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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

during the day. A rough door may
be hung if desired, or curtain made
from burlap or canvas may be lowered
over the entire front of the house at
night or during unpleasant days. A
wind-break fence erected will material
ly assist in keeping out the wind, espe-
cially if no door is attached to the
house. To prevent tearing of the cur
tain material laths should be laid along
the upper edge and the nails driven
through them and the burlap into the
house. Ropes are attached to the cur
tain and frame, by which to tie the
curtain when it is not in use.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
LEFT AND RIGHT HANDEDNEsS.
Explained by the Anatomical Reason Fo.
the Same Quality in the Eyes.

It is 4 ..el1-known fact that the
stronger activity of the nerves ofthe right
half of the body (for not only the hand
is concerned) must be ascribed to a pre-
ponderance of the left side of the brain,
whose finer development, especially as
the seat of the centre of speech, is mat
ter of common knowledge.
In a paper by DR.. Luddackens in the
AUgemei11eS Journal der UhrmacHer-
kunst valuable information regarding the
causes of the unequal working OF the
two hemispheres of the brain is furnish
ed. A sketch touching on the history of
evolution leads from the original SYM
metry of the organism to subsequent
symmetrical arrangement of the heart
and the large blood vessels, from which
it follows quite naturally that the two
halves of the head are not placed On an
equal footing as regards the distribution
of the blood, and consequently OF the
blood pressure, and that, on the contrary:
there must be, under normal conditions,
a stronger pressure on the arteries OF
the left side of the head.
This thory is borne out by well-known
experiences of anatomistS and patholo-
gists and a series of interesting observa-
tons. Of especial interest IS the effect
of the higher blood pressure upon the
left eye DR.. Luddeckens found in the
latter, as compared with the right one,
in a surprisingly large number of cases,
narrower pupil in consequence OF a
more fil1ed-up condition of the vessels OF
the iris, and upon closer examination a
shorter construction of the eyeball. This
furnishes reason for the fact that in
large number of persons the left eye is
the better one. Thus the finer develop
ment of the left half of the brain IS ex-
planned very simply by the fact that 1t
is better supplied with blood, and the
question why it is the seat of the centre
of speech and why most people are right
handed is solved in the most natural
manner.
1t is striking how true reflection OF
the conditions described is afforded by
the examination of 1eft-handed persons:
and in many cases a redder glow was
noticeable on the right side of the face
the right eye was built shorter, its pupils
narrower; in short, everything points to
better blood supply on the right side
of the brain, which, in consequence. I'M
parts to the left side of the body the pre-
ponderance over the right one, condi-
| tion STYLED left handedness. In close
connection thereto is the habit OF most
left-handed persons to sleep on the left
side in the unconscious endeavor to re-
lieve the right half of their brain, which
is more charged with blood during the
dav. For right-handed persons the posi-
ton on the right side is the normal one
for the same reason.-London OPf'etdn
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
Decline in British Agriculture.

The aggregate area of corn crops,
which comprise wheat, barley, oats,
rye, beans and peas, amounts to S,476,-
892 acres, which represents a decline
on the year of SOTO acres. This con-
traction of the corn acreage follows,
moreover, a similar decline of 96,20S
acres last year, and 1857 acres in
1899. A generation ago, say in 1871.
the United Kingdom returned II $685.
243 acres as under corn crops; this
year the area is 1885, 51 acres less.
In other words, an area not far short Of
three and one-half million acres has
been withdrawn from corn cropping
during the last thirty years. The wheat
crop alone has incurred just over two
million acres Of this loss. This years
area Of corn crops is made up of 4, 49,
365 acres of oats, 2,140S75 acres Of bar
ley, 1,746, 141 acres Of wheat, 254,O93
acres Of beans, 1885, 65 acres Of peas,
and 67,753 acres of rye. 1t appears,
then, that nearly one-half Of the entire
corn area of the British Isles is seeded
to oats, whilst if we eliminate the pulse
corn crops, and have regard only to
the cereal corn, the oats acreage repre-
sents more than half the total.-Massa-
chusetts Ploughman
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

portion of The film, and number two on
the other; but the effect is continuous
photograph which engages both when
they see it.
FIRST, begging your pardon for such
a lengthy explanation-which YOU will
grant to man who will be dead when
you read this-I have determined to re-
veal the whole story.
L deliberately planned and executed
the murder, and I can tell of the crime
IN very few words
ION that day in July I left the studio
taking with me a multiplying attach
ment, and went to place where knew
both Evans and Gordon would come
during the afternoon.
Evans was the first to arrive. and he
halted in front of my camera, as I ex-
pected (having set up dead quail a
few yards away. Carefully aiming at
it, he fred-fred just as I snapped the
shutter into position; and half of my
photograph was completed
Gordon came soon after for drink
at the little spring, and went forth to
meet him. We quarreled; we always
did when we met; but to-day I gave in,
and he was elated-poor fellow! By
some adroit maneuvring I placed him in
position, and told him to remain there
while [ secured a view of the scenery.
with human 1ife-a most needed requis-
ite of outdoor work-in it.
He objected to doing a favor for me
at first, but finally consented in a surly
way to stand still for second Then I
went behind the bushes to my camera,
turned the multiplier, picked up my rifle
and shot hinl-killed him instantly, I
think; and as he fell [ exposed the other
half of my negative.
"The photograph was taken; on one
side Evans stood aiming gun, on line
with the rifle On the opposite side was
Gordon, falling dead. The thing was
complete to the smallest details.
'What a triumph for photography !!
Art conquering truth!
II need only to add that Evans pro-
posed to, and was accepted, by the girl
already engaged to me. I loved her as
L never loved before Or s1nce-and II
happened five years ago.
''You know how I felt; Evans had
ruined me; I must ruin him. But I no
longer feel the bitterness towards him
that I once did think he has suffered
enough already for the injury he did me.
and I think he should go free.
II understand he is to be hanged next
month; and tonight I die by my own
hand, so there will be ample time to save
him.
"Once more I wish to say, John Evans
is innocent; I murdered Gordon. I am
going to have witnesses to my signature.
and after that"
The governor laid down the confession
in horror Owing TO a change in ar
engagements Evans had met death on the
scaffo1d the day before.-1he ArgoSy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
A Rough but Warm Shed.

Often there are occasions when it Is
necessary to add to the barnroom for
stock, but it must be done at small ex-
pense. A shed which will provide COM
fort for stock and which will cost little
to construct, Is made of rough boards,
the sides and roofs being matched with
corn stalks, salt hay or any other avail
able material, says the Indianapolis
News. A portion Of the front is board
ed, leaving openenings about six inches
wide between each board to admit light
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
SplintS in Horses.

AS a usual rule, the only real evil at
taching to splints is the lameness caus-
ed during the period Of Inflammation
and Of the building up of the exostosis.
In the ordinary course of things, as the
osseous growth consolidates, so does
the lameness wear off. When splint
is fully hardened, it can hardly be said,
unless of sufficient size as to render it
perceptible as blemish, to be any real
Standardization Live Stock Jour
nal,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

A correspondent Of the American Ag
riculturist gives an illustration of an
apparatus which will tighten the work
of lifting on butchering day. Make it so
that 1t will be strong enough, he ad-
vises, and that Is all that is necessary.
The bearing Of the arm Of the derrick
at Is arranged to allow the arm not
only to move up and down, but to re-
volve round the center post in circle.
The windlass can be attached to the
post with a stationary bearing or with
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

Take piece Of lean beef, four or five
pounds, put in vessel with enough
cold water to half cover the meat; after
it has come to a boil and the scum
taken off, put in one small onion, pep
per and salt, also a little celery; set it
back on the stove so it will boil gently
for four or five hours, or until tender;
thicken the liquid with brown -four.
Serve hot in a dish with the gravy
poured around it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
REGARDING Breakfast.

Light breakfasts are the proper thing
in many families, and yet in homes
where there are growing, hardy young
sters a diet of cereal and fruit is not
usually favored by such members Of
the family. The crisp, cool mornings
at hand help to improve an already
healthy appetite, and a chop or egg is
far more satisfactory than bowl of
oatmeal and plain bread and butter or
toast
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
Brief Hints.

Buttermilk will take out mildew
stains.
Bottles are easily cleaned with hot
water and fine Goals.
A pallet knife should be used to
scrape pots and kettles.
Old napkins and old tablecloths make
the very best of glass cloths.
Zine is best cleaned with hot soapy
water, then polished with kerosene.
1t is we'll to keep large pieces of char
coal in damp corners and in dark
places.
Three teaspoonfuls of kerosene put
In the wash boiler will greatly assist
In the last rubbing.
Oilcloth may be kept bright for years
If properly vanished each season with
any good siccatiye.
If the hands are rubbed ON stick OF
celery after peeling onions, the smell
will be entirely removed.
Lamp wicks give better light when
cut squarely across and should not be-
Decked off, as some advocate.
II soap Is purchased in large quaint
ties and kept in a warm dry place.
half the usual amount will be required.
Tubs will not warp or crack open if
the precaution Is taken to put pail Of
water into each, directly after use
If a cucumber is cut into strips and
the pieces put into places where ants
are found it will surely drive them
away.
Chloride of lime should be scattered,
at least once a week, under sinks and
in all places where sewer gas is liable
to Turk.
Table linens should always be
hemmed by hand. Not only do they
look more dainty but there is never q
streak Of dirt under the edge after be-
ing laundried rs E..t..,. n....iiAiise ss...z224
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
Building Poultry Houses.

The modern poultry-house is low
structure and especially Is it built In
this manner If in a section where the
winters are severe. IN building the
poultry house, use lumber of fair quail
lty, planed on one side, and see that it
Is nailed on so as to leave few cracks.
The inside should be lined with news
papers or with building paper, putting
It on thick especially over any cracks
there may be in the structure. Make
some provision for plenty Of light, but
If possible, furnish this by having an
addition to the house in the shape Of a
she'd open on one side to the south-a
scratching shed. If this Is done, less
light will be needed in the house prop
er. which will be used mainly for roost-
Ing. The scratching shed need not be
large, though 1t should be large
enough so that the birds will have plen-
ty Of room for exercise.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

bordeaux MIXTURE Spray early In
spring. Continued spraying is better
than spasmodic efforts. Bitter rot is not
SO easily controlled The bordeaux mix
ture is good for this, but hardly salts
factory. Root rot is a very subtle dis
ease, with as yet no known remedy
J. G. Written, Missouri Experiment Sta
ton.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

In making a custard pie remember
that the baking is an important item.
Experience may teach one just the mo-
ment at which to interrupt the cook
ing. The best way is to watch the pie
and remove it from the oven the mo-
ment the custard reaches the boiling
point A custard pie is spoiled if allow
ed to boil in the oven.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
String Bean and Tomato Salad.

String Bean and Tomato Salad.
Peel the tomatoes, cut out a round at
the stem end, scoop out all the seeds
and fill with cold cooked string beans
mixed with little mayonnaise. Or
just sprinkle bit of salt over the out
side of the tomatoes and dress the
beans with French dressing. Have the
vegetables both ice cold when serving
in either case.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

one like that used for the arm so that
it also can revolve round the post. The
diameter of post can be four inches
or six inches or whatever is thought
strong enough for the work it is in
tended for. The bearings Of the arm
and windlass are one and half inches
or two inches less in diameter. Any
we'll as the other iron fittings needed.
The entire cost Of the derrick is very
small.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
TOPOGRAPHIC
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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
diseases of the Annie

There are four principal diseases In
this State-apple scab, skin blotch, root
rot and bitter rot. The two former are
EASILY controlled by spraying with the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

Dividends paid in American mineral
industries last year amounted to STA
100000 or s per cent. on 100000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
Icing for Special Shaped Cakes.

When icing an ordinary shaped cake,
it is best to have the icing quite thick,
having a cup of cold water at hand in
which to dip the e-blade While
spreading it. But if the cake is pyra
midal in shape, or has been baked in a
high, round dish, it is well to have the
icing rather thin, and pour it over the
cake while it is sitting in clean, large
dish, SO that the icing which runs off
may be used again.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

An ostrich which was lately dissected
;, I o.1dou had in its stomach small
prayer book.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
Ouiuce Pudding.

Boil eight large ounces till very soft.
Peel, core and mash them, then add
the yolks of five eggs well beaten to-
gether with pint Of cream. Sweeten
to taste and add a dash Of powdered
ginger and cinnamon. Butter the
edges of a pie dish, put strip of puff
paste around the edge, pour in the
ounce mixture and bake in a moderate
oven for an hour. Probably no sauce
will be necessary with this pudding,
but bit of whipped cream served with
it may serve to make it more delicious.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

coffff1fuIfiry wUuTu PROBABLY nave been
the recipients Of his faYors. and they
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

pers. Tnere snaTT De TgTr at the end of
the list OF candidates for each different
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

, . 1852 f1fs
DeheI ~ the eminent spokesman for the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

Legislature or out or II who believe that
IL is not based upon solna rr;res;..la -.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

- : mat IN orner states sue
u attended legislation, such as the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30

Storing Vegetables Out Doors.
When one has comparatively small
quantity Of vegetables to store during
the winter, or for a portion Of the win
ter, the old pit method will work very
nicely. First, select a portion Of the
farm where water will not stand and
where the natural drainage is good.
If such position can not be had, then
heap up the soil a foot high and pile
the vegetables on this bed, not digging
pit If the drained ground is used,
make pit a foot deep, line with straw
and pile the vegetables in the pit in
pyramid, being careful not to make the
pile too high. In the center Of the pit,
before the vegetables are put in, erect
ventilator of wood tall enough to
come out at the top for foot or more.
Augur holes should be bored at fire.
uuent intervals in this ventilator, and
a board placed over the top to keep out
rain and snow. Cover the pile of vege-
tables lightly with straw until they are
we'll COOLED off, add more straw as
the weather gets colder, and as severe
weather comes on, throw dirt on the
straw every few days, until, in the cold
est weather, the vegetables are amply
protected. Only the perfect vegetables
should be used.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-30
The Best Barn Floor.


The best and cheapest floor for barns
Is earth. The only exception to this is
for dairy cattle, when the only suitable
floor is one of cement. This is for SAM
kary reasons, and for no other, because
animals are not only liable to slip, but
to become sore in standing on cement
floors. Good cement floors will cost in
the neighborhood Of Is cents a square
foot.
The idea Of earth floors will be met
by the objection that animals will tread
them full of holes. The answer to this
objection Is that the proper treatment
Of earth floors, or any other for that
matter, is to use a comparatively large
amount of bedding. AS with all precau
lions some holes will be worn in the
floor, the proper way to mend these is
to clean them thoroughly Of all filth
and ram down some slightly moistened
clay. This plan will succeed in secur-
ing a good grating Of the new earth
with the old and make a complete re-
pair. All earth floors should have top
dressing Of cinders, sand or gravel,
though it need not be a heavy one
e. Davenport, in National Rural.
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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-03-21

Miss Murdoch, of Milwaukee, will
preach at the Unitarian church Sun
day evening. The subject will be an
nounced later.
Charles E. Sill who was recently ar
rested IN this city on charge of for
gerry was brought to trial in Milwaukee
yesterday. AS Sill was not ready for
trial the case was continued until
April 3rd.
The Western Union Telegraph COM
pany is still making efforts to repair
the damage done by the recent storm.
Up to last night seven lines had been
built to Chicago, but the manager of
the repair work states that all of the
sixteen lines will be working by this
evening.
| The Ferry yacht, which has been in
process of construction in the .Kenosha
harbor, was completed Monday even
ing. It is claimed that the yacht will
be one of the feetest of it's class on
the lakes. Mr.. Ferry has built several
yachts in the past and they have been
noted for their speed.
| John McKune and Carl Gierum, of
this city, have applied for a patent on
a new method of making piano keys.
The new invention is said to be some
thing of great worth to the piano
builder, and well known manufacturers
who have seen the model state that it
will revo1utionize the business.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-03-21
BRIEF POLITICAL NOTES.
Who is Running and How They Are Con-
Quoting Their Campaigns.

Two weeks from today the city will
have been saved again.
The Republican delegates to the city
convention, together with the Repub-
1ican candidates for city Offices, will
meet on Friday evening to map out a
policy for the spring campaign.
Martin Steinmetz is out looking for
the denomination for City Treasurer.
He will be opposed by ]. A. Killeen,
the veteran editor of the Union.
T. J. Dale has announced to the re-
porter of the News that he will not be
a candidate for the Democratic nomin-
alton for Alderman in the Second
ward.
Peter Johnson has been suggested
as candidate for City Treasurer sub
iect to the action of the Republican
city convention.
Andrew Anderson is candidate for
Alderman in the First ward subject to
the action of the Democratic caucus.
Walter Christian, the Republican
candidate for Alderman in the Second
ward, is a "c1ean street" man. He
ought to be elected for this fact alone.
All the Republican nominees for
Aldermen have started to work and If
they are defeated the winner will have
won a hard fought victory. -
Curb stone politicians are still busy
picking a candidate for Mayor on the
Republican ticket. AS yet they have
not settled on any one man, but the
names of E. L. Grant, G. c. Brown
and z. G. Simmons have been sug-
gested. The Republican convention
will probably spring surprise on the
curb stoners.
The post Office will be right in it on
election day. Two of the Republican
candidates for School Commissioners,
William Marx and Carl Meyer, are
employed by Uncle Sam. Both of
them are splendid men and should be
elected.
Alderman James O'Brien is in the
field for denomination for Alderman
of the First ward.
| Matt Moder is announced as cam
didate for Constable in the Eighth
ward. He will be on the Democratic
| ticket.
It is reported that Alderman Smith
has reconsidered and will seek a re-
nomination in. the Seventh ward.
George Fischer, who was nominated
for County Supervisor for the Sixth
ward, declines to accept the nomina-
ton and has so notified the ward COM
mittee.