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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
HUNDREDS STRUCK BLIND.
Mysterious Eye Disease Asserting Itself
in Central Africa.

4 somewhat remarkable eye disease is
Mt present prevalent in several parts of
British central Africa. northeastern
Rhodesia and in Portuguese XambeSia.
At first it was noticeable in cattle, sheep
and goats and only recently was it
found to have attacked the natives. Tha
disease, according to the London Mail, is
mt present raging from Port Herald, Il
British station on the Xambesi, right on
toward Tcto. distance Of over 2Uo
miles, and at this latter place il is re-
ported to he quite an epidemic
William Arnott traveller who recent
~ returned from Tete. states that he OBJ
served hundreds who We're suffering from
the disease, and large number We're to-
tally blind. One Of the sights of Tete on
Sunday morning is the long lines Of
blind people who enter the town to beg,
each string being led by a little boy or
girl, At first a white spot is observed
on the cychall and this in a short space
of time becomes highly inlamed, The
eye then discharges a white, milky fluid
and the whole Of the eye becomes COW
cred with a white film. This is the criti
cal stage Of the malady, and if the dis
ease is very severe the cyehall bursts,
thus destroying the sight entirely.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
CltMENTiNA GONZALES,
or CENTRAL AMERICA,
RESTORED TO HEALTH.
PE-RU-Na The REMEDY

Miss Clementina Gonzales. Hotel Pro
vincia Guatemala. c. A., in Il recent
letter from 241 Cleveland Ave, Chicago,
ILL.,, writes
81 TOOK Perura for WORKOUT con-
,ditiOn. iwas SO run down thai could
nor sleep AZ night, had no appetite and
feH Hredin the morning.
~ tried many foTics. bur Peruns
was the only thing which helped me In
the least. After had taken but a hat
bottle felt much better continued
lis use for three weeks and was COM
piefey restored 10 health, and WIS
ebie 10 take up my studies which I had
been forced 10 drop. There is nothing
better liian Peruna to build up The
system. "---Ciemcntina Gonzales.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co,
of Columbus, Ohio, Tor instructive free
ltprlf f'"' i'"l
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31

a similar manner, less smut will be
found on those cereals grown on cold
clay soil than on a loamy soil, and, as
rule, the greatest amount of disease
will be found in cereals grown on
sandy humus soils. A high tempera-
ture of the soil during the first week
after sowing favors the termination
of the smut pores. and consequently
the infection of the cereals, Cereals
will terminate and begin their growth
at temperature below that at which
the fungus can develop.-New Eng
land Homestead.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Why Strawberry Plants Die.

Many stra wberry plants die because
they are kept too long after being dug
before transplanting. Some die be-
cause set too deep and the crown or
center of the plant is covered. But
III dry time more plants die from n
lack Of pressure on the soil about the
roots than from all other causes. In n
wet season they will I've II left on
top of the soil with no earth to cover
the roots. Plants out OF the ground
are like fish out OF water. Therefore
the sooner they are in their natural
element the lower the death rate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Lice on Hogs,

Make lice killer by shaving one
fourth pound of bar soap and boiling
for ten minutes, or until the soap Is all
dissolved, in half gallon OF soft wa
ter then pouring the boiling suds into
~ until a creamy mass is formed
When wanted for use stir pint Of II
In a gallon of warm water and spray
them. If the pigs are not affected, give
the SONS n teaspoonful Of subllned
sulphur once per day, also all the char.
COIL they desire 70 eat.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Clean Water for Hogs.

How to provide clean water for the
hog is one Of the problems. 1t is difh-
cult to devise any means by which
water can be kept before the swine
at all times and yet be so arranged
that the hogs will not wallow in it. 1t
appears, however, as though valu-
able suggestion looking TO the solution
Of this point has been made in late
issue of the Iowa Homestead by a
Kansas farmer who suggests plan
from which the accompanying cut has
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
keepinHthe Soil Fertile,

Prof. Hopkins suggests: If the son
Is acid or sour, apply lime to it to
make II sweet. II the soil Is poor In
nitrogen only, grow clover or some 9th
er legume which has the power to Sc
cure nitrogen from the air If the soil
is poor IN phosphorus only, apply bone
meal or some other form Of phoS
phorus If the soil Is poor in potassi
um only, apply potassium chloride or
some other form OF potassium.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Roast Relea SEES Iions

Two lions, the property of the city Of
Blackpool, England. We're found loose
one morning in the yard adjoining their
cage, together with portions of the body
of II workingman. The man on the pre-
vious night made the boast that lie
would enter the lions cage. Evidently
I'm an attempt to carry out his boast he
opened the cage. The animals escaped
and killed him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31

Take piece of plank, say > feet long
. inches thick and s inches wide; set
chain come up over plank and lean
plank toward post. Fasten single-tree
to end OF chain and when horses pull
the post will come straight up"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Beef Cakes.

Any remains OF undcrdressei beef;
salt and pepper TO taste few sprigS
of parsley, one egg, mashed potatoes
equal to one-third the quantity of the
meat. Mince the meat very fine. Boil
and mash potatoes equal to onethirI
the quantity Of meat, mix them nicely
with il, season with the pepper and
salt, mtnce up and add the parsley 10
it, Then beat the yolk Of one egg, mix
It with the mince to bind It, Make
the mince into cakes about the size OF
the round Of the top Of a teacup and
half an inch thick; flour them. and fry
them nice brown In hot beef dripping
or lard. Serve With garnsh OF par>
lev.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Canned Beets.

Wash the beets and leave on several
inches of tops. Boil until tender; pour
OF the hot water and cover with cold
When cool enough TO handle, rub the
skins Off with your hands, and slice
Have ready and scalding hot quart
of vinegar which has been brought to
the boil with n little salt aud pepper
and two cups OF grauuated sugar Lay
the sliced beets In this and when they
are scalding hot, pack in Jars; flI these
to overlooking with the vinegar and
seal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Feeding of Ducks.

All who raise ducks IN large NUN
bers for market find It necessary 10
food chiefly meat, in some form But
1t is a thing to be done with judgment
Ducks are hearty eaters and digest al
most anything, but too much pushing
with meat foods is almost certain 10
kin many Of them. Pushing for early
markets has TO be done with caution
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Mail by Sky-Rocket,

Perhaps the most unusual way of de
livering mails is that adopted for one of
the islands of the Tonga group i'll the
Pacific. where the danger of approach
ing inshore renders it necessary for the
mail steamer to use sky-rocket as a
postman,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
In "a Pinch, Use Aliens Foot Ease.

A powder to shake Into your shoes. II rests
the feet Cures Corus luminous swollen.
Sore, Hot. Callous, Aching, Sweating feet
md iugrowiug Nails Aliens Foot Ense
makes new or tight Shoes easy Sold by
all Druggists aud Shoe Stores. 25e sample
lie Roy, y Y
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
THE TURN OF LIFE
A Time When Women Are Susceptible to Many
Dread Observation-Disclosures Women Prepare
for 1t. Two Relate their Experience.

The "chancc oflife" is
the most critical period
Of a woman's existence,
and the anxiety felt by
women as it draws near
is not without reason.
Every woman who
neglects the care Of her
health at this time in
yites disease and pain.
When her system is in
n deranged condition,
or she is prcdisposed to
apoplexy, or congestion
Of any organ, the ten
dcncy is at this period
likely to become active
and with Il host OF ner-
vous irritations, make
life u burden. At this
time, also, cancers and
tumorS are more liable
to form and begin their
destructive work.
Such warning symp.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Mamie parfuif.

Put in saucepan the wcl-beatru
yolkS of eight eggs and a cupGul Of ma.
pie syrup, Cook until the mixture
forms thin coating on the spoon,
with which It should be stirred stead
ily. Take from the fire and beat until
cold. Whip a pint of cream stiff, stir
this in Lightly and freeze Serve I'm
glasses with spoonful of whipped
cream on top OF each glass This re
cipe will make a little over a quart.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Frozen Peaches with Ice Cream.

Large firm peaches should be chosen.
for this Peel carefully and cut each
in half Pack in an ice cave or freezer
for two or three hours. until well
frappe. Have ready rounds Of sponge
or angel cake. Lay one of the peach
halves on each OF these, surround the
Gaze with Ice cream or whipped cream.
and put n large spoonful OF ice cream
il the place left vacant by the peach
stone
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Smut Attacks Late Sowu Grain.

Early sowing OF cereals when the
soil temperature Is low gave In expe
rimeuts with barley, oats and spring
wheat less smut than late sowings. In
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31

Portraits Of Charles l. and Quccn
Henrietta Maria, hy SIR Anthony van
nyrk. were sold recently at Christie.
London. for $50 80
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
flashed Brown Potatoes,

Peel white potatoes and cut into
small dice of uniform size. Cover with
salted water and boil until tender but
not broken Drain and dry between
the folds OF n clean dish towel Turn
into pudding dish and cover With
hot milk that has been thlckened with
a lump Of butter rolled IN -four. Put
a cover over the dish and cook for
half an hour. then uncover ana brown
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31

Two bottles OF riso's Cure for Con.
sumption cured me OF a terrible cough -
Fred Hermann, 200 Box avenue, Buffalo.
y. y Sept "a, 1901.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Weak Bordeauu Mixture.

For the summer spraying OF peaches
and Japanese plums Copper sulphate.
pounds; fresh lime (unslacked. 2
pounds; water. 80 gallons Rhode
Island Formula
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31

S. W Leonard says in Farm and
Ranch; II will give a plan for pulling
up old fence posts. Take a chain and
PUT It around post close TO the ground.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31

CORN SHOCK BINDER.

trouble when you come to haul, and
the slower will take less room in the
she'd II Freeman.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31

MRS WiNSLoWS SOOTHING SYRUP for
Children teething suftrus the gums reduces Ia
ramuafiau, ailays pain. cures MUD couc. IS
reuts bottle
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31

The Atlputic ocean has an average
depth Of 5000 feet.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Good Chocolate Sauce.

-Four ounces sugar one gin OF water,
boiled for five minutes. Then stir In
slowly four ounces chocolate. When
these ARE well mixed pour into Jug
or jampot placed IN a pan of hot
water. Let the sauce cook In the lar
for five minutes, then stir In n gin Of
cream, or milk. or custard, and flavor
with half teaspoonfu of vanilla.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31

been made. Writing to our contem-
porary this man says:
1T is my opinion that many of the
maladies and much OF the fatalities
among hogs is due to carelessness on
the part of the owner by which the
hog Is compelled to take into his sys-
TEN large quantities OF filth In his
drinking water. l know where there
are wallowing places 1t is indeed
problem TO prevent this, because II
there is one thing which a hog delights
in more than another II is 10 battle
himself IN mud and then try TO dry it
eff in the drinking trough, and he gen
orally succeeds quite well. And
bunch OF them can Usually put three
or four inches Of mud In the bottom of
trough In single week. | enclose
you a drawing illustrating the plan
that l have used for some time in try
ing to keep my troughs clean. The
trough in this case IS made out OF two
pianks, one 2XS and the other exc,
piece of eightnch plank 10 inches long
nailed on each end TO this in turn
two other planks are nailed, thus fur
nishing an agency for scraping off
considerable mud from the hogs while
they are drinking l then nail on an
upright, as is indicated in the illustra-
ton, mortised out so that a plank may
he raised or lowered directly above the
center of the trough, the height de-
pending upon the size Of the hogs that
have access to the trough | acknowl-
edge that it takes Il little labor to
make troughs of this kind. but where
one has big bunch Of hogs believe
that he can save the price of his mate
rial and labor almost every day"
Doesn't Pay to Coddle Alfalfa.
If an alfalfa field Is in bad condi-
ton ii is usually best to pillow up and
re-seed. 1t scarcely ever pays, at least
where irrigation is practced, TO cod
die poor stand of alfalfa. Many
growers recommend disking every
spring, even when the stand IS good,
and some have even found it pay
ing practice to disk after each cut
ting. Such disking will often prevent
the encroachment Of weeds. In the
Eastern States alfalfa fields sometimes
suffer a check in their growth, tend to
turn yellow and otherwise show sick
ly condition. Oftentlmce this condi-
ton is accompanied by an attack of
alfalfa rust or spot disease. The best
remedy for such a condition IS to NOW
the field. The vigorous growth thus
induced may overcome the diseased
condition.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Goats or Sheep.

The Angora goat certainly has not
yet become very popular In New Eng
land There are a few small flocks.
but those who have them seem less
enthusiastic than they were two or
three years ago, and their neiGhborS
do not seem anxious to invest in them.
In Texas ana some other States of the
South and Northwest they appear t.
give better satisfaction. Reports from
many sections In the Eastern States
show an increased interest In sheep
and many fine focks can be cound. es-
Fecially of the larger English mutton
breeds. Vermont seems TO stand hv
her MerinoS, as she properly should,
for they have attained a high reputa-
ton and have sold at high prices. but
even In that State may be found good
fIocks of Oxford, Shropshire and
Hampshire, and these seem to be tn.
fayorifes with those who are startln,,
new locks or those who have nocks
of mixed breeds that they wish to i'm.
prove by crossing with n pure bred
ram of larger breed. Let the good
work 20 on, until New England has
ae many sheep in proportion to popu-
lation as were here a century ago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
Sod Bound Fruit Trees,

Sod bound trees are not very com
mon, but they are to be met with.
When a tree has made good growth
and has spread out its top to cover its
feet there is little danger of its be
coming sod bound, for the branches OF
the tree catch most OF the sunshine
and the grass growth below is meager.
The sod bound condition comes when
the tree Is either very young or so
old that the leaves are thin and few.
The young tree that is set I'm grass
ground and has never obtained very
good hold OF the ground is the one
most likely to become sod bound,
which means that the roots OF the
grass have possession of the soil and
are taking most of the plant food and
II DISTURB. Such tree can be relieved
cay by digging out the grass and CIV
ms it's roots the cotire use Of the
Ground.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-08-31
ueEs0G gas0COsunN'

! wrote YOU for advice and commenced
treatment with Lydia +. rlukhams NeEe-
table Compound a. Won directed, and | am
happy ID say TINT all those distressing s~rlp-
toms left me and have passed safely through
the Change OF Life, a well woman. am
recommending your medicine 10 all my
friends Mrs ANNE f. G. Hyond, Chester
town Mi
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-02-16

Can you account fer that sunny smile
that hovers around the manly face of
our friend Joe Meyer these days? A little
inquiry elicits the fact that his loving
spouse has presented him with bounc-
ing baby boy, the image of his idolizing
parent. No wonder his face reflects the
feelings of a grateful, loving heart
1t is told that young man of this
town while returning at late hour one
a night of the past week, from seeing his
adored one, was so intent upon think
ing of the charms of the lady that by
the intensity of cold and frost, her image
has become SO indelibly impressed upon
his heart that it will require several
summers before it is etfaced.
On Monday afternoon (Lincoln's Birth
day. the children Of Wales school march
ed in procession from the school house
to Foerster's hall with grand display
of flags and the rest of the day was
spent in practicing and rehearsing
'The character and life of the Saviour
of his Country" was held up to the
young generation as an example worthy
of initiation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-02-16
500 RAIL WAY TALK
New Extension Discussed by Chief
Engineer Clements.
WILL BE BUILT NEXT SUMMER.
EnQneer Clement States That the Road Will
Cross the Red River Near Ardoch and Will
be Built Through to a Point North of Minot
Bridge at ArdoCh to be Finished This Spring.

Chief Engineer Clement, Of the 500
railroad, was in Crookston, Mimi, on
Thursday last week. returning to St.
Paul, having completed the surveys for
the extension that will be built west of
Thief River Falls the coming summer.
Speaking of the prosposed line Mr..
Clement said: ''The line has been sur
veyed west of Thief River Falls for a
distance of about 800 miles to point
north of Minot, where it connects with
the 500 branch running north from
Minot. Work will be commenced on
grading from Thief River Falls early in
the spring and the line for some distance
into North Dakota will be completed
next summer. THE road will cross the
Red river nearly directly east from
Ardoch. N. D., which is nine miles dis
tant and is just north of Granville, on
the Minnesota side. The work on the
bridge has been commenced and every
thing that can be done towards its con-
structon during the winter will be com
pleted, though the superstructure will
not be put in place till the iron can be
shipped by rail after the track is laid to
that point"
Regarding the proposed line from Du-
luth to Thief River Falls, which rumor
has been busy about for some time past,
Chief Engineer Clement stated that so
far as he knew the 500 had never made
any survey of the route and he did not
believe that the South Shore had. He
believed eventually the road would be
built. as connection with Duluth was
necessary from the Red river valley by
the 500 and the roads with which II
affiliated. Mr. Clement willspend good
portion of the coming summer in this
section in connection with the construc-
ton work that will be going on along the
500 extension during the entire year.
II is known definitely, says Grafton
report, that the branch of the 500 line
to be built in the spring will 60 by way
OF Forest River and Ardoch. Repre-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-02-16
WALES.

Mr.. Wilkes, Sen. is visiting his old
home at Wahpeton, N. D.
Mrs. G. P. Getchell went to Hannah
last week to wait upon her mother who
is ill.
There are quite number of the good
people in this vicinity who are suffering
from attacks of ka Grippe.
Peter Kuhry starts for Munich on
Wednesday to begin his new job and his
friends all wish him success.
The contract for supplying the Dresden
School District with six cords of wood
was awarded to A. Frechette at Sl.25
cord
Our respected postmaster paid flying
visit to Mt Carmel and Langdon on
Monday, returning by the afternoon
train.
Mr.. Adams, the new manager of the
Farmers Implement and Supply Com
pany, moved his family into town last
week.
Asleigh load of the "youth and beauty"
of Wales drove to Hannah to enjoy an
evenings skating on the famous rink of
that town.
The school board are putting new
maps and blackboards into the principals
room and the convenience is certainly
appreciated.
The Catholic ladies of this town will
give one of their pleasing entertainments
for the benefit of the church, on Wednes-
dao evening in Foersters hall
The "Call" reports the Fargo school
board as having decided to adopt the
semi slant system of writing in the
schools of that city. Score one for
Fargo!
Owing to the fact that the schoolhouse
will not be large enough to accommodate
the attendance on the evening of the
22nd inst, Principal Macarthur has
secured the Forester hall for the occa-
sion.
The sale of farm stock and implements
on Saturday brought in large number
of the surrounding farmers, each anxious
to outbid his nsighbor. Quick sales
and coed prices we're the order, SO I
suppose all were satisfied
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-02-16
RUSH LAKE.

Louis Skapple was sizing up the new
town of Munich last week.
Eli Montgomery was business visitor
to Langdon few days last week.
George Montgomery. Jr. and John
Bieman have been on the sick list lately
with the grip.
Miss Mary Laporte is reported as being
quite seriously i'll at her home near Mt.
Carmel.
Louis Fortney one of the leading bust
ness men of Mt. Carmel was Wales
visitor last Friday.
The auction sale on the street brought
very satisfactory results last Saturday.
Horses especially going at very high
figure.
Don't forget the entertainment, social
and dance given by the high school at
Foerster's hall on Wednesday evening
February 22nd
Quite crowd representing the youth
and beauty of our town took in the
dance given by George Platz at the Platz
farm last Wednesday night.
Prof Hansen accompanied by his
trainer Prof. Donahue gave very salts
factory exhibition of stunts in the bowl
ing alley last Wednesday night
Frank Dew is purchasing horses and
machinery to beat the band this spring
and expects to farm on large scale
Besides working his own place in Triel
he will also work DR.. Lynn's farm nea,
there.
Our geniel postmaster certainly had q
rush of work the forepart of this week
the cause being an over supply Of
Valentines which our young lads and
lassies are in the habit of sending once
a year.
(Too Late for Last Week
J. F. A. Gilbert made business triE
to Langdon last Monday.
Mrs. VIM. Montgomery has been or
the sick list during the past week.