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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
CEMENT STABLE FLOORS.

While the cement floors in barns are
desirable, and often so when the stalls
are fioored with them, considerable
care must be used or they will be
found really dangerous to stock. Ia
the cow barn the cement floor should
be covered with a movable floor OF
Stats, upon which the COWS can stand
the cement RAINING out behind to
form the gutter. Possibly this floor
of Stats would not be necessary if the
bedding was heavy, SO that there was
no danger of the animal slipping on
the cement or catching cold by i1er
udder laying on the cold cement
One of the best floors for the stable
is that made of heavy board, matched
OF the cracks filled in, inclined to the
rear, SO that the liquid portions of the
manure would readily run off into the
cement gutter, which should be con.
structed Immediately behind the cow
In this way the manure would be all
saved and ordinary bedding would
properly protect the cows.-Indianap
oils News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
THE CARE OF MILK.

All milk which is not run through
separator or fed Immediately should
be cooled as quickly as possible after
it is drawn from the COW; not cooled
simply to 60 degrees temperature, but
to So or 40 degrees. If it is to be sold
as milk, or the cream is to be taken
off and sold, this IS very important,
and the quicker it is cooled and the
lower the temperature the longer and
better it will keep sweet and OF good
flavor. Every farmer who has no
separator should have tank at the
pump large enough to hold all OF MS
milk in settlers, and cool the milk
here by pumping fresh cold water
into this tank and changing it sew
eral times each day, running the
water from this tank to his drink
tank; or if he has ice should cool the
milk in this tank and then place the
cans in another tank of ice water, In
which ice is kept at all times. If to
be sold, the milk should be stirred
once or twice while cooling, and the
lids of the cans removed until the
heat is out of the milk, unless the
milk is submerged, in which case the
water absorbs the gases and heat. II
the cream is to be removed the milk
should not be stirred nor disturbed
more than necessary.
When washing milk vessels or uten-
sils, never pour scalding hot water
into them until all milk is washed
off; if you do you will cook the milk
On the tin and yellow coating will
result Always rinse and wash them
first with warm water and a good
brush, and use some sal-soda, at least
occasionally, in the water, then scald
with boiling water or steam, and turn
up to dry and air. Be careful to
brush all seams and corners. Ii your
milk sours or is off flavor don't blame
the other fellow, but see that you
are doing your part as you should
F. NJ. Parsons in Rural World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
PROFIT IN POULTRY.

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49, 49,, rson,.r, ~ the benp
ca.S 80 = aarost :, nouItrv
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
FARM TOPICS.

On soft road wide tires save much
pulling.
Lard and kerosene are excellent to
remove pitch pine from saws and
hands.
Never allow broken glass of any de-
scription to lie about the premises.
Whatever makes the home more at
tractive tends to keep the hearts of
the children true TO it.
All good farmers keep record books.
They not only keep record of re-
ceipts and expenses. but memoran-
dunn of each years results. with GER
tain crops of animals. Live. wide
awake farmers make note of every
thing.
If the food is diminished and ami
mails become poor, the amount OF food
required to get them into good condi-
ton would be greater than the amount
Of food served in an attempt to econo-
mize. Keep the stock always in the
best condition and the cost of mainten-
ance will be lessened.
The latest spraying mixture has
been concocted in Delaware. 1t is a
combination Of kerosene oil, stone
lime and water.
IL hen does Eot have access to
plenty of wafer she cannot lay many
eggs for the reason that eggs contain
more water than anything else.
To make hens profitable the farmer
should study their requirements and
he can thus better understand how to
keep them in laying condition.
If your horse has gals get some
red oak bark; steep it. and battle the
parts with the tea. 1t is a remedy
that Is used with success by great
many horsemen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
The Retort Courteous.

The abundant faith of the average
darky and his familiarity with things
unseen is constant source of surprise
so his white brethren, so that the fol.
lowing reply e.icited some astonish
men..
Agnes, said her mistress. "ifyon
continue to send in such bread as we
have had for the past few days, am
afraid you wi never reach that Heav.
emily Kingdom you are always talking
about"
"Humph," grunted Agnes. "Tell
YOU de trufe, Miss Dor'thy, done
been hyah so long en- made so many
pleasant 'quaintances l amt in no
hurry whatever tub Cup yander whar
don know nobody"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
Forgot and Looked Back

Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew, fam.
GUS for his post-prandial speeches, is
the author OF this story:
One day lmet soldier who had
been wounded in the face. He was a
Union man. and asked him in which
battle he had been injured.
:" In the last battle of Bull Run, sir,
he renlied.-
But how could yen get hit in the
face at Bull Rup?' asked
I" We'll, sir, said the man, half
alphabetically. after ! had run mile
O. two / got careless and looked
back'.H
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
The Courage of Childhood.

The late George Francis Train loved
children. The children of New York
will miss him from Union Square,
where in fine weather, he would play
with them all day long.
"Citizen" Tram used 20 tell OF a
little Union Square girl to whom he
once gave rich cake. She ate it and
asked for another.
.'I'd like to give you another" said
the old man, "Dut it would make you
sick"
little girl. "At The dispensary can
get medicine for nothin'."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

awful Grip had clutched US in its fatal
clasp. Men, women, children, whole towns
and cities are caught in the baneful grip OF
a terrible monster
The following letters speak for them
selves as to the efficacy of Peruna in cases
of la grippe or its after effects.
after Effects ofLa Grippe Eradicated
by Pe-ru-na.
Mrs. Fred Weinberger, Westerlo, Albany
County, N. Y, writes:
Several years ago had an attack of la
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
For sI.s5 Money Order.

The John A. SAFER Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, mail postpaid Is trees, consisting OF
Apricots, Apples. Crabs, Cherries, P.ums
Peaches and Pears. just the thing for city
or country garden, including the great Bis
mark Apple. al hardy Wisconsin stock.
are sent you free upon receipt OF sl.65-
AND FOR Ice. AND THIS NOTICE
YOU get sufficient seed of Celery. Carrot.
Cabbage. Onion, Lettuce, Radish sad
Flower Seeds to furnish bushels Of choice
Mowers and lots of vegetables for a big
Hi.yaSogether with our great plant aud
los. IA.CL.]
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
r A GRIPPE is epidemic catarrh. 1t

II A GRIPPE is epidemic catarrh. 1t
IL spares no class or nationality. The cnl-
ture6 and the ignorant, the aristocrat and
the, pauper, the masses and the classes are
alike subject to la grippe. None are ex-
empt-all are liable.
Have you the grip? Or, rather, has the
grip got you? Grip is WEI named. The
original French term, Ia grippe, has been
shortened by the busy American to read
grip" Without intending to do so new
word has been coined that exactly describes
the case. As if some hideous giant. with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
German Hearts.

Diseases of the heart have been on
the increase in Germany in recent
years, one person in every seven being
afflicted. Influenza. alcoholism and ex-
cessive addiction to bicycling and other
sports are named by Dr.. Steckel as the
chief causes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

The street cars in Rome have been
fitted up with letter boxes and the
mail is collected from them several
times an hour.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
One O., the Poet.

Elijah was smiling gleefully
:" Thank goodne.s" he exclaimed
! got my raven in ahead of Poe's!"
With a happy smile he turned to
partake of the table d'hote provided.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
Leap Year Episode.

He-I wonder what makes Miss
Eiderleigh SO awfully nervousf
She-Why, this is the first opportu-
nifty she has had in eight years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

Mother Grayis Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children's
Home, New York, cure Constipation. Fever
bles and Destroy Worms; so 600 testimonials
of cures. All druggists CSC. sample FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

I do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has unequal for coughs and eolds.-JoHS
r. BofkR, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. Is, 1900.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

Savings deposits in Chicago banks
have passed the 100000. 900 mark. In
the past year they have increased more
he 4
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

Whea 1t comes to drawing conclusions.
AL women are natural born artists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
feetbing, soften the gums, reduces infiamma-
-yon, allays pain cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

A short sighted man always expects HE
ieighbor to look through his glasses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

1t is easy to put on bod front if you
have good backing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

TITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. ~ trialbottleand treatisefree
DIR. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

What . pity it is that people who wor
~ over trihes haven't something worth
while to trouble them
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
SEND THIS NOTICE TOT

to the John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse,
Wis, with Sc. stamps for mailing, and get
their big catalog. fully describing this great
Hay Press, so also hundreds of tools and
thousands of varieties OF Farm and Nese.
table Seeds. lA.C.L.1
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

In all Persia there are only hftv-
four mills % railroad.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

|M FApELEss DYES co.or more
|r package. than others.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
MOISTURE IN POULTRY HOUSES.

MOISTURE IN POULTRY HOUSES
Dampness is due to the condensa,
ton OF moisture ON the walls of the
poultry house. This may be due TO
evaporation from the water cans.
from moisture in the air. or to ex-
halation from the bodies OF the birds.
How to ventilate is a problem. To
get ventilation is an easj matter. but
ventilation without loss OF warmth, or
draughts OF air. is quite another mat
ted. Much depends on the direction
of the wind at the time OF ventilation.
If ventilator is used a small lamp
should be placed in it so as to cause
an upward draught. All tarred paper
should be put on the outside. and not
on the inside of the house, while
doors and windows should be opened
during the daytime. when it can
safely done.-Mirror-Farm
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

|ouble about people who borros
tkeS alwass Ray it bsck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

MANURES AND DISEASES.
Manure that has been well decom-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
NESTS FOR LAYING HENS.

To make nests to prevent hens
from eating eggs take three boards,
two fourteen inches wide and ona
twelve inches wide Nail these to.
gether for floor, putting the twelve.
inch one in the middle. Make two
rows of nests, fourteen by fourteen,
on the outside boards. Make lids for
these nests, putting hinges at the up.
per side of the nest. Cover the space
between the rows of nests with boards
upon which you fasten hinges. This
makes building similar to a double
corncrib. with driveway between.
From this make small hole just
large enough for the hen to go
through into the nest. 1t being rather
dark in these nests, she win not stay
longer than just to deposit her egg,
for which purpose she thinks it is a
nice. secluded place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

Greatest, simplest, best invention of the
age. A boy can make regular sized HxlS,
40 in. bales ike fun, and two boys car
bale three tons per day easily.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12

The United States now has three
cities of more than a million inhabi-
tants. but the fourth, st. Louis, has
about 100000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-12
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, :.
TuCAS COuSTY o''

FRANK J. CHENEY make oath that he Is
senior partner OF the firm OF F. J. CHENEY Il
Co., doing business in the City OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of cArARRE tina.
cannot be cured by the use OF HALL 5
CATARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
s-, presence, this 9Th day OF December,
SEAL. A. D., 1886. a. W. GLEASON,
49, Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taNea in equally, and
acts directly on the blood AMI mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials,
Tree. FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-10-25

Towering bushes lend their fragrance
and variety OF color TO the COMPLETION
Of the picture. Most Of the small out
buildings are complete. They are of
stone. and their architecture harrnott-
ICES with the proposed house. The cow
barn and horse stables are models Of
convenience. and are attractive IN appear
ance. Lodges at the entrances to the
PRINCIPAL drives are castellated towers
having gothic windows
Mrs. Gould is well known as an owner
and breeder OF high-class fowls, and the
key runs to be found at CastIegouid are
said to be among the finest in the world
me COW barn, which WI accomm oda te
many head Of cattle. is to be connected
with the dairy by tunnel The barn Is
equipped with fine drainage system and
special feeding machinery operated bv
electricity. The stable. covering half a
city block, Is equipped with every known
convenience for the care of thorough
pred horses. Many artesian wells have
Dsen aryen on the estate. and the water
supply Is of the purest
The various lodges and cottages -,
olHerent points about the estate for the
use OF the servants. are attractive and
commodlous structures. Fern lodge COW
tanning the homes of the florist ana
coacnman, being especially so. as Is also
the Lane lodge, occupied by the families
OF the gardener and game warden
The artificial lake. about three b,r-
oIed ieet long, and bridged by a stone
archf IS one of the features of the estate
another Is the carefully preserved forest
surrounding II. The seawaIl is a snIen-
IL one, putt OF concrete, about six feet
Portable walk. II extends along the "a
terIront Tor nearly a mile. affording an
e1tenoed view Of Hampstead harbor and
the 5ound-NeW York Tribune
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-10-25
To Destroy Insects.

In Austria, where the manufacture ef
tobacco in all forms is a government mo-
nopely. tobacco extract is successfully
employed by agriculturists as an insect
exterminator. According to United States
Consul Mcfarland at Reichenberg, an
extract. chiefly from Virginia and Ken
lucky tobacco, OF about 40 per cent nieo-
tine value, Is generally used for that pur-
pose. 1t Is retailed in sealed tin cans ar
about 20 cents pound. II is diluted ac-
cording to proposed use and Is immedI-
ately fatal to insect life. but inteIliTent-
~ used. Is said to be absolutely harmless
to plant life For plant lice a solution
OF to IA per cent extract is used; for
mites and larvae. . per cent; for hatred
caterpillars and beetles, per cent Ths
solution is sprinlSled or sprayed in the
ordinary manner Among the large num-
Der OF Insects for, the determination OF
which the use Of the extract In the mast
few years has proven completely success
ful are mentioned the so-called ''bubbIe
feet" on strawberries. roses blackberries
onions, etc; spring lice or plant fieas,
hump bugs. plant wasps, caterpillars al
the grape winder, the larvae of various
beetles, earth IDEAS and mite spinners
rose mites and sapwood and bark beetles
The extract is also used with great sue
lice. eO
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-10-25
The Delights of the Unexpected.

Even the dangers of literature are les
s seI,eS tor the very young by their free
ton. A little girl OF FOUR who had been
taken TO church reproduced the whole
scene with much ingenuity, taking for
az text as she stood in her high-chair,
Lead me In the paths Of righteousness
N the presence of mine enemies;" and
then descending and donning her fathers
orI eoHege cap, she sang with vim and
shine. little brother. let your light SO
snine mat God will not put you in
Religious instruction Az sifted tbror.,,
the. childish intelligence often results
ODDLY, and one little girl of strong theo-
logical predictions was heard instruct
ing ing, younger child thus: Now. I'll tell
you exactly how l am made. First there
Is nttle round me that Is busy and does
innings. over that / wear a skeleton of
6ones and then all the sinful lusts of the
hesh. Upon the superficiality of sin she
might have been interpreted as having
uennite convictions. but when II came To
me nature Of Deity, patriotism INSTRUCTED
confessed Il don't know much about
God. anyway; only one thing for sure,
He is a Virginian"
On being told OF 4 friends death.
little girl OF six stood wondering round
eyed and rosy. at the foot of her bed
ana swiftly propOunded these questions:
,,I Rld h Ter body get to heaven?
Does soul have any kind Of feet?
N,hen she gets there will God put an
angel head upon her?
will she wear a shirtwaist and skirt?
Il don't want to die, because OF the
valley OF the shadow of death that must
be very dark"
Then, without a pause, came, as a CON-
clrsion, quick laying aside OF the whole
sad matter, as she sang out, cheerilv. 1T
am going to hop to my bath on one foot
ana an. she did, chanting as she went.
=, ,,,D,-e,-;a-d-dead. dead. dead."-Harper's
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-10-25

lie Is the son Of the vagabond who
'u unt.qi me. His name Is on this letter."
bnriatdh Inurqerous swing Of his arm he
hurried the missiye at her II whizzed
against her hair. then dropped 10 ber Teet
- thins dead. passion spent With
bt aiss ne turned to the cot and shook
ms nrst at the sleeping man.
WIN swift spring the girl grasped the
Isen iacs arm. and with a strength born
~ uSs petatlon, turned him about He
nneasi teTrihe blow at her, blow that
.ttsant 1eath. She escaped. Then lunging
anrough the doorway, he sent one Wild
siiahce over his shoulder into the half
oi iUoH no Oh the room, gave voice TO a hide
ously with his long unkernpt. dishevelsd
OF his mine.
The hush-the silence that succeeded
s ~ who cry was as uncanny as the cry
user; the girl shivered as with a chill.
Iiu heT Whole attitude was that OF de-
pair, as she watched the grotesque figure
stumbling, sometimes falling then rush
In pursuit. ~
The last cry woke the man with a start
ne saw the beautiful figure OF the girl
sllnouetted in the doorway. Intuitively
lse ieit mat some great fear or grief was
SS9S5Ssum nm her He rose from the cot
On. the Joy OF this sleep has made a
,r,dn o. me again, ana / am strong" Once
more ore ne felt the power Of exultant life.
.. ne sirl with pallid face, stood looking,
"+'t'N M iiu not KNOW. He went to
risa, ply MS arm about her. gently, but
ptotectlngly. He bent his head till his
cheek touched hers us
child, what troubles you2'
LOOK, and she stretched a black-robed
arm toward the feeting figure. now al
LIS -, uIsap pcaring in the mists that
bh aaouded the newborn day. He has
8eeh-he has gone-he will come again -
eHe chung to the man as a frightened
cHrid clings to its mothers gown.
a. me man noted the well-defned tracks
mat the girls father and the burros had
Ita 1l, on their return trip to the cabin.
~ ~, was clear path 1t gave him hope
Ky Ky tollowing 1t they might again reach
to him.
Thus they stood in the morose wilder
ness At last she moved, looked into his
i i;aGe, she was trembling with some de-
LciOus. Intangible emotion. Suddenly she
had realized that she was a woman and
ne man. and that he was looking down
~ her, looking at her AZ she had never
Deen looked at before Quickly she moved
sWay from him. Her arms dropped mis-
crlnsoned her face and neck.
But he would not have II so He took
ner into his arms and said: You will
20 with me, dear7 No, l did not mean
mat as she quickly assented. Not
only only across the desert with me-but-will
you go with me always7"
he looked long, earnestly and reyerentiv
ihto the wonderful eyes Her lips drew
answer. He
The coyote was crouching by the spring
under the willow The morning sun
peeIeo from behind the black mountains
mat FENCED the horizon, and waves Of
neat came creeping, quivering like an en-
eroaching tide.-Helen Lukens Jones in
Los Angeles Times
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-10-25
A Shocked Rnhnnn-

There Is a badly shocked baboon In tha
window OF Seymour Rice's "smokehouse''
on West Ninth street. 1t Is certain tha.
this red-haired simian will not hereafter
tamper with an electric light socket. N IL
be true that he learns by experience
When this baboon was placed in the
window he began at once to investigate
the electric lights which line the cor
ners Of II. Mr.. Rice, therefore, took out
the lower ones, leaving the sockets
empty The monkey paid no further at
tention to them till night, when the lights
were turned on. Then, to hts Simple
mind, there was something wrong with
those empty sickets. He produced them.
but could do nothing with them. Finally
he ran his long tongue into one
At once there was a howl of pain, a
flash ofg red-haired monkey in the air.
and the simian was curled up in the COR
ner OF the window bowling with the
sudden, but not violent pain. His tongue
had formed a contact" being wet, In the
socket and he had been shocked good and
plenty. he was terrified more than he
was hurt. however. He would look at
the socket-from a safe distance-and
then, running his tongue out, would feel
the end of 1t, and grfmace; then he
would look at the socket again, in an
effort to connect the two. Evidently his
mind didn't reason that far but it taught
him one thing, and that was to let both
lights and sockets alone.
The baboon belongs to a circus man
and is something OF a rarity in that he
is red-haired. He is very playful little
thing only a year old, and as gentle as
a kitten.-Kansas City Journal