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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
Esaer Down Comfarter..

The trouble that takes away the
pleasure Of possessing elder down COM
forters is the trouble and expense Of
having them washed. IL they are
cleaned at home they must be ripped
apart, and after washing the covers
and giving the down an airing both
must be remade Ii sent away to q
professional cleaner one might as well
buy new. 1t has been proved, how
ever, that these spreads can be wash
ed IN a very satisfactory manner at
home without the extra trouble az
making and remaking. For this work
bright warm day is absolutely nee
essary. II the colors of the cover are
doubtful place the article In solu-
ton OF either ammonia or common salt
and let 1t stand for half an hour. This
will generally set any color. Then
immense the comforter In tub Of hot
soapsuds and wash by squeezing rather
than by rubbing it. Wiring from this
water into clear hot water and from
this rinsing hang on d line where IL
will dry as rapidly as possible. Keep
watch OF 1t while II Is drying, shaking
1t and turning IL ON the line and rub
bling the down to prevent 1t from be-
coming lumpy. 1t requires considera-
BILE care to make satisfactory lob OF
II, but 1t pays for the trouble when
once done.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
WINTER WITCHES.
Common Practice In Fall SOWING.
Good For Forage or winter cover.


ComIaon Practice Ina FAN SOWING.
Good For Forage or winter cover.
On the point OF value as forage
crop for western Oregon the vetch Is d
very close rival OF clover. Tie yetch Is
Indigenous TO western Oregon; hence
all the domestic varieties do remarka.
bly, well in this section. In some re-
spects vetch is superior to clover. 1t il
richer in protein, more palatable and
possesses a wider range of adaptabllity
than the latter. While vetch gathers
nitrogen, it does not develop a large
root system: hence ii is inferior TO clo-
yer as soil renovator. However. the
growing of vetch is highly beneficial to
the soil, for it not only increases its MI
trogen content and lightens the texture
of heavy clay soil, but also, owing to
the density of its growth. it smothers Il
great many weeds.
Vetch is very hardy; hence the land
requires but little preparation to secure
a good stand. A common practice is to
disk it in on stubble ground in the fall,
putting on about one bushel each of
vetch and winter wheat or winter oats
per acre. If the crop is intended for
seed 1t Is better to seed with winter
oats, as the vetch can be easily sepa-
rated from the oats, thus insuring clean
seed for the market
Vetch makes an excellent cover crop
for an orchard or garden. For this
purpose the vetch should, be sown
alone, putting on at the rate OF about
one and one-fourth to one and half
bushels per acre. Upon rather heavy
clay soils that have been given thor
ough cultivation during the summer
winter cover crop of vetch will render
an invaluable service In maintaining a
desirable texture of the soil as well as
possibly retaining the. nitrates that
might otherwise leach away
While yetch has to be sown each year
this may be done. however. with the
minimum amount of labor Where the
land is in fairly good physical condi-
ton and the seeding is done in the fall
a good narrowing is all that is neces-
sary. Ordinarily, however, disking the
ground before seeding Is preferable.
Vetch is also good catch crop. For
instance, in case the spring seeding of
clover should result In a light stand
vetch can be sown In the fall and har-
rowed in without injury to the clover.
The vetch and clover combined will
yield a heavy crop of valuable hay,
while the clover alone would perhaps
have given an Improbable yield.
There are two varieties of vetch gen
orally grown in this section-the com
mon vetch, Vicia saliva, ordinarily
called the Scotch tare, and the hairy
veteh, Vicia villosa. The former is pre-
ferred owing to its character Of growth
and palatability. These are sometimes
designated as spring and winter vetch.
but this Is an error, for they are both
winter varieties, although either will
produce good crop OF hay If sown
moderately early in the spring on good
soil. They do better, however, If sown
in the fall.-James Withycombe, Ore
gon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
LAUNDRY LINES.

Iodine stains will disappear Ii dipped
In liquid ammonia.
Borax is the simplest and least harm
ful washing powder for use, with
clothes In the boiler.
A spoonful OF Kerosene In boiled
starch keeps 1t from sticking, but do
not use enough to make 1t smelleof the
oil.
Handkerchiefs should be ironed while
very damp and dried by the iron.
Thus will they acquire certain stir
ness and will keep clean longer.
Soap should never be rubbed on silk
underwear. Put the garments In soap
suds and squeeze gently between the
fingers. They should be pressed on the
wrong side with moderately hot iron.
A laundry convenience Ii d sleeve
board, which slips inside shirt waist
sleeves and makes ironing them easy.
Properly used, the sleeve board obvi-
ates the ugly crease down the back Of
the sleeve.
1t Is recommended that little vine
gar be added 10 the water In which
stockings are rinsed after being wash
ed. The stockings should then be dried
wrong side out. Colored stockings will
be unfaded and black ones will retain
their original luster.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
House and Furnstu,e

Excess of furniture destroys the re.
pose Of lazy man and Ii In the way
of an industrious one" wrote William
Morris, and 1t was also one OF bis max.
Inns that IL houses were built as they
should be we should want. but a little
furniture and be happy In that scanti.
ness. In The Lesser Arts OF Life, he
wrote:
The arrangement OF our houses
ought surely to express the kind OF life
we lead or desire to lead. Our furni-
ture should be good citizens furniture.
solid and well made In workmanship,
and In design should have nothing
about it that Ii not easily defensible.
no monstrosities or extravagances, not
even OF beauty, lest we weary OF IL.
AS to matters of construction. 1t should
not have to depend on the special skin
OF very picked workman or the su-
perexcellence Of his glue. but be made
on the proper principles OF the art OF
Jolnery; also ! think that, except for
very movable things, like chairs. it
should not be 50 very light as to be
nearly uncomfortable; 1t should be made
OF timber rather than walking sticks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
Man Making.

Map making has kept pace with the
progress of other arts, though its steps
are not so loud and are heard oftenest
in the schoolroom. 1t is really an art
to make map and has always been
so. From the time OF the earliest
crude affairs to the elaborate and ex-
act pictures of today great degree of
skill has always been necessary to
give perfected representation. Map
making is now at the height of its ex-
cellence and popularity. The man with
land to cultivate. houses to build or
land to sell must have everything set
down on his map for reference. No
body thinks of travelling any great dis
tance without consulting map. In
deed 1t is almost impossible to ESCAPE
1t, for the obliging ticket agent thrusts
1t into ones hand with thoughtful
Kindness, mindful of the advertise
ment within the pages as well as of the
convenience of the tourist. Maps are
SO common now that there are no more
little boys who think the soil of one
state is green, another brown. another
red, because that is the way 1t is co
ored in the geography. Worcester Spy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
ain
From Inflamrnafory
Rheumatism
Would Have Killed
Our Son.
DIR. Niles Anti-Pain Pills
Saved Him.

we began to use DR.. Miles Nerve and
Liver Fills SIX years ago. My wife had liver
trouble and q neighhor gave her some Of
your liver pills to try, after which we bought
bottle of them and my wife used them IN
VI cured Since then have used them and
must say that have Fever used any pills
tnat gave me the satisfaction these have.
we also use DIR. Miles Anti Pain Pills with
greatest satisfaction. Three years &c sur
son Harry had inhammatory rheumatism
ne had suffered so much that / believe il we
had not given him DR.. Miles Anti Pain Pills
which relieved him almost instantly he would
have died. I am always glad az the oppor-
sanity Tor prsising DR.. Niles Remedial
James Evertt, Alton, Ills.
= was afflicted with neuralgia for wears
ana never found any permanent relief till /
began using DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills.
1hey are sure cure for headache and neu-
ralgic pains Only this morning recon-
msndcd them 10 friend with severe head
ache and In half hour Ne came into the
store smiling. The headache was gone. We
use them in the family and find them excel.
lent for the women folks. This high altitude
makes them very nervous. Grandma SAYS !
should tell DR.. Miles she could not live here
were It not for the Anti Pain Pills that she
takes occasionally."-L. b. Morris, Helena,
Montana.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
Tie Dr. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. address
~. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
Spoke Too Late.

An old New England farmers wife
lay a-dying after seventy years OF life
and fifty years OF steady drudgery as
housekeeper and mother. As the end
grew visibly near the husband STOPPED
to her ear, the tears forcing their way
from his eyes and down his rugged
cheeks.
"Goodby, Hannahl You have always
been good wife to mev' came with 4
strangling sob.
The glazed eyes opened; the numb
hand was raised In d rebukeful ges.
ture.
Then why in the name OF mercy
didn't you ever tell me SO before?'
The whisper was her last breath.
All. my brothers, tell the faithful,
brave, overworked wives the blessed
truth before the tonic comes too late to
brace the spirit and tide nervous forces
over the sand bars that ridge the chan
mel Of weekday TOLL Chicago Record
Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
CATTLE FEEDING.
The Crowd Is Not Running That
Way--Fav0rab signs.

The Crowd Is Not Running That
Way--Favorable signs.
The cattle feeding problem Is now
before great many farmers who have
produced a crop of corn, and the Ma
tional Stocknian looks at 1t thus: Farm
ers had hard experience last year
with high priced feeders, dear corn
and an oversupply OF fat cattle. They
hesitate to embark again In business
that is fraught with such risks. 1T is
bad enough 10 lose one corn crop, but
serious matter to risk losing two.
Sheep feeding paid better last year,
and the price of grain is attractive. In
the face of all this will 1t pay to feed
cattle? That is a question to which
no direct answer can be given, but GER
tainly the outlook is much better than
it was last year.
Feeders are cheaper by at least 81. so
per hundredweight. an important DIFF
ference. Last year they were entirely
too high; this year they can be had at
a reasonable price. And this is a car
dinal point In the matter: IL feeders
cannot be bought right it is seldom
wise to feed. The price of corn is high.
but there is no reason to expect 1t to
be higher than 1t was last year be-
cause good many people expect to
sell 1t. Still others may be forced to
sell 1t instead of feeding 1t. Money is
very tight now, and banks are not
lending any more than they can help.
a fact that may tend to restrict feed
ing operations and at the same time to
enlarge selling of corn.
But perhaps the most hopeful sign
of all to the prospective cattle feeder
iss the fact that the crowd Is not run
ming his way. A year ago everybody
wanted to feed cattle. Many were
burned and dread the fire now. Today
sheep seem to be very popular, but
there is no great rush into cattle. All
OF these things are more favorable for
the beef producer than the circum
stances OF last year, but still 1t is i'm
possible to say that cattle feeding is
to be a paying business. Signs favor
1t, however.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24

Back, rheumatism, Kidney Trouble. stomach
and Bowel Ailments, Bladder Trouble. sari-
cccele, structure, Female Diseases. Blood POI.
son.
Whenever Il isat al possible prefer 10 make
q patients personal acquaintance. but II yoG
live out Of the city and cannot call, write me
what you suffer from and viii tell you the
quickest way 10 be cured, free; ard send you
free Of charge any one or the following eight
medical books explaining my method Of enre
!. Dlsssses OF the Vital Organs. e. Female
Diseases. s. Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs
Z. Nervous Debility. 8. varicocele s. strict
ure z. Rluod Poison. i. Rheumatism,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Call Of write:
Dr. =. NEWTON HATHAWAY, q Commercial
Blk, Sioux City. Iowa
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
Theater Hats Among maor,.,

New Zealand is bothered by the
theater hat question. Miss McDer-
mott tried to settle it recently in a
practical manner. She was seated in
theater Of the town of Oamaru. and
In front of her was Mrs. Brady, wear
Ing voluminous headgear. AS Mrs
Brady refused to remove the OBJ
structive hat, Miss McDermott bor-
roWed gentleman's walking stick
and tilted 1t out of her line of vision.
But Mrs. Brady was not prepared to
wear her hat at rakish angle all the
evening, so she put it straight again.
Every time she did so Miss McDer-
mott repeated the performance with
the walking stick. The ma gistrate
decided that Miss McDermott had
committed "a series ON minor but ag-
gravated assaults and fined her $3.50
plus $14 costs. The money was
promptly subscribed by the citizens as
9 protest against hats in theaters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
Things said hY Others.

Too few Of our sous and daughters
are found in the agricultural colleges
taking the courses in agriculture.
You don't know 1t all; even Solomon
didn't. The other fellows can tell you a
few things that it will be money lii
your pocket to know.
Chance farming OF any kind Ii d
thing OF the past among enlightened
farmers. Each branch Of farming is
founded upon everlasting principles.
A man who has no pride In his busI
ness should quit the business.
II finding yourself making more
progress ii intelligence than In kind
ness sit right down and think II over.
II never pays to overdraw ones sur
plus Of strength.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24

often get beneath the horses feet, why
not have wire hook fastened to the
wagon overhead, as shown in the cut.
1t can be easily made of stiff fencing
wire and secured on the wagon.
At one side near the top two other
hooks, similarly fastened to the bows,
hold an umbrella. as seen In the figure.
This is kept there rain or shine, is new
er forgotten and left at home when
most needed.
Instead of rear curtain why not
stretch the oilcloth or canvas on a
frame hinged at the top? 1t should be
furnished with stays. jointedN like
those of buggy top. as represented
In the drawing. 1t serves as an avn.
ing and protects from sun or rain
when the driver is standing in market
or taking articles from the wagon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
.TELLTALE LIPS.
How 60 Jadge . woman by the
shape ~ Her Month

M0W In Jndge . Woman by the
shape Of Her Mouth.
Il Judge man by his eyes. but wo-
man always by her lips. said Benja-
min Franklin And no man ever read
people more correctly.
Queen Elizabeth once refused to en-
gage waiting woman who came with
every possible recommendation, she
cause" she said. "the woman is tale
bearer. Do you not see the downward
dip of her lip? will NONE of her"
In choosing a wife let her be a wo-
man whose lips do not droop at the
corners" advises Persian sage. IF
woman's lips droop her husbands life
will be perpetual mourning time.
Nor yet should they curve too much up
ward, for that denotes frivolity."
Select for wife one whose lips are
straight. not thin.
When the curve or arch is lacking
and the lip overhangs, not loosely. but
well defined and firm. the owner is gem
tie and ready TO please.
The mouth of sagacity is large and
always we'll closed, with the line OF the
lips firmly defined.
The witty mouth is thin Tipped and
so polished and smooth that light
glances across it. The color is fine scar
let. The possessor of such mouth
will say clever. scintillating things.
sacrificing her best friend for the sake
of an epigram.
Coquettish lips are sharply Defined
with deep pressure under the nose
and the corners inclined upward Here
lie laughter and fun and love OF mu-
sic. flowers and animals. The smile is
sympathetic. never tragic Love of rid
icule will be strong, but not in mali
cious vein. II the corners dimple deep
~ the lips are quick at repartee.- Elk
change.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24

husks of this ear are Of sterling silver,
with outer Lusks turned down to serve
as supports. The ear itself Is of gold,
with a hollow cob cavity. The top be-
ing detachable gives ample space for
holding the champion ear of corn with
in this unique base.
The trophy will be contested for an
nually and awarded by judges appoint
ed by the head Of the department OF
agronomy OF the Iowa Agricultural col
lege.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
wouIa You ne d Ffd@ets

Beautiful women learn calmness and
composure. They never wiggle their
feet or play with their thumbs. but re-
pose in chair. Women with a pro-
pensity to fidget should cultivate the
habit OF sitting perfectly still In chair
with their hands loosely clasped in
their laps A quiet, reposeful manner
is more to be desired than riches. F'id-
getty women have nervous fingers,
which apparently must always be do
ing something playing with chain
worn around the neck, beating tattoo
on the lap. crumbIing the bread at din
ner or otherwise occupied In irritating
the nerves of other people.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24

IL Won want to be loved, keep any
grievances you may have to yourself.
A woman with sorrows may be inter.
esting, but woman with grievance
is quickly voted bore Weeping. SAD
eyed heroines are all very nice in nov.
els, for one need not have more Or
their society than be likes. but every
day life cheeriness Il Lid demand. and
the woman or girl who brayely deter
mines TO find the silver lining Of every
cloud u rewarded BY gaining the re-
snect and love Or her fellows.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
Bran Reeds Wen.

MY judgment is that bran should
make up at least one-half by weight OF
q cows ration, says j. L. Hills In
American Cultivator I like 1t. not be-
cause 1t is particularly rich, but be-
cause Of its light, haky character and
because It helps tighten the ration. 1t
~ less digestible than the heavier
feeds, yet seems to aid digestion
The remainder may be made up Of
cotton seed and linsead or cotton seed
and gluten. One Of the best rations
we have used contained five pounds Of
bran, one and one-half pounds Of cot
ton seed and one and one half pounds
Of linseed meal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24

w0riN AS well AZ from
the public in general.
Scattered in over this
broad land are tens
Of thousands whom
my skin asa specialist
mas cured of Sill man
ner biz diseases such
as Catarrh. Asthma
Consumption Nervous.
Debility. preuassirity,
Weak heart, Weak
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
A CORN PRIZE,

The Iowa state Trophy to he Con-
tested For Annually.
The cut shows the Iowa state corn
trophy, valued at $3.50. to be presented
by Will G. Whiting for the best speci-
men OF corn grown in the state Of Iowa
IN 1903, the corn to be used AS an ex-
hibit at the Louisiana Purchase expo
sition
The design is of a representative ear
of corn resting on an ebony base, The
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24

Howes- Yes; suppose / am pretty
well of, but not so well off as / should
like to be-
Barnes-D Did you ever hear of the pig
who regretted that he had only four
feet to put into the trough at feeding
time Boston Transcript.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
The Farmer. mar,xet waron.

Farmers who regularly take produce
to market or deliver direct to custom
ers. should have wagon fitted with
conveniences for that purpose. Such
an outfit adds much to comfort and
in the long run saves expense, says NJ
New England Homestead writer in de-
scribing the following devices:
Instead of wrapping the lines about
the whip or leaving them where they
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
Two Good Rensona-

Generally one does not know how
little he knows or how poorly he knows
1t until he has tried to tell 1t to others
Also the way to know thing well lis
to tell 1t to others. That tends to ac-
eurate, sure knowledge.
Here are two good reasons for at
tending the farmers institute and TAX
ing an active part In 1t, says John NJ
Stahl In Farm Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-24
FREE MEDICAL BOOKS
FOR THE SICK

Ny Special method Of curing the ehronlc
diseases Of men and women has justly won
recognition from the medical societies III the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-04-23
A FEW QUESTIONS FOR
,sFskg4sE SULLIVAN TO ANSWER

ID ~ - oon how aud ro sullivan has deter
mined foeseA gentleman e"
the need seF ss"
reputation f'' honesty ~
he head % the department. ne
the tsetn that are called 70 ~
puhle
Is for example How mueh longer
the % allow plague spot % exist
reord having ordered
Be eliminated but tho house Is sun ws
search the West den
quarters the Midway rrraan epen
sntn managers above street leself
the 81 ha1af IA
old tendesn resorts the People"
m and daace Claneys thsstsff
paved district below hesf way 81"
BE rrssa aatW hose
We, sullivan business
the paved district hsaw fsF
te sds s for occupation BY skAs business
Ar you xolnx % act suiiv ant
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-04-23
THE MARKETS

A hoN % California ntra berries
the first 81 the season. arrived yes
tcrday and sold Tor 80 cents pes
pound. A carload of oranges a.,
rived iHat night fhuY are very firm
small ones especially hoinH IA Krual
demand II a. por hox iianuuaa are
ai scarce that commission houses
cannot I'll an orders today at an
advanced price of $40 aud taza pot
bunch.
WHOLESALE PRICES
crhsss prices ars 70 saY buyer IN auanll.
POI cent hiaharl
provlalans
f,.ssh Asate Cow bssf 80 ~. steer tsst
. %. mutton. 70, I'd. pos. ie al veai.i'
rroyisians itsp,s. "a. breakfast bacon.
teo, eslstss. nsah, tasa
Vegetables
burbank potatoes. native. tRUi1
ton. Nakimaa. tlg4la. sweet pala
toes. D. -. carrots 81 sack pafsfiphI
81 ~ per sack tomatoes, q % oar
basket lettuce ti.ea ease capiiHuN
ar. siefl 8 per dos. cabhaEe' 81 pes
ewt spinach iac pnf hos rhuharb,
natives a. per Ia. California az.
paraHual 5000 pct ~ native =.
per box california green nuHH. lii
Zoe. eueumbers = 20 per dos ea(i
farnia uadiahea So dnH. oniana 40
tfti n Per tNt
Green Fruit. Etc.
Lemons. o. MMaao PCS box OF
anEca. s2zam4uo per box appleF
s0rsfu s. nur box. fancy 81 taHaf9
bananas. & 3tuI ah per bunch. Efaps