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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

There is striking analogy between
the. shoulders Of n horse and the hand
of man. Each is respectively the
lever by which the power Is applied.
Broadly speaking, every implement de-
signed for the use Of man Is provided
with a handle. and this handle is made
70 fit the hand, not the hand for tie
handle. Il is about n certain size, Is
rounded smooth and hard at least 1t is
never made soft, with n view of being
easier on the hand.
The three qualifications last named
should he present in the horse collar
IT the collar is the proper length and
hts the horse, and is stuffed full and
round II may bc hard as iron without
danger of calling the shoulder Ger
tainly the collar must fit the horse OK.
actly. or course, the names must be
drawn up high enough so that the
draught will not center on the shouldc.
Joint The logic Of this Is simple. If
the handle of manual implement
gals the hand it is because of its
roughness or improper shape, never
because ii Is too hard If It is to be
continuously used the man does not
put on milton in warm weather TO
overcome a defect in it: neither does
he demand that the handle be made of
something soft, but simply that it be
properly shaped smooth and hard. The
collar which Is round and hard rolls on
the skin ut every motion of the ami
mai, somewhat like the manner of IA
bail bearing, admitting the air, and
thereby cooling the parts; hut the fiat,
soft collar sticks so closely that it com
pels the skin to move on the under
lying flesh in such a way as to produce
irritation and deep seated galls.-.To-
seph ii. Yoder, in Ohio Farmcr-Trih-
me Farmer.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
OIco Being Driven Out.

The effect which the new law is hav
ing on the sale of oleo is clearly shown
by the following figures, which repre-.
sent the number of pounds for which
tax stamps were bought. In July
1901, 2,SS4571 pounds; July, 1902, / GAO
pounds of colored and 1,799,6OG
pounds uncolored, a total of 1901 pa
pounds. In August, 1901, 4,04955S
pounds. In August, 1902, 1905
pounds colored, 1,415,553 pounds I'M
colored, II total of 1,417,ASS pounds
In September, 1901, 3,S25,247 pounds
In September, 1901. 14,705 pounds
cOlored, 1,79S,3O5 pounds uncolored, q
total of 1,S13,010 pounds. For the
three first months of the fiscal year
the shrinkagc was 5,737 ,6G3 pounds, OF
over 80 per cent. This is for Chicago
alone, but it is said there is an equal
falling off at other manufactures
American Cultivator.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

Procure one bushel of well-ripened
tomatoes, wash them and cut them in
halves or quarters, according to the
size of each, stew them, and press them
through sieve. To each gallon meas
ured after sieving add one teacupful
and half of grated horseradish, one
one ounce each of allspice and black
pepper, and one-third of a teaspoonful
Of cayenne pepper. Boil all this for two
hours, then add one-half pint of good
strong vinegar for each gallon of pulp,
boil all for half an hour longer, then
take it up and strain it. Bring it again
to the boiling point and bottle it at
once.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

It is declared that in the month OF
October alone more than 10000 emf
grants passed through Chicago for parts
beyond the Mississippi and Missouri
Rivers, and that this volume has been
sustained for some time and has shown
no signs Of decrease Most Of the settl
crs are OF the better class Of foreigners
but many of them are Eastern farm
crs, who have sold out their small hold
lngs in the old States for the larger ones
that the price will secure in new lands
Without doubt most OF those who seek
Western homes at this time Will fare
well The West is capable of sustaining
and prohting by vastly greater popula.
ton than it now holds. If the west
ward movement Is drawing to some ex'
tent on the big cities so much the bet
ter for the centers OF population are
becoming dangerously crowded.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
Suitiny the Customer.

If growers of vegetables for marke,
would study more closely the needs OF
the consumer there would be a ma.
terial increase in the prices obtained
for the product, as well as a quicker
sale for it. Most growers work on the
plan that the largest specimens are
the ones that will bring the high prices,
but this is a mistake. Any housekeeper
will say that what she most desires in
vegetables for cooking are those OF
medium size and Of uniform size This
last Is especially important. Take pc.
tatoes as an illustration: the larger
specimens are not always of the best
flavor, and there are not a sufficient
number of them in barrel. so that the
housekeeper can rely on having large
ones until the entire lot is gone-th6
result Is she has some 6idiculty in
cooking the large and small together
good reason why she prefers the me.
dunn size and the uniform size. This
rule holds good through all vegetables
and they should be grown with this
idea in mind at all times.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
Farm Notes.


Evergreen branches make an excel
lent winter protection for many plants
and they are often useful to hold down
forest leaves and prevent the wind
from carrying them off
Rake up all the debris around tn,
grapevines and burn the leaves and
other materials. Scatter air-slaked
lime literally on the ground around the
vines. In the spring turn the soil I'M
der and use more lime. In this manner
the ravages of the rot can be greatly
mltigatcd.
The winter is the time for farmers t.
meet and discuss matters pertaining tc
farming. Many good hints, some OF
them very valuable, may be gained OF
impaired at such meetings, and no bet
ter way of spending the time can be
devised if the weather is too severe tc
permit Of other work.
\ sill of crude carbollc acid (Which
Is much cheaper than the refined arti
clc) made into an emulsion with half S
pint of strong soapsuds and a quart OF
cold water then added viii he sufficient
for moistening a bushel OF sawdust
which may he sprnkled in the stalls Il,
a disinfcctant
The black knot is the scourge Of the
cherry and plum, but it can be pre-
vented by vigilance, Cut away any
Of the limbs that show signs Of the
disease, and spray the tree with kerO.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

bolted around them. TO form two
drums. The edges OF the planks were
beveled and the bolt heads counter
sunk. The two aXles were welded to-
gether to make one long arbor the
ends of which were securely fastened
in strong frame.
A heavy iron strap through which
the arbor passes is twisted at each end
and bOltcd to the undcrside of front
and back timbers, with washers on the
axle against center hubs. II serves to
keep the drums apart and acts as II
brace to strengthen frame. Anyone
who has ever driven a two section roll
er knows the advantage it has over
the old log rollers in turning around.
One like this can he made at very
moderate cost and will prove very sat
isfactory. d. NJ. Greene, in Farm and
Home.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
Waste of Corn Fodder.

In Missouri it is safe to estimate tina,
something like 100000 tons of corr
fodder are grown in the average year
Certainly 100000 tons, or one-half OF
all that is produced, is wasted. The
average hay crop of the State Is scarce
ly more than 100000 tons and is esti
mated to be worth on the farm oven
S2O,0O0000. Yet large proportion OF
this hay is timothy, material that
supplies the same class of nutrients fol-
our stock that is found in corn fodder
II. j. Waters, Missouri
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

cows enough succulent foods during
the winter. It does not seem to occur
to them that an animal that has been
on pasture all the summer through
should need anything other than plcn.
~ of grain and hay. The writer once
paid as high rs 81 bushel for carrots
for stock feeding, and considered that
the sum was made good by having
less trouble with Indigestion among
the cows and especially saving annoy.
ance with constipation among preg.
nant animals. One feed n day of pump.
kins or some root crop will be bene
fetal to all cows.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
To Remove stains,

When polished furniture is disfguret
by stains take a piece of cork, cut il
very smooth, and rub the spots with il
very briskly for some time, and a fresl
polish will be raised. The same method
can be used to clean knives stained
with fruit or acid, with the addition
of some very finely powdered batl
brick or emery knife polish. TO remove
stains from silver, steep it for SOM
hours in boiling water in which SOAP
or washing powder has been dissolved
Take it out of the water and rub each
article with prepared whitening wetted
with vinegar, Let it become quite dry
then rub it off and polish with chamois
Gather, and the plate will look like
new.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

In little Denmark 1t has been discoV
cred that poverty is not crime; and
that aged poverty is a misfortune thai
at once puts n moral and legal duty on
the shoulders Of the State. 1t Is moi
asked why human being, white-halr
ed and tottering, past the age Of endea
vor, has failed to gain competence, but
what can be done to make the lot OF
the old folks comfortable. The old-ag,
home in Copenhagen Is n great mOdert
building, standing in the center Of s
beautiful garden. 1t has nothing II
common with the average poorhouse
1t Is a place to live in, not simply tn,
bright, well warmed and ventilated
prettily furnished, and the food Is pre-
pared by a chef who takes delight il
coaXing the appetites of the inmatel
with dainty dishes. Think Of coaXins
the appetite of paupers! One wonders
after an inspection of some American
poorhouses, and they are all nearl,
alike, If the people of Denmark are los
ing their senses. One thinks of rhl
places where old and young are herd
ed together idiots, imbeciles and ole
men and women who are worn out ant
not wanted-where the food Is at tn,
mercy of men who desire to attain s
record for cheapness of maintenance
where the inmates are made to fee
that they are paupers during ever!
waking moment. 1t Is crime. Den
mark takes care of the old folks, arc
the State must pay the bill. 1t doe
pay 1t without grumbllng, for a ligl
sense Of duty has been implanted II
the breasts of the Danes.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

The divorce lawyer looked up,
you desire Il separation?" he askct
to open the conversation
The pretty woman readiusted he
veil nervously, yes" she said, 20
the grounds Of extreme cruelty"
"Will you detail the incidents I
me-" asked the lawyer.
yes" replied the fair one, sohbiu.
ly. Three times recently l have erie
for five minutes at n time, nnd-bo,
hool-he-he hasn't even asked WV
what l was crying aboutw-Clnclnna
Commercial Tribune
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
drilled Beef.

Soak slices of cold meat in the follow.
ing sauce for one-half an hour: One
and half tablespoonfuls each of salad
oil and Worcestershire sauce, three tea.
spoonfuls of made mustard, pepper and
salt to taste, and little sliced onion
fried in butter. Broil the meat after ii
has soaked one-half an hour, and if
liked the sauce can be thickened with
a little flour and poured over the meat
when ready to serve.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

1t iso a curious fact that not one
among the many phllanthroplsts bent
upon providing reading matter for the
public has ever thought of establishing
a hospital library or Of giving attention
TO the selection of stimulating books
for convalescents. OF course books
are written for well people, and every.
body knows that 1t takes healthy
organism to digest some Of them, but
there are many tonic tales that might
aid recovery and which ought to lind
their way TO hospital book shelves.
At present the volumes that are found
upon these shelves form but monde
script collection made up of the cast
Always from family libraries the incur.
ably dull, or hopelessly insane stories
that have cutfived popular favor. OF
course. in hospitals with each book
must go a reaGer; and It is not every
patient who can command enough of a
nurses leisure r permit of literary
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
Chocolate CarameIs.

One pint of fresh milk, three ounces
of chocolate, grated, two pounds of
graduated sugar, half a teaspoonful
of cream of tartar. Stir until melted,
then add half a pint of cream, cook
until the mixture is brittle in ice wa
fer, then turn into a pan we'll creased
ind mark in squares when almost cold.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

Commissioner Woodbury. OF the New
York STRENGTHENING department lately
exposed some gelatine plates for half
an hour in the best residential parts OF
the city, and In the crowded tenement
regions. Those exposed to the air In
the clean portions of the city captured
ten or a dozen colonies of bacteria;
those In the East Side from seventy
five to hundred thousand. Rather a
neat way to preach the gospel of clean
streetsl
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
CauIihower An Gratin.

Boil as directed above, separate the
clusters of the caulifower and lay
them, stem downward, in a baking
dish. Pour over them a cupful of white
sauce, dust with salt and pepper and
vprinkle thickly with grated cheese.
Brown in the oven and serve in the
dish in which it was cooked
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
BuCkwheat Cakes.

Sift together a quart of buckwheat
-four, teaspoonful of salt and a half
cup of Indian meal. TO Il half-cup of
warm water add yeast cake and
when this is dissolved add two table
spoonfuls of molasses, and a quart of
warm water. Beat this into the flour
and beat hard for several minutes, set
to rise overnight in the kitchen. Bake
on a soapstone griddle.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

pursuits. And again It may be said
that patients provide their own books
or have friends who bring In literary
tidbits just as they supply more ma.
tcria dclicacles. But these sources
are not always to he depended upon,
and some one ought to arise who can
put up literary prescriptions and who
can discover the novels that may be
calculated to aid in bringing back the
flush Of health.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

The Rev. DR.. Huntington, rector of
Grace Church, has offered the use OF
the schoolrooms in the parish mission
house TO the department of education
Of New York City as Il measure of re-
lief for the overcrowded public schools.
The church receives very valuable
privileges, and enjoys important eXemp-
lions al the hands Of the civic authori-
ties" said DR.. Huntington, land II
therefore seems only fair that when
need arises, as in the present instance,
there should be at least an offer of reel.
proclty."
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

One of the political parties in the
Philippines has petltloned the Philip.
pine commission to furnish free trans
portation to the United States for Fill
selves here to teach at home Even
If the Fillplnos did not study many
books while here, a visit would do them
a great deal If good, and their pupils
when they returned would be benefited
by their enlarged outlook.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08


noren, of 81 Sixth street. Fond du Lac.
Wis, Presbyterian clergyman, says; "a
man or woman who has never had kid
ney complaint or any of the little Ills
consequent upon irritated or inactive
kidneys knows very little about what
prolonged suffering is. | had attacks
which kept me in the house for days 1T
a time, unable to do anything, and to
express what | suffered can hardly be
adequately done in ordinary Anglo
Saxon. AS time passed, complications
set in, the particulars of which | VIII
be pleased 20 give In n personal 'htcr-
view to any one who requires informa.
ton. | used plenty of remedies, and,
ever on the outlook for something that
might check or benefit my condition, [
began taking Doan's Kidney Pills. This
| can conscientiously say, Doan's KID
nCy Pills caused a general improve
ment in nv health. TheY brou,bt
great relief ny lesscning the pain and
correcting the action of the kidney Sc
cretions."
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured the Rev. Jacob
Van Doren will be mailed on lpplica-
ton to any part Of the United states.
Address Foster-Milbrrn Co., Buffalo,
n. Y. For sale by ali druggists, price
80 cents per box.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

Make a batter of cuptul Of prepared
flour, n tablespoonful of melted butter
and two beaten eggs. Drain the picked
pigs feet, dry ON clean towel, dip in
the butter and fry to golden brown.
Drain free of grease in a hot colander.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

Remember the date-Noy. 3. 1902
the day the first message was transmit
tee by wireless telegraphy across the
Atlantic ocean. You can't have too
many things to tell your grandchildren
abOut
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
Tomato -ouD,

Into a quart Of boiling beefsteak turn
the contents of can Of tomatoes ana
boil all together for twenty minutes.
Strain, add half a cup of soaked rice.
return to the fire, boil until the rice is
tender, season with salt, pepper and Il
little sugar and serve.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

Education makes man-that is the
only true education. And 1t isn't OBJ
tanned by shooting n boy through the
grammar school, where he learns to
spell and Is taught to make the elemen-
tary calculations of commerce. If edu-
Gators yield to this grotesque notion, as
some of them seem to be doing, they
will prove themselves sorry guardians
OF the peoples welfare.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
Creamed Carrots.

Scrape the skins from the carrots ana
tut them into dice of uniform size
Simmer in boiling water until tender.
Drain, sprinkle with salt and pepper
and put i'm a hot vegetable dish, cover
with a white sauce; stir this well
through them and serve.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
hmm Cninn "

The cause of the flame of a lamp
burning unstoadily is often to be found
the fact that dust and dirt have set
led on the wick. TO remedy this the
top of a lamp chimney should be kept
covered during the day.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
A Use for Soda

A lump of soda laid upon the drain
pipe of the kitchen sink will prevent
The pipe becoming clogged with grease.
The pipe ought TO be flushed twice q
week with boiling water.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

A New York lady who sued for S25,
300 for breach of promise has been
awarded damages In the sum OF six
cents. That ought to take the conceit
out of the fellow.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

ten. Harrison's name appears as
Ben" Harrison on the new So bill.
stu, even at that 1t isn't likely that a
very large percentage Of the popula-
ton will get too familiar with it.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

The Grown Prince of Sam took pains
TO avoid women during his stay in Chi
cago. His royal highness will. in ac-
cordance with Siamese customs, be
compelled to have anywhere from 30
TO 500 wives, and he probably is desir-
Gus Of putting off his trouble until the
last minute
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
Shorthorn Cow Ruberta.

The center of attraction at many
state fairs Of the Middle West this
fall, and one that captured a prize at
the International Live Stock Show in
Chicago, was the handsome Shorthorn
COW, Ruberta. She is now a part Of
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

Arrangements have been made to
turn over to the creditors of the Count
and Countess de Castellane all but
100000 year of their income. How
can the poor things ever hope to pull
through on such niggardly allowance
as that7
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

1t has been decided that n change Of
shape which enables an instrument to
perform new functions Ks invention
Among leading inventors of the day
must therefore be reckoned the men
who by changes in formation enable n
football eleven to perform new func-
tionS
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08
Signs.

Towne-I think my BARRIERS in Low,
Browne-Doesn't eat onions an
more, Ell?
Towne-Yes, and he's so absen
minded. He pinned the newspape
around my neck this morning and CAV
me a towel TO read - Phlladelphi
Press
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

dious when it lies fiat upon the ground.
\ handy arrangement for holding and
raising the logs is easily made as
shown in sketch.
Take two straight poles Is feet long
and strong enough to bear the strain
Fasten pair of stout legs about 3 feet
long to one end of each pole. Then
with a pinch auger bore "A series Of
holes along the top Of each and fit Il
wooden pin or stake to them. The
poles are to be placed side by side and
each log rolled up the incline until il
reaches the desired height. The pins
are inserted to prevent rolling or slid
ing back and the log is ready for the
save, q. Ormsby, in Farm and
Home.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

saw. This Is easy
and pleasant work
when the log is
raised about two
feet from [ h g
ground, but very
difficult and te-
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

1t Is reported that King Leopold is
going to get married again. The name
Of the lucky music hall artist Is not
given.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

Up to date, Emperor william has
killed 47,443 "plcces" Of game, some
Of which were not battered at the time.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

According to Uncle Russell Sage,
great fortunes are misfortunes," 1t is
wonderful how some people cling to
ulisfOrtIfnp
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

When the South American republics
scowl Mt Uncle Sam they are making
faces at the only real friend they have.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

Schwab says he can't understand
why people insist on gossiping about
him. This is strong indication Of
mental arrangement.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

A home made land roller on our farm
was made as follows: Two rows of
holes were bored through the rims of
old moving machine wheels. and 2x5
inch oak planks 3la feet long were
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

The salt trust dissolved, probably be
cause there was too much water in It.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

Alfred Austin has written poem en-
titled Good Night" If we could only
believe he means itl
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

There is an idea among farmers that
pumpkin seeds are Injurious to stock,
and especially to swine, There is no
good foundation for this belief. al.
though, without doubt, if hog was
permitted to eat all the pumpkin seeds
it could without eating any of the flesh
they would make him ILL., Pumpkms
should be freely fed to stock. using
them as other green crops such as DO.
tatoes carrots and the like are fused
as appetzers ana feeding them I'm
small quantities just before the regular
meal. If given after the regular meal
the animals will not eat so freely OF
them. In feeding pumpkins To hogs.
horses and cows, simply cut them I'm
half and let the animal do the rest. In
feeding them to sheep they must be
cut in smaller pieces, and it is good
plan TO sprinkle little salt over the
pieces until the sheep get used to the
taste, All crops of this nature are di-
gestives, and pumpkins especially will
prevent attacks of prolonged coustipa-
ton. AS a rule, dalrymen do not feed