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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06
Roilor scaIe Expensiva.

Experiments made twenty years ago
on the non conducting properties Of
boiler scale gave astonishing results
The effect Of the scale accumulation is
given as follows: 0ne-siSteenth inch
thick requires IS per cent more fuel, u
inch 60 per cent more fuel, and u inch
thick $50 per cent. more. To produce
steam at ninety pounds pressure in n
clean boiler, only 355 degrees OF heat are
required, but with heavy scale this tenn
perature must be increased 200 TO 800
degrees For Il inch Of scale the heat
must be 700 degrees, or almost a low red
heat for the iron.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06
Weather Plants.

Garden and Forest quotes from a
writer in the Illustrirte Gartenzeitung
Of Vienna, who, while he disputes the
excessive claims that have been made
for certain weather plants,' points out
that modest degree of power in fore
casting atmospheric changes is possessed
by a multitude of common plants. The
pleasant fair-weather odor of Galium
vernum (Our Ladys bed-straw) becomes
strong and pungeut at the approach Of
rain. The leaves of Carlina vulgaris
close before rain. Calendula pluvialis
(marigold) predicts rain when its flow
ers remain closed after seven ia the morn
Ing. Oxsdis acctosella wood sorreD
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

closes its leaves at the approach Of rain
or cold. Lapsana communis keeps its
flowers open at evening II IL Is to- rain
the following day. but closes them II fair
weather Is coming. The leaves OF Draha
verna (whitlowgrass) droop before rain.
Alsine media predicts clear day II its
flowers open about nine o'clock, and Is
second one to follow il they remain open
as late as four in the afternoon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06
He Found the Roar.

A humorous paper has this neat little
story pictured out: "a hunter went out
to hunt. At the same time bear went
out to eat. The hunter saw the bear.
Quoth tho hunter: 'Ah. there's my fur
ovcrcoat.' He fired. The bear jumped
behind tree and was not hurt Quoth
the bear: 'Ah, there's my square meal;'
whereupon the bear ate the hunter. Err
SO a.hyg Ratqal- arrangementl, the hunter
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06
The Only One Ever Printed Can You Find
the Word?

Each week a different three-i inch display
is published Ia this paper. There are no
two words alike in either ad., except One
word This word will be found In the ad.
for DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic. Little Liver
Pills and Wild Cherry Bitters. Look for
GCresoent" trade mark Read the ad.
carefully, and when you find the word send
Il to them and they will return you book.
beautiful Autographs and sample free.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

visit the Rhine, the Riviera, the pic
turesque sceneries of Switzerland |;
while many of them are content to
see the Hudson from parlor cor,
nor think i: interesting enough to visit
the lake region of Wisconsin, or take q
glimpse NJ THO must -vharIuiDY spot In
America, Watkins Glen, New York.
By those who are competent to Judge
Watkins Glen is regarded as the most
picturesque fairy gallery of the earth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

You WILL SEE HIM--When you want 70
see the person who l. most to blame for your
misfortunes, gaze into the looking glass
When you have a cough or cold and want 10
get rid of It quick, get n bottle OF Dr.
Whites Pulmonaris. 1t is pleasant to take,
entirely harmless, and n larger bottle for
the price than any other.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

CLEOPATRA was born 60 b. c., and
was established upon the throne Of
Egypt after the fall OF her brother.
Ptolemy Dionysius. She then formed
an attachment with Julius Caesar,
which lasted until his assassination.
After the tragic death Of Antony, Cleo.
patra is said to have killed herself, 30
years b. c.. by causing an asp to bite
her arm, and was buried beside the
grave of Antony.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

THE twenty-eighth day Of June is
rather a memorable day in the history of
our country. On that day 1919 occurred
the first Colonial Assembly. 1916, attack
by British on Charleston, s c. Heroic
action of Sergt. Jasper. 1878, battle of
Monmouth. 1896. cx-President Madison
died, aged 50 years-thc last survivor OF
the Constitution. Euried at Montpelier,
No
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06
Gratifying to All.

The high position attained and the uni
versal acceptance and approval otthe pleas.
ant liquid fruit remedy. Syrup OF Figs. as
the most excellent aAative known. illus
trate the value OF the qualities on which its
SUCCESS Is based. and are abundantly graft
flying to the California Fig Syrup Company.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

"How do you manage to find your way
across the ocean," said lady to sea
captainP "Why, by the compass The
needle always points to the north
ayes, know hut what II you wish to
go south?" r--ty 49,.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

a glimpse OF Natures Most Besusifaz
American Picture Gallery.
Most people go through the world
with eyes and hearts both blind TO It's
greatest beauties and highest enjoy
ment; or If they look at II at all 1t is
through gimlet hole and at such OBJ
jects as are connected with their own
narrow occupations and interests.
Thus while the capacities. agricultural.
mineral, manufacturing, and CONNER
cial, of our republic are thoroughly
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

AS THEY grow oder, mans nose
grows fatter. and woman's grows
sharper and thinner; good sign that IL
is the woman whose nose is kept to the
Qrindstone,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

tested the picture galleries of nature.
though of exquisite beauty and sur
passing grandeur, are scarcely known
and less appreciated. The present is
thrust aside for the distant and lamen-
tation is heard for the good old
times" which, were they here, few
would enjoy and none go into ecstacies
over. Annually American tourists
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

In two of the London clubs where the
chief buffers have been in Office for
forty years, all cold and silver change
Is washed before being given to tho
members.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

THE demands of society often induce
ladies to use quack stmulants whom feeling
badly. They are dangerousl Lydia +.
Co such cases.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

BENNINGTON, VT, was named In
honor of Benning Wentworth, Gov
error of New Hampshire, who gave
grants for the original torn, In ma
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

The leaping waters perform their evo-
lutions 80 rapidly, foaming, fretting,
tias hing. dimpling, with changing
shadows showing new profiles of the
black, shiny crags, that the eye can
scarcely drink in all the beauty. and
the mind becomes heavy with the i'm
pressiveness of the scene.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

E. A. ROOD. Toledo Ohio, says -Hall's Ca
tar1h Cirs cured iny VIE Of catarrh fifteen
years ago. aid she has had no return Of 1t. It's
a slre cure" sold by Druggists, 75c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

MEN often rise so high on the wave
OF success as to lose sight Of earthly
Joys.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

THE man that never committed folly
never appreciated wisdom.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

The best cough medicine Il Pisos Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. csc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

Nerve Rsseerer. no Fits sfisr ars. days use, Mas
ysess care. ssi,,si I'D s.a tspo "a eoiss ~ 2
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

IL Tennyson wrote aThe Charge OF
the Light Brigade" just after receiving
his gas bill, he was perfectly justi-
fable.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

1t is a ravine extending several miles
in q southwestern direction from the
head of Seneca Lake, in Schuyler
County. 1t is bordered by perpendicu-
Ear rocks several hundred feet in
height. between which small stream
has formed channel, falling over in
several weirdly beautiful cascades.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06

TINE happiness Of mother ana child de-
ponds upon the health OF both A lady
writes; any boy and are splendid. thanks
70 Mrs Pinkham and the Vegetable Com
Dound.n
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-08-06
Hood's SaroaparIIIa

Don't be induced to buy any o'her. Insist upon
Hoods Sarsaparlla-io0 Doses One Do lar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-08-27
The Reading Habit.

One of the best habits thata child can
acquire is the reading habit. The prac-
tice of looking about for book or a
paper whenever a portion of spare time
is found becomes a habit that can not
be shaken off. 1t grows into desire
for knowledge, and becomes power
for good if properly directed Interest
a boy in reading good and useful books,
and provide him with the right class of
literature, and he will find little time to
form low and debasiug associations or
cultivate love for the life of the sa-
loon and billiard hall He will seek his
friends among the great and pure minds
who have put SO much of help, encour-
agement and strength into the printed
pages. Teach your boy the reading
habit. Discourage any rapid "skim-
ming" but let him know the importance
of thinking of what he reads. Let the
reading habit grow into an observing
habit, and the boy is safe.-Rural New
Yorker
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-08-27
His Offering.

A Boston newspaper reports an anus
ing scene in an open horse-car. The
conductor had collected his fares and
returned to his station upon the rear
platform, when one of the passengers
left his seat and took another nearer
the front.
The conductor, meantime, was pre-
sumably on the lookout for passengers,
and when his gaze reverted to the ear
he saw, as he thought, new man in
one Of the forward seats. He proceeded
at once to collect the fare and tapped
the gentleman courteously on the
shoulder.
The gentleman at once put his hand
into his pocket and offered the conduc-
tor a coin.
This is a one-cent piece" said the
official
Yes" answered the passenger, II
know it. pad my fare when | was in
the other seat This time | supposed
you were taking up a collection. -
Youths Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-08-27
A Gallant Negro.

People say that gallantry is going out
of fashion. This is what was written
by woman from one of the southern
springs: 81 do believe the colored peo-
pie are the most polite in the world.
You know what a wretched memory
have for names? Well, an African gen.
tleman has been in the habit of bring
ing me my coffee every morning, and
from the depths of my pillow | always
addressed him as William At last one
morning, when ! was rather more wide
awake than usual, / said to him: BY
the by, is your name William?" And
he answered: We'll, no, Miss, it amt
William, it is George; but if it gives you
any pleasure TO speak to Inc as William,
it makes me more than happyr Can any
body say chivalry is dying out when
such an answer as this is received?"-
N Y. Sun
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-08-27

rosy lips 50 closely that the dlmples in
her plumI checks showed themselves
in way very tempting to the hand
SOM Young man who had followed in
the wake OF her blue gown from the
9th house. acrnss the narrow grass
plot. and in at the side door of the old
fashioned country long kitchen
''ShaIl not be married, and your we'd
ding things all ready said grandma,
from her straightforward rocker by the
east window.
And the weddin' cake made-fOur
kinds of it'-said Aunt Abigail. who
was that very minute beating frost
ing Don't You want To see il,
GEORGE Its like was never in this town
before
And the company invited, and Aunt
Anabel here. Already put in grandpa.
and the church trimmed fit for
Christmas. and the whole village on
tiptoe, I caught flavor Of the en-
thuslasm myself as passed through"
interpOsed Aunt Anabel. laughingly.
Il can't help it. said Kate Il shall
not be married unless grandpa goes
TO the wedding" and she turned about
and smiled down upon the stately old
man who sat in one corner Of the
broad fireplace. punching the forestick
with a long-handled slice.
How can 90 without a hate"
Go barchesded. Wear Your red
flannel night-cap, or the long white wig
that your grandfather wore when he
dined with Gen Washington. / don't
mind what YOU wear. but go TO the
church with me Won must, or | shall not
be married.
''Of course Won know I've got head
coverings enough. What I'm talking
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-08-27

Leets elevated, as you may say, and
Nab's sass warmed me up SO that said
TO myself: This is my house after all.
and hereafter that hat shall stay in the
best room and on the best chair and
brought it in and put it there myself.
You can smell the rose-scented snuff in
it yet"
"And will you go to the wedding,
grandpa
''Sarten, sarten, child. | wouldn't
miss it: but was bound TO stick to my
point. because | believed that Nab had
hid the hat so as to force me into buy
ing a new one"
1T is always So" sniveled Abigail.
sim always the one to blame"
"IIow about this hat?' asked George,
picking up the one he had discovered
in the closet. "Who had hand in
hiding this?"
The discounted maiden gave a scream
and began to sob: Murder will out.
ought to have burned up the old thing
long ago"
Bless my old eyes, CALCULATED grand
pa, If that isn't the lieutenant's hati
1t was always beautiful hat and he
used to say he would leave it to me,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-08-27
warm-weather Dessert.

A caramel pudding, or as it is some
times called, creme a la Versailles. is
an excellent dessert for a warm Sun
day, and can be prepared the dav be-
fore and set away in the refrigerator
Beat six eggs with six tablespoonfuls
of sugar and a scant teaspoonful of
salt. Add gradually, beating all the
time, a quart of milk. Flavor with the
grated peel of half a lemon a teaspoon
full of extract of vanilla, or two ia BILE
spoonfuls of sherry. Bake in but
tered mold set into pan of boiling
water until it is solid, from half to
three-quarters of an hour. When you
can stick the handle of a spoon into the
center and bring it out with no custard
sticking to it it is done. Set it away to
cool in the mold For the sauce melt
a cup of granualated sugar in a small
saucepan, stirring it all the time.
When it is dark brown in color and
quite liquid pour in a coffee cup of boil
ing water, still stirring When it is en-
tirely mixed set it on the side of
the range and let it simmer fif-
teen minutes. When the pudding and
sauce are both quite cold or Just be-
fore serving turn out the custard care
fully into glass dish and pour the
sauce around tn. Y. Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-08-27
"BY GUM THAT'S So"
The City Boarder Was Able to Give Point
to the Pike County Farmer.

The City Boarder Was Able to Give Points
to the Pike County Farmer.
Two young men i'm Pike county have
a farm of three hundred acres, very
stony. and with no pasture land on any
foot of it, Their three cows were
turned out daily to pick up living in
the vast thinly-populated country.
The biggest COW wore brass bell with
a discordant note about its neck, and
the other two, either from love of this
note or for the sake of the society of
the big COW, kept close to her Every
evening one of the men had to grid up
his loius and start out in the wilds in
search of the cows. Sometimes they
were not seen for several days.
No matter whether they were found
or not the farmers always come home
after these searches for them wet and
exhausted and complaining loudly at
the necessity of this labor after a hard
days work. After this had been going
on during all the seasons for several
years city boarder gave the subject
some thought. "Wouldn't the cows
come home every night of their own
accord if you made practice of giving
he said.
by gum! That's so. never thought
of that" was the reply.
The scheme was tried, and there
after, just as evening came on, the big
cow, with her two companions follow
ing after, came winding slowly into
the barnyard with expectant express
sions on their faces.
Near the home of these same farmers
stood the weather-stained remains of a
ruined mill that had outlived its useful
ness many years ago. The ruins were
an eyesore, and the farmers held many
lengthy discussions as to how they
should be removed. The beams were
large and heavy, and to their minds a
yoke of oxen and number of men
were necessary to get rid of the old
wreck. This would involve an outlay
of money which the farmers could I'M
der no circumstances bring their minds
to consider.
After they had talked over the mat
ter for many years they explained it to
the city boarder, and promised him
that as soon as they could afford it the
old mill would be moved.
Don't wait for the money" said the
city boarder. 1.-The first time the wind
is blowing south put match to it,"
by gum! that's So" exclaimed the
farmers in chorus, slapping their legs
A few nights later the mill went up
in flames and down in ashes.-N. Y.
SIM
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-08-27
THE LASTING HILLS.

Forth from the towns relentless din and heat
And dust Of labor glad escape / make
Up where the high hiss idly lave their feet
In the cool ripPies Of the sparkling lake.
No rugged side OF mountain would seek.
Where painless wastes seem daring me TO
climb.
Nor could rest above. where each tan peak
shows ciefts and assures cut by restless
time.
Coutented in rIy drifting boat lie.
Gazing on slopes with gracious summer
paints
On. as the hills about me. s:eadfast high.
50 stands the Lords own favor round His
saints
Ny weary spirit, spent BY ceaseless toll
BE- petty cares. and strain Of irksone task,
Receives the hillside's mystic wine and oil.
To breathe is blessed calm Is ali I ask.
Not nov fcr acztile fields bless Thee, Lord.
Nor for rich harvests waving in the breeze.
Nor areside cheer In yOnder forest stored.
Nor lavish load that bends the fruitful trees
Heller the gins the lasting hills bestow
To soothe the soul and feed the famtshed eye.
The pines tail turress in a stately row.
DARK outlined spires on pale sapphire sky.
Their spreading boughs oeraFch a solemn
shade;
When winds are out what melody i made!
such voice as filed the bush on HOreb-s side.
To forest edge what gorgeous carpet laid
OF golden fields that gov with lustrous
sheen.
And undulate and change from shade 10 shade.
Like some bright bird that loves 10 plume
and preen-
For me the wales their tender verdure wear.
OF every tint that artist nature knows;
The red kline Craze breezy uplanis fair.
And biOOd-red stalks tinge al the buck
wheats SHOWS
love the etched gray zigzag fence: the sole
Tall elm's slim winegIass on the sky out
lined.
Those shapeIy naples cluster on the knoll:
The ancient orchard leaning FROM the wind
The lonely homestead in its sheltered place.
With barns and gamers in protecting row.
Set toward iie windy quarter. while it, face
Looks calmly on the p.acid lake below
And over all what harmony Of light
What sweet serenencss lies o. lake and land
While gently drifting shades OF cloud forms
bright
Rest like the shadow Of a sheltering hand.
These eyes that ached from vision cramped
repressed
Within the city's close set walls q stone:
In far and rowing glance ind ease and rest,
Darling free - from q cage OuJhoWn.
And weary brain aad heart and wasted frame
Drink in fresh vigor from the hills rich
springs;
The lasting hills. ay changing. az the same.
Like Him VINO hOards for Us their precious
things.
Mary L SIeLanathan. in \ Y Independent,
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about Is a hat befitting the occasion. -
phatically-
You can have new hat" said
daughter Anabel Il will drive, my
self, this afternoon 10 Windsor town
and buy Won one"
NO. indeed decided grandpa. I've
a good hat of my own I've had it these
twenty years II would be shameful
waste 70 buy another"
borrow one. I think there are a
dozen ancient. high hats in the garet at
home suggested the young man called
George. speaking for the first time
20" to my only granddaughter we'd
ding in borrowed hat and grandpa
waNed indignant
We'll, said the young man. this Is
growing into a matter of momentOus
importance 10 me, and l move that that
hat be found
i second the notion" said Aunt
Anatel. springing up from her low
seat at her mothers elbow. when
did you wear the hat last. father
Il wore 1t 10 freeman's meetin'. and
when I got home Abigail remsrked.
with that vexatious laugh of hers. that
the town hall had been hOnored with
one more visit from the old bellerown,
and took the hat off and looked at IL
and said that when I bought it OF
Lieut. Movers he said it would last me
for nv best hat as long as l lived He
made II himself 4 hatmaker by trade
the old lieutenant was, and that hat
was made upon honor more than
twenty years ago. and because he said
il would last me as long as / lived, I
mean that il shall, for ] always main
tanned tina he was a man of his Nori
lot al that he was took up for
perjury went bail for him and 7
testlhed IN his behalf. and bought up
the piece Of land that ne trouble Mas
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Ever played poker?" asked the
sport.
Not any more" responded the quiet
man.
Have played. them"
YES, but I've learned better"
"Lose hIuch?'
Not such a great deal, but IL was
more than / care to lose again"
Fall in with sharpers?"
30. no; lost to person to whom l
had taught the game" and he related
the following story:
Two weeks salary went in two
hours, and ! could never get cent of
il back. ! made up my mind that was
too unluclIy for a poker player, so l
swore off. Haven't played since. 1
guess its just as well lost the money.
II taught me good lesson-may have
saved me from losing lot more some
time"
That's so: better keep out if you're
unlucby. Who did you say it was beat
you?"
The quiet man hesitated. blushed
little. and answered: My wife. -
Buffalo Express.
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but il was never known what had be-
come of it.
Look inside, sir, said George.
The old man took out the time
stained paper with his trembling hand
and fairly sobbel:
This clears up my old friends char
acter Praise the Lord"
And il substantiates your title to
the property, doesn't it. father?'
"Oh. yes. yes, without a doubt. and
I'll give it all To Katydid for a wedding
present She's n chip of the old block.
If she hadn't been so obstinate about
finding my best hat we never should
have discovered this paper"
And if Nabby hadn't been so proud
il never would have been lost" said
grandma, who. under the eliminating
events of the day, was regaining some
of her old-tlme assurance.
II never supposed there was anything
more in it," sighed Abigail, dropping
into a chair. II gave father all the pa
pers that / found at Tie time of it.
What if | had burned the old thing, [
have been tempted to a thousand times.
The very thought of it now makes me
Just as weak as water."--Annie A.
Preston, in Springfield tMass.) Repub-
loan