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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Aboriginal Art.

Recently a number of remarkable
aboriginal carvings We're discovered
ut Jibbon. Australia. They are on a
fiat rock, which most probably was a
lookout station for the natives. When
the fact Is taken into consideration
that they devoted little labor to their
dwellings or to matters relating to
their personal comfort it is cause
of surprise that they maintained eff
forts sufficient to outline figures Of
gigantic size by growing them in the
solid rock. At JibbOn are the out
lines of three whales, one 20 feet 6
inches long and third 81 feet in
length by II feet in width. The last
mentioned is marked across the CEN
ter of the figure, from one outline to
the other, by two parallel straight
lines. A shark fifteen feet long, a
turtle ten feet, a human head twelve
feet. stingaree nine feet and wal
laby six feet are also carved upon
the rock.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08

1t. They know what they want and
what they need. Everybody who raises
fowls should make provision for some
green stuff for the winter. A little
patch of winter grain, alfalfa, rescue
grass. turnips. beets. cabbage or any
root or vegetable that fowls will eat
is good for them and will encourage
hens to lay. Hens have no almanac.
and the only way they have for distin-
gushing the seasons is by the sort Of
stuff they have to eat. Feed spring
victuals and give physical comfort, and
you will have eggs to eat if not to sell.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
A Novel AUricu1turist,

Among the many curious insects
found in Texas Is the agricultural
ant" 1t is truly an agriculturist,
planting. tending and harvesting crops
as regularly as any farmer in the
land.
When getting ready to do its plant
ing, this queer little farmer makes a
circular clearing, from ten to twelve
feet in diameter, sometimes in the very
heart of a cotton field or corn field,
sometimes in rough, wild pasture land
The work it accomplishes. considering
it's size, is really marvellous. for with
it's teeth it cuts through tough, thick
stems. and by twisting. pulling and
biting, finally clears away everything
that would be hindrance to its CROP
If fruit tree Is near and shades
the ant farm too much. the ant sets
to work and strips the tree Of its
leaves. Its farm is kept clear of all
weeds and other growth, until the
crop is ready to harvest which is in
of tall, yellowish grass. With great
care the ant cuts the seed from the
stalks and stores them for its future
sustenance. The harvesting done, the
dry stubble is cut. and the weeds once
more take possession of the ground
Agricultural ants frequently iniure
fields and destroy many an acre Of
produce, for, when making their clear
ings they ruthlessly cut down corn,
cotton, wheat, or anything else that
chances to be in the way. When once
they take possession of a piece Of
ground they absolutely refuse to be
driven away until they have harvested
q crop Of "ant-corn."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
How to Treat Heaves.

HOW TO treat hcuveSs
In answer to an inquiry as to the
treatment Of heaves, correspondent
of the National Stockman writes as
follows: ITO answer you in relation to
what you particularly wish to know, l
would have to know the age of your
horse and manner Of breathing, that |
might locate the trouble which pro-
duces his irregular breathing. l will
say, however, that all forms of heaves
are incurable. The best that can be
done Is to alleviate. In old chronic
cases of sO-called bilious heaves the
first thing to do will be to regulate the
feeding by feeding hay very sparingly
and oats plentifully. Wet all hay with
lime water and give Fowler's solution
of arsenic In tablespoonful doses three
times per day. This Is best given by
mixing with half pint Of water and
use to wet the grain feed. So-called
bronchial heaves can be relieved by
feeding as above recommended and CIV
ing in the grain feed tablespoon Of a
mixture of powdered elecampane root
3 ounces, ginger ounces. powdered
squills ounces, powdered lobelia 3
ounces, fenugrec 2 ounces, chlorate OF
potash ounces.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Farm Notes.
To have clean, smooth barked trees,
whitewash them.

To have clean, smooth barked trees
whitewash them.
A lighted lantern under the lap-robe
on very cold day will help to keep
you warm.
If you did not cut out the borers
from peach. ounce or apple in the
summer or fall, do 1t now.
Equal parts sifted coal-ashes. salt
and clay moistened with very little
water will cement cracks in stoves
DO not let the apples freeze either in
bins, or on the way to market They
may tell you it will do no harm. but
1t will.
Small apertures in the walls of build
ings often admit draughts of air sutfi-
cient to cause great injury to stock,
especially the dairy cow.
Some people study how to get along
with but very little feed in the dairy
barn. 1t is far better to study how
much can be given to good cows and
have them assmilate it. The more
feed digested the more butter.
Give geese dry shed from damp
ness and drafts. They will stand al
most any amount of cold if their
quarters are dry Whole oats and
corn, some cabbage or boiled vegeta-
bles and plenty of pure water make
the best rations.
A wooden rag moistened with castor
oil rubbed over the harness will keep
mice and rats from gnaw.ng them.
Be sure the colts have strong. we'll
fitted halters. If the halters are not
we'll lifted. they will soon learn to
rub them off. and habit is formed
that is almost impossible to cure.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Dorry's Fire Alarm.

Dorry's Fire Alarm.
A head Of fluffy yellow curls, two
big blue eyes, turnedup nose, but
tonhOle for a mOuth,-that was Derry.
The very sunniest little fellow in all
the world.
Always ready to drop his playthings
to run Of errands, that was the rea-
son he was asked SO many times
day by papa, mamma and aunties.
A new aunt had come to visit them,
and Derry was not surprised to see
her approach him with letter in her
hand.
Dear little Thistledown. will you
take this to the mail-box for me?"
Derry tossed aside his spade. took
the letter, and ran to the corner. But,
when he got there, he was puzzled;
for there were two iron boxes instead
of one. Which was the letter-box?
One had door. so he opened 1t, put
the letter in very hard. SO 1t would
stay, and shut the door.
Hank. What was that noise? Away
down the street came the sound of bell
and gong. Nearer and nearer, until
up dashed fre-engine, the smoke
pouring from it, and the tiremen III
their great hats ready for work.
Derry was surprised. Where was
the fire? Around the corner came a
hose-cart followed by another. The
firemen ran from house to house, look
ing for the fire. The neighbors Won
dered If it could be in the house next
to theirs.
Il should like to put my hands on
the boy who sounded the alarm" said
the tire-chief; and all the little boys
trembled in their shoes at the sound
Of his voice.
II have found what the trouble is"
said the fireman, holding up letter.
Il knew it would be the way when
those new boxes that could be opened
without keys were put up"
"Why, that's my letter." cried Aunt
Fan.
Dorry's heart gave n great thrOb. 1t
was the very letter he had taken to
the corner few moments before. He
had put 1t in the tire-alarm box in
stead of the letter-boX.
Twill they put me in jail?' he whis-
pered. creeping close to Aunt Fan.
mot this time" said the chief, be
cause you made a mistake; but, If you
should ever do it again, cannot say
what would be done"
But Derry never did 1t again.-Our
Little Ones.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
A Novel Diagnosis.

A little girl was once taken to visit
a hospital for the insane. When she
got back one of her friends asked her
where she had been and she said she
had been to big hotel where all the
people were dizzy in their minds.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Billions in Agriculture.

the United States during recent years
there has been no more conspicuous
feature than the growth of agriculture
The amount of fixed capital invested in
agriculture is about $2O,O00,O00, 900. or
four times that invested in manufac-
lures. More than half Of the people of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08

bacon, and If one is in Il position to
risk quite a few dollars in the process
of learning how to raise this bacon,
after a while he will reap gratifying
rns.-Indianapolis News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
The ROhbcr Artist.

Old Jack Frost Is "A rObber bold.
He friyhtens the Sun and steals his gold
He scatters it over the autumn trees.
The Sunbeams try, but they cannot seize
The gold again for their Father Sun,
So we'll is Jack Frost's painting done.
He steals from the glowing sunset sky
Radiant colors to mix in his dye.
lie paints the world with such wondrous
skill.
We do not arrest him. He's stealing still.
New York Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Pretty Close.

Customer-"What have you got In
the shape Of pork chops to-day"
Butcher-"Well, we've got mutton
chops. They're pretty near that
shape Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08

Wee Bobby takes his sword and gun
To bed with him each night;
For you can never tell" he says,
when soldiers have to fight"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08

the United States live on farms, and
more than third of all the people en-
gagged in gainful occupations work on
farms. In one year the products Of
American farms have reached an ag-
gregate value of nearly $1,000, OOO,OOO
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Greeu Food for Poultry.

Green Food for Poultry.
If you doubt the Importance OF green
feed for fowls in winter. hand them
sample and see the voracity with
which 1t Is devOured. When in doubt
as to chicken feed. ask the hens about
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Little Stories ard
Incidents that Will
Interest and Enter
tain Young Readers

made out Of refuse boards. 1t can be
simply a square box covered on the
outside with cheap building paper held
in place with plaster laths nailed up
and down about six inches apart. A
house by 20 feet could be made for
less than SO. Instead of glass for
window stout muslin can be used.
by two boys and used until winter.
Then the boys tackled newspapers up
all over the inside. putting on several
thicknesses and lacking them so as to
make complete covering over sides
and top. The fowls were kept in this
house for two years and were never
touched by the frost.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Real Estate Note.

Governess-How many feet make n
yard?
Ethel don't know, butt heard Mr..
Johnson say last night that there were
5000 square feet in his.-Somerville
Journal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Poultry Raising.

There Is no kind of stock that can
b. housed as cheaply as can poultry.
1 comfortable poultry-h house can be
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Had Not the Tools.

One day papa went to the city and.
not returning until late, mamma took
the pail to the pasture to milk, taking
with her little 5-year-old Milburn.,
One Of the cows becoming restless,
mamma said: 80, Bossy, sou
Instantly Milburn exclaimed:
"Why. mamma, BOssy can't sew,
she hasn't any needle and thread"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
discriminating Evidence.


Sometimes a little cOlOred boy, who
Is quite rough, comes over to play
with Bonnie. During their play one
day Bennle struck the colored boy in
the mouth with decayed apple,
which. of course. thoroughly besmear-
ed his face. Blowing and suffering,
he cried out:
Benny Sniff, Ise gwine to TEX dis
countenance right in to your mother"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
Moderate TIE mperature.

Little Edith was out walking with
her mother one lovely day in Septem-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08
The Brave Soldier Boy.


Wee Bobby is n soldier boy,
AS brave as he can be;
He wears a soldiers uniform
With buckles ut the knee.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08

Big guns are the only things served
on armOr plateA
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08

A double barreled shotgun Is the
worst type Of the deadly parallel
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08

He carries both a sword and gun,
Which makes him very proud;
He marches up and down the street
And blows a whistle loud.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08

Mamma" she said. isn't to-day
pretty day. It's not vehwy very hot
or vehwy cold. It's just middle
Sized"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-01-08

The people stop and look around
When he goes marching by,
La Junta tribune., 1903-05-06
News Of Hissss.

Delmar Draper came out with
Mrs. Wilson Friday to assist her
in the store and do little Tusti-
eating on the side.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c Johnston
went to Colorado Springs Friday.
where they will take up their resi-
deuce for the summer.
Messrs. Heal, Long and Daw-
son. Of La unta, are camping on
George Myers place. They re-
port trout fishing as excellent.
Miss Betty Greathouse left for
La Junta Thursday to accompany
her sister, Miss Ida Greathouse,
on a visit to their old home in
Indiana. They will probably be
away all summer. Miss Bette
expects to return in the fall, how
ever, to take up her school work
again at the Plaza.
NINE MILE.
La Junta tribune., 1903-05-06
Visit. sus., Bee. metropolis.

d. Z. Cain, of La Junta, gen.
oral superintendent Of the Santa
Fe from Newton to west Denver,
came in with his family in his
private car last Wednesday and
spent the day. His daughter.
Miss Virgil Cain, had a prominen,
part in Miss Willis musical soiree,
this being one of the reasons for
spending the day with US. Mr..
Cain also had a desire to drive
over Rocky Ford, see the town
and visit the suga ar factory. Agent
Currant spent the afternoon show
ing MIR. Cain all the points OF in
terest and he expressed himself as
being greatly surprised at the size
of the town and its general air ol
prosperity. Rocky Ford Tribune
La Junta tribune., 1903-05-06
Fowler. c.nnIns fact o,y.

The canning factory Tor Fowler
is now assured. At meeting OF
the committees held recently it
was found that practically the
necessary amount Of acreage had
been secured, and that a large
amount of money necessary ior
the purchase of the site had been
pledged. The factory will be
begun in the near future, and will
be located on the county road,
north of the railroad tracks. The
factory will duplicate the one al
ready located at Manzanola. and
will furnish employment for thirty
women and twenty FIVE men for
two months in the fall. 1t is ex-
pected that it will pay out as much
money to the farmers as the Man
zanola factory, which in the past
year paid nearly $4,000.
La Junta tribune., 1903-05-06

lesson is a source Of entertainment
in the truest and highest sense OF
the word, whose infinite variety
age cannot wither nor custom
stale.
Mr.. Hanford's performance of
"Much Ado About Nothing" at
the La Junta Theatre on Saturday
evening, May 9th, will be awaited
with eager interest by a host OF
admirers whose numbers have in
creased with every season. He
brings a splendid scenic equip
ment, surprising in some respects
even those elaborate productions
with which he has been SO bril-
liantly identified in the past and a
cast which with the accomplished
classic comedienne, Miss Marie
Drofnah as leading lady promises
a performance that will be com
plete in every detail.
La Junta tribune., 1903-05-06
Prospect. Bright.

George A. Nidy, of the Arkan.
sas Valley Produce Company, was
caller this week and reports
prospects for their business very
bright the coming season. They
have a good acreage Of water
melons and cantaloupe. also about
800 acres of cucumbers and con-
tracts in Bent county. They will
close up the seed contracts in a
few days as they have nearly the
required acreage. - Las Animas
Leader.
La Junta tribune., 1903-05-06
..s.es ADO Aso., no.hins..

Keen anticipation is aroused
among the play goers OF this city
when the announcement is made
that Charles b. Hauford is to ap
pear. Mr. Hanford has never yet
failed to satisfy both the critical
and the popular judgment OF his
audiences and this is an achieve
meni the more noteworthy because
his plays have for the most part
been those which invited the at
tention Of the student as well as
the patronage Of the casual amuse-
ment seeker. Mr. Hanford has
been singularly successful in not
allowing pedantry to obscure the
intense human interest which
exists in Shakespesre's plays for
all classes Of society and for all
generations. II is this faculty for
humansxing the characters he por
trays that has endeared Mr.. Han
ford to all lovers Of the classic
drama and awakened many an in
telligence to the fact that Shake
speare. 80 far from being a dreasy
La Junta tribune., 1903-05-06
4. /. We. written.

We are in receipt of the follow
ing communication, which is self
explanatory: "Dear Sir: "They
will bee a dance at the hourse
erik hall, Friday knight, May 18th.
Dance and supper. / wish you
would publish It as a matter off
moose in the TRIBUNE. Well,
there you are.
La Junta tribune., 1903-05-06
Administ.s.or's Notes.

ESTATE OF sILAs HUNTER, DECEASED
administratri1 of the estate OF Siias Hunter,
late of the county of Otero. in the state af
Colorado, deceased. hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the county court of said
Otero county, at the court house in La Junta,
In said county, at the May term, 1903 on the
second Monday in June next, at which time all
persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate requested to make
Immediate payment To the undersigned.
Dated at La Junta, Colo, this 2nd day OF
Nay, A. ID. 1905.
NARCISSUS p. HUNTER,
Admisistratrix.
First publication. May 8, 1878.
Last publication, June s. 1908.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-17
Education For Public Office.

The plea of Andrew d. White, former
president of Cornell university and lat
er United States ambassador to Ger
many, for the establishment of facili,
ties at twenty-five American UNIVERSE
ties for the instruction of students in
public affairs to fit them for Office
holding has been variously received.
Theorists have welcomed 1t enthusi-
astically as an extension of the time
worn idea that the college men are the
leaven Of the nation, while practical
politicians have scoffed 1t. One critic,
the New York Evening Post, tersely
observes that there are plenty Of col
lege men in politics today, and public
life in many cases would be good
deal purer If they were out of it.
Upon the ACCESSIBILITY of providing
the fullest opportunity for instruction
in public affairs there can be no differ
ence Of opinion, pertinently observes
the Pittsburg Dispatch, but it should
be aimed to fit the students for citizen
ship rather than for officeholding.
Until there is n much more general ed
ucatlon in the duties Of good citizen
ship we fear there will be little oppor-
tunity for the student who has fitted
himself for officeholding by special col
legiate training to have much chance
Of putting his knowledge to practical
use.
The special training that is consid-
cred most to qualify for office nova
days is not knowledge of the duties of
the Office, but demonstrated ability to
pay the price in votes or influence.
Even If Mr.. Whites suggestion were
executed 1t is very questionable wheth-
err the graduates of his class in Office
holding would find their diplomas an
unfailing sesame to public employment.
The people are apt to have ideas Of
their own in regard to states, whether
filed by political bosses or college pro-
fessors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-17
Very Remarkable Cure of Diarrhpa

"About six years ago for the first time
in my life | had sudden and severe at
tack of diarrhoea," says Mrs. Alice
Miller, of Morgan, Texas. 81 got tempo
rary relief, but it came back again and
again, and for six long years have suf-
fered more misery and agony than can
tell. 1t was worse than death. My hus-
band spent hundreds of dollars for ply
sicians' prescriptions and treatment with
out avail. Finally we moved to Bosque
county, our present home, and one day
l happened to see an advertisement of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy with the testimonial of a
man who had been cured by it. The
case was so similar to my own that |
concluded to the remedy. The result
was wonderful. | could hardly realize
that was well again, or believe it could
be so after having suffered so long, but
that one bottle of medicine, costing but
a few cents, cured me-" For sale by j..
w. Thurston, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-07-17
AS TO
APPEARANCES
"Old Gorgon Graham" Advises His
Son About Clothes
From Letters From Self Made Mer-
chant TO HIS Son." by George
Horace LOrtmer

Dear Pierrepont-Tha order for a
carload of Spotless Snow Leaf from
old Shorter is the kind of back talk I
like. We can stand little more of the
same sort of sassing. l have told the
cashier that you will draw thirty
week after this, and | want you to
have a nice suit Of clothes made and
send the bill to the old man. Get some
thing that won't keep people guessing
whether you follow the horses or do
buck and wing dancing for a living.
Your taste In clothes seems to be last
ing longer than the rest Of your col
lege education. You looked like young
widow who had raised the second crop
Of daisies over the deceased when you
were in here last week.
OF course clothes don't make the
man, but they make all Of him except
his hands and face during business
hours, and that's pretty considerable
area of the human animal. A dirty
shirt may hide pure heart but it sell
dom covers a clean skin. If you look
as II you had slept In your clothes,
most people will jump to the conclusion
that you have, and you will never get
to know them well enough to explain
that your head Is so full of noble
thoughts that you haven't time to both
er with the dandruff on your shoulders.
And If you wear blue and white striped
pants and red necktie you will find
1t difficult to get close enough to dea-
con to be invited to say grace at his ta-
BILE, even If you never play for any
thing except coffee or beans.
Appearances are deceitful, l know,
but so long as they are there's nothing
like having them deceive for us in
stead Of against us. I've seen 10
cent shave and cent shine get
thousand dollar job and cigarette
and pint Of champagne knock the
bottom out Of million dollar pork
corner -Four or five years ago little
Jim Jackson had the bears in the pro-
vision pit alternating and living on
their own fat till one morning. the day
after he had run the price Of mess
pork up to 500 and nailed it there,
some one saw him drinking a small
bottle Just before he went on change
and told it around among the brokers
on the floor The bears thought Jim
must have had bad news to be bracing
up at that time in the morning. So
they perked up and everlastingly sold
the mess pork market down through
the bottom of the pit to solid earth.
There wasn't even a grease spot left
Of that corner when they got through.
As It happened, Jim hadn't had any
bad news. He just took the drink be-
cause he felt pretty good and things
were coming his way.