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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-17

A NEEDY TKAMP-walking home for lacl
of car-fare.-LJe.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-17

FLY-PAPER-a White Cap warning Il
leave-Iinlc.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-17

WIN the last one of quartet Of eooi
1euoWs determines 70 die, the thing e I
hour gone conclusion.-N. O. Pieaaocaa
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-17

A HAPPY mediums pleasant spiritual
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-17

1HN can talk horse without having 4
bad cold
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-17

Get Only the Best.
"Baker's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil" is
pure. Recommended and prescribed by hes,
physicians. Jno.C Baker & Co, Philadelphia
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-17

"A REGULAR high hyer'-our America
eagle.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-17

According to recent Investigations is caused BY
excess Of lsc acid In the blood. This acid attacks
the brous tissues. particularly in the joints. and
causes tao local manifestations Of the disease.
pains ard aches in the back and .houlders, and in
the joints It the knees. ankles, hips and wrists.
Thousands of people have found in Hood Sarsa-
parilla positive and permanent cure for rheuna-
tisr. This medicine. by its purifying and vitasing
action neualizes the acici:y of the blood and also
builds up and strengthens the whole body.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists 81; six for S. Prepared only
by CT HOOD CO. ApOthecaries, Lowell, Mass.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-01-17

TIE Chinese does not take his aueus
from nature. Two-thirds Of It IL third
class silk.-Son Froncisco Alta
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
BeIgium's HatIess Monarch

Leopold, king of the Belgians, is sworn
foe to tobacco and an ardent supporter OF
the Belgian Anti-Tobacco League. He is
as well, a man of simple and severe ways
Of lie" he rises early, breakfasts spar
iugly, and-e rare thing on the continent
takes his morning tub with ali an Eng
lishman's fervur. His wide sympathieF
embrace vegetarianism IN their scope,
and his most notable passion, perhaps, il
tor going about without hat. Whenever
the weather is suitable King Leopold goes
abroad in his garden as batless as Adam,
exultirg in his freedom from the conven-
tionslity of a headpiece. He has some
strange craze about the winds action on
the brain, and he puts his craze in prac-
tice whenever possible. In fact eccentricity
of the intelligent kind marked him for her
own. He is iipgulst of rare acq uisitions
and is aways deep il the study of some
new language or other. Music is one of
his diversions, but the sister art of paint
ing finds in him an appreciative and en-
thusiastic amateur. His fa,e Is strong
and intelligent, without being handsome,
and beard of appropriately regal length
sweeps his chest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29

The Colonel sent for Walter ~ LIS
room. He did not come for some time,
because he was wooing Mary BARLEY.
Colonel Clifford's first word was,
"Who was that little suffering dandy
caught spooning your Julia?"
"Only Percy FitZroy."
"Only Percy FitZroy. Never despise
your rivals, sir. Always remember that
young women are full of vanity, and ex-
pect to be courted all day long. / will
thank you not to leave the field open a
single day till you have secured the
prize"
what prize, sir?"
what prize, you ninny? Why, the
beautiful girl that can buy back Odding-
tor and Drayton, peaches and fruit and
all. They are both to be sold at this
moment. What prize? Why, the wife
| have secured for you, if you don't go
and play the fool and neglect her."
Walter Clifford looked aghast.
Julia Clifford" said he. "Pray don't
ask me to marry her"
Not ask you-but I do ask you; and
what is more, command you. Would
you revolt again against your father,
who has forgiven you, and break my
heart, now am enfeebled by diseaseP
Julia Clifford is your wife, or you are
my son no more"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29

them of its proximity. Others will, when
loosened from the stable &C directly to
the gate or bars opening TO their sccus-
toned feeding grounds; and when de-
string TO return after hours of careless
wandering will distinguish the one outlet,
and patiently await lis opening. The
odor of that particular part of the fence
is their guide 20 it. The horse in brows-
ing or gathering heritage with its lips, Is
guided in its choice of proper food entire
iy by its nostrils.
In the temple of Olympus bronze
horse was exhibited, at the sight of which
six real horses experienced most violent
emotions. Elan most judiciously OBJ
serves that the most perfect art could not
initiate nature sufficiently we'll to produce
so perfect au allusion. Like PiinY end
Pausanias, he consequently afirms that
In casting the statue q magician had
thrown hlppomanes upon it," which by
the odor of the plant deceived the horses,
and therein we have the secret of the
miracle. The scent alone of a buffalo
robe will cause many horses to evince
lively terror, AID the floating scent OF a
railway train will Tighten some long
after the locomotive is out of sight and
hearing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
The Sense of Smell in the Horse.

Every one must have noticed how acute
is the sense OF smell in the horse, and how
much more implicitly the animal relies
on it than on any of the other senses. 1t
is by the scent that ell strange foods ARE
tested. The horse does not concl1de
that every thing that looks green is grass.
1t must pass the ordeal of scent before it
is touched by the lip. Ga this subject
an Engliah exchange has the following of
interest to careful observers:
The horse leaves musty hay untouched
in his bin, however hungry. He will not
drink of water Objectionable TO his shifts,
Or from a bucket which some odor make
offensive, however thirsty. His intelli-
gent nostrils will widen, culver and query
over the deintiest bit, offered by the air
est Of hands. A pare is never satisfied
by either sight or whInny that her colt is
really her own until she has certified the
fact by means of her nose.
A blind horse, now living, will not allow
the approach of a stranger without show
ing sigbs of anger, not to be disregerded
with impunity. The distinction is evil
IDENTIFY made by his sense of smell, and
that at considerable distance. Blind
horses, a rule, will gallop widely about
a past re without striking the surround
ing The sense of smell informs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
How to Stop a Runaway
Horse and Stable

When you see unawsy coming do not
try to check him by rush from the OPP
posite direction OF the side, for you will
be Immediately knocked down by the
collision, but instead, prepare yourself
for q short run with the horse. Measure
with your eye, the distance, and start for
the run while he is yet some way off, per-
haps ten feet in the case of fair to
medium runaway. You may depend up
on his keeping in a straight line, for a
really frightened horse is half blind, and
would not veer for steam engine. He
viii go straight ahead till he smashes
something. So you set close to the line
on which he is rushing, and as he passes
you grab the lines near the briddle. Gath
er the reins irnaly, and then leaning back
ward as you run. give them a powerful
yank. You may be able to brace yourself
somewhat as you give this yank, half slid
ing on your feet. The strong jerk on
the bit tells the horse that lie again has
a master, and prepares him for the final
struggle. step or two forward after
the first yank, do it again. This is the
finishing stroke. 1t never fails when
given by determined man. The horse
is on his launches. Keep firm hold till
you grasp the horse by the nostrils, and
hold him SO till he is pacified.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
Fall Flowing.

Practical Farmer.
AS soon as the small grain is harvested
the piow should be set to work. 1t is i'm
portant that the blowing should be done
as Early as possible, in order that as
much time be given before winter for
the action of the soil as possible. The
blowing should be deep aud well done
that is, the harrows should be narrow,
that the soil may DE broken up and the
surface soil well mixed with that portion
that has been turned up from a distance
Der cath the surface. If the burrows are
cut wide the soil will merely be turned
before p}Owed.
As soon as the ground is plowed oats
should be sown as thiekly as is done in
the spring for crop. If the blowing
and sowing are done early in the season,
there will be sufficient time for the ears
to make very large amount of the fer
tiIizing material to the soil. 1t is scarce
ly possible to overestimate the amount
of manure that may be produced in this
way, and that, too, of the very best quail
ty, being entirely free from the objec-
tions to baruyard manure.
Another important advantage in grow
ing oats and fall blowing is that it pro-
tectS the SOIL from the severe winds which
carry away an amount of free soil of
the best quality from the surface, that
will in few years tend to impoverish
the soil to great exteut.
The oats will partially decay through
the winter, and will readily be turned I'M
der in making the ground ready for th e
crop, and will very soon be covered into
plant food after being TUNED under in
the spring. The spring blowing peed
DOT be more than about inches deep.
The fall ploWing should be about 1 foot
deep, some soils little less while other
soils may be a little more, but generally
foot is about the right depth. Tie
action of the elements on the upturne
soil, during the fall and winter, will make
it fruitful and prepare it for yielding a
bountiful harvest to the faithful and pa
tient tiller of the soil.
4 deep rich soil is at all times and all
places highly app1 eoiated, and even when
it can be had by deep blowing, as it can
be done, We should most certainly avail
ourselves of this ready means of securing
it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
HINTS TO HOUSkKEEPERS.

To give stoves good luster add either
sugar or alum to the lead.
Remove stains from cups and sauoers
by securing with coal ashes.
Vinegar improves by keeping, therefore
1t Is best TO lay in a large supply.
Lime free from grit mixed with alcohol,
applied with leather, will give beauti-
full polish to steel.
Chamois can be washed in warm water
without soap; rinse we'll, and pull and
stretch to soften while drying.
Meat and vegetables are much better if
served when they are done than if left to
get cold before they are eaten.
How many have tried sunfowers for bean
poles? Plant them very early, and when
one foot high plant two beans to d stalk.
Binding piece of lemon around the
toe, and rubbing the corn with green
peach-tree leaves are both very good
remedies.
To break up bad cold battle the feet
or the whole body in very hot water and
drink a cup of hot ginger tea and go
Immediately to bed.
Be very careful about disiufecting the
kitchen sink. Washing soda, two table
spoonfuls to gallon of boiling water,
make an excellent wash to pour hot into
the sink after you have finished using it.
An emergency cabinet should contain
a roll of old linen and one of soft flannel,
a graduated glass for medicines, court
plaster, a bottle of amonia, one of
camphor, turpentine, and one of sweet
oil; china IT of mixed mustard for
poultices, and any medicines prescribed
by a physician.
Slverware, to keep bright, should
never be washed in soapsuds; clear water
is best. To prevent articles from tarn-
ishing, warm them and apply with soft
brush thin solution of coilodium in
alcohol. The ware can be frightened by
rubbing with flannel or chamois-skin
dipped in whiting or chalk, then with a
newspaper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
Confidence Begot of Success.

So confident are the manufacturers Of that
world famed remedy, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery, that 1t will do all that they rep
resent, IN the cure of liver, blood and lung DIS
eases. that after Witnessing its thousands Of
cures Tor many years past, they now feel war
ranted IN selling 1t las they are doing, through
aruggists) under positive guarantee of its CIV
ing satisfaction in every case, or money paid for
II will be refunded. No medicine of ordinary
merit could he sold under such severe conditions
with rOfit to its proprietorS and no other medi
cine for the diseases Tor which it is recommended
was ever before sold under a guarantee of a cure
or no pay. In all blood taints and impurities of
whatever name or nature. it is most positive in
Its curative effects. PimpleS blotcheS eruptions
and all skin and scalp diseases are radically
cured by this wonderful medicine. ScrofuIous
disease may affect the glands, causing swellings
or tumors; the bones, causing "feverSoreS, :"
white swellingS" or hip joint disease or the
tissues of the lungs. causing pulmonary con-
sumption. No matter in which one of its my Rad
forms it crops out, or manifestS itself, Golden
siedcal Discovery will cure it if used perSever-
ingly and in time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
A BRAVE CONFEDERATE.
How He Kept His Word at the Risk of His
Life.

How He Kept HIS word at The RISE OF His
Life.
Lieutenant G. A. Cory yell, formerly of the
Oae Hundred and Forty first New York
Volunteers, Twep tieth Army Corps, was
with Sherman on the famous march to
the sea, says the Atlanta Constitution.
One bright Sunday in December, 1864,
the lieutenant was detailed to take charge
of the picket line in front of Savannah,
on the edge of a rice swamp. There was
a truce between the pickets and every
thing wore Sabbath like Stiffness.
Coryell had nothing TO do and was out
of tobacco. Ho " to get chew was the
question. Finally handsome young eff
Ger from the Coryell hailed him at once:
II say Johnny, if come over to you can
| get tobacco and return safely to my
liueeY"
"Come along. I'll treat you right"
How do | know that I'll not DC taken
prisOnerp
You have the word of gentleman and
confederate officer"
Coryell thought moment and then de-
cided to make the venture. He laid aside
his sword and belt and started across the
high and narrow dixie leading TO the con-
federate line. On either side of the
feet deep.
The lieutenant reached the opposite
shore without any misgivings. The oou-
federate produced some tobacco, and a
trade was made in no time. Then the
two fell into pleasant conversation.
Suddenly Coryell saw a signal futter
from house some distance in the rear
OF the confederate line.
CIV of dnas that "a p, ha cd
sharply.
81 don't know" replied the conf
crate.
Just then an orderly dashed up On
horseback and, it'll a digntied salute, said
to the confederate officer:
"Lieutenant, the General orders you
TO take the Yankee officer to headquar-
ters."
Coryell was dumbfounded. Then he
looked at the confederate lieutenant and
noted his honest eyes and his manly face.
"Am l your prisoner" asked Cory ell.
The confederate extended his right
han(.
81 offered you my protection" he said.
$50 10 your lines. / will follow you over
the dixie, and if my body can shield You
from confederate lead you shall reach your
command in safety. Good-by and God
bless You"
The federal started on his return trip.
He was half way across when the first shot
came. There was another and another.
until whole brigade seemed to be firing
at him.
The fugitive walked rapidly onward
until he reached the federal lines and
vaalted over the breastwork. Then he
looked back and saw his protector stand
ing on the dixie. The confederate waved
his hand, turned about and marched
back to his own side. He had kept his
promise like true soldier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
THE SHIRT FOUND THE BODY.
How Corpse Was Recovered-His Lungs
Turned to Iron

How Corpse Was Recovered-His Lungs
Turned to Iron.
August Melching was drowned on Mon
day afternoon in the Cororus Greek while
swimming, says New York dis patch to
the Phlladel phia Ing uirer. His body could
not be found for some time, when one Of
the searchers suggested that his shirt be
thrown into the water, claiming that it
would float to where the body was. The
suggestion was acted on and the garment
thrown into the water where it was thought
that he had disappeared. Itinstantly shot
ont, then stopped, clrcled about a short
time and tt en- in another moment disap-
peered under the water. A young man
present on the creeks bank then Owed to
where the shirt was seen TO sinh and found
the body of the young man where the
shirt had disappeared. The singularity
of the incident consists in the fact that
the shirt was found olinging to the dead
mans body. Two gentlemen who were on
opposite sides of the creek at the time
this occurred corroborate the truthfulpess
the ancient idea that the clothing of g
drowned man, when thrown into the water
will float to the body.
lorDHlS HI ago hdEoH Chuibu ieI1 Honle
for Sganton, Ohio, to supeript tend his
fathers estate. Shortly after arriving he
became i'll and died few days later. A
post mortem examination was held. The
result of the investigation was singular
large artery had grown between the
heart and lungs, and the lungs were as
hard as stone, caused, it was supposed by
the physicians, from inhaling iron dust
at the safe works where he was employed.
In the heart was an opening of about an
inch, caused by his severe efforts made to
breathe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
Farm and Home.
HE HORSE.
FRANCIS 5. SMITH.

OF all the lower animals
That fumb Y tread the earth
To work for Careless thankle>S man,
The horse has greatest worth.
very giant in his strength.
And yet withal so mild,
That he will readily obey
An invalid of child.
How patient and how tractable.
How willing he TO toll
very slave TO man, and yet
Ihe monarch of the soil.
The meaneSt seed is worth regard,
But beautiful TO see
Is one of choicest lineage
AMI perfect symmetry.
No pen can do him justice,
And cen the limnrel'S ant
VIII fail perfect idea
OF the racer to impart.
His form may be depicted,
But the fire in his eye.
The fire that animateS his frame,
These, every art defy.
Height, sixteen hands; his color, black
An arched neck full and strong,
A pair Of eyes that shine like stars,
Name, tail, and foretop sharp,
Ears ike foX'S, small and sharp,
With nostrils large aud thin,
And showing, when exp lnded wide,
The blood red tint within.
His launches nodded Splendidly,
His shoulders large and strong
Breast full. arms stout. limbs very fine,
But firm, and not too long
Knees powerful, but clean and trim
Hoofs high, with open heels,
Leg action. when in motion, which
The lghtning's speed reveals.
What grace in every movement,
When his proud blooI doth sIirl
How he leaps from the solid earth
In answer to the spur!
He is my equine beau-deal,
While bounding DER the course;
But find him where may, love
The great, strong, noble horse.
New York Weekly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29

Dobbins' Electric Soap does not chap
the hands, being perfectly pare Many
people afflicted with Salt Rheum have
been cured by its use. Preserves and
whitens clothes. Have your grocer or
der it and try it n0ac.
Such pity it isn't girl" said the
elderly and rich maiden aunt as she
looked regretfully at the infant. ~ have
no namesake in your family, you know"
Aunt Minerva" exclaimed the poor re-
lation, eagerly. 1--WE will give the boy
your name with masculine termination
and call him Mineryous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29

DULUTH, Mimi, Aug. pas the result
of q washout culvert on the Eastern Min
nesota railroad, few miles south of this
city, freight engine aud thirty cars
were ditched and smashed, and several
train men badly hurt. The details are
not yet at hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
Out of Sorts

Is feeling peculiar to persons of dyspeptic ten
dency, or IT may be caused by change of climate.
season or life The stomach is of order, the head
aches or does not feel right appetite is capricious.
the nerves seem overworked, the mind is confused
and irritable. This condition finds excellent
rective in Hoods Sarsspara which, by it's regulating
and toning powers, soon torres harmony the sys-
TEN, and gives that strength of mind, nerves, and
body, which makes one feel perfectly well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29

1t is an interesting fact that the majority of
presidents have had bue eyes Nj. HarriSon's
eyes conform to this rule. Mr.. Clevelands eyes
are brown, as were those of Arthur. William
Henry Harrison had dark eyes. President
PlerceS were intensely black, as was his nair.
Thomas Jefferson's hair was red, and locked well
in the White House.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29

Justioe-"Drunk and disor3eriy. What
have you to sayY" Prisoner mot fully
recovered Hio-take SOM thin" JUS
tice-''Thanks. Ten dollars"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29

There is tide in the affairs of men which ii
taken at the food leads on to fortune. If vour
affairs are at low ebb now, don't fail to write to
B. F. Johnson & Co., 1909 Main st, Richmond
Va, who have plans that will enable you to make
money rani1ly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29

Rev. Thomas Harris, a colored preacher of
Taunton, Mass, has sued his church for six
months salary at $50 per month. He was to re-
ceIve so per cent. OF all collections taken up by
the church. but the poor fund has only amount
ed to n cents during his incumbency, and he
didn't get his share of that.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29

Its thousands of cures are the best advertise
mentS for Or. Sage S Catarrh Remedy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-29
Hoods Sarsaparilla
100 Doses One Dollar

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S. Prepared on
by C. l. HOOD g. CO.. Apothecarfes Lowell Mass.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-12-28
4 Georgia Heroine.

This morning, near Eastallo, Ga, a
small station fifty miles east of here, on
the Georgia Pacific Railroad, Miss Betty
Emmons was walking along the track,
when she discovered that the spikes had
been drawn and rail removed. Just as
she made the discovery Miss Emmons
heard the roar of an approaching passenger
train, which was running at high rate OF
speed. She knew the train would be
wrecked if she did not stop it, and she did
not hesitate an instant. She wore red
flannel petticoat, and, hastily tearing it
of, ran toward the approaching train,
waving the garment across the track. The
engineer saw the signal in time to stop the
the train. When the passengers learned
of their narrow escape and Miss Emmons'
GOODNESS, they at once made up handsome
purse and presented it to her.-Globe-
Democrat.