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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
Fodder as a Substitute for Hay.

EOuUef as a AOE may
It seems that farmers all over the
country are trying to do away with so
much hay feeding and substitute fod-
der instead, but they do not all agree
as to what is the best plan to save the
fodder for late winter and spring use.
Many of the best feeders prefer leaving
the fodder in the field until needed,
and then bring it in and cut it up
fresh. They think it makes a better
feed and a more palatable ration than
if cut up and saved in bulk in any sort
of way besides the silo, which all agree
is perfection so far as succulent feed
is concerned. Can fodder be cut and
put away in large bulk in fall so as to
retain it's bright color and nutty flavor
till late spring? If so, we would like
to have some one tell us just how the
thing can be done for the benefit OF
our readers.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
difference of Opinion.

81 heered dat yore ole mudder was
dead" said Sam Johnsing to Gabe
Snodgrass.
Jess so. She died las week"
''Was she sick long,?
"No; she jess tuck sick one day, an
died de mex"
"Only sick one day? LIE Lor'! Why,
dat was hardly wuff while
Huh, niggah! If you had to pay de
doctors bill, you wouldn't talk datter
way."-Texas Siftings.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
Beware of ointments for Catarrh Tn
Contain Mercury,

AS mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
ticles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
featured by T. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo,
o. contains no mercury and is taken
Internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure. be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternalIy, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
r. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists; price, 75c per bot
tie. Halls Family Pills 25c.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
The Vegetable Garden.

The vegetable garden is a necessary
adjunct to any farm. 1t can be made
TO nav better than any other part of
the farm equal in size. Garden yeget-
ables are seldom seen on some farm
ers' tables, when such healthful diet
should always constitute a part OF the
farmers bill of fare The farmer who
does not follow market gardening as
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

after him, so self-acting gate closer
is a boon. The illustration shows a
simple and useful contrivance. The
bottom board of the gate projects past
the post.and is secured to a short stake
by a stout spiral spring. Thus the
gate has to shut unless held OPEN
Henry Field in Practical Farmer.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
Nobody Knows

Nobody knows when Dame Fortune is go
ing to grant them the opportunity to be-
come rich; perhaps you have already re-
fused to try three or four different chances
which would have made you rich. Inyesti-
gate our 500 Investment System, it pays
50 a day and may prove the foundation of
your fortune. Osborn, Crosby & Co., Ka-
sofa Building, Minneapolis.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
Knew Her own Intentions

Laura said the fond mother, what
Ire the intentions of that young man
you are permitting to call on you so
often? "Never mind that, mother"
answered the maiden, 81 know what
my intentions are. Sphinx.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
A Foolish Virgil

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT was that girl ar
rested for?''
Chesney-"F or being a foolish yir-
GIN"
Radbourn-"N NONSENSE
Chesney-'Fact. She had no oil in
the lamp of her bike. "-Larks.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
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H1fa,IP,IIISii!Jl''Ll;1I11|1]'RI'}IEtl
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Y, 1.eSa -.
THE CHINCH BUG.

Some Va1uab1" Suggestions About
Fighting Chinch Bugs
Prof. Herbert Osborne and Mr. e..
w. Mally have issued advance sheets
of their article, which will appear in
Bulletin 30 Of the Iowa agricultural
experiment station. The paper con-
tains valuable suggestions about fight
ing chinch bugs. In 1894 the losses
from this source were practically con-
fined to the southeast quarter of that
state, and in this portion mainly to
region included in a row of two coun-
ties on the eastern and southeastern
border. In 1894 the area was some
what extended but the most serious
injuries occurred in the same counties.
with the addition of a part of Jackson
county. 1t is interesting to note that
the winter wheat area and the chinch
bug area are almost identical. The
authors give an excellent account of
remedies and preventive measures 1t
is difficult to apply any one method to
the control of an insect that can live
on so many different crops Many be-
ieVe that preventive measures are
of little avail, and have abandoned
believe that in this crop the insects
multiply. There seems, however,
scarcely any justification for this
change unless other crops are more
profitable. If proper attention is given
to chinch bugs seasons and to the
adoption of known preventive meas
ures, the insect can be held within
bounds. With proper knowledge
and the adoption of certain simple
methods at the right time, wheat can
be grown as a continuous crop on the
same farm, as well as oats or corn.
AS means of prevention, destroy all
old rubbish, straw, cornstalks, etc.
When the bugs appear in limited
areas, apply kerosene emulsion in suf-
ficient quantities to destroy old bugs
and young larvae. If large areas are
affected, plow under the crop and roll
the field Immediately. DecOy crops,
such as wheat or barley, may be plant
ed quite early, and bugs which collect
on these early-sown grains may be
killed by blowing under, or some SIM
liar process. Migrati ton may be pre-
vented by cutting such crop of wheat
Or barley a little before maturity, re-
moving the crop and burning the stub
bles as soon as it is dry. Dusty fur
rows may be used when other means
are not practicable. Plow strip
few yards wide, and thoroughly pull
Terize this with a harrow Then in
this strip make two or three deep
burrows, or a series of shallow ones,
with sloping, dusty sides. The white
fungus, or chinch bug disease, proved
only partially successful last year,
and it cannot be relied upon to check
this pest to the exclusion of other well
known measures, which shall be dill
gently applied wherever necessary.
Keeping Water to GrindstOne.
Make a little box (either tin or wood
fasten below grindstone, and put in
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
His Heaven.

Mamma, can we order our mansions
IN the sky in advance?'
''Why, no, Willie. What put that
into your head?'
81 thought. if we could, I would or
der one without a bath room. -
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

SAMPLE BkRGklhS. for 70 ST 500; New Road CaTta
s775 New Single Harness, $34i; dozen Clothes
Pins Csc: 81 packages Vegetable Seed. 49c 10 pacR
ages Flower Seed, 21c; 10inch Prairie Breaking
PIow s949; IInch Wood STANDARD Piggy .190s d2o
S3S75: Pinch Poultry Netting, $50 # roll per roll
SIC: BOYS Knee Pants. per pair, 25c; Men $ suits
Irish worsted each, S95; Boys Cottonade Sultss%aN
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

A gate left open on the farm so often
causes serious injury to some crop by
the entrance of animals. One cannot
always remember to close the gate
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
BEFORE end After

Singleton-So, you can't come, Jack?
But a womans mo- often means yes.
Mrs. Henpeck-Not after marriage,
sir. Neyer!-Truth.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

part of the stone immersed. Although
very simple and practical, have seen
but one like it.-G. T. Bonebrake in
Practical Farmer.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
BObby's Hearing.

Mother-What are you going to do
with that ear of corn?
Bobby-I'm going to eat it, SOS I'll
be sure to hear you call to-morror
morning Round Table.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
lGNOMINIOUS DEATH.
A Brave Mans Fear. Real
Tangible Danger Met
Heroically.
Real
Met
The Terrier Of Doubt MakeS towards
Of the BraYGSt.
The Indians Methods of Avoiding Pit
falls.-A Lesson for All.

IE insidious foe is the one
mcst feared. He who
strikes unseen and with
out warning.
It's the same with
disease. A painful acute
malady, one we have be-
come conversant with, by
noting its effect on others,
has no great terrors. We
1ox, = f+a -, S,~<arr,al "a
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

MIR ETC0oM No 10000 Weight 425 pounds;
HALF PLAIfUam shipping weight, 55lbs capa-
WAGON S38 city 1i0oDs In itat1p sea
green: Body painted black. Perfectly made and
Warranted Body, feet long. 81 inches wide, with
dron end gate. l1Sinch axle: one inch oval edge
tire wheels, 3 feet and feet inches Pole.
No 72O00l6 Same with rs inch oval coo OF
Edge Tire, only........ WvvI "
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
He Was Used to- It.

81 am afraid I'm crowding you," said
a fat man on a Dallas street car, as
he wedged a smaller passenger into a
corner.
"Oh, l DIDN'T m-mind b-being
c-crowded," he gasped, Pm used to
it. l Lived f-for several years in a
New York fiat Texas Sitter.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

EITS-All Fits stopped free by Dr. y ines tIreat
Nerve RestOrer No Fits after the Jirs, cay s use.
Marvellous cures Treatise and 81 trial bottle frert'
Fit cases. Send to Dr.. Kllne,SSl Afch SI'' fAA'' d.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

Goes Cough BaIsam
Is the Oldest and best 1t will break up Cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

Darks, and contains no minerals or other
poisonous ingredients.
Can be procured of any druggist, $1.00 per
bottle, bottles for $500.
One of our staff Of doctors will gladly give
you any medical advice you may desire, free,
ifyou will write us describing your symptoms.
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co., New Haven,
Conn.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06
1000 Farms for Sale.

Only 10 per cent Cash balance one half Crop each
Year or instalment plan. j. A. Walters.
100 4th st. SO. Minneapolis MINI.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

If the Baby is Cutting Teeth.
Be sure and that old and well-tried remedy MRS.
WINSLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children TeethinE
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

Keeping Water to GrindstOne.
Make little box (either tin or wood
fasten below grindstone, and put in
enough water to keep just the lower
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

the system, tina t
causes 81 c k :
nesses that have
fatal termina-
tions.
It's when we
feel, without
apparent cause,
tired, deSpond-
ent, experience
sleeplcs sHess,
loss of appetite,
and dull pains
in various parts
of the body;
notice our faces
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

1t positively re-
lieves all serious
symptoms at once,
and quickly dispels
the unseen cause,
by CO mple te ly
cleansing, stilnulat-
ing, and restoring
to their natural
condition the prin-
cipaI life-maintain-
ing organs Of the
body, the kidneys,
liver, stomach and
blood. Ithas cured
thousands, and can
always be depended
on. No harm can
follow its use, as it
is made from herbs,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

are blotched, sallow or covered with pim-
Piles, = it S then we realize
" That of all good gifts, ever hath been health
Counted the first, and loss of it to be
The hardest thing to bear"
Don't delay after Natures warnings; take
her own remedy Kickanoo Indian SagMa.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-04-06

more or less discomfort the trouble will have
s'run its course, Nature will repair the dam
age, and we will be ourselves again. It's Nat
ure's inability to throw off pOisons collected in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-21
Fine Residence Lots on Ea

ana there are pleasanter topics to COM
n7and our attention. the greatest being
Havana, the capital and the very heart
Of Cuba. To say that it is picturesque
and beautiful is but to give vent to the
first superficial expression that comes to
your lips. Spain itself cannot show q
more curious or interesting city. Study
it as you approach it from the sea. with
mighty Moro set high upon the head
land. time dyed in notified splotches of
yellow, gray and black. and the red and
yellow flags above, with La Junta across
the narrow channel, prim and white,
save where the ugly dahlgren guns fash
at you like venomous black eyes, and
the city is as interesting and impressive
q sight as human eye ever beheld.
As the capital, metropolis and chief
seaport Of Cuba, it is one Of the best
known cities in the American hemi.
sphere. Its splendid harbor, its CONNER
cial importance, its climate and the
tinge of romance that ever attaches to
its people have made its fame world
wide. Havana has about $50, 900 iDhab-
itants. 1t was founded but 90 years aft
er the discovery by Columbus and has
always been the commercial emporium
Of the Antilles.
Few cities have such beautiful parks
Continued on Third Page
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-21

were he most important. And Just here,
a. an instance Of the slumbrocs apathy
that has resulted from years of hopeless
sub1rgation ard practical scrfdor,, The
opening up CT the iron mines in the PROV
ince Of Santiago dc CUBA, at The eastern
and OF the island, may pro6tably be cit
cd. These valuable mines. though dis
covered nearly a century age. never felt
the blow CT pick until 1883, when a
party OF New York capitalists determin-
ed to make an effort to purchase and de-
velop them. Negotiations with the Span
lsh government were at once commenced,
and IN 1885, after two years Of persua-
sion, concessions We're obtained and wor L
was commenced. Stock companies were
organized III New York and Philadel-
phla, aud bonds were f1oated. These COM
panies were the Juragua, the Spanish
American. the Signe and others. From
these mines the annual expectation grew
to be more than 800, 600 tons of iron ore
and 40. 600 tons of manganese, amount
ing to $3, 600, 600 in value at the low
est estimate.
Mining Is Easy.
Mining was nominal, as the ore could
be readily broken up by surface blast
ing. In order to carry ore to the United
States large feet Of steamers was nee
essary. On the return trip from the
United States these steamers at first
went empty or with ballast only. but it
finally dawned upon the owners of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-21

IN time Ct uore and more importance to
the people of Cuba and less and less
satisfactory to the administration at
Madrid. and thus. from years of weak
ness. strength grew. 50 that instruction
came to mean revelation, and there
dawned upon the sight of the striving
patric. the splendid vision of a blood
bought but free republic.
But people know more of the struggles
of Cuba than they do of Cuba itself. Ev-
cry civilized inhabitant of the globe has
followed with feelings of indignation
and pity the story IF Cuba's suffering.
All the Instructions, the "Separatist
wars" and the other vain hut valiant
efforts Of the Cubans to throw off the
Spanish yoke have appealed to his chiv-
airy and wrung his heart with grief ard
rage; but, as a rule, he is as ignorant Of
the scene of these struggles as if they
had occurred in the viewless air. And
yet. in the comparatively small compass
of its watery boundaries, there are con-
centrated . greater variety of natural re-
sources than are to be found in any 9TH
er island, state. province or country be-
meath the sun.
This may sound extravagant, but the
statement is verified by all reliable STA
tistics and unprejudiced witnesses. And
when those who cavil come to reckon up
its advantages-its millions of acres of
soil, richer than any in the United
States, that will grow anything from q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-21
Copyright. 1893. By the Author.l

tSopyrlgnt, icso, Oy tne AutnOf.l
Cuba! 1t is a name that now is "a
miliar to every household in all the civ
ilized earth. The suffering Of its people,
the dying groans Of its tortured patriots,
have formed the minor key Of sorrow in
the worlds grand song Of progress. And
yet, in spite Of the fact that it has long
held the interest and sympathy Of fair
minded people. no land is so little known
and 30 greatly underestimated. The
traveller who glimpses for the first time
her marvellous shores is overcome with
establishment at the panorama of i'm
mense possibility that lies shimmering
before him. for even now, her richest
vestments shredded, her body bleeding
under the violent hands of an unnatural
parent. Cuba remains the indestructible
Pearl Of the Antilles. with such wealth
in her soil and under it as no earthly
power can take away.
As everybody knows, the development
Of Cuba had been from its earliest &C.
cupancy retarded and ut times practi-
cally stopped by the rule of Spain. Soon
after the foot Of Columbus touched her
virgin soil the dark cloud q oppression
began to hover over her, and it was only
by the sheer force Of her innate worth,
coupled with the necessities Of her in
habitants. that her glorious products be-
came. even to q limited extent, avail
able.
When in 1911 Columbus sent his con
Diego. with a number Of colonists, to
Cuba, the big island was speedily set
tied. and measurements Of its proper.
lions were made by party Of official
agramensores (surveyors), and these
measurements were of such accuracy
that they remain as standards today.
The length of the island was found to
be- in round numbers 600 miles; its
width at its narrowest point, 81 miles,
and at its widest point, / IL miles, This
gives to the long. shark shaped island an
area Of approximately $4,000 square
miles. or nearly the size Of the state Of
Pennsylvania.
In view Of the necessity Of the extern
sive exploration which was incident to
this comprehensive survey, it seems
passing strange that no more Of Cuba g
richness was discovered and utilized for
the development Of the strength and
value Of the new colony. This derelic-
tion. however, was probably not the
fault Of the really vigorous and pro.
gressive adherents Of the son Of the
great discoverer. Indeed, from a careful
study Of history. though exact dates are
not to be obtained. it would seem that
it was soon after its colonization that
the greed of the mother country began
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-21
GENERAL MAxrMo GOMEZ.

GENERAL MAXTNO GOMEZ
Header OF the rcvolutionists.
to cripple the enterprise and mar the
destiny Of the new government that was
forming on this new soil.
Cuba's Great Grievance.
Tho grievance Of Cuba, which has
lasted all these years. dates from this
early period. 1t was. in its nature and
operation, the parallel of the one which
brought about the bloody but glorious
birth Of our own ndependence-that is
to say. taxation without representation.
But there was vast difference in the
situation Of the Cubans. While our Rev
olutionist fathers. were vastly inferior
to the enemy in point Of numbers. their
proportion 10 the whole number OF fight
Ng Englishmen who could be landed on
our shores was not Of such smallness as
to preclude all hope. whereas the mere
handful of Cubans were SO overwhelm-
ipgly overmatched by the armed force
that Spain could muster rs to Se prsc-
ticaliy in her power after the first DEM
oustration.
And 20 there have been insurrectiou
after instruction and defeat after de-
feat, and the consequent horrible butch
cries Of retributiSp. until Cnba. the
beautiful, the rich. the wonderful. has
been little more than bloody abattoir
wherein the lives and hopes Of . weak
but marvelously courageous people have
been periodically sacrificed.
But the immortal longing for liberty
could not be crushed ont Of the breast Of
the sons Of these patriots. and they. in
turn. have made the same struggle But
the results a thess bsEuio Efforts bscame
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-21
THE PEARL OF
The ANTILLES.
Sketch of Cuba, It's People
and Its Resources.
HOW IT HAS BEEN OPPRESSED
No Other Land So Rich in Nat.
ural Products.

e Has Developed In Spite Of All Draw
backs and In the Face Of Fire and wsr.
Agricultural and Mineral Wealth That
Il Practically Inexhaustible- Mag.
ainceat Export Trade-Wonderful Poo
abilities Of This Land Of Perpetual
summer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-24
THE MARSHALS BALL.
A Handsome Memorial Presented TO
Chief Marshal McKissick.

A Handsome Memorial Presented 10
Chief Marshal McKissick.
There was one place in Raleigh last
night where politics was not allowed
to enter and absorb the attention OF
chose present. For Cupid held undls-
pufed SWAY, and as youth and beauty
glided through the mazes of the dance,
to the pulsing of soft music, nothlng
so prosaic as the money question was
allowed to enter and disturb the sweet
dream of love.
TT was the Marshals' Ball The Capi-
tai Club was crowded with visitors ana
its elegant dance hall filed with merry
dancers.
The dancing began at IL o'clock and
at II o'clock a pleasant and most APP
propriate incident took nlace-fne
presentation of a handsome testimonlal
to Chief Marshal McKissick from ms
aides. The present selected by the
marshals to testify to their esteem and
appreciation of their chief was hand
some ruby scarf pin set in diamonds.
The PRESENTATION speech was made
by Mr.. Perrin Busbee and most APP
propriately and feelingly responded to
by Mr. McKissick.
After this pleasant interruption the
dance went merrily on.
The ladies dancing were: Miss Lizzie
Hinsdale Miss Annie Busbee, Miss Liz
zie TAYLOR. Miss Carrie Holt, Miss
Blanche Blake, Miss Mamie Simmons,
Miss SalIie Gotten. Miss Alice Jones,
Miss Enid Smith, Miss Julia Dewey,
Miss Mary Ship, Miss Mary johnson,
Miss WaElell, Miss Mary McRae, Miss
Gertrude Bush, Miss Ethel Bagley, Miss
Addie Snow, Miss May Saunders, Miss
Leach. Miss Mary Miller, Miss Carr,
Mass Matte Lee, Miss Nella Grimes.
Miss Temple Hamilton, Miss Norris.
Miss Watts, Miss Haywood, Miss
Dortch Miss Lucy London.
The chaperones We're: Mrs. Jarvis,
Mrs. Boylan, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Full
wood, Mrs. Woodruff, Mrs. Baskerville,
Mrs. Telfair. Mrs. Timberlalle, Mrs.
Bagley. Mrs. Kenan.
The 81 atlemen ON the floor We're:
Messrs. McKissich, Cowan, Holle, Gal
loway. Hinsdale, Pritchett, Massey,
Decker Holderness, King, Bush,
RobarJls F'inly Williamson, Will Will
hanson. Boyden, Biggs, Baker, Busbee,
Mailer. Carroll, Snow, Aver, Kramer.
Way. Balm, Ward, Holloway, Lands,
Gwathney, Shepherd Mebane, Hoke,
Bachelor, Fellows, Ingle, Cooke.
Thus in mirth and gaiety the curtain
went down on the last scene in the
greatest of our State Fairs.