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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
SECTION OF BRIDGE-GRAFrED
TREES.

inches wide around the tree. 1t put
out a sickly yellow foliage and lived
through the summer. The next spring,
noticing that nature was making des-
perate effort TO save its life, and moved
by feeling akin to pity, I concluded
to lend hand to help her and try an
experiment in tree surgery. According
in April ! selected some thrifty scions
from another tree and stuck them in
the ground in a shady place to keep
them alive, but dormant, till the bark
would peel. About June l l bridged
over the barkless portion Of the trunk
with nine scions. In doing this the
dead bark was cut away and an incis-
ion made above and another below the
girdle, about an inch long, in the live
bark, which was carefully loosened
with the knife.
The scions were bow-shaped, and cut
slanting, so that their cut surfaces
were in line to fit the tree. l pushed
the butt end of this scion into the lower
cut in the bark and then bent it till the
point slipped into the corresponding
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14

extra dozens she may have to sell or
trade. 1t is convenient, simple of con-
struction. Each pen is 26xl6 feet,
ample for flock of twenty laying hens
or pullets, and affording them more
comfort than smaller space would
provide. The nest boxes are placed
along the floor and roosting perches
provided with each compartment Each
pen is connected with the other by
means of door opening from one pen
to another. The floor is of wood, thi 5
being preferable in laying house to
earth. If anything is wanted upon the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

EVERY horse owner should have box
stall or two in the barn. Box stalls are
often convenient and useful
GIVE the hogs good pasture during
the hot weather, a good shade and all
the pure water they want.
SOME of our exchanges are calling for
more pasture and hay, and more stock.
With the cattle market glutted, we can
not see the wisdom of the advice.
THERE is one way to compete in a
glutted cattle market-aud we may
have one for long time-and that is to
breed and feed the very best cattle.
WE arc asked if there is any differ
ence in jacks, SO far as breeding quail
ties are concerned Just as much diff
ference as there is between bulls or
stations.
THE ordinary man cannot judge a
horse when he first sees him Before
you purchase a horse lead him down
hill, drive him. and watch carefully
every movement
noEs it pay to buy feed Tor stock.
asks subscriber Itdepends, of course,
upon circumstances. II we purchase
feed We can keep more stock, and that
means an Improvement of the land
Stil feed may be So high and stock SC
low that it win not pay
CAN blindness in the horse be trans
mitted? we are asked We have n<
doubt Of it. There is, or was, large
district in Pennsylvania in which nearly
all the horses were blind, and it was be
| heved 70 be the result Of breeding from
blind stock. The laws of heredity
operate very curiously. Farmers
! Voice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
a TELLING ARGUMENT.
Why Barney Didn't Care to he Richs
Mans Boy.

Why Barney Didn't Care to BE Rich's
Mans BOY.
Il wisht-I w;sht," said Danny, with
gulp, that was rich
The gulp was caused partly by a
mental yearning, and partly by piece
of apple that stuck in his little throat
"Oh, | dunno" replied Barney. in
differently. What's maxim You wish
that"
Cos rich people has things, an
severed Danny. swallowing hard, pre-
paratory to beginning on his second APP
pie.
Barney, the other bootblaek, took an
easier position ON his box, md prepared
to argue the question.
What things9" he asked, de6antly,
Heaps. assured Danny, laconically.
My sister was worlin' in a rich mans
house for year, an She said they had
puddin'S an pies most every day
An watermclonse'
Well, watermelous an ice cream mos
every day"
I'm" commented Barney, doubt
fully
They did persisted Danny stoutly
An there was boy there, not bigger 1
me. an he had ten or twelve cents day
to spend, if he wanted to"
Where is the boy?" questioned Bar
ney, with suspicious gravity
Dunno"
Perhaps he's dead
well. what il he is"
"A good bit What good would ii dt
70 have all that money to spend, if yol
couldn't liYe2"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14

cut-see Fig. 2. Grating wax may be
used, but / much prefer soil held in
place about the girdled portion by sods
or box.
Eight of the scions lived, and the tree,
which was as good as dead for one
year, was restored to vigorous life 1t
has borne beautifully for years, and no
one would suspect from appearances
that anything had ever been wrong
with 1t. Last fall when heavily loaded
with apples, hard wind broke off the
top. / was curious to see a section of
my experiment now grown solid with
II annual rings l sawed out a section,
photograph of which is shown at Fig.
l. 1t has been said at some of our
farmers institutes that trees girdled by
mice are not worth saving by "bridg-
ing" as they are sure to become dis
eased, hollow and unproductive. Here
is an objeet-lesson for teachers of such
theories-I7 years and no hollow; only
two years lost under treatment; 10
years of production with a promise of
many more but for the casualty. Let
those who say bridging does not pay
figure out the difference if | had re-
placed that tree with one from the nur-
sery, and be convinced. have in nay
orchard several trees that have been
saved in this manner but no other was
left over year before treatment.
neglected this because ! thought it
hopeless case on account Of its great
size.-Leroy Whitford, in Rural New
Ynrlrnr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
FOR GIRLS AND BOYS.
PERSEVERANCE.

Out IN my garden mother has set
Pinks and roses and mignOnnetts.
And pansies. too, for border;
Ani she says must weed irevery day,
For that. you know, Is the only way
To keep it in perfect order.
] mustnt fret II the sun is hot.
And wish could sit in a shady spot
And wait till its cool and breezy;
If my back should ache never must shirk,
And complain that wedding is sltch hard 'rorl
Tho, really. il isn't easyI.
But If would have my garden fair.
must give II patient and constant care
Until the summer is ended;
If would make IL a daily delight,
Always fragrant and blooming and bright.
must keep it faithfully tended.
Yesterday. when ] tried to spell
Perseverance. I couldn't tell
How many letters twas needing.
But. by and by when pick bouquet
To take 10 my teacher. perhaps / can say
have learned perseverance a wedding.
Anna ~ Pratt in Golden Days
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
IN GOOD CONDITION..
The Importance Of Keeping Machinery In
Proper Trim.

1he Importance Of Keeping Machinery In
Proper Trim.
During the busy season, at least, il is
important 20 keep all the machinery in
good working order A loose bolt or a
missing screw will often cause a loss OF
many times the cost of a new one. It
Is not always this damage TO the ma
chinery that is all or even the greatest
part of the loss, as in harvest or haying
the damage to the machinery by a
break is small compared with the loss
of time and after the damage 10 the
crop. Before starting in TO harvest,
care should be taken 70 overhaul ma
chinery that has been used before and
see that it IS in good repair and ready
for work All bolts should be frightened
and if any have been lost new ones
should be put in their place. The work
ing parts should be thoroughly cleaned
upand well oiled, SO that they will work
smoothly. 1t is always good economy
to use good oil and plenty of it, at the
same time taking care not to use an ex-
cess, as too much in many cases is nearly
as bad as not enough.
So far as possible avoid leaving ma
chinery standing out in the hot sun
when not in use. One of the best pay
ing investments on the farm is good
shed, under which machinery that is
used more or less through the season
can be kept when not needed in the
field.
The failure to give proper care to
the machinery needed to carry on the
work costs the farmers good deal of
money that could readily be saved. A
few days exposure to hot sun is
nearly or quite as injurious as one or
two hard storms, and in many cases it
would save time to bring it to the
house and store under shelter rather
than let it stand out, as more or less
time is required to adjust it properly
In majority of eases machinery will
prove cheaper than hand labor and
can readily be made to pay a good
profit on its cost, provided, of course, it
is cared for, so that it can be made to
do what should reasonably be expected
of it. In harvesting and haylng, es-
pecially, machinery is necessary when
it is important to push the work as
much as possible, taking all reasonable
advantages to save time. 1t is very
often the case that machinery is dam
aged more by want of proper care than
by using. 1t costs less to buy machin-
cry in good working condition as long
as it is worth repairing than to use as
long as possible without any work and
then be at the expense of giving
thorough overhauling, saying nothing
of the increased risk of breakdown
at time that a considerable loss
would be occasioned. 1t rarely pays to
manage machinery on the make-shift
plan; it should either be kept in good
working condition or be discarded for
something that is worth keeping in
good repair st. Louis Republic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14

floor, clean, sharp gravel is the best
article to use, as it can be easily re-
newcd and it provides grit for them to
use in grinding their food. The build
ing should be about twelve or fifteen
feet high, with ventilating windows in
the upper cupola, the windows being
opened in hot weather, giving pure air
and perfect ventilation to the building.
j ". Caughey, in Farm and Home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
a Great surprise.

One day Tommy was giving his
Noah's Ark sail in the water pitcher.
when all the people and animals fell
out. and Tommy went away and forgot
all about them When lunch time
came Mary Ann filed up the pitcher
without looking in it, and when the
water was poured out, what do You
think happened? Mamma found a
great giraffe in her glass Aunt Annie
found blue monkey, and papa had an
elephant and bear. And what do you
think tumbled out in Tommy's silver
cup Nothing less than Noah and a
pink pig
OF course nobody wanted to drink
such things, and after that Noah and
his ark and his animals were kept in
the nursery Harpers Young People
a Fabricator or Curiosity.
eler Mashev Il would suggest that
Won purchase for the ball diamond
necklace Mrs. Trochey But haven't
YOU something newer bought one
Of them when they first came ont. -
Jew elers Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14

Ventilation Of the cellar is prob
lem. In the summer the windows may
be kept open, but in building barn or
house with a cellar underneath, ven
tilation in winter must be considered.
OF all methods that have been tried that
of chimney with an open fireplace
has been found the best, as a FIRE not
only permits OF Kidding the cellar of a
portion of the moisture, but creates {
draught which carries all foul air up,
ward.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
SOME CURIOUS FISH.
How Members of the Finny Tribe Act
When ON Land.

{ HOW members OF the ftunY tribe ACT
When on Land.
"A fish out of water" is a svnonyme
/ for any creature that is strangely out
| of its element Yet fishes do sometimes
get out of the water. and they do It
/ from choice, and seem TO enjoy the
1 change
1t would be more exact to say that
some fishes do this, and not that fishes
sometimes do it. Most fish live in the
water, and die if kept out of it for any
| length of time, but it is well known
that few species sometimes come out
of the water. and move themselves in
various ways upon the land; sometimes
travel on it for long distances; some
times even climb trees and sit upon
rocks perhaps to gaze at the prospect.
who can say?
by these facts is destroyed one of the
fondest traditions OF our childhood.
The oldest of us can recall the days
when we solemnly asked each other
why is fish like stone?' and
solemnly told" the answer: Because
il can't climb tree" Science has dis
covered that a fish can climb tree.
Who knows but we shall some day be
told that a stone is equally agile?
1t is common, believe, for cells to
leave the water and roam about in the
mud; but cells are vulgar creatures, and
goodness knows whether they even bear
Latin name to bless themselves with.
But the most remarkable dry-land
fish has a name as long as his body. 1t
is Periophthalmus. Very kindly, nat
uralists allow ordinary mortals to speak
of him as the 'goby." The little crea-
ture is about four or five inches long
with big head, prominent eyes, and
side or pectoral fins, which are more
like legs than anything else The goby
comes on shore, and scrambles along
the banks in search of food One ar
dent naturalist tells us that he took a
shotgun and picked off his gobies, as
they hoped along the muddy shore, as
if they were snipe.
These gobies are common in New Yea
land, where the natives call them the
running fishes" ON our own shores
we have goby Of a somewhat similar
habit. This inoffensive creature has
been called by naturalists the Gobiaa
separator.
Recently party of naturalists trav-
cling in Mexico and Texas found some
of these little fishes and confined them
in a pail. They remained in it a short
time; then. ~ the astoniShment Of the
observers, several of them were seen
clambering over the side of the pail
and dropping down upon the ground
when they proceeded to wriggle their
way to the water, not far distant They
used the fins as legs, and made very
good progress When replaced in the
pail they tumblcd ont again and could
only be kept there by placing a board
over the top of their prison
Fishes that hibernate and fishes that
migrate have been observed and writ
ten about; and the curious facts about
these odd little creatures would fill
many pages. Harper's Young People
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
ABOUT eRIoes-eRAErlNa.
How a Virtually Dead Apple Tree Wa.
Restored 10 Life.

RESTORED 20 Life.
1t was in the spring Of 1874 that I
found a Northern Spy tree in ny orchard
here in Chautauqua county. y. Y,
ruined by extreme cold on immature
wood The bark near the ground was
split and hulged out from the wood. 1t
was the only tree Of that variety in my
orchard, and although SIX inches in di-
ameter, it had never borne much fruit,
so slow is this kind to get to bearing.
Feeling little indignant from hope
deferred, with my knife / cut off the
loose bark, making a girdle about six
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
HANDY POULTRY HOUSE.

It's Designer Has Used 1t with Success for
Some Time.
The accompanying sketch shows a
laying house which | have been using
with success for some time. 1t can be
made of any size and for any cost you
may feel able to afford. The one illus
trated shows accommodations for sixty
hens, or about what any farmers wife
will care for for the house and what
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
Legal Notices.
CUMMoNs

~ MNONS.
CIRCUIT CoUEr. GRANT COUNTY
THoRE OLSON Plaintiff
OLE THORsEN. sud ANNE
fHoRsEN his wife AN
DREW THogSEN SEVER
THoRsFN. ISABELLE OLE
SoN. oLMA HFLsoN aud
PErER HENSON. Defen-
dauts
The State Of Wisconsin. To the said Defen-
dants
You are hereby summoned 10 appear within
twenty days after service Of this summons. ex-
elusive Of the day OF service, aud defend the
shove entitled action In theCourI aforesaid and
In case Of your failure 50 to 90 judC ment will
be rendered agsinst You according TO the de-
mand Of the complaint.
LOWRY Il BROWN.
Plaintiffs Attorneys
P. o. Address. Lancaster. Giant County Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-07-14
MONEY SAVED is MONEY MADE

Save Is to so cents on every dollar you spend
Write for our mammoth Catalogue, a 600-pagl
book, containing illustration and giving lowest man
ufacturers' prices, with manufacturers discount
and imported into the United States. Groceries
Household Goods Furniture, Clothing, Ladies
and Gents Clothing and Furnishing Goods, Ores
Goods, White Goods, Dry Goods, Hats, Caps
Stationery, Watches, Clocks Jewelry Silverware
Buggies, Whips, Agricultural Implements, etc
ONLY FIRST CLASS GOODS. Catalogue sen
on receipt of rs cents for expressage. We are tn
only concern which sells at manufacturers price,
allowing the buyer the same discount that tb
manufacturer gives to the wholesale buyer. w
guarantee all goods as represented; if not foun
so, money refunded. Goods sent by express
freight, with privilege of examination before pa!
ing. A. kARPEN Coz,
l22 Quincy Street, Chicago, ii
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-03-03
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Depot Hotel CLARK & Green, Pro.
........... DrIetOrS. ..r....
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-03-03
A Live Liar.

The hen that might have laid the
golden egg has been found in Butte,
but her fate was worse than that of
the valuable hen OF the fable. This
one was killed on the suspicion. The
Butte Mining Journal 10 responsible
for this:
~. A. McConvilIe, who lives on
Montana street, killed one Of his
chickens for dinner and on cleaning
IL was surprised to find quantity of
gold nuggets in the crop and gizzard.
Having about thirty more chickens
on hand he began killing and examin.
ing them. In each Of them be found
pro rata OF nuggets, the total
amount gathered from the thirty-one
hens bsine $685.. 40, an average Of s12 so
a head. f'he gold was sold TO the
State National Bank and pronounced
10 karat fine. Mr. McConville, i'm
nediately bought 80 more chickens
and turned them out ON the gold
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-03-03

Mis- II. A. Connor, OF Washington,
/ as become distinguished for her
knowledge OF parliamentary laws, aud
she earns comfortable living by in
STRUGGLING u,en and women in the rules
OF debate and in the proper way of
conducting meetings Of church and
other societies.
While saving frewood a Long
swamp man with wife and eight
children fell over dead. The moral
is plain. If he had let his wife and
eight children saw the wood while he
discussed Blsine's letter with the vii.
lage solous in the general store he
might be living yet.
The report of the Census Bureau
on the subject OF mining shows that
"the average earnings OF all persons
employed in the gold and silver mines
during the year 1889 were s725 a
year, while the average output per
man amounted to S1,723 q year.
drs. Potter Paln,er, President Of
the Board of Lady Managers OF the
Worlds Fair, has appointed Miss
Ida NJ. Russell, of Elko, member
Of the Comr.ittees on Live Stock,
Liberal Arss, Higher Education, Art
Galleries ard Public Libraries and
Liberal Arts (music, bistery and liter.
ature)
Detroit Free Press:-A tramp ap-
piled to lady for work, and was
given some carpets to beat. He did
the job so we'll that she commended
him for it. "You must have beaten
carpets frequently to be such an ex-
pert" she said: "Never beat carpet
before in my life, lady; I've allus
taached school," he answered prompt
ly.
The Carson Appeal records the
death of Captain A. w. Pray, of palsy,
at Glenhrook. He was q native Of
Maine, II years Of age. He resided in
Virginia City in early days and was
captain Of secret organization to
prevent Nevada from seeding from
the Union. He had the reputation Of
being one OF the most generous and
charitable OF men and one Of the best
citizens Of the State.
According to the new railroad regu
lations in Russia surgeon is to be
placed on every passenger train.
Every railroad line will have to keep
in its employ as many surgeons as it
has passenger trains running, and
two physicians at the principal sta
ton to provide for extra trains. To
every passenger train hospital Gar
is to be attached supplied with berths
and surgical instruments to be used
in accidents on the road.
5purgenn sometimes carried dra.
matte action to ludicrous excess in
the pulpit. Mr.. Haweis says that
once in tho middle Of his sermon the
preacher shouted out: whats that
thee says, Paul, Il can do all things'Y
I'll bet thee half-a-crown o. that" 81
the preacher took out half-a-orowr
and put it ON the bible. However,
he continued, Tets see what the
Apostle has to say for himself" 81
he read on, through Christ that
strengthened me- "0h," says he
"if that's the terms of the bet Tn
off" and he put the half.crown baol
into his pocket.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-03-03

fields in the vicinity OF the men coop.
As an experiment one OF them was
killed and $3.50 in gold taken from its
inside works, the result of four day
run. McConville has virtual bo-
nanza and expects to be millionaire
before Spring if the chickens hold
out. .....
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-03-03
Notice TO Teachers.

A public examination of applicants
for teachers certificates will he held
st Elko, Nevada, March II, Is and
18TH. All teachers whose certificates
have expired will be expected to be
present as we'll as other applicants.
Mrs. JOSEPHINE Taylor.
County Sup't, Schools.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-03-03
To the Public,

Mrs. A. ". Brown informs the pub
lie that the Humboldt House has
been thoroughly cleaned, repaired
and renovated and is now open for
boarders and lodgere. Meals served
at all hours. 4 share Of public
patronage is solicited. If
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-03-03
Cd NJ UsIc
Has been engaged, and . first class time is
anticipated.
TICKETS, Qncluding Supper,) $3.50.
Notice.

The Young People's Opera Co. will
give grand ball on the evening Of
March II, 1892. The net proceeds
will be used in laying water pipes to
the public cemetery. BY order Of the
COMMITTEES. II.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-03-03
Notice.

Mr.. Wicker, an experienced photog-
rapher Of San Francisco, will soon be
at Elko, Nevada, and will do the very
best of Photographic work OF every
size and description, at reasonable
prices. Wait for him. If.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-03-03

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