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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28
FASHION IN SHOES.
Our FOrefathers Sought Comfort and Didn'
Care Snap for style.

Our FOrefathers Sought Comfort and Didn't
Care Snap for style.
One Of our humorous papers tells how
Farmer Green was discovered standing
in the trough with his best cow-hido
boots on, and pumping the water over
chem with all his might trying to soak
the black off and produce a beautiful
''russet" effect, like the city dudes"
This latest fashion in foot gear, how
ever, is only revival of the good old
times; for, the earliest shoes not only
were not blackened, but were not even
tanned.
Nobody knows who was the first shoe
maker. Undoubtedly there was time
when all our forefathers went barefoots
cd, but at length somebody made pair
of shoes, rOsgh foot mats, or shields of
woven reeds or skins. The original
shoemaker sought comfort. Style came
later. The Celt, who at times wandered
over moor or moorass, at others over
stony mountains, invented shoe adj.
mirably adapted to his use. a sole Of
heavy hides protected his feet from
sharp stones, while uppers or legs of
lighter skins protected his adkles and
legs from thorns and bushes. With the
Norman conquest came the introduction
into the British isles OF tanned leather,
which had long been Ia use in Nor
mandy, where it had been introduced by
the Romans.
The Highlander carved brcgans ont of
the hide of the deer, the Staying of
which had afforded sport ard adventure.
He gained for himself the name Of Red
Shanks" by wearing boot legs from the
same hide dashed around his calves with
the hair outward.
The good old soft shoes of untanned
leather, which must have been delicious
ly comfortable, were set aside, aud then
came curiously-shaped shoes of many
styles and q variety of colors. From the
close-ftting shoe, fashion led 10 many
extremes. Long, pointed toes, which
soon assumed the shape of a peak, FASH
toned like ships prov, and in time as
summing ehe likeness of a scorpions tail,
which in turn grew to devils claws"
and fastened 20 the wearer's knees.
King Richard the LiOn-IIearted had his
boots stamped with gold. Cardinal VOL
sey's shoes were
OF gold and stone precious,
Costing many a thousand pounds
Sir Walter RSleigh wore shoes studded
with diamonds said to have cost SAC, 200.
The gallants in Charles H. time wore
their high boot-tops turned down to the
ankles TO show the gorgeous laces with
WHICH they we're lined. High-heeled
boots were worn by ladies for three-
fourths of the eighteenth century. They
raised their fair wearers some inches,
rendering walking difficult and running
impossible.
Boots and shoes Of all kinds have been
worn-shoes made of wood, leather and
reeds; bras bound, iron bound, gold
bound; with ide toes, narrow toes and
pointed toes foot long, but the right
and left shoe were shaped exactly alike.
About the year $4,000, however. an En-
ylishman invented rights and let's"
This was soon followed by many inn
provements, both in style of the shoe and
the tanning Of the leather.-Treasure
Trove.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28
AN INGENIOUS FAKlR.
How lie Got Rid Of Jon Lot of Che
Cntspg. Ifuabreliaa

How lie Got Rid of a Jon Lot of Cheap
Cotton Umbrellas.
The nimble old gentleman with the
big bundle of cheap umbrellas still
makes his appearance whenever e sud
den down-pour of rain delugcs the streets
Of the city. Not that the old gentleman
is single in the industry, by any means.
When the black skies overhead indicate
that tho shower will be Of more than
few minutes duration, half d dozen uua-
Irolla merchants parade the principal
thoroughfares, Offering pedestrians the
privilege of keeping dry for fifty cents.
When the rain has been falling steadily
for the best part of the day, the profits
81 tho wandering umbrella merchant do
not amount 70 much; bat when a big
storm comes up during the evening, ano
continues while the theaters are
emptying their crowds into the
streets, no often gathers a rich
harvest. Speaking OF The theater 10.
minds me Of the particular old gentle
man | first alluded to, and the neat trick
he Is credited with cnce successfully
playing on an audience. He, 80 the
story goes, was standing on the steps OF
the Sherman House one evening about
ten o'clock. He looked at the skies. but
there was, alas, no sign Of rain. Ills big
bundle Of umbrellas were under his arm.
and babe fair 20 remain there. 4 happy
thought struck him. A few moments
before the hour for the emptying OF the
tAeater he stole into neigh boring base
;lcnt and emerged with \ big watering
pot. With this he carefully sprinkled
the sidewalk on both sides OF the the
alter entrance. The audience emerged
il was summer time and the girls were
in light dresses. The genius of the water.
ing pot stationed himself advantageous
" and reapel thc reward. Tho feelings
q the purchasers, Oh .inlng that there
lad been - rain q. 81 "a tAe next liocE
tag Dee bel.ee .nae .I..4: .s'.g j. sSeril.e3
cti, ago ,sYi.- i..L
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

RHEUMATIC SYRUP Co, jackson, Mica
GENTS. For forty-flve years | have been
troubled with blood poison, liver and rheu-
matte difficulties. Part of the tine confined
10 my bed. NY blood was badly diseased.
Six bottles Of Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup
did me more good than all the other medi-
cines | have taken. My friends have used
10 AMI in every case 1t has proven Won
derful remedy. have known Of some Won
derful cures OF dyspepsia and neuralgia.
Mrs. MARY BIDDLE.
Hibbard' S Rheumatic Syrup and Pastors
are remedies of great merit. believe they
have no equal in the cure of rheumatism
and all Dlocd diseases.
DIX. H. PEICHARD, Druggist,
Mitchillville. Iowa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28
wlLKlE COLLINS. FAILURE.
He Came to America to Read but was
Compelled to Quit.

Compelled to Quit.
In 1873 Mr.. Collins visited the United
States and was cordially received, al.
though his public readings from his
novels were not successful. His appear.
ance in Philadelphia was notable one.
Mr.. Collins had appeared two nights be
fore for the first time, in Albany, and
there were mysterious hints given out
that he had greatly disappointed his
hearers and saddened the hearts of his
managers. In horticultural Hall, how
ever, he was welcomed by very large
audience, and a very friendly one, rep
resenting the culture of this city. The
programme called for the reading of an
original ghost story. Some peculiar
English paraphernalia in the way of an
odd-looking sounding-board, made of red
muslin, and a little desk, were the great
novelist's environment, and he was
earnestly admonished, before going OF
the platform, that he must keep up his
voice and read slowly and distinctly.
His reception was most cordial, and
every thing started off well, but in less
than ten minutes the readers voice sank
almost TO a muffied undertone. What
the story was about not ene-third OF
those present could tell, and those III the
front seats who could hear seemed to be
more disguised than those in the rear.
An hour passed, when the reader, unfor.
tunately for himself, took a recess.
When he returned nearly one-half his
audience had disappeared, among them
the leading representatives and editors
OF tho Philadelphia newspapers, and
some from New York. Mr.; Collins plod.
ded along until the weary end. ani ii
was the end OF himself as well IS his
''ghost" in this country. He had bank
rupted his managers, and a few days
laOer, after making a formal appearance,
with like i'll success, in two or three
other towns, he set sail for England,
sadly disappointed man. The press al.
most with one accord declared him the
worst Of bad lot of English platform
readers who at that time were making
annual raids upon the finances of the
American people.-Philadelphia Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28
Theory of SLIDING.

Science tells US that changes ia the
silo depends on four conditions: /. Life
in the vegetable cells and the presence
of air-result, oxidation and the genera
ton OF heat. ?. Life in the spores of
bacteria, fungi, etc, in the presence of
air-result. mold. g. Life in the veg
etable cells, without the presence Of
air-result, fermentation and sour en-
silage. 4. No life in the vegetable cells,
nor in the spores OF bacteria, fungi, ETC.,
and the exclusion of air-result, pres
ervation and sweet ensilage. BY let
ting the heat rise in the first condition
Of oxidation 10 125 degree. and over,
even up to 100, the LIE IN the cells and
spores is destroyed. and by proper pack.
ing the az is excluded, and thus the sec
end and third conditions are avoided, and
the fourth condition with its results is
secured as a consequence.-orange Judd
Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28
MEzHTE SHxEEr.TsG-

Ny little niece had white swelling TO such an ex-
tent th 1t she vas confined TO the bed long
time. More than 20 pieces Of bone came out Of her
leg and the doctors said am putston was the only
remedy 20 save her lie J refused the peration.
and put her on 5. s. :. and she is Up ana
active and in as good health as any Clid
MISS ANNIE GEEsETSG, CoiumGas Ga.
syVEF1~s SPECIFIC is entirely vezessbi
through the pores Of the skin. Send for our 0oks
=TfzsE s va
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

I'm removing the last pound OF but
ter from Jar Wheeling grocer
discovered the remains of two mice.
They had evidently been alive when the
careful housewife began packing the
hntter in the Jar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28
AUTOMATIC IAMp.Lt eHTER.
A Curious Invention to be Attached ts
street Lamps.

A Curious Invention to be Attached ts
Street Lamps.
For some time pedestrians on State
street have remsfte' peculiar attach
ment TO the ann post at the corne;
of State and Devonshire streets, and
many have been the surmises as to the
contents of the little iron box and Its
uses. Superintendent Allen, of the lamp
department. said It was an arrangement
for lighting the gas at certain hour each
night and turning it out at certain hour
In the morning. In fact, 1t Is a newly In.
vented machine designed 20 do the work
of the lamplighter, with the single ex.
ception of cleaning the lamp. it has q
ciock-work arrangement, which is so
regElGtea that il conforms TO the moons
changes and lights the gas and puts II
out early or late, according 70 the full
ness of the moon or the change IN time
Of rising or setting.
The machine is sbor. the shape of
pear. and contains cock of the eight
day pattern, which in turn is attached
10 a Illuminated cylinder in which are
four hundred small pit holes filed with
a waterproof illuminate compound OF
enough TO last whole year. In place
of the alarm on the clock, is spring
which is attached to cylinder, and
when the hands of the clock point TO the
designated hour tlie cylinder is turned
by a rachel having the same number OF
teeth as there are pits on the circular OF
the cylinder. spring Is loosene1, the
gas. turned OF. and a small hammer
strikes one of the pit holes. and the re-
suit is that the gas is lighted at uni.
form hour all over the city, Or wherever
the appliance IS attached.
BY simple mechanism after the gas
ia lighted, the reverse is the order, and
at the same time at which the clock is
set in the morning. A man is only re-
auired to visit each street lamp by the
new arrangement once week to clean
the lamp, and at the same time to wind
the clock; or, If he should happen to
miss a day. the work VIII be performed
Just the same By this automatic lamp.
lighter, as the clock runs nine days
Boston Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

is really what THE YoUTH's COMPANION IS.
1t publishes each year as much matter as
the four dollar monthlies, and is illustrated
by the same artists. II is an educator in
every home, and always an entertaining
and wholesome companion. II has unique
place In American family life. If you do
not know il, you will be sur rised TO see
how much can be given for the small sum
of LIS year. The price sent now will en-
title you to the paper 70 January, 1891. Ad-
dress, TIE YoUTH's COMPANION, Boston,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28
raE ssI :.as sas beauty e a. se5 .Ie

Tor may siug OF the beauty Of sprir xtlne
That CLOVIS on the che OF the young,
But sing OF beauty that's
Then any OF which Yen have sung.
The beauty that's seen IN the faces
OF women whose summer Is Der
Tie agtumu-like beauty that charms Us
Ear more than the beauty OF yOre.
But this beauty Is seen too rarely. The
faces of most women lose the beauty Of
youth too soon. Female disorders are like
frosts which come to nip the flowers which
betoken good health, without which there
can be no real beauty. IL our American
women world Iortify themselves against
the approach of the terrible disorders so
prevalent nmsng them, by using DR..
Pierces Tavorite Prescription, their good
looks would be retained TO "sweet old
age - This remedy is a guaranteed cure for
al the distressing weaknesses and derange-
ments peculiar 10 women.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

Catarrhal DesfneSS-Hsy Fever--A New
Hcnlr Treatment.

AoEls Treatment
Sufferers are not generally aware that
these diseases are contagious, or that they
are due to the presence Of living parasites
In the lining. membrane of the nose ana
Gus tachIau tubes Microscopic research,
however, has proved this 10 be fact, and
the result Of this discovery is that simple
remedy has been formulated whereby
Catarrh, Hay Fever and Catarrhal Deafness
are permanently cured in from oEe 20 three
sirnle applications made at home " the
patient once IA two weeks.
n B.-This treatment Is not a snuI or an.
ointment; both have been discarded y
reputable physicians as injurious. A pamph-
LET exDlaininr this new treatment iE sent On
rsceitt OF three rents in stamps % pay
hostage by A II. Dixon q Son. cor. OF Jonn
aud King Street, Toronto, Cana1a---CisT's-
tiaa Advocate.
Sufferers from Catarrhal troubles should
carefully read the sbo e
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

TO THE EDIToR:-Pleasc inform your
readers that have a positive remedy Tor
the above named disease. BY its timely
use thousands Of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. / shall be glad 70 send
two bottles of my remedy FREE to ang of
your readers who have consumption If they
will send me their express and pOst-Office
address, Respectfully, I. A. SLocUsl, Nj, G.,
ISl Pearl street. New York
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

Ii IS very important II this age Of vast
material progress that q remedy be pleas
ing to the taste and 60 the eye, easily
taken, acceptable TO the stomach and
healthy IN It's nature and effects. Possess
ing these qualities, Syrup OF Figs Is the one
perfect laxative and most gentle diuretic
known.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

These pills are scientifically compounded,
Uniform in action. No gripping pain so com
monty following the pse Of pills. They are
perfect safety. We guarantees they have
no equal in the cure of Sick Headache, Con-
stipaiion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness; and, as an
appetizer, they excel any other preparation.
THE man who wear, his heart on his
sleeve does not do il in order TO beat his way
in Iife.-Eearney Enterprise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

II cCeIy ieomq1t in this land knew for her
self the actual quality of DObblns Electric
Soap, no other washing soap could be sold.
Millions do use 1T, bat millions have never
tried IT, Have eOEY ASK your grocer for 1t.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

IT is an easy matter to farm proftably
on rich soil, ample capital and with all
the necessary appliances, but the farmer
who expects to succeed with limited IA
cilities will find it Improbable 20 ad :
here TOO rigidIy to customs OF the past.
1t IS essential that the farmer advance
carefully. but no farmer can expect to
obtain the full benefit of his labor I'M
less he IS willing to accept the results
Of experiments, and 70 endeavor 70 i'm
prove his opportunities
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

THOSE who wish 10 practice economy
should buy Carter's Little Liver Pills
Forty pill in a vial; only one pill dose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

TIT Public Awards he Palm 70 Hale's
Honey Of Hofeh0pnd and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Tooth ache Drops Cure in one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

MUsT not be c0bfcundcd with common cath
artjc or purgative pills. Carriers Little Liv-
er Pills are entirely unlike them in every re
spect One trial viii prove their superiority.
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4 xHeehI~ aIaeazinc

DoN'T heap Goals Of fire upon your en-
emv's head. Remember shat coal is six
dollars per Ton. Economy is wealth.-Troy
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

Iris odd that the word trust should Of
itself be enough TO excite suspicion.-Wash-
ington Capital
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Mild, eqpable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit. grain, grass, stock country
in the world. Full Information free. Address
Oregon immigration Board, Portland, Oregon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

4 SYNDICATE of cattlemen has perfect
right to water its stoek.-Rochester Post
ExuraSS
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Hihhard.s Rhenmatio and LIVER PMS.

JUDGING from the many attractions in the
dime museums it is easy 10 believe that this
is q freak cOuntry.--Boston Courier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

WHEN money is said to be close il is real
" far away. This is authentic.-Ol City
Blizzard.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

THE man who reaches the top Of the lad
der must get there in roundabout way
Yonkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

THE same obituaries seem TO do for al
most every man who dies IN these days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

For BRONCHIAL Asthmatic and Pulmo-
nary Complaints, "Broirf's BrUnel,iol
TrocASs'' have remarkable curative proper
ties. Sod only in J0res.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

a l0c. CIGAR in quality, but only q 81. 81
gar in price is ''ransilrs Punch
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

ONE would think that jailer would be IN
pain all the time with so many felOns on his
hands.-Kearney Enterprise
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

A BUSINESS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
matrimonial promise Of an heiresA-Mer-
chant Traveller.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

1T viii pay 70 grina grain for stock.
The digestive machinery does IT'S work
more efficiently with meal ti,an vita
whole grain. Western ELrai.
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or Forty-Five Years, Standing.

WEEDS are not worn by grass-widOws,
because grass-widows are not so for lawn
as they ought TO be.-N. Y Commercial
Advertiser
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

GoxE Of the compound Kalamazoo Greek
names suggested io- the killing OF murder
ers BY electricity are moro terrifying than
the thing itself Hartford Couraat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

WHEN q train IS teiescoped the passengers
are apt 10 sec stare. baltimore American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists seuit Pc
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Constmrtlon snrely Cnred.

IT takes US half our lives 70 learn that
mankind are fools and the other half 70 be
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

Best, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists 25c
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Tho man with the largest foot in tho
world is probably Rev. John Fsrnhar.
81 Charlotte. y. G he wears No. So
shoe, which requirssa sole twenty inohs-
long and seven inches broad
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

Dr. Pierce's Pellets, one dose. Cure
headache. consultation and indigestion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

The baseball player naturally looks out
for a change Of base.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-11-28

gorsEKsEPTSo should DC discontinued ny
r. niles sued for wages by their servants
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"a theory has been started with regard to the of
the face Women who for years have been careful of their
peons would under circumstances wash the face in
said oughen and the skin Now, that
Ivory Soap has been invented this idea IS exploded and we'll
known physician in the metropolitan profession recommends his
patients to freely every day. herng the skin we'll
He that but the beneficial results will be
by this method of improving the skin.
He hodswith considerable pausbity-tha the pores
face become much cgged by grease and any
other portion of the body And soap is considered necessary
purifier in the BATH its needs be felt equally the face BY
abundant and regular lheng the facial pores he claims kept
open Clean free from the cloggg matter that produces unsghy
baCkheads, pmpe and pure healthy fresh and brighter
complexion the resultant Not mncng matters says
trouble with who have saow pasty skins that from
years end years end they have really clean face"
Egls
A WORD OF WARNING
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II is never we'll TO preach about ancestors
unless you are sure Of your own pedigree
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PF0of paper Vests.

TIE latest and best device 1oF pr 'ieetl,n ifoi1
&c Da ~ % Q. EFery on posed - Q u fleear
one gfres-iafEe, medium ftf1 sIllt. - Y -. =.
PAIL 90 cent?. PosTAI. .ss-, = Ia
NOVELTY CO.. OLE ItHN AAt@b
urrAXE Tula PGREk sfsET uas svasfi's
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PnTs0NEn RYA GALE.

Nv Httle boz broke out with u Gers and sores.
the result 81 the saliva from calls mouth coming
in contact with cut nrger. ! used quite hanl-
Der of remedies. with no benefit, but got Swifts
specific, and he improved with the hrst lev
doses and In a short time was sound and wen OF
the poison.
Auburn. Ala. Feb. IS, Sc. JOHN 7. HEARD
. IS cures Blood Poison by forcing the faint out
Stood and SKIN Diseases, mailed free
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A WORD OF WARNING.

There many Shs soaps represented good
ivory they ARE NOT, counerts peculiar
able qualities Of re genuine Ask for ivory" Soap and insist getting it
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Sufferers from Catarrhal troubles should
carefully read the sbo e