.

Lice have been the bane of all who
endeavor to keep fowls. Despite all
precautions lice will take possession.
and, once established, work will be re-
quired to get rid of the pests. 1t must
be remembered that unless the entire
premises are overhauled nothing can be
done. Lice may be driven oil roosts
and yet be very thick in the nests. Or
they may store themselves IN some over
looked crevice, to come forth and nul-
tiply as rapidly as before. No halfway
measures will do for them. 1t must be
a war of determination, and not single
one must be left Sometimes the yards
must be cleaned up in order to escape
them.
To keep the vermin away place to-
baees refuse in the nests. which Will
not injure the hens in any manner, and
anoint the roosts with coal oil once
week. Every three months the walls
should be well whitewashed, with car
bolic acid in the whitewash, and the
dr0ppings should be removed at least
twice week. Occasionally a good
busting of the whole interior with Per-
sian insect-powder will be an advant-
age. But getting rid of lice Is the
difficulty. To do so the first thing
is to clean out the henhouse and leave
no portion of the droppings. Lice often
find Judgment ~ the droppings, and
hence a solution ofcarbOlic acid should
be sprinkled over those that are re-
moved. Put whitewash into every
crack and crevice thickly. Let 1t be
hot. if possible, and do not be econom-
ical with it. Put plenty of carbolic
acid in the whitewash-a tablespoon
of the acid to every bucket of white
wash.
With an oil can or small bellows,
blow the Persian insect-powder every
wherein the nests, in the cracks, and
all over the floor, first cleaning the
nests for that purpose. Having used
all these methods, now burn half a
pound of sulphur on the floor, see that
il burns well, and close the door, keep
ing it shut an hour. To make the sui
phur burn, pour little alcohol over
it. If possible. before cleaning out thes
house, take the fowls off the roost, sing
~. and dust every part OF the body
with Persian insect-powder, rubbing
drop Of coal oil on the top OF the head
and around the vent. but not on the
body. Repeat this process once a week
| if necessary. 1t is labOriOus, we admit,
but heroic treatment is necessary II lice
are to be driven out when once they
become established. The Farm and
Garden
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
COUNTRY LIFE AND WORK.
Comfort of spring

Beneath the branches of an April wood
! stood uplooking; all the leaves were
wet
With Heavens baptism; jewels myriad
sit
On ev'ry trembling bough. In rebellious
mood
noted the new life--within my heart
Unspoken wonder that the spring could be,
While she | loved, that used to walk with
me,
Was of the earth, all never more to part.
Through the pale, tender LEAKAGE, gemmed
with dew
Came glints of sunshine. Sudden came
"A thought
To comfort. He who has springs beauty
wrought
From death-like gloom, making the old
world new
Is he not able from the loathsome tomb
To raise my love il. all her olden blooms
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
Current Notes.

Arkansas has a State Agriculture
Society formed exclusively of colored
men.
About 1000, 900 pounds of fish were
frozen for Was hington and Fulton
markets. New York, to be used during
Lent. and $4,000 600 eggs were bought
to be shipped the re for the same SCI
son.
Some varieties of raspberries throw
up a great many suckers which should
be cut out. Not over four canes 10 the
hill should be allowed, so as to afford
plenty of room.
For wet lands a good mixture for
pasturage would be red-top, eight
pounds; alsike, six pounds; meadow
foxtail, four pounds, and rough-stalked
meadow, six pounds.
At the Canadian Experimental Sta
ton it has been determined that feed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
Alderman story.

Herr Hager, The wealthy German
banker, is the most punctual man in
the world, and always carries a couple
of thermometers about with him.
Thanks to this habit he is a frequent
victim to pickpOckets, as not week
passes without his losing one of his.
watches. AT first he had recourse to.
all kinds of safety chains; then one fine
morning he took no precaution what
ever, and quietly allowed himself to be
robbed. At night, on returning from
business, he took up the evening paper,
when he uttered an exclamation of de-
light. and at once started off to the
police station. This is what he had
read: ITO day, about 2 p. M, a
violent explosion took place in a house
in B-street, occupied by Mr. s,
a wealthy townsman. The hands of
the victim are shattered and the left
eye gone" The crafty banker had filled
the watchcase with dynamite,
which exploded during the opera
ton of winding. Since that time
10 more watches have been stolen
from the person of Herr HageF.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
Michigan Annlea.

The editor of the Michigan Horticul-
turist Secretary of the Horticultural
Society of that State), in answer to a
question as to what varieties of apples
to plant, gives list as follows: Red
Astrachan, sweet Dough, primate,
Oldenburg, early strawberry, Jersey
sweet, Chenango, Jeff'eris, maiden 5
blush, St. Lawrence, Dyer, Shiawassee,
melon, WAGNER, Hubbardston, Jona-
than, green sweet, Talman sweet
Grimes golden, Northern spy, red
Canada(top grafted), Rosbury Russell,
golden russell.
Upon the question of space for plant
ing the several species, both of orchard
and garden fruits, Mr.. Garfield. upon
the supposition that the rows will run
the long way, says divide 239 feet as
follows: Blank space. 10 feet; pears,
40 feet, rows. 80 trees; peaches, 20
feet, row, 10 trees; grapes, 80 feet, 3
rows, "a vines; currants, 10 feet, row,
60 plants; blackberries, 20 feet, 2 rows,
$50 plants; black caps, "a feet, rows,
800 plants; red raspberries, Is feet, 3
rows 500 plants. Blank space of Z
feet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06

the facilitating influence of the sue
culent and loosening feed. The only
way to prevent evil effects is to give
hay and grain at morning and evening
at hrst. continuing the morning ration
OF hay longer than that of the evening,
until the grass gradually gains in
nutrative value and the animals be-
come accustomed to it. This is equal
ly important for horses, cows aud
sheep. Horses that are not put to
hard work are not usually harmed by
grass; the clearing OUT does them
good. BroOd-mares, however, need
more substantial feed. Work horses
or oxen. shoald also have hay daily,
but if the hay is low, and due consider
alton for the future prevents buying,
they must have grain, w hich is best
fed ground and sprinkled on chopped
straw. Fresh cows generally do very
we'll if they calve within "A month after
they are put to grass. There will DC
little fear of milk fever or any trouble
incident to "A feverish condition, but
large mixers will need feed the sec
ond week or they will run down thin.
-American AgricuitHrist for Mty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
THE MARKETS.


WHEAT-No hard. NC bid; May, Sc
bid, No. l Northern, sc bid; No. 2
Flour-Patent, s5.OOaa25; straights
s45Ogo4.75 asked; bakers, s4.25a45O asked
RE, g 25C03.5O.
Corn No. ., S21Sc asked May, 945< bid.
Oats No. 2 mixed, S316c. bid, 331(c
ASKED No white 3211c. bid.
Barley No. 2, SIC. bid
Rye No. 2, SIC. bid.
Flax Seed 20. bid.
Baled hay, 80. p asked; timothy $3.50
Dressed beef, choice steers r. (g5c,
veal, a &c.
Butter. extra 2iG23c. bid.
Cheese, II012c,
Eggs, extra s1zCa9i<e asked,
Potatoes, 30cQD s.sc per bushel biz
Live Stock-5ales Of steers ranged "a. I2J<
a 1880 per 10 lbs. Sheep sold at $4,000
g per 10 Hogs 81. S0a g >.
aIsSEAPoLIs.
WHEAT-No. hard, cash, S25<c bid for
May; June, s5i4c; no. l Northern, cash
Ts18c; No Northern, cash, T0c.
FLOUR-Pateut IN sacks held at
S4-6004.7j. In barrels. e. 70Ca4. 81; $5.45
q, 20 delivered at New England points;
6. 4505.50 delivered New York ard Penn
syl7ania, points, bakers s3.G0g5.75.
CHICAGO
Wheat, 5fay 7954, june s0zc.
Corn. May 355zc; June 361Ic
Oats, cash 2914; June 291zc
Flax seed No. l, $l.O51S
, Pork cash, ss-s29 9.15; June, s1O71<Q
3. I've q. %! st sssar c G. ss.s5@4; Hogs
DCLUTH.
WHEAT-Cash No. ! hard s2Zc.
MILWAUKEE,.
neat-Cash, 7g2zc; June, SOS<.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06

Are a long standing grievance.
A writer recently suggested the use
of cucumber rinds for their extermina-
ton. The green peel is strewp about
the floor and the insects fasten upon it
greedily, sucking the juice until they
are so enfeebled that they can be swept
up and destroyed without difficulty.
The same result is claimed for helle-
bore scattered about a room, and also
for fresh catnip, while it is said that
the latter has a marvellous effect in
driving away ants, both red and black.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
GorLDsYsrEM srRIKE ENDED.

The following document ends the great
strike on the Southwestern railroads:
OFFI, If THE EXECUTIVE BOARD KNIGHTS
Ca LAEoR st. Louis. Mo, May 3. To the
members at district assemblies n, 93, and
lul. aud of the general assembly and non
members, OF persons affected by the present
strike upon the Gould southwest system Of
railways. greeting; On April = the citizens
of ~. Louis requested ui this board that, IN
the interest," Of the business community o.
81 Louis and that OF the uItrd states in
general. fue strike upon the Gould south
west system of railways should be declared
at an end. While this request was under
consideration May D. by Che joint boards
Of district assemblies Il, 90 and lul the com
the cause OF the trouble between the rail
road company and its employees made a
similar request. In which they say
Ih.E--tImouv taken 10y the cougression-
al IuEe~II -atluE committee shows cOnclu-
~lEriy that very serious losses o. the com
Hlareial Interests Of the entire country have
resulted from this trouble. aud that large
number of persons not connected herewith
have been thrown out uf employment
therefore we 10 respectfully, but earnestly
a-E YOU 70 dI-cJntiL ue this strike and leave
tie Justice Of your cause to the decision that
public opinion may form when we make
our report
The document was fully considered and
the following conclusion arrived at: That
the matter te left IA the hands Of the gen
eTal executive board, they TO set THE time,
and declare the strike at an end. W g have
therefore selected Tuesday morning. May
l. i>~t, as the time when this strike shall
end Nau viii make application to your
formers employers Tor employment ON the
above date lue-day morning, Nav -. BY
order of tle general executive board
John - HrVas
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
Tomato Bisque.

One quart can of tomatoes, one quart
of milk, with tiny bit of soda stirred
in; one tablespoonful of corn-stareh
and heapIng teaspoOnful of butter
rubbed together. Salt and pepper TO
taste; one-half teaspoonful of sugar.
Stew the tomatoes for half an hour
with salt. pepper, and sugar; strain
through a. fine colander back into the
saucepan and heat to boiling. Scald
the milk in another vessel, add corn
starch and butter and stir until web
thickened. Mix with the tomato,
bring it to a quick, sharp boil and a
delicious soup is ready for eating.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
Moths

Can best be guarded against by
putting temptation out of their way.
Clothing wrapped securely in news
papers or in stout cloths that leave no
openings through which moth can
creep, and then packed into trunks or
drawers, are safe, unless the egg has al
ready been laid in their folds. To avoid
this contingency each art Gle should be
thoroughly beaten in the open air be-
fore it is put up. CamphOr, tobacco
leaves, etc, are added representatives. of
danger. The buffalo moth is harder to
cope with. Among the modes recon-
mended for getting rid of him is that of
laying a damp cloth over the border of
the carpet next the wall and pressing it
with a hot iron. The steam destroys
both insects and eggs. Laying II strip
of tarred paper under the edge of the
carpet is advised, and sponging it with
turpentine is also urged. This last
plan, however. has obvious drawbacks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
Oatmeal Cruel.

One even cup of fine fresh oatmeal,
one pint of cold water, one pint of milk,
one even teaspoonful of salt; wet tine
oatmeal with the water and set over
the fire in farina-kettle, stirring often
and, as it stiffens, beating in a Ipful
of milk; stir steadily FIVE minutes after
it reaches the boil, adding gradually
the rest of the milk. Cook in all half
an hour, dating from the scaldiRg point.
Turn ont and eat with sugsr and
cream
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
THE uLD WORLD

A rumcr prevails in Paris tEat beauu-
fuI young girl, bearing a remarkable re
s.mblauce 20 the ex-Empre-s Eugene, is
about 80 beg.B legal proceedings 10 com
Del recesnlt uu of her claims O. Toe the
daughter and herr Of that unhappy lady.
The deficit in the revenue Of the Prussian
state railwa 5 for the past fiscal year is
.a.clu.OD0 marks under the estimste. owing
ta tine general commercial depression II
Is expected that the deficiency IN loo6 will
be even greater.
IL is nos admitted that tha illness from
which Count Herbert Bismarck has been
suffer- z was 50 serious for several days
that his life was despaired of. His Tecov-
cry Is assured
Il is rumored that Prince Albert Victor
eldest son Of the prince Of Wales, is to be
created duke Of Kent.
Bis1Ba rck has introduced bin into the
buudesrath 70 increase the duties on spir-
it's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06

Mash mealy potatoes TO Il soft paste
with milk aud little butter; work in
a raw egg. well beaten. ANA teaspoon
full Of prepared hour. Mold into rolls
rounded at the ends. dip in beaten egg,
then in fine cracker crumbs, and fry in
good dripping or sailed lard. Gro
quets are best when left to get cold and
firm before they are cooked. Drain all
the fat from them before dishiag.
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In Milwaukee.

Serious rioting occurred among the strik-
ers IN Milwaukee on tie 4th inst. The
chief diE5cuIty was at the Chicago rolling
mill works at Bay View. Four companies
Of militia were or hand, and one OF them
decd az the mob but yurposely aimed high
Ss THAT no one was killed Gov husk l. IN
Milwaukee. IA person. aud has sixteen CON
panies OF militia UIasr arms IN the city,
There j. also trouble st BesTs Brewing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06

A LOVE Tor and intimate acquaintance
with rare old Iaces are supposed 10 in
dictate the presence Of blue blood in a
wOmau'S veins. ANY paTyeuu can APP
preclate diamonds, but lace j. quite
another affair. and to be connoisseur
of it is almost equal TO possessing a
patent Of nobility.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06
Rermuda Onions stuffed.

Make a round hole in the upper end
of each, dig out at least half contents;
set in a dish covered with warm, slight
" sailed water, and bring 10 a simmer.
Throw away the water; carefully fill the
onions with minced poultry or veal,
put bit Of butter in the dish TO we
vent burning. scatter fine crur5s thick
" over the onions, and BIKE, covered,
half an hour.
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rnRrr SIsrn cnNnREss

SENATE. April 2S-On motion Of &r. Ne
MILAN bills were passed authorizing the
construction Of bridges as follows:
Across the Mississippi river at or near
Kefthbure. III across the Mississippi nv
y rom NiLuna. Mann. 10 the opposite
shore ia Wisconsin. across the elbow
Stone river N Montana: across tne Nilsson
n river at Pierre. pHs-. across tire Nlssls-
.5pri river from Red Wing. Miuu.- 90 the
opposite shore In E.5euusiu- The post
Office spuroprlatiou bill 0as discussed at
length an amendment appropriatl1g s>ta--
uIU for carrying south, Central American.
Chinese aud Australian mails being the
point under consideration No vote was
reached On the amendment
HouSr. April .s-A bin was passed
authorizing the Improvement of the Miss
issi,,ni river at Little Falls. Sion The
p yer aud harbor appropriation sii vac
debated until adjournment AmCrg other
information Mr. Hepburn of Iowa salt there
v-ss NO navigation on the Missouri river OF
..1nseoreuce aud ouly ten steamers had
passed. Council Bluffs in i've wears.
SENATE, April s2-The entire session was
devoted 70 considering the appropriation
of So. ESQ for conveying foreign malis- but
the senate adjourned before q vote vas
reached
HorsE. april 29-The river and hsrbor
bill was again under consideration and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-05-06

''No,' said bankrupt merchant, sadly,
advertising doesn't pay. / tried it Just
before failed, so / know what I'm talking
about"
What newspaper did you advertise n ~
mot any newspaper pasted 500 dodgs
ers On 8 barn just out OF town, and I'm
sinner il a wind storm that same night
didn't scatter that barn over a ten-acTe
cOw-pasture. Don't talk to me about ad
vertising.