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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16
Butterine Licenses Decreasing.

It will be a matter of profound con-
graduation to our readers who are all
interested in honest butter to know
that the butterine licenses in Chicago
during October have fallen much short
of those of the year before; POI licenses
were issued during the month, while
during the month of October, '94, 252
were issued. The receipts from the
sale of stamps were 81, 030.34, while the
receipts in October, '94, were $780,
96S.04. The falling off is not limited to
the month of October. During the
month of September. but 81 licenses
were issued, as against 230 during the
same month in '94. For August, the
number was 20, and for August, '94,
1872; 400 licenses will have to be issued
in November if the butterine business
is to equal that of '94. We called the
attention last week of our readers to
the great decrease in the use of oleo-
margarine in Boston, the result of the
workings of the Massachusetts, law.
All that is necessary to confine the bust
ness to it's legitimate channels is the
enactment of similar laws in every
state, which can be done only by con-
tinuous vigilance on the part Of dairy
men, resulting in national legislation
md enforcement.-Crea Gazette.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

wind, at least on very little more. or
course, the farmer himself who does
not work on the Sabbath eats little
or nothing during that day, feeling
that it would be a waste of food. Ha,
ha! Yes, methinks so! Is the compar-
ison not irrelevant one?
Now, what is really the position?
Our most profitable cows milk with
in four to eight weeks Of coming in.
Even a moderate quantity of milk is
very considerable drain on the system
for such a length of time, and the pc
Rod while dry is a necessary resting
period in which she is to recruit her
wasted energy. But wherein comes
the recruiting or building up II the
ration is insufficient or unbalanced!
Straw and turnips, for instance, are
very good folders in their places, put
to conf1ne a cow to these while dry Is
plain evidence of total lack OF IN
derstanding of the first principles OF
herd development. Corn slower is
good fodder if properly saved, but
this and straw, without any grain ad-
diton, is an unsatisfactory ration upon
which to build hopes Of a satisfactory
milking season. We believe that where
a cow milks ten or eleven months per
year, that she should be fed as rich and
satisfying a ration during her resting
period as while milking, if the best
returns are to be had. We never knew
a farmer to do this who was not sue
cessful dairyman. The COW thus han
died comes to parturition period IN Il
well nourished condition, and will, If 1t
is in her, give a good account of her
self, while her famished sister will
spend the first three months Of her
milking period in an attempt to re-
gain her lost condition physically, and
If, as is a too comomn practice, she
comes in in the spring, by the time she
is in normal condition pastures are
falling, heat and flies do the rest, and
she is fast drying up; and at the end
of six OF eight months she is on the
dry list. But the trouble does not
end here The longer she is dry the
worse is she fed as rule, and thus
the evil grows.-F. J. S., in Farmers
Advocate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

make them scratch for exercise. for
they will scratch to get the wheat out
of the heads.
Milk is one of the greatest egg pro-
ducers known. The great trouble with
many farmers is that they think the
poultry can get through the entire year
without feeding. Not long ago hauled
a load of corn to a man whose wife kept
a lot OF chickens. When unloading it
every time an ear of corn would fall on
the ground he would pick it up for fear
a chicken might get grain. Well.
thought that was tough on the poultry.
Poultry requires feed same as any other
stock. and when eggs are 90 cents per
dozen it will pay to give more attention
to them.-E. Wing in Orange County
Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

The completed census OF Germany
shows the population of the empire to
be 51.75s. 364. an increase of $500. s94
Sver the census or 1890. All of the
States of the empire show increases
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

The highest price ever paid for
tooth is supposed to have been $500,
900 trade dollars. In small Asiatic
war the Portuguese captured the tooth
of a sacred monkey from the Siamese,
aud this was the ransom agreed upon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

In long spells of damp weather the
jellies should be inspected, as very
little dampness in the place in which
jellies are kept will often spoil them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

Popular Low-Price Ca lifornia Excursions.
The Santa Fe Route personally con-
Quoted weekly excursions to California
are deservedly popular with travellers
who seek a wise economy in cost of
railroad and sleeper tickets without
sacrifice of any essential comfort. About
one-third saved, as compared with
first class passage.
The Pullmans occupied by these par
ties are of the latest pattern and af-
ford every necessary convenience. A
porter goes with each car, and an ex-
perienced agent of the Company is in
charge. Ladies, invalids. elderly peo-
pie, etc, will appreciate this personal
care.
The Santa Fe's California line passes
south of the region of severe snow
storms and is remarkabl picturesque.
The daily service is same as above,
except as regards agent in charge.
For descriptive literature and other
information, address w. j. BLACK, A.
q. Z. & T. A., Topeka, KS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16
Beware of Ointment. for Catarrh !
Contain Mercury,

Contain Mercury,
AS mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering il
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
ticles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
Clans, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure manu-
featured by T. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo.
O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure. be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo. Ohio, by
F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free
Sold by druggists; price, 75c per bot
tie. Halls Family Pills. 25c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

Caraway seeds are grown for the
market in many parts of Europe and
South England.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

Though the earthquake shook the
.ntire town not silver dollar was
heard to jinglc:-Atlanta Constitution
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

The earthquake shook Us out of our
soots and somebody stole 'em before
We could get -em ON again.-Atlanta
Constitution.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

That hard water may be rendered
loft and rival distilled water by drop
ping a two-ounce vial into the kettle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

The huge hotel approaching COM
pletion in the Strand and on the
Thames embankment, in Loudon,
called the Hotel Cecil, is advertised
to open early this year with 1000
rooms
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

Tommy: when I'm a man I'M go
ing to be soldier" Mother: WHAT
and be killed by the enemy" Tommy:
''Oh, well, then, guess I'll be the
enemy."-Yale Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

If the refrigerator is not in use dur
ing the winter, it should be given two
or three good Seedlings and scrub
bings during the season.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

The editor of Missouri newspaper.
has offered years subscription to his
journal as prize to the young woman
who will write him the best proposal
of marriage.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

Perfumes are now extensively man.
the native articles are said by experts
to compare favorably with foreign
manufactures.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

Just how IL d oes 1t is not the question.
Il Is enough to Know that Hndercorns takes out the
sorns and very Pleasing relief it i5c II druggist
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

Every scrap of tissue paper tina t
comes into the house should be saved
for wiping looking glasses. 1t gives
a peculiar 1uster to the glass.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

The taste of fish may be effectuallv
removed from knives and forks by rub
Ding them with fresh orange or lemon
peel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

II have tried Parker's Ginger Tonic
md believe In il, says mother. and will you
,sy when familiar with its rcvitalizing r 1pcrtscs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16
DAIRY AND POULTRY.
INTERESTING CHAPTERS FOR
OUR RURAL READERS.
dow Successful Farmers Operate This
Department. of the Parma Few
Hints ~ to the Care of Live Stock
and Poultry.

n the handling OF
the mich cow while
dry, the success or
failure of the dairy
herd largely de-
ponds. There is a
tendency among
farmers toward the
opinion that when
a cow is not giving
milk she should
exist, if not on the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16
Poultry Notes

Poultry Notes
One of the tests of whether or not a
man is a successful poultry raiser is
whether or not he can make his hens
pay profit in sEinter. We too often
forget this and consider the man that
can breed up a prize winning bird as
being success, while the man who SIM
ply keeps on his way turning his in
vested money over and making a clear
profit is forgotten. Frequently the least
successful men make the most noise,
and men that have made a failure of
poultry raising are the readiest to tell
other people how to grow poultry and
produce eggs.
The little investment in a single hen
shows up splendidly when put onto pa
per. Her cost and the proportionate
cost of the pens, yards and utensils are
the investment. The feed and care are
the running expenses, and the eggs and
flesh are the returns. 1t is pleasant
thing to use paper and keep a correct
account even of this little business.
We think most of our readers would be
surprised at the showing their focks
would make, were all the costs and re-
ceipts reduced to paper. A flock that
we know of has suffered heavy losses
during the past year. The owner was
OF the strong impression that he had
not made cent during the twelve
months. So he took account of stock
on the first day Of December. To his
surprise he discovered he had cleared
40 per cent, and that, too, reckoning
all of his birds at less figure than
they would bring if killed and
dressed. He was just little discour-
aged before that, but now concludes he
would like to have large sum of mon
ey as well invested.
The old question of temperature comes
to the front this winter as usual. A
reader Of the Farmers Review gives
this little piece of information, which
may prove of use to some: He says
that last winter he kept thermometer
in his house and another outside. He
was astonished to see how little differ
ence there was between the two, only
four or five degrees, as a general thing.
He nailed paper over the inside Of his
house and that raised the difference
two or three degrees, but not nearly
SO much as he had hoped This fall
he has been putting coal ashes into his
hen house, principally to act as an alb
sorbent. It has seemed to do more than
that. One morning recently, when the
thermometer out of doors was about
is degrees below the freezing point,
he went into his hen house to take
away pan of water he had left there
the previous night. He expected to
find it frozen solid, but instead he found
it not yet reduced to the congealing
point, while the temperature around
him was as high as desirable for poul-
try in winter time, and the hens
seemed to be happy. He is of the opin-
ion that the foot of ashes lover the
floor prevented good deal of cold from
getting in, for there is no doubt that
great deal of cold does come up through
the floor. 1t is good idea to look
after the warmth of the floor as we'll
as the sides, ends and roof of the house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16
ONE ENJOYS

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Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken: it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, eleanses the sys-
lem effectually, dispels colds. head.
aehes and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ao-
ceptable to the stom ach, prompt 10
its action and truly beneficial in tn
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, ito
many excellent qualities commend It
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SO
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

Fall Cheese.-As a general thing it
is more difficult to make good cheese
in fall than in summer This is owing
largely to the difficulty Of keeping the
curing room at an even temperature.
If the heat is allowed to run down to
20 degrees or less during the night
through lack of proper fire. and then
to double that amount during the day,
the chances are that originally good
cheese is likely to be ruined. Half of,
the time out of the twenty-four hours
it will be as hard as rock on account
of the hardening of the butter-fat and
caseine by cold. and then very soft
the remainder Of the day by excessive
heat. Another mistake is that fall
cheeses are often made too large, be-
cause they will not cure as quickly as
small ones. which is an important
thing to reckon on when the weather is
cool. Moreover, cheeses should be
turned over and oiled in cool weather
just as frequently as in summer, since
this also hastens their curing. Alto
gether the process of cheese making is
more OF science than many would
suppose, for the best cheese and that
which commands the highest prices.
Is produced by those who are the most
expert and careful at its manufacture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-01-16

There is nothing like going TO mar
ket with attractive goods. Eggs should
be clean ana in tidy packages; but do
not make rule of washing them, for
it takes away the appearance of fresh
ness. IL the soiled spots are wiped on
before they become stains, nothing
else Is required.-Ex.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-26
A King at Colt.

Khama, the South African monarch, who has been visiting his friends at the British court, attempted little game of golf. It was near London, and when the driver" was handed to the dusky chief he remarked that it would make |, nicish knobkerrie. Suiting his action to his words he seized the driver" and whirled it round his head, just failing to brain caddie, who was fool enough to stand near. After knocking up a lot of turf Khama drove the golf ball at least F yards into bunker. He did the Is holes in 257
Arizona republican., 1896-05-26
FROG AND TOAD JONAHs.
Yarns Accepted Not Without Doubt by
 Amateur NaturaIists.

AmdteUI NatuFdllStS.
 Most persons when they hear natur- alist tell about peculiar doings by birds, animals, or reptiles grin and ask about big fish. One tale. which no one but naturalists seems to believe. was told in the Forest and Stream recently by 'Allen Chamberlain. He says he heard a cry down in Florida such as distressed frog makes and found that a blacksnake was swallowing a frog. When the frog was out of sight the snake was shot through the head and the frog was liberated At first it was stupefied, but was soon as lively as eser Within 20 years the same paper has recorded at least score Of just such instances, reported by as mary indi- viduals, who gave their real names and addresses. and who declared they had seen the stupefed toad or frog coma 10 as from trance, hop about as if dazed, and at last go away as lively as ever.
 S. D. Kendall, in the Forest and Stream for June, 1892, tcld about q mother quail which in trying to protect her young got within reach oir a rattle snake. The snake was killed in the act of swallowing the bird. When re- leased the bird was for some time stu pefed, but after awhile recovered enough to stagger off. On the next day she was all right and caring for her chicks.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-26
Notice of Special Election.
COUNCIL CHAMBER. CITY HALL,

COUNCIL CHAMBER. CITY HALL,
 PHOENIX, ARIZONA, APRIL 30, 1896.
 Notice Is hereby given that special election by the legal voters of the City of Phoenix, A. T., has been called by the common council of the city of Phoenix and will be held 1n the va nous wards of said city on the 2nd day of June 1886, between the h ,urs of a. nn. and D. m. of said day, as follows:
 For the election of one mayor of said city to fill unexpired term of R. L. Rosson, resigned, and Of one councilman in the Second ward Lewis, resigned.
 Also to vote upon the proposition of issuing slO,0OO in the bonds of said city to pay the present bonded indebtedness thereof repre- sented by Fire Department bonds for sf0OOO issued October 30, 1886, and maturing October 30, 1896.
 Also to vote upon the proposition to take up and fund the average floating ot warrant in ~debtedness of said city outstanding April 3O. 1896, amounting to $39. 800 %, by the issuance of $39 500 co in the bonds of said city, the terms and conditions of which said bonds for sl0,000, and for $39 300 are more fully set forth in the of Phoenix. A. T., passed April 30 1896, and herewith published at length as part of this notice:
 RESOLUTION.
 Concerning the issuing of Bonds of the City of Phoenix.
 Good cause appearing. it is deemed advisable by the Common Council of the City of Phoenix to issue bonds of said city for the following purposes, towit:
 First-For the purpose of paying the present bonded indebtedness of said City (being Fire Department bonds for sl0.OOO), issued on the
Arizona republican., 1896-05-26


 the conclusion that Dr. Edisons Obesity Pills and Obesity Fruit Salt more nearly fill the re qu1rements of & thorough cure for this malady than any or all other treatments These reme- dies reduce the flesh, but do not reduce the system.''
 Sarah Davenport Troost, East Eighth street, Kansas City. writes: For too much fat on face and neck used Dr. Edison's Obesity Pills and Salt In month they reduced me p pounds and improved my health and figure {" Deborah Preston Sheldor, Little Rock, Ark , writes: "My hips and abdomen became un- duly fat and my physician induced me to take Dr. Eddsons Obesity remedies In about five weeks three bottles of the Pills and two of the Salt reduced me 3l pounds and restored to me all my old gracefulness."
 Hon. Wm. H. Deane, writing from Albuquer que, says: "Dr. EdisOn's Obesity, B and reduced my abdominal measurement 10 inches in four weeks"
 pr: Edison's Obesity and Supporting Bands should be used by feshy men and women.
 MeasurefOr Sands as per figures on cut.
 These remedies take of 8 pound day. No rigid dieting. Nopurging. No inconvenience. No danger. No loss of time. Perfectly harm Jess. Obesity Fruit Salt, $1 @ bottle. Obesity Pills, $1 50 8 bottle. Obesity Bands, g 50 and up. We send free, "How to Cure Obesity" Every fat person should read it. We have three large stores and corps of physicians Send for symptom blank. Druggists sell our goods. We bill mail orders and answer mail letters promptly. Send s1 with c. o. D. orders We refer to all large mercantile agencies LOR- ING x co, Department 45, No. 113 State Street, Chicago, Ill.
 For saie by Dr. G. H. Keefer. Phoenix. Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-26
SAVE TIME.

Ship your freight via the Santa Fe route, always specifying via Ash Fork and the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix railway, for first class service. Through cars of merchandise are loaded for Ash Fork, where freight for points on the S. F., & P. railway is transferred at once, making time from eastern points very much shorter than via any other route.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-26

TT S. Government lands and information ill O. detail governing the same. Golden op- portunities to secure 320 acres or less of the finest lands in the world two crops each year. at a cost not to exceed Sl5 per acres with per petual water rights. This can last but few months at most when prices will advance over those at the present time asked by canal com panies which is s20 per acre.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-26

OOOCITY LOTS. 5OxlS719 feet, five minutes CUO walk from court house, no street car required. First-elass streets and avenues. Every lot elegantly situated and perfect, no ravines or broken lands, and each covered with a luxuriant growth of alfalfa, (meadow) are now in our hands at prices that simply defy competition and can never be duplicated in Phoenix, viz: At, from $50 to s1c0 each on the installment plan, monthly payments of $10 each. We address ourselves particularly to people paying rent, exhorbitant rents, for poor acc0mmodations both in houses and rooms every dollar of which is that of & practical waste when paid by the permanent settler. This offer cannot last long, Hence, to the renter of houses and rooms we say-COME AND SEE US. you are now wasting from SIP to s20 per mouth in rent, buy family tent and live on your own property until you decide later on to build or sell your lot at 8 big ad- vance, thus saving not only money. but owning a lovely home for what otherwise wo1ld go to a landlord This information isan angels visit" to the saving wife ana pointer to the indus trious young man and lady working for a monthly wage. send this paper to your east ern friends It's good thing.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-26

VKTANTED-An old lady to care for child w seven years old. Address or call at 112 West Jackson St.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-26

LyOr RENT-Rooms for light housekeeping E for $7.50 to $l5 per month; single rooms s4 to s10 per month at Lamson Business Col lege bu lding.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-26

E,OR SALE-Second hand Cleveland bicycle. T H. Heileman, at Marshalls blacksmith shop.