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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30

and old stock out over the grain and
grass fields, great deal less damage
would be done by insect pests than
there is to-day. We have not the nu-
merous varieties of birds to-day to do
this work as used to be the case. Oh,
no! The girls are wearing them in
their hats now! So we ought to sup
ply some domesticated birds to do the
work, and thereby reap twofold ben
eft and our fowls would be far health
Ter for it.
about eight years ago the grain
fields in the neighborhood were being
devoured by the army worm placed
colonies of pullets in my neighbours
fields all about me and the pullets
went after the worms as schoolboys
would go after box of Strawberries.
Such feasting you never saw, and the
best part Of the bargain was l had to
supply no feed for several weeks Wa
ter and grit was all had to see to,
and such growth l never got before
nor since, and eggs commenced to
come about 30 days earlier than usu-
al. Furthermore, received thanks
from my surrounding neighbors for
SAVING at least a portion Of their
grain.
My colony houses are built Of six
inch drop siding; stills, studding ard
raftars are two by four. Ground plan
is six by six feet square, facing south
or southeast, five feet high in front,
three feet high in rear, with window,
six-lighted, in front and door two feet
six inches wide and four feet high at
the east side, as shown in the cut 1t
Is best to have the window so it can
be slid wide open at will and closed
as easily, so We can ventilate to meet
the changes of the weather. All the
furniture that goes with these little
houses is two perches, six feet long,
made of two by four scantling, and a
brooder and drinking fountain. Each
house has yard to the south ~ feet
long. No house is ever complete with
out this yard, for when the chicks are
first moved to the houses they are
probably not old enough to be given
unlimited range, and it will not do to
confine them in their house for 1t Is
sure to stunt their growth If yard
is at hand they can be given the same
care and treatment they were accus-
toned to in the regular brooder house
AMI we know just where they are.
Following this practice the opera
tor is not affected by inclement wealth
er, no matter how severe or wet or
windy; all work can be done indoors.
Even in our severest Wisconsin win
ter weather, have brooded chicks
with grand success by this plan.
In building the colony houses some
people try to improve over my plans
and build them larger. Don't do it. II
may be all right to build them large.
If you are sure you never want to Use
them in cold weather, but if built lar.
ger and nothing but the heat that es.
capes from the lamp in the brooder t.
keep it warm it will not be warn
enough for your little chicks to enjo,
a great deal of time outside of theil
brooder. and we must encourage then
to get out as much as possible.-C. E
Matteson, in Ohio Farmer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
Balloon AGAINST Autos.

The Partisan Aero club has Instituted
new sport in that city, in which bal
looms and automobiles are pitted
against each other. From the Aero
clubs park balloon is sent up to go in
the direction of the wind given dis
lance, about Is miles. Half dozen
other balloons start in pursuit of it,
and at the same time as many or more
automobiles start from the same point
to capture" the balloons as they
race is keen in itself. To it is added all
the thrills of a race on land. In the
first days games only two balloons
were caught.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30

itself and the last proposition may be
worse than the first
A great part of the income of Aus
tralia has been from the vast sugar
plantations in the great hot country
of upper Queensland. Here is an un-
told wealth, for it has only been
opened up within the last rs or 80
years. The climate is so unbearable
that it is almost impossible for white
man to work there. The ground is low
and tropical. Heavy rains and blind
ing sun.
For years the custom has been to
import labor from the outlying islands
These islands are inhabited by race
seemingly fitted for just such labor.
They are rather small, very dark and
capable Of enduring any extreme of
heat. Their own home lying near the
equator. Among these islands are
traders. They contract with the peo-
pie to work in the Queensland sugar
fields.
The contract is for three years. They
are then returned to their homes or
are at liberty to remain for another
three years.
OF course the wages paid these men
are infnitesimal compared with what
white laborers would receive. but it
seems sufficient to them. Their wants
are few In their native land a wan
derer returned with few dollars in
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30

% HE exquisite afternoon gown
eNIcN shown in the accompanying
" IN illustration is built of silk
20 voille and trimmed with vel
SN,V1 vet, the girdle of the last
~ mentioned material, the
bows and bands on the
sleeves, the straps across the front of the
bodice, of velvet ribbon. The sole wolfe
lends itself admirably to the full skirt,
the large sleeves, the costume as a
whole. The only trimming on the pic
ture hat is billow of plumes, the toilet
as an entirety conspicuous for its soft
feminine attractiveness. The touches
of black noticeable on the costume prom
Use to be feature of the fall and winter
styles.
Shiny fabrics are to hold prominent
place the coming season, and we are
glad to chronicle that the beautiful pop
Inns are to reign once again. Word from
Paris tells Of white poplin gown
trimmed with white panne, and we can
think of nothing prettier than this COM
bination the luster of the poplin blend
ing in with the sheen of the panne. The
gown under consideration was made
touching the floor all around, front and
sides as we'll as the back sweeping a lit
tie; but no train; trains are quite gone
out.
In fact, some of the dancing frocks are
only of instep length, have perceptible
rise from the ground. On very young
girls the effect is good and the style
becoming to some of the elders. Efforts
are made to have skirts full not only at
the bottom but also at the top, but SO far
the efforts have not been successful, the
general becominness of close fit at the
hips making my lady slow to adopt full
ness in the upper portion of the skirt,
though welcoming each additional quar-
ter-yard below the knee. To allow of
the increased fullness there, godets are
sometimes set in, and this year there is
almost an exaggerated flare.
Conservative dressers can congratu-
late themselves that established fash
ions do not really change with the elect
with the rapidity reported. Life is too
short, we all have too many interests, to
ueslTe novelty IN QreSS IL times year
and as rule what holds good of pre-
vailing summer styles holds good of
winter fashions; but just now there is
noticeable an attack on the long sloping
shoulder. the innovation Of the broad,
square shoulder. This tendency we take
no pains to decry. for, as always, extrem-
lists have begun to make beholders
aweary of the elongated slant over the
arm. When the dip belt was carried by
ultra ones down about to the knees,
good taste said, Hold, enough, and the
fine lines Bernhard gave us were in dan
ger Of disappearing through the fool
ishness of the cloud" people; now the
1880 styles are threatened, owing to the
class that never is satisfied with mod
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
Great Opal.

A case of material collected by Mrs.
Stanford for the university museum of
Leland Stanford university includes a
great opal presented by Thomas We'll
ton Stanford, of Melbourne. This opal
is believed to be one of the most re-
markable of it's kind in existence. 1t
is a matrix opal and measures three
and one-half inches, bearing indica-
irons of having been at one time al
most double that size. The stone is
very beautiful in appearance, contain
ing all colors of the spectrum, from
deep red to azure blue. Almost every
shade that is known flashes from it in
the sunlight.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
Afternoon and Evening Gowns

GRAFTON, but must wear waists and
wraps that look as if made for some one
five sizes larger than the wearer. Ger
tainly the long shoulder is still with us,
remains the only proper style as yet,
but exaggerated length is not at all the
thing. Besides, it is very unbecoming;
makes thin woman look forlorn, a stout
one ridiculous.
The Directoire is the style that is en-
deavoring to push the 1880 to the wall,
but modified Directoire, and with rivals
in the form of Louis XIV. and Louis
XVI. modes. For the Directoire follow
ers is shown simple long skirt. devoid
of trimming, but the coat made jaunty
with fancy waistcoat and revers; the
little vest may be jabot eect of row
upon row of narrow lace, Of satin or soft
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
The Digestibility of Fats.

With mice and guinea pigs as sub
jects, the Arkansas station has been
conducting some very Interesting ex-
periments to determine the digestibil-
ity of various edible fats and oils, both
animal and, vegetable. The cooked oils
were found to be more easily and COM
pletely dfgested than the raw oils.
Fluid oils and soft fats proved more
digestible than heavy oils and hard
fats. The vegetable oils were found not
to be inferior to animal fats as heat
producers, and to be equal or superior
in dfgestibility. The effect of an In
crease in the melting point of ia. on
the percentage of digestibility became
less as the melting point approached or
rose above the temperature Of the
body.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30

leather richly embroidered; the revers
must be still another material, the cuffs
matching these.
Velvet gowns recently imported from
Paris are beautiful Directoire models,
the rich material admirably lending
itself to this revived fashion, and ad-
mirably contrasting with the embroid-
cries and laces used as decoration. But
velvet gowns are not for all of US, and it
may delight many to learn that our old
friend cashmere, SO long kept in the
background, is to return again to the
shop windows, and be accounted one of
the modish fabrics. Poplins, CASH
mere, velvets, there is quite choice
for the dressy gown.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
A FENCE END FINISH.

timber mitred at both ends to fit bear
ings snugly. No. stone Of good size
and fiat, firmly embedded in ground.
No. 8, four strands of No. 9 wire,
proper length, or two single wires dou-
BILE length from post to end of brace,
securely fastened to end of brace and
to post as shown; draw tight and use
stick to twist until all slack is taken
up.-Edward E. Townsend. in Epi-
tomist.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
Very Wearing on the Soil.

DR.. Richard T. Gottheil, of Columbia
university has broad knowledge OF
oriental tales and proverbs. One day
he told an old Persian story about a
pessimistic farmer. Good FRIEND" a
visitor said to the farmer, you are
fortunate this year" He pointed to
the heavy and rich grain fields spread.
ing as IA. as the eye could see. you
can't grpmble." he went on. "about
your crop this season, eh?" NO.
whined the pessimist, but a crop like
this 10 terribly wearing on the SOIL"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
The Realist.

Alexis came home one night with his
clothes full of holes.
What has happened to your" ex-
claimed his mother.
"Oh, we've been playing shop ever
since school closed" Alexis replied.
"Shop?" echoed his mother.
Yes. We opened a grocery, and
everybody was something" Alexis ex-
planned. Il was the se."-sunday
at Home
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
FINISH FOR A FENCE END.
Unexcelled for Effectiveness as Well
as for Cheapness of Labor and
Material Required.

The accompanying sketch simplifies
the end and covers fence post question,
and for effectiveness and stay-there
ability none can excel, also for cheap
ness of labor and material. First es-
sention is proper sized post. No. 1,
brace 10 feet long AKA Of good durable
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
Main Ren,irement

Aunt Hetty-Oh, yes; those swell
folks dress for lunch an then dress
again for dinner.
Uncle Hiram-They do! Well, I'd be
satisfied to eat in the same old clothes
pervided I had a brand-new sppetite
Puck.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30

selections Of such goods be made with
reference to the skirt with which the
waist is to be worn, taking care to have
the predominating color of the plaid
match the skirt.
Separate skirts are to be worn in spite
of the popularity of the shirt waist suit,
and among the novelties in these deal
ers will display poplin models. A pop
lin skirt, lightweight plaid wool waist,
and crush leather belt, will constitute
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30

Wool growing presents a possible
means of improving and making prof.
liable the poor and rough lands.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30

Sheep once fat and then allowed to
become poor never do well again. i
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30
FEW years ago the main

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FEW years ago the main
UN9 issue of a great campaign
Fam in this country Of ours was
SSMA the full dinner pail" or
A the working mans
~ friend" This was settled
in manner satisfactory to
the party leaders, if not to the work
ing man" himself. That phrase has
long been bone of contention, and in
view of the increased number of
strikes about us the settlement has not
yet reached perfect plane.
With our brothers over the seas,
however, the bone has proved the
strongest in the fight and now capital
and aristocracy look on while labor
puts it's hand to the gavel. How it
will ultimately work out remains to
be seen, for it is the opinion of many
that in seeking to better their condi-
ton, the labor party is overreaching
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-11-30

HE city shop windows are
bright with plaids, new fall
materials for waistings. We
notice soft tones and blend
ings rather than gaudy col
oring and sharp contrasts,
md .nna,l1 aduicn XhaA CO
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Wilcox
Celebrated their. Fiftie,h An
niversary on Saturday,
June H..

On Saturday, at the home of their
son-in-law, George c. Ingram, in
company with their children and
grandchildren, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Wilcox celebrated their Golden We'd
ding. During the forenoon the aged
couple were treated to their first ride
in an automobile, by Mr.. Palmer.
A Photograph was taken of the party
which consisted of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilcox, their daughter, Mrs. Gil.
Cass, their grandson, Gordon Morse,
and Mr.. Palmer.
After a delightful ride about the
city, dinner was served, which was q
bountiful one, prepared by the three
daughters, Mrs. Cass, Mrs. Chas.
Morse, and Miss Ada Wilcox. Before
being seated for dinner, the company,
seventeen in all, stood about the table,
and flash light picture was taken.
In the afternoon the neighbors and
few close friends were invited in to
greet the bride and groom. This was
joyous, happy company, and all
were glad to extend hearty congratula-
tons to a couple who had walked to-
gether in happy days and in sad ones,
side by side in perfect love and conf
dence for full half century. Ice
cream and cake were served during
| the afternoon,
A number of beautiful presents were
given to Mr.. and Mrs. Wilcox by
friends, while the children each gave
a five dollar gold piece. 1t was, in
deed, happy occasion, and will be a
pleasant remembrance alike to the old
people, the relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilcox are in excel
lent health, keeping house by them
selves, their friends feel sure that a
goodly number of years are still be-
fore them.
David Wilcox was married to Miss
Tacy Spicer at Portage City, Wis.,,
June IL, 1854. They FIRST moved to
New York State and remained there
for about two years whenIhey returned
to Portage City and made that place
their home for nearly four years, when
they moved to Minnesota, and settled
in Mankato. Mr.. Wilcox was elected
Judge of Probate for Blue Earth
County and filled that office for. four
teen years. they came - Sank Gentre
and moved onto a farm near Cellar
lake, and remained there until about
fourteen years ago when they came to
Sank Centre. Mr.. Wilcox has served
as Municipal Judge for ten years, and
still holds that Office land his many
friends hope to see him attend to the
duties of the Office for a long time.
He will be seventy-nine next Novem-
Der.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
A MOST LIBERAL OFFER
fine Minneapolis Times Will
Distribute Money to Sue
cessful Conte stants.
$25,ooo,oo in Cash
Prizes. 500,
Prizes.

We notice in a recent issue of the
Minneapolis Times that the progress
i've Twin City Daily has inaugerated
popular voting contest for the bene-
fit of subscribers and friends. 1t is
termed "The Great Profit Sharing
Contest, and both old and new SUBJ
scribers may enter upon the same
conditions.
The subject matter of the interesting
contest in which the large cash prizes
will be paid is the Total Popular Vote
to be cast for the President of the
United States on the 9Th day of No
vember 1904. 1t seems to us that
every man, woman and child in the
United States should be interested in
the greatest election the country has
ever had. 1t costs nothing to enter
the Times contest, as every cent paid
is applied on subscription. We
would suggest that our readers secure
a copy of the Daily or Sunday Times
containing the list of prizes which
are offered. Any of the prizes are
fortunes in themselves, and would
surely be acceptable by residents OF
this community.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
LIGHTNING STRIKES
Charles Grey, OF Ashley. Was
Struck py Lightning Last
Saturday Afternoon.

On Saturday afternoon about ESQ
Charles Grey. while standing in the
doorway OF his barn, during 9
thunderstorm, was struck by lightn-I
ing. At the time he was leaning
against the door-jam in conversation
with son OF James Grey, and q stone
mason by the name OF Brown. Mr..
Brown had been engaged in building
a foundation for an addition TO the
barn, and had just put q valuable
horse of Mr.. Grey's in the stall, when
bolt of lightning struck the structure
and killed the horse outright. 1t
struck Mr.. Grey on the right side Of
his head, and followed down the side
of his neck to his shoulder. His LETT
side was badly burned from his
clothes. which caught on fire. His
two companions were both Knocked
down, but quickly regained their feet,
and dragged Mr.. Grey from the burn
ing barn. They discovered that Mr..
Grey's clothing was on fire, and put
out the blaze with all possible speed.
Mr.. Grey lay unconscious for three
hours.
Medical aid was sent for, and DIR.
Lamb arrived about z O'Clock, and did
everything possible for the sufferer.
Although Mr.. Grey was badly burned.
and sustained a terrible shock, his
condition is not thought dangerous,
unless other complications set In.
The barn and its contents were q
total loss. No insurance:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
A Painful Accident.

Mrs. John WhitsOn was the victim
of very painful accident on Thurs
day afternoon of last week. Mr.. and
Mrs. WhitsOn and their guests, Mr..
and Mrs. John Tyner of Randolph,
drove out to Fairy lake to spend the
afternoon, and it was while Mrs.
Whitson was preparing supper that
the accident happened. She was
making coffee in pail, and had it
over the fire to boil. The cover to the
pail did not seem to fit very closely,
and no danger from the pail bursting
was thought of. In all probability the
heat expanded the pail SO much that
it became air tight, and as Mrs.
Whitson was bending over the fire it
exploded, throwing the boiling con-
tents into her face. The left side OF
her face was badly burned, coffee
grounds were quite deeply embedded
in the flesh.
1t was very fortunate that it was no
more serious, and that the boiling
contents did not come in contact with
her eyes. The party drove to town as
soon as possible and physician was
called. Although very painful, no
serious results will follow.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
ASriOno o. the oDomO-
4 foe Of the Trust
%
Calumet
Baking
P0Wde
Moderate In psIos-Mskss pursst TODD
A PITCHERS BATTLE
Sank Centre wins from ST
Cloud in the Best game ever
Played in the city

An immense crowd saw one of the
prettiest exhibition of base ball at the
driving park on Sunday afternoon
that has ever been witnessed in this
city, and cannot be surpassed by any
teams. 1t was clean game from
start to finish.
1t was pitchers battle, and both
Gilchrist and Doty pitched perfect
ball. An error in the second inning
gave Sank Centre the one score.
Three times St. Cloud got man on
third base, then it was up to Gilchrist,
and he was to be depended upon, not
the least excited, he threw balls that
were beyond the power of the county
seat boys to connect with-they made
desperate attempt, but it was hope
less, they could not do anything with
them-they famed out. Jackson was
there too, and his work behind the
bat was the feature of the game, he
allowed no errors, he was in the game
all the time.
Doty did splendid work, and but for
the error in the second inning, the
game would not have been concluded
in the ninth inning.
The way the score looked:
Sank Centre-0 | 90 5000 x-1
st. Cioud-O 90 0 90 0 O-C
Struck out-Gilchrist, II; Doty, z,
Base Oh balls-Gilchrist, 2; Doty, 1,
Umpire-Calvin Temple. Time, 1:45,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
Runaway.

On Monday afternoon while Mr.. Mic
Cans and wife, OF West Union, were
driving to the city, and when just on
the hill leading to the Ashley creek
bridge, a freight train passed, which
frightened the team. They became
unmanagable, and started to run,
throwing both occupants out. Mrs.
Cans escaped injury, but Mr.. Cans
was not so fortunate. He was thrown
between the horses and was quite bad
ly bruised. The horses, freed from
the carriage, ran into field near by,
where w. HI. Hellmann was at work,
and were caught by him. Mr.. Cans
was brought to the city, and taken to
physicians Office. It was .iouIld thst
no bones were broken, although ne
was pretty we'll bruised. Probably the
sound of the whistle was the cause of
frightning the team.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
SfClAL FREE
EXHIBITION.
international CorreSpon-
dence Schools, Scran-
ton, Pa.

Specialization is the one thing in
business life today, that is the key
note of success. There are hundreds
of thousands of men and women OF
just average ability and whose positions
can be easily filled. 1t is fact brought
more forcibly into prominence every
day, that the man or woman who
specializes in one thing, succeeds.
Divisional Supt. j. Winder, of the
International Correspondence Schools
of Scranton, Pa. is giving a free ex-
hibition in d. Cleveland & Sons store
of the Bound Volumes furnised to
students, Language System by Phono-
graph, Students Drawings and Elec-
trical and Mechanical Outfits used by
students in their studies.
1t is sound advice to parents on be-
half of their children, and men and
women for their own information to
have talk with Mr.. Winder. The In
ternational Correspondence Schools
CIV oSShooo IhdI CSCiy pCiSol III
Sank Centre should learn their sue
cessful methods, and how they qualify
men and women for advancement and
better pay.
We understand that special prices
will be allowed to those enrolling
during this free exhibit, and scholar
ships may be taken out on plan of
payment to suit all.
Mr.. G. M. Sprague, Mr.. G. A. STAN
ton, Mr.. Chas. M. Wilkins and thou
sands of other men equally prominent
and respected U. S. A. citizens advise
you to seek education through the
International Correspondence Schools.