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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

The increase Of suicides in Germany,
particularly of children's suicides, has
aroused a general discussion Of vital
conditions in the home and the school
and has also led to an endeavor to find
the causes. The gravity of the s1tua-
ton is shown by the fact that in Sax
.ony alone twentyone children under
IA years Of age committed suicide IN
1903. while the total number of sui
cides In Germany in the same year
was over 11,00O-whtch considerably
exceeds the number in this country,
though suicides are increasing here
with alarming rapidity. Various the
cries are put forward to account for
this increase In Germany. The social
lists explain it by economic reasons,
contending that it is growing harder
and harder to get subsistence, which
makes life darker and darker. The
school critics assert that children are
overforced and overstimulated, that
tasks are set for them which those
slightly below the standard Of capacity
cannot accomplish, and that the fear
Of reproof and injury to self-prlde
leads them to suicide. The ministers
claim that "the absence Of faith, the
increase of irreligion, and the growth
Of sensual materialism" explain the
weakening desire for life and that "a
revival of spiritual aims would lessen
suicides by increasing the serenity OF
living" There may be more or less
Of correctness in all these eXplana-
tions, but the ministers undoubtedly
are nearest the truth Of the matter.
The increase Of suicides is not pecu-
liar to Germany. They are rapidly in
creasing in this country and many 9TH
ers No country is free from them. It
is not easy to see why they should not
continue to increase. AS life grows
more complex with the progress Of
civilization it's demands grow more ex-
acting, it's responsibilities heavier, It's
pace swifter, and it's recklessness more
frequent and daring. The outcome Of
all this must of necessity be a con-
tinued increase Of the evil. There is
an increase not only Of suicides arts
| ing from dependency, insanity, i'll
health. domestic infelicity, disappoint-
ments In love, and the ordinary causes,
in which life has become burden too
heavy to bear, but Of fantastic suicides
| Of all sorts, Of children because they
| have been refused some request, of
| suicides deliberately made by COM
pact, and Of members Of clubs organ
izer for suicidal purposes, and Of sui
cides unworthy Of being called any
| thing but farces or freaks. There is
| in fact nothing in life cheaper than
| life itself, as shown in self-murder, in
| the murder Of others, in the absolute
| Indifference with which crimes of neg
| ligence and carelessness are commit
| ted. and the multiplicity Of accidental
casualties which are absolutely need
less ard might easily be prevented.
| To what extent this cheapness Of life
is due to the increase Of irreligion, the
| weakening influences of home and the
growth Of sensual materialism is a
problem which should engage the at
tention Of students of moral philoso-
nh
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
Food POISONING


There are many ways in whio,
stuffs may give rise to more =,
serious disturbances of health
is particularly during the ~ s
weather that such accidents ara y
to happen. Official examina+is. ~
constantly revealing how widara
is the practice of adding presprras
or adulterants to yiands of al
and though it must be admit,
in many instances these substano.
by their nature or the smallnes, -
quantities used comparativeIv /
less, still in the majority Of Casa
conditions are such as to rende, 4
presence extremely undesirable
But entirely apart from tbo,o
we're illness not infreQuentlv fotS
the use of certain common foods
animal foods, extremely noiso,,
principles called ptomains easIy \
pear as the result Of bacterial acfrr
and may cause wholesale illness
Dairy products are especially NM,
to such changes, and if not prm,
cared for may develop tyrotoxicon 1
cheese poison, a substance that i
rare in ice-cream, while bOtulism !, |
serious form Of ptomain-poisoning N
lowing the eating of tainted meat
sausage.
Fish and shell-fish yield similar prl
ucts, a specially vicious poison nan3
mytilitoxin having been isolated fra
mussels, and canned things are an
often offenders in this way.
The symptoms produced by ts
substances may be extremely seven
and comprise intense gastric m
vomiting, intestinal disturbances, bun
ing thirst, construction of the t-ttq
and oftentimes disturbances of sigi
such as hazy and double vision
marked cases there is great prOstrati
and weakness Of the heart, which I'd
last for weeks.
The practical lesson to be da7
from a consideration Of these pOsSG
ties is the necessity for scrupulOus ca
in the handling Of all things intend
for table use. All periShable foo
must be consumed as quickly as p
sible, and must never be left out of
| ice-chest longer than is absolutely Il
essary. Canned foods should be
tirely removed from the tin as soon
opened, and nothing that is inten(
to be eaten should ever be allowed
stand unprotected from the dust
air is constantly swarmtng with
aeria and mold spores, winch find
mirable conditions for growth in
dishes prepared for the human ST
ach, and often give rise to the prod
ton Of the poisons in question, Ii
~. every article Of food, timed or
erwise, that Is at all abnormal IN
pearance, taste or odor should Oe
carded.-Youth's Companion.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

Apostles of advanced thought con-
t1nue to maintain a reputation for in
consistency by declaring in one breath
that Americans worship wealth and
in the next that rich men have no
friends. Both assertions are, Of course,
untrue. Dollar worship is not aug
menting and many rich men have plen-
ty of frlends-and deservedly so. A
mans possessions afford no index to
his capacity for friendship. There are
rich men with many friends and poor
men with none, but money-or the
lack of it-cuts no figure in the matter.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

the conditions mentioned. would be
cultivated to grain; about 50 per cent
to meadow, and the remainder, ~ per
cent to orchards and gardens. Inc
grain land, or 80 per cent of the total
area, would not require irrigation aft
err, say, July 20, which would leave 70
per cent, or $4,000 acres, to be provid-
ed for during August and September.
With a canal Of generous capacity,
such as has been provided, the entire
acreage could be thoroughly irrigated
and would be in the best possible con-
dition at the beginning Of the dry sea-
son. In fact, the most favorable con-
ditions ina ginable would exist for Civ
ing the small supply of 500 second
feet a high duty. This small supply
would be prorated among the irrigat-
ors, each landowner having % per
cent of his flood head, which must now
do for the irrigation Of 70 per cent
Of his land, or a duty of about ITO
acres must be given for eucn second
foot This extreme duty would prob
ably not be attained in all cases, but
if the land and crops were in good
condition at the beginning of the dry
season and every landowner had the
same interests at stake, there is no
doubt that very high duty could be
reached in few years time, and that
finally every acre of the 70 per cent
would be producing a full crop up to
the end Of the growing Seasonal. w.
Ross, in Field and Farm.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

Il would not give up being novel
ist," says Hall Game, ito become q
millionaire or peer" Mr.. Game is In
a fair way to become a millionaire
without reluctance; doubtless he would
be glad to join Sir Gilbert Parker,
Sir Conan Doyle and the other literary
fellers who have been knighted, and
would not balk at being made q real
lord.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
He Found 1t.

Il meant to have told you Of that
hole,' said the kindly host to his
friend, who had suddenly disappeared,
in the course Of a stroll through the
grounds, into a pit full Of water. The
friend climbed out and shook himself.
1T doesn't natter" he said cheerily.
Il found it.''-London Globe.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
They Were Money Makers

"Graciousv' exclaimed the kln'
lady to the beggar, "are they 'n' y
shoes you've got?' =, hpc,
why, lady," replied the canulu III An
gar, could yer imagine better oi' Sols;
dis bizness? Every one o denn ~
means nickels an dimes ter n''
PHILADELPHIA Press.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
Bound to Worry.

"Bliggins will soon hnd III Thor
cause to complain of the "0"'
said the CHEEKY citizen. IN
Eyes, but he won't be H"Pp. tor Al
stead of watching the ther1nonle's %;
day, he'll sit up and watch tn ns,r .
meter all night -Washington GU"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
Err FOR a KING.
The Country Home in New Jersey o.
Iohu A. Mccall.

The Country Home in New Jersey OF
John A. Mccall.
The general public who knew OF
John A. Mccall, President Of the New
York Life Insurance Company were
greatly surprised at statement ne
made before the legislative commit
fee. which is investigating insurance
methods in New York. Under oatn
be said that he was not a millionaire
and that if he should die tomorrow
the largest part of his estate would
be his life insurance.
But if Mr.. Mccall is not million
aire he lives in millionaire style. he
maintains a home in the metropolis
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
Alphahefa.

The number of letters contained in
the alphabets of the different Ian
guages is given here: Russian, 35; En-
glish, 26; French, 25; Italian, 20;
Spanish, %; German, &c; Latin, 25:
Greek, "a; Arabic, %; Persian, 80; He,
brew, %, and Sanscrit, A.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

According to the esteemed American
Of that city the Baltimore board of es-
Inmates has refused to permit wood
en- Indian to be placed in front Of a
cigar store The inference is that a
wooden Indian is too combustible. A
burnt Baltimore breads the fire.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
A Hard One.

MY proudest boast said the lee
turer, who expected his statement to
be greeted with cheers, sis that 1 was
one of the men behind the guns"
How many miles behind?" piped
a voice in the gallery.-Philadelphia
Press.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
The Name "October. y

Even the younger Latin students
know why October is named the
eighth month; but not all Of you are
aware that there have been five at
tempts to change the name to honor
Roman sovereigns. The Saxons called
the month "Winterfylleth," and chose
hawking as its emblematic sport.-St
Nicholas.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

An communications for this paper should be aocenA
naned bv the name of the srtlor not necessarily iei
qualification bat evidence Of good faith on ths
ef the writer Write only side OF the paper n
particularly careful in giving and datss to hAvs
4ha letters and figures plain and distinct.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

One Of the Eastern coal magnates
says: 1.-THE consumer has been get
ting his coal too cheap" The magnate
has probably discovered that the con-
sumner could have paid a little more if
his thumbs had been stretched harder.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

The Breadwinners' College, a school
for those who must work for their
living, has been opened in Boston.
Whether it succeeds or not will de-
pend largely upon the showing its
football team is able to make.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

Secretary Wilson predicts lower
prices for foodstuffs; but what we
save on food we lose on millinery. So
what's the odds?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

The breaking off of all diplomatic
Intercourse will be the next step in the
troubles between Grover Cleveland
and the women suffragists.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

The family which expects to force
Its way into the Four Hundred will
90 we'll to wear anti-insult armor plate
and carry batteries of quick-fring
check books.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

There are still several small places
in Russia at which awful things can
happen. Zamlianskofkaia and Rober-
tjtzoslav are not yet heard from.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

Henry Watterson objects to being
called colonel" because, as he says,
he has no right to the title. Has he
ceased to be citizen of Kentucky?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

There is one thing In favor Of Old
Sol which cannot be said of the moon.
The former can pull off a first-class
eclipse without Immediately proceed
Ing to get full.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

Anyway, you may be certain Grover
cleveland won't have the last word In
the woman suffrage talk.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

The Chicago directory man discov-
cred a West Slider named James
]. Pappathe0dorokoum
poulos. Comment is deferred pending
recovery of breath.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

1t must surprise the Russians to
find how easy a Jap ship can be sunk
when nobody is shooting at 1t.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

Makers of dyspepsia tablets are
much alarmed over the report that the
lobster Is fast disappearing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

Alas. nothing more will be heard
about the Impending battle" In Man
churia
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
Jared on Him.

Jaggles-I see horse SHE'D at
statue in Central Park.
Waggles-He must have been one
Of those educated horses.-Puck.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
Sure Death.

Clancy-Kelly's landlord is dead.
Rooney-The 6ivil! What killed
him?
Clancy-He asked for his rint.-
Puck.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
The Louder rhe Rattor

"How on earth does Cholly Lowdon
choose his clothes He's totally color
blind
That's easy. He goes altogether by
ear. Cleveland Leader.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

A bet led to a wedding. The loser
will be known later.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

A 1nustache once dowp isn't neces-
sarily down forever
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27
Cautious.

First Burglar-Why not LILY
the house of that plutocrat -, make
Second Burglar-Neyer. he u frop
good by getting the money Oach o,rs
the poor people. Let's conII ieo
selves to the middle classes -N''0
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

OF sea power as a solid packing for
what this nation has to say In these
days.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-10-27

It is usually said Of the pest v
that they are peculiar"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-17
trouble IN a London Cafe.
fu.lt,mnre American1

t08WlmOr6 AmoIlCouJ
He was a sad-faced American tourist,
and a he seated himself in London
restaurant he was Immediately attended
by an obesquious waiter.
sI want two eggs" said the American,
one "fried on one side and one on the
other"
"'Ow is that, sir9" asked the astound-
ed waiter.
"Two eegs-one fried on one side and
one on the other"
every we'll, SIR"
The waiter was gone several minutes,
and when he returned his face was
study.
"Would you please repeat your horder,
sir?"
81 said very distinctly, two eggs-one
fried on one side and one on the other. -
Oppressive silence, and then dazed
every we'll, SIR"
This time he was gone longer, and
when he returned he said, anxiously:
would It be awsking too much, sir,
to ave you repeat your horder, sir? !!
cawn't think l ave it right, sir, y know: -"
1.-TWO eggs" said the American sadly
ana patiently, oho !r'ou vi 0Ao oA-
and one on the other"
More oppressive silence and another
and fainter every we'll, sir"
This time he was gone longer. When
he returned his collar was unbuttoned,
his hair dishevelled and his face scratch
ed and bleeding. Leaning over the wait.
ing patron he whispered beseechingly:
"Would you mind tyking boiled heggs.
sir? I've lad some words with the cook. v
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-17
Mary Is Doing Europe.
providence Journal.)


"Our Mary's doing Europe" said the
very rich banker to his largest depositor,
"and 80 are we here at home. We're
doing Europe by postal card. There's
nothing on them except pictures OF the
resorts and hotels at which Mary is STOP
ping or has stopped or is expecting to
stop, and Yours affectionately-Mary,
on the eighth of an inch margin.
"That's what Mary calls letting us
hear from her, and SO we have to call it
that, too. It's like paper chase.
"Last week we were at Berne. There's
a yellow COW in front of high, purple
mountain at Berne. Week before we
were in Lucerne. Lucerne's green and
brown lion asleep in the cleft of pink
rock, should judge.
"Last month we were at Brighton,
and that's a long sanatorium with 2OC
piazzas and 100000 windows with
8, 900, 900 red and white awnings over
them.
"For tourist who wants to do hel
duty by her parents and who is no hand
at letter writing this illustrated posta
card has the cable and wireless telegraph
beaten a block. We don't know how
Mary is or how Europe impresses her
but we know what she's doing. She's
buying postal cards."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-17
Vegetables as a Medicine.

Watercress is an excellent blood puri-
fer.
Lettuce has a soothing effect on the
nerves, and is excellent for sufferers
from insomnia.
Tomatoes are good for torpid liver,
but should be avoided by equity people.
Celery is nerve tonic; onions also
are a tonic for the nerves.
Spinach has great aperient qualities,
and is far better than medicine for suf-
fers from constipation.
Beets are fattening, and good for peo-
pie who want to put on flesh. So are
potatoes.
Parsnips possess the same virtues as
sarsaparilla.
Apples, carrots, and Brazil nuts are
excellent for sufferers from constipation.
Asparagus stimulates the kidneys.
Bananas are beneficial to sufferers
from chest complaints.
Celery contains sulphur, and helps to
ward off rheumatism.
Cranberries are astringent, and correct
the liver when it is suffering from in
action caused by over-eating.
Dates are exceedingly nourishing, and
also prevent constipation.
The juice of grapes is laxative, but the
skin and seeds are likely to cause con-
stipation. :,
Honey is a good substitute for cod
liver oil.
The juice of lemon is excellent as a
gargle for sore throat, but should not be
swallowed.
Carrots are good for those having a
tendency to gout.-Ex.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-17

could have raised ten pounds of weight
from the ground. the pain was so severe.
This was my condition when I began u.s.
ing Doan's Kidney Pills. They quickly
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-17
Useful Hints.

If oysters can be opened quite easily,
do not eat them. They should close
very firmly on the knife when being
opened.
When washing flannels, never let them
lie long in the water if you want them
to look nice. They should be washed
and hung out to dry as quickly as posi-
BILE. Remember, when ironing them,
only a moderately hot iron should be
used.
For a paste backing for boots, take
one pound of ivory black, nine ounces Of
treacle, two ounces of olive oil, and the
same quantity of oil of vitriol. Work
the first three ingredients we'll together,
then add the oil of vitriol, working all
into stiff paste with water.
If palms are sponged occasionally with
equal parts of milk and lukewarm
water they will retain healthy gloss.
Put a teaspoonful of ammonia in a
quart of water, wash your combs
and brushes in this, and all grease and
dirt will disappear. Rinse, shake, and
dry in the sun or by the fire.
Never rinse white lace in blue water
under the impression that this will i'm
prove the color. Real lace should be
finally rinsed in skim milk, which will
give it the soft, creamy tint 80 much ad-
mired.
A few drops of cider vinegar rubbed
into the hands after washing clothes will
keep them smooth and take away the
spongy feeling they always have after
being in the water good while.
To keep butter, fill bowl with cold
water. Put the butter on plate and
put on top of the bowl, then take piece
Of butter muslin and put over the butter
and let both ends drop into the water.
You can easily get the butter for use,
and you will find it is quite solid and
cool.
Mix stove backing with vinegar; this
will make the backing still better and
also give better polish.
Discolored enameled saucepans can
often be mads to look like new by boil
ing little chloride of lime in the water
with which they are filed.
Teapots should be washed and dried
after each meal, and once q week have .
strong solution of washing soda poured
boiling into them. This will ensure de-
licately favored tea, II properly made.
When cleaning CRATES add half . dozen
drops of turpentine to the black lead,
stir we'll, and beautiful polish will be
the result when finished. 1t also keeps
stoves from rusting when not In use.
Next time you burn any milk, take
the saucepan of the fire and stand 1t at
once in a bowl of cold water. Put q
pinch of salt in the saucepan, give the
milk stir, and you will find that the
burnt taste has almost, If not entirely,
disappeared.
A pair Of stocking-legs kept handy in
the kitchen will save the housewives
sleeves II slipped on when cooking or
dish washing has to be done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-17
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