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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22
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INCIDENT !I,D

Sir Hercules La-grishe was n wonder
even in the days Of four-bottle men.
On being found alone with half dozen
empty claret bottles, he was asked:
what, surely you have not got through
them without asslstanceT' "Oh. no."
be replied, chccrfully. Il had the as
sistance Of a bottle of Madeira"
The Medical Record tells Of a man
who was cured Of blindness by a sur
geon remarkable for his unprepossess-
mg appearance. When vision was fully
restored. the patient looked at his bene-
factor and said: Lucky for you, young
man, did not see you before you OPP
Grated, or l would never lave given my
consent"
The Georgia voter bids fair 70 be as
early a bird as the candidate, II we
may believe a story told IN the Atlanta
Constitution. Recently an old negro
met a former employer and approached
him in this way: You lookln' mighty
well, Mars Tom ~Yes; I'm feeling
pretty good" Il thought you wuz.
You know what you look Ike. Mars
TomY' NO; what do I look likeT'
"You looks Ike you had a dollar in 20
pocket en- wuz gwine ter run fer guy'-
ner.'
Lord George Bentinck did not like a
debtor. When dining once In his club
he noticed a man whom he knew as a
defaulter also dining there. The latter
called for his bill. As the walter was
bringing II, Lord George interposed,
and in his commanding. incisive tones
said: waiter, bring that bin to me-"
Coolly casting his eye over It's items.
Lord George said, IN voice heard all
over the room, and with severity Of
tone which made his unfortunate VIC
tim vince. Before Captain orders
such expensive dinners he should pay
his debts of honor"
They tell good story Of Sir Walter
Scott about Edinburgh. 1t seems that
he was far from being a brilliant schol-
ar, and NJ school he usually was al the
head Of the other end of his class. After
he became famous, he one day dropped
into his carly school to pay a visit 10
the scene Of his former woes. The
teacher was anxious 70 make a good
impression on the famous writer and
put the pupils through their PAGES to
bring out their best points. But which
Is the duncei You have one. surely :
Show him to me-" after a time Scott
said. The teacher called out n poor
fellow who looked the picture Of woe as
he came bashfully toward the distin-
gulshed visitor. And are you the
dunceT said Scott. YES. sir" said
the boy. "Well. my good fellow" said
Scott. here is a crown for you for
keeping my place warm
Lord Falmouth-who bred horses
knew all about them, and had foi
trainer that paragon, John Scott-nevei
bet but once. He had promising FLY
Queen Bertha, and she was the favorit,
for the Oaks in 1862. She had appar
emily fallen of In condition, and hei
owner put no confidence In her. Fal
mouth was inclined to scratch her
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

The old-fashioned coal furnace with
flue Is now out Of date FOR cheap and
safe production Of heat for h0thouses.
1t Is almost always used by beginners,
because its first cost Is less. But the
coal fire Is not always reliable. and the
heat can not be regulated As 10 preserve
an even temperature. Sooner or later
pipes with hot water VIII be used and
IN this way the dollhouse can be saved
from either extreme. Too many forget
that In growing vegetables IN winter
under glass an excess OF heat may
prove as serious an evil as frost. as Il
IS harder to recover from.-American
Cultivator.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

A row OF asparagus 100 feet long viii
afford an abundant supply for an ordin-
cry family. The best way % make
bed Is to dig a trench feet deep and
? feet wide. FIJI In with 10 inches Of
clean horse manure. and on this SOW a
mixture OF - pounds Of bone dust and
40 pounds OF sulphate OF potash
Cover with six inches OF rich dirt, and
then place on this dirt two-year-Old
roots, placing the roots two feet apart.
as they VIII thicken In rows IN years 10
come. Cover the roots with two or
three inches OF Dirt and after the
plants are well up and grown above
the surface FL the trench with equal
parts OF weii-rotted manure and rich
earth. The object OF using 50 much
manure Is that Il VIII be difficult TO APP
ply II deep after the bed IS established
Common salt may be used on the sur
face every year. Mound the rows every
year. so that the plants will not be
grown on a level, but In a long hill
Soapsuds are especially beneficial 10
asparagus and celery, and when put
ting IN the manure and earth suds
should be used freely. Make a drain
by the side Of the row and let all suds
flow down the drain
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22
snake in u 8 Hair.

The author Of the recollections enti-
tied, How Marcus Whitman Saved
Oregon" has one or two thrilling snake
stories to tell. He says that when he
was journeying across the plains, he
used TO keep the snakes from his bed
by laying lariat, made from the hair
Of a buhalo's neck. entirely round the
couch. Snakes VIII not usually crawl
over such a rope. Either they suspect
danger, when pricked by the sharp
bristles, or they avoid the discomfort
of them.
But. on one night Of horror, never TO
be forgotten. l did not use my Indian
lariat. Who among my readers ever
had a rattlesnake attempt 10 make a
nest IN his hair? l WI tell the story
just as 1t happened
was doing of. with rattlesnakes
and all the snaky horrors Of the past
day running through my mind. when
suddenly I was awakened by some
thing pulling and working In my long.
bushy hair. / suppose / suffered only a
few minutes OF suspense, but u seemed
hours before became wide-avake and
re.~.hed tn conclusion that had poKed
my head near the log where his snake
ship was sleeping, and the evening be
Ing cool. h was trying to secure warm.
er quarters.
II would not do 10 move. l quietly
slipped my right arm from the blanket
and slowly raised my hand to within
six inches Of my head. felt the rak
ing OF harder material; II seemed Ike
a fang scraplng the scalp. This made
me frantic. l grasped the offender
the head. SELLING my own hair viii
him. Jumped TO my feet and yelled *
that every man In the camp sprang u.
and seized his gun. ready for attacking
Indians.
1t was forty-five years ago. and th'
sensations OF that night are vivid a
this moment: II does not even mattel
that the offender was not a RATHER. bu
only a little. honest. cold-footed tree
toad, trying to get warm.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22
MRS. PINKHAMs STANDING
INVITATION.

Women suffering from any form OF
femalewealSnessareinvitedtoprom promptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinlxharn. at
Lynn, Mnss- All letters are re-
ceived, opened, read, and answered by
women only. A woman can freely
talk OF her private illness to woman.
Thus has been established the eternal
condolences between Mrs. Pinlxham and
the women of America which has never
been broken Out OF the vast volume
OF experience which she has to draw
from, II is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge that
viii help your cnse. She asks nothing
N return except your good will, and
her advice has relieved thousands.
Surely anywoman. rich or poor, isvery
foolish II she does not take advantage
OF this generous offer OF assistance.
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Use only one heap
ing teaspoonful Of
Schlllng S Best Bak-
ing Powder to a
quart Of flour.
You tesspoonfu. Of other baking powder.

when Mrs. Scott, John Scotfs wife.
spoke ny for her favor1te: I'll lay
your lOrdship sixpcnce she wins" said
Mrs. Scott, laughing. For once Lord
Falmouth broke his rule never to bet.
and exclaimed: Done, Mrs. Scoft"'
So Queen Bertha, with Tom Aldcroft
up, appeared Mt the post, and, thanks
TO the brilliant riding Of her Jockey.
beat Marigold By short head for the
first place. Lord Falmouth paid his
bet to Mrs. Scott In noble fashion. He
procured a brand-new sixpcnce from
the bank. had II set round with dla-
monds and mounted "a brooch, and in
that form presented 1t to the comely
mistress Of Whltewall.
Dear Farrar. in his "Reminiscences"
says that the first proofs Of Dean Stan
ley's "slnai and Palestine informed
the reader that from the monastery
Of Sinai was visible 1.-THE horn Of the
burning beast.' This was a fearfully
apocalyptic nightmare Of the printers
devil for ''the horizon Of the burning
BUSH" The original proofsheets also
stated that on turning the shoulder OF
Mount Olivet IN the walk from Beth
any, there suddenly burst upon the
spectator a magnificent view Of Jones. -
In this startling sentence Jones was
a transmogTihcation Of "Jerus." the
deans abbreviated way Of writing "Je-
rusalem." When the dean answered an
invitation 10 dinner his hostess has
been known TO write back and inquire
whether his note was an acceptance OF
a refusal, and when he most kindly re-
/ Piled 10 the question Of some working
men, the recipient Of his letter thanked
him, but ventured TO request that the
tenor Of the answer might be written
out by some one else, ''as he WIS not
familiar with the handwriting Of the
aristocracy."
A young man was tried for murder,
having killed a member Of rival fac
ton in faction fight, writes Aubrey
de We're In his "RecollectLons." The
fudge. reluctant % sentence him g
death on account OF his youth. turned
TO him and said: rs there any one IN
court who could speak as % your char.
acterT' The youth looked around the
court and then said. sadly: There Is nc
man here, my lord. that know" AZ
that my grandfather CHANGED 20 wall
into the grand jury gallery. lie saw al
once how matters stood. He called out
you are a queer boy that don't know
a friend when you see himr' The DO!
was quick-witted; he answered: ''Oh
then. It II myself that Is proud TO se'
your honor here this day. Wei.
said the judge. Sir We're. since 20,
know that boy. viii you tell Us wha
you know Of himT' Il will. my lord,
said my grandfather. 'and what cal
tell you Is this. that from the very frs
day that ever | saw him 10 this min
ute, never knew anything q him that
was not good" The old tenant endes
his tale by striking his hands together
and exclaiming: And he never 20 have
clapped his eye on the boy tfll that min
Ute" The hoy escaped being hanged.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

The really extravagant farmer IS the
one who saves IN buying seeds. There
may be a difference In seeds on the mar
ket. but TO the farmer there should be
no such thing IN his vocabulary as
poor seed" No seed IS worth more
than 50 much dirt II II Is no, strictly
good and true TO variety. Tie use Of
poor seed. which fails TO germinate,
and which compeis the farmer 10 To
plant, may cause the loss Of weeks in
the spring, making his crop late. And
that Is not all. for he also loses the al.
vantage OF the early rains. and his
yield viii thereby be reduced. With
certain crops there IS also 4 loss In
quality and prices. The seed used Is
everything on q farm.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22
Ginseng Culture.


Every year there Is a new interest IN
ginseng culture. yet I have never
known nor ever heard Of man who
made any money growing II, outside Of
those who have seed to sell. II Is true
that the Chinese esteem It very highly
as a medicine, and pay large prices for
It, but these prices are quoted because
Of the scarcity Of the tubers. II any
considerable increase IN the availab bic
supply were to be put on the market
II would result IN a great reduction In
the price. When some man comes for
ward and gives evidence that he has
actually grown a crop % ginseng and
received at the rate OF from $1,000 to
$1,000 an acre for Il there viii be am
pie opportunity TO go into the business
Farmers Voice.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

The largest flower IN the world grows
on the Island Of Mlndanao. one Of the
Philippine group. II was first discoy-
cred there some years ago by a Ger
man explorer. It l. 1ve-petaied bios
som, nearly yard wide. Al distance
the buds look Ike giant cabbage heads
A single flower has been known to
weigh twenty-five pounds. The natives
call Il the bOIo. Specimens sent 10 Eu-
rope were recognized TO be Of the spe-
cies Rafiiesion, a plant discovered in
Sumatra- and named after the English
governor Of that island. Sir stsmfor.
kaffies. The bolo Is only 10 be found IN
the neighborhood Of the crater OF Apo,
one Of the highest volcanoes in the
Philippines, or about $500 feet above
the level Of the sca.-Philadeiphia
Press.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

Every one who has used alfalfa clover
IN winter. OF at any other time. knows
the great value OF II as a poultry food
aud an eeg-producer. II IS easily pre-
pared In winter when the hay Is dry.
With a little pounding II IS astonishing
10 see how little bulk there VIII b. Of
the stems This chan. well Sprinkled
with bran or shorts and scalded with
hot water. makes a feed for poultry in
winter that may be equaled. but Il Is
doubtful II It can be excelied.--Kansas
Farmer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

able. First obtain the requisite num-
Der Of dry goods OF grocery boxes, all OF
the same dimensions Place these boxes
side by side, then nail together with
wire nails long enough to reach
through and clinch. Next attach a
cover to the top Of the bin thus made,
and your work Is done OF course each
box should be OF size sufficient to hold
all the grain Of any one kind that must
be kept on hand, but this need not &C
casion any alarm. for boxes Of every
size and shape mentionable can be pro
cured at grocery and dry goods stores
for a merely nominal sum-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

The expense Of supports for peas Is a
dctrimcnt 10 their cultivation. and for
that reason many prefer the dwarf va
rieties. which. though early. are not as
prolific as the taller growing kinds. Il
has been suggested thar 3-inch mesh
Of woven wire be used IN the rows for
peas. having the rows run north and
south. planting early peas on the east
SIDE and later kinds on the west. When
the peas are removed set out large pot
grown tomato plants The wire should
last for several years
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22
OF COrEsE-

We all know what toothache Il, with the
nagzing, jumping. throbbing Of single
nerve in a single tooth Now when We
come 70 reflect that a system Of nerves
Concentrated in some part Of the body are
all aching at once. with their throbs and
pulsations Of pain, We know What the wors,
form Of neuralgia l.. IL l. very common,
very violent. simply because IL Is very
often. like fo-fhache, allowed 70 take its
own course. Now Il Is known as a fact
that when ST. Jacobs Oil l. used on the
parts affected, with patient application, the
pain will sucrunb and relief will certainly
follow. This j. true Of acute OF chronil
cases, founded upon the testimony Of many
who have been cured Of the worst form
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22
Merits Of Cotton-seed Meal.

After extolling the merits Of cotton
seed meal for years. leading agricultur-
lists are taking the stand that II Is an
unsafe food. as II varies greatly accord
ing 70 the conditions Of the growth Of
the plant and the treatment Of the seed
after II Is removed from the bolls. Cot
ton-seed meal Is the product Of ground
seed that has been subjected to pres
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

In most cases feed chests With com
partments for different kinds Of grain
are necessary convenlences in both the
barn and stable, but often the con
struction OF such bin IL matter OF
considerable expense and labor II the
ordinary course IS adhered to. With a
view to assisting farmers whose bank
accounts do not permit extrayagances
New York correspondent Of Ohio
Farmer suggests the plan which is here
depleted:
The plan sketched and described b.
the correspondent In question Is not
only perfectly simple. but very service
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22
SHAKE mo YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot-Ease. q powder for the feet.
IL cures painful. swollen snarting feet aud
instantly lakes the sting out u corns and
bunions It's the greatest comfort tiscov-
err Of the age. Aliens Foo<-Ease make.
tight-ttting or new shoes feel easy. u i q
certain cure FOR chill bleins, sweating, damp
have over 1000 testimonials Of cures. III
IL today Sold By all druggists and shos
stores By mail fer sc. IN stamps Tri-l
package FREE. Address Allen 5 Dim
sted, lie Roy, y. Y.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

An open winter Is the time 10 plow.
K gives advance time for doing the
spring work and Il brings TO the surface
many insects which remain below the
soil but which are easily destroyed
when exposed to the frost out Of the
ground. 1t matters not how wet the
ground may be when plowed In win
ter. as the freezing OF the soil. when a
cold spell comes. will pulverize 1t and
reduce all Jumps and clods.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22
Stop! Women,

And consider that In addressing Mrs
Pinkhnm you are confding your private
Ills TO woman-a woman whose ex-
perience in treating woman's diseases
is greater than that Of any living ply
sician, male or female.
You can talk freely to q woman when
It Is revolving 70 relate your private
troubles to n mani besides. man does
not understand, simply because he lisa
man
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

A new rapid repeating hog ringer Is
here shown In action It Is automatic,
as the cylinder once loaded with par
daily formed rings, eight IN number.
can be rapidly used on hogs until the
supply needs 10 be replenished. Closing
the movable Jaws secures the ring in
a hogs nose. the spiral spring IN front
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

The cut shows an addition to the side
Of barn covering a side door and
aforling n house for poultry and an
open shed for the poultry to scratch In
during the winter. Il affords chance
also for COWS 10 ind protection during
showers on summer nights when they
are confined In the stable yard. II the
horse stalls are adjacent TO the side
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

door. the horse manure can be thrown
ont into this open shed for the hens 10
scratch over. a little grain being thrown
into Il The barnyard fence can be
made fowl-tght as well as cow-tight
thus obviatng the necessity for a sep
srate poultry yard.-Orahge Judd
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

Ordinary bicycles can be uscd In
new style OF carIousel. which has per-
manent circular guide rail, which car
rice sliding brackets, having projec-
tions, In which the bicycle frames can
be locked to bold them in an upright
position to be propelled around the
track
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

sure In order TO remove the oil, the
seed Itself being immature. as the bolls
are picked before the seed can fully
ripen- There IS 10 unanimify regard
Ing the merits Of cctton-seed meal
however, on the part Of those interest
cd 10 IT. discussion. and the experiment
stations VIII now have pleisty Of work
to DO In investigating II.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22
HYPSoTIc woSDERs.

10 one need 20 70 Paris nov 70 see all that
i marvellous In hypnOtisrn- In the hypnotic
wards q many hospitals q this country are
hypnotic subjects that a mere glance. Il -
s.id, throws them into the trance state But
In order % overcome that obstinate kidney
trouble. the persistent use Of Hosfetter's storl-
sch Bifters = Necessary. Use u also sysfernaf-
icaliy for us,arial. bilious tysIepiic. rheumatic
and nervous dLseases-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

Dairy Commissioner Noble. OF Con.
necticut. reports that the average yield
Of milk per COW In that State In 1850
was Pip gallons. while In 1890 Il had
Increased to 425.4 gallons
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

simultaneously forcing another ring
into position for subsequent opera
don. When more than one ring Is put
in a hogs nose the performance cln be
quickly repeated withou; releasing the
animal 10 reload the ringer. The
grooves IN the jaws are milled. making
4 re-fe4-t foint-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

Amer being szintlef ~ Al Others. s<nf n stsni
Or particulars q King -olomor's Treasure. 10
ONLY rerfuer q manly strength MASON
CHEMICAL CO. p O. b. 10. Philadelphia p
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

There IS always this danger In abus-
fug ara; SO much can be SAID against
him that II viii make him friends
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

whistiing is practically unknown
among the Icelanders, who regard it as
irreligious and violation OF the d.
vine law.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

Etc Perlane-flT currd- No At OF nervou-re-
Iiis afer Erst days use Of Dr. kllne's fsrraf
Nerve He-torer. se1d for FREE $500 frf.l
bottle and treatise DR. r Il KLINE, Id, 80
Arch street, Plll4delphia. Pa
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22


Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing TO the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing 10 the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
70 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists- Any reliable druggist who
may not have 1t on hand will pro-
cure 1t promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
sss fs<scsSco. CAL
LOUISVILLE. ~. kfS fosk H.
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Sea weeds DO not draw nourishment
from the soil at the bottom Of the sea,
but from the matter held in solution
in -p4 water
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

"You don't mean to say, Jones. that
you paid $3.50 for that suits'' well,
! should say not. had it charged
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

A well-known Kansas City preacher
Gays that his chief ambition in youth
was to become a pirate.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

When civilization reaches the perfect
standard BARRIERS will not eat garlic.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22

Ny doctor said I would die. but Piso's
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-04-22
An oPEn LETTER TO norHERs.

We are asserting In the courts ri<hf 70 The
PITCHER Sc4sTozIA," a Our Trade Azrk-
l. DR.. Samuel Pitcher. Of ayannis Massachusetts.
vas the rizi1zfor Of . PITCHERS cAsrOzIA-"
the sane that has borne and docs nov bear fts
facsimile signature Of cHAs. H FLETCHER
every wrapper This Il the original PITCHERS
cAsTORrA~ which has been used IN the homes
Of the mothers Of America cor over thirty Jrzr<
1t< hid %. ksps aizss>1 so-g1f. and has the
signature Of cHAs- II FLETCHER ca TIE
wrapper No one has Authority from me to Use
ny name except The centzur Company Of WIKI
chas. II Fletcher Is Pr-sid-nt-
farrh 8. ISL. SAMUEL. PITCHER. Nd
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INDIAN WARSw,,.,ss:Sr,-.s.ss 80
nation ;mportAnf A. s-rrtr~r- snt wid~-. "a
Iniisn wsr vsier,ns TkbfR 4 WHiTSAS CO.
Pension Hnc P.fe1s Attor1eys, v4sh,nSscn- n Q
nnnn fnr tracfn< and loczffng Cold or Sf1rrr
KILN orr. lost or errirt trp4surr-A n. H.
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yVHES writing to Advertisers pls.ss
w mention this paper.