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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
MAINTAINING FERTILITY.


' There is no country which posses.
ses more fertile soils than are found
In the United States. These soils
have been. produced from the best
kind of materials and in ways that
have developed in sections the high
est degree of fertility. These soils.
WRITES Prof Henry Snyder in the
Iowa Homestead. contain certain re-
serve plant food Of greater value than
the combined mineral wealth OF tne
country. How can this soil wealth
be best conserved and utilized. Tnis
problem concerns not only the farmer
of the Middle West, but also the en-
tire country, because soil fertility 10
the. chief asset of nation. 1t Is the
belief of the writer that these SOILS
have not yet reached their maximum
productiveness, and that both larger
Yields and better quality OF crops
will be produced during the next
generation. This will be accomplish
ed by improved methods OF cultlVa-
ton, rotation and improvement OF
crops, and judicious use OF farm ma
m
nures.
"Experience has shown that 1t IS
not economical to attempt to produce
the same crop too frequently upon
one piece of land. Some OF the most
fertile soils Of the West have Deen
temporarily reduced in crop produc-
ing power because of one-crop sys-
TEN. The effect upon the soil when
corn or wheat Is grown Continuously
ds quite pronounced. When soils are
continually under the pillow they READ
ily lose their stock Of vegetable moulo
known as humus.
"When the fumus decays, nitrogen,
one Of its component parts, Is hDer-
ated and dissipated. Experiments at
the Minnesota station have SHOWN
chat when wheat is grown contlnu-
ously there are excessive losses OF
nitrogen from the soil; for every
pound removed by the crop there are
four pounds lost through decay OF
the humus.
AWhen grains are grown in rota-
fson with clover and corn, and the
corn is given dressing of farm ma
nure. the loss of nitrogen is checked
and new stores of humus are added
to the soil. A good rotation necessi-
sates the keeping Of live stock so as
70 utilize the farm crops to the pest
advantage and to produce manure.
Rotation of crops on a soil OF average
,ert;l,tv results in an increase OF
.ive to eight bushels per acre Oh
rvbeat and twenty-five bushels per
acre of corn.
"The unique chemical composition
nf most of our western soils, which
are mildly alkaline in character, pre-
vents the humus from forming IN
furious acid products. Farm ma
nures, rotation of crops resulting IN
me introduction Of humus, will do
more to keep up the fertility tnan
any other treatment"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
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and full flesh she will give her nor
NAL quality of milk for at least linn
tied time, even though the quality and
quantity of food be very deficient.
2. THAT when in good condition .
COW win take off her body whatever
is deficient in food, in order to give
her normal quality Of milk.
8. 'That an extra supply of nutri-
tious food, at all times increases the
quantity of milk, but the percentage
Of fat is not in any way improved by
it; il anything. the tendency is the
other way.
4. "That an extra supply of nutri-
tious food almost Invariably very
slightly increases the solids not fat
Of the milk. That a ration poor in
food ingredients has a very slight
tendency to reduce the solids not fat
in milk, but has little appreciate
effect on the fat.
5. THAT with a poor ration, COW
in full weight will lose carcass weight,
while on rich diet she will gain
weight
6. "That although the percentage
Of fat in a cows milk may vary
daily, we at present seem unable to
control these variations or to account
for them.
7."That for limited periods, up to
one month or whereabouts, all ordi-
nary quantities and qualities of food
seem to have no material effect on
the quality of the milk.
8. "That some foods exercise a ma
terial effect in raising the melting
point of butter.
9. "That the aim of all producers
of milk. butter or cheese, should be
to feed what will give quantity, in
moderate amount and of mixed ma
ture, and the produce will be the best
that the cow can give.
10. "That extra quality must be
looked for by improving the breeds,
and judicious selection, rather than
by any special foods or methods OF
feeding.
IL. "That the variations in the per-
centage of fat in cows milk are
caused by something. but what that
something is we at present do not
know. though if we did we might be
able to Influence the quality. "-Indi-
ana Farmer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
mpGINe LIVE STOCK.

Stock Judging Is skill naturally
s,ossessed by some and 1t Is science
chat the breeder and feeder should
understand. The agricultural col
leges are giving practical instruction
In judging live stock that is one OF the
most fascinating studies OF the col
1ege. as 1t includes the knowledge OF
improved stock breeding. The stu
dents visit many prominent breeders
of the different breeds and at the
State fairs and at the Chicago IN
ternational they test their Judgment
and skill.
Professor Ferguson of the Mlcni-
gan Agricultural College gives the
following rules to his students:
1. Have confidence in your own
powers.
2. Concentrate your thoughts on
the breed and breed type of the AMI
mails you are working upon.
8. Do not hurry Take time to de-
eide. Having done so, stick to 1t.
-Be sure you are right, then go
Mhead"
4. pOSSlDi6 WdtCh lAS NA~~S 49,
comes into the ring. There is Of
ten something about the style and
carriage OF the winner which marks
him out as he walks.
s. Take a minute to look over the
line from as near the centre as pos
sible in order to get general idea on
conformation.
6. Then pass slowly clear around
the ring, inspecting each animal from
front and rear.
7. Never be satisfied without using
your hand in addition to your eyes
Appearances are often deceitful.
8. In handling always work from
front to rear. With cattle work or
the right side, approaching the ami
NAL from behind.
8. First pick out the winner OF the
class; then use it as your standard
An placing second and third.
10. When firzt is placed. briefly sun
-up its strong points.
IL. Look for characteristics ant
most common breed defects.
~. Pay no attention to either th'
men with you or the crowd arount
you. Your business is with the ami
mals.-American Cultivator.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
Answering the Emperor.

The following story of the Kaiser
and one of his generals is told by
biographer of the German Emperor.
At a review in Berlin some years
ago the Kaiser impatiently reprimand-
ed old Gen. Won Meerscheldt for los
ing his wits at critical moment.
IF your Majesty thinks l am get
ting too old, beg you to allow me
to resign"
"No, no." replied the Emperor, you
are too young to resign. Indeed, If
your blood didn't course through
your veins quite so fast you would
be a more useful army leader"
On the evening of that day the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25


machines
colleges has entered the hed OF public education
school
short short in TACT that very little ground car he covered a
children time become specialists As the Of cona
cnas
The three RS necessarily be the three RS OF today
subjects Know
diner 10
should
educating
pardon
possibly serve
together
The national life political social
He
ambition
unobnbe Were
ambitions commendabe but
particular end in view
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
FRIENDLY TIP.

The mother, of two marriageapie
daughters was conversing with a
neighbor. ,..,
"Really." she said, II don't kno"
whether to send Ethel and Maude 10
the seasfiore or the mountains TINS
summer: What would you adviser
WELL" answered the knowing
neighbor, st would advise sulphur
Springs for a change. Sulphur you
know, is one OF the principal requis-
ties i'm matchmaking" Detroit LEI
bune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25

~ to
k3 husked
k4 bushels OF
paid
EESSES4 in all
why is that particular
him
before
This wife OF mine town girl she had been raised luxury but when
nightly OF the field work.
started
with smile lips bright thing
"Saghen
detected
would
would look face and Joe you would like me to- will shave
put the he on as nicely as she ud was rest to have her But
different She WELL but enough and
little
of final victory
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25

Kaiser and the general met at a
court ball. The general was talking
to some young ladies.
"Ah, Meerscheldt," cried the EN-
peror, that is right; get ready to
marty. Take a young wife. then that
excitable temperament of yours will
soon vanish
The general bowed low as he re-
t0rted:
II beg to be excused. your Majesty.
A young Emperor and young wife
would be more than 1 could possibly
stand."-Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
sEEs PANIC AHEAD.

Smithson (whose financial credit Is
gone)-I tell you we are on the verge
of financial panic.
Smooth-Pshaw! What makes you
think that?
Smithson (confidentially1-Well SIT,
Cut & Sharp used to lend me smail
sums year ago. but when go TO
them nowadays for five or ten dollars
they tell me frankly that they haven't
got it. Cut & Sharp are two OF our
best business men, too tell you
sir, we're going to have panic'-oAi-
Ego Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25


time removing its cause quickly Nothing delights
devil more than scratch man with the ay Of hunger have
irritation Immediately moral and bit sehshne PUSHES
simple recognize this merely physical form and should
should
directly fresh
the other side.
rrtably that the
physical aroused by other
There rri
willing disturbed troubled
n
willing
feeling
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
AN ATTRACTIVE SIGN.

nv n Ie1hO z
1T WISH" said the good, old parson,
"that could devise some plan where
by the lost sheep could be induced to
wander back into the straight and
narrow path"
WELL" rejoined the suburban resi-
dent, whose wisdom was the on
spring Of experience, why don't you
tack I'D a NO Trespassing Allowed
sign on the church door?"-netroit
Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
FACTS ABOUT cows AND THEIF
MILK

The matter of quality Of the milk
Of COWS has been pretty we'll settled
by tests in this country, and Eng
lish authority is in agreement with
ms. as shown by deductions from their
own experiments. as follows:
/. THAT when ceg- is IN full milk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25

DOCTORS AWFUL THREAT.
VERY we'll, sir" said DR.. Fixem,
after HIS quarrel with the undertaken,
"rll make you sorry for this!"
what are you going to dor asked
the undertaken, retire from prac-
tice ?"-Chicago Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25

Most housekeepers win look with
saspicion upon a hired girl that holds
stock in the newly. formed pottery
trust.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
rv THE RIVERS MOUTH.

ITS queer" remarked the romanuc
Young woman. "that the water oao-
bling along so gayly and brightly IN
this little brook shorrld become So
quiet and gloomy where II passes
from the river to the ocean"
"Ont don't know. rephed the
practical one. tits natural for 1t 20
become quiet and gloomy when Il
gets down in the moath. "-Pniladei-
phia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
OMNIBUS.

Pardon me. old man." said the old
boarder. "but we don't want to lose
you and just want to give you a TIP
that you'd better begin to think Oh
paying your board"
"Why?" asked the new boarder'
well, noticed that Mrs. Starvem
was dangerously polite to YOU TINS
morning. "-Philadelphia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
SHE WAS A REGULAR CUSTOMER.

SHE WAS A REGULAR CUSTOMER.
Mrs. Sour Cooking at the hearse
which is about to take her fifth to the
last resting place)-But ] didn't order
all these expensive plumes..
Undertaker-No, mum. I tnre"
those in on consideration Of your be-
ing. such a regular customer. Mrs.
Chicago Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25

The Malay states produce about
sc nrtenths of the worlds supply
Of L
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
The English Luggage Porter.

On one occasion an excess porter
,nid to a traveller, Il see as your lug
gage is overweight. SIR"
"Ah. your visionary powers are
Jar too acute for me. my friend.
Sir" with a grunt like a pig.
Il say you can see too wen for me-
"Ah, to be sure, sir. take you--
UCould you see as well now II you
had sixpence over one eye?"
swell. / don't know. sir; but Tn
well sure as | couldn't see at all II
I'd another over t'other!'-T. P's
Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25

The Hunsiet Engine Company,
Leeds firm, mas achieved a record oy
building a locomotive in twenty-one
days.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
AN OVERDOSE.

AN OVERDOSE.
Bfggs-You don't look well. old man.
Are you sick?
piggs-Yes. smoked too much To-
day.
Biggs-Indeed, How many cigars
did you smoke?
Diggs-One.
Biggs-why. THAT isn't excessive.
Diggs-Yes. but It was the one you
gave me last night.-Detroit Tribune
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
HIS EXPERIENCE.

HIS EXPERIENCE.
They were doing the art exhibit,
Were you ever done in oily" she
asked.
81 certainly was" he replied.
who was the artist?"
"He wasn't an artist, he was
broker."-Columbus Dispatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25

Victoria. Australia. is overrun with
wild dogs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
Don't Worry.

HERE are two kinds of irrtabity physical and moral
There irritablity hungry, IL
something that dsagrees with cold
uncomfortable other physical When
kind irritabity ignore would
little swapping while the
tmere its Souck Xiv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
The Farmers. Wife.

! Credit Where
BY Joseph e. Wing
(Report of Ontario Experiments Union}.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
The Nations
Educational Purposes
By Mayor Me Clel1an, of New York

he only purpose public education is to make good citizens OF
the republic doors wide to the peo
pie Of the immigrant who accepts our invi
taon additional duty which
we cannot shir Every oshoot immigrant whether
brought here from abroad has in him an
possibility independent absolutely how we
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-25
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LEARNING TO SWIM.
Mother, may I go learn to swim 2"
Eyes, my darling daughter;
Take a course at correspondence
school,
But don't go near the water"
-Yonkers Statesman.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-21
An Elk Fair.

The opera house has been engaged by
the local lodge OF Elks for the purpose
of giving a fair on the evenings of Febru-
AIRY ii and n. Aud when this most ex-
celieni order announces that they will
entertain, the public is assured that there
will be something doing, and nothing for
the entertainment and enjoyment of the
guests will be overlooked. Aside from
an old-tme fair with its varied attIae-
tons, there will be valuable diamond
ring awarded to the most popular young
lady in the city, and ON the evening OF
the a2ud the fair will close with grand
Colonial ball. Keep the dates fixed in
your mind and he sure TO attend.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-21
A Gasoline Explosion.

The explosion Of gasoline tank in the
ofhce OF Dr. ". I. Cain, the dentist, IN
the Merchants and Miners bank build
ing. nearly caused a serious eonflagia,ion
Thursday afternoon. DIR. Cain was using
the gasoline burner for heating a solder
ing apparatus at the time, and his cloth
ing caught FIRE, but he succeeded in re-
moving the burning portion and turned
in fire alarm. President {. ;. Birkins,
of the bank. one OF the first to respond.
was badly siHged. but fortunately was
not burned The fire department re-
sponded quickly and the flames were
checked before they had reached another
portion OF the building. The damage 10
the building and furniture will amount
to about $500. The loss to the building
was FULLY covered by insurance.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-21
Dsath Of a Former Rssident.

James Stevens, who died Tuesday night
in the spiia. at Victor. Colorado, from
the result of injuries sustained by a fall
from stope in the Mary Mckinney mine
was well known in this city. He and
his father, James Stevens worked on a
number of leases in this district prior
to their departure some years ago.
They have been contracting and mining
in Cripple Greek for some years and at
the time of the fatal accident the young
man, was machine man. He and his
partner were about to set up the machine
in the stope when rock fell from the
roof, breaking the planks upon which
they were standing and they fell dis
lance of about twenty feet TO the level
below Stevens skull was fractured and
bis spine badly injured and he died
within few hours. His partner was
uninjured.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-21
Moscript Gets a Coon

During the recent trip to his Kansas
ranch. Ed Moscript succeeded in secur-
ing live possum, which he brought
back as present for an old colcred
friend residing at Georgetown. The
gentleman OF color at the county seat
IS now engaged in fattening the possum,
feeding IL all the deiicacies of the season,
and ii will soon be ripe. When the
coon is ready for consumption. genuine
possun dinner Will be served by the
happy darky, to which only the colored
elite will be invited After the orgies
OF the feast, the bones will be given the
guests as souvenirs. and will no doub,
adorn the walls of their homes, tied with
pink ribbon, ever reminder OF a real
possum spread. Possum is mighty good
but it is mighty scarce in Colorado.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-21
Pneumonia Claims a Victim.

William Stephens, twenty-five yenrs a
resident, OF Freeland. died last Saturday
night at the Idaho Springs hospital of
pneumonia. He had been I'll for week
previous and was only removed to the
hospital the morning Of the day of his
death. He was unmarried, and leaves
Two married sisters, Mrs. John Bunt aud
Mrs. Matthew Nicholas OF this city, and
a sister in England. lie was about fifty
years OF age HIS twin brother John
stephens, died four years ago. They
formerly owned the Anchor group
at Freeland. adjoining the Freeland
mine. which was sold some years ago.
Mr. Stephens was interested in some
mining property a; the time his death.
he funeral took place Monday after
noon at the Methodist Episcopal church.
the Idaho Springs Silver Cornet band
escorting the remains to the cemetery.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-21
Discussion Club.

The regular meeting of the Discussion
club was held last Monday evening and
was entertained by Miss Weinberger.
Another journey was taken under the
guidance OF Miss Gardner from Montreal,
Canada, to Boston, Mass, and none OF
tue sights to be seen enroute were over
looked by the eonductress. Mrs. o. L.
Orton graphically described the splendid
public buildings of Boston aud showed
her entire familiarity with the points OF
Interest al the =" Hub" As supplement
to this interesting description. Mrs. Sarah
Plummer described the surrounding cities
arid towns around which so much histor.
ical interest attaches.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-21
Encourage the Passion.

A few evenings ago, out in the north
vest part OF the city, there were nine
pillow cushions piled around q certain
young man who was sparkling certain
coy maiden in the parlor, and while the
favored suitor was lolling at his ease the
girls papa sat on hard-bottomed
straight. backed chair in the kitchen,
neglected and alone. Well what of that.
He's had his day, hasn't he. And
probably there wasn't any fight left in
him anyhow, or he'd been down town
sitting on nice round moiasses keg at a
grocery store "arguin" politics. What's
the use Of discouraging love in youth
Love makes the world 60 round. makes
little grocery and millinery bills-and a
hundred other things too tedious to men,
ton. All this means business, and love
means business-or it should. When
you see love cropping out push it along,
bolster ii among the cushions. Its the
real thing.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-21
The Girl You Love. i"

Miss Hattie r. Green, of Denver. is
the composer of a charming new song
entitled, THE Gid You Love. Miss
Green sill be remembered by the patrons
OF the Trocadero, as She furnished the
piano music during the season of 1905,
and is quite well known in this city.
The song is one OF fifty compositions
selected TO compete for prize of sioo
offered by a Denver publishing house,
competitors from all over the United
States participating. The composer who
succeeds IL sellit x the la gest number OF
the selected songs will receive the prize.
Miss Green's song has already attracted
considerable attention, 1t having been
played by the leading Denver orchestra-
at swell society functions. and at once
has sprung into popultr favor. The song
has been placed on sale at Machol's
drug store at IS cts per copy. The author
is graduate of the Chicago Con-
scrvatory of Music.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-21
Three New Machinery Plants

Rand Imperial type, four-dr:li. belt
driven air compressor. was received this
week for installation at the mouth OF the
tunnel being driven from Fsll River by
the United Gold Mining and Milling
company. The company owns group
of tweuty-seveu claims on the western
slope of Belivue mountain, and the tun-
mel will reach all OF the veins in the
group. 1t has already been driven by
hand distance Of $40 feet, and ve-y
promising vein has been exposed carry
ing good grade of milling ore. AT the
tunnel mouth the company has ten
stamp amalgam ating mill, which at pres
ent is running on ores from the Specie
Payment mine, the ore being hauled to
the mil by way of the York gulch wagon
road. The mill is operated by water
power, which will also be used TO operate
the air compressor. There is plenty of
water in Fall River at all seasons OF the
year and heavy layer of snow now
over the water gives added protection.
A. II. Ristedt. formerly of Cleveland.
Ohio. is the resident manager and re-
Gently removed his family to this place,
and will give the operations his personal
attention.