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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31

to secure good development of bone, or
may fail to supply sufficient albuminoi6S,
and in consequence the muscles do not
grow and there is not a proper develop
ment of the animal. In order to feel
stock of any kind in the economical man
ner it is necessary to supply well balanc-
ed ration. That Is, a proper proportion
OF tue elements Of nutrition must be sup
piled to keep the animal growing in the
direction desired This, of course, will
vuy according to the purpose for which
the animal is being fed,
During growth 1t is very necessary tn
receive good development of bone and
muscle. After an animal has matured suf.
6ciently to prepare for market, more fat
tening ration should be supplied, and the
ration should of necessity consist of a
large proportion of carbohydrates and
fats, and the more thoroughly this is done
the better will be the results secured. One
important item W: tn stock of I'LL kinds in
feeding is to supply such a ration as will
keep the stock in good, thrifty condition
during growth and to maintain as rapid a
gain as possible after commencing to fat
ten, n, J. ).
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
Farmers Mistakes.

AT a recent meeting of the Oxford,
Ohio, Farmers club, Mr.. Schulz one OF
the members, spoke as follows ON mistakes
in management He said:
As rule we pillow too much. More
grass and less blowing will increase in
come, reduce outlay and keep up soil.
Too poor stock is kept. High-grade
horses, cattle, sheep and sw+ne are
the only kind that pays to feed. Start
with the best you can get and keep it up,
and improve if possible, Use only full.
blood males. Any other is a delusion and
going back.
1t is mistake to buy poor tools because
they are cheap. The best is the cheapest.
Good tools ands good teams, both kept in
good order, are the only kind which
pays.
Next to the inferior stock is poor seeds
We can always have good seed by little
timely care in selecting and 8 oring. All
seed should be kept in cool, dry place
and properly tested before you risk the
crop and years work on it. We cannot let
our stock winter in stalk fields and woods
as our fathers did. 1t is big mistake
now.
Mistakes caused by ignorance are
crimes, Many farmers belong to the
criminal class.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
FARM NOTES.

Manure water, well applied is excellent
for eXterminating bugs and insects from
tavorite plants.
Plant more sweet corn for late supply
1t is not too far in the season yet for
planting.
The fue ground oatmeal stirred in
water makes healthy and cooling drink
for man or beast.
Blauketing horse in the stable max eS
his coat short and sleek. This makes him
look more valuable, and it is easier to
keep him clean than long, haired horse.
Farming is the grandeSt occupation on
the face of Gods earth But it only
pays well when you work the soil deeper
than the face.
1t is bad policy to NOW herdsgrass
when in the bloom rs it makes hay dusty
which is damage to Vt, especially if it be
fed to horses and colts.
About this time give attention to the
colts hoofs, the hooks of your cattle and
the feet Of your sheep and hogs, being
sure that the latter animals have toler
ably clean pool of water to wallow in--the
less mud the better,
Barley is a good grain for hens, eSpeci-
ally if used in connection with corn, wheat
and buckwheat, to make up good varl-
ETY.. No one grain should be depended
upon alone.
Remember that summer is the time poul-
try vermin thrive. Don I wait to discover
lice on the poultry, but take advantage of
every known remedy and device for their
determination.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
Comparative Care of Farm stock.

Agricultural papers say great care"
is requisite to profitable sheep husbandry
The idea is so emphasized that the novice
would believe sheep need more attention
than other domestic animals. The horse
in service has to be stabbed, fed, watered
and groomed. At pasture he needs watch
ing every day, for he Is more likely to
break the fence and his legs, and to get
into more mischief than any other animal
The COW must be MIXED twice a day, and
in winter she must be fed, watered and
cleaned after. Cattle not mixers should
be fed every day when running in fields,
for they are liable to tear down fences or
to gore each other. Swine, whether in a
pen or out, must be fed twice day and in
winter require extra-warm quarters, They
root themselves out of restraint oftener
than all other ANIMALS of equal number
break down or scale fences. Sheep require
no stabling in winter, and unlike all other
domestic animals, they need no filthy
and disagreeable cleaning after, nor water
ing; the best condition for them is an open
shed and water where they can help them
selves. In summer they are placed In pas
ture where they remain until snow fl es
requiring visit only occasionally to re-
plenish their salt
True, it would be well to visit the sheep
every day, but the necessity is not so great
as it is to look after other stock. They are
less liable to tear down or scale fences
and they do not injure each other or any
Thing else by biting, kicking, hooking or
fighting in any manner. They are 'the
pink of docility,' and the only farm ami
mails that strictly mind their own business,
Where is the comparative great care
ightfully applied to sheep unless superla-
tive, greatest care" be applicable to
horses, cattle and swine? In line with
this current excerpt; ''ln some sections
of our happy country goats and sheep are
used for 'sprouting' new land. Starva
tion-or the principal of root, hog, or
die'-is the motive power. They choose
young, tender sprouts in preference TO
grass, except, perhaps, for n change, II
is fact that they fatten remarkably well
upon sprouts, and at the same time serve
a good purpose in subdueing them. No
one dare say to an experienced man that
there is not as much nutriment in sprouts
as in grass, Sheep prove there is.-Galen
Wilson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
FARM NOTES.

To remove rust from pows, stick their
noses deep in the soil. It's good deal
like holding your nose to a grindstone.
Ehe best cooperative S ciety-your soil
and your seed. with yourself as chief cook
and bottle washer.
If you want fat hogs or fat CATTLE feed
them fat fe, d; but if you like lean crit,
tiers" the poorest feed Is sure every time.
Sweet skim milk is worth more for food
for any of the animals to which it is us
ually feed on the farm than sour. Hence
care should be taken that it be kept in the
sweet form till fed out. 1t will pay to go
to some trouble to do it,
In order to lessen the number of insects
next season make it point to rake up al
fruits, as they will make excellet food for
the pigs if cooked. 1t is in the fallen APP
Piles, peaches and pairs that many of the
insects are bred
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
FARM And HOME.



A hand tapped ON my door, low down. low down
| opened il and saw two eyes of brown,
Two lips OF cherry rel,
little curly head,
A bonny, fairy sprite in dress of white,
Who said with lifted face, Papa, goodnight"
She climbed upon my knee and kheeling there
Lisped softly, solemnly her tiny prayer;
Her meetin g finger-tips,
Her pure sweet baby lips,
Carried my soul with hers, half unaware,
Into some clear and divine air
| tried 10 lift again, but all IN vain,
OF scientific thought the subtle chain;
So small, so SMALL
NV learning all:
Though | could call each star aud tell its place,
My child's "Our Fathet" bridged the gulf o
space.
| sat with folded hands, al rest, at rest,
Turning with solemn thought within my Breast;
How faith would fade
If God had made
No children in this world-no baby age
Only the prudent man or thoughtful sage.
Only the woman wise; no little arms
To clasp around our neck; no b-by charms,
No loving care,
No snless praye.,
No thrill of lispng song, no pattering feet,
No infant heart against our infant heart 10 peat
Then, if tiny hand, low down, low down,
Tap AT my heart or door, ali! do not frown,
Bend low to meet
The little feet;
To clasp the clinging hand; the child will be
Nearer to heaven than thee-nearer than thee
-Churchman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
TWO STOMACUS.
A Rotifer, one of Natures Wonders, AS De
veloped by the Microscope

At the April meeting of Natural History
Society, DR.. Thomas S. Stevens entertain
ed and instructed the members 10y an il.
lustrated paper on rotifer, a microscop-
icanimal that is among the rarest in the
group. 1t was first discovered by a Rus
sian microscopic, next found twice in
Philadelphia, once in Illinois and some
years ago In Trenton. 1t has now been
rediscovered here.
The creature is unique in several par
tlculars that would be of little interest to
the general reader but which gil with in
expressible JOY the heart of the devoted
microscopic, who is happy when he is
prying into the little brain or the larger
stomach of the animal.
The little creature is blessed above the
human beast in having two stomachs,
which it can fill with otker animals and
apparently enjoyes itself by dIgesting
them in spite of their wriggling. But
in connection with one of the animal
stomachs discovery has been made in
Trenton that has never before been made
in any part of the word-otherwls it
would not be discovery. This pouch is
internally Tired with dense and wooIly
coating of vibrating hairs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
HOW A KING KEEPS COOL.
The Wonderful Glass A psrtment OF thu
Ruler of siam

The king of Siam is said TO have in one
of his country palaces wonderful pavil-
ion. 1t was built by Chinese engineer
as a refuge for the king during the ex-
treme heat of the summer. The walls,
ceilings hnd floors are formed Of pieces Of
plate glass an inch thick. These are so
perfectly fitted together with transpar-
emit cement that the joint are invisible
and no fluid can penetrate. The pavilion
is 28 feet long and II v ide, and stands in
the middle Of huge basin made of beauti-
fully colored marbles.
When the king enters the pavilion toe
single door is closed and cemented. Then
the sluice gates are opened and the basin
is filed with water. Higher and higher
If rises until the pavilion is covered and
only the yentllators at the top connect IT
with the open air. When the heat Of the
sun il 70 great tnat it almost boils on the
surface 81 the freshest fountains, this pa.
yilion is deliciously cool. And this il the
way the king Of Siam cools himself Of in
hot weather. 1t sounds very delight
ful
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
LOOK AHEAD.
The Importance of Providing for a Rainy
Day.


Day.
There ia but one class of clerks to whom
there is the least use of preaching econ.
omy, and that is the class who have a
well defined aim before them, and who
are working steadily tow I'd oheir object
To say to the young man who does not
look beyond to-day, You ought to be
saAlng," is simply to waste words. This
one thing he does not do is to look further
than the present hour. But it is well to re-
mind the young clerk who is determined
that the future shall bring him more than
the present holds, that one of the sure
steps to success is to have become well
grounded iu the habit of economy.
You may be one of the best statesmen
that ever sold goods in your employer
store, and you may force him into posi-
ton where he must decide whether he
shall give you an interest or lose you;
bat if you have been reckless with your
salary, he will hesitate about
trusting you with his capital.
Among the very pleasantest ways of hand.
ling money, count spending it the most
pleasant. But to get this pleasure one
must feel that he can afford to spend it.
The salary of a clerk, if he is good CLERK q,
is not intended to be the exact sum upon
which he can live, but is usually more
than that If he is a young man with no
ties depending on him, there is generally
very snug sum between the amount Of
the salary and the sum necessary to sup.
port him. If he is DESTROYS TO see how
fast he can spend this, or if he is aping
some stylish companion who in
turn is copying the fashion plates,
he can easily keep his account down
where the casting of balance between the
two sides is very easy matter II is the
proper use of this salary about which
desire to write.
That man has seen very little of life who
has not learned that a few ready dollars
are a great power; not the dollars that you
might own or may have, but the dollars
you can lay your hand on now. In every
branch of trade we all know there are bar
gains now and then for the man who can
avail himself of the chances. So in bust
ness there are constant changes, and occa'
sionally little cash can do wonders.
! do not think a clerk should shut him
self away from every form of entertain.
ment or society pleasures; on the con
trary think a young man who works
steadily at the desk or counter will be all
the better for an evening at concert or
at pleasant home party in some friend $
! house But these things are not the end
and aim of life, and consequently should
only Gil out small part Of il.
venture TO say no man ever kept an &C
curate account Of his expenses for a year
or two, but he was led to turn his thoughts
toward saving, and for that reason J add
wise you TO watch your salary for the next
twelve months, and see if the exhibit is
not the strongest sermon ever preached
YOU in favor of economy. On the Road TO
Riches.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
4 rAl.E OF rnR SURuRRs.
A Romance That Came 10 an Abrupt
EpA

Romance That Came 10 an Ahrupt
End,
The wind sighed 6tfulIy through the
trees that lined the quiet street, The
cheerful hum of the suburban mosquito
peryaded the sultry air, the pale yellow
moon Shone. billou>ly down on / landscape
that looked tired, aud the voice of the
PenobScot Bellamus, the Young man from
down town, had a fuzzy and precariouS
sound like an + string getting ready to
break ut the close Of n warm evening de.
voted to solos from the old masters.
You do not pretend 70 misunderstood
me. Miss NaGgusY" he said appealiugly.
and moving forward in mis- chair till he
sat ON the extreme edge.
why, Mr.. Balhmus," she replied,
ii am not exactly sure that--that
The young man moved forward still fur
Their, and dropped on his knees before her
with mouruful thud.
why do you suppose have been com.
ing to see You all these monthSw he eN'
claimed, Kate NagNus' look at met"
u suppose, MIR, Bellamus, you have had
TO so somewhere, you know, aud but, of
course, when see a young man before me
on his knees, why, then, IN
You know he means business, of
course" he said, coming PROMPTLY and
cheerfuly to her assistance. That S
what he meansl'
The high keyed voice of Mr.. Penobscot
Bellamus suddenly broke, bu; without n
moments pause he went ahead ON the A
string.
Kate Naggus, the supreme moment of
my life has come! On your decision now
rests all my hope of earthly happiness AL
my dread of earthly misery, The time
has come when can bear the suspense no
longer. Bewildered by your glorious
beauty, intoxicated by the magic of your
smile and the music Of your voice, have
let precious time go TO waste! Encaant,
reSs of my he trt, this moment must decide
my fate! My whole future, my destiny
for veal or woe, is wrapped up in it! If
the pure and honest love of faithful
heart, the earnest aud self sacrificing de-
votion ola lifetime can move you, dearest,
let me offer You -
He paused, He seemed TO listen mo,
ment With look of wild alarm he
glanced at his watch, jumped to his feet
and grabbed his hat.
Miss Naggus, be exclaimed in breath
less haste, ~ have just time to catch the
last train I'M Good night Exohaege,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
Good Timothy.

To secure thrifty stand of timothy,
which will remain good for two or three
years, there is nothing better than seed
ing it with the alsike clover on winter
grain crop The alsike does not smother
down the thimothy quite as badly as red
clover does, and if cut in June, just as the
blossoms begin to fade, the alsike will pro
duce full seed crop and then entirely die
out. This leaves the soil entirely to the
grass and so stimulates its growth that
often a second crop of timothy of ton
and half per acre can be cut the same
season. With common red clover the
timothy does not do much until the sec
ond year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
Animal MAI -ition

The nutrients of food are made up of
four substances, fats, minerals, albumin
oids, carbohydrates. The proportion of
these that are needed by the animal varies
with ages as well as with the purposes for
which it is kept, and if the best results are
secured in the best economical manner the
proportion OF the substances must be in ac-
cord with the animal fed. In majority
of cases if too much Of any one Of these
is supplied in proportion to the other there
is certain to la more or less loss that
might be avoided. Albuminoids 20 to
make up muscle and lean meat, earbohy
drates produce heat and force and are a
source Of fat. The minerals form bone
1t is very necessary if good growth and
development is secured that a fixed proper
ton of eacn be supplied. We may feed so
as to secure an excess Of fat, or may feed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31

Marshall J, Wilder tells to Londoners
a tale about lady who came to "A railway
station and asked when the next train
would go to London. "Twelveffteen
said the agent. 1t was then 8 n. N.
Shortly after the woman came again and
asked the same question. The same re,
ply was made, At 10 o'clock the same
question, and answer again; and this was
repeated at intervals of thirty minutes
until l1;30. Then the agent was vexed.
Madame" said be, mo trains will
pass the station-express, freight, goods
or acoommodation-to London or from
London until l215." "Oh," responded
the Lady, much relieved, then think
I'll venture to cross the tracks,"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
IFOed for Younk Chicks.I

1t is not natural for young chiefs 10
eat soft food Their gizzards are adapted
to breaking up and digesting hard sub
stances, and unless giving something to do
tins, the power is lost. After the chick is
a week old, whole wheat is as good food
as can be gwen, and before that cracked
wheat should for part of their ration.
Whole corn should not be fed to growing
chicks at any time. Corn is not a very
good feed for chick, anyway, but if given,
it is better to be cracked than fed whole
or ground into fine feed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
/" August
Flower

The Hon. ], w. Fennirnore is the
Sheriff of Kent Co., Del, and lives
at Dover, the County Seat and Cap
ital Of The State, The sheriff is .
gentleman tNy-nine years OF agc,
and this is what he SAYS: IL have
used your August Flower for sew
"eral years in my family aud ioy my
own use, and found il does ma
more good than any other remedy.
" | have been troubled with what I
" call Sick Headache, A pain comes
" in The back part of my head first,
and then soon q general headache
until become sick and vomit.
" AT times, too, have a fullness
after eating, pressure after eating
lat the Pit of the stomach, and
souneSs, when food seemed to risc
up III my throat aud mouth, When
=" | feel this coming on If l take q
" little August Flower II relieves
me, and is the best remedy l have
lever taken for it. For this reason
II take it and recommend Il 10
. Others as a great remedy for Dye
"pepsia, &c" .
G. G. GREEN, Sole Marnsaeturw,
Woodbury., New Jersey, u. q 4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
Black berries.

The Snyder blackberry for hardness
and protectiveness can hardly be excelled.
1t succeeds where other varietie. have been
winter-killed, and these characteristics
make it popular. Its fault is turning red
after marketing, which Injuries its sale,
though not for canning, for which it can
haraly he excelled. The ancient Briton
blackberry lis said to be equally hardy
with the Snyder and to retain its black
color. Another variety, the early Bernard,
is identical with the ancient Briton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
water Under the Sahara Desert.

The discovery of an enormous under
ground reservoir Of water in the midst q
The Sahara Desert will undoubtedly deye-
lop trade and travel throughout that reg
ION. Explorations hive shown that there
are large portions Of the Sahara which are
really capable Of cultivation, and after a
time it " II doubtedless be as completely
ehaoed from the map as has been the
Great American Desert
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
Curious Phenomenon

A curiaus phenomenon is reported from
Jewett City, CT. George Rood was re-
Gently struck 10y thunderbolt aud badly
burned, and suffers intensely still. His
whole body is so charged with electricity
that when he puts his hands together
they stick, and only by violent rubbing can
they be separted. If his feet touch it is
the same. The severe burns are,beginning
ia neal and his appetite is good but he
can not stand up.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
POM rF RS.

The American Bronze turkey leads the
world.
The business of market poultry is on the
increase in Iowa.
Down in New Jersey, the young chicks
get fat on mosquitoes. A fact
Gritty all means grit, 1t is the
great digestion, and don't you forget
it"
Bantams make poor table fowls -
they are more for pets than practical
use
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
AGRICULTURAL.
ny a eARNSR's WIFI

Let others seek the ocean brine
For pleasure and tor play,
Or pass their Idle, useless time
In other II ortiul wav,
For me there's no uch CHEEKY spot
On ali eSrth'S wide domain
As my own coy, homely cot
\ home life sweet and plain,
" here lust enough of healthtul toll,
My hands and brain employ,
To cultivate the mental soil,
And SOW the seeds Of Joy
With Just enough OF comfort, too,
Perhaps bit 10 spare,
To give ltte's sky q tinted hue,
Nor cloud it DER with care
Have J n leisure hour 10 pass,
Here are my flowers or books,
Or Wonder stretch of velvet grass,
Or woods whose drSamtul hooks,
Sweetest allurements are 70 me.
And as with nature l commune,
am not troubled with ''ennut,"
The hour has fled too soon,
And SO let others, if they please,
In wealth and fsshion dissipate;
For me, choose my homely ease,
Nor envy the rich or great,
My cottage home, my three sweet boys
My "gudeman" true and kind,
ia not exchange for all the Joys
The people OF the world can fpd.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31

Miss Smith says, "Can | make soA por
week In the plating busiSessW "Yes,
make 81 to IS per day plating tableware and
icwelry and selling plutcrs, II, Il, Ormo 4
Co, Columbus, O., viii give you fun mtor.
nation, A platter costs So Business Is
light aud honorable and makes money the
year round, A READER,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31
Value of Turuips.

Turnip seed may now go in the ground
and if TIE land has been well prepared no
difficulty need be experienced in securing
the heavy yield in proportion to cost The
best roots that can be grown for stock are
carrots, but the cheapest crop ON the farm
of all the roots, IS turnips.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31

Lars Anderson, OF Ohio was appointed
by the I,v>idvul rs second secretary or the
legation at London to succeed H. G, Me.
Cormlck, resigned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31

"ONCe 3 use, and ever a CUSTOM" Is "
warning against bad habits AND an cucour.
agomeut TO form good ones, Use cakv of
SAlNllO Just once and YOU will form n
good habit
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-07-31

Tho Southern Pacific Railroad, Il Ia rcitcr,
atcd, has passed into the hands OF the
Standard OIL company through purchases
nAdo by John ID. RockRfcllcr.