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Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
MEDICAL JUDGMENT OF JAPS
Plenty of Water and Unlimited Fresh
Air Depended Upon for
Strength.

The Japanese have taught Europeans
and Americans lesson and Quenched
in some degree the conceit of the eau
casian in his superior capacity to do
all things. Even in the matter OF
diet, our long cherished theory that
the energy and vitality Of the white
man is largely due to the amount of
animal food consumed, must undergo
revision. says the Medical Record.
The Japanese are allowed to be
among the very strongest people on
the earth. They are strong mentally
and physically, and yet practically they
eat no meat at all. The diet which
enables them to develop such hardy
frames and such well-balanced and
keen brains, consists almost wholly of
rice, steamed or boiled, while the bet
ter-to-do add to this Spartan fare fish
eggs, vegetables and fruit. For bev-
erages they use weak tea without sugar
or milk, and pure water, alcoholic
stimulants being but rarely INDUCED
in. Water is imbibed in what we
should consider prodigious quantities
to an Englishman, indeed, the drink
ing of so much water would be re-
garded as madness. The average Jap
anese Individual swallows about a gal
lon daily in divided doses.
The Japanese recognize the benef-
cial effect of flushing the system
through the medium of the Kidneys
nj @f +1o;r
bodies to an extent undreamed of in
Europe or America
Another - and perhaps this is the
usage on which the Japanese lay the
greatest stress-is that deep, habitual
forclble inhalation of fresh air is an
essential for the acquisition OF
strength, and this method is sedulous-
ly practiced until it becomes a part OF
their nature
The Japanese have proved that a
frugal manner Of living is consistent
with great bodily strength-indeed, is
perhaps more so than the meat diet
of the white man. AS to the water
drinking habit, which is so distinctive
custom with them, it is probably an
aid to keeping the system free from
blood impurities, and might be fol
lowed with advantage in European
countries, to far greater extent thar
is at present the case Hydropathy
and exercise seem to be the sheet an.
chors of the Japanese training regi
men, and. judging from results, have
been eminently satisfactory.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
WHY THE BICYCLE PERSISTS
It Is the Poor Mans Automobile and
Is Used for Various
Purposes.

Prophets are the great spectators
in futures" and in that sort of gam
bling the "bears," who see calamities
ahead, are usually losers. Nothing
has been the subject of more pessimis-
tic torebodings during the last few
years than the bicycle, yet this spring
the wheel comes out again, almost as
numerous and as popular as ever, SAYS
Youths Companion of recent date.
Automobiles, it is true, have greatly
Increased in numbers, and they have
been looked upon as the supplanter
and successor of the bicycle. "Amer-
leans like to travel fast" said a man,
recently, "but they don't want to work
for it. That is why the automobile ap-
peals to them" There is some truth
In the remark, but the fact remains
that most of us must work for it,"
The bicycle is the poor mans auto
mobile, and a good one. It does not
bother him about starting or stopping
does not often get out of repair, re-
quires no outlay for fuel; yet it makes
him master of wider circle of coun-
try than he could possibly command
without 1t, and pays him handsome
dividends in health and strength for
every pound of energy he spends in
propelling it.
; The time of the "scorcher" and the
century run" is past. and the era of
sensible wheeling has come in. Those
who own and buy bicycles now are
those who use their wheels for exer-
else, for recreation and as practical
vehicles. They would cling to their
hobby teaaciously even If their own
experience had not been REINFORCED by
medical approval, which is now over
Whelmingly with them. The bicyclists
for years to come will continue to
outnumber, as they have in the past.
the devotees Of every other pastime.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Refrain for Road Makers.

After the roads have been we'll un-
derdrained and graded-the' application
of the following refrain will do much
toward giving the average country dis.
trict the very best of roads:
'Twon'r take long to fix your road,
Drag, brother drag;
If you'd pull a bigger load,
Drag, brother, drag;
1t means dollars in the end,
-. Saved on teams and wagons. friends,
So in this your best ear lend
Drag, brother, drag.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Queer Methods Of Dairving.

A report from Consul Lespinasse,
Tuxpam, Mexico, describes the quaint
methods of dairying in practice in that
region. Cream is roughly skinned
and either beaten with forked switch
or swashed about in bottle until the
butter forms. This sells for a dollar
a pound (silver) and "is neither good
to look at nor to taste." Cheese is
made by COMPRISING whey in a coarse
cloth, sailing and allowing to dry sew
eral days, forming an insipid spongy
mass, an inch thick and five inches in
diameter, worth from IL to 18 cents.
Mr.. Lespinasse suggests there is room
for improvement. No exceptions to
this statement have yet been taken.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
ITO Be Continued
''Dirty Dicks'' of London.


In London, as most men know, there
is an ancient hostelry, established in
1745, and/known by the historic name
of Dirty Dicks. Under the conditions
of the will of the eccentric founder,
Nathaniel Bentley, the shop was left
in the enjoyment of dense festoons Of
cobwebs until they were disturbed in
1870, when a part of the tavern prem
ises became SO dangerous that it was
rebuilt. The liquor sold at ID. DIS" is
only of the best, for originally, and
presumably In the present day, only q
small margin of profit was permitted.
But the greatest temperance effort of
Nathaniel Bentley stands recorded to
all time in the rule--the golden rule
that no person is to be served twice,
and no person at all If he be the least
ntoxicated.-London Medical Press.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

"Ay, ay, SIR" said Black Paul, and
calling to the men he gave orders that
they go on with the setting of the
main-topsail.
Nov, truly" said Ben, II believe
that ye're a pirate"
Bonnet looked at him much pleased.
Il told you SO, my good Ben. knew
that the time would come when you
would acknowledge that l am a true
pirate; after this, you cannot doubt it
any more"
Never again, Master Bonnet" said
Ben Greenway, gravely shaking his
head, never again!"
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
WOMEN SPIES OF THE TURKS
An Illustrative Instance of the Meth
DDS Employed to Gain Sc
crets of Enemies.

The Turkish spy system includes
great number of women. The basis upon
which the Turkish police work, says the
Washington Star, is that a beautiful
woman may learn the secrets of Allah
himself. AS a matter of fact, their most
useful information comes from women.
A wealthy Albanian who was leader
of several rebellions against the Turks
was one time, during period of peace,
presented with beautiful wife as an
addition to his harem by the pasha of
the province. The Albanian was i'm
mensely pleased. and made the woman
his favorite wife, which position she held
for over year.
Meanwhile, it became known among
the Albanian revolutionary leaders that
some of their most important secrets
were mysteriously reaching the ears Of
the military authorities. They appoint
ed several of their number to track down
the source Of the leakage of informa-
tion
One evening one of the Albanian spies
observed a small Nubian boy leaving the
headquarters of the khaimakam. He
recognized the boy as the attendant of
the woman who had been given as a
present to the insurrectionary leader.
The spy reported his discovery and the
Nubian boy was watched The spies
caught him one evening going down to
the town and searched him, but without
result.
Then, according to the Albanian mer-
chant in New York, who tells this story,
they proceeded to torture this boy, and
learned that every time he was sent to
the Office of the Mammalian his fez was
taken away from him and returned after
long interval. The Albanians lmmedi-
ately examined the boys fez and found
letter in the lining. They took this
and let the boy go, threatening him with
terrible death if he revealed their iden-
titles
The Albanians, not recognizing the
handwriting of the letter, at once sus-
pected their leader himself, not thinking
that the boy was the exclusive attendant
of the leaders, favorite wife. When
they reached their headquarters in the
mountains it was only to learn that
their leader had been arrested and was
in prison, while the favorite wife had
fed.
Such is one of the favorite methods
of spying employed, not only by thu
pashas, but by the sultan himself.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
North Carolina Apples.

Eyes, raising apples pays" said Mr..
John Farrior, who gave up the jewelry
business in this city to go to Waynas-
vile and manage large farm that Is
pretty we'll covered with all kinds of ap-
pie trees. Il paid less than $40 900 for the
farm" said Mr.. Farrior, "and have al
ready refused $4,000 for it, This year
was an off year, and I raised only half
a crop of apples, but that meant 10000
bushels, which l sold for go cents BUSH
ell. Next year expect to raise over 20,-
900 bushels. ."-Charlotte IN. CO. OBJ
server.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
How Far q StOrk Flies.

To ascertain the range of stork migra-
ton, q Polish nobleman attached a
plate to the neck of one leaving the
shores of the Baltic, bearing the inscrip-
tion: "This stork comes from Poland" :"
in Latin. The following spring the
same stork was seen in the nobleman's
park and with a small metal box about
its neck in addition to the inscribed
plate. This, when opened, was found to
contain several precious stones and the
Latin words: India sends him bael
with presentNto the Polss,'' = .5l
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Grease for Working Boots.

A grease for BOOTS which is said to
prevent sore feet entirely is made of
four parts of lard, four parts of olive
oil or cottonseed oil and one part of
raw rubber (caoutchouc). These in
gradients are melted together over a
slow fire. *;aving moistened the sole
of the bo';I with water, the boot is
warmed in stove or before a fire ard
smeared over with the compound.
The boot is said to become soft, pill
able, shining, waterproof and even
more durable.-Prairie Farmer.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

Big Sam that broke in lne hogsheads
which, but for that, would have been
sold and divided. Go quickly and gel
about you half-dozen good fellows"
"Ye're gettin' wickeder and wicked
er," said Ben when Black Paul had hur-
ried away; the dell himsel' couldna
hae taught ye a craftier trick than
that. Weel ye kenned that that black
fellow would fain serve under a free
handed fool than a stingy knave. Ay,
sir, your education's progressin'!"
Bonnet and Ben stood waiting with
much impatience and anxiety, but
presently came Black Paul with a par
ty of brawny pirates following him.
"Come now," said Bonnet, walking
boldly aft towards Big Sam, who was
still cursing and swearing right and
left Bonnet stepped up to him and
touched him ON the arm. Look ye.''
said he, YOU'RE no longer sailing-mas-
ter on this ship; don't like your ways
or your fashions. Step forward, then
and go to the fo'castle where you be-
long; this good Mariner pointing to
Black Paul, twill take your place and
sail the Revenge"
Big Sam turned and stood astounded,
staring at Bonnet. He spoke no word,
bu: his face grew dark and his great
eyebrcws were drawn together His
mouth was half open, as if he were
about to yell or swear. Then suddenly
his right hand fell upon the hilt of his
cutlass, and the great blade flashed in
the air. He gave one bound TOWARDS
Bonnet, and IN the same second the
cutlass came down like stroke of
lightning. But Bonnet had been a SOL
dier and had learned how to use his
sword; the cutlass was caught on his
quick blade and turned aside. At this
moment Black Paul sprung at Big Sam
and seized him by the sword arm, while
another fellow, taking his cue, grabbed
him by the shoulder.
''Now some of you fellows" shouted
Bonnet, "seize him by the legs and
heave him overboard!"
This order was obeyed almost as
soon as it was given; four burly pirates
rushed Big Sam to the bulwarks, and
with great heave sent him headfore-
most over the rail. In the next instant
he had Disappeared passed out
Of human sight or knowledge.
Nov, then, Mr.. Paul-not knowing
your other name"
Which it is Bittern," sa1d the
other.
'You are now sailing-master Of this
ship; and when things are Strengthened
out 9, bit you can come below and sign
articles with ma ..5
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Limit Of g. LAWYERS Dutv

A lawyer has no right to do anything
as a lawyer which he would scorn to dc
as man and citizen. His obligation
to the court and to the public is and must
be paramount to his obligation to his
cliont. Unless this is recognized th e law
yers would be the most dangerous class
in the community-Indianapolis News.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
ROOM FOR THE PLANTS.

tion The roof may have slope enough
to carry off the water and still be given
an appearance as shown in the cut by
a simple balustrade about the top The
on two sunny sides. The addition may
be heated from furnace of boiler in
the cellar or by small oil stove. Cur
tains on the inside to draw down at
night will help to retain the heat
T. E. Murry, in Farm and Home.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

inch holes in bot>
tom of each boz
for drainage. Fill
up two inches in
large box with
powdered charcoal
or coal ashes. Put
smaller box inside
and fill space, d,
all round with
same Fix lids 90
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
AN ADDITION FOR PLANTS.
Artistic Idea That Can Be Carried Out
at Small Expense by Lovers
of Flowers.

When increased room for house plants
is sought by building onto the side of the
house an addition such as shown is the
most attractive. A shed roof or short
double roof has not the dignity of ap-
pearance of a f1at-roofed square addi-
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Muchly Married.

e In recent divorce case at Cairo, ILL.,.
4 transpired that the husband had been
married four times, his wife four times,
her mother four times, and one Of the
witnesses three times. 81 ss5*5@. L. ...... {. !.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Feminine Logic.

"Great guns!" exclaimed the absent
minded man. II just stuck the lighted
end of this cigar in my mouth
s t'How fortunate you were in discover
ing it at@once, dear" rejoined his good
wife. Chicago Daily News, i
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

to both boxes to fit tightly. Put shelves,
b, on both sides of inner box Leave a
place in the center of box for ice Al
rack, c, made of lath can be laid at the
bottom for ice to rest on-Farm and
Home.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
HOMEMADE REFRIGERATOR.
Sectional View Here Given Explains
Just How This Useful Farm
Cooler Is Made

Take two large boxes, one two inches
smaller onkall sides, and bore two one
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

Day after day passed on, and Kate
Bonnet arose each morning feeling less
happy than on the day before But at
last 9 letter came, brought by a.
TIench vessel which had touched at
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-14
Push Cart Trust Formed.

City officials have discovered the eX
istence of one of the most interesting
of trusts-a cOmbna ton among hold
east side Of Manhattan. which con
trolls. II is believed. almost exclusively
the push cart trade and is extOrting
unreasonable rates from peddlers for
the use Of its carts. One of the heads
Of departments under Mayor McClel-
Ian has been Investigating the process
by which the combination manages to
control the push cart trade and the
matter has been brought to the atten-
ton of the mayor The investigation
Is being continued and before long
some interesting disclosures in con
nectiOn with the operations OF the push
cart trust are expected.
According to the city official who
has had the matter under lnvestiga ton
there appears to be Il padrOne system
on the East Side which has managed
somehow to obtain licenses for push
carts at s. and 81 a year. Instead Of
using the push carts themselves those
behind the system let them out to
peddlers at the rate OF 10 cents a day.
On this basis one push cart alone
would bring in profit of over $50 \
year. aud as the number OF carts con
trolled by the syndicate Ia large it can
readily be seen that the push cart
trust derives a handsome profit from
Its scheme.
The city authorities are somewhat
aroused over the condition of affairs
which has been unearthed and threat.
Ell to make 1t warm for the promoters
OF the syndicate II they obtain evil
dence against them. as 1t is claimed
that not only hre they charging ex.
tortionate rates for the use Of the push
carts which they own. but that they
are mulcting the city by depriving 1t
Of revenue which II there were no
combination would readily fall TO it
Brooklyn Eagle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-14

Of beech babies. with their two but
terfiy outside wings protecting II pair
Of queer little crimped. folded green
fans; two fat oak babies. sucking
their nutrment from the divided
halves Of their acorns; pair Of horse
chestnuts. with their stems pulled out
Of their broken. shining nuts like
loops, to be Strengthened shortly into
stem with green leaves; several
sycamore naples. with their winged
caps like infant Mercurys announc-
ing spring. and two pine seedlings,
like eltin umbrella sticks without the
covering. We've fed EN- 80 good"
explained Tommy. land put 'em to
bed Jim digYed little hole and put
in manure; then | put on some nice.
soft earth. and Milf Mary made little
puddles with water and put the babies
to bed. Plant babies In beds like
that" And Tommy roared with
laughter at the queer habits OF the
underworld people.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-14

with a sodden hat. it's limp black feath-
ers trailing mournfully across her
cheek. suddenly made her appearance
in front of the bench and paused shiv-
erlngly. as If anxious to remain In the
company of two beings so warm and
happy looking in the midst Of all the
bleakness.
I'm a stranger here. Won't you
please tell me the way out OF the
park
"Certainly. madam; 60 that way"
replied Clayton pointing anywhere.
She had scarcely disappeared when
the history making umbrella. In re-
Spouse to the invitation Of passing
gust Of wind, turned suddenly inside
out. Clayton. after moments dis
may. reversed the ludicrous looking OBJ
ject. and held 1t over them by its apex,
the homely bulldog handle standing on
guard far above.
Then he repeated his question TO
I.ily--the only question in the world at
that moment.
Wont you forgive the past. Iily?"
Won't you let bygones be- bygones. and
wear my ring once mOreT
The inverted bowl" Of the umbrella
was brought down so far over their
heads that ii completely hid them from
view. and for two foolish young lovers
the beating rain was turned Int" n
golden mist.
A policeman's finger tapped Clayton
sharply on the arm.
you eau sit on the bench II you
like. but you're not allowed TO scratch
the paint by standing"
The bewildered couple suddenly he
came conscious that the sun was shin
ing brightly, and that half dozen
oilers stood there in the walk. gaping
rurously at them.
"Nor YOU don't need your umbrella
now added the policeman. with an
inclpient grin. IT'S been fine for the
last half hour."-Chicago Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-14

what now stands as elaboration was
avoided. In the first sketch is a green
silk trimmed with valenciennes lace and
green velvet bows of darker green. At
the right in the second picture see blue
liberty silk, embellished with squares OF
velvet tuckings and strappings, and at
the right in the next picture is a white
silk pongee whose only touch of color lay
in turquoise buttons. The wooden dresses
here were. in the second sketch, gray
sicillian. with velvet collar to match. and
in the group Of three self-strapped
brown venetian and biscuit cloth suit.
To none Of the cloth dresses, no matter
how plainly made. Is decorative wrist
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-14
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Short Histories


A little Boston girl found II difficult
to master a stitch in knitting. and her
aunt thought to enforce patience by
reminding her that Rome was not built
! in a day. To which came the quick
response: oh aunty. how can you
talk so? Don't you know that 1t took
God only six days to make the whole
world. and | don't suppose he spent
more than half an hour on Rome
Il. Hopkinson Smith. the author and
artist. told this mother-in-law yarn nj
Washington. II. c.. the other evening:
"Arrah. you're lOOkin very sad" said
| Pat O'Hollihan. addressing his friend
Denis. the other day. "Oi feel sad
responded Denis: "Oi've lost my moth
erin-aw | tell you it's hard to lose
your mother-in-law"' Hard" ex-
claimed Pat; ''b'gorrah. it's almost i'm
possible.
\ New York detective asserts that
il one wants anything in Gotham. it
can he obta lned by asking for 1t. As
an instance he cites n happening at tho
Casino Theater. The ticket seller was
resting during Il lul in business. when
rough looking fellow stuck his head
in at the window. 1--WE come for the
clock" he said. We'll" snapped the
ticket man. who Is described as fly"
you don't expect me to come out and
take 1t down for you, do your ''Fresll.
| amt yer" responded the fellow, and
| turned away. He put up ladder and
took down the clock. Il valuable time
piece. and walked away with 1t. He
hasn't returned. Neither has the
equanimity of the very smart ticket
seller
| In a magazine article on Max Won
| PettenkOfer. who has been called the
founder of scientific hygiene. and, next
to Humboldt. the most popular Of all
German naturalists. Max Gruber tells
good story Of the professors absent
mindedness. He lost n fortune In UNI
brellas, seldom bringing back what he
had taken away. Once. however, he
made trip az far as England. and was
very proud Of having actually succeed
ed in bringing back his umbrella
to Germany. At Augsburg he stopped
on business. but sent a telegram read
, lug: AT 8 o'clock return with my
umbrella" He did return at & o'clock.
but as he entered his house In Munich
he saw to his dismay that he had no
umbrella. He had left il at the tele-
graph station
Mr.. Gladstone was once dra wing
very remarkable conclusions from
some fgures--an art in which he was
an unapprOached master. A member
on the other side laughed out hear.
hear" ironically. Gladstone stopped in
stantly, and turned and looked with
interest at the interrupter, who as-
suredly would ut that moment have
given good deal to recall his words.
Then he turned back to the speaker.
sir" he said. 1.-The honorable gentle
man laughs" For a minute or two
he quoted from memory long string
Of figures proving the accuracy OF
what he had previously said. THE
next time the honorable member
laughs" he continued In hOneyed
tones, II would advise him would
venture to counsel him--tO ornament
his laugh--to decorate itwith an
idea