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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

No other instrument Is so well adapt
ed TO pulverizing small clods as the
plank drag.
a great man once said that the most
important secret of success with crops
is to remember to stir the soil.
Even half dozen sheep are better
than none, as they will keep down the
weeds and prevent the farm from be-
ing seeded with such pests.
Feed up the corn fodder, millet and
other cheap forage as closely as may be
and save the timothy hay, which Is a
cash article, while the others are not.
Not only must the soil contain food
elements, but they must be thoroughly
mixed and incorporated in the soil to
become available a. plant food. There
fore, let the ground be heavily MANFRED
and every square inch for foot in
depth well pulverized.
Farmers who sowed crimson clover
last fall will have an excellent fertiliz-
ing material for blowing under No
heterogeneous fertilizers will be required
where crimson clover has grown, but
appllCdllSh u pAos JhdtS ana potash
will be beneficial. They cost but a
small sum, however, compared with the
substances containing nitrogen.
II is seldom that farmer can accu-
mulate sufficient amount of wood
ashes for large field, but on farms
where wood is used there Is limited
supply, which can be put to good use
on the garden or on the young clover.
Ashes are excellent also on all grass
lands and in orchards. They are ap-
piled broadcast, in any quantity de-
sired, as many as 100 bushels per acre
having been used on certain soils
Prairie Farmer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.
now To Cure Your.elf whne u.Inn il

How To Cure Yourself While Using it,
The tobacco habit grows on a man
until his nervous system is seriousl.
affected, impairing health, comfort
aud happiness. TO quit suddenly is
too severe a shock to the system, as
tobacco to an inveterate user becomes
a stimulant that his system continu-
ally Graves sBaeo-Curo" is scien-
tiic cure for the tobacco habit, in all
its forms. carefully ompounded after
the formula Of an eminent Berlin ply
stefan who has used il in his private
practice since 1872. without a failure
II is purely vegetable and guaranteed
perfectly harmless You can use ell
the tobacco YOU want while taking
sBacco-Curo II will notify YOU
when to stop. We give written
guarantee 70 cure permanently any
ease with three bottles or refund the
money with 10 per cent interest.
-Bae0-Curo" is moi a substitute but
scientific cure that cures without the
aid Of will power aud with no incon-
venience. 1t leaves the system as
pure and free from nicotine as the
day YOU took your first chew.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24

The best pasture for colts, calves,
lambs and pigs is clover, but it is still
better to have variety Of pasturage
plants, such as blue grass, orchard
grass, red top, timothy and red clover.
Let these seeds be we'll mixed and care
fully sown and those best adapted 70
the soil will soon assert themselves and
give largest and best growth % pastur-
age. Now Is the time to scatter the
seed Pillow well, harrow finely, SOW
the seed, let It become we'll established
and you viii have pastures that you viii
be proud of-Rural World.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24

FIG. /.

inches wide and seven feet long. Cut
in the center and shape one end of each
piece like Fig. /. For the top use
piece of pine two inches thick. IA inches
wide and three feet long. Spike or fas-
ten the top board firmly to the side
pieces or runners as though making a
sled, as in Fig. 4. 1t will require two
steel cutters about eight inches long
and firm enough to be substantial, like
Fig. 2. One steel cutter (3), the bottom
TO be fat and about 1ta inches wide. the
length of which must be width of sled
but which must be fastened to the sled
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
This Is worth Remembering.

4 wagon box ten feet long, three
feet wide and 20 inches deep will hold
PTS bushels of ear corn and 50.2
bushels Of shelled corn. A crib ten feet
wide, ten feet high and l6 feet long
viii hold I'll bushels Of ear corn.
OF ear corn, one busheI Is contained in
2A cubic feet. In figuring shelled corn
or grain the same space will hold -
times as much grain as It will Of ear
corn. A crib that will hold 500 bushels
of corn will hold of shelled corn or Of
other grain 1,44O bushels.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
FIG. 4

just in advance of the uprights of the
knife or cutter, allowing their points
to project half an inch below the cutter
bar. Fig. shows the cutter complete
with the bottom up Rings can be put
in front and a short chain attached to
hitch the horse to-
In cutting, drive straight and stand
on the cutter over the knife. Ii is best
to cut crosswise at each end of the
strips and remove it, aB1 there will be
less trouble to start it each time. The
whole expense OF such a cutter ought
not to exceed a dollar, and If well made
will last a lifetime and be very easy to
lend, but harder to keep trace of.-S. l..
Harper, in Ohio Farmer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
FIGS. 2 AND 8.

on an angle so that the knife or cutter
which is fastened upright in front will
be in advance of the other. This cutter
must be well made of good steel, with
good stout upright ends and well bolted
to the sides SO it will project below the
bottom of the runners about 2h inches.
or whatever thickness is deemed best
to cut the sod. Have it we'll sharpened
across the width. Place the two up
right knives, well sharpened, just
in advance of the uprights of the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
his IS A DIFFERENCE.
story to Prove That intellectually
Is Not the Only Distinction.

A story to Prove That intellectually
Is Not the Only Distinction.
Most persons think that the chief diff
ference between mems and women's
clubs is that the one is Intellectually in
chned and the other isn't. But there are
other distinctions. At what organiza-
ton of men could the following incident
have taken place? asks the New York
Sun. 1t was at gathering of feminine
clans the other afternoon, and some
body, with that delightful irresponsi-
bility common to such occasions, wanted
to know the time.
You see, forgot and left my watch
at home" she added regretfully, if not
officially. why, so did leave mine"
piped up the president, not to be out
done in informahty. so did /, so
did l." chimed in the secretary and the
treasurer. while the chairman of the
executive committee announced grave
ly: Mine was all ready TO put on, but
1 came off in such hurry that forgot
it after all"
All this while, however, the first vice
president had been Juggling away at her
belt in a business like way, and she
now produced a small timepiece. La
dies" she began, in virtuous tone,
while all the rest gazed at her with the
utmost respect, "let me give you the
time. You can always depend upon"
But here she stopped, and sitter staring
at the timepiece for full two seconds.
she began to shake it and rap it in
manner that might have alarmed any
one unfamiliar with women and their
ways with watches.
The gathering before her, however,
being of her own sex, took it all most
seriously. Suddenly the first vice presi-
dent put the timepiece to her ear. "Oh,"
she cried. while sweet smile of salts
faction irradiated her face, there's
nothing the matter, after all. l wound
it this morning, but forgot TO set it,
that's ALL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Thoroughly Hardened.

turned highwayman and murderer
stood up at the command of the judge.
Prisoner" said the judge, you have
been found guilty by jury of your
countrymen of the crime with which
you stand charged, and the penalty is
death by hanging. Have you anything
to say why sentence should not be
pronounced upon you in accordance
with the verdict?"
mo, your honor" replied the prison
er, with careless glance at the jury.
1T won't be the first time l have been
slIyed by a hanging committee. "-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24

REDUCING TIE sTAFF.
The New Shah of Pcrssn Content with
Isut sixty wives.

The New Shah of Pcrssn Content with
Gut sixty wives.
The new shah of Persia has been re-
ducing what the Figaro calls 'the fem
mime staff of the palace" at Teheran.
He has kept only 60 wives, and finds the
total sufficient for dignity and within
the limits of wise economy, says the
Pail Mall Gazette. The family tree Of 60
wives has at present put forth branches
-twenty-three daughters and four
sons; and here we have the usual in
equality of the sexes, always at its
worst when polygamy exists. Whether
Muzaffer-ed-Din is happy though mar
ried, and much married, the record does
not state, but things seem to show that
polygamy is on the decline in the Per-
sian court The last shah, in spite of
his prediction for western habits, was
as lord of the harem an eastern in heart
and soul. He had in the seraglio at
Teheran the magnificent total of 1,72o
wives, who now are widows. In the
new American Bible of the women a
passage is denounced with special bit
terness by the feminists of the day
II Is the one in Genesis where men are
called the sons Of God and women are
the daughters of men. In the case of
the late shah, one son Of the Divine was
maintaining 1,72o daughters Of the
@rthly. Surely this was a conscien-
tous effort to make up in quantity
what was wanting in quality
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
WOLVES INCREASING.
Montana Ranchmen Complain of the
Depredations of the Animals.

montana hanchmen Complain OF the
Depredations of the Animals.
The gray wolf, the bane of cattlemen
and flock masters. appears TO multiply
and flourish in defiance of the efforts of
the hunter and the price set upon his
head, says the Benton River (Mont.)
Press. Advices from all sections of the
range country report that gray wolves
are as numerous and destructive as ever
Range riders are witnesses to the fact
that the latest and strongest steers
are frequently overcome by these fero-
cious beasts, while the weak and infirm
surrender to their attacks almost with
out a struggle. The live stock loss of
Montana from this source cannot be
calculated, but from the nature of the
case it must be tremendous. Profess
sional hunters state that the gray wolf
circumvent. His cunning is remark
able and his suspicious nature causes
him to avoid any locality which his
keen senses notify him has been invaded
by his human enemy. He is not gre
garious animal. preferring to roam in
small lunches, which prevents such a
wholesale killing as could be accom-
plished if a large band should fall with
in the power of the hunter. He avoids
poisoned bats and dead carcasscs; he is
essentially beast of prey, preferring
fresh meat at all times. and when the
pangs of hunger are felt he starts out
to find something with warm blood in It,
For these reasons wolf hunting is an
exceptionally slow and precarious occu-
patton; trapping. chasing and shooting
are practically the only methods that
produce results, and attractive induce
ments are necessary TO encourage hunt
ers to engage in that work as means of
livelihood ~.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24

The early blight of potatoes does not
cause the tubers to rot. A more or less
rapid drying and curling of the leaves
and stems marks the presence Of the
disease. The edges of the leaves are
first vlsibly affected; the color changes
to yellowish brown, while the cen
trail parts of the leaflets gradually be-
come lighter green, or even yellow,
and more or less spotted. The early
blight Of potatoes may be treated with
partial success by means of the Bor-
deaux mixture. The vines should be
sprayed when about two-thirds grown,
and the application should be repeated
as often as necessary, the foliage at al.
times being well coz tered with the mix
ture. Western Plowman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
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EARkiGAREEN.
S-e-E-@>-- kls-zs=--rs a. -
FINE SOD CUTTER.

Can BE Made by Anyone Having =
little Ingenuity.
In reply to request for directions
for making a sod cutter, offer the fol-
lowing. which is very easy 10 construct
by anyo.re having ordinary ability in
the use OF tools and who may have use
for such an article as a sod cutter. 1t is
for use with horse, and will cut sod
at very rapid rate, and win cut of Q.
uniform thickness and width. BY using
spade that is sharp to follow and cut
out the lengths, it is easy to get any
sized piece that may be desirable to
handle.
To construct it, procure piece of
pine or oak two inches thick by six
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Church peIIs RInrIne.

According to an old custom ia the
Dutch village of Katlyk the two church
bells have been rung for centuries past,
without intermission, day and night.
from the 21st TO the 25th of December
every year. No reason is given for the
custom. but so far all effort tc stop the
maddening noise have proved futile.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
10 Proof OF Insnnitx.

Flasherly-They say DIR. Henpeck's
mind wandered while conducting his
wife's funeral.
Dasherly- What made 'em think that?
Flasherly-Why. at the close Of the
burial service, he said: Here endeth
the first lesson."-N Y. Truth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
a HOMEMADE TRAP-

catches on the front edge. The sketch
shows the trap set. Grain is used for
bait, but carrots or cabbage are much
liked by rabbits. Place the bait ia the
further end Of the trap so that it can
not be taken out without touching the
trigger, which flies up and down drops
the door, caging the game. G. L.
Kinney. in Farm and Home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
a sIean lnsinuation.

Judge-It's all very well for you to
say that you were only begging. but
whenever you noticed anything lying
around loose you probably made way
with it. o, / know your tricks!
Tramp should say so. Seems to
me your honor must have had some
practical experience in my line of bust
ness. at some time or another.-Tam-
many Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
REFRIGERATOR.

No sadder sight there is TO me
Than signs upon the street
That tell the price and praise the brand
OF some ones frozen sweet.
Last year these places were the cause
To me of grief untold,
For there bought the cream that kept
Her maiden heart so cold
Detroit News
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Everybody saws So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age. pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste. act gently
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system. dispel colds,
cure headache. fever habitual constipation
and biGousness. Please buy and try box
of c. c. c. to-day; 10, 25. 50 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
sage Counsel.

'oh, I say. deah Geawge, I want your
advice. When a beastly rude fellow
tells you that you have more money
than brains, what is the proper thing
to do?"
''WelI, old boy, think if 1 were YOU
I would prove to him that 1 really
hadn't dollar. "-Broollyn Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24

Miss PeachblowlI understand you
are drawing from the antique now.
Van Daub-Yes, Miss Yellowleaf is
posing for me.-Town Topics.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
- BucLen,s.ArnIea. saIre

q The best salve in the orld for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum. few
er sores. letter. chopped hands, chill
blains. corns and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price . cents box. At j. I.
Rennett's
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24

'You can't deny, though, that he is
man of deep piety."
1T may be deep enough-it's the
other dimensions object Chicago
Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24

TRAP FOR SMALL GAME.
II Is just as Good as the Most Expen-
give ContrfNnnccs

This trap can be made by any farm
er's boy; a is a trap door held up by
two cords attached to lever b, which
rests on fulcrum c; e, trigger. Is a
short stick made as illustrated and is
attached to the end of lever by a short
cord. The trigger passes through
small hole in the top of the trap. and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Tedions w.ork of Oh nnnl.mnl.cra.

During the twelfth and thirteenth
centuries monks frequently isolated
themselves from the world and repro
duced the Bible In illuminated manu-
script. The work was necessarily slow
and in no instance was It accomplished
in less than 80 years. Guido de Jars
was a producer Of the Illuminated man
uscripts and beautiful specimen of
his work was sold along with the books
Of Sir w. Burrell in 1890. This copy of
the Bible had occupied half century
in its production. A note in the begin
ming of the manuscript in Jars hand
writing indicates that he began his task
in 1914 and did not conclude it till 1924.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Gratefnl Tor neneflts.

You might put there" said the rural
citizen TO the editor who was writing an
obituary on the death of the citizens
wife. that Wen never hear her voice
no more"
'Ail right. Anything eIse?"
''Nothin', 'ceptin' that we thanks the
Lord for His blessings! "-Atlanta Con-
stitution.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
MetaphoricaIiy Speaking.

Skillet-So you traded your old horse
for this one, did you? What did you
get to boot?
Skittle-Myself!- Y. Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Cruel George.

when we moved we didn't lose a
thing, did we. George?"
NO." sighed George. mot even your
mother."-N. Y. Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24

He swears, and yet she does not frown,
Nor seek her face to cover;
She only smiles and then looks down,
Because-he swears to love her!
Town Topfes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Glasses of ToiIine Masses.

Full many sweat to earn their bread,
But there are those who shirk;
While many sweat that they may get
Their bread and never work
N. Y. Truth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
DON'T Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic. fun OF life, nerve ana vigor, take No-To.
BAG, the wonder-worller that makes weak men
strong. All druggists soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Knows How 10 Entertain

Locke-AIrs. Foster understands her
duties as hostess.
Kilber-That's so. The other night,
when the conyers tlon began to lag,
she asked one of The girls to sing
Town Topics.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
MOTHERS FRIEND

:" l[y wife suffered more in ten min
utes with either Of her other two chill
dren than she did altogether with her
last, having previously used four bot
ties of Mothers Friend 1t is a
blessing to any one expecting to be-
come a MOTHER, ;" says a customer.
HENDERSON DALE, Carmi, Illinois.
OF Druggists at 81 90, or sent by mail on receipt
of price. Write for book containing testimonials
and valuable information for all Mothers, free.
The BradHeld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic i0c or CSC
If c c. c. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
MOTTO Bac for Flfty Cents.
The breadth.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure SOC. 81 All druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
10 Cure Constipation Fnrever
nnsence of Mind

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic i0c or Csc
If G. c. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24

I'm afraid it's all up between Jones
and the rich widow
Made one of his ridiculous breaks, /
presume?"
Yes. He asked her if he were the
only man she ever loved. ''-Cincinnat
Enquirer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your L &c
AWAY

The truthful startling title of a book about
No-Io. Bac, the only harmless guarantee to-
hacco habit cure If you want TO quit aud
can I use No To-Bac " Braces mp nicotf-
nlzed nerves eliminates nicotine poisons
makes weak men gain strength weight and
vlgor Positive cure or money refunded
Sod and guaranteed by Stone & HasSen.
Book at druggists or mailed free. Address
me Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago, onice as
Randolph St. New York. 10 Snruce St
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.

Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
l0c. 25c. II G. c c falI. drugglsts refund money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-06-24
Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
At the spring Academy.

Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
10c, CSC If c. c. G. fail, druggists refund money
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-28
PALATINE.

PALATINE. W. VA. FEBRUARY It
Arthur Menear, of Grafton, was IN town
last Sunday. e,.....,l.,,. l.,
Mrs. Lsster Swindler spent saturday III
MOrgantown the guest OF her parents;
lrs. PriciIia Compston IS confined 10 her
home on Water street with sickness.
L. A. \ ilson Is still quite SICK 1T MS
home in this place with pneumonia.
=. II. Shields, of ClarksbuIs, "ds tHe
guest of his mother here sunday
Miss Nary Berkely. who has peen the
gust OF Miss Jessie Dick for the past
three weeks. returned TO her nome III
Washington. D. c.. last Monday mornlng.
Clark Snider is this week visiting MS
father at his home near Halleck, Monon-
gala county. ,..,,,.
Harry Could. who was hurt in Philip
barbar shop a few days ago, Is we are
sorry 10 say, still confined 10 his beo.
Miss Maggie Sturms, OF MinersVllle, was
the CUES; OF friends here recently.
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Boyers. OF Grafton
were the guests of friends mere SUNDAY.
h. Il. Richardson, who has been the
guest Of Pennington friends Tor some tline
has returned home.
William Wilson, of Elkins, was N!sllor
in town the first OF the week.
Miss Fannie Woods, OF Peru, Ill, IS the
guest of relatives and friends here.
Albert Boggess is very sick at this writ
ing.
Rev. Campbell Jobes. of Little Wash
ington, Pa, was among friends here this
week.
Dent Powell has accepted position as
Zert Clothing Co. OF Chicago. III.
C-pi Harry Robinson, of Augusta
county, was visiting his parents last We'd
uCsQaN.