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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
BEEkEEPING FOR THE BOYS
Work That Affords Much Gain and
Causes Much Pleasure to Those
Engaged in It.

To the painstaking boy with small
capital and a little spare time there are
few localities in which Bookkeeping will
not only bring profitable returns but
much pleasure. The popular notion that
the bee goes about like a roaring lion
seeking whom it may devour is entirely
false. In fact, it seldom stings unless
hurt or its stores are molested; then it
naturally uses its only means of self
defense. The successful b~ee-keeper
dons his veil and keeps cool no matter
how many bees alight upon him. Hon.
ay on the hands will often so tickle the
palate of a very mad bee that it forgets
to sting and goes to eating the sweets.
II stung, brush the sting away instead
of picking it out; the latter method
presses the poison into the flesh. Am
nonia or onions applied to the wound
are standard remedies; but neither
must be used until through working
with the bees, as they serve to enrage
the insects. Hundreds of pounds of
honey go to waste annually in some
localities because there are no CLEAN
ers. Where clover, Eastwood, fruit BIOS
SONS, buckwheat, golden-rod, or other
honey plants abound, a few swarms of
bees will accomplish much with very lit
tie trouble. Even in a village a few may
be kept without annoyance to others; and
1t is said that one of our most success
full women apiarists restricts her colo
MES to a roof garden in her metropoli-
tan home. 1t pays in this, as in all
other live stock, to raise the best. Pure
bred queens are now offered by all re-
liable dealers at reasonable rates and
will prove in the end more profitable
than the mongrels for sale cheap" in
almost any community. A good book or
periodical on the subject is a great as
sistant to the beginner, though not an
absolute necessity. One or two swarms
are enough to commence with. These,
If rightly handled, will supply an Or
binary family with honey and yield a
little surplus. With a year or two of ex-
perience one car learn the extent of pas
turage and regulate the number of colo
MES accordingly. Study the site and
situation. But above all, study the in
mates of your hives. They will prove
more and more interesting as you be-
come better acquainted with their ways.
Their methods of work, relations to
plants and man, show how exquisitely
the entire plan of the creation is bal
anced by Mother Nature. The bee
keeper who knows his pets finds as much
pleasure in their ways as the average
boy finds in ball-playing.-Bessie l..
Putnam, in Epftomist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
POULTRY SHIPPING NOTES.
Packages Of Attractive Appearance
Should Be Used Wherever Pos
sible or Practicable.

l have a good chance to observe the
different styles of packages and methods
in shipping poultry sent in from the west
and other sections as to grading, mar
keting, etc. There is no better package
than the box that holds -, "a or So
chickens or fowls, and IL to 20 ducks,
turkey or geese, according to size of
birds. Poultry packed in secondhand
strawberry crates are quite often in poor
shape when received, as the weight Is
too much for such frail packages. Sec
ond-hand shoe cases are better. A reg
ular poultry box, sawed and jointed
with the ends all ready to nail together,
Is the cheapest in the end, as the poul-
try will look better and bring a little
more.
The barrel, to my mind, is a poor pack
age, especially when going into cold
storage for a few months. When a sales
man wants to show a customer the
goods, he removes the cover and you
see not more than four or five chickens
or two or three turkeys, with more or
less dust on them that has sifted through
the burlap. Now take the box lined
with parchment paper, draw nails, fold
back the paper, and you can see 10 birds,
clean and all uniform, that will sell on
sight.-W. T. Wolloff, in American Az
riculturist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
WHEAT BREEDING HIS FAD.
Interesting Tests Conducted by ]. N
Harper of the Kentucky Ex-
pertinent Station.

An experiment which, if it proves a
success, will be of the greatest value to
the whole United States, is now being
conducted at the Kentucky experiment
station. J. N. Harper, of the station, is
using in the raising of wheat the same
principle that is applied in breeding and
improving horses and cattle, and talks
Interestingly of his experiment.
"The successful cattle breeder" said
Mr.. Harper, selects his individuals with
the greatest care, taking into considera-
ton many points. From those produced
he again selects with equal care the best
individuals, mating them, and so ON ad
infinitum, producing with each genera
ton a better individual, until the per-
feet animal is the result. The same rule
applies to the breeding of horses, sheep
and hogs, and it is this sule that | am en-
%deavoring to apply in the growing of
wheat.
After the most careful chemical an
alysis and examination under the micro
scope | have discovered the best variety
Of wheat and the variety richest in pro-
tein. | have also examined the wheat
under the microscope and photographed
cross sections of the grain"
81 will select the individual grains and
plant them. Next year | will select from
the grains produced the finest specimens
and on the following year will plant
them. In this way | hope after several
years to produce a very fine quality of
wheat.
81 also hope to produce a grade of
wheat which will not degenerate. We
get our supply of seed wheat from the
western states. In a few years it degen-
crates and we are compelled to secure a
new stock. l hope to produce not only a
splendid quality of wheat, but one that
will not degenerate and which under
proper care will constantly improve"
The experiment is in its infancy and
several years will be required to deter
mine what its value will be. Other ex-
periments have been made with wheat,
but with methods different from that
which Mr.. Harper is following. Should
the effort prove all that is hoped for it,
1t will be Of the greatest value to the
agricultural word.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
| AM TIRED.
Everybody is Tired-Spring
Weather Does It-EveryOne
Should Be Cautious.

Depression of the system at
the approach of spring is the cause.
General lassitude, dull, heavy sensa-
tions, continual tired feeling, with IT.
regular appetite, and sometimes loss of
sleep. Peruna meets every indication
and proves itself to be perfectly adapted
to all their varied peculiarities. Peruna
invigoratesthe system, %rejuvcnates the
feelings, restores the normal appetite
and produces regular sleep.
Thattired feeling which is the natural
result of the depressing effect of warm
weather Immediately after the invigor-
ating cold of winter, quietly disappears
when Peruna is taken. Thousands are
daily testifying to it's priceless benefit.
Mrs. Fl. Kassatt, 1909 W. 18th street,
Des Moines, Ia, writes: 81 am happy to
give reimbursement for your valuable
medicine, Peruna, as 1 consider it q val
liable medicine to take when the system
is run down from overwork. About
two years ago l felt that I must take a
long rest as | had been unable to work
for over a month and could not regain
my strength. l could not sleep at night
and was in a very nervous, high strung
condition. I. decided to try what Pc
runa would do to build up my strength,
and am pleased to say that L began to
improve very shortly, and in less than
two months l was able to take up nv
work, and felt better than | have for
years. l take it now twice a year and
fndthatit keeps me in perfect health"
Mrs. Kassatt was for over ten years the
manager of a plant furnishing ladies'
wear and employing hundreds of
women.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
DETAILS OF LITTLE SAMPSON.

~ o<hV11 oS3Ns
mark the entire length in 1k-i1cb
spaces, or just the width of the square
blade. Now provide yourself with d
1B-inch bit, and bore straight through
at every other junction of sectional
lines; this being finished, we will star.
on the other line and bore on the cross
lines we skipped before, thus leaving
the holes at an angle, as shown in cut
There should be 20 holes in each row.
The next will be two steel pins, (c)
measuring u inches long and 1 inch in
diameter. They should be Slightly
pointed at one end and flattened at the
other as shown in No. 3.
For No. 2, the main iron should be
Is inch thick and 4 inches wide and "a
inches long; 4 inches wide from point
and extending back 8 inches, where ii
should be made just 8 inches wide. On
the lower edge at b is shown two pin
saddles, which should be just Az
inches from center to center. Upper
hole for clevis pin is IL inches back
of front saddle. Clevis is made of q
inch and pin of h-inch best iron.
Clevis is 9 inches long. Main hook is
81 inches long and is made of steel "
inch thick by III inches wide, and
point should be literally reinforced.
We are now ready for the lever.
This is made of 3x3 stuff and is 7 feet
long. Measure off 2 feet and COM
memo tapering and rounding the re-
maing S feet, leaving small end 2
inches in diameter. Now cut mortise
in square end * inch wide, and back
16 inches. Around square end place a
snug-fitting collar (a), made of iron Xxx
l inch. Now drive large iron in mortise
and bolt, as shown in No. 2. In No. /,
c shows pins properly set for work.
Our machine is now finished. All of
the wood used in it should be of the
toughest kind procurable. Mine is
made of rock elm. The machine works
equally well in pulling stumps.-Or-
ange Judd Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
Preserving Eggs in Flour.

Freshlaid eggs are placed in common
%pasteboard boxes on end, as eggs are
packed, then covered completely with
common white -four and stored in a
cool place. After three months they
were found fresh and nice, and scarcely
d~iscernible from freshly laid eggs. |
used common shoe boxes, which hold
about two dozen each, the number Of
eggs and date of packing being written
On the cover, SO the first packed could
be first used. Eggs packed in a mixture
Of lime water and salt are nice for cook
Ing purposes, but after a couple Of
months are unfit for eating.--Corre-
spondence Practical Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
mo APPETITE EVACUATED NERVOUS.
Many Women During the Spring Months Suffer From
Extreme Lasshude, Loss of Appetite and
WORCESTERSHIRE They Need
Pe-ru-na, the Great Tonic.

Miss Bertha M. Rush, 5435 Kincarde
treet, Pittsburg, Pa, Superintendent
Junior Society of Methodist Protestant
Church and leading Soprano of the
choir, writes: Words cannot describe
my thankfulness to you for Peruna. l
was a sufferer from systemic catarrh for
years and was in a very much run
down condition. 1 was extremely
nervous and had the most foolish fears
overnothing. Twas thin and emaciated.
my physician advised me to leave
this climate but as it was not con-
venient to do so at this time, I took the
advice of friend to use a bottle of Pc
runa. l took IL faithfully and when
the first bottle was gone l felt so much
better that l bought six more and took
them faithfully, after which 1 looked
like a new woman.
II gained in flesh, my appetite re-
turned and all my old symptoms had
disappeared. l am more than thankful
to Peruna."-Miss Bertha M. Rush.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Wf rs!551a&]B&
FOR LIFTING BIG WEIGHTS.
A Continuance Which Is Easily Made
at Home and Strong Enough
to Do Heavy Work.

The illustration shows what l tern,
my little Sampson, a contrivance for
lifting heavy weights. BY studying the
figures carefully, any handy man can
make the woodwork, while the iron
parts can be left with the blacksmith.
No. l should be just 6 feet high.
Planks for side pieces are 2xS. Blocks
at the ends are 3x3xS and firmly Sc
cured by four Is bolts S inches long.
Now comes the important part. The
two rows of holes as shown must be
exact. Lay off planks with two straight
lines just 4 inches apart. Now lay
square on the plank SO that small blade
will cross the two long lines, and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
A Wonderful Discovery.

Broadland, S. OAK, March 2S.-Quite a
sensation has been created here by tbs
publication of the story of G.. w. Gray,
who after a special treatment for three
months was PROSTATE and helpless and
given up to die with Bright's Disease.
Bright's Disease has always been consid.
cred incuIaDle, but evidently from the
story told by Mr.. Gray, there is a remedy
which will cure it, even in the most ad.
vanced stages. This is what he says:
Il wa helpless as a little babe. My
wife and | searched everything and read
everything we could find about Bright's
Disease, hoping that l would be able to
find a remedy. After many failures my
wife insisted that 1 should try Dodd's
Kidney Pills. l praise God for the day
when l decided to do so, for this remedy
met every phase of my case and in a
short time | was able to get out of bed,
and after a few weeks treatment l was a
strong, well man. Dodd's Kidney Pills
saved my life"
A remedy that will cure Bright's Disease
will cure any lesser Kidney Disease.
Dodd's Kidney Pills are certainly the
most wonderful discovery which modern
medical research has given to the world.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
How to Manage Incubators.

For success with i%ncubators, remem.
Der: Test on the seventh day. TEMPER
ature. 1O3 degrees. Fill lamps ever,
evening. Cool eggs after fourth day
Never cool below IS degrees. Turn eggs
every IL hours. Do not turn flame I'm
too high. Keep machines out of Jun
light. Put in a new wick for every
hatch. Keep doors closed during hatch.
Ing. Be sure the incubator is standing
level. Discontinue cooling after eight
zenith day. Add moisture only when
air cell is too large. Don't let temper
AZURE run down after Matching. Dis.
continue turning after eighteenth
day. Hands off" while the eggs are
hatching.-Midland Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Greece is, of course, now compelled
to economic, but instead of making
retrenchments in the direction of high
ly paid posts with purely nominal func-
tons, the government has decided to
begin by reducing the wages of all sec
ondary officials by so per cent. In ad-
dition the national schools have for a
time been closed to save the salaries OF
the teachers for that period.-Chicagc
Inter Ocean.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
Killing Mustard in Fields.

We have been spraying our fields
with a solution of ten pounds of blue
stone "copper" sulphate) to 40 gallons
Of water. 1t destroys the mustard and
we cannot detect any injury to the pea
vines. We spray the fields as soon as
the mustard gets two to four inches
high. We use about 40 gallons of the
mixture to the acre and apply it with
q regular spraying machine. This can
be done equally we'll on oat and wheat
fields when mustard prevents a good
growth Of wheat and oats.--Winters q
Prophet, in Orange Judd Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

There is a New York man who gives
away brides for a living" she said.
II thought there was a law against
the operations of professional conf.
dence men," he replied.
The next morning when breakfast
was late and nearly everything burned
he recalled that remark and wished he
hadn't made it.-Chicago Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
Arctic Post Office,

The most northern post office in the
world has recently been established by
the Norwegian government on the is
land of Spitzbergen, off the north coast
of Norway. There are practically no
Inhabitants in the vicinity, but the Of
fee is established for the convenience
of excursionists who go there during
the summer months.-Cincinnati En-
uuirer
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Ruth understand Percy Highlife
has stopped trying to trace back his
family tree. I suppose the Grther back
he went the harder it got?
Freddy-Yes; and the further back
he went the harder his ancestors got,
too.-Puck,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
ITCHING ECZEMA
And All Other Itching and Seal,
Eruptions Cured by Cuticura-
Complete Treatment $1.OO.

skim hhe a agG IN eoeem 1eehl1 fRs and fl;a Burning ss Of ths
as in psoriasis; the loss of hair and crust.
ing the scalp, as in SCALED head; the facial
Disagreement, as in pimples and ring.
worm; the awful suffering of infants and
the anxiety of worn-out parents, as in
milk crust, teter and salt rheum-all de.
mand a remedy of almost superhuman vir.
tues to successfully cope with them. That
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills are
such stands proven beyond all doubt. No
statement is made regarding them that is
not justified by the strongest evidence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
The Dat Wonder.

The Editor must tell its readers of this
marvel. 1t originated with the largest
farm seed growers in the world, the Johr
a. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. Il
is white, heavy, and has long ears, filled
to the tip with fat, plump kernels. 1t is d
great %stooler, 80 stocks from one kernel.
IF YOU WILL SEND THIS NOTICE ANI
l0c IN STAMPS
to above address, you will get a sample Of
this Dat Wonder, which Yielded in 1903,
in 40 States from $50 to 3i0 bu. per acre,
together with other farm seed samples and
their big ~catalog. TX. IL
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Hicks-They tell me you got terribly
angry with Mr.. Bass the other evening
and drove him from the house.
Wicks-I wasn't angry at all. Iheard
he was one of my wife's old flames, and
so 1 merely put him out Boston
TRANSCRIPT.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
One Girls Wisdom.

Pond Mother-But, my dear, you shsuld
not have accepted such an expensive pres
ent from Mr.. Gotrox.
Pretty Daughter-Why not, mamma?
We'll, one can never tell what the fu-
ture may bring FORTH"
"Oh, don't let that worry you, mamma,
dear: I'll take care of all the presents in
sight and the future can take care of it.
eel ."-Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
Naturally Slow.

Deegan-Whin Oh kim t. this coun.
thry forthy years ago, it took six wakes
fur us t cross TIL ocean.
Duggan-Troth. yez must hev kim
over on wan ov thin thramp staymers.
IN. Y. Truth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Bicycle Manufacturer Friend-Any
new ideas on tap for next year?
Bicycle Manufacturer-Sh! Don't
give it away. Greatest thing yet. 1
am going to give 'em a ladies' 1900 model
marked down to 1S9S.-Judge,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

McSwatters-So he has a big mouth,
eh?
McSwitters-Big mouth isn't any
name for it. Why, it gives that man the
eaTache to smile, even.-Up-to-Date.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Jingly-Is Tootum a finished au-
thor?
Hingly-Yes. You see, he called on
Woolly, of the Howler, and said that he
was a liar, and-well, you know Woolly.
-Up-to-Date.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
Tired, Nervous Women.

There are thousands of them every
where. A few bottles of Peruna would
do them untold benefit. Asa tonic and
nerve i~nvigorator it has no equal. 1t
builds up the nerves, it gives strength
to the circulation and at once restores
the appetite and digestion. No feeble
woman should be without Peruna.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
WATER DISH FOR CHICKS

WATER DISH FOR CHICKS.
wood plank two inches thick, four inches
wide, and eight inches long. A three
inch hole is bored nearly through. This
fountain cannot be tipped over, nor can
the little chicks get into it.-Ethan
Brooks, in Farm and Home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

He's had a fortune left to him sudden
~. He has actually got more money now
than he knows what to do with" Never
mind; there are certain people who will be
anxious to meet him now, and after that
he'll know ore."-Kennebec journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
Holding It,

Excuse me-" he said, returning; "bus
you are sitting on my hat"
Il know it," replied the other, rising; 'sI
was afraid some one would tlAe it while
you were gone."-Yonkers Statesman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
FOR 16c AND THIS NOTICE

sent to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, you get sufficient seed Of
Celery, Carrot, Cabbage, Onion, Lettuce;
els of choice flowers and lots of vegetables
for a big family, together with their great
plant and seed catalog. TX. IL
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Every men on earth has either rheuma-
tism, catarrh or some other hobby.-Chica'
go Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos
Robbins. Norwich, N. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Ethel-"Mamma, what is the society
struggle?" Misunderstanding Clothes,
daughter; getting the clothes. '-Philadel.
phia Inquirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
$4,000 st. Louis to California $4,000
via The Iron Mountain Route,

These tickets will be on sale daily during
March and April, when Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Cars will be operated daily be.
tween st. Louis, Los Angeles and San Fran.
cisco. Particulars from any Agent of the
Agent, St Louis,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Don't Get F~ootsore! Get Foot-Ease.
"A wonderful powder that cures tired, hot,
aching feet and makes new or tight shoes
easy. Ask to-day for Aliens Foot-Ease.
Accept nc substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Nell-"What makes you think she's en-,
gaged?" Belle-"She takes such pains to
deny it before it's announced."-Philadel
phia Record.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Hatred always rebounds harder than il
is thrown.-Ram's Horn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

The innocent seldom find an uneas,
pillow.-Cowper.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
SAFE LITTLE WATER DISH
1t Cannot Be Tipped Over, Nor Can
the Lively Little Chicks Be
Drowned in 1t.

A useful drinking fountain for youns
chicks is shown in the accompanying
illustration. This is made of a hard
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Blobbs-"He's pretty rich, isn't he?"
Slobbs-"Yes, indeed. Why, he has money
enough to make a fool of himself without
exciting any comment. "-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color more goods
brighter %colors, with less work than. others
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-31
For s1.es Money Order

the John A. Salzer Seed Co., of La Crosse,
Wis, will mail postpaid Is trees, consisting
Of Apricots, Apples, Crabs, Cherries,
Plums, Peaches and Pears, just the thing
for a city or country garden, including the
great Bismark Apple, all hardy Wisconsin
stock, and all these are sent you free
upon receipt of Sl,65.