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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27
Frightful Loss of Life!

OF the many disasters with which mankind has
been visited, of the worst is that class of all
'nents which originating simply with inactivity of
the kidneys and bladder causes such fgightful loss
of life. Under this appalling category come
Bright's disease, diabetes, gravel, ordinary ne
phitis and catarrh of the bladder. No class CT
organic maadies against which medical skill is
pitted, often battles the expert practitioner and
sets his skill at nanght. Easy Is it, however, to
arrest these dreful ailments att The start. The
diuretIc action of IlOstetter's Stomach Bitters is
just sufficient to set the bladder and kidneys at
work, preserve or rescue them from fatal inactiv-
ity without exciting them. The unmedcated
simulants of commerce excite without either
strengthening or regulating. IlOselter's Stomach
BIers does both. 1t is mfaing for malaria,
dyspepsia, debility, rheumatism, liver complaint
and constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27
ONE ENJOYS

10Th the method and resulta when
3yrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
md refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
lAver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
Ism ef1ectually, dispels colds, head
kahes and fevers and cures habituh
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
anly remedy Of its kind ever pro
auced- pleasing to the taste and 40
oeptanle to the stomach, prompt In
It's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, ~
many excellent qualities commend II
10 all and have made it tho moss
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 5oo
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
yistA Any reliable druggist whs
aaay not have it on hand will pro-
aure 1t promptly for any one who
wishes to try It. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F1e syrup ca
sxA FRANCISCO. oAL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

An a9aatsual offer
tho ono that's made by the propri-
etors of DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Unusual, but made in good faith.
It's a reward of $500 for an incura-
bic case of Catarrh. If you have
one, the moneys for you. But you
can't know whether you have one,
till you've tried DIR. Sage's Remedy.
What's incurable by any other
means, yields to that. By It's mild,
soothing, cleansing and healing
properties, it cures the worst cases,
no matter of how long standing.
That's the reason the money can be
offered. There's q risk about it, to
be sure. But it's so small that the
proprietors are willing to take it.
The symptoms of catarrh are,
headache, obstruction of nose, dis
charges falling into throat, some
times profuse, watery, and acrid, at
others, thick, tenacious, mucous,
purulent, bloody, putrid and often
sive; eyes weak, ringing in ears,
deafness; offensive breath; smell
and taste impaired, and general
debility. Only a few of these
symptoms likely to be present at
once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27
HE WAS A Ell.
How Texan Gained the Distinction of &
Military Title.

A traveller in Texas says that he was
riding along cattle trail near the New
Mexico line, when he met father pomp-
Gus looking nltive of the region. who ir-
troduced himself as Colonel Higgins, OF
Devils River.
Were you a colonel in the Confederate
arm ?" | asked.
No, sah.'
''On the Union side, then?'
''No, sab, nevah was in no wah."
Belong to the Texas Rangers?'
mo, sab, do not"
"Ah, see. You command one of the
state militia regiments.
No, sab, don't. Don't know moth
ing about soldering
Where, then, did you get the rank of
colonel?'
Use kunnel by marriage, sah.''
''By marriage? How's that?'
81 married the widow of kunnel, sab :;
Kunnel Thompson. of Waco"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

were twins and they brought two
lavish lunches of roses which they shyly
offered.
1t was Martha Jane who spoke for both.
But all she was able to say was, Miss
Dalrymple we could not help coming to see
you of and to thank you"
The singer kissed each young face as
she took the flowers She thought she had
never received homage so sweet as that she
saw In their eyes.
The train was coming. II shall re-
member the lessons | am to give you,
said she.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

Dresses, Gcnts's Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
etc, Dyed or Cleaned. Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pietch's Dye Works, 246
w. Water St, Milwaukee. Send for Circu-
lar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

The citizens of Dixon, H., have decided
to pay the G. II. Fargo Shoe company $50
600 10 secure the location Of the companys
factories in that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

The number of eggs in A six-pound eel
In November is fully nine million. Under
the microscope they measure eighty to the
linear inch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

The cutter Rush picked up seven men in a
whaleboat in Behring sea. They had got
lost in a fog and had driftcd around ten days
before being picked up. One of the men had
gone mad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

"TAKE time while time is, for time will
away" Many people have set time for
house cleaning because of its great difli-
Guilty. 1t becomes easy OF all times with
SAPOLIO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

81 don't believe any young man that
stays as late as Young Jinkins does has his
full share of sense, remarked Blogson to
his daughter. 20. yes, re has, papa,
was the reply. His father is a stock
holder in the gas company. Washing
Tor, Dnct
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

Seven horses have been killed in cars in
Cass county, ILL.,, within a week, because of
glanders. Precautions to prevent the dis
eases spread are being made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

\ lady returned from foreign tour
claims that her health was sustained by the
use Of Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

The London Chronicle referring to Sir
Hector Langevin's resignation says there
can be no doubt that the whole system of
public works in Canada recks with wasteful-
ness and corruption.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

EITS--All Fits stopped free by DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE RESToRER. No Fits after first days uss. Mar
velous cures Treatise and 81 W trial bottle free
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

Thousands of cases of female disease have
been treated by Mrs. Pinkham, and every
fact recorded. Those records are available
to suffering women, private CORES pOndencu
solicited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

Analysis of individual beets indicates
that maturity, more than size, determines
the sugar contents of the beet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

Daniel Whale, who formerly kept hotel
in Toronto has been arrested for the murder
of his wife
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

CONDUCTOR E. D. LOOMS, Detroit,
Mich, says: "The effect of Halls Catarrh
Cure is wonderful" Write him about it,
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27
Established 1873.

The pope has communicated his blessing
to the Catholic Total-Abstinance Union of
America.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

Ornithologits tell US that when feeding
the stride of the ostrich is from twenty to
twenty-five inches; when walking, but not
feeding. twenty-six inches, and when ter
rifed II y to fourteen feet, or at the rate
of about twenty five miles an hour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

Bad crop prospects are reported in Bur-
NAH owing to drought. Cotton is a complete
failure in many districts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

Best, easiest TO use and cheapest Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. SOC.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27
August
Flower"
For Dyspepsia.

A. Bellanger, Propr., Stove Foun-
dry, Montagny, Quebec, writes: II
have used August Flower for Dys-
pepsia. 1t gave me great relief.
recommend it to all Dyspeptics as
very good remedy"
Ed. Bergeron, General Dealer,
Lauzon, Lewis, Quebec, writes: u
have used August Flower with the
best possible results for Dyspepsia"
c. A. Darlington, Engineer and
General Smith, Sydney, Australia,
writes: august Flower has effected
a complete cure in my case. 1t act
ed like a miracle"
Geo. Gates, Corinth, Miss. writes:
81 consider your August Flower the
best remedy in the world for Dys-
pepsia. I was almost dead with
that disease, but used several bottles
of August Flower, and now con-
slider myself we'll man. I sincerely
recommend this medicine to suffer
ing humanity the world over" o
G. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, u. S. 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

A St. Petersburg correspondent says the
crops in Russia are not Us bad as reported.
The ukase against the expectation of rye, he
says, is considered as political move against
GERMANY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

To prevent the evaporation of water in
fire pals, it has been suggested that fifteen
to twenty drops of oil will form a coating
sufficient to obviate the difficulty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

one does not need talent, be encouraged
and cultivated in domestic life.-Se-
lected
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27
SCIENTIFIC CLEANINGS.

The thickness of the human hair varie
from The 25Q.h to the 600h part of an
inch. Blonde hair is the finest and red
the codrSest.
The t9,, lumber of stars. of which
some knowledge may be obtained by the
optical appliances now available, accord
ing to Prof. Lockyer. there is from 40. 600
900 to 50,000,000 OF these only about
5000 are visible to the naked eye. equally
divided between he Two hemispheres.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use Dr. Isaac
Thompsons Eye Water. Dru ggiSts sell it. 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27
The Only One Ever Prin tsd-CAA You F1nA
he

tho WOrdf
Each week . different three inch display
Is published In this paper. There are NO
two words alike In either ad., except One
word. This word will DO found in the ad-
for DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic Little Liver
Pills and Wild Cherry BitterA Look for
sCrescent" trademark Read the al
carefully, and whom you and the word send
it to them and they will return you book.
beautiful Autographs and sample frea
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-08-27
Seals Will Survive.

Mr.. Dawson, one of the English COM
missioners to investigate the sealing ques-
ton In the Behring sea, expressed the
opinion at Victoria that there was ''no
danger Of sealing being extermlnated,
because the seal is an animal that cannot
be extprminated. " This opinion is con-
frmed by the reports that come from the
sealing vessels returning from the the sea.
under orders from the revenue cutters and
gunboats now enforcing the modus viven-
di. Capt. Alcock of the Canadian
schooner D. c. Rand says he never saw
so many seals on the beach and hillsides of
St. Paul island as this year; he saw
Thousands more than ever before; LOOK
where you would, il was full of seals; up
the hilisides as far as we could see was
one moving mass" Other captains who
have come into Victoria bring similar re-
ports and captains of vessels who sail in
the northern Pacific tell of passing furseals
In unusual numbers On their way north
last spring. If the commissioners now at
the Pribyloff islands find this condition
of things to exist, it is likely that the
close season agreement will be but tenn
porary one, and that either there will be
isCing or an attempt will be made to pro-
tect the seals in the open seas while mi
grating, when it is agreed by all that the
greatest mischief is done by their indis-
crlmate slaughter. The commissioners
will soon be on their way home, and then
for the first time we shall have some re-
liable data upon which to decide whether
or not the seals are disappearing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-06-18
JUST FOR FUN.

There is no horseback riding in
churches, but the aisles are often
used as bridal paths [Sparks.
The world would be much better
than it is if men would live up to
their obituary notice-[Cape Cod
Item.
"What do you think the best adj
vertising medium ?" 81 couldn't tell
you; 1 really know very little about
the spiritualists. y Puck.
Greek pedant of this town,
speaking of outing, says that be-
tween the mountains and the sea-
side he prefers thalatta.
There is cannibalistic instinct in
fruit What do you mean ?"
The first apple was eaten by
the first pair The Epoch.
The president hash t had his photo
graph taken lately. but several APP
plicants for office have taken mega
tives of him. Texas Siftings.
Travelling so miles an hour, a To-
connective gives out $4,000 puffs.
This distances the record of the
swiftest dramatic advance agent.
Il Boston Transcript.
Say, Mama" said little May, af-
ter the guests had gone, Il don't
think Mrs. Brown is accustomed to
good society" why not 20 "Why,
she didn't say single word while
Mrs. Jones was singing. y New
York Recorder.
He (tenderly lifting her up to a
seat on the stile. MY darling, af-
ter we are married will you allow
me to put you on the stile?" She
After we are married l think 1
shall be able to get on the styles my
self. brakes Magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-06-18
MISCHIEVOUS TYPES.

If the witty lady who wrote
about 1.-The total depravity of mani
mate things" had been proof-read-
err, she would have said the most
depraved of all are the types. Only
those behind the scenes know what
unceasing vigilance is required to
prevent them from doing mischief.
Some years ago an editor at the
South, wishing to congratulate
General Pillow, after his return from
Mexico, as battle-scarred veteran,
was made by the types to character
ize him as "battle-scared veteran"
The indignant general, rushing into
the editorial sanctum, demanded an
explanation, which was given, and a
correction promised in the next
days paper. Judge of the editors
feelings on the morrow, when, as if
to heap horrors upon horrors head,
he found the general styled in the
revised paragraph, that bottle
SCARED veteran.''- Young Folks at
Home
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-06-18
WHEN HOOPS FIRST CAME IN.

1t was in the very early portion OF
the eighteenth century that the
hoop petticoat came in. The skirts
were not quilted, but there was a
kind of panier drapery attached to
a train, the bodice pointed, the ell
bow sleeves ruffed. In 1909 we read
of a black silk petticoat having a red
and white border; cherry colored
stays, trimmed with blue and silver
a red and dove colored damask
gown lowered with large trees; a
yellow satin apron, trimmed with
white Persian silk. The quilted pet
ticoat and lowered over-gown dates
from about 1870 to 1892, when
Mr.. Pitt brought in the powder tax,
which sent powder out of fashion
Hair powdering came into extern
sive use with the introduction of the
huge perfwig at the Restoration
Hoops and sacks were worn in
George Is reign-viz., 1714-1724,
and it was in George lis time-1727-
176O-that the mock pastoral fash
ions were introduced, and the men
and women dressed as sheperds and
sheperdesses.-[A Arden Holt in Lon
don Queen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-06-18

1t was the intelligent compositor
who changed "a miss is as good as
a mile" to "a miss is as good as
Mile" There" he said to him
self with pardonable pride, that
means something. > Boston Tran
script
Pupils who learn "by ear" with
out thought as to the meaning of
things, contriveto afford good deal
of amusement to their teachers Re
Gently a teacher i'll a grammar
school asked one of her boys:
What is the meaning of topaz ?"
"a topaz" said the the boy, lis
where the mules walk when they're
drawing a canal boat"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-06-18
THE MINERS LIFE.

Look here" said a man whose
| faith l sought to test; IF did not
feel dead open-and-shut sure of max
ing my fortune here, all in good time,
do you suppose l would stay? My
mine is worth good million just as
| it stands"
why don't YOU sell, and so put
an end to this pork-and-beans and
hot-biscuit existence of yours" l
suggested.
because no one would pay that
price, in the first place and because,
in the second place l shall take more
than a million out of it when l get
it properly developed. This develop
| ing is what costs. A friend OF mine
has paid forty thousand dollars for
development work, and he hasn't
reached the mineral yet. He
wouldn't sell for any money. He
would be a fool if he did, for he is
right on top of the stuff. Now here
is where Eastern people get fooled.
They suppose, when they buy stock
in a mine, that they are going to get
their money back in dividends with
out delay. They don't understand
this unproductive work, and so
when the stock is used up they call
the whole thing a swindle, and give
it up. All mining operations are not
swindles, by a long way, although
they do not turn out we'll There are
swindles in every sort of business,
and perhaps mining has had its
share. Ny idea about investing in
mines is this: Don't invest in any
thing, not even real estate, unless
you can keep an eye on it to see that
you get honest treatment.
The mining regions OF Colorado
are populous with such men as this.
The pluck and and patient endurance
which these men show are almost
beyond belief Many of them make
colossal fortunes eventually, and
many, many do not. All, those
many, many who do not! What
broken hearts and wrecked and
ruined lives lie hidden there? Surely
that is a strange and grim fatality
which takes the morning and mid
day of mans life. and in the after
noon leaves only the ashes Of unat-
tanned ambition. The rude cabins
among the inhospitable mountain
peaks have their woful stories of
disappointment and despair to those
who can read their mute language.
In them the hard-worked miner has
had his dream of wealth and power
and reunited love, while in his East
ern home his mother and friends
wondered year by year why he did
not send the money to pay OFT the
mortgage on the farm, and while a
GOODNESS seemed to come between
him and that neighbours daughter
whom he had hoped to deck with
the gold of the Western mines. His
Eastern friends cannot understand
the hardships and chances of
miners life, and too often they forget
him as one who somehow lacks the
ability to make his way in the world.
Thus, unnoticed by fortune and
neglected by those friends who
should cherish him most, he wears
out his life in a mere hole in the
ground; yet through it all, and even
unto bitter old age, he has his
dream Of friends and home and love.
i w. w. Howard, in Harper's
Bazaar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-06-18
TWO DAINTY SUMNER DESSERTS

When the mercury mounts in the
thermometer the demand for cold
dishes is on a similarly ascending
scale, and really good receipts never
fail to find a welcome from appre-
ciative house-keepers.
The Nesselrode pudding, which
many people imagine must be pur-
chased from first class confectioner,
can be made without difficulty by
the home cook if the following SIM
pie directions are carefully observed.
The Princess Cream, a favorite
German dainty, has proved no less
popular in the little circle of Ameri-
cans to whom the recipe was
brought as part Of the spoils of Con-
tInental travel.
NEssELRoDE PUDDING. Eighteen
French chestnuts, one pint of cream,
half-plnt of milk, two eggs, and one
Of candied fruits, and one half-pint
Remove the dark shell from the
chestnuts. Boil them until they are
tender, then throw them into cold
water. The white skin will then
readily peel off. Of boiled in the
shells they would be dark-colored
and taste of the tannin.) Mash them
by rubbing through sieve or tin
strainer. Beat the yolks of the eggs,
and the milk and the mashed chest
nuts. Sweeten to taste, flavor with
vanilla and a little nutmeg, let the
whole thicken in a double saucepan
like soft custard, and set it away to
cool. Prepare large cupful of as
sorted fruits, either candied or pre-
served. Cherries are cut in halves;
ounces, aprlcots, candied plums, ETC.,
are cut in strips. If raisins, citrons,
or currants are used, they must be
boiled in sugar and water until ten
der. Fine Wiesbaden Strawberries,
etc, are not added while freezing,
but put in the mould in layers, as
they would be broken by the beaten
Whip the whites of the eggs stiff, and
whip the thick cream. Mix with the
cold custard. then add the fruit and
the wine. Do not pack down in the
freezer or in the mould, but let the
pudding be as light as possible. If
sauce is desired, use whipped cream
sweetened and favored.
PRINCESS CREAM.-Let six ounces
of rice boil up once, wash it with
cold water, cook it with six gills of
cream, and one vanilla bean to flavor
it, over a very slow fire until soft;
add eight ounces Of sugar, and let it
steam fifteen minutes in a hot place.
Take the mixture off the fire and stir
until nearly cold. Whip one pint of
cream until stiff; add a little with
one glass of Maraschino and three
quarters of an ounce of isinglass-
or one ounce of dissolved lukewarm
gelatine- to the rice, and stir care
fully until it begins to thicken; add
the rest of the whipped cream, and if
the mixture should not be sweet
enough to please the makers taste,
add more sugar; then pour into a
mould and set it on the ice or in
cold place to harden. To turn it
out, place the mould in warm water
a few minutes, wipe it dry quickly,
turn the rice-cream into a dish, gar
nlsh with conserved fruits, and serve
with cold fruit sauce prepared in
the following way: Rub strawber-
rles or raspberries through a fine
sieve, add sugar. Or if these are out
OF season, serve with cream and
sugar or. with whipped cream
[ MARY ]. Stafford, in Harper's Bazaar.