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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

half feet lOag. twelve inches wide,
and two inches thick. Saw out from
the middle OF e ch pie e "A right
an@led triangular piece with the
sides forming Il square OF tie same
length. Use boards one inch thick
for the sides. and nail the trough to-
gcthcr as usual with the triaagles
sawed ont OF the two-inch stun Tor
ends. Now set the trough in the
angles sawed out, but far enough
away from the end piece TO nail from
the inside OF The trough into the sup
ports, ana put the iangIc sawed
from the supports for the center, and
nail thai after cutting enough from
tie bottom cOrner to let water run
thrOVLA.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

opinions differ as to what breeds
ana crosses are the best business
fowls. 4 writer in the tanc era
|ournas ia, selected the Light Brah-
mas for roasting fowls. the Black
Minorcas for eggs and the Blacl,
Langsha9s ere. scd hy the Black Mi
norca 20: hrOilers The Black Mi.
norcas used are not strictly pure bred,
they having an Outcross with Lang
shan 10 give them extra hardness
and larger bodies. The Light Hrah
mas are used both in their purity
and crossed by Indian Game. But
there are other Good breeds that eau
ne selecteA. notably the Plymoutii
Rock, tn Wyandotte. the iIoudan
and the ..v@horn, with probably as
goods resi-. Is as this writer obtains
with his selections.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11
Care OF Farm I'm elements,

There arc farmers who leave their
tools expose | TO the action Of the
weather for twelve months Of the
FEAR, but, fortunately, these are com
parativcly lev. There are however
1 great many farmers who, al the
Dp hing of spring, bring iortn their
tools from safe winter quarters and
Tor SIX - onths or morc expose them
70 the action Of sun, air, and rain.
Tools used n day are lett in the
led, or out OF doors, for expected
Use on the coming day Til sc ex-
pecta'ions are frequently not realized
because of rain or dun weather, dur
ing which these implements of iron,
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

described j. made Of a faded larcnder
oengaline trimmed VITA lavender md
green chargcable mirror velvet. TIE
latter i, taken for the sleeves. rcvcrs
with loops a new innovation as we'll
as i'r the long pointed plastron in
back. To sole trimming If the skirt
consists OF three row. OF machine
stitching around the bottom. The
G. l. pointed at the back and
the reverse lap W in front and
are IN; mented with large buttons.
ihey are eat in loops over the shout
ders. and continue down the nack hook
ing IN the center, and ending in 2 point
at the waist where -four loops OF velvet
hnlsh ii. 1t l. the same a. if a plain
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

H'LAD crumbs cleanse silk gowns.
MEND the torn pages of books with
whlte tiSsu' paper.
GLOVES can he cleaned at home by
rubbing with gasoline.
TOOTH powder is an excellent
cleanse Of iiligrce jcwelry
MoKrAR and paint may be removed
from glass with hot, sharp vinegar.
NEVER put salt on IA steak until it
is cooked and removed from the fire.
CuRk> warmed in oil make an ex
cellent Sui stltute for glass shoppers.
HARD putty may he easily softcned
by passing a red hot iron over it. so il
can then be removed with a knife.
THE brown discolorations NAV be
removed from cups used in baking by
rubbing with a flannel dipped in
whiting.
GIN arabic and gum t%ragacanth. in
equal parts dissolved in hot water.
make the best and most convenient
mucilage you can keep in the house.
WHEN purchasing canned goods it
is a safe rule to observe whether the
head of the can is concavc, a bullying
appearance being indicative Of decom.
position.
DOORS from a sick room can be
easily removed by %sprlnkling coarse
ground coffee on a shOveiful of burn
ing Goals, and thrust it into the cor
ners of the room.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11
Action of l'rosf.

The process OF cOngealatiOn IA Gu
rlOuS and interesting. l. is well
Known that water, when frozen, S
expanded and occupies more space
than it aid before, aHd hence that
the ice is lighter than water and
swim upon It. If Il lottle full of
water, tightly COrked, be left TO freeze
the bottle will he broken for want Of
room for the expansion of the water
while assuming the solid form. This
property OF water, when ftOZen, tends
year to diminish the height of
mountains assures and creviccs be-
come filed with water during the
summer and its expansive power
when frozen detaches masses of rock,
will roll down to lower posi-
In it's O moderate and minus ef-
fects, the operation of this general
law is productive Of a very beneficial
consequence TO the gardener, for the
hard clOds Of turned, up soil are loos-
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

Published accounts are given Of the
sue ess 81 small orchards planted a
lew years ago in Northern Chic.
Among Others is that OF Aaron
leeplc, VINO ten years ago bought
three acres OF land. built house and
barn on ii. and planted & with a
general collection of fruit-trces, in.
Guiding peaches. pears, and piums,
ana twenty OF the most popular
craps one half of the ground is
devoted to ma ket-gardcnimg. For
three or four years he has taken
premiums FOR fine fruit. 1t is said
that the receipts this year will OK
coed ; 90. The plum crop was OYER
NIFTY bushels thi>seasOn, and the fs.it
large and highly cOlOred This FUR
nishcs Il line example Of the h.ief
time re uired to bring fruit-trces into
p Oiltable bearing.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

Is a new quality of satin which i very
soft ana pliable and drapes beautifully.
Inc idea OF making one toilet do
duty as an evening or theater dress as
well as Tor less cerenOnious occasions
Is surely worthy of copying and the
model shown at the left in the last pic
ture Is especially suitable for such a
combination. The bodice is cut in a
oun d~ecollete, but when filed in
with a guimpc of the same or Of con-
trasting shade it does very well for a
theater or visiting dress. The model
has a gOred foundation skirt with
slight train, made of black faille. and
the upper skirt is made OF black chan.
tilly ~all-over lace and is Joined 10 tha
lower skirt only by the skirt band
The ace skirt is banded with four rows
OF rep ribbon and finished around the
bottom with a lace frill headed by mar
row Jet passomenterie. The decollete
bodice of black faille is covered with
lace only III front and has lace bretelles
mat u into epaulettes over the
shoulders. The guimpe is also made OF
black faille and covered with lace, and
when worn gives the bodice the an
pearance OF having a round lace woke
pacK ana front, edged in back with a
iace 1rlll. The pulled sleeves reach to
tAe elbow and are draped with lace as
well as finished with a frill of the same.
beside this costume is seen a house
dress whose bodice has very wide
revers, quite a popular cut at present.
f1eavy Dlulsh-green diagonal Is used
for 1t, .garnished with a bright red
plaid silk. The circular skirt is plain
and the tight-ltting bodice has Jacket
revers which form deep points on the
shoulders and are alike back and front
Copyright, 1893,
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

MOST mouse pants suffer Il great
deal rem the dry atmosphere Of
DWELLING rooms, and swinging alone
does no, sal. their wants. \ florist
suggest a now idea 10 overcome this
1|llcu!iy. \ Wiic frame in the shane
Of a he'll large enough to &C, cr the
p,ani> = made to support a tens of
hcdyt canton iiauncl. Every night
the i.lHte. i, dipIci III water aad
then WrunL out and placed over the
plants II il drc, IN rapidly 1t NAV
be ~NprinAlcd again. II 5 claimed
vita tnIS treatment tender maiden
haIr terms have been kept in perfect
health y very important operation
connected with the cultivation of
pants Is watering, and mu h care
and Judgment should bc eXerc seG in
applying 1t, especially when in pots
The amount Of evaporation which
takes place continually varies, alld
therefore no set rules can be given
when to water. Many plants suacr
on account OF being given an in~uNi-
cicnt supply. They should lie only
watered when moderately dry, and
thcu enough given to soak through
all the soil in the pot. allowing il TO
run out at the bottom. lain water
Is the best for watering, but should
not be applied to the plants at a
lower temperature than that in Which
they are growing. 70 prevent bad
effects OF moisture lodging on the
foliage III winter water ng should
therefore lie attended to in the morn.
ing, after which a Ii. hit syring ne is
beneficial to most all plants it is de-
sirable to keep dry Y night Pitts
burgh Chronic!e-Teiograph.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

cned and broken INTO ricces hy the
expansion OF water which they cOn-
tain when frozen. The earth : pull
Verlzcd ana brought to a finely di.
vided condition for rccciy ny seed.
Hence the utility OF turning up
strong or clay soils to lie acted upon
by the tcosts OF winter, thus saving
mechanical labor in trying t. nc.
cOmpli>h what the natural force can
do 50 chcapll and well
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

plastron with breicllc~ were reversed
and the back taken for the front. the
bottom OF the bod C. i. finished with =
deep circular basque ornamcntcd ,ito
the waist.
In the third illustration comes a
gown of white and pale-grecn changea-
bic watercd silk. trimmed with vivid
green silk crepe and garland, Of wax
bea0S. The !c~toOlo of b.a Is n the
hips arc attached to The belt. forming
the sort OF harncss lor skirt orramcn-
tatlon which i npW often cen. Yoke
ana zouavc harness is 10 G had. 100
inns entirely made Of bands of icttcd
or lewc ed gall on. a yoke j. outlined
front and back. ard from til, band,
converge from tie collar. Bands are
draped from the yoke band to pass in
zouave JACKIE fashion over the bust
II under the arms. Such an affair
worn over a low neck AMI gauzy bodice
l. most ctle tive, the bands on lhc bare
neck showing very handsomely.
A dinner dress made of yellow satin
trimmed With white silk gapzo. pale
gC~ld"n-br0wE MORE and velvet ribbons
and white lace with tho design family
outlined with fine gold threads is to b,
seen in the fourth pictdrc. ON the
skirt there Is a gauZc ruflle, and above
1t are two plain bands Of velvet ribbon,
then Il Wild band of watcred silk rib
bon n again a zigzag trimming of
narrow moire ribbon. The bodice is
garnished with a PUFFY plastron of
gauzc, square at the bottom with o
small ' at the top. and is finished with
pleatcd gauz" b~asques. The sleeves
Rave two putfs finished with a lace frill
and a long cuff. The stuT of the toilet
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

You. So"n Oh your shoulders. then
the gir,s have Il task tina, does not al
together depend on parse and ju6g-
mcnt, Blu. nothing talnts a man
when FASH n leads the ray. and the
girls a setting 10 work to make Il D.
ing shoulder, for themselves. Almost
every fashionable girl. list of resolu-
lions for the new ycar includcs Il sol
emn promise 10 herself to spend an
our a day on hcr shoulders. That
may sound par; doxical, bat it isn't.
She means an hour a day in the cult
walton OF slope TO Lcr shoulders. Il
comes, hard because only q li-tle while
ago she wa at work sluaring them.
but who minds Il little hard work. She
lllts weights. She stands with rs hcavr
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

A blanket policy is a policy that
covers a great number of articles.
An ordinary fire insurance policv
on Che contents Of a house is a
plahAeC policy. A floating policy is
II IN which the value of the
goods insured is not fixed, but is LEFT,
w. NC determined in cas- Of loss. It
IL u, aiso a policy in which the subject
y. insurance is not limited, 80 that
to time. v 0"S
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11
OUR RURAL READERS.
SOMETHING HERE THAT WILL.
INTEREST THEM.

FOOL House for the Care of Farm Implc-
meats Success in Fruit Gardcninr-tc-
ticn OF troSt-W ,rat for Shccp- Farm
and Household Notes.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11

a very strong trough nay be made
OF sawed luunicr, as shown in the ac-
rompanylng engraving. For every
three feet length Of trough use a
plank support two or two and one
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-01-11
STOPPING SHOULDERS.
IHESE ARE NOW TIE PROPER
THING.
metho Ia by Which tho Dca!-cl e,o,e Is
Hr ught A~brUt-Iour Kin = OF Trim
ming on One s.;r: Two Beautiful uor.c
Dresses

lSIiIDNS once
Diet rmi, cd Il e or
n most part
easily f. l., wed.
10 say that this
color o. that j. the
fashion. that this
material i t h e
rag and that the
latest i ei,n e.
anu to conform 70
toe style so set
forth j n mere
mat g If pocket
Boo. AID taste.
But on "a hi >
lifts her si!v =.
voice and ays
Sol ing shoul .e.s
are + e OILY ones
to b. recognize |.
and you u all
pr We you have
rLan h,.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-01-18

"when was just beginning the prac
tice of law. My circuit used to take
me over in eastern Illinois. 1t was.
then first saw Abe Lincoln. He was
practicing law then and was very sue
cessful. / recall story he told on
some opposing lawyer during the ar
gument of a case.
"'Our friend said Lincoln to the
jury, SIS not responsible altogether for
the very remarkable argument with
which he has afflicted you. OuI friend
is all right in a conversation, and he
may even examine witness very
well. But the moment he eembarks on
a set speech his mind becomes pecul
iarly affected. Its operations while
our friend is speaking seem so much
retarded they might almost be said to
have ceased. In this respect he re-
minds me of a steamboat | knew
many years ago, and which busted
itself in the Ohio river. This putting
little steamboat was of unusual, not
to say illogical construction. 1t had
a five foot boiler and a seven foot
whistle, and every time it whistle;l it
stopped. 1t reminds me very much,
gentlemen, of our friend"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-01-18
Still They Come.

Inter- Mountain: Among yesterday
converts to the grand Republican
principle OF protection to wool and
lead are the following eminent Demo
Gratis, according to the Standard:
Hon. Arthur p. Curtin, Democratic
mayor of Helena, a lifelong Democrat
and the politest man in the state.
Hon. Warren Toole, once nominee
of the Montana Democracy for dele
gate to congress. always a leading
Democrat and brother of Ex-Governor
Joseph X. Toole, but he is not to
blame for that.
Hon. H. l.. Frank, one OF the most
prominent Democrats in the state,
manager OF Hon. W. A. Clark's sena-
torial campaign of last winter and
owner OF 500 barrels OF bonded Ken
lucky Democracy.
Hon. Stephen DeWolfe, an eminent
lawyer, ex-jndge OF the district court,
ex-member OF the legislature, one OF
the best and best known citizens OF
Montana and author OF thecelebrated
american ak story" for campaign
purposes only.
Mr.. NJ. j. Connell, always a Demo
crat, a thorough Montanian head oi
one OF the most extensive mercantile
concerns in the state, free trader in
theory, but now an advocate of pro-
lection to home industries in practice
These clear headed and patriotic
citizens, in admitting that the Repub
lican principle of protection is right
need no longer be afraid to look al
their reflection in the glass. They
have eased their consciences. They
have confessed the truth. They know
that modern Democracy is a foreign
institution and that the only way foI
this great republic to be prosperous IL
TO look out for the protection OF Its
own interests from Florida to Oregon
Yesterday was great day for the
Republican party, and if times get
much worse Chairman Kenyon, Bot
Smith and Joe Toole will all want te
come in.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-01-18
STATE LANDS SELECTED.
Over $4,000 Acres to the Credit Of the
Various Institutions.

The report OF II. o. Hickman, state
land agent, made to the governor,
shows that for the fiecal year of 1898
there were 17O. ABS. go acres selected
on account of the state institutions
from the public domain. Up to date
the total selections of land for these
institutions have amounted to $685.,
6S0.35, divided as follows: public
buildings, S4,207.73 acres; school OF
mines, 52, $50. 81 acres; normal school.
81, ,572.SS acres; reform school, 29,-
939.40; deaf and dumb asylum, &c.
l2O.42; agricultural college, 62, ST. .33;
state university, 46,o79,7S acres;
military camp, Fort Ellis, $40 acres;
total, 353,6S0.35 acres. OF this
amount the state relinqueshed l.
3S2 "a acres, leaving the net selec-
tions 352, ,297.4l acres.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-01-18
The Near Sighted Professor.

Professor Wise is an absentminded
man, yet SO thoroughly genial and
unaffected in his observation-disclosures
that it never occurs to any one to
take offense at it.
1t so happened that the professor
arrived late one winters afternoon
in a small western town, intent up
on visiting an old college chum whom
he had not seen for many years. Ar
irving at the house he was shown inn
mediately to his room. where he pre-
pared himself for dinner before meet
ing his hosts family.
When the various stains of travel
were removed, he descended. The
drawing room door was open, but
the lights We're not yet lighted. A
bright fire was burning in the CRATE,
and somebody's head was just visi-
BILE over the top of a big chair in
front of it. The professor is a bit
near sighted, but he could see that
there was some one in the chair. So
he tiptoed softly up behind it and
patted the occupant on the head.
'Hello!" he said. Warming up
your shins as you used to do"
And then his old chum's wife,
whom he had never met before, rose
out of the chair to greet him--Bos-
ton Budget.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-01-18
A National Appeal.

The American Protective Tariff
league, in special and extraordinary
session on December 18th, responding
to the earnest request of wage earners,
unanimously agreed that it was neces-
sary to call upon the press of the
United States TO urge every patriotic
citizen to assist in defeating the pro-
posed Wilson free trade tariff, which
is now before congress. If this meas
ure becomes law, the demand for
labor in all productive employments
in this country will be decreased. This
will reduce the wages and earnings of
every man, woman or child among us;
permanently lower the standard of
living in this country. and reduce the
purchasing power of our wage earners
who constitute the great consuming
force in this land.
Every person, rich or poor, high or
low, old or young, who is not in favor
of lower wages and less comfort in
life, should at once write a postal
card to the congressman from his or
her district, protesting against the
passage of this bill and demanding
that the Mckinley tariff be left un-
changed. Write a postal card today,
and urge every friend of yours to do
the same. Perhaps your effort will
defeat free trade and save protection.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-01-18
EX-GOV. HAUSER HOME.
Inc First National Bank Soon to Reopen
Its Doors.

Ex-Governor Hauser has returned
from the east. TO a reporter of the
Helena Herald he said that all ar
rangments looking to the opening of
the First National Bank had been
completed except the matter of organ
ization, which would be settled in
few days, and that the bank would be
reopened for business not later than
the 21st.
The ex-governor was very busy and
excused himself from further interview
but the reporter got brief expression
from him on the tariff question in re-
sponse to an inquiry as to the pros
poets OF the passage of the Wilson bill.
81 don't think it will pass" he replied,
''at least not unless materially modi-
fed. | certainly hope it won't for the
sake of our lead and wool interests
and it wouldn't if / could prevent it
Just on that account"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-01-18
ANY ONE HAVING ONCE WORN THESE
SHOES WILL BUY NO OTHERS.
The Use of the Word Amt"

1t would be immense relief if that
dreadful Americanism, "ain't, could
be given a rest for all eternity.
You hear it SO frequently. The few
exceptions among well educated peo-
pie scarcely make an impression
with an observer on the lookout for
the phrase. 1t is surprising how
easily fault in speech may be ac-
quired by the ear, but in this part of
the world, where our public schools
are believed to really educate, it is
as common to hear grammatical
errors as in localities less intellectu-
ally favored. II amt, you amt, he
or she amt, they amt" is the un-
pleasant conjugation of what verba
Saint you going2" asks a well set up
young person, who would be highly
offended if her social status was
questioned.
"Oh, / amt had half of the party"
ia another from Younger Inns. and
the NICE looking car conductor scares
the Life out of you by halloing "Wait
till the car stops! We amt got there
yeti" Purists will take no offense
at this abuse of grammar if it saves
their necks, but if any one would
keep watch over his tongue as well
and note the ain'ts that now aff1ict
the American language that offensive
and meaningless contraction and ne
cation would be abolished, and even
the primarily educated masses might
say what they mean.-Kansas City
Times
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-01-18
HAWAIIAN NEWS.
Willis Pursues the Farce by Demanding the
Restoration of the Court.

The Canadian Pacific steamer War
rimo, which arrived at Victoria on
the Sth inst, brought latest advices
from Honolulu. The most intense ex-
citement prevailed throughout Homo
lulu until the arrival of the revenue
cutter Corwin. After that Minister
Willis made demand upon President
Dole to surrender the government to
the queen. The provisional govern
ment promptly refused and Willis took
no further step to force compliance
with. his order. Excitement rapidly
subsided and for week before the
sailing of the Warrimo there was per-
feet tranquility. 1t is now thought
the crisis is passed.
The state department at Washing.
ton maintains strict reticence on Ha.
waiian affairs. The rumor that Viii.
lis has received his passports has
every appearance OF being made out
of whole cloth. President Dole would
undoubtedly avoid any act OF hostil
ity against the United States. 1t is
also felt at the state department that
Willis must have made a demand
upon Dole with an explicit foreknow
ledge that it would be without result
and would be a mere formal following
out of the letter of his orders.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-01-18
THE LAKE SIDE FIRE.
President Higinbotham Makes an Estimate
of the Loss.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1O.-In regard to the
great fire at the Worlds Fair grounds
President Higinbotham gave out the
following information: 81 should say
that the loss by water would be much
greater than that by fire. The total
loss to exhibits will not exceed $780,
900. OF course the loss is serious
enough. All told the contents of the
liberal arts building did not exceed
the value of $1,OOO,OOO. AS to the
casino, peristyle and music hall, there
is no loss. We should not regret their
burning as it is the cheapest way to
remove them."
A few days ago the number of pack
ages awaiting shipment was: In the
manufacturers building, 1,974; mid
way plaisance, 300; fine arts, $50;
woman's, $40; horticulture, 1000;
transportation, 600; mining, 1850;
electricity, 1857; agriculture, 1,SOO;
and !, ,6s6 were scattered in other
buildings; total, 23,654 packages.
Less than 4, 900 packages had been
shipped prior to December 26.
The casino, peristyle and music hall
were totally destroyed, the manufac-
turers building badly damaged and
the liberal arts building, the largest
structure in the world, ruined beyond
hope of repair. Many exhibits, prin.
cIpally those OF foreign nations, were
rendered worthless.