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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
FOUR YEARS OF AGONY.
Whole Foot Nothing But Proud Flesh
Had to Use Crutches-"Cuti-
cura Remedies the Best on
Earth"

'In the year 1899 the side of my
right foot was cut off from the little
toe down to the heel, and the physi-
clan who had charge of me was try
ing to sew up the side of my foot, but
with no success At last my whole
foot and way up above my calf was
nothing but proud flesh. I suffered I'M
told agonies for four years, and tried
different physicians and all kinds of
ointments. ! could walk only with
crutches. IL two weeks afterwards /
saw a change in my limb. Then / be-
gan using Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment often during the day, and kept
it up for seven months, when my
limb was healed up just the same as
if I never had trouble. Tt is eight
months now since / stopped using
Cuticura Remedies, the best on Gods
earth. I am working at the present
day after five years of suffering The
cost Of Cuticura Ointment and Soap
was only Sc, but the doctors bills
were more like $780, John M. Lloyd,
718 s. Arch Ave-, Alliance, Ohio, June
Of 1906"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
A Suing for Baby.

joists that run across the ceiling A
carpenter would know, or soon find
out, the direction in which the joistS
run, and it would be very little trouble
to him to screw in the hooks so firmly
that they should without danger be
capable of sustaining any weight that
they are likely to be called upon to
bear.
Unless possessed of a knowledge of
the construction of a ceiling, it would
be dangerous and troublesome under
taking for an amateur to attempt to fix
the hooks, as unless they are strongly
screwed into the joists, they are GER
tain not to hold, and down would come
the swing, and perhaps it's occupant
also.
After the hooks have been placed in
position, they can be painted white or
made to match the color of the ceiling,
and when the swing is taken down and
not in use they will be unnoticeable.
If the swing is intended for quite
small children, then the nearer the
floor it is the better.
The sketch shows the position in
which the hooks should be arranged,
and all we shall require further will be
three pieces of rope Of a suitable length
and strong square basket or wooden
box. A strong square basket will an
swer the purpose, and the ropes must
be attached to the corners.
To prevent the possibility of child
falling out, a strap may be passed
through the handles and fastened
across in the manner shown in the
sketch. The rope attached to the third
hook, some way in front of the others,
enables child to swing itself without
aid. A cushion or two, or rug in the
basket will help to make the swing
very comfortable and snug. Our sketch
so clearly shows other details that
further description is not necessary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
A MESSAGE FROM A SOLDIER.
BY EDWIN L. SABIN.

Of fulfilling his mission and of with.
drawing.
Come up onto the porch" said the
man; 81 will explain" And the two
went to the north end-an end
screened by vines.
Il am his father" continued the
speaker.
Corporal Thompson started with sur
prise, because in many points the Saul
Griggs of reality did not tally with the
Saul Griggs of fancy.
you cannot give that message to
his mother She is dying. She's been
dying for a month or more, and all
that holds her up is the hope she'll
see John before she goes. When |
heard you on the walk she heard you.
too, and she said: There's Johnny!
There's Johnny! Tell him to hurry,
pa / thought for moment that it
was sure John; but it wasn't"
The old man laid his hand on the
corporal's shoulder caressingly, per-
suasiveIy.
Now, why can't you be Johnny, just
for minute? 1t won't do any good
to tell her he's-he's-. But it'll make
her leave happy if she thinks he's
come back. l want her to die happy.
God knows she's had enough trouble
while living 'Tisn't much for you TO
do-not much trouble, is it? She can't
see; been blind for month. All you
need to do is to let her touch you and
pet you a little. Reckon there won't
be much talking. Can't you do it
for Jack, if not for us? He was your
friend, I guess"
The corporal could only bow his
head in sign of assent.
"She's in there" said the father, in
dicating room whose windows, now
behind blinds, looked out on the other
end of the porch. The corporal fol-
lowed the stopped figure into the dark
hall and through door which some
one gently opened and as gently shut
into a dusky, cool bedroom.
"Here he is, ma" said the conduc.
tor, cheerily guiding him forward to
the bed, which showed white in the
dimness. Several persons, vaguely
visible, made way as the two adj
vanced.
"Kneel down here, and let her put
her hands on you," whispered the old
man. So Corporal Thompson knelt
beside the bed. A thin, soft hand
futtered about his face.
Johnny, my Johnny, is this you?
Have you really come back? Thank
God!"
The words were so low, so feeble,
but, ali, so full of joy!
The hand crept round so that an
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

made, and in itself is a neat, we'll
constructed affair.
There is a sending and a receiv-
ing station, equipped with batteries,
and the rest of the apparatus, which
at present allows him to send mes
sage about 60 feet. He has made
trials already when the messages were
sent through the two closed partitions,
and at this distance it went very we'll.
To operate a greater distance Ripley
states more power from batteries
would be needed, and the aerial plates
would necessarily need TO be more
elevated.
The apparatus exhibited at the town
hall was one of the most popular Of
the articles shown, and he was con-
stantly kept at work operating it, or
explainings its workings. Power was
generated from a bicycle on which
Chester Lyons was seated, and by the
revolution of the pedals small
dynamo was driven, which gave good
power for the work and took the load
off the batteries.
Lyons speciality is telephones, and
he has built a complete telephone out
fit, which works nicely. The appara-
tus was also exhibited. Lyons built
the telephone apparatus when he lived
at Halifax, and it was used to con-
meet the various buildings on the farm
there.
Besides these electrical devices
shown, there were many other work.
ing models of machines which were
in use at the exhibit.
Their electrical research has been
encouraged and assisted by Submaster
L. o. Tillson, of the high school, who
has done much to inform the boys on
matters relating to their machines.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
A Secret Standard.

A small boy and his smaller sister
were being interviewed by an admir-.
ing visitor. She asked the boy how
old he was, but he had an attack Of
shyness and could not tell. His sis
ter, however, did better, and an
nounced that he was six years old.
six years old" exclaimed the Wis
itor. What a big boy. And how
tall are you?" This stumped both
the children. The visitor expressed
surprise that a six-year-old boy could
not tell his height, and even the lit
tie sister hung her head in shame.
Then the visitor gave it up and talked
of other things, but soon the little
girl edged around to her and whis-
pered: you mustn't tell mamma
he said, "but Rob is just tall enough
to reach the jam on the pantry shelf /"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Throws Rays Half a Mile.

Light rays half a mile long and
"a times as powerful as the sort COM
monty in use are the new oxy-petrol
lime lights that have been invented
for the motorists. The lamp consists
of an oxy-petrol blowpipe flame play
ing on a piece of specially refractory
material. A reservoir of material Is
to be carried on the car and also a
cylinder of compressed oxygen. Pre-
sumably a stream Of oxygen under
pressure is saturated with petrol va
por and burnt in the blowpipe and
a small, extremely hot flame Is pro-
duced, this being caused to impinge
on something more refractory than
lime.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Grievance That Mrs. Newlywed Had
Against the Unprincipled
Meat Dealer.

Dearest she said, and there was
slight tremor in her voice, will you
have a slice of bacon?"
He would, as he had been married
only a week, and would have accepted
a slice of sandstone or papyrus from
her hands with equal willingness.
81 thought" he said, as with dill
Guilty he removed his eyes from the
dainty morning jacket, surmounted by
her lovely face, to the sordid bacon,
you said you would have some OF
those meat-5alls / like so well for
breakfast"
The lovely eyes filed with tears.
George" she said, with rising in
dignation subduing her grief, 1t was
that horrid, mean butchers fault, and
| want him never, never 10 dare to ex-
pect my patronage again"
Never mind, DEAR he said; 1T
doesn't matter Forgot to send the
mAsts did he?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

NOW HE WAS HELD TIGHTER.
arm encircled his neck and drew him
forward His head reached a pillow,
and his cheek, all rough and hardened
by campaigning, pressed against one
velvety, delicate. A hand smoothed
his other cheek and his hair-harsh,
unkempt, rarely brushed hair.
All the time the voice murmured
and dubbed on. grooming an indistin.
guishable paean of thanksgiving that
sounded like lullaby.
Now he was held tighter.
kiss me, Johnny, boy" and the
corporal CROPPED for her face with his
lips. AS the patter of shower passes
so the voice ceased. Corporal Thomp.
son still remained, obediently, bent
over the pillow.
The arm around his neck fell away,
and somebody lifted him to his feet.
"You had better go outside" he
heard He blindly sought the door.
On the porch a woman touched him
on the shoulder and said:
"SauPs the other side of the house.
He wants to see YOU
Beneath the cherry tree, on set.
tee. near the pump, the corporal found
Saul Griggs.
"Now- about john" requested the
father, simply.
And the soldier delivered a message
that had never been entrusted to him
"a message trimming with love for
the father as we'll as for the mother,
with requests for forgiveness, and
with many other things which the son
had never uttered.
"Oh, Lord, l thank Thee that in
Thy own way Thou has reunited us"
said the father; and he bowed his
head on his arm extended along the
back Of the seat.
Corporal Thompson remained silent
moment. Then he softly arose, and
speaking to no one, deaf to all ques.
lions by the curious, he walked
through the yard. down the cinder
way, and out into the road.
Copyright. 1856. by Joseph B. Bowles)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
OF Aid to the Hostess

last course OF luncheon given for
recent bride. This book was pur-
chased already illustrated by pictures
OF the new housekeeper at her various
occupations. There was ample space
under each picture for the recipes
which were contributed by the guests.
They were sent to the hostess some
days before the luncheon, and she had
them put in the book by an expert
"letterer;" then each contributor
signed her own name. AS far as pos
sible favorite dishes of the bride had
been selected, and she said in her far
away western home she was sure the
book would bring to her more comfort
and home" thoughts than anything
that could have been given her.
MADAME MERRI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
THE CAMERA FIEND.
Man Was Not Satisfied with Ordinary
Amusement Like Taking
Pictures.

A well-known criminal lawyer one
day sauntered into a police court just
as case was called 1t appeared that
the defendant had no attorney, and
the judge glanced about the room to
see whom he might assign to the case.
"Ill take it, judge" the late conner
said, wishing to pass away the time.
by the way, what is the man
charged with?" the attorney presently
asked
Hes a camera fiend of the worst
sort, Mr.. Brown the judge said
with slight smile. II expect to send
him to the workhouse for about three
months"
What" the lawyer shouted, indig-
nantly. "Your honor must be joking.
Send man to the rock pile for three
months for little harmless amuse-
ment like taking pictures?"
well" the judge said mildly, che
don't take pictures much-it's the
cameras he takes"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
SUGGESTIONS FOR NOVEL AND
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENTS.
Lawn and Porch Parties Pleasing Di-
versions end Now Very Season
able-An Apron Shower
A Recipe Book.
A Floral Fete.


Lawn and porch parties are now in
season, and nothing is more enjoyable
in the way of affairs for children; the
ideas given here are also applicable
to grown people. The hours most ia
vored are from three until six; and
the refreshments served are ample to
take the place of the evening meal.
decorated with tiny blossoms scattered
all over the page Dresden" style, and
requested each little guest to appear in
costume representing a flower or to
wear something Indicative of a favor
tie blossom. In olden times it was
considered lucky to wear ones birth
flower. If II was not obtainable fresh,
tiny silken bag and worn around the
neck as charm against evil spirits.
Here is a list of the month flowers
taken from an old English calendar:
January-SEowdrop
Fe5ruary-PTimrose.
March-Violet
April-Daisy.
May-Hawthorne.
Jule-Rose.
July-POppy.
August-Water lily.
eptember-Morning glory.
OcCober-HOp vine.
-Chrysanthemum
December Holly.
Each child received a spray of her
own special flower, either real or arti
fetal, in the form of wreaths for the
girls and boutonieres for the lads.
After some lively dancing and march
ing to the music of street piano hired
for the occasion, the children were
gathered on the verandah to guess
floral conundrums. Various articles
had been scattered about, each bearing
number; cards having corresponding
numbers were given out with pencils,
and each child was to try to think
what flowers the objects suggested.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
HOSIERY AND FOOTWEAR.
Even the Most Conventional Women
Are Taking to Light Stockings
and Colored Shoes.

Light stockings seem little sporty
to the uninitiated, yet it is fact that
women are gradually getting used to
them, and even the most conservative
are turning toward them. Ladies who
have not ventured out for years in
other than black hose are now invest
ing literally in gray silk, gray cotton
and gray Isle, and are buying shoes to
match The feet look exceedingly neat
encased in these gray shoes and stock
ings; they seem somehow to be a part
of the costume, which is, of course, all
gray.
The pointed toe is again in style,
and the dull finish is very much
sought after this year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Skirts of the Day-Foulards in Style
in Spite of Assertions to the
Contrary.

So much depends upon the individ-
ual wearer of clothes as to how skirts
should be made and lined. A tall,
slender woman should wear an entire
ly different style of skirt from a stout
woman, and yet the same model will
do for both. 1t all depends upon how
the skirt is hung and trimmed. For
tunately for the stout woman, fashion
is now permitting and in fact COM
handing there shall be more fullness
at the back, and that it shall be gath
cred into a small space. And while
the extra fullness has been banished
from the hip, there must be enough
material to prevent the strained, scant
appearance that is so exceedingly I'M
becoming and makes the stout woman
look so much stouter.
India silks and foulards have al
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
An Apron Shower.

An apron shower given for a bride
elect proved to be most enjoyable
affair, and the little bride-to-be was so
delighted with her supply of aprons
that Madame Merri hopes that such
sensible showers may fall upon
many maiden fair"
The hostess asked each guest to
bring material for any kind of an
apron, with their thimbles; the hours
were from two until five. On arriving,
the girls were taken up stairs into
spacious room, which contained two
sewing machines. There were two
kitchen aprons; two of dainty white,
made long to cover the best gown
while preparing Sunday night tea;"
two work aprons with bibs and pock-
cts; three of lawn, trimmed with ruff
fes and lace for serving afternoon
tea," and one with sleeves. Amid mer-
so dear to girlish hearts, the hum of
the machines and flying fingers, the
hours passed so rapidly that when the
hostess called time as the clock
struck five it was impossible to realize
that ten aprons had been made and
piled into basket made by Holland
peasant, and which .henceforth was to
be a market receptacle for the new
housekeeper.
A maid brought in tray containing
plate of toasted crackers with
glasses of iced chocolate, and tea for
those who preferred it. A plate of ma
pie fudge (the usual accompaniment
to girls affairs) had been in circula-
ton during the afternoon; also a dish
Of sailed Jumbo" peanuts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Hartman Lines to Become Floral
Routes,

Executive officers of the Union Pa
cific road in Chicago are planning to
build several large greenhouses along
the main lines of this company in
Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah and other
districts, with the object of having
at every table in everyt dining car
over the entire system bouquet OF
freshly cut flowers at every meal. In
addition to table and other decora-
tons it is planned to grow flowers
on a scale sufficiently large to allow
a free distribution Of roses to women
and carnations, or other seasonable
flower, not only in dining cars but
to passengers in every car Of every
train, and in winter as well as in
summer, the idea being to make
patrons feel that the flowers are
part of the trip over this road and
not precious little souvenirs. The
greenhouses will probably be located
at Grand Island, Neb., Cheyenne,
Wyo, Denver, Col, and Ogden, Utah.
In California and in the territory OF
the Sunset route in the south the
company has no trouble in getting
outdoor flowers all year. But even In
these districts the scheme of flowers
for passengers and car decorations is
to be enlarged upon. Dining rooms
along all lines are to be supplied free
ly with plants and blooms. The Cali
fornia and southern resources with
the greenhouses to be built along the
central route will put the Union,
Southern Pacific and Oregon Short
Lines in a position where they may
become known as the floral lines, an
appellation officers of the Hartman
lines hope to merit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

A game popular with both grown
people and children in Japan is played
as follows:
One hundred well-known proverbs
are selected, each divided into two
parts, each part printed on separate
card. The host has the hundred first
halves. while he reads aloud, one by
one. The hundred second halves are
dealt to the other players, who place
their hands upward upon the ''Tata-
mi" or thick mat of rich straw on
which they sit AS the first half of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

wearing through, and the hooks should
be tested to see that they are still firm
in the ceiling; and after that, with or
binary care no accident should be pos
sible.
Iron hooks suitable for the purpose
can be bought at almost any ironmon-
gers; but for the buying of them and
the fixing of them it would be quite
well to employ the local carpenter, as
they must be firmly screwed into the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Two Youthful Electricians

The work of two electrical geniuses,
Arthur G. Ripley and Chester Lyon,
students at the Middleboro high school,
is attracting more than usual atten-
ton, and their work is favorably
passed upon by electricians who rec
ognize the value of their undertake
ings says the Boston Globe.
Young Ripley takes up electrical
specialties, and the wireless telegraph
is his hobby. From reading about the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Directions for Building a Device
Which Will Entertain the
Little One.

Most children are fond of swinging,
and in the accompanying sketch we il
lustrate a nursery swing that can be
made at small cost; but in the making
and in the using of it, there are two or
three things that must not be forgot
ten, and that are necessary to guard
against possible mishap.
Firstly, every portion of it must be
strongly put together; and secondly,
from time to time the ropes, ETC., must
be examined to see that they are not
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Sunday Rest in italy.

The question of Sunday rest is be-
ing agitated to large extent in ITALY,
and commission was named some
time ago which recommended that as
far as possible an uninterrupted rest
of from SO to SO hours should be in
sured to all the working classes, and
that in case of public services, the
men who worked on Sundays should
have one day off in the week by turns,
domestic servants being entitled to
a half holiday week. The law does
not apply to fishermen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
A LITTLE BATHING DRESS.
Knockers and Bodice Are Cut in One
Material Used May Be Drill,
Serge or a Twill.

For a garment of this description
serge, holland, drill or red twill should
be used. The Knockers and bodice are
cut in one like combinations. The
neck turns back with sailor collar
bound with striped material cut on
the cross. The sleeves are also
bound. A knot of ribbon finishes the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
SENT HER FLAT STEAKS

mo; he sent the meat, but not what
| ordered. After had planned having
this nice dish for you this morning;
after l had taken the pains to go in
person and explain carefully to him
the kind I wanted; and after | was so
happy at the thought how you would
enjoy the meat-balls, to have my whole
pleasure spoiled by that detestable
butchers mistake almost breaks my
heart"
More tears.
81 ordered" she sobbed, "some round
steaks to make the balls with, and,
George, the ones he sent were-as-
flat-as-your handI"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
TO FIND FISHING BAIT.

The boy wanted some worms for
bait. He had selected a promising spot,
a shady and low lying dell, but, though
he had been digging now for 15 min
utes, not a single worm had his spade
turned up.
Here, sonny" said an old angler,
take this chunk of soap and make me
a quart or Two of soapsuds."
The hoy brought the suds, the old
man sprinkled them over the ground.
and then he in his turn, began to die.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
FaOorite Card Game of Japanese.

any proverb is read, the holder of tho
second half throws it out. or, if he seea
it unnoticed among his neighbors,
SEXES it and gives him one of his
own. The player who is first ''out"
wins. It is a very simple game, but
it affords a great deal of amusement
to the players, for the quick-sfghted
and keen witted are constantly Selling
the cards of their duller and slower
neighbors. This leads to much laugh
ter and good-natured teasing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

1t was amazing. Here, where the boy
before had Tot found single worm,
the old man now discovered them in
dozens.
You can find worms most any
where, sonny" said the old man, If
you wet the ground with soapsuds first.
The soapsuds draw them, the same as
molasses draws flies. A weak mixture
of blue vitriol and water viii do the
same thing also. Providence Jour
nal.