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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Cow Feeding.

The food supplied to the dairy cow
Is designed to serve two purposes.
The first, and the one that always
does and always must take precedence,
is the keeping up Of the machinery Of
life. The animal heat must be main
tanned, and the constant wear and
waste Of the bones and tissues of the
body must be replaced. All this must
be done whether any milk is produced
or not. If suitable material then re-
mains it will be utilized for the sec
ond purpose of the food, which is the
production Of milk. The man who
gives his cows but little food can OBJ
tain but little milk from them, simply
because they have very little material
from which to make it. This rule ap-
plies just as fully to the best COW in
the country as it does to the poorest
one.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Homemade Marker.

The marker shown is handy TOOL
On any farm and while it is especially
useful in the garden, Il may be oper-
ated for larger areas. The marker Is
shown complete at figure three In the
cut Cut a plank twelve inches wide
by two inches thick, the desired length.
The runners are cut from plank in the
form shown at figure one.
By cutting a groove as shown in the
runner just wide enough to let in the
plank greater strength is secured than
would be possible If the runners Were
simply nailed to the plank. AS the
horse pulls forward the notch offers
considerable resistance which prevents
the runners from being knocked off
should the marker strike some obstruc-
ton.
At figure two is shown d piece Of
hoop iron whtchis designed to nail over
the top Of the runner and plank thus
giving additional strength. A marker
made as directed will last for years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
A Peril Nearer Home.

To Mr.. Hippendyke, who had fol-
lowed with absorbing interest the
progress Of the war between japan
and Russia, there was something sin
lister and terrible In the uniform sue
cess Of the japanese.
II tell you, Flanders" he was say
ing to his neighbor on the other side
Of the backyard fence, chose fellows
are going to make trouble for us all.
The Japs have found out how strong
they are, and they're teaching the Chi
nese. Some day there'll be Chinese
army Of fifty million men, with Jap
anese officers. They'll take our posses
sions in Asia and they'll oyerrun the
whole civilized world. That's the vel
low peril we've got to face some time
or other. You mark my words"
Just then Mrs. Hippendyke came to
the kitchen door.
Henry" she called out, in a high
keyed voice, IF you want to put a
stop to the only yellow peril that's
threatening you Or me, you get after
that yellow dog Of Wilkinson's that's
out in our front yard, digging uL all
my plants"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13

When this is done the most arid por-
ton Of America not excepting Death
Valley will be all under irrigation and
highly productive.
Although the government contem-
plates irrigation works for the benefit
Of homeseekers and endeavors so far
as possible to undertake works with
the view Of bringing water to avail
able government lands, yet in the event
that individuals are willing to SUBJ
divide their lands and to sign a con-
tract which will prevent land specula-
ton and anticipating increased values
through irrigation, irrigation works
will be undertaken under the reclama-
ton act where the land is in private
ownership.
This Is the case III the Salt river
valley, Arizona, where a dam capable
Of impoundlng enough water to irri-
gate 100000 acres Of land will be con-
structed. The settlers in that section
have gone ahead and accomplished
marvels; the government is coming to
their aid. In the Sacramento valley
the land individually in large holdings,
there being individual ranches Of 1OO,
900 acres in extent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
When tha FODe Dimes.

Like Emile Loubet, Pope Plus x.
has desire for simplicity and infor-
mality that equally distinguishes him
from his predecessor. It was only nat
ural that the man who, as a Patriarch
at Venice, was always at home alike
to the humblest artisan as we'll as to
the richest and grandest patron Of the
church, should retain his simple mode
Of life when raised to the papal chair.
AS BELTS one occupying such a posi-
ton, his meals are always quiet and
informal, never elaborate, and, unlike
Leo, who always dined alone, Plus x.
Is never so happy as when he is sur
rounded by members of his household
or high dignitaries Of the church. He
sits at q table, raised little higher
than that at which his guests sit, but
this is the only trace Of Formally that
is observed
In the Pope's dining room the ordin-
airy ornaments Of such an apartment
are replaced by those which have some
ecclesiastical significance. The side
board has two large crosses on either
end, another cross hangs above the
Pope's chair, and the one ornament not
strictly religious in its symbolism Is a
marble bust Of one Of Plus predeces-
sOrs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
The Effect of Nitro-Cu1ture.


Erroneous statements which have re
Gently been appearing in the public
press regarding the free and unlimited
distribution Of tnoculating material for
leguminous crops is likely to cause
those who apply for these cultures to
be disappointed. A circular Of the de-
partment Of agriculture now announces
that the results obtained with pure
cultures in inoculatlng leguminous
plants has resulted IN such a demand
for this material that the facilities Of
the department have been taxed to
their utmost, and for some time 1t has
been impossible to meet the demand.
The patent which the department
holds upon the method Of growing and
distributing these organisms was taken
out in such a way that no one can
maintain a monopoly Of the manufac-
ture Of such cultures and so as to per
nit of its being taken up aud handled
commercially. The commercial prod
uct is being handled quite generally
by seedsmen. Upon application the de-
partment has furnished all necessary
information to the psychologists rep
resenting properly equipped concerns,
but it cannot assume to make any
statement which could In any way be
regarded as a guarantee Of the COM
mercial product, nor is it prepared to
indorse each and all Of the somewhat
extravagant claims occasionally made
for this discovery. The latest Of the
departments authorized statements
may be found in farmers bulletin PA.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
RECEIVER ASKED FOR
STOUGHTON BANK.
Commissioner Bergh Alleges Capital and
Surplus Impaired-Total Deposits
About $4,000.

MADISON, Wis, Sept. Estate
Banking Commissioner Bergh has asked
Judge e. Ray Stevens to appoint a re-
celyer for the State bank at Stoughton,
alleging that the banks capital of S25,-
0Oo IS badly impaired. He also alleges
that It's surplus of $4,000 and it's other
assets are in bad shape.
Inc state is represented by Assistant
Attorney General Titus and the bank by
}; nj. Clancy of Stoughton and Olin Il
Butter OF Madison. Every effort has
been made to keep the action of the
banking commissioner secret in the hope
that the bank officials would be able to
stralghten out affairs The stock is
PTlncIpally owned by the Dow family.
Inc Total a deposits of the bank are about
SZZO,ooO: Several years ago the resi-
dents OF Stoughton and vicinity lost
heavily IN the failure of the Dane Coun-
ty bank of Stoughton. Some of the farm
ers HVlng south of Stoughton, also were
caught little later in the failure of a
bank at Edgerton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Thirteens on a Silver Quarter.

Superstition seems to be a part Of
the mental composition Of everyone,
and it commonly centers to a rooted
antipathy to the number thirteen.
This first Of the teens has had to stand
for many an action that was ridicu
lous, and yet there is hardly any per-
sons who would sidestep an inch or
mournfully rail at fate should he spy
a silver quarter on the sidewalk. Have
you ever taken the trouble to scan
closely this small piece Of silver? If
you have not, you may be surprised to
find on the eagle side that there are
thirteen arrows in the bundle, which
IS clutched in the left claw, thirteen
laurel leaves on the branch In the
other claw, thirteen stars at his head,
thirteen letters in the Latin inscrip-
ton, % pluribus Unum," thirteen let
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
The Cost of Making Butter.

In a recent report, published by the
Iowa State Dairy Commissioner, the
average cost Of producing one pound
Of butter IS given as follows:
In the creamery that makes 10000
pounds Of butter per year 1t costs 4
cents to make one pound of butter, and
in creamery producing $4,000 pounds
1t costs 3.4 cents to make one pound,
while in creameries making 10000
pounds per year it costs only 1.S5 cents.
In some Of the very central plants
that are producing over 100000 pounds
OF butter per year 1t costs IA cents
per pound.
These figures clearly show that the
larger the creamery the cheaper but
ter can be manufactured, and they also
show that 1t takes about 400 cows
tributary to one factory before a profit
able creamery business can be estab-
lished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13

age and diversion dams and in build
in canals, laterals and headgates Is
the largest undertaking Of the kind in
the history Of the United States.
The reclamation act provides that
funds from the sale Of certain public
lands shall be applied by the govern
ment to the building Of irrigation
works. At the present time the fund
amounts to about $2S,OOO,OOO and Is in
creasing at the rate Of 100000 an
nually. This fund Is self-continuing
After the irrigation works have been
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
WANT BANDITS HALTED.
Diplomatic Corps in Tangier Afraid of
Fights Between Anghera and Raisuli
in That Vicinity.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Sept. IL
The following cablegram has been re-
ceived at the state. department from
American Minister Gummere, dated at
Tangier:
The tribes are fighting in the immediate
neighborhood of Tangier, the Aughert
versus Raisulis tribes. The government
Is undecided and the situation is entirely
uncomfortable A joint protest is being
made by the diplomatic corps Have been
Informed that the mountains are unsafe
and am returning to Tangiers Immediately
1t appears that Mr.. Gummere had
leased the beautiful residence formerly
occupied by Ion Perdicaris, which was
the scene of his kidnapping by Raisull.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13

the North Platte project, Wyoming and
Nebraska, 100000 acres; the Minidoka
project, Idaho, 10000 acres; the
Yuma project, Arizona and California,
500, 900 acres and the Sacrament Carson
project, Nevada, 100000 acres; the
klamath project, Oregon and Cali
fornia, 100000 acres and the Sacremen-
to valley project, California, 100000
acres. Besides the projects enumer-
ated which total is not less than g.
100000 acres the engineers of the re-
clamation service are preparing sur
veys on a great many other projects
which will be undertaken as rapidly
as the fund expands and is returned
to begin work.
The Yuma project on the Colorado
river Is Of especial interest at this
time because it Is located close to the
Imperial valley country on the Colo
RADIO desert where is located the largest
irrigation works, either public or pri-
vate, in the United States. Within
four years 100000 acres have been put
under actual irrigation In the Imperial
valley through the diversion Of waters
from the Colorado river. Of this 1OO,-
900 acres, almost half Is in barley, TO-
900 acres Is in alfalfa. On the Ameri-
can side Of the Imperial valley there
are some $4,000 head of cattle a large
part Of which is dairy stock, and there
are 10000 head more on the Mexican
side.
The Yuma project contemplates the
irrigation Of land on both side of the
Colorado river in California and ART
IONA. The government has planned
for the ultimate extension Of the canals
Of the Yuma project twenty miles or
more from the Laguna dam ten miles
above Yuma to the Imperial valley.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Conquest ., .. Great
American Desert
kxz=Ixzxz
~

The millions Of acres Of arid lands
Of the west already thrown open to
the farmers by irrigation and the mil
lions more to be thrown open, will, 1t
is claimed by irrigation experts, open
the way for the mightiest Anglo-Saxon
settlement the world has ever known.
1t IS estimated that about 100000
acres Of land in all, will be reclaimed
by the government projects.
The work which the government is
executing in constructing great stor-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
migrants Wanted on Farms.

The new information bureau estab-
lished by the New York State Depart
ment of Agriculture is trying to solve
the problem Of farm labor for New
York farmers. Said Secretary Harmon:
New York State wants five thousand
farm hands and they can command
wages Of $3.50 to $3.50 a season." It
appears that the best class Of immi-
grants are going through the State
West, where wages may be a trife
higher, but other attractions less favor
able. There will be attempts to dis
tribute some Of the best foreign arriy-
ais among the farmers Of this State.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Not His Favortte Surgeon.

Gunner-You don't seem to have
much faith In DR.. Lance as an appen-
dicitis expert.
Guyer-Faith? Why, I wouldn't let
him cut the appendix out of my die
tionary.-Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13

tiers in the word quarter dollar" thir-
teen stripes on the shield, and on the
front Of the silver piece thirteen stars
surrounding the liberty head and thir-
teen leaves in liberty's crown. This
array Of thirteen Is in commemora-
ton Of the original thirteen States
which comprised the Union-New
York Press
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Lining Eggs.

Take one pint Of lime, half a pint of
salt, one and half tablespoonsful of
cream Of tartar, mix these we'll In a
porcelain kettle. Pour two gallons of
water over them and stir until dis
solved When cool put in stone Jar
will not keep in wood, then set away
in cool place IN basement or cellar.
Have the eggs perfectly clean and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
ARMISTICE TO
BE NEGOTIATED.
japanese and Russian Generals to Meet
to Draw Up an Agree
ment

GODZYADANI, Manchuria, Sept. II.
Maj Gen. Ovanovsky, quartermaster-
general of Gen. Linevitchs staff, has
been appointed plenipotentiary to meet
the japanese representative and arrange
the terms of an armistice.
Conference on September IS.
GODZYADANI, Manchuria, Sunday,
Sept lot is announced that Gen.
Ovanovski and Gen. Fukushima, repre-
senting respectively Gen. Linevitch and
Field Marshal Oyama, will meet
September 13, to establish line of de-
marcation between the two armies. Each
general will have small escort.
The Chinese report that the japanese
army at Chantufu will retire to Mukden
iIr ten days.
Say Generals Have Resigned.
LONDON, Sept. ia dispatch to
The Daily Telegraph from Toxic says it
is reported that Gems. Nogi and Nodzu
have resigned.
Hard to Stop War.
TOXIC, Sept. II, 4 p. Mon Sept.
9 the japanese in north Korea dis
patched the bearer of a flag of truce to
the Russian camp but the Russians re-
fused to treat, owing to the nOn-arrival
of the notice that an armistice was to
be arranged.
Skirmishing occurred in Manchuria
September 8. Two companies of Rus
sian infantry with two guns opened an
attack, but were outfanked by the Jap
anese and fled in disorder, leaving forty
cOrpSeS.
Dum-Dum Bullets Used.
The Official Gazette published facts
based on medical evidence of the use
of dum-dum bullets by the Russians at
the fighting at Vladimirof and in other
engagements on the Island of Sakhalin
The Gazette also publishes facts in con-
nection with Russian abuse of the Red
Cross flag and cruelties to japanese.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Big. BOned Steers Not Best.


Ihere was a time, though it was
many years ago, when the big-boned
steer that weighed 1900 to 1900
pounds, was looked for by the buyers
Of beeves, but now the animal that is
sought by the butchers is one that
weighs from 1900 to 1000 pounds.
We have long since found out that
the cheapest meat is made on young
animals, and the money thus invested
Is soonest ready to be turned over.
Not only is the money tied up longest
N old animals, but the cost of pro-
duc1ng meat on them is so great that
our best beef feeders are no longer
attempting to do that. The method
now is to keep the animals growing
right along from birth to the period
when they weigh what the market de-
mands.
Steers are now ready for the market
at two years old Or under. If all the
animals shipped to the stock yards
were Of this kind there would not be
much complaint about poor returns In
stock breeding and beef-making A
good many farmers are still trying to
make profitable beef on old steers. But
the young steer Is the only animal that
gives us any promise Of a proft-Ex-
change.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Other Crop Averages.

The average condition of barley when
harvested was S7.S, against S9.5 on
August 1, 1905; S4.7 reported Septem-
Der l, 1904; S2.1 at the corresponding
date in 1908, and a teri-year average of
S3.4.
The average condition of rye when
harvested was 90.S, against 500 re-
ported September 1, 1904; 81 reported
September 1, 1908, and a ten-year aver
age of S5.S.
The average condition of buckwheat
on September 1 was 91.S, against 92.6
one month ago; 91.5 on September l.,
1904 91.O at the corresponding date in
1903, and q ten-year average of $50.
The average condition Of flax on Sep
TENDER 1 was 94.2, as compared with
96.1, one month ago, and S5.S on Septem-
Der l, 1904.
September 1 was S5.1, against S4.1 one
month ago; 1871 on September /, 1904 :;
S3.4 at the corresponding date in 1908,
and a five-year average of S1.3.
The average condition Of potatoes on
September 1 was 800 against 81. one
month ago, GIG on September 1, 1904;
S4.3 at the corresponding date in 1903,
and ten-year average of 500.
The average condition of rice on
September l was 92.2, against 929 one
month ago; S9.7 on September /, 1904
and 1856 at the corresponding date in
1903
Increase Clover Acreage.
Of the thirteen principal clover seed
producing states, one, namely, Illinois,
reports an increased acreage; four,
namely, Ohio, Utah, California and
Colorado, report no change in acreage.
and all the other principal states re-
port decreas es. In Ohio and Utah con-
ditions are reported the same as their
ten-year averages. while in all other
principal states conditions are above
such average.
The number of stockholdings now be-
ing fattened is per cent less than the
number one year ago. Reports as to
size and weight of stockholdings indi-
cate condition Of 96.2, as compared
with 94.2 one year ago, and a seven
year average of 947.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13

and do excellent work. 1t is so sim
pie in construction that any man who
can handle tools can make it-Indian-
aDOliS News
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Perpetual Garden Peas,

The perpetual pea Is a wonder. It
was planted at the same time with the
early peas, which are all dead and
gone and other crops planted in their
place We are now eating the second
crop from the perpetual, and it is still
growing fresh and green, and In bloom
for third crop. We are watching
this pea with a good deal Of interest,
not only because Of its productiyeness
and long bearing, but on account Of its
size and fine quality. We had some
friends at dinner a few days ago and
all were delighted with the quality Of
this pea.
Pinch back grape shoots thus throw
ing san into clusters. Bag a few
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Condition of Oats.

The average condition of the oat crop
when harvested, was 90.3, against 9O.S
last month, $50 reported September /,
1901 1871 at the corresponding date in
1903, and a ten-year average of S1.4
The following table shows for each of
the nine principal oat states the condi-
ton when harvested, as reported on
September l, with the ten-year average:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13

If you are not naturally fair ana
able.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13

fresh. Wash them If s0iIed. Put in
cool, clean water when taken from
the nest and then into the brine. Large
jars are best. l generally put up about
thirty dozen in this way in July and
August and use them through the win
ter and until next June for bread, cake,
etc. The only difference from fresh
egg they show is that the white is a
little thinner and tastes very slightly
of the lime.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Spring Wheat.

The average condition of spring
wheat when harvested was S73. This
is the second year that spring wheat
has been separately reported upon on
September l. Comparison can, there
fore, only be made with the condition
one month ago, which was S9.2, and
with that reported September l, 1904,
which was 66.2. The condition in the
five principal states is reported as fol-
lows: Minnesota, 81; North Dakota,
80; South Dakota, 80; Iowa, 81; Wash
inutOn OF
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
REPORT ON CROPS.
Government Issues Bulletin Showing
Conditions in All Parts of
Country

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept IL
The department of agriculture at noon
today issued the following crop bulletin
The crop estimating board of the bu-
reau of statistics of the department of
agriculture finds, from the reports of the
correspondents and agents Of the bureau
as follows:
The condition of corn on September /
month, SAG on September /, 1904, SOL
at the corresponding date in 1908, and
Il ten-year average of SIT.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13

Pinch back grape shoots, thus throw
ing sap into clusters. Bag few
grapes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-09-13
Say Generals Have Resigned.

LONDON, Sept. ia dispatch to
The Daily Telegraph from Toxic says it
is reported that Gems. Nogi and Nodzu
have resigned.