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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
CROWS IN FOOLSCAPS.
How the Thrifty Farmers of Holland
Drive Away the Villains OF the
CornHcld.

The following ingenious method of
keeping crows away from a grain
field is used by the farmers of Hol-
land:
He makes some small cornucopias
of stout paper and smears around the
inner side of the mouth of each some
birdlime or other adhesive. In these
he puts some grains of corn and stands
them about his fields by pressing their
points into the soft earth.
When the crow finds one of these
cornucopias he thinks himself in great
luck until he attempts to peck at the
tempting grain, when to his astonish-
ment he finds the cornucopia attached
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
DURABLE FARM GATE.

in the lower side of (but not en-
tirely through) the cap piece. The
pins of the lower ends should be of
metal. Pieces of sawmill plate, in
which holes have been punched,
should be fastened to the sill for
these pins to play in. Thus the pins
will be kept from wearing the wood.
A similar plate should be placed
where the gates meet, to accommo-
date the vertical bolt on one of them.
The other gate should have latch.
The Stats and braces may be made
from stuff IA inches thick and four
inches wide. They are attached to
each other and to the uprights with
bolts. The short braces are on the
opposite side of the Stats from the
long ones, so that the same bolt may
go through both where they over
lap. When finished, the frame and
gates should be well painted.
1t will be seen that these gates can
be used singly or together, and that
they swing in either direction. 1t
is always a convenience to have a
gate swing away from you, no mat
ter from which side you approach.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
CARRYING ONES LOAD.
The End Must lie Kept in View, Even
Though the Road We Travel
May he Rough.

Two children were passing along the
street in the late afternoon, carrying
between them basket of clothes for
washing. The younger, a little boy,
was fretting as he walked: his end of
the basket dragging little, and he
limped slightly.
MY foot hurts" he complained.
"This baskets heavy, and 'tain't easy
goin' so far when your foot hurts"
His companion, girl with face too
sharp and careworn for her few years,
trudged on unfiaggingly until it was
time to put down the basket to- change
hands" Then she faced the whining
little brother.
"You can rest your foot when you
get home" she said. "'Tain't easy
goin' we're after; it's to get this
washin' home to mother"
Her utterance lacked sympathy, no
doubt, yet she voiced truth which
many of us older ones, fretting over
the hardships of our way, might well
take to heart. We complain that the
road is rough, that its stones bruise our
feet that we are not happy; but ease
and pleasure are only incidentals, aft
er all; we are not here simply for en-
'joyment. Whether the road is rough
or smooth, whether we are happy or
sorrowful, the chief thing is still to
accomplish the work instrusted to us.
-Wellspring.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

to his head-a veritable fools cap
which will not even allow him to see
what course to take if he flies up.
However, he succeeds in reaching
some coarse grass or bushes, and after
much bewildered scrambling and flop
ping about gets his head out of this
undesirable cap and ever afterward
avoids the field where there are more
OF them.
This method of keeping the crows
away is much better than shooting
them, as they are at all times very
interesting birds, and the small dam
age they do to growing corn is in
significant compared to the great
good they do all through the year by
destroying millions of injurious in
sects.-Boston Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

TO rain His face clouded with such
bitter disappointment that his mother
comforted him with the saying that
perhaps it would clear up presently.
The clouds did part for n little while.
so he kissed his kitty and his mamma
and trudged off.
He had gone four or five blocks on his
way when down came the rain, harder
than ever. Our little man thought and
thought very hard. What should he
do-go on and let his lady love see him
all wet and disheveled-or go back
home, get on dry things and give up
his pleasure trip?
He did neither. He marched into a
nearby dry goods store and called that
he wished to see the owner of that
store. The clerks were inclined to
laugh at the little fellow, but the pro-
prietor silenced them with look.
Coming forward with his best bow, he
said "Vsell, MIR. Brown, what can
do for youths morning?"
Good morning, Mr.. Bee. / wish to
buy an umbrella" he replied, gravely.
VERY well; what kind shall show
you? Here are some nice ones. Will
these suit?"
mo, sir. / want big one, just like
my papa's."
And none other would suit. When he
finally made his selection he asked the
price, told them to have it charged to
his papa, and, bidding all good-by, went
out into the rain under the large UNI
brella. How those clerks did laugh at
the sight of those chubby little legs.
which were all that were visible of his
plump little figure, as he marched off,
feeling bigger than ever!
He went on without any mishap until
he reached his destination. And as
everyone who had seen him told every
one else when they went home To din
ner, when he came trudging back on
his homeward way it seemed as if the
whole of the village was out to greet
him as he passed.
When his papa heard of it and went
to the store to pay what was due on
the umbrella the genial Mr.. Bee said:
"Sir, there is no bill. / have already
settled with Mr.. Brown."-Boston
Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
MR.. BROWNS UMBRELLA.
True story of n Four-Yenr-O1d Gen.
tlcmnn Who Knew How to
Help Himself.

Mr.. Brown was not his true, true
name, of course, but it was the one he
gave himself when he was wee lad,
and it clung to him until he was quite
grown.
Mr.. Brown was at this time just about
four years old, and it was his greatest
ambition to be big, grown man. When
anyone spoke of him as such his dear
little face shone with delight When he
appeared on the village street folks
would solemnly say: Good morning,
Mr.. Brown" Just as gravely he would
return the salutation with u charming
smile.
Like all grown men, he had a sweet
heart-she, lovely young lady of IS
summers.
One day when he was all dressed to
60 and take dinner with her it began
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

The authorities have refused to copyright
Scotch whisky label that bears in large
staring letters King Edward VII"
They claim that the names of living people
are their own property, and that other
people have no right to demand propri.
etary interest in them. They also suggest
that it would be well for whisky men to get
King Edwards consent before taking any
such liberty as the one proposed. But who
expects that the king will consent to the
use of his name? He would be foolish il
he did.
Just picture a line of thirsty men ranged
along bar.
Fill your glasses, gentlemen" says the
man who buys, and they solemnly pass the
bottle of king Edward VII" along the
line. "a toast, gentlemen. Up with your
glasses Are you ready? Then down with
the king"
And they solemnly down him.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
Ants Possess Four Senses.

An ants brain is very little OBJ
jest, yet for months it has occupied
the attention of Prof. Forel, the
Swiss zoologist, In his studies he
has discovered that ants possess the
senses of sight, smell, touch and
taste, hearing being doubtful. Ants
are certainly endowed with memory
and reasoning powers, and in their
warfare it is easy to see their cour-
age, theSr despair, their order in the
fray, and their personal hatreds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
s25.oo TO CALIFORNIA.
Everyday, During March and April
Phenomenn1ly Low Rates to the
Pacific Coast and Interme-
diate pnfufs

Colonist Excursions open to all. Later on
at intervals during the summer special round
trip excursions to the Coast at less than
One Cent Per Mile, going one way, returning
another. An exceptional opportunity to
visit any part of all parts of the Great West
for pleasure, education or business. Peo-
pie with interests at various points will
show you attention. Address a postal to
w. II. Connor, General Agent Union Pa
eifc, Southern Pacific Rys, SO East 4th St.,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Write on the back: "Send
details low rates to California" adding
your own name and address, also those of
any of your friends, and you will receive in
return information of fascinating interest,
great practical value, of educational and
business worth. Whether or not you are
thinking of taking this delightful trip or
looking to better your condition in life it
will pay you, your family or friends to
rates open to all are good during March
and April only, send your postal to-day.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

Chicago 4 Northwestern R'y.; during the
months of March and April $4,000 from Chi
cago. to Helena, Butte, Anaconda, Ogden
and Salt Lake City; S3O50 Spokane; $500
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seat
large number of other points. Tourist
Sleeping Cars daily to the Pacific Coast
For maps and particulars apply to near
est ticket agent or address w. B. kniskern,
% Fifth avenue, Chicago, Ill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
Johnny. idea of Parents.

Here is little gem clipped from a
small boys essay on parents: Parents
are things which boys have to look
after them. Most girls also have
parents. Parents consist of pas and
mas. Pas talk a good deal about what
they are going to do, but mostly it's
the mas that make you mind"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
S1.OO.

Chicago to st. Paul or Minneapolis for
double berth in Tourist sleeping cars OF the
Chicago, Milwaukee g. st. Paul Railway,
each Tuesday and Friday during March and
April, 1902, on train No. leaving Chicago
at $3.50 p. m.
For further information apply to the
nearest coupon ticket agent, or address +. A.
Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
$500 to California, Oregon nn
WashinRtOn.

daily, March and April, only $500 for berth
in tourist car. Personally conducted excur-
sions Tuesdays and Thursdays from Chicago
and Wednesdays from New England, Illus
trated pamphlet sent on receipt of two cent
stamp by S. A. Hutchison, Manager, 2l2
Clark. street, Chicago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
Knives before Forks.

Mr.. Stingum-By the way, Sharpe says
he saw you in the Bongtong cafe yesterday.
Mr.. Nuritch Cadd-Yes; but / cut him.
Did he tell you that?
No; but he did remark that he expected
every minute to see you cut yourself."-
Philadelphia Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
All DAYS Alike.

The maid-Do you think it's unlucly to
get married on Friday?
The Bachelor-Of course. Why should
Friday be an exception?-J
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
Earliest Russian MiIIet.

VIII you be short of hay? If so plant
plenty of this prodjgally prolific millet
TO TONS OF RICH HAY PER ACRE.
Price SO lbs 81. 80; 100 lbs. SO 90, low freights
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21
It's Fame.

''Rhode Island" said the little girl,
ais celebrated for being the only one
Of the United States that is the
smallest."-Youth's Companion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

Biggs-"M "Multum in Parvo." That's a
queer motto for a shoemaker.
Diggs-Quite appropriate, Though. His
specially is ladies' shoes.-Chicago Daily
News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs Thos.
Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y,
Feb. IL. 1900.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

Helen-Delia wouldn't listen to anything
but classical music for the world.
Judy-No; but look at the rag-time hat
she Detroit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

Extravaganza is often the preferred
creditor OF economy. Chicago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

It's pity the average man does not los'
his tongue when he loses his head.-Chicag'
Daily News
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

There is no cloud attached to the silver
lining of the fat purse.-Chicago Daily
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

Il admire that pianist's finish. Don't
your? Yes, but l always dread his begin
ming. Philadelphia Bulletin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

Self-inspection is said to be sure cure for
self.esteem.-Chicago Daily News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are the
brightest, fastest and easiest to use.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

If you want to be cured of cough us
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-03-21

Stops the Cough ana Works on
the Cold.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-17

BROOKLYN EPISCOPAL CLERGYMEN BE-
LIEvE IN sURPLICED WOMEN IN CHOIRs.

The views of Bishop Burgess regarding the wear
ing of cassocks and surplices by women in chors,
published in The Tribune yesterday. not
concurred in by the leading rectors of Brooklyn
Bishop Burgess is desrous of having surplced
women in the choirs done away with. Among
those who do not agree with his idea the Rev.
DR. S. ID. Mcconnell of Holy Trinity; the Rev. DIR.
Lindsay Parker, Of St. Peters Church; the Rev
DR.. A. B. Kinsoving. of Christ Church; and the
Rev. DR.. Robert Rogers, of the Church OF the Good
Shepherd The Rev DIR. John G. Bacchus, OF the
Church OF the Incarnation which has a vested
choir Of men and women, believes that the Bishop
has a perfect right abolish women singers in
cathedral missions. He would say that he
would change his choir conform with the
Bishops views. DR.. Mcconnell said:
Il do not regard the question as one for the
exercise of episcopal authority. 1t seems to me
purely matter of taste"
Holy Trinity has women in its choir. Dr. Kin
solving said:
'In Christ Church have a vested choir of
men and women. When there cathedrals or
parochial schools draw from it Is natural. per
haps, to have boy choir. and believe it works
very well. prefer an adult choir because II dls-
poses of the troublesome question of discipline and
gives adult Interpretation of the music OF the
sanctuary. which 1 greatly prefer to the immature
yet somewhat appesng rendition of Sb the fnIa be
heve are regarded as a proper part OF iehllnine @
piice 1 am quite sure that. symbozing il does,
the purity OF heart and conservation to the ser
vice OF God il is never more Worthily worn than
by group of women who sing His praises; pc
sye that Bishop DG2ne Of OaRy yco8ynce
the adult choir was preferable to the boy choir
DR.. Parker. rector OF St PeterS Church, which
has a mixed choir. said:
II consider the wearing Of surplices by women
of the choir desirable custom Why should not
women sing in the choir and If they sing IN the
choir why should they not wear surpllceS! II
any one can suggest better habit than the sur
plice / will be glad adopt it. think II Is a
most beautiful costume. and one that SnouIn De
used more generally than ii is. Bishop LittleJohn
used to compliment me highly on my choir. ne
ad rnOg hear n III,
like my choir too well TO change IT.
"I know that Bishop Burgess feels very strongly
on the question OF surpliced women, said Dr.
Rogers 'but 1 see real ground for oo1ec-
ton TO the custom the women will continue 10
sing in our choir.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-17
MAYOR GOING THROUGH SEWER.
TRIP TO BE MADE IN AN AUTOMOBILE To-
DAY-THOSE WHO WILL AC-
COMPANY HIM

Mayor Low. Borough President Swanstrom OF
Brooklyn and several members OF the Board OF
Estimate and AppOrtionment will to-day make
their automobile trip through the big Bay Ridge
sewer, in Brooklyn. The party will include Deputy
Commissioner Redfied of the Public Works De-
partment and John Thatcher. Superintendent of
Sewers Before the through the sewer the
party will make tour of the outlying district of
Brooklyn. The sewer which will be inspee ted is at
Stxty-fourth-st. and has just been constructed 1t
Will be lighted with candles for the occasion.
The programme is to leave the F'latbush-ave- en-
trance to the park at 2:l5 O'Clock, and after in
specting the park to visit the Erasmus Hall High
School. From there the members of the party will
go to the sewer works and inspect the COncOurSe
at Coney Island. The seven automobiles will be
lowered into the sewer at SiXty-fOurth-St. and
Second-ave., and journey of 1.5C0 feet will be
made. On the return trip the Shore Road exten,
sion will be visited There will be informal
dinner at the Wildwood Club in Flatbush in the
evening.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-17
THE SMART WALKING SKIRT.
MATERIALS FOR WARM WEATHER
WEAR-TO ACQUIRE THE GRACE
Full WAIST LINE.

With the coming of May begins a rush for sum-
mer wearing apparel by the vast army of women
who cannot prepare for warm weather month or
two in advance
Inc walking skirt is an essential and the
winter weight be no longer with COM
fort so there is demand for serge, mohair and
other thin but firm fabrics
IN buying serge or mohair skirts the purchaser
should require a guarantee that the fabric has
been sponged and "shrunk," otherwise she will
PROBABLY find it unwearable, after exposure to the
rain. from what is known as cooking" When
the unmade material is bought It should be dipped
IN cold water and ironed the wrong side before
making up. unless test shows that it has already
been shrunk.
good many women using an extremely
light weight trouserng material. generally in dark
gray with white black pin stripe. Being firmly
woven. 1t hangs we'll and retains its shape without
these skirts. and are made with a drop skirt which
is often mercerized cotton instead of silk as the
cotton wears much better.
The fashionable walking skirt Is about an inch
and half from the ground all around. The slight
est Increase of length at the back is fatal to it's
claim modishness
The straight front and pointed waist line are
fast intrenched in the popular favor and skirts
are frequently cut in a decided point at the belt
corSetS nave for that purpose. The shirt waists
have buttonholes worked in the fronts of a size
that permits their being caught under the corset
nook and the effect is secured that adds at least
20 per cent to the grace of any figure.
1t has been said that the ''buttOned back shirt
waist would be worn this summer. but many
of the prettiest wash waists are so made. 1t is a
style particularly becoming slender figures
and is likely to be banshed for some time
Yoke effects exceedingly popular in the new
waists, and all over embroidery of the oVerlaid
variety is greatly in demand for white goods.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-17
FOOD FOR WARM WEATHER.
SCIENTIFIC DIETARY ADVOCATED BY MISS
DAVIS OF WELLESLEY COLLEGE.

Regarding the plan of dietetics being followed
at Wilder Hall. the Wellesley dormitory. Miss
Olive Davis. who is at the head Of this modern
college house. well as lecturer on domestic
science. says: II certainly advocate a change in
the dietary for spring and summer. scientific
apprehension of the function of food and work
ing knowledge of the value and part which the
different foodstuffs hold in the human economy
could warrant no other opinion. Following a scien-
tifc dietary cannot but mean better health. The
fact of its being scientific indicates that II cor
responds he needs Of the body. II is also
recognition of what is involved in asking the body
to overwOrk.
What changes would I advocate? It is my
opinion that less meat absolute demand OF
good health. But less meat does not mean no
meat. Ordinarily the lighter meats-whte meats.
fir" and eggs-are preferable TO beef and other
heavy These lighter meats supply all the
requisites of the body. and not so stimulating
do they carry with them many of the evil
effects of much beef BY all means. now. sub
Stitute hsh and eggs for beefsteak at breakfast
and increase the use of vegetables: these II
properly cooked, furnish all the mental and muscu
lar energy needed. The energy required In the
winter for the production of heat can now be
directed towarS muscular and mental work More
over during these spring days the college students
their exercise and fresh air with less muscular
less Quantity Of food is needed for the support
Of mental energy than in the winter months
Salads a pleasing addition TO the dietary
Fruit vegetable and nut salads are hygenic ana
popular Fruit should be regarded as necessary
rather than luxury. From the standpoint OF
human economy 1t is always cheap to have fruit for
breakfast, and during the warm spring and sum
days IL is 1t a a relish for
luncheons and for dinner TO replace the puddings
heavy desserts of winter Ice cream, If properly
made and frozen is a wholesome, nutritve dish,
both appetizing and economical. II properly. that
is, slowly eaten, ii will not lower the temperature
to such a degree as TO be unhygienic.-
las the effect of such diet upon health
Less meat in itself a clearer head Less
meat vegetables and fruit pastry. mean
freedom from spring fever and from generally
heavy feelings. If the health IT not good, do not
att rib 10 too
salad and vegetables.
"In regard to the comparative expense OF such
a dietary the value of IL lies in the conserving
OF human energy rather than in the saving OF
hard cash. In point of fact II will not be found
more expensive Oil and fruit in large quantities
usually offset the reduction in meats But at this
particular time, since meats are expensive, the
dietary I advocating is naturally cheaper
Science is back of the spring and summer dietary
Nature supplies the needs of the tagging appetites
in the springtime."
New-York tribune., 1902-05-17

White waists were never prettier than this year
Fine. decately embroidered and artistcally de-
signed, they dainty the most fastidous
could desire
Shirt waist suits again TO be worn both In
wash goods and fOulards.
Etons and short loose jackets of silk will be the
favored wraps. but of the more expensive
suits have little military Capes to match The SILK
shoulder cape much ruffied with chiffon or nous
seline de sole, Is also in demand for summer wear
In II Is hardly more than deep
handkerchief hChu'' with long ends OF ribbon or
chiffon tied in large bow over the bust. beau
ty of this fashion few days ago was made
of pale blue chiffon laid In soft. fitted folds over
a foundation cape of silk edged with full ruched
rune of chiffon. The folds were brought over the
shoulders the front. where they were caught
under "A huge rosette with long ends. The effect
was quite as II the chiffon had been carelessly
draped around the shoulders and tied, as in the
days of the Empire.
Sashes and girdles are now greatly In favor for
handsome gowns, and often of contrasting
color and material. thus. salmon pink pdnne
girdle was recently black and white
lace and chiffon gown In another case. a pearl
gray crepe had "A Girdle and sash OF turquoise
IIouisine ribbon. The glrde was caught TO point
in front by a pearl pin and was fastened behind
without bows. by n pearl and turquoise pin. The
ends almost reached the hem of the skirt
Sometimes a width OF soft silk is employed Tor
the sash and the ends finished by a thick
ruching and full rue of the same or of chiffon OF
the same shade