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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
BENEFITS OF COOPERATION
These Arc Not So FuIIy Realized ns
They Might BE.


One of the incidental benefits Of men,
bership in the grange is the possibility
of cooperation in the buying and sell
ing of farm products and farm supplies.
We had almost said the advantage was
more ideal than real. In but few
oranges is the cooperative idea carried
out to anything near its limit. In many
oranges the idea does not exist.
That cooperation is successful among
farmers we need only to refer to two
or three well known instances TO prove.
Fourteen years ago 500 Iowa farmers
combined in Il regularly incorporated
organization to dispose of their prod
ucts and to buy supplies at n reduced
rate. Their capital stock is about S25,-
600, each share being worth SO None
except practical farmers may hold
shares. and no member can hold more
than ten shares. Last year they did
business of more than $G20.OO0, with
an expense of less than $4,000, and in
the total existence of the company 1t
has done more than $5.OO0,00O worth of
business without the loss of dollar.
A general agent manages the concern,
which buys all the products from the
members and markets them to much
better advantage than the individual
members possibly could. 1t buys sup
plies for the farmers family. home and
farm in car lots at wholesale prices and
sells them TO him at just Il sufficient
advance to cover the compHny's OK
penses.
a cooperative organization of Dan
ish dairy farmers may also be cited.
1t was formed in 1889. and now there
are 1867 cooperative dairies in Den
mark, which. with their equipment.
have cost over S7,000,000. They are
owned by about 10000 shareholders
and receive milk from $4,000 cows.
During 1900 about 800, 100000 pounds
of milk were delivered TO these dairles,
and the total production of butter from
them was 137 600 pounds at a value
of about S3G,0O0,000. This Is doing
things on large scale, it is true, but it
Is doing them. With the spirit and the
purpose which the Iowa organization
or the Danish dairymen displayed even
in much lesser degree. what could not be
accomplished in fraternal order like
the grange? The Pomona grange should
give more attention to cooperative buy
ing and selling. 1t could make itself n
powerful commercial factor in the
county: so might the subordinate
grange in its narrower field. We preach
cooperation. but do we practice it?
A PATRON.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
CORN FOR THE CALVES.
After Fifteen Years of Experience
Writer Declares IL 10 BE the
Very Best Food.

My experience in raising calves ex-
tends over fifteen years. OF course,
everyone knows how to feed calves,
but many do not know just what Is
best to feed Ask me, and | will say
"shelled corn" when do you begin?"
| begin when the calf is three days old.
Feed it just few kernels at first and
gradually increase to a pint by the time
the calf is six weeks old. They chew
It all up. | never knew a calf to pass
a whole grain. | never feed a calf
more than two quarts of milk at a
feeding. If | am raising calves for
mixers I do not feed them enough to
make them fat. | have experimental
with all manner of ground foods, but
none of them equal shelled corn. My
calves hair is sleek and glossy; they
are growing rapidly; they run and
frisk about and are always ready to
eat corn. My neighbor who persists
In feeding his calves all the milk they
can drink. besides a couple Of quarts OF
ground feed has funny looking calves.
They arc little, pot-Gutted things; hair
standing on end. They have the scours
nearly all the time; lie around half
asleep. ] wouldn't trade one of mine
for = dozen of his In short, II you
want good salves feed them corn; II
you want poor, worthless animals. feed
them something else.-I. II. Watt, in
Practical Farmer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
A Clever swindler.

Bankers and merchants should be
on the lookout for clever swindler,
+. X. Dllman, who operates with
forged checks. Dillman's scheme is
to enter bank or store about closing
time usually in his shirt sleeves and
with a pen behind his ear, and ask if
a nearby house in which he is en-
ployed could have check cashed, 1t
being short of money. If the answer
is in the affirmative Dlllman walks
back to the store and Immediately re.
turns with a forged check. Upon re.
ceiving the money he retraces his
steps to the store, enters, asks some
trivial questions of the book-keeper
and departs by another door. Dill
man has operated successfully in
many Pennsylvania and New Jersey
towns.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
The sun always has time to burn.

The English Society for the Prevention
of Consumption presided over by the Prince
of Wales, was recently addressed by Sir
William Broadbent, who stated that it was
definitely known that every case of consump-
ton began with germ communicated rom
some other case. There is no such thing as
inherited consumption. There may be local
weakness which tends TO consumption, bat
the germ has absolutely to be planted in that
weak spot before consumption ensr&
This ought 10 comfort thousands of peo-
pie who have "weak chests " or "weak
lungs" They are not foreordained victims
of this dread disease. All that is needed to
bid absolute defiance to this deadly scoirge,
is to be able to strengthen the weak lungs,
and build up strong body The answer to
this need is found in DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t SO purihes the blood
and increases the blood supply, that disease
is thrown off, and the weak organs are
nourished into perfect health, which dehes
germs of every kind. People, given up by
doctors, emaciated, bleeding at the lungs,
with obstinate, lingering coughs, are being
cured every day by the use Of Golden
Medical Discovery 1t is a strictly TEN
perance medicine containing no alcohol,
whisky or other intoxicant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

thick, and of a length sufficient to reach
downward within one inch of the face,
and to within two or three inches Of the
nostrils. In the lower end of this strip
are previously driven several sharp
nails, which project about one-fourth
inch. The arrangement, when proper
ly attached, allows the animal to eat
and drink with all ease, but when an at
tempt is made to hook or to throw a
fence, the sharpened nails soon cause
an abrupt cessation OF that kind Of mis-
Chiefs, e. Fletcher, in Farm and
Home.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
FALL CARE OF COWS.
when Pastures Arc Getting Hare II
Pays to Haul II Little Fodder
to the Field.

In the feeding Of dairy COWS two sea-
sons are recognized by the average
dairyman. These are the winter feed
ing season and the summer season. In
the former case the animals are entire
~ dependent upon what srain and fod-
der are allotted to them, there being no
opportunity for grazing afforded. The
very opposite of this is true during the
summer season, the animals being ex-
pected to hunt their own living. The
transition from one season to another
frequently causes falling off in the
milk supply This is particularly true
in the fall when the animals are left to
shift for themselves after the nights be-
come cold The fact is lost sight OF
that a dairy animal is of rather delicate
constitution, and on this account can
not withstand the hardships which the
beef animal can bear.
1t is an exceedingly good plan to al
low cows to have shelter at night after
the first of October. If they are put
in the stable or in sheds and fed small
grain ration night and morning, to-
gether with little fodder, they will Ill
orally respond to such treatment at
milking time and will more than pay
for the food fed in this way, and the la
Dor involved in caring for them While
the days remain warm they are just
as well out in the pasture as there is
no food better adapted for milk pro-
| duction than good grass Grass is also
economical, and for this reason one
| should endeavor to extend the grazing
season just as long as possible If pas
lures are getting a little bare, It will
| generally pay TO haul little fodder 10
the field. This may be cornfoddcr
sorghum, KafTir corn, millet or any
crops of this character. 1t is never
a good plan to turn cows onto frosted
grass after having kept them in the
stable during the night, it being much
better to keep them housed until the
Grass Is approaching dryress.-Midland
| Farmer
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
Poor Cream Closed Factory.

Poor cream caused the closing Of a
new creamery in Minnesota recently.
The buildings had been erected and
equipped at considerable expense and
everything was first-class. A large
supply of cream Was received. but the
cream itself was very poor. The
farmers said they had too much work
to do to bring their cream in more
than once a week, and the consequence
was that the cream received was of ex-
ceptionally poor quality The butter
made was of course oorrespondingly
poor and the money received for 1t was
not sufficient to pay expenses and yield
a profit Hence the creamery shut
down. II was found to be impossible
to build up q valuable reputation On
poor buttsr.-Fsxmers Review.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
cooperative Insurance In Ohio.

There are now said to be 1l2 mutual
insurance associations in Ohio, with Il
total volume of risks of over $lSS,OOO,-
600 The Patrons Mutual, located in
Logan county, o., has been in operation
for more than twenty-four years and
has carried its members for one-ninth
of 1 per cent. There has been no effort
made to solicit members, but when an
honest and honorable man applies for
membership his application is passed
upon by the board of officers and Is ac-
cepted or rejected by a vote Of the
members. In this way hazardous risks
are frequently avoided and the associa-
ton has run as long as six years with
out any losses. And in the twenty-four
years there has only been one year in
which the losses were so heavy as to
make the cost as much as It would have
been in a stock company, says one OF
Its members.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
GRANGE NEWS.
BY J. 7. Altman, Press Correspondent and
Secretary Penn'a. State Grange.
TWO IMPORTANT MEETINGS.


Through these columns | desire to
call the attention of Pennsylvania
Patrons to the favorable opportunity
near at hand of attending what now
promises to be two of the largest and
most enthusiastic gatherings Of their
kind in the history of the order.
First the thirt-seventh annual ses-
sion of the National Grange, held in
Rochester, New York, November II
to 10Th, inclusive, opening with a
public meeting on Tuesday evening,
Nov. roth at 8 o'clock. On Wed.
nesday at IL a. m, opening session Of
National Grange that evening at 8
O'Clock the sixth, or degree of "Flora"
(howers) will be conferred followed
on the next evening at the same hour,
by the seventh or degree of "Ceres"
GODDESS of cereals) the highest and
most beautiful degree OF the Order.
The Hon. +. B. Morris, of Sodeus,
Master ofthe New York State Grange,
has asked for twenty-five hundred
candidates for this degree. win not
you be one of them2 Any fourth de-
gree member in good standing is
eligible to the higher degrees. Friday
evening, Nov. 18th there will be ex-
hibition work cf the subordinate de
grees. All the business sessions are
TO convene in the fourth degree, at
1890 a. M, End S p. m, unless other.
wise ordered, and all fourth degree
members are invited to attend
Second, but perhaps first in i'm.
portance to Pennsylvania Patrons IS
the Wilkes. Barre meeting, when on
Dec. Sth next, the thirty-first annual
session of the State Grange is to con.
vene in the ninth regiment Armory
hall, ample in size to accommodate
the many who will assemble in the
picturesque Wyoming Valley, on the
banks OF the winding Susquehanna,
in this anthracite coal city, of some
sixty thousand population. The large
Nesbit opera house has been secured
for degree work on Wednesday even.
ing.
The local committee of arrange
ments, as well as other workers, have
we'll IN hand perfecting of the pro
gramme, which will embrace many
interesting features.
Asking you with candor and ear
nestness to strive, if possible; to at
tend these meetings, firm IN the
opinion that you will be benefited,
not only as a Patron, but as an
American farmer, citizen and man by
SO doing.
| am very fraternally,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
A BATTLE IN The AIR.
Files ana Are Put TO Ignomin-
iOus Flight.

The Hochl Of Tokyo prints the follow
Ing wonderful tale: "On the 23d ult., at
four p. m, that part of airy space that
overcanopies a slope commonly called
Notoya2aka, which forms part of Uba-
gamimachi, in Yesashi. Hokkaido, be-
came the scene OF sanguinary battle be-
tween hostile forces of winged creatures.
The combatants were 100 swallows on
the one side and millions Of dragon flies
on the other If inferior in number, the
swallows were certainly superior in in
tellectual and physical powers to their
opponents on the occasion in question,
as one would believe, and everybody had
mid-air contest.
But the unexpected happened. and
after charges and countercharges, and
other aeronautic movements ending in
at close quarter fighting of some dura-
tion, the swallows beat a hasty retreat,
or rather disgraced themselves by the
most confused flight ever INDUCED in by
vanquished enemy. Then the victori-
Gus dragon flies flew about that partic-
ular portion of the sky with the unmis-
taxable air of noble conquerors, per-
forming all sorts Of 'assertive' antics,
which included airy curacoling, evolu-
tions, soarings, plunging. etc, all sufil-
ciently significant and all tending to pro-
claim the fact of their undisputed occu-
patton Of the atmospheric superficies
over the Notoyazaka."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
Some Odd Tests.

The department Of agriculture has un-
dertaken a series of experiments intend
ed to answer, II possible, the old ques-
ton: How long can seeds remain in
the soil, and still retain their power of
germination?" In 1901 DR.. Beal report
ed that he had found seeds which re-
sponded to termination tests after hav-
ing been buried 20 years, The seeds bur-
led by the agricultural department at
the Arlington farm ate packed with dry
clay in porous clay pots, covered with
saucers and placed at various depths,
from six inches to three and half feet.
There are 32 complete sets, in 1854 pots,
representing 100 species, S4 genera and
"a families. Tests are to be made at
tie end of /, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, Is, 20, 25, 80,
40 and 80 years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

There is conclusive evidence to show
that in one unbroken nocturnal flight
the European bird known as the north
ern bluethroat passes from Central Af-
rica to the German sea, a distance Of
1000 miles, making the journey in nine
hours. From It's winter home in Africa
observations have determined that 1t
starts after sunset, arriving at its far
northern summer haunts before dawn
the next morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
To ACCOMMODATE those who are part

To ACCOMMODATE those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal
troubles" the proprietors prepare Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying lube is IS cents. Druggists or by
mail. The liquid embodies the medicinal
properties Of the solid preparation. Cream
Balm is quickly absorbed by the membrane
and does not dry up the secretions but
changes them to natural and healthy char
acter. Ely Brothers, SO Warren St, N. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
USUALLY EFFECTS CURE.
Common-scnse Device for Preventina
Cows Throwing Fences or Hook
ing Each Other.

This is my style of device to prevent
cattle throwing fences or hooking other
cows. 1t is made of wooden strip
two and one-half inches wide, and three
fourths inch thick, being attached to
the horns by screws. To this is fas-
tened, by a small bolt, a strip of hard
wood, three inches wide, one-half inch
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
PaIpitation of the Heart.

Faint or Dizzy Spells and Nervousness re-
lieved in 80 minutes. DIR. Agnew's Heart
Cure not only cures the heart, but the nerves
as well. 1t cures by a new process and is an
honest, harmless, wonderful remedy for
weak hearts, weak nerves, weak blood. .-29
Sold by c. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
Salt Rehm Cured Quick. =

DR.. Agnew's Ointment cures salt Rheum
and all itching or burning skin diseases in a
day. One application gives almost instant
relief. For Itching, Blind, or Bleeding
piles it stands without a peer. Cures in
three to six nights. IS cents.-3o
Sold by e. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
PilI-F anne.

Pili-F anne. cents vial for DR..
Agnew's Liver Pills would ot make them
the fame they enjoy to-day if the curative
powers were not in them. Worth will get to
The top and that accounts for the wonderful
demand for these little gems. They positive.
ly cure Constipation, Biiousness, Sick Head.
ache..-32 Sold by c. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

two years great sufferer from heart trouble
and nervousness. At times my pain was so
intense that | would have welcomed death.
Dr.. Agnews Cure for the Heart gave me re-
lief in so minutes. After using tour bottles
| can truly say never felt better in my life. ~
Margaret Smith, Brussels, Ont-5l Sold
by &. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

The present secretary of agriculture,
Mr.. Wilson, is a member of the grange.
The assistant secretary of agriculture,
]. II. Brigham, is member and is
past master Of the national grange.
The grange keeps national legislative
committee at Washington to look after
legislation bearing on the farmers In
terests.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
Chicago. shipm.nts of Meat.

Dressed beef to the amount of ], ,04s,-
SO1. .765 pounds. So9.s1s cattle, ss1. .72s
sheep. 1.2S1,79s hogs, 15o.615 pounds OF
dressed pork, 1882. .49s.O69 pounds Of lard.
and 660.S6s,799 pounds Of meat In vari-
Gus forms wore shipped out Of Chicago
during 1902.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

E8TTTTF " NWTVWFT n. TIFITTTWi TTIF u WTTUIdVIt
TO,CRShtD, deceased.
The undersigned appointed an auditor by the
Orphans court OF columbia county to make
distribution of the funds in the hands OF John
G.. WOlf administrator OF the estate OF samuel
5. Lowry, late OF Madison township, deceased,
Will sit AZ the office Of John G. Freeze In the
town OF Bloomsbury. on Tuesday Nov. 2, 1908 at
9 o'clock "A. IN. TO perform the duties OF his ap-
polEiment when and where all parties Inter-
ested In the fund In the hands of the adminis-
traitor OF said deceased Will appear and prove
the same or be forever debarred from coming
In on said fund. EDWARD j. FLYNN,
lC-SIJ Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Nell" She carries her fad for second
hand bargains to a ridiculous extreme"
Belle--"Yes, she's even going to marry a
widower."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
rother drsy's Sweet Powders for Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse In the
Children's Home in New York, Cure Fevsrish-
ness, Bad stomach, Teething Disorders, move
over 80, 900 testimonials. They neuer Jafl. At
ali druggists, csc. Sample FREE Address
Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y. ll-56
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

The excellent showing universally
made by grange mutual insurance COM
panies Is due to care In selection OF
risks, economy of administration and
careful supervision.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Mrs. Muggins-" Was your entertainment
for charity successful 7" Mrs. Buggins-
"Oh, very. We nearly paid expenses"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

1t doesn't take an artist Tod raw con.
clusons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
Welcome Death

Autumn is the time for the automobile.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
l am very fraternally,
A. M. CORNELL,
Lecturer Penn'a. State Grange.

Come to State Grange meeting at
Wlkes-Bare and be enthused for the
work of the coming year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

ID that New Hampshire has q
every township, and one
hio has sixteen oranges In
iships.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Miola grange, No. IIoI, Clarion
county, initiated a class of 80 during
quarter ending June 3oth, 1903.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Mrs. Della Hunsinger, Lady Asst.
Steward, Of Penn'a. State Grange,
writes: cooley Grange, No. sos,
Sullivan county, was organized in
1874. Meetings were held in an old
school house for a number of years.
Regular meetings have been held
ever since the organization. Three
charter members are still on the roll.
We now have a membership of SO;
own four acres of land, have a barn
that will hold SO horses, cut hay
enough to feed when needed and
have three.story hall with all neces
sary appliances. We have just IN.
ltiated class of four, making a gain
of eight for this year.
| have also visited Wlmot grange
No. 5I2, Bradford county. They
have lecture hours and a question box
and of course interesting meetings.
| have also visited New Albany
grange, No. eos, reorganized this
wear. Their membership is increas,
ing and their prospects for the future
are good.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

For quarter ending Sept. goth 1903,
Fidelity Grange, No. 1898, Mexican
county, initiated class of twenty-six.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Both the Trunk Line and the Cen
trail Passenger Association have grant
ed open excursions for the meeting of
the Penn'a. State Grange, at Wilkes.
Barre. Thus any one wishing to at
tend can get an excursion ticket with
out card orders.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Two new oranges were organized
in Penn'a. during the month ending
Oct. aoth, 1903. One at Higgins,
Schuylkill county and one at Mont
alto, Franklin county. The former
by Bro. Chas. Haskins and the latter
by Worthy State Master, w. +. Hill.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
AUDITORS NOTICE.

Estate QC samuel s. Lo,rrp tate Or Madison
TOiCRShiD, deceased
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Turtle Point Grange, No. 1896,
Mexican county, admitted a class of
2a during the quarter just ending. .
The Washington times., 1903-04-22

NANTEp-Tyvo farm hands. Sl5 per month
Apply Thursday before - O'clock. STAND GL
Center Market, B St ID
The Washington times., 1903-04-22
STEAM CARPET CLEANING.

ANNf0N1ATTU STEAM CARPET CLEANING
NOkks- Carpets ant sersicajl- cleaned ~ oar
modern process. Carpets taken I'D. cleaned,
stored, and reiaEd- Mattresses made 10 order
and remade Iron beds, springs, C5u"les, tiivars.
ami cots. " NEWMYER, JJ7 lIth st nv.
Ihsne. Main s04 zpIf-3gt
The Washington times., 1903-04-22
FOUND.

CUT-RATE PRINTENG-5G5 good cards 5I7I-
heads, Eoteheais envelopes, 81 satisfactory,
prompt. HAYS SIS / NV ap2o2g
OUED-Lscey's ice cream absolutely pure.
81 cents per gallon Delivered ~ unietJerei
gaEous- coz NeN A0rE ave NV mott
The Washington times., 1903-04-22

WANTED Man for cleaning. steady work
l@ls Neu orE ave. nv 1t