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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
Corea, A Land of Contrasts

Contrasts between the customs Of Corea and
those of other countries striking every
where. In other lands when a man wants to
remove hog from one pasture to another he
drives it or tolls it with corn. Not so in Corea
Here a stout laboring man catches a full grown
hog. ties its feet together, puts it on wood
frame made from the limbs of trees and carries
it to market The same wood frame is used
by the porter who carries your trunk from the
station to the hotel instead of using a truck or
wheelbarrow.
In other countries the tiger, the leopard and
the elephant inhabit the tropics. In Corea
these animals flourish in climate as severe
as that of Ontario. The fur of the Corean
tiger is longer and glossier than that of his
cousin in the jungles of tropical India, for the
same reason that the coat of raccoon is finer
in winter than in summer when it is not need
ed for warmth.
The Corean tiger is royal looking beast,
seen frequently standing in a commanding
position upon a snow-covered mountainside
looking down disdainfully at a passing train
and growing the protesting natives answer to
the shrek of the invading ''mogul"
Sporting Englishmen have a few shooting
boxes in Corea and like to hunt elephants
there because the climate is far more agree
able to them than that of Burma Ceylon or
Africa, where elephants are found.
Fine bulls loaded with the branches of trees
used as frewood are common sight in the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

streets of Seoul. Ponies ridden, but never
used to draw vehicles as they are in other
countries, and cattle are never killed for beef.
Cows. which have been known in Corea for
scores of centuries, never MIXED, or were
not cntil few years ago, and the Coreans
never knew anything about dairy products.
In most countries the horse is considered
better mount than the donkey. Not so in Corea.
There the meek and slow moving ass is re-
garded as the best riding animal.
Street signs are relied upon in the cities of
other countries and nowhere are they more
used than in China, which formerly exercised
a shadowy suzarainty over Corea and her
neighbor. But in Seoul they were not used at
all before the Japanese came. In almost all
other countries women are fond of going shop
ping and merchants strive to please them.
In Corea 1t is otherwose. The women regard
shopping as necessary evil and the mer-
chants keep their goods in closets instead of
on counters and shelves and in showcases.
The merchant does not hustle for trade or
argue for a sale If the customer asks for
something else she is likely to be shown what
the merchant has and told that he has nothing
like what she wants.
The Corean method of lingering the violin
is exactly the reverse to that of western peo-
pie. Tie Corean fingers the instrument near
the bridge with his right hand. With his left
he plucks the strings at the other end and he
uses no bow at all.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
SKIN ERUPTION ON CHEEK

Kingsley, Mich.-"Last May my
thirteen-months-old baby had sore
come ON her cheek. 1t started in four
Or five small pimples and in two or
three hours time spread to the size of
a silver dollar. 1t spread to her eye.
Then water would run from the PIN
pies and wherever that touched it caus-
ed more sores until nearly all one
cheek and up her nostrils were one
solid sore. She was very fretful. She
certainly was a terrible looking child,
and nothing seemed to be Of any use.
"Then / got some Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment. She tried to rub
off everything we put on SO that we
would sit and hold her hands for two
hours at time, trying to give the
medicine a chance to help her, but
after washed it with Cuticura Soap
and then put on the Cuticura ONT
ment they seemed to soothe her and
she did not try to rub them off. 1t
was only a few days before her face
was all headed up, ard there has been
no return of the trouble since. We
thought that bahy's face would surely
be SCARED, but it is not" (Signed)
Mrs. w. ]. Cleland, Jan. 5, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32jp. Skin Book. Address
POSTCARD "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

In most countries retailing liquors is not
regarded as suitable avenue of activity for
an aristocratic woman whose fortune has dW1n-
died In Corea lady In distress may operate
a saloon without fear of any social stigma rest
ing upon her. And bar is the only kind or
shop she may keep with impunity. Her maid
acts as barmaid, but the saloon is given
space in the residence without injuring the
tone of the establishment. A woman OF social
distinction may make shoes provided she
makes such as the common people wear. To
make shoes for her own class would remove
her from that class.
A Corean lady in reduced circumstances may
become physician, and to protect the occupa-
ton from overcrowding the law of Corea, be-
fore the Japanese occupation, provided that no
woman who was not an aristocrat might prac-
tice medicine Powdered tiger claws, bears
gall and other remedies that do not appear in
the pharmacopoeia are prescribed But the
common custom is to cure disease by making
the seat Of the af1iction by making the af-
ficted region or member abnormally large.
The manikin is thrown out of doors, and 1t Is
believed that any one who picks it up will get
the disease.
Bacteriologists agree that this is sometimes
the case but they disagree with the Corean
physicians as to the relief Of the patient by
this means. The appearance of the manikins
found in the street or along the roadside Is
often ludcrous. When all efforts to cast of
the devil fail the patient is put out of doors
and left to die.
Even in the amusements of children con-
trasts with western customs are observable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
MORE HOSPITALS ARE NEEDED
Situation Improved, but Further Work
Is Needed to Stamp Out
tuberculosis.

Only four states. Mississippi. Ne
vada, Utah and Wyoming, have no
beds whatever in special hospitals or
wards for consumptives. Eight years
ago when the National Association for
the Study and Prevention of Tubercu-
losis was organized there were 26
states in which no hospital or sanito-
rum provision for consumptives ex
listed, and the entire number of beds
In the United States was only 10000,
While these figures would indicate
remarkable growth in anti-tubercu-
losis activity" says Or. Livingston
Farrand, executive secretary of the
National association, in commenting
on the subject, there are still prac-
tically ten INDECENT consumptives for
every one of the $4,000 beds, including
those for pay patients. In other words,
we have from 100000 to 100000 con
sumptives in this country too poor to
provide hospital care for themselves.
If tuberculosis is ever going to be
stamped out in the United States,
more hospital provision for these foci
Of Infection must be provided"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

now there and in less than half hour one
of the hooks had caught one of the monsters.
For ten or twenty seconds the victim tugged
vigorously to free himself and then remained
so still that we thought 1t had escaped. How
ever, with view to examining the bait, we
began to pull in the rope, and with it came
eood-sized fish To prevent long struggle ]
mt bullet into it's side the moment it reached
the surface of the water. All at once 1t
stretched out and the harpoonist thrust his
weapon into its fiat forehead, about four to
five inches from the edge of the mouth.
Scarcely had we tied the prey to the side OF
the boat when the men on the big steamer
began to fire at the sharks swimming all
around us. They did no damage to the sharks
and certainly did not improve our sport for
none of the monsters appeared again Tor some
time.
a. nv fellow fisherman had important bust
ross IN transact took him ashore during the
f.ranoon and returned to continue the sport.
About o'clock in the afternoon a courageous
or very hungry shark attacked the bait four
times before he met his doom. AS an eU
nnriment shot him in the belly and the bullet
had a much more decisive effect than in the
case of the first fish. The length OF the first
fsb was 65 feet. and that of the second rs
feet The former was yellowish-green In color
and the latter was striped like tiger
On this day the sharks took little notice Of
tbe large bait floating on the surface and were
evidently looking for prey deeper down. | can
find no satisfactory explanation for this as the
weather conditions were practically the same
on both days 1t is possible that the differ.
ence in bait was responsible, as the fat fayed
sheep used on the first occasion were Wh1tS
in color. while that employed on the seconS
dav was dark in color and devoid of fat. This
natives believe that the sight of the shark Is
defective. and that that is the reason the mon
ster rarely attacks the brown-skinned nativen.
Perhaps they right
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

a studio. His paintings Of marine
views were so true to life that they
found ready purchasers, among them
being, the late King Edward, the en-
peror of Germany, king of Italy, and
the emperor of Japan. The painter
was. a close personal friend or the
English king, long before Edwards
accession to the throne, and accom-
panied him on many sea voyages 1t
was the German emperor, however,
who inspired De MARITIME to warmest
enthusiasm, for William II. and he
were swoIn Azands and comrades,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

A story comes from a town where
firms advertise to sell fish direct to
small purchasers. The glowing adj
vetisements asked for the sending
of half a dollar with list of the va
rieties of fish preferred One letter
read:
II want two salmon, dozen whit
ing, dozen fresh herring, some fIoun-
ders. and if you have them you can
add lobster"
The next day the lady received a
letter, which ran:
Dear Madam: Please send another
dime and we will forward the fisher
man. Dallas News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
SINGING and the Lunns.

It is well known that singing. like
whistling, is fine exercise for the
lungs, and some doctors advise those
who fear consumption to go In for
singing for this reason.
At the same time they, of course,
do not advance the claim that singing
alone will save anyone from or cure
consumption. Acquire the habit of
taking the big deep breath, which is
a primary requisite of any kind Of
singing, bad or good, and the physical
Joy derived from it will never allow
you to relapse into lazy breathing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

Instead of making a "seasaw" Corean StsSs
and boys lay a long board over log or fefFse
with one end fastened down and jump up nd
down on the elevated end, the impact Of the
weight tossing the other into the air. LONE
residence in Corea would be required to ascer-
tain all of the differences in custom marking
the antipodal point of view. IN most corn'
tries the octopus is dreaded sea monster aDd
a synonym for evil. Black is not worn for
mourning in Corea. White is prescribed 5y
custom
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
Cheerful Outlook.

Father. DEAR" said Amaranth,
willie Smithers is going to call at
your office this morning to ask you
for my hand Isn't there some little
hint can give him before he goes
so as to make it easier for him?"
YES" said Mr.. Blinks, tell him to
take ether before he comes. 1t will
save him much pain. Harper's
Weekly.
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Forced His Way to Success

years. He was born in Naples 20
years ago, and as lad entered the
italian navy. A violent illness brought
on paralysis, depriving him of the use
of his right arm and leg. Forced to
leave the sea. he began his life work,
which led to astonishing success.
With his left hand he gained control
of the brush, gradually developed a
hidden genius, and In time went to
live in London. where he established
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
Remarkable in Many Ways Was the
Career of De MARITIME, Famous
Marine Painter.

Recently there died in England Com
mendatore Eduardo de MARITIME, ma
rine painter in ordinary to her ma
jescty, the late Queen Victoria. His
life was one of remarkable interest,
and a signal tribute of mind over
body, for he had been paralytic for
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

having taken many cruises together.
In 1899 De Martina came to this coun-
try to witness the races between the
Columbia and Shamrock l., and paint
ed several pictures of the contest.
He was member of the Academy OF
Fine Arts of Rio Janeiro, in addition
to having been decorated by the king
of Italy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

years ago the proportion put to thia
use was only about one-ffth of the TO-
tai production, or s18,OOO.Oog. Last
year the amount was $34,dO0,O00, or
nearly double that Of ten years ago.
This left s62 900 for coinage and
other purposes.
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Strictly un to Date.

Alice-How oddly some men pro-
pose.
Kate sou1d say so. A gentle
man asked me last week If felt fa-
vorably disposed to unification Of in
terests.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

rose above the surface. Twice, after short in
tervals, he again attacked the bait Mean
while. we had been drawing the bait nearer
the boat. BY this time two other sharks had
appeared, but one of them seemed to have had
q taste of the hook, for he writhed as if in pain
and then swan away. Our young boatman,
who had had considerable experience in 'har-
poonlng sharks, took up position the
covered part of the boat harpoon in hand,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
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the boatman threw the harpoon, each time
missing and finally the hungry creature gave
up in disgust and relinquished all further at
tacks upon the bait.
That it was always the same monster that
made the furious attacks on the bait | was
quite convinced, for l could clearly see the
marks of the harpoon on his body. The be-
havior of the second shark, which only tasted
the bait and of the third was quite different
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

ready to thrust The shark again approached
the boat and we could see his every movement
quite distinctly. We gradually drew the bait
almost up to the boat and the Infatuated mon
ster was now biting ravenously at the bait
within easy reach of our craft. AS he rose
partially to the surface drove the
harpoon into him, but not in fatal spot, and
as I thought. not with sufficient force The
harpoon merely grazed his side. Four times
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
EXPLANATION.

Lottie-How dare you ask Mrs. Bull
lion to a one-course luncheon?
Hattie-She won't know it. She's
Fletcherite, and by the time she has
finished she'll have to move on to
some FIVE o'clock tea.-Harper's Bazaar.
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- snenial Aduantanea.

James Fullerton Muirhead In his
book. THE Land of Contrasts" tells
of an American girl who was patroniz-
ingly praised by an Englishman for
the purity of her English and who re
piled: We'll, | had special advan-
tages, inasmuch as an English mis-
sionary was stationed near our tribe"
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tened, hayed Sneep
was attached to
an air-tight tin buoy
and thrown over
board. The hooks
were attached to the
buoy by ropes sew
eral yards in length.
After waiting an
hour and a half, dur
ing which time the
traditional trade
wind had waited our
little craft we'll out
from shore, our boat
man called our at
tention to the fact
that a shark was
lowering around the
bait attached to the
buoy. From a dis
lance the presence
of the monster in
the rather rumed
water was betrayed
by a acknowledgement,
oblong, shadow-like
line just below the
surface of the water.
We let the creature
swim about to his
hearts content, and
after accommodating
for a few minutes he
took courage and bit
a large chunk off the
sheep, using such
force that part of
his body actually
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
Increasing Cows Yield.

Experiments made in France show
that by azeins 4 cents worth Of pea
nut oil cake to cows winter feed
her daily yisld Of milk can be tncrsaa
ed by 10 to IS cents
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
Classified.

What did the young engineer say aftbT Fne
women he met on the hotel porch had Dur a2za
through catechism about himself and Hia
business?"
'sIie said that porch seemed to havo thorough
equipment as pumping station"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

Fair Young Thing-What Is that
man who is running doing?
Fan-He is going home to mother.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
ENCOURAGEMENT.

She-It must be hard blow to man ~
be rejected by woman.
He-Indeed 1t must.
She-Do you know, don't think / cou.5 ever
have the heart to do it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
On TO Him.

Il once thought seriously of marrying %:
money"
why didn't you, then?r
''The girl in the case was a thinker. too"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces innamma'
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
Where Gold Goes.

More than a third of the new gold
now produced in this country goes IN
to the arts and manufactures. Ten
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

DO you HAVE CREAM TO SEIIY
Write Ell)SVObD CREAMERY Co, Mtnnen polls
for prices and tags They guarantee return OF cans
and satisfaction 10 you for every shipmcnh
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

Your working power depends upon your
health. Garfield Tea helps toward keeping 1t.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

The manufacturer of artificial feet
Is responsible for many false step.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

If a woman can fiDd the style of hat
she wants, she can always adjust her
head to fit it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
MIqht Be a Road-Bu,Ider.

Here is man who is evidently going oux
of politics."
What makes you think SOL"
HE advertises a steam-roler for SALE"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

Important it is that the blood oe kept pure.
Garfield Tea is big enough for the job.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

SOME BARGAIN PRICES In Real Estate
Short time: only mild winters; cool nights In
summer fine elm. Meyer Eros, Moriand'han-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11

Love may find the way, but it isn't
always able to pay the freight
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-11
SOUTH GEORGIA

would like to tell you something about
the best section of the country and the
best town in South Georgia. Many Northern ana
Western people live here. Hyou want factory
location, q farm or just home write me 1ully-
have nothing to sell but want good citizens 10
come here to live and be happy. A. b. COOK.
Mayor of Fitzgerald. Ca, Prest. Sd Natl Bank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
ZEIGLER-cARPENTER.

MISS NELLIE {. CARPENTER,
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Car
penter, 1880 Fifteenth street, and Ed
ward A. ZeiEler Of Whiteside county,
We're united in marriage this morning
az S:45 O'Clock at the home of Rev.
Marion Humphreys. pastor OF Cenrra,
Pres byterian church, who performed
the ceremony The bridal couple was
unattended. Immediately following
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs Zeigler left
for an eastern wedding trip and after
few weeks will make their home
at 1909 Fourteenth street Mr. Zeig.
Ter Is employed in the head office OF
the Modern Woodmen as clerk His
bride has been a teacher in the No,
line public schools for several years
Both young people are prominently
identified with the work of the Cen.
trail Presbyterian church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
NEW COOKS

Railroad Administration by Ray
Morris, NJ. A, formerly managing ed
itor Railway Age Gazette" This vol
ume covers the whole principle of the
administration of railroads. 1t gives
TO expert and novice alike a broad
perspective of the whole question.
There has not been published up TO
this time any comprehensive single
volume covering so large a field in
such systematic detail The book is
intended TO help broaden the young
specialist by giving him an idea Of
the relation of his speciality to the
entire program. and it is also intended
Of how the general problems Of ad.
ministTation are managed Ilustrat-
ed, Syo. Cloth. 81 net. d. Appleton
& Co. publishers, New York
Champ Clark-By W. l.. Webb
The farm-evolyed American Is a pass
ing type in statecraft. Born in obscur-
ity. educated in the university Of hard
knocks. rising to eminenCe by sheer
force OF character, this noble com
moner was once the pride of us all.
We all called him our typical Ameri-
can" and acknowledged that the good
in the life of our republic was the
Outgrowth of his virtue and his
strength. Today he no longer holds
undisputed dominion. We all know
that We believe as firmly as ever in
the roCk-r,bbed principles for which
he stood; We all proclaim those prin-
ciTles: We all exalt their potency
In private life: We all profess that
We would show their efficacy in public
affairs, and-we all see that in recent
years 'the typical American has not
had his hand on the tiller of the Amer
lean ship of state. When nowadays
there arises a man perfected in the
school Of patient adversely and cease
less hard work,-the school that crys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-25
Aunt Sally's Advice
to Beauty Seekers

Lydia says: I've tried most every
thing for my freCkles, but can't lose
them. What do you suggest" See
answer to Stella" The treatment
suggested I've never known TO fail
in any case of freckles or other Gu
taneous blemish.
p J. X asks. is there anything
better than massage to remove wrin-
k!es?' Too much massa ging may
aEgravate a wrinkled condition. tend
ing TO soften and loosen the tissue.
advise bathing the face in an as
tringent lotion made by dissolying an
ounce OF powdered ssxoiite in half
pint OF witch hazel. This is remark
ably effective.
Stella writes: My complexion is
horribly muddy. What shall I do for
it," Get an ounce Of meTcoIized wax
at your druggists. Apply this night
" ike you'd use cold cream, washing
it of mornings. This will cause the
offensive cuticle gradually TO make
way. by a process of gentle absorb
ton. for the clear. velvety. healthy
hued skin NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. s
Realm.