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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03
CURIOSITY and love of travel

luminosity and love of travel
~ combined caused me to take an
extensive trip through the ag-
ricultural sections of Western Canada
during the past summer, and while
there | was given the best of opportu-
mites of studying and judging for my
self of the conditions that exist in that
extensive section of our continent.
After 1 had travelled over a few mil
lion acres of Western Canada, and
watched and studied what at first
seemed to me an extravagant waste of
land on the part of the farmers, / be-
came better acquainted with condl-
tons and the very good reasons for
this seeming wastage.
l had been used to the farming oper-
atoms of the more thickly populated
States, where to make farming pay ii
was necessary to cultivate practically
every foot of ground; where il was the
rule rather than the exception to go
to the length of blasting out, if neces-
sary, heavily rooted trees or large
powders; where much of the farm
4ohu was SSSuIeQ W clearing IL VI llLH-
Der and stones, which had been accom-
plished only after years of toll and
privation on the part of the first set
tiers. There travelled with me over
these millions of acres of Canadian soil
a gentleman who had been reared upon
just this sort of farm in Michigan,
and, as he expressed it, "land was so
scarce and so valuable because of its
scarcity that we had to cultivate even
the corners of the rail fences"
But in my journey through the agri-
cultural section of Western Canada,
ranging from Winnipeg on the east to
the Rocky Mountains on the west, and
from the international boundary on
the south to the Saskatchewan river
and beyond on the north, saw moth
ing that savored of our method OF
"fence corner farming" and in time
/ learned the reason for the little I'm.
cultivated tracts.
Time, rather than land, is the valu-
able commodity in Western Canada. In
country where the soil is sufficiently
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03
Philadelphia French.

A Philadelphian tells the story Of wait
er At restaurant in the Quaker city who
has lately announced that he has begun t.
study French.
DO you find it necessary here?" asked
the customer.
"Se; here, sir" said the waiter, but I've
been offered steady job in Paris at one o.
the hotels if / can learn French"
But Paris is full of French walters" SAID
ceived"
"Oh, no, sirl' said the man, with much
earnestness and absolute simplicity. 1T,
a perfectly straight thing. The proprietor
OF the hotel says the walters he has cant
understand French as we Philadelphia.
speak 1t, and that's what he wants me for
you see. " outh's Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03
FAKE HAIR PREPARATIONS
lie Hair No Good, But often Cause II
to Fall Ont

Many hair preparations are flake" be.
cause they are merely scalp irritants. They
often cause dryness, making the hair brit.
tie, and, finally, lifeless. Dandruff is the
cause Of all trouble with hair. 1t is a germ
disease. The germ makes cuticle scales as
1t digs to the root of the hair, where it de-
stroys the hairs vitality, causing the hair
to fall out. To cure Dandruff, the germ
must be killed. Destroy the cause, you re-
move the effect" Newbros Herpicide is
the only hair preparation that kills the
dandruf germ, thereby leaving the hair to
grow luxurantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

The Boer war which has been raging for
the past two years, viii soon be ended, ac-
cordlng to the latest advices. News OF peace
will be hailed with JOY by all. War is a ter
rible thing and has slain many people, but
we believe stomach troubles have slain even
more. When the stomach is out of order,
and you suffer from dyspepsia, indigestion,
fatulency, sick headache or constipation, we
would urge you to try Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. 1t will cure you.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03
Gracious Words

Don't spare them! Gentle, kindly,
compassionate, encouraging words /;
speak them freely to gladden. your
friends hearts. And do not keep them
for those you meet occasionally, but
use them at home; they will often fall
like dew on a parched field No one
knows as well as a young girl how
much these words love you-can do
to give happiness. Mother values them
as much as your lover does. Do not
forget to tell her.-Ledger Monthly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03
Fnfr warning.

Time, ll:45 p. m.
sound resembling a distant peal OF
thunder is heard distinctly overhead.
WI hat was that" asked the young man
as ne started up from the parlor sofa in
alarm.
THAT" echoed the fair pride Of the
household. '0h, that was only papa drop
ping a hint"
And hastily gathering the hint unto him,
self the young man carried it out into the
gloomy night.-Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03


chldCaes They take, them like candy. Ca made of
pleased have back That's fair isn't h9 We sold million
Of n
& and soc box SOC box months for the bad liver and
and the dealer offers something else just good les We them Get
S1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03
Wisconsin Farm Lands.

The best of farm lands can be obtained
now in Marinette County, Wisconsin, on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, at
low price and on very favorable terms.
Wisconsin is noted for its fine crops, excel
lent markets and healthful climate. Why
rent farm when You can buy one much
cheaper than You can rent and in a few years
it viii be your own property For particu-
lars address F. A. Miller, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail.
way. Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03
Poached Eggs with Crenmed salmon,

Stamp out five rounds of bread an
inch thick; remove the centers, leav-
ing a case with a narrow rim; brush
over the inside of the cases with melt
ed butter and brown delicately in the
oven; fill with cold, boiled salmon,
faxed and heated in one cupful cream
sauce to one pint of the salmon; place
a poached egg above the salmon; dust
with chopped parsley and garnish with
slices Of lemon. Serve while hot
Peoples Home Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03
Very suspicIour.

My daughter, you have been out with
one OF those football players again, said
the watchful mother.
Why, how do you know, mammal"
"Why, found long hair on your blue
shirtwaist. "-Yonkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

This ancient umbrella" remarked Squil-
dig, belonged to my grandfather" "Ah!
One OF the shades of your ancestors, added
McSwilligen Pittsburgh Chronicle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli-
bic medicine for coughs and colds--N w.
Samuel, Ocean Grove, n. j., Feb. IL, 1900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

Dropsy treated free by Dr. H. H. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver-
tisement in another column of this paper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

Every loafer hangs around some other
man who would otherwise work.-Atchison
Globe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

A Blank Day.-First Friend-"The birds
are terribly wild to-day" Second Friend
Not half so wild as our host will be if il
keeps on like this. Punch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

When fools speak out in meeting let wise
men hold their peace. lest the fools break
it.-Atlanta Constitution.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

81 am tired of this monkey business" ex.
claimed the irritable citizen Then he went
out and chased the organ grinder from the
News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

coods Jved WITH P pfTd XVI F IA dI1e PSS
DYES. Sold by druggists, lOc. package.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

The Public Awards the Palm to Hale's
Honey OF Horehound and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

is graphically described in No IL New York
Centrals -Four Track Seriesn Every
person interested in the growth of ourcom.
merce should read it, Sent free on receipt
of two-cent stamp by General Passenger
Agent, New York Central, New York
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03
CROPS

North Dakota has Just harvested Won
derful crop OF wheat and fax. Reports
from the various railway points along the
800" Line show yields OF rs TO SO bushels
to the acre of wheat, and from 10 TO 20
bushels OF fax per acre. Flax is now
bringing s1.25 per bushel. Most OF the
crop was raised on newly broken land. so
that the first crop pays for the farm and
all the labor. and leaves handsome profit.
There is still plenty of good free govern
ment land open for entry; also good open
ings to go into business in the new towns
along the $500" Line. For descriptive cir
cuars, maps and particulars, write to d..
w. Casseday, Land Agent. 500" Line,
Minneapolis, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

DROPSY T Sa,s disc DEsq SNg ss1.. gSss
cases. Book OF testimonials and o days treatment
Free. DR.. u. d. GREkN's SONS, Box ID, ATLAATA. ga.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

Yes, Of course, you do, and you want
him to live and enjoy life, the good things
you can give hime Then help him live
right! When his skin gets yellow and
he looks bilious, his eyes red and watery,
his breath smells bad, go times out of 100
his liver is logy. Now, if you want man
to look well, feel well and be well, keep
him in regular habitsl Give him plain
wholesome food, and make him take Cas-
carets to stir up his liver. Big doses of
salts and strong medicines make him weak
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-03

The oftener man is sold the cheaper he
feels.-Chicago Daily News.
The Conservative, 1901-06-13
OLD FORT KEARNEY AGAIN.

from one or the members OF the garrl-
son of Old Fort Kearney. The remarka-
BILE thing about it is that such a letter
as this-which we are able to print
without the alteration of word or
letter-should be forthcoming after the
lapse of fifty-four years.
GALLAT1N, Mo-, May 20, 1901.
DEAR S1R:-In response to your letter
of recent date, shall now undertake
to tell you my recollections of "Old
Fort Kearney." The plat enclosed will
help you to understand my story.
It was in the latter part of June, 1S47,
that joined the "Oregon Battalion"
as it was called, at Fort Leavenworth.
The "Oregon Battalion" was composed
of five companies of Missouri mounted
troops, as follows: Capt. Sublette's
from st. Louis, Capt. McCoslin's I'D.
McCausland] from st. Charles, Capt.
James Craig's from Holt, Capt. VIM. H.
Rogers from Savannah, and Capt Rob't.
Stewards from St. Joseph, Mo. was
private in Capt. VIM. H. Rogers
company.
The "Oregon Battalion" 500 strong,
under command Of Col. Powell, with
Captain Van Vliet, an old regular Off
Ger, as Quartermaster, and Captain
Todd as Adjutant, reached Fort Kear-
ney, Nebraska City,] the latter part of
August, 1S47, and we remained there
till in May, 1S48.
The old Block House was standing
empty when we reached there, having
been built prior to that time, but just
how long, do not know. do not
know whether it had been occupied be-
fore our advent. 1t was about twenty
four (S4) feet square, built of hewn
logs.
This Block House was built two
stories high, the first story being built
square with the world, and the second
story being built across the angles of
the first story, SO that the loop holes in
the second story commanded the angles
of the first story, and opportunity was
thus afforded the garrison to shoot in
every possible direction.
There was no other house or cabin
standing anywhere in that vicinity at
the time we reached the fort
We Immediately constructed quarters
leach mess of twelve built cabin of
cottonwood looc hou1ad off of tho Island
north of the fort; each had fire.
place built of sticks and dirt, and the
roofs were made of dirt). These cabins
were joined in row southwest of the
Block House, and at an angle with this
row, as shown in the plat, each room
being 2Ox20 feet in. size. Similar cabins
were constructed for the captains and
other officers: Some, perhaps all, of
tho ofSoorc3 rOounc bo1 vyinInuyc ~,
The Conservative, 1901-06-13

at last to have come to this common
wealth. There is no need to rehearse
the folly which is yet painfully fresh in
the minds of all Kansans. The state
has passed through fiery ordeal, al
most from her territorial days to the
close Of the old century. But Kansas is
a great state. 1t is now coming into it's
own-into the prosperity vouchsafed for
it by it's generous soil, it's balmy climate,
the breadth of it's domain-and above
all, by the honest, resolute character of
it's people-a class once too visionary,
and possibly too enthusiastic yet, but in
my humble opinion, the most aggress-
i've, intelligent people who do honor to
American citizenship.
The Loyalty of Kansans.
It is impossible in one short article to
even family cover ones recollections of
the great southwest, especially if one
has lived with, and become part of
that people. What I have jotted down
in this article are mere fragments of the
'warp and woof" of a mighty pano-
ramic story that might be told of that
locality and it's inhabitants. know in
my own personal experience the grain
bags of promise were torn open and
found to be filled with the tare seeds of
disappointment which were blown care
lessly about by the wind puffs of adver-
sity.
1t is now eleven years since bade the
people of southwestern Kansas an af-
fectionate farewell, and drifted before
the force of circumstances into other To-
calities, but my recollections, yea more,
my love for the great cattle range and
it's people has caused me to devote many
hours to the writing of an historical
story Of the "southwest' and it's pro-
vincialisms, which will probably be
given to the world sometime during the
present year.
That which I would emphasize in
these recollection" is the answering
loyalty OF the average kanSan to his
native or adopted state. A prairie fire
or hot wind may sweep over the
southwest" devastating and COM
pletely whitening up all vegetation.
Then, perhaps, the next day a misty
rain will begin falling. A prayer of
thanksgiving is at once in the hearts of
the people. After steady down-pour
of three or four days, the sun will come
out, wreathed in smiling gladness. The
scorched and Drowned landscape takes
on new life. The buffalo grass within
a few days is a carpet of living green.
The cacti will put forth new shoots and
spines, their buds open into beautiful
flowers as fragrant as the cape jasmines,
while the sunfiowers will lift their
dropping leaves, and bulbs of promise
will swell in triumph under the caress-
IL TTyl-
The Conservative, 1901-06-13

tion. Many of its banks and financial
institutions failed, together with many
business houses.
1t is now, only fifteen years since the
"boom scourge" came, that the capital
of southwestern Kansas - Wichita-is
recovering. 1t is a notable fact that
during six months in the latter part Of
1886 and the early part of 1887 the real
estate transfers at Wichita involved
sum larger than those represented by
real estate transfers, elsewhere in Amer
ica, save in two places, New York City
and Kansas City, Missouri. The Mis-
souri, town was also going through de-
lirium. In the point of value of real
estate transfers, Chicago had to take
fourth place to Wichita's S third. Citizens
of Wichita donated nearly million
dollars as bonus money to secure the To-
cation of packing houses, a car factory
and other commercial institutions, few
of which proved of permanent value to
the place. 1t may be mentioned, paren
thetically, that the car works, con-
structed with a portion of the bonus
money subscribed, was in operation but
for few weeks. After making this
demonstration of good faith, the east
erners, who promoted the affair, pock
eted the subscription money, remaining,
above the cost of construction and the
price of banquet given Oh the opening
day, and returned to the east, from
which, according to biblical traditions,
the wise men are said to have come
The buildings have not since been used,
except during a few months when
travelling circus hibernated in them.
The University "Craze."
The university craze was one Of the
ridiculous features of the Wichita boom,
but hardly believe the townspeople
realized how funny it was until the ebb-
tide had left them bankrupt and re-
stored them to their normal sense of hu-
NOR. One real estate genius at that
time plated an addition hopelessly far
from the outlying residence portion, and
sought to save himself by having uni
versity located in the center of his ter
ritory. The promoter donated the land,
and church organization secured money
enough to put in foundation for one
building. The foundation still stands,
and it is still unburdened by super
structure, one of many monuments to
the folly of the "boom scourge." Dur
ing all these vicissitudes there is class
of hardy pioneers who have remained
faithful to their great love of the south
west. They have withstood the shock
of the "boom" days, the hot winds, and
otho,. dicacto.. Thaxr haua Lost tl,oi,.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-10
Tha Fireun ems Ball.

Eyer since the Barre tiremen COM,
meuced to give an annual concern anu
hall, these social events have had the
reputation of being the most enjoy
able OF the season and their Nun an'
nual at Miles hall last night was I'M
doubtedly the best they have ever
had. ~ ,+
A year ago the fire ladies SEM
away for an orchestra to furnish
music for dancing. They had a gooa
attendance, and were all well pleaseu
with the music. This year they de-
| termined to patronize home talent,
and the Barre opera house orchestra
of nine pieces, Edwin Bruce LIST VOL
lin and director, was engaged. Thele
was a good attendance at the concert
and everyone was delighted with the
selections rendered. The cOmmith e
were entirely satisfied and the warm
applause testified to the appreciation
OF the audience. We have not space
to mention the selections individually
but all were first class. and rem.
dered as we'll as any ever listened
to by Barre audience.
| After the concert the dancing
started with a grand march, Victorious
America, led by G. o. Averill and
Miss Jessie PearSons, followed by Mr..
and Mrs G. H. Campbell. About 5C
couples Joined in the march. From
then Till midnight light feet tripped
to airy measures and the tiremen's
ball was 10 full swing, and more OF
success than ever. There were over
100 couples Of dancers.
At midnight Caterer G. j. HAYES
furnished a splendid supper tor about
100 of the dancers in the Odd Fellows
banquet hall. After supper dancing
was resumed and continued till morn
ing. The committees in charge were:
Arrangements-Thomas Harrington,
Ed. Smith, Ed. Tobin, @. H. Camp
bell, Will Holden, Ben Gilley, George
Tilden' 9. B Gladding, W. T. Camp
bell and Werner Beck. Floor man
ager. @. n. Campbell; aids, G. o. Av.
Grill and G. s. Currier; committee OF
introductioT Ed. Tobin, Thomas
Harrington, Q. Page and G. Is. Glad
ding.
The hall was beautifully decorated
by Geo 4. Conner with evergreens,
bunting, Chinese lanterns and mir
rors. In one corner was very pretty
lemonade booth. Electric fans cool
ed the heated atmosphere and in fact
everything was perfectly arranged,
and the program of the dancing was
carried out without hitch, demon
strating anew that the Barre tircmer
are unexcelled as entertainers. We
look forward with pleasant anticipa
tionS to tn, ir next annual.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-10
CRY NEWS

Miss Myrtle Walker has been en-
gagged by J, W. Holton as clerk at his
jewelry store in the Miles granite
building in the offices formerly occu-
pie1 by George T. Swasey.
Miss Lizzie German, of Claremont
N. H., was here to attend the fire.
mems ball last night.
The hearing 10 the George New
man case was resumed before City
Judge Fay last night. After exami-
ming several witnesses 1t was seen
that intent to leave the state could
not be proven by the witnesses avail.
able, many of whom were of the New
man family, and so the case was dis
continued.
In the liquor case before Judge Fay
yesterday afternoon the ale and whis.
key secured by the Saturday night
raid on Granite street, was condemn
ed, and Frank Ferari was held for the
costs, 500 &c. The-keeping and nui-
sance cases against Ferari were con-
tinued till 8 O'Clock Saturday fore
noon. Lapoint appeared for the state,
and Swasey and Scott for the respon-
dent.
The officers OF the Barre branch of
the G.. p N. U. we're installed last
night by State Organizer f. N. Pres
colt.
Caterer G. ]. Halves made his bow
to the public last night and scored
bullSeye with the first class supper he
furnished for the firemen.
A. J. Stevens pleaded guilty to in
toxication before Judge Fay this
morning and was fined $40, and costs
Of $l2.66. Grand Juror Lapoint for
the state.
d. d. G. M, Mrs. N. L. Boyden of
Randolph was to have been present at
the installation OF the officers of Ruth
Chapter, O. NJ. S., last night, but she
was detained by Illness and Mrs. f
f. Durham as ID d. G. NJ, assisted
ID. G. p, E. F. Durham in the install
lation of the following officers: Mary
e. Benedict, W. M Alex Anderson,
w. r; Lenora Cutler, A. M; Sadie
Roberts. G.: Annie Taylor, A. G; Mrs.
Abbie Stone, secretary; A. NJ. Dun
ham, treasurer; Lucy Wells, Adah;
Lena Moorcroft, Ruth; Nellie ingalls,,
Esther; Edna Perry, Martha: Julia
Kinney, Electa; Cordena Slayton, war;
der, l., r. Roberts, sentinel: Annie
MCGOWAN, marshal; Kate Healey, pi-
anist. The installation was public to
Masons and their wives. A large del
egation was present from Rob Morris
Chapter of Montpelier. A banquet
was served after the installation.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-10
GILLEY & ABBOTT.
THE KIDNAPERS.

Had the Cudahy kidnapping been shown
on the stage people would have declared
that it was too unreal to be believed
Philadelphia Inquirer
The kilnapers of young CudaEy should
be captured at all costs. not because
the boy was the son of millionaire, but
in order to prevent the future kidnapping
Of any child, rich or poor.-Pittsburs
Press.
Unfortunately Nebraska has no statute
against kidnapping, and the law against
child stealing applies only to children
under 10 years of age. That would not
tit this case, as young Cudahy was III
years od.-Rochester Democrat.
The kidnapping of young Cudahy is a
matter which calls attention to an ex'
ceedingly serious condition of affairs.
For some reason or another criminals
have become emboldened, and crime of
late is distinguished for unusual and
shocking brutality.-Ba American.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-10

Miss Kate Mott has returned from
a visit to her old home in New York
state
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-10
wa.hineton County Court

Montpelier, Jan. lo:IIne case 70 re-
Suitor VS.. Cleaves, will probably &c
concluded today. ~ coorer
The case of state VS. RANK ooa
of Mortified for burglary ID a re"u oy
for trial and will follow the case ~ ol'
trial II no civil case is ready. Ihe
cases of Sutton and Cleaves Will DE M
iShed tomorrow.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-10

The world is patiently waiting the
advent of the man who can explain
why baby never wants to play In the
coal scuttle until after 1t has been
dressed for company.-Omaha World
Herald.