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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24

A few days ago two farmers came to
town and both brought butter for sale
One OF the farmers had his product
pressed into neat, compact half-pound
packages, and he readily sold it at %
cents a pound. He said that he could
not meet the demand for his butter. The
other had his butter In bucket, and it
looked soft and watery. After tramping
around town from place to place trying
to sell he gave up In disgust and said It
was no use to bring butter to town to
sell, as nobody would buy It. This little
relation Of facts carries with It moral
Can you guess what that moral ISL
Palestine Herald
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24

tial part of drying sweet corn is to have
a free circulation of air. Therefore, !
cut doors through as shown. These
doors are on both sides and on the back.
They are hung on hinges and can be
opened and shut when needed. The
sweet corn should be spread In layers;
therefore, we use racks made of 1x3-
inch Stats placed 20 inches to two feet
apart, one above the other. II the corn
is green and milky when husked 1t should
be put on the racks very thin, not more
than two or three ears in depth, and
turned frequently, but If it is more ma
tured and the kernels are glazed 1t may
be put on thicker I can dry 500 or GOO
bushels in this building.
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HANDLING BUSH FRUITS.
Town Grower Furnishes Some Hints
That Should BE Remembered
Year Hence.

The growing Of small fruits, such as
raspberrles and blackberries, requires
considerable skill and great deal Of at.
tention. None of the small fruits needs
to be so rapidly gathered and marketed
as these, on account of the perishable ma
ture of the fruit. 1t is very essential
that the grower know when the fruit Is
in condition to harvest, as one or two
days delay means the loss Of the entire
crop. In line with the foregoing, an
Iowa grower furnishes the following
hints in the American Agriculturist:
The grower should prepare for the
pickers in advance. There is POSSIBLE
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24

NEAT SCENIC EFFECT.
vhen Properly Constructed, Which,
However, Is Rarely the case,
Rockery Is beautiful.

An attractive scenic effect may be
given to the surroundings of home by
a rockery, planted with a variety OF
ferns. There may be arranged the deli
cate maidenhair and the wax leaf, DARK
green ferns, which retain their color
all winter, and when the warm south
winds lead ones thoughts to the coming
spring.
Being nearly cut off from the ground
water, plants in a rockery Will suhei
from dryness unless well cared for, and
1t is well to place it in a partial shade
ON the north side Of the house among
the pines or arbor vitae, or in some
nook protected by naples or elms.
Many wild flowers that love the shade
will be found appropriate to grace the
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24
Timely Dairy Criticism.

One Of the German agriculturists re-
Gently touring in this country criticised
the placing OF hand separator In the
middle OF the dairy barn, and stated that
the German law would forbid the placing
Of a separator in such situation. Why?
Because OF the liability Of the cream to
absorb barn odors, with consequent low
aring Of the quality Of the butter. They
evidently believe In preventing the In
PRODUCTION OF off flavors IN the milk in
stead OF relying on the ability Of the
butter maker to get them out afterwari.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24
The Farmer Who Succeeds.

The farmer must not expect that he
can raise a crop OF grain by sitting In
ing to town, sitting on dry goods box
telling stories He must not walt for
something to turn up, but must take off
his coat and go In and turn something
up. II he expects to win In the battle Of
life, 1t is the Industrious and careful
man that wins in agriculture and
animal industry, the same as in any
other business. The farm cannot run It
self; you must run it-Midland Farm
or
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24

the wagon box, the latter being indi-
Gated by the dotted lines, the lower
part of the illustration shows the de-
tails Of each section Of the rack. These
terial and held together where they
lap with bolt Figures on this
section indicate where the side pieces
are to be placed In position in the
wagon, as shown, and when not In use
can be folded up, taken from the wagon
and stored in any convenient place
The cost Of such a rack is very small
and all Of the work. with the possible
exception Of placing the bolts, can be
done on the farm. indianapolis News.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24
HORTICULTURAL FREAK.
Description and Picture OF Natural
Graft Discovered in IN
Ohio Orchard.

Mr.. Ed. Honabarger, of Tuscara-
was county, O., writes that last spring,
when trimming his orchard he found a
natural graft or "rung" connecting two
limbs Of one Of the apple trees. He says
that 1t Is about II feet up from the
ground and . close examination failed
to show RON which branch the graft
originally came. Both ends are alike
and there Is no flaw on either end. The
"rung" is % inches long and three inch
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24
Threading OUTFITS and Roads.

a suggestion was recently made by
! farmer In Illinois that a Law BE
passed exempting threshing outfits from
taxation provided steam rollers were
In connection with them. A device Of
this sort, he claimed, had been de-
signed which had proved very success
ful in leyeling the roads, and as the time
OF year when the threshing machine
Is abroad is identical with the season
that the farmers devote a portion OF
their time to grading the roads, a steam
roller would effectually pack the earth.
Prairie Farmer.
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SOC To The Centennial Celebration
Chicago and Return

Via the North Western Line. Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold at the rate
named above on Sept. 26, 81 and 90,
limited for return until Oct. 5, inclusive
Send stamp to w B. Kniskern, Passen-
ger Traffic Manager, Chicago, or call on
Ticket Agent for copy of handsome
Chicago Centennial Folder, issued by
The North Western Line, profusely IL
lustrated giving an outline of the pro
gram for Celebration Week, brief
reference to Chicago's early history and
the relation of The North Western Line
to the industrial progress of the city.
For further particulars apply to Agents
Chicago & North Western R'y.
Sept. 3 to rs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24

of the above article. AS general
thing, they have just one suggestion to
persons about TO construct artificial
rockwOrk-dOnt! In nine cases out OF
ten the result will be something like
Fig. /.
An ugly pile OF stones, obviously not
the arrangement Of nature, placed
where nobody wants stones either for
utility or for beauty. But OF course
the effort to secure natural grace and
picturesqueness Is sometimes success
ful. The structure should look some
thing like Fig, 2.
AS general rule, II should not be
placed on level ground, but on the side
OF a slope, bank, or side OF ravine
just at those places where, in nature,
beds Of rocks arc apt TO protrude. 1t
should be shaded by trees, and the rocks
themselves should be partly covered
with plants growing in their crevices,
climbing and trailing plants are espe-
cially appropriate. II often happens
that rocks OF suitable character may be
found already on the spot; and all that
is necessary is to improve what nature
has furnished, by the introduction Of
plants, and by clearing away whatever
is offensive. Where the rocks are To be
furnished, they must be large and
massiye-the larger the better-welgh-
Ing a ton or more. On the banks Of a
small stream rocks are always inter
esting; and a small cascade dashing
among them, or rill trlckling down
their sides, in the midst Of occasional
plants IN flower, gives them a very
pleasant character.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24
MATERIAL FOR QUART BOX.

at all during the middle Of the day they
suffer considerably.
Quart boxes are largely used. These
are placed in a small hand tray or stand
generally used by strawberry growers.
They hold half a dozen boxes. There Is
another device recently invented, con-
sisting Of small wire arrangement In
which two quart boxes can be placed.
strap or belt Is attached which allows
It to be strapped about the waist of the
operator, with the boxes In front. The
picker then has the use OF both hands
and can do much more rapid work. 1t is
a device both desirable and convenient.
In some places where these crops are
grown extensively and are harvested
for evaporating purposes small tray
Is sued, the berries being knocked from
the bushes onto this tray by stuffed
club. The tray is usually four or five
feet long and three feet wide, made of
canvas The boxes are generally placed
in crates holding 16 to "a quarts, the
latter being the standard size, as shown
in the first cut.
The material for the quart boxes can
be purchased In the fiat, as shown in the
second cut, A and b, and made up as
shown In C OF same figure. A shows the
side which is bent at the four vertical
marks b Is the bottom. G shows the
box made up with A and b. The mate
rial for the crates can be bought In the
fiat and made up.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24
The Pilot for job work
Special Reduced Excursion Rates

Will be in effect from all points on
the Chicago & North Western Railway
for the occasions named below:
Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept.
18th to 18th, National Irrigation
Congress
Baltimore, Md, Sept. 21st to 26th-
Sovereign Grand Lodge, l. O. O. F.
Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Oct.
7th 10 12th Brotherhood of st. An
drew Convention.
Detroit Mich, Oct. 10th to 22nd,
Christian Church National Conven
tons.
San Francisco and Los. Angeles, Cal.
Oct. Goth to 23rd, American Bankers
For information as to rates, dates of
sale, etc, of these or other occasions
call upon the ticket agent of the North
Western Line
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24

Flavor does not come by chance.
Every intelligent butter maker is fully
aware Of the uncertainty and the diff
Guilty Of producing p uniform high flavor.
Experience has taught US that when GER
tain processes are followed the result
Ing product Is ordinarily OF at least fair
quality But even under the best SAM
tary conditions the product is often
strikingly variable In flavor from day
to day. .,a&A.4A
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DRYING SWEET CORN.
Free Circulation of Air In All
Weather Conditions.

l have for several years been raising
sweet corn under contract, and the ac-
companying illustration will convey
some idea of my drying house, says an
Ohio Farmer correspondent 1t is also
my granary, the upper floor containing
grain bins on one side. The lower floor
and south side of the upper floor are ar:
ranged for sweet corn. The most essen
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24
Very Low Rates to Ogden and Salt
Lake City, Utah

Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold Sept. 10, Is and
Ia, with very favorable return limits, on
account of annual meeting National Ir
ragation Congress Apply TO Agents
Chicago q North Western R'y. S3to IA
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24
LIGHT WAGON RACK.
Easily and thcnply Made on the
Farm by Anyone Mt All Handy
with Tools.

The ordinary rack, such as Is used
on a farm wagon, Is very heavy, and
while It may be necessary to have such
weight when Carting Of large loads is
done, a lighter rack readily handled
by one man would be a convenience
for field loading. In the upper part Of
the illustration the rack Is shown in
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24

FOR SALE-Improved and unim-
proved farms in Oconto county Cor
respondence solicited
STATE BANK OF GlLLETT,
Gillett, Wis
Aug. 24-Sept. "a.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-24
The Time to Pick EruIf.

There is an opinion held by many
growers that apples keep better II they
are picked before they are ripe, and as
result the fruit is often picked and
packed before It IL fully grown. Tests
IN cold storage show that fruit that has
not been allowed to become fully grown
on the trees is usually damaged to con
siderable extent by scald, and that II
also shriyels somewhat For the best
results the fruit should be ripe, but not
what is termed dead ripe" II overripe
IL docs not keep well in cold storage,
and should not be used for exhibition
purposes. Orange Judd Farmer
I-uur, faxr., t,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04
THE TRIBUNE, MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN,

little ways east of this city, but
for several years has been located
near Meriden, Iowa, says: Last
Sunday We experienced one Of the
worst rain and hail storms that ever
visited northwestern Iowa. Every
thing was cut to the ground. The
wheat and oat fields looked like
plowed ground. Hail as large as
hens eggs fell. Glass on west side
OF buildings was shattered to per-
lection. West of here, near Daltan,
IL killed horses and cattle. So heavy
was the rain that streams overlooked
their banks, and the people located
In the low lands had to seek high
ground to protect their lives / don't
know how the wheat and oat crops
will come out. 1t certainly looks
blue for farmers. Corn is not all
planted, and lots never will be be-
cause the ground is so thoroughly
soaked they cannot get onto it to
plant"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04
Local Overflow.
President Of Council.

&c buys Red Trunk
-Limpets, the Cornishman's de-
light, packed at Mevagissey, on sale
at Brewer d Penhallegon's.
"A short change manipulation got
the best of more than one of our bus
ines men last Friday. The eX-
perience was somewhat expensive,
but ought to serve them well in the
future.
"A farmer in Green County, while
blowing last week, discovered IA den
of young wolves which he captured
and for which he received forty eight
dollars bounty. Taking it all in all
farming seems to be IA pretty good
business.
-"Never TO late to mend" may APP
ply to some things, but if your horse
has cut, gall or sore of any kind,
the quicker you apply Coles Veter-
mary Carbolisalve the better. 1t
cures quickly and never leaves II
scar. Guaranteed. 50-cent and sio0
cans. Sold by all druggists.
"A six-year-old boy was run over
by a farmers wagon in Richland
Center's main street last week, but
the mud was so deep that it served
in protecting the little fellow from
injury. 1t is fortunate this happened
before the streets were paved, as the
council of that place have decided
OH having done.
DONE tie rag around it and let
it go at that. For burns, cuts or sores
of any kind apply Coles Carboli-
salve. Ii will stop the pain and heal
quicker than anything on earth.
There is no remedy known that is
equal it for piles, ulcers, letter, &C.
zema and all itching, torturing skin
diseases. Get Coles. It's guaranteed.
20 and 90 cents. Sold by all drug
gists.
In writing to the Tribune under
date OF May 9th, Mr., Geo. Powell
who formerly resided on farm a
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04
A WONDERFUL ESCAPE.
Terrible Experience of n Hunter
with an Indian Band.

Terrible Experience of Hunter
with an Indian Band.
One of the most remarkable instances
Of the escape of white man from the
Indians was that of John Golfer, a ia
nous hunter and trapper. On the day
in question he and his companion were
surrounded by GOO savage warriors
The companion was instantly killed,
and Golfer was captured. His foes had
no intention of saving his life, how
ever They wanted the sport of put
ting him 10 the torture or at least Of
playing with him as cat plays with
mouse The chief asked him if he
could run. He said, Not much"
He was released and told to save his
life if he could.
Golfer darted away at high speed.
and most of the GOO savages set off aft
er him. There was plain before him
six miles wide, bounded on the far side
by river frlnged with trees. Golfer
had always been famous as runner,
and his practice now stood him In good
stead He made straight across the
plain for the stream, and the yells OF
his pursuers lent him wings. His foes
had removed every shred OF clothing
from his body, and the plain was COW
cred with prickly pears, so that his I'M
protected feet were lacerated at every
stride.
Half way across the plain he glanced
back and saw that only few Indians
were following him. Again he ran on
and soon realized that one of his pur-
suers was nearing him. He redoubled
his efforts, and blood gushed from his
nostrils and flowed down over his
breast.
The fringe of trees was near, but a
hasty backward look showed him the
pursuing brave close upon him with
spear raised. Moved by sudden i'm
pulse, Golfer stopped. turned and faced
the savage with outstretched arms.
The Indian was SO taken aback at
this unexpected movement that he
stumbled and fell. This was Golfers
opportunity. He ran back, seized the
spear and plnning his antagonist to
the ground, ran on.
Other savages came on, fiercer than
before at the death of their comrade,
but Golfer reached the trees, plunged
into their midst and then into the river
and swan to pile of driftwood that
had lodged. He Owed beneath it and
stuck his mead up between two logs
covered with smaller timbers and
brush.
The Indians came up and searched
for several hours, but failed to find
him. Again and again they walked
over the driftwood Luckily they did
not fire it, as he feared they would.
At last they went away. Then Golfer
swan out and fed through the forest.
Seven days he went on. living on
roots and berries, with no clothing, I'M
I'll at last h. reached trading post on
the Bighorn river. He never fully re-
covered from the effects of this terrible
experience Youths Companion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04
S32.S5 To California.

To San Francisco, to Los Angeles,
or to most any of the principal points
in California.
Every day until June 10, 1903.
Via the Chicago, Milwaukee Il St.
Paul Railway.
Also low rates to hundreds of 9th
er points, West and Northwest.
Ask nearest agent of the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway for
additional information. Colonist fol-
der free on request.
f. A. MILLER, GenI Pass. Agent
Chicago, Mil. d st. Paul R'y.
Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04

Handcuffed to two burly conyicts
and with a revolver ready in her coat
pocket. Mrs. Ernest +. Burmeister,
wife of the sheriff of Dane county,
Wis. took Burt Holmes and George
Fredericks to the state prison at Wau-
pun a few days ago. Part OF the trip
was made by stage II Is the first time
In the history OF ths state that wo
man has performed such duty.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04
Notice to Hear Proof of VIII.
CTATE OF WISCONSIN IOWA COUNTY
- COURT-lN PROBATE

CTATE OF WISCONSIN IOWA COUNTY
- COURT-lN PROBATE
Notice Is hereby given that at u special term
of the Iowa County Court, TO be held in and 70,
said county, nj the Court House, in the city OF
Dodgeville. in said county, on the 10th dry OF
May. A. ID. 1903, being the Bird Tuesday OF
said month. ut 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
said day the following matters viii be heard
and considered
The application of Thomas Polkinghon, Jr
TO admit 10 probate the last will and testament
of Thomas Polkinghorn, ST., late Of the city of
Mineral Point, in said county, deceased.
And il is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given TO all persons Interested 10y
publishing "A copy of this notice fer three week
successfully, prior 10 said day of hearing, in
the Mineral Point Tribune. weekly news.
paper published in said county.
BY order OF the Court:
Dated ALDRO jerks,
Dodgaville. Wis. MAY 10. 1909. Judge.
j. b, Reynolds. Attorney. 2lw3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04
Notice to Hear Proof Of VIII,

STATE OF WlSCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
- COURTS IN PROBATE.
Notice Is hereby given that at "A special term
of the Iowa County Court, to be held in and
for said county, at the Court House, in the
city of Dodgeyille. in said county, an the 18th
day of June, A. u. 1903, being the fourth
Tuesday of said month. at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of said day the following matters
will be heard and considered;
Tho application Of Joseph Ellcry. .Ir. to ad
NIT 70 probate the last will and testament of
Agnes Mitchell late of the city of Mineral
Point in said county, deceased. and for letters
testamentary thereon.
And II is further ordered TINT public motto,
thereof be given to nli persons Interested by
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successfully, prior 70 said day OF hearing. il
the Mineral Point Tribune, II weekly news
paper published in said county.
BY the Court;
Dated ALDRO jerks. County Judge.
Dodgeville. WIS, May %, 1909. 22w3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04
Gasoline Stoves

Buy the Quick Meal and reduce
your fuel bill.-4w n r. MARTIN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04

Mr.. Charles Curtis offers for sale
all of the buildings on Commerce
street, known as the Chesterfield
property, and the house attached
thereto on the south. This property
has been all remodeled and put in
good repair. Is arranged for three
tanants and will be sold:on reasona-
BILE terms. See Charles Curtis at his
residence, or J. B. REYNOLDS. loft
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04
notice of Hearing Petition for Guardian.
CTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
y GOIIRT-IN PROBATE.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA COUNTY
y COURT-IN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby gwen that at n special term
Of the Iowa County Court 10 be held in and for
said county, ut the Court House in the city of
Dodgeville, In said county. ON the 10th day OF
June A. ID. 1908. being the third Tuesday
of said month, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
OF said day, the following matters will be heard
and considered.
The verified petition Of r. j. Perkins, su
perintendent of the Iowa County Insane Asy
lum, for the appointment of guardian for
Ann Manning Of Mineral Point Iowa, County.
Wisconsin, alleged TO be mentally incompetent
10 have the charge and management of her
property and praying that Charles W. Nell.
hon, or some other suitable person. be appoint
ed guardian of the person and estate Of said
Ann Manning.
Dodgeyille, Wis. May II. 1903
BY the Court;
ALDRO jerks. Judge
To f.. j. Perkins, Supt. of Iowa County Asy-
lum and 10 the heirs presumptiye of the said
Ann Manning.
Fielder a Fielder. Attorneys 2iw3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-06-04
Notice to Hear Proof Of VIII.
CTATE OF WlSCONSIN-low COUNT
~ tnli RI,-lN pRORATE

CTATE OF WlSCONSlN--loWA COUNTY
- COURTIlN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given that at n special term
of the Iowa County Court. to be held in and
for said county. AT the court house. in the city
of Dodgeville, in said county. ON the Mth dsy
of June, \. ID. 1903 being the fifth Tuesday OF
said month, at ten o'clock in the forenoon OF
said day the following matters will be heard
and considered;
The application Of Nettie A, Trembling "a
admit Ia probate the last will and testament
of James II, Trembling late of the town oi
Linden IN said county, deceased.
And IL is further ordered, that public motto,
thereof he given to all persons Interested by
publishing a copy of this notice for three
weeks successfully, prior to said day of hear
newspaper published in said county.
BY order If the Court:
Dated ALDRO JENkS, County Judge
Dodgeville, Wis, June 2nd, 1909.
fIEpLER d FFpLEK, Attorneys 2sw3