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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
There Is a Class of People

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the grocery
stores new preparation called Grain o, made
of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee.
The most delicate stomach receives 1t without
distress, and but few can tell it from coffee.
It does not cost over one-Quarter as much.
Children may drink it with great benefit. Is
cts. and 25 cts per package. Try it. Ask for
GraiD-0
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
press Reform in England.

Some time this month Lady Haber.
ton will preside at Oxford, England,
over congress of women composing
the Society on Behalf of Rational
Dress. By way of showing that they
are fully in sympathy with the move
ment, all the delegates are required to
wear bloomers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Earay Rising Emperor.

The Emperor os Austria recently
surprised the workmen who are en-
ployed in the flooded district near
Vienna, by making tour of inspec-
ton at s o'clock in the morning. He
asked the superintendent to present
the various foremen to him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Stacking Hay Properly.

The accompanying sketch shows the
form of stack that will best turn
water. A pole extends up through
the centre of the stack and bit of
canvas or duck over the apex will as
sist in turning rain, particularly until
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
America in MontreaI.

The great bridge at Montreal, 1000
feet in length, built to accommodate
two railroad tracks, two trolley lines
and two foot paths, is to be erected by
American contractors and made of
American materials.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
STAMPED by a Glove.

Detectives detailsdto look after pro-
fessional shoplifters always look to see
if their suspects are wearing gloves. A
professional" it is declared, never
works with his gloves on.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Eye-Swappine.

Among the obscure tribes of the
Malay Archipelago when young girl
dies her eyes are cut out and those OF
cats substituted, the idea being that
in the next world she will be better
able to see. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
,Japanese Theatre STYLE.

Japanese theatres have their boxes
80 arranged that the ladies can change
dresses, as it is not considered stylish
for lady to appear an entire evening
in one dress and with the same orna-
ments
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Horses Shod With Paper.

The horses of German cavalry regi-
ments are to be entirely shod with
paper shoes, recent experiments as to
their durability and lightness having
proved very satisfactory.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Three Citizens. All Officials.

The smallest settlement in the world
is the miniature place known as
Steward City, Alaska, its three inhabi-
tants being respectively Mayor, Chair
man of the Board of Aldermen and
President of the Common Council.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Protect Trees With Pine Tar.

To keep rabbits from injuring fruit
trees mix pine tar and grease equal
parts, warm and apply with cheap
paint brush to the lower two feet of
the tree trunks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Microbes Can't Climb.

A Swiss scientist has been testing
the presence of bacteria in mountain
air, and finds that not single microbe
exists beyond an altitude of 1000 feet
above the level of the sea.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Herrinps Help the Brain.

A medical authority on the virtues
of various kinds of food declares that
the herring gives the muscles elias
ITCHY, the body strength and the brain
vigor, and is not fesh-forming.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
New York Day Nashville Exposition.

the Pennsylvania, is the popular route be-
tween New York and Nashville, via Wash
ington, and thence through Asheville, \. c..
the Land of the sky Chattanooga, Lookout
from New York to Nashville and return. For
full particulars call or address New York Of.
fee Nl Broadway
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
A Remarkable Potato Crop.

The potato crop on the Cornell Uni
versity farm at Ithaca, N. Y, for 1897
is attracting very wide attention, be-
cause of its high excellence at time
when rot and blight are general
throughout the Atlantic Coast States.
The yield at the University, on indif-
ferent, gravelly and loamy soil, whic h
has had no fertilizer for four years. is
800 bushels per acre, absolutely free
from rot The cost of the crop per
acre, literally estimated, is about $40,
in the following items:
Seven civilizations ......@S so $3.50
Four spravings LOO 400
Sixteen bushels seed. .. 800
Flowing and planting.... 800
Total. al......... $3.50
The only item which is liable to
much increase is the cost of seed, the
seed in this case having been bought
when potatoes were cheap. Now the
net price for the crop is sixty cents
per bushel, or $3.50 an acre, leaving
S160 profit on each acre of the crop.
The land is of kind ordinarily pur-
chasable at about $50 m acre for farm
purposes. 1t is we'll within the truth
to say that this crop land others be-
fore iD shows that with scientific
knowledge potato crop can be pro-
duced worth more than three times the
purchase value OF the land it is raised
On.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Economy in Hats.

The most noted man in Auburn,
Me-, is man who is publicly known
to have worn the same straw hat twen-
ty-six summers without repairs or rem
ovation,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
LARGEST Flower.

The largest flower is said to be the
Raflesia, of Sumatra. It's diameter Ia
nine feet and it smells like putrid
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

Pious Russians do not eat pigeons
because of the sanctity conferred on the
dove in the Scriptures.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
A GRAND WORK

Helping Tired Mothers and Giving Rosy
Cheeks to Children.
Thousands of tired, nervous, worried
women nave found strength, health and
happiness in Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
purifles their blood, strengthens their
nerves and gives them good appetites.
Pale and puny children are given rosy
cheeks and vigorous appetites by the great
blood enriching qualities of Hoods sar-
saparilla. 1t is indeed the mothers friend
and it may well have place in thousands
OF families. Be sure to get Hoods.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
An Ordinary Cold

Never gets to be extraordinary if Hoxsie's c
{. C. is promptly used. 1t prevents pneu
monia. SOC. A. p. Hoxsie, Buffalo. \. Y, Mfr
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

The printing press which Voltaire
set up in Fernay to demolish Chris
tianity is now used to print Bibles in
Geneva.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
What 500 VIII Buy.

3mos. course in Woods New York School of
Business and Shorthand Tuition, Books Board.
The unlimited possibilities Of securing good
positions. F. E. WooD, 5th Ave. and C5th St.
Polk County, Iowa, has paid of all its
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

No Naphtha, No Alkali, No Rosin
Orany doubtful ingredients; nothing but pure
white, solid soap and borax; over 81 years on
the market. For woolens absolutely no shrink.
ing. Dreydoppel's borax soap.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. R. H. KLINE Ltd. g3l Arch St. Phila., Pa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
KLONDYKE. is ALL RIGHT.

But why pay 800 sha. for stock with nothing but ak
back it, and sooo miles from homer will sell You dividend
paying Colorado Gold Mine Stock for share n
certificates from 100 shares up Other Stock in proportion
Address. Broker BEN a. BLOCK, Denver. Colo.
Member Stock Exchange. Suite 1857 Sym.s Building.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

During part of September the Missouri
River was so low at Jefferson City, No., that
1t was said that people might walk across
It without wetting their feet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for children
tecthing, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton aliays pain. cures wind collie PC. O bottle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

cessful dy.-M.P. DIETER, 81 Throop Ave
Brooklyn, n. Y, Nov. II. 1894.
Ifafflictedwith sore eyes use Dr.Isaac Thomp.
sons Eye-water Druggists sell at25c. per bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
A Great rlagazine Feature.

The Ladies' Home Journal has Sc
cured what promises to be the great
magazine feature of 1885, 1t is entitled
"The Inner Experiences Of Cabinet
Members Wife" In series of letters
written by the wife of Cabinet mem
Der to her sister at home, are detailed
her actual experiences in Washington,
frankly and freely given. The letters
were written without any intention OF
publication. They give intimate peeps
behind the curtain Of high official and
social life. They are absolutely fearless,
they study Washington life under the
searchlight as it has never been before
presented. The President and the high
est officials of the land, with the most
brilliant men and women of the Capital
are seen in the most familiar way. AS
these are all actual experiences the
name of the writer is withheld. The
letters will doubtless excite much
shrewd guessing by readers and study
of internal evidence to discover the
secret The Experiences" which
will be beautifully illustrated, begin in
the December number and will continue
for several months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

In nine years the Indian population
of Tama county, a., has increased by
Is. The red people there now number
3o4.
Mortgages are being paid off, by
reason of the good times, in CoWlitz
county, Wash, the interest on which
had been left unpaid for two or three
years.
A couple of dozen onions seem a
few for a bushel, but J. r. Douglas, of
Albany, Ore, has exhibited 81 onions
which together weigh 65 pounds, or Is
pounds more than a bushel.
By wiping perspiration from his
face with the back of his hand while
counting coin T. J. Eighmey, Of Water
loo, Ia, poisoned his eyes badly, APP
parently with dust from the foreign
accretions on the metal.
There may be deadly monotony in
the handwriting of the next generation
in this country, for the vertical sys-
tenn" fad has spread to the furthest
confines. 1t has been adopted recently
in the public schools of Tacoma, Wash,
and at Portland, Ore, where the schools
already use it and classes are being
formed to learn it by people in various
walks of life.
"A cutting rebuke was given to his
congregation by a preacher in Pleasan-
ton, Kan. Just after the prayer which
succeeded his sermon, he said: ''Tnose
of the congregation that did not get
their things on during the prayer can
do SO while I pronounce the benedic-
tom
A lunatic in a private asylum at
Atchison is harmless, and is permitted
to roam abroad at will. He possesses
nesmeric power over snakes, and often
returns with five or six of them in his
pockets. He is always searched, and
the snakes removed, before he is per-
mittcd to reenter the asylum.
Among the luggage of a clergyman
who recently arrived at this port from
Liverpool were three dozen pairs of silk
stockings. The customs officer insisted
on the payment of duty; but the latter
objected, and declared that he was in
the habit of wearing them to protect
sensitive throat
A couple of farmers, on the road be-
tween Liverpool and Syracuse, n. Y,
amused themselves by running into cy-
clists, and laughing at their discom-
torture. One of the abused cyclists was
Fred Warner, the pugilist, and he re-
taliated by coaxing the farmers from
their wagon, and then thrashing them
soundlY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
Hadn't Thought of That.

Some time ago." says an insurance
man, "a man asked me to accompany
him home, as he had some things there
to be insured. When we arrived at
his house he showed me 100 boxes of
cigars which he wanted insured. There
were 100 cigars in each box, making
10000 in all, and were valued at ten
cents each, so insured the lot for 81 900.
\ few days ago the man came to me
and asked for the insurance money.
You've had no fire at your house, | re-
piled. No, but I've smoked Them said
he, and according to the paper I'm en-
titled to the money, as it reads distinct
" that if the goods are consumed by
fire money is paid on application AS
far as technicahties were concerned he
was all right, but knocked him cold
about minute later by saying in very
stern manner: All right, sir; you'll
get the money; but, according to your
own confession, l will proceed at once
to make charge against you for in
cendiarism.' We'll, I'll be hanged!' was
eli he said, and the room shook violently
after he banged the door!" = Phila-
delphia Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
Home Seekers Excursions.

On November 2nd. 10th, and Decem-
Der 18th and Dist, 1897, the G. B. & w.
R. R. Co. will sell excursion tickets for
one fare plus $500 for the round trip to
points in Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas,
Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Wyoming,
Colorado, Utah, South and North Da-
kota, Minnesota and Iowa. Also points
in southern states. Tickets limited to
% days from date of sale. For particu-
lars call on the agent.
Nv A. d. HILL, Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
Fig Pudding

Soak half a pound of dried figs in suf-
ticient water to cover them for sew
eral hours. Drain and chop them fine,
also mince finely half a pound Of suet;
then add to the figs with half a pound Of
fine breadcrumbs and a cupful sirup.
Butter mold and fill with the mixture
and boil for two hours. as given for
canary pudding. Turn il out and serve
with the following sauce: Place in a
saucepan one tablespoonful of butter
and a dessertspoonful Of -four; let them
become well blended over a gentle ire,
when add half a pint of hot water and
stir faithfully. When the sauce has
boiled for five minutes, add three table
spoonfuls of sirup and a little grated
nutmeg. Serve hot.-Ladies' World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
Conditions of Trade.

Stronger proof of the great change in
the condition of business could not be
given than is found in the detailed re-
port Of failures by branches of business,
never shown except by Dunn & Co.. for
the month Of October Though sweled
by a few large speculative or brokerage
failures, the aggregate was smaller than
in any other month for more than four
one month in 1891 The manufacturing
and trading failures, S7,S23, 199 against
s. ,S30,S1 in September and $3.50 $50
in August, include one for 100000
having no relation to the present state
of business. During the four years iron
manufacturing failures have not been
smaller except in one month. wool
manufacturing except in two months,
leather and shoes and unclassifed
manufacturing except in four months,
and cotton manufacturing except in six
months. Of trading classes, failures
have never been smaller in groceries,
jewelry and books except in one month,
in clothing. furniture and unclassifed
trading except in two months, and ten
manufacturing and eleven trading class
es out of fourteen each have never re-
ported smaller failures in third of the
past forty-eight months. Improvement
so general, with remarkably low aver
age of liabilities in most classes, has a
meaning which cannot be mistaken
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
The Hicks 1898 Almanac and Paper

We are informed that the 1898 AL
manac Of Prof. Irl r. Hicks is now
ready, and judging from its past history
it will not be many weeks in finding its
way into homes and offices all over
America. 1t is much larger and finer
than any previous issue. 1t contains
1l6 pages, is splendidly printed and
illustrated on fine book paper, having
the finest portrait ever given OF Prof.
Hicks. 1t can no longer be denied that
the publications of Prof. Hicks have be-
come necessity to the family and COM
mercial life of this country. His jour
nal, "Word and Works." aside from its
storm, weather and astronomical feat
ures, has taken rank with the best lit
erary, scientific and family magazines
Of the age. Do not believe heresay
and reports. See the Hicks Almanac
and paper for yourself. You will then
know why they are SO popular. They
are educators Of the millions, and IN
rivaled safeguards to property and hui
man life. 1t is matter Of simple record
that Prof. Hicks has foretold for many
years all great storms, floods, drouths
and tornadoes, even the recent terrible
drouth over all the country. The AL
manac alone is % cents copy. The
paper is $1.00 year with the Almanac
as a premium. Send to
Word AND WORKS PUB Co.,
2201 Locust ST., st. Louis, Mo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
Business Outlook as Reported by
Schwartz, Dupee & Co.

CHICAGO. Ill, Nov. 8.
The marked decline in the New York
stock market during the last few days
could not fail to have depressing effect
on commodities Of all sorts which are
publicly dealt in and wheat was no ex-
ception to the general rule.
The May option touched so cents
early in the session today, and while
this decline was in a measure due to
lower prices reported from abroad, it is
also true that the liquidation going on
in New York had chilling effect.
Of course, both in the case of stocks
and grains, this shrinkage Of values
will be but temporary, and the feeling
here is that it is especially true in the
case of cereals. Schwartz, Dupee &
Co. advices as to the condition of the
growing winter wheat are that in no
state Is the acreage sown nearly up to
former years, and while this is of itself
an important bull factor it is also true
that owing to late sowing and a poorly
prepared ground this latter on account
of the severe drouth) the dangers to
the young crop which will be exposed
during the next three months, are more
numerous than ever. Added to this is
the fact that wheat is better held, both
by farmers and traders, than ever be-
fore. Mills are buying only what is
required for daily consumption, owing
to the high price, and the foreigners
are pursuing the same course. Still the
demand from abroad continues excel
lent, and with this substantial backing
to the market friends Of wheat are very
confident of their position.
Corn, while inactive, has plenty OF
friends. The visible supply today
showed a decrease for the first time in
many weeks and farmers deliveries are
very light. That the government esti-
mate is far above the actual yield is now
generally believed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
PEACHES WITHOUT DOWN.
Remarkable Results of IL Maryland
Observation-Disclosures ExDerfmenting


HorticuIturist's Experimenting.
Mr.. William p. Winter, retired car
penter, who lives at No. 826 North Carey
street, has entered heart and soul into
the wizard business with remarkable
results. In a cozy little back yard of
Mr., Winters home grows a peach tree
that has produced annual crops of
luscious fruit for a number of years.
Two years ago Mr.. Winter grew weary
of the conventional covering of the
peaches in his limited orchard, and de-
termined at least to produce a peach
minus that Objectionable nap or down.
He began a series of experiments,
and that year produced peach clothed
III the ordinary raiment of the banana;
but, not satisfied with the result Of his
startling assault on nature, he has sue
ceeded in producing a crop, which is
just now ripe, that looks for all the
world like a tree full Of apples. The
skin of the fruit is perfectly smooth
and of a dark red hue, shading grad
ually into a yellow that Mr.. Winter
claims is remnant Of the banana SKIN.
Next year." said he, Il will have an
orange skin on them"
The method employed by Mr.. Winter
to produce these startling results Is a
profound secret, and he is preparing to
copyright the scheme. Grapevines, as
well as peach trees, tremble before the
skill of the eX-carpenter, and among
the curious things that thrive in the rear
Of S26 North Carey street is a vine of
this sort that bears at this time ripe
grapes as sweet as honey and usually
large, half-ripe grapes, blossoms and
buds, which Mr.. Winter expects to ripen
by hristmas.-BaltimOr American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
The son-fn-Layv.s Contribution

\ certain young man had a mother
in-law who was always nagging at him.
and everything he did was always
wrong.
One day he was told by his wife that
she had died suddenly, and that they
should have tombstone erected.
Accordingly the father-in-law, wife
and husband went to the mason
They were at a loss to know what to
have written on the stone, but finally
the father-in>law said:
Put Gone before,' :"
and" said his wife, you can put
Not dead, but sleeping for me-
"What?" said the young man, ''sleep-
ing? Well, put on for me: For Heavens
sake don't wake her up!' Spare Mo-
ments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-11-11
Nuts as Food,

In the recent examination of nuts it
has been found that the common beech
nut is as valuable as many cereals for
food. Like cereals, it possesses con-
siderable starch as well as oil. In case
Of necessity 4 good meal could be fur
nished from these nuts, which now fur
rish such excellent food for hungry
SQUIRRELS and other small animals and
to some forest birds. The walnut, but
ternut, and even the hazelnut and chest
nut, though rich in oil, are proportion
attely poor in starch, and therefore not
so valuable for food.-N. Y. Tribune.