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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03


Some Requirements that Will Bc
Found Indispensable.
The universal article OF diet In that
country, depended upon and indispen-
sable, Is bread or biscuit. And to make
the bread and biscuit, either In the
camp or upon the trail, yeast cannot
be used--it must be baking powder;
and the powder manufactured by the
processes OF the Royal Baking Powder
Company, miners aud prospectors have
learned, Is the only one which will
stand in that peculiar climate Of cold
and dampness and raise the bread and
biscuit satisfactorily. fr
These facts are very Important for
every one proposing to go to Alaska
and the Yukon country to know, for
should he be persuaded by some outfit
ter to take one of the cheap brands Of
baking powder, 1t will cost just as
much to transport 1t, and them when
he opens 1t for use, after all his labor
In packing 1t over the long and difficult
route, he will find a solid caked mass
or lot Of spoiled powder, with no
strength and useless. Such a mistake
might lead to the most serious results.
Alaska is no place in which to expert
ment In food, or try to economize with
your stomach. For use In such a eli
mate, and under the trying and ia
tigulng conditions of life and labor In
that country, everything must be the
best and most useful, and above all it
is imperative that all food supplies
shall have perfect keeping qualities.
1t is absurd to convey over sueil diff
cult and expensive routes an article
that will deteriorate in transit, or that
will be found when required for use to
have lost great part of its value.
There is no better guide to follow in
these matters than the advice of those
who have gone through similar expe-
rlence. Mr.. McQuesten, who is called
''the father Of Alaska" after an expe-
rlence Of years upon the TRAIL In the
camp, and in the use of every kind of
supply, says: "We find in Alaska that
the Importance Of proper kind of bak-
ing powder cannot be overestimated.
A miner with a can of bad baking pow
der is almost helpless in Alaska. We
have tried all sorts, and have been
obliged to settle down to use nothing
but the Royal. 1t is stronger and car
rles further at first, but above all
things, it is the only powder that will
endure the severe climatic changes of
the arctic region"
1t is for the same reasons that the
u. s. Government in its relief expedi-
tons, and Peary, the famous arctic
traveller, have carried the Royal Baking
Powder exclusively.
The Royal Baking Powder will not
cake nor lose its strength either on
board ship or in damp climates, and
Is the most highly concentrated and
efficient Of leavening agents. Hence it
IL Indispensable to every Alaskan out
fit. 1t can be had of any of the trading
companies in Alaska, but should the
miner procure his supplies before leav-
ing, he should resist every attempt Of
the outfitter to palm off upon him any
OF the other brands of baking powder,
for they will spoil and prove the cause
of great disappointment and trouble.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

observed in its construction, etc., will
be useful A supply Of eighteen tons
Of ice can be stored in space Of twelve
feet square and ten feet high. In build
ing an ice-house, the chief points to be
considered are the exclusion of air from
under or around the body Of ice; proper
ventilation over the ice, and proper sur
face draining around the ice-house.
Any little crack that admits Of the in
flow of warm air will play havoc with
body Of ice. Hence waterproof paper
should interline the walls, so as to ex-
clude every possible chance for the adj
mission of current Of air. If there be
too much sawdust placed around ice it
is liable to ferment and develop heat to
such an extent as to melt the ice. -Four
inches Of sawdust or chaff is sufficient
to place under the ice, and eight inches
Is sufficient on the sides Of a house
with a single wall, and four inches in
case of twin wall. A twin wall is
made by boxing the studding on both
plates and stills, so that they shall alter
nate with each other. Two by six may
be used, and they may be placed two
feet apart; twelveinch boards will an
swer for plates and stills. This permits
each studding to project two inches
past the center of the wall and pre-
vents the air current from setting. The
studding must be papered with water
proof paper and then ceiled.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Corn After Corn.

There has been no inducement lately
toplantcorn two years In succession, as
it has not paid better than other crops.
1t is not good plan, not because the
corn is exhaustive, but because sue
cessive growing Of this crop ON the
same land SO fills the corn with smutty
ears that the crop Is nearly worthless.
1t is, besides, not a good plan to keep
the land more than two years in cul-
tivated crops without reseeding it with
clover or grass. Often the corn crop
can be got of early enough for the
field to be sown with winter wheat or
rye, and seeded both with timothy and
clover In the spring.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

The above is the substance Of the first
article published by the Monitor. Now fol-
low some clippings, taken from the same
paper two years aftcrward, and there is
not the slightest shadow of a doubt, in
cure Is permanent. Here follows the ac-
count:
On being again questioned, Mr.. Petch
said: "You see those hands-the skin is
now natural and elastic. Once they were
hard and without sensation. You could
pierce them with a pin and would not
feel II. and what Is true of my hands Is
true of the rest of my body. Perhaps you
have observed that l have now even
ceased to use a cane, and can get about
my business perfectly well. You may
say there II absolutely no doubt as to
my cure being permanent. Indeed l am
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

any one say, in the face of such testi-
mony. that DIR. Williams Pink Pills are
not entitled ia the careful consideration
of any suffering man, woman or child? Is
not the case in truth miracle of modern
mediciney
To make the evidence complete re pub
lish above facsimile cut of the check
received by Mr.. Petch from the Canadian
Mutual Life Association. being the
amount due him for total disability. 1t is
unnecessary to add that this life insur-
ance association did not pay this large
after the most careful examination of his
condition by their medical experts. They
must have regarded him as forever in
durable.
Mr.. Petcn's address IL rs follows: Reu-
ben Petch, Griersville, Ont, Canada.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
A Total Disability Claim Of $3.50 Paid to a
Man Who Was AfterWard Cured.

in even better health than when I gave
you the first interview"
do you still attribute your cure to the
use of DIR. Williams Pink Pillsw asked
the Monitor. 20.
.'Unquestionab I do" was the reply.
Doctors had failed, as had also the nu-
merous remedies recommended by my
friends. Nothing took had the slightest
effect upon me until ! began the use OF
derful medicine l owe my release from
the living death. have since recommend
ed these pills to many Of my friends, and
the verdict is always in their favor. shall
always bless the day i was induced to
take them" Al
Such is the history of one of the most
remarkable cases of modern times. Can
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

published another article about It, IN
which the original reports are completely
verified, the cure Is permanent, and they
publish fac-simile Of the check given 10y
the Canadian Mutual Life Association Tor
81, 5000, amount of total disability claim
paid by them to Mr. Petch.
The first account stated that the pa
ticnt tsee address below had been a par
alytic for five years, that there was sucn
a total lack OF feeling In his limbs ana
body. that pin run full length could not
be felt: that he could not walk or heip
himself at all; for two years he was nor
- was for that reason almost unrecog-
liable. and could not get his clothes on.
ne paralysis was so complete as TO anect
- Ace and prevented him from opening
- mouth sufficiently wide to take soho
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

The Monitor, q new paper published
at Meaford, Ont, Canada, first discov-
cred this case two years ago, and pub
lished il at length, which now seems,
owing to the cure Of it, to be a miracle.
The facts were so remarkable that many
people doubted the truth of them. They
said: ''It is too remarkable; it cannot
possibly be true; the paper is mis-
think himself cured, will soon relapse
into his former condition." etc. etc. The
accuracy of its report called in question,
the Monitor determined to find out defsn.
itely whether the facts were as stated
and whether the man would really stay
cured. They accordingly kept n close
watch on the case for two years after the
first article appeared. and have just now
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in ali
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAIN-O, made Of pure grains
that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives 1t without dis
tress, and but few can tell it from COT.
Zee. 1t does not cost over one-fourth as
much. Children may drink it with great
benefit. 15c. and 25c. per package.
Try Il. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

The idea that a costly ice-honse Is
requisite for the profitable storage OF
ice Is not borne out by those who have
fmprovised storage at comparatively
trifing expense, says the Journal OF
Agriculture. A corner in the barn can
be adapted by any farmer at all handy
with tools, at a cost exceedingly small
when compared with the advantages
which liberal supply of Ice during the
heated season will confer.
The accompanying illustration gives
an idea for an ice-house in barn, and
a few hints on points necessary to be
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

food. The doctors called the disease
spinal sclerosis, and all said he could not
live.
For three years he fingered in this con-
dition. Then by some friends he was adj
vised to take DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. He took them and there
was slight change. The first thing
noted was a tendency to sweat freely.
his helpless body. Next came n little
feeling in his limbs. This extended, fol-
lowed by prickling sensations. until at
last the blood began to course freely,
naturally and vigorously through his
body. and the helplessness gave way to
returning strength. the ability to walk
returned, and he was restored to his old
time health.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Crate for Moving Animals.

1t is often desirable to move a small
animal from one building to another,
or from one pasture enclosure to an
other. Leading or driving a calf, sheep
or pig Is attended with difficulties.
They will go in company with others.
but decidedly object to going alone.
The cut shows crate on wheels, with
handles permitting 1t to be used as a
wheelbarrow. Into this the small ami
NAL can be driven, the door closed and
the crate wheeled away. 1t will also
be found a very useful contrlvance in
bringing in calves that have been drop
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
How's This:

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol-
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
Il. j. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo o.
We the undersigned have known f. j. Cheney
for the last 10 years. and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obligation made by
their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
WALDING, KINNAN Il MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price &c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
succuIent Feed for Hogs,

The fact that little grain fed to hogs
while at pasture will cause them to
grow rapidly, shows the advantage OF
some succulcnt food for the pigs ra-
tons. Only a small proportion of it's
food should be of this character, for
succulency generally means large bulk
with small nutritive value. In winter
there is no better supplement to the
grain ration than beets. They are both
succulent and sweet, and are much
easier to digest raw than the potato,
whose carbonaceous nutrition Is in the
form of starch.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

shown in the cut. The cutter is n
pestle-shaped affair, square at the
lower end. To this are attached three
sharpened steel plates, as suggested.
Set them into the wood and bolt Sc
curely. Any blacksmith can make
the plates, and they can be sharpened
on the grindstone. With this, one can
cut up clover as the housewife chops
meat in her tray, but few moments
being required to cut sufficient for
large fock.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

There Is no reason why farmers gen.
orally should longer delay to avail
themselves Of the advantage Of tele-
phones. The plan is to form mutual
telephone companies to buy the i'm
proved appliances and construct a
farm telephone system that will put
each subscriber in connection with his
neighbOrhOod and with the outside
world. In Gibson County, Indiana,
they have already caught on" and the
enterprising farmers of that section
have many lines connecting town and
farms.
In another farming locality we know
Of there is a central exchange which
connects fourteen lines running into
the country and to other towns. A doz-
EN- phones or more are connected with
each line. One farmer in that county
can talk to five hundred farmers in
that and adjoining counties. These ex-
changes are all on the mutual principle.
The central station is conducted by a
young lady, who receives 81 year
from farmers who have phones, and
collects from persons who have no in
struments but want to use them. A
cheaper system of constructing switch
boards has been discovered. The
switchboard for the use Of the commu-
nifty above mentioned accommodates
fifteen lines and costs less than $40, be-
ing made by local mechanically to
Date.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Case of Practical ReaIIsm.

Wing-How does IT happen you've al
ways had such complete success In
playing the part Of the villain?
Flies-By feeling the part. You see
l always insist upon being stage man
ager at such times, and In that capacity
It's dead easy to get mad enough to en-.
act a dozen villainies before / get my
cue.-Puck.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Vines and TreIlises.

Many people are prevented from
planting grape vines under the idea
that the putting up of the trellis is a
difficult and expensive thing to do.
But the first year light stake will be
all that Is required to train the single
shoot to, and even the second year,
when two or three punches of grapes
may be grown, the stake will be all
that is required. A trellis made by
setting posts six feet apart and FIVE
feet high above the surface of the
groud will accommodate a single vine.
For supports, wires should be stretched
between the posts, but these wires must
not be left tight when cold weather
comes on, MS the contraction of the
wire by cold will surely break them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

The Salzer Seed Co. want suitable
pames for their 17-inch long corn and
White Oat prodigy. You can win this
s400 easily. Catalogue tells all about 1t.
Seed potatoes only $1.50 barrel.
Send This Notice and 10 cts. In Stamps
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., Lacrosse,
Wis.,, and get free their great seed cata-
logue and eleven new farm seed sam.
pies, including above corn and oats,
positively worth SO, to get start. en-.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

Some of the Chinese customs would
do to initiate. On New Years each man
and boy from the emperor down pays
a visit to his mother, carrying her a
present and thanking her for her care
Of him. He also expresses a wish that
this care will continue In the future.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

u Y u "
which Is proving very advantageous ia
the settlers OF North Alberta. Canada.
and Is truly boon to the farmers. Is
the establishment of creameries by the
government at regular distances apart.
The Government furnishes the entire
plant, puts IL In and operates II without
uirect cost to the farmer. From the
sale or the butter the Government re-
tains o cents per pound, the balance
going to the farmer. This is continued
Tor three years, when the Government
turns over the plant and business to the
farmers, giving them clear title of 1t.
Thus these creameries are put in at a
minimum cost to the farmer and paid
Tor In way that he least feels IL. When
we were there butter was selling mt n
and % cents per pound. Cheese fac
tories We're being established, too. along
the railroad and much of the freight
loaded on the cars on our return trip
consisted of butter and cheese, as 1t
was In the best season for milk. The
produce found n ready market In the
mining and numbering towns and dis
tricts beyond the Rockies through the
British Columbia country, where 1t
was, we were told, difficult to supply
the demand.
The Klondike Is another field now
open to the Western Canadian farmer
for oil produce OF the farm, and the
officials In the Department of the In
terror, ottawa. Canada, are kept busy
sending out literature describing this
great agricultural country. The agents
of the Government throughout the
United States are also supplied with
literature, which they distribute free.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Sleep Hanging,

There is a species Of parrot in Caro-
lima that sleeps by hanging themselves
up inside hollow trees which are open
ut the top. When feeding, these birds
make peculiar noise, which is said to
be an imitation of the speech Of an I'M
known or defunct -ace of men.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Whew! But It's Hot There !,

Careful observation and comparisons
made by scientists prove that the hot
test region on earth is on the south
west coast Of Persia, where that coun.
try borders the gulf of the same name
The thermometer never falls below 1OC
degrees at night, and frequently runs
up to 1913 degrees in the afternoon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
a sample bottle free. Sold in 20 and so
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
CerOus
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Cutting Clover for rowIs.

NuttIuX NIOVer TOT FOWIb.
Cut clover has come to be recognized
as one Of the best of bulky winter
foods for poultry. A clover cutter Is
exceedingly convenient, but where
such machine is not at hand home
made cutter can be devised. Take a
stout block Of wood, with smooth top.
and build a box about 1t, using the
block for the bottom Of the box, as
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
CONVENIENT ANIMAL CRATE.
ped by their dams in the pasture
American Agriculturist.
Feed Va. Pasture.

Feed Va. Pasture.
q The amount Of green food that can be
grown upon an acre of land and fed
to cattle from the first appearance OF
rye or crimson clover In early spring
until late in the fall is many times more
than that which can be obtained on the
same area used as pasture. While on
the pasture the cattle are subjected to
storms, many insects, and during dry
seasons they must perform consider.
able work to secure as much food rs
they desire. As green crops may be
cut at any time and several cuttings
can be made In a season, the flow of
milk will be greater than when the
cows are on pasture. While less labor
ia required I'm pasturing the cows, a
smaller proportion of land can be used
under the soiling o. greenwood system.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
1t Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry

And Is the only cure for Chilblalns,
Frost Bites, Damp, Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, q powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all druggists and shoe
stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Z.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Unhealthy Business.

1t is rather unhealthy business to be
president Of Mexico. Mexico has had
fifty-five rulers since 1921. Four of
these were executed, one poisoned, four
murdered, and seven killed in battle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders fol
Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Childrens Home in New York,
cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teeth
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy Worms. Over 10000
testimonials. They nerer fail. At all
druggists, CSC. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
The Growing of Parsnips,

The parsnip naturally puts its roots
down more deeply than any other of
the esculent roots. 1t needs a rich soil.
IL the subsodl has not been enriched IL
should be pulverized with subsoil
pillow, and not brought to the surface.
We have seen parsnips that were fully
.16 inches long, of which all the growth
except two or three inches was below
the ground. In harvesting parsnips
furrow should be thrown from the
rows, leaving the side OF the furrow as
close as possible to the roots. No root
is better than the parsnip for mich
cows.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
RrnkanIv

Cousin Tom-Does he talk as broken
ly as ever?
Ethel-Oh, yes. i heard him ask pa
to lend him five dollars before he left.
Answers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
six Men whose Ages Aggregate 403

The combined ages of six men who
acted as pallbearers at the funreal of
James Grigsby himself 90 years old
recently in indianapolis was 493 years.
The men and their ages are as follows:
Il. NJ. Child, Sc; q. r. Daugherty, So;
G. w. Ryan. 81; d. G. Kern, 10; ID.
Shearer. n; J. l.. Avery, 80.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
When the Trouble Ends.

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, ''dar
wouldn't be so much objection to a
man habhn his own opinion eff he
didn't persist in goin' aroun' an tryin'
to glib everybody else clear title to it,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

amend them. ought at least to endeavor
to conceal them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

We will forfeit 81 600 if any of our pub
lished testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. THE PISOCO.. Warren, Ia.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price % and Soc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

Grating Seeding Apple Trees.
On every farm there are apt to be
more or less apple seedlings, which
come up In corners Of the fence q other
cut Of the way place, and often attain
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
Trim the Grapevincs.

III the grapevines have not been
trimmed and the old wood cut out of
the blackberry and raspberry fields 1t
should be done before the season opens
warmer. Such work Is best done when
the Greund v frozen Grapes are pro-
duced on the new wood. and the old
vines can stand cutting back severely.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

a New Crazy Sect TN COnnecttcuG
lot Of fanatics In the State recently H.
mersed an old rheumatic woman bodily. -
the water to ''heaI her." as they said. So
nearly died In consequence. How much w.
ter II would have been TO have treated IT,
poor old woman for her infrmity with Hoe
letters Stomach Bitters. which not eaU
cures rheumatism but prevents kidney Coz
plaInt and remedies dyspepsia. constipatioa.
liver trouble and nervous prostration. GIse
II systematic trial.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03

If n man has a little money and
doesn't work he is rated as capital
list.