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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
When Poultry Pays.

When we say breeder raises poultry
for profit, we mean only one of large
number Of people. There being great
number of people who do not make 1t
pay, their failure can be traced to lack
of sufficient experience, or knowledge
of poultry facts, or to carelessness.
The poultry industry is magnificent
enterprise and even almost surpasses
any other industry in value and prof
it's. This industry is now increasing
rapidly, and the present work is con-
ducive to future improvement; that
is, both improvement in breeds and in
improved methods of management.
The location of the poultry house is
an important part of the work, yet
good warm house would be of value in
most any place.
The breeder who wishes ito make
it pay" should select his breed for the
purpose that he desires to raise them
for, that is for eggs or for market
fowls.
One mistake is the failure to get
pure breeds. A good many persons
think that common fowls will do, but
not so. A pure breed is much better
for several reasons, and then after he
has got the pure ones he can make
crosses, etc, and still keep the pure
breeds.
When q person breeds poultry he
should keep an account Of everything
bought, used and sold. So at any mo-
ment he may know just how he is
getting along.
We say that hen pays If her profits
are one dollar each year, that is, hen
is supposed to lay two dollars worth
of eggs in year and consume one dol
lars worth of food.
The individual nest boxes are valua-
BILE in deciding which hens do lay the
two dollars.
And last of ALL in the poultry busi-
ness, as in any other business. we
must be careful and go slow in the be-
ginning.
Those who make the profit are those
their way up.
Often those who don't make poultry
pay are those who get discouraged
when some trfing matter confronts
them, when their best bird is lost or
something of that kind yet there are
prepared for it and make the effort and
succeed.-Percy w. Shepherd, in Poul-
try Standard.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
HARDTAck GOT HIM A WIFE.
What Came of Soldiers Earnest Appeal
for n Change of Diet

What Came of a Soldiers Earnest Appeal
for Change of Diet
An interesting romance which was
brought about through the Spanish
American war has just come to light
at Franklin. When war was de-
clared, William Barber, who lived
with his parents OH farm a few
miles from the city, went to Franklin
and joined Company +, Sixteenth
regiment. The army ration of hard
tack soon became very tiresome to
young Barber, and while on his way
to the camp at Chickamauga he con-
ceived a plan to receive better fooc.
He wrote his name and company adj
dress on Il piece of hardtack, to-
gether with short but vehement ap-
peal to some good Southerner to send
them at least one square meal to
camp. Hanging out of the car Win
dow he threw the hardtack at the
first house the train passed.
Great was the surprise of young
Barber the following Sunday, when
he was called from his tent and in
daughter Mary, a handsome brunette,
who informed him that his hardtack
appeal had been found and that they
We're there to answer it. On either
arm of the colonel was a big basket
of food that made the hungry young
mans eyes stick out and caused the
army ration to become u thing of con-
tempt for several days. Colonel Ray
and his daughter had driven 90 miles
that morning to see young Barber,
and they extended to him cordial
invita- tion to visit them.
Thereafter Barber was at the house
of the Rays whenever it was possible
to secure leave of absence. The colo
mel was wealthy and lived on a large
plantation. His family was composed
of his wife and himself, his daughter
Mary and her younger sister. When
the order came for the departure Of
the Sixteenth for Charleston, where
they We're to take the transit for Porto
Rico, Barber was engaged to be mar
ried to Miss Mary Ray.
After the war Barber returned to
his home, and his wedding followed
in due time. He and his wife have
been living on his fathers farm, but
recently Mrs. Ray died, and the young
couple left to join the colonel in Ten
essee.-Philadelphia Record.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
Quick Sight.
pupils.

Two incidents in the railroad life or
Payson Tucker are being told that well
illustrate what worker he was and
his attention to the details of business.
Several years ago he was up on the
Mountain division of the Maine Cen
trail road. and looked over the grounds
of one of the stations. Nothing more
than the usual conversation passed,
and he returned to his car and went
back to Portland. Nearly year
passed before he had occasion to call
at the station again. and then he
stepped off the car and asked pleasant
ly:
do you have all the help you want
here?"
Yes, sir; all that we need"
"Quite sure you have enoughy'
eyes, sir; there is not much to be
done at so small station"
well feared you were rushed to
death and could not find time to re-
move that pile of old bricks saw the
last time l was here"
With that the general manager of
the road stopped over the pile of bricks
and. without removing his gloves, con-
tinued the work until the last one was
neatly piled up.
At another time break had been
committed at one of the stations on
the back road, and the next day after
the notice of the break had been wired
to Portland, Mr.. Tucker CHANGED to
pass that way. After looking things
over Mr.. Tucker asked what had been
lost, and the agent quickly ran over
the amount of money and tickets
stolen.
"That all?' asked Mr.. Tucker, when
the agent had concluded.
"Yes, sir! nothing else"
"That so?" said Mr.. Tucker taking
in the untidy appearance of the room
and station at glance. II feared
someone had stolen your broom. Per-
haps you have not missed it; l will
send you one."-Presque Isle (Me.) Star
Herald.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
Buying or Breeding Dairy Cows.

Whether a man shall buy or breed
the COWS to be used by him in the pro-
duction of milk and butter will depend
On what he is doing and the circum-
stances in which he is placed. The
man that is making butter or selling
milk to q creamery or cheese factory.
should raise his own cows. The man
that is engaged in supplying milk to
city will be compelled to purchase
his milch cows for the reason that he
will not have any milk or skim milk
for his calves. This is very impor-
tant consideration. The man that is
supplying whole milk for consumption
seldom lives near a creamery, where
it would be possible for him to obtain
cheaply enough skim milk for his
calves. The custom that has sprung
up among this class can hardly be
improved on for the circumstances,
namely, the purchase Of cows al
ready developed " good flow OF
milk.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

The ruler Of small German srte
has discovered one way of warding Off
the dire calamity which may result
from having thirteen sit at table.
His serene highness is in the habit
of giving little dinners and parties to
which only the social elect are called.
At one of these exclusive affairs held
lately the prince ordered cover to be
laid for Herr L., one Of his Cabinet
council.
A superstitious baroness exclaimed,
as he entered, Good gracious! There
are thirteen of us!'
"Calm yourself. my dear baroness" !"
said his serene highness. Herr l.
is not one of us; he belongs to burgh-
er family."-Youth's Companion.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
when He would Buy q Ticket.

A good story is told of an American
military secretary who devised system
which compelled every one who went
ON business to General Banks to pro-
cure a ticket from member OF the
staff, the presentation of which at the
door gained his admission. One day
a burly colonel of an Eastern regiment
came to the door of the private office
at headquarters and requested that his
name be given to the general. Have
you ticket?' he was asked. "a tick
etw echoed the colonel with scorn. mo
sir. haven't" you can't enter here
without one" was the reply. Sir.
said the colonel, when General Banks
becomes a puppet show and l have 25
cents to spare, I'll buy ticket to see
him-not before" He was admitted.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
Short and Useful Pointers.

Plant only the best seeds.
Currants will appreciate a little
shade.
There is money in ducks. Raise at
least 4 few.
Never buy a COW without first test
ing her milk.
AS rule fat COW rs not good
milk producer.
You cannot 60 amiss in whitewash-
ing the stable.
All young growing animals shoulo
have exercise.
1t is a pretty hard matter to harrow
field too much.
Good seed and cultivating is what
brings the crops.
In raising bull calves keep only the
full blooded ones.
Don't let the weeds get even one
day ahead of you.
Don't allow your mich cows-or in
fact any of the animals-to be
whipped, abused or excited.
\ dairy and pig pen are eXcellenC
things on farm, but they must not
be too close to one another.
The fruit-growing Of today is not an
experiment or slip-slod arrangement,
but an established industry.
A surface mulch of leaves and de-
caying vegetable matter is natures
way of holding the moisture.
If every farmer would strive to do
better than his neighbor every farming
community would soon be a good many
dollars better off.
Every farmer ought to market his
produce according to standard. 1t
wouldn't be long before buyers would
be looking for his produce.
Reports of results obtained from
feeders indicate that alfalfa Is as val
liable for producing beef, mutton and
pork as it is for producing milk.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
Planting Sorghum.

Sorghum as crop for pasturage and
winter feeding is fast gaining popular
ity. Its superior feeding value togeth-
sr with it's drouth resisting qualities
make it an ideal forage plant for sum,
mer and fall pasturing. Even where
left standing or merely cut and left
upon the ground, it will make fodder
that cattle will seek after during the
winter. 1t is of very slow growth when
first planted and in weedy or trashy
ground is apt to be choked out by the
weeds, but once given a start there
are few things that can prevent q
crop. The best time to sow the seed
is the first of June. The ground Is
hen dry and there will not be much
danger that the young plants will be
drowned out. To guard against weeds
one of neighbors last year planted with
his sorghum millet seed at the rate of
one-half bushel to the acre. This came
up quickly and kept down the weeds
until the cane got started.
Another neighbor tried feeding the
fodder to his hogs last winter and
found it appreciated by the swine. He
could see marked improvement in
them over the season before and will
feed more extensively next winter. He
cut and punched the fodder and hauled
it to the pen as needed. One of the
good points of this crop is the ease
with which it can be cured and kept.
All it requires is punching up. when it
will keep all winter. Cattle running to
The piles will clean up the ground be-
fore going to other roughness. When
the corn is laid by. sow the seed in
the turning rows. You will harvest n
little fodder and will have no weeds
to go to seed.-J. L. Brown in Ameri-
can AgricuIturist.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
shirt waist. in Africa.

Helen Caddick, one of the few white
women who have ventured into the
heart Of Africa, has recently written
about her trip from Zambesi to the
great lakes-a trip for pleasure.
The cotton blouses or waists which
she wore were washed and 'ironed"
by her native "boy," and the process
was extraordinary.
The laundryman first spread mat
on the ground. Next the clothes to be
'ironed' were placed on it and
smoothed out as well as possible. Then
placing a towel or some large cloth
over the garment he rubbed his feet
back and forth over it until he thought
1t was smooth enough.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
Long Rows Save Labor.

An agricultural writer well Illus
rates the Importance Of long rows py
telling of a western farmer who hao
plowed land 100 rods wide and a haiI
mile long. He made three fields each
80 rods wide and 100 rods long. When
planted in corn he found that
bis man could cultivate it the long way
of the row in three days. while II go
ny the other way there was four days
work. Just one day extra was spent
In turning around ut the end three
times as often.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL LIFE.



Physical Development.
Some remarkable facts in regard to
the influence Of school life on the
physical development of children
have been gathered by DR.. Schmidt
Mounard Of Leipzig, who has spent
several years in making the observa-
tions which have enabled him to
arrive at certain definite conclusions.
In the first place, he maintains that
exact information as to the manner in
which attendance at school affects the
growth and weight of children il
hardly attainable, but, on the other
hand, he says positively that during
the first year at school the growth OF
children, both as regards height and
weight, Is less than it was during any
preceding year. Thus, he says that
during this first year ut school the
average child gains only 21A pounds
in weight, instead Of 4 pounds as
heretofore, and only increases 5 CEN
timetres in height, instead of Z.
Further, he claims that children that
do not get to school until they are
seven years old become stronger, and
are in all other respects better de-
veloped than those who 60 to school
a year sooner.
According to DR.. Schmidt-Mounard,
the physical well being of children,
and incidentally their growth. is in
many instances injured by i'll health
which is very often caused by their
long confinement in unhealthy school
rooms. Imperfect sanitary conditions
and an inadequate supply of fresh air
and light are, in his opinion, the main
causes of such i'll health. Chronic all
ments, on the other hand, such as
headaches, sleeplessness and nervous
troubles, are to be found far more
frequently among pupils of the higher
than among those of the elementary
schools. They afilict severely during
the period of youth, and frequently as
many as so per cent. of the girl pupils
suffer in some such way, while the
number of boys who are similarly
affected is never more than 80 per
cent. Eight per cent. of the children
of this age. says the doctor, suffer
from insomnia, the prime cause or
which is undue excitement. In the
higher boys schools, in which the
pupils are obliged to practice gym
nastic exercises, and in which on such
occasions no lessons are taught in the
class-rooms during the afternoon, the
percentage of sufferers from some all
ment varies from 20 to 80, whereas in
those schools in which there are no
compulsory gymnastic exercises and
in which the pupils are obliged TO
study every afternoon the percentage
is as high as 70.
In these latter schools IS per cent OF
the boys complained that they could
not sleep at night. In conclusion. the
doctor says that there are two main
causes of these evils One is because
too much labor is imposed on children
he cites, for instance, the NUMBER
of children who are obliged to re-
main indoors studying music-and
the other is because in too many
schools no steps are being taken to i'm
prove the physical condition OF the
pupils.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
The Student of Spencer and the War.

The Student of Spencer and the War.
H. G. Thomson tells in the Cornhill
of having travelled some distance in
the Transvaal when there eighteen
months ago with a young Free State
Boer who had spent some time in
England at one of the universities.
IT have always been a student of
Herbert Spencer" he remarked, "and
strongly opposed to war, but when
the Jameson raid occurred forgot all
about Herbert Spencer and rushed
for my rifle"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
rrv Crnin.O! Try Crain.O.

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a
package OF GRA1N-O, the new food drink
may drink 1t without injury as we'll as the
adult. All who try 1t like it. GRAIN.O
has that rich seal brown OF Mocha or
Java, but is made from pure grains: the
most delicate stsmach receives 1t without
distress. 4 the'price OF coffee. 15c. and
Csc. per package Sold by all grocers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
Arc You Using Aliens Foot Ease ?

It is the only cure for Swollen. SmartiDg,
Tired, Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease,
powder to be shaken into the shoes. Cures
while you walk. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

II you want "good digestion to wait up
IN your appetite" you should always chew
bar Of Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs. HOS. Rob.
BINS. Maple ST., Norwich. n. Y, Feb. II, 1901
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

We never outgrow cur juvenile contempt
for the person who runs and tells.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

The man who agrees with nobody thinks
everybody else is wrong.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
The Chances of Life.

One-quarter of the people on the
earth die before the age of 9, one-half
before the age of 16, and only one OUT
of each 100 born lives to the age Of
G6
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

FITS permanently cured. No Ats or nervous
ness after first days rse OF DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. R. H. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch St, Phila., Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

The Fire Department of Chicago has
ninety-eight steam fire engines.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

E. B.Walthall & Co., Druggists. Horse Cave,
KY, say: Halls Catarrh Cure cnres every
one that takes it." Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19
!

1t is bad custom to take Blue Pill or Cal-
ON el, and trust to clearing out of the system
by Salts, Seidlitz Powders, etc., etc. You
will retain the mercury In the system not
withstanding, to plague you In after years.
Another injudicous system is the free use
of carbonates OF Soda, Magnesia and of
Salts, and the various mineral waters as
laxatives. These agents merely act as
acdshes, and in many cases cause the for-
nation OF concretions In the bladder, ure-
ters, kidneys, gallducts, etc. One OF Rad
ways Pills Is as easily swallowed as the
most agreeable of these drastic saline
washes, and, besides, being free from their
objections, no concretions, calcult, stone,
or other foreign substances will occur
while these Pills are used.
DR.. RADwAY's PILLS are indeed the most
important necessities OF every family.
Small-ElegantlyC Coated-No Taste or Smel
THE ONLY PILLS
Safe to use as "A General Medicine.
RADwAY's PILLS are made from extracts->
from Lew ingredients-entirely vegetable,
superior In every respect to the ordinary
powders and substances OF the commonly
advertised Pills. Two OF RADwAY's PILLS
will act quicker and with greater safety,
and with NO pain or gripping than halt q
dozen Of the common drastic pills.
Price. 25 cts. pc. box Sold BY all druggists, or
sent by mail on receipt of price.
RADWAY & CO., 55 Elm Street, New York
Be sure To get Radway's"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
eething, softens the gume, reduces infamma.
lion. allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

Last year sixty-seven officers were placed
on the retired list of the United States
Army
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

In 1903 the first English shilling was
minted. It bore the Kings image.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

Portland is the largest prison in Eng
land. Nearly 1000 convicts are located
there.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

The one vice that all men are addicted
to is advice
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

JeIl.O, the New Dessert
Pleases all the family. Four favors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry.
At your grocers. 10 cts.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

A kiss is never worth more than its
face value,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

The Best Prescriptdsn fer CAills
ana Fever IL q bottle Of GROVES TAsr1LHes
CniLL Tonic. 1t 10 simply iron and Quinfne IN
n tastslsss form. No cure-no pay. frAcs QUO.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-07-19

The State of Washington furnished over
500, 900 tons of coal to California last year.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28
A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF
 GLASS LAMPS,
 ATKINS & HORNE.

All persons holding unused tickets to the piano recital gwen ast Wednes day night at the Young Mems Club room will confer d great favor upon the ladies by returning salne to MT R k. paslay, as they desire to use them for future occasions.
 One likes a comedy, but one likes a comedy with d plot. Little TriXie'' at the apera house Saturday, Jan ), is musical melo- drama of a refined order It has the plot of mel0- drama, together with the fun of a comedy and the specialties of yaude- ylle farce.
 May Smith Robbins, who will appear at the opera house. Saturday, Jan. ,. in the musical melo- drama Little TriXie," supported sby strong metro politdn company, is one of the most talented c0mediennes on the stage to- day. Her dialect is perfect, her dane ing wonderful.
 Having recently purchased stock of groceries and coufectons, V E. lZard Jr, x Co.,, invite the attention of the public to thelr store oil North Wash lngton street, where choice line of fresh groceries and coufections are be ing displayed. This new firm is also receiving an assortment of Christmas goods.
 Forrest City has an ente prsing col Ored brass band. which made it's first appearance in public Christmas night and reappeared again on "Wednesday mght after Christmas. There was a jubilee in daIklDWn on both occasions and the OrganiZatiOn is surrounded by halo of dust and glory.
 When the stomach is tired out it must have rest, but We can't live without food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat 7" so that you can eat all the good food you want while II is restoring the digestive or. gans to health. It is the only prepa- ration that digests all kinds. of food. J. II. Dunavant.
 Disease and danger turk in the vital 5gans. The blood becomes vitiated and the general health s undermined whenever the stomach and liver fail to perform their functions as nature in- tended. Heroine will tone up the stomach, regulate the liver. where oth. er preparations only re.ieve.Q . Price 50 cents. Webb X Sanders.
 Messrs. Dick and Rush Slockard spent Christmas day with the home folks At Goodwin. A sumptuous re- past was spread for dinner and joy ons family reunion was held. Rush went out in the afternoon and tagged fine m, ss of jack snipe. This spe- cies of game IS very rare on the prairie in the winter time and NIr. Stockard attributes their presence to the exeep- tiOnally fine weather which has pre- vailed throughout the tniire season.
 V. F. IZard, Jr.. X Ca is the style of q new firm on Washington street. next door to the J R. Brown reStauramt-a lirst-class staple and fancy grocery bus mess will he corductpd. Prompt de- livery service md fair prices will be their motto. They solicit share of your patronage.