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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
Powered Cretonnes Good
For Fancy Work

Il never did any fancy work till
these lovely lowered cretonnes came
in" said one member of the sewing
bee, as she took another stitch in the
queer-looking bag she was making.
Il have to sew on something that gets
done quickly"
That is just what I'm looking for"
broke in the associate member, who
was reading the latest novel to the
others while they worked.
put that book down." commanded
the active member, "and I'll show you
how to make pair of cretonne bed
slippers this very minute" The girl
OF the cretonne bag volunteered to
lend yard of material that she
couldn't use that afternoon, and the
hostess brought forth a common old
knitted slipper as pattern. Then the
active member cut out a pair of
cretonne tops by the old slipper and
told the associate member to seam
them up the back. A lining of plain
cotton cloth was cut the same size,
the edges turned in and stitched on
CHS OCWAuS 4udCul1CJ duu Tile Shippers
were ready to be overhanded to a pair
of cork soles.
'Now get some coarse linen lace
next time you go down town." com
manded the active member, land sew
it round the tops
1t was done SO quickly that every
girl there resolved to go into cretonne
fancy work Immediately. At the next
meeting one was found making flow
cred bags for soiled handkerchiefs A
yard of the material was gathered at
each end on to an embroidery ring
wound with ribbon to match. When
the rings were held together the Gre
tonne formed a delightfully."- capacious
bag. Another was making small table
covers, with centers of the cretonne
and broad border of plain sateen to
match the color of the flowers. A
third was making a set of over
draperies for her sisters chamber win
dows, to be hung straight down over
the old muslin curtains. Still another
had invented a set of bureau scarfs,
with an edge of coarse Cluny lace.
"And the beauty of it all is that
you can do most of it on the machine"
said the associate member, as she
basted busily at cretonne pillow
cover.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
lake Care Of Clothes.

Every girl likes her clothes to look
fresh and smart all the year round.
This is impossible if she does not take
care of them. All blouses should be
neatly folded when not in use, and laid
in a drawer which is kept for that pur-
pose. 1t is a good plan to fill the
sleeves of best blouses with tissue pa
per to avoid getting them crushed.
Coats keep the best shape by being
put on to coat hangers and hung in
the wardrobe when not required.
Skirts need the most attention. Never
leave a skirt in the wardrobe which
requires brushing. Short skirts are
Tar the best for ordinary wear. Never
tolerate a skirt which touches the
ground in any part. as that part will
soon become worn out and discolored,
and so spoil the whole costume.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02

the former desultory chapters of his
life had come to an abrupt and sudden
close, and it's real story had begun.
In the days that followed, when
Aunt Penelope began to experience
the joys of returning health, DR.. Pen
dletons fame, trumpeted by her, went
abroad through all that region.
One day, weeks later, when the
three were together in the sitting
room. and the doctor had pronounced
her discharge from treatment, adding
that he must soon be getting back
to town. Aunt Penelope cleared her
throat preparing to make bold and
daring speech, and screwed her cour-
age to the sticking place as he contin-
ued: "People'll call me 'Ananias'
after reading the card on my door
that says, Back soon.'
Il suppose no one has read your
card" said Dorla with painstaking
frown contracting her brows as she
counted the stitches in her wild rose
embroidery, between the words.
DR.. Pendleton turned scarlet at this
pert little remark No man wishes to
be considered a failure by the wom-
an he loves.
"And their own loss, too" inter
posed Miss Stannard, soothingly.
Bruce" began she with some little
trepidation, why go back at all?
The towns are crowded with doctors
of established reputation, who seldom
go away and never die. What room is
there for you younger fry? Why not
settle down here, marry Dorla and all
of us live together? There's plenty to
support us all"
Up to this time DR.. Pendleton never
had had the courage to plead his case,
but his aunt's words seemed to inspire
him. Then in a few words, with
mighty force, he submitted to her his
case.
Not until a halfsmile touched her
face dared he to draw her shrinking
figure toward him and lift, to meet his
kiss, the blushing face she strove to
cover with her hands.
And at supper time everybody-in-
GLIDING Aunt Penelope-looked so ra-
dainty blissful that Pomona, whose
right name was Aurelia, declared to
herself in confidence: I'll bet cooky
there's something up!"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
Fashion for Children.

For a small child about four years
of age there is a charmingly simple
plated frock Of the fine navy blue
serge, with smart patent leather
belt in black or red, and ornamental
stitchings on the collar and cuffs. An
other pretty plated frock which would
fit a girl about ten years of age is
made of green and blue tweed piped
with green velvet, and this is worn
with a loose belt Of tan-colored cloth
that looks like suede kid. The dainty
vest is of creamy guipure and valen.
ciennes lace insertions arranged alter
nately in stripes, and there is a little
cravat bow of green velvet at the
throat. For early autumn wear out
of doors there is a neat costume of
navy blue serge with plated skirt
and a Norfolk coat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
Home Remedies for Minor
Ills and Affections

There are numerous minor ills
which appear SO insignificant as to
render the calling of physician I'M
necessary, and yet these ills, neglect
ed, may in the course of time spread
to serious proportions.
If simple home treatment does not
cause the trouble to disappear, then
more skilled knowledge must be con-
suited
For instance, tartar may suddenly
he discovered in some crevice of the
teeth 1t will appear sometimes in
spite of faithful brushing. Should it.
have collected in any quantity there
must be a general housekeeping at
first Take an orange stick and dip the
end-not too st.Irp-- in strong solu-
ton of peroxide of hydrogen Git is
known by several names-dioxygen,
hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen dioXide,
etc. Then dip the wet point in finely
powdered pumice stone and scrub the
parts till perfectly white. Each morn
ing brush the teeth with wash COM
posed of one part dioXygen and four
parts water.
Mouth sores, ulcers, gum boils, etc.,
create much annoyance at times. Use
freely the wash above mentioned. But
if quick cure is desired for an ulcer,
drop into the center of it a pinch of
powdered alum. 1t will be bitter and
disagreeable for few minutes, but
the ulcer will disappear almost imme-
diately. A pinch of borax in a glass of
water, used as wash, is also effective
and harmless. In the meantime, look
we'll to the condition of the stomach,
where generally lies the source of the
trouble.
Speaking of the stomach, it's disor-
ders very often are evidenced by a
fetid breath Should this be from i'm
purities or disturbing gases, charcoal
will absorb them very effectually
Take it in tablet form frequently due
ing the day.
1t is on the chilly days of winter
that the frog makes known his un-
welcome presence in ones throat. 1t
is often, too, that husky voice is
most untimely, as, for instance, when
there is singing or reading or much
speaking to be done. Lemon juice is
used by some to clear the voice, but
it's effects are only temporary, and it
is a rather severe treatment for the
delicate membranes of the throat. The
white of an egg beaten to stiff froth
| is an old-fashioned but an excellent
remedy to relieve such COMPOSITIONS,
and if so desired lemon juice may be
added to it, Usually cup of hot black
coffee is effective. Another remedy is
a tablespoonful of glycerine in two
tablespoonful of whisky, and, still an
other, inhaling the steam from weak
solution of ammonia and boiling water.
For strained or inf1amed eyes make
solution of boric acid and warm wa
ter, or of hydrogen peroxide and warm
water, and battle the eyes by the use
of an eye-cup. A medicine dropper is
good for this purpose, though more
tedious to handle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
The Doctors Case
By Minnie w. Baines-MilIer
Copyright. by Joseph B. Bowles)

on, I:ruce, this is awful cried his
aunt.
Not necessarily-withp proper treat
ment''
Cant it be stopped? Can't you dc
something for it,"
1t took some effort on DR.. Pendle-
tons part to partially soothe and allay
the fears he had of set purpose, ex-
cited, but by-and-by he succeeded, by
dint of his persuasive tongue. in bring
ing his aunt to that desirable point
where anxiety concerning results be-
came, to certain extent, lost sight Of
in sense of present Importance as a
wonderful ease"
That evening Dorla saw the doctor
pacing to and fro under the trees out
side and went out to question him.
Are you sure to cure Aunt Pene-
lopez"
There's no reason to doubt it,
Dorla Dorla l like that name-so
odd and qaint No one would even i'm
agine what to expect in girl named
Dorla
She looked at him fgrtively He
was of the type that melancholy en-
hances and for the first time, Dorla
realized that he was not only distin-
guished-looking, but handsome.
There was only a brief half hour OF
this exquisite companionship, for when
Dorla rose to go, he did not attempt to
detain her. But he knew, as he laid
his head upon the pillow that night,
that something out of the ordinary
had befallen him. He realized that
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
The Stamnede.

A forked flash of lightning, the bawling
of a steer
Ten thousand hoofs are thund'ring across
the prairie scar;
And dust clouds hang, dun colored,
against the rain clouds drear.
The great horns clash like sabres, as
heads are tossed on high;
The dusty desert trembles as the herd
goes roaring by
With in the lead a cowboy who feareth
not to die
Now jaws are dripping SLAYER. and nos
trils red with gore,
But Slackened are the hoof beats; he
cheers who rides before;
The herd will soon be milling-the run
will soon be DER.
But now the pony stumbles where dan
gers ever Turk,
And in the days faint dawning a form
rests in the murlS;
1t is the faithful servant who gave all to
his work!
Denver Republican.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
CACKLES.

Plenty of corn fed now will make
turkeys and chickens fat and plump.
Clabbered milk is good for laying
hens if given in addition to the regu-
lar supply of water for drink.
The males in a flock of ducks can
be distinguished by their shrill voices
and by the short, curled feathers at
the tops of their tails.
Put in storage liberal quantity of
angel-wurzel beets. These may be
halved lengthwise and given to the
fowls to eat during the winter. There
is no better green vegetable food.
The fact that ducks and geese are
water fowl does not mean that they
do not require dry, well-bedded sleep
ing places. Their pens should have
thick layer of straw, leaves or cheap
hay.
Now is the time to buy next sea,
sons breeding stock of fowls, turkeys,
ducks and geese. Breeders always
make better prices.
Wheat breed may be given young
turkeys if dry, in fact any and all
table scraps, if not too sloppy, and not
at all sour. Turkeys are the silliest
fowls, and must not be let out OF
their pens else they will wander, and
lose themselves. Care as to what
they eat must be attended to all the
time until the red shows on their head,
after that they are counted safe, and
will eat whole grain to great Sdvan-
tage. Always supply grit in some
form.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02


trimming them would be the limit of in these
G find behind the
white ad the brm which half
high
certainly look impossible hats dwnde
trimmed with field flowers such mague bluets
matter merry
familiar
which will unchanged
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
$4,000, 600 Wallpaper Design.

A new design in fancy wallpaper
patterns comes from Kansas City;l
also a way to utilize cancelled checks.
A firm has had all its Offices papered
with old checks, placed neatly edge
to edge. The face figures of the
checks vary from $4,000 to $1,000
and the total for one room is $4,000
900. AS gilt molding runs around
the edges of each check panel, the
general effect Is rather pleasing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
Uncle Sans Pasturaae.

Uncle Sam, unlike Job, the rich
man of the east, does not own many
cattle and horses or sheep and goats,
but he furnishes an enormous amount
of grazing land for those who do have
herds and fiocks. The total number
of grown stock allowed to Craze upon
national forest lands during the sea-
son of 1907 included 1,3SS,OOO cattle
and horses and 4,S95,02O sheep and
goats
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
Marabou Scarves.

The marabou neck ruffles are i'm
mensely smart. They come in all
widths and at all prices, the handsom-
est being the white ones to be worn
around the shoulders for dressy occa-
sions For luncheon wear they are
charming with a gown of pale gray
and with a hat trimmed with mara
hOu scarf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
To Air a Room.

An excellent plan for thoroughly air
ing a sick room, or ones sleeping
room. at night is to tack piece of
medium-weight unbleached muslin
over an ordinary adjustable window
screen; raise the window, put the COW
cred screen in place. Result, we'll
ventilated room with no danger from
drafts
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
Famous in Switzerland.

One of the historic bells in Switzer-
land is the silver bell in the minister
at Bern. 1t rang 'for the service OF
God, the festivals of state and the ex-
ecution of the evil doer." When the
forces of the young French republic
captured Bern in 1898, the citizens
painted it funeral black, and under
this disguise it escaped from the
rapacity of the Gauls.-Sunday Maya
zine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02

the illustration.
a n d f a S t e n G d
loosely to the wall
with staples. It's
chief advantage is
that it permits
light to go all
around the roost
e n a n d t h u g
leaves no dark
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
No Escane.

81 see that hearse in the shape Of
an automobile has been put in uss
in New York"
Darn the rich. ] 'spose they'll want
to run over us even when they're go.
in to their own funerals, after this"
Chicago Record Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
Satin BIouses.

Satin bfouses in the darker shades
are charming made up with heavy
white lace chemisettes and decorated
with jeweled, gold or silver buckles;
and as these separate waists are often
worn with the cloth visiting costume
their tint matches the satin hat rather
than that OF the gown
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02

harbor for lice. The roost should be
made about one and one-half inches
short, but have a screw in the end to
keep it from slipping out of place and
falling.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02

A caution.-Give the cows a good
feed of hay and plenty of water be-
fore turning them out in the corn field.
Fix them up so they can't hurt them
selves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
W0nen Farmers.

On the farms of Norway during
planting time more women than men
are seen in the fields.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
ROOST BRACKET.
One Made Out of Heavy Fence Wire
Will Prove Effective.

A homemade roost bracket of heavy
fence wire is easily bent, as shown in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-02
Mental TeIegraphy.

Mental telegraphy" add "telepathy"
are not to be COMPOUNDED. Mental tel
egraphy" as distinguished from "tele-
patty" is wholly volitional and re-
uuires the concentration of the objec-
tive mind on the message to be COM
municate6. This may be dore at any
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-20
WOULD HAVE SHOT HIM.
Quaint Story Of Marshal Souit and
Louis Philippe

Quaint Story Of Marshal Souit and
Louis Philippe.
In the reign OF Louis Philippe Victor
Hugo was frequent and welcome
guest at the Tuileries. Here is one OF
his anecdotes OF the time as told In
Victor Hugo's memoirs:
"a few days ago the king said to
Marshal Soult in the presence OF 9th
ers. Marshal. do you remember the
siege OF CadizT
swore enough before that cursed Cadiz.
invested the place and was forced to
go away as had come
Marshal. while you were before 1t
I was inside it
81 know, SIRE
1.-The cortes and the British cabinet
offered me the command OF the Span
ish army
"I remember sire
"'The offer was a grave one. l hesi-
tated long Bear arms against France?
For my family ii is possible. but
against my country! l was greatly
perplexed At this juncture you asked
me through a trustworthy person for a
secret interview in a little house situ-
ated on the Cortadura, between the
city and your camp. Do you remember
the fact. NJ. MARSHALL
Perfectly. sir. The day was fixed
and the interview arranged
asAnd di1 NOT f,,t,, nnc'
""That is So
"'Do you know whyP
81 never knew
az will tell you. AS was prepar-
ing to meet you the commander of the
English squadron, apprised Of the mat
ter l know not how, dropped upon me
brusquely and warned me that / was
about to fall into trap; that. Cadiz
being impregnable, they despaired of
seizing me, but that at Cortadura !
would be arrested by you; that the en-
peror wished TO make the Due dor
leans n second volume Of the Due
d'Enghein, and that you would have
me shot instantly. There, really add
ed the king, with smile, your hand
on your conscience, We're you going to
shoot me?'
THE marshal remained silent for a
moment. then replied: NO, sire. l
wanted TO compromise you The sub
ject Of the conversation was changed.
A few minutes later the marshal took
leave OF the king, and the king, as he
watched him go, said, with a smile, to
the person who had heard the conver-
sation: Compromise! Compromise!
Today 1t is called compromise. In re-
ality he would have shot me-"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-20
FOSTER CENTER

Miss Junie Gorton was home over Sun.
day.
Mrs. Abbie Hopkins is considerably out
of health at this writing.
Richard II. Lang made flying trip to
Clayvile last Wednesday.
The Ladies Home Mission Society met
with Mrs G. c. Clapp one day last week
Mrs. Harold A. Hall, who has been criti
calIy i'll recently, is feeling much better.
Almond O. Howard of Providence spent
Sunday with his father and sister on the
Hill.
Benjamin G. Eddy attended the funeral
OF his uncle in Providence one day last
week.
1t is rumoted that there is to be an en-
tertainment and supper at the Foster
Town Hall, April 4tha
Howard Trip and Miss Edith Mathew
son called on Mr.. and Mrs. Howard San
born at North Foster, Sunday
George F. Hopkins attended the meet
ing of Beulah Rebecca Lodge at Clayville,
Thursday evening OF last week.
Miss Alice NJ. True, a missionary from
Japan gave an address in the Foster Cen
ter Church, last Sunday morning.
Charlie Goodspeed, who has resided at
the town farm for many years died recently
AS near as can be found out Mr.. Good.
speed was born in 1905, and was IoS years
old. The funeral was held at the farm,
Sunday of last week.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-20
NORTH FOSTER

Mrs. Waity NJ. Williams called on Miss
Emeline Paine, Wednesday.
Mrs. II. p. Sanborn visited relatives in
Clayville, the first OF the week.
Mrs. Oscar Sphinx called Oh friends in
Fast Killingly on Wednesday.
hrs. Howard P. Sanborn entertained her
cousin, Howard Trip, last Tuesday.
Mrs. Clara Hopkins called on her
mother, Mrs. Maria Franklin, Sunday.
Mrs. Waity NJ. Williams went Monday
to visit with relatives in Auburn for a few
weeks.
The much dreaded thunder showers
made their first appearance in this section
Sunday evening.
Bluebirds, robins, wild geese and several
others of our spring birds have been wei.
coined back, during the past week.
Mrs. Howard p. Sanborn entertained,
Mrs. L L. Sanborn, Miss Edith Mathew.
son and Howard Trip over Sunday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-20
Jack Keteh.

Jack Ketch has long been q synonym
for the public eNevuuoner and is de
rived from Richard laQuctt. who for.
merly owned the Manor of Iyburn.
now the ground upon which stands the
marble arch and where the BaySwater
and EdgWarc roads meet
Here some few yards westward of
the arch stood Tyburn tree, and - II
and TO the tender mcrcics of its owner
ana presiding genius JaQucu came
the highwayman or the horse thief OF
the houSehrcakcr In n tumbrel from
Newgate. Mail.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-20
GALLERY WIT.
Sometimes the Actors Turn the Tables
on the lnterrupters.

Sometimes the Actors Turn the Tables
on the interrupters.
Some amusing instances of the wit
and humor Of the gallery and pit
patrons OF the drama are printed In the
English Illustrated Magazine. On one
Of the first nights OF the opera Of Soy
mon" at Drury Lane dissatisfied crit
ic when Mr. Vernon began the last air
in the fourth act, "Torn from me, torn
from me! Which way did they take
herY Immediately sang in the exact
time of the air, TO the astonishment Of
the audience. "Why, toward Long Acre,
toward Long Acrew
Vernon was for a moment stunned;
but recovering himself, he sang VI re-
joinder: "Ho, no! Did they so? Then,
I'll overtake her! I'll soon overtake
herw and precipitately ran off amid
the paudits of the whole house.
In "Sancho Panza," comedy In
three acts. by Dufreni, the duke says
at the beginning of the third act, 81 be-
gin to get tired OF Sancho." $50 do -
said wag in the pit, taking his hat
and walking out This sealed the fate
OF the piece.
When John Reeve was playing Bonn
bastes at Bristol upon being stabbed
by Artixommus he denied the fairness
Of the thrust and, appealing to the pit,
said, 'It is not fair, sir, is itY' A bald
headed gentleman who probably took
the whole representation to be serious
and to whom Reeve directed his glance
replied, Really, sir, | cannot say. for
/ don't fence"
Barry Sullivan, the Irish tragedlan,
was playing In Richard Ill" some
years ago at Shrewsbury. When he
came TO the line, "a horsel A horse!
My kingdom for a horser some one In
the pit called out, Wouldn't a donkey
suit you, Mr.. SULLIVAN Yes" re-
sponded the tragedian, turning quick
ly on the interrupter; please come
round to the stage door"