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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-11-26

The general impression is that bills are
necessary to the successful raising OF
sheen UpIands are recommended for two
important reasons. Fitt. they cen be
more rapidly appropria'ed to useful puri
poses by devo'ipg them to sheep raising
than in any other way, especially II they
ara steep and rough. la the second place.
sboep need dry land, and hillsides are
pretty sure to be dry. But 1t does not ioI'
low that all uplanas are dry. They often
contain much swSmpy land utterly unht
for occupation by sheep. Lowlands pei
hans are more likely to be wet and swampy
than uplands, espeuslly more so than side
billp. but il does pot follow that 81 me
.Iowlsnds, with gravelly or ssndy soils, or
we'll underdrsined srt6cially. may net be
JUS, as dry and as we'll sui'ed to pasturine
she. o as soy uplsuds are. The point to be
considered is not upland or lowlsni, bit
dry land. Having The bills, however, aud
not huving any bitter use to appropriate
them 10, il is good IDEA TO employ them
in grow ing mutton and wool.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-11-26
hi . the Measure OF = Load.

The practical effect OF bill Is to lessen
the lead taken over the whole road; that
is, a man will put on to bis wagon Just
such q load AZ be is certsin can be pulled
over every bill without unloading portion
The s,eepness Of hills that will not require
extra power would be as follows: Common
sand one 10 seven fret; good earth, one In
eleven feet; grsvel. ore in fifteen feet;
broken stone, nicsdam. one 10 thlrty'iour
feet; broken store, Telford. one 10 forty
nine feet, smooth stone. one 10 sky eight
,eet From this comes this practical Truth
that il 7. quires sleeper bill TO doubls the
draft on The poorer rosd, aud again, II .
bill does not more than double the drsft
il ia not a serious objection. We must re
IN, N Der tia, AZ our roads are improved
the grades Of our bills must be letsened'
10 England, on the famous Telford roads,
ID maximum rise SLOWED VAS one loot 10
thirty feet.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-11-26
As a Rule,


II rs bsfi 10, - ktlsnssa 81 fepeay eosuse-
rxss ~ lie ase 81 sAilhs q Sf4fiie reEs-
Efea Whru a eaff4Efit fscditlnc d nce&ed.
ihs nsgs, pTouigs md bencariAl d Ayers
fale IheiT eject h. te restore ihe teFaiAf
ttglem a ihe bawela NiiisNui wrsfeniaE
shsm. BeiaF sugaEaaatea, pitsc l'sils frt4ln
isesr nseaicinAi g.itasz to a lgng ime, and
sEs casy W tA1e.
II can rteommtnd Ayers rlils above al
eshefs. having long proved tbols value ss
skshsstis ios iayseii and izisily -. I Hess,
Lellhnile, IA
= Ia 1861, ~ tho advice d friend. lfEan
iTe nss a AytEs rlllt a. a remedy iaf ~,
ioasness eoi4stpa,ien. hlEh ic*Is aiad
caias They wrYed me- BETTER san sny
iling had previously rsed, aud have used
them Ia AiiAcks u that sort ever since =
II " Iiersh. JudsaaiA, ARK,
Ayers Pills,
PREPARED nr
DIR. J. c. AVER q CO.. Lowell, MAss.
sold hy al Dealers In Medicines.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-11-26
sanitary vTse,s.


Drainage i. The malia0i ia parco Of road
mskipe; the foundation upon Which cue
cess depends. There is IN attendant al
vantage 10 the plan recommended. which
Ia equsily la portrait. aud that is the sddi'
tional LeallhfaIness which must result TO
our homes. Though II 10 not necessarily
20, IL 10 : fact that where roads are provid
cd With anrfsce drsiusgs only there usual
ly remains basins add badly graded diteha
which retain wstsr for days aud weeks Ut .
time. Ponds b, the wsyside do Dot get
suf,lcieniIy drsiped, and 80 remsin TO ddhle
the otherwise pure Air Siih The sfiiavia
arising from their dying snd decsying
vege, stion. Moa dissgfessbis sud even
dangerous do these silent SCENTS prove 10
be. II ~ IL often the case. dwelling is
located near one u them. Road under
removes this danger from the i'm.
mediate viciph, sud stas. ~ !, were. .
voice Of a. couaespeni TO The soioiaing
lsrd oxeen 10 continue the good woIk
'bps bsgpS'
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-11-26
G. A. LAWRENCE,
Observation-Disclosures

Dealer In Lead and Iron Pipe Of all Sizes and
Salt Glazed Sewer Pipe and fittings for same,
siuks, Pumps, Clothes Reels. Clothes Horses
Wash Tubs and Boards, Churns, Granite lion
Cans Of ali sizes, 10 fact all such goods ~ are
kept in my line OF business.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-11-26
CO N Y 2 A /.

A surelcure for SPAWN, splint, Curb, kingbon,e
Thorougb.pin, Capped Hook. shoe Boil and Ali
eplargements on or around the joints 81 hortes
limbs. II your horse ia suffering from any OF the
above troubts or lame from any cause whatever
try CONYZA, for CosIzA never fails 10 affect
cure II cure is possible. And y costt only zoe
. bottle. Seld by all druggists. Pamphlets sent
free. Address, CohYZA MANUFACTURING
IN Cl,remont. NJ San
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

twist around the unfortunate victim and
speedily bring it down.
The choking powers of the bolas render
it the most dangerous of all weapons used
by savage nations The balls draw the
thongs tighter all the time and, once
struck, there is no escape for the victim.
The skill OF Patagonian bolas ihrowers
II marvellous. The weapon is as IN
erring as the arrow and just as deadly.
Experts can fasten a rider to his horse
with the bolas, or bring down both man
and beast with single weapon. The OBJ
ject is always to throw the bolas 20 that
the thongs, not the balls. will strike the
target aimed at; the flying balls do the
rest-complete victory, as it were.
In no other country is the bolas Used,
and the Patagonian enjoys the distinction
of possessing a weapon distinctly national
IN its character, and even more terrible
than the boomerang.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
August
Flower

There is a gentle
Dyspepsia. man at Malden-on-
the Hudson, N. Y,
named Captain A. G. Pareis, who
has written us a letter in which it
is evident that he has made up his
mind concerning some things, and
this is what he says:
have used your preparation
called August Flower in my family
for seven or eight years. 1t is con-
stantly in my house, and we consider
it the best remedy for Indigestion,
and Constipation we
Indigestion. have ever used or
known. My wife is
troubled with Dyspepsia, and at
times suffers very much after eating.
The August Flower, however, re-
lieves the difficulty. My wife fire.
quently says to me when am going
to town, We are out
Constipation of August Flower,
and I think you had
better get another bottle I am also
troubledwith Indigestion, andwhen-
ever I am, take one or two tea
spoonfuls before eating, for a day or
two, and all trouble is removed" q
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
How Flies Multiply.

From where do all flies come? The
question is often asked, and sldoln receives
yes so satisfactory an answer as has been
given by contemporary.
The common fly lays more than hun
dred eggs. and the time from egg laying
to maturity is about twp weeks. Most of
US have studied geometrical progression.
Here we see it illustrated. Suppose one
fly commences to multiply and replenish
the earth about June l. June Is, if they
all lived would give $50. Suppose sever
ty-fFe of these are females. July l, woul
give Us, supposing no cruel wasp or other
untoward circumstance to interfere. II $50
Suppose 5,625 of these are females, we
might have July Is. S43. 100 flies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
THE PATAGONIA BOLAs.
In an Experts Hands as Deadly as the Coil
of Snake.

Next TO the boomerang In point of sin
gularIty as a savage weapon is the Pata-
gonian bolas. The boias consists of two.
ana sometimes three balls at the end of
hide thongs. The balls are made of stones,
and are about as large as cricket balls.
The stones are ground until they are round
ed. This work IN performed by native
women who are experts at the trade, and
who may be seen at work at all hours.
Some bolas balls are of iron, but those
valued most are of copper. The latter are
smaller than stone balls, and are more to
be desired, as they experience less resist
ance from the air.
The thong is about nine feet in length
and is made Of two pieces of raw-hide.
which are dampened and then twis ed to.
gether. There are generally three of these
thongs, and at the end of each is ball
done up in cover of guanaco hide, not
unlike our base balls. Usually one of the
thongs is shorter than the others, so that
wnen the three lines are grasped at their
point Of juncture one bali hangs less far
down than its mates.
Such is the native weapon of the tall
Patagonians. Now, how do they use it?
Generally the hunter carries 1t twisted
round his waist like the sash of an officer,
the balls dangling al mis- side like the tas-
sci of SASH The Patagonian is usually
mounted, like our Comanche Indian. and
seeks his game from the saddle.
When he sees his game and gives his
horse the rein, he unwinds the bolas by a
singe motion Of his left hand, ana graspG
the thongs at the point of union. Away
the hunter and his game, sometimes the
| flee'. ostrich at other times the equally
swift guanacO.
Not movement OF the game does the
Pdtagonian miss He bears down upon 1t
| like a whnlwind, the ever-ready bolas II
| his hand When be comes within hurting
distance, he whirls the novel weapon over
his head till it has gathered enough cen,
trifu gal force to separate the balls, when
he launches 1t at the animal. The balls
! whirlirg madly in their flight, reach and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

a heovy batro1e's
all the ills and ailments that only
female flesh is heir to. It rests with
you whether you carry it or lay it
down. You can cure the disorders
and arrangements that prey upon
your sex, with DIR. Pierce's Favor
tie Prescription. It's legitimate
medicine, carefully compounded by
an experienced physician, and
adapted to woman's delicate organ
iZation. .s---,-..- >.--,.-...~,
For all organic displacements and
weaknesses, accompanied by weak
back, bearing-down sensations, and
for all uterine diseases, it's a posi-
tive specific. It's guaranteed to
give satisfaction, in every case.
If it doesn't, you've only to ask
for your money and it's cheerfully
refunded. If it does, you'll want
to ask for nothing more. It's
the cheapest medicine you can use,
because you only pay for the good
you get. It improves digestion,
enriches the blood, invigorates
the system, and produces refresh
ing sleep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
BIFROST.
EAuDE MEREDITH.

EAUDE hEHEDETH
Dark clouds roll up the far horizons rim,
And distant thunders mutter sullenly and low:
A freshening sea-wind landward veering in
Mak-s Inurmurous song where reedy grasses
grow. -
The robin calls within plaintive steady cry,
The larks are still, and all the linnets wait;
The leaves turn pallid faces toward the darkenfn
sky,
Presaging ghostly messages of fare.
Lo all the forests toss their Guivering arms,
White fOwer-stems snap and willows sway and
bend;
The strong alone withstand the breads alarms
That Thou and Vulcan from their FORCES send,
The clouds sweep on and all the sky is gray,
And heavy thunders shake the sobbing air,
While near the red-tongued, forked lightnings
play,
And gloom and blackness resteth everywhere.
In sheeted columns are the torrents led
For now white woe o'ercasts the trembling
land
The mountain hides, In yelling mists its head,
And high waves lash with yeastly foam the
sand.-
Anon the hurrying winds their tumplets cease,
And the spent clouds in fragments drift apart
Then all the earth breaks forth in smiles of
peace, ~ bSsf1 81
While countless jewels CLEAN and little bird
SONGS start,
Across the heavens in amethyst and gold
And gorgeous red lines spanned the ''Trembl-
ing Way"
Where hero souls 90 Fastening, as of old
They sought the halls where joys of Valhal lay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
Simple, Cure for Neuralgia.

Neuralgia of the face has been cured by
applying mustard plaster to the elbow.
For neuralgia of the head, apply the plas
ter to the back of the neck. The treason
for this is that mustard is said to touch
the nerves the moment it begins to draw
or burn. and to be of most use must be ap.
piled to the nerve centers, or directly over
The place where it will touch the afectes
nerve most ouickly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
SHILOEi'S
CONSUM PTiON
CURE.

The success OF this Great Cough Cure il
without a parable: in the history of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell it on pos
kive guarantee, test that no other cure can sue
eessfully stand. That it may become known,
she Proprietors, at an enormous expense, are
placing Sample Bottle Free into every home
In the United States and Canada. If you have
q Cough, Sore Throat, or Bronchitis, use it, for
Y will cure you. If your child has the Group,
or Whooping Cough, use il promptly, and relief
Is sure If you dread that insidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist for
SHILOH'S CURE, Price 10 cts. so cts. and
$500. If your Lungs are sore or Back lames
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price IS cts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

u. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o., Props
of Halls Catarrh Cure, offer 500 reward for
any case of catarrh that can not be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for testi-
monials, free. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The heat produced from the light of Q
FREELY is only one Der cent. of an equa
amount of candle light. The bugs light is
creased by putting the fly in oxygen and di
minished in an atmosphere of nitrogen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
Explaining why rhere is Less Deafness

A perccptible decrease in deafness has
been noticed of late, which is partly ac-
counted for, by those in position to know, to
the more general use of artificial means,
now perfected to degree hitherto consider
ed impossible. A very complete device of
a few years ago by II. c. Wales, which,
being placed inside of the ear, is worn with
secret delight by many whose deafness is
thus never suspected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
Established 1855.

Dresses, Gents's Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
etc, Dyed or Cleaned. Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pietch's Dye Works, PIG
W. Water St., Milwaukee. Send for Circu-
lar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

A gentleman was asked: "Why send
money abroad when there is so much to be
done at homes" The gentleman replied: II
will" ooh, / didn't mean that"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
DREAM VERSES.
A Poet that Composes While A-leep
Scribner,

The dream-poet has too long been name
less and fameless. We are all more or
less familiar with the .dea of dream
verses. Everyone has read Cnlridge's
drealn-poem ''Kubla Khan or has motto
ed the bits purporting to dream poetry.
that from time to time appear in the
newspapers; or, best Of all, has himself
dreamed poetry. There are few among
those that recognize poetry as one of the
pleasures of life, who hare not carried
that pleasure into their dreams-who have
not at some time dreamed of reading or
composing poetry. We call this poetry
because we wish to look at it within, from
the stand point of the upderself, rather
than that of the unprecedented critic, who
secs it onl y In the glare of daylight, and
who, therefore, may consider this pro-
ductlOn OF the unconscious muse as worthy
of no better name than rhyme or dog
gerel. We land this we is not editorial,
but refers to a small circle who have for
number of years been much interested
in dream poetry we, because the under
self often sings to US, have
always been firm believers in
his inspiration He and the other Git
tie people" have brought to US many vivid
dreams or all KINDS, an0 ne himself has
treated US to much poetry-sublime,
pathetic, or comic.
The following is one of our longest
dreanl-poems.
Out in the sun and the wind together.
Mary and John were growing old:
There where the birds we're in full feather,
She gathered eggs while the sad years rolled.
There in the brightest and darkest weather,
He pruned the trees Until his hands grew cold.
Out in the wind and rain together,
Mary and John were growing old.
Still as the days passed hither and thiher
Wandered they, nearing Deaths silent fold.
Now though trees bloom and all birds feather,
Sleep they together meath Weakening mould.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

So rapid is the production of ship rivets
that one train of rolls feeds four machines,
which turn out sixteen tons of riyets i'll
three shifts of eight hours each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

THE Galatians say, where wilt thou go,
Ok, that thou wilt not Plough?" Ali
must work. although SAPOLIO makes some
work easy. Try it and see.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

Eyes" murmured the maiden, as she af-
fectionately chewed another caramel: 1T is
sweet, to be so loved"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
BEEcHAM's PILLS cure sick-Headache.

''Tm going to write an immortal poem"
whats your recipe"' 'Indelible ink on
asbestos paper"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

IN 1850 "Bro,cn'S Bronchial Troches'' were
introduced, and their success as cure for
Colds, Coughs, Asthma, and Bronchitis has
been unparalleled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

A young lady attending party should
have a female chaperon until she is able to
call some other chap her own.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

A CHILD that Is restless at night. and
don't sleep we'll. should be given Dr. Bulls
Worm BEST oyers. It nay have worms. By
mail 25 cts. John D. Park. Cincinn I'll. Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
Conf ruled.

The favorable impression produced on til,
first appearance of the agreeable liquid fruit
remedy Syrup of Figs few years ago Ia:
been more than confirmed by the pleasant
experience of all who have used it, and the
success of the proprietOrs and manufac
turers the California Fig Syrup Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

II don't think much of Mrs Brownson,"
said Mrs. Snif1es. 81 spent the afternoon
with her-and such a woman for listening to
scandal never knewr'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by DIS. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No Fits after first DAVIS USE Mar
vellous cures Treatise AMI 81 20 trial bottle free
Fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline 931 Arch st. Phia, Pa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

The reason given Why birds do not fall
from their perch is because they cannot open
the foot when the leg is bent. Look at q hen
walking, and see it close its toes as it rises
its foot and open them as it touches the
frrpuDI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure for
Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

A man who is poor liar finds it conven
lent to stick to the truth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

Don't you cant to saue money clothes, timea
labor fuel, and health? Ali these can bd
saved if you will try Dobbin's Electric Soap.
We say ''tJy," knowing if you try it once,
you will always use it. Have your grocer
order.
a process for the production of new ma
terial called '1actite," or milk ivory" has
been invented, skim milk being the sub,
stance from which it is made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

suffered for five years with the
worst form Of blood poison, during
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14

The robin calls within plantive steady cry,
The larks are still, and all the linnets wait;
The leaves turn pallid faces toward the darkenin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-14
THE BIRDS or SPRING

If they could be weary of their songs, would ind,
In our great stock, an almost infinite variety
Of new melodies. 10000 kinds Of our
old music are still called for, and
the new are more numerous
than the old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-22
! coYGREssMAYis ROMANTIC CAREER.
From The Hartford Post.

From The Hartford Post.
The official Congressional Directory very seldom
presents features OF any romantic interest Inc briet
biographies of members Of Congress are written by the
members themselves and are usually OF the most per
functory type In the directory Just published fST t
romance is discovered under the head OF Wsc9nsn IN
the short story of the life Of Lucas NJ. Miller OF
Oshkosh IL is told best in his own words Lncas NJ
Miller of Oshkosh, born In Layada, Greece, In
1924 is the son OF Greek chleftain who was Killed
by the Turks during the Greek Revolution soon after
his mother died. and he was cared Tor shoIS time
doned town soon after battle had taken place within
its streets; subsequently she applied 10 Colonel j. r.
Miller for assistance the colonel was an American, who
Joined the Greek Army at the beginning OF the revolu
ton; commissioned as colonel and distinguished
himself as a brave and efficient officer. and rendered
very material service to the Greeks by securing me
clothing by the citizens Of his country for the benefit
OF the destitute people Of Greece the colonel learning
him and when he returned 70 this country settled
in Montpelier Vt. Lucas attended the schools Of the
town until he was sixteen, when bis father was In
iured 10 an extent to be ncapacltated for business
which was assumed by his adopted son; at the age
OF twenty one took cut naturalization papers
admitted to the bar and soon after moved TO the
TERRITORY OF Wisconsin and settled In Oshkosh In 1S4O
purchased several hundred Of land and after
engaged in farming; at present resides portion
OF the land. soon after settling In Wisconsin, during
ernor Dodge: In 1859 he was q member OF the Wis
cOns,p Legislature; one Of the Commissioners OF
the State Board Of Public Works for the last ten years
has been chairman Of the County Board Of supervisors
OF Wnnebago County at various times has been urged
to run for various State Offices at the time he was
nominated for Congress he was In Vermont and did
had adjourned: had I've been at home he would not
have accepted the nomination. remained In Vermont
until two weeks before his election HIS return home
Informed the people OF the district that he had been
nominated contrary to his wishes; II elected no pro-
posed 10 attend TO their interests and not elected he
proposed to attend to his own business.