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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
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WHAT POLITENESS DID.
a Little Comedy of Errors i'm Which
an Ill-Mannered Yellow Pup
Played the Star Part.

Frequent meetings at the church
guild, at the afternoon card club and q
few calls constituted the acquaint-
anceship of Mrs. Becker and Mrs. Cas-
sell. Nevertheless they were good
enough chums.
They knew each others troubles
with servants, their favorite tailors,
and. as both were dog lovers, had
heard of each others wonderful ca
nine pets. AS Mrs. Cassell swished up
the front steps leading to Mrs. Beck
er's house the other afternoon mis-
cradle, ugly, little yellow dog skipped
up beside her and when the door was
opened shot inside ahead of her. The
animal was an irretrievably common
place cur, and Mrs. Cassell was ap-
palled.
''The very ideal" she said to herself,
"of her Boosting so over her dog. My
terrier wouldn't condescend to look
at him!"
She endeavored to conceal her hor-
ror of the little animal frisking around
the reception room and to veil her pity
when her hostess arrived. To Mrs. Cas-
sells alnazement Mrs. Becker endured
with equanimity the dogs careening
across her satin upholstered chairs
with frightfully wet and muddy feet,
and beyond one quick look said never
a word when he danced on a white
sofa cushion embroidered in apple
blossoms, but continued her conyersa-
ton amiably.
Mrs Becker's housewifely soul was
shocked. Foolish as I may be over
my Fido," she said to her inner con-
sciousness, II would not be so ridicu-
lous as to smile while he ruined the
furniture"
When the little dog, with his home
ly face, pranced across to Mrs. Becker
and impudently planted those same
feet in the lap of her delicate-hued
house gown she did not repulse him,
but with what Mrs. Cassell mentally
decided was an idiotic smile, even pat
ted his head and called him fond
names. 1t was too much and Mrs. Cas-
sells opinion of her good friend
dropped to zero with thud. AS she
carried on a light conversation with
her strangely benighted hostess she
was assuring herself that charming
manners, love for good deeds and
a pretty face did not make up for
servile devotion to such ragged rat
of dog as the one which at the mo-
ment was placidly chewing up the en-
pensive lace curtains and tearing them
with his D1wS As the animal ,,nre.
proved, swallowed whole renaissance
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
A Point Worth Con.iderinr

A close observer has we'll said that
birds have different tastes from
men; as rule they prefer bitter,
SOUP or insipid fruit. We should
never destroy such species as the
wild cherry, wild grape, elder, black
berry, juneberry, mulberry, dogwood,
Virginia creeper, buckthorn, sumach,
bittersweet and others. BY encour-
aging such plants we are approach
ing a solution of the problem, that
will preserve for our own benefit
both the cultivated fruit and the
BIRDS" This is point that we think
many people have overlooked. Where
birds are most destructive is in local.
tiles where no food exists other than
that growing in the farmers garden.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
WOMEN IN POLITICS.
Nary A. LivermoFe, Lecturer and
Author, Says Their influence IL
Great and Intelligent.

Women are organized to-day ~
never before in the history o. the
world. Their clubs, leagues, councils,
circles, unions, chapters and associa-
tons for all kinds of purposes are in
evidence by tho thousands, and their
memberships run up into the million.
In these organizations lectures are
delivered on all conceivable topics, and
not alone on TART, literature and
Browning" as the maligners of clubs
would have us believe. Every social
and public question under heaven is
openly discussed in these societies by
women appointed beforehand, and
who have prepared themselves for the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
Balanced Ration for Cows.

A balanced ration is what will sus-
tain a COW one day. 1t is composed of
protein, carbohydrates, etc., in prop
,er proportions. A cow weighing 1000
pounds should have two and one-ha1r
pounds protein, 1919 pounds carbo-
hydrates and four-tenths pound fat.
In going into market for feed stuffs
the dairyman wants to know the sew
eral food values of the different feeds.
Bran at SIG per ton is equal to oilmeal
at $35, as oilmeal contains much
greater percentage of protein. Hence
If oilmeal is $25 per ton, buy oilmeal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
The Fruit Bark Beetle

A pest discussed at some length
in a recent New York bulletin is the
fruit bark beetle. This was especial
ly prevalent last season and did
much damage in peach orchards in
western New York, and in some scat
tered plum and cherry plantations.
On peaches it's principal injury was
due to punctures of the bark on the
trunk and larger limbs, through
which the sap oozed and formed gum
my excrescences. On plum and cher
ry, however, more injury was done by
punctures in the twigs, causing death
of the foliage. The natural home of
this insect is in dead bark, so all
brush piles and dead trees should be
removed from the orchards. Caustic
washes upon trunks and branches
serve as a preventive, measure, and
cutting off and burning the infested
twigs destroys many of the beetles.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
The Selection of Plants.

Select plants for all plantations,
whether of strawberry, raspberry or
other small fruits. Reckless choosing
of plants from old beds or plantations
is the easiest way, but it has proved
the most profitless way. In every line
of plant propagation it is now recog-
nized that selection is the principal
factor in plant improvement. IfamanI
cannot afford the time to make proper
selections. himself, it will pay him to
buy of men that make business of
doing that kind Of thing. Farmers
Review. .... zzt .s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
THE ASPARAGUS BEETLE.
Year Active Operations Must be
Commenced Now,

The common asparagus beetle needs
40 description other than the illus
tration given herewith from drawing
by F. H. Chittenden, United States de-
partment of agriculture. It is not
practical to spray old beds from which
asparagus is being cut for the de-
struction of this pest. The beetles
cluster upon the young shoots just as
:hey are coming through the ground;
even at times going below the sur
face, attacking the young plants. In
old beds, several stalks should be per-
mitted to stand in each row at inter-
walls of about two rods. These stalks
throw out leaves and the beetles con-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
HERE, THERE AND ELSEWHERE

The population of Japan is increas-
Ing at the rate of 100000 year.
There is vast coal supply in Aus
tralia which is almost unworked as yet.
Sugar and tobacco imports yield
revenue to this country of $40, 900 ,oo0a
year.
The first boat built in the United
States was the Virginia, GO 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.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
Help for Women
Who Arc Always Tired.

II do not feel very well, am so
tired all the time"
You hear these words every day; as
often as you meet your friends just so
often are these words repeated. More
than likely you speak the same signif-
cant words yourself, and no doubt you
do feel far from we'll 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.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19

occasion, and reports of the debates
are published in their official organs.
Inevitably, this enlarges the educa-
ton of women and assists them in the
formation of opinions concerning the
mooted questions of the day in which
men are interested. The average wom-
an is as we'll educated as the average
man, perhaps better, and is quite as
well informed, and men know it. It
is no uncommon thing to hear man
say nowadays: my wife feels deeply
about this Filipino war;" or 'this can
teen question. have not had time to
read and think about it, as she has, but
I'm inclined to believe she's right
The political influence" of women
is felt strongly in towns and cities Of
Massachusetts when local election is
pending. Few of the 100 towns of the
state that voted a no-license law last
year could have done it without the
help of women. They held no-license
rallies, arranged for effective speak
invoked the aid of the ministers and
churches, canvassed for votes, and sup
plemented the men with whom they
worked in every way possible. Thirty
three of the states of the union have
local option laws in some form on
their statute books, which meaus that
on this one vital question alone women
exert an enormous "political influ-
ence." Women have been the saddest
sufferers from the liquor traffic from
time immemorial, and they may be
trusted to hit it hard when they have
chance.
Women took deep interest in the
election of Hon. Mr.. Bates during
the last gubernatorial campaign. They
had no especial grievance against his
competitor, but mighty preference
for Mr.. Bates. The entire makeup Of
the man, his past record and the prom
Use of the future given by his life and
character constituted him the candi-
date who should be elected, in the es-
timation of not few women of in
fuence and activity. Persuade the
men of your household and acquaint-
ance to vote for Bates" became their
watchword. I must not tell tales out
of school, but the methods that were
quietly and persistently followed must
have had their influence with voters.
"Has woman any influence in pol.
itics?" Ask Brigham Roberts, the
Mormon polygamist, who would now
be member of the lower house of
congress but for the women of the
country, who threw their influence
against him solidly, until he was sent
back to Utah, and, like the lamented
Hon.J.J. Ingalls,, became "a statesman
out of a job
Does somebodyr rise to inquire: ''Why
women do not exert their political in
fuence in behalf of school suffrage,
which has been granted them in this
state?" They do not have school SUI
frage, only school committee suffrage,
which is another thing. They are not
consulted in the nomination of the
ticket for school committee, cannot at
tend the caucuses, and are only al
lowed to vote for list of men of
whom they know nothing, who are put
in nomination by politicians of whom
+ they know nothing. Before they can
use this fragment of right they are
required to observe all the usages and
forms which give men the full bal
lot. How many men could be dra-
gooned to the polls under similar cir
cumstances ?-Mary A. Livermore, in
Chicago Tribune.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
Ice i'm the Sick Room

One way to keep ice. in the sick
room is to fasten a piece of flannel in
. deep tin pan or pail so that it will
sag in the middle, but will not touch
the: bottom Of the pail. In this flannel
: piece Of ice can be put and so
wrapped in its, enveloping folds that
no air can reach it. When.small pieces
need to be broken Off q pin, prefera-
5!y . hat pin, can be used. ~.'E:5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
WHY PuJverjxation Paw.

The chief supply of drink to growing
plants is moisture brought up from be-
low by capillary action, and therein
consists the necessity Of pulverizing
the soil thoroughly before planting,
and continuous surface cultivation
afterward. Weeds are sometimes
counted as a blessing because their
presence compels the farmer to con-
tinue really necessary cultivation,
which he might otherwise fee2 justified
in omitting to the detriment of the
crop.-Midland Farmer. ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19

centrate upon them, feed for a short
time, and then deposit their eggs.
These trap plants can be sprayed
thoroughly with paris green and wa ter
at the rate of four ounces in 40 gal
Ions. The poison can be applied dry
by mixing one pound of paris green
in 100 pounds of common -four or land
plaster.
The insects attacking young buds
should be collected by hand at first. A
couple of small boys with tin pals or
pans containing about one pint of
water and teacupful of kerosene can
catch the beetles by bending the young
plants over the vessel and shaking
them slightly, care being taken not
to break them off. AS soon as the
plants begin to leaf out, they can be
sprayed or busted with paris green.
II the young larvae or worms are
brushed off on the dry, hot, sandy soil,
during the middle of the day, many
of them are destroyed.
The fight in combating this pest
should begin now to save the crop both
this and next year. AS soon as the cut
ting season is over and before the old
vines have become veritable breeding
beds for the beetle, spray or dust thor
oughly. The insects spend the win
ter as adults and hide any place they
can find protection. If, there fore, the
early and late broods are destroyed,
the greatest number of them can be
prevented from reaching maturity. If
the first brood now depositing it's eggs
is fought persistently, the second gen.
Grafton will not be so difficult to ham
die. II both broods are allowed to
breed without any attempt to destroy
them, next years asparagus crop will
be in great danger.--Orange Judd
Farmer
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
A MUZZLE THAT MUZZLES

inches from each end. Take a small
stick of about one inch or little larger
and make bow to go over the Calls
neck. For the horns, b, take two
good seasoned pieces of wood about
IA inches long, make them round and
sharp pointed at one end, and insert
the other end in the holes bored in
the scantling. Then place the muz-
zle on calf, take string and tie over
calf's nose, and you have a good muz-
zle complete.-C. P. Wood, in Farm
and Home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
When the Children SHORE.

Snoring is symptom that should
not be neglected in children; It shows
that there is some obstruction to the
free passage of air from the nose to
the throat. The tonsils may be en-
larged, and partially close the passage
at its lower opening: There may be
polypus. or some small tumor in the
nasal passage itself, or catarrh of the
throat or nose, or both. A physician
should be consulted. Ladies' Home
Journal. u >, - 90. r.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19

lace flower he had distracted from the
body of the curtain her feelings over
came her, politeness or not.
Mrs. Becker" she said, "don't you
think you ought to see to your dog?
Look what he is doing"
Her hostess face flushed, for dog
lovers are touchy. my dog?" she re-
torted, with the accent on the pro-
noun. my dog, I'd have you know,
behaves himself. I think if you'll re-
strain your own pet over there it
might be as well.'
Mrs. Cassen stared at the yellow
cur. my dog?" she repeated, dazed-
~. s'That thing my dog?" And the
Indignation in her voice would have
freighted ship.
The two women were on their feet
In bewilderment. ss.
HE came in with you,'' persisted
Mrs. Becker, land of course I, Thought
he was your dog you've talked about
so much, and naturally Icouldn't say
"a word while you sat there and let
him spoil all my furniture and my
Clothes"
|: 81 thought he was yours" broke in
Mrs. Cassell, vehemently, land have
been perfectly Mortified at the way
you've let him go on the last Is min
utes.''
AS light broke in there was a con-
certed rush and mischievous little
yellow pup was elected from the house
with a haste which made up for for
mer tolerance.
And then caller and hostess had a
real sociable time over the gasoline
bottle and two cleaning cloths instead
of the conventional teapot.-Chicago
Daily News
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19

Doctor" said the stingy man, who was
trying to save fee, meeting DR.. Sharpe ON
the street, what do you think of this? Very
frequently get severe pains in my feet.
What's that sign OFF" II should say that
was sign of rain" replied the DOCTOR
PHILADELPHIA Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
GOOD CALF MUZZLE.
A very Simple and Inexpensive Con.
tr1vance Which Does Its Work
Thoroughly.

A simple and a good calf muzzle is
made by taking scantling, a, by 3 by
Ia inches; bore an inch hole about
1A inches from each end. Turn scant-
ling over and bore two more holes two
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
A BALD NEWSPAPER MAN.
Getting q New Crop of Hair, and Has
No More DandruR.

No More Dandruf1.
Everybody in the Northwest knows Col.
Daniel Searles, the veteran journalist and
publicist Of Butte. JAM 10, 1900, the Colonel
writes: Il used a couple of bottles of New
bros Herpicide with marvellous results. The
dandrut disappeared; new crop of hair
has taken root, and the bald spot is rapidly
being covered" Herpicide is the only hair
preparation that kills the dandruf germ
that digs up the scalp in scales as it bur-
it destroys the vitality of the hair, causing
the hair to fall out. Kill the dandruff germ
with Herpicide
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
Do Your Feet Ache and BurnH

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot-Ease
q powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
sh0Gs Fee Ell Easy 9y Cures corns Itching,
Sweating Feet. All Druggists and Shoe
Stores sell it, Csc. Sample sent FREE. al
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19

There are 3,4s0, 900 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 60O,-
900 acres into the bargain.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19

First Broker-'.Say. did you hear about
that new railroad combination?" Second
Broker-"No. I've been out to lunch for
the last ten minutes. Flown Topics.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
Pretty Near Right.

she-What causes 50 much poverty
u the world Ss5s& 3..
4 Hs-lOve matckes. Town Topics.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs Thos
Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y,
Feb. II, 1900.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19

"Do you not wish now" inquired tho
prison visitor, "that you had followed tho
straight and narrow path?" Oats de ono
l did foller," replied Jimmy Dores. IF I'd
only lodged inter dat crooked alley dey'd
never "a ketched me" -Philadelphia Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
What Our Flag Stands For.

Wherever the American flag is raised in
token of sovereignty, it stands for liberty
and independence. What the flag il to the
nation, Hostetter's Stomach Ritters is to
the individual. It gives you freedom and
stomach gets out of order causing dyspep-
STA, Indigestion and biliousness, or when you
are nervous and unable to sleep you should
try it. It will strengthen your stomach,
steady your nerves and induce sound sleep.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
THE LOST LETTER
BY Anna Pierpont Siviter. |


Erom Good Literature, Reprinted by Permission.)
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19

necessary in greeting the almost
stony figure that awaited him. "Sleep
must come within an hour, or death
or hopeless insanity will result; but
go to him, look and speak quietly and
naturally, and if it is you he is dying
for "a shudder ran through the girD.
we may save him yet"
The doctor led the way to the sick
room, opened the door, and stood
aside as she entered. Bertha swayed
for an instant as she caught sight of
the pitiful, wasted form extended be-
fore her; but love triumphed, and,
swiftly advancing to the bedside, she
bent above the wistful eyes and said,
clearly and softly: Z z
| S''Love, did you call me?'
4"'Bertha!" the pinched lips tried to
eyes, BERTHA she cooed, softly
laying her cool lips on his; land now,
darling, shut your eyes. i will put
my cheek against yours and we will
rest e,,.......
Like a tired; child, he obeyed her,
nesting his, head on the cool, soft
arm she slipped under. it, while the
peachy cheek that lay on his seemed
to possess an almost magic power.
s:.'Hes is saved!" the doctor muir
INJURED TO the happy, 5bewildered
mother; and so it proved, for Frank
Hepburn awoke-very weak, indeed,
but rational, ready to drink q gallon
|of beef tea, and be married that very
AFTERNOON he whispered, family.
| When Mr.. Wade returned to the Of
ice,s he found Weaver had drawn his
pay and left. Iss sS*..= s.*5l
He knew I wouldn't keep him an
hour" Mr.. Wade said, while relating
the circumstance for the hundredth
time at the Hepburn Wiley wedding
! two months later. 81
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-11-08

The best way for a man to get mar
ried is to try not to.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-11-08
over Eight Nurion Admissions.

The total number of admissions for the
six months was close to 100000. An av-
erage of 100000 a month had been fig
ured on by the exposition officials. The
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-11-08
FREIGHT WRECK At ROSAL|A
TWO ENGINES BADLY SMASHED.
Wheat Train Got Away-Number of
Freight Cars and Caboose
Wrecked-Depot Caught Fire-A
Hobo Was the Only One Hurt-No
Blame Attached to Train Crews.

Rosalia, Wash. Nov. "a rear end
collision of freight trains occurred in
front of the depot here. Two engines
were badly smashed, two freight cars
and a caboose were wrecked, a corner of
the depot was crashed into and the build
ing fired. One tramp was slightly hurt.
The local freight train was standing on
the main track. The engine had been de-
tached and was doing some switching.
No one attended the freight train. An
extra freight train with cars loaded with
wheat and pulled by two engines, came
down the track. The train crew tried to
stop the train, but the grade was too
steep Seeing a collision was inevitable
the trainmen jumped. AS the train had
slowed down none of the men had a hard
jump and none were injured
The wheat train crashed into the rear
of the freight The caboose and two
cars were smashed into kindling and
both engines were piled in a heap. AS
they We're thrown from the track one of
the engines jammed into a corner of the
depot. The building caught fire, but the
blaze was soon extinguished. The loss
on the building is about 5000
A tramp, who was stealing a ride on
the wheat train, was caught in the
wreck and was severely bruised.
No blame is attached to the train
crews, as they were apparently unable
to stop their heavily loaded battering
ram.