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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

THE pies that mother used to-"
She fixed him with flashing eye,
and be wisely paused.
Your father" she said, chad an
income sufficient to enable your
mother to keep a frst-class cook. "
Still, be was a resourceful man, and
not easily disconnected.
"The pies that mother used to have
made never did amount to much, any
way" he asserted; but there was a lack
Of enthusiasm in his manner and tone
that told her she had won q great vic
toIy.-Chicago Post.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26


Although the horticulturist Of the
Georgia experiment station declines to
make any positive statement concern
ing the ACCESSIBILITY Of severe root
pruning when planting young trees, he
says that he is fairly satisfied that
peach trees from which the roots have
been largely cut off will live and -four
ish in Georgia even in stiff clay and
under adverse weather conditions. The
same statement may also be made Of
apple and cherry trees. In some ex-
periments made the last two years he
found that the root-pruned trees made
fewer, deeper. larger and more robust
roots. These roots penetrated IN
inches, against 915 inches for the roots
Of unpruned trees.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

some other anriseptic. In fact. II Is a
good plan to spray plum trees with a
carbolie acid solution, made one part
of carbolic acid 10 1900 parts Of water.
This viii remain on the spores. which
are dormant during the winter until
they burst their bounds and begIr to
spread the disease over the tree. The
solution named is much stronger than
can be applied after the foliage is in
its tender growth.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26
Have a Tool House.

A special house for tools would save
much that goes for repairs every year.
Many tools and implements are ex-
posed by farmers because they have
no storage room for them. A tool house
should be in a convenient location. and
it matters not if the interior is cold
or warm, provided that it is perfectly
dry. A tool house. in addition to pre-
serving implements, will enable the
farmer to have a place for everything,
with everything in its place.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Early flower plants may be started in
the house window, In small starch
boxes or flower pots. Use rich earth,
sifted. and do not keep 1t wet but
slightly moist. The boxes or pots
should be placed in the sunlight dur
ing the day and kept in a warm room
at night.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26
BLACK Rot in Grnnes.

The black rot Of the grape was the
subject of experiments conducted last
year in France. A solution of Bordeaux
mixture containing not less than 2 per
cent. of copper sulphate was found to
give the best results. The first appli-
cation should be made when the shoots
are quite short. The efficiency Of the
subsequent sprayings depends upon the
time of their application. For ordl-
nary black rot four or FIVE sprayings
will be sufficient.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

An Austrian chemist who has been
making researches into the subject, de-
claIes that out Of the 4, ITO varieties Of
flowers known and cultivated in Europe
scarcely 400 have any odor, and Of
these nearly so have an ordor which is
II anything dissgreeable.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet
1t cures painful, swollen smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out Of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discoy.
cry ofthe age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight-ftting or new shoes feel easy. 1t is 8
certain cure for chilblains, sweating, damp,
eallous and hot. tired, aching feet. We
have over 10000 testimonials Of cures. Try
it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 25c in stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm.
sted, lie Roy, y. Y.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

So soon as America showed her frmness
the German cruiser left Manila Bay, and
we now protect their interests. In a like
manner all stomach ills fly before the won
derfal power Of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters. II strikes az the root of all diseases,
and cures indigestion, constipation, bill
iousness, liver and kidney troubles.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Church attendance in England. early
in the seventeenth century, was en-
forced by law. An act of parliament
imposed a fine Of one shilling upon
every adult who missed church service
on Sunday.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Two pounds each Of eornmeal, cotton
seed meal and gluten meal. ten pounds
corn ensilage and as much timothy
hay as they want is recommended by
the Maine station as a satisfactory IA
ton for mich COWS, TO be fed twice
day. Many farmers would doubtless
prefer to substitute bran for cotton
saed meal
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

The longest word in the English Ian
guage is Observation-Disclosures
aoleness." jointed word Of SO letters.
Observation-Disclosures" lie the
next longest.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26
PEOPLE WANT SOMETHING BET
TER

How many women are saying just now;
ooh, ! want q change in my wall decora-
tions; am tired of wall paper"
How many dealers are saying: "Oh,
what o nuisance the wall paper business
has become; how much time and invest
ment it takes and how little the prOfit2"
How many painters and decorators who
have lent their influence to push forward
the wall paper craze now ind their occu-
patton gone.
To all such we would say: use, sell and
advocate the durable cold water Alabas-
tine"
Alabastine can be used on either plas
tered walls, wood ceilings, brick or canvas.
II is absolutely fireproof in its nature, is
durable, and any one can brush it on.
Alabastine is sold by paint dealers every
where. Ask your dealers for card Of tints b.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

The facts derived from impartial in
vestigation show that farming con-
Quoted on right basis pays probably
larger per cent. of profit than most
other lines. 1t is at least profitable.
And is there not a point worth noting
that the farmers that use best methods
and get results seldom complain Of re-
suits in relation to the sale of their
product Minneapolis Journal
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Before warm weather all the plum
trees should be looked over, and any
that show marks of black warts that
indicate black knot should be removed
with a sharp knife and the wound
washed with carbolic acid solution or
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

vantage. The part of the post to be
above ground is squared little on each
side as shown and then covered with
inch boards A cap is then put on to
keep water out and a very handsome
post is the result-American Agrlcul-
turist
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

II broody hens are properly treated
nine out of ten will begin to lay again
within two weeks after being removed
from the nest. But II they are half
drowned. starved a week, or bruised
and abused. it is more than likely they
will get even with their owners by de-
clining to lay a single egg until they
have fully recovered from their Ill
treatment and acquired their custom
airy tranquility.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

A good grating wax is made Of four
pounds rosin. one pound Of tallow and
one pound Of beeswax. Melt all to-
gether over a slow fire. and when melt
ed pour into a vessel Of cold water and
null as with shoemakers' wax. When
wanted for use soften with warm
water.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

The tough shown in the illustration
l have found quite convenient The
board between the uprights b can be
removed when the trough is to be
cleaned. Placed in an opening in the
fence as 10 the cut, the Stops can be
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

A newspaper printed partly in Eng
lish and partly in the Cherokee lam
guage, named the Phoenix, was pub
lished at Eehota, in 1928. The types
used we're furnished by the United
States government.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

he ian old hand)-They have dropped
their anchor.
She "a beginner)-Seryed them right.
It has been hanging over the side all
day long
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Be sure not to let rheumatism stay
in the system longer than you can get
a bottle OF St. Jacobs Oil to cure it.
There is no telling what part it may
strike or how much misery it may give.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

1t is believed that the carrier pigeon
was imported to Europe from Persia,
and it became an institution on the
Continent long before it was brought
to England.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

A large tom cat for IS years made
voyages on a mail steamer between
Sydney and San Francisco. The
animal died, and was buried at sea,
having almost completed 1000. 900
miles Of travel.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Some time age the water Of a well
not many miles from Berlin. Germany,
began TO taste Of petroleum. Though
cleaned repeatedly it got worse, and
at last accounts IS per cent Of the
liquid was petroleum.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Every living thing has pains and
aches sometimes, and the aches and
pains of human kind have a friend in
St. Jacobs Oil, which stands by in need
to cure and restore.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Marconi's system of wireless tele-
graphy does not enable the sender to
keep his message secret. This defect
is said to have been overcome by de-
vice invented by Professor Zickler of
Brunn, Germany.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Mrs. DolIarworth = "Place aux
lanes" wonder what that meansG
Mr.. DollaTworth-That-oh, that's
French for intelligence Office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

progressive ap-
pearance to a
place. Where ones
fence posts are
rough and knotty
and too small, per-
haps. to square out
properly, the plan
shown in the cut
may be used to ad-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

1. has been said that speech was
given man to conceal his thoughts.
This is not the true answer. Speech
was given to man to prevent other peo-
pie from talking.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

We wish TO call your attention to the adver-
tisement of the Pacific Cost Novelty Co, of
Portland, Or. They are reliable people and we
assure our readers that any orders sent them
viii receive prompt and earelnl atlenLion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Cholly-"wby do they say a little
learning is dangerous things" Dolly
-"If you ever get any you will find
out"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

In the spring cleanse your system by using
Or. Plumbers Oregon Blood Purifier.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

No beauty with pimply skin, dun eyes, bad
breath. Clean your system and keep Il clean
with fragrant Casearets Candy Cathartici AL
druggists, 1Oc, &c, soc.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

The more tender the flesh, the
AIackey the bruise. The sooner you
use ST. Jacobs Oil, the quicker VIII DC
the cure of any bruise, and any pruise
will disappear promptly under the
treatment OF the great remedy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

He who neglects present duties, may
never oyertake future opportunities.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

He doubles his trials who comp
lains of them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Some actions, like fresco work, only
reveal their color after they have been
done awhile.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me large doctor bills.-C. /. Baker. 1923
Regent So, Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. s, '95.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

The bell may be very musical, but it
does not make the engine go.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Angry Father-How dare you sno"
your face here AGAIN.
Persistent suitor-Because conla
not leave it at home.-lllustrated
American.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

poured in from the outside. If used in
the open lot the middle board keeps
the hogs out of the trough.-A. o. Har-
vey, in Orange Judd Farmer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Good-looking fence posts about the
farm buildings and along highways go
a long way toward giving a thrifty,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Putting a watch under ones pillow
will not make a bed tick.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

It is worth nearly all it costs for the
fun of seeing a deadbeat who owes you
money, dodge you.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
ALI druggists refund money il it fails to
cure. sc.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26
"BeHer Be Wise
Than Rich. +"

Wise people are also rich
Svhen they know a perfect
remedy for all annoying dis
eases of the blood, kidneys,
Liver and boZUeLs. It IS
Hoods SarsapariIla, (Which
is perfect in It's action. It
so regulates the entire syS-
TEN as to bring rigorous
health. It never diSappotntS.
coItye-"For AZ years had goitre, or
dwellings on my neck, which was discour-
aging and troublesome. rheumatism also
ANNOYED me. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured
me completely and the swelling has en-
tirelv disappeared. A lady in Michigan
saw my previous testimonial and used
Hoods and was entirely cured OF the same
trouble. She thanked me for recommen ID
Ing it."-MRs. ANNA SUTHERLAND, 4O6
Lovel street, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Poor Health-"Had poor health for
years, pains in shoulders, back and hips,
with constant headache, nervousness and
no appetite. Used Hoods Sarsaparilla,
gained strength and can work hard all day
eat heartily and sleep well. took it be-
cause it helped my husband. "-MRs.
ELIZABETH J. GIFFELs. Moose Lake, MINI.
Makes Weak Strong-"I would give
IS bottle for Hoods Sarsaparilla if
could not get it for less. 1t is the best
spring medicine. 1t makes the weak
strong. ALBERT A. JAGNow, Douglas
town, n. Y.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

Use Dr.. Plumbers Oregon Blood Purifier now,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26
d6odJ SoAJaba@
IIaZl3 E5I212IID@

Hoods PIlls cure liver ila, the nOn-lrrIlatnE and
only cathsrllc to take with Hoods sarsaparllla.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26

4hNAAf
Who esale Egists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, kISNAS & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is ken Internally, acting
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces q
the system. Prize 75c per bottle. sold By Al
druggists Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills nc the best.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-05-26
How's THIsF

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J.CHESEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney
for the past Is years and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and I'm
ancislly able to carry out any obligations made
nv their firm
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-26
Telling Islnck Han'S Eyws.

You have all heard, no doubt, of the
short way of counting 100-ten, ten,
double ten, forty-five and fifteen-but
did you ever hear how to distinguish
eggs laid by black hen? A woman
who claimed to know the secret asked
a grocer for II dozen eggs laid by a
black hen. The grocer protested that
he didn't know the difference between
an egg laid by black hen and one
laid by a freckle- faced, cross-legged
Plymouth Rock pullet. ''Show me
the egg basket and 1 can tell 'em,
said the woman decidedly.
After she had selecte ed the desired
dozen the grocer protested: ''You
have picked out the largest eggs in
the basket"
"Well, that's just it; that's the kind
they lay" explained the woman, COM
placently.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-26
Siberian Games.

Thomas G. Allen, IT,, who went
around the world on bicycle several
years ago, has written al article on
"The Boys of Siberia for the st.
Nicholas. Mr.. Allen says:
In the matter of sports and games
the Siberian is not SO we'll off, per-
haps, as the American boy; neverthe-
less, he seems to enjoy just as heartily
what few he has. His snow battles
are as spirited, his gymnastic contests
as earnest, and his games of chess rs
serious.
He displays almost as much in
genuity as the American lad in mode
ing his own kites and constructing
his own sleds. I have seen even very
little fellows, without strength enough
to WELD hammer or AK to build
sled, appropriate the family wash
basin OF butter bowl, and go coasting
down the hillsides. His game OF
marbles, if such it may be called, is
quite different from our own. Instead
of marbles the ankle bones of sheep
are used, for all forms of pottery are
dear in Siberia, while sheep are plen-
tiful The marbles, or sheep bones,
are placed in q row and then shot at
from distance, like row of tenpins.
He has, of course, his regular game OF
tenpins, with tenpin alley and rules
just like our own.
The Siberian boys, especially in the
military schools, are carefully trained
in calisthenics and gymnastics; and
the cool exhiarating climate of Siberia
renders this form of amusement more
enjoyable than in our own country.
1t is this, more than anything else, that
has helped to develop the Drawn and
sinew of the Russian army. The
photographs representing the forms
of gymnastic exercises which accom-
pany this article were taken at the
Cadet university at Omsk, Siberia.
The students of this university are
educated for the purpose of becoming
officers in the Siberian army, and they
are specially trained to withstand
Siberian hardships and the rigors of
it's winter climate. Most of them are
sons of army officers or of higher class
civilians.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-26
ROyaI TOYS.

A very pretty custom of old stand
ing prevails in the imperial family of
Germany-namely, that at Christmas
and on the birthdays of the royal
children the stock of toys belonging
to them is overhauled, and those no
longer in favor are sent off to chill
dren's hospitals.
The present empress, who is the
most motherly of women, never for
gets the observance of this custom,
packing the toys with her own hands.
AS the sick children are told that the
toys come from the palace, they prize
them, aud some interesting relics are
still in existence-as. for instance, the
battered tin soldiers with which the
emperor played when child and an
old doll which was favorite in the
infancy of Queen Louise of Prussia.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-26
CH|LOREN's COLUMN.
The Little Old Man of the Snow.


The little old man of the snow
He stands in the lonesome night
When the wind blows chill and the clouds
hang low
And the flakes fall ghostly white,
And the little fellows who sleep upstairs
And go to bed without saying their prayers,
He fills their dreams with fears and tears
The little old man of the snow!
The little old man of the snow
Knows each little fellow In town;
He watches and waits at bad boys gates
To catch 'em an swallow 'em down!
He knows when they anger their mothers
so.
And he chuckles and says to himself, "Oh,
ho!
I'll open my mouth and down they III go!'
This little old man of the snow!
The little old man of the snow
You'd better keep cut of his way:
For once u wee fellow was bad, you know,
And the snow man stole him one day!
And he heard his mother call and call
His name far over the garden wall;
But the old man swallowed him shoes and
This little old man of the snow!
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-26
How Stamps Originated.

Sir Rowland Hill, the great English
postal reformer, was at one time
schoolmaster. After he had taught
for number of years, his health gave
way, and finding change necessary,
he decided to travel
While travelling in the north of Eng
land, in 1884, he stopped one morn
ing at an inn, just as a apostman came
to deliver letter. The letter was for
the innkeeper's young daughter. She
took it from the postman, carefully
examined it on both sides, and then
asked the amount of postage due.
Zone shilling" the postman an
swered.
The girl at once handed him the un-
opened letter and said:
az am sorry 1 cannot receive the
letter for it is from my brother, but 1
have not the money to pay so much
postage"
DR.. Hill overheard the conversation
between the postman and the girl, ,and
he paid the postage. The girl blushed
and seemed greatly confused when the
letter was again given to her; and as
soon as the postman had gone she told
Mr.. Hill that the letter was merely
trick between herself and her brother.
Certain marks on the wrapper told her
all she wished to know, and the paper
inside contained no writing.
1--WE are too poor to pay so much
postage" she further explained, "and
so devised this method of correspond
ing"
This incident gave Sir Rowland Hill
something to think about" and he
kept thinking until postal reform be-
came the object of his life. He was
thoroughly convinced that postal
system that caused even the boys and
girls of the land to resort to trickery
and deception must indeed be a very
harmful one.
He entered the British civil service
in 1885, and in 1897 brought forward
in pamphlet form ga plan for uniform
penny postage. His plan was much
opposed, but he labored faithfully, un-
tiringly, and at last convinced the
House of Commons that the penny
postage system would enrich the gov
ernment, and be real blessing to all
of the Queens subjects.
Accordingly, in 1910, it was decided
that letters weighing not more than
half an ounce should be sent for o
penny; and penny postage stamps,
bearing an image of the Queens head,
were ordered to be used. In 1S45 the
penny postage system was adopted in
America.
Sir Rowland Hill received many
high honors as rewards for his earnest,
successful labors for postal reform.
He died at the age of eighty-three
years, and is buried in Westminster
Abbey.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-01-26
Hoods Pills cure biliousness, indigestion.
Indian Espionage.

Every camp of white men in the
Cocopah Country is watched by an
Indian. Captain Newton H. Chitten
den, the famous traveller and Indian
archeologist, said that all the time he
was on the desert an Indian or two re-
NAMED with him at night. He did
not notice the coincidence at first,
but after five or six nights he took;
note, and invariably, near sundown,
an Indian would appear Generally
it was new Indian, one he had never
seer before. He would ask for sup,
per and tobacco, and, after partakingi
of the white mans hospitality, would
curl up in his blanket and sleep. The
unfailing regularity with which the
Indians appeared, and always with
the same excuse, that they had been
hunting deer and were belated, ex-
cited Captain Chittenden's suspicion;
but, as the Indians did not harm him,
he did not modest them, but good
naturedly accepted their espionage
during his stay in their country
New York Sun.