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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
vcrmin ON stock.

A farmer who, to cure vermin on
stock, has used various remedies, with
the rest. kerosene and lard, camphor
dissolved in alcohol, and carbolic acid
mixed with lard, and all without the
desired success, writes that, finally, he
tried onions. OF the result he says:
Zone particular animal. a yearling
bull, was very full, even after using
the other remedies. took a large on
ion, cut it in two, and rubbed him hard
all over. until / had used two or more
onions and my eyes smarted. Then I
gave him some of the pieces which
were left, which he ate with relish.
and awaited the result. The second
day examined him, and to my aston
ishment and joy, the hair was full of
scarcasses, but not a live one could I
find. Since then have treated all the
stock in the same way, but did not
give the cows giving milk any to eat,
for fear Of spelling the butter.-New
Zealand Farmer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
THE CATTLE Snow.


y 4 y y q. I'd D..
Z Partisan Rsportss Describes Ms n.
psfisnos In Lsndsn
I am representative Of the Partisan
press. S
Knowing the English quite we'll, am
'ent to England for seven days to exam.
Inc the prize cattle show, and acquaint
myself with the manners Of the English
people. says the London Man Of the
World.
obtain an Introduction to country
tamily-bucolics observation-disclosures
Ing Of fat madame, fatter monsieur,
I latest son and a charming daughter.
In the night I get "deadrunk" (idiom
English) on potterbeer with the latest
son; In the morning I am "olright." al
laliveoh (also idioms English)."
At the entrance Of the cattle show I
meet madame and her charming daugh.
ter.
salute.
"Howdudo?" says madame.
Olright; oh, yes. ofiiy," respond.
Have you seen my SOM"
II have not yet had that pleasure this
morning."
"He'r in the show" says madame,
with great Joy. you will find him
among the beasts-he has taken q
Prize"
1t is the first time discover that
prizes are given to fat men. but con-
zeal my surprise and congratulate mad.
ime.
He deserves it-he is very fine.''
I'VE exhibit every year-one Of our
family. My husband was highly com.
mended last year. Now it is my sons
turn, but next year we shall exhibit
ourselves again If we haven't too much
10 worry u.s."
Madame, Il am sure will take prize, -
say. Indeed she is extremely large.
She acknowledges the compliment with
smile.
"My husband and do not quite agree
with regard to feeding"
us it possible?"
"Now, be believes in mangels, but I
say cake"
Madame. should prefer cake my
SELF"
"And it's cheaper when you come to
use two or three tons month"
can hardly believe what hear.
Again smother my establishment and.
turning to the lovely daughter, say:
"You do not yourself exhibit, made
noiselie!'
Eyes. d." she replies, dropping her
-eycs and blushing with charming mod
ssty.
"oh, yes; Florence has got something
here and it's shame she didn't get Q
prize. You shall judge for yourself,
monsieur. Here, Florence, my dear
while 60 and find your father, take
monsieur and show him your calves"
I am astounded. I knew what to say
am astounded. / know not what to
say or where OF look. I say "Mademoi-
sion more private, but" and, over.
s2me by my modesty rush away.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Duck culture for PROFIT.

American Poultry Journal: AS
practical industry, duck raising pays
James Rankin, the oldest and one of
the most extensive Of duck rearers,
says: "a duck can be made to pay
more than a cow" Ducks are easily
raised, are handy and mature rapidly.
While they are naturally aquatic,
water is not necessary, except for
drinking. A sandy or gravelly soil is
best for them,and shelter is required
in Northern ATTITUDES. These birds are
heavy caters, but they are instructive
~ foragers, and take on meat, in pro.
portion to their supply Of food, more
probably than land fowls. A low
rooted house, properly ventilated, with
dry floor, on which the birds squat in
clean litter, and an enclosure when
freedom is not convenient, furnish
the shelter and yard. A few choice
ducks may be kept in q confined space
with profit; but the business is now
carried on in the East by men who
rear thousands Of ducklings for mar.
ket. This phase can be but suggested
in the limits Of this page. II the
reader has already turned his atten-
ton to the subject as q vocation, the
correct way for him to ascertain the
best methods of procedure is to visit
the ranches in the East. He can learn
the ranches in the East. He can there
learn how the work is done by prac-
teal men. 1t is very different mat
ter than raising flock for pleasure.
The farmer in the West who docs not
raise thoroughbred ducks misses an
opportunity to add materially to his
income.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Training the shoat..

EARLY maturity is IL prime necessity
for pig-raising. and it is folly to wait
more than six months for an animal to
show It's points. If not exhibited by
that time they are too slow in develop
mcnt for future use in breeding. EARLY
marketable animals are demanded, and
it is a saving to the grower, also. to
feed wen and literally and sell while
goung.
In eoid climates 1t does not pay to at
tempt to fatten pigs ont of doors and
in cold pens. The gain hogs make in
winter depends much OH tile degree Of
protection from cold which they re
ceive. If they must pick up their corn
out Of the snow, Or drink frozen swill.
they. will make slow gains. Animal
heut must be maintained in some way
by food or shelter.
Although repeatedly demonstrated
that pigs cannot he Fept healthy on
concentrated food only. many farmers
continue to give them less during the
greater portion of their lives. Corn.
either ground or unground. is too solid
and compact q food when unmixed
with other materials, and cannot be
thoroughly digested.
A good breed Of pigs must consume,
digest and assimilate great amount
Of food and convert it into paying
pork, and it is necessary to see that the
pig has plenty Of the right nourish-
ment. Sometimes this high feeding
Affects the constitution Of the animal,
and it becomes necessary to select a
hardy, enduring variety.
Upon small place where cows are
kept there is some milk to spare and
an abundance Of refuse vegetables and
roots, and these can be fed most prof
itably to small porkers. Let the breed
be Of small size, quick growth and
early maturity. and ready to slaughter
ct i've or six months old.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
A Trinity Of EVIL.

Billousness. sick headache and irregularity
Of the bowels accompany each other. To
the removal Of this trinity of evils Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters Is specially adpated.
1t also cures dyspepsia. rheumatism, ma!a-
rial complaints, biliousness, nervousness and
constipation. The most satisfactory results
follow fair trial. Use 1t daily.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
The Season Begun

The Season Begun.
"Have you begun making garden yet,
Mr. Outskirts
Eyes; we've flung all our old tin cans
over into the next neighbours lot."-
Chicago Record.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Solid Food.

The st. Louis Hostess-1 am afraid
you will find our dear Missouri water
rather unpleasant to your taste.
Guest-Not at all. madame. It's the
best ever ate.-Life.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
some sheepi.h -scint,l,ation..

some Sheept6h Sclnttll0ttOns.
The lands best adapted to sheep are
high plateaus or rolling fields. Sheep
are more subject to disease on lower
levels, and are not SO we'll adapted
to warm moist atmosphere as to the
rarer and dryer air Of the uplands.
.Marshy ground has a tendency to
bring on foot rot and kindred dis
eases.
Many sheep raisers are beginning to
shear their stock much earlier than
formerly. There is gain in the greater
cleanliness Of the wool, and in the
comparative freedom Of the sheep
from ticks. However well fed, sheep
will not thrive with ticks upon them,
and these insects multiply very rapid
~ in the heavy fleece in warm wealth
Many sheep owners who give atten-
t1on to feeding, watering, sheltering
and exercise make grea mistake that
they allow ram to run in the pen I'M
til the lambs are dropped. Even If
of.:a good disposition, he is a nuisance
in the pen, and, If cross, may some
times do a great deal Of harm.
We are rapidly becoming a lamb
and mutton eating people, and stock
masters may probably give more at
tention to this demand than they have
heretofore been doing. 1t is estimated
that we market 100000 lambs annual
~, between the ages of four and eight
weeks. 1t is q rapidly growing in
dustry.
When a lamb is troubled with
worms. give 20 drops Of turpentine in
coughs and becomes thin and poor,
give tablespoonful of the same in
a pint Of linseed OIL Most Of these
Ills come from throat and lung thread
worms. which the fumes Of the tur-
~entine cause to be elected.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
A Polite Exchanrs

First LADY, was SURPRISED to see
you at the sacred concert last evening.
knew it wasn't your Sunday out.
Second Lady-Yes; we'll, you see
Mary Ann wanted next Sunday for a
wedding.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
A Receipt In Full.

Maud-The dressmaker's boy is here
again with his bill.
Prominent Actress-Dear me! This
Is dreadful nuisance, but bring me
my writing materials; suppose I
must give him another testimonial
Truth.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

Patrick Henry was known all over the
American colonies as IN orator long before
he was thirty. M
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the only
cough medicine used in my house.-D. g.
Albright. MiRinburg. Pa. Dec. II, 1906.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

There are Dictionaries and Dictionaries.
but the noblest Roman of them ali seems
to be Webster. 1t is still easily in the lead
In the great race for popularity.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
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THE FAMILY cow.
"a Growings Demand Among suburb.
m Residents. ,{si

"A Growing Demand Amone suburb.
nm Residents. gs
OF late years the tendency Of the
more wealthy class Of cur city popula-
ton is to- seek suburban residences,
ewing to purer air In the country and
the demand in the city proper for fac
tories shops and business houses. The
extension Of the electric car lines
has made It possible for the business
man to live in the country where he
and his family can have all the lux,a-
rieS OF the farm yet do business in
the city. No suburban residence is
complete without Que or more Jersey
cows, not merely for lawn ornaments
but more properly to supply the table
with healthtul food, both luxuries and
substantials. And by the way, in all
the cuisine calendar there is no other
source from which you can get 80
many palitable dishes as from the
COW products. Professional men, me-
chanics and laborers when situated
so that they can keep them want fam
ily cows. know of no brighter OPEN
ing in the farm or animal industry
to the farmer than the raising Of a
class Of cows suitable for this trade.
Ut would not require a large capital,
neither would thoroughbred stock be
necessary, yet the nearer to thistle
type Of the animal being more firmly
fixed and reproduction more certain
the better the chances for success
would be. At least one would hardly
expect to succeed by using anything
short Of Thoroughbred sire. 1T would
require neat and convenient stables,
vet not necessarily expensive ones.
A few cows of the desired type for
foundation. The milk products from
these should pay all care Of keep and
care and good dividend on the in
vestment besides. The offspring would
be clear gain. These should be kindly
treated, trained to be perfectly gentle
to milk at cowhood, neat in appear
ance. kind and loving to ladies' and
children. Such cows at three to five
years old would find ready market
at prices more than double those for
ordinary stock, and where one went
1t would make a demand for more.
The business of'raising cows for sale
fs capable of unlimited extension.
Those that were not up to the more
aesthetic taste in appearance would
find ready sale to the milk and butter
dairies.-L. p. Bailey in National
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Maybe He Wa. M

Maybe He Was o..
Proprietor Ito editor)-Well, the first
number of our new paper books well,
but here is one thing l don't like.
"What:'
"Why, this communication signed
An Old Subscriber "-Tit-Bits.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

,flTS.Al Fttsstoppcd fire: by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve keRtOrer. No Fits the trsL days uSe,
narvclouscure Treatise and s. trial bot -
tiscases. send to DR.. Kline. 9Sl fAila-. Pa
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

Hegeman's Camphor Toe with 0lyoerine.
The original and only genuine Cures Chapped Hands
and Face, Cold Cores &c. c. g. CLARK Co., N. Haven. CT
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

Proofessive Stock Breeding.
TIE farmers who raise stock in the
lines Of their forefathers in this day
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

IL the Baby 10 Cutting Teeth.
Be eure and use that old and weil-tried remedy Ma
WINDOWS SOOTHING syrup for children Teethin9
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Ayers Sarsaparilla

Send for the "curebook." 100 pages free.
]. c. Aver Co Lowell, Mass.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

DIR. j. q. GRANT. Specialist.
Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat.
Syndicate Block, Minneapolis.
(Spectacles fitted.)
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

The process Of stereotyping IL nearly II
years old.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Retiring.

Retiring.
Mistress-Mary, don't approve d
your entertaining your young man /,
the kitchen.
"Well, mum, he's too shy to com,
in the parlor. Life.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04

ity at your hands, 1 claim the right to say
word In behalf of the Springs as health resort,
and cannot do better than to state the facts In
my own case.
left Erie, Pa, about November 1, 1894, my
friends at the time doubling whether would
ever recover my health. 1 arrived at Hot
Springs so weak and disheartened that re-
quired aid to leave the cars ana reach the ho-
tel. For the first two weeks 1 felt no improve
ment. Then 1 experienced change, which
continued until my departure. and returned to
my home very much stronger and free from
pain.
1 do not hesitate to say to anyone seeking re-
lief from pain. aud desiring rest, that do not
believe there is any place where an invalid can
go and find so many advantages, such as heal
ing waters, pure air, grand mountain scenery
and comfortable hotel accommodations, as Hot
Springs, S, d. The elegant Evans Hotel is
equipped with every provision for comfort, and
all that goes to make one feel at home. am
so thoroughlyconyinced of the many advantages
to be found at your location, that it is pleasure
for me to recommend the Hot Springs to invalids
and to those seeking amusement as well as
health.
Wishing you every success, and that Hot
Springs may become better known and appre-
ciated, am Truly yours,
[Signedl w. M. TYSON.
The Hot Springs of South Dakota are reached
directly by the Burlington Route.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04
A Chance to Make Money.

l read some weeks ago how one of your sub
scribers made money selling Dish Washers.
ordered one. tried 1t, and it did the work beau
tifully. My lady friends came in, saw it. and
were charmed, as they all hate the drudgery of
dishwashing, and they mostly all do their own
work, my brother suggested that we start in the
business. We did so and have made 200 after
paying all expenses. Our sales were made at
home. We have not canvassed any. Our bust
ness is Increasing right along, and we are going
to stick to it until we have made ten thousand
dollars, or until the United States is supplied
with Mound City Dish Washers,
We sell from five to fifteen Dish Washers
every day, and some days more. The Dish
Washer is lovely. and every housekeeper wants
one. Get sample Washer, show it to your
friend. and you are sure to make money. No ex-
cuse for any one to be poor when money can be
made as easily as it is selling Dish Washers. For
full particulars and sample Washer address,
MOUND CITY DISH WASHER Co., st. Louis, Mo,
They will start you on the road to success. j. G..
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04
ILLINOIS UNIVERSALIST CONVEN-
TION
Committee of Fellowship.

The fellowship of the Illinois Universalist Con-
vention is hereby withdrawn from Rev, A. N.
Alcott. at his request. taking effect from this
date, Nov. 26. 1895.
ON the 9Th day of February, 1895, the fellow
ship of Rev. A. N. Alcott was suspended until
January l. 1896, for his violation of Law 3, Sote.
II, b. Laws of Fellowship Government and Dis
cipline of the Universalist General Convention
and for pursuing a course contrary to the polity
of the Universallst denomination. While there
was no valid reason to expect that the Committee
would do otherwise than adhere 10 its judgment
and await the expiration of the full term of sus-
pension before taking further action in this
case. and while the Committee recognize that
a suspended clergymen cannot withdraw from
fellowship, the Committee deem it expedient to
waive this consideration and drop his name
from the roll of ministers In fellowship with the
Illinois Universalist Convention from this date
By order of the Committee.
BENZ. F. MONROE. Chairman.
CHICAGO, Nov. 26. 1895.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04
"Body Rested. Mind at Ease. .

That is what 1t is when travelling on the fast
trains of the Chicago. Milwaukee 4 st. Paul
railway; besides there is no chance to "kIck,"
for the accommodations are up to date. the
trains keep moving right along and get there on
time. These lines thoroughly cover the terri
tory between Chicago, La Crosse. st. Paul, Min
neapolis, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Sioux Falls,
Sioux City, Yankton. Council Bluffs. Omaha and
Northern Michigan. All the principal cities
and towns in that territory are reached by
the "St. Paul' lines. connecting at ST. Paul.
Council Bluffs and Omaha with all lines
for points in the far west. Write to f. A.
Miller Asst Genl Pass'r Agent, Chicago, ILL.,,
for one of their new map time tables and
brochure giving description of the Compart
ment Sleeping Cars. Tickets furnished by any
coupon ticket agent In the United States and
Canada. The finest dining cars In the world are
run on the solid vestibuled, archaeological and
steam-heated trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee
q st. Paul Railway.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04
ACHSAH z. DAVIS.

Mrs. ACHsAH P. DAVIS died at Loami, Ill
of Bright's disease, after long and painful ill
ness. She was the wife of John p Davis; age,
76 years. Deceased was born in Hebron N. H.,
but has spent most of her life in Loami. She
leaves husband and two children, Mrs. With
row, of Springfield and Mrs. Jones, of Loaml.
The third child died when but eight months
old. Mrs. Davis was life long Universalist and
brought her children up to that belief in which
she lived and died. She was lady of culture
and refinement which is evidenced by the many
beautiful poems written by her at various peri
ods A poem written by her hand entitled
"When Would DE-" was read at her funeral.
ItshOws great trust and hope, and a willingness
to go when ever the summons came. No one
knew her but to love her. The funeral was held
In the Methodist Church at Loami. Rev. j. L.
June, of Girard, officiating.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04
For Weak Women.
HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.
1t soothes and feeds the nerves, helps
digestion and imparts strength.


We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
G. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo. o.
We the undersigned, have know f. J. Cheney
for the the last 10 years. and believe him per
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
Ohio.
Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Price 75e. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists, Testimonials free.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04
NATIONAL POsT-OFFICE MISSION.
Department o f the VI .C.U.

For free literature and Standard Uniyersalist
books from the Loan Library, address the Sec
retary-Librarian, G. f. White, 80 West St.. Bos-
ton. Mass. All contributions of books and leaf
lets should be sent to same address, Send all
collections and contributions OF money to the
National Secretary of the Y. P. G. u. Rev, H. L.
Garfield, 80 West St., Boston, Mass. For infor-
nation regarding local agents and local organi-
cations, address the Chairman of the p. o. Com
mittee, Rev. Q. IL. Shinn, DID. Concerning the
general purpose and work of the mission and
the methods of advertising In secular papers and
magazines confer with either of the following:
Q. H. Shinn, Galesburg, ILL.,, F. A. Blsbee,
Philadelphia. Pa, +. o. Hall, Cambridge. Mass.
A. r. Heath, Lafayette Place. New York
City, L. II. Parker, Newtonyllle, Mass. National
P. o. Mission Commission.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04
CENT-A-DAY PLEDGES FOR 1896.

The Cent Day plan, approved by the
General Convention at its recent session
in Meriden, has been tested to consid
cradle extent, and has attained fair de-
gree of success. Could the plan be gen
orally adopted, it would go far to provide
resources for the desired work of Con-
ventions. General and State. If every
family in the Universalist denomination
were represented by the cent-a-day
method, it would yield over $4,000 for
the work of missions and church extern
sion.
In every locality where this plan has
been earnestly pushed it has proved sue
cessful. 1t has been found to be simple
and satisfactory in its working, and its
productiveness has been clearly demon
strated.
To ensure more general adoption of
the plan. the cooperation of pastors
Sunday school uperintendents, officers
of Young Peoples Societies. and all
others interested in the advancement of
the Universalist Church is earnestly So
licited.
MayInot count uponthe sympathy and
help which are essential in pushing the
plan and obtaining the best results?
Blanks will be sent out from this office
as they may be desired, and to every
signer of Cent-a-Day pledge folding
box will be mailed, when so requested.
1t should be remembered that credit
is given to parishes for all returns made
on this plan, and that such returns, when
they aggregate a sufficient amount. will
meet "quotas' and annual contributions.
One half the payments made on these
pledges are paid over to State Conven-
tions, without any deduction for expen-
SEES.
Dear Brethren and Friends: Please or
der supply of blanks at once, and en-
gage heartily in their distribution. Thus
will you give support to plan endorsed
and commended by the General Conven-
ton, while you will render service Of
practical helpfulness to the work of our
church. HI. w. RUGG.
PROVIDENCE, Dec. 81, 1895.