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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Raising Peache. from Seed.

The prevalence of yellows among
peaches makes their propagation by
budding a danger in spreading the dis
ease. 1t is in the sap,and if any tree
which the knife cuts into to make a
place for the bud is affected with yell
lows, the faint will be retained by the
knife and spread the yellows to all the
trees inoculated. 1t is quite easy to be
sure that a rich, luscious peach is not
affected with yellows, especially if
gathered from the tree. The pit from
such peach ought to produce valua-
Die Seeding and free from disease. The
low repute of Seeding peaches dates
from the time when the natural fruit
was about the only kind grown. But
even then some valuable seedlings were
found in every seeding produced
American Cultiva4or.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

upon one, and only by the quick action
of the pilot were they saved from cap
sizing. $50.
"Pull in your oar, Terry, and let mo
have it," commanded Mitchell. can
oars enough sight better than a rud-
der at such q pass Us this"
Almost instantly, it seemed, the yawl
was in the midst of the ice pack. The
snow swept down with fury upon them.
They could scarcely see the water for
the white-capped cakes. Terry sat
amidships without speech or, motion,
and finally the pilots vexation turned
against him and he cursed him roundly.
Suddenly there was shout from the
bow, and almost instantly the yawl
crashed into large cake and was driN
en- back by the force of the collision.
AS though it was a signal for gen.
eral attack, the ice advanced upon the
boat upon either side. She was crushed
between two grinding, shouldering
walls of driving cakes and the sea be-
gan to squirt between the strained
seams. 49, ... &C.,.
1--WE vas lost!" cried Carl, leaping UP.
The shock which followed threw him
upon the ice pack.
"Overboard with you!" sang out
Mitchell. "She'n sink in a minute. Get
on big cake, boys!"
'But only Terry heard him. Carl had
disappeared. The pilot and stroke of
the wrecked yawl found themselves
c]inging side by side upon huge cake
of ice.
"Where is he? Where is hep gasped
the sailor, at last aroused.
''Poor Carl! Poor boy!" groaned the
pilot. -,
: ''He mustn't drown!" cried Terry,
standing upright upon the lettering ice.
"He must be saved! Nina
The yawl disappeared, sucked under
by the tide. In the swirl of gray water
where it went down was mans up
raised arm. The hand chung an instant
to the ragged edge of the ice.
Terry swooped down upon it Instant
~. He caught the rough coat sleeve just
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
OIL LAYS THE DUST.
successful Experiment In CALIFORNIA;
which Might Ne Given a Trial In
the Eastern states.

F The machine for distributing the oil
on the roadway is quite novelty. 1t
consists of u portable tank six feet
long, running on two wheels. which are
attached to the rear OF an oil tank
wagon. The oil is discharged into the
portable tank by means of hose. 1t is
then discharged through tubes six
inches apart, underneath the tank,
which are operated by q lever. Only q
sufficient amount is let through to take
up the dust. The oil is run in. burrows
made by little hoe and is covered by
other hoes following. This is to pre-
vent the oil from seeking a level in any
low place and becoming unevenly dis
tributed on the road. After all the oil
has been applied the same machine is
fused to incorporate the-oil and earth.
Two horses are attached to the ap-
Paratus, and by the means of numerous
other friction teeth and by going over
the road the balance of the day for the
purpose of incorporating the earth and
oil the road is made ready for use. The
oil used is heavy quality of asphaltum
oil and is applied hot. The affinity (the
earth for the oily when both are hot is
very great.
One of the principal streets of Long
Beach was treated with the oil process,
and reports concerning it are generally
satisfactory, sections of the street with
good foundation showing perfect re-
suits and dustless roadway.
The following from the South Pasa-
denan will show how the oil process is
viewed by the people of that town:
"The city trustees and the people of
South Pasadena are SO well pleased
with the results of alleging dust by oil
that if the rainy season were not so
near the plan of using water for this
purpose would be abandoned entirely
and the dust kept down by the use of
oil. Our people are SO well satisfied
with the result of dressing portion
of the roadways with oil that they re-
gard it as the solution of the question
of street sprinkling. In the spring the
use of water will probably be aban-
doned altogether and oil substituted.
The dust by this process is entirely al
layed, the cost much less, and, what is
of equal importance, great saving in
the water supply is made"
After q thorough investigation and
practical working of the oil process as
applied by Mr.. De Camp during the past
six months there seems to be no ques-
ton as to its utility and economy over
the ancient custom of watering the
roads to allay the dust. This being the
case, we hope, for the good of the trav-
cling public, that the oil dust-allaying
process may be adopted not only in Los
Angeles county but throughout the
country. Parties desiring further in
formation in regard to this matter can
obtain the same by applying in person
or by letter to L. B. De Camp, who has
an office in the Frost building, Los An
geles.-Alhambra (Cal.) Advocate.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Honest Methods Win.

This is fact that sometimes is over
looked in these days of hurry and scramble,
but it is fact none the less. The success Of
the John N; smyth Co., Chicago, whose
per, is a marked illustration in point. A
tremendous business has been built up by
this firm strictly on it's merits. Good goods
properly described and offered at very low
price, the unlimited capital Of the firm en-
abling it to buy on extremely advantageous
terms. See the striking advertisement else
Smyth Co., $50 to l66 West Madison ST.,
Chicago, for its mammoth catalogue. Every
family should have it.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Danger in Nitrate Of Soda.

It should be remembered that nitrate
of soda is not so beneficial for stock as
it is for soil. Every little while some
farmer. either through ignorance or
carelessness, leaves nitrate of soda
around, or sacks which have contained
it, accessible to cattle or other stock.
These, not recognizing the difference
from common salt, lick or eat it, and as
a result either die or get very sick. In
case of poisoning from this chemical
the administration of infusions OF cof-
fee and alcohol and irritant oysters" is
recommended by government veter-
erinarians.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
FARMERS NEED THEM.
without Good Roads Life I'M the
Country IL Robbed of It's Most
Cherished Attractions.

Bad roads constitute the greatest
drawback to rural life, and for the lack
of good roads the farmers suffer more
than any other class. 1t is obviously I'M
necessary, therefore, to discuss the ben
efits to be derived by them from i'm
proved roads. Suffice it to say, that
those localities where good roads have
been built are becoming richer, more
prosperous and more thickly settled,
while those which do not possess these
advantages in transportation are either
at a standstill or are becoming poorer
and more sparsely settled. If these con-
ditions continue, fruitful farms may be
abandoned and rich lands go to waste.
Life on farm often becomes, as re-
suit of "bottomless roads," isolated and
barren of social enjoyments and pleas
ures, and country people in some COM
munities suffer such great disadvan-
tages that ambition is checked, energy
weakened and industry paralyzed.
Good roads, like good streets, make
habitation along them most desirable;
they economic time and force in
transportation of products, reduce wear
and tear on horses, harness and We
hicles, and enhance the market value
of real estate. They raise the value
of farm lands and farm products and
tend to beautify the country through
which they pass; they facilitate rural
mail delivery and are a potent. aid to
education, religion and sociability.
Charles Sumner once said: "The road
and the schoolmaster are the two most
important agents in advancing civiliza-
tion."
The difference between good and bad
roads is often equivalent to the differ
ence between profit and loss. Good
roads have money value to farmers
as we'll as political and social value,
and, leaving out convenience, comfort,
social and refined influences which good
roads always enhance, and looking at
them only from the almighty dollar"
side, they are found to pay handsome
dividends each year.
People generally are beginning to re-
alize that road building is public mat
ter, and that the best interests of Amer
lean agriculture and the American peo-
pie as whole demand the construction
OF good roads, and that money wisely
expended for this purpose is sure to re-
turn.-Maurice o. Eldridge, Asst Di-
rector Office Road Inquiry.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Z seed wheat Per Acre.

At the North Dakota experiment sta
ton, Fargo, 51a pecks of seed wheat
per acre gave the largest yield, and
the bestresults were from seed covered
2A inches. Contrary to the current
belief on the subject. change of seed
reduced the yield ofgrain the first year
from one to eight bushels per acre. A
similar effect. but not SO marked,
was noticeable the second season; also
in every case the homegrown. accli-
mated seed did better than the new
seed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

as the hand slipped, and, with mighty
ders out of the icy water. In a breath
they had dragged their comrade out of
the jaws of death.
CARTS teeth began to chatter and
Terry and Mitchell Rugged him up be-
tween them, that the warmth. of their
bodies might in some measure counter
act the chill he had received. The
snow,which still fell, was packed around
and over them until they might have
been part of the ice cake to which
they chung. Mitchell raised his heal
occasionally, the better to listen.
Cant hear single horn," he de-
clared. 1--WE might as well be in the
middle of the Atlantic instid O. a mile
o. SO off shore. dunno but we'd bet
ter Shout
''What for?" grumbled Carl.
''To keep you from going to sleep,
younker," returned the pilot, sharply.
''Are you cold?"
"N-not very," chartered the Swede.
II won't let him go to sleep, sir"
said Terry.
you're very goot-both of you," de-
clared Carl. Then he added in his
mates ear: ",She don't care nothing
bout me, Terry"
'tWho?" exclaimed the other. with a
nervous start.
"Why, Nina. We vas joost teasin'
you. 1t vas her sister 1 lofe-not her.
Her sister in the faderland. She will
be ofer here in mont am we will be
marry"
Suddenly Mitchell commanded 81
lence.
II hear something yonder,' he said.
After several minutes the dull bark
ing of a foot-power horn reached their
ears.
"The old Halcyon, for dollar!" cried
the pilot. ''Let's shout"
A quavering, long-drawn t'Aho-o-y!''
arose from the crew of yawl g.. Again
and again it was repeated.
Then a hail through a trumpet
reached them in the very teeth of the
storm.
The foghorn kept snorting to cheer
them; but they soon heard something
else-the rattle of oars approaching.
Of a sudden the bow of four-oared
boat pushed into view. A man stood
upright in the boat, coil of rope in
his hand. Instantly the rope was flung
them, and by its aid all three were
drawn into the lifeboat.
$50 this is the way you go ashore
for provisions, is it?" growled the cap
tain of the Halcyon, as the yawrs
crew scrambled in.
"Well, cap, you came darn near los
in us as well as the yawl and the store
truck remarked Mitchell, calmly TAX
ing the tiller and steering unerringly
for the pilot boat, whose foghorn
growled at intervals to guide them.
But Terry put his lips close to the
Swede's ear and asked:
els it true?'
''Of course it ISIS. An if you chump
don't be you will marry her when I
marry Sophie next mont'-eh ?'-Bos-
ton Globe.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
The Philippine War.

ho This contest is proving much more stub
vigorous contest to straighten matters out.
We should tackle the Philippines and over
come them as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
does dyspepsia, indigestion, malaria, fever
and ague, and liver and kidney diseases. The
battle is short and decisive, and for fifty years
and don't know WHAT'S what's wrong, try it. a 49,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Motto of the siame.e Nation.

,,I Have e. you heard the motto Of the govern.
you repeated it? And having repeated It,
have you caught its purely personal appli.
cation? And having caught it, have you
tried it on your friends? This is the motto:
"Ah Wa Ia Mas SIAM" It sounds unintel.
ligible nonsense, but keep saying it over as
long as you can and as fast as you can and
patois has western sense that aptly classi.
Ges many a remorseful subject Of Uncle Sam.
For All Wa Ia Mas SIAM is easily evolved
into 'sAh, what an ass am" Chicago
Chrnnicle
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

HOW TO ANCHOR a FENCE.
this way every few rods, the fence will
stand erect and last many years longer
than when strained and twisted by year.
'ly upheavals. In localities where rocks
with which to anchor the fence cannot
be readily obtained, a somewhat similar
result can be obtained by spiking a
cross piece to the post at the surface
of the ground, the ends projecting on
either side. To these ends the wires
are attached, each being drawn tightly.
This gives very stiff fence, and one
not easily blown over.-N. Y. Tribune.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
SECURE FLOATING FENCE.

the fence. Holes are bored in these, in
which upright stakes are driven to sup
port the upper rail. The lengths of fence
are chained together. The outer log is
anchored upstream and down stream
with sufficient length of chain to per-
NIT the rising and falling of the fence.
This plan is splendid for tide water
rivers, and good wherever the rise is not
likely to be so sudden as to wash it
away.-Farm and Home.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Flowing Under Green Crops.

Very sandy soils are more apt to show
a beneficial effect than heavy soils from
blowing under green crops, as com
pared with applications of fertilizers or
manures, for the reason that in such
soils fertilizer or manure teaches quick
ly away, whereas the humus afforded
by the green crops is more entirely re-
tanned, itself adding to the body of the
soil. Sandy soils, too, are nearly all de-
ficient in vegetable mold. and green ma
nure is the easiest and cheapest method
Of supplying this factor.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
ANcHoR1NG TIE FENCE.
4 simple precaution which. Will
Prove an Effective Check to
Either Wind or Frost.

Much trouble comes from fences. be-
ing blown down or overthrow by
the frost. A strip of stout wire and
two rocks arranged on either side Of
the fence, as shown, will prove check
to either wind or frost. Anchored in
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
FENCING OVER WATER.
How to Build Floating Fence tina,
Will Resist the Attacks of All
Ordinary Currents.

Fencing over water is not difficult
when carried out along the lines as in
Dictated in the cut. Some short cross
logs support one, two or more'lengths
Of stout rails that form the bottom of
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

The first umbrella appeared in l777. The
we bought it.-Eiliott's Magazine.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

Uneasy lies the head that wears bonnet
in which large-sized political bee is con,
tinually buzzing Chicago Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

He CATER the fourteenth round)- GLOW I
love to dancew She-"Then I should think
you'd learn. Town Topics.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

An affair between prize-ighters is usually
called a mill, though it could be more appro-
priately called windmill Amer
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

Good feeding must attend rapid
growth in trees and plants us we'll as
in animals. Make the soil in the Or
chard rich.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

In Luck.-First Dear Girl-"I have no
friends to speak Of" Second Dear Girl
Lucky friends Life.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

/ believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last summer.-Mrs. Allie
Douglass, Leroy, Mich, Oct. 20, '94.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

To Cure n Cold In One Nay
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. Csc.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

Some people are mighty independent" in
their ways who have no reason to be.-Atch-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
!, Insurance ON Hothouse..

The Florists Hall association of tho
United States carries $s00,OOo insur
ance on lighthouses
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not
stain ts the hands or spot the kettle. Sold BY
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Talmase ana the compositor.


ssMany years ago., when my sermons first
attracted the attention of city EDITORS" said
DIR. Talmage in recent conversation, s'you
reporters used to make me fume and fret,
but since have come to know you better
have transferred my wrath to your adver-
sary, the compositor. My eyes were opened
when, after annoying blunders in print.
determined to report my own sermons for
a. certain New York morning paper It
CHANGED that the first time reported my
self | was preaching sermon on the Peni-
tential Psalms, in which sermon said, with
sfsYou will notice that in these verses
the name of God does not appear once. Is
not this significant
"Calm and confident that this time the
sense of my sermon would not be distorted
by careless reporting, picked up the paper
on onday morning and read:
"sYou will notice that in these verses the
name of God does not appear once. Is not
this magnificent Philadelphia Saturday
Post
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

"Of all the delegates that met at that
Christian Endeavor convention" said DR..
Hill, II liked him the best who, on being
asked what his business was, said: 4 am .
cheer-up-odist.' Success.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken Internally. Price 7.c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21

las for the remedy Of this neglect on his part For
were he TO signalize the Peace Congress which
he has organized by the issue Of proclamation
granting an amnesty for all purely political or
fences II would constitute a guarantee OF the
good faith OF the benevolence and generosity
to which he gave expression In his various peace
manifestoes and would be hailed throughout
the entire civilized world the most eniight-
cred and progressive act of sovereignty that has
ever been performed by any monarch since his
grandfather, Alexander III. proclaimed the
emancipation of the serfs, nearly forty years
ago
There were many objections raised, both on
political and administrative grounds, to the issue
of this celebrated ukase on the part OF Alex
ander the Ldberator; and from purely eco
nomic point of view II may be questioned
whether Russia as a nation has as yet derived
as much material benefit from this freedom OF
the peasantry from slavery as was expected
This. however, Is due to the people, who have
not known how to take advantage of the price
less boon Of liberty thus conferred. rather than
the fault of the ruler whose edct was such as
to entitie him to the admiration and regard Of
all the world and to the most honored place in
the history OF his country.
The same objections would doubtless be raised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
CELERY IN NEW MEXICO.
,ndence of The Chicago Record.

CORRESPONDENCE of The Chicago Record
f. j. HOLSTER the agricultural expert who is
working down here among the irrigated settle
ments instructng the farmers how TO use water
to the best advantage. told me the other day
that with proper cultivation he was confident
$500 worth of celery could be raised on single
acre Of this arid land He says the alkalt in the
soil is exactly what is needed to produce the
crspness that is the first essential of this popu-
lar plant. The Colorado celery he considers the
best in the world, and he predicts that 1t will
soon be raised in sufficient quantities to monop-
olize the Eastern markets.
Fifty thousand celery roots can be planted
ten acres Of irrigated land. and will require
the constant attention Of two men with the
modern tools that have been invented to Guilt
vate, harvest, trim. wash and bind the plant
into punches. He says there is a machine drawn
by horses, with knives that run through the soil
and cut off the plant at the root as neatly and
exactly can be done by hand. There
other machines that do the rest OF the work,
especially the back breaking part and reduce
the labor Of cultivation to a minimum. An en-
tire outfit costs about 81 900, but with 1t and ten
acres of strong akal land a man can make a
profit Of from $1,000 to $500 with less than
five months labor. ~
1t is another interesting fact that these arid
lands which were formerly considered worth
less, have produced the highest degree Of sac
charine matter In tbs sugar beeAs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21

there One Of the attractive features OF the new
house Is the bathing arrangement in the base
ment. A large plunge bath, laid with white tiles
and surrounded by a marble platform and
marble columns Is reached by an easy stair
way from the main floor Surrounding the bath
are dressing rooms, hotrooms. vapor-rooms and
at one end is a luxuriousy furnished lounging
and smoking room. Everything about this part
Of the house is modern and complete.
The University Club was organized In 1860,
the first president being Theodore w. Dwight
He was succeeded in 1867 by George Van N.
Baldwin. who remained in office till 1919. when
Henry ii. Anderson became president In 1898
George A. Peters was elected president. and
James w. Alexander succeeded him In 1871.
Charles c. Beaman elected this year The
other officers Henry Z. Rowland, vice-presi-
dent; George Sherman, treasurer; Hugh d.
Auchincloss, secretary; David l. Haight. Charles
/. Atterbury and James r. Sheffield. House
Committee
The summary Of membership on March i
showed that the club had: Life members, ~;
resident members 1859; nonresident mem
bers. 1902; Army and Navy members. $50
Total. 2.197.
Candidates on the waiting list number: For
resident membership. 31G; for non resident mem
bershp go. Total. 596