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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
In Picking Apples.

One man suggests that good way
to pick apples is to put tick filed
with hay under a tree and drop the
apples into it from the limbs. He
asserts that this has been his practice
and that the fruit is not thereby in
jured. This may be all right for
some kinds Of fruit, but it would not
be for others. There are some of our
varieties that injure so easily that
even the pressure of the thumb and
finger must be looked out for. Be-
sides, in the letting fall of apples from
the top of the tree great deal Of
skill is required not to hit the other
apples in the tick or the limbs of the
tree when the apples are being
dropped. The apple basket and the
apple bag will be found most advan.
tageous for most of the work of fruit
gathering.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Preserved Tomatoes.

Weigh ripe tomatoes and allow to
every pound of them pound of gran
ulated sugar. Peel the tomatoes, COW
er with the sugar and set aside until
next day. Drain off the sirup, boil it,
and as it boils skim carefully. Lay
the tomatoes and simmer for twenty
minutes, then with a perforated spoon
remove them and spread on platters
in the sun while the sirup boils until
thick. To seven pounds of the toma-
toes allow the juice of three lemons
and add this just before taking the
sirup from the fire. Pack the toma-
toes in jars and fill these to over
flowing with the boiling sirup. Seal
Immediately.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
When Ashes Are Put on Land.


The application of ashes to land
does not necessarily show what that
land needs. 1t has been favorite
practice to apply ashes to land TO de-
termine its supply of potassium, and
to-day most of our people believe that
the chief fertilizing value of ashes is
the potassium. The writer remembers
bare hill top to which he applied
ashes during all of one winter. The
next spring the growth was so great
on that place that the hay could not
be cured on the ground where 1t was
grown; but part of it had to be car
ried to another spot to allow of it's
being spread thin enough to permit OF
the suns getting into it. The natural
inference was that the land had be.
come very deficient in potassium. But
Professor Hopkins of Illinois says
that the test is not a sure one in its
results. He mentioned parts of Illi-
potassium, but where the soil is acid.
The application of ashes brought good
harvests and the farmers wrote him
that their land needed potassium. He
investigated and found that they were
mistaken. The lime in the ashes
had neutralized the acid and caused
the change in conditions that resulted
in an abundant yield of grain. Some
kinds of ashes contain over so per
cent Of lime, and this is the element
that does the work in many cases.
When land responds to the application
contains too much acid, which the
lime in the ashes neutralizes, or that
it is deficient in potassium.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

brics are liked unlined, but when wool
is used the fitted body lining is in ey.
cry way desirable and the frills can
be made from the material quite as
well as from embroidery whenever
liked.
The frock consists of waist and
skirt The waist is made with front
and backs that are full and arranged
over the foundation when that is used.
Joined to the yoke when it is omitted.
The sleeves are full and ample with
straight cuffs and the yoke-collar falls
well over the sleeves, giving the
broad shoulder line of the season.
The skirt is five gored, gathered at
it's upper edge and joined to the waist,
and the closing is made invisibly at
the back.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size (12 years. is s
yards 27 inches wide, 5A yards 80
inches wide or 312 yards A inches
wide, with 9 yards of insertion and
S1h yards of embroidery to trim as il
lustrated.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
A Christmas Gift.

Down in Kankakee county, Illinois,
lives farmer who has two boys in
the agricultural college. They have
become imbued with the idea that
agricultural science is the science
that leads all others. They have
learned enough about soils and fer
tilizers to know that the lands of their
father need potassium in some form
to make it yield good crops. Last De-
cember they determined to make their
father a Christmas present and cast
about them for suitable gift. They
concluded that ton Of potassium
chloride would be just the thing, and
proceeded to get together the money
and buy it. A ton Of this kind of
fertilizer cost them $50. The Fertilizer
was used on the land this spring a1.c
is giving promise of great things.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

represe lace The box plated effect
at the lower edge is a special feature
and one that is much to be desired,
while the shirrings confine the full
ness over the hips and produce a
yoke effect without undue bulk, mas
much as fashionable fabrics are all
soft.
The skirt is circular, cut in one
piece, and is arranged over founda-
ton yoke to which the shirrings are
attached.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 91s yards 81
inches wide, 71a yards 27 inches wide.
or Az yards A inches wide, with 5A
yards of applique to trim as illus
trated.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Cold Storage Plants.

There has been quite a furor for
the building of cold storage plants
during the last few years. Some
years ago men made fortunes by
erecting cold storage plants and buy
ing quantities of butter and eggs,
which were carried from the low
priced period of the year to the high
priced period. This of course gave
large profits. AS was certain to be
the case, other men saw the same
method of getting rich and began to
build like plants. This was all right
for some years, while the number of
plants was small enough so that the
goods stored would not greatly af-
feet the market. But the building
continued, and now the products
stored compete so strongly with each
other that the margin of difference of
prices at different times of year is
greatly reduced. Reports from New
Jersey tell of new cold storage
plant at Jersey City, which was built
last year at a cost of 100000. The
establishment was perfect in every
detail and the promoters expected
great things. But they were unable
to secure business and the enterprise
went into the hands of a receiver.
The plant was offered for sale at
auction, with the proviso that not less
than 100000 would be taken. Not a
bid was received.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
TWO Effccts of cloxer.


The work of clover is not always to
get nitrogen from the air. There are
some soils that are rich enough in
nitrogen and yet need the presence of
the legumes. In a visit to Antioch,
Illinois, the writer observed that the
soil is only a little acidy and that it
is also rich In nitrogen. Clover is be-
ing grown, but its work of soil reno
walton is different from that it has to
perform on some other soils, especial
ly those that are deficient in nitrogen.
Here the roots go deep into the soil
and help to improve the physical con-
dltion of the soil. 1t taps the stores
OF potassium and phosphorus that are
hidden away in the depths of the
earth and brings them to the upper
layers of soil, where they will be with
in the reach of the plants that do not
nave the deep root systems that
clover and alfalfa have.
The clovers will be found to be use
ful on almost all soils where they will
grow, either as collectors of nitrogen
or as subearth cultivators. They send
their roots deep into the soil and tun-
mel In every direction. The roots in
time die, leaving a multitude of pas
sages in the soil. These act as drains
and as air channels, by which the soil
is more fully aerated. AS a nitrogen
gatherer the clover is of great use
on millions of acres of our lands
from which the nitrogen has been ex-
hausted, and on millions Of other
acres it acts as a carrier of fertility
from the cellars to the upper storage
rooms of the soil.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

OF butter rubbed up with one of flour,
and tablespoonful CT finely chopped
parsley.
Have ready in another saucepan a
pint of milk heated and seasoned
with white pepper and salt While
the milk is boiling hot stir into it a
well-beaten egg. Pour this mixture
into the tureen, then the lettuce soup,
give few whirls of your egg beater
to combine ALL and serve
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Varying Gluten Content of Wheat.


The wheat grown in Manitoba and
the Northwest Territories in tLo sea-
son OF 1902 was a good sample and
weighed well; but the millers were
unable to make strong flour from it.
The bakers claimed that the -four was
weak and would not stand the proper
amount Of fermentation; and yet it
seemed to contain a fair amount of
gluten. Complaints were so general
that we were asked to examine the
-four, and, if possible, find out what
was wrong with it. The analysis show
ity. The gluten of flour is made up
of two nitrogenous bodies, gliadin and
glutenin. The gliadin, or plant glue,
as it is sometimes called, is the sub
stance which gives tenacity to the
dough. 1t is due to the elasticity Of
huring fermentation are retained in
the dough and the dough is said to
rise" Ii the amount of gliadin is
low, the gases break through and
escape and the dough does not rise
properly. The Patent" grades of
-four always contains more gliadin
than the lower grades, made from
the same wheat, and, consequently,
are stronger fours, and the dough
rises better. On examining the fours
made from wheat grown in the West
in 1902, we found that they were all
very low in gliadin-Ontario Station.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
The Calf for Baby Beef.

The calf that is to be used for the
making of baby beef must be kept
growing from the start. If the calf
cannot be so fed on skimmilk that its
growth will not be checked, then it
should have whole milk till weaving
time. A slow-growing animal is Of
little value to be used as basis for
the production of this kind of beef
that is now becoming so popular. The
calf must be carefully weaned. It will
not do to take it off a full feed of milk
and put it onto grain and roughage at
once. This process must be so gradual
that the calf will not realize it when
its milk is finally withheld.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

pointed yoke-collar
that is eminently
graceful and be-
coming and is
adapted to a va
riety of materials,
but, as illustrated,
is made of white
lawn with frills
of openwork en-
broidery and yoke
Of insertion held
by fancy braid.
The lawn and sim
liar washable fa-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
FREE TO TWENTY-FIVE LADIES


The Defiance Starch Co. will give
25 ladies a round-trp ticket to the st.
Louis exposition 70 five ladies in
each of the following states: Illinois,
Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missou-
ri who will send in the largest number
Of trade marks cut from a 10-cent, 1G-
ounce package of Defiance cold water
laundry starch. This means from your
own home, anywhere in the above
named states. These trade marks must
be mailed to and received by the De-
tiance Starch Co., Omaha, Neb., before
September 1st, 1904. October and No
vember will be the best months to
visit the exposition. Remember that
defiance is the only starch put up 16
OF. Ga 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 5th.
Starch for sale by all dealers.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Cross Stitches on Shoes.

Cross stitch has invaded even the
new bathing shoes, and some very at
tractive sandals seen at the shore are
finished in this way. The canvas shoe
is, of course, the best subject for the
work, and stitchery must be in fast
colors. White canvas can have decor
alton in black or red or blue, blue in
white or red, etc.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
picturesque Menu Cards.

Some picturesque dinner and menu
cards for out-of-toWn dinner-giving
take the form of small English hunt
ing prints, after the manner of Calde-
colt. The deep reds and green's of
these cards make a brilliant color
touch for the country house table, and
the effect, as a whole, is distinctly
novel
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
For a Hot Day,

An unusual but refreshing desert
for a warm night is composed Of
sliced bananas, oranges and shredded
pineapple. These should be well pow
dered with soft sugar, thoroughly
mixed and kept in the refrigerator all
day to become thoroughly chilled.
Serve with whipped cream and the re-
suit is invariably pleasing.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Laundering Lace Curtains at Home

Laundering Lace Curtains at Home.
A practical housekeeper says that
a clean grass plCt is very good sub
the curtains are cleansed, pin them
to the ground with nonrust hairpins.
They will dry in half an hour in the
sun to look like new. Curtains of a
very delicate fabric, or those tender
from long use, should be inclosed in
pillow slips to wash successfully
without tearing.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Green Stones Popular.

The general revival of green as a
color has brought into favor a num-
ber of green stones of which little has
been heard of late Many of the pret-
tiest of these are inexpensive They
make lovely chains, pendants,
brooches and stickpins.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

season. This one
is dainty in the ex-
treme and COM
bines Persian lawn
with Valenciennes
insertion and fag-
goting, but the de-
sign is admirable
for many other thin
materials as well.
Lace and embroi-
derry both are used
with washable fab
rics and all the
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
orioinal Rouah Riders.

The original Rough Riders ante
dated the pony express by several
years. The Rifle Rangers themselves
Mere rough riders, and Mayne Reid
was a captain. leading in person many
gallant charge against the "greas-
ers," Apaches, Commanches and Sioux.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Wicker Handles for .Parasols.

Wicker is a new note in connection
with parasols. 1t is employed for the
handles, and some of the smartest
ones of the summer are finished in
this way. Wicker handles are partic-
ularly attractive on porgee parasols.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Novelty in Circular.

One of the latest novelties is huge
circular cloak of linen in creamy tone,
similar to those worn by the Arabs.
It is draped at the back to form
hood. The hood and front are
trimmed with white linen galloon. 1t
makes an admirable evening wrap for
summer
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
wnen Corn Wants Pot. N.

Last week we heard farmer talk
ing about his corn fields anG his ex-
periences on land that has ndE been
found to be deficient in potash. He
had great trouble every year in keep
ing his corn from falling down. 1t
seemed to lack stiffness, and he could
seldom get it to the mature stage
without having it fall down before the
first heavy wind that came along. On
the advice of Illinois scientists he ap-
nlied potassium chloride to his land
The result was seen the following har-
yest in the stiffness of the corn crop,
which stood up not only till the time
- Gather the corn came, but through
ont the entire winter
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Why He Tarried.

Harold-You shouldn't wait for
something to turn up, old chap; you
should pitch right in and turn it up
yourself.
Rupert-But it's my rich uncle's
toes, old chap, that I'm waiting fo-.-
New York News.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Pretty Pin Cushions.

Pretty pin cushions are made to
hang on the wall. A particularly pleas
ing device shows pair of Cinderella
slippers, which may be made from kid
or silk and stuffed with cotton CT
bran. For the pins the cover is Of
silk and ON the side devoted to hair
pins the cover is crocheted in fine
zephyr.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
On Summer Costumes.

On many of the elaborate summer
costumes mousseline de sole flower
trimming is used. This adornment is
dainty and extremely easy to make.
All one has to do is to cut the mate
rial on the cross about four inches
wide, fold it double and twist round
and round to simulate full-blown
rose Limp stems of different lengths
are supplied by thin silk cord. {.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Hard Work Ahead.

"Where are you bound now?" asked
Psyche of Cupid.
The Atlantic coast resorts" replied
Cupid.
But where are your bow and ar
rows?"
"Oh, l have to use a machine gun
there. It's gone on ahead of me.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Lettuce Cream Soup.

The outer leaves of lettuce may be
utilized for this excellent soup. Put,
a generous pint Of them over the fire
in a pint of weak broth and cook ten
der, Rub broth and lettuce through
a colander or vegetable press and re-
turn to the fire. Stir into it a boiled
onion minced fine, a great spoonful
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
The Reader,

Rieder-I suppose I'm a blockhead,
but l must confess l don't like Henry
James's novels.
Crittock-You may not be a block
head at that. The people who don't
like his novels are divided into two
classes-those who don't understand
him and those who do.-Philadelphia
Press.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
For Your Perfect Comfort

At st. Louis Exposition, which is very
severe upon the feet, remember to take
along a box or two of ALIENS FOOT
EASE, a powder for Hot, Tired, Aching,
Swollen, Sweating Feet. 10000 testi-
monials of cures. Sold by all Druggists,
25c. DON'T ACCEPT A SUBSTITUTE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
80 M[EE|TF
MAEy3ls M AND
w. 81 (! @AILIIW 2!
Landlord We'll Supplied.

The young man suffering from over
study arrived at the resort in the
lonely mountains"
Ten dollars per day." he gasped,
reading the rates over the desk.
Certainly, sir" responded the
suave proprietor. Il hope you will
understand that this is a nerve sana-
torium.'
Il should say it is, and you have the
most nerve of ALL"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Equal to Emergency.

The What! Mr.. Owing
not in! Why. there he is, before my
very eyes!
The Office Kid-Aw-wot, That
amt the old man. He's out! That's
only his shadowl-Jester.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
His Title There.

"My wife and | are going to spend
the summer with her people at
Strongs Corners" said the meek, lit
tie man, "and l want you to mail your
paper to me-"
Yes" said the clerk; what's your
name?"
"Well-er-to make sure, l guess
you'd better address it Mary Strong's
Husband, Strong's Corners"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Girls Costume.

Frocks that are pretty and simple
at the same time are always in de
mand for young girls and are much
to be desired for school and everyday
wear This one includes a deep
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

adapted to all ma
terials soft enough
to allow of shir-
ring and suits
both the costume
and the odd skirt.
AS shown, howev-
er, it is made of
bleached Shantung
pongee with ap-
pliQue Of cream
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Weight of Dead Sea Water.

A gallon of distilled water weighs
ten pounds, of sea water ten and three
fourths pounds, of Dead sea water
twelve pounds. There are eight and
one-half pounds of salt in every 100
pounds of Dead sea water to two and
four-fifths pounds in ordinary sea
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

If you don't get the biggest and best
it's your own fault. Defiance Starch
is for sale everywhere and there is
positively nothing to equal it in quail
ity or quantity.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Shirred WaIkinq Skirt.

The skirt that just clears the
ground is a well-deserved favorite and
is eminently fashionable in all its
variations. The model illustrated is
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Natural Deduction.

Attorney-What do you do during
the week?
Witness-Nothing
Attorney-And on Sunday?
Witness-I take a day off,
Attorney-How long have you had
political job?
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

Lewis" Single Binder" straight sc cigar
Made of ripe, mellow tobacco. so ricA in
quality that many who formerly smoked
10c cigars now smoke Lewis Single
Binder" Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

If man has worthless dog and
a frivolous wife he can at lest pois-
on the dog.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Blouse Waist.

Lingerie waists made with lace in
sertion are among the smartest OF all
smart things and are charming for
wear with the jacket suit in cool
weather as well as during the warmer
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

Unhappily there are virtues that
one can only exercise when one is
rich.-RiVarOl.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Not Quite Certain.

Gilroy-Parsons is a liberal sort OF
fellow. He offered me a cigar just
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
REGULAR Custom.

did you follow my advice and send
your 'mint-julep' poem to the editor of
that Kentucky magazine?"
Eyes: and he took it."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

Butman-Then how do you know
whether it was liberality or merely
malice?-BostOn Transcript.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
His Secret.

Raphael was explaining his fame.
ct was easy" he confessed. q sim,
ply told every woman on the block
that l had painted my cherubs from
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

A woman never cares anything
about the answers to the questions
she asks.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

Bitterly he regretted he had wasted
his talents on art instead of shining
in politics.-Harper's BaZar.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

The clay hills need to be drained
as certainly as do the low lands.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

Never play horse that is too high
toned to run with the others. He has
the habit.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
Killing Rose Bushes.

From the Farmers Review: l have
q piece of very sandy land. For come
time rose bushes have been working
into it, SO that in places they now
choke out the crop. | have tried to
exterminate them by plowing, but
they don't die out and continue to in
crease. You may know Of some way
to kill them out. They are the CON-
mon wild rose bushes and grow not
much over a foot high. Please let me
know if there is any way to get rid Of
them.-N., Richardson, Morrison Coun-
ty, Minnesota.
The only way to get rid of such un-
welcome visitors is to work them out
with farm tools of various kinds. The
short ways that are sometimes given
are always unsatisfactory. The hoe
is probably the best weapon to use
against them if they are not too nu-
merous. Keeping them cut off below
the surface of the soil will accomplish
the work.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
The TaiIor look His Measure,

Il was getting measured for a suit
OF clothes this mawning." said young
Mr.. Sissy to his pretty cousin. 'and
just for a joke, y'know, 1 awsked
Snipem if it weally took nine taed and q
o.. ,n,rya man ua said f.sale and sell
W AI" - the east door
take more than nine talIorE Red Willow c.
n man Of some Deople. I of August. 1904
" - - r1 m, the fOllOwil
was quite cIeVan- -EAcndut: The south
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

'H h of range number
OF you, remember that there am, in Red Willow
ty of bootblacks.-PhIladelph
ord ABTREE Sheriff
7-225t
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26

That's all right; but he paid me
only Is cents for it."-Judge.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-08-26
IGo, anu I6 tOUh IT.

"Of course he did. Didn't tell you
no true Kentuckian would decline a
mint iuleD?"