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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-11-01

for the whole OF the farmers or the
province they can make demands and
obtain concessions which singly you
could have no hope of accomplishing.
The education of the young in agricul-
tural matters is another question which
merits the closest attention, for, while
we have no educational establishments
OF purely agricultural character, we
maintain a public school system at
great cost, and it is my belief that the
curriculum should include some educa-
ton, at least in the rural schools, on
the fundamental principles of agricul-
ture, so that boys and girls will grow
up with some knowledge of the scien-
tific knowledge which is so essential to
scientific farming in these days. They
should also be encouraged to take part
in discussions at meetings of Institutes,
and thus certain amount of scientific
knowledge will be disseminated among
them which will in after life prove
of the very greatest benefit to them.
Mr.. Koenig, whom l quoted before,
concludes his report as follows:
uC UCSI lOuhuoClOh q OCoCO Cuh 6iFO
to it's people is a thorough, genuine
and technical education, to fit them
out adequately in order to be able to
successfully fight their way; it affords
them the best chance of being able to
work against long odds, so that they
may hold their own in bad times, and
even through a crisis. The German
farmer has had to fight against agri-
cultural depression, but, by means of
his thorough education and resources,
backed up by science and state help,
he has withstood bad seasons and low
prices; he has been going ahead all
the time learning how to increase his
crops and increase his income per
acre in the same proportion as prices
receded. With this object in view, no
stone was left unturned, and his re-
sources were strained to the utmost.
He found great help in cooperation, as
| have tried to show: cooperation in
credit, loans, purchase and sale of pro-
duce, purchase of foods, seed, mineral
manures, in drainage and irrigation
works of large dimensions, and in
dairying. In all his struggles the
state helped him, by encouraging
scientific research at it's experiment
stations, by gratis advice, and farmers
recognize the value of unions and COM
bined efforts to fight and swim up
stream. He recognized that, single
handed, he was powerless to- achieve
anything, but, although not individu-
ally intrinsically weather. when COM
blned, he found himself, when united,
and working hand in hand cooperative
ly, strong enough and able to with
stand worse times that before
This shows the value that is at
tached to agricultural education in
Germany, and how it has in that coun-
try helped the farmer on his way, and
| say that in my belief we shall be
remiss in our duty if we do not insist
that it shall be compulsory subject
i'll the schools. Among the different
cooperative objects of the German
farmer, l may mention cooperative
credit banks, cooperative diaries, CO
operative steam ploughs, cooperative
drainage. Now, under section Is OF
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-11-01

Of the wealthiest in Europe. Ger
many, through cooperation, is a sue
cessful competitor in the markets of
the world. In consular report drawn
uL by Mr.. E. Koeniz, German expert,
he says: Cooperation is the German
farmers stronghold and bulwark, and
he seems to stand by it. 1t has proved
to be the key of success in Germany
and has saved many thousands of
farmers from ruin" The Australian
colonies, by adopting cooperative prin-
ciples, are forcing their products on
the markets of England.
1 might go on quoting instance after
instance of successful cooperation, but
l think I have said enough on that
point, and now we should look about
us and decide what we should do in
order that we may not be behindhand
have proved so beneficial in other coun-
tries. In the farmers Institutes and
cooperation act, copies of which may
always be had on application to me at
Victoria, you have, I believe. all the
necessary power of forming yourselves
into societies for carrying on objects
Of commercial nature, and the insti
tutes, of which every man and woman
should be member, afford the means
Of obtaining information, not only
from speakers who are sent to you, but
from each other, and, depend upon it,
we are never too old to learn; that
we all have some knowledge on some
particular subject which not everyone
else has, that it is our duty to impart
such knowledge to each other, that
meetings for our mutual benefit should
be we'll attended, that it is worth while
spending some time in going to such
meetings, that it means money in our
pockets, that it is means of making
us think, and in the operation of think
ing, results are produced which often
make us wonder at ourselves and our
obtuseness in not having sooner
thought of thinking I have had men
tell me, when asked the question
whether they had ever thought of hav-
Ing luulNluudl CcSCo LUZ CIlclI udlIy
COWS, that they had not, but that in
any event they could not afford to
get rid of a COW even if she proved
to be unremunerative. Can you i'm
agine a more woeful confession of
folly? Those men had probably never
attended a meeting to hear the ques-
tion discussed, which, in the first
place, would possibly have caused them
to think that it would be a good idea
to find out which of the COWS were
paying them and which were not; and,
in the second place, it would probably
have caused them to think that if one
certain cow was not paying for her
feed they could less afford to keep her
tran to dispose of her. Questions also
of public character, affecting the well
fare of the farmers generally, should
be considered, and while the act for
bids discussions of political or Sec
tartan nature, those grounds need not
be invaded, but the wants and aspira-
tions of the farmer should be we'll con-
sidered and suggestions made for legis-
lation. This leads me to speak of the
central farmers institute authorized by
the act, the delegates to which you will
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-12-03
winter Feed For Horses.

- Corn stoyer Is. q good. substitute for
timothy hay for winter feeding OF
horses because of its feeding value,
the Yield per acre and commercial val
ne. A change from grain mixture
consisting partially Of linseed oil meal
slow or abruptly does not cause de
crease in weight In horses II a proper
substitute ration IS fed, says Professor
Burkett Of New Hampshire.
The Chinese Love For the Zigzas.
Tho straight line is an abomination
to the Chinese. They endeavor to
avoid 1t In their streets and buildings
and have banished 1t completely where
country field p paths are concerned.
They Will always substitute a curve
whenever possible. or they will torture
, 1t into zigzag. ,ft,
In districts not subject to the indu-
ence of the foreigner the houses and
temples arc characterized by curved,
often, peaked. roofs, ornamented with
fantastic notifications of the myriad
stroke pattern" The inhabitants of
such regions are soon found to have a
mental world to correspond. The
straight line is secuted, They think In
curves and zigzags. To the Chinese
mind the straight line is suggestive of
death and demons. 1t belongs not to
the.heaTen above or to the earth be-
meath. In a true horizon line are seen
the "hndulations Of the dragon" There
fore, argue the Chinese, the straight
line pertains to hades.-Contemporary
Review.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-12-03
81 sss
efARNs CARDEh
~ ~
A PRACTICAL SILO.
heap. strong and Tisht-It Can Be

Cheap, strong and Tight-It Can Be
Readily Built Anywhere.
The picture shows silo that any
body can build who has the lumber.
1t is economical, strong and tight. l
have three OF this kind and speak
whereof L know, says Edward Van Al
styne in American Agriculturist. One
has been filled, this is the thirteenth
winter, and another one. has been filed
for nine winters. Any one can build
one of this sort who can handle level
and saw or use a hammer and nails,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-12-03

iSugnr beet pulp has SO much mois-
ture In fit-four-hfths or more-that
economy forbids the use of 1t In this
condition for feeding. Thus to meet
the necessities of the case our econom-
ieal sugar makers are drying this pulp
and reducing it to such a convenient
condition that it may be shipped in
bags anywhere and everywhere-to the
feeders Of cows, beef cattle, sheep and
swim-for all ;of. which there Is no
more agreeable, nutritious, cheap and
hence economical feed than this.
Horses even like this food and ask for
more in readily understood ways The
economy, Of this business Joperat ton is
easily Appreciated, for it reduces this
valuable aliment for sheep and cattle
aof all 1Sfnds to the lowest possible cost
and practically far less cost than the
nutriment in 1t could have been pro
duced by the growing Of the beets by
the stfefsedersthemselyes.-Henry Stewart
m Country Gentleman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-12-03
How to Build "a Land Roller.
--r--r<sr rfar -ts "a 1rgae;t indispensable for

Fss-k-EcsIIaf4 n1nI6kr kr-lfltlIsl1FffsHUft IUI
some kinds OF farm work. and good
one may be made. by covering mower
kheeh with by4's,, as shown in the
Illustration The 1rollerscan be made
@ysdesirhd length. but seven feet is
-$ery> good size &Gut5 theA projections
from the surface of the wheels with
heavy hammer and cold chisel. This is
not as. great a task as one would
think. ahve your. blacksmith drill the
holes IL you have no drill, one every
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-12-03
CONSTRUCTION OF A SQUARE sILo.

~NOco11OOAAN-' - - ~
and d good thing g-about them Is that
they can be set anywhere and made TO
conform to the size of the barn II you
want to pot them inside. lThes picture
shows clearly how the silo is built.
The foundation is below frost, made or
stones laid in cement mortar. On TINS
are placed sills Of 2 by 6 or 2 by s.
Matched pine. siding is stood up and
braced1 with 2 by 8 or by 10 inch
scantling placed as shown; The cor
ners are put in on beyel to avoid the
square corner and also TO allow OF
braces to strengthen the silo, E,f-
A second thickness of siding should
be put on to break joints. Do not use
paper between the boards, as it Will
rot out. / have a silo built of single
boards of six inch matched pine. The
lumber was as dry as could get 1t
and put together as tight as possible,
but 1 found after the first year that
those boards would shrink apart lit
tie and that many places would never
get tight again. That is the danger of
the single board 1silo and also the dan
ger of the poorly constructed round
silo.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-12-03
aorars onhand Autobiography.

Maxine Cork, the Russian novelist,
was requested by his publisher to write
bis own biography. Taking up pen,
heawrote the following:
1881 became an apprentice to a
shoemaker Hr'f7ru qfafT
1871 entered q draftsman's Office
as apprentice. azo
1SSO-Kftchen boy on board packet
boat SGT
1sS4-I became a street porter.
1SS5-Baker.
!. 1886 -Chorister in a travelling opera
company.
1871 sold apples in the streets.
1851 attempted suicide.
1904 lawyers copying clerk.
1901 made the tour Of Russia on
foot.
1927 worked In a railway shop. In
the same year I published my frst
- 81
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-12-03
A LAND ROLLER.


four inches, on Alternate edges Of the
wheel. The holes and bolts should; be
half an ihch in diameter.
Z 1t is best TO have boxes bolted under
the frame for the Journal and set
screws lih,t the iafbs. Make the frame OF
by inch stuff. Cut lemons In the
end pieces to. ut the, mortise In front
and back and ctt fhortises in the end
pieces eight inches from the shoulder
Of the fenonl for tie second front and
back pieces. These second pieces make
the frame rigid If properly put togetli
er. Notch fhe tongue one inch where 1t
crosses the frames and bragg Ii with
heavy yir6n straps a seat can be made
by bolting on two light wagon wheel
rims as shown and bolting an old NOW
er seat on n board on top. This roller
properly made and cared for VIII last
q lifetime. accoriling 10 arwriter who
submits the design in American Agri-
culturfst. e
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-12-03
3. 8 g..
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christmas goods

To peop,e not living convenient to the
r.rger citles-where styles arrive First
and stores are: in. position to show
Teroer hssortmepts-our fye catalogues
offer ere at opportunities to Save Money
end make More Satisfactory selection.
We do business in Every state IN the
Tr,;tad States-and have held that pref
erarca for wears because we sell choice
Coods ON n Small Profit Basis, and offer
Great Varieties for selection
Probably more liberal with samples
Of ANYTHING we can send samples OF,
than any store in the county. !;
Our General Catalogue tells aoout
every. one of the 65 departments when
comprise this business-Furs. Men :.
Women,s: 5andJ Children's Clothing,
Mems Furnishings. Cut Glass and
Ga19ss~ China ~ fsStsE nSslSssT, llzeS~sas, eorssfs
Stationery, Toilet Goods, Dress Goods
silks and Innings, Braids, Buttons
Leather Gopds< Espafls; y, bedding; &
Blankets. Underwear. Millinery ana
Chi1drru7 Hatssand :Bennets, ShaEis,
House ff9penta sStockings' y eIs' a
Handksr ~, FhoeF Athletic 5dooas'
rTnbrelIas' Neckweat, Ribbons Rugs,
Trunks-and every article on a price
basis that Proves at once we can anA
viii save you money
Never such extensive preparation leI
Money's-worth. -
Other special catalogues-"Portiere;s,
Couch Covers and Lace Curtains /;
"Books", sLaces and Embroideries
and "Eyerythingfcr the Baby any OF
ali sent free fsf Your name and address
and you'd better write now 70 9 ger
the.,,;dn them in HfsaifGIsHMHY our flPn =
Especial attention given to Dress
Goods and Silks.
We might add, to. show the store
Importance, we sell the people OF
Greater ffttsbarg more goods over our
Countsrs than any concern on ~ ~ ln's .. ssI
foor SPACE and 1900 people required
When you write mark your letter b.
C46
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
ACCIDENT AT ELECTRIC
LIGHT PLANT.

About noon on Monday, while
some workmen were employed in
repairing the smokestack at the
Frankfort Electric Light Works,
the stack which was of metal, col
lapsed and fell on the roof of the
building. In attempting to get out
of the way Of the falling stack, Mr..
Joseph Tut stepped backwards
from the roof and fell to the ground
u considerable distance, aligbting
on his right elbow, fracturing the
bone and decorating the arm.
Drs. Reynolds and Goodrich
atteeded to TUFTS injuries, after
which he was carried to his home.
He is improving, and it is hoped
that there will be no permanent in
jury to the arm.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
DI NGUISHED BAPTIST
PREACHER DIES.

Rev. DR.. J. :. Felix, of Louis
vile, one of the ablest Baptist
ministers of the South, died ut his
residence in that city, on Tuesday
night, of apopleXy.
DR.. Felix. owing To i'll health.
had resigned the care of the Fast
Baptist Church. of Louisville.
about "a year ago. He was born
near Versailles, and was IA brother
of Rev. Or. W. H. Felix, of Lex.
ington, and Judge j. J. Felix, OF
Lawrtnceburg.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
FIR NIX FORT BOY HONOREI
IN LOUISVILLE.

Mr.. Robt. Crittenden Todd, for
merly of this city, but now of Lou
isville, was recently elected Master
of Falls CITY Lodge, +. \. NJ, OF
that city. "Crit'S' friends here
congratulate him. He is the young
est brother of Mrs. ;. Is. Holmes,
of this city, and Rear Admiral
Chapman Coleman Todd, L. :
Navy, retired.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
VALUABLE HORSE MEETS
WITH BAD ACCIDENT.

The horse used by Mr.. Jno. Il.
Wiley, who carries the mails from
the depot to the Postoffice, slipped
on the icy brick street, at the cor
ner of Main and High streets, on
Wednesday, and broke his leg, rem
dering it necessary to kill him. He
was a gentle and valuable animal.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
$, % :% 5. R. K. MCCLURE & SON ; ;:::;;
HANDKERCHIEFS

The greatest variety of
these we have ever shown.
Fancy handkerchiefs are
again coming into style
and we have a number of
patterns that will please
the most fastidious dres-
ser. Linen handkerchiefS
from ID cents to 30 cents.
Silk ones from % cents to
81. 90.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
RESUMED OPERATIONS.

The Old Crow diStillery, of MeSSrs.
W. \. Gaines ~ Co., resumed opera
tons for the season of l3O3-4 ON
Thursday of last week. This diStil-
lery manufactures only enough Of
their famous whisky to supply the
demands of their trade.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
II tIRT.

While skating on the river, on
Wednesday, Mr.. Campbell Johnson
was 50 unfortunate rs to fall on the
ice and lacerate the side of his face.
Surgical attention was rendered
at once.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19

For the boys and young I
pecially these will come as
pirate presents. We have
from S1.00 to $500.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19

A beautiful picture is another
present that is always pleasing
There never was home that had so
many pictures that another was not
acceptable. a great variety Of these
is here at prices from 25c to S.. 30.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
POCKET BOOKS-CARD CASES
WRIST BAGS.

A most handsome display of these
greets your eyes here. A pocket
book is always acceptable to any one.
Prices are from 25c up to $500.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
w HAT TO BUY!


We have an immense assortment
of these dainty gifts. We know of
nothing that will better please any
woman than a calendar. There is
nothing more useful. The designs
this year are exceedingly beautiful.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
FINE PAPER IN FANCY BOXES

Hurd's Papers are used by about
all who will have nothing but the
best. They give especial attention
to their papers for holiday use and
we have the very best of the papers
and boxes. There is wide range
to select from at prices from 25c to
$500.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-19
BE SURE AND COME EARLY
GET CHOICE.
WE HAVE THE BEST.
FELT AND LEATHER
SLIPPERS.

Dodge Felt Slippers for
men and women. Bovdcn
fancy leather slippers for
men are the best we know
Of in this line. They are
the best made. Felt slip
pcrS at from 81. OOto ,l.15.
IearhcrSlipperS from -. 80
to 800.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-23
south SALISBURY

Miss Anna Virgil has returned to
Whitehall.
Miss Nancy Chase was at Mrs Frad-
enburgs on Sunday.
Fred Dunn is working for +. Smith,
road commissioner.
L. w. Cole was at Saratoga Satur-
day and Sunday attending conference.
John Gordon, Jr., with wife and
child, visited at his fathers Sunday.
Rev G. A. Kerr, it is expected, will
fill the pulpit here on Sunday next.
Arthur Day and Miss Matte Fow-
Ter OF Cambridge spent Sunday at T.
H. Dunlap's.
+. b. Garfield expects TO move into
Samuel Galusha's new house which is
nearly completed.
Vernon Cole is kept pretty busy
among the housekeepers here painting
and hanging paper.
Mrs Jesse Barker and baby OF
White Creek recently visited at her
fathers, human Hawkins.
The supper given last Friday and
the entertainment following, netted
the nice little sum of s23.25.
Lewis Mattison has been Obliged to
absent himself from school on ac-
count Of very sore throat.
Merle Stoekwell and Frank Beagle
will open market in G. H. Hawkins
old stand near the Eagle Square shop.
Mrs G. A. Robbins has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs S. f. Hawkins,
while Mr. Robbins was attending con-
ference.
There will be Bubble" social on
Friday evening under the auspices Of
the Epworth League, at which cake
and cream will be served.
Sunday, in the absence of the pas
tor, there was morning prayer meet
ing with Sunday school following.
Epworth League service in the even
ing.
Rev w. E. Thompson will preach
here ON Sunday. He expects to arrive
in town on Friday or Saturday.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-23
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the own ana village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

News of the own ana village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
John S. Holden has gone to New
Bedford, Mass.
A newspaper free for full year,
read our offer on another page.
Miss Rose Mayhem and friend spent
Easter at her home in Brandon
Mr. and Mrs Fred NJ. Sheldon of
Boston are spending few days with
Maj H. D. Fillmore.
Miss Laura NJ Williams is spend
ing some time with Miss Nettie NJ.
Pierce in Northampton, Mass.
Fl. Harry Levin and family we're in
New York last week to attend the en-
gagement of Mr. Levin's brother,
Abraham, the 10Th inst.
Joe Evans has moved his news stand
to James McGurR's barber shop on
Main-st The papers win be available
there at all hours of the day.
Charles b. Webster, former pro-
prietor of the Webster house, has
purchased the Bomoseen house at
Castleton and will conduct it.
Charles Rice of Pownal was before
Judge Bates in municipal court Mon
day, charged with the larceny of a
bulldog valued at s25, from another
Pownal man. He was convicted
The engagement of Abraham Levin
to Miss Bessie Segalowitz of New
York city is announced. Mr. Levin
was formerly a popular young bust
ness man of this place and has hosts
OF friends.
The annual communication Of Mt
Anthony lodge. f. and A. NJ, was
held Tuesday evening when these Of
I ficers we're elected:-W. NJ, Henry D.
Fillmore; S. w, Charles S. Beach;
j. W., DIR L. L. Fillmore; treasurer,
John T. Shurtlef; secretary, John c.
Clark. The appointed officers will be
announced later.
Mrs +. L. Nichols is In Providence,
r. l., the guest of her son Lester at
the junior week exercises at Brown
University. This is the great week OF
the year for the junior class, OF which
Lester Is a member, the events includ-
ing teas, receptions, concerts, lectures
and athletic events, and closing the
last evening with the junior promen-
ade.
If you are looking for Tally Cards,
a dainty line can be seen at A. Eddy s.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-23
EAST ARLINGTON

]. B. Judson is out of town.
Orrin Hall is moving to North Ben
nington.
Mrs VIM Mildner went to New York
last week to visit friends.
Miss Agnes Rudd has opened Millin-
cry Parlors at N. G. Hard's residence
this village l2d.
No service in the Methodist church
last Sunday as Rev D. Perry is away
at conference.
Mrs Helen Porter with her daughter
Miss Caryl, and her son, Charles, of
Cambridge recently visited relatives
here
Miss NJ. Whitman has returned from
the city where she has been for some
days looking up spring styles in mil
linery.
Elihu Andrews death occurred last
week. Mr. Andrew was an aged man
who had lived many years in Airing
ton and SALISBURY. He was very
fond of his violin.
Seymour c. Hard and family now
occupy the house vacated by H. N.
Shaw. During his absence Mr. Hard
is to oversee the business at Mr.
Shaw's mill. Mr. Shaw will be at the
mill frequently, driving down from
Manchester.
Miss Ruby Kathrine Burt and Nor
ton q. Grant we're married at the
home of Mr. and Mrs H. s. Burt in
Sunderland, April 16, by Rev G. A.
Furness. Mr. and Mrs Grant sought
to evade the showers of blessingn in
the form of rice made and provided
for such occasions, by taking the
train at Sunderland, but the boys
were too many for them, and at Arl-
ington station their benefactors board
ed the train ana bestowed their good
wishes and rice by hendfuls.