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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
One Oyster Shell for All Gus.
toners.

On my way to Pier AZ I occurred to
me to refresh myself with an oys ter
on the half shell at one of the stands
along the sidewalk. | approached
man wearing one boot and one shoe
and gave my order. He reached I'M
der his counter and brought up an
oyster in half shell and pushed for.
ward round bottle with long me-
tallic nozzle on it and a green label
reading pure Bay Rum" / asked
him if it was customary to give the
oyster shampoo as we'll as bay rum.
when he explained that the bottle con-
tanned vinegar. though it formerly
held bay rum. and he had not found
time to remove the label. After max
the oysters toilet with the aid Of the
BOTTLE l swallowed it. The man took
back the shell and adjusted another
oyster in it and began looking for the
next customer. He said it was the on
ly shell he had. but he couldn't COM
plain. rs business was pretty good. He
had thought mt first of getting in two
shells. but it didn't seem to be necess-
airy. He warned me against unscru-
pulous dealers who didn't have any
shell at all. but served their oysters
out of an iron spoon, and l m ade way
for man with panorama of the bat
battle of Trafalgar on his arms. -New
York Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
Rather Embarrassing.

A little incorrglble was trying ineffectu
ally, the other day, after a rain storm, to
stop the flow of miniature rivulet with
hs tiny hands.
take some mud and dam il, said a lady
friend OF the boys mother, who happened
TO pass at the moment.
Miss - says dam the rain; Miss -
says dam the rain" shouted the boy at the
top OF his voice greatly 10 the horror OF the
lady who had tried in vain TO help out the
enfaut errible.-Kingston Freeman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
Farm Notes.

opreau onions In tuln layers III you
wish them to keep well.
1t is estimated that the hog product
of the west this year is short about IA
per cent, and shotes about III per cent
No better bedding for the stable can
be found than forest leaves. and in
many localities there is none easier to
get
Any number of pigeons may be kept
together IN one building if the sexes
are equal, as they will mate and avoid
quarreling.
Professor Lugger, of Minnesota.
thinks the grasshopper crop will be a
failure next year. The eggs have
been damaged.
Animals to be slaughtered in early
winter will lay on two pounds of fat
more readily before cold pinches than
one pound after that condition comes;
beside. when fat. cold will not pinch.
When farmers let sheep 90 because
wool was low they forgot that sheep
independent Of wool arc worth more
than their cost in what thew do for
their farm and in the meat they fur
nish.
1t is an old belief that an animal that
goes into winter quarters fat is half
wintered. Perhaps there are none of
our domestic animals to which this
saying is more applicable than to
sheep.
In addition to the fine quality of
their 1csh the Southdowns have the
great merit of early maturity. Rams
of this breed cross we'll with all the
long-haired sorts, producing excellent
lam BIS.
IL. Tileston. of Pepperell. Mass.
raised on the squash vine in one hill
go pounds Of squnshes. The heaviest
weighed Is pounds, and Is of them
weighed 20 pounds or over and aver
aged nearly 40 pounds.
Lambs intended rs next years ewes
should not be bred at this season. as it
better to give them plenty Of time to
mature. They should be separated
from the old ewes and given an allow
ance Of oats night and morning.
Often dairymen are puzzled to know
why their butter has bad flavor
when they have been careful TO keep
it from anything that would faint it.
The trouble is with the salt. While
the butter was carefully guarded the
salt was not, aud 1t absorbed odor
which spoiled the butter.
The great secret in making under
draining permanent improve ment is
in securing uniform fall when laying
the tile and maintaining a good outlet.
When this outlet has been closed
year or two. if there be good fall,
reopening it will cause it to wash out
obstructing sediment
The best time to extricate English
sparrow is in winter. while the song
birds are away in their southern
homes Then the sparrows can be
gathered in by the aid of some death
dealing drug mixed in the food pre-
pared expressly for them and placed
out OF tho reach Of poultry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
Growth Of Finger Nails.

The growth of the nails Is more rapid In
children than in adults, and slowest in the
aged. IL goes on more rapidly in summer
than in winter; so that the same nail that
Is renewed in 132 days in winter, requires
only ll6 in summer. The increase for the
nails of the right hand is more rapid than
for the left; il also differs for the different
fingers, and in order corresponding with
the length of each finger. 1t is most rapid
for tho middle finger; nearly equal for the
two either side Of this; slower for the little
finger, and slowest for the thumb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

''Truth has quiet breast" says Avon's
bard, but when the breast is racked with a
cough il cannot be quiet. Try a bottle OF
Bulls Cough Syrup. The cough it will
stay, the soreness allay and you'll bless
DIR. Bull for many day. % cents.
This will last out night in Russia
when nights are longest there he said,
clapping his hand over his aching tooth.
Salvation Oil was applied, and he was fast
asleepin twenty seconds-Price twenty five
cents a bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
Statistics Eyplainel.

Mr.. Bliffers-See here, Jane the paper
says that French statistics show that there
are ever so many more lunatics among I'M
married men than among the married.
Mrs. Bliffcrs-Well. you see, my dear,
when a married man acts crazy people don I
call him insane. They just say TO them
selves: "Poor fellow; what a life he must
lead with that wife Of HIS and think no
more about it-Philadelph:a Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
Whose Head2

McSorley-I see there was row in your
street last night. I'm glad the trouble has
come 10 a head at last.
McGuff-Well, I'm not.
McSorley-W Why not
McGuff (emphatically)-Be it was
my head Lowell Citizen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

To ne Ed6or-Please inform your readers that
4 have positive remedy for the above named
disease which warrant To cure the worst cases.
70 strong ~ my faith in the virtues OF this med.
cine that L will send free sample bottle and
valuable treatise In any ,ufferer who will give
me his p. q. and Express address. My remedy
has cured thousands of hopeless cases.
II. U. ROOT, NJ. G. ls3 Pearl st. Now York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
Decre..,ur the D..th Rate.

The mortality among Consumptives has
been materially decreased Of late years by
the use of SCOTS Emulsion OF Cod Liver
Oil, with Hypophosphites OF Lime and
Soda. Phthisis, Bronchitis, Abscess Of the
are completely subjugated by timely use
of this excellent pulmonic. Palatable as
milk. Sold by all druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

II Is the current report about town that
Kemp's Basam for the Throat and Lungs
is making some remarkable cures with peo-
pie who are troubled with Coughs, Sore
Throat, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consump-
ton. Any druggist will give you trial
bottle free of cost. II is guaranteed TO re-
lieve and cure. The Large Bottles are soc.
and 81
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
Household Hints

SprinKling salt on top and at the
bottom of garden walls is said 10 keep
snails from climbing up or down.
For relief from heartburn or dispep.
sia drink little cold wster In which
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

For coughs and throat disorders use
Browns Bronchial Troches.-'Have never
changed my mind respecting them, except
think better of that which began think
ing well of.n-Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
Sold ouly in boxes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

There are two points in particular
which must be noticed in taking care
of milk and the temperature. am
not aware Of any very speedy Way of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

Long sealskin cloaks are giving away "a
the short sealsk;n Jacket. The Louis XIV
jacket is also in vogue again.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

BE wise in time. Check the little cough,
cure the little chill, dispell the little pain,
ere the little ailment become the strong,
uncomfortable giant Of disease. DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, taken
in time, is remedy for these ills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
A Radical mr., for Enileptic Fits

II is said that white cloth dresses will be
much worn in Paris this winter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
The Little Seed.

Black wells covered with heavy black
spots are worn, hanging loose from the
front of the hat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

There is deci led tendency to dress chill
dren from five TO twelve years in Greena-
way gowns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
News About Town.

The long, round boas have given way in
Paris TO the boas with flat ends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

The cleansing, antiseptico and healing
qualities of Or. Sages Catarrh Remedy are
unequaled.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

al wish could find something that would
cure gals and prevent the hair coming n
white" is an expression frequently hea :.
Veterinary Carbolisalve will always do IT,.
Sold by druggists at 80 and 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

A little cough started-'twas only light:
a little chill shivered the hours of night;
A little pain came and began to grow,
Then consumption laid all his brave
strength low
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

Bonuets made up in dark green velvet
with copper ornaments, are very stylish.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

The practice of bleaching the hair TO
pale yellow color is gaining ground in New
York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

Eiderdown petticoats are quite popular
and will be much worn this season.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

Flounces, both gathered and plain, are
worn upon some dressy costumes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
Denrne:s Can't he Cured

Heavy wells are much worn, to the detri-
ment of eyes and health
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

A little seed lay in the catrer's path;
4 little shoot bowed in the strong wind
wrath;
A little shrub grew, by its roots held fast /;
Then stout tree braved all the winters
blast
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-15
HUSBANDS AND WIVES.

am minded to write a few lines
on the little courtesies of life that
some of us who are husbands and
wives seem to have forgotten, or
purposely put aside, since the days
of our honeymoon. We chung to
them tenaciOusly enough before
yes, we glorified in them. l know
| used to tip my hat IN the most
graceful and courteous manner to
my wife when | Glanced to meet
her on the street before we were
married. Sometimes, | confess it
with shame, don't do 1t now, |
used, in those "pOhteI" days, to
think that she could not under any
circumstances go up stairs with
out a good deal of my arm for sup.
port, and now-well, sometimes |
bolt on ahead Of her and she says
reprOvIngly: "Here, sir, you're a
gallant husband to let me 90 up
stairs unassisted." Then | always
60 back and do my duty in this
respect.
Wives cling longer than hus-
bands to all the gentle, gracious
little cOurtesies that were never
forgotten in the halcyon days of
their courtshIp, but they, too, forget
at times some of the little things
that made them so charming in the
eyes of Tom or John or Will. Why
shouldn't we say 81 beg your par
dom" or "Excuse me-" and "Thank
you" to each other as we'll as to
other men and women The lack
of these little courtesies and kind
nesses has much to do with the lack
of harmony and happiness in many
hOmes.-GOOd Housekeeping,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-15
The Latest Fish Story.

A short time ago, so the story
goes, a bridal couple were early
one morning in a Pullman sleeping
car crossing the st. Lawrence riv.
er, and while the bride was under
going her additions she accidental
ly drew valuable diamond ring
from one of her fingers. The ring
fell into the sink, through which it
dropped into the river. She was
considerably distressed at her loss,
80 much so that her husband offer
ed a reward to any person who
would. recover the jewel. Time
went on, until one day fisherman
appeared in the presence OF the
couple with the identical ring the
lady had lost, saying he had taken
it from the stomach OF salmon he
had caught IN tie Atlantic. The
fish, it seems, had swallowed the ring
the moment the lady dropped it into
the river, and had subsequently left
the st. Lawrence and was roaming
the ocean when taken by the fish
erman. This story was sOlemnly
vouched for by the interested parties
who also published ;heir names,
and had been regarded as the ne
plus ultra of piscatOrial yarns until
yesterday evening at the west end
of the Wilkes street tunnel Mr..
John Allen, to the astonishment of
Il group of bystanders, asserted
that he had that morning, while on
his way to Washington, examined
a curiosity rarely met with-noth-
ing more nor less than a sturgeon
with a glass eye which was also
seen by Messrs. George Hoffman,
John Cobey and the policeman at
the Seventh street wharf, Wash
IngtOn. The attention of these
parties was called to the fact that
the sturgeon had a false eye by a
youth who was on the boat, and
upon examination, the "eye" in the
meantime having been removed
from the socket, it was found to be
composed of genuine glass. 1t was
further discovered that the natural
orb had been destroyed some time
ago.-Alerandrid Gazette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-15
The Judge as a Family Man.

Judge Thomas A. Moran, OF
Chicago, has a large family OF chill
dren, of all of whom he is Justly
proud.
The day after he had been pre-
sented with twins he was listening
to Jurors excuses, when a man who
had been drawn said, mildly:
"Your Honor, l can't serve"
"Why not :" asked the court, in
tones that become stereOtyped, as
he looked out of the court room
window.
Approaching quite close the ju-
rOr whispered;
"My wife has just given birth to
a boy, Judge"
"No excuse at all" observed the
Judge, as hs closed his docket with
a bang; "my wife had two last
night, and | have baen here all
day."
The juror served.-The ArgOndut.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-15
Whitewashing Fruit Trees.

There is no way in which you
can impro We the condition of your
fruit trees of every kind with so
little outlay of time and expense as
by giving them every spring a
good coat of fresh whitewash, with
the addition of Kerosene or car
bolic acid. BY this means, the
larvae of depredating insects Will
be destroyed aud the bark of the
tree be smooth and healthy. The
trial will not be expensive. We
recommend it from long and salts
factory experience. If the glarlng
white color is Objectionable, a little
lamp.black added to the wash will
mako it a drab or lead color and
not diminish its usefulness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-15
Alexandria Gazette,
ESTABLISHED 1900.

Its contiguity to Washington gives it
an early precedence over all the journals
of the State in intelligence of the opera
tions of the General Government. The
proceedings Of Congress are reported and
all matters of interest TO Virginia given
in detail. From the State Capital receives
early and accurate accounts of all the
operations of the State government.
Especial attention Is devoted to the
news of Virginia, and concisely and COM
pletely It gives the news of the world.
In its Commercial columns the people
know they may depend upon the Gazette.
OATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
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TRI-WEgKLY--0ne year 81 SIX months
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-15
The Century MAGAZINE

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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-15
An Important Announcement.
NEW YORK, May 5, 1873.

NEW YORK, May D, 1888.
Gentlemen: | ieel in duty bound
to you, as well as to all sufferers
by rheumatism, to write you my
experience with this terrible dis
ease, and the use OF Switts Specif-
ic, hoping that these words will be
beneficial to all who suffer as |
did.
About six weeks ago, while at
business, | was suddenly attacked
with excrucIating pains in my feet,
knees and hands. SO severe the
attack that | took to my bed i'm
mediately, and in two or three days
my FONTS were swollen to almost
double their natural size, and
sleep was driven from me. After
suffering the most excruciating
pain for a week using liniments
and various other remedies, a friend
who sympathlsed with my helpless
condition, said to me:
"Why don't you get Swift's Spe-
cifc and use it | will guarantee
a cnre, and if it does not the medi.
cine shall cost you nothing"
at once secured the S. S. S. and
after using it the first day, had a
quiet night and refreshing sleep.
In week | felt greatly benefited.
In three weeks | could sit up and
walk about the room, and after
using six bottles was out and
able to go to business. Since then
| have been regularly at my post OF
duty, and stand on my feet from
nine to ten hours day, and am
entirely free from pain. These are
the plain and simple facts in my
case, and will cheerfully answer
all inquiries relative thereto, either
in person or by mail.
THOMAS MARKILLIE,
II w. 18th street, New York city.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases mailed tree.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Draw
er 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-15

A woman IN Georgia sat up late
in the night recently to see pail
OF ice. water she had hung above
the door Overturn on her husband,
when he returned from the "club."
She got tired and went to bed. In
the morning she forgot all about
the pail until she opened the door
to admit her mother. The two
ladies are still as mad as wet hens.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-15
THE FAITHFUL. ENGINEER.

Life is like a crooked railroad,
And the engineer is brave,
Who can make a successful trip
From the cradle to the grave.
There are stations along it,
Where at almost any breath,
You'll be "hagged" to stop your engine
By the passenger Of death,
You may run the grades Of trouble,
Many days and years with ease,
But time may have you "side.tracked"
BY the switchman OF disease,
You may run the bridge OF manhood,
Run the tunnel long of strife,
Having God for your conductor
On the Lightning Train" Of life.
Always mindful of instructions,
Watchful duty never lack;
Keep your hand upon the throttle,
And your eyes upon the track.
Name your engine True Religion
When you're running day or night,
Use the coal Of "Faith" for rnel
And she'll always guide you right;
You need never fear Of sticking"
On the upgrade long the road,
Ifyou've got "Hope" for fireman
You can always pull the load
You will often find obstruction,
BY the GINNING Devil-lain
On a fiji, n curve, or some place
Where he'll try to "ditch your train
But you needn't fear disaster
Jerk her open let her go"
For the King who ruleth all things
All his plans will overthrow.
Put yonr trust in God-your Saviour
Keep a-going-don't look back;
Keep your hand upon the throttle
And your eyes upon the track.
When you've made the trip successful,
And you're at your journeys end,
1Ou VIII ma the angels waiting
To receive you as a friend.
You'll approach the Superintendent,
Who is waiting for you now,
With blessed smile Of welcome,
And a crown to deck your brow
Never falter in your duty,
Put your faith and hope in Him,
And you'll always find your engine
In the best of running trim,
Ring your bell and blow your whistle,
Never let your courage slack,
Keep your hand upon the throttle,
And your eyes upon the track.
From your friend,
JAMES W. STORY.
B, & o. r. L. Agt. at Mt. WiBans.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-15
A Sound Legal Opinion.

e. cambridge Munday, Esq,
County Atty. Clay Co.. Tex, says :
"Haye used Electric Bitters with
most happy results. My brother
also was very low with Malarial
Fever and Jaundice, bot was cured
by timely use of this medicine. Am
satisfied Electric Bitters saved his
life.p
Mr.. ID. |. WilcoxsoD, of Horse
Cave, Ky, adds a like testimony,
saying: He positively believes he
would have died, had it not been
for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off,
as we'll as cure all Malarial DIS.
eases, and for all Kidney, Liver and
Stomach Disorders stands unequal
ed. PricO SOC. and 81 at b.
Schmitt's.