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The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
FARMER AND PLANTER.
FOR THE COTTON GROWER.
tries to Cut Loose From the
United States.

Several recent reports of United
States consuls contain interesting
matter relative to the effort of for
eign countries to attain independence
Of the United States in regard to the
production of cotton. From reports
of Mr.. Urban ]. Ledoux, United
States consul at Prague, Austria,
dated December %, 1902, and January
2, 1904, the following is taken:
What is most to be feared by
American cotton planters is the sys-
tematic search for other sources Of
supply by the cotton manufacturers
Of the continent, aided by anxious stu
dents, experiments, and financial sup
port, if necessary, of the governments
of Europe England, the
greatest cotton manufacturing coun-
try in the world, is especially inter-
ested In finding new sources of sup
ply. OF about 103,000,000 spindles in
the cotton industry of the world, about
50,000,000 are credited to England,
nearly half of the total. A very active
organization, the British Cotton Grow
ers' Association for the promotion
Of the cotton produced in the
colonies, aided by the British colo
nial Office, has made serious investi-
cations on the possible culture of cot
ton in the various British possessions.
The result of the investigations is said
to be encouraging. This is particu-
larly SO for Nigera, the Gold Coasts,
Sierra Leone, and Gambia, besides
India and Egypt, producing 100000
and 100000 bales respectively"
After speaking somewhat In detail
of the plan to increase the available
cotton acreage in Egypt and the Su-
dan, by which 1t is hoped that event
ually the cotton crop of those coun-
trie will attain in an average year
to about 1,OOO, ,000, 900 pounds, Mr.. Le-
doux continues as follows:
Seeds from the crop of cotton
raised in Porto Rico, said to be the
finest ever imported in Liverpool, will
be distributed among the West Indian
islands, which, according to British
authorities. are peculiarly adapted for
the cultivation of this special fiber
England vans the world in a desper-
ate effort for independence of Ameri-
can cotton spectators. Will she be
successful? Will she be able to sur
mount the many difficulties that con-
front her; the conservatism of her
consumers, the condition of the soil,
the unfavorable climates, cost of
transportation to the seaboard, labor
problems, etc.? In West Africa she
has an area as large as that of the
States of America,
which gives promise of being adapted
to the production of cotton. The dis
tance from European markets and the
cost of transportation would not be
greater than that of our gulf ports.
Will the nations of conti-
mental Europe follow? According to
the opinions of their press and manu-
facturers they must and will.-Crop
Reporter.
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The Elements of Success.

The same elements enter into tho
business Of farming that go to make
any other calling successful. There
must be the opportunity, the brains,
the common sense, the energy and tho
weather, with a modicurn of luck, all
of which enter into other occupations.
To win there must be a sufficiency OF
persistent, intelligent hard work, to-
gether with the exercise of bit OF
plain everyday common-sense.-Mid-
land Farmer.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
THE PIG AND THE FEED.
essary for Success in Rais-
Ing Hogs.

In replying to the question whether
or not to breed sows for two litters
Of pigs year, We say yes. A SOW
that cannot raise two litters a year
does not pay for her keep. The lat
ter part of March or the first of April
is preferable for spring pigs, and the
latter part of September or the fore
part Of October is the proper time for
fall pigs. Manage your hogs so that
at all times they are gentle; then
when your presence is needed you
will not cause them any alarm. Our
hogs are all named, except the pigs,
and they come when called as well
as does Billy" the horse.
1t pays to have a variety of feed.
Our regular feed is corn, shipstuff and
bran. We feed the corn in the ear,
and make a swill out of the mill-feed,
using about three gallons of mill-feed
to eight gallons of water. We feed
the corn first, and when about through
we feed the swilI; the latter being
made just as we use it.
Once a month we rake up the corn
cobs, and burn and char them, the
hogs enjoying them, and it helps to
keep the feed yards clean and healthy.
We never breed sow that is under a
year old; that is, she must be year
old before she brings her young;-a
year old at breeding time is better.
Sow rye, oats, clover and rape at the
proper time. so as to supply green feed
at all seasons of the year. We have
one pen back Of the garden where
King" is at home in the summer
time; he is cared for with fresh vege-
tables, grass and pursaline in the win
ter; he also receives some of the scraps
from the table, wood-ashes. etc. He al
ways has kindly grunt for the diff
ferent members of the family, and his
coat of hair is always black and gloccy.
There is much in the feed and much
in the breeder and feeder-to make a
perfect hog. The younger a hog can
be put on the market the better. There
is really more money made out of $50
pound hog than one that weighs 300
pounds. Pure-bred males should al
ways be used Choose the breed you
like best; all have their good and bad
qualities; but we think the Poland
China is the ideal hog.-Cor. Midland
Farmer.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Millions of vegetables.

When the Editor read 10000 Plants for
l6c, he could hardly believe it, but upon
second reading finds that the John A..
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.,, than
whom there are no more reliable and ex-
tensive seed growers in the world, makes
this offer. This great offer is made to get
you to test Salzer's Warranted Vegetable
Seeds.
They will send you their big plant and
seed catalog, together with enough seed
to grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1900 delicious Carrots,
1900 blanching, nutty Celery,
1900 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
ALL FOR BUT 16c POSTAGE.
providing you will return this notice, and
if you will send them zoe in postage, they
will add to the above package of fa-
nous Berliner Caulihower. TX. IL
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
THE SKIN OF THE HORSE.
Proper and Regular Grooming Nec-
essary to Keep the Horse In
Good Condition.

The skin Of the horse, like that Of
other animals, IS an active excretory
organ. Supplied with almost an indefi-
mite number of pores, through these,
IL kept open, a continual discharge of
watery fluid, and such other waste mat
ter as is carried there by the blood,
occurs. 1t also contains myriads of
minute glands, secreting an oily fluid
that is essential for rendering the skin
soft and flexible, as well as furnishing
the nourishment needed by the hair
and keeping it soft and glossy. 1t will
not do, therefore, for these pores to
get clogged, for in that case the skin
would soon become, dry, rough, hard
and diseased; nor is there much dan
ger of 1t except when the horse Is hard
at work. Then the secretion of watery
fluid is heavier than when the animal
is idle, and if the sweat is allowed to
dry on the skin, dust will accumulate,
mixing with it, and, il not cleaned on,
fill and clog the pores. AS result,
the skin will not only become diseased,
but the whole system more or less de-
ranged. The impurities, unable to es-
cape through the skin, will accumu-
late in different places and give rise to
blisters which, II neglected, may lead to
blood poisoning or something else near
ly as bad. By regular, thorough groom
ing, however, all this will be prevented,
thriftier condition of the animal main
tanned. The particular part is to do
the work properly. A horse having a
thick, tough skin will endure tolera-
BILE sharp curry comb, which, used on
another with thin, tender skin, would
be a positive cruelty. What ever ac-
cumulations of dirt may be on the hair
having been removed by this, good
brush is necessary to follow for clean
ing out the skin. Don't wait until to-
morrow morning, but do it tonight,
after your days work is done. They
will appreciate it, even though they
are unable to tell you of it, as much as
you yourself rub down" before re-
tiring. Hence, it is not labor in vain.
Clean out their feet, moreover, leaving
no mud to dry in; horses get rheuma-
tism from such neglect Sweep their
limbs first with an old broom; and
then finish with wisp Of straw, rub
bing the legs and feet we'll. hard and
quickly. To be sure, 1t takes "elbow
grease" but sufficient friction should
nevertheless be applied to stimulate
the skin circulation until 1t attains its
normal temperature and the feet and
lower part of the limbs feel warm and
comfortable. In conclusion, blanket |
the horse according to the weather
and depending on the warmth of your
stables and the amount Of hair the ami
NAL has. some horses having more than |
others and, also, being less susceptible |
to cold. Never blanket q horse in the |
stable while 1t is warm, however. un-
less you give it dry blanket soon att |
erwards.-Agricultural Epitomist
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
A Limit to the Division.

During q recent session of the house u
representatives Mr.. Grosvenor, of ONO.
arose in his place and intimated that the
gentleman who had the floor Was trans.
crossing the limit of debate.
thought It was understood" said the
ofendlng member that the gentleman
from Ohio divided his time with me-"
True" responded Mr.. Grosyenor. aim.
ply, but ! did not divide eternity with
vou!"-N. Y. Tribune. "''A
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
A COMRADE OF GENERAL GRANT
Says: 81 Do Not Believe Pe-ru-na Has a
Superior for Catarrh.
Pe-ru-na IS a Catarrhal Tonic
Especially Adapted to the
Declining Powers of
Old Ace.

In old age the mucous membranes be-
come thickened and partly lose their
function.
This leads to partial loss of hearing.
smell and taste, as well as digestive dis
turbances.
Peruna corrects all this by its specific
operation on all the mucous membranes
of the body.
One bottle will convince anyone. Once
used and Peruna becomes a lifelong
standby with old and young.
Mrs. F. e. Little, Tolona, ILL.,, writes:
Il can recommend Peruna as a good
m icine for
chronic catarrh Of ATpAwIFR
the stomach and rcrwurv onr
bowels. haveI osl"s
been troubled Sc utAkS Vt A6t.
verely with 1t for
over q year. and also a cough. Now my
cough is all gone, and all the distressing
symptoms Of catarrh of the stomach
and bowels have disappeared. will
recommend 1t to all as rare remedy.
am so well am contemplating trip to
Yellow Stone Park this coming season.
How Is that for one II years old?"
In a later letter she says: Il am only
too thankful to you for your kind advice
and for the good health that L am en-
joying wholly from the use of your Pc
runa. Have been out to the Yellow
Stone National Park and many other
places Of the west, and shall always
thank you for your generosity. Mrs.
F. E. Little.
Strong and Vigorous at the Age q
lightweight.
Rev. J. N. Parker, Utica, N. Y, writes:
I'm June, 1901, lost my sense Of hear
ing entirely. My hearing had been some
what impaired for several years, but not
so much affected but that could hold
converse with my friends; but in June,
1901, my sense of hearing left me &C that
! could hear no sound whatever. l was
also troubled with severe rheumatic
pains in my limbs. / commenced taking
Peruna and now my hearing Is restored
as good as 1t was prior to June, 1901. MY
rheumatic pains are all gone. cannot
speak too highly of Peruna, and now
when eighty-eight years old can say It
has invigorated my whole system"
Rev. J. N. Parker.
Mr.. w. B. Schnader, Of Terre Hill, Pa,
writes:
II got sick every winter, and had q
spell of cold in February, 1899, I could
not do anything for almost two months.
InDecember. 1899, Isaw one of your hooks
about your remedies. Then / wrote 70
DIR. Hartman for advice, and he wrote
that should commence the use of Pc
runa, and how to take care of myself.
'sI did not lose one day last winter that
I could not tend to my stock. lam sixty.
three years old. and cannot thank you
too much for whatyou have done for mo-"
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna.
write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. q.
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II SAAC BROCK. a citizen Of Mcpen-
l. nan county, Texas. has lived for ia
years. In speaking Of his good
health and extreme old age. Mr.. Brock
says:
"Peruna exactly meets all my require
ments. 1t protects me from the evil ef-
fects Of sudden changes; it keeps me in
good appetite; 1t gives me strength: 1t
keeps my blood in good circulation.
have come to rely upon it almost en-
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
ToRTURING, DIsFIGURINo
Humors, Dosemas, ytchlngs, InAam-
nations. Burninss, Scalings and
ChaAngs Cured by Cuticura.

Tho agoniEing itching and burning Of
the skin, as in eczema; the frightful soal.
Ing, a. In psoriasis; the loss Of hair and
crusting Of the scalp, az in scaled head;
the facial disfgurements, a. in pimples and
ringworm; the. awful suffering Of infants,
milk crust, letter and salt rheum-all de-
mand remedy Of almost superhuman
virtues to successfully cope with them.
That Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills
are such stands proven beyond all doubt
by the testimony Of the civilized world.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

tirely for the many little things for
which need medicine.
when epidemics Of la grippe first
began to make their appearance in this
country was sufferer from this dis
ease.
IT had several long sieges with the
grip. At first I did not know that
Peruna was a remedy for this disease
When I heard that la grippe was epi-
demic catarrh, l tried Peruna for la
grippe, and found 1t to be Just the
thing. Isaac Brock.
Pe-ru-na Used in the Family for
Years.
Mrs. e. West. 1877 Main street, Menasha,
Wis, writes: I'VE have used Peruna in
our family for q number Of years and
when l say that 1t Is a fine medicine
for catarrh and colds, know what
am talking about. have taken It every
spring and fall for four years and
find that 1t keeps me robust, strong,
with splendid appetite, and free from
any illness. A few years ago 1t cured
me of catarrh of the stomach, which
the doctors had pronounced incurable.
am very much pleased with Peruna. l
am 81 years old. Mrs. e. West.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
saI.er,. Home Builder Corn.

So named because so acres produced 90
heavily, that its proceeds built lovely
home. See Salzer's catalog. Yielded in
1908 in Ind. l57 bu., Ohio l6O bu., Tenn.
98 bur, and in Mich. 220 bu. per acre.
You can beat this record in 1904.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE YIELDS
PER ACRE?
l20 bu. Beardless Barley per acre.
80 bu. Salzer's New National Oats per A.
80 bu. Salzer Speltz and Macaroni Wheat.
1000 bu. Pedigree Potatoes per acre.
IA tons of rich Billion Dollar Grass Hay.
1000 lbs. Victoria Rape for sheep-per A.
l60, 1000 lbs. Teosinte, the fodder wonder.
$4,000 lbs. Salzer's Superior Fodder Corn
rich, juicy fodder, per A.
Now such yields you can have, Mr..
Farmer, in 1904, if you will plant SalEer's
seeds.
JUST sEND THIS NOTICE AND 10c
in stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and receive their great cata-
log and lots of farm seed samples. TX. IL
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
Nothing Serious.

lis it true" asked the Ludlow youth.
that a woman insists on having her own
way in everything"
IL don't know" replied the Cummins-
vile sage, "but even if it is she changes
her mind so often that it breaks the
monotony."- Enquirer.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Hollis-"So you've broken with Bertha
Byrd! You used to say she was a peach"
Schuyler-"So /! do now. But she's os the
clingstone variety. Refuses to give up that
diamond engagement !. ring. Boston
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Miss Gaussip-T understand that you
are as good as married to Miss Roxley."
Mr.. Bacheller-"Just as good and even bet.
terter. Pm not going to be married to
anybody. y."-Philadelph Press.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
$4,000 st. Louis to California $50. 90
via The Iron Mountain Roi,te

These tickets will be on sale daily during
March and April, when Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Cars win be operated daily be-
tween st. Louis, Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco. Particulars from any Agent of the
Company. H. G. TOWNSEND, g. P. & T.
Agent, St Louis.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

A big head has no show against q big
heart.-Ram's Horn.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

The man who keeps too attentive an eye
on the future misses good many things
ths. relieve the monotony of the present.
Puck.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

/ am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
In recent letter from GIL G street,
S. w., Washington, u. c., this vener-
able gentleman says of Peruna:

Ihave tried Peruna after having
tried In vain other remedies for ca.
farrh, and I can say without reser-
vafion that ! never felt . symptom
of relief until had given Peruna
the simple trial that Its advocates
advise. do not believe IL has q
superior, either as q remedy for ca.
farrh or as . tonic for the depressed
and exhausted condition which Is
one Of the effects Of the disease.
'-Benjamin r. Hawkes..
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

If he could only see how small q vacancy
his death would leave, the proud man
would think less of the place he occupies
in his lifetime-Legouve.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

There is nothing new under the sun.
Radium, for example, is merely the latest
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Where there is much pretension, much
has been borrowed; nature never pre-
tends.-Lavater.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Economy is the road to wealth. Putnam
Fadeless Dye is the road to economy.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Wigg-'I always. try to make my money
last" Wagg-1 try to make mine first,
and then make it last. t."-Phladelphia Rec
ord.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Where the speech is corrupted the mind
u also.-Seneca.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

Many rich father has discovered that
it is easier to get daughter off his hands
than to keep a son-in-law ON his feet
Philadelphia Record.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09
$4,000 st. Louis to California $50. 90
via The Iron Mountain Route.

These tickets will be on sale daily during
March and April, when Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Cars win be operated daily be-
tween st. Louis, Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco. Particulars from any Agent of the
Company. H. G. TOWNSEND, g. p. & Z.
Agent, St Louis.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-09

To Cure . Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money it fails to cure. 25c.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-20
FOR ROAD
READY TO BE PRESENTED

Peoria Journal: The ordinance for
the franchise, which the Peoria and
Rock Island interurban line, to be
built by the w. B. Mckinley syndi
cate, hopes TO receive from the city
of Peoria has been drawn up and sub
mitted to the board of directors of the
road. 1t will be presented to the city
council at an early date. The petit
tions covering the right of way
through this city have been signed and
the company has a majority in each
case. Ordinances for the franchises
through the town of Dunlap, Prince
vile, Wyoming, TOulon, Galva, Cam
bridge, Orion, Milan and other places
on the way to Rock Island are in
course of preparation and will be pre-
sented to the village boards as soon
as possible.
The road will parallel the Rock ISL
and and Peoria and it is said that it
will cost $2,OOO.OOO for track construc-
tion alone. Work on the Peoria-Rock
Island line will be commenced at the
earliest possible moment.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-20
GROWING WEAKNESS MEN
Strenuous Life Men Are Living Is Using Up
Their Vital Forces and Energy Faster Than
They Can be Replaced by Nature.

AS a result many are being stricken with
paralysis, locomotOr ataxia, and nervous pros
traton. To overdo anything is harmfulSa
a continuation of it will wear out the strongest
man. OverwOrk, worry, brain-tire, high liv-
ing dissipation and other eXcesses and abuses
waste away the most vital elements of the
blood, brain and nerve forces, and disease sets
in. AT first there will be general indisposi-
ton, poor appetite, indigestion, severe head
ache. wakefulness and weakness in the back
and spine, the temper irritable, the spirits de-
pressed, the memory poor and the mind weak
ened, ending in premature decline or decay.
Dr. Chase's Blood and Nerve Food is COM
posed of the same elements that have been
wasted and worn out in the blood, brain and
nerves. By making new blood it turns weak
ness into strength and forces new life and the
vigor of youth into every portion of the body,
restoring the patient to perfect manhood.
Weigh yourself before taking it. Price so
cents, FIVE boxes, a fair trial, 100. The DR..
Chase Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Book free.
Sold and guaranteed at T. II. Thorn
as pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-20
Half Rnte to Worlds Fair.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays during
June the Chicago, Peoria & st. Louis
railway agents will sell tickets TO St
Louis and return, good seven days, at
one fare round trip. These rates will
apply only during June. The fair is
complete, and so is the c., P & St L.
train service. Plenty of hotel accom-
modations at st. Louis at reasonable
rates. Call on c. p. & St. L. agent
for full information.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-20

Gust PetersOn's residence, 1876
Third street, had narrow escape from
being destroyed by fire Friday night.
They were retiring and one of the
children was holding the lamp, while
her parent was letting down the fold
ing bed. The girl was standing too
near the bed and when it descended
it knocked the lamp out of her hand
and it fell to the floor and was broken.
The oil soon ignited and the flames
caught the bed clothing and then some
garments hanging in the closet. Mr..
Peterson soon pitched the burning
lamp out of the window, and when
the department arrived he had ex-
the flames in the room.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-20

Death came as the result of short
illness caused by old age. Deceased
was 72 years of age and was born in
Germany, Dec. "a, 1881, coming to this
country direct from Germany IN 1861.
Three daughters are left TO survive
ner death. These are Mrs. Emma
Schwenke, Mrs. Alvina Haller and
Miss Clara Eckmann.
c. Either, employed at the glucose
works, had some of the small bones in
one of his feet broken Saturday night
by bar falling on it. He was taken
in the ambulance to his home at 200G
Claussen street.
Plans have been completed for the
entire remodeling of the former Lead.
er building, owned by T. F. Halligan,
on Brady street, and the building
formerly occupied by the w. II. Hen
der hardware store, owned by c. F.
Biller. The two buildings will be COM
bined and large Office buildings
will be formed. improvements are
contemplated which will require an
outlay of at least SIS, 900.
Phillip Lundberg. aged II years, met
death Saturday afternoon at O'Clock
by drowning in a pool at the rear OF
the Davenport Locomotive works in
the west end of the city. With other
boys the lad was playing on small
raft, when it was overturned. The
little son of Carl Thode was rescued
by other boys who could swim, and
was brought to the shore nearly done
for. He recovered quickly. The Lund'
berg boy had gone down in over 10
feet of water, and though one of the
boys dived and touched him, his body
could not be brought to the surface.
by reason of the diver being too sman
to effect the purpose. The police were
notified and the body taken TO Runge's
undertaking establishment, where an
inquest was held late in the afternoon
by Coroner Lambach. The boys home
was at 212S West Fourth street, and
his father is engaged in con-
struction on work near Mexico, Mo.
Peter Bosen, whose home is on Elev
enth street, between Iowa and Le
Claire. had a couple of ribs broken by
contact with brick bat thrown at him
by a youthful companion with whom
he was fighting in the Bucktown dis
strict Saturday night.
Rev. c. A. Moore, of the Edwards
Congregational church preached the
baccalaureate sermon to the high
school students last evening