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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31
John Gould on Fodder Corn.

The demand for cheaper ration for
dairy stock seems to have run its gamut
of trial, and settled down upon that
grandest Of special gifts of Providence
to the American people, the corn plant,
and VIC are now in away of realizing
something like its full value, from the
fact that we are beginning to know
something of its principles of growth.
No other plant gives us for tho same
outlay of fertility and labor, the prof.
table results that we may obtain from
the maize plant. Knowing some of its
requirments, We may by complying
with them, secure return that, to the
farmer of forty years ago, would have
seemed incredible. knowledge and
understanding are to be the future
American farmers capital stock, and
his labor the servant to work out the
theories of his fertile brain.
Fodder corn has not been appreciated
in the past, solely from the want of
knowledge. Not understanding that its
starchy matter and sugar-carbon
elements -two-thirds of its actual food
value-comes from the air, not the soil,
the method of planting in the past has
been at total variance with the object
sought. The idea has been to divert
the fodder plant from It's natural pur-
pose. that of developing an ear of
grain, and by thick planting make it
fine,so as to be readily consumed by the
cattle. TO do this, the fodder crop was
tbickly crowded by overseeing, and
from two to four bushels eco to 100
quarts) of seed were broadeasted upon
an acre, when from eight to ten quarts
would have been ample.
This over crowding defeated the OBJ
ject sought-abundant food--in more
ways than one. While weight may
have been often secured, it was always
at the expense of food value, The
starch element, some seventy per cent
of its total food value, is a gift of sun
light and air, and by thickly sowing
and crowding the plants. the free
circulation OF air was prevented, and
the sunlight shut out. BY analysis it
was found that while the stalk of field
corn maturing its ear of grain may
have its full compliments of food ele-
ments, the experiments of Prof Goose
man and others, show that the fodder
corn would have less than one third of
that value.
1t would also seem that the function
of stalk oG.-maize is to develope an
ear of grain, and if it is deprived of
that purpose, object in life is defeated.
and it has nothing to live for. Thus it
is the aim of every farmer who grows
fodder corn-or should be-to aid the
plant in every way to develop its quail
ties, by system of culture that is in
harmony with the habits of the plants,
which briefly narrated is: good soil,
good culture, seed of strong vital
powers Of termination, thin seeding,
using not to exceed one-half more seed
than for field corn, and cutting at
maturity or glazing of the ears. Then
the plant has chance to exercise its
natural rights, and grow as the "origi-
nator of plants designed it to grow,
in free sunlight and as free flowing air.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31
HOW TO CURE SALT EUMRI

HOW TO CURE SALT EUMRH
AND TETETR. Many persons firmly
believe that salt rheum and letter can
not be cured and quietly submit to be
tortured by them. If they would invest
twenty-five cents in a box of Chamber
lain's Eye and Skin Ointment and apply
it as directed they would soon become
convinced of their error. 1t almost
instantly relieves the itching and burn
ing sensation and has cured many cases
after they had resisted all other treat
ment for from ten to twenty years.
Try it. For Sale b A. H. BARBER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

THE TRUE METHOD OF curing hab-
it'll constipation, and liver and kidney
ills is to avoid the use of the bitt e
darstic liver medicines and cathartics,
and to take only the pleasant liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. Itcleanses
as well as strengthens the system, and
does not leave the bowels costive, so
that regular habits may be formed, and
the invalid permanently restored to
health. 1t acts promptly and effectively;
it is easily taken, and perfectly harm
less. For sale by A. IL. Barber.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

| THINK ELY'S CREAM BALM
is the best remedy for catarrh | ever
saw. l never took anything that
relieved me SO quickly, and | have not
felt so well for a long time. | used to
be troubled with severe headaches two
or three times q week, but since using
the Balm have only had one, and that
was very light compared with other
former ones.-J. A. Alcorn, Ag't U. P.
r. r. Co., Eaton. Colo.
| fl nd Ely's Cream Balm good for
catsrrah of long standing M. N.
Lasley 1884 West Chestnut St.. Louis
Vile, Ky. Sws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

IT is A CURIOUS FACT-That the
body is now more susceptible to benefit
from medicine in the spring than at any
other season. Hence the Importance of
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla now,when it
will do youthe most good 1t is really
wonderful for purifying and enriching
the blood, creating an appetite, and
giving healthy tone to the whole sys-
TEN. Be sure to get Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which is peculiar to itself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31
purifv Your RIood

Bodily and mental health depend upon
q healthy condition OF the blood. The
blood particularly in the spring and
summer months, becomes clogged with
impurities, which poison IL and generate
disease. A harmless blood purifier is
necessary TO restore q healthy tone.
The best purifier and tonic known IL
Swift's Specific Is. s. s. }. OF its won
derful purifying and tonic powers wa
give few testimonials:
Mr.. VIM. A. Sieboad, with George p.
Roweu q Co, 10 Spruce Street, New
York, writes: 81 feel it my duty, for
the benefit OF others who may be af.
dicted as / was, to write you this letter,
which you can use in any way you
choose. | suffered great pain from
boils, oil over my neck; conld not
turn my head without acute pain. After
trying all the usual remedies, and hnd-
Ing no relief, used one bottle S. s. &,
and very soon was entirely relieved OF
my Jobs Comforters.' Now not q
sign Of my affliction can be SEEM
Mr.. II. s. Hamlin, Winston, N. c.,
writes: II use it every spring. II al
ways builds me up, giving me appetite
and digestion, and enabling me 10 stand
the hot summer days. On using IL I
soon become strong OF body and easy OF
nind.n
Mr.. C. E. Mitchell, West ed St
Ferry, New York, writes: II weighed
1l6 pounds when ] began taking your
medicine, and now 1872 pounds. ] would
not be without s. SIS. for several times
its weight in gold.s,
Treatise on Blood and Skin Disease
mailed free. TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, !.
Drawer 8, Atlantss GA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

FEW PEOPLE ESCAPE The faint Of
scrofula in the blood. With many it is
hereditary; but it may also be acquired
from want of air or lack of exercise,
from improper food, or any cause which
brings about weakness of the body and
impurity of the blood. The disease is
characterized by running sores, abcesses.
swellings, enlarged joints, sore eyes,e
Nc. medicine has been so successful in
curing scrofula as Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The most terrible running sores grad
uallY disappear under the purifying and
strengthening influnces of this great
medicine. If you are a sufferer from
scrofua, and desire more evidence as
to the wonderful success of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, send to q. |. Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Mass, for a book containing
many remarkable cures.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

.
A SAFE INVESTMENT Is one
which is guaranteed TO bring you sat
isfactory results, or in case Of failure a
return of purchase price. On this safe
plan you can buy from our advertised
Druggist bottle of Dir. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. 1t is guar
anteed to bring relief in every case,
when used for any affection Of Throat,
Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption,
Inflammation of Lungs, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Whooping Cough, Group. etc.
etc. 1t is pleasant and agreeable to
taste, perfectly safe, and can always be
depended upon. Trial bottles free at
DIR. A. H. BARBER's Drug Store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

Dodgeyille Chronicle Darlington
has chicken with four legs, and Wer-
lev, MIGRANT county, has a colt with
but two legs. Such freaks of nature
will excite no marvel after we get accus-
toned TO them, but at first it will seem
awkward to see a hen kick a boy through
the stable doorand q colt scratching in
the garden.
The nominee of the Union Labor
party for president, is an Illinois man
named Alison Jennes Streeter He is
65 years of age, was born in the State
of New York, and is a large land owner
and stock raiser in Mercer county,
Illinois. He was originally Democrat,
then a Greenbacker, and ran for con-
gress in 1878 on Greenback ticket
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

1t is said that MoFetridge and Ginty
have fixed it between themselves and
that Ginty will withdraw in Mes favor.
That move will beat Taylor; but how
about Hoard?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

Bloomington Record: There will be
five graduates from the Bloomington
High school this season. Commence
ment will be held on Friday, June 8.
The little three-year-old son of A. w.
Bailey of Patch Grove died on Monday
evening from the effects of morphine.
The child saw the pills on the table
while its parents were cleaning house
and supposing they were edible ate five
or six of them. A doctor was summon
ed and succeeded in keeping him alive
for nine hours but was summoned to
late to save him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

The Boscobel Dial suggests the name
of John ID. Wilson for State Senator.
John d. is a good man to have in mind
for some position of honor which he
may be willing to accept when the
proper time arrives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

The Democrats Will go right on nom-
mating Blaine as long as they have
voting for Gen. jackson. But fortunate
ly the Republicans have something 10
say about the nomination, and their
choice will be Walter Q. Gresham.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

Platteville Witness: The arrange
ments for the soldiers reunion to take
place at Platteyile, June q and p are
being perfected by the committee. No
effort will be spared to make it one of
the most successful ever held in south
western Wisconsin.
DR.. Eastman is fitting up the Bank
building recently purchased by him in
first-class style, making number of
important improvements.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

For presidential candidates we shall
have Belva Lockwood representing the
Equal Rights party; A. j. Streeter and
r IL Cowdry representing the two labor
parties; Grover Cleveland leading the
Bad Old Party; Walter Q. Gresham the
Grand Old Party; and--the
Prohibitionists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31
SCOTS EMULSION OFPURE Cod

SCOTS EMULSION OFPURE Cod
liver oil, with hypophosphites. For
children and pulmonary troubles. DR..
w. S Hoy, Point Pleasant, w. Va,
says: II have made q thorough test
with Scott's Emulsion in Pulmonary
Troubles and General Dbility, and
have been astonished at the good re-
suits; for children with ricketts, or
Marasmus it is unequalled. p"
A
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

Cassville Index; We understand
that movement is on foot to establish
Catholic school in the present church
and build new church for the use of
the people.
VIM. Larned and wife left Wednesday
for protected visit with friends in the
east. They will first go to St. 10 Inns
bury, Vt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31


liz all the discussion about the Negro
Problem in the South, Senator Wade
Hampton. of South Carolina, has
hitherto maintained silence. But he
has now written for the Forum an arti-
Gle. which will appear in the June
number, wherein he gives a resume of
the experience Of South Carolina when
the State Government was in control of
the Negroes. 1t is frank and strong
statement Of the Southern convictions
about Negro supremacy in politics.
Ex-Gov. John M.Palmer has received
the Democratic nomination for Govern
or of Illinois. Andrew j. Bell for
Lieut. Governor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31
why NotP


The newspaper publishers of Rock
county held q convention recently at
GAINESVILLE, for the discussion of ques-
tons of mutual interest. Among other
things, the convention resolved unani-
mouslY, that obituary notices of treason
ale length confined to prose, should be
published free. That all church and
society entertainments conducted for
revenue, should be subject to half rates.
Insurance companies statements and
cards of thanks should be charged at
full rates Obituary poetry five cents
q line.
Such convention could not fail to
be of mutual benefit to publishers in
any county where the press is in the
hands of honest men who are willing to
do the fair thing, are satisfied with
legitimate business competition. and do
not pursue policy of trying to elevate
themselves by crowding others down.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

Congressman Breckenridge. of Ken
tucky auimadverted upon the man ner
of Jehu Bakers election to the seat of
the late Horizontal Bill Morrison.
Jehu Didn't he catch it though?
Baker referred to the ''seat of peerless
honor and glory in this half (now oc-
cupied by Breckenridge) as "worse
than empty.'i
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

Gov. Rusk was good soldier and he
has made good governor There is
no reason to doubt that be would make
a good president He has many of the
characteristics of John A. Logan.
What he lacks in culture and grace he
makes up in common sense and
courage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31
st. Panl and Minneapolis.

1t is not many years ago that the
profound and skillful statesman, VIM.
II. Seward, speaking from the steps of
Minnesota's capitol, said that within
sight of his then standing place would
be the metropolis of great commercial
and industrial empire
The fact has outstripped the prophecy
and to-day, in their marvellous growth
ard their volume OF commerce, the
Twin Cities" are the wonder of all
who visit them, not only as centres, of
business, but for the picturesquenss of
their situation and the lovely summer
resorts that surround them. The bus
mess man or pleasure seeker from
Chicago, st. Louis, Kansas City. Omaha,
or Denver. or from California, finds
The Burlington" the only direct route
TO these wonders of the North Buy
tickets over .'The Burlington" and for
any special information address W. j.
c. Kenyon. Gen. Pass. Agent c. b. &
N. II. X.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31


Boscobel Dial: Last SATURDAY. even
ing John Harvey. residing three miles
east of Boscobel, laid some shavings on
the stove to dry out. Neglecting to re-
move them, they caught fire about two
o'clock Sunday morning and set the
house on fire. Most of the contents of
the building were saved, but the house
was burned to the ground
Geo. w. Bolster, former resident
of this city and baker, was burned
out at Blunt, Oak, few days ago.
He had lately opened bakery and
confectionery establishment at Blunt
and was enjoying a good trade. His
loss is about 500. No insurance.
1t is said that precocious youth in
one of the Boscobel Sunday schools was
asked the other day who made the
beautiful bluffs that surround our city,
and remarked that he did not know as
his parents only moved into town the
day before.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

If Blaine could carry New York and
be elected there would be some sense in
talking about nominating him, but
looking the matter squarely in the face
as it is, who will say that it is not the
part of wisdom to regard his with
drawal as finalP If Rusk could be
nominated there would be some sense
in his friends talking about using every
honorable means to secure his nom
ination, but as there is no probability
that he can, would it not be wiser to go
at the matter in straight forward way
and use every honorable means to Sc
cure the nomination of Judge Gresham.
AT the congressional convention at
Dodgeville there was considerable rival
ry between the two delegates chosen as
to which was the original Rusk man.
We have never heard it questioned that
the HERALD discovered Gresham, but
will take back seat to the worthy old
lady living in Indiana, who claims that
when the youthful Walter @. was only
a few minutes old she said to his mother:
Hes fine boy, Mrs Gresham, and
may be President yet.n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31
Luxurious Travel.

From the Chicago Tribune, Tuesday May IS 1888
Through the courtesy of the manage
ment of the Chicago & North Western
Railroad Company the writer has had
opportunity to make thorough inspect
ion of the new equipment placed in
regular service between Chicago and
St. Paul and Minneapolis upon their
limited express.
These trains are limited only in the
time consumed between terminal sta
tons. In other respects they are avail
able to all passengers who pay the
usual railway and sleeping-car fares.
The equipment of each train consists
of new, tirst-class coaches built by the
Chicago & North Western Company,
handsomely upholstered in crimson and
gold, with all conveniences of toilet
high back, luxurious seats; the smoker
model of practical conyenien ce, up
holstcred with leather; the dining cars
newly equipped and furnished upon the
regular Northwestern standard.
New palace sleeping cars built ex-
pressly for these trains by tho Wagner
and Pullman companies, each company
seeking to outvie the other in excellence
of construction, convenience and luxury,
resulting in securing to the patrons of
the Northwestern unriyaled safety and
comfort.
In addition to the foregoing features
of attraction these new trains are
resttbuled throughout.
The destitute feature in modern rail
way travel has ceased to be a novelty
or experiment; its adoption by the
Chicago & North-W estern management
fixes its status as practical, everyday
adjunct to thoroughly first class travel,
i being well known that the North
Western managers, after deliberate
study and investigation, adopt such
appliances as will promote in the highest
degree the comforts of first class travel.
Consequently, by process of natural
selection, that class of travellers who
demand the best service and do not
hesitate to pay for it, are concentrating
upon the trains Of the Chicago & North
Western Railway. VIAToR.
Danl aud
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31
Our LOCAL Exchanges.

Montfort Monitor; Judge Gresham
will be the nominee of the Chicago Con-
vention for President. Cut this out and
past it in your hat. If the prophecy
comes true send in dollar and half
for years subscription to the Monitor
and we will make another statement of
equal Importance, but if the first proves
false kick the editor on sight.
Married, by Rev. Mr.. jefferson, at
the residence of the brides parents, in
this village on Thursday evening. May
18th, Mr.. j. w. Livingston, Of the
town of Clifton, to Miss Ella CARING
ton.
Alonza Cushman, an old and much
respected citizen of Rewey. Wis, died
at his residence one mile west of said
village on the 18th inst. The funeral
was held on last Saturday the 10Th inst.
at the Free Methodist church three
miles southwest of Rewey. Mr. Cush-
man had lived in the community nearly
fifty years and was we'll and fayorably
known. He leaves a widow and large
family of sons and daughters to mourn
the loss of a kind husband and indulg-
ant father.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-15
PERSONALS.

General Manager Harris is in Chicago.
Ut. Clark, of The Omaha, has gone to Ash
land.
H. C. Garvin, of Watertown, OAK. is at the
Ryan.
j. A. Willard, Manksto capitalist, is in
the city.
James Bar6lin prominent Superior capt.
talist, is in the city.
z. S. Munger. Of Duluth, was looking
around st. Paul yesterday.
". NJ. Catlin, an insurance man Of Eau
Claire, was in the city yesterday.
President Hayes. of the st. Paul & Duluth
road. left for New York last evening.
A. J. Grear and C. F. Young, Lake City
merchants, are spending few days in ST.
Paul.
JB. Arey has been called East to the sick
BED of his father, DR.. \. Ii. Arey. OF Webster,
\. H.
James Mcknight, attorney of the Northern
Pacific, returned to the city with his family
last evening.
D. NJ Dulanny, ". H. Dulanny and G. W.
Dulanuy. OF Hannibal, Mo-, passed through
St Paul yesterday.
General Supt. Case, Of the Manitoba road,
and Assistant Wakeman, of the same line.
have gone TO Great Falls.
Mr.. Hammond. travelling and passenger
agent of the Wisconsin Central road at Du-
inth, was III St Paul yesterday.
E. Is. Northop formerly with H. s Fair
child 4 Son, but now engaged in mining
operations at Helena, Mont, is in the city on
business
OMax Engel, New York: William Watson,
Jr-, Chicago. and Monroe NJ. Felt. Chicago,
were among the travelling men who regis
tered at the Ryan yesterday.
Mrs. Il. A. Smith, Mrs, Il. L. German and
Miss Matte German returned to st. Paul yes
terday, after an extended European tour.
They were met in New York by Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles W. Coplev and Miss Nina Smith.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-15
ETO We GoOdly Real Estate Men:
Thanks for past Iavors. Now
read the Globes Annual. to ap-
pear 13.13.SS.
Charity for the Orp hans.

If there is any one trait of human
character more admirable than another.
it is the one beautiful and sublime
characteristic. charity; and whore a
merchant displays it in connection with
his daily business neglectS for the mo-
ment the great and alEabsorbing object
of money getting-it is all the more
commendable, and deserves to be en-
eouraged, ii for no other reason in
order that other merchants may ''go
and do in like manner" With this
worthy object in view, Mr.. L. j. Olivier.
proprietor of the ConStantinoplc, SIS
Jackson street, will Tor the next five
days offer his magnificent stock of
Christmas Presents ana Holiday Goods
"a complete line of Oriental Rugs and
Fancy GoodS-at almost their original
cost. and will give large per cent of
the proceeds of this special sale TO the
different aSylums of the city, particu-
larry those providing for orphans. If
you want to make a beautiful present
call at 35S Jackson, and take advantage
of this Opportunity.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-15
VOLUMES OF TESTIMONY.
An Important Case Pending in
the Circuit Court.

The long pending Farley-Hill case
was up before Judge Brewer, Of the
United States circuit court yesterday.
The case. which involves third of the
properties and earnings of the Mani
toba road, is one in which Jesse L.
Farley claimed an equal interest with
the late Commodore Kittson and j. j.
hill, in earnings and property which
accrued from the purchase OF the lines
and property of the old st. Paul & Pa
ciiic road and the reorganization of those
lines and properties into what is now the
ST Paul, Minneapolis Il Manitoba road.
The action was brought into this
court or plea by defendant in 1852, when
decree was entered by the court suS-
tanning the plea and diSmisslnS the bill.
An appeal was taken to the supreme
court, where the case was argued March
l. 1886, by Senator Edmunds and Maj.
Beam. OF Chicago, H., for the complain
ant, and by Senator Eyarts and Judge
Young for defendants. The court held
the case under advisement until Octo-
Der. 1886. and then ordered re-argument.
This was conducted by the gentlemen
above referred to,resulting in renewal
of the decree diSmiSSing the bill and re-
manding the case to this court with di-
rections to hear the plaintiff and require
the defendant TO answer the bill.
A mass OF testimony has been taken
for both sides, filing two large volumes,
and the case is now being heard by
Judge Brewer on the answer and proofs.
1t will probably occupy the attention OF
the court for several uayS.