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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27
Some Fertilizer Points.

A press bulletin from the Ohio EN-
pertinent Station says: For the clay
soils of eastern Ohio. especially those
which lie upon and are largely derived
from shales and sandstones. phos,
phorus Is the element first required
in fertilizer, and until this is sup.
piled neither nitrogen nor potassium
can be used with economy. Phos.
phorus, however, will only produce its
full effect when associated with abun.
dant supplies Of available nitrogen
and potassium. When, therefore, the
land has been depleted of its humus
by exhaustive cropping, the use of
phosphorus alone will not produce
maximum crops. Our knowledge con
parts of the state where the under
lying rock is limestone is very in.
definite. AMI there Is some reason to
suspect that on such soils potassium
may occupy a relatively more import,
ant position in the fertilizer than over
the sandstones; but even here it will
generally be found that phosphorus
is essential to the full effectiveness OF
the fertilizer, and that a supply oil
available nitrogen must either be
found in the soil, in the form of abun
dant humus, or else must be supplied
in manure or heterogeneous fertilizers.
before the maximum Of crop produc'
ton is reached. The Investigations OF
the Illinois Experiment Station have
shown that on black, mucky soils,
where the supply Of humus is in ex'
cess, potassium may be the contrOll
ing factor in crop production; hence
on such soils special attention should
be given to supplying this elemett,
either in manure or in potash salts.
1t does not appear that, within the
range of ordinary farm cropping, the
Kind OF crop plays as important part
in determining the composition of the
fertilizer as many farmers have been
| led to believe. II Is true that legumi.
nous crops, such as clover, beans, etc,
require less nitrogen than the cereals
potatoes. etc, and it appears that
corn and potatoes are able to utilize
organic nitrogen, such as that of ma
nure or black soils, to better advan'
tage than wheat or oats; but the fact
that a particular crop may show a
higher percentage of nitrogen or po
tassium In its composition than others
may simply mean, as It does in the
case of nitrogen in the legumirous
crops, that it possesses a superior
ability to obtain this element from
natural sources. The attempt, there
fore, to prescribe special fertilizer
for a special crop, without reference
to the soil and the system of cropping
must be regarded as lacking a scien
tific basis
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Every housekeeper should know
that If they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because 1t
never sticks to the iron. but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in &,pound pack
ages, and the price Is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem.
icals. II your grocer tries to sell you
1907. package 1t is because he has
a stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package In large let
tiers and figures 10 oZs." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27
Health of Hogs.

In the breeding OF swine the first
thought should be of the health OF
the herd. Little use is 1t TO build
an expensive plant for the care OF the
hogs and to purchase expensive ami
mails to 20 with the plant unless extra
'rdinary precautions are 10 be take I
TO keep diseases away. We have MOI q,
to contend with In tEis line than In ID I
raising Of any Ctner kind Of stock.
Tor there is no other class OF farm
stock that Is susceptible. at least in
this country, 10 such fatal malady
as hog cholera. The keeping Cf the
swine healthy Is matter OF details
and many men seem absolutely unable
TO master the details of a business
The man that aims to keep his swine
n healthy condition must expect to
Keep their quarters clean, both In the
houses and the yards. he must watch
not only his own herd but the herds
Of his reighbors. AS soon as cholera
appears In his neighborhood he must
establish a rigid quarantine, not only
against his neighbors hogs but agaius
their cats, dogs. rats, mice, hens.
chickens and even visitors. A nan
must be hard-hearted at such q time.
and too much tenderness has result.
ed In many a man losing his hogs by
the dread disease. Many neighbors
will perhaps be offended II they are
not allowed to come from disease-in.
tested herds to visit and examine the
hogs that have not yet become affect
ed. But there is no other way but 70
prevent such visitations.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27
Covering Strawberry Beds.


Material should be laid aside for the
covering of the strawberry bed, which
work should be accomplished as soon
as the ground is frozen hard enough to
hold wagon. Caution should be used
against covering too early. Some seem
to have the impression that straw
berries are covered to protect them
from the cold. This is not the case;
for it must be patent to every one that
six inches of straw or cornstalks will
not keep out very much cold. II
thermometer were placed above the
straw and below 1t on a winter day the
TWO would be found to register about
or exactly the same The covering
Is put on to keep out the heat in late
fall and winter when the plants are
not covered with snow. The freezing
and thawirg of the ground is the
thing to be guarded against.
IL the covering is put on too early
the plants may be smothered and
Killed, for growth is still going on and
evaporation is taking place from the
leaves. While this is the case, GOV.
erlng would kill the leaves in some
cases and in others would encoura, re
the growing on them of mildewv
"hen the leaves are frozen later on Is
lhe time to cover. Then all growth
IS arrested and the covering cannot
smother them. For the same reason
the straw must be removed quite early
IN the spring before growth has set in
II is not desirable to use for cover
ing any kind of material that packs
very closely. The keeping out of the
air Is not desirable. but the protection
OF the ground from the direct rays of
the sun. Coarse straw cid down by
boards is good, and corn stalks are
also used. Sometimes it may be found
ADVISABLE to use a little straw be.
low and cornstalks above, the latter
holding the straw from blowing.
AS to the ACCESSIBILITY of covering
there is a dispute, but it is doubtless
true that the man that covers his
strawberries Is sure of crop of Der
rles The coming year; while the man
that does not cover is not sure of one.
we know of people in the latitude of
Northern fllinois who never cover
their vines vt all and usually get fair
crops, but We also know that on oc-
C. sional years their beds in the spring
are very sickly looking and the re-
sultant crop Is small.
Further north in the latitude of Wis
consin, there can be no question of the
adVisability of covering IL a crop is to
be expected every year. The Oldest
growers there declare that they would
not try to grow strawberries without
covering. In fact, good many people
IN past years gave up strawberry
growing there because they so fire.
quently lost their beds in winter. But
since covering has become general
the result has been far otherwise.
AS we go south the need for Gov
erlng decreases but the practice in
each locality will have to depend on
experience. The locality that has FOR
long time grown strawberries with
out winter protection will continue to
crow them that way. But there are
always localities where the vines are
not covered but should be. 1t is some
Wor- to do the covering, and for this
reason the growers are likely to take
the risk of not covering if that risk
is not too great. Where protection
is needed 1t pays to cover
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27
Feeding Grain to Cows on Pasture.


Many years ago | tried feeding a
small amount of grain food to cows
while they were on pasture, and was
so we'll satisfied with it that the cows
on my farm which were giving a good
flow OF milk have ever since been fed
a grain ration equal to about one half
OF the usual winter ration consisting
usually of equal parts of ground oats
and corn and bran. | found that, al
though 1t might not always immedt
ately increase the milk flow sufficient
to pay for the extra feed, yet with
COWS of a strictly dairy type, which
were almost sure to milk down very
thin and poor on grass alore, it would
enable them to keep up their strength
and condition, SO that they did much
better in the fall and following win
ter, for having been fed grain while
on pasture. think they also did bet
ter the next summer, because they
were in better condition.
Whether it will pay a man now with
the high price OF grain, to feed it In
summer depends on the type of cows
and the ability and skill OF the owner
as dairyman II the COWS are not OF
strictly dairy type and the man who
handles them is not first class dairy.
man 1t will not, in my opinion, pay to
ICED grain on good pasture. | have
known of some men, who have beeL
very successful in dairying who did
not pasture at all, but fed their cows
all summer in the stables on green for
age crops, with some grain, lettrg
them have the run sUt a small held
for exercise, with grove where they
could lie in the shade and take com.
fort. In this way many more cows
could be kept on given number o.
acres and the income of the farm
greatly increased. or course, 1t took
more work. but these men say that
they can not afford to pasture good
tillable land worth $50 to 500 an
acre.-C. p. Goodrich.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27
The Maturity of tho Arple.

Some of our horticulturists are max.
ing a difference bet Eeen the mature
apple and the ripe apple, though the
general public recognizes no such de-
ttinCtion. We will let our horticul-
tural friends have thar" way, however
The apple is mature xhen it has at
tanned its full growt'.. 1t Is not ripe
till it has become 10 slow with the
operations of sunlight heat and time
The mature apple is il, the best shape
for picking. If it be let on the tree
till it is fully ripe it VIII be short
keeper. while if it is picked at the
time of maturity it will keep for long
time even under usual farm conditions
AS different varieties of apples mature
at different times it will easily be seen
that the mixed orchard is a hard one
to keep track of. The old way of
harvesting was to begin to pick the
apples on a certain date and then take
all as they came, the long keepers and
the short keepers. the mature apples
and the immature apples.
The ature apple is thing we have
W SCI dSQuShlh(Cu Win IL We are 10
know when it is mature. Ii it is
Ben Davis, it Is mature very late. so
late indeed that in the vicinity of
Wisconsin 1t generally has to be pick
ed before it is mature. This is the
reason the Ben Davis has lost its
reputation with many people. Having
been picked before 1t was mature 1t
could not follow out the usual process.
ses of ripening. and was always a hard
poor favored apple. In regions where
it has mad time 10 mature before be-
ing picked 1t develops into a fruit of
good flavor and texture, ripening nat.
urally.
1t takes a study Of fruits to know
when each one natures, and this Is
subject that has up to the present time
received little attention. Men have
grown apples of certain varieties for a
long time and have never given the
question any consideration. The ma.
turity of the apple Is at last coming
in for its share of discussion. and the
light is beginning to shine in a dark
place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

The Shannon & Mott Co., Millers OF
Des Moines, Iowa, have as usual, been
awarded all the premiums offered on
their line at the Iowa State Fair. They
received seven different awards this
year-on their Falcon Flour, Falcon
SelrRising. Pancake Flour. Falcon
Breakfast Food, Snow Drift Pastry
Flour, Bolted Meal, Jersey Cream Ora
ham Flour and Display Flour and
Meal. The Shannon & Mott Co. have
secured every first premium offered
at the Fairs for the last nine years,
1895 to 1904 inclusive, no Fair being
held in 1899. This is very conclusive
evidence of the superiority of this con-
Germs products.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Prof. Metchinkoff of the Pasteur In
stitute, London, claims that sour milk
contains a large bacillus remarkable
for the great quantity of Tactic acid
ii Is capable of producing and which
could be introduced into the human
body with great benefit to health as 1t
preys on the hundreds of microbes
which infest the large intestine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

How shall a farmer prevent himself
from making the same mistake year
after year? BY keeping records of
what he is doing. A man may have
soil so lily adapted to certain crop
that he cannot make that crop pay.
Yet If he does not keep strict ac-
count with the crop he cannot know
whether II pays or rot.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

That's the best I can do for you"
said the theatrical manager; you've
been idle all season so far; now, will
you stay idle the rest Of the season
or take this small part?" "Ill take
it," replied the comedian; lin this
case a small role is better than a
whole loaf. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27
How'S This /?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halt
Catarrh Cure.
FL CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known r. j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly hon
orsble In all business transactions and financially
able 10 carry any obligations made by his nrm.
WALpINo, KISNAN h MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and surfaces Of the
system. Testimonials sent free Price 70 cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

orders which kept me
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at a time, unable to
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give in a personal in
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nation. This I can
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Doan's Kidney Pills
caused a general i'm
provement In my
health They brought
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

great relief by lessening the pain and
correcting the action Of the kidney
secretions.'
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price, SO cents. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27
The Dat and Barley Crop viii Also Yield Abundani,,.

Splendid prices for all kinds of grain, cattle
and other farm produce for the growing OF
which the climate is unsurpassed
About 10000 Americans have settled In West
ern Canada during the past three years.
Thousands OF free uvmesteads OF 100 acres
each stLl available In the best agricultural dis
trcts.
1t has been said that the United States will
be forced TO import wheat within u very few
years. Secure farm In Canada and become
one of those who will produce 10.
Apply for information to Superintendent OF
Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or to authorized
Canadian Government Agent-E. r. Holmes 81,
Jackson Street, st. Paul, Minn.; W. v. Ben
nett, sol New York Life Bull ling, Omaha, Neb.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

won't shake out or blow out: by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and one-third more for same
money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have a
stock in hand OF 10 OF. brands, which
they know cannot be sold to a custo-
mer who has once used the 16 OF.
pkg. Defiance Starch for same money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

"How did the wedding come off last
night" without a hitch" Glad
to hear it," II said without hitch
The bride backed out at the last min
te"-Omahaa News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Write MURINE EYE REMEDY Co, Chicago II
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Piso s Cure Is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of the throat and lungS.-WM.
o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen. Ind. Feb. 10. 1900.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

The ranges OF the West are being
continually overstocked, and this
overstocking is well-nigh universal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
is taking the place of all others.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Even the henpecked husband and
the bachelor who has been disappoint.
ed in love may envy each other.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Hoax-"rnose two shirtmakers are
always together" JoaX-"Yes, they
are bosom friends"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

If woman has faith in her hus-
band it keeps the wrinkles off her
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

In the promises for the future your
friends are all good to you.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

or course the infant Is boss Of the
house. When woman goes out,
doesn't her husband have to mind the
baby?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27
A VOICE FROM THE PULPIT.

Rev. Jacob d. Van Doren, Of 81
Sixth street, Fond Du Lac, Wis,
Presbyterian clergyman, says: 81 had
* attac Of lxidnay dis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

A man can't help wondering If wo-
men ever really fool each other witt
their kisses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

who have penchant for throwing
stones.
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"Dr. David K~nnedy's Favorite Remedy !.
excellent the liver cured after eight years OF
suffering" Pepron, Albany, Y. Y, World famous n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Indian corn is indigenous to America
and seems to thrive best where the
July temperature ranges between ~
and 80 degrees.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Laziness can get to be awful hard
work II you have to try too hard not
to do anything.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

face longer and also off his.
Critics are misanthroplc persons
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

There are more born kickers be.
sides frogs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

The man who is satisfied he made a
mistake in marrying is not satisfied.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

The quickest way to enumerate your
friends Is to count your dollars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softeus the gurus, reduces IN
Illumination, alsys pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

Magnificent Crops for 1904

Western Canada'e
Wheat Crop this
Year VIII be CO.,
600, 900 Bushels,
and Wheat at Pres-
ent 10 Worth 500 q
Bushei.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-10-27

"ro You've WoMEN:-1 suffered for six with dysmenor
rhea (pantul peods much that dreaded month";
knew meant three four days Of intense pain The doctor
this due to named condition of the uterine apendages caused
by repeated and neglected colds.
"I young girls only realized how dangerous is take
this critical time much suffering would be spared them Thank God
for Lydia Pinhams Vegetable Compound that the only
medicine which helped Within three after
take it, noticed marked improvement in general health and at
the time next monthly period the had diminished consider
ably the q month
another perfect health brighter have
added II pounds weight color is good and feel light and
happy-MIss AGNES MILLER, 25 Potomac Ave. Chicago, ILL.,
The monthly sickness reflects the condition of
health Anything unusual at that time should have prompt
and attention Fifty Thousand
that Lydia f. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound
situation makes periods painless.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-13
KILLS DAUGHTER'S CHILD
TO HIDE HER DISGRACE

SPOKANE. wash, June 12.-Lying
beside a rock on the hill back OF Spo-
kane, a cord still tightly bound about
its neck. a little dead baby was picked
up by the police this morning Mrs
Janette Harris. an aged woman. grand
mother OF the child. led the officers 10
the scene after confeSSing she had
killed the babe The babe was evident
" but a few days Of age While the
tears coursed down her cheeks the
woman told at the police station the
story Of family disgrace and her own
crime
The woman arrived here Saturday
morning. bearing the child in her arms
Her peculiar actions aroused suspicion
ard she was watched for a time. Late
in the day she eluded vigilance and
nothing was thought Of the matter uu-
I'll she came 10 the police station after
killing the child She said she killed
the baby TO shield its mother. The
daughter is 1s years old and lives al
North Yakima.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-13
Washington Gossip GiOes MetcaLf Royal
Chance for Portfolio.
Special Dispatch to The Can.


CHICAGO. June I2--Rumors that
United States Senator Shelby n. Cul-
ION is 10 be elevated by President
Roosevelt 20 a place in his Cabinet
and that Governor Yates has begun
lis campaign 10 succeed Cullom are
current here.
There VIII be three vacancies IN the
Roosevelt Cabinet Attorney General
Knox has just been appointed Senator
Quzy's successor IL Pennsylvania {
George B Cortelyou. secretary OF I'll 2
Department OF Commerce. VII retire
70 become chairman OF the RepublI-
can National Committee. ana II
health is expected 70 cause the re-
tirement Of Postmaster General Hen
ry c. PAYNE With al OF these posi-
tons 10 III i Is said President Roose-
reit undoubtedly viii come 10 Him
ols for one Of his cabinet officials. Gud
since the election Of Senator CulIom
IS looked upon as improbable. the Sc
nior Senator VIII be offered che OF
the places In that event q Senator
would be elected BY the next Legis-
laCure-
Washington advices give prominent
mention 10 Representative Metcalf OF
California as the likely successor OF
Secretary Cortelyou-