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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17
HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL.

The punching bag solves the prob
lem for indoor exercise on days when
the weather does not permit of out
door exercise. In fact, it's daily use
is advocated to develop a lightness of
foot, graceful poise and springy step,
and as the object of all exercise is to
make the blood circulate perfectly
nothing could be better for yelvety,
rosy complexion than the punching
bag. 1t brings into play every muscle
of the body, waist and abdomen are re-
duced. hollow and sunken cheeks filled
out, weak lungs and weak muscles are
strengthened and the stout girl grows
thin and the thin girl grows plump. 1t
has an exhilarating effect mentally
hence many cases of the "blues" have
been cured
The bag should hang about the
height of the shoulder and the stroke
should be made from that level A
pair of light knuckle gloves is neces-
sary to protect the hands.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17
THE SOLITUDE OF THE so,u

Whether in calm serenity
From passion, hope and fear set
free
We meet with light, forbearing touch
The lives we know might mean so
much;
Whether we stand with one hand
bound
Where only long-dead love is found
And helpless on our shoulders bear
The burden of souls despair.
Welding our lives by sacrifice
Of mutual dreams of paradise
While he that's bound--with covered
eyes
Can see no more the morning skies
OF bright ideals-but still must stand
And bear what fate and law COM
mand:
Whether We live alone, apart
And never share our mind and heart:
Whether We passionately fill
Our lives with other lives, until
We dream their dreams and veeD
their tears,
Yea! breathe their very breath for
years
One strange, sad truth we learn at
last.
Ere all the hooking years are past
Each soul, with joy or pain imbued.
Must live and ole in solitude.
M W. Dana
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17
Fake Farmers Sell Oleo.

new and original species of i'm
posters has infested Cleveland for
some time in the form of fake"
farmers. peddling oleomargarine from
house to house under the disguise of
fine, fresh butter, just off the fa-sl.
These imposters have been carrying
or rushing business, for the profits
are very large. The oleomargarine
pul chased at II cents, is sold at 25
cents per pound, and the peddlers
have had more customers than they
ccrld supply. So cleverly has the
game been worked that in scarcely
one instance has a purchaser sus-
Iected that he was being duped.
The make-believe farmers are, a. a.
rule, young men of intelligence and
ability who have without any great
thought of violating any law or rem
G,ring themselves liable to prosecu-
tion, and in dress and speech, of the
western reserve Reuben" and muddy
wagons and old farm harnesses have
served as able accessories to tho
fraud.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17
NepS|sDA&1
- World S
\ FARMER FATHERS PF;ILOS-
OpHY


Dear Son:-Your letter of the 10th
came in the mail today
ard SO you want to marry and You
wonder what Wen say
Well, Joe. your mother here and I
read your letter through,
And she seems to think that I'm the
one who'd better lecture you
For, though in most affairs, of course,
there's nothing quite so nice
As a mothers letter, still it takes a
man to give advice.
Your letter says: She's beautiful
and handsome as a queen"
/ hope so. Joe. and hope you know
Just what those two words
mean.
a beautiful form is one which tells OF
a beautiful soul within;
A handsome face is one which wears
no damning brand of sin:
Beautiful eyes are those that with
the fire of pure thought glow;
Beautiful lips are those which speak
for truthful heart below:
The handsomest hands are those not
ashamed the Masters work to
do
Hands that are patient and brave and
kind. gentle and strong and
true:
beautiful feet are those which go in
answer to duty's call;
ana beautiful shoulders are those
which bear their daily burdens
ALL
Remember this maxim true, my boy.
wherever you choose a wife;
The handsomest woman of earth is
she who leads the handsomest
life."
|, therefore, trust that the woman YOU
wed 1f you really love each
otherl
May be the handsomest one in the
world-excepting one-your
mother.
Frank S. Pixley.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17

exercises to strengthen the ankles aud
the muscles of the feet and legs,
thereby alternating the general injury
of high heels. The first requisite is
shoe of such shape that you may walk
or stand on the balls of your feet, with
out pressure on the heels; for to walk
gracefully on high heels, you must be
independent of the heel. The exercises
necessary to attain these results are:
In the house practice walking on the
toes, barefoot, dance. jump, run-but
keep the heels high off the floor Re
lax the muscles frequently, and If too
weak to sustain you any length OF
time you viii have to practice raising
| the heels, with the knees unbent. and
letting them down at two-second inter
walls. until you have strengthened the
muscles on the back and lower part of
the legs and the muscles of the feet.
When able to stand ON the ball and
toes of either foot, extend the other
straight out in front of you. to the
side. and behind you, without losing
your balance You may be sure of
your ability to handle gracefully any
thing in the way of heels. Let the
heels touch the ground in walking, but
do not bear your weight on them. To
get the right poise and sustain it east
ly you should have good control OF the
abdominal muscles. A simple ex-
ercise for that purpose is to inhahe
deeply, then draw the abdomen in
strongly, forcing the chest up and
out. Practice this movement until
you finally are able to sustain the
chest in proper position continuously
and to keep the stomach from protrud
ing even while breathing easily and
walking briskly. In practicing the
movement do not retain the breath too
long. If the chest does not come up
easily place the thumbs under the
arms and inhale strongly as you circle
the elbows up, back and down. Elk
hale as you finish, but do not drop
the chest. If the muscles are well
developed. with vitality at its best,
Fashions DEGREES can have no terrors.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17
poISE ON HIGH HEELS.

Muscles well developed and vitality
at its best are needed to sustain the
fashionable poise of today with the
easy grace that comes of accomplish.
ment without effort. Fashion DEGREES
high heels and a forward bend at the
hips in walking. If you must bow to
fashion, do so with every precaution
for health and comfort. l do not ad
vocate high heels; yet there are ex-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17
CHAPTER a.
The Mystery

Whose picture did you say this
was?" fatered Blessing
Thomas Jones Ora's father. The
man who married my daughter and
then left her to die alone. for fear OF
offe ndin' his rich folks back in New
York. That's him That's Thomas
Jones, And a good likeness II was
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17
Paint and Whitewash

Our legislators. protested the
machine politician, are not as bad as
they're painted"
MOI" replied the plain citizen
Well, they're certainly not as good
as they're whitewashed.' -PhiIadel.
phis Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17

To be Continued.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17
Suit Yourself.

If Ark means Arkansaw
And likewise means Arkansas,
Pray tell, should Newark
Then be pronounced Newarkensaw
Or simply Newarkansas?
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-04-17

1t is rumored that Senator Thomas
c. Platt will marry Mrs. William Jane
way of Washington.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-10-17
AMASSING A FORTUNE.

One of the most common desires
among ordinary people is that Of
wealth. How often do we hear the
wish expressed for few hundreds, or
thousands, or million dollars. Men
toll for them, sacrifice for them, give
up many comforts, pleasures and bene-
fits for them; but when their efforts
are successful how few of them really
know how to be wealthy! 1t is a con-
dition which is new to them; they
have seldom considered whether they
can fulfill its responsibilities. With
every dollar they have accumulated q
fresh duty awaits them, new obliga-
tion rests upon them; yet how little
preparation has been made, how little
thought has been given to that greater
and more permanent need! When
man has amassed fortune VIC call
him successful; but unless he knows
how to use it he may be dismal fail
ure after all.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-10-17
CARE OF THE FEET.

We may congratulate ourselves that
more and more, as time goes on, Gus
tom and fashion move together in the
direction of the proper care of the feet,
says the Youths Companion. In shoes
the extremely narrow-pointed toe is
for the moment tabooed as vulgar.
But fashion, alas! only repents of her
sins to commit the same over again,
and the pointed toes will probably be
forced upon us again long before the
feet crippled by the last batch can be
cured. In the meantime, while COM
mon sense and fashion 60 hand in hand,
we must make the best of our day of
opportunity.
Many insults are offered to these
faithful, hard-working servants, the
feet, besides confinement in narrow,
cramped and ill-fitting shoes. We talk
learnedly of the necessity for ventila-
ton, and then expect them to bear up
the weight Of our bodies all day long
without a grumble and without a
breath of air. Or we take pains to
have our shoes long enough. and then
put on socks or stockings half an inch
too short, and wonder where the corns
come from. 5rFf Z
Almost as necessary as the proper
clothing of the feet is the proper toilet.
At least morning and night they should
be bathed and then manipulated to
keep them smooth and supple. Stock
ings should be changed very frequent
ly, because the feet, owing to their
constant confinement and the hard
work they are called upon to do, are
always perspiring. The same pair of
shoes should not be worn two days in
succession. 1t Is an easy matter to
have two pairs in use on alternate
days, and is excellent economy besides,
as it gives the shoes a chance to be-
come perfectly dry, and, consequently,
they, keep in better shape and last
longer. &7 '-' ''l q
Very hot water, unless ordered for
medicinal purposes, should not be used
as it has tendency to soften the feet
and make them too tender. A little
alcohol, we'll rubbed in after the bath,
is good, especially for those who are
much exposed to bad weather, as it
gives tone and prevents too profuse
perspiraton. s.'j'a'
Finally, there should he no amateur
corn cutting. Badly cut corns are apt
to spread, to say nothing of the dan
gers of blood-poisoning. gangrene and
other dreadful accidents that occasion
ally follow clumsy, ignorant surgery
on the feet. 81 'ea -rfa
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-10-17
Selert MisreIIunu.
Agricultural Conditions in
Cuba.

While Cuba WAS under the military
authority of the United States, nearly
every branch Of our government took
a hand in the investigation of condi-
tions of life in that island, possibly
with an i,ica that Cuba annexation
was certain 10 become vital question
sooner or later, and that it would be
advisable to have all possible knowl-
edge ready for use, and since we are
likely to hear great deal about Gu
ban affairs when Congress assemblies,
some of the information gathered will
doubtless interest our readers
An official Of the Bureau of Labor
who has recently returned from long
stay in Cuba for the purpose of study
ing the labor problem as it exists there,
says that Cuba IS entirely dependent
upon the products Of her fields for eco
nomic prosperity. She does not carry
or exchange merchandise Tor other
countries, nor does she manufacture
except to supply certain special and
local demands to place her crops most
easily and economically upon the mar
ket. But there is considerable varia-
tion of wages in different localities and
at different seasons OF the year. The
question OF labor supply is the most
important problem that the Cuban
agriculturist has 10 meet He is faced
by two embarrassing conditions
profits will not justify him in employ
ing permanently more than fraction
of the field hands required during the
crop season, and there are no other To-
cal in.lnstr, ) to carry the labor sup
ply needed over the duh period Of the
year and leave it free for employment
in the fields during the time uf high
wages. He is therefore obliged to ay
higher price tor these temporary en-
ploytrs than the general conditions
and the standard Of living prevailing
in the island demand. In addition,
the fact that plantation hands are not as
SUI ed of permanent work Throughout the
year, leads them to depend upon the
products Of yard,n patches and other
small holdings for their subsistence,
and to limit their needs to what these
can supply. They thereby Income in
a measure Independent of the landed
pr"prirtors in the mart ter Of employ
ment, and so afford less reliable
source OF labor Wages are deter.
mined 10y custom and tradition, and TO
not adjust themselves readily to eco
nonic necessities. Moreover, this ten
d,ncy of rural labor to become at
tachcd to the land lessons its mobility
1t does not respond to general market
demands. An over and an under sup
ply Of workmen may exist permanent
ly in two adjacent districts. So wide
variation of wages, accompanied by
great uniformity of social conditions,
characteriz"s the rural labor of Cuba
There is no trait more marked in
the Cuban workman in every employ
ment than his preference for contract
or piece work over a regular wage.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-10-17
puetrg.
THE WORLD.

The world is we'll lost when the world is wrong,
No matter how men derde you.
For if you are patient and firm and strong
You will find it in time (though the time te long)
That the world wheels round beside you.
II you dare to sail first DER new thought track,
For awhile it will scourge and score you;
Then, coming abreast with a sklful tack,
1t will clasp your han and slap y~ur back,
And vow it was there before you.
The wor Id meaEs well, though it wander and stay
From the stra ght, short cut to duty;
So go ahead in that path, say,
For after awhile it will come your way
Bringing its pleasures and beauty.
-EHa Whcsler WtlcOr.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-10-17
THE ROYAL MONTH AND
THE ROYAL DISEASE.

Sudden changes of weather are es-
pecially trying, and probably to none
more so than to the scrofulous and
consumptive. The progress Of scrofu
la during normal October is COM
monty great. We never think OF
scrofula-its punches, cutaneous erup-
tions, and wasting Of the bodily sub
thinking of the great
good many sufferers from it have de-
rived from Hoods Sarsaparilla, whose
radical and permanent cures of this
one disease are enough TO make it the
most famous medicine in the world
There is probably not city or town
where Hoods Sarsaparilla has not
proved its merit in more homes than
one, in arresting and completely erad
icating scrofula, which is almost as
serious and as much to be feared as its
near NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
He (chuckling over job ot traket-
tie mending) Maria, l believe there
was good mechanic spoiled when |
went into the law business
His Wife-"I don't know about that,
but you spoiled good bachelor when
you got married.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-10-17
TODAY.

II the ruse bloomed on forever,
Would we prize it rs We do?
II the fragrant petals never
Lost their rich, delicious hue
II the rose were ever present
Through the dresry days and pleasant,
Would We care to pluck it still ,
Would we prize it as we do?
II all the maids were splendid
Would we value beauty still?
Ii to all the girls descended
Regal beauty, would they ill
A mems eyes and hearts with pleasure
All! would beauty he a treasure
II they all we're beautiful
Would their splendor thrill us still:
If life were all vacation
Would we still BE glad to play"
II only recreation
Claimed our time day after day
Would we still find leisure pleasant,
Would the pleasure Of the present
Make the world seem glad and gay
Would we ever cure to play?
Chicago Record Herald
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-10-17
SASH DOORS
EVERYTHING
New Lumber Yard
New Lumber!
L.a'i,s, .'''l|II,, |'''l' |s'''hl'inses, Etc.!
New Prices!

Give us trial on the next bill of
Lumber you need. We can give you es-
innate on your own list or can figure up
what you need from our plans
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-10-17

LUMBER. SHINGLES, LATHS, SASH. DOORS.
BLIND MOULDINGS. ETC. EVERYTHING
NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR HOUSE.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-12-11
Lives in a Fairy House.

The water spider runs about on the leaves of aquatic plants and catches the insects that live among them; but the nest in which this spider lives is a silk bag, filled with air, and It Is anchored beneath the water. Its opening points directly downward. so that no air can escape when the spider enters 1t.
 After the nest has been made large enough. the spider proceeds to i'll It with air In the most remarkable way. She carries it in, just as human people might carry coal or wood or water into their houses. Going nearly to the sur face. she puts the end of her body out of the water for an instant, then jerks it quickly under with a bubble at tached. crosses her hind legs over 1t, and descends to the nest, into which she then allows the bubble to escape
 This is repeated until the nest is filled with air
 The spider has chosen this singular abode to escape destruction by water fowl. The leaves of most aquatic plants lie flat upon the water, and offer only few places where the spider could hide from enemies.
 The thought of a house of silk, filled with air. says the New York Tribune, and anchored in a crystalline, sparkling liquid, would do for falryland story. but here 1t is In real life.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-12-11
\ Hygienic Terror.

!, 4 germproof house Is the latest addi- tion to the hygienic terrors of life. It
 is not yet actually in existence but medical congresses are busily and even hopefully paving the way for its ad- vent. When it arrives and We are all thoroughly scientific and uncomfort- able, our homes will be single-stored, titute of cellars, with concrete and blocks of earthenware pierced for ventilation" placed under the floor, and the ordinary bricks will be supersed- ed by glazed and tightly fitting hy- gienic bricks" The roof will be tiled, not slated, and the windows will reach from top to bottom of the walls. The dining table will be of polished mahog- any, the chairs cushionless or stuffed with medicated wool says the London Chronicle. The walls ought to be made of q cement that takes d high polish, can be stained to any color, and washed frequently. Curtains and draperles of all kinds will be abolish when let into the cement wall; for ar tistic touches we shall be depending on plants of india rubber and encalyp- tus type" In no room will there be corners to harbor dust and bacteria, and the skirting will always curve into the hardwood parquet floors, Instead of striking them at right angles.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-12-11
In Washington.

sir" cried the disorderly individual who had refused to pay his fare, do you know who am?"
 Send me your name and address by mall" said the husky conductor as he hustled the struggling man down the aisle of the car.
 I'm a United States Senator, sir shrieked the disorderly one You are insulting and assaulting the majesty of the government, fellow''
 The conductor grimly smiled as he balanced his victim on the lower step of the platform.
 You're the twenty-third Senator I've had to eject to-day" he said as he let the stranger gently slide onto the pave ment. And 1t strikes me that the old gag is a little overworked-"
 Then with one hand on the bell rope he poked his head into the car.
 Any more Senators to get of here 2 he politely inquired.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Alaska sentinel., 1902-12-11
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AN ODD COLLECTION.
Why a Book Lover Buys Old Bibles
 and Hymn Books.

All book collectors have their weak nesses," remarked man who is often seen boring over the sidewalk counters of secondhand book shops, "and mine. I confess. runs in the line of old Bibles and hymn books. Not particularly be cause they are Bibles and hymn books. but because I simply can't stand 1t to see such books tossed about as dusty, almost worthless second hand goods. Except in the case of rare old Bibles or quite ancient hymn books, such books cost but trifie; religious books, as a rule. are almost unstable in a secondhand shop, and I buy a great many. Only, however, such as contain family names and inscriptions of pa thetic character.
 My first purchase of the kind was an Episcopal prayer book, battered and torn, with the name of an old friend of mine in gilt on the cover. It gave me a shock to find 1t on a secondhand counter, so l paid the required dime and carried it home The man Is dead. and his children are living in other cities, well to do. I have no idea how his prayer book became public proper ty. People are queer. I offered it to a remote relative of the former owner but she said she didn't care about it. Since then I have bought in other old family Bibles and hymn books which belonged to people I had known, or which contain interesting written mat ter. It is pitiful to see Bible in scribed, TO my dear son Henry, from his devoted mother or, Elizabeth, from a loving father or, Little Will Hams birthday gift to Uncle William
 When these books come into my hands I erase or tear out the inscrip- tions, and if my shelf of old Bibles and hymn books ever gets started out again as religious junk it will all be anony- nous and wanting Tn that distressing quality which has made me. perhaps, absurdly sentimental over it."-Detroit Free Press.