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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
A Good Game to Stick To.

An exchange reports Mr.. j. b. Wing
Of Ohio as of the opinion that fat NUT
tons will be in demand for export.
"Sheep and lamb feeding is a good
game to stick to, provided the feeder
raises his own feed. We raise lots or
alfalfa and feed it in conjunction with
ear corn. Never shell the corn: At
least that is our experience. and it has
been a profitable one. The thin lambs
are the ones to buy. The feeder gets
the growth with them and will make
money by not finishing them too much.
Send them to market on the light side,
if anything. is my policy. When buy
ing feeding lambs, be sure to pick those
with open. loose fleeces. They do better
in the feed lot than close fieeced stock. =
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
A HANDY DERRICK.

rick legs. or three pieces of heavy di
convenient. Bevel off the tops of two
of the poles on one side and fiatten the
top of the third. Bore hole through
the tops of all three poles. Set the
poles up tripod fashion and fasten at
the top by a bolt. The poles should
not be bolted too tight. but just SO as to
allow the foot of the middle pole to be
moved in or out from the ground cen
ter. Connect the other two poles by
couple of iron rods or wooden cross
pieces. The rods may be fitted in holes
in the legs or the crosspicces attached
with bolts, but in either case they
should be adjustable OF be attached not
permanently, but to admit of being
moved to adjust the pitch of the legs
The two legs thus braced rest against
stakes driven in the ground, and the
third leg brought toward them at the
foot raises the top Of the derrick. The
force that the derrick will exert on 4
lifting rope or chain attached to its
apex is increased as the movable leg is
brought nearer perpendicular. The IL
lustration shows how rope, spreader
and singletree may be used with a
horse for operating the derrick. When
the derrick is not in use. the rods or
crosspieces may be removed, the top
bolt loosened and the legs swung to-
gether, making it easy to load on a
wagon for transportation somewhere
else or to be stored out of the way.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
Asla ,Si,saays. --s,.~
SfaRn CAROe n
TX u 7SsszSsSs+sssS
~ - ~ 49, - -
A FARM DERRICK.

Useful For Hanging Hogs or Beeves
and Raising Bulky Objects.
An easily constructed derrick is
shown in the cut from Ohio Farmer
This kind of arrangement will be most
useful in butchering, for suspending a
hog for scalding or raising beef to be
other purposes as raising a bulky OBJ
ject a short distance when loading on
a sled. Three good strong poles about
fourteen feet long will do for the der
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
FOUND AT LAST7
The Poison In Sorghum-An Entirely
New Opinion.

The Poison In SOrghum-An Entirely
New Opinion.
DR.. Avery, chemist of the Nebraska
station, has been investigating the sor-
ghum poisoning of cattle. AS stated in
Farm and Ranch, DR.. Avery has ana
lyzed every part Of the sorghum plant
and found prussic acid in leaves and
stalks in dangerous quantities at GER
tain stages of growth and in harmless
ly minute quantities at other stages.
Sorghum of normal growth, of four
feet and over. contains very little and
sometimes none of the poison, but the
stunted growth contains it often in ia
tai amounts The findings of Professor
Avery indicate that the common opin-
ion that it is second growth sorghum
that kills Is we'll founded, as those cat
tie eat that which not only has an alb
normally high per cent of the poison,
but the very parts Of the plant where
all the poison is stored, the leaves and
stems, the stems having the greater
proportion. In matured sorghum most
Of the stem is rejected, and the amount
Of poison in the parts eaten Is not suf-
fcient to do any harm. Professor
Avery adds:
'Tf the writer may venture from the
safe ground Of experiment into the
uncertain field Of speculation, he would
suggest that the presence Of nitrates in
the soil may facilitate the formation Of
prpssic acid in the plants. 1t is well
known that In semiarid sections much
Of the nitrogen in the soil Is in the
form OF nitrates, while In well watered
sections the greater part OF the nitro
gen IL combined with humua May not
this fact explain why sorghum. stunted
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
How She Knew.

Apropos of the servant maid difficult
ty heard good story the other day.
The wife of very well known Irish
official was in want Of an under nurse,
and among those who applied for the
position was good natured looking
girl of about seventeen. you tell me"
said the officials wife, that you are
very fond of children. That is all very
well in it's way, but do you under
stand anything about the duties Of a
nursery? Have you any experience Of
childrenY "Yis. num-" was the reply.
Sure l used to be child wanst me-
silf."-London Taller.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
Fast Corn Shocking.

From Kansas comes the information
that that state possesses the most rap
id corn shucker on record. at least for
Kansas. Harvey Berkley of Hamlin
husked recently 10 bushels of corn in
five hours The second place in corn
husking fame in that section is held
by man who husked 134 bushels in
seven hours. 1t is generally recognized
that a man who can husk 100 bushels
of corn a day is considered good.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07

she Wanted One Saved For Her.
Young Miss Wilgus-Wher are you
going. papa?
The Rev. Mr.. Wilgus-To the tenn
perance meeting. We intend to inau-
gurate a movement to save the young
men Of the country.
Young Miss Wilgus-Try and save q
nice one for me, will you. papa dear =
Portsmouth News.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07

1t is said there is nothing which diff
fuses itself more quickly in family
than the coolness Indifference and dis
content which manifest themselves In
the countenances of one of it's members
This thought is not absolutely true
There are some things which cOmmuni-
cate themselves with as much rapidity
and more force They are a bright
smile. frank and open manner. a
cheerful face. happy heart.-Selected
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07

She "Hoped" For Their Happiness.
The Newly Wed-Edith did the hate
fullest thing at our reception. and III
never forgive her.
Cousin Jane Why, what could it be?
The Newly Wed-She addressed
Charles in the most plying manner
and said. II hope you'll be happy" The
way she uttered that word "hope" was
positively unbearable.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
Where the Typewriter Blundered.

Where the Typewriter Numbered.
Church-You know French, who
keeps the restaurant?
Gotham-Oh yes.
"Well he wants new typewriter"
whats the matter with that good
looking one he had?"
''Oh. the other day he told her to
write and get the price Of frogs legs,
and she addressed the letter to the Hop
Growers association" -Exchange.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
Inst What Hapnened.

penelope" said the anxious mother,
tell me truly. did Charles kiss you last
night?'
There was slight labial juxtaposi-
ton as Charles took his leave. mother.
but | assure you it was only momen-
tary and therefore innocuous."
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
Hi. own Crafty Way.

Fusilby-Human nature is a funny
thing. 1t was said had quit drinking,
and everybody | met asked me to take
something.
Glassby-And you couldn't accept!
Poor fellow!
Fusilby-Oh. yes. accepted every
time. 1t was | who started the refor-
nation. story. you know.-Boston Tran.
script.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
A Mean Dig.

Maude-Mr. Willing asked me to ac-
company him to the opera tomorrow
evening.
Clara-And you accepted the invita-
ton?
Certainly"
"Strange! He asked me Also"
''There's nothing strange about it at
all. told him wouldn't go unless he
provided a chaperon."
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
On Principle.

Bert (nervously)-I heard pa tell ma
he was goin' to fog me on principle
after prayers tonight. Where's prin-
ciple, Billy?
Billy think it's somewhere at the
back. Bert. The last time he logged
me on principle had to sit sideways
for more'n fortnight. London Tit
Bits.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
Thwarted Them.

"Why did old Rollingold give away
his money!
"He was afraid his relatives would
have him adjudged incapable of taking
care of it."-NewarA News.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
Lake Redwood Souvenir

Of thywo retonin9 Like Redwood ond the
budnq the dom which Contons old 1undmorks
longer visible ond number Of pretty views Of tie olon9
the Redwood below the dam.
Just the thing mail friends IA tsr woy proper
deo magnitude the work the tie teouy the
scenery oround the lake be conveyed.
Why order dozen half dozen, and dhcouna
Single copies, IS cents. Per dozen 500
Publihcd ~ THE REDWOOD GAZETTE
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
Commercially Expressed.

The father Of ten daughters listened
silently to the solemn words that united
his eldest to millionaire.
'"Therey' he murmured as the tying
OF the knot was successfully concluded.
That's 10 per cent off for cash!'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
Gsssas

by an occasional dry season, is seldom
fatal to stock in the east and that
many Of the most severe outbreaks oc-
cur where irrigation is practiced!'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07

II there were no such word as fa11
some dishonest man would soon invent
It. Chicago News.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07

physician humanity IS divided into two
classes.
Sutherland what are they, doctor?
Old Grimshaw-The poor whom he
cures and the rich whom he doctors.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-07
The I've C1asses.

dentl And DOW. remember that to a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
A winter Evening.



II lie a clustering. stormy winter eyentn.
The sitting snow eddes and whirls aronrs
the sturdy walls OF the logging camn
pilIng up In fantastic heaps on he leewas ~
side. The howell, but few rods di.t.n,
IL scarcely discernible as the cook stars,
In the doorway and peers out into m.
storm and darkness.
The forest all ar und looks strange ana
urpatural undsr its accommodating burden
Of snow. A sense OF loneliness bove,.
about the empty camp, and the yo ce NJ
the storm sinks and sweils In gradna,
changes from fr,ttui murmur to sob.
bling, homesick wal.,
"why is the crew so late to pigb,7c IA
his mental comment, as be turns shiyer,np
away, and closes the door to shut out the
storm. The cheerful warmth OF the cam
seems pecisIly pleasiI g on nigh ike
this. More wood is thrown into the
hungry drum stove" in the main csmn
and thecook return TO his little kitchen
Supper been ready To serve fer some
time, and is nov Undergoing the rather
difficult process 4 keeping warm without
cofchipg, burning or boiling dry. The
tai lie is spread, end The kitchen is filled
with pl asanl odors from the waiting
feas'.
The cook moves about uneasily from one
thing TO a. othfr. Tn end do OF his
cook stove boihers him by persistent
open ng and scattering OF blazing brands
up the floor. This Il scarcely rem, died
when the ieakettle boils over. Then
lamp /, suddenly taken with Commissions.
In the midst If it al bells are heard
without and the crew comes ihronging In.
cover,d with snow from head to foot.
The cooks broom IS Immediately appro-
priated. aud the men TALL to In vigorous
brushing OF one another's othes. All ia
bust and cheer. The crew seem forget
their fatigue In the cheering presence of
the glowing drum stove, and move about
with song and les, as they remove jack, Is.
frocks nnd sws aters, and hang them up In
motley circle aroundthe stove. funnel to
dry during the night.
Additions are now In order. The
cooks small mirror Is much In demand.
The teamsters come In from the hovei and
supper Is served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
An Appenl From Africa.

Between our heaven of blessedness
and this hell of Africa's woe and want
and wretchedness there is great gulf
dxed-a gulf of selfishness. gulf of
Indifference, a gulf of ignorance. And
] see no hope of bridging the chasm
until we get beyond missionaries and
missions and human appeals and get
one clear vision of Jesus Christ. Eel
low Endeavorer, / do not ask you to
pity the heather, but l do beg of you
that you simply treat Jesus Christ
right. Is it right to accept the gift of
life at the price He paid for it and then
give Him only the spare change you
happen to have left after your luxuri-
Gus tastes are satisfied? Is it right to
give Him only the odds and ends, the
spare moments, the convenient service,
the thing that costs you nothing? Is
It right to grudge Him even so small
q portion as the tenth of your income
for the advancement of His cause?
Shall we forever cruelty the Son Of
God on the cross of convenience REV
Willis r. Hotchkiss. East Coast of At
RIGA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
Topography of Names seaboard.


The United States geological survey, in
CO operation with the State OF Maine, has
recently issued new map OF the region
surroundingthe entrance to the Penob- cot
river, known as the Castina quadrangle.
The map is uniform with the maps already
issued by the government OF other parts
of the State.
1t differs from the charts issued by the
coast and geodetic survey in giving the
details OF features on the islands and the
mainland, whereas the latter maps are
confined almost exclusively to the marine
features of the region-soundings, chan
nels, and the outlines of the coast
Like other maps OF the geological sur
vey, the Castine sheet illustrates the to-
Biography or relief OF the land features,
giving at the same time in great DETAIL all
roads, settlements and rivers, and, In
addition the elevation above sea level OF
all parts of the region shown.
The map is now available at the nomi-
nal government rate.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28

The same kind OF people that speak OF
the ''guests" Of boarding house would
call the men who spend their money in a
rumshop its clients.
Smith-Charley is troubled with the
big head. Jones-Ob, don't think 1t
troubles Charley any. 1t is the other
people who do the suffering.
Diggs-Smith's wife is deaf and dumb,
Biggs-Does she talk with her fingers?
Diggs-I guess so. Smith hasn't a dozen
hairs left in his head
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
For the remperance committee.

In these days there is much intern
perate temperance talk INDUCED in.
and from adding to it / want to be de-
hvered. | will admit, however, that !
am Temperance crank"-that is,
will make that admission, immodest
though it may seem to you, if you will
accept the following definition of a
crank: "a crank is something of an
expert on subject in which you are
not interested. John Willis Baer
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.

Horte s'or che Week neeit uius Feb
1-C0mment ny Rev. 5. II. Doyle.
Topic.-Deelde t04ay.-Heb. lii 7-13
fChristian Lndeavor day.
The book of Hebrews sets forth the
superior ty of Christ a. over angels,
e., Moses. 90 the Aaronic priesthood.
The purpose of this comparison is to
inspire the faithfulness of the Jewish
Christians, who were strongly tempted
TO give up Their faith In this third
chapter Christs superiority to Moses is
Get forth. 1t is also shown that those
who disbelievod God under the diree-
don of Moses were punished. How
much more certain this would be the
ease when God was revealed in Christ,
q greater than Moses! Therefore the
force Of the exhortation, To-day, If We
Twill hear His voice, harden not your
hears"
The topic speaks of call to decision
and we may inquire: What are we to
decide? Who calls US to decision?
lWhln should we decide?
l. What are We to decide? Prac-
ideally our relation to God. This is the
position urged upon the Jews who had
become Christians. In the midst of
trial and tr.hulation they were in dan
ger CT unbelief and of departing from
the living God. This they are called
upon not to do and are urged to de-
eide In the favor of faith and of God
by the sad fate of their ancestors, who
decided the other way. God called to
the ancient Jews, but they hardened
their hearts in unbelief and decided
against God. Therefore they never en-
tered Canaan. Their fate should be
warning to us. If not Christians, we
should decide for Christ, and if Chris
tians under temptation to give up our
faith or our faithfulness we should
decide for God. The unbelieving and
unfaithful can never enter into Gods
heavenly Canaan.
2. Who calls upon us to decide? The
Holy Ghost. Wherefore. as the Holy
Ghost saith, Today, if We will hear
Ny voice" The Office work of the Holy
Ghost Is to call sinners to repentance
and to build them up in faith and COM
fort. To this end He calls us by His
the church and the people of God. The
call that comes tc us is no human call,
but divine call. God. through His
Spirit, calls us to repentance. to faith
land to faithfulness. The personality Of
Him who calls should dispose us to
speedy acceptance. An invitation from
the president of the United States is
equivalent to command. Much more
should call from God be looked upon
n the same light We should feel that
we dare not disobey. God calls; /
must obey" should be our attitude.
3. When should we decide? Today.
~Today. IL We hear His voice, harden
not your heart" Today is the only
day we have. No living being IS sure
Of tomorrow. This spirit strives today,
but my Spirit shall not always strive
with men," saith the Lord Procrasti-
nation is most dangerous, for we have
no guarantee for the future and no
promise that God will still call us even
II we live into the future. Today is
our only opportunity. Now is the ac
cepted time: now is the day of saliva
ton! Tomorrow may be too late;
therefore decide today
BIBLE READINGS.
Elk. xxi, &c; Mum. xiv, 21-24; Josh.
xiv, 1918; Kings xviii, %; Ruth l.
16, II; Prov. iv. 1927; Mark ii, IA; Acts
xxi, STA; Rev. ii, 10.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
10 q. &. u 1auma.

THE editor invites secretaries OF local union
Of the W. c. T. U. in Hancock county, ano
white ribboners generally. TO contribute TO th''
column reports OF meetings or Items that wiz o'
of Interest to workers In other parts OF tne
county. We would like this TO he a liveeo'nmn'
but It needs some effort on the psr' Of W T. T.
U. women TO make IL so. lisa column OF theu
making, not ours. and viii be what they maxi
It. Items and communications should be short
and are, of course. subject to approval Of the
editor.l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
MY SCHOOL


81 sat In the school of sorrow,
The Master was teaching there;
But my eyes were aim with weeping
And my heart oppressed with care.
Instead of lookimg upward
And seeing His face divine
So fun of tender compassion
For weary hearts like mine,
Only thought of MY burden,
The cross tmt before me lay,
The clouds that hung black above me,
Darkening the light of day.
So couli not learn MY lesson
And say Thy VIII he done.'
And the Master came not near me
As the leadeH hours wore on.
At last In despair lifted
My streaming eyes above
And saw the Master watching,
With look of pity and love.
To the cross before m. lie pointed,
And thought heard Him say:
'My eh,l :. thou must take Thy burden
And learn thy task TO day;
Not now may tell the reason,
IT'S enough for thee TO know
That ], the Master, am leading,
And appointed thee all thy woe
So, kneeling, the cross lifted
For one glimpse of His face divine
Has taught me how to bear 1t
And say: Thy win not rine.'
And so learned my lesson,
And through the weary years
His loving hand sustained me
And wiped away my tears.
And ever the glorious sunshine
From the Heavenly Home streams down,
When our school tasks are all ended
And the cross Is changed for the crown"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
Quiz Box.

Amy question may be asked that per-
tains to any phase of Christian Endeavor
work. Address Lock Box GA, Bingham
ton. N. VI
81. I. e. p, Pennsylvania. pas
tor of the Individual church is the only
person whose authority the society is
bound to respect.
g. S. NJ ". Delaware. - If your
membership is too large to be worked
probably In one. there is certainly no
harm in having two societies in your
church.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
Alutual Benefit Goiumn
EDITED BY "suSr MADer",


The purposes Of this column are suceinctly
stated In the title and mutto-iI IL for the mu.
tua benz fit, and aims to I've helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common good, IL Is Tor the com
mon use-a public servant purVeyor OF In
formation and suggestion, a medium for the in
terchange OF ideas In this capacity II soieits
communications, and it, success depends large
iy on the So, port given II ia this respect, ON,
munications must he signed bat the name OF
writer will not be printed except 10y permission.
Communications will lie subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column. hut none
win he rejected without good reason. Address
all communications 20
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
An Evangelixing Force.

The Rev. B. Q. Denham, one of the
vice presidents of the New York state
union. In a recent convention address
said: "Let us go home and transform
our Christian Endeavor society into
an eyangelizing force. Let us
study the word of God, so that the
Holy Spirit shall WELD that word in
our lives"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
UNCONSCIOUS from Croun.

During sudden and terrible attack OF
Group our little girl was unconscious from
strangulation, says A. l.. Spafford, post
master, Chester, Mich. One Minute
Cough Cure reduced the swelling and iu-
Ham nation. cut the mucus and shortly
the child was resting easy and speedily re-
covered. 1t cures all Throat and Lung
troubles. WIGGIN q MOORE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
Mfoieal.
Don't Leave the City.
Plenty Of Proof Right Here in Els
worth.

uUttus
Claim is one thing, proof another.
Columbus claimed the world was round
Did people believe IL? Not until he
proved it.
Unproven claims have made the people
skeptics.
Every claim made for the "Littie Con-
queror" Is proven.
Proven in Ellsworth by local experience.
Here IL one case from the many We have:
Mrs. Mary E. Tate, Shore Road, Morri-
son District, says: al had steady pain
across the small of my back which both
cred me more or less all the time until
went to wiggin g. Moore's drug store for
Doan's Kidney Pills. / saw them adver-
tised several times, and they were recon-
mended to me by more than one OF my
neighbors. Using them as directed, the
pain stopped, and up to date there has not
been any signs OF its returning. think
Doan's Kidney pills are foe remedy, and
have no hesitation in publicly stating so.r
For sale by all dealers. Price, so cents
a box. Foster MiIburu Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the names Doan's, and take
no substitute.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28

Don't think because you have taken many
remedies in vain that your case is incurable
Haod's sarsaparills has cured many seemingly
hopeless cases of scrofula. catarrh, rheuma.
tism, kidney complaint, dyspepsia and general
debility. Take Hood's.--Adut.