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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
PEACHAM.

There will be no recital by Miss Har-
ported last week, on account of canker-
rash.
Miss Lillian Moody, daughter of Hiram
Moody, who has been sick with consump-
ton for over a year and half, died last
Sunday. She has been at Colorado
Springs most of the time for year, and
everything has been done for her that
human hands could do but still she failed
till death came. The funeral was held
Wednesday at IL o'clock, In her death
Peacham loses bright and amiable
young lady. Her family have the SYM
pathy OF everyone,
Epidemic of Cankerrash.
Great excitement prevails all over
Peacham on account of cankerrash es
pecially in families who have small chill
dren. The disease was brought here by
Jessie Varnum, who came home from
Mortified, Mass, sick with it, and
through the neglect of someone it has
been allowed to spread broadcast. There
are number of cases and many more
exposures. All the schools are closed
and all kinds OF entertainments are
stopped and the churches closed. Both
churches were closed last Sunday and
will continue so for some time yet; also
all the social meetings. Quite number
OF teachers and students who were home
for the holidays do not dare to return to
their schools for fear that they have been
exposed to cankerrash.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
SERVED IN TWO WARS.
THE GRIP ALMOST WON WHERE
THE BULLET FAILED.
Our sympathies Always Enlisted In ths
nfrmItie OF the Veteran.

From Woodstock, Va, Herald.
There is an old soldier In Woodstock,
Va, who served in the war with Mex
leo and in the war Of the rebellion, Mr..
Levi McInturff. He passed through
both these wars without a serious
-o.ad The hardships, however, told
seriously on him. for when the grip
attacked him four years ago II nearly
killed him. Who can look on the in
frmities OF a veteran without a feeling
Of the deepest sympathy? His towns
people saw him confined to his house so
Frustrated with great nervousness that
he could not hold a knife and fork at
h table, scarcely able to walk too.
and as he attempted IL, he often
stumbled and fell. They saw him
treated by the best talent to be had
but still he suffered on for four years,
and gave up finally in despair. One
day, however, he was struck by the
account OF a cure which had been ef-
fected by the use OF DR.. williams Pink
Pills. He Immediately ordered a box
and commenced taking them. He says
he was greatly relieved within three
days time. The blood found its way
10 his fingers and his hands which had
been palsied assumed a natural color,
and he was soon enabled e use his
knife and fork at the table. He has
recovered his strength to such an ey-
NChN NAldN INC IL dOAc W NllOp "OOug IloC
corr and do his regular work about his
home. He now says he can not only
walk to Woodstock. but can walk
across the mountains. He is able to
lift a ffty-two pound weight with one
hand and says he does not know what
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have done for
others, but knows that they have done
q great work for him.
He was in town last Monday. court
day. and was loud in his praises OF the
medicine hat had given him so great
relief. Mr.. McInturf is willing to make
affidavit to these facts.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills were used for
many years by an eminent practitioner
who produced the most wonderful re-
suits with them. curing all forms Of
weakness arising from watery blood or
shattered nerves, two causes OF al
most every i'll to which flesh is heir.
The pills are also a specific for the
troubles peculiar to females, such as
suppressions, all forms Of weakness,
chronic constipation, bearing down
pains, etc, and in the Ease of men will
give speedy relief and effect a perma-
nent cure in all cases arising from
mental worry, ~overwork. or excuses OF
whatever atu They are entirely
harmless and can be given to weak and
sickiy children with the greatest good.
Pink Pills are SOLD by all dealers, or
will be sent post paid on receipt of
price. go cents a box, OF six boxes for
S2.50-by addressing DR.. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, n. Y.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21

from . hose. 1t !, done By making q
small furrow with n hand plow and
allowing the water to flow into the fur
row a sufficient length OF time TO per-
init OF s~aturation. A furrow between
each row is sufficient, and a boy can
water a large area In a day. II nIsy
not be necessary to perform the work
In one day, and the pump viii AT the
same time be storing more water.
Even a wen pump, connected with a
hose. win be found useful, though more
costly and laborious. Ii Is wen known
70 all farmers what the result viii be
TO the crop-enormous production. With
the use OF fertilizers, and sub-irriga-
ton practiced. an acre will produce as
much as four acres during a dry per-
Tod, with better quality Of products
and higher prices obtained. The OBJ
jet here Is TO induce farmers and fruit
growers 3 o experiment the coming sea-
son, III only with a few row of fruits
or vegetables. The proper mode OF
irrigation win then depend on the situ-
alton OF The plot, and il Is safe to
state that If the farmer finds that the
method pays he will not be long In de-
yising the best method for his purpose.
Philadelphia Record.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
Cracked Heels.

We shall soon be hearing OF cracked
heels In horses, and a still more ex-
tensive state Of skin irritation Of the
lower part Of the limbs known as
"mud fever now We are entering on
the cold and wet season OF the year.
A fertile source Of chapped heels and
mud fever Is that. where it is usual
TO wash the horses feet on coming 10
the stable after a days work, they VI
rarely properly dried afterwards IL
the drying were thoroughly done, and
sufficient friction applied to the parts
TO stimulate the the skin circulation
until il attained It's normal temporal
ture, then Ii IL natural TO conclude that
a disposition TO The disease would DO
avoided.
But the complete drying Of the feet
and the lower part OF the limbs until
they feel warm and comfortable re-
quires some elbow grease" which the
majority OF grooms are disinclined to
apply with due effect. In some estab-
lishments ii is usual TO wrap the mud
dy legs of the hunter in flannel band
ages, and those of cart horses In bands
of hay and straw, which remain on
until the mud becomes dry, when 1t Is
brushed out In the ordinary WY. This
preventive treatment Is recommended
by some of the best veterinary author
tiles. and by an increasing number OF
experienced practical horse owners
London Live Stock Journal
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
some Farm nints.

Early blowing kills the cutworms,
and that Is a very important matter,
as the cutworms will sometimes cut
down young plants as soon as they APP
pear above ground. Cutworms entail
an enormous amount of extra labor on
farmers every
Horses are now being shipped from
this country to Europe, and u ex-
ports of horses exceed in value those
imported. Formerly we bought n great
many horses from Europe for purposes
of Improvement. but Europe Is now
drawing ON US for horses for the same
purpose.
Straw is not very highly reiishei by
stock, and sheep care but little for IL.
The cattle. however, will sometimes
eat quite a proportion Of straw, as 1t
affords a change of food. Cut up fine
and mixed with other foods, with
ground grain added. 1t may be made to
do excellent service.
Bcets. carrots and parsnips should
be seeded early after :kc frost IL mt
of tie ground. plow the land as soon
as 1t can be done, and harrow IL down
until very fine. Seeds OF carrots and
parsnips viii not germiaate il the land
is full OF clods or Jumps. A fine soil
Is important
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21

A Bird,s-Eye View of the Unite,
states I'm 1870.

In 1ST0 the United States covered
the same tract Of the earth's surface
as now, amounting to 100000 square
miles. Hardly more than a fifth OF
this represented the United States OF
1TS9. About a third Of the vast do
main was settled, the western frontier
running irregularly parallel with the
Mississippi. but nearer to that stream
than TO the Rocky mountains.
The center Of population was forty
eight miles east by north Of Cincinnati,
having moved westward forty-rwo
miles since 1860. Except certain we'll
peopled sections on the Pacific slope,
and little civilized strips in Utah. Col
orado and New Mexico. the Great West
had but one tenuOus population. Over
immense regions IL was still an Indian
f~astness, rejoicing in a reputation,
which few could verify. for rare
scenery, fertile valleys, rich mines and
a wondrous climate.
The American people numbered S.
5JS.3fl souls In the settled parts of
our country the population had a dens
ity Of 3o3 persons 10 the square mile,
Southern New England being the most
closely peOpled. Much Of Western
Pennsylvania was in the condition Of
the newest states. railroads building
as never before, population increasing
at a remarkable rate, and industries
developing on every hand.
Petroleum. which, before the civil
war, had been skinned off the sire ms
Of the oil region and sold for medicine,
in 1870 developed a yield Of over 5000
600 gallons in Pennsylvania alone.
more than ten times as much as a de-
cade previous.
The West was rapidly recruiting IL
self from the East, the city from the
country. Between 1870 and 1860 our
urban population had increased from
n in thirty to one in six; 10 1870 more
than N in five dwelt In cities.-Scrib-
ner.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
Ideas for Your Garden.

Bedding plants should be set out in
strict artistic relation with the main
features OF the place. Don't plant
masses of them on the lawn so as to
dwarf and divide mp the main expense
OF the greensward, which should be the
chief beauty Of every place. AS a rule,
don't set plants Of any kind out in the
middle Of the lawn. A pernlcious prac-
tice Is TO surround single shade trees
with little collars Of coleuses and gar-
aniums. Avoid that, as well as any ar
rangement that consists Of an isoi tied
group that is properly related To moth
ing else but the grass.
Bedding plants look particularly
well adjoining architectural structures.
There Is something about the pllm and
Gamma that makes them specially ef-
fective planted against carved or cut
stone masses as a background. They
seem part Of the architecture itself.
ornamenting and enhancing its charms
like some deftly arranged drapery. Ad-
Joining q house or a fence, bedding
generally arranges itself better than
elsewhere.
lurAc 70 ouF ptdIt NhrEt yVu Ndu III
ways plant bedding safely. sure Of not
marring the effect Of the lawn, and
that Is back Of or away from the
house. In a regular flower garden, shut
In completely by trees and shrubs or a
stone wall. Arranged In this way the
bedding plants may be combined in
any fashion fancy may dictate, since
they make no part OF the effect Of the
lawn. 1t Is an excellent way to lay
out a flower garden. Everything can
be rown there and many paths can be
made to lead the visitor TO different
towering masses OF foliage. The taste
for old-fashioned flower gardens Of this
type is growing, and IL Is a hopeful
landscape gardening sign Of the times.
Samuel Parsons, Jr., Superintendent
Of Parks. New York, in March Scrib-
ner.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
Feeding Salt to Cows.
By chs,- ii Loucxsi in Dakota Farmer

BY CnaS III IOCCksln DAKOTA Farmer
1t is a very common practice among
farmers TO salt their COWS once every
week or two. This is not the best way
to salt cows Sailed in this way they
consume three or fou. times the guam
tity hat should be ia zen any one day.
This excessive mouI has a bad effect
upon the animals nu 4rition. IL a few
days the cows, not Icing able to store
up a supply in the system, are in
sufficiently supplied. Cows sh ould
have free access to salt. The salt
should be placed SO as to be out of the
reach of snow and rain, but not out of
the reach of the animal by any means.
A constant supply should be kept in a
little box or manger, where the cows
can take a lick whenever they desire.
Irregular sailing has a bad effect upon
the cows system and should not be
practiced, The COWS themselves are
best able to Judge of the quantity re-
quired each day. IL is just as essential
that cows should nave salt as for people.
I have yet to see the person who is
willing to get along :=ithen. salt.
Shoald Farmer John come in one morn
ing from doing his chores, and find that
his wife had forgotten to place salt on
the table he would promptly remind
her of il.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
Examine for Lice Now.

Don't wait for warm weather, and
don't labor under the superstition that
because they do not get on you when
you go into the poultry house that no
lice are present Pick up a hen and
slowly and carefully look along the
neck and top Of the head, and the
chances are you will find them, and
they will be large and easily seen. The
lice that travel over the poultry house
are the very small red mites, but those
that you will find on the bodies OF the
hens do not leave the birds at all, but
remain and multiply. Ii You see a
single one grease the necks Of all your
hens. for il one has them none are ex.
cn:pt
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21

be traced by the lines in the wornan's fsrr
Dull eyes, the sallow or wrinkled face ana
those feelings Of weakness" have the;,
rise in the arrangements and irregulariti..
peculiar TO women. The functional de-.
rangements, painful disorders, and Chronic
weaknesses OF women, can be cured win
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. For The
young girl just entering womanhood, n,
the mother and those about to becom.
mothers, and later in the change of life"
the Prescription " is just what they need.
il aids nature in preparing the system 70,
the change. It's a medicine prescribed 70,
thirty years, in the diseases Of women, bv
DR.. K. V. Pierce, chief consulting physiciar
to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Insfi.
tute, at Buffalo, n. Y. DR.. Pierce's Favorit.
Prescription will cure the chronic iuhamma.
ton OF the lining membranes which CAUSE
such exhausting drains upon the system
II cures nervous prostration, sleeplessness
faintness, nervous debility and all disorder,
arising from arrangement Of the female
organs and functions.
,fu Jennie WILLIAMS Of AEobr,k y,z<c.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
A Kindly Warning.

A little girl in this city, in saying
her prayers the other night. was told
to pray for her father and mother,
who are both very i'll. and for one OF
the servants who had lost her husband.
She did as instructed, ard concluded
her petition with these words: And
now, o God, take care OF yourH~f,
because IL anything should happen TO
you we would all go to pieces
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Letter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
Reservoir. on Farms.

If the farmer can avoid drouth he
VIII always be sure OF a crop. Drouth
comes Unexpectedly. and either de-
stroys his crop entirely or so reduces
the yield rs TO leave but little Tor MS
labor. The problem OF preventing
drouth. or mitigating Its effects. has
been studied for centuries; but. while
there have been several proposed soiu-
tons. the expense has been a barrier
I'm the way. lawmakers have tried
methods for the purpose of preventing
drouth. but with unsatisfactory results,
and rivers have been made to provide
water in unlimited supply, but the
majority of farmers are not so situat-
ed as to be able 10 use the methods OF
irrigation proposed. With the great
improvements in windmills and pumps,
however, have followed n cheapenfng
OF the cost Of water supply. and ex-
pariments within the pest five years
have demonstrated that In many local
tiles the farmers a greatly reduce
the effects of drouth by providing q
supply OF water at a minimum cs-
pense. and at a profit proportionately
exceeding any outlay in that direction.
The only difficulty in the way is to
arrange some plan by which water can
Se stored uHil Wdlltu lOf ust- 8HlS
may be done in reservoirs on farms
and In large tanks for Shall areas.
No particular plan of arrangement can
be mentioned. as too much depends on
the location of each farm, It's diversity
OF surface and other conditions. but
the fact remains that wherever wind
mills can be used the farmer can store
a supply OF water which will be al
ways ready for use. LII is only neces-
sary that the water be stored so rs
60 permit OF its flow by gravity. 1t is
estimated that one windmill will irri-
gate two acres or more. and, IL there
Is a large reservoir. and sufficient stor-
age capacity, seven acres may be pro-
vfded with water, estimating for the
quantity required other than from a
supply by rains. In arid regions the
water must be in abundance, but the
Is intended as an assistant TO
the clouds. and not to provide more
than the proportion needed during a
dry sS:Sc.-
If a line OF pipes be connected with
the reservoir, or even a large tank.
the water may be turned on from a
number of cocks. or branch pipes. TO
flow down several rows at a time.
II Is ever possible for a small plot (for
instance, Strawberries to receive water
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
How's Thisf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not DO
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure!
FL. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
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 & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio.
WALDrNG. KNSAS & MARVIN, wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
hans Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills, 25c.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21

Oyeg0a. writes II
was sick for over three
years with blind dizzy
spells, palpitation OF
the heart, pain in Ink
back aud head, aud
at times would have
such a weak tired feel
ing when / first got
up in the morning,
add at times aervous
chills.
The physicians diff
fcTed as 10 what my
disease was. but nouc
Of them did me any
good. As Soou as !
commenced taking DIR,
Pierce Fsvorite Pre-
scnption. ! began "a
get better could sleeu
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
Two Spirits.

First Spirit lat the ga:e'-Every Len
ten season 1 wore sackcloth and ashes.
st. Peter-Wait outside untl 1 can
examine the rest OF your record.
Second Spirit always put my ashes
on the front pavement.
st Peter-COme right in.-Sew York
Weekly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
A Good Square Meal.

Philanthropic Merchant-A poor fell
low came to me this morning asking
for food, as he said he was starving.
I sent him down TO your restaurant
and told him to get a good square
meal, and l would pay you for it. How
much Is the bill?
Restaurant Keeper-Fifty-fve cents,
Sir.
What are the items?"
"Nine beers and a cigar"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
Opposed TO II.

Strawber-I don't think the income
tax is fair. 1t makes a man with a
family pay as much as a bachelor.
Singeriy-You ought not to kick.
You are not married.
Strawber (bitterly)-No. But I am
engaged.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
Better Than BeIlamy.

Young Wife (dreamIly)-How lovely
it would be if all things in this world
would work in harmony.
Husband (thoughtfully)-My, yes! For
instance, If coal would only go up with
the thermometer.-New York Weekly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
The Modern Invalid

Has tastes incidentally. In keening with
other luxuries. A remedy must be pleas.
antly acceptable in form. purely whole
some In composition. truly beneficial in
effect and entirely free from every obtee-
tionabl quality. IL really III he consults
q physician; II constipated he uses the gen.
tie laxative, Syrup ~ Figs.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
A Deceived Duke,

First Nobleman-The poor duke was
dreadfuily deceived.
Second Nobleman-He married an
American heiress.
First Nobleman-True, but her money
has given out and now she won't even
work for a living.-New York Weekly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21

"My wife suffered many years with various
troubles, severe headaches, debility, nervous
ness, Indigestion aud dyspepsia She has
been treated by different doctors, and tried
different remedies, but
Hoods s~arsaparIiia Has Done More
for her than anything else. We consider
Hoods s~arsaparilla . most indispensable
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
NERVES

Depend upon pure, rich, red, nourishing,
strengthening blood. The nerves derive
their sustenanes from the blood, and when
they are weak it is because they do not re
eeive the nourishment needed. The true
cure for nervousness viii not be found in
ppiate or sedative compounds. These only
Llay the symptoms.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
OMEN'SFAcEs

like flowers, fade
and wither with time.
the bloom OF tue ros.
Is only known 20 The
healthy wonan's
Cheeks. The nerv.
|, Gus strain caused bv
the ailments and
pains peculiar TO the
sex, and the labor
and woryof rearing
a family, can ohes
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
Not Apparent.

MaudI am very extravaSant In the
matter Of hosiery.
Mr.. Oldboy (thUughtleSslyt have
never observed IL.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an A No.
l Asthma mediCine.-w. X. Williams, An.
tioch, Ills, April IL, 1894.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21

we'll nights, aud that bad. nervous feeling aud IN.
pain in my back soou left me. ] can walk sever.
al miles without getting tired. ! took in all three
bottles Of Prescription and twoof' Discovery"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21

medicine for family use, aud for all dis'
orders caused by torpid liver and impure
blood, In fact 1t is a wonderful health TO
storer TO the whole system. Hoods sa-
sapariiia has proved itself In my wies
case, and We can faithfully recommend ~
use in every family" JAcoB RonMEI, MOI
risou, Missouri.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21
Hoods S~arsapafi||a

Removes the cause by purifying and enriching
the blood, giving TO 1t Just those qualities
which .-c demanded for the proper support
st the nervous system. Hundreds Of women
who once suffered from ~rvousncs write
that they have taken Hoods Sarsaparila aud
has disappeared. This was be-
csuse Hoods ~sarsaparilla purified their blood.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-03-21

aS. JENNIE WILLIAMS, OF Ne