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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

same Shade, but somewhat darker. tho
points points On the bodice are bordered with it6
embroidery es of the same shade and a row wv
vi buttons placed upon each velvet sleeve s
IN. me bonnet matched. The second cos.
u! was in gray cloth with trails wor yl
IN ~ beaver shade chenille. The Int was
VI gray silk gauze with white beads on5
butterfly bows of white surah ''A'>'
Among the latest fashions are tw, o,,r;
Gus REVEALS. One dates SO far hac,, 90
me early days of the last generation t "'
while the other is not decade old and
OF the two, l should be inclined to on;no
mat it will be the older one which VIII viii
nnd most favor. Ten years is not l "rn,
enough for fashion to have remained -
arrogance; we know we'll that there is
nothlng new under the sun, even in the
matter OF the cut and trimming of gowns
put, to be paradoxical, we like our fash
ions to be old enough to seem new when
.hey are revived. This is certainly not
me case with the long tailed coat boaices
which are now making their reonnenr'
ance, for it seems but the other doy that
we We're reviling their hideousness. The
early resuscitation of this ugly garment is
probably Que to the Introduction of the
lncroyahle style, but I cannot believe
that 1t will find much favor now that We
nave been accustomed to more artistic
modes. The other revival is in trimming
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31
A FEW SUPERsTITIONS.

Some OF the "Cl,arms' Formerly Used to
Prevent Sickness.
To allay hemorrhage, u toad, we'll dried
in the sun and put into bag, was hung
round the neck by string sufficiently low
to touch the region of the heart; and
preparation of garlic and honey smeared
on the person was said to act as charm
against the bites Of dogs and reptiles, or
the sting Of numerous insects, likewise eff
feciing their cure. Toothache could be
charmed away by few leaves of the
the shoe on the reverse side of the body to
that in which the tooth was aching. An
excellent recipe for weak or sore eyes was
the expressed juice of the calyx of the red
.honeysuckle; provided always that the
flowers were gathered kneeling, repeating
nine paternosters i'll honor of the trinity,
nine more ''to greet Our Ladye," AID
creed. Rest and sleep were required after
application.
Another prescription for the eyes much
in favor with Anglo Saxons was a paste of
the strawberry plant and pepper, diluted
with sweet wine. Children were passed
through the split stem of tree for the
cure of the ricketts,, but the fracture must
to insure cohesion. For ague very we'll
salted herring, split open, was applied, as
hot as possible, to the soles of the feet.
Ii might be also mitigated by the habitusl
wearing round the neck of an emerald-a
gem equally potent in epilepsy. Precious
stones were accredited with marvellous
powers over the moral qualities and affec-
tons, as we'll as physical disease-hence
the origin of their being set in rings and
worn. The teeth of old age We're fixed
firmly in the gums by an infusion of
powdered jet; while water in which the
beryl had been stepped afforded a valuable
wash for strengthening the eyes, besides
insuring the mutual love of welded
couDle.-HosDttuI
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

PAR1s1ANs have been entertained by
remarkable artist, who displays
wonderful skill in her peculiar form OF
painting. With plates Of various col
ored sand before her she takes the
sand in her right hand and causes it to
fall in beautiful designs upon table
A bunch of grapes is pictured with
violet sand, leaf with green sand, the
stalk with brown sand, and relief and
shadows by other sands: then the work
is brushed away, and q bouquet OF roses
and other objects are represented with
the same dexterity and delicacy: Lines
are drawn by the stream OF sand as as
tinct as though made with an artist $
brush.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

ladies'. Field flowers will be greatly in
request for trimming this winter. But
iercups, daisies, lilies OF the valley, and
vlolets will be among the most fayorite
flowers used, and was specially ri eased
with q debutantes gown shown to me
lefe' ana arranged with full folds of
Nnie tHlle. draped over white satin Ouch
esse, and trimmed in front from the waist
10 NJ with detached sprays of lilies
VI Tue valley and pale green leaves. A
AoNel ian seen Mt an evening party was
covered With ostrich feathers laid fiat and
|e;.eilappln9 one another, in a great va
tae'y OF shades and colors-pink, blue,
green, yellow. white, etc., but so delicate
= tinted as to be perfectly harmonious.
dv was exceedingly pretty, and had this
~, anlase that it could be carried with
Almost any toilet.
10 you realize that this generation is
n s1s the apotheosis of the petit
[Ia., Now, understand me. l am not
.a"ulns In fiippant terms to the onward
na y a. OF triumphant womankind. Far
; IL ~ ron me to speak of my sex as pet
iuoats. No: I'm "alluding at" those
Mailn'ng garments worn for double
"pose-to shield the delicate body and
,o., .utn the heads of mankind. Do you
,e ememoer when your best petticoat was
sana, OF cambria and rufiled, pulled, or
'hse with Hamburg? Well, we have
s; winged es all that. Now, my lady wears
s ,,h or every hue-black generally for the
,;n, and rainbow tints for the house
fm un, ,mauve, pale-b blue, tucked and
,r M;uAed, showered with lace. padded
No ,sn sachet-powders, shaking out
LILY, ,tf:eading perfumes" A blonde
ni aeu DIT OF Dresden china pays $35
Eha 1or the delicious mass of frippery
s ro wears as petticoats, and as for those
,n guis"e pink creations which Mrs Gold
kyan - shakes out over her little feet
loS, 'nere Is no computing their French
kyS w. l Saw Il peachy-cheeked brunette
r rim wore petticoat Of yellow surah
If 49, 10 the knee with row after row
<tn n'le sort lace and yellow satin corsets
'n nc in black.
bs anat raises the question how to prevent
rL;a a..cumuiation of mud on our skirts,
q I'm IN sloppy weather is so inevitable,
NO uncomfortable, and so ruinous to cloth
Ioo,, Trend suggests short, plain
kv;t an u, SKIRT four inches from the ground,
byor orr u , OF corresponding length to be
IN ns WIN knlckerbockers or CATERS. 1
yor 1ialo that the feet Of many of us
bnh IIu hardly be equal to so prominent a
{ilnr appearance as this; and if we con-
Eo,l.; comfort and convenience alone, q
onsa s-aress which looks impossible for
bnS,. wear can never be acceptable to
ker;, people, who cannot spare time for
kow VISUAL changes of toilet. Now that
k;n hs are less voluminously draped, it
,Ia S'e surely be possible to devise some
|al NJ" VI fastening up at once quick, grace
l},isota u enectual; and for wearers who
On, no,, 10 being short skirted, the petit
6o oa1u be made longer. and bordered
as;eptn OF ten or twelve inches with
|nonn,n..osh, which could be easily
Ee d5ee, ana dried before letting down
krao nss paragraphs sketch shows two
eacoe .'ol lets. One was combination of
pAne sici!ienre and velvet Of the
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

form, being the graduated velvet band
that went right round the skirts of gowns
in the days when our mothers and fathers
were enjoying the sweets of courtship.
These have decidedly shortening effect
upon the figure, but they are certainly
pretty, and look equally we'll on evening
and morning gowns, in black and in col
Ors.
1t is q curious fact that in spite of the
uninterrupted warm weather, this winter
is pre-eminently the season of furs. The
slaughter of the fur-bearing animals in
Siberia and Alaska is said TO have been
greater than ever before Fur is seen
everywhere and on all sorts of garments.
We see it on the hens of dresses, on the
front Of corsagss, along the edges of the
large velvet or plush sleeves, in the lin
ing of cloalls. and now it has finally in
vaded the realm of millinery. This
picture shows fur-tipped and fur-bound
girl quite in the height of style. Some
of the prettiest head dresses this season
are due to the prevalence Of this fashion.
First comes the travelling cap, which be
wholly of fur, OF it may have simply a
broad band of seal, astrakhan, or even
beaver around it. Then the large round
hat, whose feathers would so soon
strengthen out in our present atmosphere,
dOeS nos dlSda1n 10 SUBSTITUTE Tor the
treacherous ostrich tip clusters of tiny
tails OF strips of fur. Last Of all comes
the little toque, which really gets the
most profit from this new idea. A velvet
toque with strips of fur twisted irregu-
larly on it's folds can not fail to be becom-
ing. Bands of the gorgeous Oriental
embroideries may be folded in with the
velvet to give more cheerful effect
while few milliners have the hardihood
to add knot of flowers to this arctic
head dress. The favorite furs in MILL
merry are mink. sable and beaver.
Writing of the use of flowers reminds
me of n lady in this city who astonished
her set by appearing or Christmas even
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

As an invigorating tonic, it i'm
parts strength to the whole system.
For overworked, "worn-out," de-
bilitated teachers, milliners, dress
makers, seamstresses, "shop-girls, :"
housekeepers, nursing mothers, and
feeble women generally, Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is the great
est earthly boon, being unequaled
as an appetizing cordial and restor-
alive tonic. Contains no alcohol to
lnebriate; no sugar or syrup to de-
range digestion; legitimate naedi-
cine, not a beverage.
As a soothing and strengthening
nervine, " Favorite Prescription % is
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

r..,r, c TsLIno, o 81 Jan; TO- 1887
have been il the genera! practice of medicine
tor most forty Sesrh. nsl would say that in all
nv practice ana experience have never seen e
preparation thut co0ld prescribe with as much
confidence OF success as I can Halls Catafrh
Cure manufactured by you. Have prescribed
it great many times and its effect Is wonderful
and would say III conclusion that l have yet TO
find case OF Cstarrh that it would not cure, if
they would take it according 10 directions.
Yours truly, L. L. GOKUSHC, M. D.,
Office 2l5 Summit street.
We will give 500 for any case of Catarrh that
can not be cured with Halls Cetarrh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY { CO., Props, Toledo, O.
~ Sold by druggists. 75c
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

GO1O11CSS lOlACe, 4luN
-.,7iIv lie imagined. At one moment
l 1ha * hiding her face behind 1T, at the
,ayt SIZE is using 1t closed IN gestlcuia-
, ,tln ike fairy's wand, and so on through
all tue Fa, man You will observe. too,
h ,l, Is wearing low-cut gown as n
that s .;er :, costume FOR an ordinary evening
s y, None. That is now fashionable.
AZ ap,Il, gowns again? Yes. indeed;
peGO 4 yon, Mr.. Editor, and you, Mr..
anu s1l , ri don't stop this fusillade
fls s;nst rs on this subject. we are capable
! zinc TO further depths in the matter
u " sV more VIC will call attention to the
AHA, Hs,i by many pretty and tempting
d lH,aas We can employ the court plas-
.ar t,;c,,. which is rather ancient, to be
, IT, ': Int effective. A new fad, though,
s"t .o tucl, one solitary flower inside the
, Al where it's head lies in provoking
, nvr+ to Beauty's breast; or. to fix
pno hlaging gem in that vicinity which
wv Mi, csll q. tention to the beautiful ter
s; .o It lights up. saw both these
4r ,ic empIoved in Iarlor with equal
The black spot on the white toilet Of
.ha cocond girl is collar on her dress,
WA Won can see how effective device it
is -N Tor directing attention to the face
above it. The Same thing, which would
formerly indicate q mild degree of
mourning, is even seen in dance cos
tunes Here let me tell that for young
nirls on formal occasions there may be
seen pleasant variety of tulle gowns,
entirely novel in design. Imagine, for
instance, % skirt of accordion-pleated
saffron tulle, arranged over skirt of
paler yellow merveilleuN, also accordion
pleated from waist TO hem. The saffron
tulle is frightened in front by groups OF
mllti-aooled butterflies, scattered care
lessly here and there. The effect Of the
accordion unaeyskirt of merveilleux is
excellent, FOR it gives very rich appear
ance TO the gown as a whole. These
accordion Gowns can DO had in t1llle
and satin OF almost any shade, and they
will make ideal ball dresses for young
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

ing in dainty little bonnet of black
tulle, enliyened by wreath Of genuine
live mistletoe, History sayeth not what
was the sequel to this daring deed. But
we oil know about the privilege which ira
ditionally belongs to those men who
catch o woman with mistletoe over her
head.-Duisu Dart, IN Chicago Ledger.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31
The Green Cheese Theory Repu,liated.


Apropos of Matthew Arnold, it seems
that his son Mat had very decided opinions.
One night the boy heard some one say that
the moon was made Of green cheese. Very
quickly he said:
II don't believe the moon is made Of
green cheese"
Don't you?" said his father. why
not?"
oh said the young gentleman, Il
don't know why, but don't
We'll, for my part, SAID the father, :" I
have no respect for persons who give opin-
ions for which they can give no reasons.
Young Mat was very much mortified aud
went off by himself to hide his feelings.
The next morning, as bright as possible,
he greeted his father with this:
L know now why the moon is not made
Of green cheese. found it out IN Cen
esis."
All, said Matthew Arnold, ST., you
have the advantage of me. / did not know
the subject was mentioned in Genesis.
20, yes, papa, said the boy, there is an
account of the creation, and the moon was
made before there We're any cows"
So Matthew the younger triumphed over
Matthew the elder.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31
Tourists,

Whether on pleasure bent or business.
of Figs. us it acts most pleasantly and ef-
feetually on the kidneys. liver. and bowels.
preventing fevers. headaches. and other
forms OF sickness. For sale in soc and 81
bottles by all leading druggists.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

A NEW electric radiation meter, &c
pending on the elongation OF a tlne pa L:
tinum wire, and SO sensitive as 10 1nu1-
cate an elongation OF one fiftym11lllohI1Ln
of an inch, has been exhibited 70 llle
London Royal Society by ". 9' Greg
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31
WV YORK FASHIONS.
.r1,sr UNIQUE DEVICE OFF FAIR
|Taf' WOMEN.

p-.,,v Costume May be Acccntuated
10" 49,. attention TO Bcauty's Display
n,..:coa, FasliOnably Considered
~. Street Costnmcs-The Rage
''' r,ryy YORK conREsPoNDENcE.1
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

LOOK here, said the farmer to the
tramp, let me just give you a pinter-' .
But I don't want q pinter." replied the
tourist. ~ want a quarter. y I'e're Rautc
Express
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

When Baby was sick. we gave her castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss. she chung to Castoris,
When she had Children. she gave them castoria.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

Do YOU wish to know how to have no
steam, and not half tho usual cork on wash :
day? Ask your grocer for u bar of Dobbins'
Electric Soap, and tho directions will tell
you how. Be sure to got no imitation.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31
Az EVERY DAY ROMANCE.

Maud Muller on a wintry day,
HasteneG to tho matinee.
Sho little dreamed that there she'd find
The Judge in just the scat behind
She and the Judge. SO it was said,
Were very shortly to be we'd
He greeted her with kindly smile,
And gaily chatted they awhile.
But soon the play in front was on
When, 10! the judges smile was gone.
In patience for while he sat,
Hid from the stage behind her hat.
Then uttered he an awful word.
Which Maud i'll fear and trembling heard,
He hastened from the place away;
They have not spoken since that day.
And Maud. now OF his love bereft
Regrets that she is sadly lett.
And often sighs. ut might have bee,s
I'll never wear that hat again"
-ChiGd1O Herald.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31
RE- CORRESPONDENCE

EEIIl girls have
taken to accentuat-
ing themselves by
means Of black i'd
juncts to W b it Q
dresses. The first
two of these pictures
illustrate two of the
devices. In tho first
the maiden, who is
arrayed to receive
evening callers at
home, carries a black
fan, the roguish and
coquettish uses of
which. in connection
with an otherwise
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

Oregon, the Paradise of Farmers.
Mild, equable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit, grain, grass and stock
country in the world. Full information free.
Address the Oregon immigration Board, Port
land, Oregon.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

PATTI has been on the stage since the
year 1850, when, as child Of years, she
appeared in New York city.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

Mrs. AMELIA B1ooMER is now four
score years and ten, and for the past
thirty years she has worn what she calls
the "draggle skirt" of conyentionality.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

Zo1A lost ten pounds in eight days
by not drinking. Some men lose zen
pounds $50 il eight minutes by dr'nA-
ing.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

AN EXTENDED observation-disclosures
BRONCHIAL TEocHEs have Tor many years
been the most popular article In use for re-
heving Coughs and Throat troubles.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

4 pocket cigar case free to smokers of
"Tansills Punch Sc. Cigar"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

A PRUDENT man is like pin; his head
prevents him from going too far.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

A New YORK paper discusses "The
Liquor Question in Arkansas" About the
only question In reference to the matter
that is asked in that country is, "Straneer,
don't you take your'n straipht2"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

NATURES tendency is to restore the bal
ance; as a man gets short his face gets
long.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

APOLLO wasn't any better than he
should have been, perhaps, but he loved
the truth. He struck the Tyre.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

unequaled and is invaluable in al
laying and subduing nervous ex-
citability, exhaustion, prostration,
hysteria, spasms and other Distress
ing, nervous symptoms, commo3ly
attendant upon functional and or
ganic disease. 1t induces refresh
ing sleep and relieves mental anxiety
and despondenoy.
A Book of 100 pages, on ssWo-
man and Her Diseases sent to any
address, in plain, sealed envelope,
on receipt of ten cents, in stamps.
Address, WopLD's D1spESsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, e63 Main
Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

\ YOUNG man whose girl went back
on HIM says that he suffers from heart
failnra
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

MAN who lisa practiced medicine for fort
years ought TO know salt nom sugar. keti
what he
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31
Nature in Convulsion

Is terrific. Volcanic eruptions, cyclones, earth
quakes are awfully and tremendously pictur
esque, but scarcely desirable to emulate in action
and effect by the administration of remedies
which produce convulsion and agony in the alb
normal portion Of the human frame. Such ia
the effect OF the old-fashioned violent purge
tivcs happily falling more and more into disuse,
and OF which Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the
wholesome pleasant and far more effective sue
cedaneum. They weakened the intestines-the
Bitters invigorates them. They left the bowels
inactive, because incapacitated by ensuing fee
bleness. The Bitters,. on the contrary, and be-
cause 1T enables, not forces, them to act-n vast
and fortunate t, their nc
slim ulated as the kidneys also are by this med-
cine which easily conquers, also, mnlaria, her
vousness and rheumatism.
HE-I suppose you are very busy nova
days preparing your poem for commence
ment.
She-o, yes, indeed. I've tried the waist
on twice already.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

No Opium In Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Cures where other remedies fail. 25c.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

The man who turns over new leaf too
often Will soon use up his ledger.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31
And Maud, now of his love bereft,
Rnurets TINT sha Is sndlN lett

He fastened from the place away;
They have not spoken since that day.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31
AS0l ID COLI RING Y. :. GENUINE Z! y! |!

Tor SO: On receipt q $ we Will send Solid Gold
moth Catalogue this Is not an Alaska, California
quartz stone but Genuine Diam ond. which is guar
this cltyS Or on recent of 50 cts will send the
ring g o. p for examination. Send size OF ring
to REED ANSOS. 1853 LaSalle ST., Chicago. III.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

The Summer came and went,
Tho matron longer signs;
Elastic her step and rounded her cheek
Work seems but play, life is now sweet
And the change was made in one short week
By DIR. PIERCES F,AyoR1TE Prescott
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

Ito o.
high,
] vsl.
| cd b.,
' On o.,
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| M,.
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pa b,
faowa
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

ooh where shall rest be found q"
nm, The worn-out mother signs;
Trousers to mend and stockings to darn,
Dishes to wash and butter to churn.
While my back feels to break, and head and he
And life is constant f1iction.n
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-31

Then uttered he IN awful word.
Which Maud i'll fear and trembling henri