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PLANS FOR CoRNCRIB AND GRAIN BINS
wide and double doors at each end hung
ON rollers to slide back each way, by
which ample ventilation may be secured
in warm weather.
The bins, b, b, etc, by 6 feet in
size and five in number, are upon one
side, as shown ut Fig. /.
The mode of constructing the bins is
shown in Fig. 2. The posts have grooves
into which the boards are slipped as
the bins are filled. They can be remov-
ed when not needed. The boards should
be numbered that they may be always
properly placed. Portable steps are very
convenient when the bins are deep.
The second cut is cross section of a
self discharging corncrib on the other
side Of the granary. A corncrib from
which corn can be taken when wanted
without opening any part of the upper
portion or without the use of a ladder
or steps may be made as shown. The
floor slopes from one side to the other,
and its lower margin projects beyond
the side of the crib sufficiently to per-
NIT box in which scoop or shovel
can be used, The projecting part of the
floor is made the bottom Of the box that
is built upon it and which is opened on
the side next to the crib so that the
corn will slide intoit. A cover is hinged
to the box SO that it may be turned up
when corn is to be taken out. To facili-
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MetaIIizing Wood.

A method of metallizing wood, one
by which it becomes very solid and re-
sistant and assumes the appearance of a
true metallic mirror, is described in the
Paris Monde with much detail. Briefly,
the wood is first immersed for three or
four days, as may be its degree of per-
meability, in caustic alkaline lye, and
thence passed Immediately into a bath
of hydrosulphite of calcium, to which
is added, after "a or 36 hours, concen-
trated solution of sulphur in caustic
potash. The duration of this bath is
about AS hours, and its temperature is
from 30 to so degrees Finally the wood
is immersed for 30 or 40 hours in hot
solution of acetate of lead. The wood
prepared in this manner and after hay
ing undergone proper drying at a
moderate temperature acquires under q
burnisher of hard wood polished sur
face and exhibits a very brilliant metal
lie luster-a luster still further increas.
ed in its attractiveness if the surface OF
the wood be rubbed thoroughly. in the
first place, with IA piece of lead, tin o.
zinc and afterward be polished with O
glass or porcelain burnisher.
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Corn For the Silo.

Corn for the silo should be past the
roasting stage. Ii should be when it
contains the greatest amount of digest
ible nutriment--that is, when the ears
are well glazed and when the lower
leaves are turning yellow and begin
ming to look ripe. At that stage it will
have about 10 per cent of water in it
and 30 per cent dry matter. 1t should
have at least this amount of water in
it or it will be liable to heat very hot
and burn out or mold. When the corn
comes to the right stage, it should not
be allowed to lie and wilt, but should
be hurried into the silo as soon as cut.
If it is cut when very green, it will be
right to let it wilt awhile before put
ting in. If corn gets too dry before put
ting in the silo, this can, in part, be
remedied by having a cask Of water and
hose so arranged as to sprinkle it as it
goes into the silo. Corn can be put in
the silo either whole stalks and ears, or
it can be run through an ensilage cut
ter and put in cut in short lengths. 1t
will do very well put in whole. espe-
cially if the corn is of a small variety
and If care is taken to pack it in well.
Some even claim that it is the best way
to put it in whole, but l am sure that
with large stalks it is much better to
cut it, | prefer inch lengths, says a
Prairie Farmer correspondent.
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8err .tJnderwear."

A young German engineer whose
nams is Herr * Won der Werra had
an amusing incident happen to him ON
q recent ocean voyage which will bear
repeating and which he narrates him
self with relish. On the steamer were
several English ladies who were devot-
ed to whist and who frequently called
upon Herr X. TO join them in "A friendly
rubber. The young man does not care
particularly for the game; but as the
ladies in question had several charming
girls under their wings, policy as well
as politeness babe him join i'll the daily
games. The young man suffered from a
severe cold, and, in order TO protect
himself from the drafts, took occasion
to wear couple of heavy bicycle sweat
ers in addition TO his ordinary clothing.
The ladies sympathized and frequent
ly spoke TO Herr X "fundervear, " as
they pronounced it, about his precau-
tions against additional cold. He was
not particularly well versed in English,
and the pronunciation OF his name puz-
zled him very much-in fact, he
thought they were referring to his
sweaters, so finally he blurted out:
Ladies, why do you call me Mr. Un-
derwear? Is it because of these sweat
ers?" The reply was lost to posterity in
the roar of laughter which caused the
windows of the saloon TO rattle. Phil.
adelphia Record
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A Sled Corn Gutter.

Here is homemade implement
which, according to correspondent of
Farm, Field and Fireside, was used
last year with great success and much
saving of time 10y an Illinois farmer.
He says: This corn cutter is made by
taking two old saw blades-cross cut
saw blades are better, as the blades are
longer, but any old steel blades will
do Grind the backs of them to a razor
edge and fix them at pretty sharp an
gle to the front of bob sled, or sled
such as we used to haul milk on to the
cheese factory III Kansas. Set the blades
at the proper distance apart to cover
two rows of corn at once, as shown in
the illustration. Build stanchion in
the middle of the sled for two men to
lean against. Hitch the best horse on
the place TO the sled, one that will start
and stop at word.
The men stand on each side of the
sled and gather in the hills of corn as
the sled advances, and the knives cut
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
Scotland.

Prior to the year 25S, which witness
ed its invasion by the Scott, a tribe who
inhabited the northern portions of the
country now known as Ireland, Scot
land bore the name of Caledonia, liter
ally the hilly country of the Caels, or
Gaels. The word Gael, or gael, is cor
ruption of Gadhel, signifying in the
native tongue "a hidden rover, while
Scot. derived from the native scuite,
means practically the same thing. e.,
wanderer The Caledonians were the
inhabitants Of the highlands, the termi-
nation dun expressing the Celtic for
hill, fort, stronghold. The Scots were
the invaders from Scotia, who appropri-
ated the Hebrides and western islands,
whereas the lowlanders were the Picts,
so called from their description by the
Romans, picti, painted men," Names
and Their Meaning.
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transformers.
Flowing and Rolling Land Thoroughly In
the Fall Is the Best Remedy.


In presenting helpful and timely
notes ON a few Of the many insects
against which farmers may have cause
TO use preventive measures the Mich.
gan station advises as follows:
The best known remedy for grasshop.
pers is fall blowing for the destruction
of the eggs. Where this practice can be
regularly carried OH over large areas
the grasshoppers are not likely to be-
come troublesome, but there is always
some stump lot or neglected lane which
would be difficult or impossible to pillow,
or else there is some farmer who will
refuse to pillow his land, and these lanes
and unplowed lots will furnish places
for the Matching of enough locusts to
infest an entire neighborhocd.
The eggs are laid i'll pods containing
about 30 or 30 eggs. These pods are
made of mucus, which is given out
with the eggs during the process of lay.
ing and dries down hard, becoming
brittle and impervious to moisture. The
eggs are thus provided with waterproof
covering about three-fourths Of an inch
long and smaller in diameter than a
lead pencil. The pods are concealed in
holes in the sod in which they were
formed. These fragile little pods of
eggs are open at the upper end, provid
ing place for the escape OF the young
locusts. Now if the sod be plowed un-
der most of the egg pods are turned
wrong side up, besides being buried SO
deep that the young locust will never
be able to escape. Then, too, many are
broken, and moisture thus gains en-.
trance and leads to the destruction OF
the eggs. 1t is likely also that the plow-
ing will expose many to their natural
enemies, such as birds, shrews, mice,
etc.
A good rolling after the blowing and
dragging will pack the dirt so tight
that very few will escape. To be of the
most value the blowing must be gener-
al No strips along fences, no lanes OF
any size and no clearings containing
brush and stumps should be allowed tc
seed the rest of the farm.
When it is absolutely impossible tc
turn the sod under in these places re.
course may be had to another remedy
viz, poisoned bats. Bran mixed with
paris green, using y to pounds OF
the poison to % pounds Of bran, should
be stirred up with water to the consist
ency of dough. Sometimes cheap mo-
lasses is added to make it stick together
better. This is made up into small
balls and placed about the field. The
greatest care must be observed for 6
long time after using these bats thai
no live stock or poultry be allowed tC
gain access, and if it is impossible tt
completely exclude them it is best no
to use the bats.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
A Musical sentry.

The author of with Plumer In
Matebeleland' tells of some humorous
sentry incidents.
A trooper had gone down to a water
hole after the sentries were posted. On
returning he was challenged. but, not
knowing the countersign, the sentry re-
fused TO let him pass.
''Hang it all, you know me well
enough What's thu use OF playing the
fool at this time of night?" pleaded the
soldier.
Cant be helped. You know the or
ders, and unless you give the counter
sign there you are, and there you will
remain - retoIted the sentry. And he
did remain there until the visiting Off
Ger admitted him in the small hours of
the morning.
On another occasion the countersign
was "Nordenfeldt, the name Of GER
tain kind of gun. A soldier, on APP
preaching the picket, had hazy recol-
lection that some sort Of a gun had been
mentioned as the countersign and in an
swer to the challenge gave "Maxim.
"That's not it" replied the sentry
"Oh, WELL the other kind of gun !"
haZarded the man.
"Well, that $ near enough. Pass in.
said the sentry.
An orderly officer, on going his
rounds, was astonished to find the SEN
thy singing at him in this fashion,
eli fiddle dc hi til Who goes therei"
"What do you mean, sir, by chal-
longing in that fashion," asked the Off
Ger.
1.-The last time was on duty, sir. l
was told to challenge in "A more musical
voice, and that's the only tune know,
siI, -" replied the sentry.
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One Thing and Another.

For the purpose of better acquainting
farmers with that institution the Agri-
cultural college of Iowa recently held a
reception to which in railroad excur-
sions from various points came between
6, 600 and Z, 900 people. The farm COM
prises nearly 1000 acres and is we'll
supplied with buildings for educational
purposes, barns, dwelling houses and
an enormous water tank.
The common sorghum smut is becom-
ing quite serious pest on Kaffir corn
in some sections Ii is very abundant
this year in the fields OF the Kansas
State Agricultural college.
The National Stockman says it has
been found that treatment with mod
crate amount of bisulphide of carbon
does not injure wheat for flour, but the
bins must not be left longer than "a
hours without airing, especially any
wheat that is intended for planting.
1t is stated by good authority as a
sort of general rule in treating seed
grain with hot water that the water
may be use at 1872 degrees f., or 14S
degrees f., but the range of time is
different-l5 minutes for the first and
one minute in the latter case. If the
temperature is raised above 1872 degrees.
the time must be shortened.
Corn is the best crop to put i'm the
silo and the fodder of corn wastes more
than any other forage in field curing
therefore plan to fill your silo with
corn, " advises Prairie Farmer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
The Evolution of the SidebOard.

The dresser began service in the
kitchen as a table, advancing until it
was composed of a top and two shelves
below, supported by four legs. 1t was
then used not so much as place for
dressing the meats as serving table,
on which dishes were placed before be-
ing allotted to the members of the
household At later period a portion
of the dresser became inclosed, and aft
er that an extra shelf, with sometimes
a hood, was placed on it. 1t was not
then an article of kitchen furniture, but
stood in the ball or living room. As q
result of the desire TO reduce the guam
tity of furniture in the hall the credence
and dresser were combined az one arti-
Gle, with closet and shelf below and
several shelves above, the whole sur
mounted by canopy. Then it was like
some of our sideboards, though it was
not known by that name until the eight
zenith century, when it assumed the
long, low table form, with drawers and
cupboards below. The name sideboard
prior to this had however, been applied
to tables as early rs the sixteenth cen
fury -Architectura Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
Sandy's Retort.

The parish minister of G. is o
practical though not cultured preach
er. The other Sunday, when on his way
home at the close of the afternoon serv-
ice, he overlook Sandy Smart, the viii
lage half wit, slowly trudging along,
and, being a bit of a wag, addressed
him as follows:
You've got an excellent pair of
shoes on, Sandy; but, Josh, man, they re
sadly in need of blackingl"
Aye, sir, :" readily replied Sandy.
They're like yer sermons-unco desti-
tute o. polish r'-Dundee Peoples Jour
nal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
A Peculiar Rrnhlem.

The Longbow gives some amusing
pieces of Lewis Carroll's humor from
the forgotten pages of Oxford pamphlets.
During the election at Oxford in 1865
he gave vent to the following Euclidean
definition:
"Plain superfciality is the character
of speech i'll which, any two points
being taken, the speaker is found to lie
wholly with regard to those two
points.
A note is also given on the right ap-
probation of examiners: "A takes in
ten books and gets a third class, b takes
in the examiners and gets a second.
Find the value of the examiners in
terms of books; also their value in
terms when no examination is held"
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them off square and clean. When each
man has an armful the horse is stop
ped. The men step off and lay their
armfuls in pile, step on again and
start up, all of which does not take
much longer than it does to write it,
when you have good horse. Another
man follows after and shocks the corn.
1t will be seen how essential it is to
have a good horse as it saves much
time in starting and stopping, and also
In case of accidents, for woe betide the
legs which get in front of the knives
when in motion
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
Roth Well Posted.

There is "A story current in Washing
ton of charming girl whose partner
said to her as in waltzing they just
missed a statue of the Venus of Milo:
I'VE mustn't dance too near that OF
somebody will accuse US of breaking it, "
The girl turned her lovely eyes ON the
statue. why" said she, somebody's
broken il already"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
CROSS SECTION OF coRNCRIB.

tate the use of the shovel the opening in
to the crib is closed for space of two
feet either in the middle or at the ends.
AT these closed places there will be no
corn upon the floor of the box, so that
it will be easy to shovel out the corn.
Stairs three feet wide lead to the up
per floor from driveway, where damp
grain may be stored beneath the roof to
dry
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06

Customer-Have you any securing
sand?
Grocer-No, we're entirely out of it.
Customer-Well, give me half
pound of your sugar. My tins have to
be secured today, no matter what it
costs Harlem Life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
A Problem of the Drama.

1t seems rather odd that actresses and =
singers cannot be welded to their art
without being divorced from their hus-
bands. Salt Lake Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06

Results of some Canadian expert
ments show that growth in turnips late
in the season proceeds rapidly as long
as the weather remains open and point
to the Importance Of allowing these
roots to remain in the ground as long
as is practicable, especially if the seed
has been sown late On the other hand,
a farmer who leaves large area of
roots in the ground TO a very late date
is liable to be caught by severe frost,
when tho pulling of such crop is dis
agreeable, difficult and expensive.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
A Misunderstood Jest.

Lord Lytton when viceroy of India
was seated one day at dinner next to a
lady whose name was Birch, and who,
though very good looking, was not over
intelligent Said she to his excellency
Are you acquainted with any of the
Birches?'
"Oh, yes, replied Lord Lytton, Il
knew several of them most intimately
while at Eton-indeed more intimately
than | cared to. ="
my lord. replied the lady, 'you
forget the Birches are relatives OF
mine.
And they cut me, said the viceroy,
"but, 4" and he smiled his wonted smile,
81 have never felt more inclined to kiss
the rod than | do now. F"
Sad to say, Mrs. Birch did not see
the point and told her husband his ex-
cellency had insulted her. Exchange
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
Ten Million Wheelmen.

1t is stated by competent authority
that there are ten million people in
America who are bicycle riders Prob
ably each one gets an average OF one
hurt in a season, and that is just when
Henry & johnson rs Arnica q Oil Lini
ment gets in its good work. Nothing
has ever been made that will cure 4
bruise, cut or sprain so quickly. Alsc
removes pimples, sunburn, tan or freck
les. Clean and nice to use. Take il
with you. Costs 25 cents per bottle
Three times as much in a 90 cent bottle
We sell il and guarantee ii 10 give
satisfaction or money refunded.
w. /. BENEDICT,
w. A. DUTT,
FISK BANGS,
CONNELL BROS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06

WANTED Hustling, energetic agent, either
w man or woman, in every town and county
in the United States and Canada, to Introduce
our goods; no schemes no gifts, no humbugs;
straight, honorable, legitimate business; we
furnish best OF bank reference; send for our
wholesale price list and full particulars. Amer.
lean Tea Co, Detroit Mich.
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Mems Suits.

In this department we have single
and double breasted sacks i'm black,
brown and grey worsteds, and a
great many styles of plain and fancy
cassimeres, at all prices from $l.9S
up. We are showing all of the new
desirable styles.
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Odd Suits.

Here you will lind a great many
suits one or two of a kind. Perhaps
a coat and vest Of one kind with a
different pant. You can buy them
extremely cheap. Ask to sec our
odd suits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06
ChiIdren'S Suits.

We aim to sell Children's Suits
that are desirable styles and have
good wearing qualities. We have
them in black, brown and grey
worsteds, as well as a very large as
sortment of neat cassimeres. With
every suit WE GIVE A KITE. 1t is
the same style as is used by the
war department. You may have
this or blackboard wagon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06

WANTED AGENTS 10 sell our Printing
w Presses, Vulcanizers, Baggage and Key
Checks, Steel and Rubber Stamps, Seal Press
es, Stencils, &c. j. F. w. DORMAN co,
121 Il. Fayette St., Baltic, Md. Catalogue free.
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aY when CURED
G. A. MUNICH. M. D.,

the Eminent Specialist,
who has five diploma:
and two honorary dip
Tomas can name anc
locate a disease OF
weakness without :,
asking questions.
All Chrome, Nfypoa.
and PIRATE DISEASES
Catarrh, Asthma, Bron-
chitis, rheumatism. Ec-
zema, Scrofula, Ulcers,
TumorS, Cancers, Rup-
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Boys Suits.

This department has all of the
latest styles of worsteds, serges and
plain and fancy cassimeres, cut in
the very latest styles. Remember
that we have bargains in every de
partment.
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OverCOatS.

We have all styles in black,
blue, brown, and the fancy Over
coats that are so desirable this sea
son. We have them at all prices.
We will save you some money in
this department. Don't buy till
you see our stock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06

old papers for sale at this office. %
cents per hundred.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06

II you want first class job bring IL
to the BANNER Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06

es, Epilepsy, Fits, Paralysis, Heart, Lung,
n. Blood, Kidney Bladder and Special
eases, etc, cured by Nes0 Remedies, Nfa
oesss and NsS0 InVntions. No matter
sat your disease or who has failed to cure
u, consult him. Consultations Free and
|rIetl Confidential, and if we take youl
'e, will guarantee Cure or NO Pay and
r PAY will be required Until Cured of any
e who gives satisfactory security OF
FpoSits money in the bank. II impossible
/ see DR.. Munich, write fully, enclosing
imp for information and circulars to
|ftroit Medical and Surgical Institute, 14a
ne St, Detroit, Mich. To accommodate
itientS and others DR.. Munich will visit
,onthly.
uDEIWUII Hotel Phelps,
uhLbHflLLLi Wednesday, Oct. 10Th.
BELDING, rnn mSiei " 6St. gotn.
l0NIH, satu nh'iss d nG"' ssa.
SHRHNfC, Mo %sss's Oct "0% sstn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06

The BANNER and Detroit Weekly
Tribune one year for. $l.4O.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06

When you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, the great pile cure, don't
accept anything else. Don't be talked
into accepting substitute, for piles,
for sores, for burns. w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-06

We will save you money on Over
| alls, Jackets and Duck Coats. s. 90
Leather Coats reduced to 81. 4S.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-03
East lndiaa Cure for Snake Bite.

Babu Shashi Bhushun Mukerjee
writes from Gobardanga: more than
month ago, in the village Chatra,
in our neighborhood, lad, aged
about IL, named Hridoy Bikari Misra,
student of the Gobardanga H. r.
School, was bitten by a cobra. 1t so
happened that while he was taking
walk his foot accidentally fell upon
the deadly reptile, which turned and
bit him on the toe. There was con-
sternation in the family, as the lad
showed evident signs of getting worse.
Fortunately the father of the lad had
with him copy of Snake, Snake
Bites and Their Urea tment' in Ben
galee. According to the method OF
treatment prescribed in that book,
two ligatures were applied for arrest
ing the further progress of the poi
son. Incsions were then made below
the ligatures, resulting in blood of
inky color flowing out. The incised
parts were then rubbed with salt, and
then hot water was poured. This pro-
cess was repeated Tia the blood was
restored to its natural color. The
ligatures were then removed and the
lad was brought round in few
hours"