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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29
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POULTRY-YARD ERRORS.
Small Matters That should Receive tn
Most Careful Attention.

small matters Ihat should Receive the
Most Careful Attention.
Many errors are liable to occur with
beginners at poultry-raising, for even
the veterans are not free from mis-
takes at times. In selecting the breed
a great majority pay greater regard to
color and shape than to more desirable
qualities. 1t is well to know that the
characteristics of the breeds should be
understood il no mistakes are to occur.
But, after a breeder has become per
fectly familiar with all that pertains
to the choice of fowls, the common
routine of the pOultry-yards next re-
quires attention. The times of feeding
should be regular, certain hours being
fixed upon for that purpose, but they
are very few who Systematically feed
their fowls. Water should be kept in
the presence of fowls at all times, and
it should not only be clean and pure,
but fresh, and yet this important mat
ter is overlooked by many. Warmth
in winter is very essential to laying be-
ing as important as a full supply OF
feed, but every fowl-house Is not warm
and comfortable. The prevention of
dampness in the house avoids rOup,
which is a terrib scourge in fock,
but the small leaks here and there are
not regarded as dangerous matters by
the average breeders. Even the height
of the roOs.s and construction of the
nests have more or less tendency to
affect the profits from poultry than
many may suppose, for high roOsts
cause deformed feet, and poor nests
will not be occupied by the hens if
they can get better places in which to
lay. These things are seemingly small
matters, which are usually overlooked,
but they are important to success. /
Why poultry should be expected to
prove profitable without care more
than other stock is what we do not I'M
derstand, and the fact that n profit is
derived from a flock that has been
overlooked Is strong proof that poultry
raising can be made to pay well when
conducted by thoughtful, attentive per-
sons. 1t is the small matters that
should receive the most careful atten-
ton, as the observance of method and
system is sure to prove beneficial at all
times. and Garden.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29
THE LAVENDER PLANT.
Its Value for Medicinal Purposes and as an
Essential OIL.

Essential OIL.
The familiar appellation OF lavender
seems TO have arisen from its use in
washing and bathing, from the Latin
word lavo-to wash.
The lavender plant is a narrow
leaved, fragrant bush, bearing blush
flowers, arranged in spikes, and grows
profusely in the East When the plant
was introduced into England is uncer-
tain, but it was known as early as the
reign of Elizabeth. II was made use
of not only as a perfume. but medi-
cine. As a wash it was given for the
relief OF those afflicted with palsy or
apoplexy, and as conserve it was
administered tor numerous complaints
Culpepper, the astrological herbalist.
who wrote some books about two
aud a quarter centuries ago. says:
Mercury owns the herb and it carries
his effects very potently. Lavender is
of special good use for all griefs and
pains of the head and brain that pro-
coed of cold cause" and he tells
further that two spoonsful of the dis
titled water of the flowers, taken,
helpeth them that have lost their
voice, as also the tremblings and pas
sions of the heart, and Paintings and
moaning. not only being drunk, but
applied to the temples or nostrils to be
smelt into; but it is not safe to use it
where the body is replete with blood
and humors, because of the hot and
hostile spirits wherewith it is pos
sessed. The chemical oil drawn from
lavender. usually called oil of spike, is
of so fierce and piercing a quality that
it is cautiously to be used, some few
drops being sufficient TO be given with
other things, either for inward or out
ward griefs."
There are at least twelve different
species of the bush, but only two are
of general interest the common
lavender and the French lavender.
The former is cultivated mainly on ac-
count of its flowers, which are at the
full in June and July. From them an
essential oil is obtained b. distilling
them with water, which, dissolved in
alcohol, constitutes the perfume
known as lavender water. The flow
ers dried, like those sold in our streets,
give out rich fragrance, and are used
in England for pertaining all kinds of
household linen. The French lavender
yields n fragrant essential oil also
which is much used as a vehicle
for colors in painting of por-
celain, in the preparation OF
fine varnishes for artists, and
sometimes in the preparation of colors
for fine house paintings In the sick
room lavender is invaluable, and may
be used with the greatest advantage to
sweeten the air where purer circula-
tiOn can not be obtained without dam
ger to the patient The lavender is
easily propegated by seeds, cutting or
slips, and it would be well to cultivate
generally in this country. In the coun-
ty of HertfOrdshire, in England, but
short distance from London, the plant
is most extensively cultivated for all
purposes, and it is no doubt some of
these Hertfordshire flowers which have
found their way to Boston. --BOston
Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

BEAUTY IN WOMAN.
Rules for Cultivating the Most Lastin
Form of LONELINESS.

Rules for Cultivating the Most Lasting
Form of LONELINESS.
No cosmetics are so capable of en-
HANGING beauty as the smile of good
temper and a desire to please.
Beauty of expression is more than
any other form of loveliness, capable
OF cultivation. A woman may not
have perfectly regular features, but
her face will be so lit up with the
beauty of goodness that she can not
fail to please, if she strive to obey the
spirit of some such rules as the follow
ing, which may be multiplied or di-
minished according TO particular cases.
!. Learn TO govern yourselves and to
be gentle and patient.
,. Guard your tempers, especially
i'm seasons of il-health, irritation and
trouble, and soften them by prayers
and a sense of your own shortcomings
and errors.
3. Never speak or act in anger until
you have prayed over your words or
acts.
4. Remember, that valuable as is
the gift of speech, silence is often
more valuable.
). DO not expect too much from
others, but forbear and forgive, as you
desire fOrbearance and forgiveness
yourself.
6. Never retOrt a sharp or angry
word 1t is the second word that
makes the quarrel.
7. Beware of the first disagreement.
8. Learn to speak in a gentle tone
of voice.
9. Learn to say kind and pleasant
things whenever opportunity offers.
10. Study the characters of each and
sympathize with all in their troubles,
however small.
IL. Do not neglect little things, if
they can affect the comfort of others
in the smallest degree.
y. Avoid moods and pets and fits
of sulkiness.
IS. Learn to deny yourself and pre-
fer others.
II. Beware of meddlers and tale
bearers.
Is. Never charge bad motive, II a
good one is conceivable.
IS. BE gentle and firm with chill
dren.
The last rule refers to children, but
often husband is far more difficult to
manage. If, however, a wife can keep
her temper, and persevere in her eff
forts to please, she will in the end
conquer by kindness. From Fire Tat
entS Of Womdl2.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29
Clocks Gong and Bells.

One of the most interesting parts OF
clock is its striking-work. some
clocks striking hours, half hours and
quarters; others, like many of the
fashionable tall clocks, striking the
hour on a deep-toned gong, and chin
ing quarter hours in exact imitation Of
the chimes OF celebrated cathedrals.
The bell is an important part of the
striking apparatus. In domestic
clocks a small, saucer-shapad bell or
little gong answers, but when a
cathedral clock is to send its sound
over wide circuit the case is very diff
'erent. a gong of beaten metal may
be made 30 yield as deep, and to a
pass 5r-by, as loud a tone, though It
weigh but score or two of pounds,
as a bell OF ten tons. but the gong will
not be heard three hundred yards of,
while the peal of the bell win travel
four or five miles. The hour bell of
st. Paurs cathedral is often heard at
night at Windsor Castle, nearly twe nty
miles of. yet it weighs but five and
onc-quarter tons, while that az Notre
Dame, Paris. weighs over twelve tons,
that at Novgorod thirty-one tons, one
at Pekin fifty-three tons. the bell at
the Kremlin sixty-thrce tons, and tho
great bell at Moscow, broken in 1897,
weighed 1875 tons. COnROiSseRr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29
Cured of Gambling.

Il don't gamble" said a well-known
man about town. as he entertained some OF
his friends recently. My father broke
me of il at the start. / used TO be wild
sort Of boy, even after was in business.
stepped INTO IS place one day and met
two of my acQuaintances, AMI we fell &c
shaking dice When we quit walked out
with S55 in my pocket TIE next V was
at my post aud when the hour for closing
came my father took me to one side and
said: You were out last nightp / said
Yes How later he asked. l told him
until quite late. Shaking dicer he asked.
| owned up With - and --f be said.
l owned up again. You won S75 from
- he asked. l told him that he was
righs Have you got it with you yetr he
asked. said had Let me have it, he
said, and 1 counted il out i want 10 90
and pay il back 20 -, he said. He is
going around town saying that you beat
him out Of il You are my son, and
don't want any thing Of that kind said
about my family Suppose you had been
working for some one else. This report
would have cost you your situation
got to thinking about it. / thought If that
was the way men did who gamble with you
It was better 10 drop them And have
never shaken dice or played cards for
money from tina; day."-N J. Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29
THE AMBITIOUS TURKEY.
TWrltten Tor THIS r.7sr.1

their 'cluCk and their 'quack.
Thus unused . lone gobbler, the last OF the
brood.
As he eyed MS companions in quarreisome
mood.
I long for the cultured surroundings OF town
And share Of the worlds gOodly praise and
renOwn.
N not mere turkey. Tn almost BIRD
And, suitius the action At once 10 the word,
lie Popped his greas wings in excitement and
few
Just 3 few feet in air when he Iii in a slough.
T N almost q peacock uudauutrd Re cried,
And down went his broad douhie-chin IN is
pride.
And then. with the rustic and 81 ? OF hi<h birsh.
He spread out his feathers Tor all they were
worth,
And strutted and triued in his volub.e way
TIL the awe str-ckea rOuItry-trfbe ned in dis
may.
"Look. ma, that there turkey quoth old
Farmer Brown,
Who appeared az this moment. I'm take right
70 town;
len go like hOt-caEe on Thanksgivla' Day.
Come, on ser dxiH's, and don't yer delay,
al give ger the proceeds 70 GIT new hat
a snug lectle E'tc, fur he's oucomul0n fat
Such low, boo.ish iargon Of course was not
clear
To this elegant birds most fastsdious ear;
50 they frosted aim on 20 the great distant
town
Where fashionable family g0bbled him down,
Admired and praised as The tenderest meat
II ever had been their good fortune 10 eat
MID cultured surroundings he melted away
lis dreams more than real zed-Kiug for a
day
JULIA II THAYER
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Cure of Pneumonia.
Hess ROAD, NIAGARA Co, n. Y, [

HESS ROAD, NIAGARA Co, n. A.,
March "a, 1886.
About a year ago / was taken with. a
severe pain in both lungs / was first u
tackled with violent chill, then dreadful
pain and then a cough accompanied by con-
siderable fever. 1t looked very much like
bad attack of pneumonia. A friend Of
mine procured five ALLcoCK's PIAsTERs.
One he put under each arm, one under each
shoulder blade, and one on my chest close
around my throat. In a few hours the
cough ceased, the pain gradually abated
and broke out in a profuse perspiration.
l fell into profound sleep, and the next
day was almost well. / wore the Plasters
eight DAYS afterwards, and have never hao
any trouble since.
WILLIAM A. SAWYER
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29
"A queer claim was presented a

"A queer claim was presented and
settled by the Pennsylvania railroad
recently. A summer tourist came in
contact with the projecting screw in
the seat of one of the company's cars,
and when he arose 10 leave he left the
seat of his trousers. The demand for
damages made the round of every de-
partment before it reached the proper
official, when it was Endorsed for set
Element.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29
-Four Books Leaned IN One Reading.
. fear's Work Done in Ten Days.
rom the Chapiasa Of Exeter College, and


From the Chapla:a Of Exeter College, and
Houghton SyTiSc Freeman, Oxford.
Coll. Exon, OZJn., Sept. 1885.
Dear Sir:-ln April. 1875, While think NJ OF
tax ng orders in September / suddenly received
notice that my ord nation examination "
b. held IN a fortnight. Ihad lily Ten ll0l days
n which 10 prepare for the Exam. I Should
recommend a years. preparat ca IN the case OF
anyone SO utterly imp epare as Twas; but your
System had so siren thsHed my natural Dlefa9TH,
that was able 10 remember and give the glst
OF any book art ? ? GttiHq q oacf. the. efure
Rad LightfoOt Proctor. Harold Browne, Mos
helm, &c. &c, o5es, aad was sUccessfat IN &c ~
one OF the f1sRe papers. TIE present Bishop o.
Edlnburg knows the facts. Faithfully yours.
lReY.l JAMES MIDDLETON MACDONALD. NJ Al
To Prof A Lois tie, 20 F,fta Az. y. Y
p .rfec.ly taught BY correspondence. send Tor
oSps Ctus-
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GRAF EFUL-COMFORT
EPPS'S COCOA,
BREAKFAST.

By thorough knowledge OF the natural laws
which govern the operations Of digestion and nutr-
ton. and by careful application Of the 1ne prop
critics OF welseeeted Cocoa Mr.. Epps hiss provided
cur break asst tables With delicateiy Favored hev
erage which may save us many heavy doctors bills
IL Is by the Judcious Of such articles Of diet
that a constitution may be gradually built up until
strong enough 70 resist every tendency 20 disease
Hundreds OF subtle maladies are floating around ms
ready 70 attack wherever there - q weak point. We
may escape many fatal shaft by eepinE our
selves well fortified with pure blood and properly
uOurIshed frame Cfeil SeTgfce Gazetfs
Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only
in haifPouRJ tins, by Gsrocers, labelled thus.
JAMES EPPS - CO.. Homeopathic Chemists
LONDON. ENGLAND.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

Is excusable, because involuntary In the
rheumatic. One severe twinge is sufficient
to make any one twist the countenance out
of shape Persons troubled with incipieni
rheumatism might save themselves years
of pain if they would only use Hostetter, $
Stomach Bitters at the start. Signally Ell
cacous is it, too, for neuralgia, fever and
ague, dyspepsia, debility, inactivity Of the
kidneys and biliousness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

wise man ;ing aske what boys should
learn answered: What they ought to do
when tn cone to / g mem" Thy a. well
; men should learn that Aliens Ir,n Ton C
and cures dyspepsia All genuine Rear the
Signature of J. P. Allen. s. Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

fell u Revelation about the River Of
Life. and II there's green fields why
shouldn't there be lakes and rivers. too.
But DO say, Serena. what fcOl sh Great
ures VIC were, when We had the means Of
gratifying these innocent Xix ngs, that
We went on a hoard ng aud hcarding Just
like all the family before Us, until we
had nothing 70 hoard
1t was the Buell. blood in US and
Miss Serena shoOs her head mouFnfuliy-
''But II ] was 20 live my life over again
Ia have q trip 10 Europe out Of the
BUELL. savings before any body'd get
chauce 20 swindIe rs out OF them"
There's no lack Of lace curtains IN
Resell Osborne's grand house, and he
LaI his trip 70 Europe" said Miss Mandy
IL l hal 70 so with his conscience /
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

Don't say that a man is bow-iegged
even If he has that eccentricity OF gait.
Just say tina: he doesn't obstruct the
view OF the scenery when ne is walk
ing WssfcY,s Ploa1BsTn-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

Two HEADS are better than one-espeCi-
ally if they are cabbages and man has a
large family to provide for.-Detrott Free
Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

THERE may be objections to the chin
ney-sweeper's calling, but it scots those
who follow it-BOstOH Courier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

PHYSICIAN. heal thyseifr' is an injunc-
ion promulgated centuries ago. and now
some Of the older practitioners are pretty
we'll heeled.-The Idet
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

A TEN dollar bill is not like unto man,
for it can pay debts just as well after il is
broken - Western PIOIUmdn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

THROAT DISEASES commence with a Cough.
Cold or Sore Throat. ''BrOUH's Bronchial
Troehes' give immediate relief. Sold only ia
bores. Price . cts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

SOCIAL anomaly-the fact that people
who get on" should be well of. Z"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

"wHAT are you doing with my microscope,
Georgel" I've been shaving. father; and
want TO see if there are any hairs in the
lather as yet"
show DID you contrive 10 cultivate such
beautiful black eyer asked Brown.
''Oh," replied White, who had been prac-
ticing upon bicycle, II raised it from a
shuis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

TX and two are eight
and three makes
eleven. No. Mandy,
it's Of no use trying
20 make eleven shiI-
ling's stretch over q
Thanksgiving din
ner n we have one
at al We want a
good one, so we'll
Just give il up and
have bread and milk.
and try 70 be thank
ful Oh that, ard tue
withered little old
maid uf1f barZ tho
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

THE pugilist while not necessarily 8 man
Of mental culture is usually man of strik-
ing intelligence Merchant TraueJer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

The girl who takes her eng cement ring
to the jeweler TO find out how much it cost
will never make satisf -ctory wife, espe-
cially if the young man finds it out
S0HeIuiiLs JOlundS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

WHEN the political caldron boils, the
ecum quite naturally rises to the top
Boston Gazette.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

II a man has brass he can get along
with r, % ate supply of tin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

A Wink is as good as written prescrip-
tion TO a knowing soda wafer clerk.-HOtel
Mail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

COMING through the Rye-the brewers
wealth. - Tim.
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WILLIAM A. SAWYER.


1T is a mistaken notion that woman's
nature is TO be extravagant. Doesn't a
corset indicate desire for small Wastel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

AERoNAUTs are generally "well up" in
balloons unless they are sick.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

SORROWS may take from life its delights;
but, thank God they can lever take It's
duties. At the owest ebb detection we
stlu have much to do-F. D. Maurice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

p .ELs ought 10 know more about the
Iigns of the times than any body else.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

The book rev ever, unlike other literary
men, can do his best work when in crit
ical condition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

Az out land QUIT lying district-the wit
ness box OF police-court
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29
If You Are Sick

A DUTcH timepieee-the Watch on the
RhIne.-Lifs.
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What We Ought 10 Do.

OK the fence-men who practice with
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RESTITUTION.
The History Of a Thanksgiving
Sarprise-A True Sketch.

lwr.tteu Tor This paper.I
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

The honey-bee IS \ regular merchant Il
cells combs for a L Fing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

A NoD fellow-The policeman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-29

JUDGE and jury commend NATIONAL YEAST.
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A CREW seldom on water-a earkserew.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-05
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.
Meeting or the Hollywood Commit
fec YcSfcrday-The OaAwood Day.

The annual celebration OF the Oak
wood Memorial Association viii take
place on the 10th az in former years.
The whole or a part OF the First Virginia
regiment will parade, and q memorial
address is expected to be made at $50
T. VI. Contributions OF flowers are re-
Questcd. a committed OF the association
will be in attendance at the cemetery to
receive such donations and arrange deco
rations, in which the public is cordially
invited 10 assist. In future notice the
time and place for sending contributions
will be named.
The Ladies Hollywood Memorial As
sociation met at o'clock yesterday at
the house of the president. There was
quite a large attendance, and reports Of
the lists OF Subscribers show q beral
response TO the call the ladies' have made
upon the public for means to renovate
the soldiers section.
Various matters OF detail with regard
t. the celebration on memoriarday Tere
satisfactorily arranged, and largt,d '1'
ton Of the afternoon was spent II dls-
cussing ways and means for holdir' an
afternoon tea, which it has been dec,ied
to undertake at the Soldiers Home
The Board OF Directors of the Home
have kindly consented TO allow the hdies
the liberty Of the grounds for the sitter
noon Of May 2jth, and they will have
a lawn party with icc-cream, cake, Cow
ers. SC, for sale, and hope to raise
money enough to complete the repoya-
ton Of the soldiers section at Holly
wood