Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 3, 1907, Page 9

A WOMAN'S SUFFERI ; A Dreadful Operation Seemed ‘to Be the Only Outcome. “i Mrs. Clyde Pixley, Bridge St., Beld- ing, Mich., writes: “I had inflamma- tion of the blad- der and the trou- ble had gone so far in five years that my physicians said nothing but an operaijon would cure me. Awful bearing down pains, backaches and headaches tor- tured me, there were spells of dizziness and faintness, the kidney secretions were like blood and passed with intense pain. I had lost 30 pounds when I began using Doan’s Kidney Pills, and was dread- fully nervous. In one week I felt bet- ter and today I am a well woman and have been for a long time.” Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Muburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. IT WOULDN’T KEEP. Reason Why Scoochman Did Not Have Demijohn of Whisky. Miss Elizabeth Marbury of the board of governors of New York’s woman’s club, the Colony, was discussing the question of the club’s liquor license. “It is rather a matter of indifference to us,” she said, “whether we get a license or not. Women, you know are not given to drinking. They are toe careful of their appearance. They desire to remain slim and fresh, and wine tends to make us coarse and stale and fat. “So if we had a license I think we should sell little. It would not be ‘with us as with a farmer I once met in Scotland. “Traveling in the Scottish highlands »ne summer I stopped at a farm house for a cup ef milk, and the view from the door was so lovely that I said to the farmer: “Ah, what a superb place to live in.’ Ou, aye,’ he answered, in conven- tional Scots, ‘it’s richt; but hoo wad ye like, ma’am, to hae to walk fufteen mile ilka time ye wanted a bit glass of whuskey?’ “‘Oh, well,’ said I, ‘why don’t you get a demijohn of whisky and keep it in the house?’ “He shook his head sadly. “Whusky,’ he said, ‘won’t keep. Her First Long Skirt. She was a girl of seventeen or thereabouts, and while she waited for a street car the men stared when she asn't looking at them. The car and the maiden gathered up her ts and stepped aboard. But happened suddenly. The smokers, in the rear vestibule all sprang to her assistance, for she had stepped on her skirt and fallen. “I knew I'd do something like that,” she said to her companion. “But I wore it all day Easter and didn’t have a single mishap.” 3 He Could Not Tell. Dyer—What did your wife say when you told her you wouldn’t be home till late? Rownder—I don’t know. I hung up the receiver as soon as I was through talking. —Brooklyn Life. Have Trouble with Your Food? Grape-Nuts Perfectly Cooked, Ready to Serve, Delicious and Healthful “The ordinary breakfast cereal cooked a few minutes in a half-hearted way will in time weaken the stomach of anything short of an ox. “Any preparation of wheat or oats put into water that is below the boil- ing point and cooked as mush is usu- ally served, remains a pasty, indi- gestible mass. The cells are tough and unopened. In addition, the stom- ach of a person sensitively constituted refuses to do anything with the pasty mass. It is sent into the second stom- ach, the Duodenum, where in conse- quence of the long time of the first process of digestion, is fermented and soured. As an eminent medical man’ pertinently states, the stomachs of half the people going ‘about the streets are about in the condition of an old vin- egar barrel. “Intestinal dyspepsia is the direct consequence of such feeding.” Knowledge of these facts and a wide experience in the ‘preparation and use of cereals brought out the product known as Grape-Nuts, ~manufactured with special reference to having the mitrogenous and starchy parts of the grains, of which the food is composed, perfectly and scientifically cooked at ‘the factory, ready for immediate use and therefore not subject to the ma- nipulations of any cook, good or bad. The starch of the grains, changed to grape-sugar, can be seen glistening on the little granules, and gives forth a delicate sweetish taste, very palatable. Children and adults obtain fine re- sults from the use of Grape-Nuts food. It is so perfectly adapted to the wants -of the humanwbody and so easily di- ;gested that many cases are on record of nursing babes being fed very suc- cessfully on it. “There’s a Reason.” Made at the pure food factories of the Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. -Read “The Road to Weilville,” in pkgs. We had met all the representatives of the sheep business, but when the hayman came upon the scene we real- ized. there were rogues at large other than sheep men. We recognized him when he tied his mule to our only cherry tree. He wore a large flock of hair, in which he carried samples of his hay and cockleburs, and had large, well developed feet encased in overshoes, which left marks on our porch reminding one of a relief map of the Alps. He looked at us loud and angrily through a pair of window panes and demanded we hand over the ready cash which we have made in this business, amounting to several thousand dollars. Upon our refusal he gave us the choice of settling with his attorney or going to the peniten- tiary. Considering there was little preference, we consulted with his lawyer, who charged us $50 besides postage. He is a shining light in his profes- sion, and his tall, hungry - looking form swayed with emotion as he laid down the law to us, which he had learned at his mother’s knee back in the early 40s. He tried to compel us to sign over this sheep ranch in settlement of his fee and we wish we had. No lawyer would ever bother a sheep man again with such an experi- ence recorded in Blackstone. How- ever, we think his aspirations point toward the sheep business. This oc- curred to us when we compromised by assigning our bank book to him, but he didn’t like the idea of carrying around a bottle with a rubber cork with which to feed motherless lambs. It wasn’t the right kind of a cork; nor bottle. He said the collection had been put in his hands because the hayman had forgotten his multiplication table and couldn’t figure it out. He produced {a bushel basketful of ‘hay tickets which he said were ours. We are glad he recognized them; we didn’t. Every great mind has ‘a, hobby; collecting: old hay tickets must be his. We contrpcted this hay at four dol- lars per ton, but when they tried to make us pay $16 we flatly refused, put on our dignity and our late hus- band’s overcoat, which he left hang- ing behind the kitchen door—he didn’t stop to take his coat when he found out we were going into the sheep business—and determined to fight it out. Sheep men should hang on to their dignity and overcoats. It is probably all they will haye left if the landslides continue in the sheep market. The hay was not only full of sand- burs, but it wasn’t hay. We forward- ed a sample to the department of agri- culture; they were unable to classify it, but said they would have it ana- lyzed and make report. We would advise all sheep men to raise their own hay as well as lawyers, as it saves much loss and annoyance and does away with the necessity of send- ing them to Washington for analysis to find out what they are good for. Do not buy hay containing sandburs. They not only injured the mouths and stomachs of our sheep, causing them to die before we could get them off on our commission man, but they have a disagreeable way of clinging to the dress of our hired man, mak- ing him feel like a young porcupine; as well as his socks. We wish to say we have 40 tons of this hay product for sale. Someone may know what it is good for. We don’t; neither does our lawyer, but it might be turned over to a new sheep feeder at a profitable advantage by some one who knows how. CHARLOTTE WHITNEY. Good ‘Plan for a Granary all Arrangement A granary should be so constructed that all of the different kinds of grain produced by the farmer can be stored in it and yet use all of the available space. The illustration given here- with shows the same buildings so far as width goes, but gives it at varying heights. This gives a ten-foot drive- way, with a nine-foot clearance. On either side, we have the corn crib, eight feet in width. This illustration is given to show the capacity of vari- ous heights, when this particular width is used. You will note the oat bin in the center. The farmer who also raises wheat can vary the bins to suit his individual needs. This will of the Granary. be determined by the size of his va- rious crops. Each foot in length of this building with studding ten feet high will hold 144.bushels of corn and oats; 12 feet high will hold 173 bush- els of two kinds of grain; 14 feet high, 202 bushels; 16 feet high, 231 bush- els; 18 feet high, 260 bushels, and 20 feet high, 290 bushels. With these fig- ures, says Northwestern Agricultur- ist, any farmer can easily determine how long a building he will need after deciding on the height he will build, or after deciding the length he can determine the height he will need to build in order to take care of his crop. A SEED CORN TALK By Prof. R. A. Moore. During the five years’ work with corn at the experiment station a few things have been learned that are of vital interest to the corn breeder. For improvement of yield we should ubserve careful selection of seed ears when stalk study is permissible. The ears should not be taken from the stalks until well matured. Seed corn should not be dumped on a floor, but hung up in a well-ventilated room or top of corn crib to dry. A well-ven- tilated furnace room is an admirable vlace to cure corn. A small outside building, well ventilated, with corn racks arranged, and-shielded stove in -enter of room, is preferable for dry- » large amounts of seed corn. After seed corn is well dried it will stand cold weather without serious results. The ear we desire should be cylin- drieal and true to type; tapering ears are objectionable, as they do not carry uniform kernels. Kernels should be of medium depth and of practically the same width from butt to tip of ear, with edges fitting closely from crown to cob. Ears having 16 to 20 rows are preferable for our latitude, as by carrying that number of rows they dry out more readily than if carrying more. A slightly roughened seed coat is desirable, and.the corn should come well down around the shank, which should be of medium size. The tips of the ears should be faif@ly well filled, but do not discard the ear if a few tip kernels are missing when other good characteristics are present. Ears should be of uniform’ size, eight to ten inches in length, and six to seven inches in circumference. Uni- formity in size of ear usually carries with it uniformity in size of kernels. The secret of good crops is largely in the seed. Only the best should be ylanted. No uniformity of stand can be secured unless seed has good ger- tainating power. All corn of doubtful character should be tested. General test should first be made by taking at least two kernels from each of 50 ears and making test Th simple plate tester. If test is from 96 to 100, strong and vigorous, and corn was cured un- der similar conditions, the farmer can be reasonably certain the corn is all right. Resort to the ear test, if gen- eral test is low, or if any doubt ex- ists, as it will amply repay for time and trouble. The Calf of a Good Milker.—The good milker usually. begets the same characteristic in her heifer calf, but even this is a rule which is not infal- lible. It is a pretty good one to tie to, however, providing the sire also comes from a good milker. COLLARS OF LINEN NOT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED YOUTH’S BLOOM. Soft Ruches or Neckwear of Muslin or Lawn Better Suited to the Elderly—Transparent White Undersleeves. Starched white linen should be passed their first youth. The rea- son is simply because the hard, smooth texture of the material contrasts unfavorably and accen- tuates every wrinkle and bit of yellowishness or flabbiness in the skin. Better admit that the fresh firmness of youth is gone and dress accordingly than make oneself appear older by emphasizing the gain of years. For example, there is scarcely any type of face in a girl, or young wom- an, to which a linen collar is not be- coming. The severe white line with smart tie, large or small, is chic, and it is this fact which accounts for such collars not going out of fashion. Put this kind of neck finish about | the throat qf a woman who is past middle age and she looks “scraggy” and passe. For her soft ruches should pe .considered a necessity of life, or, in their stead, white collars made of bias folds of soft muslin or lawn. One of the most becoming, and at the same time inexpensive, ties that can be worn is made with a width of mull three-quarters of a yard long. The ends should be rolled and wash lace four inches in width gathered on with double the fullness. That completes the neckpiece, but the-knack lies in the way it is put on. Instead of holding it so that the ends will be straight across, pull them so that they are bias. Fasten a separate white collar foundation on the neck, and then pull the tie so that it be- comes the width of the collar. Put this under the chin and cross at the back, where it should be held in the middle with a fancy little pin. Bring the two ends around front and you will find that they hang long and pointed. Tie these ends in two common knots, one after the other, the second form- ing a square knot. That leaves the two ends hanging like a jabot, an ef- fect that is quite finished if the two lowerpoints are pinned invisibly to the waist. For the reason that hands betray age or illness by becoming wrinkled or scraggy, stiff cuffs should be avoid- ed by all but the young. Soft frills -| must be used instead. The reign of elbow sleeves is so complete that it takes a brave woman to give it no heed. Yet better that one should ignore it than spoil one’s whole effect by an unbecoming finish, whicl these short sleeves usually make. This is due to the fact that a woman whose arms are pretty from the elbows down is the exception. “A well-rounded arm” existst more fre- quently in the mind of a poet or artist than in fact, and nature turns out some decidedly homely specimens. If a woman who knows that she is nuv blessed in this derection will give the matter a little thought, she will do much to improve herself. “ COAT FOR SMALL CHILD. Practical and Attractive in Almost Any Material. The little coat illustrated shows a very attractive garment for a small child, the model being practical for al- most any material, either in silk,-cloth or linen. White linen was used for the original garment, the scalloping and embroidering being done in white wash cotton. The little coat was made with a circular cape and turn- back cuffs and fastened with large pearl buttons. The diagram shows a full size scal- lop pattern and illustrates the em- broidery stitches used. The work is all padded first, so that the embroid- ery is quite heavily raised when fin- ished. If silk or cloth is used to make the little coat, the embroidery should be done in twistetd silk of not too fine a grade. Pictorial Box, Fancy Bands. One may smoke cigars of his wife’s purchasing and still be innocent of the use of tobacco. BOY’S COAT AND FROCK. Costume for Days Before He Attains Dignity of “Pants.” Serge, cloth, or linen should be used for the coat. The fronts are slightly double-breasted, they are fast- ened and ornamented with pearl but- tons. The collar is of double material trimmed with three rows of braid. A white leather belt is worn just below the waistline. Materials required: 1% inches wide. For the frock any kind of material of a thin make is suitable. Our model yard 44 is of cream veiling. The bodice is boxpleated to a square yoke which fastens at the back, the collar is of double material. The skirt is gathered to the bodice under a stitched belt; the foot is turn- ed up with a wide hem, and two tucks run above. Material required: inches wide. two yards 44 TABLE DRAPERY FOR SUMMER. Many New and Beautiful Models Seen This Year. Dainty napery is an important item among furnishings for the summer cottage, and though fashions vary but little in table linens each season sees some slight changes in designs, or decoration. Most housekeepers make no change whatever in dinner cloths and napkins and use the same napery as when in town, usually fine damask, hemmed or hemstitched. Drawn work is always popular as a finish for fine table linen, and many new and beaut!- ful models are seen this year. Bor- ders so finely worked and drawn as to appear like a fancy braid inserted, with corners as fragile looking as a cobweb, decorate dainty doilies, while bolder and heavier patterns ornament the handsome cloths. Doilies and table colths are always hemstitched when trimmed with drawn work. The former come in sizes from the small square to be placed under finger bowls to those measuring 12x12 inches. Table cloths vary in size from one yard to two and a half yards square, and come in both simple and elaborate designs. Every season sees its own favorite design in damask and this year the satin spot handsomely bor- dered predominates. Many women claim that this kind of a cloth shows off silver and cut glass better than any other damask ever woven. The housekeeper who has to economize finds the spot and dot patterns prove less expensive than other designs, for they can often be matched in case of an accident to a set, or if some pieces have become worn before the others. In buying linen it is well to remember that_the unbleached varieties last longer, as a general rule, than the bleached and only a few washings wil! render them perfectly white. Salt Water for the Eyes. Salt water, fairly strong, used regu- larly several times a day, will’ wonder- fully strengthen the muscles of the eyes. It acts as a tonic upon every part of the under lid and the cornea, and penetrates deep even into the re- cesses of the tear gland. Upon eye- lids prone to granulation, or to styes, the action of warm salt water is most marked and almost immediate. The salt bath was tried upon eyes weakened by long use, that could not bear the light, yet had excellent sight, so far as power of vision went, if only the weakened muscles would allow the iris to have full play. The salt bath was tried, first with a sponge, later with the eyes held open in a basin of salt water, and the result was restored tone to every feeble muscle. Colored Socks for Tots. Colored socks for small boys and girls are worn more than white or black. Pale pinks and blues are the favored plain colors, aside from the hich browns which little boy and lit- tle girl wear with sandals or slippers of glossee golden brown kid. But very pretty, and exceedingly new and smamt are those novelty checked and striped socks of white overplaided or striped with golden brown, navy blue, black, red, pale pink and blue. These novelty socks may be worn with black, white or golden brown slippers, but they should in every case match the}| little dress. Plain socks are worn with checked and plaided dresses, while fancies are best with frocks af plain materials. TWO SISTERS HAD ECZEMA. Cuticura Cured Scalp Troubles of Two Illinois Girls—Another Sis- ter Took Cuticura Pills. “I must give much praise to all the Cuticura Remedies. I used but one cake of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment, as that was all that was required to cure my disease. I was very much troubled with eczema of the head, and a friend of mine told me to use the Cuticura Remedies, which I did, and am glad to say that they cured my eczema entirely. My sister was also cured of eczema of the head by using the Cuticura Remedies. Another sister has used Cuticura Re- solvent and Pills and thinks they are a splendid tonic. Miss Edith Hammer, R. F. D. No. 6, Morrison, IIL, Oct. 3, '06.” The Useful Boxes. “T don’t suppose it would worry you very much, little boy,” said old Growl- er, “if there was no such thing as soap.” “Sure it would replied the ragged youngster, “if dey wuz’n no soap dey wouldn’t be no soap boxes ter make ’spress wagons outer.”—Philadelphia Press. No Headache in the Morning. Krause’s Headache Capsules for over-in- dulgence in food or drink. Druggist’s, 25c. Norman Lichty Mfg. Co., Des Moines, Ia. The Very’ Worst. Schoolmistress—Now, tell me the truth, Johnny Jones. You know what will happen if you tell a lie, don't you? Johnny Jones—Yes, ma’am, I'll go to a bad place. Schoolmistress—Yes, and that isn’t the worst of it. You'll also be ex- pelled from school. DACOTAH BRAND PANTS, SHIRTS And Mackinaws, guaranteed to wear. We replace them if they don’t, demand them of your dealer. Dacotah Mfg. Co., St. Paul On the Outskirts. Traveler—The 9:15 train is very late again this morning, porter. Porter—It is a bit behind, sir, but we're expectin’ it every hour now. STACK COVERS, AWNINGS, TENTS. Flags etc. For information and price’ American Tent & Awning Co., Minneapolis War Against Moving Pictures, A war against moving pictures is being made in Berlin. Physicians have shown that they are injurious to the eyes. It is declared that the quivering movements of the films are most harmful, particularly to the eyes of children. At present there are 200 kinematograph theaters in Berlin and the suburbs. SHIP YOUR CREAM TO US. We always pay highest market price. Samels Bros., Minneapolis; Minn. Always Kicking. Ostend,” remarked the visitor, “as your father is quite a prominent man I suppose he makes a great many af- ter-dinner speeches?” “Oh, no,” replied Ostend; “pa makes all his speeches before dinner.” “Before dinner?” “Yes, that is when he begins to find fault with the cooking.”—Chicago News. 6,000 TELEGRAPH OPERATORS. March 1st—new Federal law. Special rates. ‘Wallace Expert R’y & Tel. School, St. Paul. What’s the Use? First Summer Girl—“Who is that clean-shaven, handsome boy?” Second Summer Girl—“Oh, he’s an actor.” First Summer Girl—‘‘No; other one.” Second Summer Girl—“Oh, he hasn’t any money either.” I mean the Hobby’s Tales From Home. The fond husband ®as seeing bis wife off with the children for their Easter in the country. As she got into the train, he said: “But, my cear, won’t you take some fiction to read?” “Oh, no,” she responded sweetly, “I shall depend on your letters from home.” HIGHER CR®AM PRICES. Write us to-day for particulars and tags. 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