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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
BIBS FOR THE BABY.

How to Make These Servfceable Lit
tie Articles Attractive.
A baby's bib should always be made
of the softest materials, with little or
no lace and embroidery to scratch or
chafe the tender little neck.
An acceptable present to young
mother is half dozen bibs made in the
following manner:
Cut from fine linen large triangle;
then make slit 211a inches long from
the middle of the base of the triangle
towards the center. Fold down the cut
edges, as in the illustration. A rufle
of linen sewed about all the edges of the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
WOMEN ON FARMS.
Extent OF the Help Which New Eng.
land Wives Give.

Extent OF the Help Which New Eng
land Wives Give.
The women are true helpmeets. Not
only do they do their Own work, but
they are able and willing to milk the
COWS and assist with the hay-getting
and in other ways lend a hand out of
doors IN emergencies. Some of them
even exc out the family income by lit
tie ventures of their own, such as rails
ing hens and bees and gathering and
marketing spruce gum, beechnuts and
blueberries. There is no servant girl
problem, beca use there are no servants.
When sickness or some other real dis
ability necessitates female help in the
household a neighbours daughter is
called in. She is, of course, regarded,
and in every minutest particular treat
ed, as a member of the family; it could
not be otherwise. The children are
trained to bear their share of the fam
lily burden, so far as it can be done with
out interfering with their schooling,
and the very school terms are arranged
with view to conflicting as little as
possible with farm work. When the
children grow up many Of them 60 out
into the world to seek their fortunes
(that, within reasonable limits, is a
law of nature). but there is nothing
like an exodus of the rising generation,
no approach to a depletion. Plenty of
ambitious, vigorous young men stay
behind to arrange themselves in life as
their fathers did before them, chopping
in the woods winters and tilling the
few acres they have been able to pur-
chase with their winters savings sum-
mers. Furthermore, there are plenty of
desirable young women happy and
proud to cast their lots in with the
young men and do their share of the
drudgery necessary to establishing a
home. Thus new farms are cleared out
of the woodland and the old farms are
kept up.-Atlantic.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
PlTH AND POINT.

"A soldier who remarked he had been
IN seven engagements was interrupted
oy small boy, who said his sister had
been engaged II times.-Tit-Bits.
-Brondi-1I see here that the Cuban
insurgents are remarkably well armed
Sellers-''Um; yes; and, on the other
hand, the Greeks were we'll legged."-
Philadelphia North American.
The Uncertain Future-He-"My
darling, always feel like taking off
my shoes when enter your sacred pres
ence." She-'Well. would rather you
did it now than after we are married.
Life.
Class Prejudice well, there is one
thing to be proud of; we have no class
prejudices in this country II guess
you were never around when three or
four sophmores got hold of fresh
man. "-Indianapolis Journal
Lady (sitting for portrait)-"An
make my mouth small, will you-ever
so small? I know it is large, really, but
make it quite tiny, will you?" Artist
(politely)-"Certainly, madam. If you
~ S1C1 IL, WILL leave II out 1lCOQeIQeI.
-Tit-Bits.
Tommy had bitter disappoint-
ment yesterday" What was it?''
"TeI about it, Tommy" 'Th' paper
said our preacher WIZ goin' to exchange
pulpits with mother preacher-an' !
went t church, an there wuz tn same
pulpit-an' a mother n.''-Chicagc
Record.
She Suited Him.-"You seem to
have taken quite a fancy to Miss
Barnes" Eyes. She's a very strong
girl Strong! What has that to dc
with to" 'She's the right kind of {
girl to take out on tandem I never
was fond of work myself" Chicago
Evening Post.
"A Delayed Effusion.-"Fellow tried
to work the editor yesterday" How
was that?" 'Offered him a manuscript
poem called Marco Bozzaris' for two
dollars what did the old man say?'
''Said the fellow had made the mistak,
of his life in not writing the poem tw,
months ago. Cleveland Plain Dealer
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
THE METRIC SYSTEM.

Its Introduction Would Simplify All
Farm Transactions.
A time-honored absurdity is found in
the British corn (grain) markets, says
Texas Farm and Ranch. All kinds OF
grain are sold in quarters. If the quar-
ter meant any particular quantity, the
same at all times and with all sub
stances, we could learn to realize what
the term meant. But the weight of
the quarter depends upon what kind
of grain is intended. If it is of wheat
from California 500 pounds is one quar-
ter: if the wheat is English grown 504
pounds make a quarter; if it should
be Russian barley, 400 pounds are one
quarter; Russian oats are sold in quar-
tiers of 504 pounds. Oats from elsewhere,
800 pounds make one quarter; English
and Scotch oats 60 $50 pounds per quar-
ter. Schoolboys are taught that liz
pounds make one hundredweight,. 20
hundredweight one ton, and that four
quarters equal one ton. Hence the quar-
ter should be 500 pounds. Much confu-
sion results in this country from read
ing the English corn markets, and no
wonder. And yet we have n similar
custom: For instance. bushel of corn
is Sc pounds, IA bushel of oats is 80
pounds and a bushel of wheat is 60. The
English paradox is easily explained on
the same principle; the quarter varies
with the. specific gravity Of the sub
stance weighed. Let US get the beam
out of our own eyes before we make toe
much ado about the mote in that Of our
neighbor, John Bull. It asssssss.s /. s5S
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13

Savages)
treated Bodhabhikshu mercifully. She
did not abuse her power in his case.
Bodhabhikshu is a picturesque char
acter, yet fine type of the oriental
mystic of which we hear much and see
little. If his audience was one of dress
makers and milliners, his costume alone
would make an interesting and enter
tanning study for them for an hour.
While making a speech he is just as
capable of holding an enlightened audi
ence.
ROBBED in white, with white turban,
the dark-skinned Hindoo presented a
striking picture when he arose to adj
dress the members at the fourth annual
meeting of the Woman's congress. His
outer garment of pure white silk was
draped SO as to set off the long, 1.-THE
lines of his figure to the admira ton of
his audience. As messenger from the
cradle of eastern civilization, he amazed
his hearers with his fluent use of the
English language and his logical argu-
ments. However, it is to one of his log
ical conclusions that his hearers take
exception, and, if properly quoted, the
dusky representative will probabl
make a proper explanation.
He began his speech by expressing
great satisfaction for the privilege of
addressing such representative body
of western women. Then he touched
another sympathetic chord in the hearts
of his audience by his pathetic reference
to the mothers of his own land. His
remarks were ended with the following
tribute to the women in general: 'She
is the heavenly flower stolen from Para
disc to adorn the house; as sister she
is the ministering angel; as wife she
is the crowned queen; as a mother she
is the goddess. noble and exalted, but
when she abuses this great power she
is the most dangerous creature on
earth" It is to this last remark that
nearly his whole audience took some
what indignant exception.
The Bramacharian's conversation in
private is ingenious, absolutely self
reliant and swift. He has very lofty
conception of life, which is at entire
variance from the ideas of the western
hemisphere, and with his careful study
and training in science, in philosophy
and our methods, he is capable to meet
an argument on any basis with the re-
suit that he will usually convince his
listeners that he speaks whereof he
knows.-N. Y. Sunday Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
EXCELLENT CROP PROSPECTS.
"estsrD Canadian Farmer In Excellen
Spirits.

~~s~~A~AA
Spirits.
The reports that have been received from
tho farmers Of the Canadian Northwest are
exceedingly good. Tho June rains, which
are looked upon as q factor in forwarding
tho " heat crop, and 10 inestimable in fore
ing the growth, have been numerous and
the wheat fields are now in the highest con-
dition- The result will b that with the
acreage Of this year and tho prospect Of a
big. average, the lot Of the Canadian farmer
is most enviable ono Along the lines of
the railway that have been constructed and
those under construction, there are still a
limited number of homesteads that can be
had actually free. In other districts i'm
proved farms can be had at low figures.
Tho opportunity is now offered all who de-
sire TO better their condition to take up
lands there. Excellent climate. good laws.
free schools, and the best Of social condi.
tions, churches. societies, etc. For particu-
lars and pamphlets and information as to
the best means Of reaching there, apply ia
Mr.. Ben Davies, Agent for the Canadian
Government, 152 Third street, St. Paul; w.
Richie, Grafton, N. D.; R. n. Swallow,
Watertown, S. D.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
PRETTY BIB FOR BABY.

b -. and ribbon strings at the back to
tie the delicate little affair in place,
will be all that is necessary, although a
row of Misunderstanding and the baby's
initials outlined in front of the bib, NAV
render the serviceable little article
more attractive.-Edith Chester, in
Country Gentleman.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
Home-Seekers, Look!

The Grand Prairie of Arkansas-lying on
both sides of the Little Rock & Memphis R.
offers special nduee@en a to ns E
ers. The best pasturage, the richest cereal
lands and finest farming country in the New
South. This Vast Tract of Land now
thrown open to settlers. Come and buy
while you have the chance to make your
own selection. For any information, call
on, or address, Rudolph Fink, General Man
Gen. Fri. & Tiki. Agt, Little Rock, Ark,
Little Rock & Memphis Railroad.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
TALK WITH CHICAGO GREEKS.


Some of the Question: They Are Asked
by People During War Times.
Perhaps the most interesting local
characters to-day are the men who man.
age fruit stands, who, American citi-
zens one day, may be Greek soldiers the
next
What do you ask for bananas?" a
man will inquire, and while they are
being put up in a paper bag and he is
hunting for change, he says:
II see they are having a fight at
Domokos. Ever been there?''
''Oh, yes" the mendacious fruit ven
dor says; me live there"
80? Well, now, don't you think you
ought to be there now?"
Eyes, me like help fight"
''That's right. You're no .3atriot if
you don't go home and strike blow for
liberty. Whip those Turks and then
come back here and settle down. Luck
to you," and the man with the bananas
goes off to catch his car. The next Gus
toner is woman.
'Oh, you are Greek, aren't you?'
Eyes, men,
II want to ask you if you have any
Greek postage stamps? Ny little boy
is making collection"
The fruit dealer politely takes out a
letter, the only one in the drawer, and
shows the stamp placed on the spot
where the envelope is sealed.
II dassent not open," he says. 1T
IS for me pardner- our people seal
their letters that way now, so nobody
open"
"Oh, will you keep the stamp for
me?''
eyes, men,
: The next customer is jaunty girl,
who says saucily:
''Oh, you're a Greek, aren't you?
Great people, you Greeks, to let those
nasty, half-civilized Turks get the best
Of you. How many oranges for five
cents? Why don't you 60 home and
fight? I thought all Greeks were sol
diers. Say, have you any Greek mill.
tary buttons? I'd just give my two
eyes for one to wear on chain. Are
you sure those oranges are sound? ]
suppose you'll be gone to fight when
come round again. I'll be regular Gus
toner when you come back"
And before the poor fellow has recov
cred himself tall, angular female, car
rying roll of manuscript, stops to say:
The isles of Greece, the isles of Greece!
Where burning Sappho loved and sung
Man with heroic blood in your
veins, 60 rescue your country from thu
hateful Turk. Go! Go! Greece need.
you"
And then, to soothe his lacerated spir
it's, she buys banana, and her place
is taken by a newsboy, who asks il
blatant tones:
Have paper, mister? All about de-
war wild Greece and Cuban de,
Turks whipped de Greeks" -Chicag,
Times-Herald.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
Sound Reasons for Approval.

There are several cogent reasons why the
medical profession recommend and the
above the ordinary cathartics. 1t does not
drench and weaken the bowels, but assists
rather than forces nature to act; it is
botanic and safe; it's action is never pre-
coded by an internal earthquake like that
produced by drastic purgative. For forty
five years past it has been household
remedy for liver, stomach and kidney
trouble.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
MAKING OVER GOWNS.

Unless the Material Is Very Good Ii
Does Not Pay.
The average Frenchwoman has long
been held up to Americans as model
OF household economy. These women
seem gifted with the power of utiliz-
ing small things which other women
throw away. Any person who can make
over last years gowns and wraps as
long as any wear is left in them can
save great deal, but the value of ones
time, if one must take time from re-
nnunerative work, must be counted
against the saving. 1t does not always
pay to make over half-worn goods. It
is economical always to buy durable
cloth for dress, SO it can be made
over. Select a goods that can be turned,
also one of pure wool, that can be
cleaned and dyed, when purchasing u
dress. It is poor economy to buy wool
dresses of very delicate color. Mixtures
of silk and wool do not dye or clean
well, because the two materials shrink
unevenly. If one must select gown
of mixed cotton and wool on account
of the small sum of money laid aside
for the purchase, do not buy plain
color, but a mixture of color. A''salt-
7and-pepper'' mixture. or one in gray
and white, will wear three or four times
as long as a plain black or gray cloth,
which soon looks "seedy'' if it is not
pure wool. Delicate pale grays usually
fade. Pink is a color that is seldom
'color proof" Most light blue woolens
fade. It is better economy to select a
cheap silk Of q cream-white wool than
1 wool dress in tint of color. White
wooden goods can be repeatedly washed
and made over.N 4. Tribune. .@
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
Mistakes and Mistakes.

It was the eve of their bridal day.
perhaps, after all,'' he faltered, gazing
tenderly yet seriously down into her lus.
trous eyes, 1--WE shall make a mistake in
marrying"
How you brighten me, Edwin she ex.
claimed, with SILVER. "Come, let US re
hearse again, and make assurance doubly
sure.'-Detroit Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
The Shoe on the Other Foot

Miss Strongmynd-Have one of my new
brand of cigarettes assure you they are
delicious.
Miss Bloomer-Thanks, dear, but I've
stopped smoking.
you would become backslider."
Don't think SO hardly of me, dear; I've
only stopped till I'm married. You see,
the trouble is, Cholly complains that the
odor is disagreeable to him.''-Yellow Kid
MAGAZINE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
Vinaigrettes of Agate.

The newest vinaigrette is made OF
agate. The stones polish beautifully
and those of red and green are particu.
larly popular just now. The tops OF
the vinaigrettes are of silver, gilded,
and are usually embellished with a
stone OF the color that predominates in
the agate. 49,. -* z
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
Sumcient Reason.

II understand their engagement has
been broken II &. ts<s 81
~. y es. She says she was deceived
He had only six century runs to- h1
credit instead of 16, and as she ha6
s. herself, he was clearly out Of he,
ciass. :. Chicago Post,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
Stories.

She did not proclaim her story to the
world. She was proud.
Fourth" she said to the elevator boy,
in loud voice.
That is to say, she proclaimed the third
story below hers, and then got out and
walked the rest Of the way up-Detroit
Journal
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13

No matter in what part of the house a
move them.-Washington Democrat.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13

A single bad habit in horse often
changes the value of that horse very
materially. s. q :9s Ia: . zs.s. So
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13

A physician who has much practice neve,
signs his name doctor. '-Washington Dem
ocrat.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13

People are certainly as unfair with their
neighbors as they are with prominent Off
Gals they happen to dis1ike.-Atchison
Globe.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
MOnumenfal.

Higgins! Why, he can lie as. fast as
horse can trot. = + ssssa5s 3 ts s .&s
.s Worse than that. AS fast as 4
scorcher can spin. = Philadelphia North
American.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
"StQr TObacco.0

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
Wheel Scripture

I, Wheel Scripture. = ~
"Our preacher is up to date every
time.' :. +. - ~
e What was his latest text?' !.
'Punctures in Character. and How to
Repair Them. Chicago Record.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13

1t is needless to say that man must pos
sess good eye to thread his way.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13
UD to His Looks,

national capital is still new to his honors.
One day newspaper woman, full of busi-
ness, burst into the Office of this secretarys
chief. The great man was out. Can you
tell me when he will be in?" she asked.
Really" drawled the clerk, Il haven't an
idea" "Well," said the newspaper woman,
as she turned to 60, Il must say you look
it. ''-Washington Post.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13

Is colony Of bees during the breeding.
season should have : reserve store 81
honey. .=s5s5. =tss..s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13

A Test.-"You needn't say woman has
no mechanical genius. l can do anything
on earth with only hairpin. well, here,
Free Press
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-13

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.
The Monitor-register., 1897-05-07
PennsviIle Record.

Miss May Bassett has returned from a
visit to her aunt at Marlton, N. j.
Miss Belle Davis, a former resident Of
this place, but now of Woodstown, has
been visiting friends at the home of NJ.
V. Curriden.
Miss Phebe Jenkins had her left wrist
and hard severely burned this week by
some hot grease flying IN it while cUoa.
ing around the stove.
The following letters unclaimed remain
in the PennsViIle P. o. for the month
ending April 30: James Hammary, Miss
A. S. Paige, S. S. Lewis, Joseph E.
Watkins.
Rev. j. E. Wiley, of Emmanuel
Church, ~Pennsgrove, will occupy the M.
e. pulpit here next Sunday morning, he
will also administer tho sacrament of the
Lords supper.
Next Monday evening you are invited
to attend the social of the W. G. T. U. to
DO held at the NJ. E. Parsonage. OF
course you will have a good time if you
Will only go. We believe they will have
something for US to eat to.
The Epworth League of the M. E.
Church is planning a grand Fourth of
July celebration for this place. They
have invited the two secret societies of
the village to &c partners with them and
IL the plans which are now under consid
GRAFTON can be successfully consummated
we feel sure Townsville will have a grand
treat on the coming Ali. Give it all the
encouragement you can. 1t has been a
long time slnce a proper celebration of
This Gay vas had 10 this community.
The Monitor-register., 1897-05-07
THE News FROM Two COUNTIES.
" arrlsonvIIle Noten.

AHFTAsSnNlkAo NOESs.
The apple bloom is large aud the out
look for an apple crop looks good.
John Riley and wife entertained Miss
Blanche Gates and her best man, of
Camden, on Sunday.
Herring have reached Harrisonville
and On Tuesday five or six hundred were
caught at the gate hole of the mill race.
Anthony Gerlock and wife, on return
ing from church on Sunday, found their
youngest child had died while they were
away.
Rev. ID. B. Ackley and wife drove to
Bridgton on Tuesday, returning the next
day. He attended the District Stewards
meeting.
The potato bugs are on hand, waiting
for the potatoes to make their appear.
ance, and looking as though they had
wintered good.
The looked for aud much needed rain
came on Saturday night and should call
forth gratitude to Him who sendeth the
rain upon the just and the unjust.
Rev. D; B. Ackley preached on Sun
day evening to a well filled house from
the text "Why stand We here all the day
idle" On account of the storm in the
morning the congregation was small.
The annual meeting of the Sunday
School Association of Harrison and South
Harrison townships will be held in the
M. E. Church at Harrisonville on Tues,
day evening, May 18th, at 7 As O'Clock.
Programme praise and prayer, led by
Rev. D. B. Aokley; 8, appointment of
committees aud seoretary's report; BIS.
reports from schools; s %. report of
spring meeting, Rev. j. j. Davies; 8 50,
address, "The Best of ALL" Rev j. c..
Kulp; 8, reports of committees and mis-
cellaneous business; adjournment.
The Monitor-register., 1897-05-07
Board or Aumshouse trustees

The final meeting of the present Board
of Almshouse Trustees was held on
Monday, all the members being present.
Steward Dickinson's reported that
twelve deaths had occurred during the
last year and the report of visiting com-
mittee showed the premises to be in a
first-class shape, except that the sanitary
arrangements were in a deplorable con-
dition. This committee is composed
of Allen Moore, W. II. H. Denny and
Jonathan 8. Grier.
DR.. Charles Newton, one of the visiting
physicians, had his attention directed to
the sanitary condition of the institution in
March, and Immediately began a thorough
investigation. 1t was found that the
we'll from which the drinking water was
obtained was pe~rilously neal the sewer
into which all the refuse from the
Almshouse proper drained. This was
built in 1880 and has practically under
gone no repairs since. The two sewer
wells are seven feet in depth and bricked
in without the p%recaution of laying the
bricks 10 cement, with no bottom other
| than the natural earth. Consequently in
the course of years the drippings from the
| wells have ~percolated the walls and
contaminated the springs feeding the
drinking water well, which is located
only about forty feet from the sewage
wells. Noticing the symptoms of a num-
Der of the patients in the institution DIR.
| Newton drew some water from the well
and took it to the Jefferson College, Phila-
delphia, for analysis. The chemist there
found the water to be impregnated with
the most poisonous germs, directly
| traceable to the sewage.
When the committee made this report
| they were highly commended for their
efficient work. Mr.. Moore and Mr..
Grier were then given charge of the re-
| pairs and will take immediate steps to
stamp out what might soon have led to a
serious epidemic.
At a previous meeting Architect j oseph
| Powers, of Salem, was employed to draw
| plans and submit an estimate of the cost
| of a two story kitchen. Mr.. Powers
| submitted his plans and estimate, but
| they were laid over until the sanitary
| conditions had been improved, the Board
not deeming it wise to incur an additional
$500 expense.
The present Board of Trustees has
been among the best that has ever
managed the affairs of the Almshouse,
and many of them will no doubt be con-
| tinued by the Board of Freeholders at the
election next week.