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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
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THE USE OF MANURE.
An Important Farm Problem Diz~
eussed and Explained from n
Scientific Standpoint.

The manure acts upon the land III Z
twofold character, forit exerts physic-
al action upon the soil as well as
chemical agency. Under the former
agency we find i giving stability to
light, sandy soils, ana making them
more absorbent of moisture, rendering
tenacious clay soils more open and
friabIe in their nature, and thereby ad-
hitting the free, passage of the rain
and atmospheric air, as we'll as promot-
ing the decomposition of these soils,
and thereby rendering them more fer
tile.
For dung to act mechanically in rem
dering a soil more open, and III over
coming its tenacious character, the
farmer must let the manure retain
much of the rigidity of the straw, or, in
other words, it must not be much rot
ten. Experience has also proved to him
that in using it for very porous soils,
which need to be compressed rather
than rendered open, the natural tough
ness of the straw should be entirely
overcome, and the dung used in a rotten
state.
There are other duties discharged by
dung which may be grouped together
under the term of chemical action.
Here we have powers totally distinct
from the former, for while it devolves
upon the former agency (the mechanic
all to render the soil adapted for being
traversed by the roots of the growing
crop, the chemical powers supply that
nourishment which is needed for the
development of the crop. 1t is, there
fore, in their combined action that the
most desirable results become manifest
It is. however, worthy of inquiry
whether or not the use of fresh dung
for stiff land and rotten dung for por
Gus land is supported and confirmed
by the chemical character of the dung
When fresh dung is used upon stiff
land, we find that the decay which ther
takes place acts upon the land, and rem.
ders the dormant ingredients of the sol
active, and thereby converts matter
which could not nourish a plant into
valuable food for vegetation. 1t also
imparts to the soil beneficial warmth.
which is favorable to termination and
vegetable growth.
In addition to this, the absorbent
powers of the soil seize and retain the
products of this fermentation of the
dung, and secure them until required
by the growing Plant. In the case of g
sandy soil, the circumstances, as well as
the powers of the soil. are totally diff
ferent. The porous character of the
soil is decidedly Tnfavorable to its pow
ers Of retaining manure, and conse
quentiy we cannot look upon such soils
as safe guardians of manure, and for
this reason the manure should be added
so as to be Immediately available fol-
the crop. The manure, consequently
is more suitable when well rotted, upon
chemical grounds, as we'll as upon con-
sideration of its mechanical character
The same principle is applicable to all
the intermediate description of soil
modified by the same rule.-Andrew H
Ward, in American Cultivator
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SUBSTANTIAL HEN HOUSE.

house 20 hens. They may be divided by
4 hemlOck board partition three feet
high, and then poultry wire to roof.
The floor, natural earth, which is
warm, and is covered with plenty of lit
ter, will keep dry.
Windows should be five feet high by
three feet six inches wide, and hung tc
open in like door. If wide stops are
placed on the outside, these windows
will be found very tight and weather
proof. A small slide door should be
placed in each coop eight inches wide
by ten inches high, to let the hens out.
The roosts should be placed at rear OF
building, and may be the full width OF
each coop, say u feet. There should be
two in each compartment, three feet
six inches from floor and six inches
from drop-board, which should be al
least four feet wide. Hard pine two by
four. planed smooth and edges round.
ed off, makes the best roosts. a small
door, two feet six inches wide, should
divide the two coops. The door of en-.
trance placed on the east side of build.
ing, will be found the warmest.
The location of hen house is always
a very important consideration. II
should be on a slight rise of ground to
insure dryness. It should face south,
and, if possible, a site should be chosen
in a sheltered spot, having hill, grove
or buildings on north and northwest
side to protect it from winter storms
from these points.
1t is lmost impossible to estimate
cost of this building, because of the diff
ference in price, i'll different localities
of labor and material.-Country Gentle
man.
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THE GRAIN SHUTS.
How the Most Destructive of Them
Are Caused and How to Prevent
Them Most Effectively.

I'm time of peace prepare for war, is
a trite old statement that is also true OF
other matters. For instance, it is now
in advance of wheat sowing time, and we
are just in receipt of a most valuable
publication from the department of ag-
liculture, Farmers Bulletin" No. IS
entitled, THE Grain Smuts." Winter
wheat growers who secure a copy will
have time to fully post up on this mat
ter before the need of utilizing the in.
formation comes. The bulletin showI
that the sinking smuts, or bunt, at
tack the kernels of wheat, filling them
with a mass of fetid spores. These
smuts cause great damage, but are cas-
lily prevented by treating the seed.
Sinking smut of wheat can be pre-
vented by soaking the seed IL hours in
a solution made by dissolving one pound
of commercial copper sulphate in %
gallons of water and then immersing
the seed for five minutes in lime-water.
Loose smut of wheat attacks the
whole head and converts it into a masa
Of loose, dusty spores. 1t causes con.
siderable damage in some localities and
is more difficult to prevent than Other
smutS.
Loose smut of wheat can be pre-.
vented by soaking the seed in cold wa.
ter for four hours, allowing it to stand
four hours more in wet sacks. and then
treating for five minutes in water at 1872
degrees.
1t will pay wheat growers to care.
fully preserve the foregoing methods
until wheat sowing time arrives. The
old-faShioned method of neglecting
such things has now become too ex.
pensive to warrant its continuance. It
is estimated that the annual loss from
cat smut alone is over $4,000, 900, and
this could be easily saved by adopting
the methods of treatment described in
this bulletin, which also advises that
seed dealers should now begin the prac-
tice of treating all cereals (grain seeds)
offered for sale. both to increase the
WELD and to prevent the introduction of
smuts into localities where they are
vet unknown.
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A WAY THE SPANISH HAVE.
Gov.-Gen. Augusti, at Manila, Proves HIP
self as Arrant a Liar the
Rest of Them.

MADRID, May 27.-Gov.-Gen. An
gust, the Spanish commander at Ma.
Mia, seems to be following the tactics
of Capt ten. Blanco in Havana in
sending out for the Spaniards news"
of reported alleged reverses to the
American arms. a dispatch from Ma
Mia, just received here, says:
The United States cruiser Baltimore
is disabled by an explosion which oc.
Cured on board of her.
The Americans attempted to land
arms and ammunition at Binacayan,
and the Spanish troops, who occupied
a good position, permitted the Amer.
leans to land. when they fell upon
them and captured the arms and am
munition."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
Good seed L. Neeessarx.

Unless good seeds are planted good
crops cannot be grown. Farmers can
not compute the amount OF loss In
CURED by planting imperfect seeds. A
great many formers overlook the fact
that it takes just as much blowing, har-
rowing, planting and cultivating to
PROV a half stand of corn, or, in fact,
any crop, as full stand. A full stand
probably means 20 bushels an acre; a
half stand about 80. So it will be seen
that the man who grows the latter
works for half pay. Another important
item of care and la bor TO be considered
is the thorough preparation of the soil
This is as necessary as the thorough cul
tiv4tion OF the crop after the seeds are
plalIed.-FarmerS' Union.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02

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tinued taking them.
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ADAM POUTSZONG, Notary Public.
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catarrh, rheumatism and all diseases due to
impure or impoverished blood.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
POINTS FOR BREEDERS.

Don't ship a good pig that is in poor
condition.
Don't say anything against your
neighbor's herd.
Don't sell pig for breeding that is
not a good specimen.
Don't try to keep more hogs than you
can give the best of care.
Don't blame a man if he don't agree
with your judgment in selecting the
best pig
Don't expect every customer will
write you letter that you will want
published.
Don't expect q pig to show up well
after long ride in a erate-National
Stockman-
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A GREAT REMEDY.
Greatly Tested.
Greatly Recommended.

The loss of the hair is one of the most
serious losses q woman can undergo.
Beautiful hair gives many woman a
claim to beauty which would be utterly
wanting if the locks were short and
scanty. 1t is almost as serious a loss when
the natural hue of the hair begins to fade,
and the shining tresses of chestnut and
auburn are changed to gray or to a faded
shadow of their former brightness Such
a loss is no longer a necessity. There is
one remedy which may we'll be called a
great remedy by reason of its great sue
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cleansing the scalp of dandrud, and re-
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gray or faded out. It stops hair from fall
ing, cIeauses the scalp of dandruh, and
gives the hair thickness and gloss that
no other preparation can produce.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02

Mrs. Hermann, of SIS East 18th St, New
York City, writes:
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began turning gray and falling out, and
although / tried ever so many things to
prevent a continuance OF these conditions,
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my hair was restored to its natural color,
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ESQ East 6Sth St, New York City.
II have sold DR.. Ayers Hair vigor for
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have been, and am now using 1t myself for
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Nothing that ever tried can touch it. IL
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There's more on this subject in Dr.
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
HAVANA TO BE TAKEN AT ONCE
This Step Resolved Upon at an Important
Conference Held at the White
House Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Havana is to
be taken at once by a combined land
and sea attack
This, it is learned, was the most I'M
portant decision reached at the war
conference at the White House yester-
day, in which the president. Secretary
Alger, Secretary Long, Gen. Miles. AI-
miral ;Sicard, Capt. Mahan and Caps.
Crown ushield participated.
At this conference, which was one OF
the most important which has been
held since war was declared. tie
entire situation was discussed, and II
was decided that the time had arrived
for striking a crushing blow at Spanish
rule in Cuba.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
HANDY CHICKEN COOP.

Slated run, as shown in the cut, with
a board cover for the top of the Slated
part. In sunny weather it can be used
as shade for the chicks in the position
shown in the cut, or placed on top of the
Stats to shelter both hen and chicks
from the heat. 1t is also kept on tor
of the Stats during rainy weather, Civ.
ing the chicks a chance to scratch in
the soil and yet keep dry. The top OF
the Slated portion slopes little so as
to shed water. Put the Stats far enough
apart so the chicks can go freely in and
out, as crowding through narrow
spaces often results in deformity.-
Orange Judd Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
Bran as Poultry Food.

Bran is a good food because it con
tains more mineral matter than the
ordinary ground food, and provides the
hens with the substances required. 1t
is lot proper TO feed ii every day, how
ever, as it is better to avoid the use
of concentrated foods in summer to q
certain extent, but a mess of brain
three times a week will be found bene-
fetal. To six quarts of bran add one
pound of inseed meal, giving a pound
of the mixture to 20 hens, allowing no
other food during that day. Moisten it
slightly, and feed at night, Just before
the fowls go on the roost.-Farm and
FiresGde.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
HOW RELIEF CAME.
ON Cole County Democrat, Jefferson
City, Mo.

From Cole County Democrat, Jefferson
City, Mo.
When la grippe visited this section, about
seven years ago, Herman II. Eveler, of 81
W. Main St., Jefferson, Mo, was one of the
victims, and has since been troubled with
the after-effects of the disease. He is we'll
known contractor and builder, a business re-
curing much mental and physical work.
A year ago his health began to fail, and he
was obliged to discontinue work. That he
lives to-day is almost a miracle. He says:
OF the Heart apd de-
bility. Ny back also panied me severely.
81 tried one doctor after another and
numerous remedies suggested by my friends,
but without apparent benefit, and began to
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
YOUNG JEWISH VOLUNTEERS.
The saGuards of ZiOn," OF Chicago. 1s0
Strong, VIII Join One OF Illinois
New Volunteer Regiments.

CHICAGO, May 27.-About 100 of the
younger members of the Zion associa-
ton of Chicago, who have formed
a military organization known as
the Guards of Zion," have decided
to join in a body the Illinois
volunteer regiment under Col Z. Nc
Grath, where they will hereafter be
known as Companies and NJ. All the
members are strong and enthusiastic
Young Jews. The Chicago Jewish
Courier has opened subscription to
defray the needs of the organization
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
THE EFFECT AT MADRID.
Renewed Predictions of Impending Revo-
luton in Case of Disaster to
Ceryera's Fleet.

LONDON, May 27.-There are renewed
sinister predictions of an impending
revolution in Spain in a special dis
patch from Madrid. Emperor Francis
Joseph of Austria is said to have
strongly advised the queen regent to
prepare to fly, and her mother, who is
now ins Madrid, is reported to have
given her the same advice. but it is
added, the queen regent is determined
to remain.
Continuing. the dispatch says:
The defeat of the Spanish feet,
which the best-informed people regard
as only question of a few days, is
bound to precipitate an outbreak"
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EN- ROUTE TO TAMPA, FLA.
This Fourth Illinois Made Brief Stop
and Parade at BenevilIe, the
Home of Their Colonel

BELLEvILLE, Ill, May p. - The
Fourth Illinois infantry, en- route for
Tampa, Fla, passed through Belle
vile, the home of Col. Casinir Andel,
commanding the regiment. The regi-
ment was given time to leave the cars
and take a short parade through the
streets of their home city before pro
ceeding on their long journey.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
UNKNOWN STEAMER ASHORE.
She Is Painted Lead Color, Has a Yellow
Smokestack, and Is Likely to
be n Total Wreck.

ST.. JOHNS, n. F., May 27.-An IN
known steamer is ashore so miles south
of this port, and is likely to be a total
wreck.
The British steamer Cuban, Capt.
Frazer, trading between St. johns ano
Montreal, reported that the steamer
ashore is painted a lead color. had
yellow smokestack, and, it as added,
Looks like warship.
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How's Thfss

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls CatarTh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
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Druggists, Toledo,
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Halls Family Pills are the best.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
QUEER KITCHEN FURNITURE.
An Instance of the Manner In Which Ger
many and France Observes
Neutrality Obligations.

GIBRALTAR, May 27.-Information OBJ
tanned here from a trustworthy sources
says that a contignment of 40 Krupp
guns, suitable for forts or battleships,
has been sent from Essen, in Germany,
to Cadiz, and is now on its way through
Spain. 1t is saia that the guns passed
through the German, French and Span.
ish custom houses as Kitchen furn;.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
LYNCHING IN MARYLAND.
Garfield King, . Negro MURDERER Aaken
From Jail at Salisbury, Md and
Done to Death.

SALISBURY, Nd, May 27.-Garfeld
King. a negro aged about 1S,was taken
from the Jail at this place, hanged to
tree and almost shot to pieces He was
awaiting trial on the charge of having
deliberately shot Herman kenney,
white boy, about the same age as the
negro. The shooting was done on Sat
urday night last and kenney died
ANndnasdaY-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
Why He stood Outside.

Benevolent Old Gent-Boy, why do you
stand on the doorstep shivering? Why don't
you go into the house?
Small Boy dare not, sir; father and
mother are discussing the question: is mar
riage a failure?" and mother has got father
down and giving it to him. Can't you hear
him a-yelling? You had better move on,
guy nor. When mother gets to arguing she
makes things precious warm for us.-Spare
Moments.
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Another Kentucley Colonel.

FRANKFORT, KY, May e6.-Gov. Brad
lev has commissioned Congressman ID.
q. CoIson, of the Eleventh Kentucky
d;s.riet- as colonel to raise one of the
two regiments of volunteers for KeL'-
fucl1y.
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AN INVESTIGATION ORDERED.
GOV. Stephens of Missouri Orders Inquiry
Into Condition of Missouri Troops
at Chickamauga.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May 27.-Gov
Stephens wants Missouri volunteer
properly cared for by the government
and has sent the following telegram ts
Adjt Gen. Bell at St. Louis: IF re
ports are reliable, am not satisfied
with the treatment our Missouri vol
unteers at Chickamauga are receiving.
Delegate some reliable man in my
name to visit camp and wire depart,
ment for improvement of present con-
ditions'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02

The organization and division of this
extensive force is yet to be arranged by
the acknowledgements office The rev
force will require, either by appoint
uent or by officers already appointed.
three major-generals and about TWEEN.
ty-four brigadier-generals.
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QUOTAS UNDER The NEW CALL.
Eided by the States and Territories
Under the Last Call.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-While the adj
jutant generals Office has not yet I'M
dertaken to make up the quotas of the
several states under the new call, and
while the exact quotas may not be
made known, the following gives an
approximate estimate of the state quo
taS:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
F,-.. Mississippi Volunteers Ready.

JACKSON, Miss, May 27.-The officers
and men composing the First MlSSls-
sippi volunteers have been mustered
into the service of the United States,
and Col. G. NJ. Govan has notified the
secretary of war of the regiments
readiness for duty.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02

.Wheeler-Ah, that was a glorious victory
of Dewey's.
Sprocketts-It would seem so, but shall
reserve my own opinion of it ;lntii find out
what make of wheel he rides.-Chicago
Evening News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
coop FOR CHICKENS.
Handy Thing to Have Around the
Poultry Yard as 1t Serves Sew
eraI Useful Purposes.

To keep hawks from catching the
chicks it is well to have them kept close
about the buildings when young. L
the hen has her liberty she will often
lead them far afeld. Make a coop Will
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02

Nothing gives the loving Mother more anx-
iety than the moaning, helpless distress Of
her puny, teething babe. Give it DR.. MOT
fett's TEETHINA (Ieethin0 Po1DdeTs) and the
babe will be better and brighter and the
mother happier at once. TEETHINA Aid Dis
gestion and Regulates the Bowels.
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AIarrlnge and Love

ga man." said the Cumminsville Sage,
"marries a woman because he loves her, and
q woman loves man because she wants to
marry him."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02
SfiTl Irving.

May-They say that Clara considers mar
riage failure.
Bell-Oh, no! she doesn't; but she has
her doubts about gagements.-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02

Extraordinarily is the difference
between an optimist and pessimist % IAN
optimist believes in mascots and pessimist
in hoodos. "-Indianapolis journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02

I use Piso's Cure for Consumption both in
my family and practice.-Dr. G. w. Patter-
son, Inkster, Mich, Nov. 5, 1894.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02

give up hope.
Then / saw
DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for
Pale People
extolled in a
S t. L o u i S
paper, a n d
after investi-
cation, decid-
ed to give
them a trial.
after u.s.
ing the first
box / felt
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c