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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
The Ped Luxurious,

So prominent are the beds in hand
some sleeping rooms nowadays that it
is no wonder their clothing shows all
the art and lavish beauty and lace OF
fashionable woman's wearing APP
parel. Sheets of especial fineness are
made with broad bands of drawn work
running about the four sides and linen
lace whipped on the edges. The costly
California blankets are sent to needle
woman before they are ready for use
to have their edges lightly scalloped
and buttonhole stitch with silk and
a monogram worked in the corners.
Duvets covered with china silk show
fluff of valenciennes frills and pinked
flounces about their edges, and the
hinge sham pillows used by day are up-
holstered exactly to accord with the
duvet. Added to this luxuriousness
there are beds with big sachet pillows
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
RECENT INVENTIONS.

For supporting bicycles at the curt
an improved stand has a single post
to be inserted in the pavement, with a
rack pivoted to one side of the post tc
swing out into a horizontal position
when in use, folding down against the
post when not wanted.
In new amusement device for parks
a canal OF tortuous shape is dug in the
ground, with means for raising the
water from the lower end to the upper
a number of boats being floated in the
rapidly moving current of water tc
traverse the length Of the canal
TO prevent the stealing of coal ana
protect it from the weather an Illinois
man has patented a coal. car, with an
adjustable cover, which is folded up
in pocket on the side Of the car when
not in use and can be drawn over the
car and locked to cover the coal.
An improved floor surfacing machin.
has an electric motor geared to a verti.
cal shaft to revolve it rapidly, with a
nat wheel mounted on the lower end OF
the shaft to carry a series Of cutting
blades, which are brought in contact
with the floor by an adjusting lever.
To make the fastening of large but.
tons easy loop has been patented,
having one end secured to a metallic
holder ON the garment, the other end
of the cord being provided with a nee.
die to aid in forcing it into the holder
after it is passed around The button.
For holding the foot in place a new
bicycle pedal attachment has a pair on
fiat plates bolted together, to be ad.
Justed 70 fit the foot, with toe-plate
at the end, which engages the shoe to
hold the foot in place to bring the
largest amount Of pressure on the
pedal.
Ends of belts can be rapidly ana
evenly fastened by 4 new tool which
has two parallel sets Of clamping laws
to engage the ends Of the belt ana
draw them together with slots in the
faces of the jaws through which tho
fasteners are inserted to be riyeted
in place
10 provide for the storage Of decoy
ducks in small space a New Hamp.
shire man has designed a sectional
bird, which is hinged at the bottom
and provided with hooks at the top tc
lock it in position, the decoy being
hollow to allow several to be pocketed
together.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

If you love, love more. If you hate,
hate no more. Life is too short to spend
in hating anyone Why war with a
mortal who is going the same road
with us? Why not expand the flower
of life and happiness by learning to
love, by teaching those who are near
and dear the beautiful lesson? Your
hands may be hard, but your heart
need not be. Your form may be bent
or ugly, but you do not know that the
most beautiful flowers often grow in
the most rugged, unsheltered places.
The palace for care, and the cottage
for love- Not that there is no love in
mansion; but somehow, if We are
not very careful, business will crowd
all there is of beauty out of the heart.
This is why God has given lis Sab
baths and Saturday nights, that we
may leave business in the office, and
have beart-cleaning.- Selected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
The Historic Christ

1t is demonstrate, scientifically
demonstrate, that we go forward in
all that makes for the Well-being oil
man, most securely and swiftly as we
go back to the historic Christ; to his
actual teaching; and away from the
numberless acretions that have gath
cred round and clouded it; to His
mind" cleared of all that has been
permitted to overlay it from organisms
CT the past, and the corrupting selfish
ness OF the present; to the facts OF His
life and death, His resurrection and
ascension; to His spirit and work in
those early years, which, in their in
tellectual and spiritual contents, still
supply us with form Of Christian
thought; the standard OF Christian
practice, and the ideal Of Christian life,
| began there in my youth; and | am
there still, with a more steadfast SOU,
more assured conviction, and more
invincibie hope. | know whom | have
believed, and am fully persuaded that
the Christ of the past centuries will be
the Christ of the coming age. 1t is He,
the Christ of yesterday" of Galiee
and Jerusalem. of Calvary and Olivet,
who lives, and leads. and rules to-day"
THE Cross" as Shelly says. still leads
the generations on" Yes, and will lead
them on, till He sees of the travail Of
His soul, and is satisfied Dr.
Clifford.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
Sunlight and Health

Many persons appear to labor under
the delusion that it is necessary TO
avoid sunlight for fear OF spelling the
complexion, when, as a matter of fact
the suns rays are necessary to give
1t the delicate tinting of beauty and
health. Air is necessary to the first
inspiration and the last expiration of
our lives. but the purity and activity
of the atmosphere depends upon the
warming rays of the sun, while our
bodies require light for their healthy
stimulus. 1t is well known that without
solar heat there can be no proper vege-
table growth, and it is equally neces-
sary for the beauty and perfection of
animal development. 1t behooves us.
therefore, to see that our homes are
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

That the laying of a cable to Manila
will prove to be good business" be-
sides facilitating the sending of army
news, is shown by the strenuous oppo-
sition recently made to it before the
senate committee on commerce by a
representative Of a British telegraph
company. which claimed to possess
concessions from Spain giving it ex-
elusive landing rights in the Philip
pines until 1918. OF course there is lit
tie hope Of the concessions now stand
ing, in view of the complete transfer Of
the Philippines to the United States,
but it is interesting to note that shrewd
capitalists see possible dividends in a
Philippine cable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

their bright and faithful being, up to
which we look and out of which We
gather the deepest calm and courage
1t seems to me that there is an assur-
ance here for many of us who seem
to have no chance for active useful
ness. We can do nothing for our fell
low-men. But still to know that we
can be something for them; to know
(and this we may know surely) that
no man or woman of the humblest sort
can really be strong, gentle, pure and
good, without the world being better
for it, without somebody being helped
and comforted by the very existence
of that dness.-Phillips Brooks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
Hank Walls.

Circumstances that seem daIkly dis
couraging may prove to be luminous
with hope. One is often impressed I'M
favorably with the dull, unwindowed
walls that 50 often complete a block
Of city houses. There are vacant lots
at either end; often there are most
inviting prospects and it seems a seri-
GUS waste of light and beauty that
these walls should not be pierced with
CHEEKY easements. But every blank
wall is prophetic Of additional houses,
fresh homes. 1t stands as a memorial
of the truth that one mans restriction
is another mans opportunity, and that
a seeming barrier may foretell a real
advance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
True FRA yer.

True prayer quickens the soul with
out agitating it; as the river is most
Interesting when there is a ripple upon
its surface to show that it is moving;
as the sky is most beautiful when
there is enough breeze to clear away
the mists and damps that have been
eXhaled from the earth, but no storm
to disturb its serenity. Prayer when
engaged in, in spirit and in truth, free
from pride and the troublings of the
passions, contains within itself its own
answer, in heavenly calm and repose
which it communicates james Nc
Gosh, D. D.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

The French have been among the
most enthusiastic friends of the auto
mobile idea, and during the coming
exposition in Paris they intend to make
that style of locomotion as conspicu-
Gus and attractive as possible. A
special automobile exhibition is to be
held in the park of Vincennes, under
ths direction of the Automobile Club
Of France. Competitive tests and races
will be arranged for all kinds of self
moving carriages. and pr'z9s are to be
awarded to the winners in the various
classes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
LITTLE CLASSICS.

We pine for kindred natures to min
gle with our own.-Mrs. Hemans.
Ever since Adams time fools have
been in the majority. Casimir Della
vigne
Flatterers are the cats that lick be-
fore, and scratch behind. German
Ployerb.
Learn to hold thy tongue Five
words cost Zacharias forty weeks ST.
lence.-Thomas Fuller.
In general, those who have nothing
to say contriye to spend the longest
time in doing it.-Lowell
Ever must the sovereign OF mankind
be fifty entitled King, j. q, the man
who kens and can,-Carlyle.
When death, the great reconciler.
has come, it is never our tenderness
that we repent of, but our severity
George Eliot.
Find fault, when you must find fault,
in private, if possible, and some time
after the offense, rather than at the
me- Sydney Smith.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
RELIGIOUS READING.
RELIGION AND reforms ALL
OVER THE WORLD.
Liberty and Brotherhooi-C Christian En-
deavor Topics-rhe Missionary Model
How Christ Was the Greatest Mis-
sionary-All Things to All Men.
The Higher Good.

Father. 1 will not ask for wealth of
fame,
Though once they would have joyed my
carnal sense;
l shudder not to bear hated name,
Wanting all wealth, myself my sole de-
Tense.
But give me, Lord. eyes to behold the
truth;
A seeing sense that knows the eternal
right;
A heart with pity filled, and gentlest
ruth;
A manly faith that makes all darkness
light;
Give me the power to labor for man
kind
Make me the mouth of such as cannot
speak;
Eyes let me be to cropping men and
blind;
A conscience to the base; and to the
weak
Let me be hands and feet; and to the
foolish, mind;
And lead still further on such as thy
kingdom seek.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
Spiritual Impressions.

We do not realize the importance of
the unconscious part Of our life minis
try. 1t goes on continually In every
greeting we give to another on the
street, in every moments CONVERSE
ton, in every letter we write, in every
contact with other lives, there is a
subtle influence that goes from us that
oftener reaches further, and leaves a
deeper impression than the things
themselves that we are doing at the
time. 1t is not so much what we do
in this world as what we are that tells
in spiritual results and Impressions
J. r. Miller.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

Several members of the Chicago
board of trade have been indicted by
the federal grand jury for defraudng
country patrons. This is a wholesome
sign. Only few years ago it was es-
teemed a great honor to even possess
the aroma of the board. The thought
that member could be convicted OF
fraud never troubled anybody. Today
members of the board who induce
others to lose money in fictitious trans
actions are prosecuted like ordinary
criminals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
And All Was Well.

He found her weeping bitterly.
oh, Harold" she cried. Il have
missed you so muoh!"
Hitherto, understand, she had thrown
teacups at his head for the most part.
Perhaps it was small wonder, after all,
that she missed him.
But now she threw herself at his
feet, and all was we'll once more
Detroit Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
I Cannot Sing the Old Songs.

(Old ITavorite Series)
/ cannot sing the old songs
! sung long years ago,
For heart and voice would fail me,
And foolish tears would flow;
For bygone hours come DER my heart
With each familiar strain,
cannot sing the old songs,
or dream those dreams again.
cannot sing the old songs,
Their charm is sad and deep;
Their melodies would waken
Old sorrows from their sleep:
And though all unforgotten still,
And sadly sweet they be.
] cannot sing the old songs,
They are too dear TO me.
cannot sing the old songs,
Fer visions come again.
OF golden dreams departed,
And years of weary pain:
Perhaps when earthly letters shall
Have set my spirit free,
My voice may know the old songs.
For all eternity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

I'VE, the delegates of the - party.
In national convention assembled bear
ing fresh mandates from the sovereign
people" How many national plat
forms will begin like that this year?
Bearing fresh mandates from the SOW
ereign people" is the way it should be
in all of them. The delegates repre-
sent the people who, when choosing
them, instruct them what to do when
they get to the national convention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
Correct Attire for the bridegroom.

The bridegroom at morning we'd
ding wears a frock coat, white duck
or pique waistcoat, trousers of dark,
striped cloth, patent leather shoes,
gloves and silk ascot" tie-white or
pearl gray-and boutonniere of garde-
MAS or other small white flowers. At
an evening wedding he wears dress
clothes, unless the bride is in travelling
costume, when he would wear a morn
ing coat, colored tie, and no gloves
February Ladies Home Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
The True Helpers.

Certainly, in our own little sphere. it
Is not the most active people to whom
we owe the most. Among the common
people whom we know, it is not neces-
sarily those who are busiest, not those
who, meteor-like. are ever on the rush
after some visible charge and work 1t
is the lives. like the stars, which sim
ply pour down on us the calm light OF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

open to the suns rays and are made
as bright and cheerful as possible, and
they ought to freely admit the sun
light. 1t is well known that diseases
which have baflied the skill of physi-
clans have been known to yield when
the patients were removed from dark
rooms to light and cheerful apart
ments. Light is especially necessary
for the healthy growth of children.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

o Lord because being comprised
with infirmities we oftentimes sin and
ask pardon, help US to forgive as we
would be forgiven; neither mentioning
cid offenses committed against us, nor
dwelling upon them in thought, not be-
ing Influenced by them in heart; but
loving our brother freely as Thou FREQ
ly lowest us. Amen.-C G. Rossetti
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

A bill recently passed by the Ohio
legislature provides that in the alb
sence of a contract agreement, women
shall be paid the same wages as men.
In the attempt to enforce a similar
law in Kansas last year many women
lost good positions. Wages. in the
case OF both men and women. are reg
ulated by something more powerful
than legislation: to-wit, conspicuous
effectiveness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

Readers of Dickens will recall the
cure for a cold used by Mrs. Nckleby.
and described by the loquacious per-
son as most extraordinary. The rem
edy was first employed the day after
Christmas, and the middle of the fol-
lowing April the cold was gone. If
only one-half of the cure-alls proposed
by bills pending in congress and in
the state legislatures could be expected
to accomplish their purpose with like
magical efficiency!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

Boxing in the Chicago public schools
is approved by the superintendent AMI
the president of the board of education.
1t is evident tAat the future citizen
of Chicago is going to be able to
knock out all competitors, no matter
What line they may pursue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

With vest, stock and insertion of luriel
lace over cream white satin. These IN
sertions are bordered by narrow blue
satin stitched bands, matching the
cloth. The bottom of the skirt is in
shallow pleats. The shaped belt ian
absolute necessity today is very deep
ly curved in front, so as to be fully
two inches deeper than at the back.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

While the politicians are worrying
themselves about issues that will catch
the farmers votes the average farmer
knows very we'll that good roads. good
crops and good prices are the dominant
ones with him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

IN Illinois writer says that convict
labor is the solution of the good roads
problem. But what, may we ask, is
the solution of the convict problem?
In other words, why have we any con-
victs at all? Who can answer cor
rectly? He who can may see the solu-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
GRANT COUNTY HERALD
G. R. sHowALTER, Pub.
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN.

A scientist says the earth is shrink
ing at the rate of three inches a wear
This may account for the anxiety of
some people to get possession Of it be-
fore it dwindles away.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

French Model of White Crepe Gown -
Dull Blue Pastel Iloth-Every Woman
Wants Pretty Home Care of the
Eyes-W ASKING the Face.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

The soft white felt hat has two shades
of blue satin folded about the crown,
caught at one side by strass (rhine-
stone) buckle. The chatelaine bag,
which used to be hung from the belt,
is now carried on the wrist, a fashion
which only the grace of the owner
can make charming. In this case it
is gold link chain with gold fringe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

The census enumerators lot Is moi
wholly happy, even in his and our own
land; but compared with that of his
brother official in Puerto Rico, it is an
enviable one. There he not infre-
quently has to invent or evolve Chris
tan names for those who never had
any, or who have forgotten them, il
they ever had. And fancy his perpleX-
ity when, after asking a woman her
age, he is told that SO many years have
elapsed since she was pretty
particular age when her beauty was
conspicuous being a matter OF mere
onjecture. When the same query is
propounded to a man, it is usually fol
lowed by a perplexed grin. The omni-
present small boy is of course at hand
ON these occasions, and beholding him
the relieved native will cheerfully aver
as he points toward him, that he was
as tall as that boy at the time of the
San Filipe hurricane.'' Thus it hap
pens that in striving to attain approx
mate correctness in statements of ages
the word "about" is in frequent use N
the census records of Puerto Rico.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

that lie all day between the sheets and
when taken out at night surround the
sleeper with a sleep inviting fragrance
of violets or rose leaves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

Columbus last descendant, the duke
of Veragua, complains that the Ameri-
cans did not behave in a gentleman'y
fashion during the recent war. The
duke is right. Nothing more rude and
insolent than Dewey's conduct at Man
lila bay has been chronicled in the
annals of society etiquette, while such
behavior as that of Schley at Santa
go would have been out of place in any
drawing room. But then. how could
burly gunners. husky rough riders and
people of such patterns to observe the
Chesterfieldian graces?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29

The overskirt which is scalloped and
finished with lace on the edge, opens
over a founce Of insertion and bands
of the crepe stitched. Light blue vel
vet ribbon runs through the bodice
and ties in front.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-29
So He Was Fired.

Its too bad" said the consoling
friend. Il thought you were right in
line of promotion"
NO" mournfully replied the man
who had lost his job. 81 was right
in the firing line. Chicago Tribune
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18

f. Allen was a Canton visitor on
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hates gave an inter
esting lecture and tests on spiritualism
in the hall on Thursday evening. A
large audience was present.
Invitations are out for surprise
party for Mrs. c. B. Pike on Wednes-
day.
B. A. Seeley, of Canton, removed his
apple trees last week.
The Epworth League gave an Easter
program on Sunday evening at the
M. E. church.
Misses Lizzie Dahl and Grace Allen
attended the millinery opening at
Spring Grove the 18th.
Mrs. Ed. Ward, and two of her
children, of West Superior, are visiting
at her sisters, Mrs. r. McMillen.
w. H. Camp, starts 70. Hesper, N.
D., tomorrow.
B. Nj. Lein was Cresco visitor the
latter part of the week.
B. M. White recently sold 40 acres Of
land to N. Torsen, consideration 81 600
]. Hutchins, of Nation, Wis, spent
several days with his children during
the past week.
E. M. Carter and wife visited with
the family of f. d. Baker, in DEBORAH
on Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18
SPILLVILLE.

Apr. l6, 1900.
(From our regular correspondentJ
J. Dahl left for Me!rose, Ia, last
Wednesday.
Miss Nora Valentia was on the sick
list for few days.
F. Kaletc transacted business al
Calmar, Monday.
H. Northrop, of Waucoma, was 9
Spillville visitor Tuesday.
Miss Swehla, of Calmar, visited
friends in town few days last week.
F. Payer left for New Prague MINI.
Monday morning on business trip.
Celia Kapinos spent two weeks a
Protovin, returning home last Tues
day:
M. J. Soukup, of DEBORAH, Sundayet
with his brother Frank.
Miss Dora Seine visited the Misses
Mary and Regina Kapinos Sunday.
Mrs. J. Bernatz visited her parenta
home at DEBORAH, Saturday.
Miss Mary Kapinos commenced he
school about three miles from towI
Monday.
Miss Grace Blodgett was the guest o
Miss Ellen j. Test, Saturday and Sun
day.
F. Valentia has built an addition I,
his warehouse which improves tn
looks of the street. j. Benesh ant
Chevic did the carpenter work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Styles, who have beel
visiting relatives and friends for tn
past week. departed for their home a
st. Paul, Friday.
The play given by the Rosary Socie
ty Monday evening was success
each one doing well. The Spillvill
Band played some fine pieces, ant
great praise is given to them.
The ball to be given by the Wood
men on Saturday evening Apr. q
promises to be the event of the season
Don't fail to attend; no pains will b
spared to make this dance an event no
soon to be forgotten. Supper serves
at the corner restaurant.