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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
The Rixht Size of Calves.

We can well remember when probably
most farmers were guided by appear
ance and size in selecting the calves that
it was worth while to grow. "A fine,
healthy calf" was often the farmers
first exclamation when he visited the
eowyard or stable. "We must raise it, -
he would add when he came to the house
to tell the good news. Yet even in those
days the too thrifty calf was very likely
to develop beef tendencies, and after
keeping long enough to test its worth
lessness for dairying, it would be turned
ever to the butcher. Since Jerseys and
Guernscys have become common, the
small calf is not despised as worthless,
as it used to be. A. small head and
rather thin neck are more apt to be the
distinctive marks Of good COW. The
size of the calf depends on that of the
dam and the sire she was mated with.--
American Cultivator.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
FACTS AND FIGURES.
Which the Farmers of America
Cannot Afford.

An illustration of the comparative cost
of hauling over good and bad roads is
furnished by C. E. Ashburne, .Jr., in the
Louisville Courier-Journal. The Incl
dent came under his own observation,
and the roads were i'm Kentucky. He
says:
"A machine weighing 10000 pounds
was drawn four miles on the Brock
turnpike, macadamized road: It re-
quired four mules $4,000 pounds to a
mule) and 1A hours Of time, at cost
Of Is cents per mule per hour, or total
cost for four miles of 90 cents.
''After travelling four miles on mac
adamized turnpike the route lay a little
less than 1900 feet Qess than two-fifths
OF mile) on dirt road. To travel this
1000 feet it was necessary to use ten
Of the best mules and seven men, and
with this force it took nine hours to
complete the journey. The cost was
5000, at which rate four miles would
have cost $20S.08; or, in other words,
$2oS.os is absolutely thrown away foz
want of macadamized road"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
TIMELY DAIRY HINTS.

Sweet corn, drilled or sown broadcast
makes a capital food for the COWS.
The mixer who dips mis- fingers in the
milk pail is filthy. There never was a
finger clean enough to warrant it being
stuck in pail of milk.
Testing COWS is a good, desirable
thing to do. But testing the mixer is
quite as important. A poor mixer will
make an improbable cow.
Never attempt to prevent a kicking
COW from kicking if the mixer is a loud,
foul-mouthed swearer. Let the mans
mouth and the cows leg have it out.
Is clover hay capable of spontaneous
combustion? asks correspondent. The
evidence would seem to indicate that it
is. We have no experience to confirm it,
Why cannot COW be taught to stand
while being MIXED on the left side ?
asks correspondent. She can be, for
anything we know, but why isn't the
right side good enough? -Western
PlOwman.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
NOT AN AR 4 ) ELEVATOR.
one Girl VINO " III 81 tisled t. Paint'
Fa g5 I1i q In -

HI ks1c
'5s The art student shook her head in within
steal protest, She has just come back from
six years study in the Paris studios, where
she had the reputa ton Of being talented,
conscientious and ambitious worker.
KS u am glad Ito be at home again, she
said; but everybody takes things so seri-
nuslS over here. AT least the girl art stu
dents do. They haven't the pluck to get
down at the bottom and dig away on first
principles in way that every Frenchman
thinks perfectly ma ural $ but they are awful
" busy with ideals. They belong to clubs,
for elevating all sorts Of things. I've been
buttonholed on every corner by people who
want me to join clubs. The day 1 got into
my studio some of my old friends scame to
see me, girls I had worked with before /
went abroad: They all looked deadly seri-
Gus, and Of them struck q Curtius defeating
his life-to-his country pose and said sol:
ena|X Margaret, u need you. : gu must help
'tI just tucked pillow behind my head
and said: TIL be hanged if do. I'm going
to paint pictures *:s5.= 4sss% i !
''They are terribly disappointed in me. I
don't breakfast until ten. can't do honest
hard work, with my best force, on less than
ten hours sleep, and so L take it; but it
seems nobody can elevate art and sleep in
the mornings. I'm willing to give up my
swell studio and go over on Tenth avenue to
live in one room and work as please rather
than paint things don't believe in because
they would sell !; but I'm using what nerve
force I have on my work, and so the girls
think I am unregenerate. Club me no clubs.
My club is a maui stick. IN. Y. Sun.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Uprootinr Apple Trees,

If an apple tree becomes unthrifty, OF
if for any other reason it is necessary
to displace it in the orchard, it should
not be cut down to leave its stump an
obstruction for many years before it
rots out. A little digging at each side
will bring the spade to roots that sup
port it.. If these are cut and stout
rope or chain hitched to the top of tho
tree, it may be easily tilted over, using
the ak to cut other roots as the tree
bends slowly to the, earth. Then after
getting the tree out, q wagonload OF
soil and sods from the roadside win
make good land where the tree had
been, E F III }x S1Sss-I#s-rt q sg7-5 g.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14

boards of the walls; so open was the
stable, that in cold weather everything
froze solid.
The stable was damp and foul, being
cleaned only when absolutely neces-
snry, and there being no drainage for
the urine. The floors were embedded,
aud the fastenings were the immova-
BILE style of stanchion. Here, in filth,
in cold, and in constant torture from
inability to secure a comfortable posi-
ton the poor animals are confined the
whole winter.
AS one would suppose, the milk from
this prison is horribly filthy. Can it
be fit for human food ?-Dr. George G..
Golf, in n. Y. Tribune.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
=
How / was the means
Of saving, it.

when the lungs are attacked and the
i SYM toms of consumption appear then
begins the struggle between affection and
that destroying disease which Stays its
to the struggle when disease is conquered
( and health restored. Such an issue does
! not always end the ruggle, but it did in
the case Of MIX. Morris, Memphis, Tenn,
who saw his wife wasting and weakening
Z and physicians helpless, and then sug-
gested the simple iemedy that wrought
the cure. He tells the story thus:
"seven years ago, my wife had a severe
seians pronosnee spo eon wnlsa R rSe
cough was extremely distressing, espe-
sicily eialGyd.d At night, ard was frequently
doctors being unable to help her, in.
duGed her to try Or; Ayers Cherry Pectoral
and was surprised at the great relief it
gave. Before using one whole bottle she
was cured. SO that now she is strong and
! quite healthy. That this medicine saved
my wife's life have not the least doubt.
I always keep Dr.. Ayers Cherry Pectora1
\ in the house. Whenever any of my family
have a cold or cough we use it, and are
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
THE WILD PERSIMMON.
A Native American Tree That Does
Not Receive All OF the fAtten-
0 4! ton 1t Deserves.

The wild persimmon is widely distrib-
uted over the western and southern
states, but up to the present time has
signally failed to attract and receive the
attention it really deserves; but this
neglect does not detract one iota from
its healthfulness and usefulness. From
present indications it is slowly gaining
favor with horticulturists; and atsome
time in the near future will be a staple
product of the orchard and of consider
able Importance in the markets. few
enterprising fruit growers, Mr.. Logan
Martin among the number, have expert
mented by budding, and several years
ago had 300 trees growing in his nur-
sery. " :%
In his report to the department. Of
agriculture at Washington city, he says,
the trees bear annually and the fruit
finds q good market in Chicago and In
dianapolis, at from one to two dollars
per 12-pint case, shipped by express. To
say the least, this is very encouraging,
and should be sufficient incentive for
further experimentation. There are
several varieties, and much difference
in their size and time of ripening. One
variety is seedless. The tree is very
tenacious of life, and lives to good
old age, wind storms and the extremes
of heat and cold have but little influence
upon them. From the above facts il
appears there is wide field for expert
menting. Millions upon millions of the
trees have been ruthlessly destroyed
without single thought of their use
fulness and utility. On farm owned
by one of my neighbors there was a
beautiful grove of them, consisting Of
at least 1000 trees, where his children
his fowls, his cattle and hogs resorted
in fruit time, and Toasted, fattened and
Jared sumptuously every day, and now
there is not one left. "Axman, spare
that tree. &C. Glover, in Journal of Ag
riculture.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Water in Cow Foods.

Milk contains an average of SO per
cent. of water. It follows, therefore,
that the dairy cow requires an abundant
supply of liquid food. The required
quantity may be obtained partly from
ordinary foods, the water contents of
which may vary from five to over 90
per cent. of their total weight. This
contained water, however, is not nor
mally to meet the requirements of the
economy of the animal, and it has been
experimentally proved that the form
in which the dairy cow receives her
necessary amount of liquid food is not
without Observation-Disclosures Re-
view
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Goes to Church,

tried different doctors and many proprietary
remedies, but was not benefited.
'Last March I tried DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People and before I had fin
ished the first box began to feel that they
were doing me good. l continued using
them and steadily grew better
II have used thirteen boxes of the pills
and to-day feel better than for the past fif-
teen years. Myappetite is good, feel bright,
cheerful and have desire to live and enjoy
society.
II have been member of the Methodist
church for many years, but for six years
was unable to attend. am able now to at
tend the church services regularly and GER
tainly appreciate that privilege. consider
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People a
wonderful medicine and am confident no
other medicine could have effected the won
derful cure they have in my case.'' DR..
composed Of Vegetable remedies that exert
q powerful influence in purifying and enrich
ing the blood, thus curing many diseases.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Years ago when our fathers were lit

Years ago when our fathers were little
boys it was the custom of people to apply
grease of one kind or another to the head,
as evidenced by the spots against the
wall paper which used to indicate where
the heads of the members of the fam
lily or their visitors had come into con-
tact with it. It was supposed in those days
that grease eradicated dandruff and would
keep the, average SWANS coat collar free
from the disgusting stuff, but that was mis-
take. In recent years the practice of using
grease has almost entirely disappeared,
but the heads of the people are still uncared
for to a very great extent. Nothing could
be more unwise, for unless the hair is prop
erly treated it will not grow with luxuriance,
and the presence of dandruff is always an
indication of disorder. If people would but
study the little pamphlet of Joseph Burnett
Co., 81 India St., Boston, Mass, which they
send free, entitled 'The Hair, Its Care and
Management they would gain some very
valuable information on the subject They
would learn that the hair can be made to
grow, the scalp kept clean and free from
dandruff, by the most delightfully."- pleasant
application possible, which is nothing less
than preparation called "Cocoaine
Those who have any hair left which they
desire to preserve should send for this
pamphlet. 1t will be mailed free of charge
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Improving the Tomato.

The tomato can be improved by two
methods cross-fertilizing and SOW
ing the seed thus fortified, selections
being made of the best plants produced,
or by selecting the most perfect fruit
for a number of years, following on that
line persistently until the desired effect
is accomplished. In this manner new
varieties can be produced from all
classes of vegetables simply by follow
ing the laws which nature has made to
attain given results. There is a peculiar
fascination in the evolvement from the
multiplicity of natures crosses of new
varieties and the establishment of such
with fixed and permanent qualities
which shall add another to the food
products of the world.-Troy On. W
Times.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
System In Road Maintenance.

No one has ever supposed that rail-
road corporations spend money for the
mere sake of spending it, or adopt ex-
pensive methods when cheaper ones are
letter. It must be, then, that there is
some pretty substantial reason for di-
viding their roadbeds into sections, and
keeping men constantly employed on
each in caring for them. Precisely the
same principle applies to ordinary
highways; the only way that they can
be efficiently maintained is by estab-
fishing similar system, and the more
expensive they are to construct the
greater the saving that will thereby be
made, and increased efficiency secured.
Good Roads.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14

promptly cured ."K. MoRRrs, Memphis.
Tenn. ~ 81 ii q .%6:s5S
The question: Is consumption cura,
bic ~ is still debated, and still debatab1e.
It Is easy to say that this was not case OF
consumption. Yet. the physicians said it
was; They should know. As q matter
wrought SO many similar cures that it
seems to argue the curab1eness of con-
sumption. in its earlier stages, by the use
Of this remedy. There is no better medi-
cine for pulmonary troubles than Or.
Ayers Cherry Pectora1. It gives relief in
cases of Asthma, and Bronchitis, where re-
lief has been heretofore unattainab1e. It
promptly cures Coughs and Colds, la
Grippe, and all affections of the throat
and lungs: Heretofore, DR.. Ayers Cherry
PICTORIAL has been put up in full size
bottles only, at 500 per bottle. TO meet
worldwide demand for a smaller pack,
age, the remedy is now put up in hall size
bottles, at half price--5o cents. Write for
DR.. Ayers curebook Gree and learn more
of the cures effected by DR.. Ayers Cherry
PICTORIAL. Address J. {. Aver Co., Lowell,
Mass. 80 ET .'t- - s5@gs%$ .
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
THE FARM G WC)RL D.
PROFIT IN NUT TREES.
They Grow slowly, to BE Sure, But
Eventually They Pay Very
4 @4g Good Profit, saS.$s 81

The age at which any nut trees come
into bearing depends on the care given
20 the trees. Some authorities state that
Is or 20 years are necessary to bring
them into full bearing, from the time
the nut is planted. This is a mistake,
as trees that have been well cared for
should bear bushel Of nuts in ten
years, and the amount will increase rap
idly each year after that time. Some
may enjoy raising these trees from
seed; to be sure, it is rather slow
process, but it is interesting work.
When planting the nuts, if they have
thin shells, be perfectly sure that they
have not dried out at all. The best plan
Is to get them as soon as they ripen and
plant them at once. When this is not
possible, keep them in moist sand or
sawdust until they can be started. But
ternuts, walnuts, hickorynuts and fl
berts, being hardshelled, will keep in
growing condition much longer, but
should be planted in the fall as they
terminate better when allowed to
freeze, as that cracks the shell. The
fall planting is natures own plan, and
the nearer we follow her ways the bet
ter results we may expect. Another
thing, do not plant the nuts deep; ma
ture drops them on the surface and
gives them a thick covering of leaves
in which the dirt catches as it blows
about, then the snow covers all and
helps the leaves to decay and form a
covering of leaf mold for the tree to
grow in. 1t is not practicable for any
of us to try to raise all these kinds of
nuts, but select the ones most likely to
succeed in our climate, and by proper
care and attention make success of it.
We may not reap the benefit of our
labors, but our children will and theirs
after them.-Vick's Magazine.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

T. Deafness Cannot Be Cured
by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that i
caused by an inhamed condition of the mus
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube When
this tube gets infamed you have rlmbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it ID
entirely closed deafness, is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
don en be- s
nine: cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infamed condition.
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
ease of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars, free.
FL. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o. !
Sold by Druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
COW PENITENTIARY.
Are There Many Such Horrible Places
As This One to Be Found on
American FarnS?

My friend, Dr. A. Richter, the able
health officer of Williamsport, Pa, has
described to me the cow prison or peni-
tertiary which I have here sketched.
There are two or three small windows,
but they were so filled with cobwebs
and dirt that almost no light could en-
ter through them. Plenty of cold, raw
air could enter, however, between the
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Adding to the Worlds Good.

It is not alone those high in place
or great in the world esteem who have
the opportunity of living a purposeful
life and accomplishing a part in the
worlds work. Whoever does useful
thing, and does it well and cheerfully,
is contributing to the worlds happi-
ness and betterment. Whoever does no
more than keep himself truly happy,
is adding to the worlds good. Detroit
Tree Press. sss5.s ss N ~. IS a
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet.
It cures painful, swollen. nervous. smarting
feet and instantly takes the sting out Of
corns and bunions It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen . Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating. callous and hot, tired, ach-
ing feet Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, Csc. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Good Road. Develop Towns.

Three years ago little farming set
Element in New Jersey was intersected
by good roads. The location was
charming and invited the erection Of
summer homes. With the advent OF
good highways the residents came, and
a prosperous village grew made
possible solely by the construction 81
hard and durable highways Good
Roads.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Halibut from the 4Pacific Coa.,

Considerable quantities Of the hall
but consumed in this market are now
brought from the Pacific coast; the
wholesale fish dealers in this city take
from two to four carloads Of it a week.
It comes through from Seattle in re-
frigerstor cars in about 10 days. 3 It
sells at wholesale at about two cents a
/ pound less than Atlantic halibut N.
=. Sun. ~ ~ n
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Wonders of Science.

Lady.Do you take instantaneous photo.
graphs?
Photographer-Yes madam; can photo.
graph humming bird on the wing, or a
swallow in it's flight
II want my baby's picture taken'
eyes, madam. Get the little fellow ready,
and I will prepare the chloroform. IN. Y.
Weekly.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Causes of Rory Milk,

Ropy milk is now believed to be
caused by bacteria that fall into the
pail at milking time. These destructive
microbes are lodged in the hair and
scurf skin of the cow. They sometimes
get upon the hands and clothing of a
mixer who is not overclean, and thence
into the milk. The remedy? lis to
be extra clean about the milk and the
COW. Before milking each time brush
the cows teats and udder with stiff
brush and see that the mixers clothing
and hands are immaculate. In winter,
when wooden clothing must be worn
in the COW stable and milkroom, wear
over it blouse and overalls or apron
Of cotton that may be. frequently
washed and disinfected. !. ..
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N OF W y H.
standing I am
81 X t y v e
y e a rs old,
have a pleas
a n t h Q m e
and. o t h e r
comforts, life
to me was far
from enjoy:
able, for all
other things
pale into in
significance
when you are
without good
ca 1t h. 7
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14

A package of Salzer's German Coffee
Berry and big seed catalogue is sent you by
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis,
tice. Send for same to-day. K7
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Made Him Sick.

Doctor ION ocean steamer)-Yourt turn has
come, I see, sir. Allow me to-
Sea Sick. Passenger ian old bachelor
No, NO, doctor. lit will soon pass off.
1t isn't sea'.-,seasickne looked too long
at those-those bridal couples-N. Y.
Weakly
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
Her Position,

jacks it true that she is countess?
Tom Yes; ] saw her myself at the CASH
ier's desk in an uptown establishments
Up to Date.
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A man who wears pair of overshoes till
is that he ever Observation-Disclosures Democrat.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14

A woman's idea of the best plastering is
the kind You can drive nail into any.
Observation-Disclosures Democrat.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
1NFLAMMAT0RY RHEUMATISM
From St. Lawrence Plaindealer, Canton.
NJ "

From st. LAWRENCE PIalndeaIer, Canton,
N. Y.
To suffer for years with$a prevailing pain:
full ailnent, which bafled skillful medical
treatment, yet which was cured by simple
household remedy is the LOT Which befell
Street, Canton, N. Y.
''Thirteen years ago." said Mrs. Rogers
to reporter, II was attacked with infam-
matory rheumatism and complication Of
diseases. You can judge somewhat of what
I endured, when you look at these hands.
My foot, too, is so much out Of shape that
the big toe lays across the others, the end
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14
A Remarkable Book.

Hest Times to the Death of Alexander the
Great. BY Charles M. Snyder. Philadel-
phia: J. B. Lippincott Company. -.
The author of this work has set himself
the task of making truly serious set Of cir
cumstances, exceedingly funny. He has
unquestionably succeeded, as he expresses
it. He wrote the book for the purpose Of
getting even with the myths s,,a and heroes Of
school days. The Comic History of Greece
is witty and humorous, without being vul.
gar. About $50 illustrations illuminate the
lines from the pencils of half dozen artists.
The book is truly tickle tonic for the mel
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-14

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.