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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

"A great many farmers battle vigor-
ously with weeds during the summer,
end when the season for the g.owth of
crops is practically over they they seem
to consider that the season for seed
growth is also over, and so relax their
efforts in the matter of weed destruc-
ton. Whatever may be the cause,
it is a fact that on the majority Of
farms the battle against weeds is re-
Taxed in the fall, to the apparent graft
ification of the weeds, for they steal
a march on the owners Of the land,
and set forward for the abundant fall
rains, they run up rapidly, blossom,
and in many cases perfect seed that is
scattered broadcast. The growing
crops are benefited by the cutting down
of the weeds during the summer sea-,
son, but one only makes work for him
self the following season, and puts
off indefinitely the day of supremacy
over weed growth by permitting the
fall growth of these troublesome pests.
If one lays out no more work at the
beginning of the season than he can
properly manage, there will be no ex-
cuse for failure to keep up the war
on weeds to the end of the season.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
HER KNlCkERBOckER SUIT.
Dress Reforlner's Bicycle Journey o
1000 Miles.

Dress Reforlner's Bicycle Journey Of
1900 Miles.
Miss Bacon. the indefatigable and
perhaps the most practical advocate
of national dress in London, has re-
turned from a successful tour of 1000
miles on her bicycle. She started OH
the Sd of August, in the early dawn,
for Suffolk, wandering around the east
coast for several days. and thence. via
Peterborough, York and Durham. to
Edinburgh, where she met with an
accident which necessitated an imme-
date to Glasgow for repairs This
caused so much delay that she had to
abandon her original intention of con-
tinuing north to the Trossachs. Oban
and Inverness, and she accordingly
started OH her homeward journey on
the 18th of August, taking the Falls of
Clyde on her way to Carlisle.
She spent four days among the lakes.
she met national home reading party,
who were duly impressed with with
her costume and deplored their own
petticoated condition, especially when
after ascending Skiddaw, they found
that their muddy and bedraggled ap-
Spearance did not compare with Miss
Bacon's neat and still unsoiled cos
tune. From Kendall she dived into
the depths of the northern black coun-
try, riding twenty miles to Warrington.
She was glad to leave Lancashire be-
hind and to find herself in beautiful,
historic Chester, whence she cycled
into Wales to visit Conway. Bangor
and Caernarvon, where she met the
first and only sign of astonishmcnt on
the part of the natives. She suffered
no discomfort. however. and received
better treatment than did a lady and
gentleman on tricycle. whom she had
met few days previously 60 route.
who had met with the -udest behavior.
and had been followed in some places
for distances by interested crowds.
The lady wore Il skirt and this Miss
Bacon holds as the reason for the in
civility. She herself rode the whole
way in her national dress and visited
the cathredrals in her knickerbockers
without attracting attention or Great
ing any remark.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
Clearing the Corn stubble.

The neat farmer who loves to see
his fields clean and free from trash
that is unsightly land it may be said
that whatever is thus disagreeable is
equally undesirable in either ways)
always objects to the appearance Of
the cut corn stubs in the land in%which
the oats are sown as the first Of the
spring crops. They are not only I'M
pleasant to look at, but they are in the
way of good culture of the land. The
Illustration shows an implement for
gathering this rubbish and getting rid
of it so as to turn it to immediate good
use. A bar Of strong oak timber six
inches wide and three inches thick
has tongue fitted into it in the usual
way, and is furnished with number
of curved teeth made of half-inch steel
bar. The teeth are sharpaned so that
they take fast hold of the stubs below
the surface of the ground and tear
them out, and also gather them as they
pull them out of the soil. AS load is
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
ing the drinking water which must be
given to the fowls in their houses on
stormy or very cold days.
When the Feed Fail. OF.


This is one of the critical periods OH
the farm, when the right or .yro e
management will niske profit or loss
out of the growth and productiveness
of the stock for the season If when
til! feed fails in the pas lures, there is
no extra furnished in the way OF grain
or fodder that has been grown to meet
just this emergency very serious con-
sequences will follow. The growth of
young stock will have a check that will
show its effects for months, and that,
too, just ut the commencem, mt of win
ter, when every particle Of thrift pos
siblc is needed to bring the stock OH
to winter in good shape, while in the
case of COWS in milk, a sudden lessening
of the flow at this period of the year
cannot be retrieved till the COW comes
fresh again. 1t doesn't pay to let the
stock fall off in growth or production.
The wise farmer meats this time, be
tween hay and grass" by having ,are-
fully provided beforehand for soiling
crops-of clover of fodder corn. of tur-
nips, and various other crops that exc
out scanty pastures. His stock 6 'ows
and is productive from ,,ne years end
to that Of another.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu-
cons surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold to the good you can possibly
manufactured by F. ]. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo. O., contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon thu
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system.
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. It is taken internally and
made In Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
eB Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle
Halls Family Pills, Csc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
Stock Notes.

The richer the feed the richer the
manure.
Regular feed is an important item
in successful feeding.
Wheat bran and oil meal will make
that straw pile valuable feeding this
winter.
Let the stock have the first picking
of the straw, then use the orts for
bedding.
If you are far from market all the
more reason you should sell finished
products from your farm-hogs, cat
tie, horses, butter, wool, mutton or
eggs.
When the animal is ready for market
is the best time. nine times in ten, to
sell. All food fed after maturity is
fed at decrease III returns. Often at
a loss.
Had you better not figure the cost
of wintering some of the unthrifty
scrubs on your place. Compare it with
their probable value the first of next
May, and see if it will not pay you
to send their hide to the merchant
and their carcass to the chicken yard?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
cloud over the Ho.cy,rao..

Ii was in the honeymoon. and she
had adopted the bridal habit Of put
ting terminal ~" to her pretty
words. SO when her fond and admir-
ing husband posed as strictly
temperate man--stoM before her with
:, spck Of dust on his coat, she said
Hubby. your best coat-y needs the
vigorous use of a little whisky"
mot half AS much as ] do" gurgled
the thirsty sufferer. and an awful sus-
picion dropped in their midst like q
..Ialnk Of laad.--Detroit Free Press,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
A Word to Lettcr-Writcrs.

Always save your correspondents
letters, says letter writer of long ex-
perience-,at least till you have answer
ed them. Look them over before re-
spending, and reply to any questions
that may have been asked. for that is
only another form Of being personal.
and personalities always please. You
see. in writing a successful letter. in
stead Of saying what YOU want 10 say.
you must say what your correspondent
wants you to say. though. of course, az
ter YOU have been personal as long as
need be. You may add variety by talk
ing about yourself: but don't be dull
or stilted about it--don't describe a sun
set to aperson who never looks. at the
sun. or go into long criticism OF some
book to an individual who never reads.
Be gossipy. be light. and above all, be
natural. Why, ! know a pair OF pain
fully discreet sisters. who. when they
are together. exchange opinions OF all
sorts as freely ~ any Two ut like rela-
tionship. but whose stiff. cold converse
tons by mail YOU would never recOg-
nize as emanating from The same per-
sons. SO fearful are they that something
will get down in black and white that
they might regret if the world got hold
of 1t. For my part would prefer to
run the risk Of the world getting hold
of it to sacrificing all that pleasant
cAatty companionsllip, 10 be separat.
ed from your friends is bad enough
without having the additional woe put
upon you OF an unnatural manner
growing up between you and them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

Device for Keeping Water Clean.
Ing. A broad bracket is nailed to n
post or to one of the studding timbers
and on the under side of 1t is horizontal
Nv fastened square piece Of broad
board which serves as a shelf to keep
the droDpings from falling into the
drinking vessel below. The vessel
should be of such a height that the fowl
cannot get between it and the shelf
80 as to roost on the edge of the yes
sci. Blocks may be placed below it
for this purpose. At the same time the
shelf should be sufficiently high that the
fowl need only to stoop very slightly
to drink. This simple contrivance will
bs found of great service in protect
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
pounds Of nitrate Of soda or SOC pounds
OF cotton seed meal.

pounds OF nitrate Of soda or SOC pounds
OF cotton seed meal.
Improved Brace for Wire Fences.
= One trouble with wire fences fs the
liability Of the wires to become loose,
sagging down or losing their tension.
This is mainly caused by the posts
tipping or leaning towards the point
Of tn gYeatest strain and which is
notg l1slly' overcome by the common
plaJ phcing q brace against the
t9y VI Of the post, the other end be-
~ beadel in the ground. This low
{s I'D is subject to the action Of frost,
.6ecAy and the liability of the stone or
other substance against which it rests
to become displaced. BY the plan
shown herewith this trouble is obviat-
ed and firm anchorage secured. The
two end posts are connected at the
top by strip or pole a, two 2x3 inch
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
solved WITH ART,LLEav.
How GunDSwier Helped to r7ant
Trees ON n Rocky Crag.

y 4AWVVf VOVS OCE kncBkGV TAAAt
Trees ON n Rocky Crag.
Alexander Hasmyth the landscape
painter, was a man fruitful in expe-
dients. 10 his mind. the fact that q
thing could not be done In the ordin-
airy manner was no reason why 1t
should be given up. His son relates
the following interesting example of
his ingenuity.
The Duke OF AthOl, says he, consulted
him us to some improvements which
he desired to make In his woodland
scenery near Dunkeld Among other
things, Il certain rocky crag needed to
be planted with trees, to relieve the
grim balrcnness of its appearance.
The question was how to 40 It, rs it
was impossible for any man to climb
the ci:,g, In order to set seed or
plants III the cleft of the rocks.
A happy idea struck my father. Hav-
Ing observed in front Of the castle a
pair Of small, cannons, used for firing
salutes on great days, it occurred to
him to turn them to account. A tin
smith III the village was ordered to
make Il nu:,,ber of canisters with COW
ers. The cannisters were filed with all
sorts Of suitable tree seeds. The cam
mons were loaded aud tile canis.ers
were fired up against the high face Of
the rock. They burst and scattered the
seed in all directions Some years at
ter. when my father revisited the place
he was delighted to see that his
scheme of planting by artillery had
proved successful; the trees were
flourishing in all the recesses of the
rock.-London Answers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
Murtnte or Su1phnte of Potash for
Potatoes.

Potatoes.
AIuriate Of potash is generally the
cheapest form in which potash can be
bought for agricultural purposes, and
from an economical point of view
it would recommend itself to use this
salt as {, source of potash in preference
to other potash compounds. Expert
ence has shown, however, that fertiliz-
ers containing much chlorine. among
them muriate of potash. will act in
iuriously upon the quality of potatoes
by producing soggy tubers.
While such effect has undoubtedly been
observed in numerous instances 1t Is
notable fact that results of recent ex-
periments tended to show that muriate
of potash under certain conditions may
be used upon potatoes with no injury
whatever to the quality, while as to
quantity it was undoubtedly superior
to sulphate of potash. ......-
Prof. Collier. of the Geneva, n. Y,
station, in lis ninth annual report,
makes the following statement: "These
results Indicate: /. That for potatoes
potassium chloride (muriate of potash)
is a good safe fertilizer. even on some
clay soils, where potash may be said
to be present in considerable quantity.
.. That while potassium sulphate helps
the crop. it is far less effective than
the chloride, and not desirable when
chloride can be obtained"
Prof. Flagg, of the Rhode Island ex-
peril station, in the report of 1890
says: "AIuriate of potash in .combina-
ton produced sevcnty-six bushels per
acre more than the sulphate of potash
in combination.
German experiments have recently
been made which not only corroborate
these results, but show that muriate of
potash II applied during the winter
will produce potatoes Of good quality
and favor. in no way inferior to those
produced by sulphate.
1t would not he well, however, to
make positive statement that muir
ate Of potash is always preferable to
sulphate; this would haze to be con-
firmed more fully by larger number
of field trials and by carefully con-
Quoted experiments. The potato crop
is an important one in nearly every
state of the Union. and experiment
stations could not select q better sub
ject for study than that Of finding
the most efficient fertilizers for pOta-
toes.
The following application per acre
for potatoes is recommended by. the
Connecticut experiment station: -Four
hundred pounds of superphosphate,
$50 pounds Of muriate Of potash, 400
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
Secure Wire Fence Brace.

strips M IN are nailed in the form Of an
X to the top and bottom of the posts;
they are also firmly connected together
at the center by bolts or spikes. This
plan answers equally well for ends
of fences or the center Of long line.
In the latter case it equalizes the strain
from both directions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

With the exhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and internal cleanli-
Figs, is unknown to a few who have not
beyond the old time medicines
and the cheap substitutes sometimes offered
but never accepted by the well informed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

The Oldest System of TelegrRphy.
Is that established between the brain and
the nerves, which transmit instantaneously
to the great organ Of sensation and thought
every shock they experience. These cleo
trfc shocks are very vivid. painful and dis
turbing when the nerves are weak. Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters strengthens. soothes,
sleep, sound digestion and appetite and con-
quers. biliOusness, malaria, rheumatism and
Kidney trouble.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
Clean water for Poultry.

Every poultry owner has realized
how difficult it is to keep the drinking
water clean where the fowls can stand
it. An ingenious plan for avoiding this
is shown in the accompanying cngrav-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
The Oldext sx.tem of Telegrnphx

Take care Of the poor Indians, and tho
poor Indians will take hair of you.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

tractive policy, combining both protection and
investment ever offered by any old line com.
pany. Cash surrenders, loaning feature, etc,
all absolutely guaranteed. Profitable agency
contracts can be secured. Write for particu.
lars to FRANK F. LOOMS, Manager North.
western Department, 1909, Pioneer Press
Building. ST. Paul.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

"Haason's Magic Corn xalv~.''
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask y,.'
druggist for il. Price Is cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
-...... = W.. of nila,..l

o-.ti.s As,ssa = I ~ i 3
p,,mer-My wife has N Just
Won !, her her maids. Now she has 9.
eolored one 1,,,.. IA IN III ,t; 4 col.
ored for3 r., :, .r-1 suppose ii was DO.
Won : D can't see. to kiss her In the
dark. ~ g5
Her Debut. u.
,,,.., Girl-When are yon coming
oa ssscoud tlirl-J,st az soon Don. az grew
10 mammals dresser. Z,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

H~g~man's "a AZ tsi,sr See with Glycertn-.
The orig inDl ai,d on;y xei:nt Cures Chapped Hands
ai,u face Cold Sores. - ~ DTS Co.. avei
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
MINNEAPOLIS
NORMAL COLLEGE and
BUSINESS INSTITUTE.
Cheap. Practical.
Any Study at Any Time.

Eight Different Departments Pre-
par;,tory, Normal, Collegiate,
Commercially 1loc utionary, Short
Hand andTypewriting, Musical,
Pen Art.
Special Teachers Review
Classes. Preparation in common and
higher branches in shortest time possible.
Board $3.50, $1.75 per week. Tuition
$1,000 per term.
Board. room and tuition one year, forty
weeks, $500, or $3.50 per week.
Send for Catalogue. ......
NJ. L. TUvE, Principal, or
P.J. CHRISTENSEN,
Associate Principal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

One Of the most uncertain of all thing
is sure thing-the future.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

.....v nlufnp, f0uda aud rosy. Soln-
!uon T. Elective as strength restorer
ing s a. maker is known to medical sci
-. .ac, n Ills puts on healthy flesh not the fat
ele "a 1 liver oil aud its filthy compounds.
o. .. r rouses every organ Of the body to ac-
!!.,; av1' nuri6es, enriches and vitalizes
w. SIood so that the body feels refreshed
u. .ud s strengthened. If you are too thin, too
a ana - too nervous, 1t may be that the food
M sess;m;lation is at fault. "A certain amount
II bile is necessary for the reception ofthe
fat foods in the blood. Too often the liver
back Dis e FSees w eoe m0la hsR
G m!sseoverv stimulates, tones up and invig-
a u.ss the liver, nourishes the blood, and
,he muscles, stomach and nerves get the
rich blood they require.
u...dr.d. ~ noIiars With NO Benefit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
no Pun ON.

needed neSn, NO MM-
ter how you've lost
Il, take br. Pierce's
Golden Medical Dis
covery. II works
wonders. BY restor.
Ing the normal &C..
ton Of the deranged
organs and functions,
It builds the flesh up
to q safe and healthy
standard-promptly,
pleasantly and nat
urally. The weak,
emaciated, thin, pale
and puny ares made
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
e,.rt t,undreds Of Dollars with no Benefit.

NJ. ]. COLEMAN ~ n
Mass, writes " After,
suffering from dyspepsia
and constipation with Nm !.
told agony for at least u
months, i am more than
pleased to say that after
Using Dr.. Pierce's Colder,
Medical Discovery and
pleasant Pellets for one
month, I was entirely
cured. and from that day
10 this l do not know,
thank God, what even 9
Sight headache is. I paid
! doctor on fremont ST,
Boston, in one day for
lis advice onlyO the sum
~ tn M with "a. go, for
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
Beware of ointments for Catarrh tina

Much charity that begins at home is to
feeble to get out Of doors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

Some OF our race are leaders Of men, 9TH
ers are followers of women.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
The Home Life Insurance Co.

The world is a wheel and George Francis
Train is the crank.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

Karl'a Clover Root Tea.
The great Blood gives freshness and cearness
~ The Complexion and cures Constipation Csc,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

medicine, and derived no NJ COLEMAN. ESQ
benefit, 1 got more reliefin one hour from your
medicines, as farias.my stomach was concerned
1fany person who reads this is suffering from
dysncnsia or constipation and will use your
r:e5:,!re DC have done, he will never regret 1t.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

II tho Baby Is Cutting Teeth. i
Re sure and use that old and we'll tried remedy Mr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25

1t isn't the best man who is bested in the
prize fight.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
A New Field.

Ratsbane-l would like 10 start some
grand philanthropic scheme
>BAHl.-There's room just now for a
lively Setiety for the Prevention OF
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
That Joyful Feeling.

The full man and the empty pocketbook
usually so together.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
Select Seed Corn While Huskinx.

Select Seed Corn While Husking.
The progressive farmer always breeds
from his choicest stock. and plants seed
selected from the very best of the crop.
BY this means he overcomes the con-
slant tendency to degeneration, and
secures strains of varieties and breeds
which are best adapted to the soil and
climate of his farm. This is especially
true of maize, of which only the best
filed ears from vigorous stacks should
be used for seed. At husking time
this selection can be made to the great
est advantage. Whenever 4 choice ear
from good stalk is found, the husker
should throw it into separate pile,
or into the front Of the wagon. When
unloading, these best ears may be then
thrown into barrels or boxes, and when
re-serted may he stored in dry room
for the winter. Such continuously Sc
lected seed corn will soon make a
neighborhood reputation for yearly i'm
prOvement. .
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
] :. \
Rake for Cleaning Corn stubble

Rake for Cleaning Corn stubble.
collected, the rake is lifted by a pair
of handles fastened to the bar. The
shape of the teeth is shown, and these
are best made with thread on the
top for nut to fasten them in the
bar. The most effect is gained by
going diagonally across the rows so
that the teeth will take good hold of
the stubs. The best time to do the
work is after the ground has been
sofened by the rain, but not until the
soil is dry enough for clean work. The
teeth should be not less than four inch
es apart. In turning at the end of the
rows it will be safest TO lift the bar
clear of the ground to avoid bending
the teeth When the gathered trash is
dry it may be burned and the ashes
spread at once.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-10-25
FOR THE FARMERS.
USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT FARM
WORK.

some Things to Rene n,ber This Fail
-Clearlng the Corn Stubble-Cleon
Water far Poultry-stock Notes.