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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

raised smile on his good-looklng'
sun-burned face.
"Why-you know, Dave-it's Valen-
tines day." he began, hesitatingly
Don't know nothin' of the kind"
broke in his friend.
"WeIl, you know it now, old fell
low, and I'm lookin' for some little
fixin' to take Milly for n valentine.
We began that way, you see, When
we was first married-l<eepin' ami
versary days, by me buyin' her
keepsake. 1t pleases her, and don't
hurt me. You know how women like
to be remembered by their husbands.
There's some ribbon in this window
that'u just suit Milly to dot. I'm
going in to get it. See you later,
Dave" and Sam Scott went into the
store, leaving his friend staring
after him with perplexity written in
every line of his face.
''You know how women like to be
remembered by their husbands"
Sam was wrong; he didn't know.
The words haunted him-haunted
him ak day. Went with him to the
various places where he had business
to transact; kept him company at
the restaurant when he ate his din
ner. Much to his surprise (and an
noyance), he found himself doing
some thinking in an entirely new
line.
As far as he could remember-and
his memory was eXcellent-he had
never bought a present for Susan. Oh
course, she had the egg and butter
money every week; but it suddenly
occurred to him that it was general
ly spent for the house and the chill
dren.
"Susan's as good-loolling woman
as you'll find" he thought. "She'd
look heap better than Sans Milly
if she was a leetle more fXy. I'm
as able as Sam Scott to give my wife
'keepsakes,' as he calls 'em. | won
der what on earth she'd think if
took her by surprise tonight?
swan, I'd like to try it, but | don't
want to look foolish. I'll go and see
about that cultivator I've got to buy.
and put Sam SCOTS notions out Of
| my head"
But that was easier said than done.
''Sam SCOTS notions" had evidently
come to stay, and late in the day,
much to his own disgust, Dave Rob-
inson found himself actually stop
ping before shop windows, in which
were displayed the 'fxin's' that
women like. Suddenly he drew up
before a milliner's shop. Give got
It'll" he exclaimed out loud, regardless
Of the amused looks of several pass
ers-by. "Pll buy Susan a bennett
| and wonderfully pleased with his
happy idea, he went bashfully into
| the shop. He had never been in such
a place before, and it was terrible
ordeal. He felt like the proverbial
bull in china shop. But he wasn't
going to back out now, and went
bravely up to the counter and stated
his errand.
"a bonnet for your wife? Oh, yes
1 think we can suit you,' said the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

with all I've got to think of? L
b'lieve, though, l did hear the chill
dren a-talkin' about it. Whatever
put it in your head, Dave?'
"Oh, heard about it downtown,
and, Susan-Susan-I met Sam Scott
to-day and-and he was a-buyin' a
present for Milly and calm it val
entine. 1t struck me twas a pretty
nice idee, and as I'm as able any day
to buy my wife a present as he is,
why-I bought-you-this bennett"
And here he produced the box.
'Open it, Susan. Why don't you
open it? Here, give it to me-" for
the poor woman's hands were shak-
ing so that she couldn't unite the
string. There, now! What do you
think of that for a bonnet?'
Susan had found enough voice now
to say: ''Why, Dave! Why, Dave
Robinson!" over and over. But she
was pleased; it was easy to see that.
''You oughtn't to have done it, she
said, as she held the pretty bonnet
on one hand, and turned it round
and round carefully. cts too good
for me, Dave, and l expect it cost a
heap"
'Never mind what it cost" an
swered her husband, heartily. Put
it on, Susan, and let's see if it be-
comes you. By George, that milliner
woman just hit it. 1t suits you to a
dot. You look ten years younger"
And +r111v Sbo did R1It 7 thin k
something besides the bonnet brought
that pretty flush to her cheek, and
brightness to her eyes.
Happiness is wonderful rejuvena-
tor, and women like to be remem-
bered by their husbands"
Susan turned away from the little
looking-glass and tenderly placed the
bonnet in it's box. I'll fix my hair
a little different when l wear it
more like | used to-" she said. And
then, going over to Dave, who was
pretending to read his paper, she
timidly-very timidly, for they were
not a demonstrative cOuple-kissed
the little bald spot on his head.
''Thank you, Dave, for remember
ing me-" she said softly; and her
husband had his reward.
If he had told his thoughts, which
were supposed to be on the paper,
they would have been as follows:
Lets see, what's the next anniver-
sary day? Oh, yes, it's Easter. Well,
she shall have another keepsake
then. Ladies' World, New York.
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pretty young lady, with a smile
What style is she? l mean, what
color are her hair and eyes?" as
poor Dave appeared helplessly dazed.
"Why-why she's got light hair,
rather on the reddish order, and her
eyes are blue" he stammered. AS he
spoke, he seemed to see Susan as she
looked when he married her. Her
hair was so fluffy and curly, and her
eyes such a pretty, innocent blue
He hadn't thought of it for years;
he had been too busy.
well, them" said the little mil
liner, II feel sure this bonnet will be
becoming to your wife. Blue is it's
prevailing color, and this particular
shade goes nicely with such hair and
eyes. Don't you think so, STRIP
Poor Dave was completely out of
his depth, but he answered bravely
that he agreed with her, and would
take the bonnet, which the milliner
had really chosen with great discrim-
ination. Tie price startled him con-
siderably, but he wasn't going to say
so. I've just paid a good round sum
for that cultivator, and 1 won't kick
at this
He carefully placed the bonnet-box
under the wagon seat as he rode
home that night. To tell the truth,
he exceedingly dreaded the presenta-
ton. Susan wasn't accustomed to
this sort of thing, like Sans wife,
and he didn't know how she'd take
it. But in spite of these forebodings,
there was a pleasurable excitement
in the unusual sensation that he was
taking home present to his wife.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
Few Old Men Can Say This.

Lakefeld, MINI, Feb. 2nd.-Wm. Z. Gen,
Try of this place makes the following state
ment:
cry in my back and at times could not pass
water without great pain and burning SEN
sation. l have had to make water as many
as sixteen times during one night-just
little at time. tried many kinds of kid,
ney medicines but all without any good re-
suit till at last | tried Dodd's Kidney Pills
and my pains are all gone.
81 took six boxes and | am cured complete
ly. | am II years of age and | feel better
now than | have for over fifty years and l
attribute it all to Dodd's Kidney Pills"
Dodd,s Kidney Pills have made some re-
markable cures in this part of the state, and
many old men and women are praising them
highly as cure for lame back, Kidney and
bladder troubles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
The Department Must Be Glad.

Since David Observation-Disclosures
all resigned his office as postmaster at keo-
kea, Island of Maui, Hawaii, the fourth
able to find anyone to take the office. David
of the unpronounceable name has been
holding down the office ever since Hawaii
was made a territory, but some time ago
he got more lucrative employment on a
sugar plantation at three dollars month
and left the government service, where he
received S24 a year. Mr.. kaphokohoa-
kimohokeweonah is said to be a lineal de
Scendant of the famous King kalitapokami-
kokiwealoha, who, tradition tells, was very
Iond Of missionaries. ~. I. Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
Rye Pufs.

Mix one-fourth cup of -four with
three-fourths of rye meal, add one
fourth teaspoonful of salt, beat the
yolks of two eggs, and one tablespoon
full of sugar and one cup of milk. Stir
this into the meal and beat it thorough
ly. Beat the whites of the eggs stiff.
add them quickly, and when we'll mixed
turn the mixture into buttered stone
cups. Bake in hot oven from 80 to
40 minutes. This amount will fill six
cups.-Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
THE "TRUE VALUE" OF
PROPERTY IN WISCONSIN.
Published Estimates Over $1,000
100000 Too Low.
ISSUED In Behalf of Wisconsin Rallways.)

1t was the intent Of the trainers of the
constitution, and 1t should he the object OF
every tax law placed on the statute books,
TO Oblige each $1,000 whether invested in
railroad or other property, to pay the same
amount of taxes, This principle Is now
COncurred in by the railroad companies Of
Wisconsin.
10 obtain this equal distribution Of the
burdens Of taxation a full assessment Of
all property must be secured. That this
requisite preliminary to a just appOrtion-
mCnt of taxes In Wisconsin had not been
secured when the tax commission made
its first report Is made evident by the
great Increases made since then in the
sessed value of property. We give below
statement, showing the changes made in
the assessed value of two great classes OF
property returned In the state:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
To Freshen Old Nuts.

The older and drier nuts become the
more easily they break into pieces
when cracked. If they are put into a
kettle Of water and boiled for ten min
utes. and cracked as sooE as cool, it
will be much easier to take the meats
out whole.-Ledger Monthly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
A YindictiHe GIae

81 hope L shall get a few comic valen-
tines" said Miss Cayenne.
''You hope to get some comic valen-
tines?"
Eyes. Everyone you get is sure
sign that you have made some enemy
feel perfectly wretched." -Washington
Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
THE season of catching cold is upon

TUE season of catching. cold is upon
l. us. The cough and the sneeze
and the nasal twang are to be
heard on every hand. The origin of
chronic catarrh, the most common and
dreadful of diseases, is a cold.
This is the way the chronic catarrh
generally begins. A person catches
cold, which hangs on longer than usual.
The cold generally starts in the head
and throat. Then follows sensitive
ness of the air passages which incline
one to catch cold very easily. At last
seemingly, more or less discharge from
the nose, hawking, splitting, frequent
clearing of the throat, nostrils stopped
up, full feeling in the head, and sore,
inf1amed throat
The best time to treat catarrh sat the
very beginning. A bottle of Peruna prop
erly used, never fails to cure common
cold, thus preventing chronic catarrh.
~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
To Cnnk a Chicken.

As change from stuffed and baked
chicken try splitting the fowl down
the back as for broiling and roasting.
Make rich gravy with flour, butter,
and cream, stirring into the drippings
in the bottom of the pan. Pour this
over the fowl and sprinkle lightly with
chopped parsley.-N. Y. Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
PrOYerh Wrong.

think twice before you speak once"
said the man who quotes; that, SIR, think,
Is good motto
Il don't think so,'' said the Cynical Codg-
er. while you're thinking of those two
things some other fellow will have chance
to get off the brilliant remark. Baltimore
Herald
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

ease are sure to follow if the kidneys
are neglected. Read how to cure
the kidneys and keep them we'll:
Mrs. James Beck, of 314 West
Whitesboro Street, Rome, n. Y, says:
81 was troubled with my kidneys for
eight or nine years; had much pain
in nv back; as time went on l could
hardly endure ii; l could not STAND
except for few moments at time;
/ grew weak and exhausted; l could
not even do light housework, let
alone washing and ironing; l could
not stoop or bend; my head ached
severely; / was in pain from my head
down to my heels; centering IN the
kidneys it was a heavy, steady, sick
ening ache; | could not rest nights,
and got up mornings weak and tired.
/ thought | was about done for, when
/ saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised
for kidney complaints, and got them
at Broughton & Graves's drug store.
Within a week after commencing
their use ] began to improve, and
from that time on rapidly grew bet
ter. | used five boxes in all and was
cured. ! have recommended Doan's
Kidney Pills to many others, and my
case ought to convince the most skep-
teal sufferer to give them a fair
trial"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mrs. James
Beck will be mailed on application
to any part of the United States.
Address Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo,
\. Y. For sale by all druggists, price
SO cents per box.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

Extortionate.- Mrs. Dumley-"I don't
see why you call him liberal writer" Mrs.
WiseE"Why not" Mrs. Dumley-'Why,
he charges two dollars for his last book and
it's only got about 75pages in t."-Philadel'
phia Record.
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through
outA
widely
leade o
Catarr with nsdous approach and
At Peuna the and dictated the following letter
SsS O~s~ $500 s ss S " 20
of Perna benefited
believe fhafH
longer viii be fully able eradicate the disease of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
MANY School Children Are Sicily.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Chill
dren's Home, New York, break up Colds,
cure Feverishness, Constipation and destroy
Worms. All Druggists, CSC. Sample FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

Why not try the great Southwest? Low
colonist rates on the first and third Tues
days of each month. Ask for particulars
and literature Address James Barker,
Gent Pass. Agent, M. X & T. Ry., l01
Wainwright Bldg, st. Louis.
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While many people have been cured
of chronic catarrh by a single bottle of
Peruna, yet, as rule, when the catarrh
becomes thoroughly fixed more than
one bottle is necessary to complete 90
cure. Peruna has cured cases innumer-
able of catarrh of twenty years stand
ing. 1t is the best, if not the only inter-
nal remedy for chronic catarrh in eX-
istence.
But prevention is far better than cure.
Every person subject to catching cold
should take Peruna at once at the
slightest symptom of cold or sore throat
at this season Of the year and thus pre-
vent what is almost certain to end in
chronic catarrh.
Send for free book on catarrh, entitled
" Winter Catarrh, - by DR.. Hartman.
i" Health and Beauty" sent free to
women only.
free Pe-ru-na Almanac.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

'What are they arrestiAg the man for?"
"They caught him selling coal in short
measure strawberry boxes. "-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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Judy-"Will we give me yer promise, Dem
mis-, that you'll love me roriver? Dennis
Sure, an Dim hardly of the opinion that
DIN lasht as long as that. "-Richmond Dis
patch.
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TechnicaIity Explain ed.

"Pa, what do they mean when they say
a man is all IMP"
II believe the intention is to convey the
impression that his caboose is under the
shed. '-Chicago Record Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

The pride of achievement is not nearly
so great sometimes as thankfulness for
what we did not do-Indianapolis Sun.
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,a9@g HAT there's a mighty

HAT there's a mighty
queer window to take
your fancy, Sam" And
the speaker, a tall,
broad-shouldered farm
er, gave a hearty laugh
as Sam Scott, his neigh
Dor, turned quickly
around. with an embar-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

Old Sofas Backs of Chairs. ETC., can be
dyed with Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
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[ am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Norwich. N. Y, Feb. II 1900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

He-Miss Fadden is getting to be quite
famous as an antiqua1 ian.
She-Indeed! Why, | had no idea she
was that old.-Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

The magnetic needle points to the pole.
but, unfortunately, it is unable to point out
a comfortable route.-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Pugilists lead a sluggish ife.-Chicago
Daily News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

AS to His Hair-Tess-"S declares
her beau's hair is natural. Is that straight"
Jess" Straight as a dye" Philadelphia
Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

If you will not lend love you cannot Dor
row any.-Ram's Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

Check Cold and Bronchitis with Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

Look at the crowd of women going into
Mrs Gabbie's house. What's the attrac-
tion?" ''Detraction. The sewing circle
meets there to-day. "--Philadelph Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

Every time the unexpected happens the
I-told-you-so person is on the spot-Indi-
annapolis News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

Iowa Farms 81 Per Acre Cash,
bal. = crop till paid. Mulhall Sioux City, Ia.
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Practice builds on the plans laid down b
priRciple.-Ram' Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

A small door may lead to large room.-
Rams Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

Eyes, they call it rural play but it
seems to me there's something lacking"
'Why, so there is. There's no mortgage on
the farm. "-Philadelphia Evening Bull
letin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-02-05

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
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WOMEN SUFFER.

Hard to attend to
daily duties with a
back that aches
like the toothache.
A woman's kidneys
give her constant
trouble. Backache
is the first warning
of sick kidneys and
should II yer be
neglected.
Urinary disorders
annoy, embarrass
and worry woman
kind. Dangerous
diabetes, dropsy
and Bright's dis
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advances In the total values returned for
assessment. These advances were in fact
so great that they discle edit the figures
given for the earlier years.
The assumption that the railroad COM
panies of Wisconsin have not paid all the
taxes that their ownership Of property calls
for is based on the incorrect estimate made
by the tax authorities as to the true
value" of all taxable property within the
state 1t was published that this value
was but $1,444. 591,2 73. In the same re-
of the railroads Both of these estimates
were incorrect. The estimate of the value
OF taxable property, other than railroads,
I'm the state was more than 1000, 100000
too low, and the estimate of the value of
the railroads was many millions too high.
If the figures pI esented two years ago
were right they would make the state of
Wisconsin the poorest state north OF Mason
and D!Xon's line, and the people of Wis
consin know that this Is far from being
true.
IL the rate of taxation were charged on
the full cash value" taken at 81, 444 DBL
213 as underestlmated by the tax commits
sion) the state OF Wisconsin would pay
the highest rate of taxation OF any state
in the Union, and the people of Wisconsin
know that this is not the case.
We believe that we can show that the
true cash value" of property In the state
of Wisconsin. other than railroad property.
exceeds S2,5S6OO0,0OO and may reach 49,,
900, 100000. But even If the lower of these
estimates be used the figures that have
been presented to the people of Wisconsin
will have to be altered nearly One-half.
For the purpose Of showing the great diff
ference that would appear if the proper
figures were inserted where the 81, Az, 591.-
273 used two years ago, we present
a comparison:
Estimate Rate Corrected Rate
Qn error. Necessary. Figures. Nee.
Pct. Pct.
81 444. 591, 2T3 11545 2,5S6, 900, 900 .645
If the computation were extended to the
payment of rail- Dad taxes, 1t would figure
out as follows:
Railroads paid taxes IN 1900. 81, GOO, $40. 20
Should have paid on ad valorem
basis Gas per cent. .......... ], 4O6,O71.3S
CO.. .-nInoa L. 1innnnn fnn 500 900 a.
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As She Undermined it.


Ask your druggist for a free Pe-ru-na Almanac.
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state gained by license fee. S194, 3o2.i
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-01-31
PORTER J.:NEFE:.:
Democratic candltdates3for Re-elec
tton In the FOURTH ward

Democratic Candtdates:for:s Re-elec-
tion In the Fourth Ward.,>
Porter J. Neff is having the fight OF
his life for the reelection in the fourth
ward. Mr.. Neff was chairman of the Or
dinance committee of the 1901 council,
TO his committee was > referred the
Cromwell wine room ordinance. Mr..
Neff favored it from the beginning
The fact that he was chairman
of the committee gave :. him
considerable prominence in con-
junction with the wine room ordinance.
Mr.. Neff contended that the wine rooms
in saloons were breeders Of vice: He
claimed that saloon men, who We're .anx-
ious to improve the conditions of SAL
oons. were favorable to the ordinance.
His arguments before the council and
his. subsequent actions in the interest
of better morals brought him some pol
itical enemies who are exerting every
effort ito defeat him next Tuesday.
Mr.. Neff is not sleeping by any means.
He relies upon the SUPPORT Of all good
citizens in the ward who are really
anxious to see Duluth a highly moral
city,,
Mr.. Neff was the only lawyer in the
last council and his knowledge of legal
matters was of considerable aid to
other members of the council in doing
good work. g =