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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-11-19

that? The turkeys most done.
Silas, and the suns come out wonder
full. Don't you think we might so to
meetin' after all, father"
Silas Ware threw his arms around
his wi fe and drew her gray head down
close to his own. "''....
II thought I'd lost ye," said he.
brokenly. IF hollered it wasn't
without good reason; for I tell ye,
Maria, l Just can't live 'thout ye.
Thank the Lord hit was only dreaml
But thought was comm in from the
barn, and you was a layin' clost by
the door. Oh, Maria! l never knowed,
till then, what a selfish, ondesarvin'
creatur I'd ben. But know now.
Let the Lord take everything, If He
will, so He leaves you mel"
Just then the first bell for meeting
began to ring. Almost simultaneously
came crisp sound and peculiar odor
from the kitchen. Mrs. Ware rose to
her feet in great CONSERVATION.
THAR! The turkeys burnin', Silas!"
said she, fastening out.
Let it burn" criel Farmer Ware,
following her. "We'll kill another one.
And we'll up and 60 to church, Maria.
I'm just overfowin' with thankfulness,
nd it's got to find some sort O. way to
get out. Then we'll write a letter to
Sam. Well tell him we hain't forgot
our boy, if he forgits U.S.
letter for Silas Ware" called out
neighbor from the road. Farmer Ware
went out and returned directly with
we'll padded envelope bearing Mon
tana postmark.
81 swow!" exclaimed Silas, tearing it
open, ''ef it hain't from our Sam. I
dunno who else it can be"
"A autographed square of paper fell
to the floor, as the two old people bent
over the letter.
Read it, Maria" said Farmer Ware.
Seems like my eyes are failin' faster
n ever"
But the mothers eyes too, were
moist. Spectacles, however, were
found, and from the cramped lines,
Sans good wishes and loving express
sions were slowly diciphered.
Says he's sent us ore hundred dol
lars" said Silas, Ind thar it is on the
floor. Nd he's comm home Christ
mas. Mother, mother! What have 1
done to desarve all this? But it's all
long of your goodness, Maria. And
now We'll fix up, md go to church"
Half an hour later they were walk
ing hand and hand across the fields to-
wards the little Westinghouse.
Hit amt sech a pore LOOKING farm.
after ALL" said Farmer Ware, looking
about.
Mother Ware affectionately pressed
his arm.-William p. Brown in Yankee
Blade
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HOUSEHOLD BREvlTjES,
Variety of Useful Suggestions for tho
Housewife.

A Variety of Useful Suggestions for tho
Housewife.
Initials on house linen are much
darned over before being worked to
raise the letter.
Pefect mutton will be firm and juicy,
rather dark red in color and with
good deal of hard, clear white fat much
more in proportion to the lean than in
beef.
An excellent use for OYSTER shells is
to clean the fire brick of the stove.
Lay number of them on top Of the
hot Goals and when the fire burns down
it will be found that all the clinkers
have scaled'off the bricks.
Chamois skins are not derived from
the chamois, as many people suppose,
but are the flesh side of sheepskin. The
skins are soaked in limewater and in a
solution of sulphuric acid; fish oil is
poured over them, and they are care
fully washed in solution of potash.
If practicable have the breakfast
room face the morning sun, and in the
window set some blooming plants, to
be replaced by others when they cease
to blossom. Let in the sunlight upon
them and the table, and try to greet
the dawning day with happy converse
and gentle laughter. Nothing so we'll
fits man or woman for the duties of the
day as to begin it with cheerfulness
Lard is now SO adulterated that the
safest plan, if a pure article is any OBJ
ject, is to buy the leaf lard and try it
out at home, straining into large
stone jar and keeping in a cold place.
Where salt pork is bought in small
quantities it can be kept also in a Jar
or tub half filed with brine, and the
pork must not be allowed to come above
it, a plate, smaller round than the jar,
serving to keep it under.
Meat of any kind may be preserved in
temperature of from eighty degrees
to one hundred degrees for a period of
ten days after it has been soaked in a
solution of one pint of salt dissolved in
four gallons of cold water and one-half
gallon of solution of bisulphate of
calcium. by repeating this process the
preservation may be extended BY the
addition of solution Of gelatine or the
white of an egg to the salt and water.
Only the best and largest oysters
should be chosen for frying. Dip them,
one by one, in -four, then in beaten
egg. season with salt and the merest
dash of cayenne, dip again in powdered
butter-cracker and fry them in boiling
hot fat, deep enough to float dough-
net. Turn them in frying and cook
them in all for four minutes. Drain
them thoroughly, lay them for a mo-
ment on coarse brown paper to absorb
any fat that may cling to them, and
serve them at once in a folded napkin
on hot dish accompanied by quarters
of lemon and water-like slices of brown
bread dainty buttered. Chicago Post.
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be-" said he grumpily, as he warmed
it'll be the only good thing that's hap
pened round here lately
'Why, what has gone wrong now?"
asked Mrs Ware, as she dished up the
sausages and placed the coffee pot at
her own end of the table. I'm sure
we have many things to be thankful
for"
Mr.. Ware grunted, unsympathetically
as he sat down and proceeded to help
himself to the best of everything, leav-
ing his wife to take care of herself,
after pouring out the coffee.
When the meal was over Farmer
Ware lighted his pipe and sat smoking
by the fire. His pinched and wrinkled
features looked their worst, for it was
evident he was in that mood when be-
ing out of humor over one thing renders
some men savagely contentious
with things in general. Mrs. Ware
moved softly about, clearing up the
breakfast dishes, carefully moving
round her husband, rather than to risk
disturbing him by taking shorter cuts
about the stove. Something was on
her mind, yet she hesitated mildly, as
many women will who gently defer to
their husbands moods.
Its goln' to be such pretty day."
she began, that therel be a good
turn out at church. 1 s'pose might
as well put on the turkey afore we
start"
II hain't a goin'," remarked Silas,
CURLY.
Not goin'? why father-when did
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The Weather Assured.

u am anxious for it to be fine to-
morrow" said Mrs. Tomdik to Capt.
Eastlake. who is something Of a wealth
er prophet. "You don't think it will
rain. do you, captain?"
well. ma'am," replied the gallant
captain, after comprehensive sweep
OF the horizon, 1.-THE only thing that can
mar perfect weather for tomorrow is
an adverse meteorological condition"
''Oh. thanks" replied the grateful
woman, much relieved. "Then it is
certain to be fine, isn't it?'-Epoch.
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THANKSGIVING.

To the Oliver of all blessings
Let our voices rise in praise
For the joys and countless mercies
He hath sent to crown our days;
For the homes Of peace and plenty,
And land SO fair and wide,
For the labor of the MONDAY,
And the rest of eventide.
For the splendor of the forest,
For the beauty of the hills,
For the freshness Of the meadows
And thousand sparkling rills, e..
For the blossoms Of the springtime
And the memories they bring.
For the ripened fruits of autumn,
Do we thank Thee, o our King.
For the wealth Of golden harvests,
For the sunlight and the rain,
For the grandeur OF the ocean,
For the mountain and the plain,
For ever-changing seasons - . ...--.
And the comforts which they bring,
For Thy love so grand, eternal.
We would thank Thee, o our King.
WIN. g. Park, In Good housekeeping.
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A Victim of Exact Language.

New Clerk Ito old lerk)-Didn't you
tell me that time went on in this estab-
lishment during vacation?
Old Clerk-Yes.
New Cler!i-Well, they've locked me
for tho two weeks was away.
Old Clerk-That's all right. didn't
say that salaries went on, did I?-
JUDGE
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Labor Lost.

Young Hardhead-l don't see why
am not invited to parties oftener. j am
sure always behave like gentleman
Young Lighthead-That's the trouble
You are so very gentlemanly that the
gir1s think you stupid.-N Y Weekly
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Nose ShaumburgMine frendt, dose
bants will last you as long as you live.
Customer examining the material)-
II will only live as long as those pants
last ! must have galloping consump-
tion.-Texas Siftings. IS
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She Was Too Brief.

"Do you understand how to fix up my
Aair?" asked lady to her newly hired
colorcd servant.
Eyes, nam, kin 6x it up in ten min
utes." T.
"You will never do for me. What
would do with myself all the rest of
the day?'-Texas Siftings.
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His Design Frustrated.

Warden-Now you can select any
thing you like for your last meal before
execution,
Convicted Murdcrer-All right. Send
in New England boiled dinner.
Warden-No you don't. can't let
you cheat the law by committing sui
cide.-Jury.
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Counting His Chickens.

Jack Marigold-Mr. Bullion-I have
come to ask you for the hand Of your
daughter.
Bullion-May I inquire, young man,
what your financial prospects are?
Jack Marigold-They are first rate.
mean to marry an heiress.-Puck.
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Recognize !

Here's my photograph, Alice, taken
last week." said Helen. Isn't it goodq"
Every nice indeed" said Alice; but
how you've changedl"-Judge.,
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Should Get Up Earlier.

One night little Mary had been much
interested in the bright stars which
filled the sky, and asked numerous
questions Of her mother regarding
them.
The next morning on awakening she
ran eagerly to the window and looked
out. After an anxious survey of the
clear blue sky, she turned away with a
disappointed dir. saying: IL do wish
God wouldn't gather up the stars so
early in the morning" -Harper's Young
People,
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He Gave It Up.

II demand toll. i" he said. stopping her
before the gate.
'It's too suggestive of a funeral" she
answered, Ito toll the belle."-N Y
Herald
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ENCOURAGING.

Jack-I'm afraid your father doesn't
like me very much, Marie.
Marie-Oh, but Jack, he doesn't dis.
like you, am sure. lie said at dinner
only yesterday that there wasn't enough
to you to inspire any special feeling
either Of approval or dislike.-Somer
vile Journal.
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"WhY not2
The Perils of Travel.

Miss Gallison (calling attention to
Masterson, who has been talked into a
trance)-I wonder why they don't low
er the boats?
Gulback-Why. there's no danger, is
there?
Miss Gallison-Man over bored
that's all.-Judge. '..".
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Paying Too Much.

First Beggar Woman-What do you
pay day for the hire of that brat?
Second Beggar Woman-Twenty
cents a day.
First Beggar Woman-That's too
much. For that much money you can
hire deformed husband, blind in both
eyes. don't see how you can lay up
any money. when you pay twenty cents
hasn't got single sore on it.-Texas
Siftings.
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Moonlight persiflage In London.

That's magnificent star. Irving.
said Mr.. Burnand to the eminent actor
pointing to Jupiter.
Eyes; but it isn't in it with me-" re-
turned Irving. ut cant play Hamlet.
"No. That's where you are alike.
said Burnand.-Life.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-11-19

Penwiper (the bookkeeper)-I would
like to ask favor of you. sir. l want
to 60 on the road.
Senior Partner - Why, what's the
matter, Penwiper? What do you want
to go on the road for?
Penwiper-The fact is, need few
months rest out of the year. live out
In New Jersey. sir, and this travel is
killing me.-Cloak Review.
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A Reproof Lost.

Mrs. Cumso-I love to hear the song
of the birds.
Cumso (severely)-The one that fur
nished the feathers on that hat of yours
will never sing again.
Mrs. Cumso-lt Fever did sing. These
are chicken feathers.-N. Y. Sun.
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The Leopard-What do you think of
that man with a camera who went by
here about an hour ago?
Lion-Oh! he's out Of sight.-Life.
Giving Awav the Secret.

Jack (tenderly to the little brother of
bis adored one)-Would you like to
know a secret, Tommy?
Tommy-You bet.
blackwell, I'm in love with your
sister.
Tommy-Oh, that's no secret. The
family has talked about it every day
since Aunt Hetty promised Nell that
she'd bring about an introduction
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Rash Assertion.

II have always had the idea." began
Fweddy, but the young lady looked at
him with such evident surprise and in
credulity that he forgot what he was
going to say. and stopped. Chicago
Tribune.
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ye ever stay to'home on Thanksgiving
day before?"
IF you feel thankful, Maria, 60
yourself, turkey or no turkey! But
don't ask Inc. It's littleI have to be
thankful for-Iord kuowsr's ~
What has gone wrong, Silas?" asked
his wife, little anxiously. =.
''Hain't the price of wheat gone down.
till it amt much difference whether
the weevil gifts what we've got or not?
If the wheat don't sell well, how are
we goin' to pay the intruss on that
mortgage? Seems to me Sam mighter
helped us little thar. But sence he's
got out to Montanny he don't care
whether his old parents ever hear from
him agin or not. OF all the plaques a
poor man ever had an ungrateful child
is the wust" r-..a.
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Judge to prisoner)-And you were
arrested for distilling whisky?
Prisoner-Yes, your honor.
Judge-Have you q Jug OF whisky
with you?
Prisoner-I have, your honor.
Judge-Hand it over here l am 20
ing to break up this whisky business If
have to drink every Jug dryi-Atlanta
Constitution. 49,.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Hicks DIscuss.

"rm glad Mortimer is TO marry
wife with no false pride about her and
some practical knowledge Of housekeep
ing"
HAS Miss Van Duckats any of thatp''
"Why, yes. This paper says she
looked very handsome sweeping up the
avenue yesterday."-N. Y. Herald.
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CHECK MATES.
Her Successor WIN Be a Beautv.

I have one request to make" said
the pretty typewriter, when she had
accepted her employers proposal of
marriage.
Name it, my love-"
LET me select my successor at the
desk. IN Y. Sun.
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Reasonable Pride.

Jack-It is no wonder the Chicago
girl is proud. - @.-. f. .. -
Tom-Why not? ..... ...
Jack-Because all the newspaper
writer's in the country are at her feet
Life. x.g'.. =. ~ 2~#..4.-b fsSt al
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Tho Exception.

Madison Squeer-They say that one
half the world doesn't know bow the
other half lives.
Morrison Essex-The man who wrote
that never lived in small towu.-Puck
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With bursting heart and sobbing words.
His darling boy, his pride, his all,
Lay white beneath the funeral pail
A marble mansion rose in state,
White walled, amid it's clustering trees.
A carriage stood before the gate
With shining steeds and cushioned ease
He sure is best" said Farmer John.
For whom this luxury waits upon"
Within he saw the banquet spread,
The board was set with rarest cheer,
The walters stood at foot and head;
He saw the owner then appear.
Weak and in pain, his servants bore
Their master from his carriage door,
Smote with his sin, he blushed in shame,
All base repinings now were still,
Content he turned the way he came,
Back to his own low cottage sill.
With joy beneath its porch he sees
His wife, and babes about her knees
He kissed his wife, while tears he shed
He clasped his babies to his breast:
while 1 have strength and these" he said
More than my neighborS am 1 Blessed
Set forth the feast! Gods gifts shall raise
My heart to Him in thankful praise"
Isaac F. Eaton, in Texas Siftings.
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Did They Make One?

Miss Coquette-Have yon a match9
Mr. Flint-Nol
Miss C.-What shall we do?
Mr.. F.-Let's make one?
Miss C.-And in that case you would
be the stick, suppose?-l.ife.
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She Hadn't.

He-Surely you haven't the heart to
refuse me? Il .. %,
She-No. MIR. Gotleft, have no heart
to refuse you Jack-Mr. Timminson
has it.-Indianapolis Journal.
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Unnecess:rY.

Barker-Say. hold on. old mani
here's one Of those talking machines
! want you to hear it.
Harker-No; I'm going on home
my wife is waiting for me.-Puck.
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Golucky-As I'm the special summer
correspondent of the New York Daily
Blowhard | suppose your terms to me
will be somewhat different from your
terms to regular guests
Summer Hotel Clerk (briskly)-Yes,
sir; yes, sir; of course. Our terms to
you will he cash in advance.-Good
News
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'Your generosity takes my breath
away" said the sarcastic beggar.
well, you can spare Il, /" returned the
pedestr;an.-Truth.>
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Always After Him.

why do you suppose woman was
made after man7" asked Miss Borrow.
because, returned 'Cynicus, 1T Il
part Of her nature to be after man.
~ Y. Herald.
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Each thankful heart kept glad within.
But Farmer John, with darkened brow,
Felt not the gladness Of the day.
Not to his hopes had sped the pillow,
And cherished plans had gone astray,
The wished for grain in crop and herd,
The blight and murrain had deferred
And to his wife he murmuring said:
You need not spread the feast for me; :
Let others lift the thankful head
Who for their gifts can thankful be.
MY neighbors can enjoy their FEAST ..
With herds and locks and stores increased.
Their every crop was full in ear
Their herds have gained in foal and fleece,
They weigh the balance Of the year
And laugh to count rich increase.
For me, the months they come and 60
They ind me poor, they leave me So"
And forth into the fields he went,
Caring not where his steps might stray,
His every thought was discomfort
His every word reproached the day
LET others offer thanks" he said,
"Whose paths with blossoms thick were
spread"
He passed his neighbours garnered store
With envy marked his thronging herds -
His neighbor met him at the door
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"What Is your gross income?"
II have no gross income. My income
is petite, slender and spirituelle.
Jury.
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Reasonable Doubt

First Girl-Did Ella tell you about
her new catch?
Second Girl-Her beau who is six feet
three?
"Yes, but don't take any stock in
it."
why not?"
''Oh, it's a case of drawing the long
beau. Press.
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Uncle 'Rastus," said the Judge, Sc.
verely, chow did you get those chick.
ens?"
"Jedge," cried the prisoner, "yo'
wouldn't hab me glib up nah trade
secret, would you, jedge?"-Chicago
News.
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OOKS like it will
be a fine day,
Silas,'' said the
wife of Farmer
Ware, a s h e
came in from
the barn upon
T h a n k sgiving
morning.
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Il A N X sc WIN G
y, DAY came chill
and bare, u
The fields were
brown, the trees
were sere,
And 8 n o W fl a k Q s
gathering in the
air
Foretold the win
ter OF the year.
But bright the fire,
and full the bin,
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-14

swsy as rather aarrsHisans Gain VIA
every esst gems. Ia sAis sxtrszity ksa-
aEzs f1ssa. thea tie ksrpsE 81 saaAil
Ereesry, came - kis sssisfaEes. h2y-
ward had iust spent all Of Floods money
Is well as Ais own when lie straek II
rich. Eis hrst move va. 10 write 10 his
wife for the first time ia months. Ills
seeosd 20 iavits Flood 10 join him In
working WHAT proved TO Dc the very ries-
est " ali the California Rines IL wss
gratitude worth while, for II mais .
many millisa2les Of Flood As well -
hayward
Tea there were ether mines aud more
millions and wonderful houses and
stables and Gets OF prineely generosity.
Then family troubles and gradual re-
tiremsnt from affairs. Nov Mr.. Hay
ward Is feeble Old man, not much like
the rosy country boy who used 10 throv
a baseball left handed farther than any
OF his seboolmates could do with either
hand. when not one OF the lot had ever
seen $40 Probably any Que OF the o:asrs
has led as happy life.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-14
Woo DIS Phosp n q ii in q!
TILE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY

Promptly aud perman-
entity cures sii forms of
Nervous Weakness. Elm
issiers. ~permatorrhea.
lmpotcacy. aud ail effects
81 Abuse or Excess, $
Been prescribed over IS
years In thousands 81
a.s.s. 4. the axtx ew4t
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-14
Joel II. Erhardt.

1t would be very curious thing il
Collector Joel B. Erhardt were to be run
for Governor of New York by the Repub-
licans. 1t would DO another case of q
man made great by abuse. for Collector
Erhardt has certainly had abuse enough
to make all his hair fall out IL he weren't
- bare as . billiard ball already.
The post Of Collector of the Port of
New York Is harder than that of Presi-
dent Of the United States. The pressure
for Office is just about as great, and the
fellows who are disappointed feel at lib
erty to swear at him as they wouldn't At
the President. It's always been So went
to interview Collector Merritt q dozen
years ago and had got as far rs the outer
office when l heasd the most appalling
racket beyond the next door.
whats that ?" / demanded, starting
back.
"Oh," said Private Secretary Sweet,
who was used TO it, 'that's only q com
mittee of politicians talking to the Gen
eral"
the abuse goes with the Office. An
angel would get 1t just the same