davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
s. SLAvoittAN LAUNDERING
Manxle with a Clumsy Log Propelled
by FFnil Women

"A0&Ao Win u Clumsy Log Propelled
by FrnH Women.
There was once girl who, al an old
song put it, "sold her old mangle and
bought Palmer" but she lived in Eng
land, not in the southeastern part Of
Europe, so it is probable that her man
gle was less primitive than the queer
instruments of torture still in use bv
the women of Slavonia and Servia, and
It's operation of less heavy task.
Slavonia is in Austria, or rather in the
extreme south of Hungary, but its peo-
pie are nearly all Servian. It's plains
stretch for miles in an endless expanse
of perfectly flat country Its mud is
fathomless. It's women's daily task Of
securing and lighting against the dirt
that the men folks" bring in from out
OF doors on their shoes is never done.
Between times there is the mangle.
This IS stout plank about seven feet
long, raised to height of two feet upon
rough hewn logs. The middle of the
plank is gripped by framework rising
from the floor to a height of five feet,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
4 Corcnn Noman's Room

The rooms of Corean woman are as
sacred to her as shrine is to its image;
indeed, the rooms of wife or mother
are the sanctuary of any man who
breaks the law. Unless for treason or
for one other crime, he cannot be forced
to leave those rooms, and, so long as he
remains under the protection of his
wife and his wife's apartments, he is
secure from the officers of the law and
from the penalties of his misde,neanors.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20

gold paint is used simply to gid the
bean feet. to border the broken top of
the shell, and here AMI there to place
dash on the white surface, thus Civ
ing the Easter colors. Or the word
Easter could be written with gold
paint diagonally across the shell.
Filled with bunch of violets, this
would be dainty present for Easter
morning.-Mary J. Stafford, in Chicago
Record
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
Cure for SleeDlesSness.

4 Swedish servant maid, finding that
her mistress was troubled with sleep
lessness, told her of 4 practice of the
people of her country who are similarly
afflicted. It was to take napkin, dip
it into ice-cold water, wiring it slightly,
and lay it across her eyes. The plan was
followed, and it worked like a charm.
The first night the lady slept four hours
without awaking something she had
not done for several months. At the
end of that time the napkin had become
dry. By wetting it again she at once
went to sleep, and it required consider
able force to rouse her in the morning.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
sLAVONIAS WOMAN IRONING

With three great beams running across
it, the whole fastened together with
pegs. Upon the plank are laid two
rollers. and on these rests a half log
OF wood just fitting between the sides
OF the frame. This weight is smooth
on its under surface, rough hewn above,
and is provided at each end with three
pegs which serve as handles.
The ironer, when ready to begin,
takes sheet, for instance, winds it
tightly around one of the rollers. and
puts an old ironing cloth around the
outside. Then, lifting one end Of the
log and placing the roller under it. she
works the weight to and fro, unit!
the wrinkles are all presumably
slnoothed away. Then the sheet is re-
moved. folded and put away. and the
next neutrality-suspicious. another sheet
or three or four towels, or half a dozen
Observation-Disclosures. The Sec
ond roller acts merely to balance the
log. although two ironers can work the
machine, one at each end. As for
''starched things'--the "blanchisserie
de fne' with which Trilby was con-
cerned-they are another story-not
yet published in rural Slavonia.
The woman who irons is as pictur-
esque as her tools, when she wears the
Slavonian peasant costume. Her shoes
are fat and heelless; she has no stock
ings, but winds linen about her lower
legs and binds it in place with thongs.
leaving a space of two inches or so bare
below the edge of her killed skirt of
coarse, undyed linen. Her yellow,
sheepskin jacket is ornamented with
patches of red and purple leather. quilt
ed on with bright yarns, and her head
is covered with a gaudy kerchief. Al
most as often, however, she is stripped
of her finery, except on Sundays, and
wears at her work bedraggled clothing
OF western Europc's unattractive work
a-day pattern.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
Best in the World.

Bathing is positively the best cos
1netic in the world,'' says an old physi-
clan, who keeps his patients blooming
with the most extraordinary success.
Regular hours for eating and alb
stinence from food is the next best, and
the regular hours for sleeping will come
third. The girl who tries the recipe for
three months can throw away powder
and rouge pot, and look to be her own
granddaughter when she reaches three
score and ten
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
How to Ship Lambs.

The lamb makes more money for the
raiser when shipped alive than in anv
other way. When the tender youngsters
are TT for the market and to be forward
ed by themselves the car should be
boarded up tight Have plenty of feed
AID water In the car. Would advise
cornmeal as a feed, placed where the
animal could nibbie the same at will.
If shipped with their cams they should
not be separated In case only tr.x
are sent on at time they should be
placed in a roomy box or crate and
shipped by express. SO that they will
not lose their best qualities by being on
the road toe long.-Dakota Field and
Farm. -.-.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
Encoura.ement to Servants.

Housewives in Norway and Sweden
have started a scheme to encourage
servants to remain in their places. Mis-
tresses pay into general fund what
ever they can afford for every servant
that has remained with them for II
months. The money is registered in
the servants name, so that when age
overtakes her, and she can no longer
work. she has a comfortable annuity
to fall back on.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
THE FARMING WORLD,
a SPLENDID EXAMPLE.
French Law Which Should Be Intro
duced In This Couhtrv

French Law Which Should Be Intro
duced In This Country.
In an article on the necessity of sound
sires for horse breeding, a contempo-
rary says: Every stallion in France
standing for public service must have a
government veterinary certificate"
Here is an excellent suggestion for rem
dering such service to horse breeders
just now, when they are awakening to
the fact that sound, well-bred animals
will fetch higher prices in the near fu-
ture than they have in the past; al
though those who ought to know, con-
tend that at no time, even during the
depression through which we have
passed or are now passing, have horses
possessing real merit been drug on the
market, or fetched any but fair prices
These dealers. whose opinions are en-
Titled to full credit, are unanimous in
stating that there is dearth of good
horses in the country; and should the
demand at all equal their expectations
there will be a general desire on the
part of those who have dams suitable
for the purpose, to breed to suit the an
ticipated demand. With no particular
leaning for parental government, it
seems that just here is where little pa
ternalism would come in to public ad-
vantage. 1t is entirely possible, in every
state where horse-raising can be con-
Quoted proftably, and where board OF
agriculture is established with a veter-
mary department affiliated with it, for
such board to issue d certificate OF
soundness to every stallion owner seek
ing public patronage for his horses
service. This certificate would be an
Immense safeguard for the breeder
for not one in twenty horsemen ara
competent to pass confidently upon /,
horses constitution. The possession OF
the certificate would enable the owner
to offer the services of the horse at :,
reasonable fee, inasmuch as he would
be in greater demand for his certified
soundness: at the same time the want OF
warranty would drive unsound animals
out of the market and out of competi
ton. But even if farmers were asked t.
pay higher fees than they have been &C
customed to pay, the guarantee that the
sire was sound would be worth tn;
money. The idea offers suggestion
to some individual or association te
take up what is undoubtedly an i'm
portant subject--Journal of AgricuI
ture.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
EGGSHELL FLOWER VASE.
A Really Dainty and Pleasing Pres
emit for Easter Morning.

A Really Dainty and Pleasing Pres
emit for Easter Morning.
Gifts OF flowers are so specially ap-
propriate to the Easter season that the
accompanying design OF little vase
to hold them. made of an eggshell, and
thus adding the Easter symbol to the
fragrant resemblance. will doubtless be
welcome to many readers. The top
of the eggshell is irregularly broken
and three white beans are gummed
upon the other end to serve for feet
The whole is then covered with gilt
paint and decorated with a tiny land
scape painted in oil colors. Those who
have no skill to do this, or who con-
slider it scarcely worth while to put so
much labor on so fragile an article,
viii find the effect very pretty if the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20

wheelbarrows. \ heavier load can be
carried. Fig. ?, the wheel reel for fence
wire. is made by taking two wheels Of
light wagon attached to their axle
Place four pieces of board through the
wheels at regular intervals and wire to
the felloes. 1t makes a large and con-
venient wire or cordage reel. These
conveniences can be made during early
spring so as to be ready for the first
outdoor work.-Farm and Home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
Extending Wear of Sheets.

When sheets have been in use for some
time do not wait for them to begin to
split, but cut through the center and
turn the outer side to the center, neatly
lem the edges. and the sheet will last
nearly as long as new sheet. Bolster
cases should be cut in two and made
;ato pillow cases for ordinary wear.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
More Desirable.

DO you believe in platonic friend
ships?'
We'll. I think it's better to have the
husband stay at home evenings.
cago Journal
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
A JeEel.

Mistress-I told you half an hour ago
to turn On the gas in the parlor, Bridget,
Bridget Sure, an I did, mum. Don't
yez shmeI it IN. Y. World.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
SHEEP IN THE SPRING.
Tagging Is the First Important Worl
to BE Performed.

to BE Performed.
The keep" of sheep the preceding
season tells whether they will be kept
at profit or loss during the latter sea-
son. Sheep that have been carelessly
or poorly wintered come into the spring
in poor condition and it will take all
of the spring season to regain what
we have lost; consequently sheep poor
~ wintered will be loss through the
spring months.
Sheep are inclined to scour when
turned on fresh grass, so the first thing
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
BARREL wHEELBARROw.

BARREL WHEELBARROW.
be made serviceable by constructing
fence wire. Fig. I, the barrel wheel
barrow, is simply barrel on wheels,
balanced so that it will tip easily. The
hooks in front are for shovel and hoe
to hang on. For many purposes this is
better for farm work than are ordinary
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20
FARM coNvENiENcES.

How Excellent Use May he Made u
Old Wheels.
Don't throw away any old whesls;
they can be put to as good use, some
times, as they were on the vehicles on
which they were bought. The il1ustra-
tons herewith show how wheels may
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-04-20

congratulations to the author.
A number of professors and students
at the university recently engaged in =
discussion of the methods of instruc-
ton. The students and some of the
professors agreed that the lecture sys-
tenn is highly unfavorable to the devel-
opment of independent manhood. One
speaker said that when a professor
reads from manuscript he virtually
says to the students that they cannot
read themselves.
A poor man recently made up his
mind to steal ride from Hamburg to
Flensburg; but he was asleep when
the train passed the latter place, and
was unintentionally carried into Deu-
mark. Failing to find suitable chance
to escape, he stayed in the car until he
was detached, half dead from cold, at
Copenhagen.
Miss Kristine Dahl, a Norwegian
lady, in lecturing on dress reform in
the Danish capital The newspapers
are saying many fine and pleasant
things, not only about her lectures but
also about the beauty and graceful
bearing of her own person.
The great iron workers lockout is
firmly maintained on either side. The
workingmen have been promised aid
from their fellows in Sweden.
The committee of way and means OF
the riksdag has proposed an annual
gratuity OF $4,000 for Prince Chris,
tian. %.""z -. -. ,..- J. .z=:s.s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-07
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. Abbie c. Morrow. editor of the
Sunday School illustrator, will speak
at the Gospel tabernacle today at 2.30
and 73O p. IN.
Miss Lydia A. Scovel, who has been
attending a. b. simpsons mission
school in New York city, expects to
sail for India soon.
Mrs. w. \. Wright, of Monsey ave-
nue., is entertaining her sister of New
York state
The Women's Christian Temperance
union will hold it's regular weekly
meeting at the home of Mrs. Griffin,
corner of Sunset avenue and Monroe
avenue, this afternoon at 230.
James House, of Marion street, is in
Brooklyn, n. y, attending the funeral
of his cousin.
Miss Susie Milton and Miss Kate
Howell, of Forest City, have returned
from a visit with friends here.
Harry Stone, of Dalton, received
some injuries by a fall from his BIZ
cycle while riding on Green Ridge
street yesterday morning He was talk
en- home last evening.
Miss COlvin, of Albright avenue, en-
tertained party of young folks at her
home last Saturday evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-07
SOUTH SCRANTON.

An Independent Polish club has been
organized in the Twentieth ward.
Meetings will be held the first Saturday
At Battles hall, last evening, the
members of Division IA, Ancient Order
of Hibernians, enjoyed a smoker. En-
tertainment was given by the talent
of the organization.
The fair of Christ Lutheran church.
Rev. Henry Lisse, pastor, is fast being
arranged. The fair will begin on the
evening of Dec. II and will continue
until the 23d inclusive. The proceeds
will be used in liquidating the church
debt
The ninth anniversary of the organ
ization of the Hickory Street Presby-
terian church was observed Sunday.
Revs. William Nordt, w. C. Wunder-
Itch, c. l.. Weisswasser and A. Lange
participated in the services.
William Gscheidle, of Cedar avenue,
is enjoying a hunting trip in jefferson
township.
Maria, three-year-o daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Rorick, of $40 Orchard
street, died of diphtheria Saturday
morning and was inferred Sunday af-
ternoon in the German Catholic Ceme-
terry at No. 5. Three other children in
the Rorick household are at present
afflicted with diphtheria.
John DOrheim and Mrs. Maggie Wich
were married Saturday night by AL
derman Storr. They will reside on
Larch street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-07
.eSt Side and City Suburban

at o'clock at the residence. Many of
those who had known the deceased in
life were present, in respect for the
dead, and to fulfill the last sad tributes
of regard and esteem. The floral trb-
utes were numerous and very beautiful
Rev. David Jones, pastor of the First
Welsh Congregational church, was the
officiating minister and preached the
sermon. He was assisted by Rev. ID.
=. Jones, pastor of the Tabernacle Con-
gregational church. At the conclusion
of the services the remains, having been
viewed, were borne to the Washburn
street cemetery, where interment was
made. The pall-bearers We're: Alder
man owen ID. John Select Councilman
William J. Thomas, Robert NJ. Ed
wards. Edward f. Davis, Howard S.
Brown and Clement Marsh, sr.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon the
services which from the last act of re-
gard and esteem for the deceased We're
held over the remains of the late
Thomas NJ. Jones, at the residence, 1905
Eynon street. Rev. David Jones, pas
tor of the First Welsh Congregational
church, ofiiciated and preached the SER
mon, in which he often alluded to the
life led by the deceased and the traits
which had endeared him to many, and
now had been rewarded. The remains
were viewed by the large number of
friends present, and then, acCompan-
i'll by a large COrtege, were borne to
the Washburn street cemetery. where
interment was made. The pall-bearers
wera: Daniel j. Evans, Thomas Lewis,
John Long and Reese Griffiths.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-07
NORTH SCRANTON.

James Bell, student at Georgetown
university, is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Bell, of West Market
street.
Mrs. Allie Blackman, of Ferdinand
street, is entertaining her sister, Mrs,
Dull, of Wyalusing.
Mrs. John Park, Of Pond street, is
seriously i'll.
An entertainment will be given in the
North Main Avenue Baptist church
this evening. The following is the pro-
gramme; Piano solo, Margaret Chap
pei; recitation May Simms; solo, Mabel
Weiss; recitation, Lulu Simms; Lullaby,
seven lite girls; recitation, Wilhel-
nina Griffin; solo, Myrtle Hermans;
recitation. Elizabeth Jones; tableau,
photograph gallery; solo, Ethel Wat
kins; recitation, Lillian Morris; harp
drill, twelve girls solo, Thomas Nor
ris; tableau, Happy Family" solo,
Lorena Webster; Good Night" drill.
The North End Stars and Carson
City basket bali team played an eXcit-
ing game at the armory last evening.
The game ended with a score Of 4 to 0
in favor of the Stars.
James Stephenson, Of Throop street,
employed as a miner in the Leggetts
Creek mine, had a narrow escape from
death yesterday. He had fired a shot
and was going back to his chamber
when the roof came down: he escaped
injury, save for a slight bruise to one
of his hands. The affair completely
unnerved him. and he was compelled
to relinquish work for the day.
Mrs. w. W. jenkins, of Peckville,
who has been spending a few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-07
PERSONAL MENTION.

Grant H. Uhler and family, of Cor
don, Pa, are the guests of DIR. and
Mrs. Beach, Of South Main avenue.
Miss a. Beemer. of Mill City, is the
guest of Mrs William Rhymer, Of
jackson street.
James Roberts, of Davis tonsorial
parlors, on Jackson street, is very i'll
at his home.
Emery Eaves. of Millvlle, has re-
turned home, after visiting with West
Scranton friends.
Miss Gladys L. Joseph, of Joseph,
jenkins & Davis, milliners, on Spruce
street is quite i'll at her home on South
Hyde Park avenue.
Cards are out announcing the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Katie
Lewis, of Eynon street, to John j. Da-
Vics, pharmacist
John B. Knight of Jackson street,
has returned from a visit at Wallsville
Mrs. Charles Hoover. of Blnghamton,
has returned home from a visit with
friends here.
Prof. G. W. Phillips, of North sum
ner avenue. is ill.
William James. of Wilkes Barre,
called upon former friends here. over
Sunday
Miss Stark of North Garfield avenue,
is suffering from a painful wound re-
ceived while engaged at her house,
work Friday
w. T. Burall, of this side. will he in
charge of the gents furnishing de-
partment in Jonas Longs new stores.
Mr. Burial has had several years eX-
perienCe with the Globe warehouse.
Mrs. Robert James, of South Lincoln
avenue, has gone to Denver, Colorado.
to visit her son Robert, who is sojourn-
ing there for his health.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-07
DEBATE WAS A DRAW.
Spirited Contest Between Members Of
st. Broaden and John Boyle
O'RelIy Councils, Y NJ. l.

The first of the series of debates ar
ranged to be given by the several coun-
ellis of the Young Mems institutes of
this city was held last evening in
Mear's hall under the auspices of st,
Brenden council No. 243. 1t was inn
possible to get inside the hall long
before the hour of commencing the eN-
crcises persons being in attendance
from all quarters of the city so great
was the interest in the event.
The councils chosen to contest for
supremacy on this initial occasion were
the st. Brenden council of this side
and the John Boyle O'Reilly of the
central city. Each council select three
gentlemen, tried i'm previous local ef-
forts and not found wanting, and these
gentlemen met to snatch the laurel of
victory from the arena Of debate st.
BrGnden council was represented by
Attorney William Sheehan, Harry Gal
lagher and Thomas McHugh. The
champions of John Boyle O'Reilly
council were John J. Hart, Attorney
John J. Murphy and Anthony Brown.
The subject for debate was Resolved,
That the government should control
the railroad and telegraph systems"
Previous to beginning of the debate
a short literary and musical pro-
Erammc was carried out. John l. Shea,
OF st. Brendens, acting as chairman.
The exercises consisted of vocal Sc
lCCtiCns by John Stanton. Leo Crossin,
Edward Hurst and Edward Walsh.
Thomas Hurst read an original essay
and William Larkin gave a special
reading. This part of the evenings pro-
gramme was heartily pniOVpd but the
interest was centered upon the debate
Each trio of dobatcrs was encouraged
10y the sympathy and applause of their
followers.
The chairman introduced the dehat-
eiS in a felicitous manner, and the
contest was on. Space does not admit
Of the giving Of the arguments brought
forward but the debate was one of the
hest and most interesting ever heard
in the city. Rev. p. j. McManus, of
Green Ridge. r. j. Jennings and John
II. Jordan, of the Scranton Truth. were
the Judges. Time passed and the
judges did not report and the tension
was at "A high pitch. Rev. Il. J. Nc
Ndnus. Of Green Ridge, reported for
the Judges. 1t was "honors even"
Messrs Jordan and Jennings were di-
vided and Rev. p. J. McManus decid-
cG not to take sides one way or the
ether. His reason for this neutral
course he promised to give at the last
debate of the series.
While the judges We're consulting,
Edward Walsh sang two selections and
William Gilroy, in a spirited manner,
recited "Woosey's Soliloquy" and
"SportaCus to the GladiatOrs."