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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
Simple and Smart
Pretty Dinner and Dance Gowns for
Those in the Heyday of
Youth and Beauty.

Very pretty informal and simple
dinner and dance gowns for the young
set are of mousseline and batiste in
wSite and pale colors. These are full
waists with high silk or ribbon
girdles, fastening with three straps
and three pairs of large buttons, COW
cred with the same material as the
girdle The straps being of cord and
wide apart, are new and pretty. Ber-
tina frills of lace and ruffles of the
gown fabric often trim the decolletage
in the various lines, and finish the
short sleeves. The same ruff1es and
lace carry out the three rows of a
Greek design upon the skirt. The
whole skirt and its ruff1es may be
pIisse for a change. No one may
wear with more distinction the ex-
IRENE of simplicity so we'll as when
youth and beauty go hand in hand
The difficulty lies in the impossibility
of convincing those who are young
and beautiful of this fact.-Vogue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
For Fall Wear.

From buyers who are in Europe to
get next seasons goods comes word
that there will be a craze for gold and
silver ornaments next fall. Hats,
gowns, bleuses and wraps are to be
adorned with gold or silver lace, braid
and tassels. The choice OF metal is
determined chiefly by the color
scheme. Faint light browns and deli
cate bright green's are the favorite
hues. Sometimes the brown is trimmed
with green, in which case gold is the
most harmonious addition. When
green is trimmed with brown silver is
regarded as giving the more agree
able effect This fashion will be ex-
tremely trying to women who haven't
the great dressmakers at their COM
nland, for good effects with gold and
silver trimming are difficult. The ten
dency seems to be toward garishness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
Close Confinement.

The new monograph had just ar
rived, and in her husbands absence.
Mrs. Jones thought she would give her
parrot a treat, so she set the machine
working on a record of In Old Ma
drid," sung by Mr.. Jones in his best
style.
At the very first bar Polly opened
her eyes in surprise, and rocked her.
self to and fro in deep and speechless
wonder.
She was evidently thinking deeply
and her excitement was intense. She
cooked her head on one side, with an
expression that indicated interested
conjecture, and irritation at not ar
irving at satisfactory conclusion.
AS the song finished, an idea dawned
upon her
WELL" said Mrs. Jones with pride,
what do you think of that, Polly?"
Then the bird found words:
"Great Scott" she shrieked. you've
got the old man boxed up this time"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08

that he was really Going It all for her,
anyway, and she was quite cheerful by
the time she reached an attractive
dry goods window.
Several dropped in Mr.. Bangs for a
few words and the time passed very
quickly until four, when Spiffins was
expected. At 4:10 the telephone
rang.
"Oh, that you, Spiffins? You
want me to come down to the club
to meet some men? Oh, l don's
believe can. Pretty busy to-
day. Well, say, that's good of
you and l know they are in position
to do me some good. . I'll be right
over
Mr.. Bang found Spiffins and two
other men sitting at coy table over
in corner Introductions followed
and Bang soon discovered one of the
men could tell awfully funny stories
not the old timers you hear every
where, but brand new ones. And all
the while that Bang enjoyed himself
he argued that he was getting closer
to Spiffins and was the more certain
of the big deal going through success
fully. The only difference he could
see between talking to Spifins at the
office or spending a few moments with
him at the club was the price OF the
cigars smoked.
TT can't be six o'clock" cried Bang,
starting up suddenly. by George! /
had lot Of things to do at the office!"
He was awfully put out about the in
considerate flight of time. Still, on
ness, and few details must be sacri-
feed when there's something big on.
Spiffins was entitled to some of his
attention and the other men were sure
to prove valuable acquaintances. And
what stories the fat one could tell! He
hoped he'd be able to remember some
of EN- There was one amusing one
he must remember to tell Emily. The
memory of Emily recalled to his mind
that there were some social doings
that should have taken him home
early. Yes, he must break away from
the bunch
Spiffins thought it would be nice to
dine at the club. The other two men
fell in with the idea and there wasn't
any way for Bang to get out of stay
ing In the interest of the big deal
he stayed. Maybe he could talk it up
a little with Spiffins on the side.
Then some one suggested dropping
in to good play. Bang was simply
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
THE PARABLE HE LIKED.
Darby Would Have Had Trouble
Picking 1t from Sacred Book.

An old darby, anxious to be a min
lister, went to be ordained. He was
questioned thus: Can you writer"
mo, sah!" "Read?" mo, sah!" How
do you know about the Bible?" MA
niece reads it to mel" Know about
the Ten commandments? mo, sah!"
THE Twenty-third Psalm?" "Neb.
Der heard of him, sah!" Know the
Beatitudes?" mo, sah!" "Well, what
part of the Bible do you like best?"
Par bles, sah!" Can you give us
one?" "'Deed, yes, sah!" Let us
have it, then" "Once wen the queen
of Sheba was gwine down to Jerusa-
lem she fell among thieves. First
they passed her by on de oddah side
den dey come ovah an dey say unto
her, Fro down Jezebel!' but she
wouldn't fro her down; and again
dey say unto her, Fro down Jezebel!'
but she wouldn't fro her down; and
again dey say unto her for de fird
and last time, for l amt gwine to ak
20 no mo-, Fro down Jezebel! and
dey fro'd her down for 20 times and
Z, till de remains were 'leven baskets;
and l say unto yo', whose wife was
she at de resurrection ?'-Bystande
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
New Idea iD Ruffl@s
Partisan Costumers Now Put Them
Upside DoWn-Finished with
Ribbon Band.

Little bristling plaitings and ruffies
put on upside down are the newest
things in Paris dressmaking. They
are made in silk usually and used on
the same or on wool materials. They
are set on the bottoms of skirts and
in groups half way up, and in this
case the bottom ruffle of each group
is finished at the lower edge with a
ribbon band.
They are used especially on the full
sleeves and at the top of a high prin-
cess skirt In this case the whole
waist is made of the inverted plumage.
Narrow killed lace is used, though it
must be quite narrow to stand in
place. The prettiest effect is had by
buying shaded or omber silk, stripped
up and plated, or to buy equal quanti-
ties of five or six shades of the same
color Of taffeta.
The waist then is started with the
dark color matching the skirt, and
graduated up with two or three rows
of each until delicate shade is
reached at the neck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
The Advantage of Reading.

''Beg pardon, sir" said the weary
hobo as he stood at the farmhouse
door, 'but might I sleep in your barn
tonight? l haven't had a roof over
my head for ten days."
81 congratulate you," said the kind
ly farmer THAT is a splendid thing.
/ have just read in one of my ten-cent
magazines that it is not too much to
say that to the delicate, highly-strung,
easily-knocked-up individual the adj
vantages of sleeping in the open air
are enormous. Pallid cheeks take on
a ruddy hue, colds are unknown,
nerves are forgotten, and irritability
becomes a phase of the past. A
small plot and a little perseverance
are the only necessaries and the re-
suit is assured. You are. very well
come to the use of my potato patch,
and my sky is at your disposal. -
Judge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08

HELP THE FARMERS.
Earth Worms and Their Work as Soil
RenoVators.

Earth worms are not soil formers,
for they are seldom met with in soils
that are destitute of organic matter.
They are simply renovators and, as a
writer says, the richer the soil, and the
more it is MANFRED, the more numer-
Gus they are. Their action as soil
fertilizers consists in swallowing
earth, leaves or organic matter of all
kinds, triturating it, converting it and
then ejecting it over the surface of
the field. In this way they very soon
effect complete inversion of the soil
down to a certain depth, especially on
meadow land, which is left undis-
turbed to their operation. They even
make additions to the soil by bringing
up fresh matter from the subsoil.
Every time a worm is driven by dry
weather, Or any other cause, to de-
scend deep, 1t brings to the surface,
when it empties the contents Of it's
body, few particles of fresh earth.
At the same time it fertilizes the
subsoil by opening up passages which
encourage the roots Of plants to pene-
citrate deeper, these passages being
lined with excreted matter, which pro-
vides a store of nourishment for the
roots. On meadow land Darwin found
these worm casts amount annually to
IL tons per acre, and on good arabic
land to about 10 tons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
SOAKED IN COFFEE
Until Too Stiff to Bend Over.

when / drank coffee | often had
sick headaches, nervousness and bill
iousness much of the time, but when
went to visit friend l got in the habit
of drinking Postum.
81 gave up coffee entirely and the re-
suit has been that have been entire
ly relieved of all my stomach and ner-
vous trouble.
my mother was just the same way.
We all drink Postum now, and with
out coffee in the house for 2 years, we
are all well.
"a neighbor of mine, a great coffee
drinker, was troubled witt. pains in
her side for years and was an invalid.
She was not able to do her work and
could not even mend clothes or do any
thing at all where she would have to
bend forward. If she tried to do a
little hard work she would get such
pains that she would have to lie down
for the rest of the day.
'At last 1 persuaded her to stop
drinking coffee and try Postum Food
Coffee and she did so and has used
Postum ever since; the result has been
that she can now do her work, can
sit for whole day and mend and can
sew on the machine and she never
feels the least bit of pain in her side,
in fact, she has got well and it shows
coffee was the cause of the whole trou-
BILE.
81 could also tell you about several
other neighbors who have been cured
by quitting coffee and using Postum
in it's place." There's Reason"
Look in pkg. for the famous little book,
1.-The Road to WellvilleSS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
White LiDiDgs Worn
Is General Foundation for Transpar-
ent Materials of All Colors and
Gives Good Results.

None Of the later developments of
the season is more noticeable than the
use of white as foundation for the
transparent materials of all colors. 1t
is claimed to have had it's origin in the
favor shown the lingerie skirt, but
whether or not that be true, the result
is one to be desired. Black and blue
combinations are being much favored,
and one of the smartest visiting gowns
Of the season is made of black barege
trimmed with bands of Sevres blue
liberty silk, while it is worn over a
foundation of white taffeta. To be
sure, the soft material is made very
full and the foundation of white is by
no means aggressive, but it is there,
and it gives a general effect of light
ness and charm to the entire gown.
A very lovely rOse-cOlOred wolfe, also
noted within the week, is worn over
white, and gray mousseline so treated
becomes far more beautiful than when
worn over a matching color. There is
a preference just now for frightening
the gray with little trimming of col
or, and very beautiful princesse gown
that is to go to one of our leading re-
sorts, is made of the mousseline, or
chiffon, in rather dark shade. The
waist portion is cut out to form very
deep V at back and front, and there
are no sleeves, while beneath the gown
is to be worn guimpe of Irish lace.
But at the foot of the skirt are several
alternating frills of pink and gray
point d'esprit net, while beneath the
whole is a closely fitted robe of soft,
supple white taffeta.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08

cigar NOW, what is it, my dear?
Please be quick, as I expect Spiffins
in any moment"
Mrs. Bang decided to inconvenience
herself rather than annoy her husband
when he had so much on his mind, so
left without even broaching the real
object of her visit. She couldn't keep
back the tears, though. as she went
out into the street. Of course he
hadn't said anything or done anything
to make her feel badly, but he might
have given her little bit of time,
she argued. Then she remembered
the big deal was of first Importance,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
ALWAYS in the Way.

Recently a country doctor in the
north of Ireland, a bachelor, who was
locally noted for his brusqueness and
Feasibility, was driving along a nor
row lane, or "boreen," when his pas
sage was effectually barred by an old
woman, who was returning from the
bog leading an ass whose panniers
were filled with peats. The woman
led the ass to the side of the lane as
quickly as she could, but not quickly
enough to please the short-tampered
doctor. "Faugh!" he exclaimed, with
a snort of disgust Women and asses
are always in the way" I'm glad we
have the manners to put yourself
last" said the old woman, calmly.
The doctor drove on without another
word
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
The CoIored Edqe.

The colored ourlet or edge was a
feature of most of the thin gowns,
whether of muslin, filet or gros tulle,
says a Paris correspondent. In most
cases there was a draped high belt of
the same silk as the ourlet, and the
thin stuff was much worked" that is,
embroidered, inset with lace and so
on. These costumes were worn with
scarfs or long loose garments, with
short or no sleeves at all, and open to
show much of the inner gown.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
Scoring the Ruttermaker.

The officials of the dairy division of
the department of agriculture are
planning score card that will not
only score butter and cheese but that
will score the buttermakers and
cheesemakers also. This is a good
plan, and the card would do much
good if it could be honestly used
Some of the managers of factories
would be surprised at the low scoring
their manufacturer would receive. 1t
would certainly be good thing for
the dairy schools; for it would show
the dairy students ranking high up,
as rule. This would be an object
lesson to the boards that control the
creameries and cheese factories.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
THE NEW YORK LIFE's PROGRAM.
Economy, Publicity and the Paramount
Interest of PoIicyholders.

President Kingsley, of the New
York Life Insurance Company, says,
in an address to the policyholders,
that his plan of administration in
wolves these points:
First: Strict economy; second,
the widest, fairest and fullest public
ity; third, the continuance of the New
York Life as worldwide institution;
fourth, such an amount of new bust
ness under the law as we can secure
while practicing intelligent economy,
and enforcing the idea that the inter-
est of the policy-holder is paramount"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
Feather Pin Is New and Odd.

A jewelry novelty which bids fair
to enjoy all the popularity of the
horseshoe and the swastica is the
feather pin. This pin has but recently
made it's appearance in the exclusive
shops. 1t is made of silver, enamel,
solid gold and tiny brilliants set in
platinum. Some there are which show
tiny setting in the center of the
quill, coral being used with gold and
turquoise with silver. In those Of
solid gold diamonds and other precious
stones are to be seen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
Fichus Win Favor.

Fichus of all kinds have won Pari.
sian favor, and coquettish effects are
obtained with soft silken fichus OF
color contrasting with the frock and
worn folded low over the shoulders,
with the ends tucked into waistcoat or
girdle This is a fad which requires
skillful and artistic handling, as do all
Of the draped scarf effects, which are
apparently to be extremely modish
this summer.
A wide light scarf of tulle or chiffon
in sust the right relieving color will
add tremendously to the smartness Or
a frock if gracefully draped and worn,
but not every woman can successfully
effect this mode.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08

This is one of the simplest forms of
the popular over-blouse with kimono
sleeves. The top is drawn in to fit
the band by the sets of three tiny
tucks about three inches in length,
that are placed at regular distances
all round. The neck is then set to
the double band, that must be orna-
mented by embroidery, galloon, or
lace insertion. The edges of sleeves
and sides are turned over to the right
side, and are covered by the trim
ming; this makes the inside perfectly
neat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08

dragged along. He decided he could
square himself later with Mrs Bang,
but you can't afford to cross a man
like Spiffins! There wasn't a ghost Of
a chance to call Emily up and explain;
besides, these men might think he had
to ask his wife could he.
After the last curtain Bang was
sincere in his intention to take the
first car home Emily might be get
ting nervous. Perhaps she might be
unreasonable. When a mans busy he
can't think of everything.
"Where1l we go for bite to eat?"
inquired Spiffins
tive got to duck" replied Bang.
ed like to talk over that little mat
ter with YOU" urged Spifins. Wen
smoke torch and come to terms.
Come on, it's early yet"
Like to- sighed Bang. "But to-
morrow's going to be hard day for
me and"
If Charlie Dormichael and the presi-
dent of the Frazier e Dunno Screw
factory hadn't come up at this psyche
logical moment Bang would have gone
home. Bang had been trying to get
hold of Frazier for weeks on a certain
matter and this opportunity was too
good to lose.
They had jolly little supper; but
in such crowd there's never chance
to get a word in edgewise on any
thing pertaining to business, and be-
sides, Bang sat between Dormichael
and the man who could tell stories
and initiate George Cohan.
Bang was tired when he finally ar
rived home. 1t takes such lot of per-
sonal tact and effort to push through
an important deal. OF course he ex-
planned to Emily how hard he had
worked all day and evening convincing
Spif1ns.
''And so he has finally signed up"
questioned Emily. sleepily Her whole
evening had been ruined and her plans
shattered, but never mind, if Spifins
had been brought to time it was worth
it.
Hes coming in tomorrow morning
to fix up one or two little items" an
swered Bang. "And that reminds me,
must be down early, for it's going
to be hard day. My, but I'm tired"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
Mr.. BANGS WHO HAD A HARD DAY DOWNTOWN

Mr.. Bang arrived late at his place
Of business and briskly turned his at
tention to the mail that awaited him
on the desk of his private Office. With
a cigar that dropped down the left
corner of his mouth, Mr.. Bang was
ready for the days work. He cut the
throat Of an envelope, glanced once
at the contents and on to the next
until the pile had diminished consider
ably.
Several employees, desiring informa-
ton and orders, came to the door,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
Hat Gossip.

Either very small or very large flow.
ers are used on summer millinery.
Water lilies and jasmine are fashion
able among many other famed flowers.
Lamp shade hats" is the name
given to the glorified mob cap at pres
ent in vogue.
The oblong shape is the latest sur
vival of the mushroom hat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
The Rope in Place.

ing, and it in no way cuts off the
milk. supply.
The only objection to such a plan,
says Breeders Gazette, would be that
injury might happen to the mammary
veins running forward from the I'D
der. These veins remove the blood
that comes from the arteries to the
udder and have nothing whatever to
do with the supply of blood from
which milk is elaborated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
Snakebite Cure.

A Galloway county, Mo-, farmer
says he found his cow suffering from
a snakebite on the neck, and cured it
by applying a poultice of soft soap
and gunpowder. He tells of a boy
who was also cured of a bite from a
copperhead snake by this method. II
is claimed to be as good as whisky for
snakebite.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
JUDGES on Trial

Most people would be surprised to
know that in the supreme court in
Scotland-the court Of sessions in Ed
inburgh-before new Judge takes
his seat On the bench he has to under
go trial by his new colleagues as to
crown has nominated him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
Danish Sculptor Wins.

A monument is to be set up to the
memory of DR.. Niels Finsen, the in
ventor of the light cure. Thirty
sculptors have competed for the COM
mission, which has now fallen to
the young Danish sculptor, Rudolph
Tegner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
.kemJs,rM ,raIn ao n,nom

By digging a canal from the Rio
Grande not far from its mouth to the
Mississippi the United States would
enjoy an inland waterway 5000 miles
long. The cost of the work is esti.
mated at 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
THBSJEl)(lAEkRY
7A9HFE SIsam
'k!'3AEAz&
KEEPING A COW FROM KICKING.
How Rope Can Be Adjusted to This
End.

In the sketch herewith you will mo-
tice rope which is to be passed over
the hip, down in front of the udder.
drawn tolerably tight and tied.
have found this to be an excellent
method of keeping cows from kick
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08

specially designed making in
edged m
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in
in a i
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nghtdTess SO
wide.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08

The Cherry-Mr. Bang arrived late
at his Office next morning, but Spifins
didn't show up at all
(Copyright, 1907, by W. G. Chapman.l
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-08-08
EVILS Route.

The route of all evil: The road to
ruin.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-10-02

The Republican party is doing
every thing it can to catch the
whisky vote of the city of Louis
vile, a statement that can not be
doubted. Now, in order to make
votes with that class Of men Mr..
Owen Tyler, the Democratic can
didate for Mayor, has announced
that he is opposed to the Sunday
closing law. The best people of
Kentucky want the Sabbath OBJ
served. They not only want the
saloons closed on that day, but
the doors Of all other classes of
business. In our judgment. Mr..
Tyler will lose more votes in the
declaration, favoring open Sun
days than he will gain, yet many
believe that he will defeat Grin
stead, the Republican candidate
for Mayor.