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Willmar tribune., 1898-11-30
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

TIE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity Of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup Of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA F1e STRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the, CALI
FoRNIA t'IG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup Of Figs has
given to millions Of families. makes
the name Of the Company guaranty
of the excellence OF its remedy. 1t is
far in advance OF all other laxativys,
as it acts on the kidneys. liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not gripe nor
nauseate. In order to get it's beneficial
effects, please remember the name Of
the Company
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Willmar tribune., 1898-11-30

physicians Office
1ere she has un-
rgone a critical
animation with
impression more
less, of discour-
agement-
| This eondf-
\ ton of the
minddestroyz
the effect of
advice; and
she grows
worse rather
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
cH1LD's HANDKERCHIEF BIB.

and their pattern had been obtained for
the benefit of the woman's depart
ment.
To make bib like this you purchase
linen handkerchief with scalloped
edge big enough to go around the child's
neck. You then cut it in two dag
onally, and from the plain portions of
each half you cut out the collar. En-
broider the edges of the collar until
you have pretty design and fasten
upon the triangular piece as shown on
the child's neck.
Many prefer to work the pattern
upon the collar before it is cut out of
the cloth. and those who are handy with
the needle like to embroider deep de-
sign upon the handkerchief in place of
the scanty little one. Two bibs are
made from each handkerchief.
This bib, being thin, is worn over n
heavy coarse cotton one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Keep Household Accounts.

Keeping household accounts is an az
fair, if not a necessity. still of the great
est wisdom. says an exchange. In com
parison with the small amount Of time
and labor which the doing so employs
the satisfaction Of knowing al the end
of each year how the family funds have
gone is the amplest compensation. One
especial satisfaction gained from the
keeping Of household accounts is the
ability when. or if the necessity arises,
70 reduce expenditures Oh the outlay
for luxuries and unnecessaries. The
money spent for food for medicines
or for fuel is capable Of far less reduc-
ton than that used for amusements. for
wages or for clothing. and a system Of
accounts which viii show at once where
expenses can be lessened is entitled to
respectful consideration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

Poor in spirit is the necessary condi-
ton, the soil in which the others grow
1t is the trunk Of the tree Of which the
others are the branches the hall Of
the house Of which the others are the
rooms.
The first column shows the natural
Development and progress OF the inner
life.
The second column shows the similar
development Of the outward life.
Correspcndences-Ea Each characters
ticin the second column is the natural ex-
preston of its corresponding inner life,
given in the first column. They that
mourn for sin viii be meek TO sinners.
They who hunger 10 do good Will do
good in mercy. Those who are pure in
heart will seek most. an6 be most sue
cessful in, the bringing men to peace in
Christ.
Tests.-Those who lived such a life in
this evil world are often prosecuted, and
must always be ready TO endure this
test. They who do stand the test will
have these virtues in a hig degree and
have the fuller blessedness Of them all.
sults.-Those who live according to
the Beatitudes VIII help to bring the
kingdom Of Heaven on earth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

A more ridiculous method of curing a
man who is suffering from nervous exhaus-
ton and is threatened with nervous pros
tTatiou could not be well conceived. A man
who has overworked does nor need more
work, but less work and more rest. The
man who has lost his appetite needs some
thing TO restore il. The man whose nerves
are shattered needs something to tone and
strengthen them. Get the nerves right and
sound, and refreshing sleep will follow A
man who sleeps we'll and eats well, and
digests and assimilates his food will not
remain i'll.
In cases of this kind DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery goes to bed rock - to
first causes. 1t creates a hearty appetite;
il makes the digestion and assimilation
perfect; it invigorates the liver; it purifes
the blood and fills il with the life-giving
elements Of the food. It builds up new
flesh, new muscle and new nerve fibres It
is an unfailing cure for nervous exhaustion
and nervous prostration, and the best of
all medicines for overworked men and wo-
men. An honest druggist won't urge an
inferior substitute upon you, thereby in
sulting your intelligence.
II is dealers business to sell you what
you ask for-not what he prefers for selfish
profits sake to sell.
A man or woman who neglects constipa-
ton suffers from slow poisoning. Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipa-
ton. One little Pellet" is gentle laxa-
tive, and two a mild cathartic All medi-
cine dealers sell them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
NEW SLAVERY AT CAPE TOWN.
Dechuana Prisoners Are Bought by
the Farmers

The slave mart" judging from an
article in the Cape Times, appears to
be definitely established in Cape Town,
says the London Chronicle. The slaves,
of course, are the Bechuana prisoners,
and although there is no suggestion
that these wretched creatures are treat
ed with harshness while in the gov
eminent care, they are clearly consid-
cred and disposed of precisely as if
they were mere bales of goods or cat
tie. Careful watch and ward is kept
over them and the writer says that
1t is not easy TO pass the strict guard
at the gate untess you are a farmer
coming to pick your labor.
Round three sides of the square court
yard men and women are squatting i'm
passively or standing chattering in
knots. They are ill-clad and exceeding
ly ill-fayored, but not ill-nourished, like
the first batch Of skeletons that came
down to town. A child here and there
is even bonny. There is no very obvi-
Gus detection. The nearest to it is a
moody, passive look"
The farmers, too. quite enter into
the spirit of the "slave mart" They go
round the market scanning the men
and sorting out those of the largest
size" as did the walrus and the car
penter with the oysters. The natives
cast expressionless, sidelong glances at
their possible masters while they are
being appraised like goods in store.
Having selected one or two from
group, the tanner is chagrined at be-
ing told by harried official: "Wecan-
not break this lot for YOU" as if the
knot of negroes were a dinner service
or a suite of bedroom furniture. Back
goes the farmer and looks the natives
up and down again, and at length de-
cides ito take the lot" When the ma
tiyes are duly indentured for five years
their master unhitches his cart and
mules, outside, bundles his labor" in
and drives his bargain home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
INTENSIVE FARMING.
Less Acreage More 10 Be Desired
Than Burden of Debt.

Less Acreage More 10 Be Desired
Than Burden of Debt.
Farmers are beginning to see that a
pressive mortgage, is more to be desired
than a burden of debt. In
tensive farming is the basis of argu-
ment upon which our learned and sci
entific agriculturists build their esti-
mates of rapid development and future
permanent wealth. The increasing
number Of small farms, with better
cultivation and better improvements,
is certain TO be followed by an increased
production, an increased number of
manufacturing industries, an increased
population and greatly increased wealth
of the states resources.
Economy on the farm may be made TO
mean more than the saving of the little
things. The reducing of the mortgage
debt by reducing the acreage of the
farm to the actual capacity TO till and
make productive will be in the line of
economy. The changing of conditions
whereby 100 bushels of grain is made
to grow where formerly so grew is
economy; the building of better homes
and the enjoyment Of better home COM
forts by the family on the farm is econ
omy; the independence of actual owner
ship in a business which recognizes no
rival in it's self-sustaining attributes
is economy TO mind and body.-World
Herald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

1t is mainly by what city people call
petty economies that farmers have al
ways made their money. Their bust
that of the retail merchant to whom
every penny is important, as its posses
sion may mean profit to him, or the
failure to possess it may mean loss and
possible bankruptcy. The farmer, in
selling his products is obliged TO get all
he can so as to meet his expenses. Yet
farmers are not at all niggardly. Most
of what they make over and above ex-
penses goes in better methods of liv-
ing, which make prosperity for every
body else.-American Cultiyator.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
New Distribution Centers.

The big shipping points or produc-
ton districts are now the big distribute
ing points of the country, and not the
large cities, as heretofore. Whether
this will work to the advantage of the
producer or not is an interesting sub
ject for debate. The prices for car are
broadcast to every town
large enough to consume a car of po-
tatoes, melons, tomatoes or any other
product raised for distant markets.
The greatest losses to the distributors
come from the class that orders the
goods and then refuses to accept them
on some pretext when the market fails
10 reveal margin on arrival Of goods.
Fruit Trade Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

1t is believed now that wheat is the
oldest Of the cereal grains, as it IN
questionably is the most important for
human civilization and progress. IT
probably originated III eastern Asia.
which is also supposed to have been the
place where man originated. There are
many kinds Of wheat, one If the oldest
being a variety which produces a NUM-
Der Of ears on each stalk. What ia
called corn in the Bible story Of Joseph
in Egypt was probably this variety of
wheat. At no former period IN human
history was wheat so generally used for
human food as it is at present
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Testing the seed Corn.

Testing seed corn is far too often neg
lected. Corn which has been thorough
ly dried and then properly stored wiz
lay in the ground for few weeks with
out rotting should long, wet season oc-
cur Corn which was well dried, but
was repeatedly frozen when moist and
its vitality injured, will very soon rot if
the soil is so wet and cold as to retard
termination. The person accustomed
to testing seed corn can determine
whether a given sample comes with
or weak vitality and whether or
not it would lay long in the soil before
rotting. A little nice care in drying and
preserving seed corn materially in
creases the chances for crop of corn.
Plowman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Use SUNDAY SCHOOL.

International Lesson for January rs.
IS9S-The Beatitudes Matthew 9,
liz.
ARRANGED from Peloubets Notes.l
GOLDEN TEXT-Ye are the light of the
world.-Matt. STA.
THE SECTION includes the Beatitudes,
which are practically the text, and such
applications and illustrations as are given
in the rest Of the chapter.
PARALLEL.-Luke 617-26
TIME.-Summer OF A d. 2S
Notwithstanding to tradition. the Ser
mon on the Mount was spoken on the Horns
Of Hattin. or Mo int of Beatitudes, a square,
shaped Hill. about 60 feet In height with
two tops, near the center of the west coast
of the sea Of Galiee. two or three miles
from the sea. and seven southwest from
Capernaum.
EXPLANATORY.
l. a Night of Prayer.-From Luke
6:12 we learn that the new epoch in
the development of Christ's kingdom
was preceded and ushered in by night
of special prayer.
IL. The Selection of Twelve Apostles.
For instruction and training for the
great work of building up His kingdom.
Luke 6:12-16.
III. Fundamental Principles of the
Kingdom of Heaven.-The inhabitants
Of Heaven live according to these prin-
ciples as naturally as they breathe; and
when all the people of the earth do the
same Heaven will be on earth and the
city of God will have come down from
God, prepared as bride adorned for
her husband"
! ~. The Beatitudes-Vs 10. First.
/ The Beatitudes are the text of the Ser
/ mon on the Mount.
Second. Here is found the only true
method by which the needed moral rev.
olution can be realized. What men
needed first was change, not in their
/ circumstances, but in themselves Bles-
sedness, Jesus affirmed, comes not from
outward conditions, but from inward
states. It consists not in positions, but
in dispositions.
Third. The Beatitudes are not ar
, bitrary enactmerts. God Himself can
not change them. While a man hates
his brother God cannot i AXE him hap
py. Omnipotence cannot give us peace
while we hug the worm that does not
die and wrap ourselves in the flame that
is not quenched.-W. B. Wright.
4 Fourth. The Relation of the Beati-
tudes 10 One Another:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
HANGER FOR BEEF.

from slipping off when quartered. Gore
two 11a-inch holes in center, opposite
directions from each other, fer your
levers. Ash or hickory saplings viii
do for levers, which, should be four feet
long. Then bore two 11s-inch holes one
inch from shoulders. Use three-quar-
ter-inch rope in them, and tie to d beam
ten feet high. Stand behind your beef
and use your levers. When you want
TO stop put one lever between lever
and ropes--L. o. Lining, in Ohio
Farmer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

lest we should offend them" said
Jesus. lie went beyond what was re-
quired and paid the tribute. In this
He is an example to US. Our rights are
very important, but it is not on every
infraction Of them that we should
stand for our rights" II is often far
better, a Christian duty, to 60 beyond
what is required lest we give ofPense.
Christians should commend themselves
10 the civil authorities by this Spirit Of
Jesus.-United Presbyterian.
The time is lost that is spent in lock.
ing for an easy place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
sAsHEs ARE IN VOGUE.
They Indfcate a Return TO Fashion
of Our Grand mothers.


Sashes are in vogue, and are to be
worn of varying widths and textures,
knotted. looped or left plain and fall
ing TO the hem of the skirt
A pretty model is of rich, heavy black
MORE, edged across the ends with
full quilted ruffiing of black lace. About
foot from the bottom is border of
cream -colored applique lace put on
bias. Another sash is also of moire
edged all around with scant ruching
of black chiffon. Both of these are Is
inches wide, and have only bunch OF
loops where the plated belt fastens at
the waist.
A handsome sash for evening wear is
of Roman striped silk, bordered and
edged with plaitings of black Brussels
net. Another of heliotrope satin and
black thread lace is knotted and iooped
at intervals of foot as it falls on the
skirt. the wide. soft folds of the satin
giving an artistic effect
The blouse bodice. in VARYING forms,
has given rise to these sashes and they
threaten to supersede belts, even for
everyday house or street wear The
NdlSt iiHe - very ihutn IN evidence TINS
season, and modistes predict that il
will not be long before the old-fash-
ion of skirts sewed visibly to the cor
sage will come in style again. Already
the new tea gowns and house gowns
are made in this manner. although the
line of joining is concealed. and il is Just
a step between that and the honest. old
fashioned "hodV." with the skirt gath
cred simply on to it and strengthened
with cord, that our grandmothers
wore.-N. Y. sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
some Truths TerseIy PM.

II will'' is the first step to God.
He'll is the last outpost of the love of
God.
Let not the preacher exalt rites above
righteousness.
Take care of Number One, but take
care it is the right one-the soul, not
the body.
Never disparage the commonplace
What is more commonplace than a
mothers love?
If consistency were the first and great
commandment no man would be con-
verted Rams Horn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
plain Yorksbire puddtpp

One cup milk, two eggs, yolks and
whites beaten separately, one-half tea
spoonful salt and one teaspoonful bak-
ing powder, sifted with one cup -four
Nix very smooth. Half an hour before
the roast is done dip little of the fat
into long baking tin. pour the pud-
ding in, and bake Serve with the
roast and gravy. This is not so rich
dish as that baked under the meat,
and leaves the room for peeled potatoes
to roast
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Lands, Patents, Pensions, Claims,
Washington Law and Claims Co.
Washington, d. c.

Will on very reasonable terms, prosecute
Land Claims including Mineral Lands and
Mines, Applications tor Patents and Pen
Sions, and all other claims before Congress,
the District of Columbia Courts. the several
Government Departments the Court of
Claims, and the Supreme Court of the
United States.
The Company will also aid lawyers. at
distance, in preparing their cases for the
Supreme Courts of the United States ana
for a small consideration will furnish COR
respondents information concerning mat
tiers in Washington that they may desire to
know.
John q. Slater. President.
Persons seeing this advertisement and
having business in that line. will lind fl to
their interest 10 communicate through this
paper lin writing mention this paper
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Lettuce nrd celery saIrd

Lay both the celery and lettuce in
cold water. Select the perfect leaves
Of lettuce for the base. Cut about
equal quantities Of small or broken
leaves and such parts of celery as will
not do for the table. in quite small
pieces. Mix together, heap on the
leaves. cover with cream dressing. Serve
from the refrigerator.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
RIsS EOS HE caRN
Two Can be Made Dat of One Medium
sized handkerchief.


sized handkerchief.
1t is claimed that the children of
what is known as the 400" wear cheap
er and more seryiceable articles of dress
than those who are less able to afford
expensive ones. BE that as it may, it
is certain that the little children of
the rich are noted for their tasteful
dress, which is at the same time not in
the least eXtravagant.
In Central park the other day there
appeared a nurse with the three
little children of New York million
aire. They had their lunch baskets
with them, and they wore little bihs
that would attract your attention
right away because they were so pretty.
They were made of linen hRndkerchiefs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
It SHIFTED Hin.

Mrs. IIashly-But why are you going
to leave me, Mr.. Firstfoor? 1 hope
you've no fault TO find with thetabIe.
Firstfoor-o6, no, none Of Gil. The
table strike7 me as being most excel
lent piece Of trrpitui IN. Y. journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20
Farm and Garden.
STRONG BEEF HANGER.
Description of n Rig Tint Is Cheap
md EasilN Made.

send a description of a rig use 10
hang a beef with. II is cheap and east
" made. One man can hang up beef
that viii weigh 600 pounds. Get piece
of good timber three feet four inches
long and four inches in diameter, and
round it. Then cut spindles on each
end i've inches long. Bore one-half-inch
holes in ends to put rod in to keep beef
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

ere are men who
inc that outdoor
Is a sovereign
for all ills. They
like slaves at their
less, take insuh-
time to rest and
sleep, and abuse
and neglect their
health in every
way. Then, when
they break down,
they keep on just
as before, except
that in addition to
their usual work,
they go out every
day and spade a
little in their gar
dens, or try to
initiate Mr.. Glad
! stone by cutting
down a tree or
chopping the fam
fv hra-wnnH
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-20

International Lesson for January rs,
ISoS-The Beatitudes - Matthew 81,
| liz.
Evening star., 1898-07-16
READY FOR SERVICE,
Col. Pettitt of the 4th Volunteer Ii
fantry Makes Application.

Col. James L. Pettitt. commanding the
4th Regiment of the United States Volun-
teer Infantry Qmmunes), called upon Adju-
tant General Corbin this morning and in
formed him that that regiment was fully
armed and equipped and ready and anx-
ous for service in the field. He made
special application for duty with the ex-
pedition to be sent to San Juan de Porto
Rico, and 1t is more than probable that
his wishes will be respected. Col. Pettitt
was formerly captain of the 1st Regular
Infantry and served with that regiment
for a long time at San Francisco. At the
outbreak of the war with Spain he was
summoned to Washington for duty in the
Office Of the adjutant general, and rendered
good service in the organization Of the reg
ular and volunteer armies. His present
command, the 4th Regiment of sso-called
immunes, is now rendezvoused at F'reder-
icksburg, Va. 1t was recruited in the Caro-
linas, Virginia, Maryland and the District
of Columbia.