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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
Manure Does Benefit Land.

A good deal of comment has been
caused by the publication by the de-
partment of agriculture of the United
States of bulletin %, in which the
authors claimed that poor soils were
as good crop yielders as good soils.
provided both were in the same me-
chanical condition. This was regard
ed everywhere as most astonishing
statement, as it was equivalent to
saying that all kinds of manure bene-
mt soil only by improving it mechan-
ically. A few people, however, al
ways ready to follow any new doc
trlne, at once took up with this new
Idea.
But our best agriculturistS have
been all the time certain that fertii-
izers do add to the amount of avail
able plant food in the SOIL 1t was the
contention of the authors of the bull
letin in question that natural agen-
cies are all the time at work in the
soil liberating new quantities of plant
food, and that the amount of plant
food so liberated is as great in poor
soil as in good. They claimed to have
found this out by actual analyses of
the plant food available in different
soils.
1t is evident that something is
wrong with their soil analyses. One
of the greatest soil physicists in the
United States is Professor F. H. King.
During 1903 Professor King carried on
some experiments to determine the
points at issue in the bulletin. He
carried on the same tests on three
types of soil of low productive capac-
Ity and three types of soil of high
productive capacity. He determined
the plant food soluble in water once
each week during the entire season
in soil from each field He also grew
crops on each of the six fields. The
amc-; of available plant food in the
good soils was found to be about two
and half times as great in the good
soils as in the poor soils, on the
average OF all tests throughout the
season.
The crops grown responded in like
measure. The good soils yielded
crops tV,D and half times larger
than did the poor soils. When these
crops were analyZed they were found
to contain about two and a half times
as m;;ch plant food as did the crops
grown on the poor soils.
1t will thus be seen that there is
difference in the amount of plant
food in different soils, and that the
most productive soils are those we'll
manured and containing much avail
able plant food. 1t is not true that
there is as much available plant food
in solution in the water of one soil
as of another.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
Free to Twenty-Five Ladies.

The Defiance Starch Co. will give
% ladies a round trip ticket to the
ST. Louis Exposition, to five ladies
in each Of the following states: Illi-
nois. Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and
Missouri who will send in the largest
number Of trade marks cut from a ten
cent. 16-ounce package Of Defiance
cold water laundry starch. This
means from your own home, any,
where In the above named states.
These trade marks must be mailed to
and received by the Defiance Starch
Co., Omaha, Nebr., before September
1st. 1904. October and November
will be the best months to visit the
Exposition. Remember that Defiance
is the only starcn put up 16 OF. "a
full pound) to the package. You get
one-third more starch for the same
money than of any other kind. and
Defiance never sticks to the iron.
The tickets to the Exposition will be
sent by registered mail September
9Th. Starch for sale by all dealers.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
Windows in Dair,' Barns.

More light is needed in riost Of oul
visited a dairy stable in which nine
cows are kept 1t was the smallest
stable for that number of COWS he
ever saw and the wonder was that
the cows could have lived through
the winter just past, when the cold
was SO great and continuous that the
stable must have been kept shut up
for days at time. 7, was not more
than ten feet in height, so far as avail
able space for air was concerned, md
the COWS were packed as closely to-
gether as it was possible for them
six feet wide in front. There was
single window in the west. Yet from
this stable went out milk to supply
the neighboring villagers. Conditions
were almost at that point where a
board of health could be justified in
to be up-to-date and had laid cement
floors both in front of and behind the
COWS. Over the cement were laid
planks to make the COWS more COM
Portable. This showed enterprise, yet
the great lack was light. In the
building of new stable the addition
of the proper windows is not a hard
matter, and in the case of stables al
ready in use this should not be neg
lected. Few of our COW keepers fully
appreciate the health-giving powers
of light.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
He Was Still Mad.

One day, during lecture, Har-
ward professor, with peppery dispo-
sition, grew furious because of some
interruption, and slamming down his
book with an exclamation of rage,
rushed from the room. The boys
were very much distressed by his
action, but did not know what to do.
In a few minutes, however, the pro-
fessor apparently came to the con-
clusion that he had do1e foolish
thing, for he returned and resumed
his lecture without word. Anxious
to show their good will and to atone
if possible for their rudencss. the boys
took advantage of a good point IN the
lecture to applaud tumultuously- '|No,
no, no." exclaimed the professor,
holding up his hand with a gesture of
protest, Il want you to understand
that I'm as mad as III yet"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
DO YOU KNOW THIS TEXT?
CoIored Man Slightly Mixed Up on
the Gospel.

Col. John S. Cunningham, a we'll
known North Carolinian, who was in
Washington the other day, is an in
teresting Southern type. He loves
the good things of life, but, on occa-
sion, is capable of fervid religious eX-
hortation. Members of the North
Carolina delegation are relating this
story of him:
A few months ago Col. Cunningham,
by invitation, addressed a large as
sembly of negroes in his native coun-
ty. He had just returned from a
trip to Philadelphia and had visited
Girad college. He gave his audience
vivid description of that institution
and brought tears to the eyes of the
colOred people as he dWelt upon the
philanthropy that had inspired the
appropriation of money for such a
great refuge for the orphan. He then,
in another strain, with equal realism,
painted the horrors of the hereafter
awaiting bad negroes. His supersti-
tious hearers groaned with terror.
Shortly afterward a friend of the
coloneFs met an old-time darkey in
the big road. q never knowed Mars
John wuz preacher" said the old
fellow. but he's the powerfulest ex-
horter ! ever seen. Us colored folks
never heerd the like of the way he
preached down at the Springs t'other
day"
What was his text, UncIe?"
The old negro scratched his head
several times before he replied:
We'll. sab, I doesn't 'zactly remem-
ber, but it wuz somethin' about hell
fire and Philadelphy, and l think it's
in the book of SoGOm.'
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

frequently night and day, smarting or
irritation in passing, brickdust or sediment
in the urine, headache, backache, lame
back. dizziness. sleeplessness, nervousness,
heart disturbance due to bad kidney trou-
bic, skin eruptions from bad blood, neural
gia, rheumatism, diabetes, bloating, irritable
ity, wornout feeling lack of ambition loss of
flesh, sallow complexion, Or Bright's disease.
If your water, when allowed to remain
undisturbed in glass or bottle for twenty
four hours, forms sediment or settling or
has cloudy appearance. it is evidence
that your kidneys and bladder need imme-
diate attention.
Swamp-Root is the great discovery of
DR.. Kilmef, the eminent kidney and blad-
der specialist. Hospitals use it with won
derful success in both slight and severe
cases. Doctors recommend it to their
patients and use it in their own families,
because they recognize in Swamp-Root the
greatest and most successful remedy.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
for sale at drug stores the world over in
bottles of two sizes and two prices-ffty
cents and one dollar. Remember the
name, .SzVamb-Root, DR.. Kilnae,-'s
SzVamp-Root, and THE address, bimg.
hamton, W Y, on every bottle.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
PRODUCING Good Milk.

The whole secret of producing good
milk can be generalized in a few
words: Healthy, clean and well-fed
cows having clean, comfortable
stable; healthy, clean and quiet milk
ers having a disposition to treat the
COWS at least fairly; sound, clean and
sterilized utensils, prompt cooling and
protection of the milk. This is the
secret that is bringing success to some
dairymen while their neighbors fail.
These conditions could be introduced
easily, cheaply and proitably into
thousands of dairies. Too many dairy
men make the mistake of thinking
that large outlay of money is neces-
sary before highgrade milk can be
produced. They are scared off by a
phantom. The fact is, many dairies
could be changed to sanitary from
an unsanitary condition without the
expenditure of single dollar in cash.
More light, more fresh air, better ar
-angements for bringing the feed and
for removing manure, little time
each day to clean the stable and the
COWS, a coat of fresh whitewash once
or twice a year to cover and. kill the
bacteria on the walls and partitions
these things are not eApensiye-and
perhaps new ceiling or floor above
the COWS to exclude dust from the
hay mow.-R. A. Pearson.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
A Good Secret 70 Know.

A man went to a nose and throat
specialist the other day to have his
cold cured. AS he was paying a not
small sum for the first treatment he
said: How long does it take you to
cure cold?"
Three weeks said the specialist.
And how long would it take me to
get we'll if l didn't come to you?"
asked the alarmed patient.
"Twenty-one days" said the special.
ist
And it wasn't until the patient was
halfway home that he suddenly stop
ped and pondered whether he ought
to laugh or get angry. He finally de-
cided that perhaps the secret he had
learned was worth the price he had
paid for it. It's a good secret to
know-Saturday Evening Post.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
SOAKED IN COFFEE,
Until Too Stiff to Bend Over.

When | drank coffee l often had
sick headaches, nervousness and bill.
lousness much of the time but about
years ago | went to visit a friend
and got in the habit of drinking Pos
tum.
i have never touched coffee since
and the result has been that | have
been entirely cured of all nv stomach
and nervous trouble
My mother was just the same wav
we all drink Postum now and have
never had any other coffee in tbe
house for two years ard we are all
well.
"A neighbor of mine p great coffee
drinker. was troubled with mains in
her side for years and was an invalid.
She was not able to do her work and
could not even mend clothes or do
anything at all where she wouId have
to bend toward. If size tried to do
little hard work she would get sucb
pains that she would have to lie dow
for the rest Of the day.
Il persuaded her at last 70 ,+o,
drinking coffee and try Postum Food
Coffee and she did so and she has
used Postum ever since; the res,lt
has been that she can now do r.
work. can sit for a whole day and
mend and can sew on the machine and
she never feels the least bit of pain in
her side, in fact she has got well and
1t shows coffee was the cause Of the
whole trouble
I could also tell you about sever.,
other neighbors who have been cured
Dy quitting coffee and using Postum
In its place" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Look in each pkg. for the famo,,
little book. The Road to Wellville."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

~-NeI
with all the luxuries and pieasui &c g
of this life, its big enjoyments ana 'ts
smaller comforts, there is an onset oI
antithesis which we have to conte
with In the form of aches ana palnS.
In some way and by some means
averv ~ one has a touch of them III
some form at some time. Irihins as
some of them may be, the rlsh ss. 70
that they will grow to sometnlhs
ereater and rack the system with con
stant torture. There Is nothing there-
fore. of this kind that we nave
right to trifie with. Taken IN time,
the worst forms of pains and acnes
are easily subdued and cured Dy tne
free use of ST. Jacobs Oil. No wen
regulated household ought to be Win
out a bottle of this great remedy ler
pain. 1t is the specific virtue or pene-
tration in St. Jacobs Oil that carries
II right to the pain spot and effects a
prompt cure even in the most painIni
cases OF rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lum-
bago. Sciatica. You want it also IN
the house at all times for hurts, cuts
and wounds, ard the house that al
ways has it keeps up sort OF lnsur-
aace against pain.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
A LITTLE TOO MUCH.
Shrewd Traveller Got Neatly Out OF
a Situation.

shrewd Traveller Got Neatly Out o.
a Situation.
She had a small child with her
and there was no vacant seat in the
car.
Wen have to stand, dearie." she
said.
Now a woman standing alone is
bad enough, but when she has tc
steady a child it is infinitely worse
In this case two men started to offei
a seat, but one being little quicker
than the other, the latter settled back
comfortably.
Here is a seat, madam" said the
one who had risen.
Thank you," she said, and, stoop'
ing, she lifted the child into the va
cant seat. Then she looked hard at
the other man.
"Why don't you sit down. mum
mie?" asked the child.
Il have no seat" she replied, and
again she looked at the man who had
started to get up.
The other passengers began to
"take notice" The man who had
given up his seat had expected she
would take the child in her lap. but it
was evident that she wanted two
seats. Would she get them? Some
how he felt a little provoked, but he
could still enjoy the dilemma OF the
other man. The latter had been equal
ly ready to give up his seat when it
seemed to be necessary, but now he
seemed to descry an imposition.
Cant you get seat, mummy"
persisted the child.
mo, dearie,' the woman replied.
Mamma will have to stand"
But her eyes were on the man. So
were the eyes of others in the car.
They were curious to note the result,
and they noted it. The man reached
over, picked up the child, set it on
his knee. and remarked pleasantly,
There's q seat for you, madam"
The woman's face grew very red,
but she took the seat-and the child.
And she knew the other passengers
were laughing. Eagle.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
The Waitind CITY.

A city throned upon the height behold,
Wherein no foot of man as yet has trOd
The city of mans life fulfilled in God.
Bathed all in light, with open gates of
gold,
Perfect the city is in tower and street:
And there a palace for each mortal
waits.
Complete and perfect, at whose outer
gates
An angel stands it's occupant to greet.
Still shine, o patient city on the height,
The while our race in hut and hovel
dwellS,
It hears the music Of thy heavenly bells
And it's dull soul is haunted by thy light.
Lo. once the Son of Man hath heard thy
call
And the dear Christ hath claimed thee
for us all.
Phillips Brooks.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
Grass.

Grass is the great fundamental crop.
Without the aid of man (and pre-
vious to his intervention) it covers
the habitable earth everywhere with
it's mantle of green and fills the son
with thick, fibrous growth Of roots.
and not only protects the land from
the ravages Of wind and water, but
becomes also the primary source of
food for large part Of the animal
creation, says A. NJ. Ten Eyck. Ac-
cording to the government reports,
corn holds the first place as the great
est wealth-producing crop of this coun-
try, while grass takes second rank.
1t is safe to say: however, that the re-
verse is the actual fact. The reports
fail to take into account the great
wealth produced from grass as a pas
ture and it's great value as a soil-pro-
tector and soil-renewer, and it's DOW
er to increase the yield of other crops
when used in rotation. Although the
native grasses grow without the aid
of man, yet it is only when certain do
mesticated species are cultivated that
the greatest production of hay and
pasture is secured.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
"BIack Teeth"

Emigrants from southern Italy are,
many of them, disfgured by what is
known as ''black teeth" The teeth
OF these persons are affected during
the period of growth by some gaseous
constituent of drinking water, proba-
bly, from impregnation with volcanic
vapors- The effect gives a sinister
look to an otherwise andsome face.
but fortunately does not, it seems.
affect the strength or durability Of
the teeth.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

Representative Clarence D Van
Duzer says that miner once told him
of the red mans greed for whisky.
Il was riding over the plains once"
he said, with a pint bottle sticking
out of my breast pocket. when an
Indian met me, and, seeing the whis-
ky, wanted to buy it And do you
know what that Indian offered me?
Well, sir, he offered me his buckskin
breeches, his shirt, his saddle, his
blanket and his pony-all for a pint
Of whisky What do you think of
that?" "And you did SELL" asked Van
Duzer" NO" said the miner, Il didn't
it was my last pint.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
She Was Kissed.

The bride and groom sat side by
side Dearest" he said, looking up
into her eyes, for he was smaller, so
that he really and truly looked up and
into her eyes.
Eyes, love-" she responded in soft,
frightened mouse tones
"If l had known that tunnel was
that long | would have kissed you.
Didn't you kiss me?" she asked
with much surprise.
NO" he replied.
"Well, somebody did" "-Cleveland
Leader
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

The mild and immediate effect of DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney
and bladder remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases. Swamp
Root will set your whole system right, and
the best proof of this is trial
\ So COTTAGE ST., MELRosE, Mass.
DEAR SIR: JAN. l1th. 1904.
Rver since i was in the Army. had more or
less kidney trouble, and within the past year it be-
came so severe and complicated that suffered
everything and much alarmed-my strength
and power was fast leaving me. | saw an adver-
tissment OF Swamp-Root and wrote asking for adj
vice. l BEGAN the use of the medicine and noted
decided Improvement after taking Swamp-R
only short time.
continued its use and am thankful to say that
entirely cured and strong. In order to be very
sure about this. had doctor examine some OF
my water to-day and he pronounced il all right and
in splendid condition
know that your Swamp Root is purely vegeta-
ble aud does not contain any harmful drugs.
Thanking you for my complete recovery and rec
ommending Swamp-R Root to all sufferers, am.
Very truly yours.
/. c. RICHARDSON"
You may have sample bottle of this
famous kidney remedy. SwampRoot, sent
free by mail. postpaid. by which you may
test its virtues for such disorders as kidney
bladder and uric acid diseases. poor diges-
ton. being obliged to pass your water
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
EMPRESS Alix.

The Empress Alix of Russia recent
ly had her portrait painted by Fritz
Won kaulbach. She retains her love
for her old German home at Darn
stadt, and loves to spend a few weeks
there whenever she can. She dis
likes politics and public ceremonies,
and is of decidedly domestic dispo-
CT
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
Gets Honor from Kina.

King Carlos Of Portugal has con-
ferred the degree of knight CT the Or
der of st. Jacques upon Emile A.
Bruguiere, San Francisco composer.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
To Prove what Swamp-R0ot, the Great Kidney Remedy
VIII Do for YOU. Every Reader Of this paper May
Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

Weak and unhealthy kidneys responsible
sickness suffering
through neglect or other kidney trouble permitted
continue, fatal results
other
because they do first.
If sick badly" Dr.
the great kidney liver bladder
kidneys begin
other health. A wi
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
quality of Defiance Starch makes it
next to impossible to sell any other
brand
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
EDITORIAL NOTICE.-If you

EDITORIAL NOTICE.-f you
have the slightest symptoms of kidney or
bladder trouble, or if there is trace of it
N your family history. send at once to DR..
Kilmer G Co., Binghamton, N Y. who will
gladly send you by mail Immediately, with
out cost to you, sample bottle of Swamp
Root and book containing many of the
thousands upon thousands of testimonial
letters received from men and women cured.
In writing. be sure to say that you read
this generous offer il this paper.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality Of De
f1ance Starch is fast taking place of
all other brands. Others say they
cannot sell any other starch.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
Sensible Housekeepers

will have Defiance Starch, not alone
because they get one-third more for
the same money, but also because OF
superior quality.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
WiooIe=Stick LAUNDRY R1UE

Went spill, break, freeze nor spot clothes.
Costs 10 cents and equals 90 cents worth Of
keep it send l0c for SAMPLE to The Laundry
Blue Co., IA Michigan Street. Chicago.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

There is nothing that so increases
mans desire to work in the garden
as the discovery that his wife has
misplaced the rake.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Childrens Home in New York. cure
Constipation, Feverishness. Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over $4,000
testimonials At all druggists, 25c. Sample
FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted. lie Roy. Y.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

Dealers say that as soon as . CUE
toner tries Defiance Starch it Is i'm
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. It can be used cold
or boiled.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

Lewis "Single Binder" straight SC
cigar, made of extra quality tobacco. You
pay 10c for cigars not so good. Lewis
Factory Peoria, Ill.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

The man who tells you life isn't
worth living generally loses no time
in sending for the doctor if he has the
slightest pain.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

Honesty is undoubtedly the best.
policy, but a good many people some
how fail to keep their premiums paid
I'D.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

The man who wastes his money
should not expect to have all of his
wants supplied by prayer
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

Many girls popularity with the
she has money.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

Wheat is good feed for hens, but
1t is often cheaper to buy clear wheat
at fair price than wheat screenings
at low price.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06
Economy in Threshing.

A great deal of grain is wasted by using
old style Threshing Machines. This vast
age can be entirely eliminated II you use
the new and improved machine made by
Nichols a. Shepard Co.. Battle Greek, Mich.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

If you want creamery prices do as
the creameries do. use JUNE TINT
BUTTER COLOR.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

A married mans idea of heaven IS
a place where he won't be compelled
to dig up the price of an Easter bon
net
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

Piso's euro is the best medicine We ever used
for all affections OF the throat and lungs--WAs
o. ENDsLEY, Vanbrren. Ind, Feb 10. 1900
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-05-06

The man who looks too far ahead
is apt to miss some good things of the
present