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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
A POPULAR NOTION.
Rain or Snow as Fertilizer-Of How
Much Value IN This Direc-
ton Is 1t?

From some cause, there seems to be
a widespread belief that in some mys-
ferrous way the All-wise will, by spe-
cial dispensation Or by miracle, con-
tinue to look after the personal needs
of the farmer, especially as relates to
the fertility OF the soil. We SO often
see expressions that indicate that the
writer's believe that in some mysteri-
Gus way the elements of fertility ale
renewed from above or from below, but
always without effort or expense to
the farmer. AS, in accounting for the
benefits Of clover: Glover serves a
useful purpose as . retaining
fertilizing materials brought down by
the rain"
The first question naturally is what
''fertilizing materials" are brought
down by the rain? If the answer is,
as it may truly be, that the rain brings
down minute particles of atmospheric
dust, and nitric acid, the questions
that follow are how much? To what
extent may the farmer rely upon these
sources for his plant food? While such
statements may be true. scientifically,
are they not misleading, and harmful
to the farmer who is ever catching at
some unlikely theory that, in some
way or another, will save him an in
telligent effort or a little expense?
Would a flood of 40 days and 40 nights
add enough nitrogen to a 160-acre
farm to grow IN ear Of corn?
But recently an article appeared in
farm paper, says Coleman's Rural
World, telling how the dew fortified
plants, and that if the farmer allowed
it to eVaporate from the plants and
the soil that it was largely wasted,
but that if he got out and mixed it
with the soil it was of great value.
One can easily see how such an idea
might do good. especially ii it We're
the means OF getting the farmer out
an hour or two earlier in the morning,
to blowing or hOeing his crop. The
writer but recently listened to fell
low townsmau of large wealth and in
fiuence discourse learnedly on soil fer
tility, in which, after eulogizing pig
manure above ali other forms of ac-
quired fertilizers, concluded by stat
ing that snow vas in reality the very
best fertilizer, even better than pig
manure. That some people thought
that the value of snow was in keeping
the ground warm, but that he (th8
wise one) knew better-that a snow
that would fall and then quietly melt
and work into the ground, and then
more fall and melt did the greatest
possible good.
The writer mas good and sufficient
but not ocular proof of the following:
That some years ago, after the frost
was we'll out Of the ground, there came
one night in Idarch a fall OF snow of
some two or three inches in depth;
that a certain farmer, in order to save
the fertility, got out bright and early
and worked with extraordinary zeal
and haste in blowing the snow under
before it should melt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
Never Saw a Chalybeate.

An American engineer and architect.
Col. Charles Nichols. has recently re-
turned from England, where he spent
several years, mainly in constructing
and remodeling pretentious country
seats.
'One of my employers" said Col.
Nichols. was London tradesman who
had amassed fortune. and contracted
with me to alter country place he had
bought to retire to. On it was a fish
pond that he decided to clear out. When
it was drained We found at the bottom a
spring Of colored mineral water. l told
my employer that he had found chalyb-
cate"
I'm glad of it, said he, as never
saw one. Put it in the basket with the
other fish and I'll be over to look at IT
directly IN. Y. Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16

air Is provided. Cut shows a COM
plete crate with cover removed. The
body consists of two end frames made
of top and bottom bars, a, and sides,
b, mortised at corners, C; d, e, t and
h, being Stats and braces. Cleats, 6,
are nailed or screwed to under side
of ends. The top consists of Stats, l.,
fastened between crossbars, k and /.
This package would probably cost a
little more than the baskets commonly
used, but it does away with the shelly
ing of the car necessary with basket
shipments, and there is less damage
from bruising.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
SWeetening Sugar.

All sugar is not sweet, or rather sweet
enough to come up to the required stand
ard of sweetness, so some kinds must be
sweetened artificially. There are many
establishments where this process is
carried on. A cone Of sugar is placed
over an apparatus apex downward, many
little holes in the apparatus coming in
contact with the point OF the cone. A
thick liquid is poured on the fiat end of
the cone and the machinery is set in mo-
ton. The holes become the mouths OF
the suction tubes and the sweetening
liquid is drawn through the cone, Civ
ing it the necessary quality.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
The Potato in Germany.

When Frederick II. of Germany in
troduceI tbs potato into his domain he
encountered much obstinate resistance.
In the districts of Pomerania and Slie-
STA the peasants fatty refused to be
bothered with the lowly tuber. and the
emperor had to force them to cultivate
it. In Hartz. on the other hand, the
people Immediately adopted the potato,
and recently monument was found
there bearing the inscriptions: Here,
in the year 1747, the first trials were
made with the cultivation Of the po-
tatO"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16

err" her father would say, cheerfully,
after one OF her impatient Outbursts,
and MIS- Gray could only echo the
words with a fervent; Il hope SOL"
Mr.. Gray had taken his chair and
had reached for bunch of grapes. AS
he ate them Melissas keen eyes grew
watchfui.
You're dropping them, father!" she
cried, irrijably. There, that's three,
COW. that me rolled right under your
get You'll be stepping ON them. the
next thing, and then the carpet will
be in a mess!"
DID II" replied her father, quietly.
II didn't know it. My eyes are not as
GOOD as they used to be"
Melissa" said Mrs. Gray, "let ia
Their enjoy his grapes if he wants to.
He deserves it after his hard day Ii
doesn't matter about the carpet"
But Mr.. Gray got up, putting the
grapes back His appetite for them
was gone.
Father" began Melissa. looking
across al him with imperious eyes,
when can l get my new coat?"
"JGst as soon rs | sell my cattle,
child That1l be about the middle of
next MONTH" was the answer. i've
a good deal Of expense just now"
Melissa drew her red lips into a
pout
bat I want it now" she cried, re-
belliousiy. None of the girls have
to wait for clothing the way I have to.
1 think is a shame l don't see why
I can't have things when I want
them!"
Melissa" said her mother, warn
ingly.
Mr.. Gray cot up slowly. His an1ici-
patton ola pleasant evening was already
spoiled MeEssa'S sharp young voice
rang in his ears. Il think I'll so to
bed. mother" he said. Good night,
ALL" liz plodded YEARLY out into the
next room. Melissa ga2ed after him
with critical. dissatisfied eyes.
Dear mel" she said. How old
and awkward and plain father is grow
iugt What makes him wear such
heavy shoes? And / do wish he would
leave OF those colored shirts. Can't
YOU persuade him TO dress UP a little?
1 declare. I'm ashamed of him. some
times! You ought to see Priscilla
Aliens father lie always carries a
gold-headed cane, and his shirt-fronts
well, they're things OF beauty"
Your father could hardly make the
farm pay If he carried a goid-headed
cane and wore his best clothes every
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
FACE LIKE RAW BEEF.
Burning Up with II Terrible Itching
EcZcma-SDcedily Cured by
Cuticurn.

'"The Cuticura Remedies cured me of q
terrible eczema from which l had suffered
agony and pain for eight long years, be
ing unable to obtain any help from the
best doctors, and trying many remedies
without success. My scalp was covered
with scabs and my face was like piece
of raw beef, my eyebrows and lashes were
falling out, and / felt as if burning up
from the terrible itching and pain. Cuti-
cura gave me relief the very, first day, and
made complete cure in a short time. To
my very great joy, my head and face are
new Gear and wcll.Niss Mary NJ. Fay,
rs West Main ST., Westboro, Mass"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
WAS CURED RAPIDLY
RHEUMATISM IN TWO SEVERE GASES
MASTERED IN FEW WEEKS.
The Remedy Used by Mr.. Schroeppel and
by Captain Balfour in Great Demand in
Vicinity of Their Homes.


by Captain Balfour in Great Demand in
Vicinity of Their Homes.
In the winter of 1923 Mr.. Schroeppel
was confined to his bed by severe at
tack Of rheumatism. His doctors treat
ment proved unsuccessful, but he subso-
uuently regained his health by means
which he describes with great enthu-
siasm.
"After five or six weeks Of helpless
ness and PAIN" said he, " during which
7 was receiving regular visits from the
doctor, felt as bad as ever. just then
nv mother, woman eighty years OF
age. paid me a visit. She had received
great benefit from DIR. Williams Pink
pills. and she was confident they would
help me. At her solicitation l gave up
the doctors treatment and took the pills
III it's place"
"And were you cured as the result OF
taking her adyice?"
eyes, quickly and thoroughly. Be-
fore the second box was finished felt
very manifest improvement, and within
two w eeks was able to leave my bed and
take up my neglected farm work. / con-
tinued to use the pills, however, until
eight boxes had been taken, although
long before that felt that every yes
tige of the disease had been eradicated.
"Are there no traces left?"
absolutely none. For year and
three months there has never been the
slightest return of the old trouble. For
this happy result and my family freely
praise DR.. Williams Pink Pills"
Within the bounds Of China township,
St. Clair county, Mich, there is no bet
fer known farmer than Mr.. Henry
| schroeppel. His cure has therefore nat
urally attracted great deal Of attention.
One of Mr.. Schroeppel's neighbors, Cap
tain George Balfour, after hearing OF the
salutarv results in Mr.. Schroeppel's case,
decided to try DIR. Williams Pink Pills
| for an attack of rheumatism from which
he was himself suffering. He took eight
or ten boxes and now declares himself
free from the painful ailnent.o
II is little wonder that DIR. Williams
Pink Pills are much in favor in the COM
nonnitv where Mr.. Scaroeppel and Cap
fain Balfour are SO well and favorably
| known. They are sold by ell druggists
and are equally successful IN curing
neuralgia, seiat!ca and partial paralysis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16


should be obtained III the forcpart a
the night
catarrh of Head.
Mr.. Frank Cobb, 175 Summit Street,
Dcering, Me-, writes:
" was troubled with catarrh in my
head. | wrote to DIR. Hartman for
advice and he prescribed Peruna.
: took it and am happy to say IL
helped me ut once. l feel better than
have for years"
BronchL8T Trouble.
Mr., }, Ed. O'Brien, Pres. American
Pilot ASSN, Pensacola, Fla, writes:
IL heartily give my endorsement to
Peruna as an effective cure for catarrh
and bronchial trouble"
Throat and Lungs.
Frank Battle, Jr., III N. Market St.,
Nashville, Tenn, writes;
" Pcruna has cured me Of chronic
bronchitis.
at is the grandest discovery of tho
ngc for tho throat and lungs
Pneumonia.
Mr.. A. C, Danforth, st. Joseph, Mich,
writes:
Il contracted severe cold which
settled on my lungs. was threatened
with pneumonia.
'fefund gave me rellet WlChln II
couple Of days. Three bottles saved me
a large doctor bill and great deal OF
suffering"
Thousands OF Testimonials.
We have on file thousands of testi-
monials like the above. We can give
our readers only slight glimpse of the
vast array of unsolicited endorsements
DR. Hartman is constantly receiving.
Address DIR. S. Is. Hartman. President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
Iron Shavings for Plum Trees.

l have a simple treatment which will
keep the plums from falling of, and give
better fruit, says E. J. Waterstripe, OF
Shelby county, Missouri. Some OF the
neighbors have tried it, too, with equal
success. Go to your blacksmith and ask
him for the iron shavings or sparks
which fly off while welding. Put small
bucketful around each tree early in
spring and see if your plums do not
stay on the trees better. swell worth
a trial.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
Increase of Fruit Groving.

Horticulture is rapidly rising in the
scale of agricultural pursuits. Fruit
is now one of the eight leading prod
ucts, and this year the value Of the
fruit crop exceeded s100,O00,O0O. With
good business management and close
attention to the principles of fruit grow
ing, horticulture insures as good re-
turns as any other branch Of farming.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
Celery BLIGHT.

Celery blight may be Kept under COM
plete control by spraying either with
ammoniacal carbonate Of copper or with
Bordeaux mixture. The spraying
should begin while the plants are still
in the seed bed, and should be continued
at intervals or from one to two weeks
after the plants are transplanted until
the cool weather prevents the further
development of fungus
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
= &C
SION.

in deeper than he had expected. I'm
der such trying experience ard ag-
gravating delay-for he is unable to
keep his appointment with his farmer
friend-he has become an easy con-
vert to the good-roads proposition. He
figures that better highways would
improve business as we'll as morals.
But will he help to build them? That's
the question.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
THE BOOK BUSINESS

TIE publishers consulted
The author of renowu.
Tie Olfer which resulted
(The mau was quite insulted}
Was fifty thousand down.
They came to terms at double.
Tie papers got the news
And blew a mighty bubble
CWko paid them for their troubie?)
OF comments and reviews.
With eagerness they printed
Each rumor piping hoI.
The critics gTaveiy limited
On co;ors deftIy tinted)
Some details of the plot
Now came the readers rushing,
All eager fer the chance,
O'erIoud with praises gushing
(StCange that no one was blushing)
They ordered in advance.
And then the famous writer.
With calm and placid Jock.
Aud debts and spirits lighter
(Thanks to each ready biter)
Sat down to write his book.
The Reader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
Mystery Solved

Jimjones-They say old Millyuns was
at one time employed in livery stable.
Samsmith-That explains it.
Explains what?"
'Why, I've often wondered where he
got his horse sense. Chicago Daily
News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16

Solomon declared that there was moth
ing new under the sun, but Nahum, the
Elkoshite, evidently foresaw the auto
mobile when he wrote: "ChaTiots shall
rage III the streets; they shall jostle one
against another in the broad ways. they
shall seem like torches; they shall run
like the lightnings boston Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
Colorado "Canaries. ;

Colorado burros are being purchased
in large numbers by the United States
government for use in the Philippine
islands. Two carloads of these Rocky
mountain canaries" were recently
shipped from Trinidad, Col, to San
Francisco, for transportation to the
islands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
IMPROVED FRUIT CRATE.
Delaware Mans Patent Which It Is
Claimed Protects the
Fruit.

The accompanying cut shows
fruit crate invented and patented by q
Delaware nan, says the Rural New
Yorker. The chef advantages claimed
are that the packages may be piled one
on the other without injury to the
fruit, and that a free circulation of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
He Didn't Buy,

What IS the name Of those very
long sausages?" asked the man, enter
ing the butcher shop.
You mean dose?" asked the German
proprietor, pointing. Dem is called
dachshunds. ''-Yonkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
CONVERTING UNCLE SAM.
Send Him Over Some OF Our Country
Roads and He Will Be Ready to
Help Good Roads Along.

The accompanying illustration IS
complete story in itself. Uncle Sam
has undertaken to drive into the coun-
try-most anywhere-and has gotten
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
Strenuous Reception.

Larry-When tn doctor came to vac
cinate yez did yez roll up yez slave?
Denny-Shure. OF pulled up both av
thin avn dared him to come outside
Chicago Daily News,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
Merely Robbery.

'In the business world to-day there is
too inch 'robbing Peter to pay Paul 3"
That wouldn't be so bad, but nine
Pauls out of ten are never paid at that"
Philadelphia Public LEDGER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
Latest Advertising Scheme.

That chorus girl who has been ar
rested on the charge of stealing dia-
monds may simply be trying new ad-
vertising dodge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16

ode man dat puts on airs" said Uncle
Eben, lis liable to give good imitation
of an airship. He makes a fine start, but
he don git nowheres IN partic lar. -
Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
Only a Guess.

Bacon-Where do you suppose that 203
Meter Hill got its name?
Egbert-Oh, ] guess that's where the
Yonkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16

Aliens Foot Ease is a certain cure for
hot, sweating, callous, and swollen, aching
feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
acceptany substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmstcd, lie Roy, N. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16

In a multitude of advisers there is con-
fusion.N. \. Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding orProtruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund money If PAzo
OINTMENT fails to cure in q to II days, 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16
It Cures While You Walk.

Man wants but little here below zero
Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16

Gold is getting plentiful and cheap, but
a good many people have a difficult time
getting themselves to belieye It
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-16

An idle rrnnor only awaits a chance to
get busy.--Chicago Daily News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
WHAT MAKES HER POPULAR.

The American girl Is admired and liked
at home and abroad because she Is the
happiest, usually the healthiest and friend
hest of girls. She is fond of life aud is
alive to everything beautiful and good IN
existence. Mrs. I.angtry has said that the
American woman has little 10 learn from
her English sisters.
DR.. Pierce. the specialist in women's dis
eases, of Buffalo, n. Y, advises simple eN-
ercises for women, preferably in the out,
door air. But many women are conhned
70 the house and their household duties or
their business conhnes them 10 poorly ven
tilated rooms.
II woman suffers from headache,
backache, a sensation Of irritabihty or
twitching and uncomfortable nervousness,
something must be wrong with the head OF
back, she naturally says, but all the time
the real trouble very often centers in the
womanly organs. In % per cent. OF cases
the seat of the difficulty is here, and
woman should take rational treatment for
its cure The local disorder and inhamma-
ton of the delicate special organs Of the
sex should be treated steadily and system
atically.
Backed up by over third Of n century Of
remarkable and uniform cures, record
such as no other remedy for the diseases
and weaknesses peculiar 10 women ever
attained, the proprietOrs and makers OF Or.
Pierce's FavoTite Prescription now feel fully
warranted in offering TO pay $500 for any
case of I.eucorrhea, Female Weakness, Pro
lapsus, or Failing of Womb which they
cannot cure All they ask is a fair and
reasonable trial Of their means of cure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
CARTER WON'T RESIGN
President Persuades Governor Of Ha.
wall 70 Continue In Office.


Oyster Bay y. Y, July PA con-
sideration of Hawaiian affairs occupied
President RoOsevelts attention for
several hours. He had as a guest
George r. Carter, the governor OF Ha-
wall. Governor Carter came to Oyster
Bay determined to resign his official
position to escape the annoyance to
which he has been subjected since he
succeeded Sanford B. Dole as governor.
The president not only declined to ac-
cept his resignation, but told him to
20 back to Honolulu and he should
have the full support and sympathy OF
the national administration.
Governor Carter was in much hap
pier frame of mind after his interview
with the president than he had been
before. When he returns to Honolulu
It will be to resume his official duties
with new confidence and vigor.
Il advised President Roosevelt" said
Governor Carter after his conference,
ito accept my resignation, but he de-
clined to take my advice. On the con-
trary, he advised me to withdraw my
resignation, and / decided to take his
advice. That is the whole story in
nutshell"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
S E ABB OAR D
AIR LINE RAILWAY

short line to principal cities Of the South
Southwest, Florida, cuba aud Mexico.
Schedule In effect April 18th. 1905.
Trains leave Richmond. Main Street station,
daily.
SaOa- m.-Local Tor Norna. Raleigh, Hamlet
aud Charlotte.
go y. m.--SeabOard Mail composed OF Pullman
sleeping cars TO Atlanta. savannah and
Jacksonyille. SeabOard cafe cars are also
operated on this train. They are maintained
at the highest degree 81 excellence; also large
comfortable day coaches, running without
change tOFlorda.
900 y. m.-SeabOari Express, composed OF run
man sleepers To Atlanta, Savannah, jack
sonyille and Tampa. Seaboari cafe cars and
day coaches. running to Florida without
change
Trains arrive at Richmond daily.
65 a. m.-From Florida, Atlanta and the
Southwest.
As D. m.-From Florida, Atlanta and the
Southwest.
$50 D. m.-FrOm local points
For all Information "a 70 rates, schedules and
connections apply to any SeabOard agent. or 70
". NJ. TAYLOR c. T. A.
H. :. LEARD. D. 2. A.
$50 East Main St., Richmond,iV VA.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
Nswsnaner Welcomes Party.

Toxic, July 25.-The Hochi. Count
Okuma's newspaper organ, publishes a
leading article welcoming the Taft
party and gratefully recalling what the
United States has been to the Japa'
nese since the time of Commodore
Perry-an unerring guide and friend.
The policy of the United States toward
Japan. the article says, has been an
unbroken record of kindly assistance.
politically and commercially. Especi-
ally President Rooseyelts successful
endeavor in bringing the peace pleni-
potentiaries together ADDS a memoir
able chapter to the already magnifi-
cent record of Americas invaluable
aid to Japan.
The Hochi leader is typical Of the
feeling throughout the empire.