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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04
Mr.. DonneIIy at Adrian

AS MI. DOuuelly lecCuFeO dC OlOuX
Falls, s. D., on the 18th inst, the
Adrian Alliance was prompted to
make an effort to secure him to lee
ture before them. They telegraphed
to MIR. Donnelly who replied favor
ably, and appointed Tuesday, 18th,
at 2 o'clock. Considering the short
notice and the .inclemency of the
weather, it was remarkable to see
the large audience of farmers that
greeted him; there was also present a
few ladies with a sprinkling of mer-
chants, bankers, etc.
The Kickapoo Sagwa medicine
troupe occupied the Opera House, but
through the kindness of DR.. Oregon
Kit, the manager, the alliance was
allowed the use of the house.
At the opening the Adrian Cornet
Band played some fine selections.
Mr.. Donnelly first paid his compli-
ments to the "Adrian Guardian"
stating that he was surprised that
an editor should be SO nearsighted
as to range himself against the farm
ers when the very existence OF his pa
per depended upon the support of
the farmer The speaker hardening"
to the advice of Mr.. Rorebeck gave
some ''practicaV views for the farm
ers to consider. While he did not tell
us how to raise higher priced beef or
how to make 25c. butter, but instead
used poultry as subject.
He gave us the parable of the am
bilious hen, who through the machin-
ations of the greedy farmers boy
literally laid herself away, leaving
nothing but the beak and tail feath-
ers, as a fit parable to the farmer,
and the plutocratic class OF to-day.
And thief who had accumulated a
large number of chickens from pilfer-
ing from his neighbours hen roosts to
illustrate the relation of Minneapolis
to the outside agricultural country.
The wheat market, the cost of
transporting it to Europe, the beef
combine, the watering of railroad
stocks, and other questions were
plainly, and ably explained.
He said that a special He'll should
be created for those bankers who ex-
act extortionate. rates Of in terest.
He urged all farmers to join the
alliance, elect representatives to the
legislature to legislate to remove
some of the evils under which the
farmers are now suffering. He ia
vored township alliances as being
most conducive to the success of the
alliance movement.
After the lecture the Alliance men,
bers adjourned to their regular meet
ing hall, were Mr.. Donnelly gave
some good advice on alliance work,
and appointed our Secretary, Mr.. L.
C. Long as assistant Deputy Lectur-
er for Mobiles County. After tender
ing MIR. Donnelly a vote of thanks the
members dispersed to their homes,
all feeling that a great stride had
been made for the Alliance cause.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04

Our friends are getting anxious to
know something about the National
Alliance Fire Insurance Co. The de-
lay has been caused by a movement
on foot which we were not at liberty
to speak OF before-the contemplated
immediate removal of the business
headquarters for National work to
st. Paul, to be located at 1853 Wa
basha St. This matter is not far
enough advanced to speak with def
niteness as yet-but it will doubtless
be contaminated within the next
four weeks.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04

A kandiyohi county correspond
ent asks us what kind of a record the
representative of that county, Mr..
Guam, made in the last house. We
reply an-excellent one. He stood
out conspicuously as an honest,
faithful and capable representative
of the people in the midst of a lot OF
corruptionists; and he shone all the
brighter by the contrast. The peo-
pie of Kandiyohi county cannot do
better than send him back again.
They may be sure OF one thing-he
will not sell them out.
The State Lecturer has appointed
Mr.. Michael Lynch, OF Henderson,
Deputy State Lecturer at large. Mr..
Lynch is a very capable Irishman
and Jealous Alliance man, and will
especially look after the organiza-
ton OF alliances in the Irish settle
ments.
WANTED: A capable German who
will canvas the German settlements
in behalf of the Alliance. Address
the State Lecturer.
Mr.. Donnelly has appointed the
former Secretary of the Alliance.
Eric Olson, of Martin County, one Of
his Deputy State Lecturers. Mr.
Olson is now engaged in a canvass OF
the state organizing alliances. He
spoke this week, April Bird, at St.
James, and last week he organized
two alliances near Morton. He is
doing good service and is thorough
lv enlisted in the work Alliances de-
string a capable Scandinavian speak
err who is thoroughly posted, would
do we'll to write to Mr. Olson. His
postotfice address is Sherburne, Mar
tin County, Mimi.
Mr.. Levi Montgomery, OF Lyon
County, writes: Il think the paper
is trying to do more good for the
farmers than all others combined
Every day demonstrates the Ad-
vantage that would accrue from
having the Secretary at the capital,
and we wish the state alliance could
afford to keep Mr.. Lathrop here. 1t
keeps one man good part of his
time writing letters from. this office
!. which would be handed over to MI
Lathrop if he were here.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04

p. M. Organized an Alliance there
with nine members, known as the
Melrose Alliance. Temporary Organ
izatiOn:
President, Stephen Kells-
Secretary, Bryan Flahaven, Mel
rose, MINI. o. G. LYMAN.
Deputy Lecturer.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04
A Word of Advice.

In picking out candidates for the
Legislature we would suggest:
1. New men.
9. Alliance leaders.
8. Take no politician unless you
know that he has worked "like the
de'il'' for you in the past. Sheep
that have grown lazy in the fields full
of "rot" are apt to be tainted.
New, sweet blood just from the people
is what you want. Don't touch any
man that is suspected OF being sus-
piciOus.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04

A long communication from q
farmer to the Winona Republican on
Bellamy's Looking Backward" is a
good one. But for it's length we
would republish.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04
Ed. GREAT VEST:

Since our return from the State
Alliance Meeting, we have been en-
gagged in talking to the people on al
lance matters, to the best of our
ability, but could not I'LL all appoint
ments for want of strength of body.
Was at Melrose last Saturday at 2
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04
President COTTONWOOD, F. A

DEXTER. Mimi, Mar. 9th, 1890.
Ed. GREAT West:
Miss Eva Mcdonald spoke to a
large gathering of farmers and their
wives at the rink if Dexter on the
Goth inst. She held the large audi
ence for about two hours, telling us
of the ills we endure, the cause and
cure. Every one went away feeling
we'll paid for their trip, and no doubt
it will have good effect. Miss Nc
Donald made many friends in Dexter,
and should she ever return las we
hope she willy, will meet with g.
hearty welcome.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04

MIR. Donnelly has appointed Mr..
James w. Donovan, of Hartland,
county lecturer for Freeborn county.
Parties in that county desiring an
alliance organized will please address
him.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04
Ed. GREAT WEST:

God will give you strength and
courage to go on with your noble
work-there is no doubt about it.
The voice of the people is with you,
and "vox popui, vox' DEL" this has
ever been SO; history repeats itself.
O. s. REIsHUs,
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04
Miss Eva Mcdonald will have copy
ready for next week.

Article on the Single Tax, by c. J.
Buell., and valuable one, for next
weak
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04

would republish.
W. Fl. Ingalls,, Secy of the ingalls,
Alliance, Marshall Co., writes us q
letter full of cheer, saying their AL
lance is growing splendidly. He al
so encloses a poem by B. F. Hatch
their Vice President, which will be
published next week.
Ulrich Sem, of Dodge Co., Mimi,
writes us q letter, with several clip
pings, which will receive attention,
especially that regarding the Lum-
Der Crust" He says: "When ]
commenced to read your paper
thought you were little severe on
the others, but the more l read the
more see that you are right"
We have an interesting freight bill
from Candy, Mimi, Gin soak" for
next week.
Chr. Hellickson, OF Fillmore Coun-
ty, writes us a splendid note, stating
that they had just organized an al
lance, with Is charter members.
Good! We are glad that Mr. Hellick-
son and his neighbors have taken
hold OF the work.
Mr.. Donnelly has appointed Mr..
I
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-04-04

WANTED A capable German who
will canvas the German settlements
in behalf of the Alliance. Address
the State Lecturer.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
PRESERVED VIoLETs.

The dainties known as preserved vio-
let's" for which the feminine folk pay
exorbitant prices, are easily and simply
made. Boil one pound of loaf sugar in
as much wafer as it will absorb until,
when dropped into cold water, it becomes
hard and brittle. Throw the violets
(which should be of the large double va
riety and without stems) into the syrup,
few at time, and keep them in until
the sugar boils again. Stir the sugar
round the edge of the pan until it is
white and grainy, then gently stir the
flowers about until the sugar leaves them.
Drain them on a fine white cloth and set
them OF sieve to dry in a slightly warm
oven, turning them carefully now and
again and watching them lest they cool
ere they dry.
Preserved violets are considered a rare
delicacy, and they are certainly in APP
pearance as dainty as could be imagined ;
but they are more indigestible than boiled
cabbage, mince pie, Welsh rarebit, OF
any of the heroic viands. - Chicago Neacs.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
THE BEL1TTLING INCUBATOR

With all her smashing of eggs the hen
does not destroy one-quarter what incu-
bators do, as hens hatch certainly twenty
five per cent. more chicks than do the
reasonably good incubators, and ten times
as many as the poor ones, and the chicks
are, as a rule, stronger when Matched, and
grow up larger fowls, and lay larger
eggs. There is not, up to this time, a
breeder who has used none but his own
stock, who has used incubators for the
past four years, that his fowls are not of
small average size and his eggs smaller
than they were from his flock four
years ago. l tell you, sometimes it will
make one-quarter the difference in the
weight of the eggs between the size Of
the eggs set in the incubators and the
size of the eggs the stock raised out of
these in the incubator lay.-Denre1'
Chicken.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
PEA BUGS OR PEA wEEvrLs.

The pea weevil is one of those insid.
ious pests which is very difficult, if not
impossible, to control. It is constantly
increasing in numbers, and has already
become so abundant and widely dissent
mated that there are few localities in the
United States where peas are not infested
with weevils, and for this reason are not
fit for seed. For many years nearly all
the seed peas sold by our seedsmen have
been imported either from Europe or
Canada, but of late the peas raised in
Canada are becoming infested with this
pest The weevils are so small and of
such dull color that they are rarely seen
in the field and garden when at work
upon the growing crop. The female
beetles deposit their eggs upon the green
pods, and the minute grubs Matched from
these bore through the pods into the peas
within, the hole made by the grubs clos
ing up as the peas enlarge in growth.
When we gather green peas for the table
the minute grubs within are not seen, and
no one but the entomologist suspects their
presence, but they are there all the same
and 60 into the pot. When the peas are
left to mature and gathered for seed or
other purposes the grubs are present and
eating away the substance, but few
weeks later they change to the pupe
stage, and from this to the perfect beetle
or weevil form by the following spring,
when, if kept in warm place, they will
cut hole in the skin of the peas and es-
cape, and this accounts for the holes III
your seed peas about which you inquire.
AS the weevils are sealed up within the
peas during the fall and winter it is very
difficult to reach them with poison or
kill them without destroying the vitality
of the peas. If wanted only for feeding
purposes the grubs within can be killed
by subjecting the peas to high tenn
perature for few moments in a drying
kiln, but this would render them worth
less for planting. The only practical
system to pursue with this insect is to be
careful not to plant weevil-infested seed,
and if all farmers make this a general
practice the weevils would in a few years
become far less numerous and destructive
than at present.-Neoo York Sun.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
CHICKEN MILK FOR INVALIDs.

Chicken milk for invalids is prepared
this way: Cut a chicken into small
pieces and see that it has been cleaned
in the most careful manner, removing
the skin. Put it into a china-lined
sauce pan with the bones and neck, the
white part of head of celery and the
stalks (not leaves) of a fresh bunch of
parsley, few peppercorns and little
salt. Cover the meat with cold water,
and let it simmer till it is in rags and
falls from the bones. Strain into a fiat
basin or large bowl. When cold it
should be in stiff, clear jelly. Care
fully, with a SKINNER, take off the
grease, and then take soft, clean, pan
try towel, dipped in hot water, and gen
thy wipe over the top of the jelly with it,
so that no particle of greasy matter can
possibly remain. Take equal quantities
of this jelly and fresh milk, put them in
to a small china-lined saucepan, and let
them boil together. Boil up the mixture
three times and strain into cup. A
teacupful is generally considered suffi-
Gent at time. Tiny strips of dry
toast are an agreeable addition. 1t can
be eaten hot, or allowed to cool and
form again into jelly, according to taste.
-Neso York World.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
MATURING OF CAPoNs.

Capons certainly grow more rapidly
than ordinary chickens, but at first the
food appears to be all used in the in
crease of the size of the frame, and they
do not lay on flesh and fat until their
growth is checked, consequently we may
say they are late in maturing. But this
is not fault, because capons are IN no
great demand until midwinter or later,
for they command the highest price dur
ing Lent, because it is then that the rich,
who can afford such luxuries. seek the
best in the market for their Sunday din
ner.-Neso York Sun.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
ENsILAGE FOOD MAKES RICH MILK.

Hoard's Dairyman states as hard fact
that more fat exists in milk made from
COWS fed on ensilage than in milk of
COWS fed on dry food. Ensilage contains
more fatty matters than the green corn or
the corn dried in the usual way, and it is
confessedly richer in fat than simple dry
corn fodder. Then it is q hard fact, too,
that the more fat in the food the more
there is in the butter. This hard fact,
admitted now by many scientific persons
who formerly disputed it, is dawning on
the consciousness of the dairymen who
pinned their faith on the mistakes of
these scientific persons, but who have not
been so ready to acknowledge or forget
the misleading. ''Practice makes per-
feet" not only in mechanical manipula-
ton but in intelligent deduction from
premises learned by observation. And
when a dairyman finds that the richer
the cows food is in fat the more butter
the COWS will yield he has approached
that stage of comprehension when he
will make it point of practice to select
the best foods for the fat contained for
the feeding of his cows.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
TO DESTROY LICE.

Sulphur is advocated as lice destroy
er. It is recommended to dust the hens
with it or put it in their dust bath,
claiming that the heat from the body
generates gas which destroys the lice
1t is accepted by nearly everybody that
this is fact, yet it is an erroneous idea.
The fact of the heat from the body gen
Grating gas is absurd, and for destroying
lice it is folly. If you wish to use sui
phur in any form give it in dry weather
internally, and only externally for scurvy
leg. To kill lice effectually several rene
dies may be resorted 10. Lard to which
is added about one-third kerosene oil,
we'll mixed together and applied lightly
under the wings, behind the comb anC
around the vent, will usually dissipate
vermin. Insect powder is very good and
sure, but costly. Kerosene oil is sure
death to lice, but in its raw state would
be too irritating to the flesh of the hen,
and conceived the idea of using it in
the following manner with gratifying re-
suits: Take five cent bar of soap, shave
it fine, dissolve it in enough boiling
water to make it thick, stir in a pint of
kerosene oil and add boiling water slow
", stirring quickly SO the oil will not
float on top. Let it cool down to blood
heat Now take your fowl and hold il
in the mixture, head out, with your hand
rub it we'll into the feathers, rub them
down and keep them confined in warm
place. Do this on dry, warm day, and
it won t:hurt them as much as being Out
in the rain all day. 1 am as afraid OF
. lice as of 'roup, canker, swelled head Of
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
HOMEMADE sCYTHE- sHARPENER.

Since the advent of moving
there has been little use for scythe-stones,
and manufacturers of them do not seem
to know either the most convenient form
or quality of stone to use. Those made
now are too thick and clumsy, and Lack
the 'grit" of the Quinnebaug stone of
forty years ago. Any one can make a
better scythe-sharpener than he can buy.
The old "rife" for this purpose will be
remembered. Cut piece of single or
other wood in the right form, besmear
the blade with hot, melted glue, and
throw on sharp sand, all that will adj
here The finer the sand the finer an
edge it will give; but then fine edge on
a scythe is not always dcsirable.-Chi-
cage Times.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Doing good is the only pleasure that
never pals.
Use black wooden glove to remove
dust from black silk dresses.
Mildew NAV be removed by soaking
the garment in buttermilk and then
spreading it on the grass in the sun.
AS soon as the clothes are ironed they
should be removed from the kitchen, be-
cause they absorb all the smells made in
cooking.
The bottom crust of fruit pies should
always be brushed over with the white of
egg. This will prevent the juice making
the crust soft and moist
Sulphuric ether, it is claimed. will re-
ieve earache and toothache. A few drops
on piece of wool put into the affected
ear will relieve the pain in a very little
while
Raisins can be stoned much more easily
if boiling water is poured over them and
they are allowed to soak for a few min
utes. The stones can then be removed
with very little trouble by pinching the
fruit at the stem end.
A smelling salts that will remove neur
algia in the face and head is made by
putting in the bottle two large table
spoonfuls of cologne and two teaspoon
fuls of fine salt. When attacked by pain
breathe the fumes through the nostrils.
Make button bag for buttons. It will
save time and annoyance. Any matarial
may be used, cretonne, SILICA, surah or
short lengths of ribbon. Fasten each
bag with a running string and sew on it
a sample of the button the bag contains.
Grated horseradish is recommended as
a cure for neuralgia. Prepare it the same
as for table use, and if the pain is in the
arm or shoulder apply the poultice to the
wrist. If it is the face or head that is
affected the horseradish must be applied
to the temple.
There should be stone jar in every
kitchen for scraps of fat. Suet, the trim
mings of beefsteak and the fat SKINNED
from soup make very nice drippings for
frying. Put the fat down in a little
water and try it out. Then clarity it by
boiling III it some slices of raw potatoes
Remove all scum and strain into jars
through thin cloth.
If there is any gravy left from roast
beef it can be made the foundation of
good sauce for meats. Slice an onion
and fry it brown in butter, pour the
gravy over it, add mustard and a season
ing of salt and pepper. A tablespoonful
of sauce is an improvement. Let it all
boil up at once, and if too thick add
stock or gravy or a little hot water and
piece OF butter. Strain through a fine
sieve.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
RHUBARB JELLY.

For rhubarb jelly soak an ounce of
gelatine in half pint of water, with
one-fourth pound of sugar. Wash and
slice about one and half pounds of
rhubarb and put to boil in pint of
water. Strain off the juice before it be-
comes thick, and add a scant pint of it
70 the gelatine, with the whites and shells
Of two eggs. Whisk it all quickly on the
fire, then pass through jelly bag into a
mould and leave it in cool place to set.
-Bro0Llyn Citizen.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
THE FARM AND GARDEN.
CUT FEED FOR HORSES.

II The London Omnibus Company found
hat 5000 horses fed on sixteen pounds
bf ground oats, seven and one-half
bounds of cut hay and one half-pound of
cut straw did as much good work and
kept in as good condition as another
5000 fed on nineteen pounds of uncut
HAY; thus saving by grinding the grain
and cutting the feed six pounds of feed
per day, or saving In the feeding of
5000 horses, amounting to $500 per day.
Times Democrat.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-09-19
FARM AND GARDEN.

Do you know what each crop costs2
For hard times-industry and econ
omy.
Secure good help for both field and
kitchen.
Newly set trees are often given too
much water.
Can we produce English mutton with.
out feeding turnips9
Keep the raspberry canes pinched back
about three feet high.
Before using it, slit all dairy salt
through hair sieve.
Let the boys and girls prepare some
thing to show at the fair.
Good cattle will not remain good on
poor pasture and short feed.
Remove ell useless growth from fruit
trees while it is young and tender.
Insect powder, freely busted on, will
destroy ants and other insects on shrub
berry.
Burn the limbs trir- med from your
fruit trees. By so doing you will destroy
many insect pests.
Destroy all blackberry and raspberry
canes Us fast as they become useless, and
thus destroy insects.
In trimming cut off all limbs that
cross each other. Leave only what grow
upward and outward.
Feed your fruit trees if you want them
to feed you with good fruit. Try man
uring on an old orchard.
Plan to have good supply of veseta-
bles to store away for winter as we'll as
during the growing season.
All young animals should be brought
under the process of education from the
very beginning of their lives.
When the udder is inaamed milk fire.
quently and apply cold water. If it is a
very bad case apply linseed meal poul-
tice.
Give the birds chopped onions occa-
sionally. They are among the best of
foods, and are often preventive against
disease.
Meehan, the Philadelphia horticulture
ist, says the ibrous roots, like the leaves,
perform their function for the season and
then die.
Breed we'll, and when you have a
heifer calf as the result of such breeding,
feed we'll and train properly and you will
have good COW.
It costs at least two ounces of butter
per cow before the effect of a bad
fright, caused by strange dog running
through the milkyard, wears away.
| If that dog insists upon having fun
with the cows on their way to or from
! the pasture tickle him with some cold
lead if there is no other way to stop him.
| Let the --LATEST man or boy and the
best-natured one drive the COWS to and
from the pasture, and never complain
about his slowness If he keeps the COWS
moving.
If you are sending a mixed lot of hens
to market it will pay to grade them, so
as to have each coop as evenly as posi-
BILE. They will sell more rapidly and at
better prices.