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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-04-28

and thus the rainfall Is stored up deep in
the subsoil for future use. In summer 1t
maintains dust mulch on the surface that
prevents evaporation and holds water for
the roots to bring up as needed by the tree.
At all times 1t admits the air and thus in
duces deep roofing which is essential to best
results.
TIME TO CULTIVATE
The orchard should be plowed as early in
the spring as the soil can be worked. This
warns the ground to good depth so that
the roots will penetrate to place affording
them uniform temperature and moisture.
This uniformity is an important condition
and can not be too much emphasized.
THE Tool TO USE.
For spring cultivation a turning pillow,
disk or cutaway harrow-any tool that will
turn the soil to proper depth, may be
used.
heavy soil may require the plow; loose,
light one may be worked to a sufficient
depth with the disc. For summer cultiva'
tion a tool should be used that will stir the
soil to depth of about three inches. This
is sufficient to secure fine dust mulch
which is the essential thing at that time
of year. In fine, light soils an ordinary
spike tooth harrow will do the work; In
heavy ones 1t may be necessary to use disc
or similar tool after heavy rains or after
weeds have begun to grow. This surface
cultivation should be kept up at frequent
intervals. The harrow at least should be
used after every rain. Level culture and
fine smooth surface are to be preferred.
WHEN CULTIVATION SHOULD CEASE
Those trees pass the winter most safely
that have ripened their wood and buds be-
fore cold weather. Stirring the soil late in
autumn encourages late growth of the trees
and makes them go into the winter in
soft spongy condition and hence peculiarly
susceptible to injury from the cold.
No date can be 0tUen when cultivation
should cease because of the fact that condi-
lions which favor or oppose growth differ in
different years. If the rainfall is abundant,
this will of itself favor late growth. In wet
summers cultivation should cease early, say
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-04-28
TIME TO PLow FOR CORN.

Land having a large amount of dead
stubble, stalks or weeds should be plowed
rather early so that the woody stems may
have begun to decay and the soil have be-
come somewhat compacted before planting
time.
Where there is no dead stuff on the land
early blowing is not so essential. 1t is we'll
to turn under as much green succulent mat.
ter as possible, improving both the texture
and the fertility Of the soil
II there is no special reason why 1t should
not be done, blowing for corn should be
delayed until the growth is started upon the
land. Tie increasing fertility and the more
favorable growing temperature will more
than compensate for the delay. Corn, per-
haps more than any other plant responds to
continued warm, growing weather and is
greatly checked by few cool days or by
cool nights.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-04-28
NEW STUDENT PUBLICATION.

The students in the Missouri College of
Agriculture have recently begun the publ
cation OF a nionthly paper which they call
the missouri Agricultural College Farmer"
It's avowed purpose is to carry the work of
the College of Agriculture into the homes Of
the many young farmers of the State who
do not attend the College.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-04-28

These figures show that three-fourths of
full feed produces a profitable gain for fat.
tening hogs at less than If full feed were
given and that a good growth can be made
with much greater economy still on one
fourth of a full feed of grain.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-04-28

The Missouri Experiment Station has Just
issued Bulletin No 63, on Commercial Fer
filters Every farmer who uses fertilizers
should write to the Experiment Station at
Columbia, Missouri, for a copy Of this publ
cation.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-04-28
HOW MUCH GRAIN FOR HOGS ON
PASTURE

At the Utah Station some interesting and
valuable work has been done on the amount
of grain to be fed to hogs on pasture. The
following figures give the results:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21
The Very Best.

Monday we become acquainted
with travelling man, who was max
ing his first visit to Merrill. Concern
ing the Lincoln he said, "Young man,
you know that the Lincoln under its
present management is about as good
a hotel as there is in the state. struck
a couple of bad ones down the line
and when was told what you had up
here I'll admit I didn't believe 1t, but
I do nov. You have got another, and
still another going up. That's too
many, almost as bad as not enough.
The boys on the road are queer fellows,
though they may try the new time
or two, they'll stick by the old reli-
able, the Lincoln, assuredly so long as
Sanderson is in charge"
Kind words for our hotel surely, and
it's the prevailing opinion among the
travelling public so far as wehave been
able to learn. Mr.. SandersOn has not
only kept up the Lincoln's popularity
but has added to it and We sincerely
hope that he will continue in charge
for many years to come.-Merrill News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21
A REFORMED FOURTH

At their recent meeting In Wash
ington the Daughters Of the American
Revolution decided to act upon two
matters that are of more then moder-
ate interest to the people at large.
They decided to have the remains Of
Americas first naval hero brought to
this country, and also decided to work
for "a National celebration of the
Fourth of July. Under the leadership
of these patriotic women the dynamite
cracker and toy pistol, with their long
trail of calamities, are doomed; the
present method Of celebrating the
Fourth Of July in cities is ended.
DetonatiOns as a means of expressing
joy or delivery are to be no more. The
revel of the weak mind and the drunk
has gone on until life is unsafe for
more than thirty-six hours. Fourth
of July celebrations are not ''celebrat-
ions" but 'mafficking," form Of
rioting which got its name in the
performance with which an event in
the South African war. It Is notice.
able that Minnesota city Is taking
the lead in the movement for civil
lied celebration, and closely In the
wake of st. Paul comes the great.
bustling, noisy city Of Chicago, which
has placed the matter in the hands of
a committee of representative citizens
who will see to 1t that twentieth
century idea OF the G. A. r. carried
out on the approaching Fourth. The
world is moving forward to truer and
higher ideals of life, as well as
broader conception OF national glory,
thanks to the higher standard Of
citizenship raised by the christian
church and to the refining influence
OF the American women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21
RESIGNS FROM PAST0RATE
Rev. B. ]. II. Shaw, Pastor Of The
First Congregational Church
Leaves After Five Years Of
Good Work.

Surprise and regret is the prevailing
expression on the streets in the homes
and along the busy active lines Of
trade in our city. Rev. Shaw has met
and mingled with the people of Grand
Rapids for the past five years. In
this time he has accomplished much
good to our city. He and his noble
wife are both willing, winsome
workers. That they had the best
interests of the church and city at
heart there can be no question; that
his labOrS were success is Self-evident,
not only from the fact that the church
membership was but eighty when Mr..
Shaw came to our city five years ago
and at present there are one hundred
and sixty members. According to
reports from the oldest members the
church is in the most prosperous
condition for the past eighteen years
or since the Rev. John Rowland was
pastor in 1856.
Rev. Shaw is good thinker and q
strong speaker and he possessed the
faculty of holding an audience with q
larger sprinkling of business men than
is common in city the size of Grand
Rapids. Mr.. Shaw will experience no
difficulty in receiving and accepting q
call in the near future. AS to the
justice or injustice, the wisdom or
unwisdom Of excepting his resignation,
or the circumstances and conditions
which led to it, it is not necessary
here to speak.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21

Ladies', gents and juvenile over
hauled wheels at bargain, at
Krieger's. II
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21
CHILDREN'S DAY AT FIRST
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Children, spring and flowers at the
Congregational G church Sunday morn.
ing was good object lesson to those
who think the world Is moving back
ward. The child at the beginning of
the twentieth century is not the
same as the child at the beginning OF
the nineteenth century. Their ad-
vantages, opportunities and envi-
ronments are quite different.
The children OF to day are finding
their true position in the world. The
church was nicely decorated for the
occasion and the program was pre-
pared with much skill, labor and
patience. II we were asked what single
qualification was most necessary for
the one who has the care Of children
we should say patience, patience
with their tempers, with their under
standing, and with their progress.
It was q pleasure to look into the
faces OF so many bright happy child
rem and note with what promptness
and courage they each and all acted 50
we'll their part. They we're not only
an honor to their parents and credit
to the Sabbath school. It was plain
that the several teachers Of this
school had spared no time, pains or
patience in order to make this dag
one OF the brightest and best of the
many pleasant, profitable days of the
whole year. The cooling and prattle
of the several babies was strong aud
pleasant reminder that this truly was
Chiidrens day. Every seat in the
church was occupied and many chairs
placed ia the isles. The music was
appropriate for the day and furnished
by the children. The program was
an entire success. Much credit is due
the superintendent as well AZ the
entire officers and teachers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21
ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
Oscar 0leson Fell off from Abut.
ment Of Green Bay { Western
Bridge Sunday Afternoon.

Oscar OleSOn, fourteen years OF age,
while out bathing with a number of
boys on the east bank Of the Wiscon-
sin river south Of the Green Bay &
Western railroad bridge Sunday after
noon. told his companions that he
was going up to the railroad bridge to
see how deep the water was under the
bridge. The boys warned him not to
go there and also reminding him that
be could not swim. Oscar no doubt,
In a jesting. boastful way answered
them by saying, ''he did not care il
he could swim: or not, he was going
in anyhow" He was last seen by his
companions while standing on the
steps Of the pier. Other small boys
that were not in swimming, but
walking on the railroad track and on
the bridge saw Oscar descending
down the steps on the north side of
the pier and the supposition is that
he crawied on the edge Of the abut-
ment under the bridge and fell of.
Mrs. Peyruse who was crossing the
bridge for the west side heard a splash
and retracing her steps saw the boy
rise to the surface of the water a few
feet below the bridge. When she saw
the body disappear she realized for
the first time that the boy was drown
ing and Immediately gave the alarm
assisted by the small boys. Some of
the eye witnesses heard the drowning
boy, call for help and saying, 81 am
drowning, help! help!' but alas they
were utterly powerless to render any
assistance. Before the rescuers
arrived with pike pole and boat the
boy had already sank for the third
time and was probably In the water
fifteen or twenty minutes. The
witnesses pointed to where the body
sank and the men in the boat brought
it to the surface by the aid of pike
pole and towed it to shore, where all
hands worked heroically to try and
resuscitate the boy until Drs. Bellin
and Rockwell arrived. The physicians
worked over an hour to try and bring
Oscar Oleson back to life by artificial
respiration, but all in vain.
Justice Cooper having been sent for,
he at once empanelled jury, which
adjourned until Monday afternoon at
one O'Clock to hold the inquest. The
jury's decision was, that Oscar Oleson
came TO his death by accidental
drowning.
Oscar OleSOn was the first and only
son of Mr.. and Mrs, Matt Oleson, six
other children having died in infancy.
Oscar Oieson was in the eighth grade
at school and was we'll liked by all his
schOolmates. At home Oscar was
kindly and dutiful son. His bereaved
parents have the sympathy of the
community in the loss OF their only
son, VINO came to such an untimely
death.
The funeral took place from the
house at one O'Clock this afternoon
and at the Norwegian Moravian
church at two O'Clock, Rev. GrOenfeldt
officiating. Six Of his classmates
acted as pallbearerS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21
THAT VACATION YOU
PROMISED YOURSELF

Vhtu d uldtl CcitS IllC IIc Cdu duOIU
the time to take a vacation, am COM
PEELED to think that their is something
wrong somewhere. Either he IL not
large enough for his business, and
lack the ability to multiply himself
in others, or to systematize it so that
it will run smoothly in his absence; or
else he is too mean and stingy to take
even a few weeks from the years work
Of piling up dollars. OF course, il he
has no programme, or system; il every
thing comes to- standstill when he
leaves his store, factory, or Office, a
vacation might prove disastrous. But
If he Is business man worthy OF the
name, and has any executive or organi-
zing ability, his vacation will be the
best investment he can put into his
business, for he will return from it
stronger and richer in resources than
before.
A vacation pays as much from the
standpoint of character as from any
other point of view. Just as s'every
man is rascal when he is sick" SO
the best-intentiOned man in the world
may be brute when he is worn out
physically, and working and planning,
or trying to dn So. will II a tagged,
weary brain. The brutal qualities In
mans nature come to the surface
when he has drained ehis vitality to
ln. tiregs lie los .S his s,.lf-c0ntrOl
and his iri,>~itilS g..t the !s,ter Of him.
lie dss.>. tliugS whi;.i, III his soul he
condemns. and saws things fur which
he afterwards hates hin,self. and all
because he lacks physical stamina.
The long strain Of the year has made
him so irritable and exacting that
the mcrest trifle upsets him. He goes
all to pieces over little things which
he would not even notice if he were in
good bodily condition.
A few weeks or even days ia the
country change all this. II the jaded
city man heeds Natures warning and
goes away before it is too late, he
wonders at the quick rebound which
he experiences. Face to face with
the great creative energy, which un-
folds the germ, develops the bud,.
bring out the flowers, and packs the
sweet juices into the fruits, he quickly
finds his center and regains his poise.
He feels new power creeping
through his veins. His heart pumps
the blood through his system with
renewed vigor The cobwebs which
clouded his brain apd made thinking
aud planning difficult or impossible
vanish. Where he was weak and
hesitating before. he is now strong
and positive. The things which he
dreaded to attempt in his worn-out
condition, and which seemed like
drudeery. are now done with ease and
enthusiasm. His will power returns
to him. He is no longer the sport Of
conflicating motives. The ramifica-
tfonS of his business are clear to his
mind, A new force nerves his arm
and quickens his brains. He feels
that he is the master of the situation.
and equal to any emergency that may
arise. The obstacles which lO0med
high as mountains few weeks before
have dwindled to molehills He is
jubilant, harmonious, and full Of
creative energy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21
Has Accepted Agency.

F. G. Gilkey has accepted the agency
OF the Wisconsin Farmers Mutual
Hail and Cyclone Insurance Of juneau
Wisconsin. Now is the time for the
farmer to get his crops and property
insured at reasonable cost. When
in town step into Mr.. Gilkey's Office
at east end OF bridge and get full
particulars about this kind Of
insurance. j7t-4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21
VARICOCELE.

"A ~ - ~ " ~
VaricOcele Impairs Vitality and De-
StrOys the Elements of Manhood.
Iwant every man afflicted with Vari-
cocele, Blood Poison, Nervo-Vital De-
bility, or allied troubles to come to my
office, where I will explain to him my
method of curing these diseases. l in
vite in particular all men who have be-
come dissatisfied with treatment else
where. will explain to you why you
have not been cured, and will demon
strate to your entire satisfaction why
can cure you safely, quickly, and per-
panently. MY COUNSEL WILL
COST YOU NOTHING, BUT MY
CHARGES FOR A PERFECT CURE
WILL BE REASONABLE AND NOT
MORE THAN YOU WILL BE WILL
ING TO PAY FOR THE BENEFITS
CONFERRED. WILL DO BY YOU
AS I WOULD WANT YOU TO DO
BY ME- IF OUR CASES WE'RE
REVERSED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21
Wood County Drug Company or Johnson
Hill and COMPANY.

Ask the readers of this paper to test
the value of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Those persons who have used 1t and
who have been cured by 1t, do not
hesitate to recommend it to their
friends. Kodol digestS what you eat,
cures Indigestion, dyspepsia and all
stomach troubles. Increases strength
by enabling the stomach and digest
i've organs to contribute to the blood
all Of the nutriment contained in the
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is
pleasant and palatable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21

! Cure Nervous Debility. Blood
Poison. Rheumatism. Enlarged
Veins. FistuIa, Piles and Other
Rectal Diseases. Kidney. BIad-
der and Lingering Ailments.
MAKE NO CHARGE FOR CONSULTA.
TON. whether you take treatment OF not.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21

Mrs. d. D. Conway gave her little
daughter Helen q birthday party
yesterday afternoon In honor of her
seventh birthday. About fifty girls
and boys were invited. Mrs. Chas.
Gothke and Mrs. Thomas Mullen
helped Mrs. Conway to entertain the
little folks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21

F0R sALE-A Variety store with
good business. Reason for sale, poor
health. The stOre is centrally
located and consists OF all kinds of
novelties, tinware, toys, etc. For
terms and particulars inquire of Mrs.
J. J. Hazard, Grand Rapids Wis. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21

For sALE-GOod house and lot, west
side. Good and convenient location,
city water. e. Oberbeck. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21

ANlEf II you suffering from persistent
A|eD'eS Headache, Painful Menstruation,
Uterine Displacements, Pains in Back, and feel
as If it were impossible for you to endure your
troubles and still be obliged to attend to your
Doctor call. He will cure you if you trust your
self to his care. A great many have taken treat
ment OF this Specialist, and he can refer you to
those who have been cured by him.
Thousands cured at home by correspondence
lte secrecy in all professional dealings. Address
2-cent stamp for list OF questions and pamphlet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-06-21
Notice to DOG Owners.

The dog license for the year 1904 is
now due and payable to the city clerk
of the city of Grand Rapids. IT noe
paid before July Is the same will be
placed in the hands of the chief of
police for collection and a fee of rs
cents charged in addition to the
tense. Dated June. 1904.
&. E BohEs,
City Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-01

There shall be no high noucks-all must be mucSers.
 Several citizens have interviewed the board of supervisors recently as to the no fence petition which was presented in the dim and misty past. It seems, to put it plainly. thst the all powerful cattle interests are holding it uP. and little, insignificant land owners are be- coming restless. Some of them are good democrats. too. Verbum sap.
 Archie Bennett has spent the past week at the property of the Illinois Copper company west of Wickenburg looking after development operations.
 He reports an increasingly better show ing with every foot Of depth.
 Mir. and Mrs. O. l.. Rudd entertained at dinner Saturday. The guests were
 Rev and Mrs. Paul c. Hester. MT. and
 Mrs. IT. B. Lehman. Dr. Wm. RudG,
 Mrs. Murray and MI. Will Rudd
 The mass meeting of citizens of Glendale and Peoria at the school
 house Saturday afternoon was eX- 1 ceptionally well attended. Speeches
 were made by Dr. Wm. Rudd, Rev P. c. Hester, Prof. Bunch, pr. N. E. Cole and J. w. Forney. There was a free and full discussion of the merits of the issue, and it was the opinion of several that perhaps joint statehood would be a good thing if we could not gain a l separate star. But the preponderance
 of sentiment was largely against the
 merger.
 Geo. Startzer and NJ. Guy Vasza. started today by the mule route for the | Harqua Halas to do some deve.opmen, work on claims owned jointly by Start Fer and H. w. Hamilton, of Eureka 1 Cal. They expect to be gone about a month.
 Joe Obermuller, a mining expert of ! Bisbee. spent a few days with Evans | Cole, an old friend of Bisbee days Odd Fellows and Rebekahs meet next | Saturday night The Rebekahs will in- i stall their officers and the subordinate i lodge will close their business for the 1 last half year and receive reports. The regular monthly meeting of the Arizona Canal Protective association ! will be held on Friday, February , | There is no special business to come
 before the association. but Secretary l Parker, of the Water Users associa- | tion. and Geo. D. Christy are expected 1 to be present, and will present a mattei
Arizona republican., 1904-02-01
GLENDALE AGAIN DEFEATED
Still Dissatisfied = There May Be a
 Game Next Sunday.

Glendale again met defeat yesterday morning at East Lake Park in the game with the Phoenix team. being Outplayed at every point of the game. The final score was IS to in favor Of Phoenix, and after the first inning, in which they piled up five runs, Glendale never had look in at the game. smith, for the locals. pitched an excellent game, and with the exception of one or two instances was given very good su~Dort.
 The Glendale aggregation was short two of it's best men. and that accounts for the size of the score.
 The same teams will in all proba- bility play again rext Sunday at the nark. and it is hoped the Glendale az gregation w..l be much stronger. They promise to get together a good bunch of ball toGsers in order to get even for the two crushing defeats the local boys have given them lately.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-01
LONGEVITY IN IRELAND.

From Castlebar. County Mayo, there comes a story Of the death of James Conway, a farmer, who attained the age of 113 years. The father of James Conway did rot die so young, for his years were six score and six-that is. 126. The grandfather's final age was 130 years. These statistics are the less unlikely because in the same county an old man died not so long ago who was proved to have attained the age of at least 12O years. James Conway remembered the French invasion in 179S, which was led by General Hum bert, who won the battle known as "The Races of Castlebar."