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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
How Cartagena Was Saved.

Secretary Elkins may get hint from q
story that comes from South America as
to the possibilities of barbed wire as a
protection against cavalry attacks, says
the Boston Journal. Some time ago the
citadel of Cartagcna, United States of
Colombia, was besieged by rebels. The
besiegcd party learned in some way that
on a particular night an especially savage
assault was to be made upon it, and so
preparations were made to meet the in
vadcrs. Three different lines of barbed
wire were stretched along the ground
which the rebels were obliged to traverse
to reach the citadel The first was about
six inches above the ground, the second
two feet, and the third as high as the
breast of horse, while there was a space
of twenty feet between the lines. The
result of this was that the cavalry of the
rebels was thrown into confusion. by the
wires, the night being dark, and the
Cartagenians in the citadel were not only
saved, hut, in the general decentralization
among their enemies outside, captured
and killed many.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
A vARIErY 40 cHoosE .FRoN.

First Chappie-I say, Barney, do y
take cold bawth in the mawning nowa
Second Ditto-No; don't take it cold
any more, old chap, tried il for time
but it disagweed with me SO very much
that stopped. There's so many other
English things that one can do, you
know Harlem Life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
THE BASKET IN THE WELL.

this may be placed butter and other
things that must be kept cool, in
Guiding the milk from small dairy.
The balance weight must be placed
on the rope so that neither it nor the
basket will enter the water. This
plan is a suggestive one, and will no
doubt be improved upon by some OF
our more ingenious readers ia the
way of a cold box with a lid and
shelves in place of the basket The
plan, however, just as it stands, is
valuable, inasmuch as readers who
are not especially Ingenious may avail
themselves OF 1t. This or a similar
device is essential on farms not pro-
vided with icehOuSes. ~" -.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
The Public Road Question.

The entire country seems to be
awakened by the ques-
tion, and the subject is receiving dis
cussion in the various periodicals and
newspapers: That there is necesi-
sity for IL no one can deny; but the
best means of securing the desired end
good roads-in manner that shall
equalize the burden thereof among all
those who receive benefits. either di-
rectly or indirectly, is a question
quite difficult OF solving. In the
sparselg settled sections Of the coun-
Try, the taxpayers feel that they are
already hardened for the repair of
roads to the limit OF endurance, and
yet the roads are poor. Who can
solve this road problem. German
town Telegraph.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

TO properly clean wheat for seed,
or to get the very best price for that
for sale, 1t Is good idea to go
through the field and carefully cut
out all the rye, cookie and other plants
of an Objectionable character and
burn them. This plan has been
adopSed by many of our most sue
cessful farmers, who find 1t pays to do
so, when their wheat is offered at the
mills for sale. In going through the
wheat, 1t should be done In careful
way, so as not TO trample it down.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
Dots from the Dairy.

WITH cement floors in the stalls
you can feed bran profitably, even IL
you do not get it all back in the milk.
IT does not pay to let milk get cool
before being set. 1t means definite
loss of butter when it goes to the
churn.
AN acre Of dry corn fodder as usu-
ally fed will keep a COW about 100
days, an acre OF clover hay about 200
days, an acre OF good ensilage about
700 DAYS. Does the silo pay?
THE dairvman must study the rela-
tive value of the different feeding
stuffs il he would find which way sue
cess lies. A small amount of wasted
food will destroy the margin OF profit.
If a dairyman depends upon buy
ing of much feed he must have most
excellent head to enable him to turn
1t into a profit. The farm should
supply most of what the cattle con-
sumo.
A GOOD COW in village will do
much toward supporting a family.
BY good one, we mean such as will
give eight quarts of milk per day for
800 days. See what this will yield,
retailed at @ cents per quart.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
rhe Arricnltnrnl problcm.

The problem is one that has for
gears been before the public and had
the attention OF farmers. In working
out this problem the result sought Is
success. Different modes OF solution
are attempted by different individuals
and In very many cases no solution Is
reached, and IL sometimes appears
as though the errors could never be
eliminated. One very important
method of solving this problem is to
employ less acres and secure more on
an acre. or in other words, practice
what is called intense farming, that
is, devote more energy upon a less
surface.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
g. A. Il. Encampment. Washington. ID
~. C., sept. 20, 1902.

The Monon Route 20 Cincinnati. In con-
nection with the Chcss peake and Ohio
Route TO Washington. is the Official route
Of the Department OF state OF Illinois.
Special trains will leave Dearborn Station
saturday night and Sunday morning. Sept
~ and is arriving at Washin gton tho fol-
lowing day. The route passes all tho
famous battle fields OF Virginia via Cor
louisville. On the return tickets will be
thonored from Richmond. passing Lynch
burg and Appomattoxs Only te Washing
ron 20 Richmond via the Potomac River
and Old Point Comfort
Special stop-over PRIVILEGES will be
granted. enabling all TO visit the BATTLE
fields without extra cost
For circulars, maps. ana further infor-
nation call OF write +. J. REED. @. p. A f,
232 South Clark street Chicago. Ill
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
German
Syrup

Boschee's Germau Syrup ~ more
successful In the treatmeut Of Con-
sumption than any other remedy
prescribed. II has been tried under
every variety of climate. In the
bleak, bitter North, in damp New
England, in the tickle Middle States,
in the hot, moist Sonth- every
where. II has been in, demand by
every nationality. II has been en-
ployed in every stage of Consump-
ton. In brief it has been used
by millions and its the only true and
reliable Consumption Remedy. o
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

The largest guns of tho brcech-loading
rifle type now making in the United States
are twelve inches in bore, thirty-six and
half feet in length, weighing forty-six
tons, designed for projcctiles of $50
pounds and 425 pound charges Of powder.
They are intended to attain muzzle vel
ocity of 100 foot seconds, with strik-
ing energy Of nearly 10000 foot tons at
near range. With the nickel-steel and
an increase in weight to fifty tons, these
guns should be able to cope with any gun
Of foreign make in range and penetration.
--[Scientific American.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
A Muscle Saver.

AS it is difficult to move the sleigh,
grindstone, hay-cutter, etc, upstairs,
SAYS Farm and Home, why not make
door and hinge it SO it will shut
over the stairs and make smooth
surface for sliding things up and down
by means Of ropes? This continuance
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

The Philadelphia Farm Journal
suggests that instead OF planking over
the well the pump pipe may enter
The ground and slope beyond the curb,
where the pump may be placed, and
the wheel and weight, may support a
basket made of old wagon tire. In
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
Setting n Hen.

It's bad practice to set hen in
the general fowl house. Nothing will
breed lice so quickly as setting hen.
And one hen will soon incubate
enough vermin to infest the whole
house. The farmer kills the potato
bug to prevent it from killing the
plant Why not kill the louise to
keep 1t from endangering the life of
the chickens? "What is sauce for the
goose is sauce for the ganderm
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

The time to sell horse after you
have raised him and made ready for
market is whenever man offers you
a good price. BY holding for a fancy
figure you are very apt TO let the best
customers pass by, and the expense Of
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
Importing Immigrants.

y a German importer Of immigrants has
offered to settle 400 900 Germans In the
Northwestern Territory OF Canada, but
wants.sa price per capita for all whom
he lands. But he cant guarantee they
won't do as the Canadians do and emf
crate To the United States.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
New Baroneter.

By placing two iron bars at seven or
eight yards distance from each other
and putting them In communication on
one side by an insulated copper wire
and on the other side with a telephone,
1t is said that storm can be predicted
twelve hours ahead through acertain
dead sound heard in the receiver.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
HINr NO LANpLORDs.

Would-bc Tenant like the fiat
very much, but hear that the house is
haunted.
Landlord rubbing his hands and smil-
ling)-My Gear madam. attend to that
personally. The ghost only appears to
tenants who do not pay their rent and re.
fuse to move out.-[Texas Siftings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

Caterpillars from six inches to a foot
long are common in the vicinity of the
Darling River, Australia. The natives
twist them together and boil them in
Kangaroo grease. Travellers who have
tasted this delicacy say that it is not al
together unpalatable.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

Is in common use in factories. and is
a great saver of time and strength.
When not In use it leans against the
siding and is out OF the way. Bags
of feed, bales Of hay, barrels Of fruit,
onions, etc, are thus quickly and
easily put where they belong.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

WE ought to regard books as we do
sweetmeats. not wholly TO aim at the
pleasantest, but chiefly to consider the
wholesomest: not forbiddinR either, but
approving the latter most.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
EVERYTHING mo.

Mr.. Gotham-Is your home in a good
section for farmingg
Western Mani sh'd say 50. Every
thing grows like mad Why, I've seen
hail-stones as big as hens eggs. II New
York Weekly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
ala 60 Chnutauaua and Return

Via the Lake Shore Route, tickets on sale
August 13th and 18th. good for return until
September 18th +. NJ Byron. City Pas
senger aud Ticket Agent, No 0s Clark
street, @ X. WILDER, Western Passenger
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

averted with hALE's HONEY. OF HonEHoUNp
PIKr's ToorHAcHE DROPS Curein one Minute.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
AN EDITORIAL PLANT.

Those men who say our jokes are poor,
Would straightway change their
views,
Could they compare the things we print
With those that we refuse.
Il Harvard Lampoon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

BrobsoA--I was at reception last
night.
Craik--A receptiona thought Il was
a wedding.
Brobson--So it was. The bride and
groom were receiving presents. Truth.
WEE WEATHER PROPHET.
Little Boy-Do you think it's going to
rainl
Little sister-Did pa take his UNI
brella
Little Boy-No.
Little Sister Yes, it's goin' to VAIN
[Street a. Smiths Good News. =, +, /.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

Mabel-There are now over four
thousand avocations open to woman.
Clara-Dear mel What are theyl
abel-Let-me-see. One of them
is marriage and another isis Dear
me! I've forgotten the others. Il New
York Weekly. Is ~ > fi
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

Ars ths rsvAsss In physical stamina causeo ~
diseases Of the kidneys and bladder. Often
times. moreover. they are swiftly progressive
to a fatal termination. beginning with simple
inactivity Of the organs. renal disease. n I'M
checked by intermediate death or relief. winds
mp IN destruction Of the kidneys. This is ter
rfble to contemplate, dreadful to undergo. An
ticipate the danger by srousing and regulating
the kidneys. when inactive. with Hostettef's
stomach Bitters. most efficient diuretic -
we'll a. general alterstive and tonic Of unex-
ampled excellence II performs further rood
once for the system IN promoting sctivity Of
the Kidneys. In that Il more effectuaiiy expeis
through those channels impurities which pro-
duce rheumatism and dropsy. Malaria. consti-
patton, biliousness, liver trouble. nervousness.
dyspepsia. all suoeumb 70 It's benehcent action
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
THE JoKER's BUDGET.
JEsrs AND YARNS BY FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

Everything Big-Hint 20 Landlords
An Editorial Plaint--Au Annual Job
His Struggle for Existence, etc.,
etc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

WILL BIZ FOUND IN THIS DE-
PARrMENT.

lfow TO Keep Basser In the wen = Tho
Pabne Road Question serious One
Pouitzy Raising Clean Your Seed
wheat, Eto.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

AMONG the public houses in London
there are no less than "a Kings Arms, SO
Red Lions, SO Crowns and AZ White
Harris.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
Romance onw iIiiam Henry Harrison.


Out In the blue grass country they
are telling this romantic story about
William Henry Harrison. grandfather Of
the present occupant Of the White
House When he was only 20 years OF
age he wooed Miss Monarchy Fenwick.,
a bewitching maiden Of Frankfort, KY,
but did not meet with favor. Upon part
ing with the girl he placed ring on her
finger. saying: Monarchy, when am
President. of the United States, send
this ring 70 me with any request you
may have to make, and will grant
whatever you ask If IL is In my power
Smiling at the jest, SO the story goes,
she took the valuable circlet and placed
1t among her treasures. When she next
saw her old admirer she was the wife OF
Judge Samuel Todd, a wealthy aud
prominent citizen, and had become a
famous housckeeper Of wide hospitality.
He had been elected President OF the
United States and was en- route via
Frankfort to his inaugural ceremonies.
At the Kentucky capital he accepted her
invitation to dine. The Presidential
suite comprised twelve persons, some in
carriages, others on horseback. The
ring was not presented according 10
fairy-tale usage, but was retained as an
heirloom. 1t is now owned by Mrs.
Mary l.. Todd, Monarchy Fenwick' g
daughter-in- law.-New York Tr bune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
Rest for Tired Foot.

The footrest shown in the accom-
panying engraving is quite novelty,
as the foot may be supported at four
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

Trivvet--I was at the first performance
of Tillinghast's play last night. At the
cud of the second act there were loud
calls for the author.
Dicer-Isuppose TiIIinghast responded
proudly.
Thvvet-Not much. He made his
escape by the stage door. --TJudge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

MANS system is like u town. It must be
we'll drained, and nothing Is so efficient as
Beecham's Pills. For sale by all druggists.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

ALBERT BURCH, West Toledo, Ohio, says:
.Halls Catarrh Cure saved my life." Write him
for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by Dr. IIIine's Greet
Nerve Restoi No Fits after first days use Mar
Vicious Treatise and q 90 trial bottle free 70
Hit cases. Send 20 DR.. Kline. 9st Arch St. Phia Pa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

"BeGufy tcithouf grace
IS hook without bait" That's what
the French think. Whether IL be true
or not, there nre many American women
who do not even possess the hook-beau-
;ty and attractiveness are denied them.
Nhy:P Because they're languid, cross
and irritable. They know not what
it IA to be without pain or discomfort
half the time.
That's it; suffer in Silence misun-
,1crstood-when there's a remedy-Dr.
'Picrce's Fuvorite Prescription-at hand
that isn't IN experiment, but which Ii
sold, by druggists, under the guarantee
that II you are disappointed in any
way with It, you get your money back
by applying to its makers.
A signal scrvice to weak womenkind
IS the finding of lost health-the build
ing up off rundown " system. Moth
ing does Il so surely as tho "Fnvorite
Prescription None like It
For overworked, debilitated women,
teachers, milliners, seamstresses, "shop-
girls" nursing mothers-one and al arc
cured by 1t.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

SOME men can convert the brass" In
their systems to gold In their pockets.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
Free,
by Tail.
to
Ladies

1adicx' calendar. Contains not a word OF
Questionable matter, aud Is crowded from
Cover 10 cover with information which every
-. 1890, ~, al "A lefhn,e f.asa;liar
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

1OtildiAs ~e.sS "
with, and advice which
has restored niAHs aud
many a suffering woman
to perfect health and
happiness No woman
should live wiss'out a
copy of q GhiG 70
H<1kfh and EfiqA<fkr."
By Lydia f. Pinkham-
Send 2 two-cent stamps
20 cover postage and
packing when You write.
LYDIA Z. PINKHAM
MED. Co. Lynn, Mass
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

Mrs Richardson.
Liver Complaint Could
not sleep, biosted badly. had pains in my back
ringing noises in my ears. Hoods sarsaparilla
gave immediate benefit, sound sleep, and good
health H @. RICHARDSON. Sloan, N. Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
GOT A VACATION.

Bowles-Did Bullion give you vaca-
ton!
Knowles-Two weeks. But i won't
go back to work for him again unless he,
retracts his words.
Bowles-What did he say
Knowles--He said not to come back
after the two weeks were over Jewel
ers' Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
WORTH THEM ALL.

OF the summer girl and her winning ways
To-day every poet sings;
She's the theme of thousand ardent lays,
And she's worth them all, by jings!
New York Press. r'
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
AN ANNUAL JOB.

Young Wife, wish you would take
day off aud help me bring up all those
jars of fruit ! put up last summer, and
find some way TO get rid of the stuff.
It's all spoiled, as usual.
Observation-Disclosures the hurryl
Young Wife, want the jars to put
up more fruit.-[N New York Weekly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

ARRANGEMENTS are being actually
made TO INTRODUCES street cars in Da-
mascus.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

a beautifully Illus
trated book, eontain-
ing over ninety pages
of most important in
formation about the
ailments of women.
Also a full code OF
established rules of
etiquette for women
md a perpetnal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
NV Wife

Was miserable all the
time with kidney com
pisint, but began i'm
proving when she had
takenHoodes Sarssparilla
one week. and Alternating
threebottles was perfect
ly cured l. had Heart
Failure. Cntarrh, and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
.A,eooD rEArunE OF rue ROAD.

81 am glad I've struck slow train, "
said the released convict to the conduc-
tor on the way down from Sing Sing.
why sol" asked the conductor.
'.My hair will be reasonable length.
blythe time we reach New York. re-
turned the x-convict.-[ Judge,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

oNH, ANJOXS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cieanses the sys-
tenn effectually. dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced. pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend It
to all and have made It the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand win pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It. Do not accept any
substitute.
.cALiF0RKix RE syrup CO
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE. kK. new YORk, ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

Is the largest to be found in the West. and we
make specially Of furnishing Headings for all
classes of publications. Specimen books, show
ing the largest assortment of Newspaper Head
ings ever exhibited. will be sent to Printers and
Publishers upon application.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
A BRArNLEss MAN

3 A bishop was travelling in a mining
country and encountered an old Irish
man turning windlass which hacled up
ore out of shaft. 1t was his work TO
do this all day long. His hat was of,
and the sun poured down on his unpro-
tected head.
Don't you know the sun will injure
your brain if you expose it in that man
ner." said the good man,
The Irishman wiped the sweat of 'his
forehead and looked at the clergyman.
''Do you think I'd be dom this all
day If had any brains n he said, and
then gave the handle another turn
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

HOODS PILLS cure Nausea. Sick Headache
Indigestion. Biliousness. and ali Liver troubles.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
ANOTHER ONE.

First Business Man--Who is that fell
low who has been button-holing you for
the last half hour
Second Business Man (wearily)-He is
an agent of the ''Society to insure Against
Being Hit by Meteorite. y New York
Weekly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11

.ouR LINE OF
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-11
AYIARY AMENITIES.

''You are .chicken-hearted cuss," said
the parrot to the rooster.
"And you are poll-troon, "retorted the
rooster Truth.