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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
They Shelled.

Rev. Whooptext-Ort to have been
to meetin' yesterday, Brother Hooks.
Took up the biggest collection ever
taken in Oklahoma.
Deacon Hooks-How'd it happen ?
Six bits an poker chip or two is the
usual limit.
Rev. Whooptext-Wal, you see, be-
fore Texas Jim, the new deacon, took
up the collection for the first time since
he lined us, sort O mentioned Brother
Jim's reformation an how sorry he was
count Nv havin' had to kill them two
gamblers down at Comet City an
standin' off the sheriff an his whole
posse afterwards, and how he was now
as mild as a suckin' dove unless riled.
casually added that he lowed that
if there ever was anybody who needed
KILN on sight it was them that wouldn
shell out literally fer the good Nv the
cause. An then they chucked in the
silver till they busted the bottom plumb
out NV the hat that Brother Texa
passed around.--IeGas Sittings.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
THE ORCHARD.
Horticultural Notes.

THE Worden grape is earlier than the
Concord, hearty and fruitful to q de-
gree which will please any one who
tries it.
BECAUSE peach tree is yellow do not
conclude that it has the yellows. Look
for borers. 1t may be simply starvation.
Try potash.
SOME patient horticulturist says: By
going over young trees and rubbing OFF
buds which appear where branches are
not needed there will be very little
pruning to be done when the trees come
into bearing.
In making cider for vinegar it is a
mistake to use partially rotten or in
ferior apples for that purpose. Good
vinegar can only be made from ripe and
sound apples, and where it is difficult to
ship apples to market it will pay to con-
vert them into vinegar.
ONE cause of miidew Oh gooseberries,
grapes, etc., is too thick foliage or he
| ing grown with too thick tops Thin
out thoroughly and you will prevent
mildew to a great extent. Currants and
gooseberries should be we'll and heavily
mulched with any coarse litter.
The practice of covering clusters OF
grapes by placing paper bags about them
Commenced some five years ago, and re-
suited in producing fruit without spot
or blemish. Recently several gardeners
have bagged tomatoes and the pears
produced on dwarf trees with equally
good result.
WE hear of successful peach grower
who prunes his trees very low, the
branches leaving the stock only six o.
eight incher from the ground. BY thi'
means the heading IN, thinning thu
green fruit. and gathering the ripe. cal
almost all be done while standing OF
the ground.
YOUNG apple trees that stand quit
perpenaicu, ar, or lean a little towar'
the II orth and east, are aptto suffer from
sun-scald, because the trunk is expose,
to the midday sun. Protect them wit
few lath lashed together with string
mr. nailed tn a bit of narrow tin, or hoo
iron which may be bent around tn
tree.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
THE APIARY.
Observations OH yvinterlng.

Observations OH WinterlnSs
The following observations on winter
ing bees were written by G.. w. Neihart,
for the Bee Keepers Guide:
In making these observations on WIN
tering bees, have no theory of my own
to ventilate or advance, nor have l any
desire to combat the theories of others.
I state simply what have observed and
what seemed to me, facts. Strong col
onies with plenty of well-sealed stores
winter better and more safely under any
with poor honey. Such colonies often
winter safely without any special prepa-
ration for winter. Unsealed stores Of
any kind are usually found to be detri-
mental to the bees, unless there is much
mild weather during the winter to af-
ford opportunities for fight.
Weak colonies, unless we'll protected
always show signs of dysentery, no mat
ter what their stores may be. Dampness
together with cold. will also induce thiI
malndy. Frequent disturbance, espe
cially when violent, has q like tendency
| A COLONY will winter we'll without an.
pollen, provided there is plenty of goot
| honey in the hive.
Pollen, without syrup or honey, is no
adequate to keep the bees from perish
| inc any more than bread would pre-
serve q human being from dying unless
he had water. 1 never saw colony o
bees that persisted from superabundanc
of pollen SO long as there was honey il
plenty. Bees will try to live on tn
pollen after the honey is all consumed
but do not succeed for any length o
time.
A colony that becomes queenless il
the latter part OF the season become
weak in bees, and dies with dysentcry
and always presents the appearance o
dying from too much pollen, as there
always plenty of it in such stocks.
comb, induces unsealed honey and pol
4 len to ferment, and this will cause til
bees eating it to die of dysentery.
Bees, while, breeding, require bot
pollen and liquid, either in honey
water, and pollen if not in the hive
furnished them. Spring dwindling WI
result from the want of early hroedln
thereby replenishing the rapid loss
the old bees which follows their 4r
efforts in gathering stores.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
Dry Feed for Working Horses.

Farmers sometimes turn their horses
out to grass daring the summer. If they
have nothing for them to do this is q,
good plan. The grass will physic the
horse, and be us good MS dose Of medi-
cine IN cleaning out his system after a
winters and springs diet of hay and
grain. But if the horse Is to be worked,
says the Weekly Press, he should have
some dry feed. While the grass is
securing His intestines the horse is I'M
tit for labor of any kind. Attempting
to work him in this condition is abso-
lutte cruelty, and if the animal be old
may oten result in collie and death.
while the horse is suffering diarrhea
from from eating grass it should be given no
bran, as hat also is avery laxative food.
Bran sh 4uld always be given to horses
fed on dFy hay, which alone makes them
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
Handling Colts.

Is it q good thing to handle colts
when they are young? This depends
altogether how they are handled. They
may be benefited OF they may be spoiled.
We do not mean spoiled by physical in
jury, although through carelessness and
lack of judgment, this may be done.
But We mean spoiled in disposition.
On the other hand the disposition may
be improved, the confidence secured
and the colt filled with willingness to
do anything that it understands you
want it to do.
In the first place, there should be no
fooling with colt. Whatever you at
tempt to do, do it, and leave no impress
sion in the mind of the colt that it has
had its own way. At the same time do
it the least bit afraid of you. Do not
make it do anything painful or disagree
able, but ALWAYS make it do what you at
tempt to do, and always do yourself
what you set out to do. In case there is
an unavoidable failure, do not leave
the impression upon the colt that you
have failed and that it has had it's own
way also.
Strive to gain the confidence of the
colt. Make it like you, and look upon
you as a friend. This is easy, if it is
always treated with kindness, but firm
ness, petted within bounds of reason,
played with as if you were its big
brother, always able to have your way.
The colt is naturally very sociable. It
likeo -"orNr~n,7, an3 rh o.>- it~as.ss- -.
been familiar with your presence and
handling, will seek you out, whenever
it can get to you, as q companion. as a
dog does. A degree of friendship and
companionship can be inspired in a colt
that is properly handled. 1t is already
broken when it is matured, and neither
master nor colt realize when the break.
ing was done.
On the contrary if you tease and tor
ment colt you make it fear and hate
you; or, if you do not even treat it un-
kindly, but now and then make q grab
at it and let it escape, or attempt to &C
complish something with it, and fail by
letting it have its own way, you soon
inspire it with the idea that it is master
and only has to resist you to remain
free from your dominion. You may, in
time, make it as stubborn as a mule,
and perhaps willful and ballSy the frs
/ time the harness is put on to it. A col
SO handled is practically spoiled. 1T
disposition is soured and perverted; il
is willful and ugly, and may resort tt
biting and kicking. You have made I
vicious animal of it by improper hand
ling and treatment, whereas it was nat
urally, perhaps, one of the kindest O
animals. Do not fool with colts.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
Hints to IIousekeepers.


A RING or two of onion added to to-
matoes when they are put on to stew inn
proves the flavor to some tastes.
APPLES will not freeze if covered with
linen cloth, nor pie or custard burn if
in the oven with dish of water.
NEVER putpotatoes on the table in
covered dish. They will reabsorb their
own moisture and become soggy.
To ARREST hiccough, close both ears
with the fingers with pressure, while q
few swallows of liquid are taken.
COUGHS may be much alleviated and
dry Threats cured by glycerine and
lemon juice taken Mt night. The glycer-
inc should be diluted.
NEVER wash cups, plates, spoons.
dishes, and knives used in sickroem
with those of the family. Scarlet fever
and other infectious diseases have been
spread in this way. Do not eat in the
sick PERSONS room, or partake of any,
thing that has stood there.
paAt H1TE makes
rags and cleaning cloths, and nothing
makes better holders for either ironing
or use about the stove than cast off
wooden hosiery covered with thick drill
ing. It is good plan to make the
covers for iron holders of white drill
ing in the form of bag, then they can
be slipped off and washed when soiled.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
HE STOCK RANCH.
Pigs as Con,posters.

he pigpen should be arranged in the
barnyard, so that as stables are cleaned
out the droppings of both cattle and
horses can easily be thrown into it. The
pigs will root this over, preventing too
rapid fermentation, and their own drop
pings will make the whole more valu-
able: There may not be as many loads
IN the spring rs were drawn in, but the
heating will make it much more valua-
Bile. 1t cattle and horses are grain fed,
the pigs will nearly make their living
from the droppings. Pigs should not
oe nGvea TO- tor run h in yards where other
they will be at home, and do good
rather than harm,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
HOUSEHOLD AND AGRICULTURAL.
TOPICS DISCUSSED.
A Budget Of Useful Information R.,,+,,.
TO the Farm, Orchard, Stable, Parlor, and
Kitchen.
THE FARM.
Grain Never Put in Shock.

The more labor-saving devices are
employed by farmers, the greater is the
amount of Sinking. Long ago it be-
came too great burden to many to NOW
corners Of the fences or other places
where the horse mower could not reach.
Since the self binder came in use there
is an increasing tendency to let the
bundles lie fat on the ground until
ready to draw in. It is q shiltless. law
practice. The bundles do not div on
the under side, and grain thus harvested
is pretty sure to be more or less dam
aged.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
Rotation for Potatoes.

In reply to query on the subject of
potato q lture, the World says: If you
fertilizehnd cultivate properly it is lot
NECESSARY for you to change your potato
planting to another field, for. unlike
some ot41r crops, potatoes may be raised
successfully on the same ground for
quite Png series of years without any
rotation with other crops. This has
been we'll demonstrated in the expert
ence of k1r. d. S. Carman on his expert
mental flrm, where on Il limited portion
of smfl plot the yield was at the rate
of morefhan 1000 bushels to the acre,
and on tle whole plot nearly ut the rate
of 600 btshels. This was upon ground
on whi4 potatoes had been grown for
twelve Successive years. Such expert
ments dt not set figures that can be
reached p ordinary farming, but they
do demotstrate that if the farmer has a
convenift field adapted to the potato,
and will kearly supply the loss in the
elementsof plant growth distracted by
q preceding. crop. he need not change
frequently from one field to another.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
THE POULTRY YARD.

Poultry NOtes.
A WE'LL built hen house ls worth pay
ing for, it is the cheapest il tl4e en4.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06

Two cups Of cold mashed potato; two
cups of sweet milk; two eggs, we'll
beaten; two cups corn meal or enough
for a batter. Soften the potato with the
milk, work out all the humps; then stir
corn meal till the batter is just thick
enough to drop easy from the spoon;
add the whipped eggs and beat hard.
Drop into the gem pans, oiled and hot.
and bake in an even oven from twenty
| to thirty minutes.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
THE HOUSEHOLD.
busting About stovc..

A good deal of busting around coat
stoves and open fires may be done to adj
vantage with damp sponge. An ex-
perienced housekeeper uses large.
coarse sponge, once devoted to washing
carriages. Throw it into pail of warm
water, and add teaspoonful of spirits
of ammonia. Squeeze it out as dry as
possible and pass it quickly and lightly
over the plain furniture, the paint, the
zinc, the corners of the carpets, the
ollcloth, etc., rinsing out occasionally.
1t WIZ remove every bit of dirt, and
not merely dispense it into the room, as
q cioth OF feather buster too often does,
and leave bright, shining. clear surface
the pail in hand you will find It easy to
wipe off finger marks or traces of that
CRIME which seem to come, no one
knows how, in winter. You give q
cleansing touch here andthere to doors,
cupboard shelves, or tables, with very
little loss of time, and without any de-
lberate effort required for regular
cleaning.
Softenfng Water for the Laundry.
An authority on softenine water. max.
ing soap and kindred matters saws: For
all washing and cleansing operations il
is lndis pensable, if good and economical
results are to be obtained, frstto soften
the water before using soap of any kind.
Softening water simply consists in re-
moving the soluble lime salts with which
all water Except pure rainwater) is more
or less lmpregnated. If this is not done
the soluble lime forms an insoluble lime
soap from the decomposition of the SOAP
used for washing. This substance is q
greasy, sticky, oily compound. perfectly
insoluble and more difficult to wash away
afterwards by any treatment. 1t is this
that causes the yellow grayish deposit
on the edges of collars and cuffs washed
simply with hard water and soap, and
the sticky, greasy deposit on wool when
treated in similar manner and also on
the sides and edges of all washing ma
chimes.
1t is most uneconomical proceeding
to wash anything in water and soap alone
without previously softening the water.
Not particle of soap can become avail
able for washing purposes until all the
added lime in the water has combined
with the amount of soap it requires to
form the insoluble lime soap. AS COM
pared with the pure SO per cent. pow
dered caustic soda, such as the Green
bank" brand, it requires twelve pounds
of the very finest pure soap. or twenty
to thirty pounds Of ordinary soap, such
as is usually sold to manufacturers, to
do the same work that can be done with
pound of this soda.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
Farm Hints.

Be gooeto the COWS. Brood not upon
misfortu1 es. If you must take the bit
ter pills 10 not chew them. Holes in
the roof r. in the sides of the COW stable
are the Wrst sort of outlooks for any
farm. Apetter breed of dairymen is
wanted h some neighborhoods. Dry
out tho sled corn by artificial means be-
fore it b subjected to hard freezing
weather.I Every bushel of hard wood
ashes 7otr stove makes is worth at least
30 GEMS. The most profitable crop of
the fam is crop of healthy, intelli-
gent, xell-behaved boys and girls. Ex-
aminf the hangers and feed boxes by
the light Of your nose. This ia raen-
liIrlNthe thinking season. "As man
! thtnleth SO i3 he." Make the head save
thb hands. Snow roads are just the
ptce to teach the yearling or two-year
OH colt fast walk. Yes, of course,
keep the stable warm, but do not forget
VENTILATION, and on fair days give the
COWS chance to stretch their legs. A
CITY market is q school where any OBJ
sewing farmer may gain much useful
! il ormation at slight expense. The
nights are long. Feed the fowls early.
TIE horse that is sound, and weighs
100 or 1900, seldom waits long for a
buyer. A four and one-h half inch mo-
ldsses faucet in the side of the wash
tub near the bottom is handy contriv-
atce. None but fools throw oil on a
slow fire to hurry it, but there is safe
ctmfort in dipping q corn cob in an old
ftlit can filled with oil and using the
cob for kindling. Experiments have
shown that making meal into slops fol
cows result in waste of food, as the
COWS will not do rs we'll as when the
same amount of meal IS fed dry.-Farn
JbuYnal.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
THE kITCHEN.
so1ne Cultnarv Hints,

In cooking oatmeal or cracked wheat,
if the meal is put into a double boiler,
and salt added to the water in the outer
receptacle, the food will be very much
improved in taste, the reason being I'M
doubtedly because the meal is better
cooked by this process. AS sailed water
does not boil at SO low temperature as
unsalted, therefore the meal is sub
jected to q greater heat, and proper
proved thereby.
Sailed beef can be plunged into boil
ing water; this hardens the outer side
at once, and keeps the juices within the
meat.
If steamed meat is left in the liquorto
cool off, it will be found to have alb
sorbed back much Of the goodness of the
soup, and will be SO much the more nu-
tritious as food.
In calling for part of meat of the
inferior portion of beef from market
in good part of the city, the dealer
| will often not have any; he does not
he will tell you no customers can be
found to buy them. This idea of al
ways purchasing only the more expens-
i've cuts of meats is very prevalent
among the Americans, but it often en-
tails needless expense. Other parts of
the animal give just as good. nutritious
food, and at much less expense:
Stews, ragouts, pot-roasts, stuffed
hearts, and large variety of made
dishes. will prove quite as satisfying
to hungry appetite as porterhouse
steak could possibly do, and be much
less costly. 1t is only ignorance which
depends upon steaks, chops, and roasts,
al In.fnitu.
A fruit now found in the market is the
bitter, acid grape fruit. 1t is excellent
for people Of bilious habit, and many
people learn to like it after eating it a
few times, In eating it, every particle
of the skin should be removed from the
sections of the pulp, as this inner white
skin is very bitter, and quite unwhole-
some.
If the turkey wings are seasoned and
stewed in just enough water to simmer
them in, and taken out when tender,
and dipped in egg and bread crumbs.
fried and served with tomato sauce, they
are very nice.-Christion at Work.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-06
Gral,r,n Mullins.

Two cups sour milk; one teaspoonful
soda; two teaspocnfuls sugar; little
salt and graham flour to make moder-
ately stiff batter. Add soda to the milk
and beat for few moments before
adding the other ingredients. Bake in
hot creased gem tins.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03
eIflaIe.

A LADY of good address (not under twen-
n ty), well acquainted in the city, to fill
permanent position at salary OF 50 to be-
gin; no experience necessary. but must be
well recommended. Apply Monday mot
before) after l o'clock. FIR. Nigluitsch, 272
East Seventh ST. I'D stairs 60
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

A GENTS WANTED-Two ladies and
n three men, experienced and successful
agents wanted; no others need apply: article
entirely new aud selling by thousands. Call
after 9 a. M, Cumberland Block, corner
Eighth and jackson. 62-63
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where WANTS
CAN BE LEFT
FOR
INSERTION IN The GLOBE:

LYONS & TICKNOR, Druggists, 7O7 East
Third street, corner Bates.
CoNGER BROS, Druggists, $40 University
avenue, corner Virginia.
MOUNTS & SAWYER, Grocers, corner Ash
land avenue and Dale street.
A. P. WILKES. Druggist. 759 and 761 West
Seventh street.
BERKMAN & CO.. 422 Dakota avenue.
E. FOX, 4s2 Rice street.
GEO. SHEPPARD, 691 Reaney street.
FRANK L. OSBURG, 17s Western avenue
j. H. HAYES. AL West Seventh street.
F.vAN DUYNE, Druggist s2s East Sew
enth street.
HIPPLER & CoLLYER, Druggists, 199 East
Seventh street.
JOHN FURLoNG GROCERY COMPANY.
40 Jackson street.
WILKES PHARMACY, Seven Corners.
M. D. MERRILL, Books and Stationery, 442
Broadway.
HELLER's PHARMACY, corner Tenth and
st. Peter streets.
SCHIFFMAN & LYONS, corner Third and
Maria.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

A PPRENTICES = Wanted, apprentice
"A girls TO learn dressmaking, at 40 West
Ninth street !
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

1ON ROCK MEN. teamsters and laborers
lOO for Idaho and Washington terri
tories; ship Monday night. White & Co..
295 Jackson ST. 60
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SITUATIONS OFFERED.
Male.

A GENT-State agent wanted for the Amer
n lean Manikin, that has the highest in
dorsement from educators and physician; a
grand chance to right party with reference.
Call at No. % West Sixth ST., j. Hukill. gen.
eral agent. 61-62
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

yX7ANTED-Amateur dramatic and musi i
wv cal talent for local engagement Ad-
dress Veteran Amusement Bureau, Panorama
buildinp 90
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

INNING ROOM GlRL-Wanted, dining
~ room girl at Davis restaurant, So East
Seventh ST /
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

DINING ROOM GIRL wanted at once;
- call to-day. Hotel Carlyle, 147 East
Seventh st
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

A PICTURE-St. Paul Picture Frame fac
n tory; all kinds of pictures and frames;
cheap framing 80 West Third ST. 6O-120
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

TINNERS, CornlcemakeIs. Attention
i The union will hold all open meeting
March at S p. IN. 62
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

TPHOLSTERER- Upholsterer Wanted -
- A first-class man at once. Apply 5o9
Robert ST
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ST. PAUL WANTS.

WANTS on this page will be inserted under
classified headings according to the following
TABLE OF RATES.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

DINING ROOM GIRLS-S45O per week |;
IL call Monday forenoon. Bee Hive En-
terprise, Seventh and Robert. 81
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

COOK-A position for hotel cook, a Ger
~ man and a Norwegian girl for dining
room and general housework. Employment
Office, 457 st. Peter st. 62-63
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

VASSERS-Wanted, lady canvassers; !;
" Stellgren, 1l5 East Third st. 1
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

i dress wanted at 464 Broadway Monday
morning at 8. 62
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

nRUGGISTS-Youn man registered in
- Dakota, Wisconsin; graduate Ontario
College Pharmacy; A 1 reference, open for
engagement. Box 21S st. Thomas, Oak 90
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

COACHMAN-Situat in private family
~ to take care of horses and drive carriage
by an experienced young lord with good
references r. 146, Globe.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

TOLLECTOR-Want regular monthly
~ collections for business or professional
men on commission or salary; best refer
ences. Apply Goddard, at Nickols & Dean.
62-6S
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

Thinner BOY that has been one or two
L wears at the trade at 906 Rice st. 62-63
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-03-03

COOK-Stranger in city wants position
~ as meat or pastry cook in hotel or res
taurant at once; can give first-class satisfac
ton. Address 100, Globe;