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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

AS only the crude materia1 are used
as fertilizers analyses vary. Peruvian
guano contains about 14.75 per cent. of
water, $40 per Gem. of nitrogen. 2.65
per cent. of potash, 500 per cent. of
soluble phosphoric acid, and 4.10 per
cent. of reverted phosphoric acid, its
total of soluble and insoluble phos-
phoric acid being about 1880 per cent
The supply is nearly exhausted, ana it
is seldom found on the market. The
fertilizing value today would be about
$32 per ton Of 1000 pounds. Pure nj
trate of soda contains about 6315 per
cent. of nitric acid, corresponding to
1872 per cent. of nitrogen, and 361a
per cent. of soda. The commercial nj.
trate contains only 95 per cent ofpure
nitrate. or Is 2.3 per cent Of nitrogen.
Commercial muriate Of potash con.
tains about 51la per cent of actual
potash and 4S% per cent, of chlorine,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

Inc farmer or gardener can save
nothing by attempting to use his own
seeu, and it may be stated, also. thar
seeds grown for use next sprins shonld
80 noct'rea early, even in the winter,
- convenient The reason is that
, mmeh spring arrives there is usuai!Y a
!usn, and the early customers are
"''eiiuea 10 first, which often results
i IN tne stock of seeds, of certain kinds
oelhg sold out long before the demand
van De supplied. Such was the case
WIN several varieties last season the
!,a4 oeing high because they could
Ho' De procured. The careful garden
' 81, men should, while he has the ODD
poEtuhity take advantage of a fpn
market nasI anu lay in a supply while
seds are cheap.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02
Most9Interesting Pictures Of Pope Published
She Was a Prize.

Are you familiar with Dante. Mis-
Kittish?' asked Mr.. Tredway.
No; but can make pumpkin pic
that fairly melts in your mouth
VIII you marry me?' asked the
young man eagerly.-Puck
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02
Hypothetical Case.

Johnny Sposin | should accident.
ally tip over a jar of preserves. would
IT be wrong If ! ate EN-?
Mother-Johnny, bring me my slipJ
Der-Chicaeo American.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

1t costs at least one-third more to
produce a pound of pork after the first
year than before. If pig does not
pay profit by the time it is ten
months old, it will hardly do so after
II passes that age. Young pork is not
only the best and cheapest, but brings
'Ae HiShest prices IN market -
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

Pea and bean weevils, and similar
seed vermin, can be entirely killed by
the use of bisulphiie of carbon. Place
the seed in an air tight bin, or recepta-
Gle and leave small vial of the poison
IN the bins or vessel for twenty-four
hours. The fumes will evaporate and
kill the weevils. Then uncover the
vessel and air the seed thoroughly. If
any larvae hatch out later, fumigate
again.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

The farmer should study how to pro
duce at the lowest cost and how to sell
to the best advantage.His mistakes
should serve to guide him against re-
peating them, and where farmer has
had years of experience his knowledge
thus gained should be as valuable as
the capital. A record of the opera,
lions of each year. for reference, would
be found in valuable later on.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02
King Solomon and His Lady friends

800 us lazy FTiehcs.
a little girl tells what she knows
ABOUT King Solomon in the follow
ing essay: King Solomon was a
man who lived ever so many years
ago. and in the country in which he
governed he was the whole pus,,
Ki2g solomon built solomon's temple
and was the father of all the Masons
He had 700 wives and 200 ladv
friends, and that is why there are SO
many Masons in the world.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

NaZgsby-Too bad the Princess
louise was debarred from marrying
G!-on. whom she apparently loved de
VcIedly Waggsby-Yes, but there's
nothing in the divorce decree tba,
prevents her being engaged by Mai
Po2d.-Baltimore American.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

Those who have ensilage at this sea
son will find it a great assistance TO
the dry matter usually fed to animals
at this time of the year 1t is not
claimed that ensilagei corn fodder
possesses greater nutritive value than
dry fodder properly prepared, but it is
excellent as dietary food when green
succulent matter is scarce. The true
use of the silo is simply to keep the
food in green condition, and the rea-
son why it is so beneficial is that it
enables the farmer to store away the
fodder at any time, withot waiting for
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

Low prices of wheat and large pro-
auctions are not encouraging to farm
ers, yet the corn crop is usually three
times as large as that of wheat, and
the farmers continue to make corn
speciality. They do not seek new mar.
kets for corn, but sell it in the shape
of beef, butter. milk and wool, and yet
there is but little mentioned regarding
the corn crop as not paying.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

When wheat is valued at a low
price do not forget that the straw is
also an item that is entitled to ADJ
something to the value of the wheat
crop.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02
THE FARM.

Suggestions for Winter and Early
Spring.
Remedies for disease are sometimes
given before learning the cause or the
nature of the disease. Recently a
whole herd of swine belonging TO a
stockman became sick with supposed
cholera, but examination after death
showed that the hogs had gorged them,
selves with pumpkin seed, which did
not digest.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

There are but few large fiocks Of
sheep compared with those that are
smaller, as farmers keep sheep r2ore
for the purpose Of utilizing material OF
no value than with the expectation Of
realizing large sums therefrom, conse-
quently, while the total number OF
sheep in this country is large, yet each
farmer taking the average number in
the tlocks) has but few. but farmers
will always keep sheep because they
cost but very little under certain cir
cumstances.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

Strawberries and raspberries from
seed are easily raised by anyone so
inclined, as novices may like the ex-
pertinent. Crush ripe berries, andmiy
the seed with sand. Sow this mixture
about a quarter of an inhh deep, cover
with light soil and tread on the drill.
Keep moist constantly, and by fall
some plants will have appeared. which
being planted out properly, will show
a little fruit the first season, and give
a crop the year after. 1t would be a
grand thing to raise a new seeding
that would excel any we have, and
some growers produce new varieties
every year.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02
gricultural Lore

il TO cure in the field. When given to
stock it affords a change. increases the
appetite, and promotes digestion.
Some who do not take this fact into
consideration ascribe it to a greater
value than it really possesses from a
nutritive point o. view, II is not nee
essary TO build extensive stone silos
for the preservation of green food. in
fact, if bins are filled. the fodder CON-
pressed in them, and the air kept out,
the same effect will be produced. Any
method that serves 10 keep the green
matter in a moist, succulent condition
answers the same purpose as a silo.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

wool breeds, even if wool sold at
double the present prices.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

Peach trees raised from the seed on
the spot where they are to rrow. and
budded there, live longer, produce
more fruit, and are surer bearers than
those transplanted.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

Roses, young trees, and shrubbery
will not always thrive on the edges of
a grass plot. The grass deprives them
of plant food, and prevents growth.
They should be set out on a clean loca-
ton, and we'll worked sith a hoe sew
eral times, especially if the season is
dry.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

Never waste wood ashes. Save
every pound and use them on the or
charG land. Corn cobs are very rich
in potash. and the ashes of such
should be saved carefully.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02
THE WOMEN
OF VENEZUELA
DOMESTIC CARES REST LIGHTLY
UPON THEM.
REVOLUTIONS ADD SPICE

Afternoons Are Pleasantly Passed
Gossipins on the Plaza Mayor and
in the Evening Every One Dances
at the Casino-cigarette Smoking
Common.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

Pinch off the tops of your raspber-
ries and blacakberries early. ana serve
TO side-shoots the same way, early and
often, to make a compact bush. If you
wait to head back later, the strength
of the vine which has been thrown in.
to the top will be wasted, and you will
have fewer fruit spurs.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

The demand for choice mutton has
largely increased during the past five
years The Introduction of mutton
breeds on farms has added to the quail
ity Of the meat, which educated con
sumers to the use of that which could
not be attained. 1t is doubtful If any
farmer who has made a specially Of
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-02

Next month when you endeayor to
buy your seed potatoes, you will dis
cover that they are not as cheap as
was expected. The lack of proper
storage facilities cause the bulk of the
crop to be placed on the market just
after harvest. Grow a large crop Of
early potatoes. as they nearly always
sell at fair prices and when putting in
the late crop take into consideration
how Lest to store them over winter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
What Makes a Gentleman.

Archbishop Temple, the recently de-
ceased primate of the established
church Of England, and man of the
highest character, gave a short time
before his death the following outline
of what he considered really gentle
manly conduct:
1.-THE man who is thoroughly unset
fish in all small things, he Is the man
in regard of whom it is quite impos-
sible for you not TO feel, that man is
a gentleman. Let his rank in society
be what it may, let him be ignorant of
the ordinary conventionalities of so
cial intercourse, still, If the man be
truly self-sacriicing. if in his ordinary
relations with his fellows there is true
and genuine unselfishness, it is impos-
sible for any man who has much to do
with him not TO feel That man is a
gentleman l don't care whether he
is learned or not whether he is edu-
Gated or not: l don't care how ig-
norant he may be or how low he may
stand: / don't care IL he be ever so
poor; the man who constantly shows
that he is giving himself up for the
sake of other people, that man is ar
heart and in reality one of natures
gentlemen, and this is the way in
which he shows it."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
Plant with Deadly odor.

There are criminals among plants as
well as among animals and human be-
ings. Those that have the most SIMS
ter reputation are known as death
plants. which are found only in the
volcanic districts of Java and Sum
atra. The plants appearance quite be-
lies its name. for ii is really very
attractive. being low growth shrub
with long thorny stems covered with
beautiful broad leaves. The upper
surface OF these leaves is vivid en-
erald, while the lower surface is bril-
liant scarlet. The flowers are great
white bell-shaped blossoms, which ex-
hale a sweet and deadly perfume
The death plant grows in the most
fertile spots. but all about it the
ground becomes barren of vegetation
and neither bird nor beast may come
within a wide radius OF II. They know
better. but rash man. with no warning
instinct to guide him, VIII occasionally
linger TOO long in its vicinity, en-
chanted by its delicious and heavy
fragrance. until be experiences the
distressing effects of his lmprudepce-
a binding headache. which. II he still
remains. win be followed ny temporary
deafress, convulsions of muscles of
TIE face and insenSIS2ity-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
sheen Tor the Farm.


If one is In the raising of sheep ex
clusively, one can afford to go into the
question Of fancy breeds suited to the
marked to which he is catering, but the
average farmer who raises Sneep simp-
ly as one more crop from which he
hopes TO derive an incorae, should select
the breed from those most common In
his section. The general purpose eve.
If this term may be applied to sheep,
is the one with some Merino blood in
order TO obtain the heavy fine fleece.
1t has been observed that the animal
with the close, dense Seece is the Wig
orOus, hardy animal. The ram should
be of good cross or pure bred, If de-
sired, but care should be taken that
he is of a breed suited to thrive in
the section where he is to remain and
under the conditions with which he
will be surrounded. In selecting sheep
for the farm it is generally wise TO
look after the merits of each individz
ual regardless of the breed to which
she belongs, for there are good breeds
with poor members of the family just
as there are good members in breeds
that are not so highly rated. In most
sections where sheep may be raised
to advantage there is room for many
more than are now raised. If farm
ers would go into this industry, care
fully increasing their holdings as they
gain experience, they could make
sheep raising profitable.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
Root Crops for Stock.

There is not a farmer in business
but who can readily spare an acre or
two of ground on which to grow root
crops. If he has any number of heads
of stock he will find that he can not
grow anything on the farm to greater
profit than the small area named put
into root crops. Mangel wurzels are
among the easiest of the root crops
to grow and they will grow on any
soil If the soil is properly prepared.
The seed bed should be deep and har-
rowed several times after thorough
blowing. Seeds should be drilled in
and from two to four pounds of seed
an acre will be required. The space
between rows should be kept free from
weeds and when the plants are three
or four inches high they should be
thinned out so that they will stand
fifteen inches apart.
1t will be necessary to keep the field
hoed or cultivated until the plants get
strong enough to overcome any weed
growth. After this no care is neces-
sary until fall harvest Under this
sort of cultivation it is possible to grow
from 600 to 1000 bushels on an acre,
according to the condition of the soil.
Carrots and turnips can be easily rails
ed on the same plan, although for gen
eral feeding the mangels are, perhaps,
more desirable.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
For Maturing stock.

No matter how pure source OF sup
ply may be at hand for watering stock,
If it is pumped into an open trough
and left exposed for any length OF
time it soon becomes polluted and I'M
fit for the animals to drink. This will
not be the case, according to the in
ventor, If the stock watering appara-
tus here shown is put into use. II
pure water is furnished to the tank
or barrel to which this fountain is
attached it is claimed that there is
no way by which the animal that is
drinking can make it foul. The wa
terer consists of a double drinking
bowl, made Of cast iron, which is at
tached to the outside of a tank or
barrel. On the inside is another
chamber, inclosed in which is brass
float and lever controlling the flow
Of the water to the outside bowl The
fountain IS automatic In its action, as
the float rises with the water in the
bowl and cuts off the supply when
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
Green FOOD for Swine.

AS rule, farmers do not appreciate
the importance of green food for swine
both in winter and summer During
the summer, when it is comparatively
easy to furnish the swine with pasture,
there is no excuse for neglecting them.
Oats and peas, rape and even rye viii
furnish more or less green food during
the summer If the grass pasture is
short. During the winter root crops
can be used to great advantage for
swine and viii materially reduce the
cost of feeding them. From the very
nature of the grains given swine for
fattening purposes they are likely to
become constipated and the fever
resulting from constipation, while. so
Tat, will take off flesh at an alarming
rate Surely the cost of enough root
crops to keep the animal in good con-
dition is so small that there is no eX.
cuse for not raising them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
From Ear and Near.

Five mon drowned. New Bedford.
Mass when the barge Flossie was lost
IN a storm.
Albert w. Deibel, teller Of the City
National Bank. Canton Ohio. Is charged
with embezzIement and has been arrest
cd. There IS said to be a shortage Of
so. 900.
The Washington Supreme Cous: ms
handed down decision upholding the
constitutionality Of the law passed by the
last Legislature Of that State making the
conducting Of a gambling resort or game
q felony.
II is stated that the shortage Of 5000
900 =eperted to have been discovered re-
Gently IN the accounts Of former officer
If Dnnlap & Co, bat manufacturers. has
taken IN the matter.
Mahel Main. "a years old. student at a
New York training school for nurses. has
committed suicide because Of the alleged
objection 70 her parents TO contempiat-
cd appearance On the stage. She is said
70 have been the daughter Of a banker
IN Jamaica and showed considerable dra-
matte talent.
The board o. classification Of the Unit
cd States general appraisers at New
York has announced a decision which
win be OF interest to persons who inn
port mummies. TIE collector Of customs
al Philadelphia recently assessed duty
Of 20 per ceat ad valorem On mummy.
The protes, fled by the importers IL sus-
sained By the board.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01

self the last time we had terrible storm.
was staying with jim Colgroye ell
night Sim lives just below you, in tie
village 1t was about ter o'clock and
we were in his room. When we were
ready for bed, Jim put out the light and
ran to the window to lee if it still
storned, when. suddenly, 3 bright light
caught my eyes, in the TOP If the tower.
and, looking up. l saw the Inost frightful
object eyes ever beheld, dancing inside,
plainly seen through the windows"
The boy stopped here while his eyes
seemed dilating wi0h horror at the re-
membrance, and his lips grew pale.
what was it like?'
"Oh, / don't want TO describe it, 1
can't. really. Jim looked out when l
screamed, and was as frightened as l, so
we both jumped into bed, quick, and COW
cred up our heads to shut out the sight
1t was terrible, doctor, terribler'
DR.. Elfenstein said no more, but in
wardiy resolved to be on the lookout for
the specter of the Haunted Tower Yet,
while Ae resolved, he laughed al himself
for putting the least faith in this boys
unlikely story.
1T is a wild tale these villagers have
invented, in order to excite strangers, and
draw attention to this quiet, rural place.
| do not believe one word about the
ghost, yet. for the joke of the thing, l
will look this way about ten. some real
stormy night, and see what is to be
seen"
As if to keep the thing in remem-
brance, Earle saw that the sun was sink
ing even then, into bank of clouds,
and he concluded that thunder storm
wound burst over them that very night.
One thing however, Earle Elfenstein
noted, The present baronet's apartments
were on the same side of the building
that connected with the ruined portion,
Vile the tall old tower which seemed of
more modern build, stood just back of
the whole, while it's large windows on
each of the four sides, could DE distinct
~ seen by the whole village inhabitants,
as it rose so far above the houses,
and even above many of the numerous
trees that flied the grounds.
ITO De continued,l
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
Lice Troubling Pig.

1t is not unusual for swine, and par.
ticularly the young pigs. TO be aff1ict-
ed with lice, and the trouble is usually
due TO unclesn quarters. If the pigs
are constantly scratching they should
be closely examined for lice, and If the
vermin are found the pigs should be
taken from the PEI. and the latter thor
oughly cleansed. Scrub the pen thor
oughly and then whitewash IT, The
pigs should also be scrubbed with a
solution of sulphur or by using some
of the sheep dips, of which there are
many good ones on the market. If no
lice are found on the pigs. then the
trouble generally comes from i'm
proper feeding OF the sow while she
is nursing. If this Is thought 10 be
the case. cut the corn out of the ration
for the SOW and feed her largely ON
middlings, bran and milk for a while
Clean the pigs with the sheep dip. as
suggested, which win allay the irrita-
ton
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
DOUBLE DUTY FURNITURE.
Various Things Contrived for Life in
Flat or "a Hall Bedroom.

lat or Il bedroom
Furniture capable of doing double
duty is increasing in variety as the
wants of people who move often or
who live in little space are being con-
suited, says the New York Sun
Chairs and tables that have more
than one use and appearance, convert
ible couches desks and chiffoniers of
double character, are brought out in
materials varying from inexpensive
pine to fine oak and walnut Curious
attachable, collapsible and adjustibe
belongings are at hand for the tran
sient campers in studios and the fat
jewellers who would alter the charac-
ter of their rooms to suit occasion.
The trunk that when empty can be
made TO do duty either as bureau or
writing table is new in the field. The
melodeon that has desk attachment
is boon to the music lover in
cramped quarters. The crib that can
be attached to the mothers bed at
night and Shut up snugly out of place
by day is an obvious convenience.
The settee table solves a trying prob
lem for the hall room occupant. Stands
for plants are contrived so as to be
turned into chair when the owner
pleases.
Library steps are available which
can be altered at win into chair.
a swinging he'd for infants admits of
transformation into cabinet or eta
gere when the possessor so desires. A
table is made with adjustable layers
to the leaves so that its common day
surface may be used for the pressing
Of trousers or skirts, the preparation
of viands, etc, and its dress-up effect
answer for card games or for a dainty
tea equipage.
The shower bath is now provided
with a sitting room exterior, that gives
little hint of its true character. The
baby's go-cart is out with an attach
ment that converts 1t when desirable
into a very ornamental and stationary
looking appointment. Folding tenders
and collapsible wola boxes are among
the cold weather furnishings contrived
so as to take as little room as possible
when out of use. And coal vases come
with two story attachment, that con-
verts them into lamp stands or jar
dinieres.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
Malt sprouts as Cattle Feed.

Malt sprouts are a residue of the
brewing industry. Barley grains are
sprouted in the process of mailing and
in due course are rubbed off and sold,
either wet or dry, as a cattle food.
They enter the general market solely
in the Kindred form. They are
small, comma-shaped, light yellow
brown particles of an agreeable nutty
odoT and crisp texture. When fed dry
they are frequently refused by COWS.
If soaked some hours before feeding
they are often better relished.