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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-12-19
Wintering = Colony Of Bees.

Where bees are to be wintered in q
cellar, they should be taken in only
when permanent freezing weather has
set in. The first thing to look after is
that the cellar have plenty of good
fresh air. Many cellar is nothing but
a breeding place for disease and the
foul air inds it's way into the living
rooms of the family, SO keep the cellar
air pure and sweet. IT the cellar is
filed with rotting vegetables, do not
expect the bees to winter we'll. As to
the hives themselves, but little impor-
lance arises as to their arrangement
in the cellar provided they are fairly
warm and fresh mir can get in and out
Of them. Set tiers as high as conven-
lent, A good plan of ventilation is to
construct long, hollow, square box or
insert a stovepipe through the cellar
wall. In either damper may be made
to turn or to be withdrawn, according
to the outside temperature. - C. &.
Morris, in Farm and Home.
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FACTS FOR FARMERS.

The we'll ought to be cleaned out &C.
casionally. There are wells that are
never cleaned. T.
For the benefit of our farmers we
should have. universal free delivery of
uail and q postal currency.
{, Alfalfa is one of the best crops
grown, where it will grow. But in our
northern climate we should 60 slow on
alfalfa. fs..a. 4s.sf+. <,.~. 49, o., g..
Never kill dog that bites q human
being or beast, on the supposition that
it il mad, unless there are unmistdk-
able evidences of it's being mad, for by
letting it live . couple Of days. it's condi-
ton can he made certain. Shut it up
and see what develops. .<< ..e, T.
One of the most effective means of
fighting the Hessian; fly, is to burn, soon
after the harvest, tie, stubble in which
the larva, in its 60 ca1,cd fiax-seed stage,
10 hidden, and remains during the win
ter waiting for the spring, to leave its
protecting case and ravage the young
wheat. 5F ~.sr| 20. ~..
In regard to the value of the winter
mulching of wheat with straw, corn
stalks OF other substances the Iowa ex-
pertinent station aptly says: There is
NO better mulch than dense growth of
wheat blades, which can be produced by
sowing moderately early, ON good
ground, and giving one OF two cultiva-
lions with light harrow as soon as up. -
'-Farmers' Voico.
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But in the cattle's manager -,T'$
There lay baby stranger.
satt nestled. like a snow-white dove.
among the scented hay:
And 10! through Him was given
Our song to Earth and Heaven.
The song two worlds together sing upon q
~, Christmas day:
"Glory to God! Good will to men!
o listenl Wake It once again!
Peace upon Earth! Good will to nen!
they sing 1t, those who sang 1t first.
The angels strong and high;
they sing it, in shining white. the saints,
Who died long years gone by.
And all the futtering cherub throng.
The children Of the sky:
They sing. the patient. waiting souls
Who still faiths conflicts know.
They sing, life's happy innocents,
Their faces l.aglow:
One melody fills Heaven above
And floats from earth below,
The so%g of that sweet stranger.
Who. in the cattle's Manager
Lay, nineteen hundred years ago. among
the scented hay! -
All sin and wrong forgiven.
Earth seems close kin of Heaven.
And sweet two worlds together sing upon 4
Christmas day!
Marion Douglas. in Harper's Bazaar.
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+.sFEEpi III THE LAMBS
Il Takes Considerable Judgment 70 fus
E% Thorn ON . Grain Diet.

It Takes Considerable Judgment 20 ~
H Them ON q Grain Diet.
zone of the hardest things to do just
now is to get the lambs on,a grain diet.
1t is quite essential that they should
he fed grain by the time cold weather
comes, and it takes considerable good
management to put them on the grain
diet successfully says Z. 7. Smith in
American Cultivat6r. $"New' grain il
generally injurious to them because
.thev are not used to 1t. New corn un.
digested may kill a lamb, or make half
Il flock sick and bring on Inflammation
Of the bowels. Afyoung lamb knows
no more how. to, eat grain than baby
understands how to chew meat. In
either case the habit Of using the food
properly must be taught. If the child
should swallow the meat without mas.
ticating it he would suffer: as o conse.
uuence, and SO with the lambs. A
great many think that 1moist bran 10
the best grain diet to give the lambs
at first, but soft, .mushy food is apt to
cause trouble :, in II the. stomach, as
hard, lump grain. Oats and bran
mixed together cause the least trou-
ble. Corn: is not good grain to be-
gin with, unless it is ground into meal.
A few oats with moist bran sprinkled
in them will tempt the lambs as much
as any grain, and they will suffer the
least from such diet. A little bran
should be scattered around the feeding
trough to tempt them to try the grain.
After licking up this they will begin
to eat the oats and bran mixed to-
gether. Lambs should be fed a grain
diet very carefully. Give them at first
just enough. to tempt them to come
again. Do not overfeed them with
grain. One false step in this direction
may cost you the lives of several OF
the choicest animals. When they come
readily to the feeding trough when
called the diet should be increased a
trife each day, but they should not be
placed upon full diet OF all that
they will eat up clean inside of a month.
If they are fed all they, can eat in, two
weeks after first tempted with grain
they are apt to have> some bowel trou-
ble that will make them weak all
through winter. The time of feeding
should be at regular stated intervals.
Irregularity in the time and quantity
of the food are sources Of great deal
of trouble with the winter lambs. Oats
and bran should be fed the first week
or two, and then wheat or rye can be
mixed in, and after q month corn can
be fed. The latter grain is the hard
est for the lambs to digest, and.it should
not be made part of their grain diet
until their stomachs have become &C.
customed to coarse food"
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

O Christmas angels. softly sing! . ~
o bells Of Christmas. sweetly ringi =.
Tell Of the blessed Babe Of earth 10
The, holy Babeo E7sS1enlyr birth ~ f
For whom the angels llrst did sing,
For whom our carols loudly ring.
o happy hearts. rejoice today
o hearts that ache. arise and prayi
Der all the earth glory lies
A glory from the radiant skies
Which floods our happy homes to-day,
And nils with peace the hearts which pray
o Christmas angels; sing again
Those words Of cheer to waiting menl
Let each sad heart forget its pain
In listening to the sweet refrain,
And know that Heaven has given again
Peace and good will to weary men!
-<Ninette M. I1owater, in n. Y. Ledger.
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ECLlPSEs THEM ALE.
sax Hour. Chicago 70 .Jseksonvills, 1loss1a

sax Hours Chicago % Jseksonvills, 11oss1a.
The Monon Route with its customary On:
4 terprise has put on . new last IRAN that
y This train 6 composed 81 elegant Pullman
Perfected Safety Vestibule pen and
\ Compartment Sleepers, including Drawing
Room and Buffet Sleepers, % well ~ COM
Portable day coaches, with lonons Cele-
brated High back Seats. ,.
This train leaves Chicago daily at8:82P n.
M, arriving at Cincinnati next moaning
7:3O, Chattanooga $50 p. NJ, Atlanta 1O:4O
p. NJ, reaching u jacksonville ut : :20the sec
ond morning, IN ample time to make con.
nection with all lines for points In Central
and Southern Florida I. g9l 3sje vi:
This is the fastest time ever made by any
dime between Chicago and Flofida. 5ss
F For time cards, pamphlets and oil other
information. address FRANK >. REED, Genl.
Pass: Agt., Chicago. City Ticket Office, 239
!. 1: +. ssssIoSs, n. ". Pass. ACT, Minns-
apohs, Mimi. ,<s,- r. 5t15 Nd. FAX.
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POULTRY FOR MARKET.
Some Valuable Hints for Dealers as Well
as Farmers.

Some Valuable Hints for Dealers ~ Well
rs Farmers.
There is class interested in poultry
that buys from farmers, and after
dressing the poultry the carcasses are
shipped to market. It is a very prof
liable business, and such dealers are
useful in a. community, being always
ready to accept any Of: the surplus
stock Offered and save time and labor
for the farmers, as they dress and ship
hundreds of carcasses at once, while
some farmers, in order to secure a few
cents more per pound, do not take into
consideration the labor they bestow in
preparing but few fowls for shipment.
"A greater profit can be made in buying
poultry, however, if those engaged in
such business will fatten the fowls be-
fore killing. Instead of buying to-day
ind selling tomorrow, there should be
clean quarters, with small yards. at
tached, having feed and water troughs,
and the birds fed on fattening foods,
SO as to increase the weight and secure
a larger price per pound. In ten days
or two weeks the birds will be ready
for market if they are given all the
food they will eat during that time.
by allowing time for increasing weight
it becomes an advantage to buy poor
birds if they are in good condition, as
the first cost is less and greater pro-
portionnte weight can be added. Only
the frame and bony structure are SUI
ficient. The food will then increase
the weight, and the quality will be SUI
iperior, as birds that are fattened in a
short period AZ time are tender and
Juicy. Suchsa plan wolld rid the mar
ket Of much of the inferior poultry that
il usually forwarded, and as the cost
Of producing one pound of poultry
should not exceed five cents the adop-
ton Of the method would furnish the
markets with better stock and largely
add to the profits of the business
Prairie Farmer. ,z.
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sense Thought and talked about fr4snd.
" relations like ours. i don't deny !
shouldn.t caro- to do II for most girls;
no, I don't know another girl / would
do It for. I want you to know that. !
enjoyed our friendship in the old times,
because you were sensible and didn't
think whenever . man liked to talk TO
you and take you around he was In
duty bound to fall in love with you. l
won't ask any woman to share tho
struggles md hardships Of poor
artists life, and I always thought you
understood it." .. ssSs
Marion calmly folded the check and
put it in her purse. s"f ''e ',. .5s
II will take it just as you mean t,and
thank you thousand times" she said.
in q queer tone. Nov show me your
pictures" =. .,.. e.., -..,rg.- \ s3syy55
They:roamed around the studio . lit
tie while; when Marion made IN excuse
for going home. AS the door closed
utter her, Jack clenched his fists.
II do care for her! I always did,
She's the only woman in the world for
me, and always will be. I'm glad, abe
took the money" Marion got az far
as the elevator shaft, then she turned
back. She knocked at the studio door,
then, not waiting for him to open it,
waived inside. Jack was staring out
the window; he turned quickly.
II must not take it" she said. FUN
bling at her purse, not seeing for tears.
He placed his hands on her shout
ders. 'See here, Marion, do care for
you, awfully; and perhaps it is kinder,
after all, to let you know, and ut least
give you chance to say whether you
couldn't take me instead Of the money,
OF take us BOTH" ~,
Mation's tender brown eyes brimmed
over. She tried to find her handker-
chief, but she had come away without
one. Jack gently dried her tears with
his own, then they both laughed.
The check fell to the floor. Jack
stopped to pick it up.
evil you take us?" he said, slipping
one arm around her.
She shyly raised her eyes to his face.
''I'll take you, Jack, dear. and we'll
share the struggles and hardships. o
Jack!" and her arms stole around his
neck. He gathered her close 10 his
heart, while something cleaned sus'
piciously in his own eyes, under the
glasses.
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She couldn't make up her mind which
ono she liked best, % she decided to 60
home and think It over. When they
went away Lasked them to come to mo
If they camo back again. and the old
man said: Guess Wen know you-you
look just like our Bridget Then . Boz
hemian woman came in last, might to
luy ascoat. She brought her husband
nlong, and when he objected to the
price 'sh4 just took hold OF his nose and
pulled it till he gave in 8#.ss5 Ss.}S
Jack smiled and changed the subject
BY saying: "Dopt you want to show
me what you did that last year? You
went to Darnell after you left tho
league. didn't yen 3,
Marion brought Nor Sanyases and laid
them before him silently. Jack exam
ined the studies one by one.
Same power, same touch; but, by
Joyel how you'yeimProvedl That boys
head is fine! Darnell was the man for
you. Remember how we differed about
that academy picture Of his? What q
laundering shame about your eyes!
HIVE you seen the best oculists p 81
"Pretty good ones. They all say the
same thing; it will take time to recover
from: the strain. did ever SO much
extra work, you know-dinner cards,
Christmas cards, oil that kind of stuff
Electricity would do my eyes good. but
it is too expensive" She tried to speak
lightly. but felt her attempt was not q
success.
ut is tough, and no mistake" Jack
said, emphatically. They talked q lit
tie longer. then he rose to go. "Come
around to the studio and see what
have DONE" he said; and she promised
she would do so soon.
Christmas was now but three days
distant. They were miserable days to
Marion, for the revival OF old ambitions
made the sordid life ut the store un.
bearable. It seemed wrong, unjust,
that for the want of a little money she
must give up forever all it was in her
to become. She spent the little she had
saved consulting another oculist, who
told her the same thing-electrical
| treatment was all that could help her.
Christmas morning dawned clear and
bright. Her cousins little girls were
exulting over the treasures Santa Claus
brought, and although Marion received
her share of pretty remembrances, he1
heart was heavy as lead. When the
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POULTRY HOUSE DOOR.

One That Ia u Combination for Both Win
ter end Summer Use.
Our sketch shows divided door for
a poultry house, that is a combination
for both summer and winter use. The
lower half has laths nailed to the inside
and covering the space filled by the
upper half of the door. The latter nay
be opened in summer for ventilation
When shut and secured by the button
on the lower half, the whole becomes a
solid door. The same arrangementwill
also be found useful in ventilating the
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PIGS Arc Fond Of Potatoes.

Pigs appreciate potatoes more than do
most other animals. It is their nature
to root and find such things in the
ground, and next to following this
natural propensity is the privilege of
having such things offered to them. A
small amount mvy be profitably fed
raw, but large quantities will not do
Unless boiled. Put into a tub before
they are cold theyshould be mashed
and mixed with milk and little corn
meal. The quantity should not be
large at first, but small and gradually
increased.
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How's This1

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that can not be
cured Iy Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY = Co. Props aGa , Io1eao' = =.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm: :, :, !
WEST g. TnUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
WAhp1Na, K1SNAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c: per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonial
free. =
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postman came, among other things for
Marion was o letter addressed in I'M
familiar writing. She hastily tore the
envelope open and. took out q check for
$50. TWAS Endorsed: -
PAY to the order Of Marion Hayes.
-. - AZ "'a* u. HARDWOOD"
"A. note was inelosed i which read:
"Ptease accept this as q substantial ex-
preston of the sympathy of your old
friend, and use it in some way to get
back your eyes,"
Marion, woman-like, had good cry
when she was alone in her room. Feel
ings of mingled surprise, pleasure and
resentment passed rapidly through her
mind. OF course, she mustn't keep the
money. everybody would talk so; but
her heart was touched by his kindness.
She always had liked him so much In
the old days-too much, she once had
thought.
She would take it back. She put on
her things and started at once. AS she
left the elevator and waited for an an
swer to her knock, she wished she had
written q note instead. Jack opened
the door.
why, I'm awfully glad to see you"
he said.
Marion dropped into . chair. 1T is
ever and ever 30 kind of you" and her
lips would tremble, "but can't take It,
indeed I can't" she said, holding the
check towards him.
"And why not?" he asked, with an
amused smile.
because it isn't right. I know the
kindness of your heart. 1appreciate
your sympathy. :,
DO you imagine I can't afford it?"
re interrupted. "Comel Own up"
Marion laughed nervously. Judging
from the financial condition of most
artists. l should call it q muniacent sum
to give away"
II will he candid with you. did
intend to put that in the bank, to swell
my small hoard; but when saw you
and heard about your hard luck,
changed my mind. It seems very lit
tie to do for you; only wish it were
twice the sum! Watt" he continued,
rs Marion tried to speak, "let me have
my say out. There's too much non
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poultry quarters upon warm days in
winter: Such ventilation. with plenty
of sunlight to keep the place dry. and
litter in which the fowls must scratch
for food so as to get exercise, areprime
requisites stos success with poultry in
winter. The house must be kept free
from vermin, and provided with fire.
quently renewed and plenty Of dry
earth or ashes for dust bath Orange
Judd Farmer. ~.
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E411H-"My dear child, it's NO use argn-,
vince him. Alice-''I am sure OF that,
dear. Why. do you know, in discussion,
we had the other night, he actually rea-.
soned. n-Harlem Life. q
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Looking for Homes.

Those looking for homes in North Dakota,
the best all-reund agricultural state in the
Union, should write TO r. J. Baird, Lakota.
N. D., for particulars. He is responsible;
he Is every way reliable, and offers the very
best opportunities for the purchase Of a
homestead, whether for cash, on time, or on
the crop payment plan. Good schools, mar.
kets and social privileges. ~ =.
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mo, GEORGE" she said, II can never be
1:No, dearest, not that; but am a woman's
suffragist, and cannot be any mans. You,
however, may be mine if you will. "-Har-
Ders Bazaar. 4 T. ..G2i -.
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Mr.. BospER-''Can see the financial
editor?'., Office Boy-"Nope; he's busy
+wriahg an article to show why the stocks
he owns don't pay any dividends. "-BroOk.
1vn Life =!
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IAisIRM AND 4 GARDEN.
STORING WAGON BOXES

Dast Plan II to Elevate Thorn Entirely
X. Out Of tho Way. "9s
The wagon box is acumbersome I'M
wieldy affair, and If set of on the ground
out Of doors or under shelter takes up
considerable space and,is frequently
much in the way. Decidedly the best
plan is to elevate it entirely out; Of the
way. 1t is then under shelter, which
greatly prolongs its years Of useful
ness. & ~, M E%sa45. q: >. =.
\ One of the simplest methods of ele-
waiting the box is shown in the engrav-
ing; representing q portion Of the in.
terror of building with either plank
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"oH, pa" said young lady, why don't
cal to raise our own furs, and then we could
raise whatever kind we'wish.'f :..3s. :&ea.
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To Cleanse the system

q To Cleanse the system ~
Efeotually, yet gently, when costive or bill
ious or when the blood is impure or slug
:gish, to permanently euro habitual consti.
patton, to awaken the kidneys and liver to
healthy activity without irritating or weak
eping. them, to dlspel headaches, colds or
fevers, use Syrup OF Figs. 49,, :. ..$5=,5 ,,,5*
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JACK ExAMxED THE STUDIES ONE DY ONE.

The check again fell to the floor
Sara Anderson, in Demorest's Maga
zine.
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TIE class in natural history being asked
the difference between dog and a tree, the
head boy answered.: "a tree iscovered with
bark, while dog seems to be lined with II"
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TEAcHER-s'What does the reign Of King
Charles I. teach us!' .Tommie- Please,
sir, not to lose our heads in moments Of ex-
element, sir.''-Truth. %5'2SS$ ,.:zs
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Half Fare Excursion to Vlrginis and the
Carolinas.. .'l' -

January 18th and 2Sth, 1S9B, round TRIP
tickets will be sold from the northwest over
the Big Four Route and Chesapeake and
Ohio Ry. to points in Virginia and North
dollars added For particulars and free
pamphlet descriptive of Virginia lands ad-
dress U. L. TRUIrT, N. W. p. A., 2A Clark
st., Chicago. -. -
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Billy Brass-That stocking game
amt large enough for me; guess Ill
spring something new ON Santa Claus.
Truth.
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If some men should pass their good
resolutions on the road on Christmaa
dav they would not know them.-0a}.
weston News. -, -.
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- HE INN was 1uAl at
Bethlehem:
A busy crowd were
3 there:
And some were rich.
and some were
wise. 4s..s
And some were
young:an fair:
Rut who and what
they were to-day
There is not one to