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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
80 IS IN FA.,.NG.
A Common Sense Article Written by
Man Full of Common sense.

Common Sense Article Written by n
Man Full of Common Sense.
In these days of theory a farmer,
more perhaps than most other men,
needs sound mind, capable of correct
reasoning and fitted to draw right in
ferences from vast amount of use-
less words. Our agricultural papers
are full of the theories of sort of
crank, which is each year getting to
be more and more common. Some one
succeeds one year ia some particular
method of producing a large crop.
Straightway he rushes into print with
an explanation of his plan and formu-
lates a theory that that way is the
proper one, and each man to succeed
must do likewise.
SO far as this reasoning can be
practically applied it is correct. But
when one pretends to say that it is APP
plicable to all soils and conditions OF
soil, he is wrong, and in so far as he
persists in that statement, in so far is
he crank. Two farms lying side by
side, seemingly composed of the same
soil, and often SO entirely different that
each needs a separate fertilizer to pro-
duce large crops. This being the case,
how can one hope to lay down rule
in one State which can be profitably
followed in another where the climatic
conditions aud soil are entirely at va
rianceP
A gentleman of our acquaintance un.
dertakes to make his farm produce
enough to support his family 1t is an
ordinary farm on north slope; excel
ent for hay and grain. but producing
little first-class corn. He read of a man
in Ohio who planted potatoes in a cer-
tain manner and raised enormous crops.
lie must do likewise. and practices the
method with greatly added expense of
production compared with his neigh
bors. But his crops are often fail
ures.
In all other things this man has hard
common sense He tries scientific
farming, and, as Mark Twain said OF
II. ". Beecher, The is fast rising from
affluence to poverty" while his neigh
bors are accommodating properties BY
persistent work along ordinary lines.
Now, brother farmer, don't believe all
you read applies to you. Remember
that the bulk of all grain is chaff. and
though the chat is valuable in its
place the grain is what you are seek
ing. Remember that science has done
much for farming has revolutionized
ii during the past half century, but re-
member also that it is the plain COM
mon sense Of a Woodworking farmer
who can understand what is OF value
to him and Sits it from the worthless
theorizing OF the average scientist
working hand in hand with others that
has made the scientists teachings of
use to you and me. DO not accept all
you hear or see as facts for you until
you have thoroughly tested the plan
proposed. BY working on common
sense basis you can produce better
crops and reduce the mortgage on the
farm.--Cor. Troy On r. Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
BEEF PRODUCTION.
Results of Experiments at the Michiga
Agricultural College.


Agricultural College.
After a series of cattle-feeding expe'
riments condscted by Prof johnson, Of
the Michigan Agricultural College,
and extending over three years, he
draws the following conclusions:
First-The experiments seem To in-
dictate that there is but little differ
ence In the cost per pound of raising
steers of the different breeds under
the same conditions. The superiority
of the best breeds rather lies in the
early maturing qualities, which enable
the feeder to turn them of. well rip
ened at two instead of three years.
Second-That calves, when brought
up on the pail, when properly fed,
will make as much growth and be
equally as valuable for feeding as il
they were allowed to suckle their
dams.
Third-That there is likely to be q
wide margin of difference between the
judgments of the FEEDER the butcher
and the consumer when they pass up.
on the bullock in the live classes, in
the carcass competition rs well as in
the testing of the edible qualities OF
the meat.
Fourth-That prejudice. resulting
from lack of information, may be,
too often is. the basis of our estimates
of the comparative value of breeds.
Fifth-The early-maturing breeds
may be kept until over-ripe. thus
lessening the value of the carcass for
the consumer.
Sixth-The person is very emphatic.
ally taught that average native steers,
weighing from 1000 to 1900 pounds
at three years. or often much less, can
not be raised and fed with profit.
Well-bred steers weighing from 500 to
800 pounds more at the same age, may
be. The value of good blood for beef
production can not. then. be over
estimated. 1t only can, with good care
and skillful feeding, in these times and
with the present markets, bridge the
margin between loss and profit for the
grower and feeder.
Seventh-That the quality OF beef
produced by combined grain ration,
in which wheat, bran. oats and some
oil-meal form the principal part, is
preferable to that produced by corn
ration exclusively. | believe these
animals would have had much less
percentage of meat valuable to butcher
and consumer if corn had entered
largely into their grain ration.
Eighth-The lesson is plainly taught
that early-maturing breeds may be-
sold with most profit. perhaps at one
year, If pushed from the start. The
cost per pound of production is great
ly increased each succeeding year.
Certainly under most favorable condi-
tions they should reach the limit Of
profit at from twenty-four to thirty
months at latest. This may be modi-
fled in ordinary feeding by the fact
that the yearling steer will need more
expensive food than older ones. The
latter will consume more rough fodder
protitably than the former.
Ninth-That the largest per cent OF
dressed to live weight does not always
indicate the best quality of meat, nor
the most profitable carcass for the con-
sumner. So that the commonly-re-
ceived opinion, that the steer that
shrinks least in killing is the best for
the butcher must be more or less
modified by other conditions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
THE FouRTA oe LuLY

The Fourth of July dawned bright
and clear this year and gave promise Of
fine weather and large attendance.
From an early hour until late in the
day, team after team rolled into town,
bearing loads of patriotic people, who
had come TO celebrate the 18th ami
versay of the independence of their
country in beftting manner. Large
crowds also arrived on the trains in the
morning, and helped TO swell the num-
Der of celebratOrs 10 magnificent pro
portions. In point of attendance. the
celebration was all that could be desired,
rivalling any held in past years. And
while il was patriotic crowd, il was
also quiet and orderly one. Every
thing seemed TO pass off in pleasant
and agreeable manner. The village
was decked in festive garb for the
occasion. Decorations. bright and
beautiful, in evergreen and flags. were
stretched across the streets, two large
national banners were flung to the
breeze, and flags and bunting were con
spicuous everywhere. Most Of the
usiness houses were decorated in
tasteful manner AT the park, the
speakers stand was nicely trimmed
with evergreens and bunting. Seats
had been laid in front to ac-
cOmodate those attending the diff
different exercises. In the rear, and
in proximity 10 Biedcrman's shop,
were numerous stands and games Of
different sorts. which all did fairly well.
1t was warm day, and refreshments
of all kinds were certainly in order.
The Fennimoro Military band did q
great deal in stirring up enthusiasm.
They played the major part Of the day,
and in a manner creditable TO all con-
eerned. The new uniforms which they
had ordered, were worn that day for
the first time.
If any Of the attractions offered were
not up 10 the mark. or failed TO be pre-
senied. il must be ascribed 70 the cir
cumstance 81 getting up and pushing
the celebration at 50 late a day as it
bad been Efforts bad been made to
secure a balloon ascension, but this
failed TO materialize. No doubt the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11

generate, according to the ability or
shiftlessness of the owner BY keep
ing the same family for few years the
farmer can produce hog suited TO his
circumstances and manner OF feeding.
1t is little difficult during the
busy season TO attend to the feeding OF
the stock at regular hours, but it
should be done, lrregularity in feed
ing and especially irregularity in
milking will show in decreased flesh
on the stsck aud decreased milk in the
pail very soon.
AS q rule white clover springs up
on land that has been we'll dressed
with wood ashes, and though il af-
fords excellent pastmage it is a very
persistent weed if it is allowed to grow
where il is not wanted. Cutting IL of
only canses it to grow more vigorously.
It should be pulled up by hand from
among rows of vegetables.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
ADVERTISING SCALE,
SPACE. Nv. lew. 8w.l 4 VI m. m. y.

Animal advertisements payable quarterly.
Advertisements set 70 double colnm 80 per
cent extra.
Each extra line 81.
scrihed by statute, ,,,
Advertisements not otherwise ordered, Will be
continued until ordered ont and charged ac-
0rdngy. ,,..,
Estray notices. one animal is described,
81 30 for wceks. Each additional animal de-
sgribea III same notice, 5eeents.
type. II cents per line first insertion; cents
Der line each subsequent insertion
Religious notices, Marriages and Deaths m n.
1bifnary notices ana obituary Poetry"
ldSance par required for transient advertise
acuts Commissioners Notices, Attachment
Notices and Esiray Notices tof animals taken
up)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11

w. II. Pedcord, located at Cobb, was
in town last week
Arthur Roethe, of Whitewater, Wis.
is visiting with relatives.
Frank Pitlman, Of Boscobel. is assist
ing in Dyer's drug store.
Jno. Calvert has been enjoying a
4 sisit from relatives of Benton.
Mrs. Z. S Morse has been on the
sick list the past week
w. NJ. Comstock has commenced the
erection of n dwelling house south of G.
A. Williams.
Lydia Farris has been extremely i'll
for some time.
Rev. Frank Lewis and family, of Bee
town, have been dOmiciled al the Lewis
House rs guests.
Anna and Alberta Tormey have re-
turned from Milwaukee for the summer
vacation.
The Switzer school, Dist. No. 3, town
Of Fennimore, taught by Lizzy Farris
the past term, had delightful picnic
at tho close of school.
Geo. w. Dyer has been very sick for
several weeks, but his numerous friends
will be pleased to learn that he is again
considerably better He will rusticate
for while in the hay fields, rs he OK
presses it.
Albert Weber was visited last Sunday
by his father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Weber, and brothers Louis and
John, the former being accompanied
by his wife, all of Lancaster.
A pleasant lawn sociable was held on
Saturday evening at Frank Roach's. A
goodly number of young people at
tended, and enjoyed themselves splen-
didly. The party did not adjourn until
late in the evening and before the close,
elegant refreshments were served. Mrs.
Roach and Allie Brunson have the
thanks of all who attended.
Next week we will devote space 10 an
account of the proposed ''Fennimore
and Mt. Ida Agricultural Society
Many seem to favor it, and no doubt it
would prove to be a thriving and benefi-
cent association. Tho splendid terri
tory TO draw from would assure its
success from the start.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11

charged with violations of the in
ternal revenue laws.
The war department was closed Sat
urday on account Of the funeral Of the
late ex-senator Cameron. Of Pennsyl
van;a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11

President Geo. Govier.
Board Of Trustees George Andrew. J. f.
Doan, Frank l.. Power. II. II. Hampton, Frank
Roach, Joseph Him.
cierk-Wm. Weaver.
Treasurer-Chas p. Brecher.
constabe-James Tomas
snperyisor-J. II. Seaman.
Police Justiee-Wm. Weaver.
Justice Of the Peace-H H. Hampton
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
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ABOUT WHITE CLOVER.
Some of It's Noteworthy Features as
Pasture Plant.

PASTURE rant
White clover is a useful plant, rel
ished as it is by cattle and hunted by
bees 1t is a frequent constituent Of
the best pastures in Great Britain and
Ireland. 1t is also one Of the leading
species in the pastures OF North Ger
many.
In my experience have found white
clover a most excellent plant in low
land pastures. While it is true that it
does not produce so much heritage as
red clover, it is, on the other hand,
richer in nutritive ingredients. 1t
grows spontaneously in all good past
ures, and its presence is an indication
of the good quality of the soil. Where
the soil is suitable white clover spreads
so rapidly that comparatively little
seed is required.
In hard, thin soils the plant is gem
orally small. but in a soil adapted to
it, white clover soon spreads and
covers a good deal of space. Its dwarf
character and the difficulty with which
it is cured, causes white clover to be
esteemed as pasture grass rather
than for hay. As a pasture plant it
endures more grazing than the other
clover.
White clover is often sown with
some of the finer grasses for lawns.
1t is a well-known and highly-prized
bee plant, although the season is often
q short one, especially if hot, dry
weather comes on early. Almost the
sole objection urged to white clover is
its effect on horses during the matur-
ing of the seed. 1t makes them slob-
Der. The flower is excellent during
most of the season and cattle are very
fond of it. White clover furnishes q
large amount of highly nutritive ma
terial. 1t has more protein and more
fat than red clover. This, together
with its property of thriving under
close and continuous grazing, renders
it, as has already been stated, an ex-
celent pasture plant. N. Y. World.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
Lucy CARTER.

Ii Won't BAKE BREAD.-ln othe
words, Hoods SarsapariIla VIII not do
impossibilities. Its proprietors tell
plainly what it has done, submit proofs
from sources of unquestioned reliability
and ask You frankly if you are suffering
from any disease or affection caused os
promoted by impure blood or low state
of the system, TO try Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The experience of others is sufficient
assurance that you will not be disap
pointed in the result.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
TOWN OFFICERS.

EVWN
Board Of Superyisors-Geo A Kreul, chm
Abbott Summons, John Draggs
Clefk-M. +. Smith
Treasurer-Jacob Baumgartnor
Assessor-P. II Finnegan.
Jnsiices-H. H. Hampton, NJ. U. shoarer.
Constables-Geo Goyicr, j b Wilcox. Chas
eraser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
FGlliNOrG
HENRY ROETHE, EDITOR.

HOTEL -Fennimore House. 5. w. Rodgers.
proprietor. Bus TO and from all trains Good
Stable and Livery in connection First.elass
sample Rooms and every accommodation Good
meals, comfortable rooms and coy parlors
44-5ly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11


NJ. E. Church. Sunday fellowship OF class
meeting, 94j a. N. Public service, 1890 A. NJ
sunday school, II 30 A. NJ. Catechsm class 23l
r. NJ. Public service. 7:O0P.M Prayer meeting
Pastor
Y. u. Church Preaching service every other
sunday al II 200 A. NJ Sunday school every
sunday at l0:O0 A. NJ Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening az 1:3d p. NJ. Rev. u Deal.
Pastor
81. Mary's Catholic Church. Services on second
Sunday OF each month. Rev. Father Niehaus.
Pastor
German Lutheran Church Services on two
s,tnceeedlng sundays Of each month Rev. r.
SOCIETIES.
Masonic Lodge, No. 219, A. r. and A. NJ.
Meet every second and fourth saturday evening
Of each month, al hall over Wannemaler's store,
seth q. Bailey, W. NJ, T. S. Morse, secy
Sam MOntcth Post, No 173. a. Ar Meets
every first and third Saturday evening Of each
month az lllldebrand's hall. b. w. Niehans.
Com, II. ILL., Strceter, Adit
RAILROAD TIMETABLE
Leave for Chicago. Milwaukee and points east.
9:35 n. NJ
Leave for Galcna and points south. 5:O9 i. m.
Leave Tor Lancaster. 1889 A. m and 6 20 d. m
Leave Tor Woodman. 10; So a. m. and G % y. m
Arrive from Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison.
G:20p m.
Arrive from Galcna 10 80 a. m
Arrive from Lancaster Q sI5 A. m and 5.Os n m
Atnye from W0odman 9 :35 a. IN. ami 800 D. M
FREIGHTs.
To points cast and south, depart ll:47a.m.
To Lancaster. depart 9: 20 D. m
w. NJ COMSTOCK. AGENT.
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Yours Truly,
l.. J.. GORSUCH. Nj. ID.

Office. 2lj Summit st.
We will give 500 for any case If
Catarrh that cannot BIO cured with
Halls Catarrh Cure. Taken internally
Ed. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo.
Q. E9s~Sold by Druggists, "a cts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11

The Piute Indians have natural
taste for drawings. The children
make all kinds of animals in clay as
naturally as white children model
pics; and even the stupidest looking
buck will, with a pencil, dash off with
out the slightest hesitation, map Of
every portion of the country with
which he is acquainted, putting all the
rivers, lakes and mountains in their
proper places. and giving the whole
proportional dimensions.
The many remarkable cures Hood's
Sarsaparilla aecomplishes are sufficient
proof that it does possess peculiar cura-
tive powers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11

A man who has practiced medicine 10
40 years, ought 10 know salt from
sugar; read what he says.
ToLEpo. o., Jan, 10. 1857.
Messrs +. j. Cheney 4 Co. Gentle
men;-I have been in general practice
of medicine for most 40 years. and
would say that in all my practice and
experience. have never seen prepar
alton that l could prescribe with rs
much confidence of success as l can
Halls Catsrrh Cure, manufactured BY
You. Have prescribed il great many
times and its effect is wonderful. and
would say in conclusion that haze yet
To find - ease of Catarrh that it would
not cure, if they would take it according
Ia directions
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11

lIApJE HAssEIN GHooLY KHAN, the
Persian Minister to the United States,
has resigned his post and will soon
leave this country. never, he says, to
return He gives as his reason the
articles published in American news
papers nom thne 10 time concerning
fbe ways and doings Of his royal master,
He Shah.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11

THE Chicago police have made an
other arrest in connection with the
Cronin case. but refuse to state who
.heir prisoner is. or allow reporters to
sco him. lie is said to very closely re-
sembIo the description of the man who
grove DR.. Cronin to his death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
SUMMER NOTES.

Parties going 10 Saratoga, who intend
to spend part of the time. AT lovely
Mt. McGregor, provide themselves with
tlannei dresses for wandering through
tic woods, though after all, il is the
superb view stretching ninety miles,
the splendid air and accessibility to
Saratoga that render Mt McGregoI
notable among summer resorts.
Thin white wuolens combined with
soft silks showing buds and sprays OF
stripped and barred in old rose, blue,
green on bun are made in Empire
designs with surah sashes. picturesque
sleeves and open corsageS.
Tailor made gowns in Empire style,
display corded silk shirt waists with
girdles trimmed by gold braid The
same trimming appears on the waist
which is fastened by guilt buttons.
Maybells, the perfume now in such
favor among the elegantcs, forms a
part OF summer outfits or is freely pur-
chased at watering places by ladies who
appreciate its exquisite delicacy and
refreshing qualities.
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IT II e
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an graduate the speed OF wheel as low ~
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Our Mill cannot he equalled for Simplicity
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SUPpLIES OF every description. Reliable agents
wanted in unoccupied territory. Address,
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ADvERTIsINa scale.

FOR inns department, same az for general co
umns, published elsewhere in this paper
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New York Fashions.
Special Correspondence,
Watering Place Styles Tennis. Yachting and
Boating Dresses. Evening Costumes. Notes.

Tennis costumes show combinations
OF plain and striped flannel. The skirt
of one and the blouse of the other
material A charming dress is made
with white blouse finished with blue
silk: the skirt of white and blue stripe:
sash of red surah silk D,sl ing red
silk sashes are indeed an especial fea-
turc in tennis, yachting and boating
costumes, the above description being
that Of a dress made for the daughter of
distinguished family just gone 10
Shelter Island Heights, that green spot
by the sea, paradise for yachters and
boaters, because combining the al
fractions of woodland and Sea-shore,
yerdure, trees and health giving waves.
A second costume is made with ac-
Gordon plaided skirt of white mohair,
blouse of striped flannel and sash. the
younger sister, brunette, having n
dress made with blouse Of scarlet surah
and skirt OF scarlet and white striped
flannel. Another costume is of white
serge trimmed with blue braid. Each
young lady is provided with TWO blazer
jackets, the brunette having one of red
silk and one of striped red and white
flannel: her sister choosing blue Fore
and aft jockey caps 10 match Quite
dreSSy tennis costumes are trimmed
with many rows of ribbon. Stockinet
suits for ladies and juveniles are much
in vogue for out door sports and rubber
soled tennis shoes are the best choice.
An elegant
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for the brunette young lady Just alluded
to. is of pink game over the low necked
bodice; the skirt Of pink India silk
yelled by guaze and held in position by
black hearted Marguerites: epaulettes
of Marguerites and baby sleeves The
sister will wear a white dress cut in the
same style and richly trimmed with
pale blue ribbon in rosettes and stream
ers. Ribbon, indeed, is used with I'M
limited profusion this season. Nothing
can be prettier than the braces of vel
vet or silk ribbon that with floating
ends, form the entire garnilure of a
lowered, white or solid colored dress,
but quite rs noticible are the net dresses
where lengthwise rows of ribbon are
run with slight interval between them
or so close as apparently to form the
entire fabric
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11

German Lutheran Church. Services on two
succeeding Sundays Of each month, Rev r.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11

We once were faetious fierce. and wild,
To peaceful arts unreconciled;
Our blankets smeared with grease and stains
From buffalo meat and settlers veins.
Through summers dust and heat content,
From moon to moon unwashed we went;
But IVORY SOAR came like ray
OF light across our darkened way.