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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
ALMOST CRAZED.
Thought Her Child Was Going to
Die.
The Terrible Ordeal of q Mother-Her
Little Girl Almost Faded Away
Saved in the Nick of Time
A Story That VIII Touch
the Heart of Every
From nc Jo.,rmal, Detroit, Mich.

Mother.
From the Journal Detroit, ifich
very grateful mother is Mrs. A. L.
Hardness, of 676 Grand Avenue, Detroit
for the wonderful cure which her daughter
has recf wed by the use of DIR. Williams
Pink Pills. Said Mrs. Hardness: Eyes, my
daughters he has been saved by using Pink
Pills, thanks to a kind friend who recon-
mended them to me-
blanche was sick for over three years
She had the care of the best physicians pro-
durable, and no expense or trouble was
spared TO give her relief. She was so thin
that she was fairly skin and bones, her di-
gestion was out of order and she had the
most awful headaches. We gave up all
hope of her recovery. Her long, thin, list
less face made me nearly crazy, and we did
everything in our powerto give her strength
and induce her to take an interest in any
thing.
''One day friend told me about the Pink
Pills, and Mr.. Hardness went down town
and got three boxes. She had taken about
one box, when, to my amazement, one morn
ing / heard her playing on the piano.
could hardly believe it, for it had been over
a year since the piano had been opened.
"Soon she began to take short rides on
her bicycle, and soon she went singing
around the house, our own happy, hearty
little daughter once more.
''She thinks nothing of a spin on her
wheel over TO Mt. Clemens or Pontiac, and
is as we'll as she ever was.
81 had girl living at our house who was
q great sufferer from impoverished blood,
and who received instant and permanent
relief from the use of one box of the pills.
IF this information can be OF any use to
help some poor sick one, it is given with
the greatest of pleasure
The proprietors OF DR. Williams Pink
Pills state that they arc not a patent med
icine but prescription used formany years
by an eminent practitioner who produced
the most wonderful results with them. cur
ing all forms of weakness arising from
watery condition of the blood or shattered
nerves, two fruitful causes of almost every
Ill TO which flesh is heir. The pills are also
specific for the troubles peculiar to females,
such as supnressions, all forms of weak
ness, chronic constipation, bearing down
pains, ETC., and in the case of men win give
speedy relief and effect permanent cure in
all cases arising from mental worry, over
work or excuses of whatever nature.
They are entirely harmless and can be given
to weak and siclSly children with the greatest
good and without the slightest danger.
Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or win be
sent post paid en- receipt of price, 80 cents
box, or six boxes for s2.50-theya are never
sold in bulk or by the 1901 by addressing
DIR. Williams Medicine Company, Schenec-
tady, n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

must necessarily depend upon complex
conditions, and it is not often that the
one is selected that offers the least re-
sistance to traction.
The kind of material at hand, its
durability, the kind of traffic to be ac-
commodated, all enter into the ques-
ton of selection.
The use of material that will insure a
permanent, smooth surface, wet or dry,
and unaffected by frosts, besides being
obtained at reasonable price, is to b.
commended.
While the results given above are
approximate, rs the exact tractive force
varies over the same road, probabl. s
every day in the year, and very prob
ably no two roads are exactly the
same, yet they are a fair average and
believed to be reliable for basing com
putations.-IIiram Phillips, c. T., in
Rural World
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
A QUESTION: OF VISION.
Incidents which Go to Show That Mind
and Not Eve Sees.

and Not Eye Sees-
It Is an admitted fact that the eye is
the ''organ of VISION" yet there is but
little doubt, even in the minds of opti-
clans and psychologists, that the phe-
nomenon of seeing" is chiefly mental
lin other words. chat il is the mind
and not the eye that secs"
How often have you seen a friend
who, seemingly, was engaged in look
ing intently on some object on the Ia
Bile, at the opposite side OF the room.
or at some picture, who, on being
aroused from his day dream, would
confess that he was looking at moth
irg in particular" The explanation of
the fact that he saw nothing in par
ticular" is plain enough if properly set
forth. 1t was because his mind was
busy with other times and scenes.
Faces, bits of wayside scenery, end
the like, were being presented to view
in the panorama of the mind. and the
minds eyer mental vision-was
engaged in eagerly scanning pictures
of impressions made thereon months,
years or scores of years before. Again.
IL you want TO know whether your COM
panion looked at his watch with his
brain or his eyes. ask him the time of
day after he puts the timepiece IL his
yarkat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

his inexperience and took care TO sec
the professor of legerdemain himself
ON his next appointed visit.
Il presume YOU are only the agent in
this matter?'' he inquired. in what he
considered his best diplomatic man-
ner.
Certainly. cir. What do you mean?''
"Oh, nothing; only as men of the
world. we both know that it is well 10
take nothing for granted"
and vet have to take il for granted
that you are only the agen. of the gen
tleman or lady who seeks to get those
jewels back
quite so. and I have here a vers good
voucher in the shape of the reward
promised replied Mr.. Sharpe. taking
from his pocket bundle of bank notes.
Mr. Martins eyes sParkled. Ii was
clear that business was meant.
These / am ready to hand over to
YOU in consideration of the q':id pro
quo. you know"
Mr.. Sharpe's profound scholarship
did not affect the negotiator much or
impress him so deeply as was perhaps
expected.
Il tell you what, guv'nor." lee said.
81 believe you mean fairly. and that I
can trust you. but in this business |
am not my own master-very fsr from
il. There are three men in il that do
not know, haven't so much as seen, YOU
may take my word for il. Boz they
will do nothing but what is fair and
square between gentlemen, provided
of course, your side do the same
Il quite understand. Well. then. Mr.
Martin, l am in a position TO pay YOU
now 6 100 Il you hand the trinkets over
10 me here. and"
Its no use your going any further,
guv'nor," interrupted the other; first,
because they won't take a ha-penny less
than the figure l mentioned. and, sec
ondly, because did not bring the stuff
with me. / am not quite such a fiat as
10 run the risk of being taken up by the
policc-no offense 10 you nleant-with
valuable property 1 couldn't account
for in my possession. And the men
who have It are not the men TO let il
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
a FARMERS COMPASS.
Little Implement That Is Useful for
Variety of Purposes.

Little Implement That Is Useful for "A
Variety of Purposes.
Enclosed please find diagram of u
farmers compass, little implement
which | find very handy in setting
buildings, squaring up fields, etc. Take
a pine board is or 20 inches square; lay
eff perfect square and put brad in
each corner. Draw lines diagonally
across so as to find the exact center, and
drive a brad in it. File sharp, and be
sure they line up exactly. Fasten a
sharpened stick or post to the board, or
nail the board securely to a stake, and
the implement is done.
In this country northwestern Ohio),
where the land is raid off by range or
section, it is easy to run lines Mt right
angles to the roads. By setting the
compass so the brads will range with q
given line and by looking across the
other way you have a right angle, and
by setting stakes in range you can run
as MANY angles as you choose.
The idea is not original with me. |
got il from Scotchman named
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

A young man in blue overalls and \
greasy cap and jacket is now employed
as fireman on the Long Island railroad.
He is George ID. Pratt, the son of the
late Charles Pratt, the multi-millionairc
Standard Oil prince. Young Pratt was
graduated from Amherst college with
honors in 1898. As one of the repre-
sentatives OF his fathers estate, who
is the second largest stockholder of the
Long Island Railroad company. he pro-
poses TO learn the railroad business
through every grade, from laborer up.
He started in the car shops at Morris
Park. ano after service at the bench,
the forge and in the assemblipg-r
he learned how to use tools. how every
part OF locomotive is made. and how
the whole is put together. After hav-
ing served the requisite apprenticeship
in that department. he jumped into the
locomotive cab and commenced show
cling coal in the capacity of fireman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

SANDY" who said they used the Sam,
in laying of the LANDS" in the plowins
matches in Scotland. 1t is a great adj
vantage to have the fields perfect
right angle or the sides of same paral.
lei, to avoid short rows. We frequently
pass fields that have short rows on one
side. owing to the fences not being
placed as they should be. have loaned
this tool to mechanics to set buildings
Malcolm Crockett, in Ohio Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
wuEREnID You GET THIS CoEEEE.

Had the Ladies' Aid Society of our
Church out for tea, forty of them, and
all pronounced the German Coffeeberry
equal TO Rio! Salzer's catalogue tells
you all about it! IS packages Earliest
vegetable seeds $1.00.
If YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND
with 15c. stamps to John A. Salzcr Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis.,, you will get free a
package of above great coffee seed and
our 14s page catalogue! Catalogue
alone SC. postage. (K)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
POLITICAL ORATORS.
Congress Is Full of Men Who Have
the Gift of Cab.
Many of Them win BE Heard During
the Coming Campaign = States
men Whose Speeches Are
Worth Hearing.
Especial Washington letter.

lSpecial washington letter.
II is common thing to refer TO the
good old times when statesmen were
orators. thrilling the masses with their
eloquence and producing lasting re-
suits in directing the policies of the
nation. Our fathers have taught us
that Daniel Webster, Henry Clay and
Stephen A. Douglas were orators whose
equals have never entered the senate
or house of representatives.
We will probably teach our children
that Roscoe Conkling, James G. Blaine
and Matt Carpenter were the most
marvellous orators in the history of the
world, but we may thus be mislead-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
wtat Farmers Might save.

1t is estimated that the farmers OF
this country might save $3.50, DOC, 900, in
the cost of getting their produce to
market, by building good roads These
ure force:ul figures.-Good Roads.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

'Ie has sent his
card along with
the letter. Here IL is: MIR. Alphonso
Martin, professor of ledgerlen. ain,
Jobling's Rents. Parker street, +. G.
Schools and family parties attended "
The speakers were the two principals
of the private detective agency OF Sars-
field street, PicadiIly, known as Beau
clamp & Co.'S. and the occasion was
nothing less than the loss, at the haRds
of some enterprising burglars. of the
countess of Mountfield's jewels. All pO-
lice inquiries had been baffied. and at
last. in a very private and confidential
manner. the earl had enlisted the serv-
ices of Beauchamp & Co. \ skillfully
worded advertisement. drawn with per
feet knowledge of the legal danger at
tached to compromising felony" had
appeared in the n,ost likely papers, and,
nfter a week or two of anxious expec-
fancy. had ELECTED a reply.
II think we had better communicate
with his lOfdship before deciding on our
next step" said Mr.. Sharpe, the senior
partner. Eve shall have 20 walk very
yyariIy in the matter. The ransom Mr..
Alphonso Martin suggests is rather a
large order-e 500. / purpose taking his
case in hand myself, Fisher. We can
not intrust any of the young men with
IT, and there are other matters demand
ing your attention"
The junior partner nodded in acqui-
essence. but il was as one who had no
option but to acquiesce.
'sIr Martins letter is of a very non
cOmmi,tal character" he ventured 10
hint.
You are new in the business. Fisher.
or you would know that is the usual
way. He is only the go-between, You
understand. As with ourselves. the
principals do not appear in the matter
Fancy an earl negotiating with Bill
Skies"
mo, not likely. But Martin is scarce
~ even an agent; he knows some one
who knows somebody else who can tell
us where the Jewels are. Are we 20 give
4 500 for old won ans gossip like that %
II shall not pa IT with the money until
] have seen the jewels and got them into
my possession. Trust an old bird not 70
he caught With chaff. Meanwhile,
shall write to arrange an interview with
his loruship, and to tell him that the af-
fair is of such delicaey and importance
1 have determined TO devote to il my
own personal skill attention. That
will fetch him. You see, know a thing
or two in our line of life; but of course
it only comes by long experience. You
had better acknowledge Martins letter
get what definite information you can
out of him. and above all arrange for me
10 see him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
The texture Of isufter.

The texture of butter depends partly
on the animal. partly on the feed. partly
on the temperature at which the cream
is >churned and partly on the extent to
which the butter is worked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
FARM AND GARDEN.
STRIKING an AVERAGE


Traction on Good and Bad Roads Seller.
tifcaily Considered.
Aside from the comfort, convenience
and pleasure of good roads. their conf
mercial value in saving or increasing
the efficiency of tractive power vii.
demonstrate their utility.
Comparison OF tractiye power neces-
sary to draw given load under sum
liar conditions viii give a has;s tor
judging the merits of different mater
als for road covering.
Experiments have been made by
eminent engineers on this line, and the
results epitomizcd in Trautwine Engi-
neer's Book and other standard works.
The results given below We're ascer-
tanned by the Use of dynanometer.
The roads were practically level and a
speed of about three-quarters miles
per hour was used IN making the OBJ
servations.
The roads were newly constructed
and in fair conditions.
A four-wheeled wagon, 2ls-inch tire,
was used.
The weight of the lead. including
wagon, was one ton. The tractiye
force is given in pounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

"Timmins says his last novel is
bound TO make people talk"
81 guess so. l fancy they would
rather talk than read it. indianapolis
Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

WHAT you keep BY you, you may change
and mend; but words once spoken can never
be recalled. -Roscommon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
Free tn .Cnmrades.

The latest photograph of Honorable l. n
Walker, Commander-in-Chief of the G. A
r. Write to F. II. LORD, Quincy Building
Chicago, and you will receive one free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

FRS stopped free by Dr.. Kline,s Great
Nerve Restorer. Motifs alter first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and So trial bot
tie free. nr. Kline. 9Si Arch St, Phila, Pa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

A good average-trained horse weigh
ing not less than 1000 pounds, we'll fed
and treated, when actually walking 2H
miles per hour, can exert a tractiye
force of 100 pounds.
From the above table we see one
horse can draw approximately three
tons on plank road, 21s tons on cubical
blocks, one ton on packed gravel or
packed earth, one-half to one-fifth ton
on unpacked earth dry and one-third to
one-fourth ton on packed earth after
rains.
The exceedingly low tractive force on
steel rails explains the assertion often
made that it is often cheaper to haul
freight by rail from points in the Mis-
sissippi valley to the seaboard than To
deliver it from the farm TO the railway
station.
This is especially true during hard
winters, when all farm products are
higher than at any other time and more
in demand.
The final decision OF what material
should he used in constructing a road
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
Gladness Comes

With a better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that il is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when YOU pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. III
afflicted with any actual disease. one
NAV be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative.
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

The cow ought to be kept quiet ard
comfortable if you expect her to give
you good returns.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

CYNIcUs says that he has observed that
the people who complain that divorce is too
easy under the present laws are usually I'M
married - Somerville Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

BEEcHAM's PILLS for constipation 10c and
and go by it. Annual sales 6,000,0O0 boxes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

"OUH gardener would make good villain
in a melodranla." why soi' Because
he is always laying out plots that amount
to nothing in the end."-Boston Gazette
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
>t.L,,~ D..,n $780,,

In Germany the view obtains thas the
execution of criminals should be by
trio chair DIR. Cushman. a celebrated
chemist. suggests the use of ear6s lIo
acid. According TO his plan the CT M
inal would be carried To n cell which -an
be filled nolselessly With carbolic az id
in gaseous form from door to ceiling.
When the gas rceehss the delinquent 5
mouth and nose il causes instant par
alysis of the lungs and UNCONSCIOUS
ness. ard life departs without previous
pain.-Chicago JouTns'.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

A farmer near Boliver, Mo-. lately sold
500 turkeys of his own raising for sS24.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

TnoUGHTFuL. disciplined, intended mac
tion.-John Randolph.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

ssMAr take this seat, madam" said the
travelling man to lady in the railroad car.
.No sir,'' said the female, witherinsly; II
have been keeping it for q gensieman."-
Nonkers Statesman.
For CoU6Hs, ASTHMA AND THROAT Drs-
ORDERS, use .sBr0icn's Bronchial Tfoch<sn
Sold only in boxes. Avoid limitations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19

Though little fire grows great with
little wind. yet extreme gusts viii blow
out fire aud Shakespeare.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-19
A DEAL IN JEWELS.

OF a very promis'
ing address, Ger
tainly, and yet, on
second thought, ]
am inclined 70
think we are on
the right track"
"Nho IS TIL {
vriter2''
ale has sent hi:
The advocate., 1896-12-23
A Great Book Free.

Over $4,000 copies Of DR.. Pierce'S Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser have been sold
at the regular price, 81 80. The profits on
this immense sale have been used in print
ing q new edition Of 100000 copies, bound
in strong paper covers, which is to be given
away absolutely free. A copy win be sent
10 any address on receipt Of twenty-one
l.cent stamps 20 cover cost Of mailing only.
Address Worlds Dlspensary Medical Ass
sociaflon, eo9 AGAin atrsst, Buffalo, N. Y.
The advocate., 1896-12-23

"Good will to men! Good will to men!"
All, who sits wan and wistful there,
No Christmas joyance in her soul,
Upon her lip no prayer?
"Good will to men Good win to men!"
IN the rich place the tones made way
The pictured saints leaned down to hear,
en-wreathed for Christmas day.
"Good will to men!" o, lady fair!
In splendor weeping thus apart,
How strange it seems a ragged boy
Should have so glad heart.
For hungry are the helpless ones
who look and long for his return;
And bare the chamber where they sit,
And low the hearthflres burn.
"Good will to men! The meaning pierced,
Though selfish impulse barred the way,
Deep to the lady's inmost heart
That shining Christmas day,
And dlmpled children, cherub-fair,
Who into Heaven had slipped away
Seemed whispering to the mother there
Thoughts meet for Christmas day.
{ little ones who moan for bread
'hlle Christmas bells ring merrily.
x. give 10 Lnem' oHo SeeAne0 w ""J
sAgna once you gave to me-"
Then to herself that lady said:
"For my lost babes I've sorrowed long,
There comes q cure for aching hearts
In that sweet Christmas song"
she called the singer from the street
RE sang 1t Ger and DER again
t'Peace on earth to all who mourn;
Good will, good will to men"
Through lane and alley side by side
The singer and the lady went;
And, strange to tell, he was her guide
TO measureless content.
Within her stately rooms no more
She sits and sighs the hours away.
The pictured saints look down and SEQ
Sweet children at their play.
Mary +. Butts, in Youths Companion.
The advocate., 1896-12-23
OLD PEOPLE TO SANTA CLAUS.

What shall Santa Claus bring your
We say to the merry child.
"Oh, lovely doll, with curly hair,
One that can shut its eyes,
And a new red sled, and candy, too,
And a watch that can really go"
All, me, 1t takes but little
To gladden. these small hearts 30.
What do you want for Chrlstmas2"
In turn the children cry.
But their elders only shake their heads,
With smiles that are half sigh.
Nor dolls, nor sleds, nor sweetmeats may
Bring pleasure when the hair Is gray.
Can you bring US health, good Santa,
Instead of toys, forsooth,
The buoyant steps, the sparkling eye
And the radiant dreams OF youthR
The fame we've sought by patient toll
Through weary years to gain,
The fortune that has Knocked uS,
All we've striven for in vRin2
Can you bring the love we long for
And the faces we yearn to seer
Some are sundered by bitter thoughts
And some sleep peacefully.
Tell us quickly, Santa Claus,
Whisper 1t low to me,
If gifts like these we long for
Within thy store may be.
Lillian G. Coblelgh, In Chicago Record.