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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-06-08

1T cured me-" or "it saved the life
or my child,' are the expressions YOU
hear every day about Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea REM
cay. This is true the world over
where this valuable remedy has been
introduced No other medicine in
use for diarrhoea or bowel COM
plants has received such general ap-
proval. The secret Of the success OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di
arrhoca Remedy Is that It cures. Sold
by DR.. j. w. Bell, Walhala; C. w.
Wickliffc, West Union.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
The WeddinQ Rinq.

The little circlet Of gold, so dear
to a woman as the token Of the affec-
ton Of the man she loves has its
origin in very ancient times. It's very
shape, without beginning or end, is
symbolic of constancy and indicative
of the true and lasting love which is
the foundation of a happy union.
Thus the gift of ring has come to
mean more than an ordinary gift OF
friendship with all nations, and so I'M
portant an event as the giving of an
engagement ring has in some districts
given rise to superstitious obserV-
ances.
In former times the ring was given
as the betrothal and was then worn
on the fourth finger Of the right hand.
till the bridegroom transferred it to
the fourth finger on the left, at the
instruction of the priest, on the we'd
ding day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
Window Garden.

cabbage, cauli1ower, eggplant and to
matoes may be started, also the pan
sy. asters, petunias, nasturtiums and
other free Towering ANNALS.
On the bottom shelf is galvanized
pan, inches deep. This is filled with
rich soil composed of leaf-mold and
highly fortified garden soil. In this
the seeds are planted; the pot plants
are arranged upon the shelves.
The whole thing should be put to
gether with some screws so that ii
may be taken down and stored away
during the summer.
Select a window for your garden
that can be ventilated without any
draught on the plants. One that il
absolutely alright.
Do not have the shelves too neal
the glass, but allow space for shade
to be pulled down cold nights. Wher
it is very cold, place several thick
nesses of newspaper between the
shade and the window.
The soil used for potting should be
composed largely of leaf mould and
sand. If leaf mould cannot be used.
resort to rich garden loans, sand and
well-rotted manure, pulverized.
Pots, pans, baskets, boxes should
be provided with holes for drainage.
and layer of pebbles, stones, broken
crockery or cinders put in the pots,
etc., over the drainage holes.
When a plant needs water, the only
safe way is to water thoroughly when
the top soil is dusty and dry to the
touch. :
Spray once a week, and sponge off
the leaves of the palms, rubber
plants and all the smooth leaves with
weak soap suds at least once month.
Be careful about the temperature.
and remember that plants can stand
a lower temperature with greater for
titude than a high one. The hot, dry
air in most homes is neither good for
human or flower life, therefore pro-
vide ventilation to give fresh air to
the home when cold weather comes.
A pan Of water on the stove is an
easy way to provide moisture.
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WINDOW GARDEN FOR WINTER
Simple Greenhouse May Be Utilized
for Raising Early Plants Like
Cabbage, Tomatoes, Etc.

The drawing shown herewith illus
trates a simple greenhouse that any
one handy with tools can easily make.
1t consists of ordinary window-sash
fastened together on three sides and
to the sides and sill of the window
The roof is also sash. 1t is loose
and hinged at the top. 1t may be
raised to any desired height, serving
as a ventilator to the growing plants.
The best results are to be had from
a south or southeast window.
The cut illustrates window of
four lights, 2Sx4O inches.
The shelves are 18 inches apart.
In shorter windows the shelves may
be closer, or fewer in number.
Sufficient heat may be supplied from
the living room, or wherever there is
a constant fire during the winter.
This is where the plants Of early
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
The Great Art of Dying.

To die without rebellion and without
weakness is the masterpiece of man.
A mountain guide-whose name the
London Daily Mail does not mention
in narrating the story of his heroism-
with two others, was leading party
over ore of the most dangerous passes
Of the higher Alps.
The men, as Is usual, were tied to-
gether by long rope. AS they scaled
a wall of ice they slipped on the
edge of frightful chasm. The guide
was at the end of the rope.
Without his weight there was
chance for tho others to regain their
footing; with it, his experienced eye
told him. there was none. With in
slant courage he drew his knife from
his belt and said quietly to the man
next him:
Tell mother how it happened, Ed
mond."
He cut the rope and fell, never to be
seen again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
PRAYER is WITHOUT RESULT
Boys Patience Is Exhausted After
Frequent Petitions to Throne
of Grace.

A young man who is prominent in
church work in Philadelphia tells this
about his nephew.
Harold is the youngsters name, and
next door lives another boy by the
name of Dewey. They are each seven
years old, and like most children of
their age are disposed to get into mis-
chief as often as possible. Several
days ago they found a mans coat lying
on the front pavement while the own
er was fixing a gas main. From the
pockets of the coat the two boys alb
stracted several tickets, and when
Harolds mother found tout she made
him return the tickets and explained
the sin which he had committed,
warning him to pray that he be for
given that night. He obeyed, and
while on his knees added a prayer for
Dewey as we'll.
The next night Harold's mother was
in the next room when he said his
prayers, and she heard him ask God to
forgive Dewey for stealing a piece Of
cake. On the following evening he
again was moved to ask forgiveness
for his friend, this time for stealing
three pieces of candy. Apparently his
patience was exhausted, for the next
evening his mother was in the adjoin-
ing room when he offered his evening
prayer, and this is what she heard:
Gosh darn it, God, have done the
best could for Dewey. / guess you
will have to watch him yourself. -
Philadelphia Record.
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EASY TO THREAD NEEDLES
Useful Device That Should F1no d
Place in Every Woman's
Work Basket.

Here is a useful device invented by
a clever woman. 1t should have place
on every woman's sewing table. Get
block of wood two or three inches
square, double pointed tack Cl1ke the
kind used in matting) and small fold
ing reading or magnifying glass.
Open the glass and lay the cover on
top of the block. Of wood, let the glass
project it's full size over the size OF the
block, then fasten in place with the
tack. If a block of wood is not OBJ
tainable use an empty spool of bastlng
thread size.
When you want to thread a small
sized needle hold the needle and the
thread under the glass and you Will
have no trouble in getting it through
the eye When you use the machine
tip the block over near the needle and
save time and trouble there also.
These blocks are invaluable Tor
elderly women and those too busy to
bother with threading and unthread-
ing needles continually. A good plan
is to thread before starting to sew all
the needles with their different kinds
of thread and silk that you are likely
to have use for.
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- EDINBURGH has been called the
modern Athens and is In many
WS ways one Of the worlds most
B n beautiful cities History and
legend unite to make Edin-
burgh fascinating to the traveller.
With it's towering eminences of Cotton
Hill and Castle Rock, with its pictur-
esque old town and it's beautiful new
town, it forms an impressive sight.
Its location is most picturesque: 1t is
situated in the north part Of Mid
lothian, nearly two miles from the
Firth Of Forth. A large open valley
separates the new and old towns.
Few who have not visited Scotland
realize how beautiful as its capital, nor
how filled with interest it is. New
Edinburgh is modern in every respect.
It's charmingly laid-c It streets, its love-
ly parks, its elegant buildings speak
Of prosperity. The new town has
three principal streets-Prince, st.
George and Queen. Prince is called
by some the most beautiful business
street in the world. Right in the midst
Of the business district are Princes
and Queens gardens, noted the world
over. The stores and buildings, the
churches and monuments, the gal
leries and museums all attract the WIS.,
itor's attention. While at the lower
end of the new part Carlton Hill, sur
mounted by its Parthenon-like monu-
ment, towers a lofty eminence of i'm
pressiVe aspect. In broad Princes
street stands the great monument to
Scott. On st. Georges street are
statues of many of Scotland's great
men.
The beauties of new Edinburgh are
such that one might cover pages in
telling of them. And yet, though the
New Town, with its modern buildings,
its gardens and parks, may hold the
visitor and invite the weary traveller,
1t is in old Edinburgh that greatest
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st. Giles, with its queer crown-shapei
steeple, interesting on account Of it's
connection with the name of John
Knox. All along the way the streets
are strange and ancient in look, the
houses are high and narrow There
are queer little closes, which may be
Hkened to modern alleys. Every one
of these old places has its story. There
is the house of John Knox, and near
by the Church of ST. Giles are the old
parliament houses, in front of which
a stone in the pavement bearing the
initials a. X" marks there in the
street, under horses feet, the last rest
ing place Of Scotland's hero, the great
reformer, John Knox
Beyond st. Giles church, there is a
heart in the pavement marking the
site of the Heart of Midlothian, i'm
mortalized by Scott in his novel OF
that name.
The old town Is sort of epitome Of
Scottish history for the last 500 years.
Even back of history to legend runs
the tales of this ancient burgh. But
the visitor, having passed up the long
street first called Canongate, then
High, and near its end Lawnmarketb
reaches the castle esplanade, fully $50
feet in length, at the end of which on
the summit of the rock stands Edin-
burgh castle. The esplanade, now used
as an infantry parade ground, in an
cient times was the spur and used to
serve as the place of execution.
The castle, an impregnable strong
hold before gunpowder was invented
stands on precipitous rock about 300
feet above the valley. 1t is now an in
fantry barracks. Hero the Scottish
kings used to live, here the Inflated
Stuarts dwelt.
The location of the castle is wonder
full, towering as it does above the city,
resting on it's black, steep, rocky cliffs,
looking down in majestic scorn on
passing people and changing genera
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
Chesn Cuff Links.

Cuff links of good quality are far
from inexpensive, and the inferior
ones mounted in brass are apt to
stain ones linen. A good substitute
is to purchase the pretty pearl but
tons which sell two for cents;
choose either the kind with shanks or
with holes. Whatever style is chosen,
bind them in pairs with loop Of silk
cord to form sleeve links. They will
be found serviceable and neat. But
tons that have been tubbed are not so
desirable, as washing destroys the
luster of the pearl.
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Checked Goods.

A very pretty idea for trimming a
blouse or frock of small checked
goods is to work the alternate squares
in solid stitch, using either white,
the color of the check or some other
color. as desired. Wall-of-troy border
patterns can be worked in this way,
simply using the squares as guiding
lines. With a featherstitched Pierrot
collar of white lawn, pretty blue
and-white or pink-andwhite check
challis, for instance, would then be
complete.
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tions, it speaks aloud of Scotland's
glory, certainly Edinburgh is the ma:
jestic.
On the battlement Of the castle
called the Kings Bastion is the fa'
nous gun Mons Meg, a huge piece OF
ordnance forged from bars of iron
welded together, with 20 inches bore
now burst and useless.
1t is, however, in the Grand parade
or square Of the Stuart palace thai
greatest interest centers. Here are 10!
Gated Queen Mary's rooms, the Crown
room and parliament hall.
Here in the palace is shown the tiny
room where James vi. was born, alsd
the larger room occupied by Macy
Queen of Scots, Here also in the pal
ace of the Stuarts is the great hall II
which ambassadors were received and
parliaments held during the reign oil
the early Stuarts.
Back, far back of history, legend
tells of this castle, but its authentic
history dates from Malcolm III. toward
the end of the eleventh century.
~,
many battles and sieges, home of kings
and parliaments, the guardian of the
CITY which sprang up about 1t, com
mands the attention of every visito1
and is the pride of every Scottish
heart. North, south and west it's cliff;
are formed of steep, basaltic rock, a
the foot of which the city nestles. Th'
eastern front, of which l have spoken
slopes down to Holyrood. From thu
eastern side is the only approach.
The city can be seen in all its beau
ty from the cattle eminence. Far ava!
are the mountains, and nearer tn
Firth of Forth. Looking down. one Cal
see the famous Grassmarket, scene O
the Porteous riots. In fact, Edinburgl
has many points # exceeding great in
terest.
EDITH EVERETT.
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Green Manurinq Helps the Soil,

The blowing under OF green crops,
like peas, oats, clover, alfalfa and
C+her grasses, is, next to a liberal use
of barnyard manure, the most ap.
proved method of renewing depleted
soil and of maintaining the fertility
of newer land. Where this is prac
tised, as at the Minnesota experiment
station, in connection with a rotation
of crops, there need be no fear of any
deterioration in the soil. Indeed, If a
suficiency of live stock is kept, and
the products of the farm mainly trans.
formed into beef, mutton and poultry
before being sold, the land will grow
richer and more valuable each success
siVe year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
LAYING a Hem.

A housewife who makes her own
table linen and towels has hit on q
trick to lessen the labor. She adjusts
a small hemmer and fine needle on
her sewing machine, removes the
thread from the upright and runs the
napkin or whatever it is, previously
cut by the drawn threads through
the hemmer. This simple method OF
turning the hem and pricking the
stitch holes makes the handwork very
easy. Running the cloth through the
machine, too, takes out the stiffness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
Evening Wraps.

Many of the new evening wraps,
particularly the broadcloth ones, are
almost in Louis XIV. style, with
rather tight belt around the waist and
long slashed sleeves with lace ruff
fies. Empire wraps are also seen,
mostly in chiffon and linon and match
ing the frock, or else in black. Mauve
is another general favorite for these.
Gilded evening coats Of corded silk
are pretty novelty, and so is pink
crepe, lined with black chiffon or
soft silk. These last-named capes are
usually draped in one of the charm
ing fashions which have the advan-
tage to the home dressmaker of being
simplicity as well as beauty itself.
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interest centers. From Hollywood pal
ace up to Castle Rock every street and
every spot is connected with the ro-
mantle past OF "Old Scotia's glory"
Holyrood, the palace of the Scottish
kings, the place where Mary Queen OF
Scots lived and where Rizzio was MUIR
dered, is located in the lower part of
the old town. This is where the pious
David l. of Scotland, through his
vision of the Holy Cross, founded a
monastery, which later became a pal
ace of Scottish royalty. It's location,
on rather low ground with Arthur's
seat towering S22 feet high, back of it,
is gloomy rather than beautiful. In
fact, the palace is a gloomy, solemn
place. The rooms of Mary and the
ruined chapel alike tell their tale of
gloom. 1t was a sorry spot for a
comely, young queen-this grim home
If stern monarchs. At its best it could
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never have been a pleasant residence.
The stern Scottish kings may have
been satisfied, but no wonder Mary
pinned for France when cooped up in
gloomy old Holyrood. The visitor here
is shown the rooms where Mary lived,
the place where Rizzio was stabbed.
Darnley's apartments and the old
ruined chapel.
From Hollyroom street leads up the
hill to Castle Rock, and by following
this street, Edinburgh's points Of great
est interest may be seen. There Is the
ancient Tolbooth, the last of the old
prisons left standing, old-fashioned in
architecture, stern and forbidding In
akbect Further on is the Church Of
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c.mao brooches Come AGAIN.

Huge cameo brooches OF former
DAYS are now once more brought out
for the trimming of dresses. One of
the latest freaks is to have a monster
cameo within a gilt frame and cir
Gle of enamel in the color prevailing
in the gown. 1t is then inserted as a
buckle in the soft folds of the girdle,
forming a shield in the center of the
hack. the front being left plain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
Tools for the Farmer.

Are all the tools, from screwdriver
to thrashing machine. snugly housed
for the winter? They should be, but
if not it is not too late to bring them
in vet. Better do it now.
One of the best tools a farmer can
have is a good riVeter for mendins
leather straps of all kinds. One OF
these will save a good many trips to
town and maybe more than one run
away.
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Not What He Asked For.

A small boy hurried into the cor
ner butcher shop and told the propri-
etor his mother wanted a nice, ten
der turkey for Thanksgiving, and she
wanted it dressed. The butcher So
lected just such a bird from the lot
in the window, and said, with satisfac-
ton:
Here's a dandy, my boy-just what
your mother wants!"
mo, it ANTI" returned the youth.
"That turkey hasn't any clothes on"
Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
Elastic Ends

Odds and ends left from the silk
elastics used for round and strap gar
tiers need not be wasted. Instead, sew
the piece left into narrow over
casted seam, and you have a good
holder for bundles of patches, stock
ings that are sorted but not darned,
and rolls e old linen and muslin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
Selling Horse Flesh.

Dealers selling horse flesh in Paris
are required to indicate the nature of
their business by placing a horses
head in a conspicuous position, so that
it can readily be seen by purchasers.
Annually s29,7OO.OO0 pounds of horse
and mule meat are sold, representing
a slaughter of $1,000 animals.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
The Music Mas Fatal.

A New York politician once found /
necessary to attend an entertainment
at an orphans home aud be was hay
ing bad time Of it The selection b,
the boys band was particularly dis
tressing. Turning to a friend th'
politician said with a shudder, "Nt
wonder they are orphans"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
Screened Frame.

frames are very handy, says the
Homestead. The frame is made from
Ike inch stuff, the size one wishes.
and covered with common fencing or
window screen. After the beds are
prepared and planted, the frames are
set right down over them.
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AIJ-Sufficient Reason

Fair Debutante-Mrs. Leeder, wish
bridge.
Society Dame-Your mamma would
not approve of my teaching you, my
dear. 1 always lose.-Chicago Trib-
uno.
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pretty Bad.

When a boy is whipped at school.
and his mother sends him out into the
yard to get a stick of the size the
teacher used, to show visitors. the
case against the teacher is pretty bad.
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Perspective.

Sometimes you must go away from
your surroundings and get perspec-
tive view Of what lies about you IN
order to see it's real beauty.-ReV. }.
O. Hayes, True Life, San Jose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-12-29
Cuts Down Accidents.

In Birmingham, England. bonus OF
one pound ($4.86) Is given to every
motorman for every three months
that he goes without an avoidable ac'
cident.
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LAnos+ifchino Used

Sleeves, tunics and skirts of chiffon
are now finished with hemstitching,
an odd bit of needlework above an
opaque hem, which, by the way. is
often edged with fur.
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Matrimonial Muddle.

A cobbler once committed bigamy
And sought by stealth to hide hit
guilty past.
His first wife sued him for divorce
for she
Objected to his sticking to his las!
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Remove Ink Stains.

To remove ink stains from table
linen and other white articles, squeeze
the Juice of a fresh lemon over the
stain: let it remain on minute;
then rinse in warm water, and the
stain will have disappeared.
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IOW UGdUIH5, IIIO U6H WH4OH
ribbon is threaded and tied in a bow
at the back; three tucks are made at
the edge of fiounce, a frill of en-
broidery or lace trims the edge.
Materials required: Four yards A
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The New VeiIinqs.

New veilings show interviewer cir
cles as large as half dollar, and
close rows of lattice work with thick
spot at each intersection.
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a Matter of Addition.

Stagg-Did you say this gun OF
yours would shoot a thousand yarosS
Huntar-Yes. 500 each barrel,
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Law.

Turn which way we will, law con-
trolls and abides.-Rev. George Bailey,
PRESBYTERIAN, Washington.
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Quite Different.

edo you always do little more
than is expected of your"
mo, my boss always expects lit
tie more than you can do"
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The soul is known only by its ef-
fect-Rey. DIR. Felix Adler, Thical
Culturist, New York City.
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SCREENED FRAMES HANDY
Convenient Protection for young
Plants to Keep Poultry and
Rabbits at Safe Distance.

Where one wishes to start young
plants, and it is not convenient to
have the beds protected from rabbits
and poultry by fencing, screened
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He garment shown on the
left might be made in
nainsook or batiste; 1t has
a shaped flounce connected
to the upper part by a mar