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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
Presbyterian Greensboro Ca Elder.

THE day was when men of promi-
a nence hesitated 10 give their testi-
monials to proprietary medicines for
publication. This remains trus to-day
of most proprietary medicines. But Pc
runa has become so justly famous, its
merits are known to so many people of
high and low stations, that noone hest
tates to see his name in print recon-
mending Peruna.
The highest men in our nation have
given Peruna a strong endorsement.
Men representing all classes and sta
tons are equally represented.
A dignified representative of the
Presbyterian church in the person OF
Rev. +, g. Smith does not hesitate to
state publicly that he has used Peruna
in his family and found it cured when
, other remedies failed. In this state
ment the Rev. Smith is supported by an
elder in his church
Rev. +. G. Smith, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church of Greensboro, Ga.
writes
Having used Peruna in my family
for some time it gives me pleasure tC
testify to its true worth My little boy
seven years of age had been suffering
for some time with catarrh of the low
er bowels. Other remedies had failed
but after taking two BOTTLES of Peruna
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
WITHOUT TIE FRILLS.
Editor Who DiScountenances
Frippery.

An editor who was thoroughly tired of
the iooishness that goes on at a church
wedding finally got even as follows, says
the AtchlSOn Globe man. They were
married in great style. All the elite OF the
town were invited, principally because 1t
was thought that they would be more likely
TO bring elegant presents for the bride,
'Ot course, the ceremony took place in
the church. and the church was most beau
TRULY decorated for the occasion. Potted
plants We're borrowed here and there
wherever they could be secured without
making the owner mad enough to fight.
The brides young lady friends had the
decorations in charge, and when they We're
not making nosegays they were chewing the
rag about the trouble and work, and wish
ing that the bride had sense enough to get
up her own wedding. The ushers wore
c!aw-hammer coats, parted, their hair in
the middle and stepped high when they
walked down the aisle. The coats were
hired from a costumer, and their white
gloves came from an undertaker's, who kept
them on hand for funeral occasions
1T was q ring ceremony. The ring was a
monstrous gold band borrowed of the vii
lage leweler. People called the bride love
ly, but she was SO homely that hollyhocks
wouldn't grow in the dooryard where she
lived. The bridegroom was dressed in con,
ventlonal black, so called because his father
once wore the coat to a democratic CON
ventlon. The presents were simply ele-
CANT They came from people who couldn't
afford to hire the washing done or buy
bakers bread Then after sumptuous
wedding supper the bride and groom went
TO st. Louis on their wedding tour where
they spent more money in 81 hours than
both of them can earn in month.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
WHEELER WAS TOO POLITE.
Embarrassing Dilemma In Which
"Fighting Joe" Lately Found
Himself.

At Washington the other day il was rain
ing hard, and the street cars were crowded
with passengers more or less bedraggled.
Among them was Gen. Joe Wheeler Next
to HIM was a woman wearing a macintosh,
who rose TO get off at Fourteenth and Il
streets. Gen. Wheeler noticed an umbrel-
Ia leaning against the ear seat.
He grabbed the umbrella, ran after the
woman, caught her at the door and said:
Pardon me, madam, but you left your UNI
brella."
The woman looked puzzled, but took the
umbrella. Gen Wheeler resumed his seat
Then a woman on the other side of him
gave little scream and said: why, you
nasty little man. you gave that woman my
umbrella" Then she appealed TO the con-
ductor.
Gen. Wheeler apologized, but the woman
said. Now you Just get right off the car
and get it for me or I'll notify the police"
Meekly the veteran of three wars
tumbled off into the rain and ran after the
woman with the macintosh He made q
hurried explanation, got the umbrella and
rushed back to the waiting car.
As he handed it back to its owner he said
81 trust YOU vii pardon me. madam. / as
sure you it was all a mistake"
The woman glared at him. 81 don't
know about that" she shifted 81 don't be
lieve YOU are any better than you ought
10 he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
LIFE SPAN TIGHTENING.
Middle Age Used to Come at So, Now
the Half Century Marks
Its beginning.

From statistics and the result of
certain changes in the methods of liv-
ing, we can safely affirm that the span
of life is steadily frightening, says
the Royal Magazine. Three thousand
years before the Christian era the av-
erage duration of life was said to be
three score years and ten; this would
make middle age come at 80. Dante
considered that year the middle of
Yife's arch, and Montaigne, speaking
for himself at the same period of life,
considered his real work practically
ended, and proved that he thought he
he was growing old by falling into
the reminiscent age.
At the present time so years is con-
sidered as middle age. In the days
of the revolutionary war prominent
men at that time were looked upon as
old at so years. We are justified in
supposing that the span of human
life will be prolonged in the future be-
cause the possibility of living to an
older age has been demonstrated by
the great advance made in medicine
and hygiene during the last ten years.
We have attained vast amount of
knowledge as to the causes of dis
ease, and new remedies for their sue
cessful treatment have been discov-
cred. We have no new diseases, at
least, of any serious character, and
we are better able to treat the old
ones, which, like cd foes, appear to us
with new faces.
One of the most interesting and
trustworthy statements in respect to
old age is the report on the habits of
centenarians. made some years ago by
a commission appointed by the Brit
ism Medical association. Without go
ing iato particulars Of the different
cases. it is valuable TO note, gener-
ally. the result of this investigation.
Nearly all of them had enjoyed un-
interrupted good health. and many
had never known what ii was TO be
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
Treatment of Obesity.

In his work entitled Die Fettsucht"
Obesity DIR. Won Noorden shows how
obesity may be prevented by the regu-
lation of diet and exercise. He states
that the thin man requires more food
than the fat man, not only because in
him the skin surface, and therefore the
loss of heat. is greater in proportion to
the mass, but because the cells of his
body, untrammeled by the deposition
OF fat, expands more energy. In esti-
mating corpulency the question of race
is of importance. The Mecklenburp
merchant is naturally of stouter habit
than q Celt or Latin. Won Soorden's
cure of corpuleney depends on two fac
tors-i. e., reduction of diet and in
crease of exercise Reducing the
amount of liquid taken, just as separat-
ing the times Of eating and drinking,
reduces fat by lessening appetite.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
NINE HUNDRED-DoLLAR COTTAGE.

The carving shown in apex Of front
gable is of composition.
The floor joists are 2x1O inches; stud
ding, 2X4 inches: rafters, 2x4 inches;
plates, 2X4 inches.
American glass used in all windows
throughout, except transom over front
window, which will be ornamented
glass.
All shingles inside will be of cedar
The floors are double, having felt pa
per between them.
The exterior of house is sided with
4-inch o. G. siding, having felt paper
placed between the sheathing and sid
ing.
All sheathing is to be done with
fence flooring.
The finishing color of the exterior of
the house will look well painted pea
green with white trimmings. Roof
painted an olive green. Veranda floor
painted a dark gray.
The front door is fitted with one large
plate glass panel.
The hnlsh beneath front yeranda is
the same as main part of the building.
The attic can be divided off into four
rooms if so desired and the stairway
can be constructed leading from the
vestibule or livingroom.
All interior finish will be of pine for
painting.
Cutters, downspouts and flashing are
of tin.
The plastering is two-coat work.
All doors are 2 feet S inches wide and
Z feet high, and all have cross panels.
The sink in kitchen is of iron, lined
with white porcelain, and has oak drip
board.
All floors are of pine, except the
kitchen and pantry, which will be of
maple.
This above home can be erected upon
brick foundation for the additional
cost of 1925.
The rough lumber is of hemlock, and
all work is intended to be done in a
workmanlike manner.
G. A. w. KNIT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

Although ii is the general belief.
founded upon observation, that cyclists
are yearly decreasing in number, the
old riders claim that while the faddists
have disappeared, there is an actual
increase in regular cyclists. Wheel
men are no longer conspicuous. because
they do not spend their time running
up and down the street to show of, -
but great many more wheels than
formerly are used for purely business
purposes. The bicycle is no longer a
mere vehicle for pleasure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
FOUR DOCTORS FAILED.
A Michigan Lady's Battle with Dis
ease and How 1t Was
Won.

Flushing, Mich, Jan. z, 1901 (Spe-
ciaD One of the most active workers
in the cause of Temperance and Social
Reform in Michigan is Mrs. =. A. Pass
more of this place. She is prominent
and very enthusiastic w c. /. u. wom-
an, and one who never loses an oppor-
tunity to strike blow against the
demon of lntemperance. Mrs. Pass
more has suffered much bodily pain
during the last three years through
Kidney and Bladder Trouble. At times
the pain was almost unbearable, and
the good lady was very much dis
tressed. She tried physician after
physician, and each in turn failed to
relieve her, let alone effect a cure.
Home remedies suggested by anxious
friends were applied, but all to no pur-
pose. AT last some one spoke of Dodd's
Kidney Pills as a great Remedy for
! all Kidney and Bladder Diseases, and
Mrs. Passmore decided to try them.
| She did, and is now well woman. She
has given the following statement for
publication:
At different times in the past three
years, | have suffered severely with
Kidney and Bladder Trouble, and after
trying four of the best physicians l
could hear of, two of them living in the
State of New York, found myself no
better. took any amount of home
remedies suggested by kind friends.
with little or no relief from anything.
| decided to try Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Less than one box has done me more
good than all the other treatments
combined. | am still using them, and
can say from experience that they are
an excellent Remedy for Kidney and
Bladder Trouble. / would heartily rec
ommend them TO all those suffering
from these ills in like manner.
MRS. p. A. PASSMORE,
Flushing, Mich.
When physicians and all other meth
DDS of treat have failed try Dodd's
Kidney Pills. What they did for Mrs
Passmore. they will do for any one
similarly afflicted
SOC box. All dealers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
TRY Grain-ol Try Grnin-o.

age of GRAIN-O. the new food drink that
takes the place Of coffee The children may
drink il without injury as well as the adult,
All who try It, like it. GRAIN-O has that
rich seal brown OF Mocha or Java, but It IS
made from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives il without distress. / the
price OF coffee. l5c. and 25ots, per package
Sold bv all groeers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
Combined Cnne ma rrinoh.

Amateur photographers viii appre-
ciate combined cane and tripod.
Three telescope legs are pivoted to p
small head. the latter being provided
with a threaded shank, to which a
handle can be secured when the tripod
is folded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

sick. They were all moderate in eat.
ing. most of them using little animal
food. Few INDUCED at all in intoxi.
eating drinks, and those only in nota.
BILE moderation. They took consider.
able outdoor exercise, and nearly all
possessed the good-natured, placid
DISPOSITION.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
To Florida Via Cincinnati.

New Pullman train, Chicago to st. Au-
gustine. drawing room sleepers, magnificent
diners and observation cars, through to
Florida without change. Leave Chicago
uary 18th, Big Four Route. Monon.C H &
d. Penna. Lines. Queen & Crescent, South.
ern Ry., Plant system and F. L. C, Ry
Call on ticket agents any of lines named.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
A Crisis MT the Dinner.

Mr.. Gooph Ito guest Which do you
prefer, dark or white meat.
Eight Guests lin chorus)-White.
Sorry, but our cook prefers the white
meat. Can't you change your minds?'-
Baltimore American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

Traveler--Why do you allow that waiter
to remain constantly so close TO that young
married couple? Ii evidently annoys them.
Landlord-0h. because they keep order
Ing. things. so as to get him out OF hear
Meggendorfer Blaetter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
Getting old.

Dependent Fair One-Do you know,
dear. I'm afraid must be getting very old.
Consoling Friend Nonsense. darlingl
WHY do YOU think so?
Because people are beginning TO tell me
how very young ! am looking! Punch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

When a man asks woman for her advice
he not only wins her undying admiration,
but at once stamps himself to her as the pos.
SCISSOR Of rare good sense.-Town Topics.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
He Was Emphatic.

II am informed that your husband is q
professor OF languages. and ! called to find
out what his terms are
We'll. when he's excited they are unfit
for publication Richmond Dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

We fancy wireless telegraphy has ten
dency to make couples who have been mar
rled by wire feel dreadfully old-fashioned.-
Detroit Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

A man is never very busy around house
unless he is doing something that requires
FIVE women to wait on him. Atchson
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

whichis sure proof of its excellent quality. Is
made chemically accurate. Therefore the
baet
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

The flower Of civilization is the finished
man, the man of sense, Of grace, Of accom-.
pllshment, of social power-the gentleman.
Emerson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

1t is wonderful how much easier it is to
notice what people leave undone than it is
to observe what they do.-Ally Sloper
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
Designed and Written Especially for This Paper

The height Of story is feet 6
inches.
Chimney showing above roof is press
brick.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

What intoxicating charmS!" isn't she
a bird, thought" Bird and bottle in one,
you might say!"-Detroit journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10
FLOOR PLAN OF COTTAGE.

Cased opening between parlor and
sitting-room.
All chambers are provided with
closets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-10

THIS well-arranged six-room cottage
can be erected for $500 upon post
foundation. The size of the parlor is
l2v1S feet; livingroom, 12x13 feet;
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13
Eiefeld.

Mrs. Fiefeld, nee Umstattd,
died in Hannibal, Friday. She
was member of Eureka Hive
No. /, L. o. II. M. and the
members attended the short
funeral service by Rev. l..
Howard in body. Nine of the
members accompanied the
body to this city Sunday, eight
of them officiating as pail bear
ers- Rev. j. A. Walls conduct,
ed funeral services at the M.
E. South at 2 p. m. Sunday.
The remains were laid to res
in the family lot at st. Judes.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13
Have You.

Have you paid your st. Jude
cemetery assessment? 1t take
money, not promises to keep
that beautiful city of the dead as
it now is. therefore the question,
have you paid? If not then by
all means do so, even if you
have ito let some other little
matter rest for day. Honor
thy father and thy mother, yea,
honor thy dead or dishonor thy
self.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13
Total s.
COLLECTORS REPORT.
Total
Commits sion

j. NJ. Johnson Jr., tilleI bond
as City Treas. for $4,000. Ap.
proved.
Chief Wilson. suggested and
requested the Council to pur.
chase a new fire engine. He
stated. the old one is too small
to do the work that may be de-
manded of it at any moment.
On motion of Alderman Scott, a
committee was appointed to
act with Chief Wilson and in.
vestigate the feasibility of pur.
chasing new engine. The
Board then adjourned still Fri
day the 14th inst when it will
take up the question of rebuild.
ing and repairing side walks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

G. B. Kelly, who has been
editor of the uMoberly Monitor
since 1873. has disposed of his
interests in the paper to Rolla
Rothwell. Mr.. Kelly has made
the Monitor one of the leading
newspapers of Northeast Mis-.
souri,. The DEMOCRAT extends
the hand of greeting to Bro.
Rothwell, and wishes him much
success and also Wishing Mr.
Kelly success in whatever he
may engage.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

We do not believe in anyone
going out of their way to ,injure
another in business whether il
is your competitor or in other
lines. The most successful
way of gaining the confidence
of the people is to treat them
right give them good values for
their money. Little, under.
hand methods may count for a
short time, but it untimely
leads to ruin for those who fol.
low that mode of conducting
their affairs. Clarence Courier.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13
Hard to Get the Facts.

A German newspaper is print.
ing complete details of the eat
ing by cannibals of the south
seas of every member of an ex'
petition from Berlin which left
to explore some unknown is
lands. All of this must be in
teresting, but we would like to
know who furnished the facts.
Certainly not the victims, and
we can hardly believe that can
nibals have sufficient literary
ability to make a complete re
port of the details. This is a
problem in journalism that we
shall be glad to see solved. -
From the Philadelphia Inquir'
err.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13
Every business man in Brown

Every business man in Brown
ing ought to have an advertise.
ment, large or small, in the
Leader. Recond. 1t will bene,
fit the advertiser, the publisher
and the town for nothing speaks
batter for place than a local
paper we'll filled with advertise
ments. And for a paper to be
ever praising its home mer-
chants as enterprising and
worthy of patronage, when
they don't have enough "get
up" to advertise, will strike the
average stranger as extremely
ridiculous or severely ironical.
Browning Leader Record.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

j. j. Fitzpatrick, William
Buchanan and II. M. Boulware.
went to Palmyra Sunday to buy,
wool. At least that is the story
they put up. We hope the,
girls won't find out what kind
of an excuse they put up. Why
it is equal to the excuse Neatly
Hornback, of Clarence put up
to his dady. Neal kept telling
the old man he was going down
into Rails County for hound
pups and one morning he
brought blushing bride home
and after looking over all1of
her good points the old man
said; Neal, that's thar purtiest
hound purp lever seed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

There is a grand future for
Monroe City if our people con
tinue to work for the upbuild
ing of our city and surrounding
country; but don't you think
We could work just a little bit
harder than we have been do,
ing? We must develop all the
natural resources of the coun,
try and get more labor employ,
ing institutions.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

Geo. w. Little and sister,
Miss Leticia, of near Centre,
were trading with the mer.
chants yesterday. BY the way
that was not his better half
with him decoration day. He
is still open for an engagement,
While in the city they paid this
office a pleasant call.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

The "Jinglers" club, which
is composed of eight young
ladies, accompanied by eight
young lady friends and Mes.
danes j. S, Scott, M. E. No.
land and D. j. Ebey as chape-
rones, left yesterday morning
for the farm of J.0Porter Bush
to spend the day picuici1g.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

More just and equitable laws
are needed in this country. Con
gress has no moral right TO pass
laws which cause one man to
give up his ha; d earned dollars
to another, but just the same
that is the effect of our present
tariff law.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

We don't suppose there will
ever be another local option
election held in Shelby county.
We heard one party say it was
getting so darn dry in Shelby
county his toes were beginning
to crack open.-Clarence Cour.
Ter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

This year our Republican
friends are carrying Missouri
and electing a United States
Senatorto.succeed Senator Vest,
but next year Missouri will roll
up a big majority for Democ.
racy, justice and right,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

Certainly the American peo-
pie will not continue in power
that political party which has
so ruthlessly trampled down
the principles enunciated in the
Declaration of Independence,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13
CITY COUNCIL.
Met In Regular Session Fri
day 18th.

The City Council met in re-
gular session at the Council
rooms last Friday evening.
Mayor S. North, was absent
and Alderman A Boulware act
ed as president. Aldermen pre-.
sent A. Boulware, j. S. Scott.
J. H. Grady, D. D. Nelson. j
w. Bell and D. A. Ely.
Minuets of last meeting were
read and approved.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

The Mckinley crowd is hold
ing the Spanish islands, be.
cause it is thought that they
will be worth millions to the
trusts
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

A Good Suggestion-He: l
am tempted to steal to steal
a kiss She: 20, don't! It's
wicked to steal. Let me lend
a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Evening
Bulletin.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

The Philippines, Porto Rico
and Cuba might be worth mil.
lions to the United States but
that does not justify the United
States in holding colonies.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

Democracy stands for tariff
for revenue only-a tariff in the
interests of the plain people.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

j. B. Bristow has purchased
a gasoline engine to run his
mach ne shop.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

G. M. Whaley. of Oceola. and
Mr.. Drake, of Santa Fe, have
been the guests OF the young
ladies at Hon. w. S. McCliutics.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-13

According to the supreme
court decision it is Emperor
Mckinley now.