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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
The Kerry Cow.

The Kerry COW is being written
about quite extensively in our foreign
exchanges, and 1t Is not improbable
that she is among the breeds that will
some time be known in this country
Whether she possesses any points that
would adapt her to some particular re-
gions of this country is a matter OF
conjecture. Perhaps in some of our
more mountainous districts in the
south and in the far west she might
supply demand for a dairy COW that
is poorly supplied at the present time.
The cow has already assumed consid-
cradle Importance in England on ac-
count of being small in size and being
also able to thrive on poor short pas
ture. Evidently she has been devel-
oped under hard conditions Some of
her English friends claim for her that
she will give more milk and butter &C.
cording to her weight and on poor pas
turage than any other breed of cattle
on the same kind of pasturage. On
the other hand, the use of good pas
turage seems to be against the Kerry
COW, as she at once begins to take
on flesh and shrink in her milk. One
man says that the Kerry will live and
do well where Jersey cow would
starve. She Is said to possess one
quality that certainly Is not common
with cows and that is the ability to
regain her milk flow when it has been
shrunk for months from poor feed.
This Is point in her favor, If it can
be established. The Kerry Is said
to be very hardy and to be able to
pass the Irish winter without shelter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Milkino Cows by Electricity.

In newly invented German appa-
ratus for milking cows by electricity,
rubber hoods are attached to the I'D
der of the COW. These hoods are con-
nected with vessel for receiving the
milk by means of rubber tube, from
which the air is exhausted by means
of the electrical device. 1t is claimed
bles very closely the sucking of a
calf, and that for this reason the COW
"lets down" her milk more freely
than when MIXED by hand. 1t is also
claimed that absolute cleanliness of
the milk may be secured when this
method of milking is employed Con-
sular repor'
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Chance for Invention.

No discovery or invention relating
to maritime matters would be of as
great benefit to the shipping world
as a contrivance which would give
warning of the proximity of icebergs,
says P. T. McGrath, in THE Peril of
the Iceberg" in McClure's. Bells,
whistles, lights, rockets and other de-
vices have been provided for, protect
ing ships against colliding with one
another, and now we are assured that
wireless telegraphy will soon be en-
listed for the same object. This, if it
succeeds, should make running
through fog as devoid of danger as
speeding across a cloudless sea-ex-
cept for the bergs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Ground Floor Plan.
8 x 20

16O acres when selected was in i
wooded wilderness. The construction
OF Mr.. Sitch's house is described as
follows:
The material used in the construc-
ton of the building was cut within SO
yards of where the structure stands.
Everything was hewed on the ground.
After the building spot had been Sc
lected the trees and shrubbery were
cut down, stumps taken out and the
ground leveled. A cellar II by 16
feet was dug. At the depth of feet
rock was struck and no better floor
ing could be had. The cellar was
walled up with hewed tamarac. The
cracks between the logs were filled
with lime. In starting the foundation
for this house large tamarac logs were
flattened on two sides, and laid on
cedar posts sunk into the ground. This
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Telephones in the United States.

The development of the telephone
is far greater than most persons ina
CINE. There are in the United States
some $500 systems and lines. with
1>early 100000 lines of single wire
and about as many instruments.
OF these systems nearly 5000 are
Independent farmers lines, and nearly
1000 are rural systems. The greater
systems are capitalized at rather more
than $3.50, 100000, and five billion mes
sages were sent over the lines during
1902. Nearly $4,000 wage-earners
were employed, and 14,124 salaried Of
ficials and clerks. The cost OF main
tenance, etc, was just about 70 per
cent of the income
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Prevents Selling the Pages.

lie thumb attachment which will
make it easy to turn the pages with
out soiling. 1t consists of spring
clamp fog attachment to the thumb
near the end. while from one side Of
the clamp projects a thin fiat plate
which is designed to be inserted be-
tween the leaves of the book. In the
illustration this device is shown in
conjunction with an index, for which
it is especially adapted, enabling a
bookkeeper to find in an instant any
name he is looking for without sub
jecting the book to the same treat
ment as the class of persons men
toned.
Charles. A. Evans of Haverhin,
Mass, is the designer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
HOUSE COSTING $50
TWo-sToRY STRUCTURE, COM
PORTABLE AND NEAT.
Residence Of Settler in New countr,
That Leaves Nothing to be Desired
PLANS Showing How the Two
Floors Are Laid Out.

The home Of Mr.. Ernest Stitch,
White Fish Valley, thirty miles from
Port Arthur ON the Duluth branch of
the Canadian Northern railway, is
shown in the. accompanying plans.
Mr.. Stitch has served in the capacity
of land guide for three years and has
helped to establish the colony. His
residence is 16 by 90 feet, two stories
high. 1t has two doors, five windows
down stairs, and two upstairs. His
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Floors of Poultry Houses,

The floor OF the poultry house Is a
matter of considerable Importance for
good many reasons. The health and
safety Of the fowls are directly af-
fected. Some poultrymen prefer earth
floors, some board floors, and some
floors OF cement. The latter are very
uncommon, but are being put in by
some poultrymen that are raising poul-
try on large scale. The main con-
troversy Is between the advocates Of
wooden and Of earth floors.
Some years ago the Farmers Re-
view sent out inquiries to a large
number of poultry raisers asking what
kind of a floor they preferred. The
answers were overwhelmingly in favor
or board floors, and it Is evident that
board floors are far more common
than the other kind. In the main
they are the safest kind of floors to
construct and have hitherto cost less
than would cement floor. There are
numerous things to be said in favor
of board floors. They are suitable for
any kind of location, be it dry or
damp. They can be built of any
thickness, single or double or hollow
with tarred paper between to keep out
the cold. They may be placed near
the ground or put far away from 1t.
They may be even raised so high that
there will be room for scratching
sheds under them or for big boxes into
which the manure can be scraped at
cleaning time. They dry out readily
IL wet, and In fact have few objec-
tional features. They may, however,
IL hollow, become the breeding places
of rats and mice, and this is one of
the great objections to them. Lice
and mites find hiding place in the
cracks between the boards. II kept
too wet the boards swell and some
times bulge up. In case of fire they
make good food for the conflagration!
They rot in the course of time and
from the beginning of that process 1t
Is impossible to keep them clean. IL
allowed to absorb droppings they be-
come thoroughly scented, and this
odor can never be taken from them.
These objections are, however, quite
theoretical, as the careful poultry
raiser can readily prevent most of
them. First, II the floor is kept COW
cred with sand, dust or other. absorb
ent material, the lice will not be like
ly to get into the cracks, as lice do not
like dust. If often cleaned out the
house should not become so filthy as
to lead to the rotting of the boards.
The dirt floor has proved very oh.
jectionable in some cases. especially
where natural soil was used as
floor. In the case of chicks such
floor has not infrequently proved
source of supply of cape worms, and
such chicks have been killed by gapes,
when other chicks kept on board
floors, but in the same poultry house,
have not been affected. Where the
dirt floor Is used the natural dirt
should not be allowed to come to the
top, but it should be overlaid with
something else, perhaps coal ashes or
cinders or even sand. The dirt floor
is always hard to clean, except where
much straw is used.
The cement floor will doubtless be
more extensively used in the future
than 1t has been in the past, as we
are evidently entering on a cement
age. II is clean, durable, rat proof,
lice proof, easily cleaned, non.perme-
able by droppings and odorless.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Is the Sea Pushing Back Bosto,

Is the Sea Pushing Back Boston?
J. R. Freeman, of the Metropolitan
Water Board of Massachusetts, is the
authority for the statement that Bos-
ton is sinking into the sea. He as
serts that the present datum plane,
10 which all elevations are referred
by the engineering department of the
city of Boston, and which is common
ly known as Boston base, probably
conceded almost exactly in the year
1882 with the mean low water at the
Charlestown navy yard. To-day, after
a lapse of seventy-two years, the
same datum plane, as defined by
numerous bench marks on solid
ground, according to the best avail
able determination is 079 foot below
mean low water. This comparison
shows that the land now stands about
0.79 foot lower relatively to the sea
than it did about seventy-two years
ago, and shows that the land in Bos-
ton and vicinity is sinking at the rate
c. about one foot per hundred years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

The insect that you find on your
fuchsia is probably one of the Alley
rodes, minute fly that is very hard
to kill. In green houses these flies
may be destroyed by using hydro
cyanic gas; but as this gas is very
dangerous, it would be impossible to
use it in a dwelling. l think YOU
may hold them in check by washing
the under side of the leaves with soap
suds. Repeat the washings as often
as the eggs are not harmed and the
insects continue to hatch. 1t is often
the case that If you set infested
plants out of doors. the insects will
leave them for some weed that fur.
nishes food more to their liking, and
the plants may be taken back init
the house free from them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
EAR blight has n.

The cause Of pear blight has n.
been discovered and the method by.
which it is carried from one tree to;
another. This makes it possible tol
find preventive. for the blight sporej
has its limitations and It's seasons Of
development
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
A Journalistic Danger

LADY, am the wife Of the editor
OK the Daily Blanket and he promised
me that he would see you about his
health. Did he call n" L. II 4. \ II.
DR. Hardhead-"Yes, madam
find that he is suffering from brain
strain"
Must he stop work.. %4<A
"Oh, no. All he need do II 10 cease
trying to write on both sides of
question in the same article. New
York Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

In order to have satisfactory
lawn on sandy soil it is necessary to
keep the land well supplied with vege-
table matter. In preparing the soil for
seeding, heavy dressing OF yard
manure should be worked in, and IL a
dressing of clay or loamy soil could
be applied SO much the better. A
lawn on sand requires abundance of
water throughout the summer and a
liberal dressing OF well-rotted yard
manure ench fall. This should be
raked off in the spring.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

All poultry houses should be built
thoroughly rat and mice proof. The
rats destroy the chickens and steal
the eggs and the mice injure the feed
and often riddle the bags that contain
it. Then, too, there is no knowing
how many diseases are brought in by
mice. There is no reason why they
should be tolerated in the poultry
house.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

1t Is claimed for Sonora Maria Veto
of Madrid, that she is the oldest wo.
man in the world, She has lived in
three centuries, having been born in
1881. She is therefore, one hundred
and twenty.three years. age. Twice
has she been married$ and has had
nineteen children, all of whom she sur,
wives,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

A swimming glove, made of rubber,
has been invented by a German. In.
stead OF keeping the fingers closed
when giving the stroke away from
the head, the swimmer will spread
them out, and the intervening web, will
aid him in making a more powerful
stroke
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Lawn on Sandy Soil.

VIM. R.-Would you please say
through the columns of your valuable
paper, what kind of grass or clover
you would recommend to make a
lawn on what is considered good
building sand. | have plenty of W
ter for irrigation. ."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

We are all the time learning new
things about soil bacteria, and we
may yet find plants that have the
power Of increasing the fertility of the
soil outside Of the supply Of nitrogen
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Medical Department, Washington un,ver.u,

The first two years are devoted mainly 70
practical training in laboratories OF Anatomy,
Histology, Emoryoogy Chemistry, Physiology,
patnology and Bacteriology, by specialists and
life workers In these branches The last two
years are given 10 personal study OF disease In
nicaliaboratories, hospitals and dispensaries,
not merely affiliated, but under the full control
Of the Faculty for bedside instruction. For
particulars and catalogue address the Dean,
1906 Locust Street. St. Louis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

or course you know that man
may talk all day and yet say nothing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

do not believe Pisos Cure for Consumption
has an equal fc~ coughs and colds JOHN F.
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. IS, 1900.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

A few more hens on every farm
would enormously increase the aggre-'
gate income of American farms.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

You never hear any enc complain
about Defiance Starch. There is none
TO equal II In quality and quantity, is
ounces, 10 cents. Try 1t now and save
yeur money,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

Defiance Starch is guaranteed biggest
and best or money refunded. 10
ounces, 10 cents. Try II now.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

FPeradoxical though 1t may seem, q
spoiled child is always fresh
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

When the bunko man builds an air
castle he uses sand and gold bricks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

The ofiice-funting season is open for
twelve months each year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

Dr. David Kennedy's Favoritc Remedy, tho
Great Kidney aud Liver Cure World Famous wTIfs Dr
kennsdys Sons Rondout, N " for free sample bottle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

II is up to man to pay his rent or
get move on himself. t.. so
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

Mrs. WinEiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethlng, softens the gums reduces IN.
uAmmstion alay pain cures wind coliu 25o bottle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Fuchsia.

M. D.-I find it almost impossible
to get rid of a species of little white
fly which infests a fuchsia.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

The good man who goes wrong Is
a bad man just found out. .. val
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
POULTRY
The Bronze Turkey.

This variety originated from cross
between the tame and the wild turkey.
Its rich plumage and size come from
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

Too little attention is paid to the
matter of the quality of the dairy bull.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

fV''F'S IT V''"V VI wv NrFf"fOJ' -
It's wild progenitor. To keep up these
qualities crosses are continually made.
In this way the mammoth size has
been gained. Some think that the
bronze turkey has been developed too
much in size, as too often the in
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-23

- sN their arrival at home that morn
Ia ha ing the two girls separated in
Ia 81 the hall, Lydia going up to her
~ room with a grave look on her
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-23

fed i'm. Folks says he hain't q happy
man, that he has lots to contend with
here in town an that it looks like he
cayn't git all he wants, but he will,
God bless i'm, ef my prayers kin do
any good I'm a-goin' to ask the Lord
Almighty to give i'm peace an all he
wants. She drew her bonnet over
her face and fell to sobbing aloud.
Truitt stood his flag in a corner and
led her to the door, and, as all eyes
followed him, George looked and saw
Lydia Cranston and Kitty Cosby stand
| ing few feet from him. They had
heard all. In Lydia's eyes great tears
stood, and in her face shone kindlinS
light upon which her very soul seemed
to breathe. Covered with embarrass-
ment, Buckley went to them.
Pm very sorry" he began, but
Lydia put up her gloved hand and
stopped him.
Don't, don't" she said gently, almost
reverently, as she looked straight into
his eyes. "Don't"'
he had not been introduced to her
companion, and the fact seemed to
have escaped her. The three walked to
the door.
81 am Miss Cosby, Mr.. Buckley"
Kitty said sweetly. Lydia has COM
nletelE forgotten that we don't know
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-23
CHAPTER XIX.

TsN their arrival at home that morn
Ia Aa ing the two girls separated in
sA J the hall, Lydia going up to her
~ room with grave look on her
face, and Miss Cosby turning into the
parlor to take off her wraps. Mrs.
Cranston joined her Immediately.
81 was in the summer house and saw
you coming" she said eagerly. I
thought I'd give Lydia a chance to
60 upstairs, for I am crazy to hear
what you have to say. Well, did you
meet the paragon?'
Miss Cosby rubbed her kid glove
down from her wrist toward the tips
Of her slender fingers. Meet him.
by large majority, assure you. we
walked right into his den. Your scheme
worked, Mrs. Cranston. AS soon as we
missed the major uptown 7 told Lydia
that you said be might be down at the
grain warehouse, and she ordered the
carriage there. I have one thing to
ask you, Mrs. Cranston"-hitty was
snilinr-"what are the rates Of board
in this town.
"Rates Of boardg' exclaimed Mrs.
Crapston. "What on earth do you
want to know that for"'
I'm going to pay my board while
I'm with you," said the girl, with mock
seriousness. 81 know you invited me
down here to help you out Of your
mess, and have washed my hands of
the whole business. I'm out Of it from
now cn-out. Do you understand"
"Oh, Kitty, do be serious-don't be
silly"
I'm out Of it, I tell you," persisted
The girl, pulling ct the other glove. i
wont work for anybody that don't tote
fair. Why didn't you tell me this
Buckley was regular Apollo in &
business suit? Why, I never felt in
my life as did with him. may be
romantic. cracked, soft or something,
but I simply stood and stared at him,
unable to say thing that was SEN
sihle Besides, we were all upSet-eX-
cited to death, and"-
"Excited!'' gasped Mrs. Cranston.
"Why, what about?'
"Oh, about that White Cap affair down
there last night. You never heard half
Of It. The major limited that 1t was
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-23

me morning about the 1st OF
al De.e8,ber George was alone in
E5 tie cf:icr. He had just finished
~ writing some letters when JEFF
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-23
CHAPTER XVIII.

CHAPTER XVIII.
6ssT1HEY say the old junk shop was
/ turned into a reg'lar fort last
/ ( night" Kenner jested as he
slouched into the Office the
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-23
naturally Q thief. y

nIJuralIy . tDlc1.
Awed TO silence by the strange man
ner Of his friend. Jeff Truitt undressed
and got into bed. George turned out
the light. jeff heard him undressing,
and then all was still for two or three
minutes, after which Buckley rose
from his knees and got in the bed.
''Been sayin' yore prayers, George"
Jeff asked in wonder.
Yes, Jeff; try not to neglect it once
day. It seems to be about the only
thing that keeps me straight. Good
night, JEFF
Good night, George
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-23
Our General
Mercantile Department

has been thoroughly looked after and we invite an nspec
ton OF our Dry Goods Fancy Goods, Shoe and Clothing
Stocks Our buyer devoted much of his experience this
season looking after the Dress Goods selections and
can assure Lady friends that enabled to please
them not only Styles but prices Our General Dry Goods
never more complete and better bought-sGOODS
WELL BOUGHT ARE HALF SOLD.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-23

We are giving more attention to the handling of Cotton
this than BEFORE which means that While we
bought Cotton than other firm on the MARKET 1T IS
our purpose to buy still greater quantity This we can
not do unless we paw the price, and when you bring ship
to US vour Cotton, the VERY HIGHEST PRICE IS AS
SURED.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-23
Shoes !! Shoes J!

There need wearing shoe leather running about for
footwear when we have direct from the factories Shoes
of the best make and which sell with guarantee.
Then we carry as nice line of Gents Youths and Boys
Clothing as you will be able any other city This
Department was selected with to STYLE fit and dura-
bility
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-23
0UR GROCERY DEPARTMENT. MEN

Cannot be exceled anywhere and prices defy conpe
ton We have always enjoyed tine Clarendon patronage
for which we are grateful and shall strive to continue
to merit the patronage and confidence you give
Yours &c.
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1904-01-22

tions have disappeared ard the cuun-
sttry is patciotical:y united The gov
ernncnt is, receiving many offers of
contributions in the event of war.
amounting to~many millions of yen.
The Japanese people would welcome
an honorable peace, but arc, resolved
to fight before receding from their pe-
tition in Oriental affairs. They fear
the aggression Of Russia and believe
If it is not stopped now; it never will
be stopped. @'''. '''E =
Russia Makes Promises
Toxic, Jan. 10. = The Associated
Press correspondent is reliably in
formed that Japan has received a Rus
sian communication saying that Rus
sia will respect the rights and privi-
leges already acquired by the powers
in Manchuria under existing treaties
with China, excepting the establish-
ment Of foreign settlements, and inso.
far as these rights and privileges are
not prejudicial to Russia's future rela-
tiors with Manchuria. These reserya,
tions are regarded as nullifying the
value Of the assurances.