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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-06-14
FIResIDg FRAGMENTS.

When giving the final polish d
stoves, before putting away for the sum
mer, mix the blacking with little ke-
rosene instead of water, 10 prevent rust.
Toast with Gravy: Soften toast by
dippiqg in hot salted water. In any kind
Of gravy CRATE little cheese, put the
toast en- platter, pour the gravy over
IL, stft in hot oven hye minutes and
serve
Brown Bread: Take two cups OF sour
milk, half cup of moiasses, two tea
spoons of saleratus, two cups OF meal,
one cup OF -four and one teaspoon OF
salt; grease two-quart basin, put the
dough in and steam 1t two and one-half
hours; II Is splendid. and Home.
"A little powdered potash thrown in
TO rat holes will drive the rodents away
that are 80 annoying in cellar or kitch-
On; cayenne pepper will have the same
affect on rats and cockroaches, and
mouse will never gnaw through piece
of cotton sprinkled with cayenne that 10
stuffed in his hole.
Marion Harland advises those who
use what grocers catalogue as canned
goods, TO always open the cans some
hours before cooking the contents and
empty into an open bowl, set in cool
place. This removes the close, airiess,
smoky taste. Drain the liquor from peas
and beans, cover with fresh cold water,
and let them soak for two hours. II
freshcns them wonderfully.
Medium sized potatoes will cook in
half an hour, II they are large II is we'll
TO cut them lengthwise. This vegetable
should always be put into boiling water.
II boiling is the method OF cooking. }
cook till well done. turn the water OF,
every drop of IL, and then set them over
the fire for few minutes. uncovered, 20
let what moisture remains evaporate in
steam.
Drowned Mince OF Beef: Take some
remains of cold roast beef, mince very
fine, and mix with II quarter as much
mashed potato; season well with pepper,
salt, mustard and catsup; add one cup
Of gravy, work altogether. and make
very hot In q saucepan. pile upon a
dish, cover with fine bread crumbs. and
brown quickly in the oven. 1t Is much
, improved by putting bits Of butter over
the top as it begins to brown. Serve In
the dish Ii Is baked in. Leeds Muir
curry.
-Crystaiized Fruits and Nuts: Roll
one cup % yranulatcd sugar with large
one-half cur - haillng water Try as
, for candy. and when it IL brittle. take
, from the fire and put in a saucepan oi
boiling water and, while boiling. be
surc do NOT stir II, or atterward, Oranges
: are divided into eights, and immersed
Malaga grapes are wiped and dipped
: separately. Filbprts and English wal
! nuts are strung upon thread, and
after dipping are suspended by this
. thread to Detroit Free Press.
= Zig Pudding: Beat two eggs unit
= light, add one cup Of milk. two of sifteC
;, -four with a hoaping teaspoonful of bak
| ing powder and half as much salt. Bea
: until very smooth. and add half pounS
~ chopped figs, Toured Pnt into
y creased mold and boil or steam tw,
4 hours. Eat with a sauce made by
, whipping together one large tablespoon
q full OF butter one heaping coffee cup o
a powdered sugar and one egg. Gran
I berries may bee used instead OF the figs
a Prunes will also make a delightful
pudding American Agriculturist-
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-06-14
PuNoENT PARAGRAPHS.

-Barber-"I think this is the frs,
time ever shaved you, SIR" yictim-
you're mistaken there" Barber
"Strange ] fail to remember it, sir"
Victim-"You wouldn't be so likely to
remember it as I."-Boston Herald.
Old Mr.. Walstreet-"And have you
sufficient means, young man. to support
my daughter in comfort?" jack Hast
ings-"Why, yes; provided I'm not ru-
inod by the expenses of a long engage
ment!"-Puck.
Professionalism, you are running
up enormous debts around town. You
must remember your uncle is not dead
yet" His Uncles Heir-"Yes, but he
has discharged his doctors and Is now
undergoing treatment by a Christian
scientist, Life.
-Judge-''If you know OF any miti-
eating circumstance you are at liberty
TO state IL. Prisoner-"I don't know Of
any except that took to stealing be-
cause | didn't want to loaf around the
street corners and be taken for detee-
tive."-Texas Siftings.
Miss Bored-"Mr. Dolley you seem
to lead an inactive sort OF life; why il II
that Won never do any thing? Mr. Dolley
~ am waiting for an impulse" Miss
Bored docking at the clock ~ wish
you could have one now" Mr.. Dollcy
eagerly -"Why?" Miss Bored BE.
cause people arc usually carried away
with impulse"
Political Economist-"rhew way to
cure this trust trouble is for every one
the trusts" Friend-''I knew man
who tried that" Political Economist
Noble fellow; where is hep" Friend.
First he was arrested for not being suf
hciently clothed, and then he starved tc
death"
Uncle George-"Harry, why will
you give SO much thought 10 base ball
matters?" Harry-''It's what every
body's talkin about In this world. and
how do we know but 1t will be the same
in the next? What would you do, now
II you should go to heaven and find that
base ball was the principal subject OF
conversations" Uncle George--"I'd start
out FOR the other place as quickly as pos
sihle. Boston Transcript
my husband is the handiest mar
in the world" said Mrs. Jones; IL ask
him TO do a thing, and it's done: and the
best Of Ii, when need his services he /,
always sure to be at hand" MY nus
band is different" said Mrs. smith
gloomily; when don't need him TO dc
any thing for nc, he's always hanging
around the house in the way OF every
body, Then when ! do want his as
sistance, and want IL bad he can't b,
found anywhere" ''But that's mo-
strange, my dear" said Mrs. Jones
''your husband is a policeman IN. y
Ledger.
The grim little man who attends
the menagerie had just emerged from
the lions cage one day last week. whcI
timid maiden inquired--"Say, mistel
man, do you ever get frightened wheI
YOU are in the cage with that awfu
monster?" mo, ma'am," the keepcl
boldly made reply: Il am not afraid o
any thing that walks" why. pursue,
the inquirer, meekly, do you possess
natural charm oyer wild animals?" :"
have been married twice." quoth he
Buffalo Courier.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-06-14
The Original Grand ola Nan.

The Grand Old Man Is a phrase that
is popularity supposed to belong 10 Mr.
w. L. Gladstone, and to have been in.
vented 70 especially distinguish him.
This is not the case. In speech
''t'owd Vicar OF Leeds. the late DIR
Hook made at Manchester about thirty
years age. the reverend gentleman used
the phrase in reference to the composer
Handel. He was addressing q working.
ing-class gathering at u popular concert
and here Is the sentence in which the
phrase occurred: Il dare not allude TO
the sacred oratorio, The Messiah as
merely an entertaiame mt and an amuse-
ment, for | remember that when the
oratorio was first produced In London,
and Handel was congratulated on hav-
ing entertained the town for whole
week, the grand old man In his usual
outspnken manner, said: i did not wish
70 entertain the town; wished to do II
good. There you have at once an in.
tefesting aHeedote and the precursor of
tho most famous sobriquet Of modern
times. Notes and QueEles
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-06-14

From the seventy-fve post-oifices over
which Postmaster General BENJAMIN
Franklin presided, the number has
grown to $500 in issg. In 1874 the
number was $4,000, and the gross reve-
nue $50. 100000. The gross revenue for
1889 Is S57, 7,l75,Gll The $500 offices at
present in existence are divided as fol-
lows: First class, l02; second class, 5i7;
third class, a,04s; fourth class, 57,lT6.
The grand total Of employees az present
In the postal service Is l50,o35. Tho
total expenditure Of the department for
the fiscal year, ending June so. 1850:
Revenue, $50. l4S, ,Ol4.9a; total actual and
estimated expenditures and liabilities,
81. l0i, l9s 35 deficiency In revenue,
s6.S48, ls3. i3 The estimated revenue
for the fiscal year 10 end June so. 1870,
Is Sa0, ,els, $50 81 r.. Mechanical News
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-06-14
A CONDUCTORS HEART.
u Was of stone and Not Even Threat
Could Move IL.

Could Move IL.
When a certain conductor on Michi.
gan Central train got down TO the depot
the other morning for his run be found
stranger awaiting him, who asked him
II he was ~ and so. and added:
-Four weeks ago | left Ypsilanti /.
come TO Detroit. When you came around
for my ticket ! couldn't find 1t. Do you
rcmembera'
Eyes. believe do
you said must produce the ticket
or pay cash"
Yes"
Il had no cash. told You had
changed coats and forgotten my wallet ("
"Yes."
"You didn't believe me-"
"No."
You looked upon me as one trying TO
dead-beat his way"
"Ips."
But you stopped tho train and put
mo of five miles from a town"
YES"
II protested and assured and asserted.
but your obdurate heart refused tomelt "
Exactly"
We'll, sir; ! have come twenty miles
to prove TO you that | am no dead beat
Here Is the ticket had at that time.
See the date. had put it in the wrong
pocket"
"Wcll."
well. ] want to snn the railroad for
damages want 100000. Can you di-
rect me to the proper ofiicialP"
Certainly. Right through that door
up stairs turn To the left-tifth door
down. Knock before you enter All
aboard for Ann Arbor. jackson, Niles
and Chicago. ."-Dctroit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
Wooden Shoes for Girls.
San Francisco Examiner

The fashion of wearing wooden shoes
is growing into favor in this country as
we'll as In England said San Francisco
shoe dealer recently. By the aid of ma
chinery d really neat and comfortable
shoe can be made so styIishIy that no
young woman need be ashamed to wear
it for the street. The traditional wooden
shoe which we have all read alb, ut was q
clumsy handmade implement of incon-
venlence and noise. But now, when a
dainty maid trips along the street of a
pretty mountain town. with her little trot-
tiers clicking on the pavement, it makes
many a foolish young heart beat warmly.
The use of wooden shoes with fresh clean
straw IN them, on the stage. at church
fairs and bazaar entertainments has popu-
arlzed them, and now in many Of the
weet little villages in England Lanca-
hire lasses who do not work in factories
patter along the streets in the tiniest of
quaint wooden footgear, and no well-bred
young lover hesitates to kiss their rosy
cheeks because of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
Obedience That Was Blind

The editor of Gil Bias. in bis last issue.
vouches for the truth of the history: Ma
poleon |. was entertaining the Car Alex
ander and the Prussian King at breakfast
in Tilsit. when the conversation turned on
loyalty.
My soldiers obey me blindly," said the
Gar
And mine are anxious to die for me. =
added Napoleon.
At the suggestion of the Prussian King
test of devotion was agreed upon. The
royal party were breakfasting in the fifth
story of a building that faced a paved
street. Each member was to call in one
of his soldiers and command him to Jump
from the window Napoleon made the
first test.
Call the Gardiste Marcau.'' he COM
manded, and the Marcau appeared.
will you obey any order | give you?"
asked Napoleon.
Yes. sire
"Blindly. whatever it is?"
''BlindIy. sire
But | have a wife and two children,
sire
Il will care for them. Forward"
And the Gardiste Marcau, with military
salute, walked to the window and leaped
out.
Call private of the body guard" or
dered the Gar, whose turn came next
The soldier came.
What s your name?"
Ivan Ivanovitch.
We'll. Ivan, just throw yourself out q
that window"
Yes, father, answered the guardsman,
and he did it.
Command the bravest of my soldiers
to come here, said the Prussian King to
his servant A six-foot Uhlan. with a row of
orders across his breast and scar on his
forehead. entered.
my friend" explained the King, {" to
show their loyalty French and Russian
guardsman have jumped at command from
that window. Have you the pluck to DO
the same?'
rs it for the Fatherland?"
NO"
Then I refuse to do it.
Gil Bias thinks this anecdote contains
a fine lesson for German army officers of
the present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
An Actress summer Work.

A certain young actress during the stage
vacation earns snug little income by
turning the bark of the birch tree to deco
rative uses. She makes pictures from the
crude article by cutting outline figures of
men, women and children and the inferior
animals and FASTING them on black card
board, afterward filling in the details with
white lead. The combination produces a
pleasing and striking silhouette effect
Different hues Of the bark are employed in
imparting contrasting colors to odd pic
lures. The bark can be made to produce
either comical or serious effects, according
to the picture-maker. Eyes, hair, buttons.
ets., are put in with India ink. The ac-
tress is not only young but pretty, highly
educated and general favorite as we'll and
her father is an active member of the
journalistic fraternity. Perhaps l am in
discreet in thus giving her summer secret
away, so will make some amends by
Withholding her name
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
THREE FORTUNATE MEN.
That Number of ST. Louisians Made Happy
by the Louisiana State Lottery.

August Fuelsch and John ingalls,, two en-
ployes of Bridge, Beach & Co., stove manu-
facturers of this city, have had quite a
windfall financially durin the past ten days.
This unlocked for occurrence was brought
about through the medium of ticket No.
90, 81, of which the above parties held one
twentieth, and which drew on the 18th inst,
at New Orleans, $100, 600. Mr.. Fuelsch and
Mr.. ingalls, were thereby made the recipi-
ents of $4,000, which amount was collected
through the Adams Express Co. The latter
gentleman Immediately invested his half
$2500-in real estate, and the former is at
present actively in search of a desirable
farm upon which In the course of time he
wishes to retire with his family. Both gen.
tlemen are high in their praise of the insti-
tuition which has bestowed upon them a
feeling of independence and feel very jubi-
liant over their success. This ticket was the
third one purchased by these gentlemen,
one of the previous ones having won SIS.
The third fortunate gentleman is Mr.. L. G.
.ShOtte, who is connected with the commission
house of d. W. Van Houten & Co., on Third
Street, near Carr. He also held twentieth
of ticket No. 80, 81 and collected S., 600
through the German-American Bank. The
Critic man called upon Mr.. Shotte but failed
to find him in. He is no doubt as much
elated as the other parties and will doubtless
use his money as stepping stone to greater
fortune.-St. Louis MOI Critic August 80.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
THE SMALL BOYS WHO TAG On
BEHIND.
5. W. Foss IN YANKEE BLADE.

With o clash, and blare, and boom, and beat,
The big procession marches,
Through the lane of applause, through the shout
ing street,
And under the towering arches;
They march grand az conqaefInS Host,
With many plume and banner,
As Sherman's army marched to the coast,
And into the streets of Savannah.
And the sun that glints from their helmets bright
VIII dazzle and gleam and blind,
But there follows them, like string to Kite,
The small boys who tag on behind,
The small boys who tag on behind. the small boys
who tag on behind:
The best of the show, | would have you all
know
Is the small boys who lag on behind
A rabble that wtbble; and tumbles about
Like bummers who bring up the rear,
They joste, and gigge, and quarrel, and shout,
And boot, and iangIn, and Jeer:
But watch for the CAD ragamutfn parade,
For the brave little blrefooted bummers,
And | leave the crowd for the Boys Brigade,
And ! leave the ffers and drummers.
March on my lads for the route is long,
And the way is hard to find:
There's long march ahead for the brave and
strong,
And small boys who tag on behind,
The small boys who tag on behind, the small boys
who tag on behind;
Long, long must you tread, through the grim
days ahead
You small boys who tag on behind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
We've heard of a woman

We've heard of a woman
VINO said she'd walk five miles
to get a bottle of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription if she
couldn't get it without. That
woman had tried it. And it's
a medicine which makes itself
felt in toning up the system
and correcting irregularities as
soon as its use is begun.
Go to your drug store, Fay
a dollar, get a bottle and try
it-try a second, a third if
necessary. Before the third
ones been taken you'll know
that there's a remedy to help
you. Then you'll keep on
and q cure II come.
But if you shouldn't feel the
help, should be disappointed
in the resuIts-you'll find a
guarantee printed on the bot
t-c-wrapper that'il get your
money back for you.
How many women are there
who'd rather have the money
than health? And Favorite
Prescription" produces health.
Wonder is that there's a
woman willing to suffer when
there's a guaranteed remedy
in the nearest drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
A Great SnrnriSe

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, the great guaran-
teed remedy. Would you believe that it is
sold on its merits and that any druggist is
authorized by the proprietor of this wonder
full remedy to give you a sample bottle free?
1t never fails to cure acute or chronic
coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam.
Large bottles Soc and 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

There is young man in Belfast, Me-
but 35 wears of age who is the father of
three daughters all by different mother
from legitimate marriage. One is seven
years of age, another three years and tn
last three months DID,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

A soap that is soft is full Of ,oater, half or
seven or eight cents per pound for water.
Dobbins' Electric Soap is all soap and no
adulteration, therefore the cheapest and best.
Try Do6bins,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

The c. 7. A News says that the English
bishops, realizing the fearfully increasing
evil of drink, have decided that the first
Sunday of each month shall hereafter be
devoted 10 the presentation of temperance
from every Catholic pulpit,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

A small instrument has been devised
for use in mines to indicate the presence
Of fire damp, or in gas lines to indicate
the escape of gas The invention is based
upon the property certain metals have of
evolving heat in the presence of hydrogen
gas
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

DIR. L. L. GORSUCH, Toledo, O., says:
81 have practiced medicine for forty years,
have never seen a preparation that l could
prescribe with so much confidence of sue
cess as | can Halls Catarrh Cure" Sold by
Druppists 75c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

At Montichiari batteries of artillery using
smokeless powder kept up a fire for half an
hour without their position being discov-
cred.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

The total number of passengers carried
in the United States during 1889 was 472,-
III, 343. One passenger in every 1,523, 80
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

The population of the state of Vermont
as announced by the census bureau is
3 332 $50 a decrease in ten years of 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

A strange freak of nature in connection
with the recent tornado appears in South
Lawrence, Mass. In the district torn by the
storm lilac and pear trees have begun to
blossom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
ClTSrT5s ENJOYS

- ASs--S-S ~a-sA~sS ~ - ~
Both the method and results Wick
Syrup OF Figs is taken, it is pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efoctually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro.
tluced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptahle to the stomach, prompt in
i+s action anu truly beneficial IN its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities com
mend it to all and have made il
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 800
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it On hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
cALAFORk'kA RE syrup CO.
LOUISVILLE xx. AsW yoax. nv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

DIR. JOHN BULL, of Louisville, KY, showed
his love for little children when he invented
those dainty little candies he named DR..
Bulls Worm DestrOyers. It's fun for the
children but it's death to the worms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

A method of rendering tobacco smoke
harmless to the mouth, heart and nerves
without detriment to its aroma is claimed to
have been discovered at Vichy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

There is an inmate of the Georgia State
Lunatic Asylum who imagines in his insan-
ity that he is grain of corn. He will not
90 into the yard, fearing the chickens will
eat him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thonlpson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

A census of fruit-bearing trees has been
taken in Los Angeles County, Cal, by
Messrs. Mitchell e Smith, who devoted three
months to the work. They report the total
number at 1866, 355
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

1t is estimated that the 200, 900 bushels of
cranberries which New Jersey will send to
market will realize to the farmers round
million of dollars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

An old prospector bought a piece of
ground near Nevada City the other day for
$500. He went for gold and soon struck a
deposit that will pay him S., 600.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses
of Pisos Cure for Consumption.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

"Do GOOD with that thou hast, or it will
do thee no good" If you know all about
SAPOLIO put your knowledge to use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

{ Try BILE BEANS SMALL" 90 little
! beans in each bo;ti"). Very small
! easy to take. Price of either sire, 25c.
| sS-BUY OF YOUR DRUGGIST
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25
ACT ON THE BILE,
BILE BEANS

BILE BEANS are doiT
section: they have giver
son TO whom / have sol,
| have strong faith in
shall recommend il i'm
plant that comes under
NJ. II
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-09-25

|, remarkably we'll in my,
satisfar ion 10 every per-
them.
the m-diciBe myself and
every r4>- of liver COM
ny notice.
I'RATr, Montelio, Wis.