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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
Pre.sry.t,vs. In England.

1T is entirely probable that q law
will be passed in England at an early
date permitting the s of borax in
butter 20 the extent Of one-half of one
per cent. The same law will prohibit
the use Of any preservative in milk.
On January 10, 1899, Parliament
passed a law creating d commission to
investigate the harmfulness or harm.
tessness Of p~reservatives in butter and
milk. This commission has been at
work for over two years collecting evi.
dence and making experiments. It
has sought information not only In.
report that 1t will make to Parliament
is known and 1t Ii believed the re-
port will result in the law mentioned.
The important thing about 1t is that
1t will prevent the 9 Of preserva'
tives in milk. That is the substance
largely used az food, especially BY In.
valids anG children. No person eats
enough butter at any one time to be
greatly harmed by the one.half per
cat Of borax in 1t. But with, milk II.
rs entirely different. It 10 far more.
likely to spoil than butter and this
fact induces recklessness on the part
of people using preservatives In It.
Its use in butter should not, however.
be encouraged. Butter q be kept
without 1t, provided Il was made in q
-cleanly manner and from clean mate
rials. peyhsps the English favor for
-pressrya:;yes in butter is due to Q de-
sire to encourage the import Of butter
from the colonies, especially Austria.
ana and New Zealand. Those countries
cannot ship butter 70 Englandawithh::
cut. the use sof some other preservativs
than cold. The Danes have been urging
this as reason for the purchase OF
Danish rather than colonial butter.
We believe, however. that the Eng.
fish people viii stIIlsprefer 70 buy but,
Ter without any spreseryaattipysyes 81 -
EltsvapsrAsisa fron rIsss HI
The syaporation from during
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

mesh wire, the danger from prowling
rodents and felines is eliminated. Be-
ing covered, the run is serviceable in
rainy weather, and the chicks r thus
saved from severe WRITINGS by the
heavy showers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

Casey.s Idea Of tho Monument.
did yez show Casey, the conthrac-
tor, the wash'n'tn monnymint?" ask
ed Mr.. Rafferty,.
81 did, answered MI. Dolan; "an'
he wor deeply imprissed."
What did he. say??.s Nh
HE said it wor the tallest one
story buildin' he liver saw!"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
Not Altogether Wrong.

Not AItOGetIer wrong. .
Teacher-What state is south Of In
diana?
Smart Boy-Kentucky.
Teacher-What state is north Of
Kentucky? st
Smart Boy-Indiana.
Teacher-What is there between the
two states?
Smart Boy-some bad feelin's an
things.-Indianapolis News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
Mira. Smartset-Dear me-! what .
Method in His Kindness.

Heartleigh-Mr. Hackett has bought
his wife an automobile. He's what
you may call an indulgent husband.
Burt-Indulgent fddlesticks. He
knows the things are dangerous.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

Chicken Coops with Covered Run.
A chicken coop with covered run Is
illustrated herewith. One of this con-
struction may be used throughout the
summer. Being enclosed with inch
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

xi.,d Of wheat In Three Countries.
It is interesting to note the yields Of
wheat as reported for the United
States, Germany and the United
Kingdom (Great Britain and Ireland.
limited limited
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
Blessing OF : Large Family,

Don't you think a holiday is more
cheerful when there is large fam
lily gathered about the festive board?"
Il do" answered, the sardonic per-
son. "A large family is a glad assur-
ance that there is not going to- be
enough turkey left. over to supply the
menu for the next three days."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
, willing to spend Money,

Her Mother-John, I think Mary's
voice should be. cultivated, If 1t don't
cost too much.
Her Father-H can't cost too much
IL it will improve It any.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

The Yisland-Bolmen Railway. inss
Sweden. has made satisfactory tesk
SSof dried peat e fuel hi locomotives;
without changing the drebed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

u Ia the midst sof} life We may n I'll
Sdeath--but II sissadvisabIe to postpone:
tho interment. s sS#s q
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
DAIRY AND POULTRY.
INTERESTING CHAPTERS FOR OUR
RURAL READERS.

Successful Farmers Operate This
Department of the Farm-A Few
Hints AZ to the Care of Live Stock
and Poultry. 81
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
This makes the fifth time you've
asked me for a dance. Why don't you
dance with some of the other girls?"
We'll, you see, I dance so badly I
hate to ask Them"
Her Opinion.

Mrs. Gooding-Mr; Crankard is the
best man In the world, il what his wife
says is true. She, declares, that he
never, tried to deceive her in the
slightest.
Mrs. Smartset-Dear me! What a
man he must be to live with! He
must be either q terrible liar or q
great ninny.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
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aCnmrcz4,,s y 1Sa
aavs1 attend esf sss,S
@ssWhef 0Sdttssg slkkSesasssthsmx1l NhnS
f eanIopswHlssnpthinSNS blBsgiihllessa s Ssss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
1 Chief Lifo Insurance.

Casey-Costigan got his He insured
for a quarter. Ak
Conroy-How wuz that?
Casey-He borrowed q quarter Nv
tn foreman. and the foreman won't
put him on a dangerous job as long as
he owes him the money. Il
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

11CI OGAASA-.JOAu ! IAAuA NA0Iy e
voice should be cultivated, II it don't
cost too much.
Her Father-It can't cost too much
II it will improve it any.
Borrowed P~leasantrIes.
Here's a piece in the paper about
women writing sermons" .sThat's
good. I never could read a sermon
Atlanta Constitution.
Short-Do you believe that a fellow
feeling makes us wondrous kind? mo.
I live at a boarding house, you know"
Philadelphia Bulletin.
"They say he makes little more than
a bare living for himself" NO won
der. Look at the clothes his wife has. "
-Philadelphia Bulletin.
81, think Eve was to be pitied." $50
do I. Why, there vas no other wo-
men whose clothes she could criticise"
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Mamma lat the breakfast taDlel-
You always ought to use your napkin.
George. Georgie-I am usin' 1t. mann
ma. I've got the dog tied to the leg d
the table with motherhood.
Tess-That beggar woman's q fraud.
What did she ask you for? Jess--She
said she wanted a few pennies to get
a chocolate ice cream soda and some
lobster sialad.-Philadelphia Press.
Willie-Pa, this paper says: Beef
makes Drawn, and fish makes brains"
Why do fish make brains? Pa-Prob-
ably because they travel In schools:
now run away and play.-Philadelphia
Press. II
Towne-scribbler tells me he work.
ed hard and lost q great@dealsof sleep
while he was writing that novel Of
his. Browne-Well his loss was my
gain. 1 tried to read It last night
Philadelphia Press
saHow can you stand the slow life soi
4 smaIl town., ssOh,, 5itissa matter Of
taste, likeldriying;; some men like e
ride % fast they can't q anything
others like to dwadle along and en-
toysthe view.-----Detroit Free Pres
what splendid language Mr. Chg
kah uses III his sermons!' .Yes. ~.
~ sIES $500 n..IFA .-Ssnk - - yyNSaiAWnAAk
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

sass
5prodtable eaxpefimsn has bsenSs
inside Sgroydnsggchsstsnut On land5s
ENhtchSSis @tDosthIn tor sayTicultusAlSs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

aHouSw can you stand the slow life q
4 small town. 2, q s'oh. it'ssa matter Of
taste. IKE driving; some men like 70
ride so fast they cant see anything.
others like to- .dwadle along and en-
toysthe view.----zDetroit Free Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
clever men mel turn i useless things q

account. III Hi $S
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

Towne-scribbler tells me he work.
ed hard and lost . great dealsof sleep
while he was writing that novel Of
his. Browne-Well, his loss was my
gain. I tried to read It last night
Philadelphia Press..S8
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Borrowed PleasantrIe,

Here's q piece in the paper about
women writing sermons" Chats
good. I never could read a sermon
Atlanta Constitution
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

Joe--We ought Z be thankful fol
sstih l General prosperity this year
iJefry-Thautsi right Iotaso men that
used io borrow fnOneySgo f MeSdonsti
speak to me NfnoW.---Detroit Free Press
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

Tess-That beggar woman's a fraud.
What did she ask You for? Jess-she
said she wanted a few pennies to get
a chocolate ice cream soda and some
lobster ssalad.-Philadelphia Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25

Willie-Pa, this paper says: Beef
makes Drawn, and fish makes brains"
why do fish make brains? Pa-Prob-
ably because they travel In schools;
now u away and play.-Philadelphia
Press. 3 Il
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-01-25
II think Eve was to be pitied." $50
do 1. Why, there was no other wo-
men whose clothes she could criticise"
Philadelphia Bulletin. 4

Mamma lat the breakfast table,
You always ought to use your napkin.
George. Georgia am usin' 1t. mann
ma. I've got the dog tied to the leg Of
the table with motherhood.
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I. ss n
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
A VALUABLE TYPEWRITER.
Witty Reply Of an Authoress Who
Used Pen.

Witty Reply Of an Authoress Who
Used Pen.
A New York bachelor author, who
writes on a machine, wrote q note re-
Gently to a spinster authoress, who
still works by hand, and incidentally
called her attention to the fact that If
she wished him to do so he would Sc
cure a machine for her at SIS per month,
guaranteed to write poetry, able arti-
received reply written in beautiful
ly clear, round hand to this effect:
MY Dear Mr.. -: This is my type
writing machine. Isn't it nice? 1t is
called the Blank typewriter. 1t Is
sound, kind, in good repair, warranted
to travel well in single harness, and If
you do not say it is the incest machine
you ever knew shall refuse to believe
that you were born when knighthood
was in flower. 1t is warranted, like
yours, to write able articles, poetry and
fiction with equal facility, but, unlike
yours, it Is not for sale at SIS a month.
Its original cost was large and l have
put so many improvements on it since
that 1 cannot dispose of it save at a
considerable advance-and even then
should be unwilling to part with it ex-
cept to a responsible person, warrant
ed to treat it with care"
At present, says the Detroit Free
Press, the author is striving strenu-
ously to become a millionaire, so that
he may secure the services Of this inim
table typewriter.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
~~~~~~~

Pastor and Farmers Lad.
One of the parish sent one morn
A farmer kind and able
A nice fat turkey, raised on cora.
To grace the pastors table.
The farmers lad went with the fowl.
And thus addressed the pastor:
"Blame me if I amt tiredi Here Is
A gobbler from my master"
The pastor said: 'Thou shouldst not thus
Present the fowl to me;
Come! take my chair, and for me act,
And 1 will act for fhee."
The preachers chair received the boy,
The fowl the pastor took:
Went out with it, and then came in
With pleasant smile and look;
And to his young pro tenn. he said:
Dear sir, my honered master
Presents this turkey, aud his best
Respects to you, his pastor"
"Goodr' said the boy. -.Your master is
A gentleman and scholar!
My thanks to him: and for yourself,
Here is half dollar.r
The pastor felt around his mouth
A most peculiar twsching;
And, to the gobbler holding fast,
He "bolted" for the kitchen.
He gave the turkey to the cook,
And came back in minute;
Then took the youngsters hand and left
A half a dollar in it.
Western Teacher.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
(To be conunued.)
Woven Into the Hstary Of the World in Many
Peculiar Ways.

Peculiar Ways.
The number seven is not only con.
sidered lucky number by the super
stitious. but it was symbolical num-
Der in the Bible, as we'll as among ma
tions of antiquity. In the Old Testa-
ment we note that the Creator took
seven days, and on the seventh was a
sacred day of rest. Every seventh
year was sacred, and the seven times
seventh year ushered in year of jubi-
lee. There are seven principal virtues
faith, hope, charity, prudence, tenn
perance, chastity and fortitude and
there are also seven deadly sins-pride,
covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony,
envy and sloth. There were seven
champions of Christendom-St. George,
England; st. Andrew, Scotland; St.
Patrick, Ireland; St. David, Wales;
St. Denis, France; st. James, Spain,
and St. Anthony, Italy. There were
seven ages of man, also seven wise
men of Greece. Christ spoke seven
times on the cross. Rome was built
on seven hills, and there are innumer-
able other traditions which go to prove
that seven was a number to cling to.
In these modern times it is wonderful
how often the number prevails. For
instance, vaccination must take place
every seven years, in order to escape
small pox: fashions change every seven
years, and seven years is always mile
stone in PERSONS age.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
CHAPTER XIII.

In what fever of excitement, anx-
iety, and hope I made the journey
home, I need not stay to describe.
The story of Lacroix's fate could now
fill in to its last detail; I knew where
his mutilated remains lay buried, or at
least I knew a spot which coincided
with that described by Fraulein Haas,
so what remained for me to do was to
bring the fact OF my knowledge home
to Steinhardt in manner so forcible
that he could not refuse to make terms
to me-more than this could not ac-
complish, even if would, considering
my promise to Fraulein Haas. But in
the sequel l had my conviction re-
impressed that was in this business
but the agent of a Higher Power.
1 reached Timperley very late on Sat
urday night, but in spite of the late
ness of the hour and my WEAKNESS ]
went at once to Birley's; had warned
him of my coming by telegram from
London. found him waiting for me,
and with him, as 1 had hoped, but
scarcely expected, his ward Louise. I
fear his cheerful greeting passed for
almost nothing with me in comparison
With hers. Her manner was undemon-
strative, but there was, I felt, cordial
sincerity in it which came from her
true heart, and I was fluttered with
hope. There were, however, things
more serious and immediate to be
talked of than matters OF love could
then be considered.
I inquired concerning steinhardt,
and was told that they had not yet
seen him. What, 1 asked Birley, did
he propose to do ii steinhardt came
and demanded the surrender of his
ward?-would he admit him?
"Admit him?" he exclaimed. "Of
course. There is no use in shutting
him out. He can sell me up In this
house and then turn me out,-he has a
bill of sale on everything, and he has
been holding it back for some time, to
use it now, I expect, but Louise shan't
go back to him, unless she likes; I'll
fnd some roof to shelter me and her.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17

below will find ready approval among
those whose duty it Is to care for these
animals. All that it is necessary to do
with this apparatus is to attach one
end to fence, hang the pail in the CEN
ter and attach the calf to the outer end
for few feelings. and after that he
will see to the attaching himself, as far
as his end Is concerned. 1t is not nat
ural for a calf to drink at the age they
are usually compelled to begin, and one
Of the results Is that when the animal
does learn to drink, 1t swallows the
milk so rapidly that an attack of in
digestion is sure to follow.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17

to US that his cows were not giving
their usual amount Of milk. and were
growing lean, and some of them were
securing badly. The ration he was feed
ing seemed to be in the right proper
tions. and his ensilage was good. After
examining all else. we asked to see the
shorts, which he fed quite literally.
We saw 1t. we smelled Of 1t, and then
We tasted Of 1t. Although 1t looked
and smelled all right, the taste was
enough to reveal that it was as sour
as any pickle. All the good qualities
had been destroyed by overheating
when damp. and while the regrinding
had reduced the caked Jumps and tax.
en- away the sour smell, 1t had not re-
stored the feeding value. And Of that
it probably never had any more than
coarse bran and the sweepings Of the
mill that might have been added to it.
New England Homestead.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
Cultivation of Cocoa.

A traveller in South America, where
the cocoa tree is largely cultivated,
speaks of the great care with which the
young plants have to be protected from
the sun, which if very strong is fatal to
them. To secure this protection the
planters shield them by banana trees
and plantain trees, the broad leaves of
which give them the needed shade And
even when they are fully grown they
need protection, which is given by trees
known as ''immortels," or. as the plant
ers call them, "the mother of the CO.
coa" Thus the whole cocoa plantation
has sort of canopy.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
graph operator at work. and some da,

graph operator at work, and some daI
win show you a compositor. a weaver.
or, best of all, a mail clerk. You should
see one Of those men standing before
a hundred boxes, with bundle of let
ters in his hand. AS quickly as your eye
can follow him he throws letter after
letter. each into its appropriate box,
and it Is almost q miracle when he
makes mistake. 1t doesn't pay for him
to be slow, no matter how sure he is:
he must be both quick and accurate"
81 guess I'd better get at that barn"
said Fred, refiectively.
Uncle Seth said no more, as Fred
went quickly back to work, but he
smiled in a gratified way as the young
workman reappeared two hours later
and proudly pronounced that the task
had been completed.-Golden Days.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
Handy New Barrel.

For farmers who preserve and ex-
port fruit, as well as for growers, but
ter merchants, sea captains and many
others, a new barrel has much interest.
2 In order to ascertain the condition or
fruit or provisions which are stored in
an ordinary barrel . man must either
empty the barrel or. at any rate. re-
move the greater portion Of Its con-
tents. If he uses this new barrel. how
ever, all this trouble will be unneces-
sary, since one Of its slaves Is mov-
able and whenever he desires to Inspect
the contents Of the barrel all he need
do is to move this stave to one side.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17

Many people suppose that all gold is
alike when refined, but this is not so.
An experienced man can tell at CLAN. e
from what part of the world gold piece
comes, and in some cases from what
particular gold district the metal has
been obtained. Australian gold, for
instance, is distinctly redder than that
from California. The Ural gold is the
reddest found anywhere.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
Fumigate the Fowls.

A desire Is sometimes expressed by
poultry keepers for box for fumigat-
ing fowls. The larger poultry supply
houses have such In stock and one Ii
shown herewith. The essentials are
tight box with hole SO arranged that
the birds head is outside the box. Tho
space around the birds neck must be
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
How to Jusrle Fire.

How to Juggle Fire.
During the Middle Ages ordeal by fire
was one of the methods employed for
ascertaining whether a person accused
of grave crime was innocent or guilty.
If such person was able to walk un-
scathed over hot plowshares or through
a blazing fire he was adjudged inno-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
Willing to Compromise.

She-Sir, if you persist in making
love to me every time you call l shall
have to ask you to discontinue your
visits.
He-Darling, be my wife, and I'll
promise never to speak another word
of love to you as long as 1 iye.-Chi
cago News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
Russia's Population.

The census returns give the total pop
ulation of the Russian empire as 1885,
66S,OOO, and of st. Petersburg itself as
1,264,92O. The religious classification
as follows: Greek Orthodox, S7,3S4,-
600; Old Greek, 2,173,0OO; Roman Cath
Ollie, 11,42OOOO; Protestants, 3,743,OO9;
other Christian creeds, 1,22O,OOO; Mo
hammedans, 13,SSO,OOO; Buddhists,
5,1S9,OO0; idolators, 64O,OOO. The pro-
norton between men and women Is 121
men for every 100 women.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
About Cats.

Cats make the most careful toilet Of
any animals, excepting some of the
opossums. Lions and tigers wash them
selves like the cat wetting the dark,
india rubber-like ball Of the forefoot
and the inner toe and passing to the
face and behind the ears. The foot is
thus a face sponge and brush, and the
rough tongue combs the rest Of the
hOdy
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17
Happy Recollections.

Visitor-Well, my man. what are
you in for?
Convict-"Oh, I'm in fer good
time, lady.
Visitor-I don't Understand you.
Convict - I'm in fer lickin' me
mother-in-iaw, lady.-Judge.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17

cent; il the heat left any marks on his
flesh he was considered guilty. In per-
forming this trick the person who is
holding the Goals feels no pain, simply
because he has covered his hands with
a mixture Of gum, starch and the yolk
of an egg. His hands are encased in
impenetrable armor, and, consequently,
he can toy with the hot Goals as safely
as he could with marbles.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-06-17

untN aILer repeHCeu
efforts have almost
made the farmer
give up in disgust,
but, as this Is the
way these animals
usually behave, the
labor saving ar
r9npananf nict1Ia0