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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21
wINTERlNC FRUIT WOOD.

Grapes can be grown even in the coolest
sections, if the vines are laid down on
the soil in November, so as to be COW
cred with snow, and this is an easy mat
ter with their plant stems.
Professor Budd says that peach trees
have been fruited in Iowa by using the
same preservative means. Their stiff,
branchy nature i'll adapts them to lying
down, but this difficulty, as explained in
the Rural New Yorker, is overcome by
reducing the young tree to 4 single bare
stem after one years growth. This stem
is bent fat to the ground late in the fall ;
the roots being bent or cut to make it
practicable. About five feet Of the stem
remain permanently horizontal and the
point grows upward and is allowed to
branch: but chiefly in lin Nth the pros
trate stem, ard is staked to hold it erect.
In the next fall the top is easily bent
down to one side or the other and held
fat by billets of wood.
The Antwerp sorts of raspberry can be
fruited with similar care to let only three
or four canes grew in hill in summer
and to weight these down for the win
ter. 1t is best not to cover any of such
laid down shoots with earth as, If mild
weather occurs before April, the fruit
buds may swell and rot. a difficulty N
the case of the beach tree is it's tendency
to making rank growth late in summer,
which cannot rpen we'll. The bending
and training indicated above are likely
to check this over production of soft
wood and to induce more towering buds
and shoots.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21
EXPERIMENTS WITH OATS.

Experiments have been made at the
Illinois station on rate and depth of
seeding, aud tests OF varieties of oats
All were made on the fertile dark -colored
soil OF the station grounds. Welcome
oats were sown on seven plats, each one
by sixteen rods, at the rate of from one
to four bushels per acre. The yields of
both grain and straw for each of the four
years the experiment has been in pro
gress and the averages of the four years
arc tabulated for each rate OF seeding.
The largest yield Of grain in 1891 was
from sowing three and one half bushels
per acre with little variation between the
plats sown at the rate of two, two and
one half, three, three and one half and
four bushels per acre. The average yields
for four years were much the same as the
above. One or one and half bushels
gave smaller average yields than any Of
the heavier seedlings. The weight of
the grain per bushel was less in the case
of the light seeding.
AS to depth Of covering the indica-
tons were that the returns were slightly
better from covering two inches deep,
though in trials for four years the best
results have not come from covering the
same depth in any two years.
The average yield per acre in tests of
forty-four varieties on tfty-hve plats In
1890 and 1891 was 66. 4 bushels of grain,
weighing 33.5 pounds per bushel, and
2S40 pounds ofstraw.
The early maturing varieties are those
harvested July to IA the medium,
July Is to 30, and the late, July "a to
80. The earIy-matu-ing varieties are
superior to either the medium or late in
the average yield of both grain and
straw, the weight per bushel and size Of :
berries, but are inferior to either Of these
in per cent. of kernel; the dun -colored
gave the smallest yield and the largest
per cent. of kernel. AS to the panicles,
open or closed, the latter are superior iR
yield of both grain and straw and also in
per cent. of kernel,
AS to weight per bushel, those which
weigh less than thirty-two pounds are
superior in both yield aud per cent. of
kernel. Notwithstanding the comm Oh
belief to the contrary, it is said those
oats which weigh least to the bushel
have usually the highest per cent. of
kernel and consequently the highest
food value. Thirty varieties have been
tested for three years and fourteen ad-
ditional for two years. No one variety
has been shown to DE greatly superior to
all others. A different variety stood
first in yield In each Of the three years.
New York World.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Potatoes should be kept 10 the coolest
and darkest place possible.
Low-growing vegetables may be cul-
tivated between berry bushes.
The wool from well fed sheep is much
better than from half starved ones.
There is no profit in letting bees
make wax. Honey is what is wanted
not wax.
Tomato leaves are also said to make a
good insecticide if stepped in water and
sprinkled over plants.
Poorly kept sheep will not make the
owner rich, nor do much towards build
ing up the fertility of the soil.
The wood queen-exciuders do not
seem to take much. The bees enlarge
the cuts and the queens go above.
If the weeds have started up in the
wheat fields in many cases 1t will be
found a good plan to turn in the sheep.
If the fowls get too fat give them
some grain not rich in carbo- hydrates-
Oats as a single food will tend to lessen
the fat.
See that the poultry exhibited at the
fairs have airy coops. II they are neat
and uniform IN size the display will show
off better.
Excelsior - the mater:al used by
upholsterers-is said 10 be an excellent
thing for beekecpers. When ignited il
makes dense smoke.
If you have late Matched turkeys it
will be well to see that they do not get
into the grass until the dew is OF even
though the sun is bright.
The cause OF the death of bees in a.
hive is quite often due to starvation.
And what may seem worse, the owner OF
the apiary rarely Knows the cause.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21
PURSLANE LOVERS.

The purslane weed is of some use, if
II Is Il nuisance Of the farm. The hogs
are especially fond of it, and as it is
good for them there is no reason why the
weed should not be given to them. All
farmers arc more Or less acquainted with
the weed and know full well how it
thrivcs. When they are killing the
weeds, and if it can be done without
danger to crops, let the hogs have the
run OF the field. Then watch and see
what perfect picnic the porkers will
have.
If it is not possible to give the pigs
the run of the fields gather all the weeds
possible and throw it to them. We
know of farmer who makes it prac-
tice to go every morning and pull good
amount Of the weeds for the pigs. He
claims that in the morning is the best
time to give them this food, and says
they enjoy it more. But we think the
time of day to give the pigs the weeds
is immaterial, and the best time is when
you think YOU have enough weeds col
lected for them.-American Farmer.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21
SALT MAKES MORE MILE.

It is being reported as something new
that the giving of salt to COWS has the
effect Of increasing the yield of milk.
There is nothing new in this except to
those persons who are beginners in the
business of keeping COWS, or who do not
read a paper in which any information
on this subject is regularly given. It is
a very simple matter. Milk is made only
from the food that is digestcd. If the
food is not digcsted, not only is there a
loss of material of which milk may be
made, but the COW does not feel well.
Both these are conducive TO decrease
of the milk. But when Z cow IS rcgu-
larry supplied with salt, Lot only is she
satisfied with this qualification of her
tastes and inclinetions, but the digestion
of the food is perfect, and the result is
that the milk yleid IS up to the highest
point. The digestive fluid consists in
part OF hydrochioric acid, OF which salt
IS partly made up, and thus this indis-
ncnsabIe agent Of digestion is suppGed
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21
WAY They Are Called Tommy Atkins.

Tommy Atkins" the English army
name; corresponding in some measure to
the naval "Jack Tar" is said to have
taken its origin from the following
circumstance: A great many years ago,
it was decided that every soldier should
be supplied with ''smaIl book" Cl
'pocket ledger" in which his descrip,
ton with a full record of his service,
wounds and medals was to be entered
his accounts with his Captain were also
to be posted therein monthly, and all
particulars necessary to his Identification
were to be inserted. A war office circular
was issued, showing how the book was
to be filled up, and in the specimen form
the name of Thomas Atkins" was in
serted; it was probably the first name
that entered the thoughts of the clerk
who prepared the specimen book. When
the pocket ledgers were issued to tie
army, the men at once dubbed each
ledger Tommy Atkins, and the nick
name has thence been transferred to tue
so.sSR iGas.sSs-Xaakee Blade. -
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21

Experiments made by crossing ar
Indian game male with Plymouth
Rock hens, tie past season, resulted in
some very choice table birds, aud which
sold readily in the market. The only
objection was the leggy appearance OF
the chicks when about half grown, but
their appearance did not indicate truly
their weight, as every Que weighed at
least half pound more than other
chicks OF the same age, from different
crosses, while their quality was far above
that of any other market cross made
The game improves all other breeds for
the table, but the chicks seem to be
somewhat tender VIXEN young -Man-
chester Mirror and Farmer.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21

In behalf Of the calves the Jersey
Bulletin begs to remind those who are
feeding separated skim milk that it is a
very, very thin food. It nceds to be
generously reinforced with some flesh
forming and fat-making substance, such
as boiled dax<eed, llnsced oil meal,
Cruel or other like substance. In the
most careful Understanding there is
more or less fat left in the skim milk,
and it is therefore d little better calf
food, but even hand skinned zilk is
very poor reliance as a steady diet unless
reinforced by something of more sub
stance. Do not forget this.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21

TO the cows. Salt Is thus a. much q food
as sugar, which goes so largely to main
tain the vital heas aud support life, and
it should be given to all animals that do
not live wholly on animal food. and in
proportion 10 the amount of vegetables
food they consume. The staple supply
determined upon oy experts is tao
ounces for a COW. one ounce for horse.
dram for sheep per day. and small
quantity as intervals OF few days for
swine aud poultry. The quantity given
to cow is for the reason that she gives
milk which contains salt, and thus needs
more than q horse, but a mare that il
nursing 4 foal should have an increased
allowance, although this is rarely thought
of.-American Dairymaa.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21

MERCHANTS Of GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
cut rates with so lusty slash that
corsets, first sold at cent apiece,
were thrown into the streets, where
ladies, for thus they are designated
in the dispatches, scrambled after
them, to the loss Of dignity and the
sore rending Of garb. 1t must have
been an edifyjng spectacle, and each
lady having mended her rainment
torn in the heat Of the controversy,
should put on charity corset and
hasten in congratulatory spirit to
shake hands with herself.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21

WHEN a man takes of his linen
collar and dons neglige shirt, and a
woman throws aside her loose waist
and puts on a stiff shirt with a high
collar, you may know that the hot
weather has come.-Grand Rapid
Democrat
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21

IN late years the PAGER has ad.
Vanced rapidly in respectability as a
racc-horse. There was time when
the swinging gait was treated with
contempt on the track, although al
ways recognized as slightly faster
than square trotting. Now our best
PAGERS, bred as such, command big
prices.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-21
THE $500" CANAL,
Canada Will Pay an Extra $3.50, 900
to Expedite the Work.

The Canadian Dominion Government has
come to an agreement with Hugh Ryan,
contractor for the construction Of the Cana.
dian $500" Canal, by which he binds him
SELF to have the $500" Canal completed by
the opening Of navigation, 1894, two years
ahead Of contract time.
It is understood that the hurrying Of the
work through will cost something in the
vicinity of $3.50, 600 over the contract price.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-01
POLITICAL NOTES.

As the time for the Democratic
County convention approaches candi-
dates for the different offices assume
larger proportions. For some time
back it was thought the present corps
of officers would be re-nominated with
out opposition except as to Sheriff
and County Superintendent of schools,
but as time passes candidates appear on
the scene. For the office of sheriff the
following persons are in the field:
Jasper Crotteau, John Bell, Will Carey,
Mike Vincent, James Tallant and
Ferdinand Theisen.
For Treasurer-Peter Bever and L.
Mangold.
For District Attorney-B. r. Goggins
has no opposition so far. At least none
that we have heard Of
For County Clerk-It was generally
supposed that S. T. Young would have
no opposition, but it is now known that
VIM. Hooper and Frank Rourke are
active candidates.
For Clerk of Court-There is only one
candidate the present occupant who il
giving excellent satisfaction.
For Register there is only one name
spoken of and that is Andrew Oettinger
For Superintendent of schools there
are two candidates the present incum
bent Mr.. Edward Lynch and w. +. NJ
McRaith.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-01
AN ORDINANCE

Of the Common Council of the city of Grand
Rapids relative to the establishment, mainten-
ance and operation of an electric light plant in
said city by the Wisconsin Wood Pulp Co.
The Common Council of the city of Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, do Ordain follows
SECTION l. Permission is hereby granted to
the Wisconsin Wood Pulp Co. to erect, maintain
and operate an electric light plant in the city
of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, or other conven-
lent place, for the purpose of furnishing light
heat and power for illumination and CONNER
cial purposes in said city of Grand Rapids.
SECTION 2. Permission is also granted to
said Wisconsin Wood Pulp Co. to erect and
maintain the necessasy poles, wires, fixtures
public places of said city to be used in connec-
ton with said electric plant
SECTION 5. Said Wisconsin Wood Pulp Co.
shall at all times exercise due care and precau-
ton to protect said city of Grand Rapids, from
all liability from accident or injury to any per-
son or property public or private and shall
save said city of Grand Rapids harmless from
any and all judgements obtained against said
city by reason of the erection, existence or op-
Grafton of said electric light plant, poles wires,
fixtures or appurtenances providing that it be
notified TO appear and defend Failing to save
said city harmless all rights hereunder may be
revoked by the council of said city, and said
poles, wires and appurtenances removed.
SECTION 4. All poles, wires, fixtures and
appurtenances used by said Wisconsin Wood
Pulp Co., in any of the streets, alleys or public
places of said city shall be erected in proper
and substantial manner of good and suitable
material. And all poles used on the main bns-
lness street or streets of said city shall be ap-
proximately thirty-five feet high, above the
ground, and on other streets shall be approxi-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-01

years, and each succeeding renewal shall be
treated, IN the same manner as the first
Section VII. The privileges herein granted
shall be for period of ten years from the date
of its acceptance.
Section VIII. This ordinance shall in no
manner be construed rs granting an exclusive
privilege to Nash Bros. The common council
expressly reserves the right to pass other
ordinances of similar nature and for a similar
purnOse.
Section IN. The common council reserves
the right TO prescribe the manner of wiring for
such plant both interior and exterior and to
provide by ordinance for such other public
safeguards or conveniences whenever in their
opinion the public welfare requires it,
Section y. 4 failure for six months at any
time during the life of this ordinance to furnish
electric lights, under the provisions of this
ordinance, shall be cause for revocation hereof
by the Common Council of said city.
SECTION Nj. The provisions of this ordinance
shall apply with equal force to said Nash Bros
assigns.
Section NIL This ordinance shall be in force
from ana after Its passage and publication and
acceptance by Nash Bros. And its acceptance
by said Nash Bros. shall be filed with the City
Clerk of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, within thirty
l5Ol days from the passage hereof and the work
OF installing said electric plant shall be begun
within sixty 60 days from the date of said
acceptance, and the plant shall be in full
operat1 on or before January 1st, 1898.
Passed by the Common Conncil of the City of
Grand Rapids, Wood County, wisconsin, this
Sth day of August, 1892.
SETH REEVES, F.. j. WooD
City Clerk. Mayor of said City
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-01
Republican Club.

AT the last meeting of the Republican
club which met at their headquarters
in the building next door to the Wood
County drug store the temporary
organization was made permanent and
the following named persons elected as
officers:
President-Geo. Z. Hoskinson.
Vice Pres.-Dr. Ridgman and J. D.
Witter.
Treasurer.-F. J. Wood.
Secretary-A. L. Fontalne.
On motion the 'Twin City Club" was
decided on as the name for the club.
The constitution as adopted by the
State League was accepted as the proper
constitution for the club.
Friday evening of every week was
| decided as the regular time of meeting,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-01
Plead Guilty.

George Galloway who was arrested
for stealing watch and chain from
Mr.. Loren Schumway, of Pittsville, the
past week, plead guilty to the theft
Monday before Judge Webb who
sentenced him to imprisonment al
Waupun for the period of one year
This young man was on his way home
to Turtle Lake, Baron county, after
serving six years at the reform school
at Waukesha. Experience was not q
teacher in his case.
Frank Malicke, of the torn of Sigel
who was arrested for entering into the
saloon building of John Jagodzinske,
Centralla, at night and burglarizing
therefrom monies and chattels to the
amount of $50 plead guilty before
Judge Webb Monday and received a
sentenced of two years at hard labor
in Waupun. The 10th day of such
confinement shall be solitary imprison-
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-01
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The democratic convention which
convened at the Court House in this
city Thursday August 25th was fairly
attended. The convention was called
to order by the chairman of the
county committee, i. G. Pors. H. W.
Remington was elected permanent
chairman, and A. G.. Pankow secretary.
Considerable interest was manifested
in the election of congressional dele
gates, but the result of the ballot
indicated that the Hudd faction were
in the majority. The following persons
were elected: w. T. Jones, a. O..
Pankow, +. c.. Pors and A. f. Germer.
All but one is known to be in favor of
Hudd for Congress.
The following named persons were
elected delegates to the State conven-
ton: Capt. E. Mennett, Louis Mangold,
Pat Flanagan and l.. Hartel.
A poll was then taken as to the
preference of the convention for
Congress which resulted in favor of
Mr.. Hudd on a vote of 21 to 16.
BY resolution the convention
declared itself in favor of Gen. E. S.
Bragg for L. S. Senator.
The result of the convention doings
were quite satisfactory to all those who
had part in its deliberations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-01
Where He Belongs.

When we heard of the arrest of S. f.
Greiger for stealing a barrel of flour
from freight car on the Green Bay
railroad track, we felt sorry that it was
necessary for any able bodied man in
this community to do such an act, but
when we learned who the individual
was and the experience we had with
him we knew he would rather steal
than work. He is known in this COM
munity among business men as dead
beat not entitled to the sympathy of
any one. We feel sorry for his family
but hope he will be punished as he
Justly deserves. If he was an honest
man he would not be obliged to steal
-four in the twin cities. Labor is too
plenty here for anyone to steal from
necessity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-01
Alderman Hougen that we have incan-

Alderman Hougen that we have incan-
descent lights. Discussed.
Alderman Hougen withdrew his
motion and moved that We light the
streets with arc lights. Roll called
aldermen Parrish. Lutz, Dessaint ,Brun-
dage, Timm and Hougen voted in the
affirmative, Alderman St. Amour in
the negative. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Dessaint moved that the
streets be lighted all night every night
All members voted in the affirmative
but Alderman st. Amour. Motion de-
clared carried.
Alderman Brundage moved that we
accept the proposition contained in the
Fifth Subdivision of Part ~ and all of
Part "II" of Wisconsin Wood Pulp
Company's proposition and that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to no.
tify said company of the action of the
Council and to execute ION the part
the city, a contract embodying the
terms of the accepted offer.
The Mayor appointed Aldermen Far
rish and Brundage and Chief l. Z.
Philleo, of the Fire Department, a
committee of s to confer with a COM
mittee of Centralia council on the ques-
ton of the use of our fire department
for fire protection in Centralia.
On motion council adjourned.
SETH Reeves City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-01
F. w. KRUGER & co.

1t is always pleasure for the
REPORTER to note the success of our
young men. Those who have watched
the progress of the above firm from a
small beginning to the present mag1i-
tude of their trade cannot help
admiring the pluck and energy shown
and the thorough business tact which
was necessary to accomplish such
results. Fritz Kruger and Dean
Philleo, as they are Familiarity called,
are popular with the masses. They
have those traits of character prominent
which are essential for the success of
any one in business. They have one
price which is little above cost and
they always adhere to that price except
when they have special sales. On
these occasions they have always done
just as they advertised until they have
an established reputation of doing just
what they agree-sell cheap. Both
proprietors are genial, social and
courteous to everybody whether
customers or not. They attend strictly
to business and are always prompt1n the
delivery of their wares May success
attend their continuous efforts is the
wish of the Wood County Reporter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-09-01
New Electric Plant Assured.

1t is now definitely settled that we
are to have second electric light plant
in the twin cities. Messrs. Nash Bros.
have already placed their order with
the National company of Eau Claire for
two dynamos one 500 and the other a
75O light machine to be shipped on the
9Th day of September. An order for
the standard electric light poles has
been placed with J. H. Elmore & Co. of
Green Bay which will be of the proper
size and lenght provided for by the city
ordinance. We have every reason to
believe that Nash Bros. will furnish
first class light. They will be ready for
business inside of 60 days.