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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-17

The horse, the most noble animal,
perfect in structure. exhibiting at times
"a great amount of intelligeI ce and az
lection, subject to disease, such Us
coughs. colds, lung fever, distemper.
<bunder, fever, loss Of appetite. hide
bound, worms, kidney disease, etc. 1t
is our duty las well us our privilege) to
cure him. y remedy has been found
Of which hundreds OF testimonials can
be shown where wonderful cures have
been accomplished by the use Of TIif
PEOPLES STOCK FOOD.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-05-17
Spinning Social.

Energy, Scotland Co., Mo
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Introducing a violinist.

The following is said to be verbatim
account of the introduction Of an emf
nent violinist to Western audience:
Ladies' and gentlemen" began Col.
Handy Polk, the well known real es-
tate agent. stepping to the front of the
stage and addressing the audience. ut
is my privilege this evening to intro
duce to you Signor -. the notorious
furrin fiddler, who will endcavor to
favor us with some high-class and A
No. 1 violin playin'. The Signor was
born and raised in Italy. where fiddlin'
is not merely fad, but as much Of a
business as politics Is in this country.
and when it comes to handlin' the bow
he emphatically knows whur he is at.
He hasn't dropped into our midst by ac-
ciGcnt. but comes under the auspices of
the Literary Society. which is payin'
his wages and backin' him to the last
gasp. So let it be understood that il
you happen to have any criticisms to
offer, you are to do your kickin' to the
society, and not to the signor. Ill jest
add that if you expect him to swing
his fiddle around his head or play it
under his leg. like we used to skip
stones across the swimmin' hole when
we We're little boys and girls, you
may jest as we'll 90 right now and git
your money back from the doorkeeper,
for the signor hain't that kind of Il
player. That's all | have to say at
present Start her up, Signor '-Har-
pcr's Magazine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Poultry Notes.

Sell off all the surplus cockerels.
Wyandotte fowls have legs free from
feathers.
Hens that are too fat sometimes lay
small eggs without yoll1s.
Give the fowls plenty of water even
though they have milk to drink.
The average cost of feed for rearing
chicks to three months Of age is fifteen
cents.
1t is not only waste Of grain to
feel folws designed for layers too heav-
ly. but it often produces leg weakness.
For broilers Indian Game and
Brahma make good cross. Plymouth
Rock and Brahma makes hardy, rap
id growing chick.
Though there is difference in hens
1t is generally considered that hens are
in their prime for laying before they
are three years old.
Have dry, comfortable quarters for
all fowls; even ducks should have a
dry floor to "roost'' G? on. A little
straw sprinkled on the floor will help
in cleanliness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
gow, whereas, If the ashes were allow.
ca 70 remain, the alkali from them
would destroy the seed germ.
Judging Sheep and wool.

There is best way of doing eyery
task, and in Judging the fleeces OF
sneep systematic method should be
1ollowed and a standard of perfection
rigldly adhered to. Length of staple,
nneness and density are important
polhts to be determined. When the
wo9F on back, thigh, and ribs is found
~ ne very nearly the standard length
|Nlk. neece Is pronounced true and even
as 1ar as regards the length of staple.
AS the finest wool is always to be
round over the shoulders, begin there
10 scrutinize the fineness, and taking
TINS as standard for the particular
neece compare the wool from the ribs.
tnlgh and rump. The more nearly uni
form the sizes of the f1bers are found.
10 ne, the more nearly is the fleece to
being very even as to fineness.
The most faulty portions of the
fleece, in regard to density, will be
found on the loins and rump. and
hence, by closing the hands upon these
parts the density of the coat az wool
may be judged, though this is the most
dlhcult to determine, as the eye cannot
be used to advantage, and the sole de-
pendence must be placed on the sense
OF touch. An ideal sheep for produc-
ing wool will have a fleece of nearly
equal length and fineness on shoulder.
1ack and ribs. and Of nearly uniform
density on rump, loins and shoulders.
For a profitable mutton sheep the
frame must be larger more squarely
quilt. and the constitution must be
even more vigorous. The flesh should
be firm to the touch, giving evidence
that the animal has been thoroughly
fattened and finished for market. In
all cases the belly of the sheep should
be fairly covered with good wool.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

other pills. Hence, their great popularity
with sufferers from habitual constipation.
piles and their attendant discomfort and
manifold arrangements. The Pellets"
are purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
in any condition Of the system. No care is
required while using them; they do not
interfere with the diet, habits or occupa-
ton, and produce no pain, gripping or shock
to the system. They act in mild easy and
natural way and there is no reaction after
ward. Their help lasts
The Pellets cure biliousness, sick aud
bilious headache, dizziness, costiveness, or
constipation, sour stomach loss of appetite.
coated tongue, indigestion. CT dyspepsia,
windy belchings, heartburn pain and
distress after eating, and kindred derange
1nellts of the liver, stomach and bowels.
In proof of their superior excellence, it can
be tr,ltlfully said, that they are always
adopted as household remedy after the
first trial. Put up in sealed. glass walls,
therefore always fresh and reliable. One
little pellet" is laxative. two are mildly
cathartic. AS dinner pill. to promote
digestion, or to relieve distress from over
eating, take one after dinner. They are
tiny. sugar-coated granules; any child will
readily take them,
Accept no substitute that may be recon-
1nended to be Just as goods It may be
better for the dealer, because of paying him
better profit, but lie is not the one who
needs help.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improve.
tends to personal enjoyme,
rightly used. The many, who
ter than others and enjoy life N
less expenditure, by more
adapting the worlds best PR
the needs of physical being, W
the value to health of the pu
laxative principles embraced
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its p
in the form most acceptable .
ant to the taste, the refreshing
beneficial properties of a pei
alive; effectuaily cleansing tn
dispelling colds, headaches a
and permanently curing con
It has given satisfaction to mi
met with the approval of tn
profession, because it acts on
neys, Liver and Bowels with,
ening them and it is perfectly
every Objectionable substance
Syrup of Figs is for sale b,
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but
ufactured by the California
Co. only, whose name is printe
package, also the name, Syru
and being we'll informed, 70
accep. any substitute If offer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

Have the hogs rendy to sell of be-
fore very cold weather. excepting the
breeding stock and such as needed for
home USE
See that the pasture fences are all
right just now. Many good beast has
been lest because poor fence let it
into the corn field.
Keep n supply Of salt. charcoal and
ashes for hogs, where they can help
themselves, especially when crowding
with a full corn ration.
The greater the attention paid to
supplying the markets with well fed
animals Of the best mutton breed, the
more popular mutton food will become.
There is no profit in raising calves
unless they are well fed and cared for
from the start. When brought from
the pasture in the fall they should be
stalled the same as older cattle, that
each may get its share Of food.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

be handled as little as possible to pre-
serve the keeping qualities of the fruit.
OF course a large number Of crates is
required where ones potato field or
orchard is extensive, but well-made
crates once provided will last almost a
lifetime, and becomes better and bet
ter appreciated the longer they are
used. The particular crate figured has
The ends have two upright cleats and
form a handle on each end by which
and spruce boards would best be used
cut nails and spruce lumber do not
readily part company. The crates can
be made in bushel or two-bushel sizes,
as preferred being made of such size
in length, breadth and height as will
make them fit most economically into
ones cart( or farm wagon box, taking
care always to keep the cubic contents
the same as that called for in a bushel
or two-bushel measure Where one is
hauling his crops directly to market,
such crates would help very materially
in selling the crops, for if the dealer
can receive them in the crates, pile
them up IN the cellar without empty
ing. and bring them up and sell them
from the crate as wanted-when the
empty crate can be stored away
for it's owner he will be much better
pleased, and will often accept produce
thus Grated in preference to the offering
of another which must be handled over
at least twice, increasing labor and in
juring the fruit The making of a sup.
ply of such crates will afford occupa-
ton for some rainy days, when other
work cannot be done.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Fattening Turkeys,

AS the time for fattening turkeys and
other fowls for market Is near, I
thought would write my way, as
have not seen it in print before, and it
is original with me- I take one-haif
corn, one-fourth oats, one-fourth wheat,
and have them cracked OF crushed.
Take sufficient for one days feed and
scald it with boiling water in an earth
en- or stone jar, and let it remain COW
cred all night, and it is ready to feed
in the morning.
I give them all they will eat clean
three times a day: give them the range
OF the farm for insects and plenty Of
clean water to drink. Twice a week I
put small red pepper pod in the wa
ter l scald the grain with and they are
not troubled with looseness of the
bowels or cramps and do not nope
around, but grow fat and look healthy.
Those who have no old corn can
take the new corn and cut it off the cob
with knife and use the same. These
hard times we who raise fowls want to
obtain the most gain at the least ex-
pense, and have our fowls in condition
to sell when the market is best end the
price is good. Try my way, farm
ers' wives, and see how you can help
to make the groceries and still have a
few dollars for spending money to get
that present for your husband or chill
dren that you have wished you could
get them for Christmas.-A Farmers
Wife.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Appropriate hut Embarrassing.

While the late Lord Coleridge was
at Oxford it was his duty as d fellow
to read the lessons in chapel. and one
day he read, by mistake, the second
lesson where he should have read the
first. To conclude it in the orthodox
way was hardly correct, as 1t was not
the second lesson. but the first; nor
could it well be described us the first
lesson, as properly it was the second.
A moments hesitation supplied him
with the appropriate word: Here end
eth the wrong lesson."-San Francisco
Argonaut.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
BRAINS IN A JACK POT.
The Novel Poker Game Played by
Party of Newspaper Men.

The Novel Poker Game Played by
a Party of Newspaper Men.
Poker has been played with every
thing from pea beans to a 500 bill,
but perhaps the most curious commodi-
ty that was ever passed about over the
green cloth occurred the other night
among party of New York newspaper
men. Somebody suggested that the
evening hours would pass more quickly
If all hands INDUCED in the national
game. Everyone was willing. but, ac-
cording to the Herald. when an account
Of stock was taken it was discovered
there was only about $1.5O in the
crowd, and everyone objected playing
for wind" After little discussion
someone had an idea which he put in
these words: Let's appoint a commit
tee of two as judges. then for an hour
let us sit down and write short stuff
for the Sunday paper. Everything
that the committee agrees upon as be-
ing good enough to be printed shall be
accepted as cash and can be paid in
as equivalent for a stack of chips"
This idea met with instant favor. and
for an hour or more nothing could be
heard in that room but silence. At the
end of that time each one produced
his quota of alleged interesting stories,
and the committee to which it was SUBJ
mitted, reading it all with lenient
eye, passed nearly the whole lot. Then
the game began and furnished the cur
ious spectacle of men reoping Jack
pots for a quarter Of Il column and
anteing with stick" with fixed linn
it of column. including the head.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18


dc
til. ..ght Of
removing IL. .mls spent,
and the grain and grass that would
have grown upon the portions of the
field thus occupied. would have COW
cred the expense Of removing them
several times When stumps and brush
heaps are removed, SOW the land i'm
mediately to grass. When intended
for pasturage, or to be moved for hay,
rake off the ashes upon the adjoining
soil as soon as the fire Is out. Seed
thus sown and raked into the soil will
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

One of the most successful potato
growers in the United States harEests'
all his potatoes into pushed crates,Sp il.'
ing them up upon two-horse wagon
until fully loaded when they are drawn
directly from the field to market or to
the railroad to be loaded upon cars
or to the cellar to be stored for 2 later
market. The advantage in the use OF
such crates is obvious. They afford q
receptacle into which the potatoes can
be picked from the ground and carried
to the cart. and as the crate is set into
the cart and an empty crate taken,
there is no bruising of the tubers, as
when poured several times into and out
of baskets in getting them from the
field to their destination. The same
advantage has even more force in the
case Of gathering apples, which should
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Stock Notes.

The best pays in all things pertain
Ing to stock.
Clean stables have much to do with
success in butter making.
Pumpkin on the half shell is not as
good as pumpkin FLASHED" for stock.
Better breeding and handling have
made the average fleece weigh more
than it did twenty years ago.
Wheat Is rich in nutriment, and at
present prices Is good and cheap
feed for horses. Use it mixed with
other food.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Dairy Notes.

Feed is too high to feed it to any
but the best stock this winter.
If you think you can starve calf
for week then feed well for a week
and have it catch up in thrift you are
mistaken.
Some dairymen feed but twice day.
that there may be a longer period
Of quiet for digestion. Our own Gus
tom is to feed three times.
Buy a churn somewhat larger than
you think you need. 1t is best to fill
it less than half full. especially if a
barrel or swing churn. Do not crowd
it, even in your best butter season.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
The Modern Method.

Wilcox-That's mighty sturdy boy
of yours. What will you make of
him?
Gibbs-He's to be a champion prize
fighter.
"a prize-fghter! Then why are you
spending so much money on his educa-
tion?"
''Well, 1 want his work in the news
papers to be better than the average;
that's why!''-Puck
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Didn't Liz. Dogs.

visitor-Doesn't your dog know any
tricks?
Boy-Lots of 'em.
II should like to see some of them.
Can you make him lie down and pre-
tend to be dead?'
Easy. Down, Towser, down! Now
be dead! There!"
Fine; very fine! Please keep him
that way until l leave" -Goods News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Albert Lea Road sn,.,.

Minneapolis. Oct. 81. ". Bun
bidding for the stockholders commit
tee OF the Minneapolis & st, Ionis
road, to-day bought the entire road
and rolling stock. privileges, etc. for
a total Of $5.0OO.OOO. There was no
other lei. bid. The road proper brought
81. 100000
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

LUCAS COUNTY. e."
IL ,S r gst that he the
doing business in the City of Toledo County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres.
ence. this 9Th day of December, A. D. 1886.
.~>+
sr., A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
F.J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c. Halls Family Pills. csc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
ASSIST NATURE

NAlOkG
a little now and then
il, removing offend
ing matter from the
stomach and bowels
and you thereby
avoid a multitude
of distressing de-
engagements and dis.
eases. and will have
less frequent need
of your doctors
service.
Of all known
agents for, this pur.
pose, DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are
the be st. Once
used, they are al.
ways i'm favor.
Their secondary eff.
feet is to keep the
bowels ope n and
regular, not to fur.
Their constipate, as
is the CaSa xv,;f1,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Another Name for It.

1.-The trouble with the colonel is that
he is too thoroughly imbued with Bour-
bonism."
Il knew it was some kind of alcohol
ism. but was never sure of the brand
before" indianapolis Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

N: No Shirt is the new chief of the Umatilla
white settlements?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
A "ratl-boardv Fastener.

The device shown in the accompany
ing illustration was recently seen in
use upon cart that was made for the
carriage of heavy loads, and worked
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

-, 1t would hardly be proper to say that
tne murderer who is hanged is treated with
great cord-iality.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

,r me NJ sutton who gets the mitten isn't like
with soft gloves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

"Hanson's Magic Corn salve."
ar"s rlanted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist Tor 1t. Price Is cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

Gone Out OF Business.
A most important branch of business in
the human mechanism is that transacted by
me kidneys. II your kidneys have gone out
OF business, look out! Soon they will be-
payment of their debt to nature. Use Hos
letters Stomach Bitters at the start and
an viii be well: Employ it, too, for malar-
lal and dyspeptic troubles. constipation. liv-
ef complaint and feebleness
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

Tho cn. Karl's Glover Root Tea,
Blood purifier gives freshness and cearness
aoSomplexion and cures Constipation. sc, 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

hit IT'S well to have large bank account
n M nor such as it takes columns Of thu
papers 1or weeks to give account Of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

ia Coos Cough lsalsam
.r th uiuest and best. It. VIII preak up Cold quick
'"ea any thing else. 1t II ALWAYS reliable TRY il
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

" is not half so cold as the glance or the
I Iar you strike for the loan Of half dol
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Cautious.

"There is man outside who wants
to know if the editor is in,'' said the
Hooters new Office boy.
"Show him up
NO, SIR was the firm reply. iii
resign first. He says that's what the
editors been doing. an he's looking for
gore Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

Wheat More Valuable Than Corn.
Wheat is more valuable than corn,
pound for pound. as feed, where mus
Gle and lean meat are wanted. 1t is
not quite as valuable to feed to fat
tening hogs, unless steamed or soaked
thoroughly. But ground half and half
with corn it will excel corn as
straight feed, as it furnishes the neces-
sary food to grow lean meat, making
better pork for food than the too fat
hog produce. For nearly all other feed
wheat is better than corn. 1t should
shed for cattle and horses,
horses If their teeth are good,
swell on entire wheat Sheep
Ia it fed whole. Tens Of thou
sheep in the northwest are
winter on wheat and fitted for
Its. Chickens thrive wonder
pn wheat. in fact, know Of
{eed for hens desired to lay,
Y green bone ground. 1t is
10 use some Judgment in
t:es on wheat feed, and it
,er to grind third corn
Est. until they get used to
a less quantity than of
SBut it will be surprise
gee the sleek coat it will
Sse properly fed. G.
|akota, in Orange Judd
n Food for Winter.
he green food is no
!. Use grass, clover,
blades only, cabbage,
leaves, or any green
!hc hens will accept,
UGH substances as are
but not dry; that is,
Eerials that have seeded,
Is are in the milky stage,
the seeds are about to
/ the materials fine, half
and pack it in q barrel,
px that is tight and strong
Ut pressure. Have loose
drop down to the bottom
/ or whatever receptacle
but which nearly fits in
b it must not be too tight
ne barrel Place this head
en material and put Il few
Aes on the head. so as to
Alre on the materials, which
gde the dir. More green food
kdded as the contents press
Ehe food will keep 4 year, and
Rsed from time to time as re-
replacing the covering as often
ftion of the contents arc remOv-
foultry Keeper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
FOB THE FARMERS.
USEFUL INFORMATION PERTAINING
TO THE FARM.

About Apple and Potato Crates-
4 "Tail-Bonrd, misunderstanding
sheep and Woodstock, Poultry
and Dairy Notes.,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
TATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, /,

This is the season of the year when the
hook and lynn stories fill the air.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

Railways are modern invention. hut the
first bus brought % America was Column
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Bi.sells Probable Return,

-. EVUuU1e K1St0E0.
Washington, Oct. l3.-postmas+or
General Bissell is expected to return
10 washington the middle of next
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18

II tho Baby IL Cutting Teeth.
d. sure and use that old and wetried remedy, MRS.
"lSslow's SOOTHING SYRUp for Children Teething-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Gone Ont or Business.

A hen resembles an old tramp in am
bush when she's laying for you.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-18
Golden Honors
$780, 80 from the
Il, : Golden Coast
|'HHH ..for..
DR.. Prices Rakinp Powder
DR.. Prices Baking Powder


California. empire of the Pacific, salutes the world
Her Midwnter Fair closed midsummer blaze of porv
Second only to the Columbian Exposition extent variety
and splendor, the coast display verable triumph
Out of her abundance the poured
the nations of the earth aid her in her noble
exhibition.
Memorable were the exhibits-of gold and silver, of
wheat and OIL of fruit and wine of silk wool-of all
that and nature could combine to produce And no
exhibit attracted excited warmer approval
than that of
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Official tests showed to be highest in leavening power
pures in quality and efficient results of baking
powders made Accordingly the Highest Award Gold
Medal conferred Prices at the Mdwinter Fair
The triumph at San Francisco confirms the victory at
Chicago The Midwinter Fair verdict and vnd-
Gates the bestowa Of highest honors Dr. by tho
jury Of awards 1t the Worlds Columbian EXPOSITION.