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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03
Amuence.

81 believe I'll go over and pay my
taxes"
aren't you going to make kick about
em?"
mo"
''What do you want to do it now for?
You don't have to pay 'em for more than
month yet"
81 know it, but 1 want to get the mat
ter off my mind"
a pause.)
"Ruggles, l wish were as disgustingly
rich as you are "'-Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03
Table observance in Denmark

A pretty table observance in Danish
families is for children, even little ones
who can scarcely toddle, to go gravely
after dinner to salute their parents and
say, "Tak for mad" (''Thanks for the
meal''). Even visitors shake hands
with their host and hostess and go
through the same formality. In Ger
man families that hold to tradition tbs
same custom prevails When the even
ing meal is ended the party stand up
around the table and each shakes
hands with the neighbor, saying: "Ge-
segnete Mahlzeit''- blessing the food.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03
Dismal swamp Not a Swami.

The Dismal swamp is not swamp at
all, according to the usual definition of
the term. 1t stands 10 to 20 feet high
er than the surrounding country, and,
instead Of receiving drainage from r1v-
ers, is itself a source of supply to vari-
Gus streams, giving them the water its
spongy soil catches and holds after
rains.
There is no decay of vegetable matter
OF any kind, logs and falling leaves be-
ing transformed into peat by the pure
water. The purity of the water causes
It to keep indefinitely and it was in
great demand in bygone days for the
casks of seagoing vessels.
The climate is said to b. pure and
healthful, and on this account planters
in olden times were anxious to hire
their slaves to lumber contractors
working in the swamp.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03

lovers disappointment was not even as
keen as his, for the lover knew the
uncertainty of the mails from the
northern island where the girl lived.
''There'll be two when we get back
sonny, and don't you forget it," he said.
"See Cathead point light twinklin' over
there? That's her winkin' at us an
tellin' us not to mind. Come on, I'll
beat you down to grub" Away they
tore, stones and dust flying in their
wake.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03

had halted and was gazing down on the
pathetic figure.
mo, amt" returned the boy fierce
". AN maybe you'd cry if yer dad
WaIlOped yer every day in the week an
twice on Sunday an after he got
through yer mother took crack at
yer just for luck. I'm done with the
whole kit an caboodle an I've run
away an I'm goin' to stay away if |
starve an I'm most starved now, if
anybody should ask yer." The torrent
Of words had poured forth without
pause
The mate still stood staring down at
the small face, which, as he finished,
took on a pitiful look of listless resig-
nation. The big soft heart of the man
stirred within him. He was amused,
TOO, by the promptness with which his
gIbe had been repudiated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03

After a square meal, during which
the boy had manfully tried to mind
his manners and not fall to and tear
at the thick roast beef, floating in
gravy as divine as it was greasy, he
told his story simply and honestly to
his new friend. There was Il large farm
somewhere back there, a grimy thumb
had indicated vaguely, about twenty
miles from town. The boy, whose con-
stitutiOn was none too hardy, could not
do the work his father required of him.
For the cities are net the only places
where merciless child-labor thrives. The
sweatsb0p presses out the joy OF youth
more rapidly, saps the intelligence and
ambition more swiftly, but there are
many little boys and girls brought up
On farms who work early and late at
chores that are never done year IN,
help"
The boy of this story had stolen away
two nights before the mate found him,
after day of thrashing peas. He had
8LOOu AUA nOuAS III llAC SLllA4C anu neat
ana choking dust feeding the nav of
the machine, his back breaking under
the fncessant strain, for the appetite
OF the clanking monster was insatia-
Die. At noon he had dropped into a
sleep of exhaustion and his father, bru-
tai, ignorant and overworked, failing
10 rouse him by shouting, had adopted
rougher means, waking him with a
heavy blow. After dark, worn out and
aching in ev9ry bone, the resentful p
year-old had stolen to the barn of a
ueighbor and Immediately dropped
asleep in a far corner of the hayloft.
But before dawn he was on his way
anywhere that was far from the merci-
less grind and the grim circumstances
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03
A Question IF Profit.

what do you think of this move Of
the London dressmakers to revive the
hour-glass figure for women?"
81 think 1t Is because they want the
sand."-Baltimore American.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03
Didn't Work.

81 wonder why it is" remarked one
Of the two men who had just lunched,
turning to speak to the other, that they
always have pretty cashiers at these res
taurants."
But the pretty cashier, though she
blushed and smiled, did not fail to detect
the Canadian quarter he threw down in
payment of his check.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03
Little Thinking.

Mr.. BOrely (who has been critics.
ing)-Now, don't be offended. You
know, I always say what 1 think. Miss
Cutting You don't talk much, do you,
Mr.. BoreIy Illustrated Bits
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03

The mate, VINO had not spoken, looked
at the doctor as he rose. At the slow
shake of the doctors head the mate
strangled a sob and dropped on his
knees at the foot of the bed, hiding his
face in his arms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03
A BACKLOG FANCY.

The room is dim, the logs burn low,
But In the itful flash 1
Upon the wall the sunbeams glow
Through the green branches Of the tree.
The backlog sputters, and I hear
The forests leafy summer note
And in the waves of smoke appear
The blue pool of the wood remote.
Then like a spirit witching, gay,
Ascends a throbbing golden spark
FREELY drifting on its way
Across the lonely marish dark.
zittrick
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03
She Likes Soldiers.

"Oh, yes, it's regular drill we have
here. They teach US to use our arms
and"
"How interesting" she murmured, as
she Snuggled closer.-CornelI Widow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03

Prolonged visits are apt to deal hos
pitality a death blow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03

Dignity carried to excess becomes a
chronic disease.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03
A Big Bargain fer 2 Cents Postpaid

The year of 1906 was one Of prodigal
plenty on our seed farms Never before
did vegetable and farm seeds return such
enormous yields.
Now we wish to gain 100000 new Gus
toners this year and hence offer for 12c
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-03

4UIdI u %
All for 12c postpaid in order to intro
duce our warranted Seeds and if you
will send 16c we will add one package of
Berliner Earliest Caulifower, together
with our mammoth plant, nursery stock,
vegetable and farm seed and tool catalog.
This catalog is mailed free TO all in.
tending purchasers. Write to-day.
John A. Salzer Seed Co., Box @, lie
Crosse Wis.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
A Simple Luncheon.

A luncheon may begin with beef or
chicken bouillon, hot or cold, or with
clam or oyster soup. Or this course
may be omitted and a macedoine of
fruit or halved grapefruit or melon
may be served instead. II the mace
doine is served It may be in cocktail
or lemonade glasses, the fruit cut into
small squares and very cold. This may
be on the table when the guests come
into the room. For the second course,
II fish is to be served, creamed fish au
gratin is excellent. since this may
stand for some time after cooking
without injury to its excellence. Fish
may be omitted If one prefers and
creamed chicken au gratin come next.
or chicken served in some other way,
or chops. This would be also the
time to bring the chafing dish into SER
vice and to cook 1t in oysters, or fish,
or meat, or cheese, or eggs. or any
OF the other dainties known to the
chafing dish expert.-Harper's Bazaar,
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
MAKES a GOOD coMsINATIoN.
Prunes and Oranges for Jam Are
Highly Recommended.

Prunes and oranges make good
combination for jam. Get the large
sized prunes, II possible, wash them
thoroughly in both hot and cold water,
then cut from the pit. Put the fruit
through meat chopper. To each
cupful Of chopped prunes take cup
full of cut oranges.
Put in the grated rind of one-half
Of the oranges used, then peel and cut
them In small pieces. Good California
prunes will sweeten themselves, but
with the orange they will require
some sugar. A large tablespoonful Of
sugar to each cupful Of orange will
be sufficient II the oranges are fairly
sweet ones. To two cupfuls of prunes
add one-half cupful of water. Stir all
we'll together and stand on the back
Of the range in a tightly covered ket-
tie or crock.
Do not let II get too hot, but 1t
may remain at simmering heat half
a day or longer with frequent stir
rings and mashings. when It will be
ready to pack In the jars.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14

MFRS. LIZZIE LOHR, llS5 ". 18th
Iv1 st., Chicago, Ill, writes:
"ltake pleasure In writing you
these few lines. thinking there may be
other women suffering the same as did.
II had my complaints for over year,
1ighfswesfs AL winter and no appetite.
I-was rBn-dOwn SO far that / had TO
sit down to do my cooking, I was SO
weak.
II tried many different medicines and
doctors also. Nothing seemed to do me
any good. The doctors wanted to oper-
ate on me.
"At last I wrote to DR.. Hartman.
told him just exactly how l was, and he
told me what allied me and how should
take Peruna.
III did as he told me for four months,
and now am all cured.
mo one can tell how thankful am
to him, as had given up all hopes Of
ever getting well again.
II am a widow and the mother of six
small children who depend on my sup
port. 1 work all day and seldom get
tired.
II took five bottles of Peruna in all.
''Any woman wishing to know more
about my case may write to me and
will gladly tell all about it.
II thank DIR. Hartman for what he
has done for me-"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
As SHE HAD BEEN ORDERED.
Domestic Cleared Everything Left
Over Out Of the Ice Box.

There recently entered the service
of Cleveland family domestic Of
Scandinavian origin. She had never
seen a refrigerator before, and the
lady of the house, after initiating her
into its mysteries. instructed her
never to leave anything old or left
over in the ice-box, but to keep the
refrigerator perfectly clean and fresh
by throwing the old things away each
morning.
The very next day the mistress,
looking out of the window, observed
something peculiar in the yard.
What is that, Sophie?" she asked.
"And how did It get there?"
"That is old ice, ma'am," was the
proud response, left over from yes
terday. / t'rew 1t away lake you toll
me. Weekly.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
Peach Iapioca.

Soak one cup. Of tapioca over night
in a quart of water. In the morning
nut tapioca and the water 1t was
soaked in and cook one hour in the
double boiler. Then take from stove
and add one-half teaspoon of salt
three-fourths cup of sugar and juice
from one can Of peaches and stir
thoroughly. Then into pudding dish
pour q layer of this tapioca. then lay
in the peaches and pour the rest OF
the tapioca over them, and bake In
moderate oven one hour. Eat with
whipped cream.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
SEARS, RoEsuck q co. INDICTED
Charged with Using Mails to De
fraud and In Misrepresentlng
Articles Sold.

Des Moines, Ia.-(special)-Sears.
Roebuck G Co. OF Chicago have been
charged with using the mails to de-
fraud. The indictment is on three
counts. 1t is alleged that the COM
pany misrepresented articles in-its
catalogues sent through the mails.
The first count charges that on June
13. 1907. the company devised a
scheme to obtain money by false pre-
lenses from DIR. c. F. Spring Of Des
Moines by selling him white lead that
Sears -Roebuck claim to have made.
The indictment alleges It was made
by others. A second count is on a
ring bought by r. H. Miles, and
the third count is the sending OF an
other ring, alleged to have been mis-
represented, through the mails.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
ooIno TO Be Fined.

When George Ade was newspaper
reporter he was sent to write up" an
Irish laborer who had fallen from .
building. When Mr.. Ade arrived on
the scene, several officers and others
were helping the injured man into the
ambulance. Mr.. Ade pulled out his
pad and pencil. Whats his Manner
he asked one of the policemen.
The injured man, who had heard
Ade and who mistook him for the
timekeeper employed by the con.
tractor, rolled his eyes in a disguised
way.
What dye think o. that?" he NUT.
tered. I'm goin' to be docked for
the few minutes ! lose goin' to the
hospital!"-Success.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
'COHTAGIOn A QUESTION OF
PREVENTION

Sinks, drains, eating and cooking
utensils, sick room linen and clothing
frequently carry the dreaded disease
germ unnoticed by the household
Thorough and hygienic cleansing IL
the best safeguard against infection.
and such q safeguard 10 found in the
universal household necessity -Borax.
This simple preventive carries In II.
self. disinfecting qualities which en-
ter the fabric or act upon the article
to be cleansed in hygienic manner,
eliminating every unwholesome prop
erty. rendering It contagion-proof,
while at the same time BorGr 70 OF
Itself az harmless az salt.
Unlike most disinfectants which de-
pend upon their strength of odor or
harmful-to- o-the-system qualities, to ar
rest or prevent, contagion. Borax II
Natures remedy, being easy to OBJ
tain and easy to apply, simple so
luton in hot water being all the appli-
cation necessary and requiring no
prescription, 1t can be obtained from
any grocer or druggist In convenient,
economical household packages.
In addition to it's disinfecting quail
ties. Eorax is especially household
necessity, and can be used for soften
ing water, cleansing and whitening
clothes. clearing the skin, whitening
hands, makes an excellent dandruff
remover and can be used on the finest
laces or most delicate fabrics without
injury, while as an adjunct to the
bath It removes all odor of perspira-
tion and leaves the skin soft and vel
vety.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
L,test ThIno In Book Holders.

A pleasing gift Is made by covering
an ordinary japanned tin book holder
with outing flannel and then fittipg
light weight tapestry or brocaded silk
over It. Put on !, with the over and
over stitch. Natural colored linen may
be used II preferred and monogram
worked In brown silk on one side. A
pair of these is sure to be appreciated
by book lovers. and the cost is slight.
The labor and time spent In making
are trifiing and the value Is Increased.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
SYSTEM IN HovssAoLD WORK.
Forsthouoht win DO Away With Much
Work and Worry.


The woman who does her own work,
day in and day out. and rushes to
avoid hurry and come to the table
in proper state OF mind and body
to partake of the meal which she
has prepared should allow one hour
for preparing dinner and three-quar-
ters Of an hour for the other meals
of the day. according to Janet M. Hill,
an authority on domestic matters.
Then without undue haste (sometimes,
not always) the dishes used in pre-
pairing the meal can be washed while
the meal 10 being prepared and the
after-meal work need not be dreaded.
Know what you are going to do
before you enter the kitchen, then go
go straight to the mark without daily
Ing. Fuel and precious time are often
wasted while one Is trying to make up
her mind what she will do. Then, worn
out in trying to find something easy
to make, calling for nothing tangible
In the way of ingredients and little
cooking, the matter is given up and
the grocer is telephoned to bring some
thing in the inevitable paper bag.
There is no satisfaction in this kind
Of housekeeping. Housekeeping is a
business to be conducted In summer
and in winter. To be always equal to
It take holiday often and give the
same to those In your employ. Do
not stagnate. Initiate new projects in
your business. Rejoice in 1t. Avoid
Overwork and overhead. but keep up
your interest.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
Was HOLDING His Own.

A wealthy man. revisiting his native
village, was telling his old cronies
around the store stove how he had
achieved his great success. At the
close of his recital an old village char
acter that he had known as a boy en-
tered.
How are you, Tom?" said the great
man, holding out his hand. "And
how have you been getting along all
these years?"
The old fellow shifted his quid
and spat.
. "Wa'al," he said, when I hit this
town more'n 40 years ago I didn't
have a red cent, an now-wa'al, !
guess I'm holdin' my own all right"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
Best He Could DO.

1t was his first circuit, and, more.
over, he had to defend his first client,
who was a better known than re-
spected burglar. In an interval he
approached veteran member Of the
bar and sought for advice.
"And how long do you think
ought to make my speech to the jury,
sir?" he finished up.
II should say about an hour" said
the old hand.
"An hour! Why, thought ten
minutes would be ample! Why 80
long?"
WELL" said his adviser, you see,
they can't sentence him till you're
finished, and the longer you talk the
longer he'll be out Of jail!"-Stray
Stories.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
PRODUCTIVE POWER OF
WESTERN CANADA SOIL
Vinnipeg Correspondents

Winnipeg Correspondence.
There has never been any who have
doubted the productiveness OF the soil
OF Western Canada, but there are
sometimes found those who question
the fact Of its superiority. During the
past season It has been shown that
In grain raising qualities It possessed
the very best. The late spring pre-
vented grain being sown In many
cases before the middle of May. Yet.
large percentage Of that sown at that
time produced excellent yields. Had It
not been for the frost early in August.
which visited most Of the north half
OF the continent, there would have
been magnificent yield in every dis
trict in Western Canada. Throughout
the Southern Alberta district where
about 10000 acres was sown to win
ter wheat the yield will be enormously
large. There are vast tracts Of yalu-
able grain growing land In Western
Canada that are available for home
steads. the Canadian Government CIV
ing 160 acres free. and entry may be
uSo0 " HoAyp W ouy aCaI ICiuSAv0s
thus saving considerable cost to the
American who may have entry made
in this way. Any Canadian Govern
ment Agent will give you the partic-
ulars.
Your correspondent has just re-
ceived the following letter from Craik.
Saskatchewan, which bears out the
statement made in the first part Of
this letter.
"Craik, Sask., Aug. 1907.
May 24th we planted Dahlia root,
which we brought with US from Min
neapolis. Aug. 18th. 80 days later, 1t
was In bloom. The plant is now ~
feet high and covered with blossoms
We never got half as many flowers on
1t In Minneapolis, even during Septem-
ber and October, although we had
more time to attend to 1t there"
I mention this only as an example
Of the great productive power of the
soil here In Saskatchewan, Canada.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
cauoht whIaksra h safs.

In locking his safe the other night
prior to his going home for supper
Georea Edgemont. a paperhanger who
lives at Jefferson street and Hermit
age lane. Manayunk. shut the safe
door upon his flowing whiskers and
was held until released by his. daugh-
ter, says the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Edgemont, had been out collecting
bills during the day. Returning to his
ONCE he opened his safe and placed
the money In 1t. He then threw the
door shut, catching the end Of his
beard in the door. In the excitement
incident to his odd predicament he
forgot the combination and 30 could
not release himself. With his chin
resting on the safe he was discov'
cred about an hour after the accident
by his daughter, who came to find
what had delayed him. The safe was
broken open by q locksmith.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
BEGAN YOUNG.
Had "cones Nerves" from Youth.


when very young I began using
coffee and continued up to the past
, six months" writes Texas girl.
Il had been exceedingly nervous,
thin and very sallow. After quitting
coffee and drinking Postum Food COT.
fee about month my nervousness
disappeared and has never returned.
This Is the more remarkable as am
Primary teacher and have kept
right on with my work.
MY complexion now Is clear and
rosy. my skin soft and smooth. Az q
good complexion was something had
greatly desired. l feel amply repaid
even tho this were the only benefit
derived from drinking Postum. ~
Before beginning its use I had
suffered greatly from indigestion and
headache; these troubles are now un
known,
Best Of all, changed from coffee
to Postain without the slightest fncon
venience, did not even have head
ache. Have known coffee drinkera
who were visiting me. to use Postum
week without being aware that they
were not drinking coffee.
z have known several to begin the
use Of Postum and drop Il becauss
they did not bon II properly. Aftez
explaining how q should be prepared
they have tried it again and pro
nounced II delicious"
Mama S3ven ~ pnef,,r, a. ustt1~
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14

Owen Nudge was very sensitive
man. More than once at harsh word
he had forsaken profitable work and
gone home for sympathy to his wife.
One morning Owen started out to help
Glenn Butler, who had bought new
stump-pulling machine and was pre-
pairing to clear field.
Toward noon Owen came back. Mrs.
Nudge sighed and waited sympathetic
ally for the explanation.
Il just couldn't stand It," said Owen,
rubbing his jaw. when see that
stump-puller twist them roots out, 1t
reminded me so of the times l went
to the dentist to get back teeth ex-
tracted. The first thing l knew I was
limp as rag, and Just ached all
over and had to quit. Youths Com.
panion.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
oInoer PuMs.

One cup light brown sugar, one egg.
one teaspoonful Of ginger, one cup mo-
lasses, two level teaspoonfuls Of sal.
aratus, dissolved In one cup Of hot
water, one cup melted lard. four cup
fuls -four; mix in the order given and
drop by tablespoon about two inches
apart in dripping pan. Bake in .
quick oven. .,,. q.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
The Worst Was Vet to Come.

A southern pulpit orator. one Sum
day morning, was describing the ex-
perience Of the prodigal son. In his
endeavor to impress his hearers with
the shame and remorse that this
young man felt and his desire to cast
away his wicked doings, he spoke
thus:
dis young man got to thinking
about his meanness and his misery,
and he TUX OF his coat and frowed II
away. And den he TUX on his vest
and frowed dat away. And den he TUX
OF his shirt and frowed dat away too.
And den he come to ,hisself."
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14

Starch. like everything else. is be-
ing constantly improved. the patent
Starches put on the market Is years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery Defiance Starch-all In
furious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition Of another ingredient. In
vented by us, gives to the Starch .
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-12-14
Walnut Candy.

Two cups. brown sugar, half cup
rich milk, half pound English walnuts
chopped fined. Boil the sugar and milk
is minutes. Add the nuts. boil five
minutes, flavor with vanilla II desired.
Beat well. spread in shallow pans and
cut In squares.