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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10
The Length of Pastoral Calls.

How long should a pastoral call be?
A Massachusetts, clergyman settles this
question in an original way. He has a
fine dog which always accompanies him
in his pastoral calls, nesting down in
the parlor beside his master in respect
full silence. When the dog brain, with
the absolute accuracy of dog instinct,
decides that the proper limit of the call
is reached. he lifts his head, rises erect.
puts his rose on his masters knee and
winks at him, saying: Times up"
And. thereupon, the good man makes
his adieus and gracefully departs. How
much better this is than tho further
consul tion of watch.--N. Y. Trib-
uno.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10
Wanted Loan.

smith-Say. Brown, got five dollars
in change?
Brownies, l guess so.
Smith-Well, loan il 10 me q few min
utes. Here comes Greene down tbs
street; I'm going 20 ask him 70 lend ms
dollar, and know he'll say he's goi
nothing less than five. Jester.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10
Bread Sauce.-oue cup of sta.e b

Bread Sauce.-ODe cup of sta.e bread
crumbs, one onion, two ounces of but
ter, with little salt, pepper and mace
Cut the onion fine and boil in sweet
mix till soft, then strain the milk or
the bread crumbs and let stand one
hour. Put in saucepan with the
onions, pepper, salt and butter; boil
Serve with goose or duck and any kind
of game.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

Mr. William Gosnell, of Ontario, Can.
sends to the American Agriculturist 8
sketch and description Of the method he
employs for restraining a breachy horse
while at pasture. A rope nine or ter
feet long, according to the size of the
horse, is knotted around the neck of the
horse; one loose end is passed through
between the forelegs under the surcin.
gle, and tled to the other end of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10
Children Enjoy

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs, when in
need OF laxative and if the father or
mother be costive or bilious tho most graft
Tying results follow its use, so that It is the
best family remedy known and every fam.
ny should have bottle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

rope, outside OF one foreleg. The ROPE
is drawn just short enough to restrain
the horse from raising its head higher
than the withers. 1t does not interfere
with grazing OF drinking, but keeps the
head so low that the horse will not try
to jump a fence when thus equipped.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

For our seed potatoes last fall W,
dug pit five feet deep, large enough &c
hold seventy-five bushels, and only fill
ing to within two feet of the surface OF
the ground. AS soon as thoroughly dry
after digging, we put them in the pit
filled and rounded it up we'll with straw,
covering with few inches of earth. be.
ing particular to leave it so no water
could get in from the surface At the
commencement of cold weather we put
on more straw and earth. In place OF
the tile for chimnies we put in two
compact bundles of long straw. We lef'
them in this shape till our ground was
ready for planting, the last week in
April, when we opened, finding the po
.tatoes as solid and fresh as when put in,
mot de:ayed tuber and scarcely an eye
started. The field on which the seed
was planted adjoined the one where il
was raised, with the pit between. The
amount IF labor by hauling, neither
after digging nor before planting, was
very considerable, and we never had
seed in as good condition by managing
in any other way We like our method
of planting potatoes, for the few acres
we raise. Instead of an expensive po
tato planter, we took our corn planter,
removed the check-rower, placed a sec.
tion Of stoye-pipe, pressed into funnel
shape, down through the corn box sc
that the potatoes dropped into it will
fall in the proper place behind the
planter runner. A boy with box OF
potatoes in front of him drops the pieces
into this funnel A smart lad will man.
age both sides, thus planting two rows,
but we are usually satisfied to put in one
row at time.-J. II. Reed, in Ohio
Farmer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

j. s PARKER, Fredonia, Y. Y, SAYS:
"Shall not call on you for the 500 reward, fo-
believe Halls Catarrh Cure win cure any
case OF catarrh- Was very bad" Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10
."whv did Cesar ii

why did Caesar thrice decline the
imperial crown2" demanded the
Shakespesrean student II suppose il
was because it was offered to him three
times" r, piled the matter-of-fact man.
The Bos oman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

Sir Norels Free, viii be sent by Cragin &
Co. Philada-, Pa, 10 any one in the e. ). or
Canada, postage paid, upon ceipt p
DObbins Electric Soap wrap, See list
OF novels on circulars around Zach lar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

A Seattle woman tainted on tbs
street me other day because her hus
band took of his hat to her. He made
IL all sight with her afterward, however
by assuring her that he had mistaken
her for some one else--West Shore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

THE silent partner is one who keeps his
mouth shut while his active partner is
spending his money.-N. D. Picayune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

PAIN from indigestion, dyspepsia and too
hearty eating is relieved at once by taking
one of Carriers Little Liver Pills imme-
diately after dinner. Don't forget this.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10
THAT Ears No rhoroughfsre.

Mamma Robbie. does your ear ache?
RObbie-No. mamma
Mamma-Then why have you put cot
ton in IL?
Robbic-Well. mamma. you know YOU
keep on telling me that Learn SO little,
because what goes in at one ear comes
0ut at the other. SO I've plugged the
other up.-Harper's Young People.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

If man does not because he can
mott have a good opinion Of himself. he
is badly of, since no one else will per
form that duty for him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

A SERMON is too often transformed into a
highway over which a parson parades his
literary attachments. -Atchison Globe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

You seem 70 have quite sum o
money in your bank. Bobby. remarked
the visitor. Yes" said Bobby. Ma
gives me ten cents week for coming
to the table with clean hands and face.
Ten cents Is a good deal of money foi
little boy TO earn every week.
Yes. ma'am. but have to do a large
amount OF work for it."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

TO REGULATE the stomach, liver and bowels,
and promote digestion, take one of Carriers
Little Liver Pills every night. Try them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

PEOPLE who wait for what is offered gen.
orally have long spells between meals
Milwaukee Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

THE difference between suitor and an
Office seeker is that one pays court and the
other courts paw ashington Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

THE dearest spot on earth is the summer
resort. In comparison, there Is no place
like home.-Sioux City journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

SASp-BAGGTNG may be classed among the
too base hits.-Texas Siftings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

An Austin shoemaker is writing book.
There viii probably be great many foot
notes.-Texas Siftings
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

PIMPLEs are inexpressibly Notifying.
Remedy-Glenn's Sulphur Soap
Hill Hair and Whisker Dive, so cents
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

We often hear a man say: Il would
DO such and such il had a mind" Blu
that's Just the trouble; he hasn't
mind
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

-Mes who live on workingmen's Or
CARNATIONS have no time. % wrb.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10
Dependent PENSION BILL

has become a law. sI2 Per MONTH to all honoraby
discharged Soldiers and sailors Of the late war who
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ent Parents and Minor Children also Interested over
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10
Ike a Circuit of ELECTRIC wires.

The human sensorium resembles a circuit
of electric wires, the various sets of nerves
forming links in the circle of continuity
When digestion grows weak the epigastric
nerve suffers, and the whole system is af-
fected- Reinforce il with Hostetter's
stomach bltters, and the nervous organism
grows tranquil and repOseful. Fever and
ague, constipation, kidney troubles and
liver complaints retreat before this remedy.
CLERGYMES are like railway brakemen in
one particular They do a great deal of
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-07-10

why stands this crowd in the public street,
Is the Nations fate at stake:
An anxious look lies in ev'ry eye
As tho each heart must break.
What means this rushing of anxious meni
what means that cheers loud roar?
There's a base ball game betwixt rival
mines.
And they've Just put out We score.
Albany Union.
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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23
So per Annunl, in advance.

from these trees, but are of the opinion
that it would be considerable in the
course of time. In order to extract the
camphor gum it is necessary to destroy
the tree, or at least to prune it greatly,
that is to cut off the limbs or branches,
to the tree. In the extraction of the gum
the wood of the branches and trunk is
cut into small fragments and introduced
into a still with water, and heat applied,
which generates steam and carries with
it the camphor gum in vapor. This va
por passes through fine straw which is
placed at the head of the STILL the cam
phor solidifes and is deposited around
the straw in minute grains or particles,
about the size and appearance of raw
sugar or coarse sand. This accumula-
tion is camphor in it's impure state. The
particles are detached from the straw and
introduced into large gIobular glass YES
sells in quantities of about ten pounds.
1t is then reheated. The first steam that
arises is allowed to escape through
small aperture; and thereafter this aper.
ture being closed the camphor resolidifies
in the upper part of the flask, as semi
transparent cake, leaving all impurities
behind. The flask is then cooled and
broken by throwing cold water upon it
and the camphor is taken out and sent
to market.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23
For THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT.
Kelsey Plum.

feel interested in this fine fruit Last
year | had one peck, tried them in all
conditions, picked them green and kept
them six weeks, the shrivelled did not
decay. then had them made up into pre-
serves. 1t reminded one of greengage.
My trees are very large, capable Of hold
ing say from one to two bushels, just
blooming and few plums set, size of
acOrns. The best trees are on Florida
common plum stock, they have not out
grown this. | cut the bark of stock to
let it expand, as to suckering, this the
Kelsey will not let stock do only very
feeble ones it takes up all the sap, few
suckers come up until head of the tree
grows off. have 4Olarge trees, and over
100 of Georgia stock; these grow slow
and are not 10 be compared with the
native, Florida.
Can Kelseys be grown as successful in
Georgia and north OF us? Ifnot We have
in this plum and it's varieties one of our
coming fruits, and grand one it will
be, but let us be certain, Florida has the
advantage over other States north.
Then go to putting out thousands of
acres for canning, shipping and prunes.
S. SANDERS NECK.
Cabbages from Alachua county sell
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The Camphor Tree Possibly Another
Industry.

"The camphor tree is fast coming into notice
in this State. We have several here at ST.
Francis, which are growing nicely, and not
injured in the least during ourl late cold spells.
st Francis, Lake county, Facts.
1T would probably pay our people to
look into this matter of the cultivation
of the camphor tree quite closely. The
product of this tree has always been OF
great commercial Importance, owing to
it's medicinal and other virtues, but it's
Importance and consequently the demand
for it promises to be greatly increased
on account of it's use in the manufacture
of smokeless gunpowder, which is now
attracting the attention of the war de-
partments of our own and European
governments. In fact since it became
known that camphor was the principal
ingredient of all the smokeless powder
that has so far been produced the price
of the article has more than doubled in
value, and promises in a very short time
to advance still higher, and it is doubtful
IL o. SuIuClOAO u uc1uulIJ VI ~ COA w pAO-
duced to supply the demand.
Solar as wehave heard the camphor tree
does we'll in our State, AMI unlike other
tropical trees which have been tried here
is not affected by our cold spells.
The camphor tree proper from which
the camphor of commerce is produced, is
n oo+;xo of Chino Tonon oD6 Form Oco
the greater portion of the camphor being
produced in the latter place. 1t has been
proven time and again that the plants
of oriental origin do remarkably we'll in
Florida, for this reason, if no other, we
think that the camphor tree could be
successfully grown in our State.
The Camphor officinarum belongs to
the natural order of Lauracep, which
family is very numerous, containing near
ly five hundred species, most of them be-
ing of tropical origin, but of a rather
hardy nature, but able to withstand a
considerably higher temperature than
that in which they originated. The En-
glish laurel and our common sassafras
are both members of the same family as
the camphora oficinarum, from which
the camphor is made. The Avocado
pear, which quite tensively cultivated
in some sections of South Florida is like
wise of the same family.
We are told there are anumber OF cam
phor trees in the vicinity OF Tallahassee
which have withstood the cold of that
section for nearly quarter of a century
The item quoted above from the St.
Francis Facts show that they have gone
through our recent unpleasantness with
out injury, which is certainly great
point in their favor.
We are unable to give any information
as to the profits that could be expected
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The Different Actions of Manures.

1uG U116I6UC ACG1OuS OF MduuT6S.
Column upon column and books upon
books have been written on this subject
of manure and it's effect upon the soiland
vegetation, but the subject is one of such
vast Importance, especially in Florida
where fertilization is so essential and the
cost of it SO great, that the subject can
never become hackneyed or tbreadbare
to those interested.
There is much more than one point
the immediate growth OF the plant-to be
considered in the application OF fertiliz-
ers. The future of the plant, the improve
ment OF the soil. the effect of the fertilizer
upon the temperature of the soil, upon
insect life and many other things must
be considered.
The direct action OF manure, of course,
is to assist plant growth by entering into
the composition of the plant, and sup
plying it with any constituent of which
the soil is devoid, or which does not exist
in the desired quantity. This is probably
the most important function of manure,
but it is not the only one by any means.
One most important function of ma
nure is the absorption and retention OF
moisture from the air; in Florida the i'm
portance of this cannot be over-estimat-
ed.
Another function of manure which is OF
vast Importance in soil which is naturally
poor, is the absorption not only of mois-
ture but nutritious gases which they
yield to the roots in a concentratedform.
On this important subject the late Prof.
White says: ''All animal and vegetable
manures have the power OF attracting
oxygen from the air during decOmposi-
ton. Charcoal and all carbonaceous
matter has the power of absorbing car
bonic acid i'll large quantities, supplying
constantly to the roots Of the plants an
atmosphere of carbonic acid. which is re-
newed as quickly as it is abstracted The
same substances are especially valuable
for their power of absorbing ammonia.
Charcoal will absorb ninety times it's
volume OF ammoniacal gas, which can be
separated by simply moistening in wa
ter"
Interference to effect of manures on insect
life the same authority says: "Manures
greatly assist, indirectly, the growth of
plants bydestroying weeds and predatory
vermin. This is nota property of animal
or vegetable manures, on the other hand
they rather foster these enemies of the
crop; butsalt, ime and ashes, applied to
the surface of the soil, are very destruc-
tive to nearly all insects, while the roots
of weeds and grasses, if composted with
ashes or lime, are completely destroyed
and converted into an excellent manure"
Another indirect action of manure in
assisting the growth of plants is in de-
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composing and rendering available any
stubborn organic substance OF the soil.
Stable manure and all decomposing ami
NAL and vegetable substances have a
tendency to promote the decay OF any
organic remains of the soil. All putres-
cent substances hasten the process of
putrefaction of other organic bodies with
which they come in contact. Even peat
and tan-bark mixed with stable manure
and kept moist are converted into good
manure. Common salt in small proper
tions has q similar septic property, and
TIE efficacy of lime in this respect is well
known.
Ashes are of equal value but not so
easily obtained in sufficient quantities.
Nett her ashes orlime should ever bemixed
with manurcs that are rich ia ammonia,
such as cotton seed or animal manures,
as they would cause great waste of am
monia by setting it free and permitting
it to be lost in the atmosphere.
Inorganic substances are sometimes re-
leased from their combinations and rem
dered soluble by the application of car
bonaceous manures. Ashes from which
the soluble potash has been leached, if
composted with swamp muck, are en-
abled to furnish plants with a further
supply. By composing the two the
value of both is greatly increased. Such
compost may be mixed with ammonia
cal manures, not only without loss but
with decided benefit, and the ammonia
will be retained.
Another indirect agency of manure,
(and this is of especial Importance to the
gardeners of Florida) is in protecting
plants from sudden changes OF tempera-
ture.
The last indirect effect of manure is in
the improvement of the texture of the
SOIL This effect is brought about by the
decomposition in the soil of the manurcs,
and the elements with which they comein
contact. This decomposition gives to
sandy soils greater tenacity, enabling
them to better retain moisture and am
monia, and to clay soils more porosity
by rendering it more light and porous.
OF course no set rule that would be
satisfactory or reliable can be given.
What would improve one mans land
would injure another's, or at least not
benefit it. The above items are from a
most trustworthy authority, and give
only the basis of work for intelligent fer
tilization. They may be a help to some
but as a rule a man must depend mostly
upon himself, study the needs of his soil
and in the expensive school OF experience
learn what is best for them and the most
effective and economical way to apply
the remedy.
The valuation of Florida property is
@O76 OOO 0OO
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The valuation OF Florida property is
$276,OOO,OOO.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-23

Cabbages from Alachua county sell
for 81 per barrel in New York
The National tribune., 1890-01-23
A SenAlhln cnleninr

AS usual at this time of the year the new
crop of Calendars is coming in. MANY of them
can be had for the asking, but the BEST Calen.
dar that comes to our Office is that published by
y. W. aver ~ Son, Newspaper Advertising
Agents, Philadelphia, aud which thew send
post paid to any address on receipt of 25 CENTS
This calendar is 14x22 inches, the upper nor
tion being beautifully printed in colors, while the
monthly sheets are printed with figures SO plain
that they can be easily seen at IA distance. Al
though the calendar is an advertisement of
their eVer-growing business, it is at the same
Time 80 valuable to those having use for cal
endar that year by year the sale steadily in
creases. 80