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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

During November, December and
January more BOWS are bred than any
ether three months In the year. 10 II
10 very important that the breeding
boar should receive the best Of care
and attention. as he Ia counted one
half OF the herd, a fact that every
breeder knows. writes ]. l.. Van Doren
In National Stockmar. The boar should
be kept by himself In a clean. warm
pen and have exercise every day that
" 10 suitable for him to be out. His
feed should consist Of a mixture Of
corn, ground oats. mill feed and milk,
only given In quantities sufficient 70
Keep up strong, healthy growth and
retain yigor. Never overfeed or get
the animal too fat II you want large.
strong filters. II pig seven to eight
months old allow him one service a
gay. but turn the SOW away imme-
diately after service, and keep her In
q close pen for coupe Of days, as
sac is more apt TO catch than II turn
ca In with other sows. Should the boar
be large hog, one that has matured,
and business Is crowding, he can be al
lowed two services day, one in the
morning and again in the evening.
Never turn the boar out with the SOW
and allow them to run together, for IL
has ruined many good animal. An
instance was related TO me a short time
age where boar that was known 70
be breeder was allowed TO run with
. SOW all day. and he never sired O
litter Of pigs afterward. Many others
OF similar character could be mem
toned. Should the breeder or farmer
xant 10 raise good, strong litters OF
healthy pigs he must not turn the boar
With lot OF sows root hog or die"
fashion or he will be disappointed
when narrowing time comes, and
either the SOW or the boar will be
blamed when II is the owners fault.
Far better TO watch the boar, and after
service remove him TO his own guar
tsrs.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

Water is really our only true bever-
age. Forming, as 1t does. three-quar-
tiers of the weight Of the human body.
IT is of the next Importance to the air
we breathe. Milk is typical food.
not a beverage, and should never be
used as such. It is true that 1t con-
tains large amount of water, but
only SUFFICIENT for its digestion. In
a very short time the ron-water drink
err becomes sallow. constipated and UNI
comfortable. The poison matter that
should be dissolved by the free use OF
water and carried off in the circula-
ton and through the escretory organs.
is held in the system: the body loses
weight, the skin becomes dry and
rough, losing its life and brilliancy.
Three-quarters of the weight of the
living body should be water. A large
quantity of this water is taken in the
form of green vegeta bles and fruits.
A healthy person should drink at least
a quart and half OF cool mot iced)
water in each tweniy-four hours-a
glass the first thing in the morning
and the last thing al night. and the
remaining quantity after or between
meals. Infants frequently suffer more
from the lack of cool water than from
the lack of food.-Mfs. Rorer in La
dies Home Journal
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

=
Further particulars Ct the KenoAds
disaster. Oh Cape Moret0n. whereby
I've men died after days OF terrzbss
suffering, have reached Brisbane. Aus
tralia, says the San Francisco Chvonf-
Gle. A representative had an later
view with Arthur Kinber, the only
survivor. al Noosz Kimler STATED
that On Sept is. after passing over
Calundra bar and getting into deep
wafer, the centerboard was carried
away II was blowing Etin from the
southeast AZ the time When about
eight or ten miIeE from Czsundrz
nasty squsil came up from the south
west and struck the boat Owing to
the main sheet not running free she
reeled over and capslzed, turning bot
tom upward In the party. besides
Kimber, we're Fred, Harry and VIII
liam Slawson, Mcconnell and McCabe-
All but the Lad Harry cIambered on
TO the keel Kimber SWAN TO the boy
and after some difficulty got him safe
~ on the boat After clinging 20 the
craft for about an hour a steamer
passed within a mile and half nf
them, but, though all shouted togeth-
er. they failed to attract attention
kimber states that he had strong hopes
OF being picked up the others, how
ever. gradually lost all heart BY their
combined exertions the boat was right
ed, but the mast snapped OF close to
the deck All got into the boat and
passed line around TO secure them
selves All through the night they
huddled together for warmth, and kept
singing out to one another for COM
partnership sake. Fred Slawson and
the boy died during the night and the
bodies of both were cast into the wat
er. At daylight on tie second day
Mcconnell came close to Kimber with
q pocket knife in his hand, tut Kim
Der wishes emphzticaIIy to contradict
the false statement that he tried 10
stab him. Both Mcconnell and Mo
Cabe appeared to have lost heart and
tried to jump overheard Mcconnell,
however. died in Kimber's arms short
ly after McCabe succeeded in jumping
overheard. Then, William Slawson,
neartDroken at seeing one after an
other drop on, was the next to sue
cumb. Kimber was now the only one
OF the six living Being unable to
bear the sight Of the dead bodies he
cast them overheard The following
morning the boat drifted in within
mile Of land, but went out again with
out the faintest hope OF rescue. Next
morning the boat drifted into the La
gura bay. near Noosa Heads. but
again went out with the current Fin
ally she grounded on the beach four
miles from the Heads. After land
ing Kimber says he went to sleep. The
next day. with great difficulty he reach
ed a settlers house in a terrible state.
When found his hands. feet and face
were fearfully sunburned and swollen,
and bis eyes starting out of their
sockets.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

Johnnie" asked the minister, what
is the chief branch of education at
your SCHOOL," 'Willow-branch, SIR"
replied Johnnie.
well, Tommy" saia his Aunt Mary,
shall carry your bat and cricket
stumps for your" mo, Aunty, tanks"
replied the little fellow. Me tarry bat
an Jumps. 'ou tan tarry mew
A little 3-year-old miss wandered
over to the window during family
prayers one snowy morning and nearly
knocked the inspiration out of the sup
plicants by exclaiming; "0h, mammal
Tome an look. It's wainin' poptorn."
Now, DEAR" said mamma to little
Carrie, who had just received a box
of sweetmeats, you must ask one of
your little friends in to share your
candy" WELL" replied the little lady,
after a few moments thought. I'll
guess I'll invite Fannie. cause candy
makes her tooth ache an she can't eat
uuch."
what can you tell me about Esau?"
asked tbs redagogue of his most prom
Using pupil in the beginners class.
"Esau," replied the young hopeful,
with the glib alserity of one who feels
himself for once on safe ground; "Esau
was the fellow what wrote a hook Of
fables and sold the copyright for a
bottle of potash"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

farm paper advises having sick
room In connection with every hem
merry. II Ia the belief OF the Farmers
Review that the place for the sick
hen IL under the sod. her head having
been carefully removed previously.
Whoever gained anything by doctor
ing fowls. except II be for indigestion.
which can be cured by proper feeding7
n the hen has indigestion merely she
does not need 10 be separated from
the rest OF the flock But even with
bad cases of that trouble the cheapest
thing TO do will be TO terminate the
existence OF the fowl. Doctoring sick
fowls puts the whole flock In jeopardy.
We have known cases when whole
large flock was practically lost by the
owner attempting 10 doctor the roup.
More than that. II the room suggest
ed be used for bad diseases II will
sooner or later act as a point of con-
tagion for the whole flock. II will be
a pest house to scatter the seeds OF its
inmates far and wide. Fowls are too
cheap TO be made the subject OF ex-
tensiye operations in the doctoring
line.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

more about CANNES than any man in
England. Mr.. Smith very kindly took
his hounds wandle Belle and What's
Wanted mp TO London and drove to
Mr. Gaines, where pleasant day was
spent. the men romping with the good
natured dogs and their master pointing
out their peculiarities and characters
tics to the interested novelist. MI.
Smith also gave Mr.. Caine all the
points he wanted for the Derby day
scene in the book which is so realistic.
The result of the visit was that Mr..
Game became enamored OF blood
hounds and Mr.. Smith presented him
with puppy OF good blood. The two
hounds were photographed with a
smart little terrier who seems in no
wise dismayed at his large company.
In fact. be is SO fond OF the hounds
that he trots after them all day. He
was not intended to be in the picture.
but after the big dogs were posed he
slipped In so much as a matter OF
course that no one had the heart to
take him away. Both the hounds are
prize winners.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

subjects are discussed, via, me IAN
ana bis treatment. individuality ana
eaiiins the herd BY It's record, accom-
noaations for the herd. health OF the
aero, tAil-frssh cows most profitable.
afyinn on cows and ealving time. abor-
ZION and milk fever. care OF calves ana
young stock, attendance and milking.
the pasture season and soiling, the
s'Ap'inx season. feeding the hard, and
general notes.
nulter-Makins on the Farm. farm
en hnilstin No. 81. is pages -Most
% me butter of this country is made
W farms. In comparatively small guam
nues' IL Ia susceptible OF great i'm
plovemsnt In quality; and by the prac-
uee OF more economical methods OF
making. much waste can be saved and
turned to profit Farmers Bulletin No.
=. dsscribes the most approved method
OF making butter In the farm dairy.
under the following heads: Dreaming
the milk. deep coid-setting, the farm
separator. ripening cream. the churn.
ehurning. white spscks In butter. coll
erins butter. sailing and working but
Ter 70 suit the customer.
Care OF MIX on the Farm. --tFarmers
bulletin No. 50. 50 pages This bull
ietin has been prepared In answer TO
many requests for a publication on the
production OF milk and it's care while
on the farm. A few pages are given TO
the explanation OF the causes OF
changes in milk; these are followed by
references 10 the chief ways in which
milk 10 contaminated and q description
OF the methods By which such contain
ination may be avoided. The herd, the
employees. the stable and its disinfec-
lion. the dairy house, utensils. and
water are discussed. Different steps In
dairy work milking. straining. aerat-
inS. cooling. storing. hauling are dis
eusssd In turn. Fifty rules for the dairy
are given. arranged under the follow
Ing heads: The owner and his helpers.
the stable. the cows. milking, care OF
milk. and tho utensils. Illustrations
show the appearance OF bacteria In
milk. some Objectionable features and
some model features OF dairy barns. and
Improved strainers and coolers.
In note 10 the editor the secretary
says; These bulletins present the sub
jects in practical, popular way. and
will be easily understood By any inter
ested reader. As long as the supply
lasts they win be sent free 10 all adj
dresses forwarded for them. Managers
Of rrsameriss and cheese factories and
milk buyers desiring their patrons 10
receive the publications named should
forward list OF the patrons addresses
and state which bulletins they wish 10
be sent 70 them.
Address Dairy Division. Bureau OF
Animal Industry. U. s. Department OF
Agriculture. Washington. d. c.
Write plainly the name and address
OF your creamery. cheese factory or
place Of business. and the name OF the
person In charge.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

To the right far out along the edge
OF the hill above the Big Horn stood
the officers quarters. To the left the
soldiers barracks. and along the south
line the post offices, commissaries and
other general buildings. Beyond this
line was the motley little village which
always hangs along the outskirts OF a
post. The post was always full of
blanketed Indians, for 1t was in the
center of the great Grow reservation
and they lent a frontier air to the set
Element long after they had abandoned
the war path for the plough, furrow
and the trail to the agents store on
ration day. Twelve miles up the val
ley of the Little Big Horn can be seen
the Crow agency, which is like a lit
tie village with it's stores, schools and
churches. Two miles further and far
up on top of high hill across the
river can be seen the Custer monu-
ment, marking the place where Gen.
Custer made his final stand and fell
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

indignant citizens and no politicai
wires Of any strength were pulled to
prevent this action of the war depart
ment. The troops will march quietly
away to other posts and Fort Custer
viii be wiped on the military map Of
he United States without noise or
ceremony. The reason for this indif-
ference is found In the fact that Fort
Custer is located near the center OF the
great Crow Indian reservation in Mon
lana and no other town has benefited
largely by its existence. There has
Deen well defined policy in the war
department for several years past TO
concentrate as fast as possible all the
troops In the west at central railroad
points. The expense TO the govern
ment OF keeping up one large post is
much smaller in proportion than keep
ing the same number of troops at three
or four posts. In times of trouble
large bodies Of troops are needed at
once. III these are stationed at rail-
road centers they can be moved quick
~ and easily to the place where need
cd. The credit for its origin Is given
TO Brigadier General Ruger, long com
mander Of the department OF Dakota.
but as II meets with the hearty APP
provai Of the entire army and is pol
Icy dictated by economy and expedien-
cy II is more likely simply an out
growth OF improved railroad facilities
In the west and the constant better
ment OF the service.
The real motive for the abandon
ment of Fort Custer is this gradual
concentration Of troops, through the
public sees nothing of this In the rea-
sons assigned. Il is now said TO be
poorly located, dificult of access with
bad sanitary conditions. and. in fact.
more abuse has been heaped upon poor
old Fort Custer than its founder, Gen.
Phil Sheridan. ever thought possible
when he selected the site and pro-
nounced II ideal-the finest he had ever
seen. Well be might say so. for It Is
undoubtedly one OF the most slightly
locations for many hundreds of miles
in that section OF the country. The
Big Horn river, a large and dangerous
stream. here flows in a northeasterly
direction. The Little Big Horn, a
smaller river OF kindlier disposition.
comes from the south and empties into
the Big Horn. Where the two come
together and on the point Of land thus
formed a high bluff rises from the
banks OF either stream and the upland
plateau rolls back in great and broad
ening waves up to the foothills of the
mountains to the south. On this point
overlooking the country for many
miles around sits Fort Custer. and the
CLEAN OF the white buildings along the
edges of these bluffs has been a well
come sight for many straining eye
and brought hope to many an anxious
heart travelling across country whose
people were not always friendly to the
whites. Fort Custer was ten-com-
pany post. That is to say. its full
complement of men was thousand or
whereabouts. This constitutes what
has been considered large post. A
little ferry. when the water was high.
carried the freight teams and the
stage across the river to the beach at
the foot OF the bluff A steep road was
cut through gully up the face OF the
blum. The guard stood at the top Of
this hill and the military reservation
commenced at the waters edge below.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05
Farmer. nsil.,,a. on p.,ry,ax.

farmers BniIstIns On Dairytnx.
me department OF agriculture at
mnnington will send free 10 farmers
sins: sao 'o.'o"ns es''
y fscts About M.ik.--tFarmers' Bulle-
~ 40. Y. 20 pages. This bulletin Ia
.enaed especially for milk consum-
a. ana those who purchase and have
~ care Of milk In small quantities. II
s.au OF the composition, changes and
: ~ 81 milk and cream; the difficulties
NM vvo,aining pure milk; changes of
~ ak by adulteration and preserva-
s'es' The detection OF impure milk by
I'M ,,ous methods: and the handling OF
~. aa lor town and city supply. Inn
AM In the present system OF
, ,ans milk are suggested, and the
~. suing OF milk according to its rich
a. u recommended. Illustrations
!. ~ me appearance OF different grades
,l,a ai'k under the microscope, proper
hs Ma o. the component parts. a dairy
|D..a,Mometer, creamometer, lactometer,
lhs na ~, apparatus, glassware for
,,,,n aocock fat test, and milk Jar for
|msna Dairy Herd; Its Formation and
|sS oasehent Farmers Bulletin No.
|traaa pages. THE dairymen's stock In
|perS, mat upon which his success de-
soma Is considered in this bulletin.
|obsssuo' the most important things TO
|hsrs IN the formation OF dairy
|adan,sse Given. The COW that is best
/ ,hs a,s 70 the dairy Is described and
|rasa aerences between pure bred and
|rs,. waffle are noted. Under the
sement Of the herd the following
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05
she'll Never win.

A Boston girl sued New Yorker for
$4,000 for breach of promise, but she
will not get that nor anything else, il
the defendant is able to prove-as he
says he is-that he broke the engage
ment because the girls mother always
insisted on kissing him good-by when
he left the house.-Ex.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05
somsrime. the Pros s.s Is Expensive.

Nubbins-He is line of poetry
that says, Every wife is worth her
weight in gold If that were really SO
man could double his wealth in a
hurry" Differs so Nub-
bins--"why. marry thin woman
and fatten her up."-New York
World.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05
HALL GAINES MODELS.

When Hall Game was writing THE
Christian" he wanted bloodhound 10
figure in the story, but he knew abso-
luteiy nothing about dogs. so he wrote
to his friend Mr.. Sims. who referred
him to Mr.. Croxton Smith. who knows
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05
Preventing Roup.

To prevent roup ia something not
very easily done, as the fowls are af-
fected by the weather. In cold, dry
seasons. the roup does not prevail as
much as In the falI. when. the rains are
freauent. the ground wet. and discom-
fort exists In the poultry house. To
guard against the disease, the windows
ahoula be so arranged as to permit
plenty OF sunshine in order that the
aoors and walls may be warmed. and
moiature evaporated. While the pure
ar may be admitted when desired
through the doors and windows, It
ahau,d not be overlooked that draughts
az air on the birds are liable to hasten
an outbreak OF the disease. BY keep
Ing the floor well busted with fine air
slaked lime, the disease may be check
cd IN the beginning and the room made
dry.--poultry Keeper
Good Drivers Kentucky Stock
Farm SAYS that the best type OF high
attempting carriage horses In the coun-
,rv IL trottlng- bred having In almost
.yery instance ontshown and at auc-
,,on sales has out-sold horses of the
EnrIish type. Yet such horse is rare
slmply because the country is deficient
IN trotting bred animals that combine
slze and speed, lofty carriage. sym
metry In form and stylish. graceful
movement. Such horses, because OF
their rarity and splendid qualities,
have always commanded high prices.
frequently having been sold for $4,000.
Tbe American trotter OF the perfect
tvne 4 indeed valuable horse.
Preserving Eggs.--The principle In
vn,vad IN preserving eggs is. to close
M nores OF the shell so as to prevent
.ha entrance Of air. This may be ac-
s sa by smearing the eggs with
,ara ar coating them with linseed or
sn,tonseed oil, or other materials. The
,nost common method is to lime them;
that is to place the eggs In milk Of
lime or whitewash. In either case the
avra must be perfectly fresh when
hacked. and must be kept in a cool
place.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05


AZ shearing time and during the
ian,blng period observations can be
made for wise culling of your flock
that will steadily improve It's grade.
Defects In weight and quality of clip
should be noted--age, condition OF I'D
der, color and general consiition-in
short, everything that affects value for
wool production. breeding or the NUT
ton market. When these observations
are made the sheep at all Objectionable
for any reason may be marked In such
a way as the owner or manager win
understand-and when sales are made
lei these GO BY this means you pre-
serve the animals most valuable for all
the purposes OF the owner, and by dis
cardIng all the inferior animals you
breed up to far higher grade the
average OF your Lockwood Record.
Flying Over the Fence.-Flying over
fence on the part Of hens Is q mat
ter OF education. A flock In a yard
may be able to 20 over the fence, but
do not know 1t: they are afraid 10 at
tempt It. But let one hen go over and
she will be found outside every day,
and will soon teach all of the others.
A fierce seven feet high is sufficient II
the bens 20 over IL they will also 90
over a nine-foot fence, or fourteen
foot fence. Like human beings, 1t de-
ponds on how they are raised. To keep
hens from flying, make them work.
Give Them something to do. Idleness
is the cause Of all vices among poul-
try. such as feather pulling, flying. egg
eating. etc.-Ex.
Hardness OF Fowls.--The supposi.
tion that common fowls are harder
than pure breeds Is not borne out by
| the facts. Those who hatch chicks OF
! the common kinds loose a large num-
Der OF them. only the strongest surviv-
| ing. and every year they are more and
more inbred. The pure breeds suffer
from being pampered by their owners
in many instances. in which cases they
| do not compare favorably with COM
mon fowls: but common fowls are of
but little value compared with the pure
breeds, which have been found to be
more profitable in every respect. Elk.
Jersey Reds for Bacon.-A writer for
the American Cultivator speaks we'll Of
the Jersey Red or Duroc as bacon
hog, but thinks that on account of the
ability to stand exposure and habits 1t
il better suited to the Western farmer
who permits his hogs to run wild over
an extensive range than to the farmers
who have limited ranges and shelter
their stock in bad weather. These
hogs are coarser built, thicker bristled
and harder than most of the other Inn
proved breeds.
Keep the Good Mares.-Teamster
and trucksters generally do not care to
buy mares II they can obtain geldings
of an equal quality: they will even pay
more for the latter. 1t Is wise manage
ment TO hold back FROM the market
such mares as are ut all above the
average, and retain them Tor DAMS In
this way they will pay yon much the
best.--Ex.
The dried blood sold for fertilizer ID
dangerous to use for poultry.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

A volcanic island so feet high and
200 by $50 yards in extent has been
thrown up opposite Laboau. in Borneo.
and is increasing in size daily.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05
Especial letter.

FEW days ago the
order was issued
FIR o m Washington
for the abandon
ment of Fort Gus
ter, Mont. Con-
trary TO the usual
customs on such
o C c a 10 ms there
was no vigorous
protes ST b y a ny
large number of
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05
nAIRY AND POULTRY.
,srxHgarfN0 CHAPTERS FOR
our MURAL READENs.

s.- sasssssfsi rsr~s.s ossrsss This
o.vssss.sss 81 shs wssE--A Esw
u,ass % 90 shs Care 81 Live sseek
and reaissy.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05
AT OLD FORT CUSTER.
DEPARTMENT ORDERS IT'S
ABANDONMENT.

xts Troops TO BE Sent 10 more Cenwe-
sisnt Poists-Ea Jts Day Ii Has
served . Very Useful rarposs, Eat
lis Day IL Over.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

II genius is disease but few people
In the world have any cause for alarm.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-05

The dried blood sold for fertilizer II
dangerous to use for poultry.