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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15

IL WILL be noted that the greatest
gain was made by the lots having
corn-meal as a part of the ration. the
pumpkin-fed lot being in the a
The least gain was made by the lot
receiving only milk and raw pumpkins.
The table shows there was q range
In daily gain from LIP pounds in the
lot fed raw pumpkins to 2.26 pounds
In the lot receiving corn-meal In con-
nection with raw pumpkins. We also
see there was but little difference In
lot gain and average daily gain where
pumpkins were fed cooked or raw.
Again, the highest market value was
from the lot fed raw pumpkins and
corn-meal. Close to this lot in value
are the lots fed cooked pumpkins and
corn-meal; corn-meal, and corn-meal
and bran. There was but little diner
ence in the cost of the food for these
lots, the corn-meal-brain ration being
the highest.
The lot fed raw pumpkins and milk
brought in the least money, but the
cost Of food was less by half than any
Vi tA0 OlAO4 4Ok6s G0S4AAA0SA0o SNS S~S
for each pound Of gain we find the
raw-pumpkin lot produced a pound OF
gain at q cost Of only 2.39 cents, while
all the other lots required owe 8 cents
worth Of food to produce n pound OF
gain, and the corn-bran ration cost
over 4 cents per pound. The highest
cost to produce a pound Of gain was
in the apple-pumpkin ration, where
4.64 cents Of food was required to pro-
duce once pound Of gain. This was
due to the price Of apples. The lat
ter, even at the low price of 10 cents
per bushel proved less economical as
a food for feeding these pigs than any
OF the other rations, and where they
were used in connection with pump
kins the average profit for the whole
period was but 80 cents for each pig
All things considered, the lots fed
pumpkins, either raw or cooked. IL
connection with corn-meal, produced
the greatest profit, and at least cost
for each pound gain, live weight.
Prof. Burkett Of the experiment sta
ton draws the following conclusions:
J.. The cooking Of pumpkins doei
not increase their feeding value.
2. When pumpkins + availabl.
for pig feeding they can be fed most
economically in connection with corn.
meal.
81. While raw pumpkins fed in con.
nection with milk produced a pound Of
gain at small cost, so few pounds were
produced It is advisable to feed corn.
meal with them.
4. Apples. even at the low price o.
10 cents per bushel, are not an econom'
ical food for pigs.
s. Bran is not desirable as a fooo
for pigs, even IL fed with corn-meal.
This is further considered in the fol.
lowing experiment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
Both Arc Repre.ented.

In the matter of appointing; delegates
to the international arbitration o n
gress at the Hague. King Oscar has
dealt fairly with the two Kingdoms.
having appointed Former-M Minister OF
State Gram from Norway, and Judge
olivecrona from Sweden.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
Dant.h PoliticaI club.

a permanent political club has been
formed by the Danes of Massachusetts
with DR.. j. Gustav Bough as president:
The latter, was born I'm the Danish
West indies. There are 1000 Danes In
Massachusetts, III
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
DESTROYING the Wire, Worm.

Ohio Experiment Station: The par.
ent Of the wire worm is an entirely
different insect from that Of the white
grub. In this case, the fully developed
insect being the. slender, brownish
beetles, known as swapping beetles or
account of their habit, when placed
upon their backs, Of throwing them.
selves into the air with a slight snaI
and turning over and alightirg upon
their feet. Their life history Is very
much the same as that Of the white
grub. These are also grass feeding
insects, but while the white grub ID
more usually found upon higher lands
which the female seems to select for q
place to deposit her eggs, the snap
ping beetles, or skip-jacks. seem to
prefer the lower, cooler and damper
lands. It is for this reason that the
lower lands are more often affected
by this pest, and, it frequently occrrs
that the patches OF black soil among
clay will be mor especially subject to
infestation. While 1t would seem that
the harder and nor compact body Of
the wire worm would be less suscept-
ible to climatic influences. neverthe-
less, we findsno more practical preven-
tion Of tile occurrence Of this pest than
the fall plowing Of sod lands, and, as
with the white grub, It IL quite prob
able that late fall or winter blowing
will be preferable. While this does
not, in all cases, insure absolute free
dom from the attacks Of these insects,
there seems q stronger probability OF
their ravages another year being pre-
vented N this way than by any other
known To Jls.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
~. for syyedi.h Tencher..

Ne Anks o 8Wed1sh TencheFs.
Costa, Rica has applied I o5the swed-
sish governmentsfor two capable teach
ers, one In sloyd and one In Swedish
sgymnasttcA They r to have. free
I8{are and u salary Of 500 francs. per
month for, four years 4
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
rnterested A Holland Boat.

Interested In Holland Boat.
Carl Ridison, naval engineer. ana
Capt. Gram of the Swedish navy. are
In New York, as representatives Of the
swedish! navy. to investigate the Hol.
land submarine boat.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
Horticultural Observations

An apple grower in Pennsylvania
tells about q hail storm that swept
over his orchard when the fruit .ias
only partly grown. Where q hail stone
struck an apple a little hard knot
formed that seemed to extend to the
core. It eve remained a blemish on
the apple. While the rest of the ap-
pie would color up. the spot hit by
the hailstone remained green in color.
Have any readers Of the Farmers Re-
view had q like experience?
s - . .
"A cherry grower says that IL q sweet
cherry could be produced that would
prove remunerative It would take the
market. But the sour varieties are
the only ones that can be depended
on to give good crops. It Is the same
condition Of affairs that confronts us
in the growing Of almost every other
kind Of fruit. The varieties Of inferior
quality have the most profit in them
simply because they can be depended
on to give fair crops every year.
~ KS s1TlfEr FNAEa4-l t,AtNE .E-HF64a s-A ri
Il Is not possible to inspect fruit in.
the same way that grain is inspected.
When q barrel Of apples has been head
ed up. the apples having been pressed
down as much az possible, It would be
very destructive to the apples to have
them opened and exposed to the bruis-
ing Of repacking, depressing and X
heading. Nevertheless, the laws should
be stringent enough to protect both
the purchaser. and the grower. Much
Of the rascality compleined Of In the.
handling Of fruit is due to the repack-
ing by men that retail the fruit.
The question Of what siss the best
applesto evaporate. Is being considered
BY some OF our growers. To some ex-
tent It partakes Of the nature 81 the
question, What Is the best apple for
MARKET" In other words, II cannot
be answered except with good deal
q modification. SIf good-nayored ap-
pies are used the consumption of the
eyaporated product Will beSstimulated,
but such good product cannot 10 pptat
On the market az as low . price ~
cans fruit Ike the Ben Davis. The ideal
apple for evaporation = number two;
three Or the hrst quality apples
That takes Ill but the best ~ those
yaristissI 81 III market. Us the,
ansstimssdpe not leslen the quality
ofstkesSyapofatedE product
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
HOPE FOR THE rINNs.
The Heir to the Russian Throne Ia
Their Friend.

Their Friend.
Grand Duke Michael may be expect
ed, as regent or as car, to effect adj
cal notifications of h policy pursued
by his brother Nicholas toward h
Firms. 1t is no secret that he has, all
along, secretly disapproved of his
brothers attitude toward Finland, a
country of which he is exceptionally
fond, entertaining q profound admira-
ton both for the Firms and for their
national mode of government, which Is
now being abolished. The Firms are
aware of his sentiments toward them,
as, indeed, are all persons who have
been brought into contact with him,
and, while no one in he grand duchy
goes SO far as to express a wish for
the death of Nicholas, yet there is no
doubt that the population is convinced
that the advent to power Of their
friend and champion, the Grand Duke
Michael, would bring about the inau-
guration to them of a new and happier
era.
While Michael is thus in favor OF
restoring to the Firms those constitu-
tional rights assured to them by
treaty, and by imperial coronation
oaths, but Of which they are being rap
idly Invested, with a view to putting
them on the same footing with h re-
mainder Of the Russian empire, he is
far less disposed than Nicholas to in
PRODUCING anything in the shape Of lit
eral reforms in Russia proper.
superstitious But Resourceful.
Nine. Melba, who comes to the Twin
Cities next week with the Grau Opera
company, has pleasant recollections of
a visit to Stockholm; of n gala night
in particular, when the theater was lit
orally GRAINED, and the audience. in
its delight, taxed the endurance of a
lady used to many triumphs, relates
the London Daily Mail.
after my chief scene, the king rose
in his box and, facing me, where I
stood on the stage, bowed very low,
On the morning following I was sum-
moned to the palace to receive the per-
sonal congratulations of the king and
queen and q decoration from the hands
of his majesty. A pin was necessary
to fasten the ribbon, and, as none had
been provided, I offered one to the
king. oh! I must not take a pin from
your he said, smiling. It might mar
our friendship Then, after a mo-
ment's hesitation, he added, as he took
d pin: 4 will break the evil spell.
though. with a kiss. and we will be
friends again."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
Tordenkjold Monument Unveiled.

The Tordenkjold monument in Nor
way, was not unveiled on Nov. 20. as
originally intended. The ceremony has
been postponed until May II.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
The Farmers for Ferry

4 short time ago the Stearns peopl,
were representing that ID NJ
Ferry had no chance Tor governor be-
cause the farmers were against him
We took no stock in their story. 1t was
unreasonable The farmers have known
Ferry for years as an honest and reli.
able scotsman, and there was no reason
why they should be against him but
every reason why they should be for
him, since his symrathies would natur.
ally be with them
Recent gatherings OF farmers in var
ious parts Of the state have shown that
the farmers We're enthusiastic for MIR.
Ferry for governor, and the Stearns
men were simply whistling % keep
their courage up
The developments OF the past few
weeks show that MIR. Ferrys chances
for the nomination are growing stronger
every day. In Kent county, where it
was supposed that Stearns had easily
the lead, it transpires that the Ferry
men are largely in the majority. In
this part Of the state he is the only one
spoken of fayorably Pingree's threat
TO run independent sent the Ferry ball
70 moving with great velocity, and il
Is keeping 1t up after the same fashion
and carrying everything before it
Hartford Day Spring, March It'll, 1900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
Republican STATE Convention

10 rHE RErUHLCAN ELECTORS or THE STATE
OF MICHIGAN
The state convention of the republicans Of
Michigan /. hereby called 10 meet at the Light
Guard Armory Detroit Michigan. ON Thursday.
May 3rd. 1900. at H. O'Clock noon for the purpose
elECInLs OF president
ana Vice president of the UnitCd StVTVE- VIM
nate delegates ut large 10 the republican u1mi
mating convention 20 be- held at PhiUne pnin.
Pennsylvania. June 18th 1900 Each congress
sional district will elect two delegate, and Two
alternateS 10 tho republican national convention
To De confirmed hy thD state convention Also
10 select chairman ol the state central com
miitcr and two members thereof from each
rongfes siOnai district. and tho transaction OF
such other business "a, may properly be brought
before IL.
HARVEY A SHERMAN, SHERMAN Is. pABoLL,
Secretary. Chairman
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
Ferry on Taxation
" MAYHE
~ecrctiir.

ID NJ. Ferrys attention was called a
few days ago 10 the expression adopted
by The Republican Newspaper Associa-
ton 1T their meeting I'm Detroit the first
of the month IN connection with their
acceptance of the proposition of the
state league TO furnish for publication
matter relating 70 the tax question III
this state
81 most heartily approve of II. he
said when asked his opinion regarding
it,
IL too, have noted the recent dis
closure OF gross inequalities in assess.
meutS, and fully agree with the repubi-
can editors that every effort should be
maze 10 remedy this abuse | believe
thar this tax question should be de-
hbefately, wisely and imparudlly con-
sldered, without fear OF favor, 10 the end
that justice may be done 20 al interests,
and IN order that every dollar If prop
erty in this state, whether belonging 10
the rich or the poor, corporation or an
individual, should bear its equal share
of the burden OF taxation And | may
add that | Wonld most heartily approve
OF any measure that Will bring about
better or more just taxation Detroit
Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
( Sugar Beet Notes.

The demand for beet sugar chemists
has been sufficient 20 make il desirable
that the beginning course In that sub
lect be repeated IN the spring semester
of the University Of Michigan. Beets
for analysis have been freely supplied
by the various factories aud also by the
farmers. Samples Of sugars, Juices
molasses, etc, have been obtained from
the factories, so that the students
are given material for analysis under
factory conditions The advanced stu
dents are making some interesting
studies Of the sugar content Of the beef
The Juice Is expressed under various
pressures (as high as 400 atmospheres)
and analyses are made az 10 sugar con.
tent and a 10 purity. Analyses are
also being made OF different portions of
beets 20 determine how the samples
should be taken from the beet 10 insure
representative portion.
-
According 10 the latest estimate pub
lished by Wiliett & Gray the beet sugar
production IN the United States for the
present campaign Is as follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
State Press Echoes

Owosso American: Ia regard to the
gubernatorial nominations in Shiawas.
see county, Mr.. Stearns appeared far in
the lead few months ago. but Bliss
and Ferry are now receiving consider
able attention and appear 20 have some
good friends in this county.
Greenville Independent: The Grand
Rapids Democrat takes occasion FIRE.
quently TO say that Stearns stock is
booming. IL does not seem 20 see anv.
thing favorable 10 Ferry May be 10 is
not natural for a democrat 10 see any
good in Ferry il he remembers him as
the able manager Of the republican state
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
Agents Wanted

To sell the Marsh Reading Stand an,
Revolving Book Case. Best Office o.
library article ever patented. and sell
everywhere on sight, AZ a good profit
Why stand idle with such "a chance Il
make money: Ask the publisher of thi.
paper 10 show you sample of this stand
or write Ms for full particulars al once
1924 6.m MARSH Miro 90
No. 542 West Lake.st, Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
: Churches ! Societies.
CHURCHES.

Christian Science services held OF eacl
Sunday IN Adams Hall at IL 200 "A IN
Subject for April LIST. is Are Sin. Dis
ease and Death Real" All are wei
| come.
At the Baptist church Topics mex
Sabbath will be Morning, 1--WE saw
H's Glory" Evening, who are the
Happy AT the close Of the morning
service the ordinance of the Lords Sup.
per will be observed Visitors most
cordially welcomed 10 all the public sci
vices OF the church
SOCIETIES
The-AXQlnan-s -LIuh--Xil meet with
Mrs. w. A. Bahlke on Monday next
The Bay View Reading Circle will
meet with Mrs Delavan next Monday
night. Lesson ", V and VI chapters
In Brave Little Holland "
The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Aid Society OF the NJ. Il church will be
held at the home Of Mrs. Wise, Wednes-
day afternoon, April 18th Supper az
30, TO which all are invited.
The w NJ. A. OF the L. b. church
will convene April at ? 80 .. m. at the
church. There will be an election of
officers. All who are interested in the
work, come
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
Deeds are ErnIts

Words are but leaves Il is not what
We say but Hood S sarsaparilla does that
tells the story. The many wonderful
cures effected by this medicine are the
fruits by which it should be Judged
These prove il to be the eat.unequaled
remedy for dyspepsia rheumatism scrof.
ula, salt rheum, catarrh and all other
ailments due to impure or impover-
ished blood
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
SaturIav Marrh III 1oOO
Republican Congressional Convention.

A Republican Convention for III Eleventh
tonlrr- sional District of Michigan. viii bc held
al kt"d city. 90 Tuesday. May I-t 1861 at out
Q'ruch p. u.. iOr the purpose ni selecting I've
District Delegates and tNo Alternate District
D'Ir-att, from said District 10 attend the Re
publican National DuuNruIIOu and for IN, trur>
action of such other bs-Iues, a~ may properly
come bciur. said congressional Convention.
Dated April -2ud. 1900
&. l.. BAILEY,
/. W. MAYHE. chairman.
Secretary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30

Bivins x Rhodes guarantee every
bottle OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money TO any one
who is not satisfied after using two.
thirds of the contents This is the best
remedy in the world for la grippe,
coughs, colds, Group and whooping.
cough and is pleasant and safe TO take
1t prevents any tendency of cold to
result III pneumonia. lO77.4m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30

We believe Mr.. Ferry to be the strong.
est candidate the republicans can place
IN nomination because we believe he will
receive the hearty and united support OF
his own party at the polls and because
of his personal good qualities and popu-
larity draw many votes from the oppo.
sition. South Haven Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30

IL would seem that Gov Pingree is
considerable of tax dodger" himself
Heretofore his personal property has
been assessed at $4,000, but this year
the Detroit assessors found $50 900
worth and boosted his assessment ac.
cOrdingly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
self Pre-

Is the first law OF Nature" For this
reason every one who is iii desires TO
become well Those who have impure
or impoverished blood turn to Hood S
Sarsaparilla because they know il will
enrich and purify their blood and give
them good health. To take this medi.
cine on the first appearance Of impure
blood is An important step toward self
preservation
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30

VIM. Livingston. publisher Of the
Detroit Journal, will be a candidate for
one of the delegates al large 10 the Re
publican national convention This
would be only an honorary acknowl.
ment Of Mr. Livingstons valiant ser.
vices TO the Republican party through
the Journal, but we deem that IL would
be no more than fitting recognition of
such services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
ACard

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
10 refund the money on a 5O-cent bottle
OF Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if
II fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25.cent bottle 10 prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
SHARRAR x MUIHOLLAND, Alma.
BIvINs d RHODES, Alma.
lOSO-l yr FRED HUDSON, Riverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30

WANTED Honest man or woman 20
travel for large house; salary $50 month.
~ and expenses, with increase: position
permanent; inolose self. addressed
stamped envelope. Manager, a3O Caxton
bldg, Chicago. IUs4 l9.w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30

The Jackson Patriot poet, or poetess,
as the case may be, speaks of Michigan
as the
Land OF pretty girls and sweet,
Land o. the festive sugar beet
Land OF swamps aud tamarack hay
And fourteen weathers In day
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30
Notlee Of Reg stratlon.

TO rlu ELECIoR- OF ruE Tow NsHIr on AREA
nA.-
Notice n hereby given TINT r. meeting OF me
board of registration of The township of Arcadia
win Doe held al The office of clerk uf said Town
ship on
Saturday, March 81, 1900,
Tor lh" purpose OF registering the hafuc- al al
SUCH persons as shall ba possessed OF the u'CUs
sar} qualifications OF electors in said township
who may apply tor that purpose ana that ,aid
board of registration will Dee ion st~-iOp uu that
day and AT tue place aforesaid from niuc
clock iu The forenoon until twelve noon and
from one O'Clock until lNc q clock i'm the Wter
noon tor the purpose a. uresaid.
HERBERr y HAYES,
clerk for said Township
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30

Hoods Pills cure sick headache, in.
digestion
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-30

--Ihe-AN -s-Lluh-XXiul- meet with
Mrs. w. A. Bahlke on Monday next
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-27
THE BELL TELEPHONE.
NEW CLUBHOTJSE
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
THE MOST DELIGHTFUL DANCE
OF THE SEASON.
(Special to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


Lexington, Va. Dec 22.-The most
delightful dance of the season was
given by the cadets last night
In the gymnasium, and was chape-
roned by Miss Maggie Frieland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Walker, Miss
Bette Clark. Mr.. Brockenborough. of
Lexington. and Mrs. Swift, of Frcde-
ricksburg. The hop was gotten up by
Mr. l.. Il. Martin. of the first class and
1t can be said with pleasure that his
efforts were successful in every re-
spect.
Music was furnished by the Virginia
Military Institute Orchestra. and from
the first selection to Home, Sweet
Home. every moment was greatly en-
joyed by every one. There seemed TO
be vim about the dance that inspired
all. and when l o'clock rolled around,
as the last strains of Home. Sweet
Home" were played. sorrow was cx-
pressed in every direction.
The fourteen couples present con-
sisted OF Miss Marie Lewis, of Lex
ington, with Cadet Watson; Miss Mar
garet Roller. of Stanton, with Cadet
T. S. Carter; the Misses Ravenel and
Faison. of Washington, D. c., with
Cadets Werth and Howard; Misses
Bruce and Mary Houston of Licking
ton. with Cadets Tucker and De
Stieger: Misses Dunlap and Wood
ard. of Roanoke, with Cadets Bailey
and Rawn; Misses Hartman, Cameron
and Mary Preston Graham, of Licking
ton. with Cadets Risser Gilmore and
Captain Marrow, and Miss Maggie
Belle Roller. of Fort Defiance, Va,
with Cadet M. II. Hudgins.
There were a large number Of visi-
tors. Washington and Lee students
and other cadets present. among whom
were; Adams, Alderdice. August
Berne. Borden, Bornefeld. Barnett.
Barrett. Boykin. Boyd. Bouldin. Blunt.
Dawley, Flowers. Garland, Goodwin,
Harris. Hollingsworth. Hatton. jack
son. Kean. Lowry. Leftwitch, Lang
horne. Lynch. Lattrop. Martin. Mar
shall. st. ]. r.; Marshall. NJ B.; Nc
Nell. Minor. NIizell holland. Pace,
Perry. Potter. Rogers. Roller. Rhine
hart. Rucker, Sheppard. Miller. A. e..
Smoot. F.; Shelton. c.. Stuart. Tut
wiler. Turnbull. Upsher. Wright. Will
ford. Weaver. Wall. Wingo Robertson,
Todd. Hubbard, Carneal. Cabell, Nc
Cabe and Di Georgia.
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