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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19
Dressing Fowls.

The Massachusetts Plowman thinks
that in dressing poultry Americans
have considerable to learn from the
French. Not only do the French poul-
terers know how to stuff the fowls to
get plunlper carcass, but they whiten
and mold and manipulate the fowl af-
ter killing until it looks almost good
enough to be eaten without further
preparation. American markets might
not yet appreciate so much care and at
tention to the appearance Of dressed
fowls, but it is well known that car
cases prepared with the greatest care
by American methods always bring the
best price.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19
Orange Tarts.

Needed: Oranges, sugar, puff paste
Pare some oranges very thin, soak
them in water for three days, changing
the water frequently. Boil them until
soft. When cold cut a thick slice from
the top and bottom, and the rest in thin,
slices; line tart dishes with puff paste,
and fill them with layers of sugar and
orange alternately.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19
A Milking Stool.

The accompanying sketch is Oh a
milk-stool that was found to be very
convenient in fly time or in milking
restless COWS. The two upright pieces
forming the legs and end of the stool
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19

are made Of two by foVrs, about foot
long. The support for the bucket and
the seat are made of inch boards. 1t is
we'll to put three-cornered blocks under
the seat and bucket boards as stays or
braces. The most restless COW cannot
upset a bucket on this stool.-NeW En-
gland Homestead
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19
Graham Pudding.

One cupful of molasses, one cupful OF
sweet milk, one cupful Of stoned raj
sins, one beaten egg, one teaspoonfuI
of melted butter, one teaspoonful of
soda, two cupfuls of graham -four; put
in pudding dish, steam for two hours,
and serve with sauce.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19
Labor-Savers.

Labor-saving implements and labor
saving animals on the farm should be
the rule. There is only a certain
amount of butter and milk to be deriv-
ed from a bushel of grain, and there
is no more reason for feeding that
bushel to three cows instead of to one
than to use three horses to do the work
of one. If one COW can produce all the
butter in a bushel of grain it is GER
tainly expensive to feed three cows,
and thereby add to the expense of food,
labor and shelter. Breed is the most
important factor in stock raising, be-
cause it enables the farmer to use la
bor-saving animals labor saving be-
cause they reduce his labor and also
give him an increased product.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19

continue to stir until cool. Apply to
the hands two or three times a day.
Wash the hands in warm water and
apply the salve while the hands are
still quite damp, and rub them until
dry.-Ohio Farmer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19

To protect passengers from the ex-
tortion Of cabmen in Havana the lamp
posts are painted In various colors-
red for the central district, blue for
the second, green for the third. etc.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19
Winter Ration for Fowls.

Here is Prof. Gilbert's winter ration:
Bran, 3 pounds; fine feed, 3 pounds;
cornmeal, pounds; fed with clover
hay steamed and cut, adding also a
very small quantity of salt, and two or
three handfuls of coarse sand and fine
oyster shells mixed. Sometimes boiled
vegetables are used in place of the hay.
At noon he gives light feed of oats,
and good feed of wheat in the even
ing. The grain ration is varied as
much as possible. He keeps raw vege-
tables, including cabbages, carrots and
turnips, where the hens can peck at
them at any time. Prof. Gilbert has
charge of the poultry department at
the Ottawa (Canada) experiment sta
ton, and has done some good work in
bringing out the egg possibilities of
Observation-Disclosures.
Distance for Apple Trees
Apple trees should be planted at
wider distances apart than has usually
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19
Iron in Dwelling House Building.

The use OF iron has been new de
parture in some dwelling houses re
Gently built and the break being
made in new direction, it is not un
likely that the practice may yet be
come general and new demand Gre
ated for iron In architecture.-Age OF
Steel.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19

fort. A slat platform, sunk into the
walk, will keep the wheels from the
mud of the bottom.-American Agri-
culturist
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19

1t IS said that in Paris there ar
10000 dogs, or one for every thirty in
habitants.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-19


the battle afar. But what he snuffed
was not fire and carnage, but liver and
bacon. His nostrils curled with rap
ture.
There was step on the stairs, a
substantial step, that made his heart
beat and the stairs creak. 1t came
on and on, and stopped outside his
door. Mr. Jebbings waited anxiously
to hear the key inserted in the lock,
but instead there came thump, and
voice saluting him by name.
Joshua Jebbings, you thereT
"Well, that's good" observed the
captive, soto voce, "how'm 1 to be
anywhere else, I'd like to know, see
ing she've bin and locked me inT' ]
only wish I wasn't
"Howbeit," he answered meekly
enough.
"Yes'm."
ssDinner's ready" was the announce
ment.
Mr.. Jebbings licked his lips in antici-
patton.
'so'm L. he replied eagerly" ready
and waiting"
Ready to have the banns put UP
Sunday?"
.Banns! Sundayv' in muffled STAG
| cato. Then with q burst Of decision,
mo. I'm jiggered If am"
every we'll. then"
And to his horror he heard the
steps retreating from the door and
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool, August 16.4 p. m.-Spot cot ton, limited demand; prices lower; Amer ican middling fair, 13-32r; good middling 23-32d; middling, 15-S2d; low niddling' s5zd; good ordinary, 3S-32d; ordinary, 2 29-32d. The sales of the day were 5000 bales of which 300 were for speculation and export, and included $500 American. Re ceipts, 1000 bales, including HOO Ameri- can. Futures opened easy and closed quiet. American middling L. M C.: Au- gust, 3 23-64Ge3 24-6fd sellers; August and September, 3 22-64d buyers; September and October, 2l-64d selers October and No- vember, 19-64dl3 2O-64d sellers; November and December, 3-1S-64@3 19-64d sellers; De- cember and January, 1S-64@3 19-64d buy CTS; January and February, 1S-64d buy CTS; February and March, 2 1S-6413 19-64d buyers; March and April 3 19-646D3 20-64d sellers; April and May, 3 20-64d buyers; May and June, 2O-64@DS 21-64d buyers; June and July, 3 21-64@S 22-64d sellers.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17

running exceptionally high for so early In August, still such a movement is to De expected in view of the forcing hot weather that has recently prevailed in the south, causing a premature opening or bolls and an early delivery of new cotton. The early receipts, however large, may DC cared for, as there are absolutely no good grades o5tainable from the remnants of the old crop. Present prices have about dis counted the possibility of mills mid-sum- mer dream being realized. Liquidation Of long cotton has been well night completed, which fact makes the position that much firmer. Early receipts from now on VIII play an important role in the framing of values for the near future, and so will the demand that is expected to appear for the first arrivals of the promised banner crop. While estimates are large prices are small, and there is no telling which side sentl- ment will follow. Receipts at all ports to- day, 2506 bales against S37 last year. Ex- ports from all ports today, S2l5 bales.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
raIbott X palmer,s Cotton Letter

By Private Wire from L. De Gumoens &
 Son.
 New York, August 16-The market was further demoralized at the opening on rains in Texas which caused a fresh selling movement despite the decline established yesterday. First prices went off to points and quickly rallied. People were asking whether the decline was not suf- ficient for the present in view of the many Texas claims of crops being beyond rep aration. However, the wiser course would be to await the result of the rains re- ported today, both as to the territory cov- cred and extent of the moisture. At the close yesterday the market showed a net gain for the week of 25 points after im- mense liquidation. The market was enti- tied to a setback, regardless of Neill 8 bearsh figures and considering all things prices may be seen to have kept up we'll enough. We must not ignore the charac- ter of the reports coming in from Texas and elsewhere, These are so very unani- nous to the detoriation and hopeless out look in many sections that they certainly should cause people to pause in an ag- gressive operation on the bear side. We fear the trade is also being misled by the fact that the crop Is early in some districts, this by no means necessarily indicating a very heavy crop. Viewing the situation from dispassionate standpoint we are in- clined to advise buying on all good breaks.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17

Talbott & PaImer's Cotton Letter
 By Private Wire from Fairchid & Hobson.
 New Orleans, August 16-Liverpool at our opening was fully in accord with our de- cline of yesterday. being 3-64ths lower on futures. while spots were again quoted off 1-s2: sales only 5000 bales. News of gen eral rains in Alabama. Mississippi, Louis- jana and southern Texas lowered Liverpool two more 64ths, and opened our market 5 points down, October starting at 5.51, and on further selling on rains broke to 5.43. reacted to 5.49 from which level 1t fell to $40 on the reaching of stop orders and pre- diction of more radn for Texas While 1t is true that receipts of new cotton are
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TaIbott & Palmer,
 Commission Brokers. NO. ii N. TWENTIETH ST. TELEPHONE 5s4 Cotton, Stocks, Grain
 and Provisions. ... Direct private wires to New York, Chicago and New Orleans.
Conee.

New York. August 16.-Coffee-options opened steady and unchanged to points higlar and ruled active, some positions showing an advance of 10 points on fairly good European news. Sellers were scarce in the absence of Brazilian news, The market closed steady and unchanged to 5 points higher. Sales, II. 900 bags, including: September, s4.4O; November, S4.55; Janu- ary, a.90; February, $5 March, $5.O5; May, $5.15G5.20 Spot coffee: Rio, dull and nomi- nal; mild, quiet and steady.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
atv %tar""

Galveston-Quiet; midding, 5B; sales, 1; receipts, ISIS; stock, 92S0.
 Mobile-Nominal; middling, 5al; receipts, 3; stock, 5,674.
 Savannah-Quiet; midding, 5,59S; receipts, 19; stock, Il ,145.
 Charleston-Nominal; middling, 5%; re- ceipts, 9; stock, 5557.
 Wilmington-Steady; middling, 5N; re- ceipts, 9,173.
 Norfolk-Nominal; middling, 6ls; sales, [; receipts, A; stock, 1,6O0.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling, 6k re- ceipts, 349; stock, 7616.
 Boston-Quiet; middling, 5-16; receipts, net, 31; gross, 1,256. - Philadelphia-Very dull; middling, 7-16: receipts, 53; stock, 6,55S.
 St. Louis-Quiet; middling, 5x; receipts. 131; stock, 67,6S5
 Memphis-Quiet; middling, 15-16; re- ceipts, 67; sales. 300; shipments, 61O: stock. 64,244
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
Financial

New York, August 16.-The Commercial Advertisers London financial cablegram says,
 The markets here were irregular .-..s morning, but brigfhtened notably In the afternoon on favorable dispatches regard ing the Transvaal situation. Americans were dull till New York opened. when they spurted, closing very strong. They were animated in the street, Central and South ern Paoincs being the chief feature. The latter have q strong syndicate behind them who desire to make them a popular stock hers. The bank did a large business in short bills and bought 11s.OOo pounds gold v .ss.ss aA X
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
Dry Goods

New York, August 16.-Demand good in all lines of staple cottons and business larger than for some time. Tone stronger throughout. Advances of per cent. in pepperell and laconia wide sheetings and of 24 per cent. in pepperell and fine brown sheetings. Bleached cottons are growing scarcer daily, and prices have an upward tendency. Denims and tickings are bet ter and firm. Print cloths are firm for the regular size and advancing for wide goods. Prints comparatively quiet in fancies to- day. but steady. Ginghams very firm. Woolen and worsted goods firm.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE

For tho convenience of the patrons of the Louisville and Nashville railroad between Birmingham and B. u..t Springs the sched- ule has been changed 70 as to leave Bir- mingham in the afternoon at 4:fs every day; effective July IL 7-1s-tf
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
: hIrago 'ChnnRe

Chicago, August 16.-An unexpectedly firm foreign market today and indications of revival in the cash demand advanced prices for wheat 1s@7sc. Corn closed un- changed to 1sc higher. Oats advanced lie, and provisions closed irregular at Dc lower to 5c higher.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
Treasury Statement

Washington, August f6.-Today's state- ment of the condition of the treasury shows available cash balance of $274, 4,191 ,466; gold reserve, $246, ,0S6, ,697.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17

Cash quotations were as follows: FTour was steady. No. spring wheat, 70Ac; No. spring wheat, 6Sd7O1ac; No. 2 red, 72Q 72Hc. Mo- corn, 3112c. No. oats, 20s40 21Ac; No 2 white, 2SG2sAc; No. white, 2212@2314c. No rye. 53c. No. barley, $40 41c. No. 1 flax seed, $1.01 Northwestern, s1.0S prime timothy seed, $2.55. Mess pork, per barrel, $7.5oGs.25; lard, per 100 pounds, s5.05d5 17&; short rib sides, loose, $4S0d5. .10;; dry salted shoulders, boxed, 5ls@5asc short clear sides, boxed, s5.40d56O Whisky-Dis- tillers' finished goods. per gallon, SIPS Su- gars-Cut loaf unchanged. No. yellow corn, 32c. Clover-Contract grade, $6.50. On the produce exchange today the butter market was firm creamery, 15@2Oc; dairy 12hd17c. Cheese was firm at 91sd1Oc. Eggs were firm; fresh, 1212c.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
Cotton Letter

By Leased Wire to T. G. Hewlett, Agent.
 Birmingham, August 16-Liverpool ca- bles were very weak this morning. Liqui- dating sales have been heavy. The weak speculative interest may be eliminated, in which case the market may recover. Some long cotton was still coming out at or near the close.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17

 No. from Macon, Columbus, Albany, etc., 7:45 D. sn. No. from Savannah, Macon, Columbus, etc., 1:05 p. m. Elegant through sleepers between Bir- mingham, Columbus, Macon and Savannah on Nos. and 4. Connection at Savannah with suberb freight and passenger steamers of the Ocean Steamship company from New York, Boston and the east. To Cuba and West Indies via Central of Georgia railway. By taking the Central of Georgia railway, close connection is made at Port Tampa and Miami for Key West and Havana. For further information apply to
 SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent. JACK W. JOHNSTON.
 Union Ticket Agent. l. c. HALLE, General Passenger Agent E. H. HINTON, Traffic Manager, JOHN M EGAN. Vice-President,
 Savannah, Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
Birmingham City Bonds

Fruits and Produce Rutter-Elgin, 20c; dairy, No. 1, 15c: dairy No. g. 12hc; country, 12Ac; cooking, 10c.
 Potatoes-Irish, COG. Iemons-Choice. $35063.75: fancy. &25 Poultry-Hens, 20c; fries. 12G15c; small, s6I12c; ducks. 200; geese, 2Oc Eggs-12c
 Beans-snap. $1.oO per bushel. Tomatoes-25@35c. Cabbage-1hc per pound. Onions-2c per pound. Watermelons-$1O and s15 per hundred. Grapes-75@9Oc per crate.
 Loecai staple Groce,ie, Flour-Best patent, s4.10@$4.25; straight. S375.
 Cofree-Green. sQ11hc; Arbuekle's pack ages, $10SO; Lovering's packages. S10 50: Lyons packages. $sS0. I.ard-6asc Clear ribs sides-5Ac. Molasses Centrifugal. 15as5c; sugar house, 2oq3oc. Rice-5k661ac. Corn-Mixed, 4Sc; white, soc. Pearl Meal-95c. Hay-Choice timothy, $15. %; No. 1, $14. 50; clover mixed, Sl3.5 Oats-Mixed, 34c; white36c. Bran-Mixed, s17.O0; pure wheat, s16.50. Cotton Seed Meal-S1S.25. NEW SCHEDULE TO JACKSONVILLE The new schedule in effect via the Gen. tral of Georgia Railway makes close con- nection at Macon with the Dixie Flyer for Jacksonville, giving frst-class sleeping car service and fast time. Solon Jacobs, Com mercial Agent, 2015 First Avenue.
 S-17-tf
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
Talbott x Palmer's stock Letter

New York, August 16.-At the opening the stock market had very uncertain and irregular appearance, some stocks advanc- ing sharply, while in other quarters of the market equally sharp declines were noted. In the subsequent trading, however, somewhat firmer tone developed through out the list. The trading was In very fair volume and interest was well diversified. The day was bare of any incidents of im- portance, both the money market and agri- cultural situation preserving the encourage ing characteristics they have shown in the past week. A gratifying incident of the day was the declaration of dividend of 1 per cent on Chesapeake and Ohio. It Is expected the company will follow along the same lines pursued in the cause of the Southern railway. That Is to say, that be- ginning with the annual distribution Of l per cent. it is hoped to increase the rate up to the full amount provided for In the con- pany's constitution. Thus far the Southern railway has paid 1 per cent. each year, but another dividend will shortly be declared on the preferred stock, and 1t is expected that within the course of a few years the holders of the preferred will Dc able to re- ceive annually the full per cent allotted to the holders of that stock. St. Paul was a firm feature of the grangers, although the movement in that quarter was again limited. A very feverish tone marked the dealings in local traction stocks which brought about rather belated discussion of fhe exaction5 Of the Ford bill as regard ing those companies.
 A somewhat abrupt decline in Western Union was feature of the days market which had a rather unsettling effect else- where, though the selling seemed to be chiefly for professional account has been usually the case of late. prior to the action of the directors on the dividend. The market throughout the day disclosed more aggressive operations on the short side than observed for some time. The de- pression in the London market and the moderate selling here for foreign account was reflections on the uneasiness in regard to the situation in South Africa.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
Talbott & Palmer's Grain Letter

By Private Wire from Ware & Leland.
 Chicago, August 16-Wheat: Liverpool closed unchanged. London cargoes firm, twelve still unsold. Paris wheat , centimes higher. flour 5@10c lower. Antwerp un- changed. The London Times says much anxiety is felt by the Indian government in regard to prospects of the season. Sec retary of agriculture of Kansas estimates crop at 22000,000 bushels against 64, 900, 600 last year. Spring wheat reported badly damaged in Nebraska. Ontario crop not as good as last year. The weather has been favorable in the northwest but showers and thunder storms are predicted for Min nesota and South Dakota. Clearances about 300, 900. Sea board reports 100000 bushels worked yesterday, which is probably what was sold by Toledo, ten loads reported for export. New York wires inquiry light. Ocean freights have weakened and 1t may allow of some business in the near future. The aggressive selling of yesterday was not continued today on the contrary some of the local shorts covered and there was some fairly good commission house buying. Judging from the situation in India and the shortage that is reported from Russia by United States consuls, 1t would seem as If a large export business would soon show itself, and may not be fully reflected before September deliveries are placed, although 1t could be an easy matters for shippers to trade September for cash wheat. The clos ing was firm at near the top prices.
 Corn has ruled dull and crop reports con tinue favorable Clearances large, S30y000. Crop reports are favorable and sentiment remains bearish on the deferred futures. Fifty loads reported worked for export.
 Oats closed firm, 250,000 reported for ex- port. Trading has been Night.
 Provisions: Liverpool bacon closed Cd higher, lard Sd lower. Hogs were easy. There was not much animation. Cudahy was credited with sales of January pork. The advances which had been made in fresh beef and pork Joins of late should stimulate the demand for salted and pickled products.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
New Orleans Cotton Na-ko.

New Orleans, August 16.-Cotton quiet and steady; sales, 400; ordinary 1S-16; good ordinary, 5-16 low middling, 5; midling, 5A; good middling, 6s; middling fair, 9-16. Receipts, 439; stock, 129566.
 Consolidated statement: Receipts, net, 11,532; exports to Great Britain, 5,772; France, 50; continent, 9,593; stock, 35O,5A
 New Orleans, August 16.-Cotton futures, steady; August. 542, bid September, 5.4O@ 5.41; October, 5.42q5.4S; November 5.46@ 5.47; December, 5.51Q5.52; January, 5.55@ 5.56; February, 5.59@5.61; March, 5.63Q5. .65 April, 5.67q5.69; May, 5.1q5.73.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
PRICES DECLINED
 IN COTTON MARKET General Breaking Up of Drought
 in the Belt, BULLISH DETAILS IGNORED Fears of Adverse Gables This Morning Was a Decided Bar to Buying
 for Reaction-Finally Easy
 At a Net Loss
BULLISH DETAILS IGNORED

New York, August 16.-The cotton mar ket opened weak at a decline of o47 points and continued to break until there Was decline of 12d14 points, representing loss of about 40 points for the week or two thirds of the total gain of last week. The direct cause of the decline today was the more or less general treaking up of the drought, so long prevalent in the cotton test. But the cables were also positive element of weakness. These reflected a disposition on the part of foreigners to pin their faith to MT. Neill's forecast, pointing to possible 100000 bale crop.
 The principal factor in today's break was the rainfall in the soulJh. Selling was ac- tive by all classes of operators, but lqui- dation was the principal feature. The bull ish details of the weekly crop bulletin from Washington were ignored in the face of the broken drought. The fear of adverse ca bles tomorrow morning was decided bar to buying for reaction. There was con siderable buying for reaction in the after noon With enough short covering to cause a recovery of several points. The market was finally easy at a net loss of 1S4i5 points.
 New York, August 16-Cotton quiet; mid ding 6 3-16c gross receipts, loo bales; sales 1,0S5; stock, 1f4S26; continent, 39o.
 Total today: Net receipts, 2205 bales; ex- ports to Great Britain, 3,2S3; to the eonti- nent, 3326; stock, S50,544.
 Consolidated: Net receipts, 11,532; exports to Great Britain, 772; to France, 50; to the continent, 9599
 Total since September 1: Net receipts, S,- 33S, ,60S bales; exports to Great Britain, B. 49S,321 to France. 796,609; to the continent, 2.S41 433.
The age-herald., 1899-08-17
LOCAL MARKERS.
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Local Stocks and Bonds
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Corrected daily by D. F. Allen & Co.,, 1V3
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