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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
BOB WHITE VALUABLE.
Probably Most Useful and Abundant
Species on Farms.

The ornithologists of the Depart
ment of Agriculture have been making
an investigation Of the economy value
Of the Bob White. as a result Of which
It Is announced that the bird is prob
ably the most useful abundant species
IN the farms.
Field observations. experiments and
examinations show that il CONSUMES
argc quantities Of weed seeds ana de-
,troys many of the Wor>, insect pests
with which farmers contend. and yet
ii docs not iujurc grain, fruit, or any
,thcr crop.
1t is figured that from Sept ! to
April 30 annually in Virginia alone the
total consumption OF weed seed by
Bob Whites amounts to 80 tons Some
If the pests which it habltuaIly de.
stroys, the report says are the McXi-
AN cotton boil weeyil which damages
.he cotton crop 10 the extent OF more
han $l5,o00,ooO year. the potato
The value OF the potato crop; the cot
on worms. which have been known 10
,nusc $50. 100000 loss in year, the
.hlnch bug and the Rocky Mountain
ocust. scourges which leave desOlation
n their path and have caused losses
iggregatlng $loo,UDHp In some
Tcars.
The report urges measures TO secure
he preservation OF the Bob Whites in
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Gave Back Money to Insurance Company.

The repairs of the South Methodist
Episcopal church. which was badly dam
aged several weeks ago by wind, have
Just been finished. and how the property
is really better than it was before the
storm. The building was insured against
toruadoes, ana when the adjuster made
settlement it was agreed that the dam
age sustained was $1,000, which sum was
promptly paid over to the church officials
10y the company. The work of repairing
was commenced 1T once thereafter, and
after everything had been placed in
statu quo it was found that there was
just $500 of the insurance money re
manning in the treasury or the church.
The question then arose as to what
should be done with the surplus fund.
After much de!,beration it was finally
agreed that the money did not belong to
the church. but to the insurance com
pany. Whereupon this sum was paid
back to the company.-lIobart (Okla.)
News Republican.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Grain Feeding.

In some observations recently made
IN the feeding of grain to lambs. one
of the most noticeable results was the
early maturity of those that had grain
from birth. For instance. in one trial the
lambs fed with grain from birth at
tanned an average weight of ll3
pounds seven weeks earlier than those
that had had no grain previous to fat
tening. and this weight was reached at
smaller cost in the instance of the
lambs fod on grain from the start
1t is a hard matter TO estimate the
amount of grain to feed owing to the
variation in the consuming capacity
of sheep. In starting it has been Gus
tomary to feed from half a pound to
one pound A month later the wethers
will probably be taking from one to
two pounds, and during the last month
from two to three.-American Cultiva.
tor.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Curing CropbOund.

A reader Of Westminster, S. c., asks
what will cure cropbound? Proven
ton is best of all remedies, and will
save all work and worry. Exercise and
grit will positively prevent all cases
of cropbound, and as both are nee
essary to the health of the fowls, we
can scarcely understand why crop
bound should exist. Make the fowls
work, and take their food slowly, and
not gorge themselves at any time. Feed
ali grain 70 that the fowls will have
to scratch for it, and even soft food
should be given so that the fowls may
not greedily devour It. Grit must be
kept constantly before the fowls. and
nature will suggest the time Cor TAX
Ing it. They will consume much Of it.,
though but little at time, but can
not possibly exist without it,--Home
and Farm.
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Soda for Potatoes,

In growing tomatoes nitrogen in the
soil is the least desired of the plant
foods and the best results will come
from phosphorc acid and potash liber-
ally applied broadcast. Much has been
written regarding the use of nitrate Of
soda for tomato growing and while
this chemical IS good, 1t should be
used with caution. Its function is to
cause the plant to make quick
growth in other words give 1t Il
start which will be kept up by the
phosphoric acid and tho potash
This being the case the best way to
use it Is to watch the plants closely
as they grow and If any shows lack
Of vlgor sprinkle teaspoonful of the
nitrate of soda about the plant. Us
ually one application will be sufficient
to start such plants off in good shape
and once they get good start there
will be no trouble if the soil has been
properly enriched and proper cultiva-
ton has been carried on.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Silence Gives Consent.

William c. Bryant recently told the
habits and the other a steady sober man.
The latter WAS promoted TO be n ser
geant. Upon his promotion he conceived
Il very exalted impression of his rank
and became quite offensive in matter to
his former associates. His attitude
caused great resentment in camp. One
day the bibulous soldier approached him
and said: what is the punishment if
the private calls the sergeant darned
foolE" "He will be arrested and court
martialed." responded the sergeant.
Suppose he simply thinks he is a darned
fool and does not say it," There is no
punishment for that" well, let it 20
ut that" replied the private.-New York
Times
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
TWO STEPS
The Last One Helps the First.

Inc Last one Helps the F1rSts
A sick coffee drinker must take two
steps to be rid of his troubles and get
strong and well again.
The first is to cut of coffee abso-
lutely.
That removes the destroying ele-
ment The next step is TO take liquid
food (and that Is Postum Food Coffee
that has in it the elements nature re-
quires to change the blood corpuscles
from pale pink or white to rich red.
and good red blood builds good strong
and healthy cells in place Of the broken
down cells destroyed by coffee With
well boiled Postum Food Coffee to shift
to, both these steps are easy and pleas
ant. The experience of Georgian
proves how important both are.
From 1872 to the year 1900 my wife
and had both been afflicted with sick
or nervous headache and at times we
suffered untold agony. We were coffee
drinkers and did not know how to get
away from it, for the habit is hard to
quit
But in 1900 | read Of case similar
to ours where Postum Coffee was used
in place Of the old coffee and Il com
plete cure resulted, SO | concluded to
get some and try 1t.
The result was, after three days
use of Postum in place of the coffee |
never had symptom of the old trouble
and in five months | had gained from
145 pounds TO 1853 pounds.
MY friends asked me almost daily
what wrought the change. Ny answer
always is, leaving off coffee and drink
ing Postum in its place.
I'VE have many friends who have
been benefited by Postum.
LAS to whether or not | have stated
the facts truthfully | refer you to the
Bank OF Carrollton or any business
firm In that city where | have lived for
many years and am well known
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's q reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famous lit
4le book, The Road to Melville"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Six DAYS Enough,

have been observing things for
many years and | never knew n man
to prosper who habitually worked on
Sunday. Some men will spend a day
or .yo In town during the week and
then they will feel that they are SO
far behind that they must plant corn
Oh Sunday to catch up. The man who
gets a dollar by fraud will lose II and
another with 1t. The man who gains
by laboring on Sunday may make the
temporary worldly gains. but will lose
that which Is infinitely more valuable
to him than all OF this worlds goods
Cor. Iowa Homestead.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07

part of his body, concraling it from
view underneath his neck, Next tie a
piece of black thread about ten inches
long to convenient huttonhole. The
end of the thread terminates in a loop.
Fix the loop in the hook, tightening
the thread, and put the mouse upon
the back of your loft hand. If YOU
move the hand back from the body
the mouse, which doe not move 1T all.
seems to glide across the back of the
hand, and at the moment it is about
to fall when it reaches the thumb, the
right hand passed below arrives to
catch 1t near the little finger and from
there by the same previous movement
il appears to travel 10 the thumb
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07

Very careful experiments at the On
tario Agricultural College have shown
that an even mixture OF peas and oats
made the most profit in feeding lambs
Peas alone make the most gain, but
at somewhat greater cost of feed
Corn and peas made a slightly small
Ter gain than the other feeds. But
the difference was SO small that the
convenience Of procuring the feed IS
the largest element in the case. AS
peas and oats may be grown together
very conveniently and cheaply, this
crop secures some advantages over
others which may give it a preference
in this regard.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
The Daily NeWspaper.

Are you reader of daily newspapers?
If so the Evening Wisconsin is noted for
its interesting special features which
have anchored it in the homes of Milwau-
kee and the state at large; The Spinning
Wheel" department of humorou stories
and witticsms; the "Woman's World,
page devoted to the interests of wom-
en-; a review of books and periodicals,
and Sunshine and Christian Endeavor
news. A daily short story is also a
strong attraction If you are not already
reading the Evening Wisconsin you
should do so. Terms, $1.00 for three
months by mai.
THE EVENING WISCONSIN CO,
Milwaukee Wis
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Care Of Horses Necks.

Nine out of every ten farm horses
suffer from abrasions of the skin on
the neck during the spring work and
this is so severe in many cases as to
keep the horse from doing full days
work. Try this plan of treating the
farm horse during the season of hard
work. After feeding the horse brush
off or, better still, wipe it off with
a large cloth. Then, with tepid water,
sponge the head, neck and shoulders
and wipe dry with clean cloth.
If the shoulders show Indications of
soreness rub over them q little vase
line and let ii remain over night. See
that the collar worn fits well and after
taking it off wipe 1t thoroughly with
damp cloth and hang 1t where it
will be thoroughly dry in the morn
ing. 1t will pay well to take this little
additional care of the horse during
the working season If at no other time
indianapolis News.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
A Local Entertainment.

A newcomer from the metropolis,
feeling sure that the people Of the lit
he mountain settlement in the Cum
3erands would be Interested To know
II advance the date Of Il certain event,
asked permission to place the follow
Ing clipping from his daily paper in
he window of the little postoilicc. a
total lunar eclipse Will take place to
morrow between 6 ana 9 T. m.
Not long after there WAS 4 knock at
the door Of his cottage near by. 4
nalf grown girl stood there. indus
.rously twisting The corner of her
Jagged apron.
Please SIR" she bcgnn. hurrledly.
mother wants to know II It's TO be III
The chapel or the school house And
may be doorkceper? KEEP it for the
waXworks last year, and there didn't
a soul get past nae 'thout putin iu"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07

Dividing a Stall.
In some barns the stalls are sum
GENTLY wide SO that they may DE
divided when occasion requires II
some temporary division can be easily
made, put In place and removed when
desired. A plan for doing this is shown
In the illustration. A gate Is MADE
Of proper material reaching from the
manger to the end Of the stall. The
post Of this gate at the end Is made
about a foot longer than the lower
rail and hole is made in the floor
through which this post Is slipped
when put in position and thus makes
the gate or fence firm. At the manager
end the fence is fastened to the man
ger by pair of gate hinges.
Two stiff sticks are fastened to the
jolst above with a bolt, one over the
manger-end and one over the other
end. In the lower end Of each Of these
sticks a notch is cut which comes over
staple on the fence and holds II,
the fence firm. When the fence is
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Horses or StenTn Wagons.

A firm of English millers have made
an interesting test of the comparative
steam motors The cost Of keeping
seven horses for the year was about
$1,000. At the end of 1902 they sold
the horses and purchased a five-ton
steam machine, ran it 5275 miles, car.
ried 1915 tons, and burned Az tons
OF coal at a total cost of $3.50, show
ing decided gain for the steam ma
chine
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Thrifty Melons.

try manure produces rapid growth. II
the season is very warm and moist the
vines may need to he pinched back TO
secure early fruiting. Musk melons re-
auire a season OF about three and one
half months and watermelons about
four aud one-half months, hence the
crop is rather uncertain in this lati-
tude The crop is made more sure If
seeds are first started in n hotbod and
transplanted when they begin to run
to vine
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07

The average results for six years
Mt the Ontario station show that the
following varieties of field beans have
given the highest yields; White Won
der, Day Improved Leafless, Medium
or Navy, Pearce Improved Tree and
Schoield Pea. Based on the expert
ments with soy beans at the college
the Early Yellow is recommended for
the production of grain for feed. and
the Medium Green for ensilng with
corn
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
II Pays to Read Newspapers.

Cox, Wis, July Frank NJ. Rus.
sell, Of this place, had Kidney Disease
so bad that he could not walk. He
tried Doctors treatment and many diff
ferent remedies, but was getting
worse. He was very low.
He read in newspaper how Dodd' s
Kidney Pills were curing cases of Kid.
ney Trouble. Bright's Disease and
Rheumatism. and thought he would
try them He took two boxes, and
now he is quite well. He says:
II can now work all day. and not
feel tired. Before using Dodds Kid
ney Pills, l couldn't walk across the
floor"
Mr.. Russell's is the most wonderful
case ever known in Chippewa Coun-
ty. This new remedy-Dodds Kidney
Pills-is making some miraculous
cures in Wisconsin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
. Banana Short Cake.

Make a rich tea biscuit crust, bake
In tellv-cake tins in not too thick lay
ers. When done, split open with forks
and butter while hot, three layers be
ing enough for one cake. The two
bottom layers and one top make the
best shape. Take about three good
sized. thoroughly ripe bananas and
shred finely with a fork. Spread a
layer of the fruit on the crust adding
the least bit OF salt. and sprinkle well
with powdered sugar. Add the next
layer in the same way. ON the last
one spread fruit very thickly well mix
ed with sugar, so as to form sort Of
icing. Serve with soft custard flavor
ed with vanilla
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
The Fortunes of War.

The head of one of the most famous
packing houses in Chicago uses as a pet
phrase, IT'S the fortunes of war" II
IS said that ar a recent family gathering
at his home, n small grandson overheard
his grandfather's remark that he hat
closed very profitable beef contract
with representative Of the Russian gov
ernmcnt. previous to the opening of hos
tilities with Japan.
Grandpa piped the small boy, "Ii
you make lots and lots of money Their
Will that be the fortunes of warT'-Suc
cess
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Mutton Pic.

cut some cold mutton into neat
square pieces, and place them in a
deep pie dish, with Il liberal seasoning
OF pepper. salt and pounded allSpice
Scatter plenty of -four over, and add
n tcarupful of stock. Cover the dish
with pastry. and bake quickly till the
pastry is cooked then cook slowly, for
the meat to stew, for three-quarters OF
an hour
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
The Breeds as Pork Makers.

llcsults obtained In Mainc, Massa-
chusetts and Ontario show the feed
eaten per one hundred pounds gain
by various breeds TO be as follows:
Poland China, 407 pounds; Berkshire.
4l9 pounds; Tamworth, AGO pounds;
Chester White, 800 pounds; Duroc Jer-
sey. 522 pounds.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07

A little time spent in making rolls
for breakfast or dinner always gains
great appreciation from the household.
This is easily done if a good recipe
Is at hand and the oven heats rapidly.
Sometimes. too, the rolls will bear re-
heating and be as good as when fresh
is made. This recipe is simple and
excellent. Take two pounds of flour,
a little salt, two ounces of sifted sugar.
four ounces OF lard or clarified beef
dripping and two eggs beaten into two
tablespoonfuls Of yeast and a pint of
warm milk. Knead the dough thor
oughly and set it to rise near the fire.
Then divide into twelve or fourteen
rolls, place on buttered baking sheets
and set before the fire to rise TO n
proper size. Then bake in steady
oven for half an hour and place on a
sieve till cooled.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07

Take all pieces of cold meat lrft
from any cold joints the greater va
rlety the better-chop finely, season
with pepper, salt ana n little bit Of
butter. Dredge the whole lightly with
flour, line 4 pie-dish with short crust.
fill it with minced meat, pour over
some good gravy, cover with a paste
crust. and bake for half an hour
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07

lege. where be achieved distinction
as speaker. In lSSS he began adj
dressing political meetings and in 1890
was elected to the general assembly.
He was reelected in 1892 and was
chairman of the committee on educa-
ton. In 1900 he was elected to the
State Senate and was minority leader
upon the floor Meantime he had been
admitted to the bar and now has Il
lucrative law practice At Lincoln.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
DIVISION FOR A STALL.

not in use it may be lifted from the
hinges and put away and the sticks
folded up against the joists. The H.
lustraion shows the points mentioned
clearly. The cost of such n contriv-
ance will be small and it will be found
exceedingly useful. - Indianapolis
News.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
The Land of Alfalfa.

Alfalfa is the great forage crop OF
central Washington. In the warm val
ley of the Yakima river, where irrigation
is practiced. this plant produces -four
crops in one season. \ grower at Pros
ser, Wash, reports harvesting twelve
tons from an acre. The hay was sold
for So ton in the stack.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Beef Roll.

Two pounds round steak, chopped
fine; two well-beatcn eggs, one-half
teacupful rolled crackers, onc-half cup
warm butter, onc-half cup sweet milk,
one small onion and little sage; sea-
son with salt and pepper, mix all to-
gether with stiff spoon. Put in a
deep, square bread tin and bake one
hour in a hot oven Basic quite often
after it begins to brown. The onion
or sage can be omitted it not liked,
and any kind of other tlayorng for
meats added This is worry nice hot for
dinner or sliced cold for lunch.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Soft Wood for lies.

on account OF the scarcity Of oak
chestnut and other hardwood timber
commonly used for railroad ties, rail
roads have been successfully using the
softer woods. which have been treated
with chemicals such as creosote, zinc,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07

one pound of -four, half n pound OF
butter, one desSertSpoonful of ah~pice,
two OF ground ginger the grated reel
OF half and the juice of a large lemon,
Mix all well together, add a cup OF
molasses, beat it well. pour ii on hut
over them Bake in rather slow oven.
When done, cut it into squares. and
roll each square round the finger as
II Is raised from the tin. These are
quite as delicious as the best brandy
snaps sold by confectioners.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
rests the feet. Cures Corns. Bunions
swollen, Sore, Hot. Callous Aching,
Sweating feet and lngrowing Nails,
Aliens Foot Ease makes new or tight
shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy, y. y.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07
CLIMBING FAME'S LADDER.
Lawrence Il. Stringer, Democratic
Nominee for Governor of Illinois.

Nominee for Governor of Illinois.
Lawrence 3. Stringer, the Demo-
cratic nominee for governor of Illinois.
Is IS years old and has been in public
life since he was 23. when he was
elected to the general assembly. He
Is a son of n Methodist minister Of
Perth Amboy, y. J., and began life as
printers devil at La Harpe, ILL.,,
when he was 13 years old. He earned
enough to work his way through col
lege and graduated from Lincoln CC!-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07

Miss M. Cartledge gives some
helpful advice to yoGng girls.
Her letter is but one OF thou
sands which prove that nothing
is so helpful TO young girls who
are just arriving at the period Of
womanhood as Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
"DEAR MRS. PrNKHAM:-T cannot
praise Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegc-
table Compound too highly, for is
is the only medicine ever tried which
cured me. l suffered much from my
first menstrual period, felt 80 weak
and dizzy at times could not pursue
my studies with the usunl interest
NY thoughts became sluggish, | had
headaches, backaches and sinking
spells, also pains in the back and lower
limbs. In fact, was sick all over.
Finally, after many other remedies
had been tried, we were advised to gct
Lydia T. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and | am pleased to say
that after taking it only two weeks, .
wonderful change for the better took
place, and in short time | was in
perfect health. ! felt buoyant. full Of
life, and found all work a pastime. /
am indeed glad To tell my experiences
with lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegc-
table Compound, for it made dif-
fcrcnt girl OF me. Yours very truly
Miss NJ. CARTRIDGE, $50 Whitehall 81,
Atlanta. Ga. - 5000 forfeit r original "
above letter proUirg genuneEsSS cannot be pfodIea
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Hccf Stcnk puddinx.

When cutting Il beef steak pudding
if the gravy proves to be IA little short,
add some boiling water or stock and
stir carefully into the meat.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-07-07

The spider can spin threads through
ont life. 1t has the ability OF produc
ing different kinds of silk, according I,
the object for which il is needed.
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Merchants wishing to reduce or sell
their stocks at 700 cents write partIcu-
lars to National Salvage Co., $40 Third
street, Milwaukee.
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Two bottles OF piSo's Cure for Con.
sumption cured me of a terrible cough
Fred Hermann, POO Box avenue Buffalo.
y. Y, Sept. -, 1901.
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MRS WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for
Children trcthing. suftuns the gums. reduces In
Illumination, nlays palu, cures wind collie -
cents hottie.