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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
BASKETS FOR SELECT FRUIT.

Several times space has been given in
this department to the advantages OF
using the small package in marketing Sc
lected fruit and especially where the mar
ket Is a large city where space for stor-
age Is limited on the part of the consumer.
There are several designs of baskets that
are very popular. Most of them hold one
fifth of a bushel and are made after the
plan OF the well known grape basket.
Lately a new pattern has been Introduced
which Is becoming popular with shippers.
1t Is not unlike the ten-pound grape bas-
ket In form except that the cover is so ar
ranged that at each corner there is an
open space sufficient for ventilation, but
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
Two Laughs in This Story.

III IIOTIUOTT STTIOIIICTC.
The American In the corner of the
non-smoking flrst-class carriage insist
ed on lighting his"cigar. The Indignant
Britisher in the other corner protested,
and protested in vain. At the next sta
ton he hailed the guard, with hostile
intent; but the placid American was too
quick for him. Guard" he drawled, Il
think you'll lind that his gentleman is
travelling with a third-class ticket on
him Investigation proved him to be
right, n the indignant Britisher was
elected. A spectator of the little scene
asked the triumphant American how
he knew about that ticket. Wall"
explained the imperturbable stranger,
1T was sticking out of his pocket and I
saw it was the same color as mine"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24

wasted from 1914 to 122 pounds. At
the time l started using Doan's Kid.
ney Pills an abscess was forming on
my right kidney. The trouble was
quickly checked, however, and the
treatment cured me, so that 7 have
been we'll since 1896 and weigh 1888
pounds"
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all druggists. Price so
cents per box.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
Erudite Professor.

Washington Star; Professor Skiggs
has a wonderful mind.",
Yes answered Miss Cayenne,
when you think how hard one of his
lectures is to listen to, you shudder tc
think of the cerebral strain it must
have taken to evolve It,"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24

sent me home with
a terrible attack OF
kidney trouble. J
had acute conges
ton. sharp pain ls
the back, headache,
and attacks of dir
illness. My eyes
gave out, and With
the languor and
~sleeplessness OF the
diSpa Sc mon mo
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRlcuL
TuRE,S NiTRO.cUITuRE.

Some time since. in this department.
mention was made of cultures which
We're being sent out by the department OF
agricuiture at Washington and our read
ers We're advised to send for some. Later.
u Was advised. after a statement from
Washington. that the. department was
sending the cultures to only a few special
stses and in the same article we warned our
readers against the probability OF unre-
liable people offering these cultures. Lat
er We made public the fact they were be-
Ing offered by INSCRIPTIONS people and
suggested that In h event Of being IN
doubt as to who We're the honest dealers,
the state experiment station BIZ communi-
Gated with. The readers OF newspapers
are familiar with the recent exposures OF
various kinds In the agricultural depart
ment's work and the charge that one man
was connected financially with q concern
manufacturing nitro-culture. One OF the
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
EIatterino.

Chicago Tribune: Maud-Got a new
young man, nave you? I'd like to know
how he looks.
Mabel-You would? Well. here's his
photograph.
Maud-Oh, that's his photograph, is it?
Qnspects it, Still, I'd like to know how
he looks.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24

Andre by M. Syveton, in the French
chamber of deputies. No harm was
DONE, as the affairs were practically
bloodlcss The duelist who was the
worst hurt was able to ride away from
the field OF honor on his bicycle.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
SORE HANDS, SORE FEET.
Itching, Burning Palms and Painful
Finger Ends-Complete Cure by Cuti-


cura.
One Night Treatment: Soak the
hands or feet on retiring, in a strong,
hot, creamy lather of Cuticura Soap.
Dry, and anoint freely with Cuticura
Ointment, the great skin cure and pur-
est Of emollients. Wear, during the
night, old, loose kid gloves, or band
age lightly in old, soft cotton or linen.
For red, rough and chapped hands,
dry, assured, itching, feverish palms,
with brittle, shapeless nails and pain
full finger ends, this treatment is SIM
ply wonderful, a single treatment af-
fording the most grateful relief, and
pointing to a speedy, permanent and
economical cure. In no other ailment
have Cuticura Soap and Cutlcura ONT
ment been more effective.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
His ldea.

Willie-Say, MON. what Is a Mormonf
His Mammal nan with about ten
or fifteen wives.
Willie-Gee! Tn glad pop amt a
Mormon. Just think of having ten or
fifteen mother to lick you.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
Do Your Fee1 Acne aud Burn?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Ease,
a powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bun
Ions, Swollen, Hot and Sweating Feet. AT
NIL Druggists and Shoe Stores, ,25c. Sample
sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy. N, Y.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
Lost ~ POUNDS

Was Fast Drifting Into the Fatal
Stages of kidney Sickness.
DR.. Melvin M. Page, Page Optical
Co., Erie, Pa, writes: Taking too
many iced drinks in New York in 1898
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
LOOKING Ahead.

First Banker-I dom see why you keer
that cashier.
Second Banker-What's the matter with
him?
First Banker-He's extremely careless.
Second B~anker-That's one reason why
! keep him. Hes liable to overlook a lot
of stun in case he skips out.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
Not Entirely Lost,

Johnny-"Was that a good banana?"
Bill-"The inside of it wasn't good,
but Is had a. bully skin or 1t Three
fellers nave already slipped up on it.
and I'm on The watch for more Of
'em."-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24

In Germany a great deal of damage
has been reported lately from the large
moths which infest dairies and live on
butter and milk.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24

fasten an eight-inch piece of barrel hoop.
fastening the lower end to the lath with
nails and holding the upper end in place
with the string. Before milking take the
COWS tail and draw the hairy bunch
through tho loop. She Will be unable to
move II nnd after a few trials will give
&c up and stand still. The illustration
plainly shows how this device IL cor.
structed and applied.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24

not large enough so that the fruit can be
distracted from the basket. This Is a de-
cided advantage for ventilation will solve
the problem of shipping we'll ripened fruic
considerable distances. This ventilated
top does not in any way prevent the stack
Ing of the baskets with due regard to
economy of space, nor can the ventilation
be shut off in any way by any method Of
stacking the baskets. The illustration gives
a good idea of this basket and as there are
several on the market with the same ven
tiiating device differently applied they are
worth inveSfipati ting
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24

Sliding seats were first used in rowing
races in 1873.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24

The increase of population In the
United States within the last fifty years
exceeds by 14.0o0,000 that of h present
population OF France.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
CUTTING CORN FOR sILAGE.

"a. L nc lIelutilL IllSldhe IL lldae OIL cutting
corn for silage when the ears are too
green or, in the milk stage, as they are
generally known when in this condition.
If one will stop to think they will remem-
Der that the greatest feeding value of the
corn is when it is mature although not
hard and dry. Perhaps as good a rule to
be guided by as any is to cut the corn for
sllase just before the leaves begin to show
a decided yellow cast. OF course there
must be some nice calculation in this, but
1t is easily worked out if one will be care
full and watch the crop. The old idea that
silage must be a mass of fermented corn
Is being lost sight of and intelligent feed
ers recognize the fact that it has its great
est value when the silage is sweet and as
nearly green as possible. In this condition
1t has a greater value than we realize and
1t is certainly sufficiently great to pay well
FOR all the time and thought necessary to
grow corn properly as well as to cut it and
store It when in the best condition.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24

investigators now says tina the assistant
secretary of agriculture authorizes the
statement that he is making an investiga-
tton into the matter Of the value Of nitro
cultures and advising the public to await
the results Of this investigation before de-
pending too much on nitro-culture from
commercial firms. This is probably good
advice. although it will work harm to the
men who are supplying the honest article.
II the department. Of agriculture will give
the results Of its investigation wide pub
llcity and specify by name and address
those who are supplying the spurious ar
ticle and those the reliable then the ex-
pose will not have been in vain and farm
ers will be placed in possession, at a small
cost. of something Of great benefit to them
in growing certain crops.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
THE SWITCHING TAIL.

One Of the troubles Of the mixer is the
frequency with which the COW switches
her tail into ones face or knock ones hat
off. There are a number of simple devices
to overcome this and one of the best Of
them is made by arranging a length Of
wire about three feet back of the animal
stretching it from one post to another.
Before fastening the one end take a lath
and after boring a hole in it run the wire
through it. On the other end of the lath
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-08-24
ONCE MORE

wheat. 1t must be remembered that SOW
ing at this time pre-supposes that the soil
Is well supplied with moisture and partic-
ularly near the surface in order that a
good growth may be had during the period
that remains for growth of plant before
winter sets in. Do not use a nurse crop,
but sow the seed alone and SOW thickly,
using at least twenty pounds of seed to
the acre; 1t Is a good plan to SOW half the
seed lengthwise of the field and the
otner half across the field. If sowed broad
cast from eight to ten pounds Of seed
should be used and 1T should be lightly
covered with a harrow and then rolled.
Try a small plot If this Is your first ex-
pertinent with the plant.
EDUCATING THE CONSUMER.
Few workers of the soil can afford to
take to themselves the task Of educating
the public specially when large organiza-
tions will do so little towards it. At the
st. Louis fair in awarding prizes for fruit
Quality was counted only as. 15 points out
of a possible 100, while color was also
counted at 10 and size at Is, SO that one
had only to exhibit a well known specimen
of any variety with a high color and gain
30 points in Che competition over Is award
ed for quality. This Is manifestly wrong
for 1t gives the consumer q wrong i'm
preston of the fruit and, in many cases,
prevents increased consumption which is a
detriment to the producer for it tempts
him to growing highly colored varieties
regardless of quality and so the consumer
suffers. Years ago when the writer first
became acquainted with the Schaffer's
raspberry. a variety dirty purple in color
but of exquisite flavor, he determined thai
when he had anything of superior quality
he would find a market for it regardless
of its appearance. This has been accom-.
plished In a small way, but with great eff
Tort. 1t was not profitable, of course. hu,
When my town customers see me with &
basket of odd shaped fruits or vegetable.
they cry, Here's Pierce with more mon
strosities,"" but they are always eager tt
sample them and to clean out my produc
n the quality IS good. If you have any
thing on the place that is of extra gooe
quality and a good locker" offer it tt
your customers who have confidence il
you and you'll be able to sell it at a goo,
price,
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1905-05-06
CLIMATE AND CROP BULLETIN.
Weather Bureau, Missouri Section For The
Week Ending Last Monday.

Cool weather prevailed Throughout
the state until the 28th, but on ant
after that date the weather was mucl
warmer; maximum temperatures of sc
degrees and above were recorded a,
several stations on the 28th. The
precipitation of the week was in ex-
cess of the normal in all sections ex-
cept the southwest. Soaking and
timely rains occurred in the central
and east-central counties-where eff
fects of the drought were most serious
and showers, more or less heavy,
were general over the state.
In most of the southwest counties
conditions were favorable for farm
work, and plowing and corn planting
progressed satisfactorily and was COM
pleted in most counties; elsewhere,
with one or two exceptions, all farm
work has been practically at stand
still since the Oath, owing % wet con-
ditions of the soil. The warm wealth
er of the latter part of the week start
ed vegetation growing rapidly, but
warmth and sunshine is needed for
corn termination.
Wheat is making vigorous growth,
and the consensus of opinion of CORE
,spondents is that the condition is ex-
cellent. Rye is doing well.
Oats are coming to good stand, but
warmth and sunshine are now essen
tial for rapid growth; meadows are in
fair condition, and all grasses have
made marked improvement since the
rains.
Correspondents in some of the
southern counties state that peaches
and plums have been killed to great
er or less extent by recent low tenn
peratures, and in some localities straw
berries were killed, but as a rule fruit
of all kinds seems to have escaped
serious injury. Strawberries in Mis-
sissippi county are nearly ready for
the market.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1905-05-06
Those Fence Machine Gases.

A decision of the Macon county
circuit court in favor of the plaintiff
this week in what is known as the
"Leader fence machine cases." will be
of interest to some Linn county farm
ers who, we understand, invested in
the Leader fence machine at the So
llcitation of w. E. Thornburg, agent,
who in 1908 operated largely in Ma
con county, selling some $4,000 worth
of machines and of territory to farm
ers, taking their notes for the same.
The machines were not delivered un-
til year had elapsed from the time
of the sale, but the notes for the same
turned up promptly i'm the hands OF
innocent purchasers. The case decid-
ed was that of R. A. Tharpe, cashier
of the bank of Wheeling, Missouri,
against E. L. Davis, a farmer resid-
ing near La Plata. G. G. Bigger, of
Laclede, was attorney for the plaintiff.
The case, it is said, will be appealed
to the supreme court.-Gazette.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1905-05-06
Woodmen! Woodmenl

At meeting in Linneus last Fri
day of representatives from several
M. W. A. camps it was decided to
call meeting for Friday, May II, at
1 p. m. at Linneus, at which it is de-
sired that every camp in Linn county
be as fully represented as possible.
The object of the meeting is to discuss
the best methods for getting up big
class in our county for adoption into
the Modern Woodmen of America.
Other counties in Missouri are meet
ing with great success by adopting
members in classes-Linn county can
do as well, if not better. Let's turn
out on the 18th, neighbors, and get
the thing started. Bring the matter
up and discuss it at the next meeting
of your camp.
ED. BUTTERFIELD, Chairman.
L. E. WoRNER, Sec'y.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1905-05-06
Saved by Dynamite.

Sometimes flaming city is saved
by dynamiting space that the fire
can't cross. Sometimes cough hangs
on SO long you feel as if nothing but
dynamite would cure it. 2. 7. Gray,
of Calhoun, Ga, writes: "1iy wife
had a very aggravated cough which
kept her awake nights. Two physi-
clans could not help her, SO she took
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, which
eased her cough, gave her sleep and
finally cured her." Strictly scientific
cure for bronchitis and La grippe. AT
w. r. Barton's drug store. Price,
SOC and s1.00; guaranteed. Trial
bottle free.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1905-05-06
OVER THE COUNTY.

| Probate court convenes at Linneu
next Monday.
1t is reported by the Journal tha
several Marceline spectators los
money on the big drop in wheat las
week.
DIR. Pettijohn has sold his drug
store to Fred Alberts who has beer
his prescription clerk for severa
years.
Mrs. Grant Harrison, aged %
years, died at the family home in
Linneus last Tuesday night from con-
sumption.
Guy Bigger, who sold out his shoe
store at Marceline few weeks ago,
is putting in large stock of hardware
at that place.
The May term of the Linn county
circuit court begins at Linneus one
week from next Monday. The bar
docket is printed in The BLADE to.
day.
Brookfeld is becoming more met
ropolitan every year, says the Argus,
since bread wagon has been started
that delivers bread every day, three
loaves for 10 cents.
The city attorney of Brookfeld has
been instructed by the city council
to bring suit against all citizens of
that town who have not yet paid their
poll tax for 1904.
DIR. J. M. Greenwood, for quarter
of century superintendent of the
Kansas City public schools, will de-
liver the baccalaurate address to the
graduating class of the Brookfeld
high school at the first M. E. church
in Brookfeld next Sunday evening.
1t is expected that over one thous-
and delegates will attend the Grand
Army state encampment at Brook
field on the 18th and 18th of this
month. The good people of Brook
field are making due preparations to
take care of their visitors on that
occasion.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1905-05-06
Terrific Race With Death.

death was fast approaching"
writes Ralph F. Fernandez, of Tam,
pa, Fla, describing his fearful race
with death, ""as result of IiAer trou-
BILE and heart disease, which had rob-
bed me of sleep and all interest in
life. I had tried many different doc
tors and several medicines, but got
no benefit until [ began to use Elec-
trio Bitters. So wonderful was their
effect that in three days I felt like a
new man, and today [ am cured of
all nv troubles" Guaranteed at W.
r. Barton's drug store; price SOC.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1905-05-06
LACLEDE, MISSOURI SATURDAY, MAY 6. 1905
Locust Creek Items.

Mrs. Geo. Lloyd and daughter
Miss Rosa, spent Monday with Mrs
Geo. Estes.
Mrs. L. Eichman and son Ralph
spent Tuesday and Wednesday with
her brother near Sumner.
III. G. Hoskins and family and W.
W. Hoskins and family spent Sunday
afternoon with the family of Geo.
Lloyd.
Geo. Lloyd is the proud owner of
a pair of twin mules that are doing
well, only one is a little on the jack
rabbit order.
Ia Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Estes and little
Eulah May spent Sunday with the
Warren brothers and their mother
near Meadville.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Balcom re-
ceived word Monday of the death of
of their eight months old granddaugh-
ter in Oklahoma.
Misses Effie and Edith Mahurin,
Laura Skully and Ellen Estes, and
Charley Mahurin, J. Ell. Skully and
Jack Mcdonnell spent last Sunday at
Mrs. E. j, Watson's.
James Simms and wife, of near
Brookfeld, j. @. Lewis and family
and Mrs. Lewis mother, Mrs. Nc
Cullough, and Mr.. and Mrs. Deems,
of near Meadyille spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Standby.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1905-05-06
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
postoffiee at Laclede May l, which if
not claimed in thirty days will be
sent to the dead letter Office: Mr..
Ben Burton, Mr.. G. G. Bouser, Mr..
Charley Huse, Mr.. Fl. S. Raymond,
Mr.. A. J. Thompson. In calling for
any of the above please mention that
they have been advertised.
A. j. CAYwooD, P. NJ.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1905-05-06
BUSY Buggy BUYERS.

The following parties wanting gooc
vehicles went to P. F. Felt for them
in the past 80 days, and more are
coming.
Laclede Buyers.
G.. W. Anderson.
III. F. Englehart.
w. o. Anderson.
Rev. E. L. Robson.
A. J. Leech.
Chas. Jones.
q. 7. Standby.
Geo. Jones.
Linneus Buyers.
Geo. Yerion.
Ed. Singleton.
Elmer Peacher.
Ed. Dali.
w. A. Couch.
VIM. Cotter.
Virgil Wingate.
Brookfeld Buyers.
Joel Stewart (2).
A. NJ. Usher.
John Wright.
E. NJ. Young.
Meadville Buyers.
Jas. Ailor.
R. d. Thompson.
Sumner Buyers.
g. E. Miller.
Mike, Charlton Co., Buyers.
B. Carpenter.
Good white oak posts for sale BY
P. z. White. Phone Star line, La
clede.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1905-05-06
Barred Plymouth Rocks.

Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for
Matching. Pure stock from good lay
ing strains. Prices reasonable. Ad-
dress either Laclede or Boomer post
office; phone Forker line.
A. P. WELSH.