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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
New Way of Raising Carrots.
Country Gentleman


Gerald Howard, of Newburgh, New
York writes:
Probably there is nothing new III car
rot growing, but my experience this year
leads me to believe that L have the best
field crop that have ever grown i'll my
long practice. What induced me to try
quick termination of seed before weeds
was an accident. [ used fiber cloth for
covering potatoes. In throwing 1T off
one Saturday night, it lay on one end of
a parsley row (seed sown), and on the
following Tuesday morning on moving
it found the parsely seed up under
where the cloth lay. Where not covered
it was two weeks before the rest of the
row came up. All know that it requires
from month to six weeks for the seed
to terminate. This gave me an idea how
to grow carrots at less expense than had
been practicing. June 1, the seed was
sown on ground twice plowed and har-
rowed and rolled, using a marker with
teeth (six) one foot apart to open the
drills, and man sowed by hand, cover
with the feet, and forming a. rainbow, or
herring back as the man moved along,
drawing the heel of the boot into the hOl-
low of the other foot. It is quite a fast
operation when once understood. The
varieties were long orange and white Bel
gian. When sOwn, the land was again
rolled. | used 500 yards three feet wide
of fiber cloth, ripped into, thus giving
me 1,O00.yards in length, placed this i'm
mediately on top. 1t was kept in this
place by stones or earth. [ had not
enough to cover my whole acreage. June
4, seed up under fiber cloth; J une Z, weeds
just breaking, and [ ran a smoothing
harrow Iengthwise and crosswise, killing
all weeds, but not thinpiGg the carrots
sufficiently; June 10, seed coming up slow
ly that was not covered with fiber cloth,
and not evenly, while that under fiber
cloth came up quite evenly; June "a,
finished thinning with boys, and hand
hOed to soften and take out foot and knee
prints. Our severe draught is telling on
everything whitening al except those
carrots, which are green from top to bot
tom, and not weed among them-the
shade of their own foliage keeping them
perfectly clean You Uau ut this writing
see the difference in the growth of those
covered with a cloth and those not so
treated, and my opinion is that the diff
ference will be farther seen in the digging.
There is nothing in growing carrots thir-
ty inches apart in drills; the extreme hot
weather and scorching sun can play all
around them; what stands green and up
right is simply the center. No one need
be afraid of using the smoothing harrow;
in fact, it will not take out enough of the
plants. Carrots so grown are profitable
crop, but if the weeds once get ahead the
better plan is to pillow all up. In atten-
ton at the right time lies all the secret
of success with this and all other crops.
When you start growing keep it going;
once checked your would-be fine crop is
gone. This same treatment is applicable
to other crops-digging and storing in
their proper time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14


We're off for row on the briny Atlsntic,
In boat that's not "bonny," nor given to
dipping
1t won't even ''curtesy,' it isn't romantic, 'ssssE
And the waters a harbor, filled up with ship
ping.
Yet what do we care for the "blue Danube river,
For Venice, the Rhine, or Genevas fair shore.
The splash OF blade, with its ripple and culver,
Sings just the same music the universe DER
And beneath this small ship-house-peaked and
roomy.
And yonder old hulk, without bow-sprit or
mast,
We glide into shadows as graceful and gloomy,
AS the Doge's palace itself can cast.
A ferryboat comer-shes thing of beauty!
See her colored lights on the waves shine down
They are only her signals doing their duty,
But they CLEAN like jewels in monarch's
crown.
There are no "weird Legend in any quarter,
No ''madrigal'' floats to the listening ear,
No mandolin tinkles, but over the water
Come fresh, laughing voices, jolly and clear
And so on we 60 in the deepening twilight
Without any sentiment, romance or stuff
The same moon gilds all, with its touches of high
light;
We're perfectly happy, and that is enough
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
HOW TO MAKE PEPPERMINT DROPS
TO CANDY NUTS.

Three cups Of sugar, one cup OF water,
then flavor with lemon. 1t must not boil
after the lemon is put in. Put nut on
the end of fine knitting-needle, take
out an turn on the needle until it S cool.
If the candy gets cold, set on thestove a
few minutes. Malaga grapes and Or
anges, quartered, may be candied in the
same way.
TO STARCH SHIRT BOsOMs AND COLLARS.
Pour pint of boiling water upon two
ounces of gum arabic; cover it, and let
it stand over night. A tablespoonful of
this gum arabic water stirred into pint
of starch made in the usual manner, will
give to lawns, either white Or printed, a
look of newness, when nothing else can
restore them. To every pint of starch
add piece of spermaceti candle the size
chestnut.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
She Knew Too Much History.
Pittsburg Dispatch


They were seated on the sand at At
lantic City.
Elegantine was confident that the eli
max was about to be.
Adolphus' arm was dangerously rest
less, and as he finally placed majority
of his fingers on her waist, Byzantine
looked off is the sea with the look of
wonderland IN her eyes
Then these words stumbled over pair
of lips, carnation with suppressed joy;
81 never look at the sea but 1 think of
those words in the 'Canute and his Court
iers' EPISODES; Thus far shalt thou go,
but no farther"
Nhere was pause in the arm move
ment, and soon the two went up to the
hotel.
Byzantine had spoiled the course of tpo
lives by little knowledge of history.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
Hints for Grape Growers.
Vine Dresser,

Prepare the ground in fall. Give the
vine plenty of manure, old and we'll de-
composed; fresh manure excites growth,
but does not mature it. Luxuriant
growth does not always insure fruit.
Dig deep, but plant shallow. Young
vines produce beautiful fruit, but old
vines produce the richest. Prune in au-
tumn in order to insure growth, but in
spring to promote fruitfulness. Plant
your vines before you make trellises.
Vines, like soldiers, should have good
arms. Prune spurs to one developed
bud. for the nearer the old wood the
higher favoted the fruit. Those who
prune long must soon climb. Vine
leaves love the sun, the fruit the shade.
Every leaf has a bud at the base, and
either bunch of fruit or tendril, OPP
posite it. A tendriI is an abortive fruit
bunch-A bunch of fruit is a productive
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
Geological Conditions of North America.

The geological history of North Ameri-
ca, like that of Europe, indicates that
from very remote period there have
been changes of climate; ancient periods
of cold as well as of warmth. 1t is urged
that these are due not much to variations
in the supply of heat from the sun, or to
changes, secular or periodic, in the rela-
tive position of the earth as to geographi-
cal alterations on its surface. Palepnto-
logical and biological evidence has next
TO be considered. This also, on the whole,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
Plenty OfTine.
Harper's Bazaar.

''What's the matter with the train. con-
ductor?" asked passenger. 'Dou you ex-
pect to stop at every cross-road?''
'If you don't like the way this train is
rum" growled the conductor, you can get
off and walk"
"Oh, I'm in no hurry said the pas
Eenger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14

Notwithstanding the prevalence of irri-
cation.
The crop in California, small in area,
and comparatively unimportant, is in
high condition. In Oregon and Wash
ington it is not quite an average from
prevalence of drouth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
A Timely Hint.
New York Sun.

II feel as if were in heaven" said an
ardent admirer, who was slow in popping
the question, to young lady.
II wish you did, was the quiet rejoin-
der.
"Why, do you doubt my word?" re-
proachfully.
"Well well = they say marriages are
made in heaven" she replied.
She wears an engagement ring n ow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
Divine William.

Must you go, William" asked young
lady.
II have more care to stay than Will to
CO." quoted William.
"Oh, that's lovely! Is it originai?"
"Of course it is" answered the IN
blushing.
sits divine, William" she said.
Now he wonders if she said 1t on pur-
pose.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14

tendril-A bunch of grapes without
healthy leaf opposite is like ship at
sea without a rudder-it can't come to
port. Laterals are like politicians
not checked they are the worst of
thieves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14

Artless little thing proud of her lingu-
istic acquirements): II do hope you
didn't catch what I was saying to Mr..
Simpson, Sig. Gavanti. We were talking
scandalous-in Italian. I had no idea
you were so close. Could you hear p
Sig. Gavanti: 'sYes, L could ear; but it
is all Alright. did not know you were
speakin' my language"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
THE HOUSEHOLD.
PEACH COMPOTE.

Prepare thin syrup with half a pint
of water, six ounces of sugar, lemon juice
and blanched peach-stone kernels; stew
twelve peaches for twenty minutes, lay
them in dish, boil up the syrup until it
is thick, then pour it, ana the kernels
over the peaches, and serve cold.
HOW TO MAKE PEPPERMINT DROPS
There are various ways of making
them; simple way is tn following: Take
quantity of sugar and put in dish
with water enough to hardly dissolved all
the sugar; put on a quick fire and boil:
then put in few drops of peppermint
(only few drops), drop on tin plate to
suit yourself; stir the solution until ready
to make the drops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
APPLE PAN PIE.

Take deep earthen pudding pot, fill
it with slices of apple, then pour on as
much molasses as the apple requires to
sweeten it; sprinkle over little CHINA
mon, put over a paste, with slit in the
middle, and place in the oven. After the
first paste is baked it may be taken off
and another put on its place. This
should be taken off and the apple remain
long enough to be a deep red. When
cooked enough, take from the oven and
Immediately break the paste in small
pieces and stir into the sauce while hot.
To be eaten cold. 1t is a favorite dish,
with many people, and very nice.
TO CLEAN MARBLE.
Take two parts of common soda one
part pumice stone, and one part of finely
powdered chalk; sift it through fine
sieve, and mix it with water; then rub it
well all over the marble, and the stains
will be removed; rub the marble over
with salt and water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14

Bridget (who has heen sent to crack
some nuts in preparation for Mrs. Blanks
little dinuer party to be held during the
evening, enters with a few badly cracked
upon the plate)-"An' indade, Missus
Blank, Oil lose me place before Oh brake
me lathe a cracking any more of thin
nuts. My jaws all lame now, as it is, so
1t is"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14

The small pelerine-mantles are more IL
vogue than ever. Here is most unique
and charming model. The peaked back
piece and the close-ftting fronts are of
velvet; the sleeves, or rather flaps, are of
gauze, beaded with JET, with small puff
ing of velvet by way of epauiette. A
border of silk galloon studded with Jet
beads goes around these flaps and forms
an X in the middle of the back.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
Couldn't Wait.
Harper's Bazaar.

(Hayseed and Higgins, from Way
back, visit the city and they go to the
theatre.)
Hayseed- WAL, meow, jest listen wat
this reads: "a lapse of three months be-
tween Acts J. and H."
Higgins (disgustedly) Wall, I'll be
blamed if I'll stay in this here town three
months an pay 81 a day at the hotel jest
to see this thing out. We wont. Let's
git.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-14
FARM, HOME AND GARDEN
IN A ROW BOAT.

BESSIE CHANDLER, IN BROOKLYN MAGAZINE.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

nR. N. F. MOON,
VETERINARY SURGEON AND HORSE
DENTIST
Permanently located at Austin. MINI. Calls
promptly attended to. Office at Windsor House.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
HereIity.

The law of heredity, sunder which
traits of ancestors in the human family
as we'll as among animals, which have
lain dornap pt for 4 generation OF two,
reappear iii the latest generatioh is
furnished a. nc ewssillustration in the
elopement with and marriage to her
coachmen of great granddaughter
of Commodore Vanderbilt. The one
love of his life next to money getting,
to the old Commodore was. q love of
horses. None of hi immediate de-
cendants developed any such trait, but
it has reappeared in daughter of the
third generation. Her passion for
horses always led her to take the front
seat id the carriage beside the coach
man. Horses formed common topic
of interest on which they could hold
communion. Gradually her passion
for horses enlarged, SO as to take in
the man whose business it was to care
for and drive them, until it ended in
the clupement and marriage. This is
practically swinging round the circle
in four generations. Old Commodore
Vanderbilt commenced life by rowing
q skitf as waterman. His great
granddaughter carries herself and a
part Gt is hoped) Of the Vanderbilt
wealth to the home of a coachman. If
seems to accord with the "etcrnal fit
ness of thiDgs.'
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
The Royal Route.

The Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis
& Omaha r. r. have put on that we'll
managed line new night run with
sleeping cars and coaches, between St.
Paul and Minneapolis for Duluth, Ash
land, Washburn and Bayfield,, touching
at intermediate points. For TIE night
run the trains leave Minneapolis at
900 p. M; st.. Paul Eat $40 p. M, ar
irving at Duluths.at $50 q. M. Ashland
at Glib a. M, Washburn 6:35 a. IT.,
Bayfield, 7:1O a. M The trains leave
the northern end of the route, viz:
Bayfield, at 1886 p. m.. Washburn at
9:1O D. M, Ashland at 9:3O p. M,
Duluth at 9:22 p. M, arriving at St.
Paul at 600 a. m. at Minneapolis at
$40. A special Sunday express leaves
Minneapolis at Sab u. m., st. Paul at
900 q. M, arriving at Duluth at $40
p. M, Ashland at J:35 p. m, Wash
burn at 5:55 p. m. Bayfeldsat $50 p.
m. The Sunday express leaves Bay
field at $50 a: m, Washburn at 9:25
a. NJ, Ashland at 80 a. M, Duluth at
10 a. m,, arriving ut St. Paul at 6:05 p.
m., at Minneapolis at GAS p. m. At
St. Paul and Minneapolis connections
are made with all lines for theEast and
South. At Duluth and Washburn con-
nections are made with steamer lines
on Lake Superior, and at Ashland with
the M, l.. S. & w. Ry., to and from
the Gogebic Iron Mines. This route is
UNSURPASSED for comfort and conven-
ience.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

Mrs. Folsom, the. mother of Miss
Francis Folsom, whom president Cleve-
lonp has just made the ''iirst lady of
the land" is the widow, of the late Os-
car Fohop the former law partner spf
President cleveland. Mr..Folsom was
killed at Grand Island in 1875 by be-
ing thrown from a buggy in y runa-
way accident, Miss Folsom being at
hat time only II years old, and the
manner in which Mrs. Folsom has per-
formed those: duties which deyolve UP
on woman who.is left alone I'M the
world to rear i family of children is
evidence of well-balanced mind and
characteristics such as few women poss-
ess.. Shortly after the death of Mr..
Folsom his widow took her children to !
Ransomville, where, living with an
uncle, their preliminary education was
attended to. Mrs. Folsom is a few
years the, junior Of President Cleveland
and a marriage with him was therefore
not such an improbable thing. Mrs.
Folsom accompanied her daughter to
Europe and assisted her in the selec-
ton of the trousseau which was so
much admired. Mrs. Folsom, 2on ac-
count of her daughter's marriage will
be one ofsthe leaders Of Washington
society,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
FRIDAY July 2.

SENATE-The consideration of the legis-
lative appropriation bill was concluded
long discussion transpiring on some minor
points, such as an additional clerk for the
civil service commission, which was finally
agreed by the vote of 36 to II, and ali other
matters to which objections were raised
wore agreed to ext eps the increase of sal
ary from 1900 to 81, 800 for the solicitor of
the treasury which was rejected end the
bill passed. The river and harbor appro-
priation bill was taken up.
HousE-The bill was passed browning
for An additional Justice Of supreme court
OF Montana. The senate amendments to
the bill repeating the timber culture and
pre-emption laws were not concurred in,
and conference committee was appoint
ed. The genera: deficiency bill was taken
up but nothing important done. The Sen
ate bill forfeitfng certain southern railroad
land grants gave fise some discussion but
finally passed, the Gulf aud Snip Island
railroad being excepted from its operation.
At the evening session held to consider pen
sion bills the House got into a deadlock
and at 4, Is adjourned wirhout doing any
thing. -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
THE Markets JULY, 4
ST. PAUL


wssssns? S19sss;a a. hsss sc' IT, Nc &c
Il s5' '$$i;s.'ss: sssa,. FIESTA ssst ..&:s &s'*4;: :2:
'asssai& cses 81. 2, sic ...sssa. >,ply D: bio.
no. 2 white. zoe. bid.
Barley No Z, 4sc bid
Rye No. 2, 43c. bid
Flax Seed-e5
Baled hay, SO 90 asked; timothy 500
ve.I nlesSee s a. o. 'ss'' oa0''s ''e@'S N' "S o.
? Gh@sG 10MHl2k 4 s = Es
Eggs, extsn 1lc@askec 4 & Z
2Potatoes:. .4o,sper bashel bid, newss2 D8
I1:!s IL efsa.ss: ~ s.<. ! .ssss,I Irar,z.a
@se.50 Der 1aos lbf.a Ehnep soja ,Sss
3.0l9s3 % per 1co. Hogs $3.50
Wheat, cash, &c, August y 9.1Sc.
Corn, Cash a51l G.: July ss 3la>
Plss' Fis1 ssed s*sa 10 Se1si i. iiicsk: Ic} :'~''
Pork, cash. 1920; july sfO.D.
Live Stock. Cattle 300 $3.50; hogs
a. 759s4.s5: sheep, <2co9 9450.
xIaSEApoLIs.
waEAT.-Eo: hard cash. :sMc: Az
No, 3 Northern. 7Ols73c bid.
FLoUR-Patents in sacks held at
S4.60 q 40. In barrels, S4.G594.SO; t5.45
$3.50 delivered ut New England points;
$3.50. So delivered New York and Penn
ylvaGis points; bakers $3.6O@3.75
DULUTH.
WHEA1-Cash No. hard 49,
MILWAUKBB
WH1A1-Cssh 75lk; August IN.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
WISCONSIN,.
Badger State Notes.

In the divorce suit of Geo. N. johnson
and wife at LaCross in the decree Of sep
eratioL the court gave the custody Of five
children between the ages Of three and ten
years to the mother. June 90, in the alb
sence of the mother, johnson secured the
children and in half an hour was out OF the
state, intending to 60 to Utica, N. ~,
where bis parents reside. AT Sparta Mrs.
A. r. Spicer awoke and discovered her hus-
band about to commit suicide with ra-
zor. She cluDg to him to prevent the exc
cution of his design and neighbors who
were attracted by her screams, tried to
wrest the weapon from him. After q des-
perate struggle, he succeeded in gashing
his throat several times and died: Spicer
was formerly q merchant at Milton and
Portage. The body Of Frank White Of Min
neapo7is, the recent STATE University grad.
uate drowned in Lake Mendoza Sunday,
was recovered June 20, by diver. 1t was
closely wedgea between two rocks and
would never have risen.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
MINNESOTA.
Minnesota Democrats.

A conference Of Minnesota Democrats,
seme 125. participating, was held at st
Paul July I, Judge Percy B.: Smith Of
saltwater in the chair, the object being to
formulate sentiment regarding federal ap-
pointment, now supposed to be made upon
Recommendations from the Minnesota mem
ber of the National Democratic committee,
Hon p. q, Kelly, and the chairman Of the
State Democrat COMMITTEES, Hon. q: DO
ran. Hon. ?. Buck read lengthy address
ID vogue, which was adopted without
change or remarks Resolutions we're
adopted concerning railroad management,
upon the labor question, employment of
prison labor, ;complimentipg Secretary La.
mar. and Land Commissioner Sparks,
though, finally enlarged to embrace Presi.
dent Cleveland ard all tie Cabinet, and
comdemning the practice OF the chairman
of the stats committee naming the tenn
porary officers ofs Democratic state con-
vention. -..te .x :
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
EVENTS OF THE DAY.
Domestic News.


Mrs. Cleveland receives 81, 900 from the
estate Of her Grardfather Folsom. Ex-
Minister Kasson, OF Iowa, is in very poor
health, but is industri0uslyt engaged in lit
erary work. The House of Representa-
tixes unanimously struck ont Of an appro-
board Of visitors to the Naval Academy at
Annapolis. Bradsteeet's reports 461 fail
,ires In the United States for the first six
months of 1886, against 6.2O6 for the same
time OF 1885. Telegraph operators at
Washington contemplate . strike August
!, on the ground that the company intend
TO reduce wages. A whole family, father,
mother and Two children were killed at .
crossing Of the Boston & Maine r. R..
being struck by an express train at
crossing Of that road in Boston, the buggy
James river at Richmond, Va, rose ten feet
above high water mark flom last weeks
rains submerging the lover part, OF the
citywith much damage and railroad travel
impeded. 1900 men nave been discharged
from the Brooklyn navy yard owing to
the delay.of congress in passing the ap-
preparation ills. . ." -;
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Pennsylvania Republicans.

The Republican State Convention was
held at Harrisburg, June 80, and Gen.
James A. Beaver nominated for Governor,
VIM. r.Davies for Lieutenant Governor, A.
Wilson Norris for State Auditor, I. J. Stew
art. for Secretary OF State, Gen. F.: A: Os-
borne for Congressman-at-large. The plat.
form favors the repeal of the limitation of
pension arrears, approves the Cullom iu-
terstate commerce bill denouncss the i'm
portation of foreign pauper labor, disap'
proves the Morrison tariff reduction bill,
advocates arbitration as the mode of set :
tling labor disagreements, asks the reten.
tion of the so-called American system OF
protection, asks the establishment of q COM
mercial marine, and the building of navy
entirely in this country and favors the sub
pie.