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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
A NEW LEAF.

He came to my desk with a ouivcriny
lip
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

One way to make Il living is to find
a job of real work and make connec-
ton with Il good payroll through the
job.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

The lesson was q
Dear teacher, |
want 4 now
leaf he said.
Il have spoiled
this one
In place of the
leaf so stained
and blottcd
! gave him n new
one all uuspot-
And into his sad
eyes smiled.
u better now,
my child"
! went to the
throne with n
Quiyering soul
The old year was
done.
"Dear Father, hast
thou a new leaf
FOR me?
lave spoiled
this one"
He took the old
leaf. stained
and blotted.
And gave me a
~ Or ~ ~
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

People take it for granted that a
good natured mar can't get angry. and
great is the occasional surprise.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

Most people
would rather be
right than get
left. and the sad
part of it is that
often - alas, too
often they are
both.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

An esteemed correspondent $50 his
typewriter spells it, in Upper Nyack-
on-the-IIu6son complains Of my use OF
the word 'thaumaturgical' in connec-
ton with the Vanderbilt millions. He
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
Gotham In Fun
And Otherwise.
Those Advertised Piano Barealns-A For.
tunate Thing For Strauss-PopuIar
ignorance Of Anator~.
words, Words"

From Our New York Correspondent
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Poverty is 4
disease that Is
b o t h infectious
a II contagious,
and the only rem
edy for it is
plenty Of money
for everybody.
Sometimes you
can very es-
innate what is in
q man when he Is
out of a job.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

He begins to wonder how he can
break the cold and clammy news to
her that he can only be a e Il brother
to her.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

1t Is nice to he friends With every
body. but when 1t mt to the pinch
you will find that everybody's friend I.
nobody's friend: hence no reciprocity.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

The only IA to get along with some
people undoubtedly is to make shift to
get along without them
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

Some people
who are looking
for W ork suffer
from n y OPT
when some in
stinct tells thonl
that the job is
e Il and hefty.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-12-30

: new II all unspotted
ana into my sad heart smiled.
DO better now. my child"
Forward.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
WANTS AN OPENING.

An eastern reader of these notes n
young man of twenty-five years living
In the city OF New York. writes inouir-
Ing what the chances arc farther west
Tor young man who is well and
strong and willing to work, but yet
who wants TO get into some kind of
business for himself. preferably an
outdoor occupation, like farming. II Is
n very natural thought on the part OF
New Englanders that there are better
opportunities for getting ahead I'm the
Mississippi valley states and with the
resident OF the central states that bet.
ter opportunities are to be found on
the Pacific slope. There is doubtless
truth In the contention OF those I'm both
sections referred to. Yet before go
Ing west we should advise our young
friend TO look around bit near home.
Many western agricultural papers have
been publishing articles of late relative
to opportunities in New England, espe.
cially along the line of taking hold OF
some OF the so called abandoned or
unproductive farms. Not long since
there was cited In these notes the case
OF young man who had Travelled the
country over and who had euuinped
himself for an agricultural professor
ship or responsible position I'm the
government service and yet who after
taking everything into account had de.
cided to go back to the old home farm
In York state and put out more or.
chards and otherwise develop intelli
gently the possibilities of nm eastern
farm. There is little question that
there is more doing in general way
IN the central western than I'm the New
England states and more I'm the west
ern group than i'm the central. but I'm
both sections considerable ready mon
ey Is needed for one TO buy a farm or
ranch, unless it be n small one, or 10
embark In 4 paying business enter
prise. Our friend does not advise us
OF his tastes. so that we hardly feel
qualified to give him specific informa-
ton as to the pursuit which he should
follow. But, whatever these may be. It
is pretty good idea for one who con.
templates locating in n new or distant
section of the country TO visit such
place before acquiring any property
interest with n view TO ascertainine
what the prospects or possibilities OF
the section may be. This may mean
the paying out of a considerable sum
for car fare and hotel bills. but I'm the
end it Is often the cheapest way to do.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
WASHING OF EYES.
How to Battle Them Properly With
Lotione.

NV 70 D~tne mem properly WIN
lotione.
II more persons knew that the eye
balls need bathing quite as much as
the body. no dressing stand would be
without nm eye cup and lotion for this
purpose. In washing the eyes use n
special glass that may be bought Mt
any druggists. This cup is shaped
something. Ike wlncglasg. except that
IL Is elongated instead OF round and
has rim that slopes down in the mid
die to fit the eyes.
To use this little vessel I'll It three
quarters full OF whatever lotion or
liquid Is prescribed. then place II close
~ about the eye and throw back tho
head. In this position open and shut
the eye, so that the ball is thoroughly
bathed.
AS TO the lotion for the bath. IN ex-
ccllent and simple wash that Will
cleanse the ball and relieve a fcverish
or tired sensation is made by boiling
and altering half pint OF water and
pouring into Il while still warm one
half teaspoonful OF refined borax and
ten drops OF spirits OF camphor. says
the Washington Star. Let this cool.
then filter again through piece OF
thin muslin.
The cup may he partly filed with
this liquid morning and night and any
time during the day when the eyes feel
tired. 1t should he applied nv pre-
Viously directed and after using for n
time will usually clear away the yell
low scum so frequently seen on eye
balls and always so dlshgurlng. Be
fore applying any lotion the eyes must
always be carefully bathed In warm
water.
For eyes that are weak tonic wash
recommended by English oculists is
made i'm this way: One half OF an ounce
OF rock salt and one ounce of dry sui
plate OF zinc slmmercd in perfectly
clean. covered porcelain vessel with
three plnts OF water until the ingredl-
ents are all dissolved. Strain through
thick. clean muslin. add ono ounce OF
rosewater and cork tightly. Use when
the eyes feel weak. If the lotion
smarts. add little water. The eye cup
should be kept perfectly clean.
III after simple home treatment the
eyeballs continue TO show n ycllowish
appearance no time should be lost in
consulting n physician, for something
wrong with the system Is Indicated
Any inflammation OF the eyes IS likely
10 exhibit itself by secretion on the
lids In the morning. and this condition
should be checked before II leads into
another more serious state.
After bathing with either of the To-
lions given the edges Of the lids should
be covered Mt night with paste made
of two and onc-half ccntigrams each of
oxide OF zinc and subacetatc OF lead.
twenty-five ccntigrams of oil of sweet
almonds. three grams of white vase
line and three drops of tincturc OF
benZoln.
1t il well TO have this compounded
by chemist, for should there he the
least lump or grain It is apt to find its
way Into the eye and cause irritation
In making any lotion Mt homo too
much care cannot be given to fltering.
and should the liquid become cloudy
after II time It must be strained again
to prevent causing irritation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
REnovATINe OF PILLOWS.
Hew 20 Fii Them With Feather.
Without Losing Many.

Hcw 20 Fin Them With Feather.
Without Losing Many.
EcnOynting pillows h of vast impor
tan'c dur.ng the house cleaning sea
son. Shutting In more feathers whci
your pillows wear soft Is Il thing mos
inexperienced housckecpers dread, nnt
with good reason. FOR unless II is don,
Just 80 ihc feathers Gy every which
way. bits OF the soft down clinging e
hair and dress and everything In the
roOn with n persistence remarkable liz
such apparently yielding things Whcr
that necessary time comes around.
shut yourself MP In as empty a room
rs YOU can get (a small one Is bcsO.
taking all the pillows which need fill
Ing. II case full OF feathers Tor another
pillow from which yOu purpose TO re-
plenish the others. strong thread aud
stout needles and knife for the rip.
ping
Tuck your hair UP under cap or
tie a big handkerchief over II. Don't
wear a cloth dress TO do the work ia.
even though you take the precaution 10
put on big work aprOn-thr kind that
covers you up from throat 10 hem.
rhosc feathers have way OF creeping
along the hoor-the sllgh, drafts OF air
caused by your movements being suiii-
Client excusc-and attaching them
selves to the hem OF your dress
Close doors and windows before you
begin your WORK Then with your
knife rip open the cad OF a pillow and
the cnl OF the one whose contents are
10 be divided among the others. I'm
old method was 10 transfer the featlI-
ers by haudfuls. pressing each little
lot well down before taking another.
But Il better way Is TO Insert the ripped
end OF the pillow TO he empticd into
that of the one TO bc filled aud then 10
shake down enough 20 make II fairly
but only fdirly-hnrd Then slip your
hand Inside ana push the remaining
feathers fl? back, ut the same time
working TIL edges OF the ticking to-
gcther When you finally separate
them there will be fewer feathers set
flying around aimIessly than In any
other way
Pin the Tcam OF the filled pillow to-
gcther and begin on the next. doing all
of them before you sew up any. but
scanning them all before you leave the
room.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
How to Renovato Old Furniture.


There arc many ways OF renovating
old furniture. but one of the best meth
DDS Is the alternate use of sandpnper
and varnish. First remove every par
ticle of dust. dirt and old cracked var
nish from the piece of furniture TO be
treated, getting right down TO the bare
wood. TO aid in this work cabinet
scraper or glass will be necessary and
bottle OF wood alcohol TO soften the
varnish. After the varnlsh is removed
snndpaper the wood TO n smooth sur.
face. At least four coats of finishing
varnish Will be required. and after
each has become thoroughly dry rub
lightly with fine sandpapcr. After the
last coat of varnish has dried for two
days rub boiled linsced oil on the
treated surfaces with soft cloth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
How TO RonOva,o an Old Waist.

Last seasons waists were made
much nnrrowc; In the shoulders than
this years. ana the sleeves simply
were immense. If you have waist
which has sleeves made of the same
material as yoIr waist and which are
too large. IL probably also has yoke
OF come shape OF net. Maybe your
wrist, especially IL 1t Is OF silk or satin.
Is worn under the arms. IL you have II
few pieces OF velvet or silk you can
make your waist rs good us new and
I'm n pretty. up 10 dU:r style. Rip the
sleeves out and cut The armhole from
two to four inches larger. or enough
larger 80 that all the worn part is cut
away. Cut the neck round. II IL was
shaped or square. aud finish it with
half inch wide band OF velvet or silk
ana sew n land of the same material
in.o the large armholc This band
should Ice t,,n Or two and half inches
wide. M;E" b,lt Of the same ma
tcgial. / 'r oil! waist blouscs too
much i; '.1p.il hc lr; down an inch or
so. This NH give iou pretty. mod
ern overblauSc. which may he worn
over lingerie. net or lace blouses
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
h!o,y 10 Wsinh the Baby.

Use the basket in which baby's tot
lot articles are kept. surprising it Is av-
erage sizr. Buy five yards of webbing
AN extra heavy tape. Cut two strips
each siS,T-coIr I:vhes loag Pass one
under the bISS"t diagonally and rasten
securely Il; CORNERS 40 same with
other strip, fastening at opposite cor
neGs. Ioia tie cG;ls over the top. This
leaves ample "pdcc 10 slip baby under.
In one eel OF the remaining piece OF
tape sew loop large enough 10 pass
one prong o:er the chandelier On the
other end Hcw the ring of your ordinary
hook scales ut such height that when
the loops Oh the basket are hooked into
the scales the BASKET will skip the bel
or table by six inches. Place Il pillow
and set OF clothing In basket and weigh
Place the baby in and after weighing
him subtract the weight OF basket and
clothing and YOU have baby's exact
weight
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
How to Preserve Linoleum.

Good linoieum is in its first cost an
expensive kitchen floor covering. but
1t can be made TO last practically a
lifetime by the very simple device OF
giving 1t n coat OF spar varnish every
six months, at n cost of perhaps 30
cents for room 10 by -. Apply Mt
night and 1T Will be dry in the morn
Ing. An oilcloth or n llnoleum so much
worn that this treatment may not seem
worth while can have its period Of
usefulness greatly extended by going
over 1t with flannel dipped In thin
glue water. Before either application
wash and thoroughly dry the floor coy
cring
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
How TO elm Hous. plants

TO slip house plants. oil dish with
sand. Cut slips away from any kind
of house plants, taking care the slip is
made from Il young green shoot and
the cut is made slanting. Keep sand
wet all the time. Place in sunny win
dow. They will begin to show little
roots In from two to three weeks Aft
or roots are formed put I'm small pots
and SHIFT into larger pots as they need
1t. Water each day. TO enrich plants
water with solution OF $50 grains or
glue In about two gallons OF water.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

Heat proetratrs thr. t.,v.s In tla sum.
mer ONE need, tonic 10 Offset the rus.o.
mary POT Weather nerve and strength &C..
prfs.iou You will feel better within t2
hours fffer % eiupiu to take such a f,rue.
dJ as d. 0inups Restorative fts rtomp.
action in restoring The Weakened trrv,s Is
snfprrIr or course sou won't get pr-
ufei' strong bob f-a DAYS bu each dav
l|n &C." ,ciutly feel ne Improvement
lhI' tired ifrlces spifirres feeling viii
gIictIt d'pfrt 81 3 -n using the Restorative
ID. oIooD e RestOrstive will sharpen . fatI
ing appetite BE- aids digestion. ~ will
strengthen TIC weakened kidrets and heart
by SIMPLY rebuilding tbp wornott nerves
that NIrsr organs depend nppn Test IL a
few DAYS and bc convinced. Sold bv
Htricklef' 8 drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
GROWING CLOVER FOR SEED.


Considering the fact that the grow,
Ing Of clover enrichcs the soil and tho
further fact Of the extremely high
price no which clover seed has sold
during the past few years. It would
seem Ike paying proposition to take
np the growing Of clover for seed.
Quite often, 81 IS true. the seed does
not seem To- mature properly. but this
may be due in part 10 the effort which
s. usually made tO get n crop II bay
and o. crop of seed from the same piece
" land the same season. Whore the
season i9 long enough this can De done
without trouble. but often insufficient
time SIS left after the crop N bay Is
removed 20 mature crop Of seed
We're the seed made the primary con.
sidcration and the crop n hay removed
somewhat earlier than e. the case
when the quality u the hay IS tho
prime object The field would got nicely
headed ort and stand q better chance
of maturing rs seed without danger
from DAMAGE By unreasonable weather
in-fhe fall.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

Steps have been taken by the Amer
lean Humane society to secure the co.
operation OF President Roosevelt In tho
protection of the range cattle OF the
west. The idea contemporaries to pass
laws which shall compel cattlemen to
provide food and water and shelter for
their stock.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

Tho boy who develops n lazy. tired
streak at fourteen is quite likely TO be
termed shiftless nnd improvident when
he becomes man. 1t Is trait that
should by all means be discouraged. for
the tendencies which develop during
these early years have way OF per
sisting and staying with the boy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

That was n good cartoon in The
Philadelphia Record ~ iuiy a.,
which depicts Roosevelt tyirg 10
open re Prosperity SITE ~ which
be has lost the combination. TAFT
stands rear 10 evident perpl x.ty
and a Hard Times calendar has the
months from Jauus'y % June
mail cd with a cross.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

Cover hot water bag with one OF
outing flannel In which there has been
made n pocket about the size of the
baby's bottle. When going to bed ill
the bottle as usual and place 1t In the
pocket. Then fill the water bag with
hot water and put II at the bottom of
the baby's crib, covering it with
blanket says the Delincator. When
the baby wakes for its bottle in the
night the milk will he ready I'm an in.
slant
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

II patch OF ground Is so weak I'm
point Of fertility that It Will not pro
duce a good growth OF weeds. II IS well
nigh worthless. Just so with the boy.
II he hasn't life and energy enough 10
do considerable mischief on occasion.
there is little prospect that he VIII ever
do much good In the world. IL IS the
fields that could grow weeds. but give
their fertility % growing useful crops.
that make farm lands valuable. and Il
is boys md girls Of capacity and en-
ergy for sowing Wild oats, but who
devote their strength along wholesome
lines. that good mon and women are
developed from
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
How 70 Amusn childr.n-

When children become restless on
rainy day q good way to keep them
amused Is To give them an old tomato
basket. some white cloth and thread.
They can make little RATS. canoes and
boats out of the basket. using the
cloth for sails and with the use Of the
bathtub will keep themselves busy the
rest Of the day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23
How 70 Remoun tiil,l.,,,-

Mildew may hc removed by moistcn.
Ing the article in lemon juice and plnc.
Ing In the sun. As fast rs II dries rc.
new the lemon. II this is not effective
make n paste Of soft soap. 20 which
you have added one tablespoonful Of
powdered starch. the Juice Of a lemon
and n little salt Spread over the SPOT
and place I'm the sunshine
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

The growing things in the garden
should not only be given frequent cul-
uvation for the purpose of killing the
weeds, but in order TO keep the soil
loose and mellow so that the air and
moisture may circulate freely through
tho soil.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

For the sake OF the good housewife
there should be n Kitchen cabinet. wa.
ter and drainage facilities In the busl.
ness end or the house even ut expense
OF n few pieces OF upholstered furni.
ture In the parlor. She Is entitled to
just as much comfort and convenience
when she Is Mt work as the company
are when they are ut ease.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

The question of cutting the lawn
grass should be determined largely by
the amount OF rainfall. When moisture
is abundant 1t may be cut as often as
twice week. In the months of July
and August, especially IL droughty
weather prevails, 1t should go longer
than this without cutting, so that the
roots may not be too sorely taxed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

1t IL often the case with the horse
along In years that his being in poor
condition IL the result of his teeth be.
Ing out OF whack. Perhaps the teeth
need filing down so as TO make possible
n proper mastlcation OF the food. Take
such nm animal to competent vcteri-
marian and have him examined. II the
trouble is with the teeth 1t can easily
be rcmedied.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

Veal mutton and pork VIII keep per.
fectly fresh In warm weather witho1t
the aid Of ice or salt for weeks 10y keen.
Ing submerged I'm sour milk Change
the milk when mold apppur Rinse
meat In cold water when ready f0r usc
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

The limit would seem TO have been
reached for the stock feeder when he
Is compelled TO pay a cents n bushcl
Tor good corn TO finish his hogs and
cattle for market, and yet this price
was paid July ! by many feeders I'm
the northern portion of the corn belt.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

II Is clean md dainty habit TO be
rs particular about the condition OF
the feet M tic hands. In many cases
the same prornrations may be used on
both Daily baths I'm camphoratcd oil
or colo"nr water are refreshing n the
feet are tcnicr and sensitive.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

The crop report issued 10y the special
lists OF the agricultural department I'm
charge OF this work show that. while
the area devoted TO oats is q per cent
less than the area sown last year, or
$4,000 acres. the condition OF the 81,
$4,000 acres sown is represented by
go per cent of normal crop as com.
pared with SIG on June I, 1907.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

The latest millinery creation. the
MERRY Maid" hat. said to have a
diameter OF four feet. has this I'm its
favor-that II can be utilized as n
sunshade by the boys on the riding
corn plows after the ribbons have fad.
ed and the straw has turned yellow.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

II the calves are afflicted with scours
n simple and easy cure may be effect.
ed by putting into their ration OF milk
at the rate OF one teaspoonful to each
pint or pound solution made by add
Ing half an ounce OF formalln To III.
teen and one-half ounces of water.
Experiments which have been conduct
ed with this formalln treatment show
that 1t effects a ready cure and Is not
Injurious to the calves.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

After the strawberry bed Is well
started 1t requires no more care than
does n properly attended potato patch
This should consist OF frequent cult.
vatings with cultlvator or hoe and II
keeping OF the bed free from weeds.
During an especially dry spell IL dust
mulch should be kept ut the surface of
the ground TO keep the roots of the
plants from baking and drying out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

Most of the enemies OF the rose fam.
lily can be warded of by giving the
bushes n good sousing with water un.
der pressure every morning. Where
this cannot be done the bushes should
be sprayed with hcllebore and tobacco
water.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-23

There is good money in the extra cul.
tivation OF the corn crop II 1t means
an Increased yield of from eight TO
twelve bushels per acre, which has
often been noted In corn growing ex.
pcriments