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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
SOFkA, AN INDIAN DRINK.
Made Of Cornmsa.-White People
Ara RAeanninn Ennd of IL

Made Of cornmea.-White People
Are Becoming Fond of it.
Sofka, the national drink of the
Creek Indians of the Indian Territory,
is to them what the mint julep is to
the native Kentuckian, says the Chi
cago Inter-Ocean. It is made Of corn
and water. There are three kinds
plain, sour and white. The latter
two are fancy and mixed drinks.
The recent invasion by white people
of the domain Of the Creek Indian has
popularized the sofka until the fashion
of drinking it has spread all over the
Southwest.
Indians have a dish made expressly
for sofka. When an Indian wants a
sofka dish he goes to the woods, hews
down a hiskory tree and cuts there
from a block ten inches thick. In
one side of this block he hc.lows a
bowl-shaped cavity six inches deep
and makes the inside as smooth as
possible
In this vessel the Indian places his
corn, and with peste, which Is some
times made of stone, but more COM
monty Of hard hickory, he pounds the
corn until it Is a coarse meal. Then
he takes some kind Of fan, or some
thing which Will take it's place, and
fans the broken grains until all the
husks fly away. If the broken grains
are uneven in size he takes out the
larger grains and beats them into a
finer meal.
A potful of hot water and two quarts
Of meal are used in making sofka.
When the corn and water have been
put in the pot and the pot has been
placed over the fire, take some vessel
having perforations in the sides or bot
tom and put in it some clean wood
ashes. Then nearly fill the vessel
with water.
Hold this vessel over the pot con-
tanning the meal and let the lye made
by the water soaking through the
ashes drip into the sofka. Then the
mixture is allowed to boil for from
three to five hours. 1t is next set
aside and not drunk for days later.
This is plain sofka.
The sour sofka is made in the same
way, but the mixture is set aside until
it has soured or fermented. This
soured mixture is the popular drink
among the full-blooded element.
White sofka is made from white
corn and tastes much better. The
Indians have a fine white corn which
they raise exclusively for this pur'
pose. In making white sofka the
grains are cooked whole and the
flakes are eaten later after having
been boiled in the water and lye. The
corn is then known as the big hominy'
The Indians eat with their sofka a
dish known as blue dumplings. In
the making Of blue dumplings two
cups Of cornmeal are used, a half
teaspoonful of baking soda and small
quantity of butter.
The meal and soda are mixed thor
oughly. Enough butter is used to
make the meal hold together, and II
is rolled into little balls. These lit
tie balls are dropped into a pot OF
boiling water, boiled from three to
five minutes removed with a spoon
and served hot. The dish is lit for
any palate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

Lack to remote ancestors, but the Sc
lee ion of each years seed forms an
established record which goes to show
that certain qualities can be depended
lron.
Practically the bulletin advises
against leaving seed corn exposed in
cribs to winter cold weather, which Is
sometimes robbed Of half its vitality.
SEED corn should be selected in the fall
and carefully kept. Only the best ears
and grains should be used. and those
Of uniform size and fullness of ker-
nels. The grains on these ears should
test an average of 95 percent in ger
mination in the spring. If they will
rot there is something wrong, and it
is doubtful policy to attempt to use
hem for planting.-prof. S. N. DotI.
III American Cultivator.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
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10 farmer wants be uncondlHon-
lily tied to the prin, iple OF never try
ing anything until it has been proved
an indubitable success, nor, on the
other hand, should he be so biSoted
as never to credit the experience OF
others, but regard his own trial as the
only conclusive one. The extent 10
which man may indulge in expert
mental works should be deterlnlr4o
by his resources. If his credits eacn
year be only equal to his debts ne may
we'll be conservative in hazard!ng MS
income on uncertain experiments; out
If he be man of means, the luxury
Of experimental work on the farm
seems iustifable, for without causing
hardship to anyone, he may save 9TH
ers less favorably situated from fu-
ture failure. But whoever performs
experiments let him give his neigh
bors the benefit of the trial; If success
result it usually finds its way to the
public eye, but failure not so often
George P. Williams, in the Epitomlst.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

A new title OF Doctor Engineer"
ha. recently been instituted at the
technical high schools in Germany
for the different classes Of engineers
who have obtained the Government d.
nloma. Young students, says the
London Telegraph, will have to pass
at least one year in a large engineer
ing establishment where they will be
treated as ordinary employees mixing
with the men, that they may learn
4heir methods and mode Of thought.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

a pleasant purpose. With a violent
teacher the dogs life is sad one. His
knowledge is then acquired under the
most disheartening difficulties. Under
similar violent conditions the teacher
as a pupil would rise in rebellion and
implore the world to witness and right
his wrongs. Punishment is a bad
measure when used as true aid to
education. 1t is part OF education
when used to crafty anger. Until
the trainer can control his temper, II
he unfortunately has one which is
fiery, and his efforts to the dogs ca
pacity and progress, he will he lnef-
ficient. And these corrections Of him.
self, no one can do for him other than
himself. His own judgment and self
control are his only reliance, since
they are personal and, therefore, ELL
tirely outside of the scc1,e OF any sys-
tenn presented by others.-B. Waters,
in Forest and Stream.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

Los Angeles, Cal.
q day at time how l would feel the
next day. Five bottles of Lydia e,
Pinkham' Vegeta BILE Compound
changed all that, my days became days
of health, and have enjoyed every day
since--now six years.
"We have used considerable of your
Vegetable Compound in our charitable
work, as we find that to restore poor
mother to health so she can support her.
self and those dependent upon her, IL
such there be, is truer charity than to
give other aid You have my hearty
endorsement, for you have proven
yourself true friend to suffering wo-
men."-MRs. E. SALER, 1861 Hill st.,
Los Angeles, Cal. 5000 forfeit if a5ous tes-
Hn1oniai Is not genuine.
No other perso can give such
helpful advice TO women who
are sick as can Mrs. Pinkham,
for no other has had such great
experience-her address is Lynn,
Mass, and her advice free-1f
you are sick write her-you are
foolish if Won dG::'t.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
1dealfty of Dancing.

A dancing master has propounded a
new system of how to dance we'll. Ac-
cording to his theory, the only perfect
waltzer is the poet, the painter, the
philosopher, or the man with high
ideals.
This is how he expresses himself:
"The three elements of grace are grav-
ity, fexibility and force. Physical cul-
ture should educate each muscle Of the
body, and when the body is under the
complete control of the will, If the
mind have high ideals and ennobling
thoughts, the man will be graceful.
From this flows the wonderful quality
of personal magnetism"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
The Cul,ure of the Crane

Grape vines will not thrive on low,
wet soils; they succeed best on high,
dry ground, leaving enough slope to
carry off all surplus water. A loca-
ton giving fine circulation Of air is
desirable, as in such locations there is
less liability to mildue of foliage or
rotting of the fruit.
Grapes do we'll on either gravelly,
sandy or clayey soil, or on combi-
nation of these If planted on clay
soil. it must be thoroughly under
drained to secure good results. any
good, dry soil of sufficient fertility
to produce good farm crops is
suitable for vineyard planting, if
climate and condition are favorable.
1t is not desirable to put manure or
fertilizers of any kind in the hole
when planting. The roots will quick
ly find their necessary food if it is in
the soil.
When planting, place 25 or 50 vines
in a pail of water, taking one vine
from the water as needed, thus avoid
ing the danger of injury to the roots
by drying. Spread the roots horizon
tally in the bottom of the hole, in as
nearly a natural position as possible,
taking care not to have them cross
each other. Cover with good fine sur
face soil two or three inches deep, then
step into the hole and tread the earth
down thoroughly with both feet. Again
fill the hole full, treading it the Sec
ond time, and finish with sufficient
earth to cover the vine so that only
one or two buds will be above the
surface. The last filling should not
be trodden, but be let loose to act as
mulch. This firming or treading the
soil is essential to the success and
should never be neglected. When
planted in dead furrows most of the
filling can be done with plow, turn
ing back furrow against the vines,
at the same time filing the dead fur
row; but the treading and 6rming
should be done as above.
If the tops of the vines are below
the general surface Of the ground, the
hole may remain partly untitled in the
shape of basin, to be gradually filled
in as growth progresses. Deep plant
ing is recommended, as it insures a
tier of roots so far below the surface
that there is little danger of injury by
freezing, or by burning or scalding
when the soil becomes hot on the sur
face.
During the first summer after
planting, cultivate the soil thoroughly
and hoe frequently about the vines, al
lowing no weeds to grow. Stirring
the ground frequently, especially in
dry weather, acts as a stimulant to
growth, the finely pulverized soil
forming the best kind of mulch. Do
not attempt to grow farm crops OF
any kind between the rows; or, It
you must grow something, let it be
peas, beans or early potatoes. 1t Is
not necessary or advisable to tie up
the young canes the first summer; let
them lie on the ground.-American
Gardening.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
STILL ENGAGED.

An engaged young gentleman got
rather neatly out of little scrape
with his intended. She said she had
kissed two ladies at some party at
which she was not present.
He owned it, but said, laugh1ngly,
that, after all, their united ages made
only twenly-one.
The simple-minded girl thought OF
ten and eleven, and laughed off her
pout.
He did not explain that one was 19
and the other two years of age.-Tir
Bits.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
The Frisco System

Offers to the colon4sts the loWes'
rates with quick and comfortable ser
vice to all points IN the west and
northwest. Thirty dollars (s3OO0)
from Memphis. Tickets on sale daily
during September and October. Cor
respondingly low rates from all points
in the southeast. For full Information
address W. T. Saunders, G. A. P. D.;
F. E. Clark, T. P. A., Pryor and Deca
tur streets, Atlanta, Ga.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
Rearing Calves.

Having noticed complaint from
farmers a number of times of loss Of
calves from scours, 1 feel it almost a
duty to tell little of our own expe-
rience In the rearing of calves. At
one time a heifer was so badly par
alyzed by the birth of her calf that she
could not suckle it, and we undertook
to raise it by hand. 1t was large,
strong, hearty calf, and we fed it with
milk from COWS that had been giving
milk three months. At first it seemed
all right, but after a few days it be-
gan to scour; at one time it would be
ravenously hungry and again would
not eat at all, and few days later was
dead. At the same time a calf was
purchased that had sucked once, per-
haps twice, as it was taken from it's
mother the day Of it's birth. We fed it
on the same kind of milk that the first
calf was fed, and in short time it
grew sickly and did not thrive, al
though a calf Of the same age, which
had run with it's mother until it was
q week old, ate from the same pail
and grew apace. We felt sure it would
die, when a calf about "a hours old,
slipped over bank and drowned, and
we put the ailing calf on the latters
mother. 1t lived and got all right, and
made a fine steer. Another calf that
we undertook to raise the same way
nearly died, but we put it on fresh
COW just in time. The result was as
tonishing; the calf was so weak they
held it to the COW the first time, but
in a week it was as playful as kit
ten, and is today fine calf nearly a
year old. Our experience has taught
US to believe the first milk of the
fresh cow is essential to the newborn
calf, and that it is best for the calf tc
>suckle the cow until it is week old
If people will follow this plan l an
assured they viii have no trouble
from scours if the calf is born healthy
Miss Bessie Gross, in Agricultural
EpitOmiSt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
Fittino Dairy Animals for Show.

The modern tendency is to make
the animal conform to an arbitrary
standard of excellence, or scale OF
points, and its ability to win prizes
varies directly as do the conceptions
of the various judges who pass upon
the conformity to that scale. One OF
the primary requisites of all dairy an
ilnals regardless of age or sex, IS ca
pacity. A judge likes an animal with
large paunch as it is very essential
in economically converting a large
amount of coarse feed into milk. How
can we develop this capacity?
1t is done by feeding coarse bulky
food, in a manner best suited to the
Individual tastes of the animals. Many
have had good success by giving cut OF
chaffed hay and straw, with a mixture
of ground oats and bran, little salt,
and a handful of oil meal, small
amount of the concentrates, and all
the coarse food she will eat. The prin-
cipal object is to make her eat much
to get small amount of grain.
The next thing that appeals to the
eye Of the judge is the temperament
CT the animal, which indicates wheth-
er or not she is using in the right way
the food she has consumed. All dairy
cattle should be free from tendency to
lay on flesh, thin, and under condition
rather than too fleshy. A show anil
nal should possess quality also. but
this to large extent is determined by
nature, although we can assist by
keeping her in perfect health, the hair
we'll groomed and protected from the
sun, which makes it harsh and dry,
Kerosene should never be applied to
the hair Where great stress is laid on
secretions dispense with the use OF
water for cleaning animals, as II
makes the skin appear pale.
There is a great diversity of opin-
ion among judges as to the importance
| of under development. However, when
a heifer is developing an udder we
should help her on all We can, as the
time to assist nature is when she Is
| doing her best work. Many advocate
! increasing the grain ration Of a heifel
at this stage, even though she becomes
feshy, as she will soon milk it of
again. All cattle should be handled
and we'll broken to lead. 1t is also
good practice to stand in a position
that will show her to the best advan
tage.
Polishing of horns and hoofs
grooming, watering from pals, etc.
should be practiced before leaving fol
the fairs, as there are enough new
conditions to become accustomed tt
even when greatest care has been tax
en-. This may seem a trivial affair
but many prizes have been lost BY
leading into the ring shrunken ami
NAL which has refused to drink from
a pail, or strange tank.
l would commence feeding about si2
or eight weeks previous to starting
for the fairs. Do not hurry or the
stock will have reached their bloom
before the exhibition. Avoid feeding
corn te show ANIMALS, as it is heating
to the blood, makes grease instead O.
bone and muscle, and upon the frs
exertion the animal will wilt. A dairy
animal should not be fed heavily on 6
grain ration, at any time, as she vii
be very easily upset.-Ralph Trott, II
American Agriculturist.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
Known to the Ancients.

The okapi, that strange animal a
short time ago discovered in Central
Africa by Sir Henry Johnstone, is
now thought to have been known to
the ancient Egyptians. The old monu-
ments show so-called animal Of set''
q desert quadrnped varicusly supposed
to have been a fox, a muskrat, dog,
q camel and even a fabulous animal
A study of the picture has convinced
some scientists that this creature was
the akapi, which early hunters ex
terminated in Egypt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
BEYOND HIS LIMIT.

Husband examining railway ticket)
Why, according to the announce
ment on this excursion ticket it's only
good for ten days.
Wife, Well, why complain OF that.
It's a good deal more Of guarantee
in that line than you can give.-Rlcn'
mond Dispatch.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18
CHANGE Of LIFE,
Some Sensible Advice to Wo.
men by Mrs. E. Sailer.

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM I
passed through what is known as
'change OF life l had two years suf-
fering, sudden heat, and as quick
chills would pass over me my appetite
&aa variable and | never could tell for
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

Between Madagascar and the coast
of India there are about $4,000
islands, but only 600 Of which are In.
habited, but most Of which are capa-
BILE of supporting a population.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

Mrs. Winslow's eothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces inhamms-
ton ,allays pain, cures wind collie. Zoe. abottle
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

NIL. Thompson l. Co., Druggists, Cou-
dersport. Pa, say Halls Catarrh Cure is the
best and only sure cure for catarrh they ever
sold. Druggists sell it, 75c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. $2trial bottle and treatisefree
Dr.. R.H. KLINE, L d., 9S1 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

The various countries of the world now
use l3,4O0 different kinds of postage stamps.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

The library at West Point Military Acad-
emy contains As 900 volumes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an infsllible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N: W.
SAMUEL. Ocean Grove, n. J., Feb. II, 1900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

Silk goods are said to take dyes more
readily than any other fabric.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18

A railroad engine may be roughly said
to be equal in strength to 900 horses.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-18


is repeated, and expecting this he for
bears chasing The punishment does
not in the least teach him the reason
why he must not chase, nor, indeed,
anything about chasing other than
that the act results IN pain to himself.
It a deterrent, and Re understands
nothing more concerning it. On the
other hand, if he had not the natural
impulse and inclination, no degree
of punishment would teach him how
to chase rabbit or even to chase it at
all. From the dogs point of view,
there is no wrong in chasing a rabbit,
chicken or sheep, etc. They are his
natural prey; his delight in their pur-
suit is unbounded, he is following the
natural impulses of his nature; it is
his manner CT obtaining the necessi-
ties of dog life yet, if punished. he
Yields to superior force and desists.
There is no part of dogs education
in which punishment is of any bene-
fit except as corrective. The dogs
knowledge increases only from expe-
rience. The trainer cannot force his
own knowledge into the dog by vir-
tue of whip or spike collar. Even
when forcing dog to retrieve with the
later instrument, its value is purely
negative. 1t does not teach the dog
ANYTHING about retrieving.
When a dogs fears are aroused,
or when he is made needlessly to feel
uncomfortable, worried and uneasy,
his progress as pupil is slow. If the
lessons are made obnoxious to him,
the trainer has succeeded in making
them things to be avoided or quickly
ended, rather than things which have
The Conservative, 1902-01-30
THE GUESSING CONTEST.

The total vote cast for governor in
Ohio, Massachusetts and Iowa last
fall, was 1, ,542, 581. The committee on
awards is now tabulating the votes
and as soon as it is determined who
the successful estimators are, the $685.
600 in prizes will be awarded by the
Press Publishing Co.. of Detroit.
The Conservative, 1902-01-30
NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.


Notice is hereby. given that sealed bids for
the construction Of all new bridges for York
County, Neb, for the year 1902, will be re-
ceived at the office of the County Clerk, on or
before noon of February 18th, 1902, said bridges
to be constructed in accordance with the fol.
lowing plans and specifications, as adopted by
the County Board, in regular session under
Piling to be not less than nine inches at the
small end and to be driven to the satisfaction
Of piling with sSx2O inch drift bolts to each
piIling All L. bents Of pilinYg that project over
2% sway braces extending from end Of cap to
ground on opposite piling. All bents that pro-
ject 20 #. or more above the ground, to have
across across the the" center Of the % piiing % Ali sway.
braces to be fastened to caps and piling, with
one h inch bolt, wit nut and cass washer on
tai thick. emu 'oiS' 70 % n0' 'eSS 'n"n 'n'neS
IL IT, panels to have string of 8xl2 joist.
16 f. panels to have 10 string Of 3x!2 ioist
90 it. panels to have l2 string of 8xl2 ioist.
"a it. panels to have 13 string Of 8xl4 joist -,
y and le it. panels to be be ibridged once with
panels over II feet in length to have three
TO gs & ST &srgng e Of s @ hts rs Ras sy A @ ras
least inches on caps. No joist to have more
than sound knots more than inches in di-
ameter
Flooring. to be 18 IT.. long not less than 10
inches wide, and ~ inches thick; and to be
fastened to joist with one so penny nail to each
joist.
2X6 on the top of the post Hubrail to be e. 2xS
2half-inch bolts; and hubrail to be bolted to
the posts with half inch bolts.
All 12x16 #. panels to have one hand rail post
in the center; 1SX20 IT, panels to have hand
rail posts in center equally divided, "a TT. or
longer panels to have three hand rail posts in
center equally divided. All hand rails to be
surfaced and joints broken between the posts
of good mineral paint. One twoeighths inch
bolt hook to extend from ton of flooring to
piling at end Of each span. All wing piling to
be of same dimension at small end as piling
| for bridges ALI end bents when piling pro-
jects 81a #. above ground to have q piling
ed over old bridge contractor to remove al old
cut off all old piling at top Of ground; and re-
move the same from under bridge.
All material to be of good quality, free from
rotten spots or wainey edge; no material to be
accepted unless conforming fully to the speci-
fications as to quality and dimension-the
| ed.
All flooring to be of Burr Oak.
All piling to be of Red Cedar
All bridging to be of White Pine.
| All other material to be of Oregon Fir
Party to whom contract shall be awarded
toned for the faithful performance Of con-
tract; and to be approved by the County
Board.
Dated this 10th day of January, 1902.
County Clerk York County, Nebraska.