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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
Immense Wrist Baus.

New wrist bags Of black velvet car
ried at Nice, by smart women are OF
an immense size-really larger than
anything of the sort ever seen before.
Walking, they would seem a real bur-
den; sitting in ones carriage, laid on
the lap, they are highly ornamental.
Flat, and mounted with velvet-covered
fittings, they are suspended from a
chain of fine cut steel; so slender, it
seems quite inadequate to their size;
cut steel is woven into the velvet in a
deep border and old Gothic designs,
trimming both sides alike.-Vogue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

color scheme is white and green.
The rosette, made of white MESA
line, is shown mounted with smilax
and asparagus fern. The effect is de-
lightful. Narrow ribbons are used as
we'll as wide ones and innumerable
graceful forms seem to lie asleep IN
the brain of this ingenious man. Let
a whisper reach them that they are
needed and they rush to his finger
tips. Many professional women. mil
liners and others, are taking up this
work of ribbon for decoration and
it may prove a new profitable accom-
plishment for them. Ribbons Will not
supplant natural flowers entirely, but
they will bring about new order Oh
things. Fewer blossoms will be used
and greater effectiveness given to
those that so appear.
We shall be spared the little hurt
that turks in the dropping fading tlow-
er because those that are used will be
placed in vases while ribbons and TO-
liage will make a marvellous back
ground for them.
mia pNTTNMI EV
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
riniest Pearls Liked.

Ropes of pearls with tasseled ends
were much seen a few seasons ago,
but it was thought the fashion would
be feeting. 1t has, however, proved
permanent so far, and has brought
along with it the revival of an old
plan for making use Of the tiniest
pearls. There is a fashionable de-
mand for threaded pearl bracelets and
other jewelry of strung pearls, de-
vised after the fashion in which chill
dren thread beads. The effect is light
and graceful and the ornaments are
popular among young women. Annie
Douglas Graham, fiancee of Jay Could
has many of the trinkets in her we'd
ding outfit for the hair, throat, wrist
and corSage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
cirdIes to Replace corsets.

TO accentuate the long, slender sill
houette of the season, corsets are be-
ing done away with by French wom-
en- in favor of belts, of knitted silk,
deep enough to confine both hips and
thighs, and so perfectly boned that no
break is visible whatever in the out
lire, and women have never seemed
more graceful, wholesome and COM
Portable.
The bust has resumed it natural po-
sition and more than ever 1t is impos-
sible to wear a corset with the even
ing dresses of the day-where the
corsage is often merely drapery or
voltage" of tulle or chiffon, with the
lowest cut lining.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
Pumpkins for EattenInu.

Pumpkins will soon be close rivals
of silage crops as a ration for fatten'
ing purposes. They contain a large
amount Of protein and albumen and a
fair amount of ash and potash. Their
composition is so well balanced in
comparison with other feeds fol
young animals, that strength Is i'm.
parted by the ash and potash to the
bones of the stock, and the protein
builds the flesh. Eighty per cent. OF
the mature pumpkin can be utilized
for feeding purposes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
Australia Rich in Libraries.

Victorias (Australia) five hundredth
free library was opened lately. One
and all of the older libraries are well
patronized. The gross revenue re
ceived by them in the aggregate from
halls, members subscriptions, and
grants is about $4,000. There are
about a million books in these libra
ries, and it was claimed that some
think like 100000 visits are paid to
them in the year. While works of fic-
tion are read to the greatest extent,
general literature and history receive
a good deal of attention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
An Astonished Boy.

In February of this year Wiscon-
sin farmer took his twelveyear-old boy
to a village for the first time, and
there the lad saw train Of cars. He
was so astonished at the sight that he
lost the power of speech for three
weeks.
If that youngster is ever taken to a
circus or a geological garden he'll
surely be struck dumb for the rest OF
his life. His fathers farm must be
hidden away in hole in the ground.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
Deem or Shallow Seeding.

Dig up grain plants. and you win
find that they form their roots at the
same depth whether planted deep or
shallow. When sown too deep the
plants send up a growth till within
about an inch Of the surface and there
starts the real root system. It takes
work to send up this growth, 80 the
more shallow the seed can be sCwn.
and yet deep enough so 1t can get
moisture, the better. A good seed
bed should be fairly compact, the
more compact 1t is the nearer the assss
lace the moisture comes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
CHARMING Scarf.

Marabou continues to be one of the
fayorite trimmings of scarfs and f1lmy
evening frocks. Not only does this
come in black, white and brown, but
pink. blue, yellow and any of the pas
tel tints may be purchased.
In this way the color scheme Of a
frock may not be interfered with If
the fluffy fur-like trimming is desired.
One of the new satin scarfs In bright
coral was edged with the same shade
of marabou. The ends were gathered
at the bottom and finished with large
pink tassel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
Old NoveItv Revived,

Some of the shops are displaying
black overseam kid gloves having the
stitching, Paris points and welts in
white. These goods are an old nov
city revived and are selling to some
extent.
Silk gloves are beginning to occupy
a prominent place in the fashion, the
demand for silks opening up much
earlier than usual. AS with the leath-
er goods, black and white form the
bulk of the silk glove sales.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

A dressy little blouse is this, that
might be made in any soft material.
Lace is used for the yoke, edged
with a band of silk, to which the ma
terial is gathered; two tucks are
taken over each shoulder. The sleeves
are small puffs set to lace cuffs
headed by bands Of silk.
Materials requii ed: ~ yard AZ
inches wide, Il yard silk % Inches
wide, "a yard lace, IL dozen buttons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
starchlna Linens.

For linen articles, table linen, dress
er scarfs, or sheer linen waists add
tablespoonful of starch to two gal
Ions water, and they will iron with a
stiffness Ike new; remember always
to iron linen on wrong side first. Wash
starch vessel in hot suds. never cold
water: use pieces old underwear with
a few buttons on to save finger nails
from bruises.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
He Was Innocent.

Johnny Williams had been dad"
again.
"Ah, me, JOHNNY" sighed his Sun
day school teacher, I'm afraid we
shall never meet in heaven"
What have you been doin'?" asked
Johnny, with a grin-Harper's Month
ly,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
Not a Question Of Comfort.

81 thought you were trying to econo-
mize on coal?" said the perspiring
tenant Of an apartment
"Only In the winter" said the jani-
tor. Now we're trying to burn up
what's left cause we need the room
n takes w"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

Evelyn-They say there is only one
person in fifteen with perfect eyes.
George with uncommon fervor)-
In fifteen? There's only one in a mill
lion!
Evelyn-There you go again, George!
Always flattering somebody!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
HOW TO MAKE DRIVEWAY
Telford's Method Was to Use Large
Stones for Foundation With
Smaller Ones on Top.

While there are any number Of
methods of driveway building, only
one, practically, is followed to any
extent, and this is usually called "ma-
cadamizing" AS a matter of fact it
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

Aliens Foot Ease, the Antiseptic powder~for Tired
aching, swollen, nervous feet. Gives rest and
comfort. Makes walking delight. Sold everywhere,
2Sc. Don't accept any substitute. For ERKH
sample. address Allen S. olmsted. LIE Roy. N. 7.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

A thing of beauty Is joy forever.
Keats.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

Start afresh this Spring-cleanse and
purify the system by a course of Garfield
Tea, Herb laxative and blood-purifer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

But few novels are written for think
ing people; most of them are written
for the entertainment of women.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

Your wife, as well as your sins, will
find you out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

A hating speech may be the result
OF o lame excuse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

Occasionally girl doesn't try to
flirt because it's involuntary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08
Important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Bears the ~ <<c----=7.--''
Signature Of NsS<z1Hzzzzm
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's CastOria
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

Garfield Tea regulates a lazy liver.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-08

JULIA BoTTOMLEY.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
Douds-Leando, iowa, Box 50.
LlNcoLN's KIND AND HUMANE
DEEDS.

Dear Editor: know many Juniors
will write about the brave and heroic
deeds of the martyred President
Abraham Lincoln 80 thought would
write about some Of his kind and
humane deeds.
Once while riding along with other
lawyers Abraham Lincoln saw a pig
fast in mud hole. As he had on his
best suit OF clothes, he did not want to
touch the muddy pig. he rode on, leay-
ing the pig to get out of the mud hole
as best 1t could. But he could not get
the thoughts Of the pig out Of his mind
so after riding about two miles he
turned his horse around, rode back and
helped the pig out. He said he did
this to "take pain out of his own
mind
Another time while he was riding
along on his horse he saw little bird
that had fallen out Of it's nest. He
rode two or three miles, then turned
his horse back, picked the poor bird up
and put it in its nest.
Thomas Hess, age II.
Otumwa, R. R. No. g..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

The great martyred president Of the
war of the union WAS born and ralSed
In the backwoods, self educated ana
doomed to labor. He carved out q
career that 10 unique IN the history OF
this country and one Of which every
American is proud.
abraham Lincoln's fame said
General U. 8. Grant, will ever grow
brighter as time passes and his great
work is better understood.
Lincoln's. birthday is February IL.
It is d legal holiday In some 1tates o.
the union. On his way to his inaog,lra-
ton on washington's birthday. 1S61,
he was asked to raise the flag OF the
union over Independence hall
Abraham Lincoln was hard work
ing boy He loved to read books. He
was only 10 years old when he went
to school. His school house was not
like ours; It WAS made Of logs.
Abraham Linkoln wore buckskin
clothes and q coon cap.
Abraham Lincoln became president
OF the United States. The noblest,
best man. next to Washington, that
ever sat in the white house, and that
Is our we'll beloved Abraham Lincoln.
Floy Hughes, age L..
Alhia. Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04

was honest and honesty is the best
policy. He was great debater and
he set the slaves free which was lot
to his credit. He wrote = sympathiz-
ing letter to q mother that lost five
sons In the struggle for liberty.
James A. Garfield was born in 1881.
His administration was simple but he
honOred his father and mother. At
Garieh's inauguration he first kissed
the bible and he kissed his mother
William Mckinley was born in 1S43.
He was q true man to his country. He
let Spain know that he would not
stand for the sneaking trick that she
played on us. He was a good sman to
his aged mother but he too good man
was shot by an anarchist and when
he heard that the people were after the
anarchist he said "Do not hurt him"
and when he was on his death bed he
said, mot my will but thine be done"
Alden Doud, age 10,
DOudB-LeandO. Iowa. Box 90.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
AN IMAGINARY RIDE IN AN AlH'
SHIP.

1t was the month Of August and my
uncle had come to visit US. He came
from Nebraska in his airship one
night. He said Everett be ready IN
the morning and will take you q ride
in my airship."
The next morning was the hrst
one up. After breakfast we all decided
to take trip to Des Moines to the
fair. When we first started felt q
little dizzy, but soon got over It. When
we went over the city OF Charlton
everybody looked 50 small.
We arrived at Des Motnes about
noon. We began to descend and alight'
ed little way from the ampitheater.
We ate our lunch on the way and were
soon ready to look around little. We
started home about O'clock. We had
an adventure when we got about hall
way home. The engine stopped and we
began to fall to the ground very slow
w. When we struck, none OF 10 We're
hurt, but we were q little scared. MY
uncle fixed the engine and we started
again. We got home about 9 o'clock.
I had enjoyed my ride very much
but would rather ride in an automo'
bile.
/ Your Junior friend.
Everett QOltry, age IL.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
A GREEDY MONKEY.

A gentleman in New York once
owned a pet monkey that was very
fond OF apples. and the gentleman's
little boy, Willie, was very fond OF
feeding them to him. One day, after
Willie had given the monkey her morn
ing allowance of apples and was anus
ing himself by bouncing q new leather
covered ball which his father had
bought for him, the monkey grabbed
up the ball and commenced tearing
and ripping OF the cover with her
teeth. Willie was afraid to make any
attempt at getting the ball away from
the monkey and 30 stood at safe dis.
lance and watched the monkey tear
his ball to pieces. Willie thought at
first that 1t was only monkey curios-
ity that prompted the act, for as the
monkey pulled out each bit Of stuff
fine she would hold It up and examine
it az though she were trying to learn
how it was made. But Willie was soon
convinced that It was simply greedi-
ness, for as soon as she saw the ball
contained nothing to eat, she threw 1t
away in disgust.
The monkeys greediness served her
a sorry turn, for Willie was so offended
at her conduct that II was several days
before he would consent to feed her
any more apples.
Lena Yeager.
. "a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
WILLIAM MAkEPEACE THACk'
ERAY.

William Makepeace Thackeray was
born July 1s, 1911, at Calcutta.
His father and grandfather were
both in the Indian civil service
Thackeray was educated at Charter
House and Trinity college, cam
bridge, but left the latter after two
years. without taking his degree.
He was novelist.
Williams Makepeace Thackeray
wrote forcthe Times, The New month.
ly. Fraser's Magazine and many o1ner
His flrst book was ''The Paris
Sketch Book. isf -.
was isued in monthly numbers IN 1851,
to be followed by "Pendennis ana
aEsmond.' while 1.-The. Newcomes' be-
gan in 1853, concluding in 1855.
William Makepeace Thackeray
died on Christmas eve, 1868, and was
buried at Kensal Green, London.
Mabel Skirvin, age IL.
r. r. No. 2, Floris, Iowa. &
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
GEORGE WARRINGTON.

George washington was born fepiu'
airy %, 1882. He was the nrst pres,.
dent OF the United States ana = sle">
general In the revolutionary wH
This war broke out between our
country and England:
George in his boyhood wanted 70
become sailor but his mother ana
his older brother Laurence persuaoeu
him not to 60. Then he studied naru
and became surveyor.
We celebrate his birthday as 9 great
day He ncver told q lie.
From Junior.
Myron Van Fossan, age " :.
Ottumwa. Iowa, r. r. No 4.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
sTELLA,s PET DOG.

once had q little white puppy. ne
was two or three weeks old when l SOY
him. Papa brought him home one 9
evening in hand bag. Papa surprlseu
me. He put the little fellow on uS
floor. He>was no larger than a rat ana
Just as white as snow. He didn't even
have his eyes open yet tried to raise
him on bottle, but soon saw tnas
that would not do. So taught him 70
lap It UP. He grew to be fine littie :
dog and named him Buster:
taught him several little tricks ne
would sit up for something to eat. He
was about six months old and ons
day he was taken. Ill. tried to cure
him but could not. He died that night
I felt SO sorry. about It:
Stella Dale, age 8.
229 S. Davis ST., OttumWa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
STORIES AND LETTERS.
BIRTHDAYS OF GREAT MEN.

The great mems names are Nc
Kinley, Lincoln, Washington and Long
fellow.
Washington's birthday is celebrated
more than McKinley's and Lincolns.
McKinley's birthday Is the 29th OF
January, Lincoln's birthday is the 18th
of. February and Washington's birth
day is the 22nd of February. Long
fellows birthday is the 9th Of Feb
ruary.
The reason that Washington Is
grander. is because he was the first
president of the United States. He
was called the father of our country.
Longfellow was the greatest poet in
America. His birthday is hardly ever
celebrated. ;T
l am writing this on McKinley's
birthday.
Yours, Junior,
Lou Nally, age II.
r. F. D. No. 2. Pulaski, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04

It was on Wednesday when we started
home at seven o'clock.s We mad q
fine journey home. It rained, but we
were all shut UP tight. It was IKE
being in q little house It had atapped
raining when we got to Los Angeles.
i told the man had fine time anu
would like to 60 again. He SAID ina IIsA
could 60 some other time too. ms
name was Smith.
When / got homo ] told my papa 1
and mamma all about my trip. ! VIII
be thirteen years the 81 OF Fenrussy.
Twill close hoping to see my storyf ~
print. \,
Roy W., Copeland, age -
Libertyville, Iowa, Box 60.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
CHARLES DICKENS.

Charles Dickens was born on tne
7th day Of February in the year OF lol ..
After he grew to be man ne was
called a great novelist. ..u
At the time Of his birth his fatner'
whose name was John Dickens. was .
clerk in the navy pay office.
Charles Dickens first published tne
sketches by BOZ" in the year 1880.
David Copperfeld" was one OF tne'
greatest novels that he ever wrote.
Charles Dickens died in 1870 q. inc
age OF So years. He was buried at
Westminster Abbey.
Maude Skfrvin, age II.
r. r. No. 2, Floris. Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
Wishing

(The Country Boy.)
Oh, I will tell YOU wlat i wish
Cried little Bobby Brown;
II wish was city boy,
An lived in some big town.
II wish I had a marble house,
Three stories high you know;
I wish at every other night
1 might go to show.
II wish I always dressed up fine,
An had a carriage, too
That everything about me was
Mos elegant and new"
(The City Boy.)
/ wish owned fine big farm"
Said little Jimmy Grey,
Il sure would leave this city dull.
And on my farm I'd stay. ,s
I'D own a horse, yes. two or three,
I'd pillow, ia SOW, I'd reap;
I'd have a pasture full of cows
And Digs aad colts and sheep.
I'D fish In summer every day,
In winter, skating go.
I'd hunt for rabbits ore the hills
Would track them in the snow
(Moral.)
And SO they kept on wishing thus
For things SO far away;
But had their wishes granted been
They'd have wished the other wa
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BIRTHDAYS or GREAT MEN.

Bin IHOAY8 " s0nEAl MEN.
Longfellow was born February q
1907 at Portland, Maine. He was
great poet. Some Of his poems are:
A Psalm OF Life, The Reaper and the
Flowers, A Midnight Mass For the
Dying Year, Evangeline and Hiawatha.
Longfellow wrote many beautiful
poems.
Washington was great man. He
was born February 30. 1882. We cele-
brated his birthday to this day. He was
the first president Of the United
States.
Abraham Lincoln was born Feb
ruary IL, 1909. He was the sixteenth
president of the United States. We al
80 celebrate Lncoln's birthday. It will
soon be here. The mail carrier doesn't
come on his birthday nor on Washing
tons birthday, either.
Will closetas I can not think Of any
thing more to write. Hope good sue
cess to the Junior page.
Blanche Marie Wheaton, age IL,
R. r. D. No. /, OttupMa, IA,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04

Once upon time there lived boy
named John, and he had gun. One
day he asked his mother IL he could so
hunting. And she told him that ne
could go.
He went hunting and when he got
into the woods he shot two squirrels
and q quail.
what he had killed, and he put his gun
away ana took good care of his gun so
when he wanted to go hunting he had
a gun to hunt with.
9 Eliza Hull,
S; Fever, Mo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
"AENRY WApsWiRrH&L LONG,
FELLOW"

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was
born March 81, 1907. He was the son
OF Honorable Steven LongfellOw an
eminent lawyer When Mr.. Long
fellow was in college he once spent q
great many days over a single lesson,
a Latin poem, which he changed into
English. When it was read one Of
the trustees Of the college said, "There
il man we need for a professor, some
day we must have him" $3.50.
When Mr.. Longfellow was only 10
years old he became a professor in his
own college.
He graduated from Bowdoin college
in 1925.
After spending four years in Europe
he was professor Of modern language
and literature at Bowdoin. He re-
signed his professorship in 1854, after
which time he resided at Cambridge,
Longfellow wrote many original
works both in verse and prose, and
made several translations. the most
famous of which is that Of the works
Of Dante.
His poetry is always chaste and ele-
CANT, showing traces Of careful scholar
ship in every line. a.
OF all the poets OF America Long
fellow is the most widely known and
loved.
Here are few PONIES Of which he
| Is the author: Hiawatha, Evangeline,
The Wreck OF the Hesperus, The Rainy
Day, The Village Blacksmith, The
Builders and The Day Is Done
Longfellow is my favorite author.
Vida Conger,
Fairfield, Iowa, r. r. No. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-04
azyEh-zuLEs FOR THE JUNIORS

=, Z. Use one side OF the paper only.
d write neatly and leg1bly, usihs
anFur q sharp lead pencil.
4 Always sign your name IN 1uli
audpstate your age
4.Numher your pages. .4.~
10 not copy stories or poetry
andstend US a. your own wHk.
!, e. Always state choice OF pre- on
4, separate piece of paper, with name
and address IN fuu.
Z. Address the envelope to Editor,
Courier Junior. Ottumwa, Iowa.