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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-23
The Duck.

domestic poultry. 1t is a notorious
scavenger, consuming anything and
everything. Nothing comes amiss
with the duck, only give it enough to
satisfy it's APPARENTLY Unsuitable hun
ger. But there is one thing about it,
the duck is no loafer, doing nothing
to pay for it's board. 1t just jumps
right at it, and grows, and then, be-
ginning in February or March, Or
even earlier, it lays an egg day for
| four or five months, with surprising
regularity. A hen is pretty well salts
fed to lay every other day, and often
takes a vacation over and above that;
but the duck produces it's large egg
every day during the laying period.
Boiled potatoes, turnips beets or car
rots should form the basis of the
mash for ducks, for the roots are
bulky and cheap.
An excellent grain ration is made
by mixing equal parts bran, ground
oats and corn meal. Combine this
mixed grain ration with the boiled
roots (the same quantity of roots as
of grain) and a first-rate meal for the
| duck will be obtained. One thing
about this aquatic bird is it's extreme
timidity, and breeders are obliged to
exercise care that nothing occurs to
excite fear. The least circumstances
as the presence in the pen of a mouse
or cat, or the shadow of a lantern
will produce a panic right away
among a flock of ducks, and when
| frightened the whole flock crowds
and jams itself into dense bunch, in
which individuals often get lame legs
and become greatly incapacitated.
AS far as the water privileges are
concerned, the duck, though fond of
bathing, will grow as we'll and as fast
with only water to drink as if it had
the whole sea at its disposal; but, of
course, to keep clean and to appear
dU ICS UOSC Ill d. udCuIdl 0IoH0nC, U1C
duck requires a pond or other fair
sized body of water.
AS to breed of ducks, there are
many; all interesting, either from
ornamental or practical standpoints,
or from both points of view-Rouen,
Pekin, Cayuga, Aylesbury, etc. The
Rouen is the most beautiful of these,
but by common consent the Pekin is
the most practical. The Pekin is the
great duck for business, because it
has received especial attention in this
direction. 1t has been bred for many
decades to produce the most flesh
and to make the best appearance
when dressed. The Pekin is we'll
known. The commonest marks Of
impurity to be found in many f1ocks
on the farm and elsewhere are very
white, snowy plumage and light,
fesh-colored bills. These two features
are characteristic of the Aylesbury
| The genuine Pekin has a strong
creamy tint of feather and very
deep yellow bill.-Southern Cultiva
| tor.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-23
POULTRY DEPARTMENT..

Address all communica tons to Poultry De-
partment, Box 200, DeLand, Fla
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-23

Why not use
Wintersmith's!
30 years sue
cess. Tried and
true. Sells on
it's merits, and
never fails to
cure. Take no
substitute.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-07-23
THE Discovery saved x1is Life

The Discovery saved His Life.
Mr.. G. Cai'louette, Druggist, Beavers
vile, ILL.,. says. ITO DR.. Kings New
Discovery owe nv life. Was taken
with La Grippe and tried all the phvsi-
clans for miles about, but of no avail
and was given up and told ! could not
live. Having DR.. Kings New Discovery
in my store Isent for a hottie and began
its use and from the first dose began to
get better. and after using three bottles
was up and about again. It is worth
its weight in gold. We won't keep store
or house without ir." Get tree trial
at Scheldrup & Fiesler's Drug Store.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-07-23
Rin<iin9 irvine cheap.

Bnt it is not "cheap" binding Irvine.
bnt the best in the snarket,s sand sfuily
guaranteed. The Keller Manufacturing
Company is selling pure manila and
standard twines at retail, at carload
prices. In fact there is not supply
house in the west that will sell you as
good Irvine tor the money. Cot Keller
for Irvine.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-07-23
where He,sAs.

,Upou may honor, sir, ! don't know
whereI stand politically Il ana attend.
ing the mass conyention as means to
an end. want to decide where am |
at and to use every honorable and in.
telligent means to aid in locating my
SELF"
Thus spake ex-Lieutenant Governor A.
Barto of Sank Centre whose ponderosity
Of person is fair index OF the weight OF
guns he carries. Continuing, he said
while a sad gravity marked manner and
utterance:
"I'ye heen Republican-a Republican
politician-for more than forty years. I
won't leave that great patty without
being well assured Fam right to do 50.
am bimetallist and the accent is on
the 'bi.' If 1 thought the election OF
Bryan would drive gold out of circula-
ton, would oppose his election.
Whether. on the contrary, the success OF
the Chicago platform and candidates
would further the cause of international
bimetallism or not can't say-I am at
present inclined to believe it would.
But don't like the Chicago platform.
Free trade and free silver are to me con-
Trajectory on their faces. Then again.
protection and single gold standard
are equally inconsistent. It's all mud
dle-the worst eyer knew in politics.
"Do think John Lind will be the can
didate OF a fusion of all parties opposed
to the St. Louis platform? Ican't say
that as yet. Mr.. Lind. I do believe.
would be very acceptable to the peoples
party and the silver Republicans $50
called.) You may rest assured of one
thing yes two, for that matter. First:
intend to vote and work for Charley
Towne for congress from the Sixth dis
trict, and, second, am not going to be
a stav-at- home. I'll vote for somebody
when the time comes. Meantime, am
doing what thousands of Democrats and
Republicans in this country are doing
today--I am trying to look at all sides
fairly and without prejudice and to be
we'll grounded and patriotic in my be-
liefs when / reach them. love my
country. 1 would not by word or vote
do anything to hurt this nation OF ours
Il hope and believe we all feel that
y."-Mlnneapolis Times.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04
LIFE m THE BARRACKS.
The business Of Soldering in the United
states-

While there are many disadvantages
connected with the life of common
soldier, there are some compromising
circumstances that the public rarely
takes into consideration. The common
soldier, when he lives up TO army retu,
lations, is so situated as 70 enjoy every
needed condition in the way Of health
and fine physical Development He also
has many mental and moral privileges,
provided he takes advantage Of them.
and is on the whole much better of
than Is generally supposed
There is a g.eat prejudice in the pub
lie mind against soldering. and occa-
sional abuses have increased this feel.
Ing until il is not easy 70 get good en-
listed men.
OF course, the thought of training
men simply 70 shoot and be shot al has
IT'S unpleasant side, but. all the same,
they are necessary for the safety ot
their country and probably will be 20
the end OF unre, especially II the peace
congresses make 10 more Roadway than
they are dong at present Rife pTsc-
tice, games Of al kinds and athletic ex.
erci=es are part Of The regular employ
msnt.
Il is now recommended that more
freedom be given 20 the K.en in the aft
ernoon hours N order that they may
have practice IN bicycle riding and
other srus.neats. and nay hare mora
tine 70 themselves 20 follow their own
ple<sures- There = a tendency 20
ward more freedom in the informing.
Ing Of officers and men. and q better
state q feeling between them thar has
hitherto existed. Contests IN athletic
games are sEg-sted rot only in the
garrison. but b.-tveen those ~ Eooesssi-
bls P1Szis- MARCHES out through the
country sS proposed, not alone fox
practice, but for Tie purpnSe % taking
tee ren t5to new scenes
Darraek life IS exceedingly hum
dim. and tA- men become restless
when confined zoo long in one place
Wnsre se.d..Fs are arsrterrd lear IA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04
The Origin of awindf.u.-

The origin OF the expression wind
fall" which is used when one wishes to
refer 70 a streak Of gnod luck, dates
back to the time of William the Con-
queruir. At that time it was criminal
ofen.e to cut timber in the British for
ests without royal consent All that
could be gathered for fuel or other pu--
poses was such limbs as thewird should
happen to break and cast TO the ground
On this account the peasants hailed a
great windstorm as a blessing, because
1t was apt to cast enough of ''windfaIls7
for winter fre-wood From this old
time forestry custom comes the modern
application of tbs expression. At one
time 1t was 6ecreed that only such
limbs and whole trees as should fall
during the three summer months could
be used as fre-wood. but the IN business
of the act was so plainly apparent that
no attempt was ever made 70 enforce il
Detroit Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04
RESPECT FOR THE NERVES.
The True Theory Of Living n Hs.I,hfui
Life.

The True Theory Of Living n HsaIthfui
Life.
Respect for the nerves. then. demands
tnc avoidance of overworl Of every kind,
whether mental or physical. Too much
eating Is overwork Of the digestive or
Guns: too much bicycle riding draws too
heavily on the heart and lungs. too
much thinking or fretting oycrtaxes
the brain. But IN fact. ovcryTorking
the digestive and assirailative organs
or straining the heart or lungs goes %
the nerve centers 20 register the fatal
lesion; for 50 long as the arrangement
s. not beyond the power OF vital force
TO rectify il II but temporary. and The
equilibrium viii be restored.
The true theory of living healthf'i.
life would seem u be this: Take cars
Of the nerve centers: 90 DO tins. guard
against oveT~ork-that IL. overss
penditure Of nervous force. But = ma
iority. perhaps. Of fairly intelligent peo-
pie do not know when hey are making
the raost destructive threads upon thsiI
vital supply. and Suzb ignO-sBoe - very
hard 70 rc4ach v~ith Cd, Enlightenment Il
science. A pcr~oo Of wax stomach. BY
eating a bit % pickle Ray bring about
q nervous waste syr~ztrr than that
eaus.-d ~ a days hard labor. lie has
nah s. dsrland upon ~ u dis0rcsr,d
nerves. AID they eaEBnot supply the
forcc- b. IL bsating a poor. weak borSs
tecsus- he cannot draw n Load. Er.
css-es a-e y hat prevent Euoosssez.-EsB
it0-'s Outlook. ia Chzuts1onzn-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04

~PShsNi~ petal&Etly calculated xra.
Dubey, looking Up from litsls Joanuy's
FeograPhy II cart fad itf-
Can't find WHAT rrunte.l Mr.. Dab
b. ~itA kas nose buried AZ kis nsws-
Isap~r.
FEY
"FaT~
"Ehlry. tel yoe' have looked al
over th- usp q OSisAosaz aid ozEEos
TAD g. 7 uaz certain IT,
-'H-r-. rost- eEcls ned 1fr. Dubhv.
sraerrirg f-r5zn h.a aisTtra-+ CT. What's
thai goo are looE.sr foT?
They're always AzEFirg people n
F,Hlr-y, sd I want u kr.oz ~ Acre y n
! auppe@>d. q eonrs~. hat Il Wa =
Oklahoma. but peyhzps ! o2ghs 90 le.k
ct tie TAP 81 Texas ~. u Word.
-saeA.T-P ar.< tie sentence: ~Yu-s-
tan - q PsainzuIa.-
Fup1 f-gho never cyul1 srsd-rssanA
grarurszs aay iso-rl -Y ueatsss = . Pup
- Roam. Lue1isl@tlr- c&Ns. ssoo.d pr
Scu ssnrnlnr
~Eov d ySa naIse TAT OUT
Frat peTsou. IretaB: sscoad pr
son. f9estau; ;Aiga r-rro.. Hsest4a-
Il1rz-. arst Teroa. HseaEsz. secoat
peFross-F
80 . .ogr ssst- -T.S2s sfslaEs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04
HUMOROUS,

.-"Do you notice any change in Dunn,
iey?''asked the tail man. mo, don't, .
snapped the other man, sourly. He
was Dumley's tailor.-Rockland Trib-
uDe.
'-He-"I wonder you're not afraid oi
going to Nice after those terrible earth.
quakes." She-"O. surely those things
are always confined to the poorer quar-.
tiers of the town."-Punch.
Mrs. Ayebee-''Men are such funny
things. When Ayebee asked me to be
his he was the most disconsolate man
imaginable" Mrs. Cedee-''I can well
believe that."-Boston Transcript.
d want an additional clause put
on the anti-smol1e ordinance" said Gas.
well. go on" replied Dukane. 81
want every cigarette smoker to be com.
PEELED to consume his own smoke
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
-She-"You don't care for my kisses
any more" He-''The idea! Before
we were married I used to expect q
dozen or so in payment for a box OF
candy, and now deem only one of them
sufficient payment for new dress."-
indianapolis Journal.
Are you going to call on our new
neighbor, Mrs. L. ?'' 81 think not. The
fact is, 1 met her yesterday, and she
evidently does not belong to the best so.
ciety." 'How do you lznow?" BE
cause she has such pleasant Manners
N. 7. Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04
COUNTRY SCHOoL-TEAcHERS.
They Earn About as Much rs Cobblers OF
DreSsm2kers.


In the country, whether in the east
or west, north or south, the compen-
ration to school-teachers is so small
that it seems wonderful that those who
receive these salaries can live on them.
These salaries range from 500 a year
to $500 a year. The average for a
school year of about seven months Is
s31s.s6 for men and S262.92 for women
The duties of country school-teacher
usually includes cleaning the school
house and building fires. These duties
are not always considered hardships by
the persOns who take such posts, as the
women in all save exceptional cases
have been accustomed to such work at
home, and the men find it easy enough
10 get pupils to do the work in ey-
change for favoFs in school. In the
country schools of the United States
there are three times as many women
as men, the percentage being little
greater than in the cities.
Most country schools have only one
teacher. and that teacher is required TO
instruct children of all ages and in all
branches up to grammar and algebra.
The amount Of either grammar or
algebra dispensed in these schools is
quite inconsidcrable, as these are
branches of knowledge not in demand.
For what these country teachers do,
as the schools are at present estab-
lished, 1t is likely that they are quite
adequately paid. A village school
master will earn as much in the year as
the cobbler; the schoolmistress will
make as much in the year as the dress
maker. They do not belong. as a gen
eral thing, to a class better educated
than the cobbler or dreSsmaker. and
they do Tot work any harder. Those
OF them who have thought about their
calling, and who have ever been moved
20 feel that great responsibilities de-
volved upon them. have realized that
the conditions were such that they
could DO next 70 nothing, ard usually
they have given over any efforts 20 Sc
cure a change in school administration
Forum.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04

water 1t-ls propOeed TO supply racing
shells, boats and all necessary appIi-
apces for exercise. Rubber heels are u
be attached to army shoes, experiments
having shown that the jar to the body
is greatly decreased and much fatigue
is avoided.
A review Of the condition of the army
shows an unusual amount OF intelli-
gence in the suggestions Of those in
charge of the various departments. IL
is possible to make the condition of the
common soldier much more comfort
able and agreeable without rendering
the service too costly, and this, accord
ing 10 all indications. the war depart-
ment is inclined 70 do.-N. Y Ledger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04
JUST AT THIS TIME.
A Few Valuable Hints 20 Those Who Are
Quick tn Take Advantage of SuSGes-

Ouick Tn Take Advantage OF SuSEes-
lions
Can you afford 20 risk your life dur
ing this Spring?
This Is a question which great many
people viii do well TO consider just at
this time
How many people there are, just now.
who complain of tired, worn-ouI feel
ings. They feel listless. languid, have
headaches, backaches and continually
suffer from stomach troubles Their
symptoms plainly show that their liver
and kidneys are out of order. Others
are sufferers from dizziness, palpitatiOn
and pains near the heart. Their blood
does not circulate properly and It needs
purifying. Unless these things are at
tended to, the first cold or chill they
catch Is very apt 10 turn into pneu-
monia, consumption or some other dan
gerous malady. Can anyone afford TO
run these risks?
These dangers are not exaggerated.
They actually exist, they must be faced,
and 1t is a serious matter for people who
have others depending on them. Such
people cannot afford to be laid up with
a severe illness, lose work and pay
heavy doctors bills. II is wiser TO guard
against the many dangers by tonlnS up
the system and putting every organ OF
the body in perfect condition. This is
easily accomplished by the aid Of
Warmers Safe Cure, which for years has
been recognized as the greatest and best
remedy for renewing the strength and
building up the health.
Every doctor knows this truth. Thou
sands OF prominent people have proved
its value in their own experience. ASK
them and they will tell you they always
make it a practice to take Warner S
Safe Cure whenever any ill-health ap-
proaches. That is why they can face the
most dangerous exposures without risk
and always keep in perfect health.
There are few people who can afford to
ignore these suggestions, few who
should fail to avail themselves of the
valuable hints they contain.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04
WHITE AT The THROAT.
sashIo. May Decree That Ii Must BE
Worn.

The advance guard Of the white col
lar arrived some time ago II the little
Gace-trimmed muslin tabs, and TIE uni
versal resumption OF the old-fashioned
linen collar Itself seems imminent
IL has already encircled necks Illus
trious IL the realm ot fashion. and il
n.sy he taken for grsE1ed that il has
come 70 stay. One does not need 10
beve1erabIe - remember the time when
a gown ungarrishe,l By li1e OF white
al the throat WIS regarded sz moon
plete, and 10 he seen without collar
was 10 be seen IN q nes.ge equal 70
that OF the eollzrlezs man to-day
\ touch of white about the throe;
is universally becoming. and when the
edict Of benishneot was first cecreed
women rebelled and vowed they would
never sGccumb 20 fashion 50 uEiy.
But i Is ycell-l-novz fact, 50 rex
plicsble otherwise tia. Psychological
influence must be inferred ia. yazt-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04

During the winter of 1898. f. NJ. Mar
Tin, of Long Reach, West Va. contrac-
ted a severe cold which left him with
a cough. In speaking of how he cured
it he says: II used several kinds of
cough syrup but found no relief until
bought a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, which relieved me al
most instantly, and in a short time
brought about a complete cure" When
troubled with cough or cold use this
remedy and you will not find it necessa-
~ to try several kinds before you get
relief. 1t has been in the market for
over twenty years and constantly
grown in favor and popularity. For
sale at % and 80 cents per bottle by
druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04
TROUBLE IN THE TIFF FAMILY.
John Henry Get. Himself Into = Terrible
Turmoil

TuTmoIl.
'Ts there anything in the paper 90
asked Mrs. TIL of her husband. who
had been monopolizing the Evening
Bugle.
No" replied Mr.. Tiff.
cit seems To me that YOU are taking
q long time to read nothing. Suppose
you hand it 70 ne. Perhaps 1 can find
something in t."
well. here Is something which NAV
interest you. A man in Ohio refused 10
pay his wife's funeral expenses. and the
undertaken sued for the money. The
court decided that husband must pay
for his wife's burial. What do you
think Of taking Gaze like that 20
eourt?"
II should think the mean man would
Re ashamed Of hirnself." declared Mrs.
iii. emphaticallv.
so should J." assn ted NJ. Til
The very idea Of man not wanting
to pay for his wife's funeral should
Lave thought lie would have been PER
fectly delighted to"
John Henry TIT. WIN. sre you say
ing?" demanded that Fsatiemzs's
wife
ooh. Of cours~. I didn't mean that.
you know. ] rneant that be shOgld con
sider j. a sacred duty 20 give bis wife
respectable burial. and psy to- ~
sane cIeerfuIly -"
Mr.. 7iH. DO you really mean that
be-fhat you. for instance, would pa
for ny funeral eIpsnses caserfElly -
THAT isn't eIartIy what r1elu. my
dear. You must u1deTstGud VIA; an
trying 20 say
4 uEderstard perfectly what you
are saying. Mr.. III Y0a TEL -. tl1at
you VISA were dead. hat sou would
pay ny funeral sIFezses ches-fuIly-
,h1t you would b perfectly delighted
20 have the opportunity -'r.-rfs-tIy De-
lighted were you- very words. John
Henry TT. All fhiEk you aye . PER
feet bru;e-"
-Oh. now look here protested NJ.
TIE. zoo know 10y vel that = hzs I
sa,d SoulGB't bsrzr any ssoh oorssr-lc-
iio7 II you Vervu'' so Te26y al Tie
tine 20 fnd o-peASion 20 acoid re-
~Toa n~etz'i ny 20 eefsud yourSe,f.
tor yoe ar; 10 g. You sad soaa
;Aisk thst a rcan ouFht 70 - Delegated
20 have fhe chance % pay for hss * TEA
iEns-zl, It's enouSh 20 zake szT ~elf-
resoectL-z wolosn - sna a.zsas--s -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04

That the Frisco Line (St. Louis and
San Francisco railway is positively
the only line running two daily through
passenger trains from Wichita 10 st.
Louis, without change. leaving Wich-
tia at 1926 p. m, and 10:4O p. m, arriv-
ing in St. Louis al $50 p. NJ, and T:15
a. m. The equipment of these trains
is first class in every particular. con-
sisting of elegant reclining chair cars
Seats free and Pullman Palace Draw
ing Room Sleepers.
If You are going beyond St Louis re-
member that connection with all lines
for the east, northeast and southeast
is made in the magnificent new Grand
Union station, St. Louis, the largest
and handsomest passenger station in
the world.
For sleeping car berths and all infor-
nation relative to rates, routes, etc,
call at Santa Fe Route ticket office.
southwest corner Main and Douglas,
or Douglas avenue station.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04

= prominent gcologist who has been
looking into the formation OF the hid
Of the Ohio river - miles belon Pits
burgh says the old river bed 5 800 feet
above the present water leves and he
finds there stones Of Canadian granite,
whose nearest home now is or tie
Canadian side OF Lake Ontario. II
the glacial gravel he came across q
rough arrowhead. which he attribn. Is
10 the glacial period, perhaps Soc. 9oo
years ego.-ChicaSo News
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04
GOLD AT CRIPPLE CREEK

The fabulously rich gold mining dis
trict of Cripple Greek, Colorado, is at
tracing hundreds of people. By spring
the rush bids fair 10 be enormous. That
there is an abundance of gold there is
demonstrated beyond doubt Fortunes
are being rapidly made.
THE BEST WAY To GET THERE is
OVER THE SANTA FE ROUTE.
Logging Wichita at 3:45 p. m. and ar
irving at Cripple Creek at IL 10 the next
morning. The Santa Fe lands you
right in the heart OF the city. For illus
trated pamphlet descriptive OF Cripple
Greek call on or address
6S Il TAGG & CARNEY.
City Ticket Agents
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04

It will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject TO attacks of bilious
collie TO learn that prompt relief may
be had by taking Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy In
many instances the attack may be pre-
vented by taking this remedy as soon
as the first symptoms Of the disease
appear. % and 90 cent bottles for sale
by druggists
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-04
An Affidavit

This is 70 certify that on May 1l,h. l
walked to Melick's drug store on 4 pair
Of crutches and bought a bottle Of Cham
beriain's Pain Balm for infiammatorv
rheuma rsm which had crippled me up.
After using three bottles am complete
~ cured. l can cheerfuIly recommend i
Charles II. Wetzel. Sunbury. Pa.
Sworn and subscribed 20 before una on
August 10. 1SS4,-Walter Shipman.J p
For sale at 30 cents per bottle by drug
gists.