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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
BONE MEAL FOR PIGS.
4 Tablespoonful Daily for I've AMI
mails Has Most Marked Eject
ON Their Strensth.

The pigs allowed neither bone meal
nor wood ashes failed to develop any
considerable frame, and became excess
siyely fat, their bellies and jowls al
most dragging on the ground-they
were dwarfs. Where ashes or bone
meal were fed the pigs developed much
larger frames, and were more normal,
though not entirely satisfactory. They
also made better gains for the feed
given. When it came to testing the
breaking strength of the thigh bones,
it was found that those of the pigs
getting bone meal were about twice as
strong as the bones Of the pigs allowed
neither ashes nor meal. The bones of
the pigs getting ashes were not quite
as strong as those getting bone meal.
The average breaking strength of q
single thigh bone was as follows:
When neither was fed,. 80 pounds;
when ashes were fed, 5s1 pounds; when
bone meal was fed, $50 pounds. In these
tests the thigh bones were placed on
rounded iron edges four inches apart.
and the breaking weight brought down
directly above on the middle of the
bone.
We next burned the thigh bones, and
found those of the pigs getting ashes OF
bone meal contained much more ash
than those getting neither. It may be
said in passing that this experiment
was not directly practical, for no SEN
sible man would expect.t to keep grow
ing pigs on maize meal only, as we did,
for SO long period. It was an experi-
ment to test whether or not such sub
stances as ashes and bone meal may
prove in any way beneficial to pigs,
since these animals usually crave ashes
and similar substances even when rum
ming at large. Tablespoonful of bone
meal daily for two pigs is enough to.
have most marked effect on the
strength of the bones. when the pigs
were kept under the abnormal condi-
tions OF our experimentation. J.
Henry, in Breeders Gazette.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
'~N50
PLAN OF HAY RACK.

boards underneath stills to rest bot.
tom boards on. Two boards (b), one
on each side, the whole length of the
rack, 1x1O inches, are placed on top
of cross pieces. 1t will require 16
5x3a Inch bolts to fasten boards. Put
these bolts down from top of boards
so as to have the surface smooth. Do
not put pins in top of boards; they
are dangerous. Many farmers have
been severely injured by protruding
pins. M
Make the back (e) inches narrow
err than front of bolster. This will
be an advantage in turning. Bore 9
inch holes about 6 inches from each
end of sills and insert uprights be-
fore putting rack together. This
should fold down nicely when neces-
sary. These uprights may be wired
to cross pieces, for if not folded down
they may cause trouble. For going
to the field holes may be made in sin
gle upright (f) with a pin to secure
boom pole. Take a scantling AXIS
inches for bolster and secure it to
rack about feet from front end of
the stills (g) with one-half by lp-inch
bolts. The 2x4-inch scantling placed
on the bolster behind this rack on q
low wagon will not interfere with
wheels. Use washers on all bolts; /
had my blacksmith drill f1ve-eighth-
inch holes through strips Of iron 10
inches long to put bolts through
boards on cross pieces. This will
keep boards down nicely. This rack,
properly made, will last lifetime. Do
not forget to paint it and keep dry
when not in use.-Abram Stull, in
Farm and Home.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
HELPFUL HORSE HINTS.

Heating and CONSULTATIVE foods are
bad for colts and for brood mares.
Anything that adds to the comfort
Of a horse saves money for his owner.
Horses and colts do we'll on carrots
and other roots as part OF their RAJ
tions.
Iron managers for grain are prefer
able to others, as they are easily kept
sweet and clean.
The colts future strength depends
upon his development during the first
two years of his life.
The brood mare should have regular
exercise, but it should never be carried
to the point of fatigue.
II a horse is inclined to stock up in
tie stall, he should have the freedom
of a box stall. Try it. The high-spir-
tied, nervous horse will always do bet.
ter in box stall.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
A GLORIOUS SIGHT.
Fields Of Wheat in which the stocks
Were Sc Thick 1t Was Impossible
to Drive between Them.

To the Editor:
A gentleman from Duluth made .
trip through portion of Western
Canada last summer, and writing Of
what he saw, says:
wheat, for instance, will average
twenty-five or thirty bushels to the
acre. I saw shocks so thick in the
field that it would be almost impossi.
BILE to drive between them. Winters,
it is said, are longer than near Duluth.
but the japan current, warm chinook
winds and dry atmosphere make the
winters comparatively mild"
Thousands of such testimonies are
to be had from settlers who have
taken advantage of the low-priced
lands of Western Canada. During the
present year new districts will be
opened up in the Saskatchewan Val.
ley, and advantage should be taken OF
this at once. Information can be had
from any agent of the Government,
whose advertisement appears else.
where in your columns.
Yours truly,
OLD READER.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
HERE, THERE AND ELSEWHERE

Chicago has ten unlicensed dogs to
each one licensed.
The population of Japan is increas.
ing at the rate of 100000 year.
There is a vast coal supply in Aus.
tralia which is almost unworkeda as yet.
Sugar and tobacco imports yield
revenue to this country of $7o,o0o,00oa
year.
The first boat built in the United
States was the Virginia, 60 feet long,
built in 1907.
The city of Seattle is to care hereaft.
er for the grave of the Indian chief Of
that name.
Mushrooms are said to contain more
nourishment than any other vegetable
substance.
The population of the United King.
dom passed that of France for the first
time in 1892.
The per capita of wealth in the
United States was $30s in 1850, $3.50 in
1870 and is now $1,000.
There are 3,4s0, 600 acres Of unculti.
waited moor and heath in England and
Wales; but the towns of the same coun.
ties would cover all this land, and Co.,.
600 acres into the bargain.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
The MONEY value Of I,,ood

IF any man doubts the value of
blood he can learn a few valuable
lessons by trip to q market where
stockers and feeders are handled.
There he will see well-bred steers
commanding premium over others
of equal growth and weight that will
open hir eyes. There are o good
many stockers and feeders handled
every spring at our great markets,
but never too many of the right kind
appear for sale. When extra bred
ones come in they are gobbled up
at good figure regardless of the
condition of the trade for other
kinds.--NationAl Stockmun.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
puNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Willie-"Paw, wot Is an umpire3 p
Parent-.He is misunderstanding;
there, now, run off and play."-Ohio
State Journal.
Briggs, you are too gullible. You
mustn't believe all you hear" "Well, I
don't have to hear all 1 believe, do I?"-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Encouraging Him.-Mr. Timmid
(feeling his way)-"I wouldn't-er-dare
think of marrying, because haven't
enough money to ask girl to be-
come" Miss Passay- Couldn't you
borrow little ?''-Philadelphia Press.
didn't one of the Roman emperors
appoint his horse o senator ?'' inquired
one of his brothers of the family schol-
ar. $50 history says" "And does it
Also say that when it came to votingit
always voted 'neigh?' "-Philadelphia
Times.
Might Borrow One-"Poor old Ha-
bum, he hasn't single relative in the
world under 20 years of age" "Idon't
see as that's so sad.'' ''You don't?
Why. what's he going to do for an ex-
cuse to go to the circus ?"-Philadel-
phia Evening Bulletin.
"Don't you know 1t will hurt me al
most as much as it does you, If have
to punish you," said the father. eyes"
answered the precocious boy. 81 am
sure of it. My recollection is that you
said you would not take me to the cir
Gus if I was not good."-Washington
Star.
Hampson-'I hear your engagement
with Miss Minks is broken off? How's
that?" Hill-"Well, you see, that beast
Of parrot of hers was always yelling:
oh, Charlie, you shouldn't" Hamp-
son-'But what difference did that
make? Your engagement was not a
secret" Hill-"No; and my name
isn't Charlie."- Glasgow Evening
Times.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
LARGE DIPPING PLANT.
rexa. Has a Cattle Bath which, for
Size and ERectiveness, IL With.
out an Equal.

The government bureau of animal
industry has recently, through o Sc
ries of experiments, solved an impor.
tant problem bearing upon. the health
of cattle. 1t is the establishment OF
large dipping watts in the center Of
the stock raising districts OF texas
and the south for immersing cattle
in chemical solution which effectu-
ally destroys parasites infesting their
skin. When cattle from diseased
territory are to be shipped into non
infected district it is important that
they be freed from all pests. The
best and only remedy has now been
found to pass the cattle through q
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13

s'There must be aSvillage near BY
whispered Quin. ''This looks like the
burial place of an Indian chief
"That's what it is-a chiefs grave
Markham replied, eagerly. I'm in
luck to find the spot again." as5s
"What are you doing?" exclaimed
Quip, as his companion climbed to the
top of the structure. "Come down.
Don't desecrate the dead.''
''It's all right" was the reply.
''There's something in here want
As he spoke his weight caused the
grave to suddenly collapse, and with
crash logs and totem fellin sprawl
ing ruin, a quick leap saving Markham
from injury.
He landed on his feet and uttered a
sharp cry of alarm. A great dusky
animal, erect on its hind legs, was shut
fling towards the two men. It was the
totem bear they had tracked.
Markham's rifle flew to his shoulder,
but with marvellous rapidity, with q
rasping growl of rage, the beast struck
the weapon blow that snapped It in
two. Markham sprang back, and the
next instant the loud report of Quin's
rifle was heard. Hit in vital part,
the monstrous bear came heavily to
earth, gave few convulsive struggles
and lay still.
sYou've done it, said Markham,
'sand there will be the devil to pay
now! Listen!"
nTrd;o,,l0 >~o1o;,noJ n,,;r
eyes; you've stirred up the village
it's just over yonder. Heaven help 10
if we are caught"
eve must cut and run for it,"
"Yes! But wait one moment"
With that Markham plunged into To-
ruins of the grave, piled the logs th3&
way and that, and quickly emerge:
with heavy canvas bag foot and =
half long in his two hands.
"Gold! gold!" he cried, breathlessly.
..sI'll explain later"
By good luck they struck the path,
and by what little light was left they
were able to follow it. It was race
for life, and the odds were with the
pursuers. The Indians gained steadily.
"Give them shot if you can," gasped
Markham.
Quin turned and fired, aiming at a
dark object. A yell of agony echoed
through the forest.
From close in the rear they heard
the crashing underground, blood
curdling snarl, and then the quick
muffied patter Of heavy feet.
cts another bear-the mate to the
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
BIG TEXAS DIPPING VAT.

disinfecting bath, OF, as it is termed,
to dip" them. dipping" infected
cattle into saturated solution of sui
phur in extra dynamo oil will destroy
all parasites.
Recently the Fort Worth Stock
Yards company built large dipping
plant and placed it at the disposal of
the bureau of animal industry, where
the first demonstrations have been
carried out. One of the problems in
regard to the bath was to find a
chemical oil which would not have an
irritating and heating effect upon the
cattle. For this purpose number Of
samples of various lubricating oils
were examined, and one of light spe-
cl1ic gravity, called extra dynamo, was
selected.
A train load of 81 cattle was
dipped in large vat of the stock
yard in July last. These cattle were
raised and bred in Texas, and were
infested with Texas fever parasites
at the time of the dipping. The
weather, which had been remarkably
cool up to this time, suddenly changed
to intense heat, and, 1t being desir-
able not to expose the cattle to the
sun Immediately after the dipping,
they were not passed through the vat
until after sunset. BY IL o'clock at
night all had gone through without
single accident, and they were at
once loaded on clean cars, bedded
with hay and shipped to Rockford, Ill.
Of the 311 cattle all save four ar
rived in good condition at their des-
tination. The casualties were princi-
pally caused by extreme heat during
the first day of travel and the con-
finement incident to shipment. A
careful examination showed that not
single parasite had survived. Most
of the cattle showed absolutely no
Indications of having been dipped, the
skin being soft and flexible in all
cases.-N. Y. Herald.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
GOOD THING FOR WALKERS.
Much Comfort May ne Derived fror
Wearing German Army Foot
Covering.

"The best foot covering In the
world for men who have to walk
about in all sorts of places" said a
professional hunter in the employ of
a local market man, reports the New
Orleans. Times-Democrat, sis che
cloth used in the German army in
place of socks. A friend of mine sent
me q couple of samples last fall, and
I gave them a thorough trial. The
result is that I'm never going to
wear anything else when I'm out on
a hunt. The cloth is made of medium
weight wooden goods and is about
the size and shape of an old-fash-
Toned red bandanna handkerchief. It
is simply folded about the foot and
then tied around the ankle with a
piece of tape. At first blush," the
hunter went on, "that would seem to
be a very uncomfortable arrange.
ment, and felt certain that the
creases would make the thing tor.
ment to wear, but can only say that
they do nothing Of the kind.
"Of course, a great deal depends
uFOA OAAO "0y VAO CAOOn is ana
I found, after some experimenting,
that the best scheme was to place
the foot in the center and then cross
the sides diagonally over the top of
the instep. Drawing up the back
completed sort of rough moccasin,
which the tape kept firmly in posi-.
ton. wore an extra large shoe and
never felt a crease. The principal
advantages of the foot cloth over
socks are these: When hole is worn
in 1t all one has to do is to make a
slight shift; then it is very. easy to
wash, and If it gets wet it can be
spread out and dried in a few mo.
ments at a camp fire. All these are
important considerations on hunt.
when man may be in the woods
and marches for week or more and
can't afford to be incumbered with
much besides cartridges. I'm sur.
prised that the cloth hasn't become
well known and popular long ago.
Hereafter 1 shall be the Jerry Simp.
son of the shotgun fraternity"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
TO A DEAD MINSTREL.

Beside the naples messy foot
The hermit thrush lies dead
Among the white anemonies.
Like tapers round its bed.
Its downy breast Of dappled gray.
Its russell wings are still,
Its velvet throat will never more
With heavenly music thrill.
At evenings golden afterglow
What happiness was mine
To hear from out the leafy choir
That evensong divire.
80 pure and sweet that other sounds
Seemed hushed in silent prayer
The while that matchless melody
Filled all the listening air.
Sweet minstrel Of the twilight hour,
When purple shadows creep
Through dimly-lighted forest aisles
And flowers close in sleep
Is there no land beyond the stars
Where we shall hear again
Thy hymn of perfect peace and joy
When life Is free from pain?
Shall we alone. with sordid lives
Misspent and prone to sin,
OF all Gods children be the few
Eternal life to win?
Each day you did the Fathers will
And praised Him with psalm.
Whose peace fell on the troubled heart.
Like Gilead's healing balm.
And cannot He who made the suns
And sees the sparrow's fall
Provide home so fair dlarge
That It will shelter all? 49,
Henry ]. Save, in Chicago Evening Pos
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
FEEDING SOAKED CORN.
when combinedwith Good pa.turaee
1t Affords an Ideal Summer
Ration for Pigs.

There appears to be quite differ
ence in the opinions of breeders in re-
gard to feeding soaked corn to the
spring pigs during the summer time
when running on the pasture and at
q time when the old corn is hard and
sometimes difficult for young pigs to
eat. have decided preference for
soaked corn, getting the best growth
and better results than from feeding
the dry corn. My plan is as follows: I
get two barrels that will hold water,
and then pour in one the quantity of
corn that I wish the pigs to eat during
the next 36 hours time, then add to
the corn clean water until it is covered
some three inches, leaving it to soak
for SO hours. then commence feeding
from the first barrel, and at the same
time fill the second barrel, which will
be ready to commence on when the
first is fed out. After the first is fed
out, clean the barrel and fill it as be-
fore. This is clean. easy digested,
wholesome food. The corn has lost
nothing by the operation, only the
heated or burning feature of it, which
is injurious to all young, growing
stock when fed to any extent. You
can feed this kind Of food without
danger of splashing it over you, which
is not the case with slop made from
mill feeds. which not only gets on
your clothes, but the pigs as we'll in
feeding. This manner of feeding will
make rapid growth, and when on good
pasture complete ration.-J. G. True
blood. in Swineherd.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
Artificial Marble.

Manufacturers are actually making
marble by the same process by which
nature makes it, only in few weeks
instead of few thousand years
They take rather soft limestone
and chemically permeate it with va.
rious coloring matters, which sinh
into the stone, and are not mere sur.
face coloring, as in scagliola. Thu
completed material takes fine pol.
ish, and many Of the specimens an
Of beautiful color and marking. Used
% veneer, it is about one-third the
price Of natures marble.-loudou
Builder.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13

dead one!" exclaimed Markham.
''Shoot It'll"
But as Quin turned with that inten-
ton he tripped over the bole of tree
and the rifle few out of his hands. He
CROPPED after it vainly for few sec
onds-he! dared not pause longer-and
then he rose and overlook his compan-
ion, to whom he related his loss. The
bear was in hot pursuit, growing with
fury. #
drop the gold, you IDIOT" shouted
Quin. I'D
''Never! llsave it or diet"
But they were nearer to the river
than they supposed, and moment
later they burst out of the forest and
ran to the end Of the spit of land. Side
by side they leaped aboard the boat,
Markham dropping the bag Of gold
with crash, while Quin instantly sew
cred the mooring rope with q stroke Of
his knife.
But the bear was at their heels, and
without hesitation, just as the craft
swung off the shore, the angry animal
sprang in at the stern. He made a
rush for the two men, who barely in
time escaped to the cabin and closed
and barred the door.
"We're lost!" cried Markham. 1--WE
have no firearms, and it's sure death
to try to get to the sweep. The falls
arc just below-the worst in all Alaska
and they'll smash us to bits"
"You seem to know lot about it, -
said Quin, hoarsely. "Man, you have
deceived me-"
II have" admitted the wretched
trader. "But meant it for the best. I
was up here four years ago after gold,
and when the Indians got after us we
hid the stuff in that grave. My two
comrades were killed and had mar
row squeak of it myself. That's why
wanted to come back-to recover the
bag of gold. intended to divide with
you, but was afraid that if told you
before we started
| Ofwhat happened next Quin retained
afterward only blurred recollection,
but by clinging to part of the cabin
he survived the peril of wave and reef,
and finally aoated ashore in greatly
exhausted state several miles below
the scene of the disaster. The gold was
at the bottom of the river, and both
the bear and Markham had been
drowned-there was no doubt of that,
Quin spent day in searching vainly
for the traders body, and then, having
started on foot toward the coast, he
found an Indian canoe. In this he pad
died down the stream, subsisting on
fruits and berries during the journey
and a week later he safely arrived at
Nuchuk, little the worse for his terri.
BILE experimentation Globe.
More High Art.
Artist-Do you like it?
Critic-Yes, very much indeed
What is italy sloper.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13

all Of which was caused by falling and
Inflammation of the womb, and after
doctoring with physicians and nmer-
GUS medicines she was entirely cured by
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound.
If you are troubled with pains,
fainting spells, depression Of spirits,
reluctance to go anywhere, headache,
backache, and always tired, please re-
member that there is an absolute
remedy which will relieve you of your
suffering as it did Mrs. Rice. Proof
is monumental that Lydia E. Pink,
hams Vegetable Compound is the
greatest medicine for suffering women.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13
Hol, s6r Women
WHO Arc Always Tired.

81 do not feel very well, I am go
tired all the time"
You hear these words every day a.
often as you meet your friends. just SO
than likely you speak the same signif-
cant words yourself, and no doubt you
do feel far from well most of the time,
Mrs. Ella Rice, Of Chelsea, Wis,
whose portrait we publish, writes that
she suffered for two years with bear
ing-down pains, headache, backache,
and had all kinds Of miserable feelings,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-13

Artist-Do you like it?
Critic-Yes, very much indeed.
What is italy Sloper.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-26
ROYAL ARCANJM.
OF n

- SCHILLER LODGE. NO. 400. X OF
T/XS II meets second and fourth Tuesdays at
WAY Gauss Hail. Fifteenth and Cas- avenue
AVA All knights Of Honor invited to our meet
inSs HERMAN METZ. Dictator,
1923 Monroe street.
Vim. +. Klanke. Reporter. Si4 Bailey avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-26

INDEPENDENT ORDER FORESTERs.
COURT COTE BRILLIANTE, NO. s35. l. o.
F.-Regular meetings first and third Mondays
each month at northwest corner Twenty second
stree, ard Franklin avenue. s p. M. visiting
Foresters invited. JOHN c. HOIsDORF.
Chief Ranger. ESQ Adams.
A.. J PentIand. Secretary. 2.27 Adams street.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-26
NEVER WEAR OUT.
ALTON SHOES.
$3.50 TO $3.50 per pair.
Best Mt the price.

Weary Willie amt so bad a fellow, after all:
he says he knows he can't stop our selling shoes
as long as We advertise this way: all he asks
has come and he can't get South fast enough.
Well. well tell you later Of our talk with rim,
We have not money enough to pay for more
space until we sell another pair Of Never-Ws5r-
Out-Shoes. Sabe? Don't never? R,ck-piic a.d
whipping post In our next.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-26
GOLD, SILVER AND NICKEL PLATING.

y replates and repairs silverware,
gold plates watches. jewelry: good work: cash for
old gold. silver and platinum. 20s n. Seventh.
GOLD and silver plating in all branches: cash
for old gold and silver: fine gold for sale.
seekamp & Krause. sl2ia Pine st.
repaired and refinished at reasonable
prices; satisfaction guaranteed; a fine line Of gas
and electric fixtures. A. Martin. 1913 Chestnut st.