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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-08-14
Proposals for Road Work.

1888.
PROPOSALS. will be received at the office of
the board of county Commissioners of
yankton county up to Q O'Clock n. M, August
18th, 1888, for furnishing the material and
gravelinV the Sioux Falls road from the foot
Of the Rudolph hill to the James river. bridge.
Plans and specifications fu nished by the ooun-
ty engineer. Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any or all bids
ED. PALMER, County Surveyor.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-08-14

sHILOHSCURE will Immediately re-
lieve Group, Mhooping Dough and Bron-
chisis. Sold By R. NJ. Ward, druggist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
HINTS TO YOUNG HOUSEWIVES

REMOVE stains from cups and saucers
by securing with fine coal ashes.
CAsT-IRoN stoves and ironware should
be heated gradually the first time that
they are used.
A POLISHED floor can be kept looking
nice by wiDing it over with cloth sat-
urated with milk
SEVERE pains in the bowels and
stomach are often speedily relieved by
the application of bag of hot salt.
BENT whalebones can be restored and
used again by simply soaking in water
a few hours and then drying them.
AS dentrifce, salt and water is very
cleansing and also hardens the gums.
It will also prevent the hair from falling
out.
GOOD substitute for but ermilk in
cooking is thin matter made of flour
and water, and allowed to remain long
enough to sour.
A BREAD-AND-wATER poultice is made
by dipping piece of bread, after the
crust has been removed, into hot water.
Lift it out at once and apply hot.
Nor only should mattresses be turned
and aired at least three times week,
but pillows and holsters ought to be
beaten, shaken and exposed to the fresh
air.
MAKE starch with soapy water and
you will find it pleasure to do up your
starched goods. 1t prevents the iron
from sticking and makes a glossy sur
face.
WHEN potter's ware is boiled for the
purpose of hardening it, handful or
two of bran should be thrown into the
water, and the glazing will never be in
jured by acids or salt.
WHEN molasses is used in cooking
is great improvement to boil and skim
it before using. The raw. rather I'M
pleasant taste of the poorer qualities of
molasses is much improved by this pro-
cess.
INK stains are entirely removed by
the immediate application cf dry salt
before the ink has dried. When the
salt becomes discolored by absorbing
the ink, brush it off and apply more;
wet slightly. Continue this until the
ink is all removed.
For mosquito or gnat bites an eX-
perienced traveller writes that he uses
solution of alum water as strong as it
can be made, adding one-fourth of
aromatic vinegar and one-ffth ofglycer-
inc. Shake well before using. 1t will
instantly cure the bite.
A WEAK solution Of salt and water is
recommended by good physician as
remedy for imperfect digestion, and for
cold in the head it is a complete cure
snuffed up from the hollow of the hand.
We have known severe chronic cases
of catarrh entirely cured by persistent
use of this simple remedy every night
and morning for several months, when
the best efforts of the best physicians
failed to do any good. 1t should be
used milk warm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
SUMNER.

summer again, with her fragrance and bloom
unshne and music, soft light and perfume,
Wreaths OF rich roses upon her glad brow
Radiant and joyous one, what bringest thou?
Come the soft south breezes at thy command
Gentle and SWEEP, from SUMMER land.
Breathing rare sweets from the orange bowers,
And the white chalice-cups of the magnolia
flowers.
Silver thy football uron the green hills,
Murmuring music floats over the rills
Gladstone and gay at thy pre- sence is earth
Thy presence ali music, and gladness, ana m1rtn
ct, beautiful summer. canst bring thou at
charm,
To melt with thy sunshine, genial and warm.
The shadow of grief lying cold on the heart,
Bidding all sunlight and gladness depart?
Thou hast soft breezes to fan the pale cheek,
Thrilling and low, of the south lana to speak,
Thousand glad sounds for the musical ear
Bringst thou no charm, then, to stay the sad
tear?
Pass in thy beauty, and brightness, and mirth,
GAY peerless summer, along the green earth:
Scatter thy treasures of leaf and bright flower,
Thou hast no charm for sorrows dark hour.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11

walton and Colorado beetles slaughtered
on the spot, will win. Potatoes cannot
stand weeds. The sapping of the soil
by weeds is what potatoes cannot stand.
There are different methods of plant
ing and cultivating, some having merits
in certain particulars, and others in
other particulars. The soil and its con-
ditlon in regard to weeds are to be con-
sidered. The method which best facili-
tates proper cultivation, and at the same
time puts large number of hills on an
acre, is a safe one.
The bugs are readily killed with paris
green in water, tablespoonful to a pail
of water. A sprinkling-pot will sprinkle
a row as fast as man walks, and kills
the bugs. For large field, barrel
with a hose attachment mounted on
wheels and drawn by a pony will
sprinkle two rows at time, and sprinkle
several acres day.
Taken one year with another, pota-
toes are paying crop, and good many
dollars worth can be produced from a
small field, if we'll attended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Live Stock Notes.

An English paper reports that 2,846
ewes in 26 focks have produced 4,4O2
lambs-a return of 155 per cent.
Take good care of your stock and there
will be no cause to inquire what is the
best medicine for them.
Cattle should be fed partly in the barn
throughout the season and not be forced
to depend upon pasturage.
Breeding to the best class of stations
serves double purpose. It encour-
ages those who invest their money in
good horses and adds to your own bank
account.
Prof. Alyord has found that on the
average, a cow, whose milking season
begins late in the fall, gives, under the
same conditions, about 1000 pounds
more milk than one whose season begins
in the spring.
Chickens Matched in May or early in
June, especially of the smaller and more
rapidly maturing breeds, may be suffi-
GENTLY we'll grown to furnish eggs in the
winter, provided they are well fed from
the beginning.
Stock is taught to jump by careless
ness in keeping poor fences, and in not
laying down bars and gaps sufficiently
low to allow the animals to step over,
and they are made to jump over to save
some lazy fellow little work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Human Beings as Pack Animals.
From Science.

Prof Joseph La Conte, of the Uni
versity of California, sends the follow
ing information to reply to an inquiry in
Science in reference to the strength
and endurance of the human pack ami
NAL: Sin 1914 [ travelled by birch-bark
canoe something like a thousand miles
from Lapoint over TO the head waters of
the Mississippi, and down the latter to
Fort Smelling, at the mouth of the Min
nesota River. We made several port
ages, the longest being nine miles. We
and bedding for four persons for one
month. The load which our two voy-
ageurs carried was certainly one
hundred and fifty to two hun
dred pounds each. They made seven
miles in one day, going over the ground
FIVE times; i. e., tllirty-fve miles.
Three-fifths of the distance they were
loaded, and two-ffths going back for
another load. Their plan was to take
the heaviest load first (about 200
pounds,) and carry it about mile or a
mile and half, put it down, go back
for another load of $50 pounds, carry
this mile or mile and a half beyond
the first deposit, then come back. take
up the first deposit and carry it the
same distance beyond, etc., until all
was carried to the camp for the night;
then, last of all. they went back seven
miles to the last camp, took up the boat
(which was the hghtest load of all, and
carried it to camp. | will give an ac-
count of one load. They used leather
strap about two inches and a half wide
In the middle and narrower towards the
end, and perhaps ten or twelve feet
long. One fellow, famous voyageur.
would tie this about my trunk, about
Is pounds, in two places near each end
and throw it over the head, bringing
the band across the forehead, the trunk
resting on the back, Their take hum
ured pounds of -four and put it on the
trunk, and then twenty-five pounds of
crackers on top of all, and walk off
briskly, almost in trot. The man was
not large or very muscular man, but
rather lean and WirY''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11

In a letter to the New York Sun
Blakely Hall says ofthe dress Of the Of
fcers in the Prussian army:
To me the most curious and notable
thing about the dandies of the army
here is an absolute and stunning manli-
ness of the laced and lavishly bedecked
officers. Despite their scented gloves,
stays, tight boots, single glasses, and
amazing combinat ons of colors, there is
never the faintest trace of effeminacy land
the code of honor is adhered to with al
most savage earnestness. The men
work like beavers at their military
duties. gamble high and ride hard.
There is none of the repellant Miss
Nancyism that is often met with among
military dandies in other countries.
The ordinary run of officers are poor
men, and they have been forced be-
yond their pace by the rush Of the rich
minority. Won Moltke, Abedyll, and
the rest of those wise men who have de-
voted their lives to the perfection of
the service, have noted this and decid-
ed to regulate the legitimate expenses
of the under officers. The fatigue coats
have been abolished to begin with.
These garments are exceedingly snowy,
made like a military frock coat and
richly decorated. Every officer has
from six to ten of different degrees of
thickness, etc. They are the most ex-
pensive Of all their garments. 1t is
proposed to do away with this article of
dress entirely, since it is not necessary
in time of war. Indeed, the war regula-
tions forbid any officer of lower rank
than general taking one with him into a
campaign. Collars will also be lowered,
and necessary shoulder straps will re-
place the gaudy and costly epaulets. 1t
is proposed to substitute a short dirk
for the customary saber. Even more
stringent restrictions than those now in
use will be issued concerning the time
and place for wearing private clothes.
Many army men desire breathing
spell when they can get out of their
tight aud rigid uniforms; but now they
are only allowed to wear multi when
travelling, hunting or visiting at seaside
bathing places. The rules have been
often broken of late by officers visiting
cafes and theaters in citizens attire.
It seemed impossible to check and con-
troll them. The coming regulations will
cut off all these cherished privileges.
In addition to this it is proposed to en-
ergetically suppress all luxury in bar
racks caslnoes, mess-rooms, etc., and IN
every way discourage the younger of
ficers from falling into debt. In future
no orders or medals granted by foreign
countries will be worn by officers in the
German service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
The Ingenious Cement Seller.
From the New York Tribune.

Madam" said a man with crushed
hat and dilapidated clothes, as he ap-
peared at the basement door of Har-
lem house, II have here some little
bottles of my own genuine patent indie
structlble cement, for mending broken
china and other articles, absolutely in
dispensable to any we'll regulated"
"Don't want it, sir ~
''It's only ten cents bottle; madam,
and it will pay"
mo use for anything of the kind, I
say-wouldn't have it !"
1T is warranted to mend anything in
the line of broken dishes, or"
81 tell you [ don't want it, and you
needn't stand there talking any long
err"
call right, madam, all right; don't
want to intrude. Fine morning. madam.
The lady next door made little re-
mark about you, madam, but [ don t
hearing it repeated. Good-hy, madam"
"HoId on minute, won't you. She
said something about me, you say ?''
eyes, ma'am, let fall a little remark
concerning you-but I don't think you
would care to hear it. I've got to hurry
along"
"Just a moment I believe I'll take a
bottle of that stuff
The lady | was speaking of took
three bottles for quarter, madam but
II
''Give me four bottles, please; half
the dishes in the house are broken.
The idea of her saying anything about
me, the mean thing -
Eyes, certainly. Accidents will hap
pen to valuable china. Apply it with
the brush. as directed Also, I have
large bottles OF furniture polish, fifty
cents a bottle. Two bottles? All right.
There you are There's your change,
madam. Hope everything will be all
satisfactory. Good morning."
''But wait just another moment-you
didn't tell me what that woman said
about me. iii teach her to talk about
me behind my back"
ooh, yes, I most forgot it. You see it
was this way: | asked her if the lady
in the next house, meaning you, you
see, was at home"
eyes, yes. l understand. What did
she say then?''
"She spoke up quick like, and said
she didn't know. That was all. madam
I told you it want much. Be sure
and apply the cement with the brush,
as directed. l1OOd-by !"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Strawberries Dangerous.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

"People should be careful how they
eat strawberries" said a prominent ply
stefan yesterday. He had been interro-
gated as to Several cases of poisoning"
and cutaneous affections that had fol-
lowed as results of too hearty indul-
gence in the luscious fruit. Many folks
have been alarmed by species of
crash breaking out on their bodies aft
er eating strawberris. Several physicians
among them one or two who make a
speciality of cutaneous diseases, were in
terviewed on the subject yesterday.
The effect produced on certain people
by the consumption of strawberries can
only be accounted for by the medical
profession on the grounds of 'constitu-
tional idiosyncrasy." With some pecul-
iarly constituted organizations straw
berries act as laxative, with others as
a stringent. 1t is supposed that the tiny
seeds of the berry lodging in the cavi-
ties of the intestines produce the various
evil effects. Again, the acidulous nature
of the fruit proves hurtfulin many cases
to the stomach. The eating of strawber-
ries, however, may be regarded as harm
less to ordinarily constituted people.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Greenland Exploration.

From the earliest times the unknown
interior of Greenland has been de-
scribed as a snow-covered plateau, the
few travellers who have attempted to
cross it having invariably found the ice
to become smoother and smoother,
and to give a vast expanse of
from the ice margin and the coast. The
greatest known height of the plateau is
some 5000 or 7 700 feet. another effort
will be made to cross this desolate
waste on snow shoes this season by a
Norwegian party, consisting of Dr. Nan
sen and five companions, who expect to
land at about Sc degrees north latitude
on the east coast, and walk to Disco ISL
and in 20 degrees north latitude. The
expedition will make no provision for
returning to their ship, and must reach
the west coast, which has settlements, or
StafVo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
FARM AND HOME.
Love We One Another.

AS have loved you, love We one another''
The last great commandment that Christ gave to
man.
"E er treat thy neighbor the same as a brother
And let love be law, was the great divine plan.
He left us awhile to stay here together
And some time, account. strict and true we must
give
How through the bright days, or dark, gloomy
weather,
Our time we have spent here while God let us
live.
And while we are travelling this journey called
life,
Surrounded by sorrow, by pain, sin and wrong,
Are we ready to help weak ones through the
strife
Or drive them still further some dark path along?
For God IN His love, which is ever the same,
Alone knows of each human heart just the need.
If burdens we tighten, with kind, loving aim,
The Master will bless u.s. and bless each good
deed.
We hope to gain mercy one day at the throne
Of him who said, BLESSED the merciful are.'
He will not forget them If mercy we've shown
To comrades while travelling to that country far!
And oh! if by striving to be just and true
All along the journey that is now begun,
How glad we then will be when this life is
through
If God will but say, "My good servant, we'll
done.''
Hattie b. Wheeler.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
The Raising of Potatoes.

Canada now claims to be par ex-
cellence the country for raising pota-
toes, says the Dubuque Herald. The
cool climate is what does it. Canadians
say that but for the duty Of Is cents a
bnshel they would furnish all the pota-
toes Uncle Sam would need. By the
way Iowa can "grow" that same escu-
lent, too. OF course, Southern Iowa
must send North for seed to succeed
but the "fat-iron" corner in Southeast
ern Iowa has claimed to grow more po-
tatoes to the square mile than any
other part of the United States by
using Northern seed. Potatoes rapidly
run out in the warm climate. They are
something like oats in that respect,
though unlike in others. Northern
Iowa should contest with Canada for the
American potato market. Old, worn
out land is worthless for that purpose,
unless heavily MANFRED. Clover sod
or well-manured land, with clean cult
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11

The way to build up the sheep indus
try is to weed out the focks, 90 for
greater capacity for mutton, and in
crease in the individual, and put small
flock on every farm where they will
pay their way, even if wool isn't worth
a cent pound.
Poor horses are in many respects I'M
profitable stock, because after they be-
come of a certain age they gradually de-
crease in value. They can at 10 time
be sold to advantage. The mares can
be bred and with care may be made
profitable in this way, and will be able
to work the best part Of the season, and
at the same time raise colt for market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11

A farmer living near Greensboro, Ca,
was much troubled by rats, and their
depredations on his corn crib increased
to an alarming extent. He finally
thought of method by which he could
rid himself of them. He secured a
three-galIon jan, and half filled it with wa
ter. On the top of the water he placed a
thick layer of cotton seed. The seed, so
he argued, would attract the rats as a
pleasant place to play. and of course the
moment they would touch the seed,
down they would go. The trap worked
trmpted the iro lie act t on the seed with
the deceptive foundation, and to use
Mr.. Kilgore's own words, he Caught
a gallon and half of rats the first
night" running the water to the top.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
BEYOND.
BY ROSE TERRY COOKE.

The stranger wandering in the Switzer's land,
Before lis awful mountain tops afraid
Who yet with patient toll hath gained his stand
On the pare summit Where all lie is stayed
Sees tar, far down. beneath his blCod-dimmed
eyes.
Another country golden to the shore.
Where 8 new passion and new hopes arise,
Where southern blooms unfold forevermOre.
And 7. lone sitting by the twilight blaze,
Think of another WanGerer in the SHOWS,
And on more perilous mountainous gaze
Than ever 1rowned above the vine and rose.
Yet courage, SOUL nor hold thy strength in vain
In hope o'ercome the sleeps God set tor thee;
For past the Alpine SUBMITS OF great pain
Lieth thine Italy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Instruction for Laying Carpets,

Carpets are often badly laid down.
either from ignorance or carelessness.
The carpet, neatly folded, should be
brought In and laid down as tits folded,
the way the widths are to run. It must
then be unfolded by degrees, not
dragged open any way. When the car
pet is thoroughly opened out, let the
center width be laid perfectly straight
from one end to the other, a timed
tack put at each end to keep it in its
place, and all the other widths laid
straight according to the first When
one end of the widths is straight and
thoroughly stretched, let it be tackled
down with timed tacks atregular inter-
walls, beginning at one end and working
towards the other. When this first end
has been firmly fastened down, let one
side, at right angles to the end nailed
already, be tackled, taking care to pull
it out ''taut,'' as the sailors say. When
the side and end at right angles have
been fastened down, the corresponding
side and end are easily managed, and
the thing is done.-NeO York World.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11

GEN. VoN PAPE, a brother-in-law of
Mrs. Carl Spangenberg, was recently
presented by the Gar of Russia, with
the st. Andreas and Alexander-Nunsk
orders. Gen. Pape presented to the
Russian court the notice of Emperor
Williams accession to the throne. In
honor of the general, gala dinner was
given at the palace, at which he was
seated next to the czarina. All the
members of the royal family, the minis
ter of war, Won Giles, and other princes
were present.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11

SUPERVISING INSPECTOR LUBBOCK, ofSan
Francisco, having reported to the treas
ury department that petroleum is not
safe fuel for the large boilers, has been
instructed by Secretary Fairchild to
withdraw all permits heretofore given
for its use, except in the case OF small
steam launches.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Chewing the Cud.


There is no such thing as a "cud"
which the animal keeps in it's mouth all
the time; but there is cud in another
sense. Animals like the COW, which live
upon food not very concentrated, have
to consume large quantities of it to get
the necessary quantity of nutritive mat
ter Hence, they do not chew their
food fully while grazing, but swallow it
as soon as they can and proceed to get
more Afterwards, when resting, they
bring back portions of the food to the
mouth, by special arrangement Of the
muscles of the stomach, and chew it
over again; this time the mastication is
thorough. This second process is
called chewing the "cud." After one
portion is sufficiently masticated it is
swallowed and passes into a separate
stomach; another portion of the rough
food is then chewed, and thus
the process is continued until
all is masticated. Now, when
COW gets sick the desire tor
food ceases more or less, and the animal
ceases to bring up and chew it's cud, just
as it ceases TO Craze when sick. Not
chewing the cud, then, is a symptom of
sickness. 1t may be of various kinds,
and the resumption of cud-chewing is
symptom of returning appetite and
therefore of returning health.-Practicol
Furn2er