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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
A WORD ABOUT DUCKS.
Culture Of Good Breeds Re-
suits In Profit.

Is there any money in ducks? I'm
doubtediy, but in some seasons it, re-
quires careful computation, and close
attention to small details to receive
pay adequate to the expense, trouble
and time expended.
Is there more profit in ducks than
there is in chickens? That depends on
several things; on the flock of ducks.
on the flock of chickens, but more yet
upon the person that has charge Of
the flocks. There are quicker returns
received from a flock of ducks than
from chickens, and less outlay is nee
essary in the way of fences and build
'ngs. The per cent. of fertility is high
er with ducks eggs than with chicks,
and the loss from death is much less
but unless one is careful as to small
details, will stay at home to give duck
lings their meals at regular times, is
also careful seller, and sells just at
the right time, ducks will soon "eat
their heads Off as far as any profit
is concerned, for they ape very greedy
eaters, and unless they are rushed
from the end of the first week, until
they are marketable, at eight or ten
weeks, the feed bill will probably come
to as much as the check for the ducks
sold. Besides the slower gain, the
price drops in chunks after certain
time. This time differs in different
markets, but it is usually in June that
the bottom falls out of the duck mar
kets. Some years it is a few days
earlier than others, so it is best to be
on the safe side by having the ducks
out as early as possible. The drop
from 13 cents per pound one week to
five cents the next, is surely enough
OF drop to cause almost anyone to
hustle the ducks to market.
combination of chicks and ducks
is the happiest for an all around prof
it producer, but they must be combined
separately, else the combinat ton will
cause the owner more trouble and loss
than all the trust combinations in
the business. Ducks and chicks will
not thrive in the same yard. The
ducks may get along all right, but woe
to the chicks. One can use the hens
ioI luCuDdCOiS. In TACT 1t is necessary
to have old hens or wooden incuba tors.
Ducks are no good for this business
in the spring. While the hens are in
cubating their own and the ducks eggs.
the ducks will be filing the egg basket,
then the youpg ducks will be for sale
before any chicks. When the ducks
stop laying, the hens should be laying
some too. By combination of two
good breeds, one of ducks, one of chick
ems and careful manager for the
f1ocks, profits should be more. and
oftener in coming. Pekins are perhaps
the best all around ducks. for the farm
er and Rocks or Wyandottes in chicks.
Does it sound too nice on paper?
Well, try it and see if it don't pay. Be
sure, if the roundup shows loss, that
there have been leaks somewhere, or
an untoward accident; for it has been
proven to be a profitab BILE investment
in more than one trial-Emma Clear
waters, in Ohio Farmer.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
TRUE WORDS, THESE.
Farming Is becoming More of Pro-
fesston That Is Worth Studying
from Day to Day. *f

1t is almost impossible to starve on
good farm, but it is not difficult to
get very seedy and hungry in almost
any other profession or line of busi-
ness. That is possibly the exp]ana-
ton of the years and ages that have
passed with no general attempt on
the part of farmers to give their sons
professional training in the profess
sion of farming. In other lines neg
lect of the rudimentary principles of
the business would have resulted in
failure swift and sure, but the good
old farms have carried along hun
dreds of thousands of shiftiess. I'M
appreciative men who seem to care
to know nothing of the business Tex-
cept to pillow, sow, and reap. That
class of farmers is doomed. Slowly
but surely the more desirable lands
of this great and fertile country
will pass into the hands of men who
have learned at the great agricul-
tural colleges to appreciate their
value and possibilities Of great 4prof-
its from such lands when properly
handled. This is just and necessary.
Our population is increasing rapidly
and the day will come when the ccun-
try cannot afford to have its produc-
tive lands occupied by farmers who
produce no more than one-third the
material for food and clothing that
such land should bring forth. The
possibilities in life for the profession
al farmer are great and the field
broader than any other, says an ex-
change.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
INCUBATOR POINTERS.

+ Keep the brooder clean all the time.
Do not neglect this, for upon cleanli-
ness depends success.
1t has been about settled that mois-
ture is unnecessary and that FREQUENT
airing of the eggs is best for the en-
bryo chicks. Il
Begin turning the eggs at the end Of
two days from the time the incu;ba tor
is started and do not turn them after
the eighteenth day.
Eggs that are ill-shaped, or that have
rough shells or those having thick and
thin spots in the shell seld om hatch well
and should be rejected J. ISL
Do not open the egg chambe + after
the chicks begin to pip the shell, until
the hatch is finished, unless it is abso-
.lutely necessary to do so. D.
It is a good plan to suspend the Their
nom eter so it does not touch the eggs,
the bulb being on q level with the TOP
OF the eggs. Comm ercial Poultry.
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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
Try a Field of Alfalfa.

Alfalfa is not a difficult crop to
raise, being sown in the spring. The
preparation and seeding are done in
the same manner as for wheat or
oats. Only one crop can be secured
the first year, and that is not always
a good one, but once started there is
no limit to the time it will thrive and
produce. It sends its roots down to
moisture, ten or more feet below the
surface, and is little influenced by
climatic conditions, which every
where have a bearing on every other
crop. The effect on the soil has been
fully demonstrated by blowing up the
alfalfa and sowing to other crops
corn, wheat, potatoes. The increased
yield Of these crops is phenomenal,
showing that the alfalfa roots have
nourished the soil.--Midland Farmer.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
Frost-Proof swill Barrel.

People in northern climates who feed
swill in winter often have serious
trouble and inconvenience from its
freezing up. This can be prevented
with comparatively little trouble and
practically no expense in the follow.
ing manner: Procure a box large
enough to hold the sWill barrel and
leave a space at least q foot and half.
wide all around it. Put the barrelinto
the box and pack it all around with
stable manure as firmly as you can
stamp it down. Then make tight fit.
/ ting covers for the barrel and box; and
there will be no more trouble with
frozen swill. Prairie Farmer.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
Do2gl rRR
,,\A@P >D
~ B 3
HOMEMADE BROODER.
Raising Chicks Without a Hen IL Not
Only a Pleasant Hut Profitable
Occupation. a.er ..- .t@e

The beginner will be surprised to
find how easy it is to make brooder.
Buy one of those little oil stoves at
the store, and the whole job is done in
a few hours. 1t is easy to operate, not
nearly SO much bother as SO many
hens. The chicks are by themselves in
a roomy building. A sketch of the
brooder is given herewith. The brood
er platform occupies one side of the
building. The brooder is about three
feet square. The board top, which is
supported by the " OGDEN pins passing
tightly through holes bored in the cor
ners, is represented as transparent in
order to show the four three-inch
pieces of inch iron pipe beneath.
These pipes pass just through the
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
IJsinx Straw to ADVANTAGE

4 There are large sections Of the coun--
try that are past the "straw burning
habit, that have not reached the high
er plane Of farming that runs the
whole output Of straw into manure
either by drawing it into the feed lot
to be trampled over and worked over
by the hogs or using it as bedding for
stock. Straw used for the latter pur-
pose not only keeps the stock warm,
and clean, but helps to absorb and hold
the liquid manure till it reaches the
manure heap or is drawn to the. fiedl.
In either case it increases the amount
of manure made !. Be liberal with straw
in the stable ga rmers' Voice.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
RELIABLE CROP RECORD.

tinuing to keep the date each crop oc-
cupies the land, SO that in after years
it will be the work of but moment,
by looking at this plan, to tell exactly
what crops have occupied certain
field for several seasons past, thus en-
aiding one the better to keep up reg
ular rotation without trusting to mem
DRY, and with no possible chance of a
mistake, as we'll as determining what
elements of plant food and how much
the soil will likely need for the next
crop.-H. B. Mitchell, in Farm and
Home, - s:t 't'' = 1S.:G*
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26

the day raises the temperature, which
falls again at night. A simple way out
of this difficulty is to put on an addi-
tional roof, leaving an air space be-
tween the two as shown in the illustra-
ton. The first roof can be covered
with cheap boards and roofing paper,
held in place with lath battens. ~
The outer roof should be shingled. as
black roof absorbs the heat ra pidly.
Unless the house is built in bank or
partly under ground, it should be
double-sided all around with an air
space between the two thicknesses of
boards. It would be even better if it
were sheathed up in the inside making
second air space.-Farm and Home.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
A HANDY BAG HOLDER.

the same time it would take to get his
wife out to hold the bags. It is made
of piece of inch board, two feet long
and four inches wide. -thirds-inch
wire nails are driven through from one
side and crooked with a hammer to
make a hook. The nails (a) are IL
inches apart. It can be fastened any
where by simply driving two nails
through it James Dunlap, in Farm
and Home.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
FARM
1 :i:::.1 ~ Il 90 AND \I
yalRlDIEd
FARM FIELD RECORD.
Where Rotation II Practiced the sys-
tenn Here Outlined Will Prove I'M.
OF Great Value.

Draw plan of the farm, divided into
plots, or sections. corresponding to
the different fields, and keep for record.
This is particularly valuable where
rotation is practiced. Write the name
of the crop occupying it upon each sec
ton, with the year Immediately fol
lowing, as corn 1902, oats 1902. wheat
1902. The next season, do likewise, con
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
Why Plumber Lived So LonR.

A plumber died the other day at
LODI, Poland, aged 116 years. He was
probably waiting, at the time, says
the Chicago Record-Herald, for his
helper to bring something they hadn' t
expected they would need when they
started out. r.. --- ~
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
THE INCUBATOR HOUSE.
HOW TO Improve 1t for Late Spring
and EARLY Summer Use at
Moderate Expense.

it is difficult to hold the heat uniform
in many incubator houses, especially
during late spring and early summer
The sun shining on the roof during
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-03-26
SIMPLE BAG HOLDER.
Quickly Made and Can BE Used Any.
where by Simply Driving Two
Nails Through 1t.

have a bag holder of which I in
close a drawing. Any man can make
and put it up ready for use in about
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
TERRELL HAS NAMED
ADVISORY BOARD.

Governor Increased Size from Flew
en- to Seventeen Members.
Atlanta Feb. 10.-Gov. Terrell to-
day appointed his state military advis-
DRY board. which will serve during his
administration.
The board is composed of leading mil
itary officers in active state service,
and will form a strong working body.
The last advisory board consisted Of
only eleven officers. but Gov. Terrell
has appointed seventeen. He was anx-
ious to have all of the commanding Of
ficers of regiments on the board, and
also wanted all the branches of the
service represented.
The new advisory board is made up
as follows: Col. Usher Thomson,
Third Infantry. Madison: Col. w. +.
Wooten, Fourth Infantry, Albany; Col.
Z. D. Huguenin, Second Infantry, Ma
con; Col. p. w. Meldrim, First Caval-
~, Savannah: co. c. l.. Anderson,
Fifth Infantry, Atlanta: Col. g. a.
Gordon. First Infantry, Savannah;
Lieut.. Col. S. w. Wilkes. aide-de-
camp, Atlanta: Lieut. Col. William L.
Grayson. First Infantry, Savannah;
Maj. William A. Patton, Fifth Infan-
try, Rome; Mai. r. Lee WITTY,
Fourth Infantry, Thomasville; Mai. w.
w. Williamson. First Heavy Artillery,
Savannah; Capt. A. J. Renkl, Third
Infantry, Augusta; Capt. A. Gordon
Cassels, First Cavalry, Mcintosh; Capt.
NJ. ]. Daniel Jr., Second Infantry,
Griffin: Lieut.. Frank A. Wrench, Ma
val Battalion, Brunswick Lieut..
Frank Somerkamp, Fourth Infantry,
Columbus: Lieut. T. b. Wilson. Gov
ernor's Horse Guard. Atlanta.
All matters of Importance relating to
state troops are referred to the Advis-
ory Board for investigation and re-
port. The Governor may ap-
prove or disapprove the boards
recommendations, but as rule
he acts in accordance with
them. There is nothing of i'm
portance at present to necessitate the
calling together of the Advisory Board,
but there will be several matters of in
terest AS soon as something is heard
from Washington relative to the en-
campment Of the state troops
Gov. Terrell said he would probably
call the board together about March /,
when he thinks the question of en-
campments can be taken up. The
board will also have to consider the
matter of asking for the appointment
TO Georgia of United States
army officer which will no doubt
be done. Col. Usher Thomason,
as senior colonel, will be chairman
of the board
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
SPECIAL NOTICES,


Temple Tex, Dec. &c, 19O2.-P. P. P.
Co., Savannah, Ga: Gentlemen
have spent all made in twenty years
trying to cure a case of catarrh OBJ
thalmie, and chronic hepatitis, 1 con-
tracted during the late Civil War. One
year 1 spent $4,000 and found no re-
lief, until I bought of R. G. HamilI,
Temple, Tex, five bottles of your P.
P. p, Lippman's great remedy.
1 have been completely relieved and
can do more work now than any man
that is &c years old. 1 can read now
without spectacles. I could read be-
fore commencing with spectacles.
Yours truly. Signed S. A. sealy.
The above is a strong testimonial
that got this morning, which 1 think
will do you good if properly used.
Signed, r. G. Hamill, Proprietor Pal
ace Drug Store, Temple, Tex, Dec. %,
1902.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.

A. S. Nichols, the reliable shoe deal
err sells the kind of shoes that fit We'll
wear well, and give you solid comfort.
Recommended by the people.
The Jeaness Miller shoes for ladies,
and Turner shoes for men, handled only
~ A S Nichols. the reliable shoe
dealer. Broughton street. west.
Up o-date footwear at lowest prices
ever heard of at E. !. Okarma Don't
fail to examine our 50. 30 and So. so
shoes. III Broughton.
Palmer Hardware Company. whole
sale and retail store. is an excellent
place to trade. They sell everything
kept in a flrst-class hardware store
Palmer Hardware Company still takes
the lead with the finest line of hard
ware, cutlery. guns, rifles and ammu-
milton, rope. tinware, stoves and crock
cry and fishing tackle.
j. c. Postell, is Bryan, east. has for
rent coy seven room house, 1906 Aber-
corn good condition: key at 1902 Also
block lots in Collinsville. Ideal spot
for dairy or florist.
H. H. Peoples & Sons, 125 Congress
street. is a splendid place to buy your
hardware, stoves, implements, fire
arms, cutlery and builders supplies.
guns and ammunition.
H. H. Peoples e Sons wholesale and
retail hardware store, is one of the best
equipped hardware stores in Savannah
The cordial treatment makes new GUS
toners.
The Richmond Business College is
daily receiving pupils from North and
South Carolina, Florida. Alabama and
from all over the state of Georgia.
Thoroughness is our motto.
Attend the Richmond Business Col
lege. They fit and prepare you for
the every day duties of life. making
your success sure and certain Act at
once.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11

swninsboro Military TO he Here on
WashingtOn's Birthday.

Swainsboro, Ga, Feb. lot is more
than probable that the Swainsborc
Guards Will attend the Washington
birthday celebration in Savannah on
Feb. %. Several members have eX-
pressed their desire to go, and it is
pretty sure that the entire company will
make the trip.
The City Council at its meeting Mon
day night, granted a franchise to the
Bell Telephone and Telegraph Compa-
ny, for establishing a telephone system
here. 1t IS understood that the COM
pany proposes to purchase a lot, and
erect its own building in which to OPP
crate the business. The work of es-
tabishing the system wi begin at once
The condition of Senator George s.
Rountree remains about the same. He
is conscious and talks with friends
about his affairs. though it is realized
by all, himself included, that his death
is a question of but a short time.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
MILITARY ORDERS.

'~--~-~@~@->>~@~'>- -@~N--~"~-~---~-~~~~~
Headquarters Oglethorpe Light In
fantry Co. l, LIST Bat, list. Regt. Inf.
G. S. T.-Order No. Z: You are
ordered to appear at the armory, in
full dress uniform, this wednesday,
afternoon, the 18th inst, at 2:30 o'clock
to pay the last tribute of respect to our
deceased veteran and honorary MEM
Der, Lieut.. G. +. Law
All veteran and honorary members
are especially invited to join with the
company on this occasion.
S. Il. LA FAR,
First Lieut.. Commanding.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
PROPOSALS.

Office of Savannah Water Works, Sa-
vannnah, Ga, Jan. rs, 19OS-Sealed pro-
posals, Endorsed with the title of the
work, will be received by the Commit
tee on Water at the office of the Sa-
vannah Water Works until u o'clock
noon Wednesday, Feb. is, 1903, and
then opened.
To furnish. f. O.. b., Savannah, Ga:
$500 feet of 16 inch standard cast
iron water pipe.
IA Crosses 16x16x6x6.
16-inch Gate Valves.
SEQ feet of 6-inch standard cast iron
water pipe.
"a 6-iuch Gate Valves.
"a 6-inch Sleeves.
Bidders must state time of delivery.
The committee reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
BY direction of the Committee on
Water. /. u. KINSEY,
Superintendent.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

-~~~~~-~O~-~-~-~~~-~-~-~ ~~-~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~
WHITE.-The relatives. friends and
acGuaintances of Mr.. Joseph White,
Mr. Harris White and Mr.. Isaac White
are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral of Mr.. Joseph White from the
house of Mrs. Hanna Brown, north
east corner Jones and Tattnall streets,
to-day at $3.50 p. m, city time.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
MONEY
IN THIS FOR YOU.

Two-story house, well built, facing
south on Anderson, between Paulsen
and Harmon, 3O-foot lot, $4,000.
Eight lots, 80 feet front, facing south
on Anderson, between Paulsen and
Harmon, each $500. Will be sold for
cash only. II. H. baltimore,
"a Bryan street, west.
Buy now and make a big profit in
the near future. These are the great
est bargain offered in real estate. The
contemplated improvements in the
Collinsville section will push up values
to a great extent.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
VEHICLES,
MARK APPLES.
CURA-CHAPPA!

The latest novelty of the day. Posi-
tive cure for Chapped hands and face.
Excellent after shaving.
Full or. hottie, Csc. For sale by all
druggists.
Sole Manufacturers,
The "W. T. Co." Montgomery, Ca
Ga. Phone 1925, rings.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
NOTICE.

Ladies are respectfully invited TO
partake Of a delicious lunch, cooked on
one Of our Perfection Steam Cookers,
to-day 10 p. m. Come. for we know
you will enjoy it, LOG Liberty, west.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
FOR SALE.

Sealed offers will be received at the
office of the undersigned untils Mon
day Feb. i6, az noon, for condemned
horse Pete" now al veterinary sta
bles % Or. N. A. Morris. lf7 West
Broad street
JNO. +. mcguire, supt
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
AT GRoOT's

THE NEW MARKET,
in the New Building, 302 Liberty street.
west.
If you want nice juicy, tender
steak, n fine lamb, veal or pork roast,
ring us up and see how quick we de-
liver. Ga. Phone asa.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
THE FINEST ASSORTMENT

OF young Rose Plants, fifty different
first-class varieties. at 81 per Dozen
are now ready. The finest Decorations,
Floral Designs and Cut Flowers for
all occasions. can be gotten from
OELSCHIG, the florist
Phones 496, Agents.. Gardner, AZ
Barnard street; Oppenheimer. Sloat g.
p Co. IL East Broughton street. a
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
Our DAISIES ARE ALL SOLD.

Only a few hundred Panses left.
Finer, large plants. out door, Floral
Designs and Decorations of all kinds
are our speciality. Our Roses, Carna-
tons, Hyacinths, Narcissus. Yellow
Daffodils and Johnquils are extra tine.
Long stem Violets in any quantity.
with violet cords and fern, $100 per.
hundred at
GEO. WAGNER'S SON. Florist.
Bull and Perry SITS. Both phones 53S.
Green House Phone Ga ass
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
NOTICE.
AT GARDENERS.
SAVANNAH DYE WORKS.

Ladies' and Gents wear cleaned
dyed and neatly pressed. Lace Cur
tains and Blankets also a speciality.
10 York Street. West.
Georgia 'Phone 1864.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
INSURANCE.
REAL ESTATE COLLECTIONS.

If you want your vacant houses rent
ed and the rents collected promptly
give me a chance at them. My persist
ency in getting after tenants brings in
the rents.
GEO. A. MERCER, JR.,
Southern Bank Building.
O. s. ABRAMS Collector
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
FOREsT CITY HoTEL.

day Located i'm the Central business
district Drayton and Congress SITS.
Sample rooms for commercial travel
ers. Gymnasium for patrons. Turkish
and Russian baths. Free use of show
ers and plunge to guests
r G. McFERRAN Proprietor
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11

INSURE YOUR REAL AND Personal
PROPERTY
Against Fire and Storms. Strong and
reliable companies represented. In
sure yourself against injury and loss of
time from Accidents and Sickness,
The Standard policies present excel
lent and attractive features and you
cannot do better than take one to-
day. Insure your life for those de-
pendent upon you or for your own fu-
ture benefit. Plans and rates of the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany will interest you. Specimen poll
cies mailed on request.
w. T. HOPKINS, Agent,
CHAS. INGLESBY, Manager.
is Bryan street, east. Both phones 219
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
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NOTICE.

Office Inspector of Plumbing Savan-
nah, Ga, Feb. 6, 1903-Notice is hereby
given that the following are the list of
the registered plumbers of the city,
and no others are authorized to do
work in the city of Savannah:
E. f. Broderick. T. Broody, j. T. Col
Inns. Cornwell & Chapman, w. II. Cos
grove, Forest City Plumbing Company,
John Halligan, Joseph l.. Jackson. Est.
p. H. Herman, Z. b. Knight, J. w.
Lang, Paul E. Masters, Mutual Gas
Light Company, j. a. Mccarthy & Son,
]. H. McKenna, ]. w. Norton, agent,
T. J. O'Brien, A. c. Price, c. r. Seek
niger, ]. w. Virgins. The c. H Rivers
Company. FRANK w. CAMPOS,
Inspector of Plumbing.