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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
INDIAN RUNNING DUCK.
: hardy Breed Which Responds
Readily to GOOD Feeding and
a Little Care.

The Indian running duck is what
might be called an all-aroundpractical
duck, says Walter L. Dclano, in the
American Poultry journal. The gem
eral makeup of these ducks seems to
De unlike many others, inasmuch as
they have so many points in their IA
vor.
First, the color and plumage are very
attractive, being of n fawn color mixed
with white, the brakes having a steel
blue cap, with a distinct white line rum
nlng from the eye around the back of
the head to the eye opposite, the pure
white neck, the tawn colored breast
and back, tapering off with white in
wing flights and tail. They are strong
and erect, alert in every motion and
very hardy.
Second, their laying qualities are
such that. they have been called and
are known to-day as the Leghorn of
the duck family. One breeder claims
for one individual duck a record Of 1872
eggs per year.
1t is very fascinating for one to col
lect eggs from these ducks after once
starting to lay, and they generally
start in with me in February. 1t is
a common occurrence to bring in just
as many eggs as there are ducks.
Third, as a market duck, they grow
very rapidly, and while they consume
much less food in proportion than the
Pekin. at ten weeks old will dress ten
pounds to the pair, and in comparing
the pair l find the runner smaller
boned, but heavier meated.
Success with these ducks, like every
thing else, depends solely on feed ant
care In the center of an acre lot nd
joining my place is a pond fed b,
springs about 100 feet across. On tn
shore of this pond is my duck house
where the ducks are wintered. II
the breeding season I select my breed
ers. putting one drake with every fiv
ducks. and as soon as the ice is out o
the pond the ducks r a~llowed'the us
of it through the day, but are Gale
into their house for supper at night
thus making it easy to collect the egg
in the morning.
One of the most essential things j
raising ducks is that they have dr.
quarters to sleep in and pure air t
breathe. Little attention need be give
to making tight houses as long as the
are kept dry at night. They will stan
some very cold weather. For thei
bedding 1 use plenty of lawn clipping
and clover hay, and it is surprising t
see how much a flock Of SO will consum
through the winter.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
Hi. Aufu1 Break.

"Yes," said the Boston girl, as she
polished her spectacles with a paper
napkin, ST came within an ace of get
ting spliced to that New York mill
iionaire, but I was snatched from the
matrimonial brink, as it Were"
"Put me next" urged her chum.
"Well," continued the heroine of the
skit. she began by saying he loved me
from the ground up and asked me to
give him my hand. Then, of course, it
was me for the coy-maid role, so /
said: You must ask my pa And say,
what do you think?"
II don't think" replied the chum.
"I'm from the Back Bay district and
you'll have to inform me-"
.He said," continued the other:
"'Pardon mel stand corrected; give
me your paw And right there all bets
were declared off, for you know my
sensitive nature wouldn't allow me t.
stand for such kindergarten talk :,
that."-Chicago Daily News.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
POULTRY PARAGRAPHS.

There are no lice on incubator and
hrooder chicks. This is one advantage
in artificial rearing.
Throw the grit for the ducksin their
drinking water. They like to fish for
f. Just watch them go for water and
this grit while feeding.
A little charred corr twice a week
will help to keep the combs OF the hens
red and the plumage glossy. This
means plenty of eggs.
Many a East of cold in the head and
;ncipient roup is due to winds striking
b fowls at night on the perches.
Look out for your fowls.
The Young broods should be shell
tered from the spring winds. The coops
should be inside of open sheds, or be
nrotected by buildings. fences OF wind.
hrsaks of corn fodder.
4 correspondent writes in the Farm
1onrnalthat his business is fruit poul-
.rv truck and dairying. This is a
snIendid combination of Industries
The poultry can make meat ana eggs
mt of the waste of the other three,
ayt he nust have his hands 1uA q
work.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
Requirement. Of . Preside.t.

To tell a boy that he may be pres
ident is to put the presidency above
other earthly prizes attainable by
our future men, and to imply that
the route to the presidency is a peo-
pies free highway. There is, in
truth, no royal road to the white
house, nor special privilege to any
person or class that may have a
fancy for it. What the law says as
to the presidency is simplicity itself;
merely that a president shall be q
%native-born citizen at least IS years
old, with a residence of not less than
il years within the United States,
and that he shall be elected by a ma
iority of votes in the nation. There
are millions of boys who in time will
meet all these requirements but the
last. The boys possess the wide
open field, and how wide it is may be
Judged from the distance between
Jefferson and Madison, born to
wealth and high training, and Jack
son and Lincoln, born to dire pow
erty and cast upon the world to train
themselves.-Charles F. Benjamin, in
st. Nicholas.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
PROFIT IN PIGEONS.
They Need But Little Care and tn
Raising Of Squads Ii Remuner-
ative Work.

Pigeons need the least care of any
poultry and raising squads is agree
able and profitable work. To raise
them on a large scale. a proper loft
must be constructed. A suitable place
for them is on a floor, in the top of a
barn. The size of a loft does not mat
ter. one 15x3O feet is large enough. Get
high enough and away from rats and
cats. Cut small holes in the south
side of the loft, as shown. and place an
alighting board on a level with the bot
tom. Nail boxes for nests along the
sides. The less you handle young
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

can heartily recommend Peruna as .
catarrh remedy."-Mrs. Elmer Fleming.
Treat Catnrrh In Spring.
The spring is the time to treat catarrh.
Cold, wet winter weather often retards
q. cure of catarrh. If 9, curse of Peruna
is taken during the early spring months
the cure will be prompt and permanent.
There can be no failures if 5Peruna is
taken intelligently during the favorable
weather of spring.
As systemic catarrh remedy Peruna
eradicates catarrh from the system
wherever it may be located. 1t cures
catarrh of the stomach Or bowels with
the same certainty as catarrh of the
head.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving q
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis. .
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
Kill Hen-Killlne Dor.

We lost a good many hens a few sum-
ners ago from dogs. Occasionally a
Fonng dog will develop a mania for
Ellling hens, as they do for killing
heep. Such dogs are apt to train in
pairs. They will catch a hen. bite it
through the back, crushing the ribs,
and Their chase down another. We
found two strange dogs at work one
pay in this manner, but not until they
&nad Killed over 20. After a few days
'hey reappeared and killed about the
same number before the hired man APP
peared on the scene With a gun. One
OF the dogs fell a victim to his sure
am but the other made his escape.
y suit at law resulted in a verdict for
me plaintiff and established the fact
mat the owner of a dog is liable for
damages in a case of this kind.-Rural
New Yorker.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
buy Superior Bee. only.

There are many breeders who breed
superior stock in the way of queens.
ana II we are careful to buy from such
feeders We get quite an improvement
On our present stock. Those who
breed in a careless manner charge
aoont as much for queens as the first
eiass breeder, SO that nothing is saved,
ana muchi is lost by not getting the best
o. stock. On the improved methods
Vi Introducing queens we seldom lose
a queen, and the amateur can succeed
as well as any. If bees are kept at
all IT will pay to thus keep them right.
and keep only good stock. just as our
reeders would 60 with ordinary stock.
farmers Tribune.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
ono An.we.r for Avn.

Lancaster, N. y, Mar. 3oth.-Postmaster
Remers is still in receipt Of many letters
asking if his cur has held good.
1t will be remembered that some time
ago the particulars Of Mr.. Remers' case
were published in these columns. He had
been very low with Diabetes. Physicians
could do nothing to save him and he grew
worse and worse till some one recommended
Dodd's kidney Pills. A treatment Of this
remedy was begun and when eight boxes
had been taken Mr.. kemers began to see an
Improvement which continued as the treat
ment proceeded till he was completely re-
stored.
He has; since enjoyed perfect health and
is as robust and able a man as any in Lancas-
ter. interviewed the other day he said:
MANY people wrote to me when the story
of my case was first printed and some write
to me yet asking if the cure was only tenn.
porary and if the diabetes has returned. |
lave only one answer to everybody. Three
years ago l was very. low with Diabetes. The
best physicians failed to help me and Dodd's
Kidney Pills cured,me. lam well and strong
and have not had the slightest return Of the
old trouble
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
SUITABLE PIGEON O F


n;eeons the better. Do not keep too
much food lying around, as the birds
grow lazy. -.
Keep fresh water handy to drink :
and battle in. Pigeons that are housed
the year around are liable to disease
and lice. Sprinkle their nests occa-
sionally with a little powdered sulphur
and whitewash the house frequently
SQUADS are ready for market after
thew are feathered out. Homers are
among the best for SQUAD raising
They are quick growers. vigorous. ac'
tive, strong feeders. and their plump
ness makes them attractive in market
The stronger and larger the hen
pigeon the better results will be OBJ
tained.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
IliE Prone In Geese.

geese raiser writes the editor:
'eese come as e being all profit
as any stock raised largely on grass,
and are practically self supporting.
ahey do not require a large pasture
held, but one that produces a good
yield. Add little grain occasionally,
and you will have no trouble in raising
geese. They only require water for
ufanking purposes, same as a hen. They
are louise and mite proof, + seldom
SUBJECT to any kind of disease, and
avn seldom prey upon the young
goslings.D
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
E.o2
CRETE FLOOR WITH ENTRANCE.

CRETE FLOOR WITH ENTRANCE.
ion Of the frame with concrete,
with the top of the frame. Leave
b stand for "a hours or more. Take
the tongue Z and lift the frame
the handles, as shown.
be block will appear very rough,
finish it off with thin coating of
fixture of two parts clean, fine sand
one Of cement. The more cement
used in this final coating the more
Pervious to dampness will the block
Put this final coating on with a
twel. When the whole block is coat
ii it be rubbed over with a piece OF
bagging made very wet, there will
a very good smooth surface. The
hcrete can be formed with gravel,
fnd and cement, one part of the latter
two of the former; or fill in the
hme with broken bricks, stones, etc,
Hd pour in the mixture of sand and
(ment until the frame is full, when
Re whole mass may be gently rammed
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
An AdiustahIe Limit.

It was a Maine girl of whom the story is
told that she refused to marry a most de:
voted lover untilhe had amassed a fortune OF
$4,000. After some expostulation he ac-
cepted the degree and went to work. About
three months after this the vivacious young
lady, meeting her lover, asked:
"Well, Charley, how are you getting
along?"
"oh, very well, indeed, . Charley returned
CHEEKY. I've saved sl8."
The young lady blushed and looked dowr
at the toes Of her walking boots, and stabbed
the inoffensive earth with the point of he1
parasol. 81 guess" she said family, q
guess, Charley, that's about near enough
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
FOR BEEH1vEs.
sConcrete Are Durable,
hrink and Hnrbor No
xlous Vermin.

lands for beehives are
crete and described by AL
the Agricultural Gazette
th Wales. They harbor no
Insects. do not shrink or
require painting and being
X larger than the hive
a clear space around
entrance for the bees when
i'm the fields loaded with
e bee entrance can be con-
nil or expanded to 2Hx9
that the bees can fly direct
q the combs if it be so de.
entrance has a fall of 2H
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

AIN CONCRETE FLOOR.
. inches, so no rain can beat
|agrams are lcttered A to E.
frame in which y was nodded.
FL of it is ex1S inches. It gives
idth entrance to an eight or a
he hive. d was nodded in the
and differs from = in having
der on each side the entrance
hive to rest on. AT the same
gives protection from cold cur
L air sweeping underneath the
BE- is the tongue which forms
France. In making these floors
b thus:
II the site. place the molding
Thereon, first ramming the soil
Edown, and true the frame with
1t level. Fill in about l inch
The full width of the frame, and
|lO inches on the end where the
lers Of the floor are, with con-
made of two parts sand and one
Insert the tongue, as
in c, then fill in the remaining
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

"I can c0nscienti0usIy recommend
your Peruna as q fine tonic and all
around good medicine to those who
are i'm need of q catarrh remedy. IL
has been commended to me by people
who have used it, as q remedy par
ficuIarIy effective in the cure of ca
tarrh. For those who need a good
cafarrh medicine know of nothing
better."-H. w. Ogden.
w. E. Griffith, Concan, Texas. writes:
81 suffered with chronic catarrh for
many years. Itools Peruna and it COM
pletely cured me. l think Perunaisthe
best medicine in the world for catarrh.
NV general health ismuch improvedby
it's use, as | am much stronger than l
have been for years. w. e. Griffith.
A Congre.sman's Letter.
Congressman H. Bowen, Ruslxin, Taze-
| well county, Va, writes:
"I can cheerfuLly recommend your
valuable remedy, Peruna, to any one
| who is suffering with catarrh, and who
is in need of apermanentande effective
cure."-H. Bowen.
Mr.. Fred. D. Scott, Larue, Ohio, Right
| Guard of Hiram Foot Ball Team, writes:
.As a specific for lung trouble I place
Peruna at the head. Ihavc used it my
self for colds and catarrh of the bowels
and it is asplendidremedy. Itrestores
vitality, increases bodily strength and
makes a sick person wellin a short time.
I give Peruna my hearty Endorsement"
Fired. D. Scott.
Gen. Ira c. Abbott, COG M street, N. w.,
Washington, D. c., writes
81 am fully convinced that your REM
edy is an excellent tonic. Many of my
tarrhal trouble..-Ira G. Abbott.
Mrs. Elmer Fleming, orator of Reser-
voir Council No. 1853, Northwestern Lee
gion of Honor, of Minneapolis, Mimi,
writes from 1855 Polk street, N. E.:
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

HON. DAN. A. GROSvENOR, OF THE FAMOUS OHIO FAMILY.
Hon. Dan "A. Grosvenor, Deputy Auditor for the War Department., n a letter
written from Washington, d. c., says:
"ANow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived
from one bottle of Peruna. One week has brought wonderful changes
and I am now as well as ever. : Besides being one of the very best
spring tonics it is an excellent catarrh remedy
DAN. A. GROSVENOR.
In a recent letter he says:
81 consider Peruna really more nerhorious than I did when I
wrote YOU last I receive numerous letters from acquaintance all
over the country asking me if my certificate is genuine. Invariably
answer, yes. Dan. A. Gr0sven0r
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
A County oonm,..loner'. Letter.

A County Commissioner's Letter.
Hon. John Williams, County Commits
sioner, of SIT West Second street, Duluth,
Mimi. says the following in regard to
Peruna:
Gas a remedy for catarrh I can cheer
fully recommend Peruna. I know what
it is to suffer from that terrible disease
and I feel that it is my duty to speak q
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
rh,. Will 1ntere.t Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in
Children'sH ome,.N New York., cure Feverish-
ness, Teething disorders, Stomach troubles,
destroy worms. All Druggists, 25c:: Sample
FREE. Address A.S.O lmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

Proper respect for some persons is best
preserved by avoiding their neighborhood.-
George VIM. Curtis.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

Explosions of Coughing are stopped by
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03
Aa Revived.

Bunker (of Boston)-I understand New
York has 3 ,O0O. 900 odd inhabitants.
Penn (of Philadelphia)-Odd! You mean
crazy, dou't you?-Chicago Daily News.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

Success Is sweet; the sweeter if long de-
layed and attained through manifold strug-
giles and defeats.-A. Bronson Alcott.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

IL have been
troubled all my
life with catarrh
in my head. I
took Peruna for
a o ut three
m o n h 8, a n d
now think I am
pc n emily
cured. I believe
that for catarrll
in all its forms
P erun a is the
medicine of the
age. It cures
when all other
ro~o1;oc foil
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

The safest principle through life, instead
Of reforming others, is to set about perfect
ing yourself.-Haydon.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs; Thos'
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

II shouldll like to know Why" said the In.
tellectual 'Grubber, money is called
dough- Because" simpered the Cheer
full Idiot, Everybody kneads it. "-Balti-
more American.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

Tue braggart deceivcs no one but himself.
Rams Horn.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

good word for the tonic that brought me
immediate relief. Peruna cured nj of a
bad case of catarrh and I know it will
cure any other sufferer from that dis
ease."-John Williams.
A Congressman's Letter.
Hon. H. w. Ogden, Congressmanfrom
Louisiana, in a letter written at Wash
ington, d. c., says the following of Pc
runa, the national catarrh remedy: :
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

June Tint Butter Color makes top Of the
market butter.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money fit fails to cure. 25t
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-04-03

faMidshsii.
!. Carthaln
|1edeGida
fe agenth
II read til.
ht again
'''Ibeiev.
Pr pl,N
knovI
3e."-Ml.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26
German sNrup.

We want 10 impress on our readers
that Boschee's German Syrup is posi-
lively the only preparation on the
market today that does relieve and
cure consumption. 1t contains the
specifics, sIch as pure tar, extracts of
gums, etc, which have been so high
ly endorsed for the cure of coughs,
colds and consumption by the great
medical congresses. The consumptiye,
whether his disease is in his throat o.
lungs must have rest at night, and be
free from the spasms or dry and rack
ing cough in the morning. The dis.
eased parts want rest, healing and
soothing treatment, and the patient
neds fresh air, good food, etc. Ger
man Syrup will give free and easy
expectoration in the morning with
speedy and permanent relief. Small
bottles 25c; regular size, containing
nearly four times as much, 75c. For
sale at City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

A Chicago man observed that Good
deeds are better than real estate deed
some of the latcr afn wp"Alcss.
Act kindly and gently. show sympathy
and lend a helping hand. You cannot
possibly lose by it, Most men apprc-
,iate a kind word and ,ncouraG.',u
more than substantial dolp. There .l'
persons IN ;nis community who miEhi
Faithfully say: MY good iraul, cheer
up. A few doses Of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy will rid you Of your
cold. and there is no danger whatever
from pneumonia when you use that
medicine II always cures. know
It, for it has helped me out many a
time" Sold by City Drug store. +. j.
Ramsey and Ardmorc Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26
HEALDToN


Special COrrCspO spOndence.
Healdton. l. r.. oct. PA week of
sunshine ending with a heavy frost
and ice This morning win cause cot
ton to open Fast and HlI all the young
bolls
jeff Robinson and family OF Loco
passed through Thursday ON route t.
TisEowrgo
Re. solomon O.. Dixie was on our
streets yesterday.
George Tysou OF Cnaghs was here
yesterday
Dr. sddmorc anj family of ChagrIs
passed through yesterday on tnc.r way
tc Hewitt.
Dr. Gordon has been confaed to his
rcom most of the wppN suffering with
rheumatism.
Drs. league and Strange v.Iy call
cu to Hewitt to see Mrs. Sexton.
We have had no school for the past
two days. Prof Gains being al the
bedside of his daughter Mrs sexton.
at Hewitt
Mrs Mollic Ingram was reported
quite sicl, the first OF the week bu,
she is much better now.
NJ. L. Alexander of Ardmoro IS here
ills week talking insurance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26
rrottInn Record Lowered

At the Memphis track Saturday af-
tcruoon the trotting record was low
cred to 1:5S 1-2 by Lou Dillon in the
face of strong wind. owing Oo the
strong vuI Il was not expected that
tho record would be lowered aud ,ae
won. o. the aro was q -ururs. FOB ALL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

Is the one that will cleanse the system
set the liver to action, remove the
bile, clear The complexion, cure the
headache and leave a good taste in
the mouth. The famous little pills fol
doing such work pleasantly and effect
ually are DeWitt's Little Early Risers
Bob Moore of Lafayette, Ind, says
An other pills | have used gripe and
sicken, while DeWitts Little Early
Risers are simply perfect" Sold by
all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

who would keep their children in
good health should watch for the first
symptoms of worms, and remove them
with Whites Cream Nermifuge. It is
the childrens best tonic. lt gets di-
geston at work so their food does
them good, and they grow up healthy
and strong. 25c at w. B. Frames
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26
Beautiful CompIexlons.

Are spoiled by using any kind of
preparation that fills the pores of the
skin. The best way to secure a clear
complexion free from sallowness, PIN.
pies, blotches, etc, is to keep the liver
in good order. An occasional dose OF
Herbine will cleanse the bowels, reg
ulate the liver and so establish clear,
healthy complexion. soc at w. B.
Frames.