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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
AGRICULTURAL HINTS.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION.
The Two Essential Points to BE
Aimed at by BuiIders

Prof. h. j. ii. Merrill, in paper read
before the Albany institute, says that
the question of good roads in this coun-
try is now at about the same stage at
which 1t was in England century ago
At that time roads were so bad that n
general investigation was undertaken
resulting in the formulation of certain
rules for road building, whose adoption
led to the construction of the fine high
ways for which Great Britain has so
long been famous. The problem WAS
then of great commercial Importance,
as England had no railroads.
The experience OF over 1900 years has
shown concluswely that there are two
essential points to be aimed at in the
construction of Il road. First, n hard,
sIuooth waterproof surface; second, Il
thoroughly dry foundation. These
principles were known to the Romans
800 years Il. c. The surface of n good
road may be- of sufficient strength to
resist the wear and tear of traffic, and
smooth enough 10 prevent underwear on
vehicles. In connection with this, the
soil beneath must be made dry, and kept
dry. Therefore, the subject of read drain
age is as important rs that of road
mctaling. The best road covering is
composed of angular fragments of some
stone, which viii grind on the surface
into a dust, which, when wet, will bind
or, in measure, cement the fragments
together, so that water will not pene,
trate. The angular form is essential to
make the fragments interlock. The
sizes should be quite uniform, except
that the surface layer may consist of
smaller fragments than the bottom
course. The total thickness of this
metaling must be at least six inches
on natural soil foundation The frag-
ments should not exceed 81, inches in
diameter, and should be rolled in two
separate courses with heavy steam
roller until the surface is absolutely
firm.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
A STRANGE FREAK OF NATURE.

We hope to sell 100000 packages
Golden Rind Watermelon, the most
wonderful freak of nature-smooth,
shiny, yellow rind, crimson flesh, de-
licious! It's sensational. Took 500 first
prizes in 1896. You must have it to be
in the swim. Melons go like wild fire
at $1.00 apiece. We paid $500 for one
melon 500 prizes for earliest melon
-ripcned in 1896 in al days. Lots of
money made in earliest vegetables
Salzer's seeds produce them. Thirty.
five earliest sorts, postpaid, S1.0o.
SEND THIS NOTICE AND IS CENTS FOR A
Pkg. of Golden Rind and wonderful seed
book, 146 big pages, to the John A. Sal,
ger Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. Kl
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
STRAWBERRY TESTS.
The Varieties Most Suitable for Prof
liable General Cultivation.


At the recent meeting of the Ontario
Experimental union, held at the Agri-
cultural college, Guelph, Ont. (Canada),
Prof. IL. l.. HUT, the experimenting
horticulturist of the institution, gave
a report on the results of the recent
experiments with Strawberries grown
on the college grounds. He has OBJ
served an extra growth of plants as
II result of the careful removal of the
blossoms the first season. This only
confirms our old experience, that in or
der TO secure the heaviest crop the Sec
end year (Which is the main and usual
u the only fruiting year, as straw ber-
ries are handled by good growers), we
have to adopt the practice of preventing
all fruit setting the same season that
the bed is established. Then in order
to have full crop, we must have full
matted rows. With varieties that are
God piant-malkers. Ike Wilson, Crcs-
cent, lIayerand, Bubach, Wariicld, etc,
We have no difficulty in securing the full
stand of plants, in an average fair sea-
son, even If in starting the bed we put
the plants two feet apart. This is the
distance which Prof. HUT recommends
for planting such sorts, while Is inches
is rs much as poor plant makers should
be spread apart in the row at the start
Next. for heavy Weld, we want the
heavy yielders. Among them. Warfield
was found to be at the head. Alton is
much like it. Warheld has good leaf
and very firm berry. Haverland is
one of the best for home cultivation.
rubach was the 18th, and Crescent the
Goth, in the order of best yielders.
lia>erland was found at the head in
general health and power to resist rust.
Among the perfect Towering sorts
Chose named all being pistillates).
Saunders WAS found first in productiye-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
MILLION. of Cook book. Given Away.

There is one large house in this country
that has taken business on its turn and
means to ride in on the rising tide. Alive
to the signs of better times and TO the best
interests of the people, they are now circu-
lating among families valuable publication
known as the Charles A. Vogeler Company IS
Cookery Book and Book OF Comfort and
Health, which contains very choice informa-
ton on the subject of cooking. Receipts
for the preparation of good, substantial and
dainty dishes, prepared especially for it by
leading authority, will be found in its
pages. Much care has been taken in its
preparation and distribution, with the hope
that it will be just the thing needed for
housekeepers, and just the thing needed
also for the care Of the health and house.
hold. AS Cookery Book it will be invaua-
BILE to keep on hand for reference
1t also contains full information in re-
gard to the great remedies of this house,
which provide against bodily ailments, es.
pecially the Master Cure for Pains and
Aches, st. Jacobs Oil.
To give some idea of the labor and ex.
pense Of this output, more than 200 tons of
paper have been used in its publication, and
at the rate of 100000 day, it has taken sew
eral months for the issue
The book can be had of druggists every
where, or by enclosing &c stamp TO The
Charles a. Vogeler Company, Baltimore,
Nd.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
sAvAoEs REST STANDING.
odd Attitudes Assumed I'm Different
Countries.

Non who do not sit have two atti-
,u1es for resting; women use one OF
their own. Squatting ION the heels"
;s favored in India and China. In this
rosition the weight of the body falls
mon the toes, and to keep the balance
comfortable the arms must lie over the
knees, the hands dangling. A Eu-
ronean trussed in this manner promptly
fcrIs n pain in his calves, but he can
understand that habit makes ii Il rest
mi position. In fact, golfers use it.
There is n legend current in North
StafTordshire referring to the cmbodi-
uent of militia or yoluuteers-for au-
tborities differ-early in the century.
after divers eccentric mareuvers, the
officer cried: Stand ut ease" When
his order had been explained, every man
sollatted on his heels like an Indian
cocle There is, however, n mode of
resting practiced 10y some jungle tribes
which is utterly incomprehensiblc. Be-
ing fatigued, these people stand on one
leg and curl the foot of the other round
the calf. The same extraordinary GUS
Tom is seen in Africa.
We ask in bewiiderment, why on
earth they DO not lie down, or at least
SQUAT? 1t may be haZarded as mere
conjecture, without any pretense of JUS
,illcation, that they or their forefathers
dwelt in swamps especially malarious
But the custom shows what unnatural
usages men will devise before il occurs
to them to sit down like Christians"
The cross-legged attitude is general
from Siam eastward through the Malay
countries. In the jungle you will see
man crouch, the knees raised, the
arms folded over them ard the chin
resting on the arms. Some tribes, as
the Dyaks, carry Il mat dangling be-
hind as part of their ordinary costume
to shield them from tlfe damp soil. But
seldom. indeed, will a man sit upon
log or a root, though there be plenty
around. The idea does not enter his
mind. More rarely still. if that be pos
sible, will you observe him squatting
Women always crouch, upon the floor,
Of course, with the knees bent sideways,
thus resting on the outer part of one
thigh; mighty uncomfortable posture,
as il seems to u.s.
Il may be assumed,j therefore, that
sitting down is an acquired habit. II
any savages practice it--as convent
enca simply have neither seen nor
heard of them. But we are all con
WINGED nowadays that the ideas and
r -
where much alike in that stage OF de-
,e!opment. IL so. it follows that the
Inhabitants of Europe squattcd, or
stood on one leg, or, at least, did not sit.
Kew Review.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
shoes In Jnpnn.

one of the most striking sights that
taxes the attention of the traveller in
o"Pan is that of the wooden sandal
worn by the 35,0oO,ooO of people. These
sahdais have a separate compartment
ior the great toe and make n clacking
noise on the streets. Straw slippers are
aIso worn, and a traveller starting out
On journey will strap supply of
mem on his back, that he may put on
q, new pair when the old is worn out.
nhey cost but a cent and half pair
iney are rights and lefts. and leave
.ne loot free to the air. We never sec
NOSE deformities of the foot in Japan
", winch are so frequent in this country.
ihey are never worn in the house, being
ielt outside the door. Passing down
"street you may see long rows of them
a' the doors, old and new. large and
small.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
How to Cnrc for Plants.

To keep plants free from insects one
of the best remedies is tobacco. Take n
small package of strong tobacco and
pour over it boiling water. When cool
the plants should be set into the mix
ture and washed, leaves and all, besides
being thoroughly soaked with it. An
other remedy is a strong soapsuds made
OF carbolic soap and water. Plants
must be kept clean if they are to be
healthy. The leaves should be washed
occasionally in order that the dust may
be removed. The leaves are the lungs
CT the plants, and of course they can
not perform their work correctly IL
pores are obstructed by dust.-Farm
mad Home
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

When one has a good deal of poultry
10 dress yearly it will be found of add
vantage to have a room for that pur-
naturally be most convenient. If this is
furnished with skylight all the bet
ter. 1t should be light and large enough
10, give sufficient room for n stove to
warm the room, as well as to keep the
water hot for scalding or other pur-
poses. The floor should be smooth and
tight. A scantling should be put
across the room at n convenient height,
with n few spikes driven in on which to
hang the birds while dressing; anoth-
er scantling or two along the sides to
hang up the dressed poultry to let cool
and to wash heads and mouths.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

Ia pass through. Next procure some
fine copper wire and fasten TO the but
ton. Twist the end of wire down firm
~ with pinccrs (see in the illustra-
ticn) so that il will not stick up; then
run through loops of leather, and fastcn
OF other end in like manner. Draw the
wire MS tight as it will stand and the
phone is ready for use. If the wire is
kept tight it will work well for about
&c rods in still. cold weather, Copper
wire costs about so cents per 100 feet.
The illustration shows the telephone
complete: /. | are the tin cans: ., 2,
brass buttons; 3, 3, walls of buildings;
4. leather loop for support; 5, wire loop
at button.-Farm and Home.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

times would get so blind, l could not
see for several minutes.
1 could not stand very long without
feeling sick and vomiting. could not
breathe a long breath without scream
ing, my heart panied so.
also had female weakness, inflam-
nation of ovaries, painful menstrual
ton, displacement of the womb, Itch
ing of the external parts, and ulcera-
ton of the womb. Ihave had all these
complaints.
The pains had to stand were some
thing dreadful. My husband. told me
to try bottle of Lydia 4. Pinkham's
medicine, which did, and after taking
IL for while, was cured. No other
kind Of medicine for me as long as you
make Compound. hope every woman
who suffers will take your Compound
and be cured.-MRs. j. 8. McGrLLAs,
l1a Kilburn avenue, Rockford, III.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
A Place for the Calves.

The best place for the calves is box
stal in the barn. Have the stanchions
placed in one side If the stall and put
each calf in the same place every time
before feeding and they will soon learn
to go there themselves. Feed milk first,
then small quantity of oats. In this
way they will not suck each other.
When they have eaten the oats let them
out and scatter hay in front of them.
Always keep the stall well Uttered and
feed warm milk, and the calves will
keep clean and look sleek.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
INV w,de-Tired wagons.

Good roads facilitate business and
make hauling economical. They arc
needed. but they cost money, and the
great difficulty Is to get the funds with.
out burdening people who already feel
their burdens heavy. One way to i'm
grove roads without much cost is to
use widc-tired wagons: we do not mean
shat everybody should change instant
", but the next time n wagon is to be
bought, see that it has wide tires
Farm and lone.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
over the Precipice

Hosts of invalids tumble to destruction
simply because they will exercise no dis
erection in the matters of eating, drinking
and the avoidance of exciting causes, and,
above all, in the item of medication. They
persist in dosing themselves in season and
out of season with drastic and violent rem
edes, opiates and mineral poisons. The
best the safest, the pleasantest substitute
for such hurtful no-rcmedics is Hostetter 3
Stomach Bitters, potent for malarial rheu-
matte, dyspeptic, nervous and bilious COM
plants.
The men who work are not usually the
dead beats.-Atchison Globe.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

lower and upper branches, while the
naring form of the trellis accommo-
dates the spreading top. dozen Of
such trellises, strongly made, will
rrove exceedingly satisfactory in the
garden, and will last many years IL
carefully used. Do not wait till they
are wanted next summer, but get "a
sufficient number of them ready now,
when other work is not pressing. and
store them in a barn or under a shed.
Orange Judd Farmer.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
WONDERFUL WATER SUPPLY.
4 Subtcrrancan River That Flows
Toward Los Angeles.

In the San Fernando valley, ten or
eleven miles north of the city of Los
Angeles, exists water supply which is
termed marvellous by those who have
examined it. In an alfalfa field, oozing
from the ground. come drops OF pure,
fresh water. which. under development
aEd by collection, increase within n
mile to mighty stream. lowing T.00o,'
900 gallons every - hours. The water
is neither artesian nor spring in char
acter. II has long been 4 tradition in
the arid district adjacent TO the old
San Fernando mission that subter-
ranean stream flowed from the distant
Sierra but it is only recently that par
,ial vcritication has been given to this
local belief.
Below stratum of 90 feet of light
soil mass of very coarse gravel bearing
water is found. It's depth is from 81 10
90 feet. and it rests upon a hard, blue
cay that holds the water. For n mile a
Hume has been constructed. This ditch
Is six feet wide and four feet deep.
bullt through the coarse gravel, the
water percoates from all sides into the
duct and steadily increases in volume
until the daily flow is claimed to be
IOOOOG0 gallons. Thus far the water
ms been conducted through 30-inch
pipe for distance of seven miles to-
ward Los Angeles. At some points upon
me line il furnishes water for irriga-
'oh' The ultimate Intention of the
owners is to supply the water solely for
domestic purposes in West Los Angeles,
"here they have franchises for laying
mains, and to the soldiers home of
I'ooo inmates at Santa Monica, under
contract with the United States govern
hlent At present much of the water
Is gong to waste, as it cannot all be
used. Some of il is turned into the
river but the supply is at present
source OF danger, owing to its album
uance.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
HnM,s ThiaS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. Cheney & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West q Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free
Halls Family Pills are the best
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
A Magnificent Road.

1t is a revelation to most people to know
that such railway equipment exists south
of the Ohio River as that of the Queen
and Crescent Route. The block system;
electric equipment, such as track signals
electric headlights, and crossing gongs; to.
gether with perfectly lined rock -ballasted
roadbed, all provide for the swift and safe
movement of passenger trains of the most
luxurious pattern. The New Orleans and
Florida Limited leaves Cincinnati over tn,
Queen and Crescent Route daily, on SEIZED
ules which each year are made little short
w. c. Rinearson, Gen'l Pass'r Agt., Cincin
natl, o.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
Roping Alps Climbers.

owlss experts have come to the con-
eiusion that more harm is done than
prevented by roping climbers on gla-
.!ers' Tourists saved from crevasse
are OFTEN fatally injured by the rope
cutting into the body. 1t is now pro-
POSED to obviate this by means of spe-
elaily-constructed broad belts.-Chica-
60 Tribune.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
FARM TELEPHONE.

Good Results Can he Obtained 1T an
Expense of II Few Cents.
For cheap, short-distance tele-
phone. take tin can (oyster or fruit)
md punch hole in the bottom large
enough for the eye of metallic button
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of Dr. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch ST., Phila, Pa
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

A man who will go a block out of his way
to shake hands with everybody he sees is
no better friend than some who hardly take
time to speak. Washington Democrat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

Every real nice old lady should have her
picture taken with her Bible in her hands
II gives the people an added respect for the
Bible.-Atchison Globe
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

When heating furnace for your foe do
not forget that there is some danger OF
your being thrown into it.-Ram's Horn.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A
No. Asthma medicine.-W. r. Williams,
Antioch, Ills, April IL, 1891
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

Often when people tell you how they
told somebody else what they thought OF
them it is a Washington Democrat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

they could
cure me but
failed to do
so.
L gave up
in despair
and took to
my bed. 1
had dreadful
pains in my
heart,
fainting- n
spells, "
sparks be- y
fore my
my eyes
and some
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

He most lives who lives most for others
Rams Horn.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

A girl from big town always wears her
party dresses cut too low in the neck to
please The, people in the smaller towns she
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

-Ihe lenses for speetacles are about
one and five-eighth inches in their
sreatest and one inch in their least d.
ameter.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

About half mans time is taken up sign.
ing petitions and protests.-Atchison Globe
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

just try Zoe box of Casoarets candy ca
thartic, finest liverand bowel regulator made.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
A Wonderful Statement

From Mrs. McGillas to Mrs. Pinkham.
think it my duty, dear Mrs. Pink
ham, to tell you what your wonderful
Compound has done for me.
was dreadfully ill-the doctors said
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06
GOOD TOMATO TRELLIS.
Get Good supply Ready Now for Use
Next summer.

The sketch shows trellis for toma-
toes that completely fills the BILL
The double side pieces hold up both
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-06

and some
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-10-14
BaglsD.
Corn about dry enough to crib.
Hard frost here on the 18Th inst

Corn about dry enough to crib.
Hard frost here on the 18Th inst.
Ed Gulick has fine crop potatoes.
jim Gulick has twenty-nine shoats
5-months old that are hard to beat.
Woodman Hall ready to plaster and
the boys expect to move INFO the
lower part Monday.
Win Hill, Of South DaFota. and
Park Wallace, Of Greenwood. were
making calls among old friends last
week.
a quilt block social at Brodtville on
the 18th inst. Ladies viii bring
basket and block Highest bidder on
basket gets the quilt.
School closes the 10Th. Winter
term opens November lst In the
mean time the school house win be
fitted up for two schools upper and
lower rooms.
John Keller is still in the uncertain
stage Of typhoid. Report says George
Havel is also a case OF typhoid. He
was with Keller in Iowa where the
disease was contracted
Miss Eta Laid, teacher at Bagley,
declines to teach this winter. There
is a hint of wedding bells and trip
to California. Miss Laid was an ex-
cellent teacher and we were sorry to
loose ner. Now comes the hiring of
another school ma'am.
Married, October 6, 1897, at the
brides home in Hazelton, by the Rev.
Schaenfeld, Mr.. Herby Strong. to Miss
Ellie E. Hart, both of Hazelton. At
the alser the happy pair were sup
ported by Rodie Willard, as best man,
and Miss Mabel Hart, as maid. After
the ceremony a feast was spread that
satisfied the cravings of the inner
man, Of nearly a hundred guests.
Amid the hearty congratulations an
elegant array Of presents, mostly use.
full and practical, were displayed and
laid out for inspection. We local had
a toothsome bit of the wedding cake
for all which they have our kind
wishes and thanks. The new couple
will in a short time settle down on a
farm AS to their future we see no
reason why love. faithfulness and in
dustry should not work out for them
a glorious and happy life. ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-10-14
Rockville.

Mrs. Finney returned to her home
in Omaha last Saturday.
Miss Stella Druen is visiting her
sister Mollie at Glen Haven.
Henry Druen visited at the home OF
Miss Haly Dawson recently.
We were favored with that long
looked for rain last Sunday night
Dan Vanatta, OF Mount Zion, was g
pleasant caller at Mr.. Korber's sun
day.
Wess Hymer and lady passed
through town last Sunday. Come
again Wess
Miss Mable Myers, who has been in
Dubuque the past week, returned
home Sunday evening.
Mr. Kirkenbush and family visited
at the home OF Mr. Allen, north Of
Lancaster, Saturday and Sunday.
The Home Circle will meet at the
home OF Miss Emma Korber next Sat
urday A full attendance is desired.
Several ofour young ladies attended
the social at British Hollow last Fri
day evening. 1t was a success both
socially and financially.
Remember the dance at the town
hall Friday evening, October Is.
Music furnished by the Rockville
orchestra.