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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
PoTTED MEAT NOT PRESERVED.

Manufacturers Association and SAN
ttary Inspector So Report.
The following extracts from reports
Of the National Manufacturers Asso-
citation and Inspector Hedrick, Sanitary
Inspector of the City Of Chicago, refute
the sensational charges made against
the canned meat packers:
Our investigation of the Canned and
POtted Meat part of the packing industry
showed that the methods used make the
use of preservatives unnecessary, and in
dicated that no preservatives or artificial
coloring is now used by the Canned Meat
packer.
The meat is first partially cooked in
large kettles, then the fat and bone is
trimmed off and the meat packed into
tins. The air is then withdrawn with
vacuum pumps and the cans sealed in
vacuum. Next they are put into large
cookers, where the cooking process is fn-
ished In the packing of some products
it is necessary that the cans be reopened
and the steam allowed to escape, the vent
hole being Immediately resealed while the
goods are hot, 80 as to retain the vacuum.
The entire process Is quite similar to
that used by the family cook when putting
up fruits and vegetables, except that
meats are sealed in tin cans instead of
being put in glass Jars. We found that
the solder in making the cans and in
sealing Shem is all placed on the outside
of the can and does not come in contact
with the contents.
We were informed that much of the
cause for complaint in canned meats was
because of the mistaken idea that the
goods would keep in perfect condition af-
ter they had been opened. This would
be the fact if they were preserved with
chemicals, but as they are only kept in
condition because of being sealed in vac
uum tins they spoil just as readily as
fresh meats do after they have been
opened and exposed to the air, but will
keep indefinitely if the can is not pune
tured. 1t is also a well-known scien-
tifc fact that decaying meat generates
a gas which will explode any package
which Is Theoretically sealed.
Sanitary Inspector Hedrick submitted
to Commissioner Whalen his analysis Of
conditions in the Libby Mcneil & Libby
plant. He found with reference to gen
eral conditions, that the floors, halls,
stairs, tables, etc., are kept Clean" and
that the entire department-viewed from
our standpoint-was in a satisfactory con.
dition- All workrooms are light, and have
coed ventilation"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
The Lone star State.

Tourists In Texas are made to feel
that they are the personal guests OF
each man, woman and child.
1t is On the great cattle ranges Of
west Texas that one finds the typical
cowpuncher. Often 1 joined a cowboy
"outfit" at their grub" wagon &c the
roundup. The "men with the bark on"
would fasten bit of meat on a sharp
ened stick and hold it over the camp
fire to broil-and invite me to do the
same. Meantime there was hot coffee
and the best hot biscuit, seemingly, In
the world. That was real living. Then
the boys would tell me stories Of Texas.
Once at cowboys camp my wife was
with me. "Thank you for being here"
said one Of the boys, addressing my
hearth partner. you see," he added,
you save me lot Of cussin' by being
here, for L never cuss before my father
or women folk" -Four Track News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
A BRIDE IN A HURRY.


Every summer, when the coast Of
Labrador is fairly free, and vessels can
approach that foggy and forbidding
country, the Bishop of Newfoundland
makes a trip as far north as the Ice
permits. He finds much to do in giving
comfort and counsel, christening the in
fants that have been born during the
winter, preaching funeral sermons, and
uniting the betrothed, who wait his ar
rival at the fishing stations.
Landing at the Seal Islands not long
ago, he found an assemblage clad In its
level best at the house of the king"
or leading factor; for the king, having
buried four wives, had resolved to take
fifth, and he had gathered the neigh
bors to witness his joy In the acquisi-
ton.
There are not many neighbors IN
Labrador, but there were enough in
this Instance to fill both rooms Of his
house. When the bishop had been
warmed and welcomed, and was pre-
pared to speak the words that would
la N~N OCd4 AS1duuS WILL IGJUlCluS, uG
discovered that the union was impossi-
Bile, because the bride and groom were
too nearly related
1.-The church forbids this match" he
declared, and great was the sensation,
The bride sank down in tears Of mortf-
fication and temper, and the groom
scratched his head in bewilderment.
Something had to be done, and quickly,
for 1t might be year before a clergy
man appeared on that coast again.
"Oh, we'll, there's a plenty Of Others"
said the king, Frightening as he sur
veyed his guests. He turned to
woman In the company and asked,
"Will you have me, Lizzie?"
"Not for a gift!" exclaimed the
guest, Indignantly.
"Will you have me, Jane?'
"NOt if you were the last man on tn
Labrador"
''How for you, Moggart?"
"Never!"
The king looked ruefully over the
wedding party, and spying the cook at
the far side of the room, marched over
to her resolutely, seized her by the
arm, saying, Come along, Sue, you'n
dot" dragged her, none too willing, be-
fore the bishop, and so they were mar"
ried
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
M. LIE COLONEL BRYAN.
An Amusing Account Published I'm

An Amusing Account Published I'm
French Newspaper.
Some time ago there appeared in a
paper published in the south of France
an amusing account Of the life and ex-
ploits of Colonel Bryan that no doubt
this gentleman fully enjoyed.
The story was written by the Paris
correspondent Of a county paper. 1t is
based, SO the writer says, on informa-
ton he got from friends Of Mr.. Bryan
who are prominent in Paris
A Western wag filed the Frenchman
with startling information, and how
he must have smiled when there APP
peared the following in cold print:
IN. lie Colonel Bryan first came into
fame as one of the strange, half-savage
band Of cowboys who roamed over the
far West, fighting the Indians and wild
beasts. Initiating, perhaps, the custom
Of the Indian chiefs, each of the cow
boys bore a nickname based on some Of
his exploits as a hunter and fighter.
Thus NJ. lie Colonel Bryan's title among
his rough, but brave and sturdy. com
rades was Silver Bill and Dead Shot.
After the treaty of peace was signed
with the Indians at Chicago in 1896.
ColCxel Bryan went out of the cattle
business and became one of the bonan.
"a farmers of the West. He can now
sit on his back stoop, as the rear YER
anda is called in America, and look
over his fields Of corn stretching fur
Their than the eye can reach in every
direction. As a result Of his early
training on the plans, where he spent
months at a time without an opportu-
nifty Of talking to another human be-
ing, the former candidate for President
is exceedingly taciturn. He is the au-
thor of a book of adventures called
''The First Battle" in which some of
his encounters with the Indians of the
Tammany and other tribes are de-
scribed at length"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
Contracted Quarters.

The sort Of conversation in which
Martha Hackett often INDUCED was
peculiarly trying to her cousin, Mr.
Lane.
'Martha's been here all the morn
Ing" said Mrs. Lane, YEARLY, at din
ner one night. "She talked on and on
about things that didn't amount to
anything, and were all disconnected.
endured it as we'll as 1 could, but it
does seem sometimes as If she was
wandering in her mind"
well, there's one thing" said Mr..
Lane, grimly, you needn't ever worry
about her going far if that's where
she's wandering"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
AWFUL ITCHING ON SCALP.
Hair Finally Had to Be Cut to Save
Any-Scalp Now in Good Con-
difinn-G11rad hu Cutie 11rn

Any-Scalp Now in Good Con-
dition-Cured by Cuticura.
Il used the Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment for a diseased scalp, dandruff,
and constant falling of hair. Finally 1
had to cut my hair to save any at all.
just at that time read about the Cuti-
cura Remedies. Once every week 1
shampooed my hair with the Cuticura
Soap, and used the Ointment twice a
week. In two months time my hair
was long enough to do up in French
twist. That is now five years ago, and
l have a lovely head of hair. The
length Is six inches below my waist
line, my scalp is in very good condi-
ton, and no more dandruff or itching
OF the scalp. l used other remedies
that were recommended to me as good,
but with no results. Mrs. W. F. Griess,
Clay Center Neb., Oct. %, 1905"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18

and ankles sWeIIed up, my hands puTf-
ed, and became SO tense l could hard
ly close them. I had great difficulty
in breathing, and my heart would fut-
ter with the least exertion. I could
not walk far without stopping again
and again to rest. Since using four
boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills the bloat-
ing has gone down and the feelings Of
distress have disappeared"
Sold by all dealers. 90 cents a box.
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
DOUGLAS NEW BUILDING.
@d8 Shoe Company Incroaaes It's
JObbin& Facilities.

@48 Shoe Company Incrcaaes T4@
JObbin@ Facilities.
The dedication Of the new admins
tration and jobbing house building
erected by the w. L. Douglas Shoe Co.
as part of it's mammoth manufacture
Ing plant at MonteIlo, Mass, was
marked by the thoroughness and atten-
ton to detail characteristic Of the firm
In all its undertakings. AS the new
building Is said to be the most complete
and convenient of any ever built for
commercial house In the United States,
SO were the expressions of appreciation
by the many persons who visited it for
inspection sincere and of a highly con-
gratulatory nature.
The completion Of this structure
marks the establishment of a modern
up-to-date wholesale jobbing house and
office building. Mr. Douglas has long
considered the ACCESSIBILITY Of job
bling house, not only for the purpose
of supplying his own retail stores more
readily, but that thu II 600 dealers
throughout the United States handling
the w. L. Douglas shoes might be able
to obtain shoes for immediate use with
greater facility. Under the present sys-
tenn all shoes are manufactured to or
der, and customers sometimes lose sales
waiting for shoes to arrive With the
new jobbing house they will be enabled
to have their hurry orders shipped the
same day they are received, which will
be far more satisfactory to the Gus
toner and will result in a largely in
creased business to the w. L. Douglas
Shoe Co.
The new building is 26O feet long and
so feet wide and two stories in height.
The jObbing department will occupy the
entire lower floor, while the offices will
occupy the second floor. The jobbing
department will carry complete stock
Of mems, boys, youths, women's,
misses and children's shoes, slippers,
rubbers and findings equal to any job
bling house in the country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18

dropsical condi-
ton without be-
ing aware that it
was due to kid
ney trouble. The
early stages were
principally back
ache and bearing
down pain, but l
went along with
out w orry i n 6
much until drop
sy set in. My feet
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
It's Origin.

The game of chess had been invented.
Its for those" the inventor explained,
"who enjoy the wild excitement of game
Of cricket, but are compelled by rain, cold,
or other untoward conditions to play in
DOORS"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
UnchariIabIe.

Men are uncharitable"
whats the matter now?"
Every time 1 try to say a good word
for Standard Oil somebody wants to
know how much stock is down. >
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
Made Him Tired.

Affectionate Wife-George, dear, sit
down and rest in your elegant new chair.
Worried Husband-How can l rest in
that chair, Emily, when I know that the
man is likely to come in at any moment
to collect an installment on it?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18

Lewis "Single Binder" straight SC
cigar. Made of ripe, mellow tobacco. So
rich in quality that many who formerly
smoked 10c cigars now smoke Lewis
Single Binder" Lewis Factory, Pc
oria. Ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
sLoATED WITH DRoPsY.

The Heart Was Badly Affected
When the Patient Began Using
DOan's Kidney Pills.
Mrs. Elizabeth Maxwell, of 415 West
Fourth St., Olympia, Wash, says: ''For
over three years I suffered with
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18

Gypsy Smith, the English evangelist,
who is coming to America to conduct
meetings, is a real gypsy, and was born
in one of their camps.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18
1T SAVED MY LIEF
PRAISE Fer A FAMOUS MEDICINE
NFs. WilIadsen Tells How She Tried Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Just
in Time.

Mrs. T. G. Willadsen, of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham =
&c can truly say that you have saved my
life, and 1 cannot express my gratitude to
you in words.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18

Mrs. WinsIOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething; softens the gums, reduces Inflammation al
lays pain cures wind collie. % cents bottle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-07-18

California harvests about 10000 tons
of grapes a year, worth $15,00O,00O.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-10

ing them all IS burdensome one, and
If there ever was an excuse in thi;
world for woman to look conceited II
is when she has attained. the accom-
plishment of this feat and knows that
she has everything in order for the
spring and summer season and can now
begin to enjoyIiife, andsfncidentalIy the
charming gowns thae she has gathered
togetherawiih sucs.g toll and labor. And
this, be it understood. applies just as
much to the poor rich as to the rich
poor, for if an income is unlimited.
then. of course. just so many more
gowns are required. while, on the other
hand. if every penny that is spent has
to be well thought over the task OF
clothes getting is proporrienately hard
er. and this applies to hats, shoes
gloves and all the various details that
now go with every gown.
Jackets and fancy wraps of every
kind and description are considered
very smart this year. ana. In fact, there
is hardly a gown that does not have
some extra little wrap or jacket de-
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-10

of the traditional nine lives credited
to the ordinary cat, for year after year
they make their appearance, always
sell for good prices and always ap-
peal irresistibly to womankind. There
is considerable warmth in these feather
boas. but the fad is to wear them
thrown back on the shoulders and in
that way. combined with sufficient
vanity, they do not seem to be so
warm or heavy and Will be worn all
summer whenever there is the slight
est excuse for wearing them. The
most expensive are made of the ostrich
feathers in fiat shape. with long sepa-
rate ends The maribous are made
in the same fashion or are lined with
satin instead and then have rounding
ends rather than the long separate
ones. while the latest fad is to have
small bits of the ostrich feathers scat
tered through the maribou-that Is,
when the fiat stoles are worn. the ones
lined with satin. The cock feather
boas are the least expensive of all.
and, in fact, are really very reasonable
in price and are most attractive and
becoming. They are made to match
the color of the gown or the trim
mings, but are rarely. IL ever. seen in
black or dark colors. probably because
there is always danger of the dye
rubbing off. The natural green cock
feather is the only exception to the
rule OF course. the same objection
exists in regard to the maribou and
ostrich feathers. but not to anything
like the same extent
There are few trimmings more salts
factory on voile gowns than ribbons
or silk, and these are effective when
used in some contrasting color or
black. and 1t. is unquestionably an ex-
tremely new fad to use black a great
deal more than white. The gray and
white gowns made of this thin ma
terial. either in check. stripe or plain.
are trimmed with black ribbon. velvet
or braid. but 1t must be said that con-
servative people are rather standing
out against the contrast and using in
stead trimmings that match the ma
terial or are one shade darker. After
all. to go back to what has already
been said, 1t Is the details that count
so much in the fashions nowadays,
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FAMILY JEWELS OF MPECUNIOUS RICH

THE term family jewels has attained
new significance of late" declares a
jeweler. According to the modern inter-
probation, family jewel is one that it is
possible for the entire family to wear,
mamma. papa and the children
You see, there's a certain class in the
Eastern cities that may be characterized
as the impecunious rich. While they are
undeniably rich. sill they can't afford to
spend small fortune on passing fancies
in the jeweIrys line, and in order to make
as good an appearance as their richer ac-
1uaintahces without too great expense
the family jewel scheme is very popular.
''Of course, diamonds are generally con-
sidered the most desirable purchase from
the standpoint of an investment. Fash
ons come and fashions go, but diamonds
are always in style.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-10

PARIS, May 81, 1so6.-So complex
and intricate are Tie fashions for this
season that many woman is tempted
10 give apsin despair over her summer
wardrobe when she realizes the hun
dred and one details that are considered
requisite 10 what is called the smart
appearance of the costume. The colors
must all blend. or, if there be con-
trast. il must be carefully chosen, the
materials must be in keeping, and then,
besides all this. there lare so many ex-
traneous things, as il were. that go to
make UP the whole that it is really a
most serious undertaking TO try and
have everything just as it should be.
The man or woman who thinks that
clothes are unimportant and that all
this excftemsnt and expense, concerning
them are most foolish has never at
tempted 70 grapple the situation.
There are so many different sorts of
gowns also that are considered alb
soiutely essential for complete ward
robe that naturally the task of select
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-10

For this reason they are the chief
Jewei investment of the impecunious rich.
oniy the other day sold pair of per-
ieftly matched diamonds to wealthy
woman-a woman having comparatively
Iew Jewels, but what she has are very
choice
These diamonds were to be mounted as
earrings, each stone and its setting to
screw INTO small gold plate arranged to
nola II, and SO made that the stone could
pc quickly removed and fiiigree gold
uaii Jake its place. This ball, of course,
was provided with a similar screw.
Al the same time she ordered a beau
tiiuity wrought gold scarfpin and a heavy
nhser ring, both for her husband. These
were with blank settings into which the
diamonds screwed firmly. In this way
sne not only secured a pair of handsome
earrings, but on occasions her husband
coulu sport a new and very beautiful dia-
uionu scarfpin and an extra diamond ring
INTO the bargain, provided always that his
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-10

wife didn't care to wear her earrings at
the same time.
Then I have another rich woman in
mind who occasionally wears bar pin set
with five perfectly matched diamonds.
Few know 1t. but on occasions these dia-
monds may be unscrewed from their set
tings In the pin and distributed among
the entire family.
Husband may decide to wear one In
the empty setting of his scarfpin. The
grownup son may speak for one as ring.
Daughter may screw one into the setting
waiting for 1t in the face of her thin gold
iocket, mother taking the two others for
earrings This is the secret of the modern
family Jewels.
A handsome turquoise set with dia-
monds is a frequent investment for this
sort of use. though 1t cannot be used as
much rs q diamond. Single pearls maybe
used in the same wav. or a single hand
some pearl surrounded by diamonds is
well adapted to this scheme
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-10

perishable. The full plated ruffs made
or maline, net at tulle are not very
durable. but they are so becoming as
TO be very fashionable. They are made
either on a straight piece of ribbon
or pointed at the back, as is most
becoming, and the quantity of tulle
used varies, SO that it is possible to
puy very full ruche of one of me-
dium size. Some of these ruffs are
MADE much thicker at the back
others have the material evenly dis
tributed. One and all are finished with
long ends of satin or velvet ribbon
the exact shade of the tulle. Some of
the new ruches have dots of chenille
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-10

in varied size at the edges. and these
made up lin black and white, for in
stance, are smart and effective and
very popular. although as a rule the
plain coiored ones are preferred. These
are worn with gowns of every kind
and description. and. it must be con-
fessed. add greatly to the smart effect,
and If the color chosen is a becoming
one the wearer looks her best with
the color up around her face, especial
.ly as the materials that. are chosen
are so soft
1t would seem as though ostrich
feather. coque feather and maribou
feather boas and stoles were possessed
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signed expressly for it, and yet without
which the gown is complete, 1t is SIM
ply a garment de luxe, to quote one of
the leading dressmakers who thor
oughly understands the subject of dress
and at the same time understands her
customers and realizes that the possess
sion of these articles de luxe is very
soothing to the possessor. The Jackets,
collars, capes, fichus of lace or en-
broidery are so dainty and attractive
that 1t is not extraordinary that they
are most popular and that. womankind
finds them most alluring. The gown
itself may be pretty and smart. but no.
thing else, and not especially notice.
able, when by the addition of some one
of these attractive. little articles it is
at once transformed into a noticeably
smart and most effective costume. A
gown of last year made of taffeta or
silk or voile can be made to look quite
like new by. the addition of some smart
little lace, or embroidered coat, wrap or
ruff, while the new gowns are not in
iured in the least by having just such
little outer garment to slip over them
in case the day be cool enough to ex-
cuse It..
Frenchwomen are especially fond of
attractive neckwear, and, in fact, an
excusable expense in their minds is the
VI oil tHultoS variety Oh
ruffs and boas to be worn with different
gowns. All summer long whenever
there is a possible excuse for so doing
fur is worn made up with lace, or in
some novel arrangement in which there
is not much fur required and yet suf-
ficient to be becoming. Small neck
pieces of sable and ermine are, in fact,
not often put away for the summer
season, but are left out where they can
be had at a moments notice. In Amer
lea the fashion has grown of lateyears.
and at any of the summer resorts where
the days and evenings are likely to be
cool fur will be seen; again this year,
although it is not safe ! to say the
fashion will become universally popul
lar. as there are so many chances that
there may be continued hot waves
which. while they last maze the very
thought of fur or anything so warm
seem quite impossible.
Most attractive and becomin e ; are,
the fancy boas and ruffs that are so
universally worn this year Made up
in colors that match the gown or in
black and white, there is an immense
variety to be found, some of which are
cry durable and others equally ex-
)ensive, il not more so, that are more
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-01-26
AMERICAN RAILROAD COMPANY OF PORTO RICO.

TRAINS EFFECT on AND AFTER SEPTEMBER TO- 1905
BETWEEN SAN N CAROLINA ARE80 CxY AGUDA MAYAGUEz