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Mower County transcript., 1904-12-14
| GENERAL PURPOSE FOWL. Il :.
Many Coed Qualities Combine IA the
q f@S' v7 White WyandOtte.

Many Coed Qualities Combine IA the
Il White Wyandotte.
If you want q combination Of every
thing that is good in a farm fowl try
the White Wyandottes, says q Kansas
breeder in Farmers Advocate. That
which goes to make up general pur-
pose fowl in a complete sense in my
opinion is found In the Wyandotte.
The most perfect in shape, the most
beautiful in richness of color, the most
tasily dressed and the best when pre-
pared for the table are in my opinion
qualities Of the White Wyandottes. Not
much bone and more meat to the size
Of the bird. In egg production they
cannot be beaten outside of the non
sitting varieties.
What is said of the white variety
family, of the varieties we'll establish
ed. The Wyandottes have comb that
seldom is frozen even if exposed to
very hard freezing, except the cocks,
that are more subject to damage in
this respect, but the hens are not
~ASAhCO LII SSS pAolAuNlloll LII "1AICA
on account of frozen combs.
The White Wyandotte is the most
easily bred to standard requirements
of any of the Wyandottes, and a
flock can be produced every year at
the least possible expense in keeping
up a fair standard quality. There arc
plenty of not we'll bred White Wyan-
dottes, just as there are Of any variety,
but if you once get start with good
stock and acquaint yourself as to the
requirements in standard breeding you
will have but little trouble in keeping
a flock Of choice White Wyandottes.
Keep in view the Wyandotte shape in
plumpness of body, rather short legs
yellow in color. low smooth combs and
If possible chalk white pl,lmage Brass
mess in plumage, a yellow tinge Oh
the surface of plumage. is a very fire.
quent occurrence in White Wyandottes,
and if you do not give this point strict
attention you will have but few chalk
white birds. This for the farm and
not for the showroom does not make
so much difference, but the proud pos
SCISSOR of the flock will not be satisfied
If they are not about right in every
way.
Mower County transcript., 1904-12-14

Iowa Central Railway.

IVA Central R'y., ct Mason City, Ia. Ticket
Hice at depot, East Eighth street. Corrected
,January 26, 1904.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
THE MANURE HEAP.

Fire tagging" Of manure Is de
structive and, although 1t Is a we'll
known occurrence in manure heaps,
some farmers do not try to prevent
OF Suppress it. It is simply ovsrhsat-
ing Of the manure, due to rapid de
composition, a large proportion Of
the ammonia being liberated and lost.
When fre-fanging occurs drive a
crowbar into the heap in several
places, and pour in cold water. What
Ii better, wet the manure and turn
the heap over, adding dry earth and
plaster, placing the coarse portions
Of the manure In the center. Cold
water absorbs ammonia and prevents
its escape, unless II Is used much OF
the volatile ammOBia viii escape
while the manuFe 10 being handled.
The heap should not be kept wet,
however, bat slightly damp, which
will promote decomposition; but
Overhsaaing may always be controlled
by caId,BateE.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
FARM TOPICS.

1t may be said that It will always pay
to feed cattle provided they are
bought. right, fed right and sold
right, and 1t is always possible for
the feeder to lose money, provided he
does not understand the business or
base his calculations on sound iudg-
ment. Many cattle feeders have lost
money during the past year. The
one factor chiefly accountable for it
is that about nine tsnths of the cattle
went into the feed lot at too high u
valuation in comparison with the
selling prices for finished cattle.
The reverse IL true this year. The
depression in market prices of fat
cattle and loss resulting from last
years feeding operations have made
feeders cautious, and it is believed
that the number of cattle going on
feed this year Is far below that of the
previous year. Notwithstanding the
fact that feeders have been selling
abnormAlly low.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
BREEDING TURKEYS.

Turkeys have better breeding
qualities after than before the age Of
2 years, the young from the older
fowls having more vitality and
strength than those from younger
hens. During the second year they
lay more eggs than earlier, and after
that the number decreases. Care
should be taken when fsttening any
part of the flock to separate those to
be fattened from the others Of the
flock, the latter being kept on lighter
rAtions to preserve their health and
encourage egg production.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
LINE. AND ORGANIC MATTER.

Lime acts very readily on all
organic matter in the soil when in its
caustic form, and in favoring the de-
composition Of organic matter car
bonic acid results, which in its turn
acts upon the ingredients OF the silO
In such q way as to render the
natural plant food more readily
assimilableS and also performs 9 part
in assisting to facilitate the change of
ammonia into nitric acid. Glover
and other 1eguminous plants which
have the power of deriving nitrogen
from the air can not perform such
funetion fully if the soil is in an
acid condition; but as lime, in its
effects on organic matter, nsutralizes
the acids, the. bacterial agents Of the
clover are assisted by the lime, as IL
renders the soil somewhat alkaline.
Lime. however. is favorahls to the
growth Of potato scab if applied be-
fore the crop Is grown, but 1t pre-
vents many other disease with some
other crops. Experience demon
strates that lime should be applied in
thu fall if heavy amounts are to be
used, which allows time for IL to lose
some Of its caustic properties, though
light applications may be made in
the spring. From one half to four
tons per acre may be used, according
to coalitions and very frequently
the best results are obtained only
after the lime has been in the soil 4
year or two. The estimate fol
moderately heavy land Is two tom
per acre once in seven years.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
COST OF A sILo.

Speaking Of the ailo. let Us take
first the objections. 1t costs some
thing to build and keep in repair.
My own cost nearly 500, and, after
filling seven times, needs repairing. In
using ensilage, have no refuse stalks
to use as bedding. At filling time in
my case l. have to hire extra help,
which is hard to get at that time
like the silo because 1t enables
me to harvest and put away for future
use = large amount of feed which |
could not have in any other way,
making me independent of weather
conditions if tried to cure the
fodder. l put stalks, ears and all
together through the cutter and sec
that II Is we'll packed. Except a small
portion on top and a little in the
corners, IL comes out in good con-
dition. l aim to raise heavy crops
of corn for ensilage.
My silo is square, u feet 8 inches
by IL feet 5 inches and % feet deep,
and it took less than four acres to
all it last year. After settling and
the corn became dry | filled it
again, running : q small stream Of
water in with the corn. went to
feeding it the next day, using grain
rations at the same time. 1t lasted
twenty milk cows until July Is.
As to cost of filing, do not Ind
il casts - much as to bind, set up,
husk, grind and cut the dry stalks.
By having corn cut with corn
harvester or having it cut before com
mencing, We usually finish in four
teen hours. l pay $3.50 per hour
@maGhinArx. and two men and U.S.
three teams. have nsver~seen any
thing but good results from feeding
ensilage. A. II. Brown, in American
Cultivator.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
RAISING SQUADS.

There are quite n number of people
scattered throughout the country who
are making considerable money from
growing squads, says the Country
Gentleman. We have the acquaint
ance of one man in Pennsy lvania
who keeps continually at work from
$500 to 5000 pairs, and be never has
enough to I'LL the demands made
upon him. We are also acquainted
with some who keep from 25 to 100
pairs that produce squads of such
poor quality that no one will buy
them at a profit To make money in
SQUAD growing, care and attention
must be given to the work in hand,
and the birds must be properly cared
for and thorouhgly we'll fed and
loo ed after through the season Of
growing squA bs. IL is possible from
good, strong, larRe-sized breeding
stock 10 produce squads at four weeks
old that will weigh from : to l2
pounds per dozen. size, weight and
growth depending entirely upon the
quality of the producing stock, the
care and attention bestowed upon
them and t he care and quality Of
food fed to the parent pigeons. There
Is no question that money can be
made in growing squads, II properly
done. SQUAD growing has become,
like the growing of poultry. bust
ness, and not a pastims, and 1t u
! possible for those Who understand II
to handle several hunrded pairs
successfully.
/ Wild pigeons and common pigeons
will do to grow squads, but the
squads are never so large or so
desirable for market as are the
4 young grown from the large. strong,
vigorous hOming pigeons. 1t always
pays best to obtain the finest and
largest producing stock possible, and
the homing pigeons seem to meet the
demands best of all.
i When starting into the pigeon
business, il would be rather expensive
to purchase 100 TO 500 pairs. II
will scarcely be likely that one un
familiar with ths work would b
able to handle so many. You haC
better stsrtsin With twelve to twenty
fouE pairs and. practice with these 10
the first year; keep for breeders tb'
; following season all that you car
grow from these. Gain the ex
perience at as little cost as possible
and secure more cheaply than yo'
could purchase an addition to you
flock. II in year from now yoI
are satisfied with the business an'
the progress you have made, yO'
might then purchase a. many NOR
fully matnTe birds as you feel dis
posed to keep with the assurance o
being able TO handle and success
with them without making a loss
Growing squads is business ii
which you had better make hast
slowly.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
LOOK TO THE BREED.

1t 10 not necessary for a COW to
give only a small quantity of milk In
order to get rich milk. One can use
breed that Is famous for large
yields for rich milk rather than get
rich milk and low yields. Every
farmer should look around him before
purchasing a COW, and he should
make II his point to know about the
breeds and which Of them will suit
his purpose best.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16

The Occur d'Alene Drug Co.
guarantees every bottle OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and will re
fund the money to anyone who is not
satisfied after using two.thirds Of the
contents. This is the best remedy in
the world for la grippe, coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough and is
pleasant and safe To take. IL pre-
vents any tendency of cold to result
in pneumonia For sale 10y tho
Occur q 'Aleno Drug co.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
PREPARING STOCK FOOD.

Grinding and cooking the food for
stock has always given good results,
but the objection is to the expense,
The cost OF fuel in cooking Is an
item, and the labor of grinding is
another. There are now, however,
grinding mills that do rapid work,
and in winter horse tread OF sweep
power may be used with benefit to
idle horses.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
A CONCENTRATED PRODUCT.

The man who grows a pig, whether
in the fall or spring, aud lets him
root, hog, or die" can not expect
much profit. The pig is grown TO
concentrate the marketable products
on the farm. He Is a grass eater and
an Omniver0us creature, and hence it
Is easy to supply his wants. and they
should bssupplisd to his full capacity
constantly.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
LIMEwAsH FOR SAN JOSE SCALE.

Mr.. William Saunders Of the United
States agricultural department says
common limewssh Is just az good for
the destruction Of San Jose scale and
other injurious insects ~ anything
that could be used He makes use Of
II In the winter ssason.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
LOOK TO THE TOOLS.

How many of the tools are dull or
implements rusty can not be known
without an examination. Repairs
should be attended to now, before
spring opens, aud. as tools and i'm
plements that are in good order will
facilitate work, it Is important that
this matter receive attention.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16
WHEN 1T PAYS TO FEED.

The profit resulting. from feeding
cattle depends on a great many
iaet0HA aFhlsh enter into the opera
tions, says the Breeders Gazette.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-01-16

" WANTED TRUSTWORTHY LADY OK eES
tcmAn to manage business ia Lhi- county and
al joining territory l0r house Of sold hn4ne "a
standing fD.OV straight cash salary and eN-
peuses pail each Nenday dire G iFoia hral n41Et
ers. Expense mOaey advanced positlau per
manent. Address Mans.ur. @Ai MOhon hdt
chicago nos ~ lrb -
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Lew Wallace.

The country will welcome the contradfa-
tion OF the alarming story about Gen. Lew
Wallace. His health is poor, but he is not
near, deaths door. On the contrary, II Is
stated that he will pass the coming winter
in Porto Rico. and hopes to benefit by the
climate there. He has until recently been
ur;tE of vigor for his years. and the news of
his indispcsition comes as a surprise. The
country is full of his admirers. and many
good wishes will attend him on his journey
and during his absence.
General Wallace Is a man OF superior
powers, and has achieved distinction in four
fields. He was highly successful soldier
in the civil war he exhibited executive
capacity as governor of New Mexico, he ac-
Quilted himself well as a diplomat, and in
literature he has 10 his credit one of the
most popular books published within the
past thirty years. His record shows busy
as well as a successful life, and insures
General Wallace a permanent place in the
history of his state and the country.
Now and then we are told that Ben Hur"
is not literature. But the criticism comes
from the sources that deny that Uncle
Toms Cabin is literature and that patron
ize the Pilgrims Progress on the same
basis OF examination. The book is placed
thus in great company, and can stand the
siur. Its popularity, instantly achieved,
continues and has spread to other countries
All classes read it and enjoy it. both because
of the story and the manner of it's telling
1t grips the interest and holds it, and sew
eral Of its descriptive passages stir the
blood 1t has overshadowed the author $
other books. though if he shall regain his
strength sufficiently to finish his autobiog-
Iaphy--a work said TO be well advanced-he
Will probably attract another enormous
crowd OF readers. He has seen much
and he writes well. the account of it all
from his pen would prove very fascinating.
Several years ago mention was made of
General Wallace for the United States Sen
ate. but he did not at that time develop
political strength. The place might not have
suited his tastes or his talents. He might
not have scored there as he had done in all
of his other ventures. and so his failure
may not have cost him anything beyond d
momentary personal disappointment.
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chivalry of Dunklin County.

Chivalry, when it is the real thing, is
a hardy growth. Misfortune cannot wither
it. defeat cannot discourage it. 1t is not
often that one meets men so impregnated
with the gentler sensibilities, Or so soaked
in the finer feelings, that they would Sc
cede from their mother state because an
election went against them. -'tI ~
Just for fun read this petition, which
certain democratic citizens of Dunkiir
county, Mo-, have sent to the Legislature
of that state; go. t.tIF<. s.s..i ~.
ITO the Honorable Legislature of the State
of Missouri:
Whereas, the undersigned are citizens
of Dunklin, respectable men of good re-
quite; and
Whereas. the said state of Missouri has
so far disgraced itself that it went repub-
Hcan in the last election, SO that no re-
spectacle and law-abiding citizen Gas We
are) can, without shame, acknowledge his
residence therein; now.
Therefore, We would respectfully pc
tition and do hereby petition and pray that
you. the honorable legislature of the state
of Missouri, in regular session convened,
will cede and transfer the aforesaid county
of Dunklin to the state of Arkansas, so
that we may again without shame ac-
knowledge the place Of our citizenship"
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Survivors.

Another lady who became personally ae-
quainted with Lafayette the occasion
of that distinguished officers visit to the
United States in 1924 is HvingNin Pennsyl-
vania. A news note this morning says:
Perhaps the only living member of the
class of school girls who attended the re-
ception given to Gen, Lafayette in Phila-
delphia in 1924. when he came to America
for the last time. the guest of the
American nation, is Mrs. Sarah ]. Coch-
rane of Chester, Pa, who is now in SPLEEN
did health at the age of ninety years."
L. is a pleasure to hear of an instance
such as this. because it is a rule that one
never hears of these interesting persons
till they are dead 1t is reported of this
venerable lady that she took no more con-
spicuous part in the reception to General
Lafayette than to shake his hand. This is
sadly disappointing. Every other woman
survivor of these Lafayette receptions
danced the stately minuet' with the gall
liant Frenchman. But 1t may be that when
years have passed away we shall hear that
this lady also danced the minuet with
Lafayette
1t is peculiar In the matter of these La
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Praise From the Enemy.

1t is not often that the enforced political
retirement of public man calls forth SO
many and sincere expressions Of regret
from men of a different political faith as
in the case of Senator Cockrell. The cleo
ton of a republican legislature in MISSOURI
will prevent his return to the Senate. ~
Among the republicans. to praise the
services of Senator Cockrell and to express
regret at his approaching retirement from
the Senate is ex-Secretary Root. Mr.. Root
received from the Missouri statesman valu-
able support in putting through the plan
for the reorganization of the army and IN
Influencing other War Department reforms.
According to press reports, Mr.. Root says:
II suppose that the republican legislature
Of Missouri is bound to send a republican
to the United States Senate, but would
be pleased If partisanship could be forgot
ten long enough to retain the public Serv-
ice of man who is as deserving as Sena-
tor Cockreil. His long experience, his
ability. his industry and attention to bust
ness, his high sense Of public duty and his
valuable public official AS republican.
opposed to him In politics, can say that l
sincerely regret that the government Is to
lose man like Senator Cockrell.
In the news of the day comes the report
that 1.-The President has made up his mind
that a man who has served the country as
faithfully as has Senator Cockrell will not
be turned out in the Cold without fortune
or business, If he can help 1t.
1t is likely that the senator will receive
an appointment on some government COM
mission that has bipartisan ~eiaracter.
There would be chance for him on the
Panama canal commission, the commission
to revise. the laws. the Philippine claims
commission, the Notifications board, or the
beard of general appraisers.
Senator Cockrell is seventy years young
and after thirty years senator retires
poor. .,-,~2, -
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the investment Of aslarge sum Of public
money stands, Idle and unproductfve every
evening In the year. two ddys: a each week
and several months in simmer Perhaps
the proper way to correct this waste would
be to extend school work by increasing
summer ard evening classes. though 1t Is
doubtful whether this work could ever be
so important In city like Washington as
to occupy as much school room as required
by day classes In the regular term.
The use Of school buildings for other than
school purposes is serious question.
Should they be let to every club. society or
organization that might apply to use them !
Then the supply of school buildings might
fall short of the demand. and the matter
of determining who should and who should
not use them would lead to friction.
charges of favoritism, pull, graft" etc.
1t is likely that most taxpayers feel that
money In school buildings Is not wasted.
even though the building is unused large
part of the year. II when It does work, 1t
works we'll and to the point of grounding
the child in elementary knowledge and lay
Ing a foundation Of reading. writing and
arithmetic, so that should the pupil desire
to proceed to the greater heights of learn
ing his common school training VIII De
found solid ard helpful.
In country districts the school house Is
an assembly hall where entertainments. po-
litical meetings and fairs are held, but that
Is another question. z-a@.
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Colorado.

The contest over the vote in Colorado
affecting the governorship continues, and
the Supreme Court of the state is taking a
hard. Let US hope that the inquiry may
be thorough. AS on other occasions, the
returns from Denver are strongly tinctured
with fraud, and give rise to the assertion
that they have been used to declare a re-
suit contrary to the wishes of the people
as legftimately expressed. The fight on
Governor Peabody was bitter, and many
republicans undoubtedly opposed him at
the polls. But claims are made that he in
turn drew support from the other side in
numbers sufficient to offset this and elect
him Peabody or Adams, the paramount
question relates to the integrity of the
ballot box. and honest returns should be
established at all hazards.
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November

Old world is gettin' good-natured again:
We're cuttin' the firewood an grindin' the
grain
An breathin' the air In the frosty forenoon
That tastes like drink when you're thirsty
in June
An the skies are as blue as they were on
the day
When the wild flowers awoke to their smil-
ing in May
we've had our distresses, but now it is
plain.
The old world is gettin' good-natured again.
It's jes' like Teller that's gettin' along
To the age when he tires of the battle and
throng; -..r 5. . !rr.
An the rage in his bosom, like summer S
fierce heat sif;
Gives way to mood that is gentle an
sweet
Contentment, the toiler's reward has been
won, '-sr
The harvest is garnered an duty is done,
An he joins with the autumn an sings the
refrain,
This old world is gettin' good-natured
again.
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Idle School Houses.

Samuel Gompers. president of the Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor, in addressing the
annual session of that organization at San
Francisco. suggested that an effort be
made Ia secure the use of school buildings
as meeting places for trade unions Mr..
Gompers said that I'm past years associa-
lions of workingmen were commonly
obliged to gather in places where intoxi-
eating liquors were sold, and despite the
efforts that have been made to secure other
meeting places a sufficient number of halls
are not yet available"
This suggestion calls to mind the uues-
ton whether the use of school buildings
shall be restricted to student classes and
school business, or whether they should
become ''neighborhood centers." Much
may be said for and against the restricted
or the more extended use of school houses
There seems to be an economic loss when
magnificent public building representing