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The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-06-24

General Kuroki has to keep Cen
eral kuropatkin from f1anking Gen.
eral Oku, and from invading Korea
and he has big contract on his
hands-Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-06-24

It looks as if the democratic congress
sional campaign committee wants to
make Mr- Roosevelt one of the issues
of the campaign.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-06-24

Ion Perdicaris says that Bandit Rair-
Isouli is a perfect gentleman. Possibly:
but he is putting up prices like a beef
trust manager.-Washfng Post.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-06-24

terrible second summer when they
have DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the house. Natures
specific for bowel complaints Of every
scrt.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-06-24

Mississippi has instructed her dele
gates to vote for Judge Parker, and
tCoionel Bryan is going to New York to
speak against him. Every little helps.
t-Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-06-24
MALARIA;
AN INVISIBLE ENEMY,
TO HEALTH

Malaria is a slow poison but the most stubborn $40
deeply rooted when it takes possession OF ,he :s
tenn We breathe into the lungs the polluted germ
tainted air; the little microbes then enter ln'1 tnS
tenn and feeding uron the red corpuscles of the blood
soon reduce this vital lifesustanng fluid to sueh
weak waterv state that the patient becomes istless
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-06-24

The solid south" will dominate
the st. Louis convention, and the
ssouth is solid for Parker-Atlanfa
Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-06-24
RALEIGH NEWS LETTER

Governor Has Report on Encamp-
ment Site-He Has Not Yet Given
IL to the Public-Accomoda
for Orphans-New Rural Free De-
livery Route~State in Good FL
nancial Condition.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-06-24

1t mp IN sound health and strength.
II had been a great sufferer from indigestion
for the last nine years writee Mrs.. Margaret
! StingIe of Owings Mills Baltimore Co, Nd
II was such wreck il seemed death was near
but to-day can say feel like another woman n
have received much aud lasting good from Dr.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite
Prescription have taken twenty five bottles in
all, and followed the advice of DR.. r. V. Pierce
and am happy to say that life = worth living
now. A thousand thanks for your treatment
Do not be cajoled into trading a sub
stance for a shadow. Any substitute
offered as ~just as good" as vG0lden
Medical Discovery" is shadow of that
medicine. There are cures behind every
claim made for the Discovery"
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 large pages, in paper covers, is sent
free on receipt of twenty-oue one-cent
stamps to pay expense of mailing only.
Address DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-06-24

pale and anamic, and men
tally and physically de-
pressed. Malaria may be-
gin with slight rigors or
chilly sensations, followed
by fever and thirst; but
gradually all parts of the
system are affected; the
liver becomes torpid, and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
no Preserve Fence Posts.

In some sections of the country the
division of fields by fences is some
thing no longer done, but the majority
of farmers still feel that they should
divide their fields. The work involved
in fence building is so great that one
does not care to do it very often, hence
it will pay to go to some trouble to
preserve the posts, these being the
parts of the fence which need renew
ing firH.
While there are many preservatives
recommended, all Of them doubtless
more or less valuable, the old plan Of
smearing the end of the post with gas
tar is about as good as any. Of late
years strong solution of copper sui
phate has been used for this purpose,
with considerable success. 1t takes
time and trouble to prepare the fence
posts with either preservative, put on
as it should be, but it pays to do 1t,
for the posts will last double the num-
Der Of years.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12

of which have permanent wheels, and
when harvest is over the wheels of the
horse rake are attached to the remain
ing two. The gate rests on the wheel,
whether closed or open, the revolving
wheel carrying the gate around
whether opening or closing. The gate
rests at the back end on block of
wood, in which there is a socket, and
in this a gudgeon at the foot of the
gate head rests and turns. Mr.. Scott
says his 3-year-old boy can open an
1S-foot gate of this sort with ease.
The garden gate shown at Fig. 2
swings across the open end of a fixed
V-shaped enclosure. To pass through
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
General Farm Notes.

Drive slowly the first hour after
meal.
Light and dryness destroy fungus
growths.
Thorough grooming cleanses the bids
as we'll as the hair.
Sores or bruises on horses should
be healed up as soon as possible.
Add to the capacity of the farm by
adding to the strength of the soil.
Anything less than full feeding at
any period is sacrifice of net profit.
Glover is richer than grass in mus
Gle formers and is the best for young
stock.
Droppings deprived of the urine lose
the larger share Of the potash they
contain.
1t is always ruinous to dispose Of
any branch farming when prices are
unsatisfactory.
Next to old horses old sheep are
among the most disappointing animals
which are kept for profit.
In breeding be sure to select a male
that is from a family better in your
line Of dairying than your herd.
Generally the smaller the farm the
better the cultivation and the greater
the profit for the expenditure.
Keep a close watch over the suck
ling colts. A blemish or an injury
now may ruin tire value of the future
horse.
The dirt and sweat which accumu-
late on the horses during the day
should never be allowed to remain on
over night
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Cincinnati Post.

Don't, Jack. or | won't be able to
brace myself to the ordeal. Don't look
like that
He put his hand in his coat pocket.
Yes, the photograph was there. Had
he been untrue to Her?
I'm engaged-engaged Jack" said
Kathleen, excitedly. I'm going to
marry Lawrence Smith, the million
aire. oh, Jack, l never really thought
you cared-why didn't you ask me
years ago-when I was a bud. It's too
late now-too late. It's going to be
grand church wedding. He wanted it
to be quiet affair, but /"
Thought it would be the last quiet
day he'd have, no doubt"
why, Jack, l never knew you to
make such wretched joke before.
High noon-at st. Luke's-June s.
You'll be there?"
I'm afraid not, Kathleen-I-"
"Oh, we can still be friends. This
is the twentieth century, you know,
and jealousy is out of date"
Il know, but"
"Oh. say we can be friends still,
Jack. I never could bear these stuffy
little apartments, the modern love in
cottage. It's much better this way,
dear"
81 know, Kathleen. But"
ooh. don't think I meant anything
horrid. I'm not that kind Of woman,
Jack. But Lawrence likes you'll think
he wants you to be best man. Will
your
Pm awfully sorry, but 1 couldn't,
really"
The tension, drawn SO tight mo-
ment since, was ready to snap. Had
il done so, the man would have
laughed, the relief was so great. But
his duty was still undone. and doubly
repugnant after her confession.
"Oh, you must" pleaded Kathleen,
."eIse YOU must know what people will
say"
She looked at her watch.
4 must go now," she said, "for we
are going to ball tonight. Promise
me. Jack, that if Lawrence asks you.
YOU will be his best man at our we'd
ding. Do it for me, dear, won't you"
She gave him a good-by kiss, to
make her plea more profound.
r "Oh, the mischief, can't, kath-
leen," he said squeezing her little
hands warmly. II would if l could,
YOU know, but it's impossible"
why, dear?'
The words were warm, but the tone
was cold.
"Well, I'll tell you've tried to tell
YOU all the evening, but you didn't give
me a chance. I'm going to be married
myself that same day. Francis
co Town Talk.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Value of Root Crops.

There has been much controversy of
late years concerning the relative
values of root crops and silage. This
seems to be one of the questions that
ought not to be discussed, inasmuch
as the two crops, in the writer's opin-
ion at least, are essential and one will
not take the place Of the other except
in the sense that either provides succu-
lent food for stock.
When we commence to compare the
cost of raising either crop we get into
interesting figures. Those who have
tried it know that it is hard to sow
the seeds of root crops by hand, and
they also know that until the plants
are large enough to hold their own it
is hard work keeping the weeds down.
AS to the feeding values of the two,
unquestionably the silage is the most
valuable, and if called upon to decide
between the two / would select silage
every time.
If one has a good siio the root crops
will have their greatest value in fur
nishing variety In the menu, but
1t is where the silo is unknown that
the root crops ought to be extensively
grown as furnishing a Succulent food
and a digestive at comparatively small
cost, as well as a crop which may be
stored for winter use at small expense.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12

white flowers in June. Stagger grass
is common native plant of wet mead
ows and savannas in the eastern part
Of the State, and is probably the cause
Of much sickness among grazing ami
mails in early spring.
Other common and poisonous plants
liable to be eaten by stock are the cali
co and wicky laurels (kalmia latifolia
and k. angustifolia). The leaves of the
wild black cherry and those of the
common buckeye are poisonous. The
leaves and seeds of the Unison weed
are very poisonous. The flowers of the
yellow jessamine and the larkSpur are
poisonous. The two sneeZe weeds COM
mon in that State are injurious to
stock. The roots of the Indian poke
(veratrum viride), the Indian turnip
(arisamae triphyllum) and the common
poke phytolacca decandra) are all poi
sonous The magistrates and sumachs
are poisonous. The wild and garden
spurges are poisonous to the skin of
many persons. The water hemlock
(cicuta maculata), a common weed, has
a very poisonous root which is often
eaten by children under the impress
sion that it is sassafras.
For animals not much can be done
by way of remedy. A draft Of warm
melted lard poured down the throat
Of the animal from long necked bot
tie will generally relieve the pain, and
in most cases when used soon after
the effect of the poison becomes visible
will save the animals life. In cases
Of children prompt emetic should be
the first thing. Sulphate of zinc, from
twenty to thirty grains in cupful Of
warm water, is effective, as is a tea
spoonful of mustard in cupful Of
warm water After the emetic has
acted, give some sweet Oil, cream or
milk If the patient becomes drowsy,
give strong coffee in small, repeated
doses, and keep patient walking.
Children should be taught to avoid
eating strange plants, and stock should
not be turned out too early when
hunger forces them to eat plants they
instinctively avoid at other times
Gerald Mccarthy, Biologist N. c. Dept
of Agriculture.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Early Flowing for Wheat.


While all wheat growers recognize
Ahe necessity for late sowing of wheat
to avoid, as far as possible, the raw
ages Of the hessian fly, all do not see
the necessity for early preparation of
the soil. It is generally believed that
much Of the loss from winter freeZ-
ing might be avoided by the early
blowing of the ground for winter
wheat.
Early preparation of the seed bed
is easier than late blowing; it gives
one a chance to get rid Of the weeds
more effectively, the seed bed may
have one or more extra borrowings or
rollings and, altogether, put in much
better condition than when the plow-
ing is done late. Then, too, should
the ground be not in the best condi-
ton at seeding time, the thorough prep
aration previous will count for a
great deal, enabling one to catch the
ground for the final narrowing and
rolling whenever it chances to be right
for such working.
The question of varieties should also
receive more consideration than it does
and an excellent way is to look up the
best wheat fields in your county on
similar soil and ascertain what varie
YES are grown. II addition to this
esery wheat grower, large or SMALL
ssssuld have test ground for new
sost.s. 1t will pay for it's cost in Civ
ing one accurate knowledge Of sorts
on their own grounds.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
OPEN THE DOOR.

=,per the door, let in the air;
we winds are sweet, and the flowers are
fair,
Low is abroad in the world to-day;
IA our door is wide it may come this way.
Open the door!
Dpen the door, let in the sun:
lie hath Il smile for every one;
He hath made of the raindrops golden
gems;
He may change our tears to diadems.
Open the door.
.Open the door of the soul; let in
Strong. pure thoughts which shall Danish
sin;
E,They shall grow and bloom with grace
divine
land their fruit shall be sweeter than that
of the vine
Open the door!
Open the door Of the heart; let in
Sympathy sweet for stranger and kin.
1t will make the halls of the heart so fair
That angels may enter unaware.
Open the door.
British Weekly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Cream, TaHy.

Into a pound of granulated sugar
stir just enough milk to dissolve it,
add saltspoonful of cream of tartar
and turn into saucepan. Set at the
side of the range and bring slowly to
the boil. Stir steadily until little
put into cold water is about as stiff
as putty. Pour into slightly greas
ed pan and let it cool until your finger
leaves dent on the mass Now beat.
turn upon a sugared pastry board
using powdered sugar, and knead, them
roll into sheet a half-inch thick. Cut.
into squares.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
pounds per COW daily is about fair
ration and will give results which will
warrant the expense at any season.
Alfalfa for Orchards.

While 1t has been stated by q num-
Der of successful apple growers that
alfalfa makes an excellent crop to
grow in the orchard, it is believed
by those who have experimental ex-
tensively along this line that the prac-
tice is not good one. Those who are
familiar with alfalfa know that 1t
roots deeply and consumes vast guam
titles of potash and phosphoric acid
and moisture, as well, all essential to
the proper growth of the trees; it is
therefore plain that the crop is one
which should not go into the orchard
Put the alfalfa In the open field af-
ter inoculating the soil with alfalfa
bacteria; SOW seed at the rate of %
pounds to the acre and If the soil has
been well enriched with the essential
plant food, nitrogen, potash and phos-
phoric acid, the chances are all in ia
vor of its taking hold. If it doesn't,
try it again and again, for it will pay
to go to some trouble to get a perma-
nent stand of alfalfa.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12

1t is an established fact that the
United States now holds the record for
fruit, such as oranges and lemons,
peaches and grapes. AS nation we
eat more fruit than any other and grow
considerably more than we eat. Eighty
millions of dollars year is the figure
for Strawberries alone. A hundred
millions would scarcely cover the value
Of all the grapes marketed. Peaches
we raise in astonishing quantities, in
orchards containing as many as 300,-
600 trees, but our banner crop, so far
as fruit is concerned, is apples. We
have produced as many as 210,O0O,00O
barrels in a single season. Ships
weigh anchor in New York three at a
time in single week bearing apples
to Europe. Indeed, it is one of the
greatest industries, and our country
promises to rank as the chief fruit
field Of the world.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Frnit Pudding.

Boil in pint of water until thor
oughly cooked quart of ripe berries,
and when nearly done add sugar to-
suit the taste. Skim the fruit out into
a pudding dish, which may be sent to-
the table. To the juice add a scant
cup of graduated wheat, wet in a
,.ttle cold water. Cook 10 minutes,
stirring all the time, then pour the,
mixture over the fruit. This pudding
may be eaten hot with custard sauce,
but it is best when served perfectly
cold with cream and sugar. CHARTERED
peaches and halved apricots may be-
taken instead of the berries.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Corn Ou1elet.

Score down center of grains and.
press out the pulp from four or five
tender ears of corn; beat four eggs
just enough to mix the yolks and
whites, add the corn, sprinkle with.
pepper and pour in one tablespoonful.
butter in a frying-pan and, when hot,
turn in the omelet and shake over a
good fire until well set; when nearly
done, dust with salt; when done but
not solid in the center, begin to roll
and then turn out on a hot platter.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Short Suggestions.

A candle protected by a glass chin
ney made for the purpose is much
safer to carry about the house than
lighted lamp.
ready Some young housewives learn
all about this by experience and sad
experience, too.
Asparagus dishes are gorgeous
things in color, the body of the platter
in green usually, and representing
long stalks of asparagus.
Oilcloth tackled across the bottom of
a screen door will strengthen the net
ting and prevent rain beating in.
Keep a good-sized piece of charcoal
in the refrigerator until frost comes,
removing the charcoal every ten days
or two weeks.
To clean fishy frying pan fill with
cold water and place on the fire to boil.
When boiling put red-hot cinder in
then wash in the usual way.
1t is better to use wooden spoon
than one of metal when stirring milk.
or soups, and before using baking tins
you should grease them inside thor
oughIy either with butter or lard. In
order to prevent them from burning,
ii is well to take the precaution of
sprinkling the shelves OF the oven with
colt
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Sn~n Broth.

Cover a half-cup of sage with luke
warm water and soak for an hour.
Turn into double-boiler, add a cup,
of boiling water and simmer until
very soft. Add three cups of hot milk
that has had stirred into it two table
spoonfuls of butter rolled in -four. Beat
well, add celery salt, pepper and a lit
tie onion juice, stir up and beat from
the bottom for two minutes, pour grad
ually upon two beaten eggs heat thor
oughly, but do not boil, stirring stead
ily then serve
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
DEATH IN THE FIELDS.

Some Poisonous Plants in North Caro-
lima Threaten Animals.
Each recurring spring brings to the
North Carolina Department of Agricul-
ture specimens of plants which nave
poisoned animals or children. The last
case of such poisoning occurred near
Warsaw, a child having eaten as
"spring greens" the dubious roots of
plant locally called "stagger grass,
and which is botanically known as
clabberimus. This plant belongs to the
colchicum tribe of the lily family, and
is not a true grass. 1t bears large
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Cotton-seed Meal for Cows.

Dairymen find it difficult to carry
the cows along properly during the
droughty days of summer on pasture
alone, and all proper grains have been
tried wiz varying results. One Of
the best summer grains is cotton-seed
meal, for while feeding it will not ma
terially increase the milk flow 1t will
keep 1t nearly to the standard and will
keep up its quality, which is quite as
important The feeding Of it also
makes better butter at all times, and
particularly during the summer. While
the quantity fed varies according to
from two to four
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Motto for Manicures.

A very pretty manicure in Liverpool
recently was attending upon an officer
of the Scottish Volunteers, and as she
added the finishing touches she looked
up with limpid eyes and said:
1--WE are always SO glad to have
testimonials from our customers. Do
you mindT''
"Delightedr' responded the gallant
warrior. Whereupon he wrote upon
his card, There is divinity that
shapes our ends"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Cold Peach Pudding.

Boil one cupful of rice in water, to-
which add half a teaspoonful of salt
and juice of one lemon; when tender,
press rice through colander; to this
PURGE add half cupful sugar, one pint
fresh peach pulp, half teaspoonfui al
mOnd extract, one teaspoonful butter,
one-half cupful cream; place on stove
to become hot, then pack into but
tered mould and set on rec to- chill.
Serve with whipped cream.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Fish PuHs.

Make in saucepan white sauce OF
tablespoonful each of butter and flour,
to which, when creamed, add onehalf
cupful of milk; stir in cup Of cold,
cooked fish seasoned with salt and pep
per and very well faxed; as soon as
well stirred in, remove from fire and
add two well-beaten eggs; drop this
batter by spoonfuls into hot fat; drain
puffs ON brown paper and serve at once
ON folded napkin, garnished with
water creSS.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Lincoln Shortbread.

Beat four ounces of lard and butter
to a cream, stir saltspoonful of salt
and the same of soda with just enough
vinegar to cover 1t, then add a pound
Of dried and sifted -four, mix with milk
to a stiff paste, roll quickly half an inch
thick, cut into cakes rs large as fruit,
saucer and prick all over; bake till
brown. Split while hot and butter the
same as Yorkshire cakes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12

of couple of old wagon wheels Of
the same height. which are wedged
onto the ends Of a short stick about
thirty inches long which leaves the
wheels about eighteen inches apart.
Then nail five or six cross pieces be-
tween the spokes, close to the hub;
cross-pieces form the frame upon
which the wire is reeled. A-axle; B
wheels; C-crosspiece.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Handy Wire Reel.

Here is shown very good wire reel
which can be used to move an old
wire fence. This device is very handy
for moving the wire on, as well as
reeling and unreeling it. 1t is made
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Chocolate Loaf Cake,

Cream half-cup Of butter with a,
cup of powdered sugar, add cup of
milk, four beaten eggs and six table
spoonfuls of grated chocolate, dissolv
ed in a gill Of cold milk. Flavor with.
vanilla and stir in lightly and quick
ly a pint of prepared flour that has
been sifted. Bake in wellgreased
loaf tin.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12

Handy Farm Gates.

VIM. Scott, Manitoba farmer, con-
tributes to the Montreal Herald and
Star illustrations Of two forms of gates
which are used with satisfaction ON his
farm. The gate represented in Fig.
is used over the farm, while Fig. 2
represents the small garden gate. Mr..
Scott has five Of the larger gates, three
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Fish Diet Bad for the Voice.

Fine voices, it is said, are seldom
found in a country where fish or meat
diet prevails. Those Italians who eat
the most fish Chose of Naples and
Genoa) have few fine singers among
them. The sweet voices are found in
the Irish women of the country and
not of the towns. Norway is not a
country of singers, because they eat
too much fish, but Sweden Is country
of grain and song. The carniyorous
birds croak; grain-eating birds sing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12

When the opportunity arrives for q
man to break into the hero class he is
usually taking a nap.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-08-12
Breaking 1t Gently

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