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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19

One of the essentials Of success in
fattening lambs for market is to keep
them growing every day from birth.
To do this requires the difficult art of
feeding to cause loss of appetite. If
they are taught to eat little dry bran
CT few oats while still running with
the eve. they can usually be trusted
To eat as much as they wish without
much danger of their overlooking. but
care must be taken that no wet and
sour feed is left in their troughs as
that causes securing that takes Off
flesh rapidly. Corn meal may be mixed
with the bran. or cracked corn with
the oats in a small proportion. say one
part in five, about month before
marketing, and gradually increased
until they are eating all corn the last
week. Another important matter is to
sell when they are well fitted. After
any animal is we'll fattened no more
CT its value, and often they will actu-
ally shrink in weight during an extra
week of feeding. No prospective in
crease of price will pay for this loss.
If lambs are likely to sell better at any
particular date. as July t. or other holt
days. have them fat at that time, but
if they are ready two weeks earlier
sell them. and let the dealers keep
them in cold storage. where they will
not eat or lose in flesh. Plan also to
have the old ewes and the wetherS
ready in fall or early winter. when
there is a good demand for them.
While the lamb that fattens at an early
age is usually the most profitable.
there are some late lambs and some
breeds that mature slowly that it may
he better to keep simply growing
through the fall and winter. and get fat
enough to sell as yearings after they
have been shorn. If they produce six
or eight pounds of wool at first shear
ing this will add to the profit.
After the lambs come select those
ewes that do not bring good lambs or
that DO not have milk enough for
them, 20 be fattened. only being eau
tious not to condemn one that fails
simply because she is shedding teeth
ard cannot get food enough. Where
this is the case, separate her from the
others and give her little bran with
handful of oil meal every day, and
see il she and the lamb do not gain
on it. If they do s. may yet prove
a good one.-Ameri cultivatcr.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19
To Euiid I'm m Trade.

There is never a glut of really fresh
eggs in the markets. No man who
sells eggs and wishes to build up a
trade that will stick to him can afford
TO risk his reputation on one egg that
is little of" The shell of the egg
stands between the producer and the
consumer, and when the shell is
broken the outcome either blasts rep
utation or improves it. By always
furnishing nice, clean, fresh, attrac-
tive looking eggs at the market or to
your private customers, your reputa-
ton for this kind Of goods becomes es-
tablished, and il is worth to you from
two to five cents a dozen more than
the market price. This, on several
Hundred dozen, amounts to a goodly
sum to the producer.
Do not hold the eggs until they be-
come stale, which process does not
take long to put in its appearance.
A really fresh egg is less than ten
days old. and they must be then kept
under good conditions, every spot or
stain removed as soon as gathered,
and placed in cool and we'll ventil-
a:ed room. When shipped in a clean.
neat, attractive looking package. or
case. with your name on it. your repu-
tation is assured.-S. j., in Maritime
Farmer
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19

principal source OF revenue from tho
flock. The majority of formers do not
have large focks. - sheep being con,
sidered as above the average, and they
are kept largely because they are oi
valuable assistance on the farm in
consuming weeds and other waste ma,
tcrialS that possess no value. 1t is
we'll known that a flock of sheep will
Gear field of weeds rapidly. and they
Will also keep the pests down. While
so doing they distribute manure even
~ on the ground and press it into the
soil with their feet. For these advan-
tages from sheep there are farmers
who would not be without them. as
they save labor and demand but little
attention. II has been frequently dem
onstrated that from fields upon which
large flocks Of sheep have been hur-
died the yieldes of grain have been
doubled. due TO the fertility added &c
the soil by the sheep. Farmers who
give their attention to early lambs
ard the production of choice mutto3
have found SoutndowE rams excellent
for the Improvement of the common
ficcks. rs the South6own is haruy. and
such sheep can be kept in larger flocks
than the OXfords or Shropshires,
though the latter breeds are larger in
size than the Southdown. The pref
crence for the Southd0wn is also due
to the fact that the grades are excel
lent foragers and can subsist on
scanty lerbage compared with some
other breeds or crosses. Wherever
cattle are kept sheep can find also a
pace. as the sheep will clean up lands
upon which the cattle may leave much
that could be turned into profit. No
farmer. however, can expect the best
results from sheep without care; but
sheep require less attention. than other
animals on the farm.-Philadelph
Record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19
A Chean Cattle Food.

Ensilage is not only the cheapest Of
all cattle foods. but a supply in winter
prevents a complete change from green
to dry food. 4 change means less
milk, unless some succulent food. such
as ensilage CT rccts. is allowed in addi-
ton TO hay and grain. Some cows fall
of in milk when put on dry food and
do rot regain in yield until the next
spring. Regulating the milk supply
by regulating the food and its quality
requires a study of both summer and
winter conditions.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19
Value of Manure.

When estimating the value of man
ure always consider the cost of hauling
and spreading the same on the fields.
Labor is an item OF expense that is
frequently not estimated in the cost.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19

In only two cases have baronetcies
been conferred on women in England.
Once was in 1856 on the mother OF
General Cornelius Speelman. The
other was Dame Maria Bolles, made
so by Charles ].
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19

Most of the railway stations in Rus
STA are about two miles from the
towns which they respectively serve
This is prasaution against fire. as
many of the Russian dwellings are
matched with straw.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19
Sheep on the Farm.

Wool has almost ceased to be a fac
tor in the sheep industry. as farmers
have discovered that there is more
money in selling early lambs and fat
wethers than to depend solely upon
wool as a source of profit from sheen.
~ fleece is simply by-product, and
paw the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

The lantern OF the Lundy Island
lighthouse is $40 feet above nigh
water. and can be seen 81 miles. The
Cape Clear light is $50 feet above the
sea.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19

The oldest steam engine now at
work is believed 10 be n Newcomer
winding engine at Farme colliery
Rutherglen. near Glasgow. 1t was
built in 1909. and has worked con-
tinuously to the present time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19
Hated Rivals.

Karper-Well, I'd ike to know
what's the difference between a "shoT
eirr' and "salesladv.' ANYWAY.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19

unique specimen of ocean life has
been captured at Honolulu for tho
United States fishing vessel Albatross.
now cruising in that vicinity 1t is a
small fish which has four feet. They
are webbed like the feet of a frog.
and are apparently the link between
foot and fin. The specimen is said ia
be one of few such fish found in the
world.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19

Tattooed on the body Of man who
lost his life in the South West India
Docks were a cruciix, elephant. tomb.
stone. dog. eagle. figures of Punch
and Judy. CROSSINGS. and the word
Love" in large letters.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19

The difference of color between
green tea and black tea depends on
the fact that the first is obtained from
leaves dried as soon as they are gath.
cred. while in the case of the black
tea. the leaves are allowed 20 fer.
ment before drying. Black tea. there.
fore. contains much less tan2in than
green.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-19

A peculiar snow observed on Mont
Malet in the Alps has been reported
by NJ A. Brun. II is called "Cauca
sian snow" and is very porous, with
grains reaching an eighth of an inch
in size. The slight adhesion of these
grains gives great liability TO avail
anches.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
THE SONG OF THE TEA-KETTLE
Hear the song
the kettle sings
Bubble | butb1el bub-.

Hear the song
the kettle sings
Bubble! bubble! bub--
BILE! In thu kitchen
clear it rings. Fill me up
with water fresh. Put my coy
er on. Place me where the fire
CLOVIS. Hark! my merry song.
A cup Of tea for Father, and a
cup for Mother dear; hot
water for the little
ones, Oh! that's the
song you'll hear. Bulb
bic bubble bubble
Maggie Wheeler Ros< in Cassells Little
Folks.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
A SUNKEN VALLEY.

Africa, opposite the mouth of the River
Congo of that lies sub
valley the existence and shape of which have been
British admiralty
Companion This valley, through which the
probably time when the western course OF
is present is 122 miles in
extending the platform Of submerged land
sides preciptous and
indicating of solid rocks Other
submerged found western coast OF
exist in parts OF the world
where he sunk. 1,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

Indies, in India, IN
Egypt, and in tropf-
cal. countries gener-
ally, it is used by
epicures, who pay 81
a pound for it in tins
of one, two and three
pounds weight. No
other country has
been able to produce
butter that will
stand changes OF
climate SO we'll. In
Holland and Sweden
attempts are made to
compete with the
Danish dairymen, but
the butter from
those countries 10
worth only half Is
much and does not
keep half as WELL
while the efforts Of
dairymen IN tho
United States have
practically failed
with a few isolated
exceptions.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
THE JOURNAL JUNIOR MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA SATURDAY

pools found American rivers would have
the picture large beech spreading
whole giving picture quiet
stones with the water ripping the making music
almost be heard hurried
Then would Hnt the and flowers which
these places think picture
back their childhood make them
when they fishing wadng pool something like
this Edith Lumey,
Seventh Grade. Renvile MIMI
Erom Fury
If artist would paint the beautiful Of
Big Stone lake would the island with beautiful
lying the Shore white the
lake distance would paint coming toward the
islands through the with of young folk who
they persisted
*
Eighth Grade Big Stone City, Grant County, S. D. =
Through Lattice Window.
If were artist would paint picture woman and
three children. The would with fair
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
FATHER OF THE MAN"

Among the old Romans there was
saying that "the greatest reverence is due
to boys meaning, as Wordsworth has it,
that as t'the child is father of the man.,
it is necessary to treat it with becoming
respect. 1t was for some such reason as
this that Johann Trebonius, the great
German teacher, always appeared bare
headed before his scholars. who can
tell what famous men may be in this
class?' he used to remark. There may be
amongst them learned men and wise law
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

smoking would the travelling with his atchel
chance to talk with
have the
ceiling view barrels pumpkins boxes of
stationery perfume
usually sold
would reading letter
have the village in the picture.
he would rough large cracks between
them in general stufy
Dorothy Serkland,
Eighth Grade. James, Mimi
he Conf of n Cent
paint a cozy>1tte with table, few
the window sill and pictures
large clock in wooden
case pointing towards twelve On the table
lamp large Bible while the table
hangs peep windows shows it is
showing the clock stands old couple the
leaning They beth have gray
contenment rests their
they having other The lamp
evening, that 1T Is winter
attention they paying to
The old couple proud
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

HILL covered with the red and gold clouds
floating about in the paeblue sky and last OF all the it
self in all it's splendor just appearing the hill
Carroll e. Kelly,
Aitkn, Mimi
Freshness.
artist would paint farm in the
time, and in the morning.
stands river, off in the distance the
beautiful rising above the mountains the
and the throws its light it, The
the river drinking the clear cold water The
going call them, but his head
his wheat barley The flowers by
their the
ing sun, al everything looks fresh and beautiful
s62sS Katharine Swindlehurst,
B Sixth Grade. Wadena,
received paint picture
my subject party of boys camping. In the
mountain the foot of
a pretty the
is curling just
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
A CURIOUS TROLLEY.

trolley line which there is
adopting city. Santing pillars support
height thirty feet above the street.
platform holding the wheels from
hooks Riding in them is
tmd that the will fall but
accident they started.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
BUTTER OF DENMARK.

superior to that OF all
brings the highest price in fancy markets.
world shops where are
sold South America Africa in the East and West
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

pIeX10n and DARK brOWn eyes, her brOWS
and hair being the shade of the eyes. I
would ~have her dress low at the neck,
with short sleeves. She should be seated
in large armchair child on each arm
of the chair, the other child sitting on
stool before her with its head on her lap.
One of the children should have dark hair
the other two light. They should be
dressed in colonial attire. At one side I
would have an open lattice window. The
room should be dark except for the few
rays of light that should come in through
the window at dusk. The name of the
picture should be cat Twilight"
Garth Rowland,
Eighth Grade. Bismarck, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Eighth Grade.

to say they have welcomed the coming
CT two centuries. Their gray hair and
deep wrinkles tell that they have borne
a great many hardships, but are happy in
what they have. I would paint this to
show other people that they also should
De contented with their lot, and that they
should respect the aged
-Bergitta Sherda1,
Seventh Grade Granite Falls, Mimi.
Brightly; Colored Clouds.
If l were an artist I would paint
picture of Rest with the descending
sun coloring the clouds brightly, and
an old farmer and his son just going
home from work The son would be on
the load of hay driving two gray, clumsy
horses, with pitchfork stuck up in the
hay. The horses would be walking slowly
for they would be tired of working all
day. The old farmer would be walking
by the side of the horses carrying a jug
which had contained drinking water. He
should walk as if the horses were tired
and he wanted to make it as easy for them
as he could. Carrie Seaman,
Sixth Grade. Warner S. D.
A Fearless Fawn.
If ! were an artist about to paint pic
ture would choose some scene from ma
ture, for what is more beautiful than
nature itself?
I can picture in my mind scene in
the woods in midsummer; there is lit
tie stream ripping along and in the dis,
ance an opening where the suns rays
strike the ripples and make them glisten
with light. I can also picture a doe and
her little fawn at the brink. The does
head is poised in the air, as though she
had heard some unexpected noise, and
the little fawn is playing at her feet,
a s though it had never thought of DANGER
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

born to rule empires One there was
his destined undying fame They cali
him Martin Luther.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Branching AntIers

!. So.
an I would have them
standing lake there would be three deer old
them in the water lis
tenng. would be Shore the fawn by its
branching antlers would like
pretty -Nettle Glen,
Seventh Grade Golden Valley, Mimi
OakG school,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Fifth Grade.

stepping fish in his hand;
gathering the fire. while third
by the SPUR
carrying birds flying the lake. and
large which the tent robins The
they supposed to be spending
camping. The my picture shall be "Out
Camping Walter F. Kemski
Eighth Grade Waconia MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
A NIischievous Baby Botanist.

Were an artist would paint some lit
tie child, probably my little sister as she
looked when she was about two years old.
I would paint her fat and chubby, and she
would have on little pink sunbonnet.
She would be standing in the grass near
a flower bed, looking at the window, her
hand around a flower ready to pull it. I
would have my mother tapping at the
window and the baby half turned as il
ready to- run. -Gracia Rowland,
Fifth Grade. Perham, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
A Basketful of Kittens.

paint picture it should be basket OF kittens
would three Kittens black the other black
round willow basket with their heads just popped
white kitten trying hard to climb in The
fireplace filled
Goals which large kettle should hang This
background and should picture Snow
balls Perseverance," Mabel KunzrnaD.
Eighth Grade Adrian MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

I artist would choose where the
hill because think Of the pref
could make There would be the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Eighth Grade.
A Sunny Day and Daisies.

artist should paint picture Of little girl
gathering flowers The little girl would dress OF pink
little white sunbonne while her brown
would shoulders small bouquet
would be looking
would
much of looking because the field would be filed with
field would side hill and would be
with tall mixed with the daisies; there
which the
shining the The little girl would
the the HILL half side Of it
might be grazing would call this picture
gathering the Sunshine" Mary McCarron
Tenth Grade. Mimic N. D..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Kittens, All in a Row.

kittens, All
paint picture would white horse
Harry kittens his back One night when it
they could get their feet
every night had their
they jump he does mind it ct all
love horses and kittens would
his head turned to look at
Kittens with his fine and the kittens sitting
in row-one black, white, and two spotted
Ralph Homer.
Fifth Grade Cokato Mimi
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

The trees covered with foliage and
the foot of the and bank
they their birds
also be fitting about from bough to bough and
drinking the the Then the
the blue
and there. Leila Maxwell
Eighth Appleton,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08


If artist should paint picture of what call
"perfec home would choose the happy fam
lily winters evening and picture should tell sweet
story all of its admirers
the large square huge bookcase
reading leather while
old fireplace occupies another Then hanging from
the ceiling chandelier consisting six electric jets with
rockers of
This complete unless happiness
abound in the household but it exist there
grandma sitting fireplace large
stool, listening inently to the good old
grandma
the happy father talking days
Olive Smith,
Eighth Grade Sunrise, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Fifth Grade.
Meath = Spreading Beech.

II were an artist going paint picture.
subject Of the pretty river
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

artist would choose for subject
from life the farm 1t would be like this Time
o'clock The farmer is bringing
hired help is pitch
going with
waiting
boys doing the chores about the barn.
Eighth Grade Oracle Schwarg
Central School. Dodge Center, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

Graceful Deer
great artist would paint picture of dog
chasing would be reddish brown with black
The would be and the deer would be jump
log aners The dog would be
seeming The sky would be blue with few
gloomy and where the through
foliage, would bright would paint this pic
of the woods and dogs and deer think
graceful. picture should be THE Hunt
Fifth Grade Kenneth Kennicott,
School. Luverne MINI.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-07
IRISH WIT.

The onaint replrtrp and whimsical hlmor Of
an Irish fitpe,, rive a HIlp Of excitement to the
dulles court room. Quite recently woman
asked fol warrant against Il man for using
abusive language in the street.
..What did he saw" asked the magistrate
.,lIe went forjust the whole world at the cor.
ucr of Camel street. and called me- YES he did,
yer vuship an enid rucommncuted pasoinetcr -
: ..IIc called me- out of me nume" said IL wit.
ness in a case of assault.
The iulre. irving 10 preserve the relevancy
of thr wi,ncss' TESTIMONY. said:
That's Il civil action, nv good woman,
Tile witness ewes flashed fire as she looked M
nt The Judge. and re,ortcd: ':Mu.ha then il We
call thut civil action. Ills a bad bu'.ord We
mu.t he vcrsclf"
witness wi,s .nco asked the amount of his
gross income.
..Nn oross income * itg Ir answered ..Surc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-07
Abraham Lincoln's Way.

new story Of Lincoln WAS told at the semi
annual dinner OF the Delaware Valley Society of
the State Ut New YORK. The author O the story
was The venerable Bouaat q. Jayne. who, during
the most Of the civil war, Was the personal as
Sistunt OF Edwin VI, stanton, the famous war
secretary. one day Lincoln sent iGr JAYNE to
come 10 the white house. My boy" said he,
''tlere is letter would like TO have you look
at" Jayne picked up the letter, and found il
was from General Dix II conveyed the inionna-
tion that several federal prisoners had escaped
from Libby prison with the aid of ALbie Green,
a woman famous during the war, The letter
also said that do the fact Of Abbic'S assistance
was well known, she had been obliged TO ilee
from Richmond, and even then was on her way
TO Washington on the flag OF truce boat
Nov, my boy" said The president, II don't
know what / should say 10 any rascal who would
steal that letter and have bill passed through
congress TO grant 100000 10 the RELIEF vi Abbe
Green Mr. Jayne ''stolc the letter." and the
next day both branches OF congress passed the
hill to grant $4,000 To tbbie Green. The follow
ing morning Honest Abe sent ior Jayne again.
Il told you | didn't know what | should say
lie said with a twinkle in his eye, "tO the rascal
who would steal that letter and have congress
act on il. Now, I've made up my mind what
10 say, You 30 down 10 No. street get
Abble Green. take her down TO Chase at The
treasury, and don't you lei her 20 until She gets
thai money Boston Transcript