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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
THE ABUSED OYSTER.
Fattened For the Vulgar Crowd and
Deprived of His Fine Flavor.

The oyster in. his glory is rich dark
colored, shapely inhabitant of salt wa
ter. He is plump, but not swelled up,'
and has delicious, Incompatible salty
flavor which nobody who really knows
him and has the taste to appreciate
him would ever dream of spelling with
crude condiments. But rarely will the
oysterman send such an exquisite crea-
ture to market 1t is not fat enough or
white enough for the vulgar crowd. So
he puts it in fresh, or nearly fresh, wa
ter to ''fatten'-that is, he draws off
the fine natural juices by process of
osmosis and substitutes therefor a
quantity of water which distends it
like a balloon and makes it just as
tasteless. But it looks fat like
scrawny Christmas turkey judiciously
fed by an air pump. Then it is put
before the American as an oyster, and
the American. who judges his food and
drink largely by labels, pours over it
salt, pepper, tabasco, Worcestershire,
horseradish or what not and thinks it
is all right He might as we'll have
any sort of sea urchin that was soft
and puffy and wet as a vehicle for the
connections which he used to make
himself believe that an oyster tastes
like something-NewY York Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
Coal In Folklore.

Probably most policemen could have
answered the question of the magis-
trate who asked a burglar in court
why he carried about pieces of coal.
Among other coal folklore is the bur-
glars firm faith that the possession
Of piece confers good luck, and when
searched in the police station it is
usually found in his pocket. A belief
in coal as a talisman is said to have
been held by the early Britons, and it
is certainly frequently found in their
burial places converted into personal
ornaments. such as beads, etc. Believ-
ers in dreams maintain that to dream
of coal is certain sign of coming rich
es. Then, too, there is the speculum
or mirror of divination-tha caused
such sensation in the sixteenth CEN
tury-of Dr.. Dee, which subsequently
formed part of the Strawberry Hill
collection 1t was formed of camel
coal, though the doctor pretended to
have received it from the angels
London Chronicle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
NEW YEARS CUSTOMS.

French families always make spe-
cial point of being reunited at the New
Year.
The Romans always make it a prac-
tice to appear in new clothing on New
Years day.
The peasants of Italy hail the New
Year by beating wildly on frying pans
and shovels.
The custom of making gifts at the
New Year is supposed to have originat-
ed with the ancient Romans.
On New Years eve Chinese mer-
Chants pull down their old advertlS-
ing posters and put up new ones.
In Greece the father of family. how
ever poor, must give his wife and each
child a New Year present OF money.
Scotsmen regard the taking of mon
ey on New Years day as very risky
proceeding, even though it be in pay
ment of a debt.
In Germany if millet and herrings
only be eaten on New Years day it is
believed that money will be plentiful
all through the year.
In Japan at the New Year business
generally is suspended. both private
and public. The iinrikisha cody is the
only man who works.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

Mr.. Gaswell, who had come recently
into the possession of considerable
fortune, had decided to erect a large
office building and was discussing the
plans with an architect
LAS to the floors, nOw," said the ar
chitect, 'you would want them in mo-
sale patterns, I presume?"
81 don't know about that" responded
Mr.. Gaswell, obviously scratching his
jaw. II hain't got any prejudice
against Moses as a man, and he GER
tainly knowed a good deal about law,
but when it comes to laying floors it
kind O. seems to me I'd ruther have 'em
,unsectarian-like. Don't it strike you
that way?"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
Uniuue Family Circle.

A small town i'll Bavaria can boast
of what may be described as a unique
family circle. A shopkeeper resident
there includes among his household
three living mothers-in-law, each with
q mother of her own; his own mother,
his third wife and four daughters in
their teens. The twelve women are re-
ported to live ON terms of the greatest
amity, and the shopkeeper himself, who
is fortunately in good circumstances,
processes to be perfectly contented not
withstanding that he is thus the thir-
teenth of his family. The incessant
banter to which he is subjected he phil
osophically Welcomes as tending to-
ward the better advertisement of his
business.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

L. Alt & Sons received another
carload of the famous Big 10 flour,
with two more to follow.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Edwards
and son Fred of Bloomington were
in town on business Thursday
Miss Linda Rhodes returned
from a six weeks visit with her sis
ter Mrs Frank Buchner at Milwau-
kee.
--Ruka Bros. of Boscobel are fix
ing up their warehouse for the pur-
pose of continuing their manTfac-
toring industry.
The Lady Maccabees gave very
pleasant scard party at their hall
Thursday evening. All present re-
port nice time.
F. G. Muender of Sitter, while
eating an oyster stew at W. S.
Lathrop's restaurant Wednesday,
made a remarkable discovery. In
one of the oysters he found twenty
five pearls, ranging in size from
small shot to buckshot. Some of
them were perfect in form, but of
course the luster had been ruined
by the severe boiling to which they
had been subjected. Mr.. Lathrop
has ordered a lot more of the
bivalves from the same bay.
Baxter & Diapers display
window has an interesting exhibit
Mexican and Indian souvenirs
of Mr.. Baxter's recent trip to Ell
Paso Texas, and over the Rio
Grande a short distance into old
Mexico. The blankets, pottery,
lace work, ETC., are wonderful
specimens of a people who are very
adept workmen along many lines
of industry. Much of this work
has been handed down from gener-
alton to generation for centuries,
and white people cannot learn to do
it as well as do the natives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

Margaret's mother numbers among
her friends several schoolteachers, and,
although she is not yet five, Margaret
has observed some things. Not long
ago family of kittens made an entree
into Margaret's home, and she was
most anxious to keep them all. Her
mother objected on the ground that
they were all girl pussies and would
eventually grow up into mother cats.
"No, they won't, mother said Mar
garet very earnestly. II won't let
them be mothers; I'll train them to be
teachers. Brooklyn Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
A FIERCE ANATEIEMA.
The Pious Wish 81 Woman Flung at
Jean Paul Richter.


Jean Paul Richter once observed that
il a lady officer wanted to give the
word Haiti she would do it in the
following strain: You soldiers. all of
you, now mind what | say. | order
you as soon as | have done speaking
to stand still, every one of you, on the
spot where you happen to be. Don't
you hear me? Halt, | say. all of you'll"
Upon this a strOngminded woman
made the following comment: Now,
NJ. Jean, it was an unlucky day on
which you wrote that sentence. May
you never hear anything but that little,
concise word No from every rosy pair
Of lips you meet May you halt wifeless
through life. May your buttons be
snaDpish, your strings knotty and your
stockings full of holes. May your boot
jack be missing, your feet corny and
your shaving water cold; your razor
dull, your hair stand up, your collar
lie down. May your beard be porcu-
piny. your Whiskers thinly settled and
your mustaches curl the wrong way.
May your coffee be muddy, your toast
smoky and your tea water bewitched,
and, with a never dying desire for af-
lection, may you crawl through crea-
ton meek, miserable, nasty, forlorn,
fdgetyI fussy, ridiculous, ruined, de-
jected old bachelor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
HIS FOOLISH REMARK.
A Statesman Who Was Made and I'm
made by Newspaper Men.

made by Newspaper MSM.
A certain young man was sent to
congress. He delivered a clever maid
en- speech. The correspondents liked
him. They wrote him up in their dis
patches. His pictures We're printed IN
the newspapers, and anecdotes OF his
life appeared in many journals. he
was alluded TO as prospective speak
er of the house, and it was generally
agreed that he would do great things
after he had been elected for the Sec
ond term.
One day correspondent called upon
the young statesman. He was engaged
with some constituents; so the newspa-
per man sent in his card. When it was
handed to the embryo speaker his con
stituents offered to excuse him.
ooh, no. he said, with affected care
lessness. Its only one of those penny
a liners outside. He can wait until
get ready to see him."
The door was ajar, and the CORE
spondent heard the remark. He had
met such men, before. He FASTENED
back to his Office, and that night there
was a meeting of correspondents.
what do you want us to do" asked
one of the men-''roast him."
ooh, no." was the reply; mot that"
@-*~''What, then?"
"Why, simply ignore him."
He was ignored. And his first term
in congress was his last.-Schoolmas.
ter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
THE BULLFlGHT.
Mexfcans lsuaIIx Leave the Arena
Detected and DisGusted.

Detected and Disgusted
Il was born and reared in the repub-
lie Of Mexico, and | never yet have
witnessed bullfght'' said promi-
nent and wealthy resident of the Mex
lean capital.
This form of amusement was never
to my liking, and, though l have no
criticism for those who go, it cannot
be pictured as an entertainment that
appeals to people of refined taste and
humane feeling. Yet it is Il sport that
makes people become in way deyo
tees, and the bullfght habit once culti-
waited is difficult to break. | have
heard Americans after witnessing their
first exhibition declare they would new
er go to another, and yet these very
people are apt to become the most
habitual attendants. Except OH rare
occasions our native women do not at
tend the fights, but now and then they
go when the proceeds are to be given
to some charity.
lone of the curious, phases of these
performances is the enthusiasm with
which the crowds start forth to view
it and the subdued and melancholy
way they leave whep the fight is over
Instead of the eager looks and muir
murs of expectant pleasure, most OF the
spectators return detected and disgust
ed. The sport rarely comes up to the
anticipation of the public. The mata-
dore erred egregiouSly in this point or
that, and, though advice was hurled at
him on all sides, he did not profit by it.
Many give vent to their disgust in an
cry epithets, and yet next Sunday finds
them at the ring as Misunderstanding
ton Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

It is-an open secret that tailors make
presents of elegant clothing to promi-
nent persons, in consideration for
which the latter are expected to men
ton the maker, casually, to be sure,
but as often as possible. Other firms
are known to employ persons who,
when occasion offers, say in a crowded
street car, converse naturally, but
quite audibly and energetically. on the
merits of their employers establish
mathematician Quarterly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
49, -.
AN OLD INDIAN LEGEND.
Tradition of the Origin of Wheat,
Corn and Tobacco.

Corn and Tobacco.
L have been favored with an Indian
tradition concerning the origin of to-
bacco, indian corn and wheat, which,
although you may have seen it before,
l shall relate" said the poet laureate
of all the Pascagoulas.
AT some distant period two Indian
youths, pursuing the pleasures of the
chase, were led to remote and I'M
frequeSted part Of the forest, where,
being fatigued and hungry, they sat
down to rest themselves and to dress
their yictuals. While they were thus
employed the spirit of the woods, at
tracted as it is supposed by the I'M
usal and savory smell of the venison,
approached them in the form of a
beautiful female and seated herself
beside them. The youths, awed by the
presence of SO superior being and
struck with gratitude for the conde-
scension which she had shown them in
becoming their guest, presented to her
in the most respectful manner a share
Of their repast. which she was pleased
to accept and upon which she RECALLED
with seeming satisfaction.
'"The repast being finished, the fe-
male spirit, having thanked them COR
daily for their attention and informed
them that if they would return to the
same place after the revolution Of
twelve moons they would find some
thing which would recompense their
kindness, disappeared from their sight.
The youths, having watched the re-
volving moons and having returned at
the appointed time, found that upon
the place on which the right arm OF
the goddess had reclined an ear of In
dian corn had sprung up, under her
left stalk of wheat, and from the spot
on which she had been seated was
growing a fiourishing plant of tobac-
co.''-New. Orleans Times-Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
A DRINK OF WATER.
Why 1t Is "a Good Plan to Take One
Before Breakfast.

Before Breakfast.
In the morning the stomach contains
a considerable quantity Of mucus,
spread over and adherent to it's walls.
If food enters at this time the tena-
cious mueus will interfere to some ex-
tent with the direct contact between
the food and the stomach necessary to
provoke the secretion of gastric juice.
A glass of water taken before break
fast passes through the stomach into
the small inteStines in continuous
and uninterrupted flow. 1t partially
distends the stomach; it thins and
washes out most of the tenacious mu-
Gus: it increases the fullness of the
acapillaries of the stomach directly il
the water is warm and indirectly in a
reactionary way if it is cold. Care
must be taken not to take cold water
when the circulation, either local or
general. is so feeble as to make re-
action improbable. We should not risk
it in an advanced age nor in the feeble,
whether old or young, nor should it be
taken in local troubles like gastric
catarrh. In these cases it is best to
give warm or hot water. The addition
of salt is very beneficial.-London Fam
lily Doctor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
TWO FARMS

TWO FARMS For Sale.-One
of 243 acres, lying Ii miles
northwest of Mr. Hope; the OF her
172 ac1es,>> near the Gap school
house, miles West of Fennimore.
Both farms are rich, highly-im-
proved and we'll watered. Prices
reasonable; terms easy. Call on
or address. E: E. GRAHAM,
Mt. Hope. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

One of the customs observed at q
Bohemian marriage feast is that of
making the bride cross silver bridge
The brides father-in-law lifts her on to
the table, where she walks on two rows
of silver coins, at the end of which her
husband stands and receives her into
his arms The silver bridge typifes
the wealth with which her bridegroom
hopes to smooth her path in life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

$50 Josh didn't hold his position very
long?" "@~
mo- answered Mrs. Corntossek but
it wasn't the boys fault It wasn't
six weeks before he knew so much
more about how to run the business
than the man who owned it that they
got jealous and discharged him.
Washington Star
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
His Drawback.

'They tell me- said the junior part
ner ''that the man to whom we have
been sending so many bills belongs to
a rather fast set"
''Well," answered the senior partner.
she may belong to the fast set. but he's
a slow settler."-Exchange
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
American or European Which!

1t remains with you. We have
them rooms we mean-on either
plan, and are satisfied you will be
pleased with either. Our location
and facilities are unsurpassed; our
rates lower than any other first
class house in the city. Single
meals 5Oc-St. Charles Hotel, Mil
Waukee, Wis. 556mO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
Willing to Help Him.

''NIy husband is so poetic" said one
lady to another in car the other day.
'Have you ever tried rubin his
j'ints with hartshorn liniment, mum?'
interrupted beefy looking woman
with market basket at her feet, who
was seated at the lady's elbow and
overheard the remark. 'That'll straight
en- him out as quick as anything | know
of, if he amt got it too bad"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
The Wall of the Victim.

"You can't get something for moth
ing said the man who affects prov
cribs.
NO." answered the easy man; i
can't But the people with whom do
business seem to manage it every now
and then.'-EXchange
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
IL Quail Are Scarce, So Are Turkeys

IL Quail Are Scarce. So Are Turkeys.
II don't know whether you ever no
ticed it, but it's fact just the same
that whenever we have year in which
quail are scarce the same is true OF tur-
keys" said prominent meat dealer
the other day. prolonged wet wealth
err in the spring or in the early summer
is fatal to young quail and turkeys
alike. Both are extremely tender, and
the weather has much to do with their
successful rearing. | have watched
this thing for years, and invariably a
poor quail year means scarcity of tur-
keys and high prices" = Youngstown
Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
Fugitive Poems.

Poets Little Boy-Why do you call
them Fugitive POEMS" papa? Poet
Because when l begin to read them my
listeners generally fee.-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
For Sale.

Three dozen primary school desks
and seats are offered for sale at bar
gain. For particulars apply to any
member of the, board Of education, as
designated below.
, #A.tS@ VIM. Il. WEBB, Pres.
III, S.; e. .HASsELL. Clerk.
4Otf z. MEYER. JR.. Treas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
Easily Relieved

MANY have said that if Longfellow
were living today he could not sell his
poems" remarked the girl with the
book.
I'm sure Of it." replied the amateur
poet. why, l haven't been able TO sell
e."-Philadelphia Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

A little boy in a Virginia Sunday
school, when asked to tell something
about Solomon, replied. Hes the man
that knowef II all"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
Social Tact.

Mrs Chic-In the closest analysis,
what is social tact? Mrs. Au Fait-My
dear, it is getting familiar with all
sorts of people without letting them get
familiar with you.-Indianapolis Jour-
nal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

We must not sit down and look for
miracles Elliot.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

ASK for Little Monarch cigar the
next time you wish a fine five cent
smoke.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06
Calumet
Baking
Powder
Perfect In quality.
Moderate In price.
Business Locals.

FOR SALE. Two good draft horses.
Call on or address, S. w. KERR,
35Gf Hurricane, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

. GIRL WANTED-At the Philips
house. Call or write dolly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

WHY smoke trashy, trust made cigars
when LitGle Monarchs of do
nestle make and Havana filled
can be had at all dealers for the same
price.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

DID YOU KNOW that the Philips
house was for sale?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-06

IF YOU WANT some good business
or living rooms call on Ed III. HYDE. tt
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-11-26
somE srRANGE ACCIDENTS.
People Have Been Injured at Odd Times
il the QueeTest Kind of Manner.

While carrying n kcg OF beer intended
for picnic in Reading, Pa. one day
last week, Elmer Kerchoff stumbled over
a wire. The key slipped so suddenly that
the jar dislocated his neck.
Only 4 short time ago Miss Carrie
Hughin of Janesville. Wis. was so tight
IL Rugged 10y her lover that two of her
ribs became interlocked. After suffering
severe pain the young woman confessed
that strenuous love making was the
cause of her distress.
Emmanuel Beveler OF Sterling. H.. cut
his throat on his high collar. He was
riding ON bicycle and in trying TO avoid
n passing horse was thrown. In his fall
his collar cut his throat
Margaret kirchbaum died of eating hot
potatoes. She was in a hurry to 20 out
aud gulped down several not potatoes.
She died in great agony. The autopsy
showed that her throat and the lining Of
her stomach had been 30 badly burned
that the swelling had caused her to choke
70 death.
Jasper Corners. while waiting for car
Mt midnight in st. Louis. sat down on Il
barrel of tai and fell asleep. When he
awokc he found the tar had softened and
he had slowly sunk down into the sticky
stuff until his feet, arms and head only
were outside He was chopped out with
an axe.
William =. Steele of Princeton. Nd.
died few months ago while setting up
4 monument over his wifc'S grave. The
stone fell, crushing his head and chest.
Francis j. BirdweL a Boston
ornithologist, climbed high up in tree
at Rio pecos. \. n, after n birds nest
The rope he was using caught ON Il limb
and. when he slipped and fell Il loOl
caught him around the neck and he was
slowly strangled TO death. His bride of
month stood at the foot of the tree, but
was unable to help him.
y Jersey mosquito caused the death
of a barber named RoshG Dorso Ut Har-
rison, \. j. The barber was shaving,
and Il mosquito lit on his nose. The
razor was directly under the BARRIERS
chin, and in making Il slap to drive away
the mosquito he cut Il deep cash in his
throat. \ physician arrived too late to
save him.
\ swordish caused the death Of Angus
tc Sylvia, about thirtyhve miles out nj
sea. Sylvia was one of the crew on the
fishing sloop Klond;ke from Gloucester
A 1900 pound swordtish had been har
p0nnCd, and Sylvia entered Il dory to
make another line fast to the fish. which
was only about two lengths away from
the Sl0op. In its Hurry the fish made
a break for the dory and broke its sword
by running it through the planking TIL,
shock, when the fish struck the dOry
threw Sylvia overheard, and rs he was
|! in oiiSkinS and rubber boots he was M
able to swim and sank before assistance
could reach him.
Paul BOwlcs, Il 110-ycar-old son of o
Bolivar IN. " merchant lost his hair by
fright \ runaway horse threw the boy
into commissions, which caused all tn,
hair on his head to fall Out-St. Louis
Globe democrat.