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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

The most attractive way of offering
honey to purchasers is the pound sec
lions. These are made of thin board,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

One never gives offense by criticising
the average man. Every man thinks
himself little above the average.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

The ability to keep ones mouth shut
often gives an individual reputation
for wisdom.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

The life work of some people seems
to be criticising others.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

- Inc MuuttNuK ~ aSOn.
The hens that have been laying and
setting during the summer will in the
fall begin to moult, putting Off their old
coat of feathers for new one, and
during this time they will not produce
very many eggs, but do not neglect
them on that account The drain on
their system in the production Of new
suit of feathers is the most trying one
they are called upon to endure and
unless they are fed we'll during this
time they will go into the winter in
poor condition, and will not produce
eggs In any large amount during the
cold months.
I What the hens need is heterogeneous
feeds mostly. Give them corn once a
day and for the remainder of their ra-
tions feed mixture of wheat and oats
with buckwheat and sunfiower seeds.
Give them plenty of milk, sweet or
sour, to drink, and keep supply Of
pure water where they can get at it at
any time. Bone meal or oyster shells
may be fed with profit during the
moulting season.-Field, Farm and
Garden.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

Pure sweet cider is only obtainable
from clean, sound fruit, and conse-
quently the apples should be carefully
examined and wiped before grinding.
That made from decayed fruit will be
filthy and sour In the beginning, and
nothing will make 1t sweet and fit to go
into human stomach. Good cider may
be kept sweet several months by plac-.
ing In each barrel Immediately on max
ing the following ingredients: Ground
mustard, ounces; salt, 1 ounce;
ground chalk. ] ounce; alcohol, pint.
Shake well and keep in cool cellar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

Cracked Wheat for Young Chicks.
In wheat-growing localities it is nj
ways noticed that young chickens
around the barns are always unusually
thrifty during the wheat harvest.
They pick up the scattered grains and
soon get to the stage where they will
acquire full suit of feathers. There
is no better material either to make
growth or feathers than wheat in the
grain. For very small chicks the grain
must be cracked, but they soon be-
come able to swallow. whole wheat
grains, which is a better whole feed
for fowls than ANYTHING else.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

Age Limit of Black berries.
Blackberry stems or canes will last
about three years, but the roots, IL we'll
cultivated, will live and produce new
canes and fruit for many years. A re-
cent bulletin from the United States
Agricultural Department, at Washing
ton, tells of a blackberry patch In Mich
igan that was planted in 1856, and is
still In vigorous growth and bearing.
Farm Notes.
Blight is depriving the market of the
best varieties of pears. The Bartlett is
giving place to the Keifer, the latter
being less liable to blight, but its fruit
does not equal the Bartlett. Until some
sure remedy is discovered for pear
blight the Bartletts will become scare.
er every year.
( If there is poor place on the farm
do not neglect 1t as worthless, but en-
deavor to improve it. 1t is possible
that such piece of land may require
drainage or should be lined, and some
times green crop plowed under may
make an improvement. The poorest
of soils can be improved.
Tomatoes will not be SO easily affect
ed with rot if the vines are fastened to
uprights or stakes. An excellent mode
is to utilize one hoop to four slaves.
Sharpen the slaves at the lower ends
and drive them into the grou.d. The
hoops should be fastened to the slaves
with nails, and they will be found bet
ter than wire.
Cut off all limbs of cherry and plum
trees that are affected with black knot
and be sure and burn them. If the dis
ease has made considerable progress
1t means cutting away large portion
Of the tree. but 1t is better to do SO
than to allow any opportunity for re-
newal of the disease as the tree will
soon die If not attended to. After cut
ting off the diseased portions spray
each tree thoroughly.
When the vegetables are stored away
this winter there will be less risk from
cold than from warmth. 1t is better to
have vegetables cold and remain so
than to be subject to changeable tenn
peratures. While the cellar should be
SO arranged us to protect against Sc
we're cold, yet 1t should also be venti-
lated with ventilators that will be un-
der control. The thawing Of fruit and
vegetables does more damage than
freezing.
The land that produced potatoes this
year may be infected with disease, and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25


We do not wonder that there is so
strong prejudice against allowing COWS,
and especially milk cows, to eat apples.
For the most part it is we'll grounded,
says the Boston Cultivator. While it is
possible to give milking COW few
ripe apples without drying up her milk
perceptibly, that is not the kind Of
apples she usually gets. If the COW Is
in an orchard where apples are falling,
she runs every time she hears one drop
and eats it greedlly, however wormy,
sour. green and bitter 1t may be. All
apples have some malic acid in them,
even including those that we call
sweet This ma.ic acid, together with
the tannin that is found in the apple
peel, and especially in green, small ap-
pies, contracts the cows stomach. II
she eats much of such fruit 1t gives her
the collie. The cows stomach wasn't
made to digest such stuff, and SO sure
as 1t is put into her stomach there are
riot and rebellion. Every one knows
that giving vinegar to cows and rub
bling her uder with vinegar will dry
her off. We believe that. allowing. cows
to eat apples, even If they are ripe, has
a bad effect on their milk production.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-25

Spring Grain Among Winter Wheat.
Wherever winter grain, either wheat
or rye, follows oats and barley, there
will always be some scattering seeds
shelled In harvesting, and If the grain
has been left till overrtpe the seeding
with scattered seeds. will sometimes
amount to as much as is sown of the
winter grain. When we sowed wheat
after oats and barley we used first to
so through the grain stubble and har-
row the surface pretty thoroughly.
There was double advantage in this.
as it keeps the soil from drying out,
and 1t also buried the scattered seed
deeply enough to make 1t germinate
when light rains fell. Then when
plowed under the sprouted grain helped
to keep the soil moist still longer, and
1t was not in the way of the winter
grain when sown. In some parts Of the
windy West this spring grain is con-
sldered an advantage as helping to pro-
tect the wheat, but all Eastern winter
growers regard spring grain among
their seeding as only a nuisance and
injury.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
DIR. Edward Thomson.

DIR. Edward Thomson. of At
lanta, Ga. delivered a lecture
in the Methodist church. at 7:30
o'clock, Tuesday evening. on
True Americanism.r which was
attended by large audience of
the representative people of the
town and University. DIR.
Thomson's address was a strong
and convincing argument ia
favor of the maintainenee of the
saeredness of Sabbath. He at
tributed the downfall of the
Spanish nation, and the percep-
tible weakening of other gov
eInments TO the disregard OF
these nations for the Christians
Sabbath, and on the other hand
proved that the strength and
progress OF Great Britain and
America were due to the ma
uonal observance OF this sacred
day. At the Gloss of the lee
tnre q Sunday league was or
ganixed, and q collection tsker
for literature. The folloSin,
officers we're nominated ans
elected by vote of the audience
Prof. Somerviile, president; Pro
Dabney Lipscomb, cor. secrs
tary; Prof. X. VI. Leavell, treas
urer. Chancellor Fulton an
the local pastors were appoint
! ed as an executive committee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
BARGAINS.

We have iots ~ bargains IN ,,.r
Shoe Room. Nice >IipIs-r- fr,,m 80
up.
see our Mani>h Slipper for
l.adirs Sl.5o a. -. G-sl cotton
warp mating fer L. I.2c. Extra
heavy mating - to 25c
Best i0wir. hrIl>-.l carpet 81 -
ltsst n'~luet carpet 80 To- 55e.
Ten ca>.'s remnant prints. Just
received. Remnant in everything
at half price. Big line of men : sam.
pie hats - price.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
Notice.

Here Is a chance Tor any one who
has none; to invest and wants it to
pay them . good interest Will
sell several lots with tenant houses
on them Lot Is on Fast street has
room building and a , room
building; rents for $500 per MONTH
| will take $50 for said lot and
buildings The rents pay over ~
per cent per annum and Is paid
mCnthly. | will also sell other lois
that will pay from Is to 10 per cent
interest Any one wishing TO make
good investment would do well to
call on me, am getting old, my
health Is bad, and am determined
To to wind up my business Ar
those indebted to me would do well
ta call and make settlements soon,
$. ii. PLANT,
April 9Th, is9y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

In pursuance of a resolution here
tofore passed by the Board OF Mayor
and Aldermen CT the town OF or
ford, Miss. notice " hereby given
To the qualified electors OF said town
that an election will be held IN said
town, ON 2sth day OF April, lsss, for
the purpose of determining whssl-
er the Board Of Mayor and Alder
men OF said town shall issue bonds
in a sum not exceeding in the az
gregate Twenty thousand Dollars,
to procure money to be expended
in the construction of a Sewerage
system in said town of Oxford, Miss,
Published by order of the said
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
j. W. RowsER,
City Clerk.
W. Il. CowAN,
Mayor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
r. CHANDLER, ". ID.
y.
OPrrCE at Residen &c on South
Street.
will be glad to serve fsssaAs
and patrons.
PHoNk Is
0ood CitizsaS 0rxasizsaios.

Oood CitixsaS 0rIssizsaios.
Chairman Jones has appoint
ed the following committees OF
the Good Citizens Organiza-
ton:
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
w. II. Porter, Geo. w. Leavell-
z. II. Kimmons, L. n. Word, B. NJ
Standefer.
FINANCE Committee
+. s. Leaveii, Benz Price, J. T.
Nelson. A. R. Bogard, Dr.. r. W.
Rowland
COMMITTEES ON LEGISLATION
q. d. Saands, W. d. Heddlesfon,
Jas. Stone
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
Nos Residents Notice.

THE STATE oF MISSISSIPPI:
To Sam Lewis, whose post ONCE
is Gor, Delta county, Texas, Tom
Lewis whose post % nee is unknown
aud Wash Lewis. whose post ONCE
Is Con, In Delta county, Texas. all
defendants Each OF you are here
by commanded 10 appear before
the Chancery Court OF lafayette
county, Mississippi. at Oxford, on
the 4th VI nday in May, A. d. 1893,
to answer the petition Of Mrs. Mol.
lie Lewis, ct al, for the sale Of landg
for division among the heirs Of W.
II. Lewis deceased, in which you
are defendants. Witness my sigma
turs this list day OF April, 1879.
lB. r. GRAY, Clerk,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
, COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE

When You ask for DR.. NJ A. Sim
mons Liver Medicine, see that you
getit and not some worthless imita-
GoR,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
April 9TH, isS.

A Torpid Liver causes Depression
OF Spirits, Indigestion, Constipation
Headache Use DIR. NJ. A. Simmons
Liver Medicile 70 stimulate that
organ.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

Hon. Earl Brewer, Of Water
Valley, announces himself IN
this issue ~ q candidate for
District Attorney. Although
comparatively a young man.
Mr.. Brewer has xon an envtahle
reputation both at home and
abrvad a. a prosecuting attor-
ney. By faithful attention To
detail; ressstless determination
and energy, he has ris~n step
by step to n position IN the
legal world, which commands
the respect and esteem OF all
Who ks0x him. Mr.. Brewer
graduated in Iso3 at the State
University and has since been
engaged in the practice OF Law
in Water Valley. He enjoys
the distinction of being the
youngest member of the State
Democratic Executive Commit
tee. IL elected, Mr.. Brewer
will, we believe, fully meet the
requirements of the office in
the discharge of his duty.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

arrangements OF Menstrual Func-
tions produce Niscarrjsgs. Sim
mons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets
correct the arrangements,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
CA9To7IA.
.:;::s:s':.ZM2zz@=:::-

DIR. ". A. Simmons Liver Medi-
cine Clears the Complexion gives
Buoyancy TO the Mind, cures Head
ache. Regulates Stomach. Bowel
asd LIVER,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

Used during Expectancy, Sim
mons Sqvav Vine Wine OF Tablet
cheer and Strengthen Mothers
shorten Labor and Rob Contine-
ment OF is Terrors-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

You can keep your head cool
if you'll buy one of Seilrs Ven
tilxting Hats.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

A cool Hat is a JOY forever.
Get one from Neill's-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

Mr.. Hardy Durley, eldest son
Of MIR. and Mrs. George Durley,
died of meningitis, on the night
Of the 18th inst. in Louisville,
Nv, to which city he had gone
to study medicine. Mr. Duriey
enlisted with the First Missis-
sippi regiment at the breaking
out Of the Spanish American
war, and remained in camp with
this regiment until mustered out
last November. He graduated
at the State University last
June, and gave promise OF a
brilliant and useful future. He
v AZ q consistent member Of the
Baptist church. q Leading men,
Der of the Y. n. c. A., and at
the time Of his death was chap
lain of his class His influence
for good was felt by all with
whom he came in contact The
esteem in which this young man
was held in the community was
manifested by the attendance Of
the faneral services by the stu
dents of the University and the
! citizens of the town To the
heart-broken father and mother
and sorr0vine brother. We ofYel
heartfelt sympathy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

The name of Hon. w. W. Ne
Mahon appeared in the an
nouncement column of our last
issue as a capdidate for the
Office of representative Of Ia
County in the Legislature. Mr.
Mcmahon is q native Of our
town and received his educa-
ton IN the State University.
He is well and favorabiy
known throughout the county,
and being a farmer, will ever
have the agricultural interests
OF the people he serves at
heart. He was = member OF
the legislature for two terms,
and during that time made a
most efficient and faithful rep
resentatIye. Being fully ac-
quainted with the duties and
obligations incumbent upon the
Office. will fit him in an eminent
degree for looking after the in
teres, of his people, he desires
to serve. We believe his many
friends will manifest their con
fideqce in his ability by giving
him their hearty support.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

Mr.. Frank Matthews has par-
chased the residence Of Mrs NJ.
T. Porter in North Oxford and
gill AXE possession at once.
Mr.. Porter will soon erect a
house ON her lot IN South Ok
ford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

This Affable gentleman has been
. citizen of our town and eoun-
ty for more than hfty years,
and no man Is more Thoroughly
acquainted With the require
ments of this Office. His hon
orable. upright life, his faithful
and Considerations discharge al
duty IN every position he has
ever held in eur community
recommend him as being emit
neatIy capable and httrd Ia
serve the county IN the of'icr
he s-ek-.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

The many friends Of Mr.. Aud
ley Stands will regret TO learn
that il is his intention to locate
in Sardis. the Law firm OF Stands
SomerviIie < Stands. having
been dissolved. Mr.. Stands Is
a young nAs Of unusual prom
ise, and vs believe will meet
With saeeess wherever he casts
tis lot.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
OA0TORIA.
Beam %, nlssaa va Hss tssn Bgggt
'', s.''"&2ZzEx

Bedrock prices at Neill's on
Ladies' and Gents Shoes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

On Sunday next, which Is
the third Sunday after Easter,
the Rev +. A. Neville will con-
duet services and preach IN
ST. Peters church at 100 a. m:
ii a m, 4 p. IN, and 1:30 p. m.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

Be sure and take the children
To see Gentry's beautiful dogs
and ponies.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

The health card by DIR. Baird.
pubIished in the EAGLE last
week. has been extensively
copied by state exchanges, and
also by the South Carolina
Baptist. The advice given in
this article was excellent, and
has been highly eomplimented
by our editorial brethren.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

DIR. A. ". King announces
himself in this issue as = candi-
date for Supervisor Of Beat J.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20


Discounts,
To Officers Of the Bank,
To Directors Of the Bank,
To Stoc kholders OF the sank
I, BEN Prize, cashier OF Bank of
Oxford, Of oxford, Mississippi, do
hereby certify that the foregoing IL
a true, full and exact statement Of
the Assets and Liabilities of said
Bank on the day and date named
therein, a. shown by the books of
same.
BEN PRfCE, cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, a Clerk Of the L. ), CURT Of
the United States for tbs Northern
District of Mississippi, this, the 18th
day OF April. isss.
e.. X. HILL, Clerk.
Examined and found correct.
W. ID. HOLDER, Auditor.
This IL day of April, 1899.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

Malaria cannot find a Iodgment in
the system while the Liver is in
perfect order. DR. VI. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine is the best Regula-
tor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

rush Hats at SeiIl's, cheap
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Genfry's famous Dog and
Pony Show will visit Oxford
next Tuesday.
The Bros ming Club will meet
next tuesday. 18th inst. at Mrs.
Golfers. promptly nj Z o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs Alvin Jones ot
Lamar. attended the funeral OF
their mother. Mrs Bogard. and
remained several days in our
city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
Notice.

I viii visit the following places on
the following days foS the purpose
OF registering voters, to-wit;
sanders, Monday. NAV LIST. ISIS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

The case Of George A. White
Va Western Insurance Com
pany. which has been pending
in the courts Of lafayette for
four years, and anzily carried
to the supreme court for decis-
ion. was affirmed on last Mon
day. This important case vas
conducted by Hon. J. ". ].
FsIkner, Who faithfully and
wisely fought for the inter.
ests OF his clients. He cannot
but be gratified by the success
of his efforts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
STATEMENT
Showing the condition of the
BANK OF OXFORD,
Of Oxford, Miss, on Mch. 81. 1899
STATEMENT

Published BY direction of Chapter
IA of Annotated Code of isS2
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20

Ms. Matte A. Johnson, wife
Of the late DIR. w. II. johnson.
Of Paris, (thss county. died last
Thursday afternoon aftes . short
illness Of pneumonia She vas
the daughter Of Mr.. E. ID. Moore
Who was Probate clerk Of this
county in the early 5e's-- She
was q devOut christian and low
cd by all who knew her. A
great pSnber Of relatives and
fieads followed her remains to
| their last resting place.
The psotnetsd meeting which
has been in progress the Cum
beriand r reseytsrian church the
past 10 days, closed last night,
after having aecomplishtd much
good, Throughout the meeting
/ DIR. Clark preached morning
and night, eloquent, touching
sermons, which appealed to the
better, higher nstnsr. Of all who
heard him. Thsse were many
conversions among the young
people of the Community, and
additions to the several church
: es. During his stay in our cit,
lDr. Clark won many warm and
sincere friends, and he vii
ever be . welcome visitor II
the community.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
DENTIST.

DR II. WRIGHT,
DENTIST.
Orv,cx-Up stairs over >
Leax-ll's store
PEoxE No. l0l.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
LAW NEIsS

Lin, Sxuzs. - & l. a. hey.
cyONE s SIVLEf.
ATTORSEYS AT-LAw,
OXFORD, MISS.
viii practice in all the Courts
OFFICE
Cnssairs over T. ID. lsom's
Drug Store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-04-20
Oxford Eagle.
THURSDAY, APRIL ~. ts99.
|. C.. K. K. Schedule.

1. G.. K. K. Schedule.
SOUTH BOUSJ.
No st.-gAst Mail Us p m
X. sSrjm,tSd 10 10 n m
NJ. si.-Local Freight 4:le p. IN
NORTH BOUND.
- - Eat Wall 8. rs n m
- a i imited $50 .. m
No. gl-Local Freights o'1 q m
Local sreights do not run on sun
day o,-vx- ,.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-07
HOW TO MAKE DARK NESTS.

shown removed so that the arrange
ment of the interior can be plainly
seem If the shoebox can be nailed
against the wall of a henhouse having
a walk at one side, the eggs can be
gathered from the walk by cutting
round opening through the back of the
nest, the openings being covered with
slides.
It is to be remembered, however,
that there is something to be done to
stop egg-eating besides providing dark
nests. The habit is usually acquired by
the hens becoming fat and laying soft
shelled eggs. These easily break in the
nest. The hens get a taste and the mis-
chief is done. Make the hens work for
living. Feed whole grain and feed it
in litter, where they will have to
scratch for it. Keep the fat off the
birds and they will lay better and the
eggs will be hard shelled~ Feeding soft
food to hens in winter is one of the
most potent causes of overfatness. It
is too quickly assimilated, and when
thus fed hen has no incentive to
scratch. Feed sparingly all day and
make the birds scratch for what they
get. Then at night give all they will
eat. They thus get enough in each "a
hours, but have to work all day long
and this is natures plan-N. Y. Trib'
une
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-07
When an Animal Ia Rino-

How shall we know when an animal
is ripe? An experienced eye and hand
can tell this, says the Stockman. When
a steer is fully ripe his flesh is firm.
When the finger tips are pressed
against the muscles of the animal there
is less of yielding and softness than in
the half finished animal. The shoulder
blade, the loin and the pin bone will
have an appearance of plumpness all
over them. The weigh scales will also
tell tale. When the steer is not ripe
he should go on making the usual gains.
When he is ripe the gains will drop.
When beast, therefore, that has been
gaining two or three pounds a day
drops down to one pound day, and his
appetite is still good, begin to examine
him for ripeness. It is one of the GU
rious things about the animal economy
that cattle beast will go on and eat
after he is rips; but he will not make
corresponding increase in weight.
1t is curious question as to what be-
comes of the food. |.e