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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
SOME SUPERLATIvES.

THE height Of the highest pyramid is
$50 feet
PARAMOUNT Park. Philadelphia, is the
largest park in the world
THE largest library is the Imperial Of
Paris, which contains over two million
volumes.
THE deepest coal mine in the world is
near Tourney, Belgium; it is 3,542 feet
in depth.
THE Eiffel tower in Paris is the high
est structure in the world, nearly /, 900
feet high.
THE highest active volcano in the
world Is Popocatapetl, in Mexico. 1t is
II, 7e4 feet high.
THE longest suspension bridge Is rha
between New York and Brooklyn. Il
is $3.50 feet long.
THE deepest hole ever bored into the
earth is the artesian well at Potsdam,
which is $500 feet deep.
THE longest tunnel is the st. Gothard
on the railroad between Lucerne and
Milan-nine and one-half miles in
length.
Pacific. Near the Ladrone islands a
depth of 4,475 fathoms, or over five
miles, was found
THE largest specimen of the bovine
species ever recorded was the 1900
pound OK raised by Samuel Barlkley in
Pennsylvania and exhibited at the cen
tennial exposition in Philadelphia.
THE largest ship ever built was the
Great Eastern, which was recently
broken to pieces and sold to junk deal
ers. She was commenced in 1854 and
launched in 1858. Her total length was
GOO feet; BREADTH 11s feet.
THE largest Republic in the world
and the only one that has ever lived a
century on a purely democratic basis is
the United States of America. which
contains 3,26O,OO0 square miles, being
almost equal in extent to Europe, which
has fifty-nine Kingdoms, empires, prin-
CAPABILITIES and republics.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

You've tried DR.. Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription have you. and you're dis
appointed. The results are not tDsnle-
diate.
And did you expect the disease of
years to disappear IN ,ceek? Put a
pinch of time in every dose. You would
not call the milk poor because the cream
dosen't rise in an hour? If there's no
water in it the cream is sure to rise. If
there's a possible cure, DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is sure to effect it,
If given far trial. You get your one
dollar it costs back again if it don't ben
eft or cure you. We wish we could
give you The makers confidence They
show it by giving the money back again
in all cases not benefited, it'd surprise
you to know how few dollars is needed
to keep up the refund.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
POINTS FOR AUTHORS.

If you intend following literature as
a livelihood and can write prose with the
same ease as poetry, by all means fol-
low prose.
ONE word. contributor. When YOU
submit Ms. to an editor, don't tell
him how long you have been sub
scriber 70 his paper; may be you
wouldn't have been subscriber that
long if you had been compelled to read
the kind of articles you are submitting.
Mr.. WALTER BEsANT says. Il believe
out Of five books published only one
pays for paper composition and press
work, and only one in ten repavs the
author for his timeI leave his talents
out Of the question and say merely for
his time
ONE Of The common blemishes Of
many manuscripts is erroneous spell
ing Editors and compoSitors make
the corrections, and save many : r,ppu-
cation thereby; but how is it with the
private correspondence of such blum
dererS? Such corresponderce cxposes
one = criticism and severe Judgment,
for the charity and suitability 81 print
ing-houses is seldom rivaled in tha out
side world.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
TAKEN FOR A SPY.
DIR. Mary Walkers Arrest in Camp Be
fore Atlanta.

DIR. Mary Walkers Arrest in "A Camp Be
fore Atlanta.
when we were before Atlanta" said
Major Boyd, Of the coast survey, II
had one of my men stationed as patrol
on the road into camp, and as | returned
alone from reconnoiter, ! found him
diminishing with a remarkable looking
object in top boots and a semi-military
dress, mounted on tall bay charger.
What is it, Major2' he asked in
bewildered way, as l rode up.
Some one in disguise, | answered,
probably a spy Take him into camp,
he is under arrest
II am not spy, and you dare not ar
rest me, was the quick response in
decidedly feminine voice.
Who are your ! asked, impatiently.
''Dr. Mary Walker assistant surgeon
OF the - regiment, was the startling
answer, and then | knew where | had
seen this erratic creature before
The officers of our regiment had been
invited to supper at the commandments
tent where we were to meet, we we're
informed, a young lady. Now we had
NY S0ch any lduieS LOT months ana our
hearts we're in our mouths as we donned
our best rigs and presented ourselves at
the appointed hour. 1t was a cruel joke
on the part of Colonel - and he no
doubt enjoyed our bitter disappointment
when we saw the trousered object mas
querading in male attire. Perhaps my
ohagrin on that occasion was slightly
appeased by the arrest OF Dr. Mary as
prisoner of war, until her errand in our
camp could be discovered. 1t was mere
ly freak OF hers, and she had borrowed
the big bay horse she bestrode from the
Colonel of the regiment Il imagine, V
concluded Major Boyd, that she has
never forgiven me for my want of gal
lantry - Detroit Free Press
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

Jos /. Bennett desires to inform the
public, that he is agent for the most sue
cessful preparation that has yet been
produced, for coughs, colds and Group.
1t will loosen and relieve severe cold
in less time than any other treatment.
The article referred to is Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. 1t is a medicine that
has won fame and popularity on its mer-
its and one that can always be depended
upon. 1t is the only known remedy that
will prevent Group. 1t must be tried to
be appreciated. Ii is put up in 80 cent
and 81 bottles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
FACTS ABOUT HE U. S.

THERE are nineteen millionaires in
the United States Senate whose com
bined wealth foots up about Sl40,-
600 600
THERE are in the United States thirty
five or more colleges of pharmacy or
departments of pharmacy of universe
ties or colleges.
THE largest county in the United
States is Custer County, in Montana.
which contains $4,000 square miles. be-
ing larger in extent than the States of
Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut.
Delaware and Rhode Island.
THE greatest length OF the United
States from the Atlantic to the Pacific
on the parallel Of Il degrees is 2, 7GS
miles; and its greatest breadth. from
Point Isabel, Tex, to the northern
boundary near Pembina, n. d., 1,G11&
miles
EACH minute, night and day, by the
official reports, the United States sol
lects S639 and spends S461. The interest
on the public debt was 500 minute last
year, or just exactly equal to the amount
of silver mined in that time. The tele-
phone is used sos times, the telegraph
1856 times.
THE central point of the United States
territory is in the bay of San Francis
co. This fact may startle the Chicago
an, bet will be found strictly correct if
one considers that the western limit of
land over which the Stars and Stripes
wave is on the Aleutian islands, only
fifty miles from the Asiatic coast and
5000 miles beyond the Golden Gate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
THE BLIND SOLDIER.
A War scene Pictured o.. His Memory
Sever to he Effaced.

A War scene Pictured or His Memory
Never to he Effsced.
During the National encampment in
Boston an old comrade with silyery hair
was led into the cycl0rama Of Gettsburg
by a bright-faced little miss. The Old
man sat down. while the child described
to him the features Of the picture. DC
casionally be asked her a question, and
slowly shook his head as If in doubt of
the accuracy Of her account She had
described 10 him in her own way the on
rush of Pickett's men and the hand-to-
hand conflict at the stone wall, where
the Maine veterans met the charge Of
the Southerners, when be asked, But
where's the artillery Mayo"
80, you mean the big guns9 They're
over there on the hill in row"
"All in a row" he asked.
yes, she replied
He shook his head Look around,
said he. There must be some more
that are not in line"
Yes, she said there are some more
down here, but they are all upset;
guess they burst"
rs that where the men are coming
over the wall?"
Yes, grandpa"
els there a grove of trees9"
yes, it seems to be fun of men, but
the smoke is 50 thick you can't see
them,
80, see them, he cried
The little girl replied 20. no, grand
pa you cant see them
yes, can, cried the old soldier; Il
can see the men, the grove and the
broken cannon lying about"
The child looked at him in innocent
surprise and said: You are joking,
grandpa"
"No, my dear" replied the old man
No. That was the last thing | ever
saw. There was acaissou exploded there
just this side Of the stone wall. and THAI
was the last terrible picture I ever saw,
for it was then that lost my eyesight
and ! have never got the picture out of
my mind. Portland Me Telegram
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
A Winter Paradise.

Our Englishlword paradise" comes
from the Greek PARADEISos, the prima-
ry Specification of which is q pleasure
park, such as was attached to the resi-.
dences of monarchs, in which rare ami
mails were gathered from strange lands,
and in which also beasts were preserved
for the chase. In this meaning of the
word, the southern portion of United
States, particularly the states bordering
on the Gulf of Mexico, may fairly be
called a winter paradise. While the
residents of the upper Mississippi Val
lev are in the midst of snow and ice,
and buffeted by winter storms. the pleas
ant cities and towns of louisiana Ala
bama. Mississippi, Georgia and Florida
are embosomed in green trees and
blooming flowers. while breezes rom
the salt sea and the pine woods alter
nate in giving health and enjoyment to
the dweller there. The favorite lines.
giving choice of routes via Chicago or
ST. Louis, for visitors from the North
west to Southern resorts, is The Bur-
lington." For particulars call GA your
local ticket agent OF address W. j. C..
Kenyon. Gen. Pass. Agent, c. B. & y.
K. r., st. Paul, MINI.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
(1l5;ll;lIl3

After ten years exclusive sale, can now be
obtained of all Druggists and Dealers in Medi-
cinec. 1t CURES-take notice-not simply helps
but CURES LIVER COMPLAINT,
BiliOusness and Dyspepsia.
Is a strictly vegetable Preparation and will
CURE MALARIA, and all MALARIAL troubles.
DIR. s. II. Wise, of Boston, Ky. says
"Have practiced medicine Is years, and find no
equal to HERBINE as a Liver Regulator
DIR. w. A. Baker, of Madison, Fla, says
ga bottle of HERBINE is worth more than
$500 worth of Quinine in any family"
Acting on the Liver in different way from
any other medicine; it is positive cure for
Chronic Constipation and is cheaper than Pills.
Its peculiar composition is such, that we
guarantee to cure any case of Chills and Fever
or Bilious Fever with one bottle.
1t costs but IS cents and each bottle con-
tains over 40 average doses, making the cost
less than two cents a dose. Would you ask
for cheaper medicine 1t is not a cure-all But
win cure any Liver, Bilious or Mala-
rial Complaint. Manufactured by
The Herbi1ae CO.,
Successors to VIM. Condell.) ~. Louis, Mo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
THE WORLDS FOUR CORNERS.

THERE are over a hundred railway
stations in London
THERE are in European Russia two
hundred and twcnty-three sugar fac
tories producing sugar from beets.
A FRENCH writer has recently called
\ attention to the fact that English lace
Is frequently charged with white lead.
OVER three hundred thousand dollars
worth of French bonbons are exported
TO Constantinople yearly for the ladies
] OF the Turkish harems
THE salary of the president of Japan's
congress or diet is four thousand dol
lars, and he holds office for four years.
The vice-president gets two thousand
dollars
The Metzger Zeitung, one of the most
/ popular journals of Luxembourg, has
been suppressed for six months because
itcontained recently articles rejecting
upon the new Grand Duke
ACCORDING to the reports Of the Ex-
else Commission the crop of tobacco in
European Russia amounted this year to
4,406, 49l pools, of which the provinces
of Little Russia yield 1,7S5, S67, and
those of the southwest 10s,613 pools.
So SERIOUS has the plague of rabbits
become in New Zealand that a mercan-
tile company connected with that coun-
try is paying seven shillings six pence
apiece for stoats to certain agents in
England, delivered alive and in good
condition.
IN every tobacco factory at Key West
there is reader" Cubans and Span
iards can not talk without gesticula-
ton. In order to keep them from talk
ing and dropping their work in order to
use the hands person is employed TO
read aloud during working hours.
THE japanese census shows that the
population a year ago was 4O,072, O20-
20, PAS, 1886 males and 10, s25. Gs4 females,
7,S40, S72 inhabited houses, 3,s25 mobiles,
1908, 637 shizuku, or members of the old
military class, 3s,074,55s common peo-
pie" and 7,445, i19 married couples
NINETY public sanitary inspect tors Wis
tied the crematorium at Woking. The
carcass of a sheep was cremated to
show the working of the system. 1t
takes an hour to reduce an adult human
body to ashes, which would measure
from half to three parts of a gallon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
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.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

a fine branch forms on the vine and
shoots down into the ground. The peas,
as the nuts are called on the plantation,
fern on the shoot beneath the ground.
like potatoes. When the crop is gather
ed in October the vine is ploWed up and
the nuts hang TO the roots. Vines and
all are piled in cocks in the field, and
in twenty days the nuts are ready to be
picked of, placed in bags, and taken to
the factories. There they are cleansed
Of dirt, assorted, polished in revolving
cylinders, and ready for the consumer,
whether he is the old soldier with the
peanut habit or the lover Of the nut
smoking hot from the rooster N. y.
Sun
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
Personal Liberty
Us.
Physical Slavery.

We are all free American citizen, en-
joying our personal liberty. but most of
us are in physical slavery, suffering from
scrofula, salt rheum or some other form
of impure blood Hoods Sarsaparilla
is a great blood purifier which disolyes
the bond of disease, gives Lealth and
perfect physical liberty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard Soft or Calloused Jumps and Blem
ishes from horses, Blood Spavins, Swee-
ney, Curbs, Sphnts, Ring-bone. Stiles,
Sprains, all Swollen Threats. Coughs,
Etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle War
ranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure
ever known Sold by Stone & Hassell
Druggist Lancaster. 4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
CAMP LIFE.

The thing you'll always find in every cow
is Fish Brand " Pommel Slicker. They make
the only perfect saddle coat and come either black
or yellow They protect the whole front of the
riders body, being made TO fit round the outside of
the saddle entire. When used as a walking coat,
the extension pieces neatly overlap each other,
making a regular overcoat with double storm
proof front. When riding, the saddle is dry as a
bone, from pommel TO c1ntle, and the rider is en-
tlrely protected in every part of his body. These
" Shckers," being of extra width, make fine
blankets for camp. Beware of worthless limitations,
every garment stamped with Fish Brand Trade
Mark. DON'T accept any inferior coat when you
have the Fish Brand Slicker" delivered with
out extra cost. Particulars and illustrated catalogue
free
A. J. TOWER, Boston, Mass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
5ucKLIN's ARNlcA sALvE.

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
JOSEPH L. BENNETT. 29ly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

Don't experiment with your health.
You may be Sare of the quality of your
medicine, even if you have to take much
of your food upon trust. Ask your
druggist for Ayers Sarsaparilla. and
no other. 1t is the standard blood-pur-
itier, the most effective and economical.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

Mild. gentle, soothing and healing is
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. Cures the
worse cases permanently No expert
mentiDg. It's "Old Reliable" Twen-
ty-tiYe years of SUCCESS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
SHORT WITTIClSMS.

GET Observation-Disclosures
THIN skinned-Grapes.
A HARD race-Cannibals
Nor allowed-A whisper.
TIME locks-Gray hairs.
ALWAYS in ecstacy-"Y."
FIT like a Mittens.
ALWAYS missed-The fog.
MEET and drink-Treating
THE belt line-A girls waist.
Look up aloft-Astronomers
WARRANTED all wool-Sheep.
SPEAKS for itself-The parrot
bad Lands"-Unsalable lots.
THE oldest club-The bludgeon.
SLIPS of the tongue Suffering.
LINE upon line Music scores.
Not in 1.-THE stamp on a letter.
MAKE their mark-Lead pencils.
EXTENSIVE costumes-Law suits.
DRAWN all over the world-Corl1s.
On tick-The telegraph instrument.
TALE of century-The last decade.
a PRECIOUS cord-A string of pearls.
A BUCKET shop-The hardware store.
a HANDY instrument-The accordion.
UNDER Wires in the sub
ways.
TURN over new leaves-The libra
rians.
BEAR the yoke without complaint
Oxen.
WHERE TO find joker-In pack OF
cards. Mail s. Express.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22
Rheumatism Cured in a Day,

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to days,
Its action upon the system is remark
able and mysterious. 1t removes at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappear. The first dose greatly ben
efits. IS cents. Sold by Stone g.
Hassell, Druggists. Lancaster. 48ly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

Harper's Bazaar; IF you give less
expensive presents to people you could
have better apartments than these" II
know. but shouldn't get half so many
good dinners
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

"Old Raglan is pretty close, isn't hep
Not when you want money. He is
generally out of reach at such times.''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

Somerville Journal: The average
wife hates TO ask her husb9nd for money
and in most cases he hates to have her.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

Epoch; The more the girls pine for
some young man the more spruce they
become
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-01-22

Yorker Statesman: Money talks"
it is said. But about holiday times it
goes without saving.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-06-06
Consumption Cured.

An: Old physician, retired froua :lpractice
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula Of simple:
vegetable remedy Tor the speedy and per-
manent cure Of Consumption, Bronchitis.
Catarsh, Asthma and all throat and lung afec
tions,. also positive and radical cure for Net
vous Debility and all Nervous Complaints.
after having tested its wonderful curative y!
powers in thousands Of cases, h9s felt It his
Actuated by this motive and desire to
relieve human suffering. l will, send free Of
charge, to ali who desire it, this recipe, in
German French or English, with full direc.
.ions for. preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this paper.
". A. MOVES. $40 Powers block, Rochester,
N. Y.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-06-06
- .uuk Assure for. Plies. Z

itching Piles arc known by moisture like
perspiraiion, causing intenae itching when
warua.... THE form as we'll As Blind, Bleeding
and protrsaing, yield at once to DR.. Bosan'
kos Pile Remedy, which acts directly on the
parts Affected, absorbs tumors. allays itching
and affects permanent cure. soc. Druggists
o. Sold by H. D. Blatco1ey.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-06-06
49,, - THE BIG FOUR.
The Largest Newspaper Com
> bination on tho Coast.

All the news Of Idaho, es pecially stock. farm.
Helena Daily Journal, Montana Farm and Stock
journal, Montana Mining Journal, and Helena
Weekly Journal Either one OF the weekleS for
e per year, Daily So Send for sample copy.
Address: JOURNAL PUBLISHING 10.
JOHN kEEGAN, Helena, MOnGaHA
State Agent.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-06-06

To alay pains, ssbdue Inflammation, heal,
foul sores and ulcers, the mostprompt and sat-
.sfactory results are obtained by using that old
reliable remedy, Dr.J. H, McLean's Volcanic
Gil Liniment.