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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
THE PASSING YEARS.
Each One Brings 81 Betterment OF
Some Kind to All Man
kind.

The fugitive years follow each other
on their appointed rounds. To some they
come in too rapid succession-life and
time are evanescent. In the thoughts and
experience of others they drag tediously
along and seem as if the end was infinite
distances away.
In youth the years are too long. In
age they are too short. At the beginning
of the journey of life it seems as II II
never would come to an end. Toward
its close it seems as if the end would be
reached far in advance of its established
period.
But in reality time does not fly more
rapidly for the old than it does for the
young. Youth sees the end in the far
distant perspective. Age sees it within
narrow range of vision. That is the sole
difference of view in which the lapse OF
time is contemplated.
These are obvious thoughts as we pass
the milestones of life. Each monument
measuring the distance which we have
travelled is also monitor with its lessons
and warnings-having a message OF re-
proof or of consolation and hope as the
Judgment of time and events may dis
tribute its awards.
They are timely thoughts as we pass
from the jurisdiction of the old year to
that of the new AS the closing year
passes by to-
Join the years before the flood
it's successor comes with it's new tasks
and trials, it's missions of duty and it's
hopes of accomplishment. 1t is all be-
fore us. 1t has its labors and its rewards
awaiting every day and every hour.
1t is not necessary in order to gain the
rewards of conscientious endeavor that
the activities of life should be wearing
and unintermittent Readiness, willing
ness, the spirit to do and to suffer If neces-
sary fulfill the demands of duty. AS Mil
ton says
They also serve who stand and wait
1t is a subject for universal congratu-
lation that each passing year brings bet
terment to mankind. The Improvements
which science and experiment have made
the common property of the world are
evidence that an ever-loving and benevo-
lent Providence controls the events OF
our existence. Each passage of the earth
through its orbit brings countless bless
| ings in human amelioration. The benefits
of nature and progress descend ultimate
| ly upon all, like yernal showers and sum-
mer dews.
For every gift which the times and
seasons bring we owe constantly ac-
cumulating debt of gratitude to the
source whence all blessings flow. We may
best pay our debt by the exercise of char
| ity-by dividing with others more needy
| the bounty which we possess. This is
| the highest form of Worship
With soul as strong as a mountain river
Pouring out praise to the Almighty Giver.
Chicago Daily Chronicle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
Sexes in Strawberries.

In planting strawberry bed, there
is one important point to remember,
that strawberry plants are of two
kinds-pistillate and bisexual, says an
eastern strawberry grower. The BIZ
sexual plant has perfect flower, and
will produce fruit OF it's own accord,
but the pistillate plant has an imper-
feet flower, and unless it becomes fer
tilted by the pollen from some of the
strong stanlinate varieties, will not
produce fruit. A great many failures
have been experienced on account OF
people not being aware of this deficien-
cy in some kinds of plants. Ten years
ago all of our best varieties were OF
the pistillate sort, and we had to use
them, but since then lot of new va
rieties have been introduced, the ma
jority of which are bisexual varieties,
so that at the present time we have no
7eed to plant pistllate varieties
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
KEEP UP AGITATION.
Good Roads VIII Surely Come If All
Who Need Them CIamor for
Their establishments

While the people OF this country have
been expanding their energies and
means in contributing the best system
of railroads upon the earth, there has
been little attention given to building
highways according to modern ideas.
There has been no adequate system for
maintaining them, and their condition
in this age of general development and
improvement is disgrace to civilized
nation.
1t seems to be settled beyond argu-
ment that the public ROADS in this
country are to be improved Argument
is all on the affirmative side, and there
is no opposition. The only question to
settle is of ways and means, and the
attention of the people is being direct
ed to national aid to road improvement
as outlined in the Brownlow bill
In countries that are famed for their
good roads their general government is
a large factor in their general manage
ment. Nearly 100 years: ago our nation
al government was engaged in project
ing and building extensive systems of
public highways to develop the re-
sources of the country, and probably
would have continued sun policy but
for the rapid growth of steam railway
systems that seemed better adapted to
the needs of the expanding business and
the increasing traffic of the country.
Within recent years, through the de-
partment of. agriculture, the office of
public road inquiries was established
and is maintained by yearly appropria-
tons from the public treasury, result
ing in great good in promoting road
improvement, and there has been an in
creasing demand upon this Office, not
only for achieving aid, but for material
assistance.
In responding to the peoples call
for government aid there has been made
safe and healthy beginning and it
seems an opportune time to enlarge and
extend the work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
aThat,s what we don,t. klr" she said.

"That's what we don't, SIR" she said.
with decision. 'fWe'm Jess about cut. |
guess by to-morrer it'll be all gone. Miss
Helfer's Almost shakin' with cold
sometimes. She had two shawls aroun'
her when you rung the bell, but she took
EN- Off"
Mr.. Hunt had heard enough-quite
enough.
Poor, dear old soul!' he said to him
journey.
He kept his promise-he was not gone
long. He put bunch of bright carna-
lions into the old lady's hand and then
he said to his wife smilingly that it was
time to move on"
Polly let them out Of the front door.
Returning to the room, she found the
old lady in rapture Of joy. There were
tears in her eyes, but she was smiling.
The fragrant, rosy carnations were still
in her hand. On low chair beside her
was the basket the Hunts had brought
Look, Polly" she cried, in a glee that
was like a child's.
And Polly looked and laughed. What
she saw was plate of sliced turkey,
dainty biscuit, a print of butter, mince
pie, frosted plum cake, oranges, grapes,
nuts. raisins and candy.
ooh, my!" cried Polly, what a fine
New Year we do be havin' afterall!''
Presently the grocer's boy delivered a
heavily filled basket and message.
tTell yer missus Buck Bowers sed he'd
be here to-morrer mornin' at eight
O'Clock sure"
What for?" asked the amazed
Polly.
What for?" mockingly. 'Why. to
bring the load o. coal, of course"
ooh, my gracious! / blieye there's
fairies aroun'-I do sol" and after clos
ing the door on the grocer's boy Polly
felt inclined to stand on her head by
way of celebrating the delightful new
state of things.
She left the basket standing in the hall,
as it was too heavy for her to attempt to
carry, but she could smell the coffee and
took that package with her, also two or
three more.
"Oh, Miss Helfer," she exclaimed,
another big baskets come, an it's les
full O. everything. Here's coffee fer you
-an'-tea an sugar An to-morrer
theirs big load O. coal a-comin'."
"Polly!"
eyes, num-"
'What does it mean-all that great
basket of things you're telling about
and the coal coming tomorrow"
81 dunno"
"But who sent the groceries? Who is
going to send the coal?"
Polly looked mystified. She stood
boring the toe of her old shoe into the
rug. Suddenly a light broke over her
face,
81 guess it's the Lord, ma'am. You
sed the Lord I'D PROVIDE heard you
an He's done it"
The old lady folded her hands.
"Bless the Lord, oh, my soul!" she
said, fervently.
1--WE thought of something, Miss Hell
fer,'' Polly suddenly broke out, excited
Iy. 81 guess Mr.. Richard Hunts a-bin
helpin' the Lord"
The old lady smiled.
1--WE have the same thoughts about it,
Polly, you and /" she said.
Don't be waiting till the sorrow
Ali has passed away;
Don't be waiting till tomorrow,
Smile bit to-day.
When the clouds all dull and dreary
Hang about the earth,
That is when q greeting CHEEKY
Counts for what it's WORTH
Christian Intelligencer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24

sets an immense crop of little, thin
shelled nuts of excellent flavor. They
are too sm,ll for general commercial
uses, but meet demand in the manu-
facture of fancy confectionery. They
make an excellent fattening food for
hogs, whichmay be pastured on the land
after the tops are cut and allowed to root
out the nuts for themselves.
The Spanish peanut natures so quick
ly in comparison with other kinds that
it may be grown as garden plant in
most northern states, with fair chance
of good yields. They should be planted
preferably in light soil in rows like bush
beans, and require about the same Gull
ture. The Foliage is neat, and the numer-
GUS bright yellow blooms are very pretty.
Frequent stirring of the soil is benef-
cial in promoting growth and in en-
aiding the embryo nuts to bury them
selves in the soil in the natural way.
The nuts are very sweet and pleasant
when properly roasted, and are partic-
ularly good keepers. We have held them
over two years in an ordinary cellar with
no apparent deterioration in flavor.
Commercial peanuts are of larger
type, averaging more than double the
size of the Spanish kind. The shells
are large and long, often containing
three kernels or peas Every effort is
made in curing these nuts to retain the
fresh, bright straw color they have
when taken from the sell.
The large nuts in the figure are sent
out as the New Mammoth. They are
handsome and of very good quality. In
Pennsylvania this variety makes a neat
bush Is inches high and ripens many
of the mammoth, thick-shelled nuts, but
farther south, we understand, it is a
strong runner and very prolific in yield.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
Too FIippant.

81 notice" said the boarder who
takes an interest in political matters,
that Admiral Glass has reached Pan
ama,"
'Glass put in, I suppose" said the
idiot boarder.
Seems to be putty near the right
man for the place."
The political boarder scowled darkly
at his facetious table mate.
II can't understand why he was sent
there he remarked as if the puzzle
troubled him.
Anybody can see through that"
chuckled the idiot boarder.
''See through what?"
"Glass."
Then the political boarder pushed his
chair back and strobe haughtily from
the room.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
SOME POPULAR PEANUTS.
For Light Soils the Early Spanish
yarfetE Is Considered an Ex-
cslent Forage Plant.

The cutshows respectively the small
est and l,rgest "goobers" that have
reached or notice, says the Rural New
Yorker The small variety is known as
the Earlypanish, and is considered an
excellent forage plant for light soils in
hot seasons The tops are cut and cured
for hay before frost, and are claimed
to be as nutritious as clover. The pea
nut is a hgume like clover, and grows
best whel the roots are studded with
tubercles, but the demand for plant food
to develop the numerous large oily seeds
is so greet that it cannot well be used
as soil inprover. The Spanish variety
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
Ar Autidote for Poison.

Sweet oil taken internally is said to
be an antidote for the bites of rattle
snakes, of spiders and other insects,
for ivory poison and for arsenic and
strychnine poisoning. 1t will cure bloat
in animals which results from eating
too much of fresh clover or similar
foods. The dose for man is a spoonful
taken internally; for a horse eight times
as much. Every farmer should keep
bottle in his house constantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
Somewhat Twinted.

The average American in the Philip
pines makes sorry work Of the Spanish lam
guage; but the Spaniards also have diff.
Guilty in mastering English. A Detroit
woman opened Manila paper the other
day, and saw the following advertisement
of prominent Spanish dry goods house
that caters to American trade:
Importing house receiving by all mails
from Europe. The highest novelties in
weavings of silks and linen. Hats, and all
sorts q Adjoining for ladies and children.
A complete assortment of all kinds Of
goods for gentlemen. Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
Awestern woolrrover.

Newcastle, Wyo., Dec. 2l.-There is a
man in this place who claims that no
one need suffer with backache, as he has
proven in his own case that it can be COM
pletely and permanently cured.
His name is S. G.. Hoist, and he is
stock raiser a woolgrower.
Il was shearing sheep at the 9yne the
first pain came on says Mr.. Hoist Il
was so bad for two years afterwards that
l could hardly sit down, and when once
down, it was almost impossible for me to
get up again.
Il tried all the medicine could hear
of and several doctors without help, not
even for a moment. | used Dodd's Kid
ney Pills and they made new man out of
me. / felt as if there was new blood in my
veins. | am as stout in the back as a
mule and can lift and work as hard as
please without an ache or pain in any part
of my body.
1T is now over year since they cured
me and l can say there is not healthier
man in Wyoming than | am, and before
using Dodd's Kidney Pills there was not
more complete physical wreck in the
whole country than | was"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24

what there is to prevnt my turning over
a new leaf on New Years day."
She laughed.
ut would be a good idea," she
said.
well, then, encourage me in it,"
$50 | will"
She arose at once and was soon ready
to face the storm, with basket on her
arm.
whats in it?" Mr.. Hunt asked, as he
relieved his wife of the basket.
Sugar and spice and everything
nice" she quoted.
A little maid opened the door when
they reached Mrs. Helfer's. To Mr..
Hunts question as to how the latter
was the child answered:
"Shes not very well, ma'am," and
then, lowering her voice to confiden-
tial whisper, Il guess she's awful lone
some. She bin crying-I saw her"
The weary old face frightened when
little Polly led the callers in, but both
Mr.. and Mrs Hunt were observant and
read between the lines" that the dear
old lady was not only sorrowful but
troubled.
81 wish you a Happy New Year." said
Mrs. Hunt, taking the thin old hands in
a close grasp.
Happy New Year," Mr.. Hunt
echoed, his greeting as cordial as his
wifes.
Thank you," responded the old lady
I oh EJar
New Year"
I'VE had a fine turkey for dinner to-
day." said Mr.. Hunt, "and rather think
my wife brought you a piece" uncover
ing the basket. Yes, sure enough, here
1t isl"
Now, Dick" said his wife, you've
made your speech; sit down, please"
He sat down with sigh, pretending to
feel hurt. He looked so comical that
Mrs. Helfer's spirits arose so far that
she laughed.
L am greatly Obliged to you both for
remembering me" she said. I'm going
to confess that I've been longing for
some turkey for a week and now here 1t
is
The trio chatted pleasantly for little
while and then Mr.. Hunt arose sudden
ly.
1--WE thought of an errand or two" he
said. you two can have the floor to
yourselves until return. I'll not be
gone long" He met the small maid in
the hall.
Polly" he said, SCI don't want to pry
into Mrs. Helfer's affairs. but I'm really
anxious to know if she has everything
she needs. She's an old friend, yot
know, and friend of my mothers
Does she need anything. Polly?"
Yes, sir, deed she do; but she didn't
say so. She amt no complainer-that's
what she amt. She amt had no coffee
since-since-'
go on, Polly, talk fast. Since when?
Since her money took wings an
flew. dunno where it flew to, but that:
what someone said-it flew, an sht
don't hev butter no more. / wanted t.
tell the grocer's boy we was out, bu
Mrs. Helfer she say: No, not now
Polly; some other time"
1T doesn't seem hardly warm enough
in the house, Polly. Do you have plent.
of coal2"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
The Chinese Emperor.

The emperor of China is commonly
supposed to possess very little knowl-
edge, yet as matter of fact he is
something of a mechanician. From his
earliest days he has taken an intelli-
gent interest in engines. One of his
most singular habits is that of going
to bed in the afternoon and rising at
about two o'clock in the morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24

Mrs. Jilt-"And when you told him
was married did he seem to be sorry?"
Miss Hilt-"Oh, yes; he said so quite
frankly" Mrs. Jilt-"Did he, really?"
Miss Hilt-"Yes, indeed; he said he was
exceedingly sorry, although he didn't know
the man personally. "-Philadelph Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
1t is often most convenient to place
mail box beyond fence where it is just
BOX IN POSITION.

out of reach, and no gate is near. Why
not use the swinging mail box in the
illustration? 1t can easily be swung
around until within reach, and then re-
turned to its former position.-Orange
Judd Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24

Nine Eames, the prima donna, spent
the first five years of her life at Shang-
hal, where her father was in practice
as a lawyer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24

Wiggles-Dawson is versatile sort of a
chap, isn't he?
Waggle-I should say he was. He can
make just as good speech at ward eau
Gus as he can at the anniversary of sun
day school.-Somerville journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24
First Chrixtmas Celebration.

Christmas was first celebrated as
feast of the Christian church about thu
year 100 A. D.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-24

what there is to prevnt my turning over
a new leaf on New Years day."
She laughed.
ut would be a good idea," she
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

W. W., Leayitt is at the Albert hotel in New
York. NJ
Miss Caroline Crosby has gone to California for
the winter.
Palestine chapter, o. e. S., will give card
party Saturday Afternoon in Masonic Temple
Mr. and Mrs. T. w. Forbes will leave Tues
day for Los Angeles, Call, to be absent until
spring.
The S. s. Card club will meet tomorrow after
noon with Mrs. g. S. Philbrick, S14 University
avenue Sc.
Mrs $, D. Hamilton of 4o1 Second avenue
Sc entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Whist
club this week.
The New Century club will meet this eve
ming at the home of NJ. and Mrs. Costigan. 316
Fourth street ST.
Golden hive. No. s, L. o. I. NJ, will give a
card party Monday evening in a. o. q. W. hall,
10 Seventh street s.
DR.. Harry w; barley left last evening for
Europe to spend four months In study in the
hospitals of Vienna and Berlin He will return
about April !.
!. Mr.. and Mrs. J. i. Danek entertained the
Limited Card club at their home Fremont
avenue N last evening. High scores were won
by Mr.. and Mrs. William Lob a.
The Diamond Clnch club met Monday afternoon
with Mrs. O. O. Larson. GIT Thirteenth avenue
s. The next meeting will be Tuesday with Mrs.
e. Peterson, sos Twelfth avenue s.
Mrs A. c. Smith Of 3129 Twenty-second ave
nue. 5 entertained the Metropolitan Cinch club
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Fred Yore gave
box party Monday evening at the
Metropolitan theater where Mr..
Yore's cousin, Walker Whiteside, was
playing. The honor guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Charles i. Pierce. Mr.. and
Mrs. Yore will leave this week for
Texas, where they will spend the win
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19
WILL THEY REFLECT
Federated Club Women Are Specular
ting on the influence Of Mrs,
go B. f-- =.
Denison's Tour.
Other Interesting Questions In Re
gard to the Next General Fed
Grafton Executive.

The tours Of the general federation
officers will come to an end with the
board meeting in ST. Louis this week
A review Of their influence is interest
ing to many club women. There Is no
disposition to regard the visits of Mrs.
Dimies r. S. Denison as political in
intent but they will quite certainly
have marked political effect.
There is no doubt but there was a
strong feeling at Los Angeles that the
time had arrived to break the preced-
ent which created a feeling that any
officer not manifestly incapable was
entitled to expect a reelection. 1T is
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19

Miss Evers, and the Misses Ruth
Berry, Maud Cooley, Bess Leutho1d,
Grace Hoffman and Sarah Laird give
a dinner Friday evening for Miss
Madge Manning of Butte, Mont, who
is visiting at Stanley Hall, and with
friends in the city. The outside guests
were old pupils Of Stanley Hall, Mrs.
Dawson Bradshaw, Mrs. H. g. Foote
and the Misses Ethel and Blanche
Stong, Misses Gertrude Hansen, Ida
May Heffelfnger, Edith Knight, Marie
Mcdonald and Alice French of Min
neapolis; Lillian Staples of Saltwater
and Jessie Chiffon of Howard Lake.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio G.. Coyken-
dali have issued invitations for the
marriage of their daughter, Bessie, to
DR.. Harry Adlai Stevenson, which
will take place Wednesday evening,
Dec. 2, at their home, 1857 Carroll
street, Merriam Park. DR.. Stevenson
is "a nephew of former Vice President
Ad1ai Stevenson and will take his
bride to Bloomington, Ill, to reside.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19

this afternoon. Last week Mrs Frazee was
hostess and prizes were won by Mines. York,
Brennon and Cederstrom.
r.. r. Stone of 72s Sixth avenue S. who was
run down by bicyelist on Saturday evening, sus
tanning double fracture Of the leg. Is doing
as well could be expected considering the Sc
rious nature of his injury. Thru long residence
in Minneapolis he has gained a large circle of
friends whose attentions during his period of
suffering are proving most grateful.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19

The members Of Company B, First
infantry, M. N. G., will give the first
in Johnson hall, Eighth street S, this
evening.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19
Matinee by Students.

Tomorrow afternoon the students of the
Lyceum School of Dramatic Art and Music
will give a matinee at the Lyceum the
alter. Mrs. ST. John Brenon, principal. has
prepared a most attractive program made
up Of acts from David Garrick" "a
Ward of France 1.-THE Minister'S Wife,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19
EDWARD STRONG WILL SING.

Edward Strong, who came to Minneap-
oils to sing with the Philharmonic club.
will remain in the city over Sunday and
will sing Sunday morning in the Unitarian
church on Mary place and Eighth street S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19

The Epsilon Pi Phi IS sorority Of
Stanley Hall gave a spread for Miss
charter members, in the sorority room
at Stanley Hall Monday. In the bust
ness meeting which followed it was
decided. that the play, Breezy Point"
given by the charter members two,
years ago, should be repeated Friday,
Dec. a. Some of the newer members
viii take the places of those formerly
In the cast who cannot be In the city
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-19
Tell This to Your Wife.
Beats All Its Rivals.

No salve, lotion, balm or oil can
compare with Bucklen's Arnica Salye
for healing. It kills pain. Cures or
no pay. Csc.