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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
REAL RURAL READING
WILL BE FOUND IN THIS DE-
PARTMENT.
How to Build Board Fences Economically
Give Attention to Details-To Prevent
Washouts in Grain Fields-An Effective
Game Trap-NOtes Etc.
Board Fences.

Every farmer who builds board
fence knows that the main cost is the
posts and digging the holes and set
ting them. II we buy frst-class
locust posts they cost 20 to 25 cents
each, and it takes two for each rod;
and if we set cheap posts they rot Off
in few years and the fence must be
rebuilt. More than fifteen years
ago, writes Waldo f. Brown in the
Practical Farmer, [ invented fence
which supports itself without posts,
and I have had it in use on my farm
ever since, and it has given good sat-
isfaction. I call it selt-supportlng
truss fence, because it requires no
posts; but to make it perfectly safe
in exposed situations, stakes should
be driven down in the notches be-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15

view of the fence, which Is one of the
trusses which takes the place of a
post, and are the short boards
nailed across from one upright to the
other, to hold the panels of the fence
together. A stake, three 5nches in
diameter, driven in the ground fiat
against ttrese short boards, ana a nail
driven through each board 5nto it,
makes the sence as firm as if there
were good posts set IN the ground l
have some OF this fence made only
three boards high, with barbe3 wire
stretched above it and fastened to
the stakes, and this still further re-
duces it's cost, for q board 165 feet
long costs as many cents, but wire
of this length only or 4 cents. 1t
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15

tween the panels after the fence is
set up The drawing above gives an
idea of the fierce. The panels can be
made in the barn or shop, all ready to
be put up and this is an advantage, for
rainy weather can be utilized in max
ing it. The boards are nailed to up
rights Of hardwood two inches square,
and beveled at the top so that when
the panels are leaned together these
bevels will exactly fit each other. In
setting up this fence the panels are
leaned towards each other, with the
foot Of the uprights from two and a
halt to three feet apart, and then
short boards are nailed from one up
right to the other, to hold the
fence in place Fig 2 shows an end
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
Sheep Shearings,

ESPECIALLY when on dry feed shep,
need good supply of water.
LOOK over the flock and sell III,
sheep that show the least Improve
ment.
INFERIOR sheep are often du,
when good sheep sell readily at go0i
prices.
NEVER allow sheep to be fright
ened or run by a dog or in any wav
be disturbed.
IF any of the ewes have poor teeth
it will always pay to feed them
ground feed.
A SHEEP kept thrifty will shear,
heavier and better fleece than ona
poorly kept.
In commencing to feed grain ID
sheep, feed small quantity at frt
and gradually increase.
THE farmer that is too carelss ID
give sheep good care will do bette
with some other class of stock.
SHEEP of different ages and condI
tions should be sorted into different
lots and the weaker ones have llttld
better feed.
WITH comfortable surrounding
which implies dry, warm shelter and
regular feeding, a small amount d
grain can be made to count.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
When to- Water a Horse.

DR.. G. E. Cary, B. S., D. V. NJ, of
the veterinary department. of the Da-
kota Farmer, says: 'vThe horses
stomach is small, and if water is
given Immediately after feeding, a
great portion Of the food is washed
beyond the stomach before the gastric
digestion has occurred. Thus a great
part OF the food is lost and, in many
instances, is liable to induce indiges-
tion, etc. Always water your horses
before feeding, and never water them
for two or tire, hours after feeding.
and you will save food and have
stronger and healthier horses
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15

vantage Do not let crops go to
waste, but secure them promptly
when matured, look after the stock
while at pasture, give the work ami
mails healthy food, feed regularly, and
do not water them too warm. If the
harness, vehicles, or machinery have
any weak points, repair in time and
do not wait until a break occurs that
may cause hours of lost time in busy
season Keep the fences in good re-
pair, thereby saving your own crops
and keeping on good terms with your
neighbors. Sell crops and stock when
fair price can be obtained. II a
ncighbor has stock for sale cheap and
you have the pasture, or feed, to still
further add to its value, then make a
deal Trading sharpens the wits. and
makes one more observant OF honest
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15

is not best, however, to make this
fence in panels 10 feet long, as they
are awkward to handle and will sag a
little l like to- make a fence wish
panels JUST II feet long, as then three
of them make just two rods, and by
buying a part of the lumber II feet
long and part IA bhere will be a veay
little waste, as the ends cut off cam
be used fer the short stay boards en-
the truSses. Fig. 3 shows the thrae-
board fence with the wire above.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15

the top part Of the front side of d
mitten and thumb. d the mitt4
conGpete. First sew B and G 4
gether, forming the thumb and U
irons side OF the mitten, and then1
the back CAY, making the mitten coa
plete. This is a much handler an
better pattern than the old metn0I
because there is no thumb tos 4
which is the hardest part of the jog
The face can be replaced when won
out, also. Practical Farmer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
CHAPTER VI.
LOST

Hear that-look there."
One of two men bound villagewards
uttered the words in a startled, excited
gasp, just as the unfortunate man who
had been Edna t'eane's companion and
guide gave expression to his cry for aid.
They had Just passed the somber-
faced man and his girlish companion
struggling through the snow. and, sup
posing they werei bent down the river
shore instead of across the unsafe
bridge, had passed on without uttering
q warning
Now coming to the river path beyond
q cump of trees, that wild cry had
reached the ears Of the younger of the
twain.
Help! help!"
Looking quickly back and down the
stream, he caught glimpse OF form
struggling in the wild waters OF the
tortcut.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
The HOusekeeper.

GR.ATE and bottle odd bitsof cnee
ready for use
ONIONS keep best when spread 0'
on a. dry floor.
PRICK potatoes before baking
allow the air to escape.
THE tone of the piano IS nov !
good when it is set back against Y
WALL,
IT is stated that cheese Will u
moM if wrapped in a cloth WILL "'1
vin6gar.
PLACE lump of camphor
Wi th the silver ware to keep Ii ~
furnishing.
A Good way to clean stoVepIn''
to. rub them we'll with llnsesu
while they are warm.
CORK that has BEEN boiled I satt
pressed more tightly into d wv
than when 1T is cold.
ONE of the best remeale'
bruises, where the skin mas no'
broken, is arnica and sweet OIL,
COFFEE grounds can be usea u. "
pin-cushions. They should os p stoa
a bag and hung I'D back OF ths o"
until they are perfectly dry
Mrs. BoTroME writes to the ~
dies Home Journal: II aln l.s s
seeing all the flowers at w." 1on
and funerals; we need a 10"
tween" soctf
BLUE JEANS makes an , sasts
soft cushion cover when emo 9rosI
with white silk in conVens ,J With
signs. and trimmed all aioN
ruffie of the stuff. ctat
In France, instead of usln tSer
on table napkins, after ddinrj
washed and ironed, they are ,Is ,s un
between cloths. They are a. a. p
ironed with as hot a fat-lron
sible without burning C'on ~ ofF
DOES the point at attn the n D'e Tn si
waist persist in curling up n ordio'
sit in the car or even III n q" Of BIZ
chair? If so, sew TWO ,n' learip
elastic on the under SIDE i the az
the least bit tighter Oli' and see
al
it will hug the top OF yo'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
How to Make Working Mittens.

Bed ticking is the principal and be-
material for home made working mi
tens, although they can be made
old bags or overalls. A. The fu
round thumbless cut shows the bac
side OF the mittem. B. The paI
and the front side of the thumb. mi
should be made double or it can
faced with soft leather, for this is 1l
part where all the wear comes CT
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
Attention TO Details.

Careful attention to details very
often is the turning point between a
profit and loss. This is more notice.
able where the competition is strong
in the farming line. while prices are
low and fluctuating. Hence make
the best use of each day Have the
men do some work that tells to adj
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
"A Game Trap.

Here is trap, as described in Farm
and Home, for catching any game
that will take bait. For the bottom
use a board Is inches long. The
sides should be y inches long and
nailed or screwed to the bottom so
that it will project 2 inches for the
foot to rest on while setting the trap,
Use two standards 16 or Is inches
long, which are screwed to one end of
the box. The middle piece is round
stick of hard wood to which is at
tached coiled spring. The fork may
be made of wood or iron and is for
the game when the trap IS
sprung. A piece of seasoned hickory
is used to. attach the bait on, as
shown in the cut. This holds the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
To Prevent WasllOuts in Grain Fields.

If comparatively level fields are
sovn to whead or rye, burrows should
be made that wild quickly carry off
all the superfuous water, says the
American Agriculttmist. The fur
rows should follow the the lowest por-
tion of the field, even if it be
sortuOus course. Ut is best, to do this
immediately after seeding. but it may
be done at ang time before the ground
becomes frozen solid OF course. some
of the grain will be. DESTROYED, but by
scattering, with u fork OF shovel. the
upturned soil, only bhe plants IN the
immediate channel will be lost, and
this precabtion often saves ten times
that amoant being drowned out or
sJunted in low places. 1t grain occu-
pies the sseep hilbsides, furrows should
be made from the lowest places lead
ing down and horizontally around the
hill, thus conveying much of the sur
plus wafer to the direct portions If
the burrows are gradually sloping,
washing will be prevented. II the
hill is quite steep several furrows
should be drawn, thus diverting heavy
ralnfalls into several channels, with
consequent less danger from washing
or overflow.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
Keen the XOOdbOX Full.

A years supply ahead of seasone
wood, is what every farmer shOul
have. and then if by their own ehOl'
they keep the wood-box as we'll as y
woodhouse full, how much tribulatA1
would the patient wives be saved
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15

trap up when set and let's it down
when the bait is taken. Underneath
the fork are fastened number OF
spikes or pointed irons to make sure
of holding the game.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15
All Around the Farm.

MARK all the grain bags.
MAKE your farm productive and it
will pay.
A RICH soil is an essential item in
the growing of good crops.
CHURN at as low a temperature as
with cold water.
L1NsEED and cotton seed (cake or
meaD is excellent, but all oily foods
are liable to cause moulting.
A WHEAT crop of twenty bushels
per acre at IS cents per busheI will
give some profit, but it is much bet
ter 30 raise thirty bushels.
Corn fodder. put in shocks and
left On the field during a good part Of
the fall and winter, loses from one
third TO onehalf Of it's feeding value.
When your birds have bowel disease
change the food for d day or two and
change the grit One-half the
troubles are frCsn lack of sharp hard
grit.
The farmer who raises uniformly
the fluctuations in price, The good
crops pay profit over production
even when prices, are the lowest.
By ju dicious feeding, well-br
2-year-old steers may be- made to
weigh upward Of two pounds for
each day of theiE- lives. At that
rate of gain beef production can be
made profitable.
CORN is the greats food for fatten-
ing. There is nothing equal to it
for making hard. solid pork that COM
mands the highest market price
Swine, however, will be able to d.
gest more Of it, if allowed turnips,
potatoes, carrots or beets and some
bran instead of nothing at all but
corn. Too munh corn will make them
scloyed."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-15

deep WIZ ng and Injustice, Ona evening,
Raymond Marshall went straight to- the
seminary,
Beatrice, Mercsr shall tell me all she,
knows" ma, uttered fercely. L wulL
plead, L whl frighten her, bat her secret
shall be mine!"
The cropning surprise ANA disaster
alike of the culrsinating troubles of the
ho,zn' was announced at the vary PORTALS,
of the seminary.
Miss Me1cer was gone! Blankly and
dolefully Miss CSandler inparted the,
bewildeling fegMation.
Gone? When-where: Beatrice Mer-
cer poor; fliendlass, dependant entirely
on Miss ChaBdler's bounty anA the,
meager means that her position as sub
teacher awarded her, gone? Abandon
ing as position which seemed to, be o.
life-4ease for herr
Yes, SHE had made the sudden an
nouncement THAT morning. Thoroughly
amazing her friends, she had packed up.
demanding her salary, and had lett
without a word of explanation concern
ing either her motives is resigning hsr'
position on her futu Q intentions.
To the dMmfounded and suspensefMl
Raymond Marshall this seemed the last
and most cruel blow % fate. His final
sured that Beatrice Mercer knew OF the
whereabouts OF Edna Now, she, too,
had d,sappeared-there was not a clue
in sight!
Would she join Edna in her new
home, and by forgery and misrepresen-
tstion wreck her faith in her lover, and
work out her pots Of jealousy and re-
venge?
Oppressed by this torturing thought,
Raymond Marshall left Hopedale that
night on a blind, hopeless quest for
some trace of the woman he loved and
the woman he dreaded.
Too late! The woman whose cruel
hand WIS twisting his heart-strings with
torture, because in her wild, cratic
way she loved him, had twenty four
hours start in plot so subtle and bold
that his spirit would have quailed had
he even so much as guessed its sinister
motiyeSi
ITO BE CONTIAUcD
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-26
Notice.

Whereas, In answer to the request of
the committee appointed by the Board of
Trade and Commercial club of this city to
secure proposals for LOCO acres Of land
suitable for a military post, several parties
have outlined to said committee proposals
that they and their associates desire to
make. and az the appropriation by the gov
for such post becomes available
after July /, 1892. and as it is desirable that
as soon as possible after that date (Julv |,
1892 that the government be informed that
the city is prepared to show the board that
will be appointed for the selection of the
post several locations suitable for such
post.
Now, therefore, The committee earnestly
requests that all parties contemplating
making proposals. for such body Of land
proceed at once to formulate their proposals
and hand in same to the chairman of the
committee as soon rs possible, and not latel
than July l, 1892. II. M. PARcHES,
G. X. WELLS, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-26

The police department. will doubtless
use extra efforts ia protecting the com.
munity against q possible invasion OF
thieves and cut-throats from the west
side. The organization Of q vigilance
committee in Butte resulted in the de-
parture Of a large number Of these PEG.
pie from that city. and it is not i'm.
probable that the steps OF some Of them
will be directed toward Helena. Fol
some u~naccountable a Montana
this year has been the rendezvous for
the most cowardly class Of criminals
The murder Of a poor Swede by foot
pads in this city, the killing Of a police
man in Butte the other night, the series
Of hold ups in eastern Montana should
be sufficient evidence Of the necessity o.
using all possible means to guard
against similar affairs. The citizens Of
Helena will be entirely willing to stand
all expenses for this purpose.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-26

PRESIDENT HARRISON and ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland set very good examples
TO their fellow citizens in the way of
recreation. The news of his nomina-
ton did not disturb MI. Cleveland's
mental equilibrium. Accompanied by
the captain of q catboat he passes a
good part Of his time in fishing in Buz-
Yards bay. With his family he will re-
main at this resort during the heated
term. President and Mrs. Harrison will
loon leave for the Adirondack woods,
whore the chief executive of the nation
will find rest from care in the simple en-
joyments provided by nature. Both
men have seen enough mental toll to
an appreciation of the need of
rest. The American people as a whole
are fast getting around to the same
point OF view. The professional and
business men Of the east regard a vaca-
ton as a necessary Investment. Relief
from mental or physical strain is a pre-
cription OF the first Importance in these
days. Fortunately, Montanians find
that this prescription can be filled
within easy reach and at small ex
pense. 1t is the duty of all to take ad.
vantage OF it.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-26
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

The following notics Of kfr. ]. n. Wal
lick'a .'Bandit King n clipped from thu
Nov York Timss. Tho pAlmy dAys of old
Bowsry. when Mr.. Eddy. ths giant Of tbs
age. trod the boards nightly and the de-
lighted ahrisks Of ths gallery. boys made
,denta In TIM ceiling. have almost faded
out OF tho memories Or 0lt theAter-gce ..
md are wholly unknown 10 the new RsneF.
ntion. Mr.. j. II. Wallick. Who appeared at
Niblo's Garden last evening In the princi-
pal role OF his own drNma, NThe b0ndit
King" has added four horsea = donkey,
and 4 real colored comedian. M. Wal
lick'a drama 81 built In six acts, and each
one il decorated with ito v particular va
rietv of gore, 40 that The sager youtha
whose good fortune ID was 70 witness this
performance ought 10 have been supplied
with enough food for drrnms 10 Lash them
4 week. Mi. Wallick'a title. .,The Bandit
King" 10 d Misnomer. FOR the hero of his
play, who 10 named Joe Howard, 10 not =
bandit king At all, but a perfect gentleman:
who wields the bowie knife In the sacred
cause Of virtue. and eets tho drop on ,vari-
GUS persons for the protection OF helpless
female Innocence. The three horaes. Hay
Raider, Roam Charger and Texas, inquire
extensively in the stirring scensa OF the
play, and perform their parts
with much moro intelligence than
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-26
MILLER Bros Ksjanka.

A farce comedy of dazzling beauty, a very
funny pantomime and speciality entertain
ment of unusual excellence is "Kajanka,"
which will be presented at Ming's opera
house Friday and Saturday. July l and 2.
with the usual matinee on Saturday. Good
specially shows are not uncommon, and
there have been any number of farce come
dies. but u satisfactory combination of
speciality, pantomime and face comedy 10
indeed a rarity. "Kajanka" comes to Hell
enn with the prestige Of a phenomenally
successful season in New York, and all the
principal theaters from Maine to California.
The company is an exceptionally good one.
Allthe girls are trained singers and dancers.
There is an agreeable absence of the stiff
property girls" who go with the theater
and who are so numerous III nowaday pam
tomime exhibitions. "kajanka" is G realm
of loveliness, a bevy of beauties. and an
attraction that every one must see. II ia
now some years since a real good panto-
mime has been seen in Helena. and this
will make 'Kajanka" all the more welcome.
1t will remain for two nights only. The
engagement promises to be very fruitful.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-26

The wool book for the current year
announces that more and more foreign
clothing wool is being imported into the
United States, and that we are import
ino moro merino clothing wool, though
the imports Of last year have been once
slightly exceeded. As this report is
quoted ia the last number Of Bradstreet's
IL ought to be Of some weight in the ar
gument that despite the heavy duties Of
the Mckinley bill manufacturers are
forced to import certain qualities OF
wool that cannot be raised in this coun-
Try for the manufacture OF high-grade
wooden garments.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-26
FILTER YOUR WATER.

Don't drink disease or diptheria. Pro-
tect the health of yourselves and children.
We claim to have the only germ proof water
filter in the world. Remember half the
sickness comes from the water you drink.
No person who has n family, or wishes to
enjoy good health, can afford to be without
Pasteur filter. We let you try one and il
they do not do all We claim We don't ask
Jay for it. We guarantee to purify the
water from all dirt, disease and germ mat
ter. Call and see the filters in working or
DER Compare the water az it ia drawn to
that which is filtered by our filter. One OF
our filters is now in use at Heperdeizel candy
store. where 1t will also be shown to those
who wish to see it. This filter 10 patented
by Pasteur, Of Paris. the celebrated hydro.
phobia physician.
STURRoCK d. BRowN. Sole Agents,
Sanford IL Evans Building.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-26
THE WEATHER.

Thar loud-,nouthed and peculiarly
offensive foreigner, Mllbank. started out
Ia London the other day with the an
nounoed intention Of pulling the nose Of
Editor Pulitzer, Of the New York World,
but changed his mind. II this con-
stemptible fellow who has gained so
much notoriety n connection with the
Drayton scandal looks for trouble, we
recommend him to all newspaper offices
IA the United States. In the course OF
the tour he would encounter conditions
which would successfully eliminate his
name from newspaper discussions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-26
Raymond's United shows.

The Raymond & Earle Circus and Menag-
erie will give two performance in Helena
Saturday, July 9. Colorado, New Mexico.
Utah and Idaho have seen this show, and
both press and public have pronounced it
one of the most complete organizations of
the kind seen in the west. The arenic
programme contains a score or more of
w~ell-known stars and several lesser lights
of the sawdust circle. The menagerie and
museum have been greatly enlarged during
the past winter in Denver (where they win
teri by shipments from the eastern zoolog
ical gardens. and the paraphenalia is al
| new and clean,