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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-02


Nv feelings towards their fellow-men in
general, can conceive no good of the un-
fortunate individual who happens 70 in
cur their dislike. No matter what the OBJ
ject of dislike does or SAYS. il is all one
10 the otherwise faiTIy-disposed man
TO one can be fit TO live who does not
suit his ideas Of the fitness of things
in a personal way.
John Harmon, president of the town
board Of Watson, and, i'm a general way,
magnate of the village and most of the
community of which il was a part.
meant 10 be- fair TO all mankind but he
simply could not bear that crazy school
master" Tom Wheeler.
He abOminated him for his good look :;
for the fact that he had nothing OF he
worlds goods; because, instead of turn
ing his hand to something profits BILE.
he persisted in roaming around the
country with a prospector's hammer
and some geological work (never with
out the book; and, last but not least,
because he vas in love with Rhoda, and
Rhoda seemed to De rather glad of il
than otherwise.
a national holiday came AROUND but
that Watson was ahead of its neighbors
in patriotism and enthusiasm.
ON this particular occasion the citi-
gems of Watson had made unusual prep
RratiOus TO celebrate the national holt
day. There had been a committee ap-
pointed, which was expected to arrange
the days programme. and this commit
tee had arranged for quiet celebration
something that the town of Watson
had never known before.
IL had been what is known in the
west as ''hot town." but within the
past wear or two il had become more or
less an adjunct of civilization. The
fact was, that with the advent of bet
ter times and the consequent influx OF
miners wives. mothers and sweethearts.
the town began to be ashamed of itself.
and its individual citizens began to
think seriously of the future.
On the evening of the I'd of July the
Watson Star came forth with the Off
cial announcement Of the committees
action in the matter of arrangements
for the celebration of the national holt
day.
BY most of the citizens OF Watson
the programme. as arranged by the
committee, was looked upon as a huge
joke. The very idea of Watson having
any kind Of celebration involving such
a pusillanimOus. essentially feminine
number as is comprehended by picnic
was almost incomprehensible and ex-
ceedingly ludicrous.
In one family, however. this picnic
portion of tie programme was taken
seriOusly-very seriously. indeed.
twill not stand it, said Mr. Harmon,
as be sat opposite his wife at the supper
table on the evening Of the 81 of July.
II suppose that Rhcda expects TO at
tend that idiotic picnic with that young
ass Of district sehool-teacher. IL
makes me sick 70 think that a daugh-
ter of mine should become so infatuated
with a forty-dollar-a-month fool ike
xhat as TO throw over q man like John
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-02
wonderland. .o6.

Every year we have brought to our at
tention BE- the enterprising management of
the Northern Pacific Railroad Co. that this
system is the one that takes the traveller to
the Yellowstone park.
1t is well we are reminded OF this, Tor IN
our eager pursuits of wealth and pleasure
we lose sight of this wonderful region, ard
OF " hch we have such a limited knowledge
Great wisdom was shown by the govern
ment in securing this parx for all time to
come for future generations, and the time
will come when not TO have visited this
famed region before going abroad will be .
reproach.
Only think of lake 81 s 900 feet eleva-
ton, and miles across, skirsed with noun
tains, with steamer to take the sight
seeker around.
The Yellowstone Park is rightly named
s'The Wonderland" and it must be seen 10
form any adequate idea of its beauty aud
grandeur.
In seeking for pleasure trip, here at our
door is one that should be investigated, aud
every American citizen should have enough
national pride TO know all about the Yellow
stone park.
By addressing the general passenger
agent of the Northern Pacific railroad,
Chas s. Fee, ST. Paul, Mimi, and inclosing
ten cents in stamps, you can secure that
beautiful souvenir book entitled wonder
land, 'e6'
Tnis book will give you all desired infor-
nation, and contains maps and engravings
I the highest order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-02
In woman's Domain.

Winter draperies that are still up
must be watched carefully lest the gay
moth coquets with them.
The denim pillow in all hues and
shapes is found both in the drawing
room and in the hammock.
Even the laundry bag has been g'o-
rified until IL is now a really ornamental
object in any room.
A bit of black velvet instead of the
usual red cloth on a desk is a very eff
fective background for paper and en-
velopes.
Don't put away every blanket in the
house. There are summer nights. and
not at the advertised summer resorts,
where these comforts may be needed
Chicago Record.
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TIRED FEET.
How the Housewife May Save Herself
Much WEAKNESS.

How the Housewife May save herself
Much WEAKNESS.
Housekeepers who stand great deal
upon their feet are peculiarly liable tc
swollen ankles and weary feet. This 1;
relieved by avoiding the cause as
much as possible and sitting down
whenever IL is convenient. There
should be high stool such as is used in
drygoods shops in every kitchen. ii
lifts the sitter to just about the proper
level for the height of an ordinary iron.
ing board, and the ordinary table where
vegetables are peeled and dishes washed.
There should also be plenty of low
chairs about the height of the old
fashioned rush bottomed chairs. which
are so restful because they are lower
than the regulation height of the aver
age chair now manufactured. The tall
stool and the low chair would be valu.
able because Of the change of position
they give if for no other purpose. II
one cannot sit, next to sitting is a stand.
ing position on soft pad. Such
cushion or pad may be made Of layers OF
blanketing stitched together and Gov.
cred with soft woollen carpeting. y
thick braided wool rug is a great rest &c
feet that have been standing on hard
wooden floor. Arrange these rugs OIL
foot cushions so they can be hung ur
when not in use. They are more con.
venient made about twice as long as
they are broad.-N. Y. Tribune.
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PlTH AND POINT.

"A Small Favor.-"Your fine" said
the Judge. "will be dollar and costs"
Couldn't you make II % ?" asked
the lady who had been convicted of rid
ing after dark without lighted lam
tern.-Indianapolis Journal.
Humane Society Officer-"Hi, hill
Stop there. There's law against car
rying babies on bicycles" Bicyclist :
"Out of the way, man. This one has
the smallpox, and I'm taking him to the
doctor Cleveland Exchange.
-"You are the first girl ever loved"
he sighed. "Well-never mind" she
replied. II don't care about that. The
point with me is. am the last girl you
are ever going TO love?"-Harper's
Bazar.
-"Draw, draw! Cardiff Craven.
In the name of chivalry. draw! But
stayi Perhaps he cannot. Perchancc
he is an impressionistl" (And the
knight departed on his way.)-Pick-
Me-Up.
--"Dah's a good deal dependin' on de
way er man applies is inergies," said
Uncle Eben. ode bass drummer often
uses up NOAH muscle on one chune dan
de fus-fiddler does on half Dozen
Washington Star.
II went TO the installation of our
new minister last night" said Mrs.
Dinwiddie, who is a devout Presby-
terrain. "In your church the ministers
get acquainted with their people on the
installment plan, do they?" asked Mrs
Van Braam, who is Methodist.-Pitts
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
DIR. Coke, at one time chaplain OF
Greenwich hospital, was according To-
James Payn) "a churchman of the
tawny-port-wine school," When called
In to minister to one of the patients on
his death-bed, and finding him per-
turbed as to his ghostly welfare, he
comforted him By saying: "Don't con-
Germ yourself about that, my dear fel.
low, that's my affair"
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ould not find any Jumps bigger than a

could not find any Jumps bigger than
butternut.
The entire iron work of the outfit
was made by country blacksmith,
and the cost was quite small in proper
ton to the usefulness of the tool. Fig.
shows the pillow as my friend had got
it up. He had hook clevis, and
changed from one pillow to the other
every time round. The subsoiler ran
as steady as a mud sled, keeping right
down to its work without any eXer-
ton on the part of the driver. Its only
weak point was the side strain on the
shank, which. having only three-inch
bearing against the beam and 20-inch
leverage, was liable to he bent sidewise
and run either nearer or farther from
Its partner than was best to insure
equality of work. AS height of beam
is necessary to clear burrows with the
double tree. this fault can only be rem
edied by putting another and shorter
beam below, boiling each shank to each.
give a drawing, Fig. 2. showing the
construction after such plan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-02

IL we don't have the biggest family
Fourth of July celebration you ever
saw. my name isn't John Harmon"
The next day, John Harmon, who al
ways wanted TO be flair" man, decided
an undivided halfinterest in his property
TO that objectionable school-teacher.
''Tou," he asked, two or three days
afterwards, unable to control his curl
osity. 'where'd you get that s5OO-out
of your salary?"
THAT money Rhoda's aunt left her."
said the prospective son-in-law.
straightforwardly.
well. you're bird."
LESTER KETCHUM,
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FARM AND GARDEN.
GOOD sueSolL PLow.

How to Make One which Does Perfectly
Satisfactory Work.
The following description of home
made subsoil pillow said to do perfectly
satisfactory work when made strong
enough is condensed from the Country
Gentleman:
Some IS months ago had occasion
to visit brother gardener in the west
ern part of the county late in the fall,
and found him using homemade sub
collier that exactly met my ideas of
what such q tool should accomplish.
1t was a straight beam of hard wood
three by four inches in size and about
six feet long, supported with an ordi-
nary plow-wheel at each erd, and carry
ing on either side between the wheels
q stiff steel shank, which in turn carried
sseel wedge-shaped shoe. The shank
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-02
Tho BETTER Way.

He had been humming at his work,
and as he set the pail of milk inside the
kitchen door, thereby signalling the
end of his part of the days chores, he
Remarked:
"Thur seems ter be sort of ten
dency ter say: This world is but a
fieetin' show an then take it ter heart
an grieve about it."
"When We first hear it, it sounds
mournful," his wife replied. SAN ]
don't see nothin' so very joyous about
il, no how"
well, 1 don't see no cause ter re-
gard life ez such a gloomy affair. III
this world is fleetin' show, Mehitabel,
les don't stand off an growl about
the foolishness an the waste o. time
an sech things. Les jis' jine the
crowd, an hustle along inside the tent
an see the animals perform an git ez
much entertainment ut'n it ez we can"
Detroit Free Press.
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board Zone end only as shown at A in
the cut. Put in Stat platform about
eight inches above the bottom, as
show at Il Ii. Next remove part of the
top. and hinge Qeather straps tackled
on will answer) as shown at c. At
ID trim out a hole of suitable size to
fit snugly around the hens neck. Stand
the hen in on the slat platform. and
shut the lid down tight, leaving her
head protrudipg. Now take pan with
a shovelful of live Goals in it, sprinkle
on the latter a tablespoonful of sui
phur, slip it under at A, and let the
hen remain (if not hot, il need not be
directly under her feeD until the sui
phur has burned away, and the work
is done. If the hen is well fumigated
in the evening, the sulphurous acid will
not only kill the lice on her own body,
but the feathers will be so saturated
as to also drive them from the little
chicks, as she covers them. Try ito.
w. Waters, in Journal of Agriculture.
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One Fare to washington. D. C., and Re-

On July 8, 4, and tickets win be sold
from all points north and west Of Chicago
to Washington and return at one fare &c
count International Convention Young
Peoples Society Christians Endeavor. Ask
for tickets via the Bio Four ROUTE and
CHEsAPEAKE AND ONO M. This route com
biues every essential feature of a first class
Tourist line. Finest mountain scenery in
America. Virginia battlefelds electric
lighted trains, perfect track and dining car
service unsurpassed. Tickets may be ex-
tended returning until July 81. For further
particulars, beautifully illustrated pamphlet
and sleeping car reservations address, U.
L Truitt, n w. p A. C & O.-Big -Four
Route, "a Clark Street, Chicago.
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Feason Enough.

at isn't" began the thin man, "thsi
my children ask SO many questions that
makes me mad"
"No?- insinuated the man with the
spring cough
"No," returneJ the thin man.
"What, then?" the man with the
spring cough wanted 10 know.
Its because" the thin nlsn ex
planned. "they ask so many things thai
/ don't know"
The man with the spring cough muir
INJURED that II was apt to be that way
N. Y. Recorder.
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Has fc-nd that her little CUES are improved
more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when
in need of the laxative effect of a gentle
remedy than by any other, and that it is
more acceptable to them. Children enjoy
il and IL benefits them. The true remed :,
Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company only.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-02
An Appeal for Assistance.

The man who is charitable 10 himself will
listen TO the mute appeal for assistance
made by hs stomach, or his liver, in the
shape of divers dyspeptic qualms and I'M
easy sensations in the regions of the glands
that secretes his bile. Hcstetter's Stomach
Bitters, my dear sir, or madam-as the
case may be-is what You require. Hasten
to use, if you are troubled with heartburn,
wind in the stomach, or note that your skin
or the whites of vour eyes are taking a sal
low hue
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$40 90 TO Washington. ID. C.. and Return.
Through Sleeping Car

July 8, 4. 5 and q tickets will be sold from
Minneapolis and St Paul to Washington
and return account International Meeting
Young Peoples Society Christian Endeavor
at the above rate. A Through sleeping car
will be run over the NoRrHwEsTERN LINE,
Big Four Route and Chesapeake and Ohio
Ry., leaving Minneapolis on the Northwest
ern Limited train 1:30 p. m. Monday even
ing July 9th. This route combines every es-
sential feature of first class tourist line.
Finest mountain scenery in America.
Virginia battlefieids. electric-lighted train,
smooth track and dining ear service unsur
passed For further particulars. limit of
tickets, sleeping car space, etc. address City
Ticket Office NORTHWESTERN LINE, Is Nicol-
let House Block, Minneapolis. Mimi.
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Homeseekers, Excursions south.

On the 18th and 10th of June, also July G.
Z. ~ and 21st aud several dc les during Au-
gust, September and October, the Chicago
a. Eastern Illinois X. X. viii sell first lass
round trip tickets, good 81 DAYS from date
of sale, for one fare plus So 90 for the round
trip, to all points in Florida and the South
Tracks, trains. time, all the best. For fuc-
Their information address & w. Humphrey,
N. p A, st. Paul, MINI. City Ticket Office,
lse Clark St, or C. L. Stone, u. p. Il T. A.,
Chicago.
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FUMIGATlNG BOX.

An Excellent and simple Device for Rid
ding Hens of Lice.
In making a fumigatiug box for rid
ding hens of lice / did not take the
pains to provide it with all the convent
ences at times described.
Mine was a temporary affair, made
put of a cracker box, but it answered
The purpose perfectly, and such flu
migating box anyone can fix up in half
an hour. Take any fairly tight box
of suitable size, say about "a inches
high, and remove a portion of end
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-02
Innnence AL STRONG Chlcla.

When the chicks of brood vary in
characteristics and vigor the weaker
ones will be destroyed by the stronger
ones, not that they IRE injured vio-
lently, but because the strong chicks
being active and fun Of yigor, cause
the hens to become restless, and the
consequence is that she changes posi-
tions too frequently, not GLOWING suf-
ficient warmth to the weak chicks. Keep
all broods of chicks closely confined at
this season until they are month old
Prairie Farmer.
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solemn Warming.

"Now. JOSH" said the farmer TO his
Is-year-old son, Eve allow to board a
lot OF city gals this summer. and you
want TO keep out OF fallin' in love with
'em. II amt been more than 20 years
ago that fell in love with one of our
city boarders. and when she Tilted me"
he continued. lowering his voice. and
looking utiCusly over his shoulder.
sit made me feel so bad that rushed
right of an marrit your NAV before |
thought what was do,n'."-Cincinnat
ENQUIRER.
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A Great Display.

Suburbs-These private fireworks of
yours could be seen two miles away. l
had no idea you were going TO have such
display.
Howson Lott-Neither had I. That
boy of mine sent them all of together.
Exchange.
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The Joke Escapes the Fourth.

"Did you celebrate the Fourth OF
July?" she asked of the young sur
eeon who has future.
'No." he replied; Il celebrated the
sfh."-Washington Star.
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Sunday-School Teacher first Sunday
after July Swell, boys, / am glad TO
see you. believe you are all here this
morning.
Tommy Tucker Speaking for him
self)-Yes'm. all 'ceptin' three fingers
an y piece of an ear.-Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-02

SEARCHED collars and cuffs are good
barometers. In dry weather these art!-
cles are stiff and hard: but when rain
is coming the moisture in the atmos-
pNere makes them soft and pliable.
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she knew Her Man.

Mr.. Fortune Hunte--Ah. my dean
Miss Sncbhill. speak the word that win
male me the happiest OF mortals.
Miss SnobhjlI "a wealthy heiress)--
Money.-Tit- Bits.
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cood 10 mi. I,ttle Sister

Were you good to your little sister on
the Fourth. Tomyny?"
"oh. indeed. I was. Why. set of al
her firecrackers for her."-Exchange.
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EXAMPLES of vicious courses practiced in
domestic circle corrupt more readily and
more deeply when we behold them in per-
sons in authority.
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''BUT, waiter, il this is spring chicken,
where is its wishbonel" Waiter-fequal to
the Occasionally was too young 70 wish,
sir."-Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-02

He fooled with The fireworks great and
small
Till his face was black and CORY:
He covered himself with scars and stripes
All TO- his country's glory.
Chicago Record
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"UNcLe Bon, what is a Pedestrian"
"Why, he's the fellow who makes row
when a bicycle runs over him. Chicago
Record.
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'THE count seems to have no trouble In
getting picked up by society" ''Of course
not. The handle TO his name was such an
aid. Indiana Journal.
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foote1 ooy, i understand" New Clerk
Eyes, sir; / was born without Shoes
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1T is positively hurtful 10 use ointmentfor
skin diseases. Use Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50c.
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Frs stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after ii. days use OF DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Res orer. Free - trial bottle
& treatise. Dr.. KLINE, 933 Arch ST. Phila Pa.
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ASPIRING AUTHOR -"Do you run a Poets
Corner in your paperi" Business Man.
ager-"No. Our editor is q poet scorner."-
Somerville Journal
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AMONG THE BouENIANs.- do you
dine to-nightr' Il do not dine-and your
eNor do l." every good. Let US dine to-
gether n-Courier DIES Estas Unis.
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MONEY is like manure. of very little use,
except TO be spread.--Bacon.
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WHEREVER the tree of benefcence takes
root, it sends forth branches beyond the
sky.-Saadi.
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WE have not been without Piso's Cure
for Consumption for 20 years.-LIZzIE FIR
REL, Camp St., Harrisburg, Pa, May 1, w.
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Roamsnia ON the Biach Sea

Roumania is spoken of as q possible
rival to Russia on the Black sea.
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Hairs Catarrh Cure
is Constitutional Cure. Price &c.
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HERE are some per-
sons who. with the
best intentions in
the world, and
IL .n-......I.sH
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friends
are
MINI Terms Cash no discount
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.rhe way to grade up the cattle is to
use thoroughbred sire.
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Ths kRMEs.e
5SS III 4sscsSp
FOURTH oFJUX.
81 81 &1 u * q u u

DAY f. Freedoms
natal day. wei
keep II on the
farm,
Recalling how our
grandsires stood
In battles heat
and storm
low one e { b e y
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BINDER TWINE--5s Cts. Per Pound

70
Manii
Binder Twins 70
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zine and teso a.
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