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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
Salt and Ashes for Cattle.

The proper way tofeed salt is to place
it where The stock car go to it ITS they
please, and take what they are inclined
to eat. Never mix it with their food,
so that they are compelled to take it
whether they wishit or not. More and
better butter can be made from the
milk Of a cow when she has her free
supply Of salt, than from one entirely
deprived of it OF having an irregular
supply, and it also takes less time to
churn the cream. Nature requires salt
as an aid in preserving health. It
assists in digestions, as well ais in many
other ways which ] need not here men,
ton. For cattle at pasture, Jumps may
be laid in any convenient place where
a board can be fixed to shelter from the
rain, and still allow the stock free &C
cess. At the barn the Jumps can be
placed under the shed, or in some other
con7enient spot. But oftentimes stock
seem to require an alkali as well. and
that is most conveniently supplied in
wood ashes, which horses, cattle, sheep
and swine will greedily deyour when
they have an opportunity. The ashes
should be from good sound wood, and
kept dry.
When desirable to keep cattle at pas
ture, and there is no shed to shelter the
ashes and salt, a convenient trough
may be fastened between two posts, on
top OF which are fastened two planks
or boards as q roof to shelter from rain.
The posts should be long enough so
the trough may be eighteen or twenty
inches above the ground, and there
must be room above, between it and
the roof, to allow free access to the salt
or ashes. This answers for all stock
exceptsheep and swine, which can have
the troughs lower. I believe that if a
constant supply of salt and ashes is pro-
vided where all kinds Of stock can have
access to them, very much less disease
would be known among farm stock. I
have never known bots, collie or worms
in horses where ashes and salt were
thus furnished.-Farm, Stock, Home.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
Beneftting Western Streams.

Maj. A. M. Miller, who is in charge
of Improvements on western rivers, has
made his annual report to the chief of
engineers. In the Mississippi river
1892 snags were removed and 1890
trees cut. In the Missouri 1,O41 snags
were removed and 1866 trees cut and
eleven drift piles removed. Owing to
the failure of the river and harbor bill
for the year ending June 80, 1885, Maj.
Miller says there can be but little work
done. 1t is proposed with the funds
available to do about six weeks work
on the Mississippi. An appropriation
Of $4,000 is asked for the Mississippi
and $4,000 for the Missouri. With ap-
preparation of $4,000 asked for the
Usage river for the next fiscal year, ii
is proposed to remove snags, cut trees
and repair dams.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
Blue Grass.

Waldo f. Brown, in. the. Country
Gentleman, thus sums up the merits Of
blue grass:
First-It improves with age; a pas
ture fifty years old is in perfection.
Second-It will do to pasture a full
month earlier than clover, and about
as much later in the fall, thus greatly
frightening the grazing seasons. In
favorable seasons ] have pastured
eight consecutive months on it. Third
1t makes the best of winter pasture,
and where allowed to grow up for this
purpose, the cattle thrive on it when
ever it is not covered up with snow.
Fourth-It is not injured by tramping
as other grasses, as it, forms a very
dense sward. Fifth--N is fattening,
and not washy in it's earliest stages of
growth, and a bullock will fatten on it
faster than OF corn. sixth-It grows
on rolling lands and thin soils, and is
not injured by shade, and SO produces
profitable plants in timber plantations
and on steep hillsides slcping to the
south, where any other grasses would
be killed out by the freezing and thaw-
ing Of winter. Seventh-DTouthn never
kills it, no matter how thin the soil or
how utterly burned by the drouth Of
summer, it starts into vigorous growth
again with the first rain, and soon
clothesthe field with verdure. All 9TH
er grasses and farm crops fail at times,
but blue grass never. In all localities
where it tlourishes, it should find a place
on every farm. and on broken lands if
three-fourths of the farm was seeded
down 30 it,, it would be found profitable.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
Admission tor Dakota.

The Washington correspondent Of
che st. Paul Globe says, thatamong the
best informed politicians at present So
journing at the capital it is stated that
Dakota and Montana will soon he add
ed to the galaxy Of states of the Union.
1t is believed among the best posted
that bills for the admission Of the two
territories will be among the earliest
measures to be considered by congress
at its meeting in December. 1t is we'll
known that Dakota territory, which
now has population and resources more
than double those of any of the West
ern states at the time Of their admis-
sion, has long been vigorously seeking
for admission as q state. 1T is conceded
in prominent Democratic circles that
it would be unwise to longer oppose
Dakota's admission into the Union.
But in order to maintain the present
political complexion of the United
States senate after the two Republican
senators shall be seated, which Dakota
will; of course, send, it is proposed to
admit Montana at the same time, which
being Democratic would add two sena-
tors to the Democratic side of the SEN
ate. The growth Of these two Western
territories has been phenomenal. The
assessed valuation Of property for tax
alton in Dakota the present year, over
S%10o.0o0,oO0. but the estimated true val
uatlon Of property is oye half a mil
lion. The present population of Mon
TINA is estimated at 10000, which ex-
ceeds the number Of inhabitants which
Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon or Califor-
mia contained when they were admitted
as states, and it is about the samenum-
Der possessed by Iowa and Kansas at
the time when they were admitted into
the Union.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
How Much is your Boy Worth?

A tall Kansan said, "Put me down
for $40; i have six boys and if necessa-
ry will make my subscription more to
save them a 500 bill would be a small
amount" He was a hard working
farmer, put he loved his boys and as a
consequence hated the liquor traffic.
A New York merchant said: TO my
establishment l found out that my old
est boy had taken a glass Of beer. That
was enough; every energyof that bust
ness man is brought into, active service
to protect his son from the ravages of
the liquor trade. How much is your
boy worth? First, he is worth asking
to sign the total abstinence pledge.
Second, he is of sufficient value to be
sent to a Band Of Hope or a Temperance
school TO- be instructed as to the effects
of alcohol upon the human system, and
the sin of intemperance. Third, he is
of sufficient Importance for you to
know where he spends his evenings
and who his associates. are. Fourth,
he is Of more, value. than many house
hold pets, and is entitled to more of
your time: and attention. Fifth, to say
nothing Of your boys character he has
cost more for food and raiment and ed
ucation more than the average saloon
keeper pays for his license. Sixth, GAS
a twig IS bent the tree is inclined" 1t
will be Of great Importance to you
whether your boy is a valuable citizen
or a curse to you and the neighborhood
in which you reside. If he turns. out
good he will be worth his weight. in
gold; if otherwise, better he had never
been born. Seventh, being immortal,
he is worth. a life's work to prepare
him for q happy hereafter.
No license was ever made high
enough to cover the lowest estimate
that you can put On your boy if there
is a spark Of Christianity or humanity
in your heart.
Nebraska virtually says It's city boys
are worth $1,000; altogether too low,
New York city puts the price of hel
boys at $50; less than the prics CT 8
city railroad horse. An insult to every
mother! What Is your boy worth i:
Tell me the value of his soul, and III
nane the price O. the privilege TO sell
intoxicants.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICAT1ON.-Land Office
~ at Mitchell. D. T. June %. 1885.

NOTICE FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Office
~ at Mitchell, ID. T. June 25, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the followingna nam
ed, settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof .in support of his claim. and
That said proof will be made before Reg and Rec
" Land office at Mitchell d. T., on Aug. 14tll
10 a. III. 1885, viz:
LOUISE HENNING.
under his hid. No 27517 for the sell sec ! town
1o6 range G6. He names the following witnesses
to. prove his continuous residence upon, and cul-
tivation OF, said land, viz: r. Y. Hazard, George
Deindorter, J. b. Counsel, Christ Damn, of Jer-
aud Co., u. L. f b. EVERETT, Register.
And notice is hereby specially given to Frcdc-
rick Paulson,an d August Baclimor, who made d.
S. entrys Nos. 2l227 and 23l9l now. in conflict
with the above, to appear at this Office on the
date and hour above named, and show cause
why said entry should not be cancelled and the
ab0ve-iamed pre-emptor allowed to cOnsumate
file to the above described land underhis nd Nc.
2'5l1. 13a7 Gro. B. Everitt, Reg.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
The Benefit of Fairs.

The question Of holding fairs in diff
ferent sections of the country is secur-
ing attention from the local papers.
The subject is of the greatest lmpor-
tance and we hope to hear Of q large
number Of agricultural shows this fall.
Not only will they serve to encourage
farmers, but they will also attract the
attention of eastern people to the adj
Yantages. of this section of country.
For the. past two years the Milwaukee
company has selected specimens of Da-
kota products to put on exhibition in
she east, and they will probably do the
same this year. Cur local fair here
will be one Of the finest, ever held in
Dakota, and the territorial fair at HUI
non will no boubt be a frst-class show.
Farmers should begin to save speci-
mems Of all kinds Of grain which should
De nicely bound up in small sheayes.
AS fruits, vegetables and melons ma
iure selections shauld be made and
carefully preserved for the different
shows. A little effort on the part Of
each farmer viii amount to a big thing
in the aggTegate.-Sioux Falls Press.
/; An esteemed exchange, the Christian
at Work; lasthe following society item,
which contains q moral: eyes, breth-
ren," says the Clergyman who is preach
ing the funeral sermon, "our deceased
brother was cut dow1in a single night
torn from the arms ofhis loving wife,
syho is thus left a desolate widow at
She early age Of "a years" "TwenJy-
Two, if you please" sobbed the widow
front ~pew;;~emerging from her
7andkerchlef in an instant.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07

The Postmaster General has approved
a design for the ten cent special deliv-
cry stamp authorized by congress at the
last session. The stamp will be about
twice the size Of the ordinary postage
stamp and the shape of a dollar note.
On the left of the stamp there is a pref
ty vignette Of a messenger boy in uni
form. Across the top are the words,
Omitted States Special Postal Delivery"
and along the bottom the price of the
stamp, ten cents is expressed in figures
and letter. Conspicuous OF the body Of
the stamp are the words, Secures inn
mediate delivery at special delivery
Office" The whole design IS very pref
ty and effective.
Madison Sentinel: Nine years ago a
prospector who had driven from the
Sioux river across to Lake Herman,
dropped his improvised whip at the
door of II. N. Luce's house. Mrs. Luce
stuck the little sapling, Which was per-
haps half an inch in thickness and
three or four feet long, into the ground
near the front door; it took root and
grew, until it is now a lofty tree, with
wide-spreading branches and a trunk
twelve inches in diameter. Another
instance Of the fertility of Dakota soil,
which imparts a growing life to every
thing it comes in contact with.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
EprrEp BY Mrs. L. v. MILES.
Hot Weather Drinks.

"yNhat is the bestin warm weather."
said a Tribune reporter to an official at
the Chambers Street hospital the other
day. Gold water" he replied, "but not
Ice cold. Ice water chills the stomach
and so ultimately Injuries the power of
digestion. One of the best drinks in
the world for hot weather is buttermilk
with a little ginger in it. l know peo-
pie don't like it excessively, but it is
valuable for all that. If some of our
high livers who suffer so severely at
times would live on nothing for a week
but brown bread and b%uttermilk, they
would feel like fighting cocks. Anoth-
er excellent drink, and one which brick
layers use a great deal of is the old
fashioned drink which farmers use in
the hay field, water with molasses in
it. 1t cools the system and opens the
pores sufficiently for a comfortable per-
spirat1on."
els it advisable to drink much in hot
weather."
One must drink more or less. 1t is
absolutely necessary in order to produce
perspiration, without that a man would
soor burn up.
Is beer hurtful in hot weather?
1t is n Of the worst things in the
world, for the reason that by drinking
lit you get the action of alcohol upon
the brain at the same time with the
heat. Cases Of alcoholic prostration
combined with heat are very numerous
in hot weather. If one drinks beer at
all he generally drinks more than one
glass, and in consequence places him
self in a condition where he is most
susceptible to the effects of heat. AL
coholic drinks of all kinds should be
avoided. Yet vast numbers use them;
they drink beer, wines, whisky, gin,
brandy-anythlng and everything to
allay thirst, without regart to conse-
quences.
What is the best way to avoid pros
tration by heat? BY keeping in the
shade if possible If this cannot be
done, keep cool and collected in mind;
don't worry; don't hurry: don't drink
alcoholic drinks, and if you find it nee
essary to drink at all, use water not too
cold, or some of the drinks l have spo-
ken of. TO the above we must add an
excellent drink much used in govern
ment works and foundries, and becom-
ing popular everywhere-oat meal and
water, one spoonful of fine oatmeal in
a glass of water or two and q half
pounds in a pail of water. Let it stand
five or ten minutes, stir well and drink.
When the oatmeal is made into well
boiled Cruel and mixed with water, one
pound to a pailful is sufficient. The
oatmeal should be the best, say Schu.
machers ca. Lemonade is. a most
wholesome drink and SO are other fruit
juices miXed with water and not made
too sweet.-Union Handbills.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
NOTICE EoR PUBL1CATIoN.-Lana Office

NOTICE E0R PUBL1CATION.-LAna Office
~ at Mitchell, D. T., June 9th, 1856.
Notice is hereby. given that tie followini nam
ed settler has filed notice of his Intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and that
said proof will be made before Judge Probate
Court Jerauld county at washington Springs, d.
T., on August Sth, 10 a. NJ. 1885. viz:
MARY L. BERGER,
under her S entry No. 22i24 for the swll sec 1
town 1903 range 66. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, said land, viz: George Han,
son., Elyina Hanson. John Shannon, Mary Col
lier, Of Earlville, Beadle Co. ID. I.
j3a7 GEO. b. EvERIrr, Register.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF.
,TICtEt FOR PuBL1cArIoN.-Land Office

NOTICE FOR PUBL1CATIoN.-Land Office
~ at Mitchell, D.. T., july 81 1855.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will, be made before Judge of
Probate Court, .Teralld Counti, at Washington
Springs, d. L. on August %, 10A. NJ. 1885, Wis:
MATTHEW SHEPPARD,
d. s. entry No. 20sl7 for the Sc Il Sec town lO7
prove his continuous residence upon. and cult,
walton Of said land, viz: Peter j. Wieland. 6.
Hall, +. T%oficmire, Phillip Phillips, of Wes-
sington Springs, Jerauld county, DIT.
j2ia2S Il b. EvERTTT, Reg.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07

4 nDTHr Send si* cents Tor postage, and re-
a EiliAG. ceiye free, q costly box Of goods
which viii help you to more money, right away
sex, succeed from first hour. The broad road to
fortune opens before the workers, absolutely
surs. AT once address TRUM Co, Augusta, Me
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
ITTT nfor working people. Send 10
Dcents postage and we will mail

you N the way Of making more money in a few
days than you, ever thought possible at any bus
home and work in spare time only. or All the
time: AN of both sexes. of all ages, grandly sue
ce G,a 80 cents to So easily earned every eve
business, we make this unparalleled offer. 10
al who are net well satisfied we will send 81 to
Pay f9r ne trouble of writing us. Full particu-
absolutely sure for all who start at once. DON'T
delay. Address STINsoN T. Co. Portland, Me.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07

.fhe, celebrated Waiter A.. Woods
vine binder for sale by r.. Linus Blank.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07

This column is devoted to the interests of and
tian Temperance Union.)
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
W~EssgMcToN HILLS

OF pure and medicinal waters, and IN Amos;
pplere of singular purity. making it without
doubt soon to be one of the most popular re,
tow site embraces within its limits tie well:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07

,SliM i'm in presents given away Send us 8
qa9' WV cents postage, and by iaaii you VIE
S 81 hee i package Of goods oil Large value, tllaa
NH start You in worSthat whit on5ie bri1gyoN
- ~ Money taster G,li.n ali. thing else in America,
-A,iato4l tht 100000 in presents with each boy
sfses, Tor III lifetime. orSpare time only, to wotr
ini Us al thelr own homes. Fortunes for all "af
hsis absolutely assured. Don't delay, il. IA
LETT q Co, Portland. Maine
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
WASHINGTON SPRINGS

Justly praised by the Indians and early sr;Feis
Of southern Dakota for their wonderful heaiihs
properties. These Springs are varied. and WIFI
are medicinal, containing Uni
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07
SULPHUR, Iron, MagneSia, and Lime.

others are simply pure, limpid water. The pr,,
pfleIors OF the town site are nov engaged IL
erecting Il hotel to supply a demand long exist
my ior accommodations to parties wishing Z
I The new town lies directly on the line ~ ee.
tension Of
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07

a Attract tract o Of land unsurpassed in fertility of soil.
iH IN naIo o. scemelY and pure water by any counts
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-07

Kimball Graphic: The newspaper
fraternity congratulate themselves over
the new postal law recently put in
force by the postoifice department. It
makes tie taking Of a newspaper and q
refusal to pay, for the same theft, and
any person guilty Of such an action is
liable to criminal proceedings, the came
as il he had stolen goods to the amount
OF tie subscription. Hereafter ii will
considerable very shrewd scheme
to take newspapers from the office for
a year and then infcrm the publisher
that you never ordered it.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-04-15

At once sent to the Russian officers az the
front directing them to forbid any advance
and to do all in their power 10 prevent provo
cation OF the Afghans. TAe Russian officer
declared he knew nothing whatever OF any
such arrangement. Mr.. Gladstone, com
menting on this, said that England bad kept
her part of this agreement. Up to March 30,
at least, the AfRhens had made no advance
nor any forward movement of any kind. So
far as the information possessed By the min
listers went, Mr.. Gladstone ssatsd, it must
regsId the attack by Russians upon PeDjdeh
ss unprovoked. The Government had asked
for sn explanation of this attack from Rus
sis, but, Of course. sufficient time had not
yet elapsed for the receipt Of an answer to this
request.
Sir Edward Thornton, the British Ambss-
ssdor to ST. Petersburg, had, however, last
night, telegTapbed that M. De Giers, the
Russian Prime Minister, had expressed for
himself and for the Car an earnest hope
that this unhappy incident might not pre-
vent the continuation OF the negotiations for
peace.
This remsrkwss greeted vita shouts OF
derisiye laughter.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-04-15

foreign wheat ard the fact that hall OF the 5000.
90 Quarters OF foreign bfeadstufs on passage sre
from three TO four months OF, would warrsnt the
belief that the position Is sufficiently elastic 10
bring about an advance OF EOS in weeks time
should war be declsred.
Values are so low that there Is plenty OF room
for such an advance without making wheat dear:
bow long such an advance would be maintained
would depend upon the action OF American spec
ulators during the next TWO months At present
trade is experiencing xtreme tension. Wnicn
deters both buyers sellers from operating
Foreign trade is great. Sxcited on account OF the
war rumors. The of markets IS In a state OF sus-
pense. Ten csrgoes arrived, earges were sod
Withdrawn, and II remain, including OF Cali
fornia. To-day, in the absence OF definite news
regarding the probabilities OF war. the tension oil
the market was extreme English and foreign
wheat have advanced fully IS. Flour to-day was
very hrm; American corn sold at lis. Round corn
was scarce. Parieys were Is Cd dearer. Oats
showed an sdvsnce over fortnight ago OF e.
sales to-day 97S bales OF Port Phillip aud sydney
were sold. The market was steady.
VISIBLE SUPPLY OF GRAIN.
CHICAGO, April Is-Tbe following figures
taken from a statement complied to-day by Seer5-
tary Stone show the visible supply OF wheat corn,
oats, rye and barley in the United States and
Canada on Saturday, April IL, an the amount Of
increase or decrease for the week ending on that
date.
Wheat 1851. 2S2 bushels, decrease 716.oss: corn,
95S 400, increase ,072 sos; OATS 2,4le.3l0, de-
crease 24G1 SS rye. 312 79 decrease IS l42 barley,
755 $40, decrease ll0.s64
The stocks OF grain in store at Chicago April IL,
were: Wheat, J5S75,529 bushels: corn, 2,36s $50;
oats, 426, $50; rye, 1868; barley 50,43s.