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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
Setting Hens BY Intensive Culture.

Now begins the busy season with the
broody hens,and as much of The success
or failure dates from the preparation of
the nests l will give my way:
l have set four hens, and the first
tests show ten and eleven fertile eggs
each; say, three rows of four nests each
above each other, with closed doors in
front of each nest and wire openings
behind for air. Each hen is entirely
secluded from every other and from all
disturbance outside. They are taken
from the nests every morning, and feed
and dust themselves in the sand for ten
to twenty minutes, according to
weather, the eggs meanwhile being
covered with flannel for protection
against chills.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
Glover Seed.

Glover seed is now in the market,
and the forehanded farmer will soon be
making his purchases for the spring
seeding. In this connection some fig
ures sent out by the Vermont expert
ment station will be interesting.
Out of many samples of clover seed
bought last year in Vermont markets
and examined by the Experiment sta
ton, sixty-one per cent were below the
official standard of purity. Some sam
Piles were seriously eff color. This is a
bad showing and calculated to make
the farmer scratch his head and think.
The worst feature of the case is that
what is not clover seed is apt to be
largely weed seed. Some of the worst
weeds which the farmer has to fight
are bought at the store in the package
with the clover seed, and cost him Sc
bushel. There may be thousands of
weed seeds in every pound. One sam
pie sold in Vermont last year contain
ed the enormous number of 59,310
weed seeds to every pound of clover
seed The weeds most commonly pur-
chased in this way are green fox-tail,
p:g-weed, red-stem plantain, smart
weed, English plantain, sheep sorrel,
and curled dock.
The only way to be sure OF getting
good clover seed is to examine it with
magnifying glass. One can see most
of the weed seeds with small hand
lens. Or sample may be sent TO the
Experiment station, Burlington, where
such things are examined free, as far
as possible. - Vermont Experiment
Station.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
Give Your Hogs Good Shelter,

We are here again to remark that
good shelter saves lots of feed. And
this is the season to which the remark
applies forcibly. Your hogs must have
a shelter to protect them or you must
furnish food as fuel to keep up steam.
The shelter is the cheapest. 1t costs
less than to feed. We don't expect
anybody to dispute this brief bit of
reasoning, but we do expect about half
the hog raisers of the country to fail
to profit by it. Why? Oh, because it's
easier to let things go. About an even
half of US were born into the world
with Spanish constitutions. The Span
lard is born tired, and the first precept
he is taught is, "Never do today what
you can put off till tomorrow" Today
the hogs don't need shelter, and to-
morrow the loose planks about the
place will be frozen in the mud under a
foot OF snow, and the strawstack will
be wet and frozen beyond penetration.
Then you can't fix the shelter, don't
you seeP You know, we know, every
body knows, that to attain success in
life one should take advantage Of all
the opportunities in reach. You raise
hogs for profit. Then why not squeeze
out of the business all the profit there
is in it9 Simply and solely because it
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
nest is complete.

nest is complete.
Too much bother, some say; but it
pays to bother with hens II one keeps
them at all. Dust the hen thoroughly
with insect powder, give her good
feed and place her on china or wood
en- egg for one day in the nest, and she
is then "settled" for her three weeks
engagement, and thirteen eggs can be
given her even in cold weather.
See that she eats en- ough corn every
time she is off to maintain her heat. II
she tires of corn, give her hemp seed
This is after the English methods OF
Matching chicks and pheasants, and
works well with me.-Wallace P. Will.
lett in Country Gentleman.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
Experience with Swamp Muck.

About twenty-five years ago our
home was located very near an adjoin-
ing swampy region. Some agricultural
papers were advocating and extolling
the great use of peat, and through them
we were induced to get quantity of it
taken out. l believe it was early in
November that we commenced work
by digging and wheeling with wheel
barrows the material to higher ground,
which was near by; a certain quantity
OF air-slacked lime was used and spread
over the whole surface of the pile
whenever eight or ten inches of muck
had been added to it. The following
winter, during the months of January
and February, the entire lot was taken
away and deposited on sandy piece Of
land that had received a moderate
dressing of stable manure the previous
fall. Itswas spread about three or four
inches thick, thoroughly mixed with
the soil the next spring, at which time
it pulverized almost as finely as the
sand itself. On this land strawb berries
were planted, which received good care
and made magnificent plants, in conse-
quence of which we looked for heavy
crop the following season.
The result was more than satisfac-
tory, and | have not as yet seen an
equal crop of strawberries grown on
sandy land, no matter how well en-
riched with stable manure only. We
have at no time used peat without the
use OF lime, nor have we used it raw,
but would not hesitate to do 80 pre-
vided that it had been exposed to at
least one winters frost before incor-
poratlng it into the soil. The effect Of
its use on sandy soil when used in lib.
eral quantities is no doubt beneficial,
as it tends to change the texture of
such soil, making it more compact and
retentive of moisture. 1t is unlike
stable manure in that it is very much
more lasting AS to it's actual value as
comparediwith average manure, l am
not prepared to say; but 80 far as our
experience goes it is worth great deal
more than it costs to get it out, unless
it has to be hauled a long distance.
The difference of opinion in regard to
its use may be owing to the kind of
soil that it is used upon, and also to the
fact that peat is 30 variable in sub
stance. In Holland, where it is large
ly used as fuel, its value consists in its
weight, the lightest, of faky, or,
rather, of spongy nature, being the
poorest. The kind there known as
hard turf is the kind with which we
made our experiments, and it is the
only variety we ever used for agricul-
tural purposes.-John Van Loon, in
Rural New Yorker.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20

is so easy to take rest between times
and allow the illusion of hope to sug-
gest that there will be another chance
for you. If what is herein said should
result in one or more hogs securing
shelter where they Otherwise would
not, and making good profit for its
owner which it otherwise would have
not, our labor has not been in vain.-
Western Swineherd.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
COLD WEATHER FOR POULTRY.

Many people in this part of the State re.
port that the recent cold snaps have seri.
ously affected the egg production of their
hens. The reason is that poultry require
different food in the cold weather than in
warm. They require more heat in their
bodies, and more phosphites in their food.
Pages Perfect Poultry Food seems to sup.
ply all those needs 1t makes hens lay
when other means fail 1t has won hosts
OF friends throughout the country. Send
your name on postal card to Q, S. Page,
Hyde Park, Vt, and get circular.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20

A PLEASANT Duty .-"When know any
thing worthy Of recommendation, con-
James Murdoch of Hamburg, Pa. 'Dr.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder has cured me OF
catsrrh of Ave years standing. 1t is GER
taiply magical in its effect. The first APP
plication benefited me in five minutes so
cents. "-6. Sold by W. r. Terrill q Co.,
Collins Blakely.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
RETAIL DEALERS PRICES.

DR.. AaNEw's CURE FOR THE HEART acts
dire city and quickly, stimulates the heart
action, stops most acute pain, dispels all
signs of weakness, futtering, sinking,
smothering, or palpitation. This wonder
full cure Is the sturdy snip which carries the
heart-sick patient into the haven OF radiant
and perfect health. Gives relief in most
acute forms OF heart disease in 80 minutes
G. Sold by W. e. Terrill & Co., Collins
Blakely,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20

EYES AND NOSE RAN WATER.-C. G. Ar
cher OF Brewer, Maine, says: II have had
catarrh for several years. Water would run
from my eyes and nose for days at time,
About four months ago / was induced to
try DR.. Aguew's Catarrhal Powder, nd
since using the wonderful remedy 1 have
not had an attack. 1t relieves in ten min
utes." 80 cents.-9. Sold by w. E. Terrill
81 Co, Collins Blakely
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
l Suffered From

acute liver complaint with dizziness, numb
ness, weakness and excitability Of the ner-
yes. Nothing helped me until L began u.s.
ing the ne,o medicine, Cdlcurd SolUent, and
Loretta j. Vail. Hopewell Junction N. Y.
"A medicine you can rely upon. Send for
free trial sample bottle. DR.. David Kenpe-
dy, Kennedy Row. Kingston, N. Y.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20

TAKE ONE of DR.. Agnew's Liver Pills after
dinner. 1t will promote digestion and over.
come any evil effects OF too hearty eating.
Safe, prompt, active, painless and pleasant.
THIS effective little pill is supplanting all
the old school nauseous purgatives. 40
doses, 10 oents.--7. Sold by w. e. Terrill
& Co., Collins Bakely.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT,
Boston Produce Market.

Ek~The quotations given below represent prices
obtained receivers pAoIssaIe off (no ioobin0
prieesj Gnless otherwise Indicated intended
to represent actual 50
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20

Ten thousand demons gnawing awaylat
ones vitsls couldn't be much worse than
the fortunes OF itching piles. Yet there's
cure. Doan's Ointment never fails,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
From C. C. PUTNAM G. {

PAGES PERFECTED POULTRY
ing entire tisfaction to our customers.
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Read what is said about it by your neighbOrs
From n B. NICHOLS MiddIesexs Vt

am fully convinced that PAGES PERFECTED POULTR
the only thing when people wish to derive benefit
fowls. 1t not only PREVENTS THEM FROM EATING THEI
but gives decided increase in the number received
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From C.. O. PER
From HENRY LEE
RICH, Vershire, VT.

PAGES PERFECTED POULTRY FOOD h
ton. have sold i! on the road from the station
EVERY FEW DAYS TO BRING THEM MORl
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10


Bert Boydston arrived home Sunday
morning about o'clock, direct from
Manila, spending one week at San Fran.
cisco. He was as much surprised at
getting the opportunity to spend this
Christmas in the United States, as we
were to have him here. He was detail.
ed on the night of November 18th to.
report to Headquarters Department
Northern Luzon as non-commissioned
officer to take charge of deported prison.
err to the United States, and on. the 18th
he received his prisoners and was aboard
the United States transport Hancock
enroute for this country. At 4 D.. M,
after four days sail, they reached Ma.
gasaki, Japan, where he spent four days
viewing the sights. The next stop was
at Hong Kong, China, for a night and
day. They arrived at San Francisco,
Dec. 18th, and he was honorably dis
charged from the service on Dec. 18th,
per &c. y. No. ii, H. @. A. Department
California. Bert justly feels very
proud of the fact that he turned over
the roster at San Francisco of all prison
ers present-the first transport that had
arrived without having some prisoners
escape during the voyage. He had
twenty -four prisoners-two of them to
serve twenty years in the military pri.
son at Leayenworth, Kansas. Bert had
an experience few ever enjoy for lack Of
opportunity-that of having two
Thanksgiving daysin one year 7cross.
| ing the l8Oth meridian on Nov. oSth,
He is in excellent health, and spirits.
and weighs about 20S pounds. Monte
Zuma Democrat ss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10

The historic city Of auvoo, Illinois.
has now only q population Of 1872.
Fifty years ago it's said to have had
twenty thousand. Lamont, according toI
the official census has i $40, or 1853 more
than the population Of Nauvoo. But
where has that 2o60 aud over gone to
from Lamont? We had at one time
according to unofficial figures, over
1859. Our whole township including
the town Of Lamont, has 2 OPS. Decatur,
county has 1915. The population Of
Davis City is 617; Decatur City, 1857;
Garden Grove, 65l; Pleasanton, 1874;
Leon, l ,905, Van Vert, 3O6; Grand
River, 1926. Lamont Patriot. .Sjg
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10

/ Married at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. FL. "A. Cowles, Tuesday, Jan. l,
at 10 o'clock a. M, their Oldest daugh-
ter, Laura T.. to Charles A. Griffin. The
bridal couple marched into the parlor
to the strains of the wedding march
played by Mrs. Lucy Keshlear, where
by impressive words, Rev. O. s. Fair, of
Milo, made them husband and wife.
After the ceremony the guests repaired
to the dining rooln, where an elegant
the couple left for st. Joe on wedding
tour.
The bride was attired in an elegant
travelling dress of blue broadcloth and
carried b0quet of bridal roses and
ferns.
The groom is son Of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
"A. Griffin, Of Mercer county, Missouri
and is q prosperous young farmer and
exemplary young man.
Mrs. Griffin is we'll and fayorably
known here having been born and rails
ed in Decatur county. She was a sue
csssful teacher for fifteen years, the
past SIX years having been spent in the
government schools Of South Dakota,
at Grow Greek and Pierre. she having
been principal Of the Pierre schools ,for
two years, returning from there last
March.
May their voyage through life bs
happy and prosperous is the wish Of
their many friends. They were the re
cipients Of many handsome and useful
presents. This wedding marks an epoch
in the history Of the Cowles family, as
it was the 2lst anniversary of the birth
of their youngest son. Otis, and Winnie,
another son, departed on the same day
for California to make his future home,
accompanying Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin
as far as their destination on his way.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10

Dug Higgins, of Kellerton, the we'll
known democratic politician, came
nearly meeting his death in railroad
accident in Mt. Ayr yesterday after
noon. He came over on the freight,
and remained IN the way car, talking
business with Willis Mcclure, the ship.
per. When the train started on, he
stepped down to the ground, but his
coat tail caught on the platform railing
and held him. Mr.. Higgins was drag.
ged nearly quarter Of mile, his feet
and knees being bumped along on the
ties. His coat gave way and let him
loose just before reaching the large
bridge at the west end of the yards, the
train having reached by that time q
good rate Of speed. He rolled down
the embankment without serious injury,
but to-day has good many scratches
and bruises to show for his adventure.
Mt. Ayr Friday News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10
RECONSTRUCTED.

A Topeka man lost small opal set
out Of his ring and went to the jewelers.
to have it replaced. Returning home
he found the lost set and, putting it in
his mouth for safe keeping, hurried
back to the jewelers. to have that set
used instead Of the new. opal. Rushing
into the store he said: "Say, I've found
the old set, so don't use that new one.' =
He attempted to remove the stone from
his mouth, gave gulp, looked sheepish,
and said: Il guess your haye to use
the new stone.
That man needed bottle Of Or. Cald-
well's Syrup Pepsin. Sold by L. Van
Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10

Last Friday evening Mr.. Arthur Per-
cells tied his team in front of Mr.. Browns
near Akron, and while at the house
some unknown person unhitched and
drove his team away. When Mr.. Percell
found it was gone he started to find it.
He first went to debating society held
near there but on not finding it there
be drove to Pleasanton in search of it
as he heard Of q dance here and finding
it hitched to the public racks here, he
then found the authorities and when
the dance was over a young man by the
name Of Melvin Maroney united the
team to drive away when Marshall P.
w. Mitchell arrested him. He was
under arrest here until Sunday p. m.
when he was turned over to the consta-
BILE of Hamilton township TO await his
trial.-Pleasanton Index,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10

81 strongly recommended Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup; it cured me of throat and lung
trouble Of many years. standing Mrs. j.
Bremen, Rifle, Colo. Cures coughs colds,
whoopfng cough; Group and consumption.
McGrath & Still, Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10

What Shall We Have for Desert?
This question arises in the family every day
Let US answer It to-day. Try Jell.O, deli
cious dessert. Prepared In two minutes. No
baking! add hot water and set to cool.
Flavors:-Lemon,e Orange, Raspberry and
Strawberry. At your grocers. 10 cts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10
Beat Out OF an Increase Q. His
penSiOn.

A Mexican war veteran and promi-
nent editor writes: "Seeing the adver-
tisement Of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol.
era and Diarrhoea Remedy, am re.
minded that as soldier, IN Mexico in
AZ and '48, / contracted Mexican dlar.
rhoea and this remedy has kept me
from getting an increase in my pension
for on every renewal q dose Of it re.
stores me-" 1t il unequalled as quick
cure for diarrhoea and is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by w. A. Alex.
ander, druggist.
The case Of State vs. certain packages Of
liquor taken from the G. B. & @. sta ton q
week ago Saturday was tried here yes
terday. s. II. Amos appeared for the
state and G. Q. McIntire, of Ottumwa,
for owners of the liquor. The case was
quite warmly contested and vas listened
to by a large crowd Of interested spec.
tators. Justice Wheeler decided the
liquors should be destroyed. We do
not know much about the law in the
case, but are. always glsd to see xhisky
put where It can do no harm. The costs
were taxed to the consignors, who
threaten to appeal and also to bring
suit for damages. The decisive point
was the fact that it was @. O. D. ship.
ment and that the packages were not
labeled. g arden Grove express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10
To Mhom It May Concern:

We wish to notify Che citizens Of this
county that We have secured the agency
for Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the
great cure for indigestion, constipation,
sick headache and stomach trouble, and
guarantee it to do as recommended.
We always keep the best drugs on hand
and solicit q call. promising the very
best of everything. Yours truly,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10
The Mothers Favorlte.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
mothers fayorite. It is pleasant and
safe for children to take and always
cures. 1t is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough, and is the best medicine made
for these diseases. There is not the
least danger in giving it to children for
It contains no opium or other injurious
drug and may be given rs confidently
to babe az to an adult. For sale BY
w. "A. Alexander, druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10

At accident occurred at Groveland,
Tuesday, January lat. which resulted in
the death of one Of Clarke county,s
most prominent citizens, VIM. Ford.
Mr.. Ford was intending to come to
Osceola on the evening passenger train
TO visit his daughter, Mrs. George Smith.
He had been in the Groveland store
awaiting the arrival of the train and had
started across the track to the depot,
when he was struck by the north. bound
freight. SUSTAINING injuries from which
he never recovered. The engine struck
Mr.. Ford, throwing him about thirty
feet, then dragging him about twenty,
severing his left foot about the ankle,
and bruising HIM considerable about the
back and head ,-Osceola Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10

|. Stop your hair falling out! "Erysipelas re-
/ suited in entire loss OF my hair; two bottle
Beggs' Aatr Remover gave me fine growth,
John "A. Linder. Editor Advocate, Humestops
10. GUARANTEED for all scalp diseases; re-
stores natural growth and color. McGrath 4
Still, Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10
NorlcE-pRooF OF WIZ

NoTIcE-PRooF OF WILL.
State of Iowa, Decatur County, IS.
To all whom 1t may concern:
Notice is hereby given that an instrument
purporting to be the last will and
testament of Sarah Swan, deceased.
was this day produced, opened and
read by the Undersigned. and that I have
fixed Monday. tho 18th day OF January, 1901,
as the day for hearing proof and relation
Witness my oficial signature, with the seal
Of said court hereto afiixed, this Slst day OF
December. 1900.
is.st Clerk Of District Court,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10

The railroad fever.is reported to be
running high in the neighborhood Of
Spring Valley and real estate prices are
going skyward. We learn that Ella
Gammill, who has been offering his
fine farm north Of Spring valley at $50
per acre was offered his price last week
by shrewd looking stranger who was
supposed to be locating stations and
townsites for the railroad company.
Ella backed down ssquarely and raised
the valuation on his farm to $40 an acre
and the only obstacle now in the way
of getting the road at Spring Valley is
the high price Of real estate in that vi
charlottesville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-10

Probably the largest sale Of corn
ever made on one day in Lamont,
was made last Thursday by the firm of
j. r. Smith & Son. They sold that day
on the Chicago market 10000 bushels,
or three train loads of 20 cars each.
This was actual corn and not options.
Lamont Chronicle.