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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
Curious Freaks of Razors,

The finest grades of razors are 50 deli
cate that even the famous Damascus
sword blades cannot equal them in tex
ture. 1t is not generally known that the
grain OF Swedish razor is so sensitive
that its general direction is changed after
a short service. When you buy a fine
razor the grain runs from the upper end
Of the outer point in a diagonal direc-
ton toward the handle. Constant strap
ping will twist the steel until the grain
appears to be straight up and down.
Subsequent use will drag the grain out
ward to the edge, SO that after steady
use for several months the fibre of the
steel occupies a position exactly the re-
verse Of that which it did on the day Of
purchase. The process also affects the
temper of the blade, and whea the grain
sets from the lower outer point toward
the back, you have razor which cannot
be kept in condition. even by the most
conscientious barber. But here's an
other curious freak that will take place
in the same tool: Leave the razor alone
for a month or two, and when you take
it up you will find that the grain has as
sumed its first position. The operation
can be repeated until the steel is worn
through to the bac&.-NmW;tc;yrers'
gazette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
or small fruit and realize larger profit
than those who cultivate ten times as
much land.
RECIPES.

Lettuce Salad-Take the crisp center
leaves of lettuce, wash and shake dry;
break the leaves into pieces, lay in a
salad bowl and pour over mayonnaise
dressing; serve Immediately.
Hot Sauce-Set a bowl in basin of
hot water. refilling so as to keep 1t hot 4;
In the bowl beat one egg and one cupful
of sugar; flavor. When ready to serve,
beat in one-half cupful of boiling milk.
Stir as it is servad, so it will be thicA
only on top.
Cheese Wafers-Rub a tablespoonful
of butter to a cream, and stir in two ia
blespoonfuls of grated English cheese;
spread this mixture on thin water crack.
ers 0: plain waters, or, if you cannot get
thin crackers, split the thicker ones;
keep them in hot oven till they arc a
delicate brown.
Milk Toast-Slice some bread, toast it
of nice light brown on both sides; boil
some milk; mix together two teaspoon
fuls of flour in little cold water; stir
this into the boiling milk; let it boil
about one minute, then add little salt
and stir into it two ounces of butter;
dip the toast in the milk, place it on a
dish, and pour the remainder of the milk
over it. The toast may be made much
richer by increasing the quantity of but
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
pRETTINEsS AK OBJECTION.

81 saw young lady refused position
for a peculiar reason yesterday" said a
salesman for a wholesale glove house.
~ was in one of the retail stores on State
street, talking trade with the manager Of
the glove department.
at seems he had advertised for a
young lady to fill position at the glove
counter. Several had been selected from
among the number that had responded to
the advertisement and been sent to him
that he might choose the one whose APP
pearance and qualifications suited him
best. One OF them seemed to please his
fancy, her appearance and manner indi-
eating that she would be the right one
Cor the position. Presently he said
"'Remove your glove and let me see
your hand, please.
"She did so, and displayed one Of the
smallest, whitest, prcttiest hands l ever
looked upon.
GA very beautiful hand, said he, as
she daintily extended it for inspection,
but 1 cannot give you the position asked.
You see, no lady with ordinary looking
hands would be satisfied with them when
contrasted with the smallness and beauty
OF yours. Envy would cause her to
think that the gloves made her hands
look large, and she would be dssatisie
and 90 away without making a pur-
chase
And as she went away with a down
cast look, wondered how many women
there are in the world who would, if they
could, trade hands with her. - Cheap
Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
SWimminl Gloves.

Young animals can swim the first
time they touch water, and the dis
ability Of human youngsters in that re-
spect seems to be a puzzle. A BARGE
Iona physician, however, has patty
solved the problem by the invention of
web-fngered swimming gloves that en-
able even a novice to paddle about as
successfully as a young Newfouudlander.
Lack of buoyany involves separate
problem, but has been plausibly ex-
planned by the circumstance that a
drowning boy is almost sure to throw up
his arms, and thus seal his fate by in
creasing the specific gravity of his body.
Immersed to the neck, the body of
well-fed person is a mere triAe heavier
than the surrounding water, and the
Spanish inventor claims that an easy
downward stroke at intervals OF five
seconds will enable a wearer OF his
gloves to keep aaoat for hours. -New
York Voice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
On a Bufalo's Back.

A Nebraska stockman recently told
the story of a ride he once took on the
back of buffalo, near Fort Wallace,
Nebraska. Returning from a hunt
alone with the hind quarters of two
young bulls over his shoulder he acct
dentally ran into the herd again and
was surrounded before he realized his
situation. "My lodging in and out al
most caused a stampede, " he continued.
81 knew if panic took place among
the beasts | should be trampled to death.
| suddenly determined on bold stroke
and edging up close to shaggy young
bull grabbed him by the long hair OF
his foreshoulders and swung myself on
to his back. The below that came
from the fellows throat made me wish
| had not decided on such a risky push
for liberty. The below was taken up
by the rest of the herd, and soon we
were flying along at a terrible rate OF
speed over gulches, up bill and down.
! was blinded by the sand thrown up
by the hoofs of the herd, but with closed
eyes hung on like grim death. For
half an hour the animals kept up Il
terrific pace, and during that time my
legs were almost crushed out Of my
boots by the flying crowd. began to
think my time had come. was 50
weak | could scarcely keep my seat, and
was about to let myself fall from the
back of my buffalo when succeeded
in scraping some Of the sand out of my
eyes. | saw then that we were running
parallel with the railroad track; and as
the bank was high and steep the ami
mails had not ventured to cline the in
cline. The beast | was riding was
closest to the track, and | knew if |
reached the top of the embankmeht /
should be safe. | pulled myself to-
gether the best / could and prepared
for spring. | got my feet on his back
and jumped for the embankment |
leaped at the right time, for the move
ment of the young bulls body sent me
flying half way up the bank, where |
was safe in the sand For five weeks
| was confined to my bed. 3"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
A henvv burden

II NeuOJ O"""'
all the ills and ailments that only
female desh is heir to. 1t rests with
you whether you carry it or lay it
down. You can cure the disorders
and arrangements that prey upon
your sex, with DR.. Pierce's Favor
tic Prescription. It's legitimate
medicine, carefully compounded by
an experienced physician, and
adapted to woman's delicate organ
ization.
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. 1t improves digestion,
enriches the blood, invigorates
the system, and produces refresh
ing sleep.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

1t lsproftable to grow potatoes at fifty
cents a bushel.
Good potatoes are a luxury; poor
potatoes are plenty.
In Europe, pigs weighing about 200
pounds are preferred to larger ones.
Do not be in a hurry to have your
sheep care for themselves in the fields.
Every bushel of necessary grain with
held is equivalent to two bushels thrown
away.
If butter makers as a class were better
judges OF butter they would make better
butter
Ducks are enormous eaters and some
times it is difficult to determine when
they have had enough.
Success hinges upon the man and his
surroundings. Find your market before
your crop is ready and send the produce
in the neatest and most attractive condi-
ton.
Twenty eggs is a good average for
geese; they are not nearly so prolific
layers as ducks, and unless they begin
laying very early will lay only one
clutch.
Try two and one. half bushels Of oats
and ono of peas on an acre. Cut early,
it is excellent for hay; ripened, the grain
ground together, IS excellent feed for
horses and PIGS.
Plant the garden 50 as to have all of
the ground occupied during the growing
season. There is no advantage in plant
ing any kind of garden seed when the
soil is wet and cold.
A Minnesota farmer, vino is now fat
tening 1000 sheep, says: 81 can take the
WOOL from my sheep, throw IL away ana
then make more money on them than
can on cattle or hogs"
James J. H. Gregory says that for the
onion maggot he has found hens and
chickens possible remedy. lie claims
that hen and brood of chickens will
take care Of from an acre to an acre and
a half.
While some farmers spread all their
manure on ten acres in order to grow
crop of corn and bestow the labor on
large area, Others may perform their
work on single acre Of celery, cabbage,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
A SUGGESTION FOR PACKING HATS.

A SUGGESTION FOR PACKING HATS.
When a woman packs her trunk with
her good clothes in it what troubles her
is not to get her fine gowns laid away
without wrinkles or crease, for her whole
trunk has been constructed to that end
in shallow trays with numberless straps.
What really bothers her is her hats. The
bat boxes in the trunk are altogether in-
adequate, being too few in number, too
large for one hat and too small for two.
The real need is for a hat trunk which
shall be given up entirely to the dispoSi-
ton of hats, as the ordinary trunk is to
gowns. No inventive genius has yet set
his brain at work to supply this want.
And women are therefore driven to all
kinds of shifts to move their hats from
place to place in good condition. A con-
tributor to New York paper knows one
woman who has her hats packed IN
barrel specially arranged for that pur-
pose, with hooks fastened inside on
which the hats are fastened. For one of
the requisites of successful hat packing
is that the hats should have some means
Of anchorage, so that in the tossing about
of the journey they should not get
crushed. A trunk devised for this pur-
pose should be divided into compart-
ments, some large and some small, and
each of these should have its own scpar-
ate cover. 1t should also have tapes by
which the hat can be firmly tied in
place, and so kept from the destruction
that follows their being loosely placed in
their boxes and tossed from one side to
the other in their journey Chicago
Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

DEXTER. ARK March p. 1870.
One bottle of Floraplexion has cured me
sound and well. \ soreness Of the head. slow
night fevers. after which was visited by cold
chilly feelings leaving soreness I'M all my joints
and Kin. These were my complaints. am
glad to say they are al gone by using one bot
lie OF Floraplexion. It did all you recommend
ed II 10. and more. May God bless the wonder
ful discovery Of this medicine recommend it
TO ali my friends. and am trying to induce
! d. Bush. the postmaster, to send and get a
dozen bottles. as he il dealing in medicines Of
various kinds. but none like yours by any
mcons Y. II. GAVIN.
FIOrnpierion j. the speedy and permanent
cure for Sick Headache. Indigestion. Dyspep-
sia, Biliousness, Liver Complaint, Nervous De-
bility and Consumption. II Is the only sure
cure for these complaints. Ask your druggist
for il, and get well.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

Cholera is still causing great rayages
at Viadivostock on the Russian North
Pseifc Coast, the Mansas and she Corcans
being the chief victims There seems TO
be an utter disregard of sanitary preeau-
tons, while such abuses as the cast
ing Of the dead into the bay still 90 on.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
Kissed His Fallen Boy.

General Wade Hampton is one Of The
most interesting survivors OF the war.
He lost his leg after, and not in the war,
but he suffered greater misfortune in
the death Of his son, who was shot down
before his eyes during cavalry Skin
mish. The brilliant cavalry leader dashed
Up to the fallen body of the boy, raised
1t, and kissed the youths face-and then
rode on into the fght.-Ner York Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

NEARLY all the schOolhouses in Ger
many have connected with them gym
nasiums, work rooms and libraries,
while many are provided with bath
rooms supplied with hot and cold
shower baths.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
49,
LADIES' COLUMN.
FRILLs ARE IN FASHION.

This will be season of lace. You
can't get too much lace on your gowns,
your hats, your parasols and your petit.
coats. Every one who is the fortunate
possessor of old lace is now bringing out
the heirlooms. The absurd mixture OF
lace and cloth grows apace, and the
smart girls are founcing their cloth
gowns with Honiton and Mechlin end
oriental Fittings. A second wide frill
edges the bottom of basqueS. This is
the ultra fashionable garniture Of the
season. Chicago Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
Looking for Wealth.

The first question that an enterprlslhg
young immigrant asked at the barge
Office upon his arrival there not long
ago was:
"Whcrc is Gold street,"
"Silyer street is a good deal nearer,
answered waggish officer.
But the young man had no interest
in silver. lie wanted gold. When he
WAS asked why he inquired for Cold
street he assumed a mysterious air and
declined to answer. The officer tod
him where the street was and he went
away looking quite satisfied.
"There, now, that is an instance OF
what they all expect" observed the
officer as the young man turned away.
II suppose that young fellow thinks
that all he has to do is to go straight to
Gold street and fill his trunk with gold
cobblestones. Well, l fear disappoint-
ment awaits him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

The object Of the manufacturers Of Dob
binss Electric soap has been for q years 10
make this soap Of such superior quality that it
viii give tHtu-rSdi 'dtisfdctt'n. Have they
succeeded? Ask your grocer for it. Take no
If her
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

FoR impure or thin Blood. weakness, Mala-
ria. Neuralgia, Indigestion and BiliousneSs'
making old persons feel young-and young
lersons strong; pleasant TO take.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

For Dyspepsia, lndige'tion and stomach
disorders, use Browns Iron Bitters. The Best
Tonic, il rebuilds the system, cleans ths Blood
and STRENGTHENS the muscles. splendid ton
&c for weak aud deoiliated persons.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

Mr.. Taplng's famous collection Of postage
Stamps, valued at 100000, has been lie
q Ieathed TO the British MusCum'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

IfafIl;ctcd with sore eyes us" DrIsqac Ihomp'
sons EyeWater Druggists Ill at p; p'r oottl' ,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

Turkish soldiers, in a recent target contest
proved that not one in twenty couldhi A man
at twenty PAGES.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

Sardines packed in tomatoes instead of
oil have evidently come to stay. In fact,
they have become a gastreuomic fad.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

Rev. r. /. Kidd, a Canadian evangelist
can recite the entire Bible from memory.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

A uan was in Athens, Ga. recently exhibit.
ing bulldog with one foot exactly the shape
of boot
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

Gotobcd Fem is the name of a farmer
living in Dickinson County. Kan.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

An Ohio young man has turned green from
the effects Of cigarette smoking.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

Dyspepsia is one of the most common
causes Of badness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
hrArE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO. =.

LUCAS COUNTY,
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner Of the firm Of 7. ). Cheney d
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum OF 500 for each and every
case Of catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D., 1855.
- \. w. GLEASON,
49, NOtdrV Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. send for testimonials, free.
FL CHESEY x Co., Toledo, ..
~ Sold by Druggists. sc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

FITS stopped free by DR.. KIINE's GREAT
NERVE RESTOREh. No its after first day : use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and = triai botlie
frre Dr. Kline f3l frfh -. lhI.H.. "a.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22
That
Tired Feeling

Whether caused by change
of climate, season or life, by
overwork or illness, is driv-
en- off by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, which imparIs great
nerve, mental and bodily
strength. Be sure to get
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

Bacon is cured with hops.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-05-22

Beware of the man who has no petty vices
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-30
There is a Nemesis.

The position in which the inyes- tigation of the Keystone Bank af- fairs is placing the administration is a very embarrassing one, and doubtless the President perceives 1t clearly, Even if the Postmaster General has not been convicted of a guilty knowledge of the condi ton of the bank before its failure. enough has been proved against him to make 1t certain that the new House of Representatives will enter on an inquiry into the nature of his connection with the bank, with ali the joy which the hunter feels on fine morning at learning that the game is afoot. For this display of unseemly curiosity some prepara- tion must be made, ,and what should it be? What can it be that does not involve some sort of annoyance or inconvenience for good MT. Wana- maker? To part with him would doubtless be hard, but It would be one of the sorrows which General Harrison must have foreseen as pos sible when he gave place in the Cabinet to an obscure storekeeper, unknown in politics, as a'reward for raising campaign money for MT. Quay.
 The presumptions all run against Wanamaker's honesty from the day it was known that he had been Quay's right-hand man in collect ing election funds. For, that Wana- maker knew what kind of a man Quay was, and knew what those Quay secrets" were before which Republicans were "to stand dumb" is just as certain as that Wana maker is a member of the Cabinet. Quay sold hlm his seat in the Cab inet with the Presidents sanction and connivance, and it is strictly in accordance with the moral order of the world that such a transac- ton should eventually bring dis grace on all concerned. Wanamaker has tried to break the force of the presumption against him by main- taing a Sunday-school, but the pub lie istoo familiar now with these re- fugia peccatorum to make such de- vices of any use.-New York Fven- ing Post.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-30
4 Prophecy by Lincoln.

A Chicago dispatch of a recent date says A prophecy made by President Lincoln in a letter to a friend, near the close of the war is being circulated in printed form among the labor organizations of the city, After speaking of the struggle which was drawing to an end the President said: Ut has in- deed been a trying hour for the re- public, but l see in the near future a crisis arising that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. AS a result of the war corporations have been enthroned, an era of corruption in high places will follow and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong it's reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all the wealth is aggre- gated in a few hands and the re- public is destroyed. I feel in tbis movement more anxiety for the safety of my country than ever be-
 fore, even in the midst of the war, God grant that my suspicious may prove groundless." Thousands of slips have been printed and postal cards with the prophecy on them have been sent broadcast through the mail. No one seems to know who is the author of the movement, but all the labor organizations are flooded with the slips and cards.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-30
The Italy of the West.

The fact that railroad is to be built across the magnificent coun- try which extends for more than 100 miles to the southwest of Yuma. where for the whole distance there are but a very few settlers, is bring ing that section into prominence. It does not matter particularly on which side of the boundary line this land is situated, it is the same to our Italy of the west" All of that vast valley lying east of the main range of mountains, is our back country and its trade must, and will come to Yuma. Those who have never been and examined that great section, rich in hundred varieties of soil, each of which is good, can not believe the truth concerning it.. A year or so more will open the eyes of manyjin regard to this great area of beautiful valley land which lies adjacent to, and forms a part of Yuma back country.-Sentinel.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-30
\ Wild Spot.

Charlie Smith line rider, came up last night from the Guadalupe can yon and vicinity. He describes 1t as being the widest section besides the most beautiful he has ever seen in this part of the country. The hot springs situated on the line are claimed by Head and also Me Manus, and were it not for the fear of Apaches, which has driven every one out of the country, the springs would be very valuable as a health restorative. The water is so hot that one cannot bear the hand in the water long where in comes from the ground: The water is pure and acts as a tonic. Bear, turkeys and deer with any amount of smaller game abound in the immediate vi cinity.
 The "Cajon Bonita" is a wild picturesque canyon with ragged cliffs and a growth of timber and brush which is almost impossible to get through. A fine stream of water finds its way down through the rocks and trees making it favorite place for Apaches to re- cuperate from their raids on the neighboring camps and ranches. The grass is rich and succulent all through that section, but the face of a white man is seldom seen and deserted ranches are the rule.- Prospector.