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The Republican., 1899-07-27
Mere Matter of Choice.

IF ] ever marry it shall be to a wom-
an of fine intellect"
Huh! Wouldn't you rather have a
wife who thought you great p
indianapolis Journal.
The Republican., 1899-07-27

Mistress Ito Norah) What must be
buried in consecrated ground?
Norah lin great surprise) Dead,
um!-Judge.
The Republican., 1899-07-27

The man who gets up in the morning and
grumbles
If breakfast is not yet in sight,
Is the very same man who goes fishing
and patiently
Waits all the day for a bite.
N. Y. World.
The Republican., 1899-07-27

Goslin-I lose my head so readily.
doncher know, Miss Amy.
Miss Anyhow fortunate! One of
these times you'll get another.-Har-
lem Light.
The Republican., 1899-07-27

"How do l know this is 15-year-old
whisky"
Here is the written guarantee, sir.
of the man who invented the process
for aging it."-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican., 1899-07-27
Enjoyment. t.

did you have nice time at the con-
cert last night?"
"Splendid! Sue Darlington told me of
a lovely new dressmaker that she has
found. ."-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican., 1899-07-27

All the worlds a stage, and all the people
are but actors,
AS Shakespeare says they are.
And, Furthermore, each person in his heart
of hearts is
Convinced that he's star.
Answers
The Republican., 1899-07-27
COnceit.

Mrs. Spatts-I wouldn't marry the
best man living if l had it to do over
again.
Spatts-I wouldn't ask you again
Brooklyn Life.
The Republican., 1899-07-27

Life is but season of discomfort
For a change we are constantly praying:
In winter we long for the July sun,
And in summer we want to so sleighing.
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican., 1899-07-27

We can't have roses all the year
So nature has things planned;
But strawberries--a fondly dear
May be preserved and canned.
Detroit Free Press.
The Republican., 1899-07-27
Timely Advice.

Sick Passenger ION the voyage over)
What, oh, what can do to relieve nv
self of this seasiskness?
Old Sea Dog (nonchalantly)- y)--Give il
up.-Philadelphia North American.
The Republican., 1899-07-27

Now in this age of trusts. alas!
Fair woman plays her part;
The summer girl let's no chance pass
To syndicate her heart.
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Republican., 1899-07-27

First Cannibal-How do you feel to-
day?
Second Cannibal-Great; just like do
ing a little missionary work.-N. Y.
World.
The Republican., 1899-07-27
Her Side of the Question.

Upon his wheel he scOurs the country,
His wife at home bicycling loathes;
For next day It's her dirty duty
To scour the country off his clothes.
-1ulgp
The Republican., 1899-07-27

Napoleon Jackson-Is de ole woman
very sick, Bass?
Bass Jones-Yis; terrible gnawin'
pain in de stumjack!
Napoleon Jackson-Wha's de causa-
ton?
Bass Jones-She jist swallud her
false teeth!-Harlem Life.
The Republican., 1899-07-27

Snodgrass-The world has place for
everybody.
Micawber-Yes; the only trouble is,
there's generally somebody else in it,
Iit-BitS
The Republican., 1899-07-27

A little babe, beyond a doubt.
Is bald until his hair comes out:
And, later on. in manhood when
His hair comes out, he's bald again.
L. a. w. Bulletin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
SOUTH SEA MAIDENS.
they Are Kept Close Prisoners in
Ugly Wicker Cages Until They
Become Brides.

There are no breach of promise suits
on the island of New Britain, in the
South sea, says New York exchange.
The natives, in their simple Polynesian
way, have solved the problem that wor-
ries so many American mothers of
young daughters, and the maidens of
the island never get into bad company
or entanglements of any sort up to the
day of their marriage.
These natives are simple sort of
folk, if simplicity can be used in con-
nection with people that renounced
cannibalism only within the last 10
years. They are of dark brown color,
of medium height, and they would
rather eat than fight. 1t was not so
long ago that a feast followed every
fight on the island, and the edibles were
the roasted or fricasseed bodies of the
worsted combatants in the battle. But
now the tribes no longer make war on
one another. Instead, they loaf and
eat and do as little work as they can.
Theirideas of morality could be given
In very short chapter-almost as
short as the famous one about snakes
in Ireland-but they are great stick
lers for their complicated and peculiar
marriage customs.
There are two classes, and man may
not marry out of his class. Girls be-
come wives at IL or 12 years of age,
and their wedding is literally their
looming out party"
From the age of one year to the date
of their marriage these poor little
maidens are kept in wicker cages in
side the small thatched huts. They are
as much prisoners as any unfortunate
criminal behind prison bars. The
cages, to be sure, are light and airy, and
the occupant is able to see all that is
going on in the free world outside. But
they can't "come out and play" and all
the pleasures of childhood-even a
South sea childhood-are denied them.
This is not sGch a hardship as it
would seem at first consideration, be-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
THEIRS IS A HARD LOT.

cause the little ones are immured in
their cages at such an early age that
they grow up without thinking to rebel
against their enforced captivity.
Once a day only are they taken from
their cages to be washed. Food is given
them through the interstices, which
are plenty large enough to admit the
little fresh air that gains entrance to
the low cabins. The girls grow fat and
healthy on this sort of life, and these
are doubtless the qualities deemed
most desirable in South sea wife.
But to an American 1t seems almost in
comprehensive that people living
almost altogether out of doors in an
equatorial climate should so bring up
their. young females.
Still, the plan has it's advantages.
There is no fear of the frisky maidens
staying out too late at night, nor need
their parents be alarmed lest the daugh-
ters get into bad company. When the
ardent young man finds girl whom
he would like to make his wife he is
compelled to do his wooing through the
bars. Papa's chairs are never broken
because of having to carry double
weight, and all the counting is neces-
sarily done in the daytime. AS con-
sequence, when the young girl leaves
her cage to become wife, the husband
is possessed of none of those harassing
doubts that come with higher civiliza-
ton. And they make good wives, too
and are ready, should the fates bring
them daughters, to keep them close
within the same cages.
Still, the South sea girls of to-day are
lucllier than those of 30 years ago
They were not brought up at all then
but simply killed at birth, and the
young men of the tribe went to neigh,
boring islands for wives. So the march
of civilization has the island of New
Britain in its path after all.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
TIMELY DAIRY NOTES.

The product will be maan better if
two or more COWS are fresh every
mouth.
Do not allow the bull to sun with the
herd in the pasture. Arrange yard or
pasture that can be made secure by a
heavy, high fence.
Fit the windows with wire netting,
and put screen doors on the inner
jambs, so that the outer doors may be
left open during the hot weather.
Arrange to have the different mem
bers of the herd freshen at different
times of the year, so that the milk sup
ply will be pretty even during the whole
year.
Kind treatment and pleasant sur.
roundings have a great influence upon
the quantity and qualify of the milk,
provided the feed is sufficient for the re-
quirements of the animal.
A reader asks how to remodel the I'D
der of a COW that is badly misshapen.
1t is practically impossible without a
long and expensive operation that final
ly might not prove successful.
Keep. salt constantly in water-tight
box in the barnyard to insure the best
condition of the stock. Leave this box
out under Nne open sky and note the
pleasure with which the cattle drink up
the salty water on rainy daYs.-Farm
Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24

shown at Fig. 2 is used. A deep well is
dug close to the cheese factory. In the
case illustrated, this well is Ga feet deep.
The pipe through which the air enters
is ten inches in diameter, and reaches
just about to the top of the factory. 1t
comes down into the we'll as is shown
in the picture, the well being thorough
ly covered so that the air cannot escape
through the top. The air is forced down
near the cold water, and up again
through the pipe B into the cooling
room. Prof King, in his bulletin, gives
an account of number of such devices,
and gives some very interesting conclu-
sions as result of his investigation.
This system of sub-earth ducts seems to
be popular one in Wisconsin, and
where properly handled, it seems to be
a valuable and economical way of re-
ducing the temperature. In some
cases, the temperature of the cooling
room is reduced from eight to twelve
degrees by the use of this duct.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24

how this plan is operated. The long
tube shown at Fig. carries at its top
wide opening (F) and wide vane (G).
The wind vane acts with the wind so as
to hold the opening (F) constantly
against it. A shows the inlet to the
cooling room; B is the end of the duct
or air pipes, and is bricked-up hole
below the curing room. c shows the
cross section, showing how number
of pipes are used to carry the air. E is
the bricked-up entrance under the fun
mel; f is the funnel with mouth sc
inches wide; j is the cooling room, and
II L the ventilator for letting out the
air.
In this case the air is carried about
100 feet under ground, but in some
cases it is not convenient to carry the
air so far. In such places, the device
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
TO IRON TABLE LINEN.
There Is an Art I'm Giving 1t Luster
and the Smoothness Admired
by HouselSeepers.

Linen by good rights should be dried
only enough to make it possible to iron
it well. 1t is well-nigh impossible to
iron out wrinkles that have once dried
in; even with good sprinkling this is
a difficult task to do, as anyone may
lsnow who has tried it. After the linen
Is washed and rinsed until quite clean,
then let it hang in the sun if possible
until just dry enough to iron nicely.
Have the iron hot; luke-warm iron
will not do. Fold the cloth lengthwise,
if at all, for the first pressing; press
hard and iron smoothly, until the linen
is quite dry; unless it is perfectly dry
it will not have that luster and bril-
lance that all well-ironed linen has.
Fold the cloth lengthwise until it is
narrow enough to suit the taste, and
then crosswise folding is allowable.
The only points to be observed are
these: Iron the linen before it is dry
and iron it until it is perfectly dry.
This will insure perfect work
Avoid starch in linen as you would
upon silk or such fabrics. 1t is en-.
tirely out of place.
Table linen should be ironed in the
same way as tablecloths, and all fancy
foldings avoided. Sometimes in hotels
fancy foldings are used, but for the
home table let the napkins be folded
in plain squares and be ironed perfect.
ly that their gloss will be an attractive
feature of the table decorations.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
brushing Improves the Hair.

The very best brushes should always
be chosen, and at the very least 100
strokes a day should be vigorously adj
ministered. The bristles of the brush
should not be so hard as to drag the
hair out in case of a tangle obstructing
their courre. Nor should they be yield
ing. 1t is useless to brush the hair un-
less the skin of the head be brushed
as well. The friction stimulates it
and makes the hair grow. Brushing
the hair with slow and languid strokes
is simply useless. Vigor and intention
are necessary to produce really good
effect and induce the bright, healthy
gloss that hair should haSe.-Ladies'
Home Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
A SWEET REVENGE.
Clarence Was Weak on ling and
She Brought 1t Up in
Red Ink.

"Oh, Eleanor, l am so glad to find you
here. i went up to your house, and your
mother said you had come here to be fitted"
and as Eleanor grasped the speakers hand
the dressmaker frowned, for she didn't want
the fit of the new gown interfered with.
"Well, Daisy" said Eleanor, 81 am glad,
too, for see by your eyes that you've some
thing to tell me"
'Yes. This morning / went over to see
Kit, and | ran up to her room, as we
always do, you know"
YES" assented Eleanor.
"And she was crying. All around her on
the floor were letters, and on the bed more
letters. l said: Mercy, Kit, what's the
matter? Every now and then she would
make vicious jab at a letter and appear to
be writing.
"'0h, Daisy! I am 9hnost wild! I'm so
busy
What are you doing?' asked
have had a quarrel-and I'm glad of it
ob-'and-and-he sent all my letters back
and the silver bookmark-and the lovely
pipe | gave him with his name engraved on
it-and-oh, Daisy! l can't use any of them
how can I?-and so I'm getting his letters
ready to return. Pm-Im correcting them,
and then she laughed and made another jab
with her pen.
Correcting them? gasped.
Hes-correcting them. You know Clar-
ence is terrible speller, so have gone over
each letter in red ink and made him see that
itwas intentional. Humph! I'll bet he won't
tell another man he broke it Oft
81 couldn't help laughing but wasn't it a
fine revenge? e?-London Tit-Bits.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
The FnshionnbIe stone.

Jade is the newest ornament of fash
ion. The idea is said to have orig
mated in London where jade is stone
highly valued as well as malachite. We
may see a revival of the latter. too, per-
haps, though it does not lend itself cas-
lily to articles of jewelry. BY degrees
silversmiths have rung the changes on
all the precious stones. Sapphires
used to be sold at large and prohibit
tive price, it is now comparatively
moderate. Pearls are always dear and
precious; rubies have risen in market
value. while diamonds of ordinary
quality are cheap; large stones of any
sort remaining always the prize oil
millionaires ouly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24

as it is preposterous, and the cherry
stone, which is of ordinary size, is one
of the most wonderful works of skill
ever wrought by its makers, the Hin
dus. Miss Vests father, a sea captain,
brought two of these little curiosities
from India years ago, but all trace of
the other cherry stone, which contained
six dozen gold spoons, was soon after
lost.
The cherry stone is cleverly carved
and mounted on little ivory and sill
yer stand, and the top screws off, show
ing the gross of spoons, each about the
size of pin head, within. Each spoon,
when seen under glass, is perfect in
shape.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24

of the calf is embroidered with dark
green silk in a succession of loops that
reach nearly to the knee.
A design to be worn with figured
gowns is the diamond. The back
ground of the stocking harmonizes
with the background of the gown, and
so with the figures.
The half hose is quite the proper
article to wear with fancy high shoes.
The upper part of the stocking is of
striped silk, the stripes being separated
by delicate open network.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
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EARTH FOR COOLING.
Prof. f. II. King Gives Some Facts
About the Refrigerating Quail
ities of the Soil.

Prof. King, in Bulletin No. 10 of the
Wisconsin experiment station, shows
how the cheesemakers of Wisconsin
make use of the cold part of the soil in
cheesemalsing. The object is to prepare
a cooling room where the cheese can be
kept at a fairly low and even tempera-
ture without the great expense of ice
or artificial cooling.
The plan is, in brief, to force air
through the ground at depth of 12 or
is feet, so that it will be thoroughly
cooled in passing through the pipes.
Briefly described the two pictures show
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
RARE TREASURE BOX.
Carved Cherry stone, Drought from
India, Contains Twelve Dozen
Solid silver Spoons.

A burglar ransacking the old house of
Miss Phoebe Ann West in Nantucket,
the quaint little island off Massachu-
setts, would scarcely motive 12 dozen
solid silver spoons, which form part Of
the family plate. In fact, no one would
observe them except with the aid of a
powerful magnifying glass, for these
10 dozen spoons are so diminutive that
they are all held in the interior of a
cherry stone. This statement is as true
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
Mrs. Barnhart Enjoys Life Once More.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I had been
sick ever since my marriage, seven
years ago; have given birth to four
children, and had two miscarriages. 1
had falling of womb, leucorrhea, pains
in back and legs; dyspepsia and a
nervous trembling of the stomach.
Now have none of these troubles and
can enjoy my life. Your medicine has
worked wonders for me. ."-MRs. S.
BARNHART, New CASTLE, PA.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
from Mrs. Sumter
to Mrs. 21nAAam.
LETTER TO MRS. P1NKuAM NO. 76,a44l


Zone year ago last June three doc
tors gave me up to die, and as had at
different times used your Vegetable
Compound with good results, had too
much faith in it to die until 1 had tried
it again. was apparently an invalid,
was confined to my bed for ten weeks.
Il believe my trouble was liberation of
womb.
'After taking four bottles of the
Compound and using some of the Liver
Pills and Sanative Wash, at the end of
two months 1 had greatly improved
and weighed 155 pounds, when never
before weighed over 1873. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the
best medicine ever used, and recon-
mend it to all my friends. ."-MRs. ANNA
EVA GUNTER, HIGeINsvnLE, Mo.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
DAINTY SILK HOSIERY.
Here Are Three Styles ms Delicate M
Spiders Web for Girls
Fond of the Dance.

If there is one thought that reigns
supreme in the mind of the girl who
is fond of dancing it is her hosiery.
Here are three designs that are worthy
her consideration.
The first is network of delicate silk
threads of pale violet hue. The front
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot-Ease,
apowder for the feet 1t makes tightor N ew
Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot Callous, Sore, San and Sweating ing
It, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
atre tne cnlrannn /. pr,nr

aIlod Graln.o. It b a delicious, appeti1lns,
aourishing food drink TO take the place Of
coffee, Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
is free from all its injurious properties
Grain.O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not a stimuant but health
builder, and children, as we'll as adults, car
drink it with great benefit Costs about az
much an coffee Is and 25c
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
FruitleHs Ambition.

'Did you see, that pale young man calling
out CASH. at the ribbon counter?"
eyes"
"Fate's awfully funny, sometimes Ten
years ago, when we were boys together, his
one ambition was to be mighty hunter and
catch lions with lasso. Berlin (Md) Her
aid
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
Congressman Amos j. CummIngs.
New York, Oct. 18th, 1898.

New York, Oct. 18th, 1898.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus, o.
Gentlemen-Pe-ru-na is good for ca
tarrh. have tried it and know it. 1t
relieved me immensely on my trip to
Cuba, and always have bottle in
reserve. Since my return 1 have not
suffered from catarrh, but if do shall
use Pe-ru-na again. Meantime you
might send me another bottle.
Yours, Amos j. Cummings, NJ. G.
Summer catarrh assumes various
forms. 1t produces dyspepsia and
bowel complaint. 1t causes biliousness
and diseases of the liver. 1t deranges
the kidneys and bladder. Summer ca
taTrh may derange the whole nervous
system, when it is known to the medical
profession as a systemic catarrh. Pc
ru-na is a specific for all these forms of
catarrh. Pe-ru-na never disappoints.
Address DIR. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio,
for a free book on summer catarrh.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
No Wonder.

"She has a remarkable voice."
"In which respect?"
"In timbre."
"No wonder. She used to call logging
camp to dinner. cleveland Plain Dealer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24

An lola girl of 16 who is hardly too
old TO be spanked is, according to the
Kansas City Star, a divorced woman
and q mothC-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
Lanes Family MEDICINE.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price 25 and SOC.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24

Dreamers are the worlds great archi
tects; the toilers are its builders.-L. A, w
Bulletin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24
An Argument.

Here the voice of counsel for the defense
thrilled with emotion.
Gentlemen of the jury" he cried, you
cannot believe the prisoner to be the cool,
calculating villain the prosecution would
make him out to be! Were he cool and cal
culating would he have murdered his wife,
rather have spared her in order that she
might be here at this trial to weep for him
and influence your verdict with her tears"
Only the thoughtless think lawyers do not
assist the ends of justice.-Detroit journal.
Laziness makes all tasks seem hard; in
dustry makes them seem light. A. w.
Bulletin.
Some people are like clocks; they show by
their faces what sort of time they are
having Days.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24

We believe, in spite of statistics, that
more girls kill themselves eating pickles
than kill themselves skipping rope.-Detroit
Journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24

1t is not creditable for any girl to have
Ieveral young men ION the string. g."-Atch-
ison Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24

cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consumption.-Mrs Frank Mobbs, 2l5
w. 22d St., New York, Oct. 20, 1894.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-06-24

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ifit fails to cure. 25c.