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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

Within the pen when completed, astout
water and varmint proof coop is placed
for the hen and her brood. But it is
necessary to remove the outer or
fight feathers of one wing of the
mother hen, SO that she cannot fly out.
The lathing should also be nailed close
enough together to eonfine the chick
ems until they are large enough to fly.
By that time they will be weaned, and
should have the range which is neces-
sary to their further development.
But a larger coop, with a roosting
perch, is then necessary for them. The
pen may be utilized IN connection with
a brooder, but it will then require &
light movable shed several feet square,
or a weather-proof brooder, to pro-
tect the chickens from inclement
weather. This plan keeps the young
chicks out of the dew of the early
morn; and gives the keeper control Of
the hen all the time she is with the
chickens; and at the same time it pro-
vides refuge constantly, in case of
sudden and heavy showers, hawks, or
vermin of any kind. Under this sys-
tenn we find it possible to raise fully
IS per cent. more chickens than we
could in the old range as you please
way;;" and with infinitely greater
pleasure; while the work and worry
is reduced to a minimum.-H. B. Geer.
in Epitomist.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

ing qualities to their fullest extent.
This can be done by making q
cheap brooder, just large enough for
one brood of chicks. For this pur.
pose a cracker box may be used.
Make door of the front end and
nail some strips crosswise inside, and
about four inches up from the bot
tom. On these Slated frame
should be placed extending about
half the length of the box. On the
frame square tin tank about five
inches high and about as long and
wide as the frame should rest. A
trimmed hole should be made in the
top of the tank and large cork
used to fit the hole. A cloth cur
tain should hang from the front
edge of the cross strips to the floor
of the box, as shown in the illustra-
ton.
Then, when the early sitter matches
her first lot of chicks, they should
be taken from her and placed in a
homemade brooder back under the
tank, which should be filled with hot
water. Morning and night the tank
should be refilled, which will supply
sufficient warmth for the chicks hud-
died beneath it. They can be fed
in the front part of the box while
small, and later be placed where they
may enjoy little open runway, and
fed outside the brooder box.
With the chicks thus cared for, the
hen nav be reset without anv in.
jury to her, and her utility thus
doubled. If she be mature hen
of two years, she may be reset a
second time, making three broods
from her in nine weeks. This is a
good plan to pursue, either with the
ordinary flock or with thorough
bred stock. The chicks thrive in
close quarters in cold weather, and
with us the per cent. of loss among
chicks managed as suggested in the
single brooders is very small in
deed.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
POULTRY PARAGRAPHS.

The best breeds will not be profit
able if they are mismanaged.
The smaller the poultry quarters
the cleaner they must be kept.
Poultry is the cheapest and most
economical and best meat raised On
the farm.
Provide nests where they are handy
for the hens and handy to gather
eggs from.
Are you giving your poultry the
attention you give the other stock or
just allowing it to shift for itself?
Coarse food promotes digestion and
helps to keep the fowls in healthy
condition. Feed as much of it as pos
sible.
Do not simply throw the water out
of the drinking vessels and put in
fresh water, but wash the vessels
thoroughly every time you change
the water.
An experienced farmer poultry
man says that the best way to keep
poultry droppings is to put them in
barrel and keep them slightly moist.
using dishwater or soapsuds where
Rvailable.-Prairie Farmer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
HOW THE BEE WORKS
Dusy Insect Not Only Makes wax aaA
Honey Bat Also FeFttlises
Plants with Pollen.

John Burroughs says that when a
bee brings pollen into the hive he adj
vances to the cell in which it is to be
deposited and kicks it off, as one
might his overalls or rubber boots,
making one foot help another. The
honey bee ranks among the highest
of all insects, because of its thought
full provision for the future and the
care shown its young. The young bees
which receive this care from the
working bees are called larvae. These
are of three kinds, found in three
different kinds of cells. and they arc
called queens, drones and workers.
The best time to study this wonder
full insect is when buckwheat and
goldenrod are in bloom. If possible,
visit some hive and try to see them
at work inside. 1t is very interest
ing to see few captured bees that
have been fed some honey take a
bee line" for home when let loose.
This is the plan followed in the
mountains and elsewhere when hunt
ing for wild honey. Frequently these
bees will return for some more honey
to the same place where they were
fed at first, as their instinct is akin
to reason, and they always observe
a place SO as to return to it. Wheli
making room in the hive for a set
Of young bees the old queen bee
leaves the hive. followed by nearly all
of the grown bees that are there at
the time, and, after swarming in the
air, they go directly to new home,
just as if they had selected the
place beforehand. They not only
make wax and honey, but add to
their usefulness by carrying the pol
len for the fertilization of towers.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

Ary disorders, Dropsy, Diabetes.
Bright's Disease. Doan's Kidney Pills
cure all ills of the kidneys and blad-
der. Read this testimony; it tells Of
o cure that lasts:
Mr.. A. W. Lutz, carriage wood
worker, of 100 18th Ave-, Sterling, ILL.,,
says: "After procuring Doan's Kid
ney Pills in the month Of November,
1897, I took q course of the treat
{ ment which cured me of backache
and other annoyances due to over
excited or weakened kidneys. Dur
ing the three years which have
elapsed, have had no occasion to re-
tract one word Of my statement
made at that time. I now unhesi-
statingly and emphatically re-endorse
the claims made for Doan's Kidney
Pills.
! A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
hey medicine which cured Mr.. Lutz
will be mailed on application to any
part of the United States. Address
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
For sale by all druggists, price 50
cents per box.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
Pen SYSTEM LAUDED.
Under 1t, 1t IL Claimed. Percentage
Of Chickens to BE Raised Car
BE Increased.

In raising chickens, have found the
spen system" as we call it, the most
satisfactory and successful way Of all
in handling the hen and her brood. The
system is as follows: In making the
fencing ordinary plasterer's lath is
used. The sides are ten feet long, and
the ends eight feet. The laths are
nailed to q six-foot base board. with a
three-inch top stringer, which latter
is a foot and a half below the top ends
of the uprights. The sides and one end
are nailed to square surface posts.
which enables us to move the pen every
few days, when desired. One end of
the pen is attached to one post by a
small rope, or wire tie, in order that it
may be swung open in lieu of gate.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
Throueh ana Throu~h.


:. New Bedford, Mass, Mar. 2nd.-At e5s
First E St, this city, lives very happy man.
~ has good reason to feel glad and proud.
Mr.. Levasseur has been sick for a long
time with general weakness and sore pain
IN his back. At the last he got SO bad that
he could not talk without great misery.
Now he is we'll and in speaking of this won
edrful change in him he says:
. II believe it to be my duty to tell every
pody how l was cured. was so weak that
walk without great pain besa %nd tak;n no
Dodd's Kidney Pills and after a two months
treatment am well and sound again.
,"Dodd's Kidney Pills are God-sent rem
edy., will always praise them for their
wonderful cure of my case. They cured me
through and through. I am as strong and
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
oA,s PROPOSITION.
Gave claay. na.de.s Aa~lr<r Some
thlng to Ruuinate On nj His
Leisure.

ct ha-have cuc-cuc-come, Mr.. Bub-bub-
Broadhead," stammeringly said the callow
and perturbed youth, writes Tom T. Nor.
ran. in Woman's Home Companion, II
mum.mean, l am-er-ah!-here, as it were.
You-we-I-"
Just so!" interrupted old man Broad.
head, surveying the length and breadth OF
the visitor with speculative gaze. You
have arrived, and judge you are now en-
deavoring to circumlocute around to the
point Of asking me for Gladys Maude. HIM
yes! So far, so good; but permit me to
say that am not SO tired Of my twenty.
four.year-old daughter that l am hunting for
: chance to give her away. hardly feel able
to support son-in-law; and presume you
could scarcely maintain me in the style to
which am accustomed, for you look to me
very much as if you played the guitar fluent
ly. So, tell you what am willing to do; !
won't give her to you, but don't mind
swapping her off for a boy about nine years
old, with freckles on his nose. What dye
saw to that3o
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
Of the Worlds Commerce.
knowledge Of what IL Best More I'm.
portant Than Wealth With.
out 1t.

It must be apparent to every one that
qualities Of the highest order are neces-
sary to enable the best Of the products OF
modern commerce to attain permanently
to universal acceptance. However loudly
heralded. they may not hope for worldwide
prominence unless they meet with the
general approval. not Of individuals only.
but of the many who have the happy
faculty Of selecting. enjoying and learn
ing the real worth Of the choicest prod
ucts. Their commentator, consequently,
becomes important to others, since to
meet the requirements Of the well in
formed of all countries the method Of
manufacture must be Of the most per-
feet order and the combination the most
excellent Of its kind. The above Is true
not Of food products only, but Is espe-
cially applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly quarter Of century Of
growth and general use the excellent
remedy. Syrup Of Figs. Is everywhere
best Of family laxatives. It's quality Is
due not only to the excellence Of tho
combination Of the laxative and carmin-
ative principles Of plants known to act
most benef1cially on the system and pre-
sented In the form Of a pleasant and re-
freshing liquid, but also to the method
Of manufacture Of the California Fig
Syrup Co.. which ensures that uniformi-
ty and purity essential in a remedy in
tended for family use. Ask any physi-
clan who is well informed and he will
answer at once that 1t Is an excellent
laxative. II at ali eminent in his pro-
fession and has made special study Of
laxatives and their effects upon the sys-
tenn he will tell you that It is the best
Of family laxatives, because It is SIM
pie and wholesome and cleanses and
sweetens the system entectually, when
q laxative is needed. without any un-
pleasant aftcr-enccts. Every well-in-
formed druggist Of reputable standing
knows that Syrup Of Figs is an excel
lent laxative and is glad to sell 1T, at
the regular price Of fifty cents per bot
tie. because # gives general satisfac-
ton. but one should remember that in
order to get the beneficial effects Of
Syrup Of Figs it is necessary to buy the
genuine. which is sold in original pack
ages only; the name Of th1 remedy
Syrup Of Figs and also thf oil name Of
the Company California flg Syrup Co.
printed ON the front Of every package.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
P@ulETRvr:::s
Us 9
THE EARLY SITTER,
Little Ho.e-Made Device by which
Her Usefulness Can BE Mate
rally Increased.

Setting aside the question of ex-
pensiye incubators and brooders,
while at the same time admitting
their desirability, if our purse would
admit of their possession, we should
try to utilize the early sitter. The
latter is either an early molted hen
or an early Matched pullet, and if
well fed and warmly housed since the
beginning of cold weather, she is
broody about midwinter and ready
for clutch of eggs. Being one of
the very first to take to the nest,
she is valuable, and her value may be
greatly increased by the aid of q
little homemade device or two which
will enable us to utilize her incubat-
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
The Usefulness Of Poultry.

Poultry may be raised with the
greatest economy on large farms.
where there is unlimited range, an
exhaustless supply of insects and
worms and abundance of seeds and
grains going to waste which poultry
alone can utilize. Under such cir
cumstances fowls can take care of
themselves so well, and are so ener-
getic in seeking their food that they
are either forgotten and allowed to
shift for themselves when they really
need attention and assistance, or they
are regarded as nuisance because
they sometimes do a little damage.
When fenced away from gardens and
flower beds fowls cause little dam
age or annoyance on farm. They
do an immense amount of good in
the protection of crops by the de-
struction of injurious insects, larvae
and worms.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
Preparing Bone. for Poultry.

Fowls always prefer bones that are
broken or cut (not ground) into small
pieces, with meat either raw or
cooked adhering to them. The hens
do not care for the commercial bone,
unless such is free from the odor of
ammonia or decaying matter. Dry
bones, either broken or ground, will
be eaten, but not so readily as tho.e
that are fresh. Fresh bones are not
easily ground in any kind of mill.
They are usually steamed, in order to
render them brittle, or placed in the
oven and burned. of course, when
subjected to heat they lose more or
less of the heterogeneous matter, such
as meat or gelatin. With a bone
cutter all kinds of bones can be pre-.
pared for the fowls.-Farm and Fire.
side.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
WESTERN CANADA AROUsIN0
GREAT INTEREST.
|, re ws.Ae-f.l Yields Of wneat-At-
tFscti.g Thousands.

Z Until the last five or six years but
little attention was given to that
vast area of grain-producing land
lying north of the 18th parallel aud
Immediately adjoining the northern
boundaries of Minnesota and Dakota.
The Canadians themselves were
aware of the wealth that lay there,
but being unable to fully occupy it,
they have asked the Americans to
assist them in converting the land
from its virgin state to one that will
largely supplement the grain-produc.
ing area of the North American Con-
tinent, and the response has been
most liberal.
During the year 1901 upwards Of
10000 from the United States went
over to Canada, being induced to set
tie there by the reports that reached
them of the success of those who had
preceded them during the previous
years. This 10000 was increased to
10000 during the year 1902, and it is
fully expected that there will be fully
$4,000 during the present year. The
work of the immigration branch of the
Canadian Government is not now be-
ing directed towards giving fnforma-
ton as to the advantages of settle
ment in Canada as it is to extending an
invitation to the American to follow
those who have gone.
Those who have charge of the work
point with considerable pride to the
success of those who have been in
duced to take advantage of the offer
of 100 acres of land free in Canada, and
have no cause to hesitate in continuing
the invitation. Many of those interest
ed say there are no more free home
steads to be had in Canada, but the
writer has most positive assurance
from the Canadian Government that
there are thousands of such home.
steads to be had, aud in one of the dis
tricts now being opened up fully al
good as the best, and it is probably the
best.
: The Canadian Government has estab-
Gshed Agencies at St. Paul, MIMI;
Omaha, Neb.; Kansas City, No.; Chi
cage, ILL.,; Indianapolis, Ind; Milwan-
kee, Wis; Wausau, Wis; Detroit, Sault
Ste. Marie and Marquette, Mich; To-
,ledo, Ohio; Watertown, S. Dakota;
Grand Forks, N. Dakota, and Great
Falls, Montana, and the suggestion il
made that by addressing any of these,
who are the authorized agents of the
Government, it will be to the advantage
of the reader, who will be given the
fullest and most authentic informa-
ton regarding the results of mixed
farming, dairying, ranching, and grain
raising, and also supply information a.
20 freight and passenger rates, etc.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
Ee.. Absorb Bad odors.

An experienced "henologist" says:
Eggs in way are just as susceptible
to bad odors as is milk. The odor of
onions when fed to the hens is east
~ discernible in the eggs they pro-
duce. A lady friend of ours simply
spoiled her eggs by placing balls
made of creosote preparation in
the nests to get rid of the lice.
Where good eggs are wanted hens
should not be allowed to do scaven-
ger duty.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
STRIKES YOU ANY TINE.

Never know when
or where backache
pains will strike
you. The kidneys
will go wrong, and
when they do, the
first warning is gen.
orally through the
back. Do not fail
to help the kidneys
when they're sick.
N e glect means
many serious ills.
It's only a short
step from common
backache to Rheu-
matte pains, Urin-
Dropsy, Diabetes.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
Plenty on Hand.

''You would get along great deal better
If you didn't get SO excited" said the calm
man to his irascible friend. Cant you learn
to keep your temper::"
torted the other. "i'd have YOU understand
that keep more temper in one day than
you have in your possession during . whole
yearly outh's Companion.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
For bottom Drawer, no, 2

A lady who was especially fond Of bar.
gains came home from sale and displayed
her purchases.
"Why on earth have you bought this?"
plate for door with the name Of "Wilk-
ms" on it.
80 well, It was so cheap" replied the wife;
"Only think, gave a quarter for it; and I'll
be bound it cost dollar!"
"But why throw away a quarter! What
possible use is it"
"Oh," said the bargainer, you never
know how things will come in. For instance,
you might die, and might marry man
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

bought . bottle 70 try. ! an pleased
that did, for it brought speedy relief.
1t only took about two bottles, and I
considered this money well spent.
"You have firm friend In me, and I
not only advise its use to my friends, but
have purchased several bottles to give
to those without the means to buy, and
have noticed without exception that It
has broughtab q speedy cure where's
ever it has been used. Miss Rose
Gerbing.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from tho use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give You his valuable ad.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,Q.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

Law-abiding Citizens Preferred
Footpad-"Wy don't you rob that Teller
that just .passed?" Second Footpad-"He
don't look like a law-abiding citizen"
What difference does that make?" I'm
afraid he carries CUR" IN. Y. Weekly.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

Miss Florence E.
"a few months ago caught cold which settled
lungs and remained there persisfeny
took medicine without benefit until
upset. and head and back began frequently
81 was advised Peruns and although faith
felt sick that ready anything brought
relief at and felt that had the right medicine Within
three weeks completely
health since.
now have greatest faith In Peruna" F. B. kENAH
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

N7OMEN should beware of contract
w ing catarrh. The cold wind and
rain, slush and mud of winter are espe-
cially conducive to catarrhal deranRe-
ments. Few women escape.
Upon the first symptoms OF catching
cold Peruna should be taken. It forti-
fies the system against colds and ca
tarrh.
The following letter gives one young
woman's experience with Peruna:
Miss Rose Gerbing is a popular society
woman of Crown Point, Ind, and she
writes the following:
Recently I took a long drive in the
country, and being too thinly clad I
caught bad cold which settled on my
lungs. and which could not seem to
shake off. had heard great deal of
Peruna for colds and catarrh and
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
Thi, vim Intereat 16oth.,

This VIII Interest Mothers.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in
Children's Home, New York, cure Feverisll-
ness, Teething disorders, Stomach troubles,
destroy worms. All Druggists, CSC Sample
FREE Address A. s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

Larger Quantities.-Mi Gabble-"And
she accused me OF retailing gossip about tho
neighhorhood." Miss Sharpe-"The idea"
Miss Gabble-"P Positively insulting, isn't
she" Miss Sharpe-"Yes, for you re really
a wholesaler. "-Philadelphia Press.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

Blohardt.-"Yes, I once thought of going
en- the stage, but friends dissuaded mel
Knocker-" Friends of the stage, l pre-
sume!"-Baltimore American
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
Elnanclallx speakinx.

Financially Speaking.
Tom-rhat Miss Winters is remarkably
handsome girl
Jack-Yes;; but she isn't half as pretty as
she was elk weeks ago."
"Why, hcw's thst!'
'Her father tried to erase Wall street
from the nap.'-Chicaeo Daily News.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
Wrong Objection.

Recently during denae fog on Lonl
Island sound steamboat took landing. A
traveller anxious to 60 ahead came to the
man at the wheel and asked why they
stopped.
."Ioo much fog, can't see the river"
"But you can see the stars overhead"
YES" replied the pilot, "but until kn
biler busts we amt going that way" The
passengers went to bed.-Philadelphis
Ledger.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

Some mems charitable acts are for publica-
ton only, and not as guaranty Of good
faith.-Chicago Daily News.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

A great many citizens. unfortunately,
want only so much honest government as
will not interfere with their interests
Puck.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

Nothing so forcibly reminds man of life's
brevity as . 30-day note.-Chicago Daily
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Norwich. N. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
aeems Not.

She-I always heard tea was bad for the
nerves.
he's coming oSer again t. Is liz the say.
Yonkers Statesman.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

Actors, vocalist., Public Speaker. praise
hales Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
" away a quarter! What
wait TIL You're Cooler.

Walt TIL You're Cooler.
II you get mad al a man, make up yeur
mind what you're going to cay, and then
don't say baltimore News.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

DyeinG is a. easy as washing when Put
nam Fadeless Dyes are used.