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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Agricultural Notes.

Muskmelon blight has become trou-
blesome in some localities.
In cultivating onions care should be
taken not to work the soil to the bulbs
or to hill them.
In seeding sour (aci0 land to tim
othy lime should be thoroughly worked
into the soil before the seed is soWn.
For late strawberry crops northern
exposure, clay soil and late varieties
are recommended by the New Jersey
station.
How long to keep COW depends
upon her work. Age should be given
no consideration as long as the old
cows are giving a profit.
All varieties of grapes may be propa-
gated by layering, and many, like Nor
ton Cynthiana, Scuppernong and other
hard wooded festivals varieties, can
not easily be propagated otherwise.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Killing Peach Tree Borers.

For the last eight years | have set
peach trees every year, and l never fail
to make a thorough application Of the
tar. With an old paint brush l put 1t
upon the trunk of the trees before set
ting, spreading the tar from the roots
up the trunk from eight to twelve inch
es. I am careful to remove any borers
that may be in the trees, as they come
from the nursery. l keep in mind this
fact that the coal tar will not kill the
borer deeply buried under the bark,
but will prevent the moth from depos-
iting it's eggs at the base of the tree.
The application of the tar must be
made annually thereafter, being sure
to finish the work before the moth be-
gins to fly, which 1 believe is from
June to Is, usually. In making these
annual applications 1t Is necessary, to
insure success, that the earth be re-
moved down to the roots. The bark
from the roots up eight to twelve inch
es must be completely covered with the
tar.
In case the tree is suffering from the
effects of the shot-hole borer or fruit
bark beetle, / know of nothing that is
equal to the coal tar as a remedy. In
case of mechanical injury to a tree the
tar is better than any paint or wash
we have ever tried.-O. J. Farmer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Shredded Goldfish Cakes.

The shredded Goldfish put up in tin
boxes is a blessing to those who dislike
the annoyance of preparing the fish in
the old-fashioned manner. Take half
of a one-pound can Of the shredded fish
and wash in two waters, then cover
with liberal quantity of warm water
and let stand for half an hour; squeeze
out the water, separate the particles of
fish, and add to it half a pound of warm
mashed potatoes. Whip these together
lightly, add saltspoonful of white
pepper, two ounces of butter, and the
yolks Of two eggs well beaten; work all
together, and with Toured hands shape
the mixture into dainty little cakes;
drop them in smoking hot fat and fry
to a golden color.-Cook
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
To Prevent Soil Washing.

Soil washing, to greater or less ex
tent, takes place on rs per cent of roll
ing farms, according to one writer.
Where it occurs the very best surface
soil is washed into the valleys, leaving
the bare and much less productive clay
on higher land. AS certain portion Of
all farms must be kept under grass 1t
is advisable to allow steep inclines to
remain in blue grass or some form Of
meadow. Such places furnish a good
location for trees. These will not only
prevent washing, but will tend to mod
ify the climate by affording protection
to stock and checking the heavy winds
at all seasons Of the year. In any case
these slopes furnish excellent sheep
pasture so that the land may be made
quite as profitable as any that is under
the plow. Where it is necessary to cul-
tivate hillsides it is good plan to pillow
under coarse manure, as this will pre-
vent washing. In some instances 1t
may be necessary to throw brush into
the gullies and stake it DOWNTOWN
Homestead
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

Regulating the flow of water into
troughs and tanks is something which
causes farmers more or less anxiety
and trouble. In the plan as illustrated,
the water pipe enters near the top of
the tank, which places the valve out of
water thus relieving it of all danger
from rust or the collection Of sediment
Such a valve may be bought at any
hardware store. The pipe may enter
nearer the bottom of the tank and If
the valve Is kept clear the device will
still serve its purpose. Another point
In its favor Is that, if desired, the valve
can be closed just as effectually when
the tank is one-fourth full as when
filled to the brim.
The lower half of the long, jointed
lever connecting the valve and float
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
To Kill Cabbage Worms.

One who knows says that hot water
at 140 degrees applied with sprinkler
will kill the worms and will not hurt
the plants. But be careful not to apply
it at temperature much higher than
40 degrees. The condition Of the wind
and weather at the time and the dis
lance the water travels from the sprin-
kler to the cabbage all must be consid-
cred. 1t is possible to cook the cabbage
with water at $50 degrees, and it is
possible to use water at 200 degrees
without damage. Paris green and Lon
don purple can be successfully and
safely used IN fighting cabbage worms.
The best way to apply these impalpa-
BILE powders is to put one part of Paris
gren or one and half parts of London
purple to 100 parts of -four and dust it
on. For this purpose dust sprayer Is
convenient. For small gardens an in
sect powder sprayer is the thing. There
Is no danger from these poisons, as the
leaves busted are not the ones eaten.
They should not be used on plants used
as greens.-Farmers' Guide.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

him. It's too long a story TO ten
you now, but found him and he made
confession to me. All, he was cum
ming, that old man! 1t was easier
to suspect the reckless boy than a
good old fellow like that. My poor
father! If he had only believed me.
If he had only believed me. Oh, Mar
got, l can't tell you what I've lived
through don't knew what you've
lived through. They call me a rich
man out where I've been, and better
than that an honest one God knows
I've tried to live as you would have
me, and I can't think that I've alto
gether failed. No one knew me when
l got here tonight and no one knows
me yet. | heard all they could tell
me, Margot, how you had wasted your
life in waiting for a good-for-nothing
lover. Until then l had scarcely dare
hope such a thing could be. l came
here to the house and rang agaih and
again, then remembering how you
never locked your doors. | entered
boldly and took possession. Margot
you don't know how | felt to be here
in this roe m again with all these evil
dences of you about me. l sat down
in your chair there on the hearth rug
and wept. Dear kiss me. There!
You are weeping too. Margot, this
joy is worth all we both have suf.
fered, is it not? All, the kettle is
boiling over-I hadn't finished my tea
making. l meant to have had nice
hot cup for you when you came in.
That is one of the things l have
learned to do in my long bachelor
life" He was smiling down into her
wet eyes. "Margot, can't you speak
now-can't you say word to me-
can't you even bid me"
Welcome! welcome! welcomed"
Margaret cried, and in her face was
the dawn of such love and new life
and content as glorified it in the
watching eyes of her lover.-Etta J.
Webb, in Waverly Magazine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Feed Trough for Young Pigs.

One of the difficulties in feeding
young pigs is seeing that each has a
fair share Of the slop. At the ordinary
trough the stronger pigs will drive the
weaker ones off and they fail to get
enough food to keep up their growth.
A trough designed to accommodate
eight small pigs Is eight-cornered and
is made Of inch lumber. The sides slant
about as those of the ordinary V
trough A spout is fastened in the mid
die, into which the slop is poured,
which runs down into the trough. To
make this trough first construct a bot
tom sixteen inches in diameter. Nail
two-by-four pieces around the bottom
and use ten-inch boards for the sides,
mailing them securely. No. II wire is
stapled around the top and also around
the outside, about three inches down
from the top. Nail stout braces from
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Rhubarb Cream.

Take two pounds of green rhubarb
which has been peeled and cut into
small pieces, put into a saucepan With
three cups of water and cook until it is
soft enough to mash into pulp; strain
through fine sieve and measure; to
every pound of fruit add a pound Of
sugar and stir over the fire until the
sugar is dissolved then boil for twenty
minutes. Put an ounce of gelatine to
soak in a cupful of cold cream, and
when soft dissolve over hot water. Let
it cool, add the cream and juice of one
lemon, stirring constantly, and turn
into glass or earthen mold and place
in a cold place to set for at least two
hours; serve with whipped cream or a
compete of figs, prunes or oranges.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

has a shorter one attached to it, the
upper end of the latter having a num-
Der Of holes in it. By having hole
in the upper half Of the jointed lever
and using pin, the angle at the joint
can be changed at will. Making it as
large as possible will necessitate the
float being lifted near the top Of the
tank before the valve is entirely closed,
but by decreasing the angle the valve
will be closed, while the float is still
near the bottom. A sealed can or bot
tie makes a good float. A board or
block Of wood soon becomes soaked,
and in consequence it's lifting power is
greatly diminished.-A. L. Williams, in
Farm and Home.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

then It is well to place a few large
pebbles in the bottom the size of a
mans fist or larger. This compels
slower eating and secures better mas
tfcation.
Propagating Grape Vines.
To layer a grapevine to obtain new
vines to set of some choice variety let
branch run until there can be about
six feet of it placed on the ground.
Then pinch off the end. which will
throw the growth into the buds along
the cane When these are well under
way place it in the soil about two or
three inches deep in a trench about
four inches deep. In a few weeks the
trench may be filled level with the sur
face. By fall there will be roots from
every joint, and they may be separated
from the parent stem and from one an
other and transplanted where they are
wanted. This is less trouble and more
sure than growing them from slips,
which should be cut in the fall after
the leaves drop, and heeled In. The tops
incline toward the north, at some place
where they will be sheltered and not
molested during the winter. If we'll
ripened wood Of this years growth Is
used, and one or two buds left above
ground, with another below, most Of
them will be found to have rooted in the
spring. If one has but parent vine of
a good sort, or can get the branches
that his neighbor cuts off when he cuts
back in the fall, he can soon start a
vineyard at no cost but a little labor
American CuItiyatOr
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
oRE 1T is TOO LATE.

4 You've a grayhaired mother
II the old home far away
Sit down and write the letter
IOH put off day by day.
Don't wait until her tired steps
Reach hea~en's p6arly gate
But show her that you think of her
before it is too late.
II y0p've tender message
Or d loving word to say,
Don't wait till you forget it,
But whisper it today.
Who knows what bitter memories
May haunt you if you wait
20 make your lived ones happy
Before it is too late.
The lender words unspoken,
The letters never sent.
The long forgotten messages
The wealth of love unspent.
For these some hearts are breaking
For these some loved ones wait
30 show them that you care for then
Before it is too late.
Ida Goldsmith Morris, in Atlanta
constitution.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Salad.

One way of using up scraps of cold
meat is to take small quantities Of
chopped beef, ham or veal and potatoes.
Mix the meat and potatoes together
and season with salt, pepper and mus
tard and a small onion chopped fine,
Take the yolk of three rd-boiled eggs
to a medium-sized dish Of salad and
mash them fine. Mix a spoonful Of
melted butter and half cup Of vinegar
with them, then mix through the meat.
Pile on a salad dish and garnish with
the whites of the eggs cut in rings,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Brief Suggestions.

Tough meat can be made tender by
laying 1t few minutes in vinegar be-
fore it Is cooked.
When a candle-wax, sperm or par-
affin-is too large to put on the candle
stick, dip the end in hot water for
few moments, to melt down to the re-
quired size.
When ironing, remember to rub the
hot iron lightly over piece Of ordin-
airy yellow soap, and the clothes will
look much nicer and the work will be
done much quicker.
Fruit stains may be removed from
linen as follows: Tie up some cream Of
tartar in the stained part and let it boil
In soapsuds for a few minutes. Then
wash and rinse in clear water and the
stain will be gone
To clean rusty irons have little salt
and a little beeswax tied up separately
in a bit Of cloth and rub the iron first
with the one containing salt, then with
the beeswax. This should be done eaeh
time the irons are heated for use and
the ironing will be better and mse@
quickly done in Consequence
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Creamed Potatoes.

Cut cold boiled potatoes into small
dice. Cover them with milk and boil
up once or twice. Season with pepper,
salt and butter. Remove to one side
and thicken with little flour and wa
ter Dreamed potatoes may also be
prepared by first boiling the small
squares, then turning the milk on while
they are hot, and continuing in the
same way as above.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Spanish Mackerel.

Broil the mackerels on both sides:
place it on hot platter and make the
following sauce: Beurre Noir-Put
two tablespoonfuls of butter in a fry
ing pan; when melted add one table
spoonful of vinegar, one tablespoonful
of chopped parsley, one teaspoonful Of
lemon juice, one-half teaspoonful of
salt, one-quarter Of teaspoonful of
pepper. Boil up once and turn over the
fish
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Chicken Jelly.

A young chicken nicely prepared, cut
up into small pieces, put in a saucepan
with three pints of water, cooked rath
er slowly, removing the grease from
the top continually. Allow it to cook
for about five and half hours, season
to taste with salt, pepper, celery and
parsley; when finished, stand aside to
cool for some hours, then skim the
grease off the top and serve either hot
or cold
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

COWS from SWITCH
ing during milking
in fly time. A
piece of heavy
cord, with a loop
in each end, Is
fastened above the
COW at a and the
other end slipped
around her tail as
shown. When she
lies down, this
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
TaHy.

One pound of Demerara sugar, five
ounces Of fresh butter, one dessert
spoonful Of vinegar or the juice of
lemon. Put into an enameled pan on a
clear slow fire and stir constantly. Let
it boil about ten minutes; then pour
little on wetted plate, and If it hard
ems quickly it is done. Pour into shall
low dishes or tins which have been
wetted with cold water
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Preserved Cherries.

Cherries may be preserved either
with or without the stones. Many think
the stones add to the flavor. To each
pound of cherries allow one-third of
pound of sugar. Put the sugar in the
kettle with half q pint of water to
three pounds of sugar; stir until 1t Is
dissolved; when boiling add the cher
ries and cook three minutes. Then put
In the jars.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Tar Preparations for Mango.

A bulletin from the Nebraska expert
ment station strongly advocates Dip
ping with coal tar preparations to cure
mango in cattle. The author claims
that the liberal use Of dips will lessen
abortion In range cattle, which, he
holds. is often due to weakness result
ing from mango.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

will keep her tail out of the gutter and
filth. When about to milk, hang the
cord over beam or hook at b, which
will pull the tail above harms way
New England Homestead.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

On application for the use of one
Of their public baths for baptismal
purposes has been refused by Edin-
burgh town council.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

the center spout, about seven inches
from the bottom, up to every other cor
ner of the trough, making four braces
and giving between each room for two
small pigs to feed.-Indianapolis News.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Keep the Cows Tail Clean.

The simple device here illustrated
can be used in nearly every cow stable
to keep the tails clean and prevent the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
What PAYS?

The COWS on many farms would be
considered first-class producers if each
cows product amounted to 200 pounds
of butter per year, yet it is claimed by
some Of the best dairymen that 200
pounds of butter per year from COW
does not pay. Those who aim to make
the most butter from their herds have
the standard up to 800 pounds per
year, and some fix the limit higher.
Every farmer can have the individual
members of his herd reach that
amount by breeding for better cows
every year.
When Horses Bolt Their Food.
Horses that are greedy and inclined
to bolt their food should be fed grain
In d wide bottomed manger. and even
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-14
The Cohn Ranches Sold.


Yesterday one of the largest land
deals in number of years took place
in this city. c. E. Mack and Richard
Kirman purchased all of the property
owned by Elkin Cohn in Carson Val
ley. The cash consideration was in
the neighborhood of $780, ZOO. The Cohn
holdings in Carson Valley have been
regarded as among the best in that
fertile district, while the water rights
are the best in the Valley.
Nearly all of the property is under
lease to different farmers and there is
no doubt that the investment is one OF
the best made in some time. Elkin
Cohn has held the property for many
years and of late has been having with
his tenants. Under the new ownership
the property will probably become one
of the greatest farming and stockrais-
ing properties in Carson Valley Cur
son appeal.
The COURIER learns that the actual
purchase price of the property was
S55, 900, and it is stated that H. Luhrs
has purchased the Frevert ranch for
1000. Up to yesterday Mr. Cohn
had failed to sign the deeds transfer
ring the property to Kirman q Mack,
but it is said he signed an agreement
on Wednesday to forfeit sum OF
money if he did not sign the deeds
within a specified time.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-14

The world has always judged pretty
harshly the union Of George eliot and
George Henry Lewes; not for itself,
but for its influence upon others The
early life of George Eliot and the ma
ture of her intimacy with Mr.. Lewes
and the strong personality of each are
feelingly discussed in the March De-
tineutor by Clara E. Laughliu in her
series on Authors Loves. Certainly
George Eliot's four and twenty years
of life with Lewes were idyllic, full of
earnest purpose and unremitting labor
and crowned with perfection of
mutual understanding and helpfulness.
Mr.. Lewes first encouraged her to
write fiction and her success proved
his wisdom; her novels bear ample
testimony to this. The article is ac-
companied by some rare illustrations.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-14
Notice of forfeiture.

To Jerry Raycraft, Fred Dudley, Mary Boyd,
Nellie Audrain, Chas. Dudley, Louie Dudley.
Willie Dudley. and to all IL may concern: You
are hereby notified that the undersigned CO.
owners of the mining claim hereinafter de
scribed have expended one hundred (Sl00l dol
lars in labor on said mining claim. within and
during the year A. ID. 1901, in order to hold said
mining claim under the provisions and re-
qurements OF Section 1924, Revised Statutes of
the United States, being the amount required
to hold said claim for the year ending Decem-
Der 81, 1901. The said claim is named and
known as the Red Rock placer mining claim,
and is situated in Buckeye Mining District,
Douglas county, Nevada. And you are further
notified hereby that If within ninety 900 days
from the service of tfis notice, If personally
served, or within ninety 900 days after the
service of this notice by publication, you
fail or neglect to contribute your proper
ton of said expenditures your interest in sal d
claim will be forfeited and become the prop
erty of the undersigned, under section No. 1924.
SARAH NJ MILBERY,
FLORENCE CAMERON.
Genoa, Nevada, February 10, 1902.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-14
Still Another Strike.

The rich strikes and new discoveries
out Tonopah way are being announced
SO fast these days that they are difficult
to keep track of.
The one announced few days ago,
which it is predicted will rival Tono-
pah itself, and is new discovery
has already been leased out in small
bits of ground as was Tonopah, and a
market value on town lots is estab-
lished.
And now comes the news of still an
other new discovery, made last week
about eight or ten miles from Tonopah
and still on the San Antonio range of
mountains. 1t is said to be fabulouslv
rich, and differs only from Tonopah
ore in carrying a large percentage of
lead.
United States Marshal Emmitt. who
has returned from Silver Peak. pre-
diets that $4,000 to 10000 people will
go into that section of the State during
the coming season.-Cdrson Nes0s.
A correspondent writes that the new
find eight miles from Tonopah is the
richest in the State, and that people
are fiocking to it in great numbers
The country for miles around has been
located and the end is not in sight.
On the Horn Silver claim. saws the
Bondaza, out of twenty-five ASSAYS
taken along the groupings, the lowest
return was $50 in gold and silver, and
the highest was $366.70. The ore car
ries from Is to go per cent lead, which
value is not added to the above returns.
The ore is carbonate, and it is tho
belief of many that it will emerge into
rich galena as depth is attained A
shaft on Monday had reached a depth
of twelve feet, and the ledge had
widened out from foot to three feet,
with ore in the bottom assayinr 1865
silver and $23 gold per ton This show
ing, with the ledge widening, has
caused our people to flock to the new
district and almost deserving our camp,
each endeavoring to secure a lease,
and many have been lucky in doing SO
There are several parallel lodges run
ming with the main lode which assay
well and is good shipping ore.
All who have visited the new dis
trict, which has been named hay, and
the town also, pronounce it phenom-
email discovery, many Colorado people
who were pioneers of Cripple Creek
claiming that the Creek never had the
showing of this, the latest and the rich
est discovery in Nevada--tbe State
that was played out, but which to day
is the richest mineral commonwealth
in the Union.
Four four-horse teams left to-day
with wagons piled high with miners
supplies with which to begin work on
their leases.
With this new discovery, and the
White Bros diggings on the same belt
seven miles from town, which is yield
ing ore that assays $240, makes the
Tonopah section the richest in the
known world.