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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

No crop is giving as good an account
of itself all over the country as alfalfa.
Hitherto generally supposed to be only
suited to the semi-arid sections where
irrigation was possible, 1t is being
found out that it adapts itself kindly
to general conditions both east and
west, great success being had with It
in Iowa, Minnesota, Texas and New
York. 1t is we'll worth any mans
effort to try it in nearly all soils and
nearly all states.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

II we were woman in a well fixed
farmers home and had the responsible
ity and work Of caring for the home,
getting three square meals day for
four hungry men and looking after
three or four little folks, we would
have things In the house convenientfer
doing the work or we would have a
row. We would insist upon having a
good cooking range, modern utensils,
hard wood floor In the Kitchen, wash
ing machine (which a man could oper-
ate, soft water and a sink handy, a
kitchen cabinet wherein to keep things.
a refrigerator and clean white.
washed cellar easy Of access So much
is esmandsd Of the modern housekeep-
er these days that to compel her to do
her work With old fashioned tools and
in the old fashioned way is to either
send her to the asylum or to the Gene
terry In short order. Some men whom
we know need TO take day or and
study thts Hatser. ~ .-.---.--.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

There are millions Of unimproved
acres in the south and west which will
successfully grow alfalfa, and where
alfalfa can be grown there may very
profitable type OF agriculture be car
rfed on, even II but few other crops
can be grown
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

The government test as to the effect
Of borax used in food products as pre-
servative is completed. The squad Of
young men upon whom the test was
made have survived and are in good
condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

If tramps Begging hand out would
.clothe themselves in a pair Of overallsl
and wamus instead of a faded dress
suit and wear fifteen cent chip hat in
stead of battered derby they would
meet with more kindly reception. IS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25
THE EVOLUTION of srLAs.

Fifteen years ago, when we first NEE
Silas, he was an exceedingly commons
place sort OF fellow. He was then just
Of age and had worked Loyalty with
his father, a poor, hand to mouth
farmer, until he was twenty-one. Hisi
education had been limited to what thel
country district school could give and
what he had been able to learn by ex-
perience and from restricted line OIL
reading matter. He was husky and
strong physically, and no young man
roundabout was more willing to work
or could do better days work. Com!
ing Of age and findt=.sse |. z,saIt his own
boss, he had only one ambition, and
that to make of himself better farm
er than his father had been. This in
what he did: He hired out by the.
year to one Of the best stockmen in the
country and worked for him four
years, learning all he could about
stock-the breeding, feeding and judg-
ing-and the growing Of crops used I'M
stock feeding. He worked hard, got
good wages, spent as little as possibleI
on his personal wants, and at the end
Of four years had $1,000 and knowl.
edge and experience worth good deal
more. He then married nice GIRL
thrifty, prudent and competent, and
rented large farm, we'll stocked. for
term Of five years. At the end of his.
lease he was able to buy $4,000
farm of his own, and now, six years
later, he is one Of the leading men Of.
his community, worth easily $20OO0,t
drives his good wife and three chill!
dren to church In. handsome carriage
and lives in an ideal American farm
home. The evolution of Silas Is worth
studying.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

An Indian Territory farmer this year
raised 10000 bushels Of potatoes which
brought him about rs cents per bushel.
The crop was off the ground the last Of
June and was then planted to corn.
This two crop farming looks as If it
was quite a bonanza.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

The putting into use Of ten wide tired
wagons in community will do more
to further the cause of good roads than
the holding Of a good roads convention
with Its fiumididdle resolutions and
speeches. The wide tired wagon and
the cash road tax are the beginnings
of better highways.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

The evolution Of the Poland China
hog from Its Arkansas rooter ancestry
has been worth untold millions to the
country, and 4 queer thing is that,
notwtthsta nding the SUCCESS attained
with the hog, little or nothing until
within year or two has ever been
done to improve the corn upon which
he is fed. 1t is probably entirely with
III reason to say that fully as much
Improvement can be made in the corn
as has been made In the hog. A few
men are getting on to the truth Of this,
and more will very soon. The average
quality Of the corn raised is of the
Arkansas rooter type. Selection and
careful breeding are going to develop
the Poland. China corn before long.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

The dairyman will find 1t profitable
to keep his cows in q darkened base
ment barn from 8 a. m. to p. M dur
ing the extreme heat Of the dog days,
when the flies are doing their worst.
A ration Of some suitable soiling crop
should be fed them In the barn and
they allowed the run of the pasture
all night. This course will not only
assure comfort for the cows, but a
much increased milk production.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

A light Brahma hen belonging to
neighbor, with her brood OF twenty-six,
half her own and half adopted, wan
derad into our garden one day lately
and made straight for the potato patch,
where there was an abundance Of the
half grown siugs Of the Colorado beetle
at work on the vines. Then followed
something which we never noted
before--the old hen feeding her chicks
these slugs until they could hold no
moro. Our previous experience had
bean that neither poultry of any kind
nor any Wild birds weuid touch these
pests under any circumstances. This
was one case where the neighbours
chickens 10 the. gardens proved bless
ing. - ~, !.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23

music, and a hearty laugh is not in
your line, don'tgo to the opear house
next Thursday night. But if you ara
having a run of the blues, and you
want to take a new ease on life, don't
fail to see Ed Andrew and his ALL
star company, II his new musicaI
farce comedy, "Birds Of a Feather"
1t will make you forget your troubles,
an the piece is brimful Of fun, and
ludicrous situations from beginning to
end, while the brilliant musical fea-
lures as rendered by these splendid
artists could scarcely be improved.
At the opera house. Devils Lake,
Thursday evening, Oct. 80.
Reserved seats, Is cents, will be-
placed on sale Monday at Hodgkin-
drug store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23
THE LO6AL FIELD.

DR., Ronnisolte of Larimore is a
Sevilla guest.
We have added two carloads of new
furniture to our stock and are selling
it down low. Get our prices. Hors-
man & Stra wbrldge. 33 it
d. M. Hutchinson Of Larimore
is a city visitor.
People are now coming to us to &C.
lect their lamps. We have a nice
new assortment to choose from. See
our hall lamps. Horsnan & Straw
bridge. 33-1t
Banker T. A. Luros is up from
Crary on business today.
People are now coming to us to Sc.
1ect their lamps. We have a nice
new assortment to choose from. See
our hall la nps. Horsman & Straw
bridge. 33-1t
A. P. Bjorlie of Churchs Ferry is
in the city today.
the McKlbbin annual fur sale,
Saturday, Oct. 24th, at Manns's.
D. W. Pinkerton of Granville was
n the city Wednesday night.
Mrs. Capt. Anderson is visiting
lends near Rolla this week.
Oddfellows, Rebekahs and families
lease meet at I. o. o. F. hall Mon
.ay, Oct. 26th. Refreshments to be
served.
J. Stratton of Crystal spent We'd
nesday night in the city.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23
FINE GIFT.

! There is on exhibition at A. e.
Hodgkinson's drug store a fine water
color in roses, the gift of the artist.
Mrs. Stoner, to the XIX Century club.
In order4o supplement- the furniture,
etc., in the new and elegant quarter
of the puolic library, the ladies will
soon make a thorough canvass of the
city selling the library cards, 81 for
one years reading, aud to include q
chance on the elegant picture referred
to. Announcement Of the drawing
will be made later. The drawing
will occur at the library room. by
some disinterested party, notice being
given to all holders of chances IN this
picture.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23
Editor E, M. C1ary is down from

Editor E., M. C1ary is down from
Edmore.
Large new stock of chamber sets.
Horsman Il Strawbridge. 80 it
Mrs. T. c. Miller is visiting
friends at Grand Forks.
The funeral Of J. N LaRue was
held this afternoon and was largely
attenl led.
W. 8. vantar and wife Of Warsa :,
Ind, T visiting friends In the
county
Mesdames Thwing and Baldwin
were down from Webster Wednesday,
shopping in the city.
D. G. Campbell, Of Underwood,
was in the city, last night on bis
way home from Fargo.
w. R.. Gray of Bagley, Iowa,
father of the popular attorney b. NJ.
Gray, arrived last night on a visit to
his son.
The Ladies Aid society of the
Presbyterian church will meet with
Mrs. c. c. Connolly on Thursday
afternoon
e. A. Holbrook of the New York
Cash store went to Walhalla Wednes-
day to look after his extensive mer-
camille interests there.
MI. and Mrs. c. D. Haley are
visiting Mrs. Haley's parents near
while MI. Haley is looking.
after some business matters.
Prof. Bangs is taking an active
and - ;nent part in the proceed
ings :. ne irrigation meeting at Bis
marck. He is able to do it.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23

The finest lot Of horses ever shipped
in here now on sale at First Nationa.
Bank.
Ed. Andrews, one of the most popu.
lar operatic comedians in the country
will appear at the opera house, next
Thursday evening, Oct. 20, presenting
Wanted. BY yonug man of 10
position as bo%okkeeper. Good penman
and accurate at figures can show re-
ference. Address. E. s., care of Olof
Anderson, Devils Lake. 32-34*
T. J. Shelver, a prosperous farmer
from Crary. was in town Thursday
and moved his subscription ahead an
annual. He has had fairly god
crops this year, despite the fact that
be was in the part Of the county most
effected by the drouth. His wheat
yielded 18 bushels, and his fax Q.
But he cultivates his land and farms
on scientific principles.
On Thursday, oct. 80 we r to
have what promises to be- one of the
theatrical treats of the season, in the
appearance of the popular and we'll
comedian, Ed Andrews, and
splendid company of prominent
We are to enjoy something
Of a novelty in the production of
their musical comedy, "Birds of a
The piece is brimfull of
fun, while the plot and humorous
are amusing in the ex-
IRENE. Judging from the prominence
If the artists supporting Mr.. Andrews,
The musical features will be as fine, If
not the best we have had here, as the
cast is composed of singers of inter
national reputation. 1t is more than
likely this special event will attract
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23
Langdon has organized a debating

Langdon has organized a debating
club.
Fargo is ~agitating a $50, 900 Y. M.
G. A. hall.
Large new stock Of chamber sets.
Horsman & Strawbridge. 80 1t
The Reynolds fax fibre mill il
being enlarged.
A ba tch of Eagerly blind piggere
were pulled recently.
We have added two carloads CT new
furniture to our stock and are selling
it down low. Get our prices. Hors,
man & Strawbridge. 80 1t
August Sauer q farmer living alone
near Kenmare committed suicide.
The barn and twenty head of horses
belonging to Fred Carbolom Of Mil
nor, we're destroyed. by fire.
Wanted-Girl for generl homework
in small family. Apply to Mrs
Chas. E. Taylor, 6O1 4th ct
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Sparks will
leave this evening for the twin
cities where they will spend a few
days visiting friends.
Five good relinquishments cheap.
Cooler q Cooler. 68-71
A limited number of girls wishing
to attend school in the city, al have
rooms by inquiring at 424 Fifth
street-ons block east of Kelley
avenue. SO
John McCartin has recently re-
turned from his claim near Granville
and says the crop in tnat part of the
state were remarkably good. The
Devils Lake people who are located
him.are all :.prospering.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23

a large attendance, as our musica
people are always ready to p~atronizl
and support the first class offerings. 9
I have three we'll improved farms
in southern Minnesota with buildings
on and we'll rented, that I will trade
for a stock of merchandise. Address
Andrew Olson, Danvers, MINI. 3O-2t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23
TAKEN UP.

Four head of cattle. Two year old
steer, red and white spotted; one mul,
farrow cow, red with white face; one
.yearling heifer, mostly white with
red on neck and shoulders; one year.
Ling steers, red with white spots.
H. G. Klingel,
Secioa 33, town 1856, range SO. 1881
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23
FOR SALE.

A Fine registered shorthortn bull
Also a lot of high grade short horn
heifers. Lot of young pigs.
c. w. Kelley, Devils Lake.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23
TAKEN UP.

Bay horse, weight about 900 pounds,
right hind fet lock white, rope around
neck. Probably about 10 years Of
age. Robert Wilmott,
Lake township.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23
SURE. CURE FOR THE BLUES.

If you. don't want to hear good
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23
TAKEN UP.

One red and white steer, with large
horns, legs principally white. Pos
two or three years old.
John B. Stewart,
1856, Range SO, section 20. =
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23
New styles in
Mems NeckWear

The very newest things
no great amount of them be-
cause we don't propose to over
stock. Come in early and see
what we have-not more than a
dozen in any style but splendid
values in all of them.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-10-23

In Mems Clothes the
Quality Counts
Nothing is priced as much
as quality. A shoddy suit is
dear at any price. Get the best
clothing you can a~ftord-always,
but don't pay two prices for it.
You won't here because you
can't. The contemporaries
good quality and who knows
value will Immediately see the
reasonableness of our quotations
Fit, fashion, hnish-all here
and at prices you can pay with
the assurance that they're right.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
DEATHS.

In GuilfOrd. Dec. 10. Joseph A. Clark 40.
In Wilmington, Dec. Z, Mrs. Ere Ward.
In SaNrons River, Dec. 4. Charles Pierce.
In Westminster, Dec. 8. Thomas Sweeney, 75
In Tuwnshend, Dec. 4. Mrs. Frances Eddy. 20
In Fellows Falls, Nov. 3, Fred A. Burge 81.
In Jamaica. Dec. l, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Pierce.
In jamaica Dec. G. Jane NJ. Howard, 20, wife
of Mason r. Howard.
In Wmchendun, Mass, Dec. G, William A. AL
bee, IS, of South Londonderry.
In Greenwich. Conn. bee. ). Fayette Snow of
Rowe. Mass, native OF West Dover, "a.
In Milford, Mass, Dec. :. John Sargent Mead
formerly of Chesterfield. n. II. IS.
In Weston. Nov. %. j. B. O>burne, %.
In Medfurd, Mass. Dee 6, Marcellus TAYLOR
Ellis. II days, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Bur
ton G.. Ellis.
In Newport, n. H.. Dec. s. John l.. Lowell, II.
In South Royalton. Dee. 1, GLADYS T.. Crouch
s. daughter of Mrs. Clarence 5. Crouch, former
ly If BTatteboro.
In Redlands. Cal. Nov. &c. of typhoid malarial
fever, Mrs. Ella Marden Fobes, y years 6
months, "a days, daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Dan
lei Marden.
In Londonderry. Dec. 10, Benjamin Sparrow,
In South windham, twin daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. f. II. MOultrope. months
In Mortified, Mass, Dec. IL, Marshall
Stearns. IS.
In Brookline. Dec. IA, Mrs. Arthur Robbins.
In South Londonderry, Dec. II, g. t. Abbott.
In somerville, Mass, Dec. :, Mrs. Harriet
Wilcox.
In Bellows Falls. Dec. =, Ida Rhodes. 81. wife
of t;enrge + Goodell.
In Meriden. Ct. Dec i6, Sylvester C. Bur-
lingame. formerly Of Brattleboru.
In New York city. Dec 10, William John Ber-
rie. 30. native of Brattleboro.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
WEST sRArrLEBoRo.

Guy Stockwell's health Is improv-
Ing.
Myrtle Sargent has recovered and
resumed work.
Mrs. Bert Miller is out again after an
attack of tonsilitis
Rev. Mr.. Switzerland has gone to
the north part Of the state for a
months stay.
Mrs. +, L. Kellogg Is expected to re-
turn to Mr.. Van Doorns for the win
ter on Saturday.
Hazen. little son Of ]. L. Stockwell,
is convalescent after two weeks Illness
with stomach trouble and rheumatism.
Mr.. Cassidy has given up housekeep-
ing Mrs Earnest Convey, grandmoth-
er of the child has taken the baby to
care for 1t.
The ladies' of the Congregational So
ciety had very pleasant and prof.
table time at their sale Tuesday even
ing realizing some $4,000. Cake, coffee,
home made candy and fancy articles
were on sale.
Rev. II. w. Lambert, evangelist of
Boston, will conduct a series Of meet
ings at the Baptist church, West Brat
tleboro, beginning Dec. 20 and continu-
ing for two weeks. Mr. Lambert not
only breaches the gospel effectively but
Is also a singer of great sweetness and
power. A very cordial invitation Is
extended to everyone to be present at
these meetings.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
WESTMINSTER WEST.

The regular meeting OF Maple Grove
grange for the election of officers would
come on Xmas eve. and as there Is to
be a Christmas tree, 1t has been decid-
ed to hold the meeting on Wednesday
evening, Dec. 23.
Mrs. Harriet Wilcox, widow of the
late Ephraim Wilcox, was brought here
for burial Monday from Somerville,
Mass Mrs. Wilcox was an old resi-
dent of this place, leaving here after
the death of her husband in 1870; since
then she has lived with her son and
daughter in Somerville.
News was received Tuesday of the
death of Ida Rhoades 81, wife of Geo.
f. Goolell OF Bellows Falls Mrs.
Goodell was a native OF Windham and
came TO this place to live about twenty
years ago where she married Mr.
Goodell in 1887. They lived here n few
years and then moved to Bellows Falls.
Mr.. Goodel has the heartfelt sympathy
of this community in his bereavement
The remains were brought here for
burial Thursday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
GRANGE NEWS.

l
There will be grange dance at
grange hall Wednesday evening Dec,
23.
! Worthy Master II. w. Sargent gave
reception to his officers and march,
ing staff Tuesday evening at grange
hall. Cake and Ice cream were served
and social time enjoyed.
The children of the grange are In
vited to a Christmas entertainment at
grange hall Tuesday evening Dec. ~
at six o'clock. at which hour supper
will be served for them in the banquet
hall. All members requested to bring
sandwiches or cake
Protective grange at the annual
meeting Wednesday evening elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: Master, ii. w. Sargent; overseer,
Geo. Barker; lecturer, Miss Bessie
Hopkns steward, Philip 10. Franklin;
assistant steward, Harry w. Spauld-
ing; chaplain. Mrs. NJ. j. Currier;
treasurer Fred d. Weld; secretary, A..
J. Currier; gatekeeper. Guy o. Thayer;
Ceres, Mrs. Mary Hopkins; Pomona,
Mrs. Bessie Knowlton; Flora, Miss
Helen A. Thurber; lady assistant stew
ard, Mrs. Alice T, Spaulding; organist,
Mrs. II. S. Dearborn; agent, Carl s.
Hopkins. The past masters of the
grange will have charge of the pro-
gram for the next meeting Dec. 80.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
SPOFFORD, N. n.

Frank Torrey Is gaining slowly.
Amy Kilburn is at work at viii Han
NUNS.
Mrs Joseph Holt is with friends In
Westport.
D. w. Slade spent last week in New
York on business.
Mrs. Phineas Cline of Keene visited
at Curtis Beal's recently.
Mrs. Fred Farwell visited her par
ents in Winchester last week.
Mrs. NJ. E. Graves is living this win
ter with her daughter Mrs. Helen
Fletcher.
Charlie York has moved into one of
Mrs. SHADES tenements. known as the
Farwell house.
Mrs. Burnham and family have nov
ed from the centre into the "Bowker"
house, owned by Harry Hopkins Of
South Keene.
Mrs Emma Franklin is in West
moreland at John Burt's caring for
Mrs. Harriet Green who is very sick
The officers for Pistareen grange for
1904 are as follows: NJ. r. Chandler
master: f. o. c. Farr, overseer; Ma
than Puffer, lecturer; j. W. Scott:
steward; E. J. Scott, assistant, stew
ard; w. A. Partridge, chaplain; Mrs.
F. C. Hamilton, treasurer; f. C. Hamil-
ton. secretary; Herbert Puffer, gate
keeper; Mrs. NJ. E. Chandler, Ceres;
Mrs w. A. Partridge. Pomona; Mrs.
A. H. Post, Flora; Mrs. Lizzie Barden.
lady assistant steward; w. E. Her
ford, chorister; Mrs. A. NJ. Post, or
ganist.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
WilMlN GTON.
Arthur NJ. Hatch is gaining.

The sleighing is excellent ant
thousands OF logs are being hauled ev-
cry day in this locality.
Noe Dupies has bad luck; he broke
a leg a few months ago and this week
broke the same limb again and it will
be long time before he RECEIVERS.
Mrs. o. f. Butterheld, accompanied
by her son Paul, who was quite i'll
from the measles at Yale, reached
home Wednesday evening. Paul will
remain during the holidays.
Many OF our young people are COM
ing home to spend the holidays and
many entertainments are planned for
their enjoyment. The stores are all
putting their gala attire and Christ
mas goods are displayed in tempting
array
The small poX situation has not ma
terially changed from last week.
Eight or nine OF the persons that were
so closely quarantined in the Boyn-
ton house have been released and up to
this time no cases have developed.
Toomey and three others remain in
the house and are still under guard
no one being allowed to enter or leave
the house. The two patients in Som
erset are getting along comfortably
DIR. Page was called to w. w. Pecks
this week to vaccinate the men
working there. In view of the fact
that the disease seems to be getting
foothold In various sections of the
state we may consider ourselves very
fortunate and the expense OF few
hundred dollars used in precautionary
measures was a wise move on the part
of the authorities. and viii be cheerfully
paid.