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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17
Measuring Corn i'm Crib.


The common practice 10 to call two
bushels Of corn on the cob a bushel Of
shelled corn. This 10 not strictly cor
rect, and In some States the legal bush
el Of ears is seventy pounds. But as
suming that two bushels make but
one, it will be easy to multiply the
length, breadth and height Of the crib
in inches and thus get the number of
cubic inches 1t contains. Then divide
this by 2,150, the number Of cubic
inches in bushel, and you have the
number Of bushels Of ears. This di-
vided by two will give you the ap-
proximate shelled corn. Another rule
is that two cubic feet Of dry corn on
the cob will make a bushel Of shelled
corn. Then measure the length
breadth and height of the crib and
divide these cubic feet by two to gel
bushels of shelled corn. These two
methods will give a wide difference
for in crib measuring twenty feet
long, ten feet high and ten feet wide
there should be by the first method a
little over 800 bushels, while by the
last method there would be 1000 bush.
els. We do not believe that either
method is perfectly accurate, and that
the true measure lies between the two
the first being too small and the last
too largest Louis Republic.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

him, and soon afterward he founded
publication of his own, which proved
wonderfully successful. He is now the
owner Of nine daily newspapers, four
weekly newspapers, nine weekly perl
odicals and six monthly publications.
Beside, he conducts large book pub
fishing business. Four of his newspa-
pers are among the greatest dailies in
London, one of them having an earning
capacity of $75O,OO0 yearly. Few men
have risen SO rapidly as this young
London publisher.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17
HAIR coMsING IN PUBLIC.

Cannot Understand the
American Girl.
'It is the most extraordinary thing
the way you women over here comb
your hair at the theaters." exclaimed
foreigner. I've just been watching
that girl over there.
"She has taken every comb out of
her hair, run it up the back of her
head several times and then replaced
it. Now she is patting her hair to see
that it is all as she wishes it to be.
1--WE seen lots of girls o, er here 60
through the performance. Rather
shocking. when you come to think Of
it. Look at this one-she's going to
do the same thingw
1t was a very fuzzy blonde head
that was being combed this time. A
good many sweeps of the big side
combs were needed to bring together
the little frowsy curls that had sprung
their confines and were hanging down
from the pompadour.
The girls gestures in arranging her
hair were not in the least furtive.
They were as deliberate as though she
were standing before her bureau at
home.
Cant see exactly how 1t ever start.
ed" murmured the American whose
attention had been called to her coun.
tywoman's action. II never do it my.
self, but I'm afraid that l have seen
30 many girls do it that have be.
come hardened to the sight.
'T remember an American woman's
look Of disgust when she saw q
Frenchman comb his mustache in pub
lie. That's pretty bad, too; but this ii
in my eyes the more awful. for one
expects daintiness and charm from
women, and this energetic combins
and arrangement Of hair in public
places is extremely vulgar. New
York Sun.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

When a gate is Of considerable
length, a. farm, gates must be to let
4 wagon pass through. there is always
danger that they will sag, and mainly
because the device used for the latch
Is faulty. Try the following plan of
constructing q latch and see If it does
not work well: Have the blacksmith
bend q piece Of half-inch round iron
In L shape, making one. arm onequar-
ter of an inch longer than the thick
ness Of the post and the gate-board;
the other arm should be about ten
inches long. Bore q hole through the
post under the board near the edge of
the post, put the threaded end Of the
bent iron through and screw on the
nut. Have the same arrangement at
the lower part of the gate. When the
gate In to be closed, turn the bar SO
that it will not be in the way and SO
when the gate is closed it will rest
on the bar. Then turn the bar back
so that the upright piece will be in po-
sition over the board II, after a
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

Fowls For Market.
While the main consideration to the
consumer is that the fowl should be
reasonably plump and properly picked,
the large city merchants demand GER
tain things in the way of packing
which the poultry raiser must carry
out If he would be successful in such
markets. One Of the things ia that
the fowls be shaped" before they are
packed, and while this process makes
form that is not particularly pleas
ing, 1t is, perhaps, better than the mis-
shapen fowls which would result II
they were placed in boxes or barrels
without any sign Of packing. To
make a shaper, first build frame and
then In this frame construct two
troughs, each ten feet long. These
troughs are constructed by mailing to-
gether two boards, seven-eighths Of an
inch thick and six inches wide, at right
angles.
After plucking the fowls, lay the
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

London. Mr.. Pear
son is now S8
years old, and be-
gan life without \
penny and with an
ordinary education
His first position
paid him SO a
week, and he was
then 10 years old.
Soon he was the
manager of tn Q
business, at a sal
ary Of $500. This
did nOf satisfy
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

carcasses in the trough, with the heads
hanging down, the legs alongside the
breast and the breast downward By
gentle pressure force the carcass down
into the angle of the trough. Cover
each carcass with oiled paper; then
have an inch board six inches wide to
lay on the carcasses, and weight this
board down with a brick or heavy
stone at either end. As the carcass Of
the bird is slipped under the board,
move the lower brick or stone to OBJ
tain the weight. The carcasses should
be kept in this position for six or
seven hours, and they will then be
shaped and ready for packing in crates.
The Illustration shows the construction
Of this shaper in detail, and, as will
be seen, any handy man can construct
it readily.-InManapol News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17
The Boy on the Farm.


up early, milk cows, feed team, cat
tie and pigs? Does he take the team
and plow or drag, or rake, or NOW all
day? What are you doing for him?
Do you give him anything at all except
his board and clothes and a little
schooling in winter? What induce
ment do you offer him to stay with
You and help you on the farm?
Suppose that instead of enforcing
your legal claims to his services until
he is of age, and thus disgusting him
with farm life, and paving the way to-
ward an unloved, neglected old age for
yourself, you do the fair thing by this
boy. Give him something for his own,
let him be earning and saving little
money. Don't deny him the oppor-
tunity Of an education II. he desires
one, for an ignorant man is surely 60
ing to be placed at fearful disad-
vantage in the coming years; give
him the best team and the best tools
to work with and encourage him by
kind appreciation. The reason SO many
boys leave the farm Disguised is be-
cause they are treated like little slaves
by selfish, avaricious parents. You
can treat a boy like horse, or an
OK. but the horse or OK will not run
of. and the boys can and will, and we
don't blame them.-Home Monthly.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

ties OF a truck. It
will save a lot Of
heavy lifting and
tugging. A slight
blow win sink it In
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17
BEGAN LIFE PENNILEss,

And Now Owns and Conducts % Va11-
able Publications.
One Of the greatest newspaper pub
fishers in the world-perhap6 the
reatest-is Cyril Arthur Pearson, of
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

Feed only WnaI Ine Sneep Will eat
up clean.
Divide the flock according to age,
size and sex.
Arrange to afford the ewes plenty of
opportunity to exercise.
Feed the fleece and at the same time
feed the body which Is to produce it.
The foods which conduce most to
bodily growth will make the best wool.
In order to get a good fleece the
sheep must be kept in vigorous con-
dition.
A well-growing and vigorous condi-
ton In the sheep Is best for wool
growing.
Don't buy a ram unless he has a
good length of wool on his belly and
legA
Following the careful selection I'm
buying and judicious breeding come
the factors Of care and feed.
Sheep are rustlers, cleaners, scaven-
gers and quarterly dividend payers, for
they give you wool lambs and NUT
tom
Wool Is very nitrogenous, and to
grow 4 good fleece Of wool with q
strong fber and Of good quality. feed
somsthing rich In nitrogen.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

NAOE UVEh z1. 70 u t1e. ZIG Qzk1
shown by dotted line, is cut out while
the remaining part is hammered out
and pointed. am a blacksmith by
trade, and made twenty-five Of thess
useful implements last winter.-W
B. Kelley. in Farm and Home.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17
uee For Old Area,

CASTOR axes can be made useful as
shown in the cut. The best use for
this tool is for loading and unloading
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

Artichokes.
In fattening hogs, and In providing
a special class of suitable fodder for
sows Just over the weaning Of their
pigs, artichokes give splendid results
and pay wen 20 grow. Pigs turned
into q patch Of artiehokes regain
healthy digestive functions, and secure
exercise In roofing up the tubers. Deep
cultivation II essential to good crop,
al well ~ heavy manuYing with farm
yard manure.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

while, the bar works too readily, nail
may be placed in position, against
which the bar win rest when it is
turned.
The illustration, with the drawn de-
tails, shows the whole plan in such a
clear manner that anyone can con-
struct such a gate and attach the
latches.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

A poor mans wife never cries over
sentimental novels She hasn't time
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17
CHAPTER <.


tied and knocked hither and thither BY
eager passengers seeking their luggage.
and by heavily laden porters, I was quite
confused. At length inquired of a
auiet-looking policeman the way to
Rackstraw's buildings.
"There may be hundred Rackstraws
buildings, for what know" he said.
with . laugh. what part st the city
10 it?"
Camden Town il the rest Of the direc-
tion," answered.
| "Oh! that is miles away from here.
The best way for you to get to Camden
Town is to get into bus that you'a see
pass those iron gates below.
I thanked him for his infornetiea
and managed to get into the right Jus.
L felt very sick and weary whea I
emerged once more into the streets. I
went into a pastry cooks to eat bun.
and inouire for Rackstraw's buildings,
and they directed me- Small houses.
one story high: town-looking in their dir
ty bricks: country-looking n their little
gardens that lay in front. knocked
at No. 8. and th> door was answered BY
Martha herself
"What! Msater Silas," exclaimed she,
with surprise, sis that you? Oh, what a
turn you've given mel Do come in,
dear: How poorly and tired you do
iook!"
calculating astonishment and kindly
welcome, she led me into the little front
room. and forced me to sit down ia an
old armchair.
"Now sit down there and rest while I
Nf
must want it Dear me!-the idea Of
here, and what's brought you up: some
thing wrong down there: Bur there!
don't answer any Of my questions till
you've had something, for I'm sure you
look half dead"
Busting about all the time she was
talking, putting the cups and saucers
ard preparing the meal. Then she call.
ed in her mother from the back to see
Master Silas, whom she had talked about
80 much. Her mother was a very stout
kindly looking woman, who came in wfp
ing the soap suds of her arms. and xhs
welcomed me as sincerely al her daugh
ter did.
After a hearty tea felt better. I thez
proceeded to satisfy Martha's curiosity
which was all on edge; and while wa
about it I made a clean breast OF eYer.
circumstance, from the time that over
heard the first conversation between tn,
Rev. Mr.. Porter and his daughter. unit
the day Of my marriage. Passing owe
the month, upon the events Of whicl
I told her my lips were sealed. I relate
the particulars Of my fight This len
narrative, Of course, was not given With
out repeated Interruptions ON her part
There! I always said you was be
witched. She ought to be burnt. Tn
wicked old hypocrite. he ought to hav
six months! That's the reason they CAV
me notice, because shouldn't see to
much; but, you know, q marriage can
stand good that's brought about b
witchcraft. She can't be your lawfr
wife"
''She is no more my wife than 70
are, Martha" answered; but, the nez
moment. for various reasons, was 90
" that I spoke 20 openly.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

In buying fish, the gills should be
red.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17
~ Bound by a Spell $I
"only think of that, now! What a

"Only think Of that, now! What
wicked. unnatural creature she must be"
cried Martha. But what a mercy II is
that you're out Of their clutches; I'm
sure my heart always felt for you, l
was in way when heard you was to
be married. l knew some awful vii
lainy was going on. But what pity
you didn't hear more about that grim
old woman that he followed from Gray's
Inn! You might have found out your
re'"-:-ns, and-who knows@they may
be rich people,"
"Rich people wouldn't Be likely to
own one Of the Rev. Mr.. Porter's board
ers," answered bitterly.
"Ah, poor lads, they're much to be
pitied." sighed Martha. "And now, Mas
ter Silas. what do you mean to do?"
81 must get some employment" I an
swered. vaguely.
Martha frightened up. "Well, well,
we must see about something for you;
but there's one thing can tell you-
you shan't want a meals victuals while
I've one to share with you"
I pressed her hand warmly, assuring
her, however, that l could not think
Of taking anything from her.
"Nonsense, nonsense! il you say that
again, you'll seriously offend me. I shall
never miss whatever I give to you; and
who knows but what you may be rich
some day, and then think what a profit
I shall get out of your gratitude! But
the first thing we must see about is your
dress; you can't 60 about like that The
idea Of dressing a young man up that
fright! It's shameful"
1t was now night, and just as the can
dies were lit Martha's father came in.
He was a porter at a railway station: a
melancholy, wiry looking man. who sat
in a corner without speaking a word.
The next consideration was where
| should sleep. I'VE haven't an inch
| of room here: mothers got two dodgers,
who sleep in the second room upstairs
| and I've to make a shift down here"
After a little discussion it was dis
covered that Mrs. Jackson. two doors
above. had q spare bed. and thither l
went.
The lodging was neither particularly
comfortable nor particularly clean. but
| I was too worn out with fatigue to be
fastidious; and in spite Of its short
comings, fell asleep almost the moment
laid my weary head upon the pillow.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

kicked the front Of the vehicle to
pieces. In the lawsuit following, the
defense was that the horse was quiet
worker when the defendant had it.
but that it had never drawn any
vehicle Of the kind in question. The
judge said he believed that the defend
ant represented what he believed to be
true when selling the horse, which was
young and only partly trained ami
NAL. and the verdict was for the de-
fendant.-Massachus Ploughman.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17
CHAPTER Ix.-fContinued.,

We had left the house by this time.
and were walking down the green lane.
but in an opposite direction to that by
which we had come from the churchyard.
A little way down the lane debouched
Into q high road, and there my kind
friend stopped to take leave of me.
"If you find things turn out badly. and
you are reduced to any great strait,
write to me; but, mind, in that case you
must tell me all about yourself. There
must be no disguise and no deceit 1
must cay you're rather a close customer
Tor one So young-al the better for that.
perhaps. Here's my address: and now
good-by. and a safe journey and good
luck"
The next moment he was gone. How
full Of gratitude was my heart for his
kindness! I reached the railway sta
ton seme minutes before the train was
due. Ignorant as I was Of the COM
monest transactions Of everyday life, L
was obliged to the kind Offices OF
friendly porter to procure me a ticket
and put me on the right platform. The
train came up and took my seat
The excitement Of steam travelling was
y strange one to me, and for time
was lost in wonderment at the variety
Of objects we few past, and at the rap
Idly changing landscape. Suddenly l
remembered the address that the old gen
kleman had given me. I drew it cut,
curious to know his name. 1t was an old
snvelope, directed to Jonathan Kod-
well, Woodbine Cottage"
What a bound my heart gave AZ eead
khat namei Was it simply by strange
coincidence, or was he related to that
man who had SO tragicai1y influenced
my Iife7 So astonished was l at this
discovery and so absorbed In specula-
lions, and a train of thought which 1t
suggested, that I became quite uncon-
scious Of the progress Of the train, Of my
Fellow passengers, almost OF where l
was. Ny thoughts went back TO me
marriage day. and every incident passed
In review through my mind. When l
came to the incident Of the iocket. my
heart gave another leap: it was gene
left behind i'm the suit Of clothes: OF
course, II was quite safe. But 1 was
troubled that it had passed out Of nay
possession. priced it as the supersti-
Hous would talisman-
Crowding quickly on the heels Of this
regret came a startling revelation; that
portrait that had puzzled me at the old
gentleman's-it was her very image, ma
tured to womanhood! That was the re
semblance that had so powerfully struck
rne, and that I could not understand al
the time.
Projected into this new field o.
thought, I was still wandering amidst it!
mazes when I was warned that IN,
tourney had come to an end. And. step
ping out of the carriage, found myself
on the bewildering, crowded platform
of n great city terminus.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17
Loss In Cured Fodder.

1t has been found at the Ontario
Experiment Station that the smallest
necessary loss in curing occurs when
the corn is fairly well matured and
well cared, and contains not less than
80 to 35 per cent of dry matter. For
clover the results indicate that % to
80 per cent of dry matter is better than
a lower or higher per cent. Corn well
matured and just in the glazing stage
with the leaves still green is in the
proper condition for the silo, and
clover in full bloom, or a trifle past,
and in good condition for hay, but
not too dry, is the proper stage for
this
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-02-17

The wheat crop Of England is tn
smallest on record, SURPRISING even tn,
previous lowest record of 1895. TIL,
trouble is not wholly due to an unfa
vorable season, but is the result Of tn,
steady shrinkage in acreage caused b,
the land being used for other crops.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-04-20
llESzaIl

Keep your blood clean as you keep your
body clean. You don't wait until your
body Is foul before you cleanse it,
II is matter of surprise that many peo-
pie who are so careful to have clean bodies
make no effort to keep the blood clean.
Everyone knows that ancleanness breeds
disease; that those who do not keep their
bodies in wholesome condition aud who
dwell in filthy surroundings are the first to
fall when some epidemic of disease sweeDs
the country. But foul blood is more dan
gcrous to the individual than foul body.
An unclean body is rather passive than
az active hindrance to health But uncleau
blood Is an active threat against the very
life-it makes the body prepared breed
ing place for disease.
II IS part of Natures plan for human
safety that In many cases where the blood
is impure or corrupt she sets a sign on the
body in proof of the corrupt current that is
flowing through the veins. Scrofula with
it, disfguring sores and scars, eczema with
its irritation, salt-rheu1l, letter, erysipelas,
bolls, pimples and other eruptions are only
the outward signs of the impurity of the
blood. But often in the earlier or simpler
stages of the blood's impurty there are no
outward signs of this condition; only dull.
ianguid, sluggish feelings, which are com.
monty attributed solely to the sluggishness
Of the liver.
VI d.! preparations 1or purifying the
blood DR.. Picrce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry easily takes the first place. 1t elimin-
stes from the blood the elements which
clog and corrupt it, and which breed and
feed disease. 1t acts directly OH the blood.
making glands, increasing their activity,
and SO increasing the supply of rich, pure
blood which is the life of the body
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery" There is nothing wjust
as good" for diseases of the stomach,
blood and lungs.
DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser, paper COW
ers, is sent free on receipt of 21 one-cent
stamps to pay expense of mailing only.
Address DR.. K. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N Y.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-04-20
Notice of Sale.

pY VIRTUE OF THE POWER AND
- authority given by certain Deed IN
Trust, executed by Simon Bullock and wife,
Jane Bullock, on the 18th day of Novem ber,
1896. to Andrew J. Harris. Trustee. which Is
recorded In the office of Register of Deeds Tor
the County OF Vance in hook 10. page 29!.
the following property will he sold at public
auction, for cash at the Court House door In
Henderson, n. c., on
MONDAY. MAY I, 1905,
VIZ: Adjoining lands of Robert Crozier, Ral-
rgh K CASTOR Railroad and Others: Begin at
q stone Croziers corner on West side OF H. &
Ii. Railroad and run West 172 feet to stake
IN middle of WarrentOn and Henderson pu hllc
road; thence N. $50. E. 1872 feet to stake;
thence s. 750, E Isl feet to stone on railroad
land; thence along right -of-way 1441a feet to
beginning. Containing 312, 66 square feet:
more or less The same the land bought OF
F. Harris and wife Nov. -. 1896.
ANDREW j. HARRIS,
Trustee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-04-20
Tuesday, May 9th, 1908,

to ascert ain the wirh OF the qualified voters
OF snid county rs TO whether coupon bonds
for road purposes shall be issued provided
in said act.
The following have been appointed "a Reggie
trars and Judges Of Election:
North HenderEon--J. l. WORKMAN, regis
trar J. l.. Powell and George IfoughtaIing,
judges.
South HendersoI-Jos. r Jones registrar:
W. II. jenkins, +. e. Currin. Judges.
East Henderson-W. W. Swnir. registrar;
William Brchau. Charles Ayscue judges.
West Henderron-T. l.. Jones. registrar;
W. ID. Burwell, J. Y. Lands, Judges.
kittrell-J. i. Hunt, registrar Geo. A Kit
treiI, q. X. Grissom judges
Dabney-J. L. Fleming, registrar; ollie Par
ham. J. Il. Glover, iudges.
WiIliamsboro-E. J. Green, registrar; II T
Shanks, ". n. Quits. judges.
Townes vie-E. .. Taylor, registrar; j. NJ.
Is. Hunt, l.. NJ. Harris, judger.
Nutbush-c. NJ. Whit, registrar: Frank
Watkins, g. X. White, judges.
Aiddleburg-W II. Parrish. registrar; &. A.
Rose T. T.. Whit, judges.
Sandy Creek-J. ~ Tunstall, registrar J. u.
Stanback. A. B. Currin. judges.
This the 9Th day OF April 1905.
By order Of the Board
JAMES AMOS,
Chairman Board Of County Commissioners
X. W. EDWARDS. Clerk.