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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
AGE OF EARTH DISCUSSED
Scientists Are of the Opinion That
Even 1oo,ooo,ooo Years Is
Too Brief Period.

In recent lecture delivered before the
Royal institution in London Mr. Ernest
Rutherford has called attention to post
slble new phase of the problem as to thel
earths age, which has resulted from the
study OF radium and it's properties. 1t is
believed that radium is matter-possi-
Oily prlmeVal matter-undergoing dis
solution. Other elements, such as iron.
copper and gold, may have experienced
similar dissolution in the infinite past,
or may now be undergoing it, yet so
slowly that the phenomenon cannot be-
perceived. In this process yadium gives
on an amount of energy unparalleled
elsewhere, thousands of times greater
than any chemical reaction, but there is
almost no diminution in the substance
ITSELF
Sir William Ramsay has shown that
the energy existing in a pound or two
OF radium would probably continue to
manifest itself for a period of $4,000
years. 1t is known also that while
radium is found nowhere in quantity it is
widely diffused and may occur more
abundantly in the interior of the earth
than at the surface. Considering these
facts, there is some reason for assum-
ing that the earth's internal heat may be
due in part, at least, to the presence of
radioactive substances The import of
this conclusion is apparent.
Lord Kelvin, in his classical re-
searches, estimated that the age of the
earth could not exceed 1OO, 100000 years,
with the greater possibility in favor of
2O,OO0,OOO years. The conclusion was
based upon the time required for globe
OF the earth's mass to cool to the present
condition. If, however, it is assumed
that the internal heat is due to other
causes than those connected with the
prlmeval condition of the earth, the
limits, as determined by Lord Kelvin.
may be extended indefinitely. This
would accord with the views of many
biologists who are inclined to the opin-
ion that even the maximum of 100 900 900
years is too brief period to measure the
evolution of life on the globe.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
ILLINOIS BOYS GROW CORN
Thousands Of Young Farmers Revo-
lutionizing Agriculture to
81 Win Prizes.

w. B. Orwell was president of the
Farmers institute of Macoopen county,
The thought struck him that if the
farmer boys throughout his county
could be induced to take an interest
In the effort Macoopen county would
produce the finest corn in the world.
He persuaded the institute to offer a
prize for the best ten ears of corn
grown by Macoopen county farmer
boys, says M. E. Cunniff, in Worlds
Work. Each boy made application to
him and received a package of selected
seed-Yellow Dent and Boone County
White. Hundreds applied.
In the fall the boys sent in their
corn. The prize, bicycle, was award
ed. Mr.. Orwell went down to see the
boy who won, expecting to find him the
son OF prosperous farmer. The boy
proved to be the 14-year-old son of a
poor widow inhabiting a little prairie
cabin. All summer the boy had
"toted" water from the we'll to his corn
patch in bucketfuls His industry had
been remarkable. He was invited to
the next meeting of the Farmers In
stitute. Mr. Orwell lifted him upon a
table. This." said he, turning to the
assembled farmers. as he pointed to
the little barefoot youngster in his
blue jean overalls, ''is the boy who
won the prize" The cheers that greet
ed the boy were louder than those
which later on greeted the governor of
the state when he came down to make
speech.
For when these contests had contin-
ued several years the governor became
Interested. Mr.. Orwell had conceived
the idea of extending the contest to the
boys OF the state and showing at St.
Louis the corn they produced. The
governor subscribed. So did other cit
liens. One offered a $1,000 Holstein
COW for first prize. Other prizes were
oHered-wagons and plows and wind
mills. Seventeen thousand boys wrote
for seed and information. Two farm
wagons would not contain all the let
ters. The state went into wild enthu-
s1asm-over corn.
AND now return to the worlds fair
palace of agriculture. In the Illinois
section is mountain of huge, yellow
ears OF corn, row upon row, tier upon
tler' OF little symmetrical pyramids of
ten ears each. Before each pyramid
is the photograph of the Illinois farm
er BOY whose corn it is. The selected
output OF 5000 Illinois boys is repre-
sented. Can you imagine what this
means? Eight thousand boys aroused
TO pitch of enthusiasm for scientific
farming. Seed corn enough to plant
the whole Illinois corn belt. If a boun-
tltul crop sprang from the fertile soil
last year, more bountiful crop will
leap forth this year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

that he took to writing splenetic letters
to the papers and making speeches so
full of wrath as to be incoherent. 1t was
pointed out by the opposition press that
such man was plainly untitled for high
duties Of lawmaker; that a man who
could not control his temper could NOT
be intrusted to make statutes and that
he would obviously be a humilitating
sight in the dignified atmosphere of tho
senate.
His frantic assaults upon Murdoch
in his daughters presence drove her
n carly as wild as he, and being a Harris
horn herself quietly left the house and
married Stephen Murdoch on election
day. This brought the major partially
to his senses. He took a train that night
for his favorite springs and spent a
week in quiet reflection. The result il
best told in terse letter to Helen upon
his return.
Dear Helen," it ran, II am an ass
and what Is worse, an old ass. In a senils
moment permitted my complacent van
ity to draw me into game knew moth
ing OF. 1t cost me my peace of mind.
my comfort of body, quarter of my for
tune, my reputation and many of nv
friends. I hope it has not also cost me
my daughter. Come home with your
husband; l cannot live alone. Yours in
sorrow and shame"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
Water Purified by Electricity.

A new process for the publication of
water by electricity has been invented by
a London engineer, and has been put to
work in plant in Tottenham, where
about 400 gallons of condensed water
have been purified per hour. The object
is to fit the water which has been con-
densed from steam for reuse in the boil
ers, removing the oil and other impure
ties which have become mixed in it while
passing from the boilers to the engines
and exhaust pipes and condensers. The
water is pumped into a wooden trough,
in which iron electrodes are placed in
such manner as to cause the water to
flow alternately above and below them.
The water leaving the apparatus is d.
rected into two filters, in which the sand
is surfaced with a layer of oak sawdust.
The oil separates completely, and the
water leaves the filter in a clear state.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
FAIR DURING ENTIRE YEAR.
saxony, Germany, the Only Place on
Earth Where Continual Expo
sition Is Held,

"Saxony, Germany, is the only place
IN the world where continuous fair is
held during the entire year." said Will
liam J. Helms. these fairs are of
three kinds. The most important ex-
hib1t1ons are held in the larger cities
during the summer and fall months for
a week at a time, but never on the same
dates. It is quite common to see as
many as $4,000 to 10000 persons attend
a fair, and they stay from early in the
morning until late at night. The gov
eminent of Saxony recognizes the fact
that the matter of holding expositions
has passed the experimental stage, and
that they are great benefit to business.
Another fact which appealed to me
when I was travelling through Germany
was the action of the Bavarian trades
museum in sending out travelling lee
turers who show the practical workings
OF toys by means Of models In actual op-
Grafton. The museum is, Ibelieve, up
held by the manufacturers of Bavaria.
who are largely engaged in making toys
for sale In America and at home, and the
fact that the sales Of toys, especially me-
chan1cal ones, in that section of the
country is ascribed to the work of these
travelling lecturers" $50 -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

s @ w: s:s:
eam y e n and superb % The
~ gives it an exceptionally distinguished
great for nneg Black ca ntHn
and a This sound somewhat inclined dowdiness but
req: regal. ::s 0" the front the
Let me me describe toilet black
made OF the shest make Of chany
S S tx. 4 e 5 dolly Warden STYLE and decorated with
hair chany
~ These studies in black and white devoid
and white toilette by
we'll as over nsre When SrousSt
sSens eo ey are are n r l.. n
seems to be fading Mulberry color worn good DEAL bright
nes,ons of lace let n
shaped Marie An0nee
afternoon and evening and composed
fabrics this color will be the continent
The dsmoiee faithful
plated with through veux and
high the boe
which was finished with early Victorian
pretty trock Of tanea ruching
shoulder tucker Inserted with vs' a
cennes lace and big La France rose is the
Palleed materials
ansparences studded with while
Many ese ar u en- sn
held in slightly at the waist finished
tones of de NIL Charming
early which % Tine
are making for les bellies Amecaines
The te and chiffon hat absence the pig
and enolne The pretty ribbon and aora
taRs n tner V1H % 1 nr the will
hat bold lines with its couple Of beaut
ANNETTE a1vRr
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

signed. 1t comprises simply a broad,
fiat mouthpiece or slot, at rear edge of
which a strong jet of air from a COM
pressor is blown into the carpet. AS the
cleaner fits tightly against the fabric,
the only opening by means of which the
dust-laden air can escape is through the
hooded strainer, which is connected
with the mouthpiece by curved tube.
When this hood has become filled with
dust it is removed and cleaned and re-
placed again. The same machine in
smaller size may be utilized for remov-
ing dust from tufted furniture, cush-
ions, etc-Louisville Courier-Journal
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
I'M s1ee !. !! Y'.1tllf$S
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THE COMMON THINGS.

The sunshine and the gentle rain,
The clear bird song that halls the morn
The meadow land with flower stain.
The swaying banners Of the corn,
The grass that whispers to the breeze
What common, common things are these
The broad, blue mirror Of the lake
That smiles back at the sleeping sky;
The pillows, too, that leap and break
And fling their foamy jewels high;
The silver clouds that one by one
Toss back the lances Of the sun;
The stars that blaze as jewels blaze,
And make the world old mystery.
While they, on their appointed ways.
Go speeding through eternity
Across unfathomed seas Of space
On paths that we but dimly trace
All these are common-brook and bird,
And rose Of red, and meadow green;
So common that they seem unheard,
So common that they seem unseen,
And yet there is no day or night
But borrows all of their delight.
No common thing is held apart
From us, or pent with lock and key,
But In the goodness of His heart
They are all made for you AMI me.
1t always seems God loves the best
The things He makes the commonest.
w. D. ~. in Chicago Daily Tribune.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
CARPET CLEANING DEVICE.
Pneumatic Renovating Machine, Pat
ented by st. Louis Inventor,
Makes Homework Easy.

Out in the country, when carpet
cleaning time comes, the duty devolves
upon some one of taking the carpets out
in the yard, stringing them on line or
laying them on the grass and beating the
dust out of them. In the city, however,
there is little space which can be de-
voted to such work, and so the carpet
cleaning companies have come into OK
istence to do the work. Better still is the
new arrangement for cleaning the car
pets on the floors, for which purpose
the machine here shown has been de-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
Sea bic Fa shion GOSSIP
ANNETTE G1vRY.

becoming to the slight woman. useful
and smart
A delightful, fine cream serge cos
tune showed bolero thickly braided
with fiat silk braid, and finished with
tiny silk buttons. The skirt was made
with braided panel all down the front
and was also decorated with buttons:
the braiding appeared again on the
hips, and five enormous, fat tucks were
noticeable at the hem. T. much like
these tucks on frocks of thick fabric.
An attractive gray canvas had three
big fiat tucks at intervals round the
skirt, with some fancy black and gold
braid at the top of each. The bolero
coat was held in at the waist by a deem
black and gold braided band. and
showed a daintily braided wafstcoat
with an inner vest of tucked muslin
and Valenciennes lace. This was worn
with three-cornered hat of white felt:
trimmed with black and gold cords.
and single waving Paradise plume. i
Buttons Of costly order form 4
very charming trimming on an other
wise plain frock. The neatest tailor
built blue serge gown (Which has lust
come from Vienna and will be worn
by~a woman of distinction at some Of
the nautical entertainments), il
trimmed with black braid and orna-
mented with tiny sapphire buttons set
in gun metal. -..-
l have seen quite smart brown hol-
lands and dark blue and white drills,
made up with q real, .old-fashioned
sailor blouse. and worn over q pretty
white muslin front or shirt. The
skirts just clear the ground all round.
Some are trimmed with coarse lace
or: border Of oriental embroidery.
others have only strappings Of the ma
terial, and think the latter are the
most effective. The neat suede or kid
band is an appropriate finish to q. gown
of this description. 'S.
ELLEN OsMoNDH Z:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
HIS CURIOSITY.

'Why, Mr.. Lodger," said the land
lady's daughter, ''you must be an
ardent admirer of Kipling. You have
ever so many volumes of his works.
Eyes, explained Mr.. Ledger. II
kept buying everything saw of his
looking for that other story he was
always telling about" Chicago Trih-
une
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
Comfort from Electric Fans

Persons who are sensitive to draughts
should not sit in a strong breeze gener.
ated by an electric fan. One good way
to derive comfort from these useful con-
trivanees, without permitting the waves
of air to beat directly against the body
is to turn the fan toward the wall, from
which they will rebound. An agreeable
change in the atmosphere of the room
Will be felt, without the strong wind
continually blowing on ones back.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
PLAN OF SECOND FLOOR.

ILAN Of SECOND FLOOA.
and grooves we'll loaded at time il is laid.
All flashing, down spouts and cutters
are made of galvanized iron.
Height Of first and second story is nine
feet, basement, seven feet.
Size of joists is 2x10x16-inch centers,
roof rafters 2x6x20-inch centers.
Chimney showing above roof to be
faced with yellow press brick.
Plastering two-coat work, painting
three-cOat work. The finishing coat to
be white.
The shingles on roof to be stained a
bright carmine color.
All material throughout to be of a
good Kind.
GEORGE A. w, KNIT
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
Initiate Leaf When in Dancer

A remarkable instance of mimicry in
fishes is described by DR.. A. Wiley in
Spolia Zeylanica The Cingalese fishes
known as sea bats have leaf-shaped and
leaf-colored bodies, and when in danger
they sink gently and inertly to the bot
tom, just like leaf.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
Oldest Living Poet.

Undoubtedly the oldest living poet is
Colon Wallace, who lives at Oughterard,
Ireland. He was born in 1896, and con-
sequently is 108 years old. A new coll
lection of his poems has just been pub
lished by the Gaelic league, of Dublin.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
Wonderful Shadow Clock.

A shadow clock has been invented by
Prof. Horth, of Lynn, Mass. BY means
Of an ingeniously constructed lamp. an
optical representation of small clock
Is thrown on the ceiling, and the
shadow keeps perfect time.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
Oranges for the COMPLEXION.

oranges TOT the complexion.
Oranges are said to be excellent for a
sallow complexion. OF course, one at
breakfast time cannot be depended on to
make an appreciate difference in ones
color, but four or five day will be like
ly to.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

ment, and there is door leading to stair
way to second floor
The veranda is very large. Chambers
on second floor have bays with three
windows in each bay. Bathroom is SIX
8 feet, and is fitted up with modern fix
lures.
The finish throughout is of yellow
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

Mr.. Rooter-The Giants were too
much for the Pirates, seven Of the lat
ter dying at first, four were struck out
and the only man that reached third
was doubled up when trying to reach
home! IS .3@ # - ls..
Mrs. Rooter Oh! don't read any more
of that terrible war news, John Read
the baseball news instead. ~ Chicago
Journal q i. 81. 81 sz 5=..s.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
Established One Thousand Years A On

A singular illustration of the persis-
tence with which the Japanese adhere to
their family yocations is seen in an an
nouncement IN a Japanese newspaper
that a celebrated dancing master was to
hold service in honor OF the one
thousandth anniversary Of the death Of
his ancestor, who was the first Of the FAM
lily to take uD the profession Tit its..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

pine. All floors are double, having felt
paper between them.
The exterior is sheathed with fence
flooring, having felt paper between the
sheathing and finished four-inch siding.
The roof rafters are sheathed with fence
flooring and has tar paper between the
sheathing and shingles. All glass
throughout the house is of American
double thick.
The veranda floor is constructed with
11ax4-inch pine flooring, having tongues
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

FRONT ELEVATION
TVHIS tive-room home will cost ST.
600, built upon a stone founda-
ton.
The size of the living room is II Ax18k
feet; dining-room, 13x13 feet; kitchen,
9x11 Y feet. Chambers, 8x121a and INK
IL feet.
The living room is a pleasant room,
having a bay with three large windows,
an eight-foot fireplace and stairway
leading to the second floor. The dining
room has beam ceiling.
Chambers have large closets. The
kitchen has a stairway leading to base
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
Rock Salt for the Bath.

1I0Ch 0611C Cu6 0dHl.
A cupful of ordinary rock salt is an in
valuable addition to the bath. 1t is es-
pecially soothing to person with jaded
nerves, and will often insure restful
sleep to an invalid or little child. The
salt should be dissolved and thoroughly
mixed with the water, which should be
moderately warm. Baths Of this kind
will, in a measure take the rlace of sea
bathing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31
Compulsory.

compulsory.
Doctor-You must take no form of
violent exercise.
Patient-How can help it? My wife
insists on my amusing the baby
Puck.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

History That Never Happened. =
The Congressional Record contains q
lot of political history that never hap
nened. ,r- > -.szss
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

Suicides in Great Britain. :.
In So years suicide has Increased il
Great Britain by 200 per cent.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

I think in the hot weather at Cowes we
should remain faithful to the short
coat Il possible. Always smart is the
coat with the basque coming q little
bit longer in the front than behind,
and the Elton or bolero never seems to
30 out of fashion. It IL young ookins.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-31

ANY Of the new tailor-made
coats boast short basques,
while the severe, three
quarter directoire coat has
been worn in Paris for some
time. This mode will be
revived IN tho Autumn h,,t
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-02-04
MiIIionalres, Poor Stomach.

The rn.out stomach of the over
fed millionaire is often paraded in the
public prints as horrible example of
the evils attendant on the possession of
great wealth, But millionaires are not
the only ones who are afflicted
with bad stomachs. The proportion is
far greater among the toilers. Dys
pepsia and indigestion are rampant
among these people, and they suffer far
worse tortures than the millionaire un
less they avail themselves of a stand
ard medicine like Green's August
Flower, which has been a favorite
household remedy for all stomach
troubles for over thirty five years. Au-
gust Flower rouses the torpid liver,
thus creating appetite and insuring
perfect digestion. 1t tones and vital
ICES the entire system and makes life
worth living, no matter what your sta
ton. Trial bottles, 25c; regular size
75c, at L. Taggart. 3S-ly-1.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-02-04
Better Than Gold,

'I was troubled tor several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debility,
writes +. j. Green of Lancaster, N. H.
"No remedy helped me until began
using Electric Bitters, which did more
good than all the medicines | ever used.
They have also kept my wife in excel
lent health for years. She says Electric
Bitters are just splendid for female
troubles; that they are grand tonic and
invigorate tor weak run down woman.
No other medicine can take its place in
our family" Try them. Only SOC.
Satisfaction guaranteed by L. Taggart.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-02-04
ESCAPED an Awful Fate.

Mr.. II. Higgins, of Melbourne, Fla,
writes, "My doctor told me | had Con-
sumption and nothing could be done for
me. | was given up to die. The offer
of trial bottle of DR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, induced me to
try it. Results were startling. | am
now on the rood to recovery and owe all
to DIR. Kings New Discovery. 1t surely
saved my life" This great cure is guar
anteed for all throat and lung diseases by
l.. Taggart, Druggist. Price SOC and
S1.00. Trial Bottles free.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-02-04
Tour to all Mexico,

Via the Iron Mountain Route, Spec
ial train of finest Pullman Cars to leave
Chicago and st. Louis, January 26th,
1904 Thirty days in Republic of Mex
leo, including the three Circle Tours
and trip to the Ruined City of Militia.
All points of interest visited. Tickets
include all expenses. Tour arranged
and operated by the American Tourist
Association. For fnllinformation as to
Route, points of interest visited, rates,
ETC., address Jno. r. James, Central
Passenger Agent, 905 Park Bldg,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-02-04

Editor Press
The funeral of Seth Briggs was held
last Tuesday and burial made in the
family plot on the old homestead in
Wharton, where he has resided many
years. He was one of the old settlers,
and had been sick a long time. He had
been to the hospital at Buffalo number
of times but failed to receive much bene-
fit. He leaves wife and family of four
children. An older sister, Mrs. Miller
still survives him.
Thos Logue, living at the mouth of
Darrin Run, had leg so badly smashed
one day last week, that the bones pro-
trudad through the flesh Have not
beard the full particulars.
Mrs Abram orton Of this place was
taken to the hospital at Austin on Thurs
day for an operation for strangulated
hernia. She Is reported Going well.
lessee Logue killed lynx one day
last week quite "a large one. lie now
has two lynx pclts, one brought from
California by c. Z. Logpc.
Henry Jordan killed two bears on Sat
mday,up Bailey Ran-an Old one and a
cub. They were found under log get
tln2 IN their winters sleep.
The grouud-hog has "his innings" or
rather his outing tomorrow and then we
shall see if he knows as much about the
weather as the rest Of the weather