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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Homemade Poultry Powder.

"a simple and effective insect pow
der can be prepared by using eight
parts of gasoline, one part crude car
bolic acid strength so to 95 per
cent? and stirring in sufficient plas-
ter of paris or other fine powdery in
gredient until thick, moist mixture is
formed" says Prof. ]. G. Halpin of the
Wisconsin College of Agriculture.
Spread out this mass on a cloth or
paper in a fairly warm room to allow
the surplus gasoline to evaporate. AT
the end of 25 hours the powder is
ready for use. Another excellent dust
ing powder can be made by running
refuse tobacco stems through the feed
mill and using the powder thus obtain
ed for insect control"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Size of the Feet.

Paris just now is having wave of
interest in human feet. Two scien-
lists, Marie and MacAuliffe, recently
advanced the observation that the
sanest type of men had the biggest
feet, while the sanest type of women
had the smallest feet. Which has
started the boulevardiers to scanning
the feet of pedestrians.
Out Of 100 normal men these scien-
lists have asserted that only IS have
small feet, while of 100 insane men
only "a have large feet. These proper
tons for women are almost exactly the
reverse. Out of 100 sane women only
% have large feet, while of 100 insane
women Is have small feet. On the
male side of the proposition the Amer
ican-long having looked upon Lin
coin as one of the sanest, sagest of
American statesmen-probably will
agree with the French scientists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
LOST FAITH IN WHITE MAN
Eskimo Tested Efficacy of Telephone
Scheme, and Realized He Had
Been Deceived.

An interesting story is told regard
ing the efforts of an Eskimo to con-
struct telephone line. The Eskimo
came into possession of a piece of
wire of considerable length and never
having seen wire before he asked
Professor Mcmillan of the Peary north
pole expedition what it was and what
it was for. He was told that the
white man strung it on poles stuck in
the ground and a voice talking to an
instrument at one end could be heard
at the other end. After some search
the next morning the Eskimo was
found to be engaged in telephone con-
struction work of his own. He stuck
some sticks in the ground and hung
his wire on them. He held one end of
the wire in his mouth and talked to
it at the top of his voice. Then he
ran as fast as he could to the other
end and held the wire in his ear with
the expectation of hearing his own
words repeated.
When he failed to hear any sounds
the expression on his face revealed
his opinion Of his white friend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Some Antique MUGS.

The college collector of antiques
stopped off at Bacon Ridge.
Good day, sir" he said, addressing
the postmaster. 81 am collecting old
fashioned articles and would like to
know if could find anything like that
in this hamlet. Say antique mugs, for
instance"
Uncle Jason stroked his chin whis-
kers.
Antique mugs! By HEX, know the
very place where thar be two of them
now"
you do? Here's a good cigar Now
where can I find there antique mugs?"
why, down on Main street, in Hi
ram Spruceby's shop. Grandad Wheat
ley and Pap Simmons are in there
getting shaved, and by HEX, when it
comes to antique mugs, I reckon
thars' be the oldest in the country,
stranger
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Union With Christ.

In the Epistle to the Ephesians Paul
uses four figures to explain the union
between Christ and his church. The
first is the temple and its foundation
suggesting structural union; the sec
ond is the head and the body, sug
costing vital union; the third is the
husband and the wife, picturing affec
tional union; and the fourth is the
soldier armor, suggesting a union fol
service. Each presents beautiful and
helpful phase of the Christian life. In
these four figures we have a full and
perfect idea Of how Christ and the
Christian are one. Beware lest this
union be obscured or impared.-Ex
change.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
KIDNEY TROUBLE
CAUSES LUMBAGO
Remarkable StoyAbout Great Remedy

I cannot refrain from writing to say
that your Swamp-Root has benefited me
greatly. Last year had severe attack
of lumbago. Was bad for long time,
and on seeing your advertisement, 1 de-
ter1nined to give it trial. did so and
in two weeks was cured. I gave bottle
to poor woman who could scarcely walk.
She came to me in four days to tell me
she was all right and most thankful. I
had another attack last November and
was so bad that 1 could not rise from my
chair without assistance and could hardly
lace up my boots. I at once sent for
more Swamp-Root and after taking two
bottles, I am more than glad that am
well again. My age being seventy-three,
am the more convinced of the excellence
of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root.
Yours very truly,
HENRY SEARLE,
1410 Arch Street. Little Rock, Ark.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

Is it possible to nourish. strengthen and Re
build the Brain by Food?
Every man who thinks uses up part of the
brain each day. Why don't it all disappear
and leave an empty skull in say month Of
brain work? Because the man rebuilds each
day.
he builds little less than he destroys,
brain fag and nervous prostration result sure.
II he builds back little more each day, the
brain Grows stronger and more capable. That
also is sure. Where does man get the material
to rebuild his brain? Is it from air, sky or the
ice of the Arctic sea? When you come to
think about it, the rebuilding material must
be In the food and drink.
That also is sure.
Are the brain rebuilding materials found in
all food? In a good variety but not in suitable
proportion in all
To illustrate: we know bones are made large
" of lime and magnesia taken from food;
therefore to make healthy bone structure we
must have food containing these things. We
would hardly feed only sugar and fat to make
healthy bone structure in growing child. !,
Likewise If we would feed in a skillful man
ner to insure getting what the brain requires
for strength and rebuilding we must first know
what the brain is composed of and then select
some article or articles (there are more than
one) that contain these elements
Analysis Of brain by an unquestionable
authority, Geoghegan, shows of Mineral Salts,
Phosphorfc Acid and Potash combined (Phos-
$50 Of all mineral Salts.
This Is over onehalf.
: Beaunis. another authority. shows "Phos-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

as soon as the weeds are of suff cient
size to be pulled readily. A thorough
watering Of the bed the day previous
to pulling the weeds will enable them
to be pulled more readily. If the seed
has been soWn too thick it is well at
the same time to thin out the plants
to some extent. After pulling, the
bed should again be watered to set
tie the soil around the roots.
1t sometimes happens that the
young plants are checked and take on
an unhealthy yellow appearance at
about the time they are half grown.
This Is due generally to the soil be-
coming very compact, making it diff
cult for the rootlets to get down into
the soil where the plant food is most
available. This can frequently be
remedied by applying dissolved fer
tilizers to the plants. For this pur'
pose, nitrate of soda, or liquid COW
manure or chicken manure may be
used
1t is important for the production
of a strong plant for setting out to re-
move the covering for a few hours
each day, some time before planting.
in order to accustom the plants to
the strong rays of the sun. The beds
should be thoroughly watered before
pulling the plants SO that they may be
pulled by the leaf instead of by the
stem. The stem Of the young plant is
very tender and is likely to sustain
an injury as the result of the pres
sure of the fingers when pulling.
The injury of leaf or even its re-
moval will not harm the plant at all.
1t is possible for the person who pulls
the plants to exercise a considerable
degree of selection of plants when do
ing so. Any plants which are weak,
spindly, abnormal in growth, or show.
ing signs of the "damping-off" dis
ease at their base, should be dis
carded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMER TIME.

Many time this summer you're go
ing to be just about done out by the
heat--hot, and SO thirsty it just seems
nothing could quench it. When such
moments arrive or when you just
want a delicious, palate tickling drink
step into the first place you can find
where they sell COCA-COLA. It's de-
licious, refreshing and completely
thirst-quenching. At soda-fountains or
carbonated in bottles-5c everywhere.
Send to the COCA-COLA CO., Atlanta,
Ca, for their free booklet ''The Truth
About COCA-COLA." Tells what
COCA-COLA is and why it is so deli
cious, cooling and wholesome.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Much undeYeIoped Land.

Wisconsin lands are only about
one-half developed" said Dean H. l..
Russell of the Wisconsin College Of
Agriculture, recently speaking of the
possibilities of developing more fully
the agricultural resources of the state
I'VE are losing thousands of our citi-
zens who are going to the west, to
Canada and the southwest, while there
are yet tens of millions of acres Of
land in our own state that are await
ing development"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
"KickInu the Bucket"

When we speak facetiously of some
one of whom we have no reverence
as having kicked the bucket we
employ phrase that would seem to
be a piece of latter-day slang, but as
matter of fact, it dates back to old
England, when, about the year 1875,
one Bolsover hung himself to beam
while standing on the bottom of a
bucket and then kicked the bucket
away. Although at first used only in
cases of suicide, it has been applied
in the course Of years to any death
without distinction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
What Sandy Soils Need.

The fertility needs of sandy soils are
nitrogen, phosphorus and potash. Phos-
phorus and potassium must be sup
piled either directly in commercial fer
tilizers or indirectly through the buy
ing of feed which is fed to animals,
The average sandy soil contains only
one-third to one-half as much fertility
as clay loans.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
AmbiQuous.

Obliging Shopman (to lady who has
purchased a pound of butter)-Shall
send it for you, madam?
Lady-No, thank you. 1t won't be
too heavy for me.
Obliging Shopman-Oh, no, madam.
I'll make it as light as l possibly
can.-Punch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Difficult to Answer.

Explaining the happenings of the
sixth day of the creation, Miss Fran
ces Hartz read to her Sabbath school
class: "And the Lord God formed man
out of the dust of the ground"
Well" spoke up one kid, that's
nothin' new. Did he put him in the
sun to dry, the way we do our mud
pies?"
Miss Hartz discreetly slurred the
answer and proceeded with her les
son-Cleveland Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Made 1t Necessary.

Horace Greeley invented the type.
writer
where did you get that idea?"
"Well, that isn't exactly what I
mean, but his handwriting was prob
ably more responsible for it than any
other one thing"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Tn fha poInf

Over in Hoboken in a shop frequent
ed by Germans, hangs a sign framed in
mournful black, reading thus:
1--WE regret to inform our honored
customers that our good and generous
friend, Mr.. Credit, expired today. He
was a noble soul, always willing and
helpful, but has been failing for some
time. May he rest in peace. PAY
CASH."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Foolish.

IT am going to ask your father
tonight for your hand in marriage"
How dreadfully old fashioned you
are"
I'm what way?"
Don't ask him; tell him."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer T. Co.
Binghamton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp-Root win Do For Won

Send to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

Some parents are a long while in
finding out that money in boys
pocket will do him little good, unless
he also has brains in his head.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
Not Particular.

Chew and smoke untaxed tobacco cheap and
undoped. Meriwether & Edwards. GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

She-I heard Freddy Tickle has de-
cided to marry and settle down to a
particular girl.
He-Huh! She can't be.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18
The Riddle.

The Sphinx propounded puzzle.
"Why does it always rain the day
you mover" she asked.
Herewith the ancients gave it up.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

If you want a thing well done, do
it yourself.-Wellingto
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

Worry, anxiety, fear, hate, etc., ETC., directly
interfere with or stop the flow of Ptyal1n, the
digestive Juice of the mouth, and also inter-
fere with the flow of the digestive juices OF
stomach and pancreas.
Therefore, the mental state of the individual
has much to do (more than suspected) with
digestion.
Brain is made of Phosphate of Potash as
the principal Mineral Salt, added to albumen
and water.
Grape-Nuts contain that element as more
than one-half of all it's mineral salts
A healthy brain is important, if one would
"do things in this world
man who sneers at Mind" sneers ct the
best and least understood Fart Of himself.
That part which some folks believe links US
to the Infinite.
Mind asks for healthy brain upon which
to act, and Nature has defined way to make
a healthy brain and renew it day by day as 1t
is used up from work of the previous day.
Natures way to rebuild is by the use Of
food which supplies the things required Brain
rebuilding material is certainly found in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

The greatest glory of a freeborz
people is to transmit that freedom Il
their childTen.--William Harvard.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

It's easy to see the blessings Of
poverty through the eyes of a mil.
tionaire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

A man may avoid family cares by
taking care of his family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

Eminence is not to be obtained
without time and energy.-McCormas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

formulating any progress in your
suit for Miss Millyun's hand?
Dick-Oh, yes.
Tom-Why, I heard her father kick
ed you out every time you called.
Dick-Yes; but he doesn't kick me
as hard as he used to.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-05-18

More Protein Can Be Secured by
Growing Peas Than in Any other of
the Common Grain Crops.
pounds of protein per 100 pounds
as compared with corn 9.6 pounds
barley 9.4 pounds, oats 10.4 pounds,
and clover hay 6.S pounds. OF these
feeding materials peas are by far the
highest in protein content and there
fore the highest priced, the market
price of peas ranging between $1.10
to 1920 per bushel dependent on va
riety and quality.
Peas average a little better than
wheat ON yields per acre; ten-year
Acreage shows yield Of 10 bushels
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04

choice should depend upon what Is be-
coming. II the foulard Is a dark color
and the gowns to be worn for practical
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04

embroidery IN white and the velvet in
deep rose or natter blue. As has been
said, this Is a very elaborate model, but
like all elaborate models Is susceptible
|oi modification and can be made of quite
,incXpcusWc materials aud yet bo very
smart l'loWcrcd silk or plain satin in
place of the embroidered material, ilow-
erred chiffon In place of the lace, aul then
the velvet the same as in the original
model, will make most charming and
effective evening gown The bands Of
velvet ncross the front Of the waist and
the wide bow at the back are very novel,
becoming and smart Quite a good
scheme # economy has 10 be- consulted
in making gown Of the above dcscrip-
ton rs TO Buy a pattern robe OF embroidered
lace, for with this Empire effect the
straight lines that are SO necessary can
easily be carried ont. Another good plan
is 10 buy the wide lace the ulloyer or the
embroidery aud make II up in straight
brcadlhs In other words, this Is one Of
the models that can be copied satisfac.
torily when the slightest ingenuity or
talent is used, and although The expense
Of copying the original model would be
far too great for the average income, the
general effect can be giycn-for much less
expense than In many "A model that mp.
prreutly Is far simpler The fashion il
might almost be said the tad-of having
u gown with the two sides different Is
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04

derSlip OF the color OF viii, "a
is made, or the skirt can be finished with
a deep band Of the color. All this com.
bining Of materials is economical. .or ther,
are short lengths Of material and em-
broideries sold at this time Of year for a
third the original cost This statement
has been made before, but cannot be too
often repeated that patience and careful
search among remnants enable a woman
to be well gowned for much less expendi.
ture than when she buys simply because
she ik's certain model or material
ms Is season when bands Of em-
broldery and lace and all sorts and de-
sCriptons OF ribbons are made use OF.
The fashion is practical and Of the great.
est service In the making over of last
summers gown, for the fresh laces or EN-.
broidery give such an entirely different
effect and brighten up an old gown mnst
astonshingly Folds Of silk or satin or
bands OF ribbon also answer this same
purpose while black velvet rlnpon. which
is immensely fashionable as trimming This
year. Is extremely smart Flowered silk
and brocade ribbons in girdles aud bow,
also serve to resuSitate gowns that have
lost their freshness aud also are most ef,
fectye on the simple summer frocks of
lingerie, chiffon or vOlle Indeed man,
of the models would seem too seyerely
simple were ii not for the fancy ribbons.
There are new weaves OF silk with A cord
through them that are extremely fashion.
able for girdes aud bows on the front
Of the waist
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04
BY MRS. A. T. ASHMORE.

n former days the question Of the sum
mer wardrobe was a subject Of much
thought but not nearly so much time
was spent upon II as is required at the
present moment, the reason being that
every fortnight, or in fact every week,
now and absolutely different models are
exhibited, so that it seems impossible to
keep up to date as regards the latest in
uoyations without continued expenditure
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04
Old Rose Foulard.

There are so many different styles this
year already exhibited that again the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04

the artistic lines. But the result Is so
charming aud the gown itself so attract.
I've that clever woman will feel that
she would rather have this one just right
than three or four others for the same
price, none Of which would be so distnc-
tive and smart
The velvet can be black or colored, and
one way Of carrying out the model is to
have the lace aud the net on which Is the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04

money. The old time procedure of
aiming out the summer wardrobe early
the spring and giving up two or three
ecks to It's completion seems like q
,ppy dream In comparison with this in
ssant buying of gowns that are exhib'
u as being the very latest fashion
d which II must be confessed have some
lividual charm that makes II difficult
/ to feel that they are important II one
nd bo considered well gowned.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04

model, that can be made up In either
silk or satin, shows this combination Of
silk and het in the trimming on the front
Of the gown. The satin is slashcd at the
side, showing panel, or almost an entire
skirt, of the iilet, and is then dr. ID up
under n folded fichu Of the satin. This
is not an easy model to copy and, in fact,
requires the skill Of an expert to have
the folds So arranged that they will give
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04
Many Gowns Needed.

order to be really well dressed nova
rs II Is positively essential to have
my gowns, aud yet at the same time the
man who buys constantly and care
sly never looks well dressed, and how
che ordinary mortal to get along In face
such problcmsf The foulard gown is
Important consideration for every
man and is requisite to comfort in al
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04
PRACTICAL FASHIONS.

lNGElilE and linen gowns have now
to be considered and pitfalls yawn on
all sides for the woman Of moderate
means who wishes to be considered OF
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04

most every part Of America in the sum
mer season. From an economical point oI
view it is an ideal summer gown, for il
does nD require TO be lauudcred : is
made without a lining it is Ms cool rs any
wash gown, and if it has lining is warn
enough to wear on a cool day. Foulard is
not a material that Is smart at any ether
time but during the summer, and for that
reason the woman who consults economy
buys the material most carefully, knowing
that il is only to be worn for one season
in the year. Foulard with light ground
and with dark pattern or figures looks
cooler than the dark ground with light fig
urcs, but the latter is perhaps the more
practical, and fouard is practical ma
terial This season there are charming
designs in solid colors, with polka dots OF
various sizes, white or black, with stripes
or checks or with allover designs. Green,
blue, old rose, black and purple, not for
getting brown and gray, are all very
smart and it is simply question of choos.
ing color that is most becoming.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-04

also exempliGed. Over one arm is the
lace sleeve with the velvet strap over the
shoulder, while the other arm and shoul.
der are OF the pale flesh color chiffon.