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The suburban citizen., 1901-02-02
NE IS cRoMINo LoNnEn
Statistics Show Considerable Increase in
the span of Existence.

Statistics Show Considerable Increase IN
the span of Existence.
From statistics and the result OF GER
tain changes in the methods of living
we can safely affirm that the span of
life is steadily lengthening. Three
thousand years before the Christian
era the average duration Of life was
said to be three score years and ten.
This would make middle age come at
thirty-five Dante considered that
year the middle Of life's arch and
Moutaigne, speaking for himself at
the same period of life, considered his
real work practically ended and
proved that he thought he was grow
ing old by falling into the reminiscent
age
At the present time fifty years is
considered as middle age. In the DAYS
OF the Revolutionary War prominent
men at that time were looked upon
rs old at fifty years. We are justified
IN supposing that the span of human
life will be prolonged in the future
because the possibility Of living TO
an older age has been demonstrated
by the great advances made in medi-
cine and hygiene during the past ten
years.
We have attained a vast amount Of
knowledge rs to the causes of disease,
and new remedies for their successful
treatment have been discovered. We
hnve no new diseases at least, Of any
serious character, and we are better
able to treat the old ones, which, like
old foes, appear to us with new faces.
One of the most interesting and
trustworthy statements in respect to
old age is the report Of the habits Of
centenarans, made some years ago
by a commission appointed by the
British Medical Association. Without
going into particulars of the different
cases, it is valuable to note, generally,
the result Of this investigation.
1t seems that most Of these old peo-
pl were small or medium Of stature
and Of spare habit Of body. The voice
was rarely feeble. Most Of them had
lost their teeth, but nearly all of them
enjoyed good digestion, one old man
Of ninety-elght, q clergyman, placing
his hand on the organ in question and
saying that he never knew what it
was to have a stomach. Nearly all of
them had enjoyed uninterrupted good
health, and many had never known
what it was to be sick.
They were all very moderate in eat
ing, most Of them using little animal
food. Few INDUCED at all in intoxicat.
ing drinks and those only in notable
moderation. They took considerable
outdoor exercise and nearly all pos
sessed the good-natured, placid dis.
position.-Royal Magazine.
The suburban citizen., 1901-02-02
seientlne French Bar rbers.

The crusade against microbes and
bacilli has now extended to the bar
bers' shop IN Paris. In front Of eGSch
chair there is a gas burner. Bone or
celluloid combs are used instead. The
barDer turns on the gas, and before he
commences operations he slowly
passes his metallic comb several times
through the flames. His scissors and
razor are likewise thus purified by fire
and his customer is reassured by wit
Messing this burning up Of all the mi
crobes before his hair is touched with
the instruments The risk from the
brush is mitgated by the constant use
Of antiseptlc hairwash, in which thy
mol, on account Of its pleasant Odor.
is the fayorite ingredient. -- London
Lancet.
The suburban citizen., 1901-02-02
Folklore Of The rlrst Century.

In 1895 the trustees Of the British
Museum purchased a fine papyrus roll,
written on both sides, the diverse bear
ing series Of revenue returns, dated
in the ~" year Of the Emperor Clau'
dius, B. G. 4G-47, and the reverse a
series Of magic tales written in De-.
motto. An English translation Of the
letter has just appeared in England.
The stories are part Of a series which
centre in a hero named Khamuas,
High Priest of Memphis, the historical
original being the Prince Regent Kha'
m-uas, the son Of Rameses II. The
writer of these stories has collected
a great quantity of folk legends, which
were current in Egypt at the time
when this manuscript was written
about A. d. 7O-SO; and the papyrus
may certainly be described as one oi
the richest collections Of first century
tales ever discovered.
The suburban citizen., 1901-02-02
A Cat Goes Mad.

Cats are subject to madness as well
as dogs, as a French woman found to
her cost the other day, when her feline
pet attacked her and her child, biting
them severely. The cat was killed by
a gendarme and mother and daughter
sent TO the Pasteur Institute.
The suburban citizen., 1901-02-02
Emperor's Feeling when Pekin ZEN

According to the North China Her
aid, after the fall or Pekin the EN-
perOr Of China issued the following
proclamation: "The pictures Of my an
cestors have been burned. l shall re-
fuse to hear any music for month.
schools shall shut down, and affairs OF
state may go to thunder; the question
with me Is my ancestors. New pic.
lures must be made, many sacrifices
offerad and Graa sttantinn Vivan"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

The furnishing Of the St. Croix
county court house has been com
pleted and the building in its finish
cd condition is fine, substantial and
convenient--a model one for its
purpose. The cntilc cost foots up
to nearly 100000. The incumbent
officials are highly pleased with their
present environment, and they man
fest evidences Of their placid state OF
mind not only by the necessary at
tcution TO the details Of their work
but in courteous attention to all those
who have business at the county
seat Perhaps The inspiration of the
pleasant surroundings gives a mild
suggestion to the minds Of jurors that
1.-THE quality Of mercy is not strain
d",-but they should remember
that ''justicc is blind, or ought to
he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
Third Term in Progress.
Fourth Term Begins April is.
Students Admitted at Amy Time

English, Latin and German Courses
of -Four Years. These lead up to
the Diploma which becomes a
Life State Certificate
Elementary Course Of Two Years.
This leads up to a Five Years
State Certificate.
No Tuition to those who enter these
with intention to teach in Wis
consin.
Tuition by the quarter in Prepare
tory, $3.50; Grammar Grades, So;
intermediate 50; Primary, $3.50.
kindergarten is Free; The Model
Schools are MODEL and merit the
excellent patronage they have all
ways received.
For other information address the
President, w. J. BRIER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
IT'S Easy to Feel Good

Countless thousands have found a
blessing to the body ia Dr.. Kings
New Life Pills, which positively cure
constipation, sick headache, dizziness,
jaundice, malaria, fever and ague and
all liver and stomach troubles. Pure.
" vegetable; never grippe or weaken
Only 25c at Taggart's Drug Store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

The Grantsburg Journal rejoices
muchly in the failure of the Wiscon.
sin Swamp Land bill. This was .
bill before congress to turn over
most ofthe government land subject
to homestead to the state. 1t is
claimed if this bin should become :
law it would retard settlements ii
the northern part of the state ant
that the most of the land would get
into the hands of spectators.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

The following is the result of the
election in nearby towns:
Troy; Supervisors--A. w. Styles, L.
Griffin, Jud. Pratt. Clerk, G. w
Chinook, Jr. Treasurer, James
Ryan. Assessor, j. L. WATSON. Jus.
tices, E. H. Written, G. A. Chin.
mock, Eric Bjerstadt. Constables,
Holden Day, Frank Griffin, Clark
Hunter.
Kinnickinnic: Supervisors, Cotton
Whitcomb, N. Reardon, John Hanley
Clerk, Herman Deyarmond. Treas
urer, T. e. Morrow. Assessor, John
O'Keefe. Justices, VIM. Barker, F. B.
Webster, John Annis, T. Stapleton.
Constables, G. Williams, Fred Smith,
Peter Bonness, Ed. Cole.
Clifton: Supervisors, N. H. John.
son, O D, Schofeld, d. Thomas. Clerk,
W, A. Caldwell. Treasurer, f. G. At.
water. Justices, j. A. Henry, John
II. Carrier, f. Werman. Constables,
W, II Schofield @. II. Meyer.
Town OF River Falls: Supervisors,
Lyman Healy, John Finn, 5. Halyer.
son Clerk, w. II. Lowell. Treasur.
er, L. j. Kinney Assessor, c. Han
son. Justices, f. G. Baird, Fred Nor
row. Constables, Fred Smith, w.
w. Shafer.
The town of River Falls voted $1,000
for general expenses and passed res
olution to let the building of bridges
and other road work to the lowest bid
ders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Last winter was confined to my
bed with verv bad cold on the lungs.
Nothing gave me relief. Finally my
wife bought bottle of One Minute
Cough Cure that effected speedy
cure. cannot speak too highly of
that excellent remedy Mr.. T. X.
Houseman, Manatawuey, Pa.
II. S. Freeman s. Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

The first annual meeting of the I'm
provement League will be held at
the Congregational church April 9Th
at $3.50 P. NJ. They want your pres
ence and your soc dues.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Taggart has just received another
installment of 1000 rolls Of wall paper
fresh from the factory, the prices arc
extremely low this season and the
patterns all new and very pretty.
Early house cleaners please call and
inspect. Book on papering free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

II had piles so bad / could get no
rest nor find cure until / tried De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. After US
ing II once l forgot l ever had any
thing like piles. y e. G. Boice, Somers
Point, NY. Look out for limitations.
Be sure you ask for DeWitt's.
r. s. Freeman & Sen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Cures dizzy spells, tired feeling, and
stomach, kidney and liver troubles
Keeps you we'll all summer. Rocky
Mountain Tea taken this month. 35c.
G. r. Taggar6.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
For Sale,

The old } ohm Green property. cor
ner Of Main and Walnut streets. In.
quire at residence Of w. A. KNAPP.
SEED OATS. I have for sale a
quantity OF seed white--at g
cents, uncleaned, or 30 cents cleaned.
Terms cash. VIM. j. DAWSON,
Big River.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
EHSEER 0PEQ IQG.
OF TIE
RIVER FALLS
MELLENER
EMPORIUM
March Sc, and eontinu.
ing one week.

The declamatory contest at the NJ
f. church Thursday and Friday even :
ings she ged that the girls, while they
were not given either first or a sec
ond place, actually outclassed the boys
in certain features Of the speaking
They are best qualified by natural en-
downent and accomplishments to
most efTectually give expression to
those sentiments that involve pathos,
the tender emotions. Their manner
on the stage also has in it more of
naturalness--corr attitude with
out apparent consciousness or inten-
toned seeming; grace Of bearing:
ease Of motion, aptness and elegance
Of gesture. While the boys are better
endowed to harangue big assem- blages
in demonstration of great political,
scientific or moral truths in appeals
to reason, the girls have in more
eminent degree a quality of talent
that may be most etfectual when en-
ployed in appeals to the emotions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Have you any doubts remaining"
said Mrs. Jones "No, Marinda, l have
not. l took Rocky Mountain Tea last
night" Twill remove any impure
thoughts 10 the human family. 35c.
q. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining 10 the
Post Office at River Falls for week
ending March 80, 1901:
GENTS.
Larson, Joseph.
UTley, Pezzer.
LADIES.
knbourn, Miss NJ. A.
Sanvlg, Miss Martha,
O'Connell, Miss Louise.
G. G Glass, p. NJ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

w. II. Chandler, one of the best
known educators of the state, died
March n at Sun Prairie. He was
for IS years one of the most infiu-
entail members of the state board OF
Normal school regents. lie was
about 70 years old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
atee too often IL the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

If you buy rosln separate from soap
1t may benefit you in some way, but
it Is no good In soap. Maple City
Soap contains no rosin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Dressmaking and family sewing
Satisfaction guaranteed, Miss S. e
RAWsON, Elm Street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
For Sale or Rent.

The City Hotel, River Falls, Wis
Terms reasonable. Apply to Mrs. f.
A. Daniels
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
Choice Seed Potatoes.

The early Michigan and the Amer.
lean Banner date varieties. so cen Is
a bushel. l.. SPALDING.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
FARM LANDS.

We have a large number of
choice improved farms in Pierce
and St. Croix counties for sale at
right prices. Several of these will
be sold cheap if taken before seed
ing time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Use Freeman Cough Mixture; II
contains no POISON.
r. s FREEMAN & Son, Druggists
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
Notice: Cure for Iumpy Jaw on Cattle.

w. t. Glass has a remedy that he
guarantees a cure or money refunded
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Over s 100000 Of capital is invested
in the Apple River (St Croix County,
electric power transmission plants.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Ladies' Kid Gloves for Easter a.
Allard, Stewart Co.'s.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Spring coughs are specially danger
Gus and unless cured at once, serious
results often follow. One Minute
Cough Cure acts like magic. 1t is not
a common mixture but is a high grade
remedy. Il. S. Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

A late application for a free mail
delivery route was numbered 1924,
II may be seen from this that the
system Is rapidly extending.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Hon John j. Jenkins writes to
Postmaster Glass under date Of March
- that he had Just received a letter
from Mr. Walker, the special agent
for determining upon rural free mail
delivery routes in the 10th congress
sional district. Mr.. Walker writes,
" cannot say just when | can be with
you but it will be before long" This,
Mr.. Jenkins says was in response to
an earnest request upon him TO reyis-
it this district.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Skin troubles, cuts, burns, scalds
and chatting quickly heal by the use Of
neWitt's Witch Hazel Salye. 1t is
initiated Be sure you get DeWitts,
Il. s. Freeman * Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

The suit Of l. w Keyes vs.. ST.
Croix county, suit TO prevent the
building OF new court houSe-came
up in the completed court house last
week aud was put over" Perhaps
it VIII be tried on its merits In time
10 apply t. The situation when this
court house is 50 dilapitated that a
new one IS required,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon it. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due TO a diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not TO a habit as
most people suppose
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-ROot is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists. in fifty 81
cent and one dollar fT7issy g.
sizes. You may have a u IS.
sample bottle by mail a-. l ELY ~
free, also pamphlet tell Home Of Swamp Root
ing all about it. including many Of the
thousands OF testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer
&, Co., Binghamton, N. r., be sure and
mention this paper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

New Richmond elected the Demo
cratic municipal ticket and voted no
license ty majority Of A.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

You cannot enjoy perfect health,
rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes If your
liver is sluggish and your bowels are
clogged. DeWitt's Little Early RiSers
cleanse the whole system They never
grippe. II. S. Freeman s. Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Taken this mouth keeps you we'll
all summer Greatest spring tonic
known Rocky Mountain Tea, made
by Madison Medicine Co. 35c.
q r. TaUgart
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
DWELLING FOR SALE.

We have a new brick dwelling
house, s rooms, city water, good
and large lot for sale cheap if taken
before April list.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
NOT ICE.

We are in communication with
large number of people from
southern Wisconsin and Illinois who
intend to come to Pierce and St.
Croix counties to buy land. If par
ties having farms for sale will list
them with us we can furnish the
buyer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

Willie Saunders, colored, was placed
in the cooler Saturday night for
attempting a premature April-fool
joke on his venerable papa. Pater
familias accused his boy shooting at
him "A bullet passing through the
kitchen door aud grazing the Sunday
coat which formed a part of his habil-
ment at the time Monday morning
the father asked tho city marshal for
the loan OF his boy aud they returned
home reconciled aud happy
Those famous little pills, Dewitt 5
Little Early Rtsers, will remove all
impurities from your system, cleanse
your bowels, make them regular.
r. S. Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04
Swamp-ROOt IS soon realized.

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-04

$3.50 per year in advance
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-04

and shaped into convex form by means
Of the grading machine, a sort of sur
face pillow pulled by horses or mules.
Where long stretches of road are to be
constructed traction engine will be
found a better means for pulling the
grader than animal power
After the roadbed has been put In
proper condition It Is covered with a
six inch layer of Stag. which Is rolled
hard and compact by means of a heavy
roller. On top of the Stag a layer of
crushed limestone Is spread, which
also is rolled until 1t becomes hard and
solid. A thin layer of sifted, crushed
stone is distributed on top of the lime
stone and again rolled several times,
having been sprinkled before the roll
ing. After the road is completed the
top layer of limestone will form an al
most waterproof roof of the roadbed.
The water will make 1t almost as hard
as concrete and enable it to withstand
the effect of narrow tired. heavy wag-
ons for long time.
The demonstrating party of the Ma
tional Good Roads association does not
use the same method of building roads
In every case. The method is adapted
to the conditions existing In each local
ity and also varies as to the material
used In the work. In a general way,
however the system is the same in
every case.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-04
WHAT BAD ROADS COST.
Agricultural Interests Suffer Mos
From the Mud.

Agricultural Interests Suffer Most
From the Mud.
We have just passed through one Of
the two periods Of the year when the
country roads problem forces itself
prominently to the front and becomes
living issue with every one who has
not paved streets and improved side
walks to pass over, says the Chicago
Evening Post. There Is no state In the
Union In which the question can be ig-
nored, for there Is no state in which
the country roads In the opening Of
spring and the beginning of winter are
In reasonably passable condition. Ag-
ricultural interests everywhere are the
heaviest sufferers from the wretched
conditions of the country roads. Just
how much they have suffered from this
cause they have never been able to es-
innate. Had they had any conception
of the extent Of their losses 1t is prob
able they would have exerted them
selves long ago to bring about radical
change and would have supplied them
the first cost of the work, which is de
cidedly the heaviest portion of 1t.
What they have failed to do for
themselves In the matter of estimates
the agricultural department has ac-
complished for them. 1t set corps of
experts to ascertain the actual condi-
lions and to estimate the direct losses
suffered by the farming communities
through the lack Of permanent country
highways easily passible at all seasons
of the year and In all conditions Of the
weather.
The average cost of hauling farm
products from the farms to the point
Of shipment over the entire United
States is % cents per ton per mile. The
railroads charge less than half cent
mile per ton for hauling these prod
ucts to market, or about one-fiftieth the
amount 1t costs the farmers them
selves to deliver the goods to the rail-
ways.
These figures show how extremely
shortsighted the agricultural communi-
ties are In permitting their highways
to remain as they are at present. The
difference In the cost OF improving the
country roads and of hauling over them
as they are. If saved, as it might very
well be, would make them rich in a
very few years.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-04
Gold Watches, Clocks, JeweIy,
SiIverware and Cut Glass, at

~ 49, -
SiIyerware and Cut Glass, at
prices that rank as low as
any in the county. We
guarantee every piece of mer-
chandise that is bought at our
store to be as represented.
Hundreds and Hundreds of
people are perfectly satisfied
with lenses we have adjusted
TO their eyes.
Call and have your eyes exam
lined FREE.
WATCH WORK in all its
branches done with prompt
ness.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-04
Street Parade.

Prof. Gentery's exhibition, which is so
we'll known In this city, will give the
customary street parade on the date of
exhibition advertised. The street par
sde of all shows Ia an index to their
resources. Prof. Gentry's professional
displays this season are said to be revels-
tions In that line. The turnout is the
most perfect diminutive display ever
seen in this city, and 10 fact, the longest
and brightest procession ever given by a
tented exhibition. Parade about 10
O'Clock, Thursday morning, July 18th.