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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
GOV. CUMMINGS.

face to face in clash that threatened
to be felt throughout the political cir
cles of the United States Gov. Cum
minis speech, which was heralded far
and wide, was the feature of the con-
ference. He read his address, declar-
ing that this was necessary because
enemies of the movement would un-
doubtedly seek to twist, pervert and
misrepresent" his words. Declaration
of political war on the "stand-patters"
in congress and throughout the coun-
try was demanded by Gov. Cummins.
In tones that reverberated through the
Illinois theater the Iowa governor
fayed the opponents of reciprocity in
language that stirred the delegates
into tumultuous applause. The COM
ment was made that in Cummins the
conference had found it's leader. After
prefacing his address, Gov. Cummins
directed his attention to those who had
fought secretly and openly the tariff
reform. Reciprocity has been damned
with faint praise and false friends long
enough" he said. 1.-THE time has
come to unmask and let the people
know who stand for it and who stand
against 1t. The recent past has been
full of depression and encouragement
for the advocates Of reciprocity, simply
because it's enemies had coddied it in
conventions, and have crucified it in
congress; have eulogized it in the alb
stract, and have condemned it in the
concrete" He also winged a shaft at
Secretary Of the Treasury Leslie M.
Shaw, chief among the opponents Of
reciprocity, calling him the most rigid
of the inflexible foes of revision or
reciprocity" He said the secretary
had made an untrue explanation" OF
the failure of the French treaties
when speaking here. "Stand-patters
are not protectionists; they are exclu-
sionists," was the governors epigram
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
BY MEAD PUBLISHING co.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF COUNTY
CROPS MAKE GOOD PROGRESS
TEMPERATURES IN MOST SEC.
TIoNs IS FAVORABLE.
Rainfall Excessive in Some Parts,
While Drought Is Complained
OF In Others.

I Washington, Aug 23.-The weekly
summary of crop conditions, issued by
the weather bureau, is as follows:
During the week ending August 81,
central and western Texas experienced
unusual heat, while unreasonable cool
weather prevailed in New England and
the northern portion of the middle At
iantic states; elsewhere the tempera-
ture was favorable. The rainfall was
excessive and injurious in the Dakotas
and Minnesota, and also in parts OF
the lake region, South Atlantic and
central gulf states, and in Florida.
Rain is badly needed over the greater
part Of Texas, in portions of Kansas,
generally throughout the central and
southern Rocky mountain districts,
and in Oregon. Frosts, causing slight
damage, occurred on the 10th in Mon
lama and Idaho.
! The previously reported excellent
condition of corn continues generally
throughout the principal corn produc-
lng states, and also in the Atlantic
coast and eastern gulf districts. Wind
storms blew down considerable corn
In Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas and
Ohio. In some counties in Kansas
and generally throughout Texas the
crop is in need of rain.
The harvesting, stacking and
thrashing of spring wheat on lowlands
IN the northern part of the spring
wheat region, where grain is fully ripe,
were interrupted during the fore part
of the week, the fields being too wet
Tor the reapers. Local storms in
North Dakota and northeastern South
Dakota caused the lodging of consider
able grain. Satisfactory yields are
generally indicated over the southern
portion.
Wet weather has proved injurious
to tobacco in Ohio and Indiana, but
most reports respecting this crop are
favorable, an improvement in Ken
lucky, the middle Atlantic states and
New England being indicated.
IS, There Is no improvement in the gen.
eral outlook for apples, nearly all re
ports showing an inferior crop.
Much complaint Of blight and rot II
potatoes is received from the lake re.
gion and the northern part OF the mid.
die Atlantic states, but the reports
from the Missouri and central Mis-.
sissippi valleys are more favorable.
Flowing for fall seeding is unusually
well advanced, the soil being in ex'
cellent condition in nearly all district
east of the Rocky mountains.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Another Feature Of Census.

One Of the features of the state cen.
BUS is concise review of the acquisi-
ton of Iowa from the Indians. Accom-
panying 1t will be map chart show
ing the course of civilization vest
ward. In print and the English Ian.
guage this will convey to the readers
somewhat the idea which the artist.
Blashf1eld. is working out in an ideal
painting to go at the head Of the main
stairway at the state house-the re-
demption Of Iowa from savagery But
the census publication will tell the
story in cold figures, and description
of treaties Of one kind and another by
which within few years the agrees
sive whites pushed the redskin back
from Iowa into the western wilds,
where later he butchered the valiant
Custer and preyed for years on the
caravans passing the plains. In 1904
the Sac and Fox Indians coded all of
the land which afterwards was includ-
ed in Wisconsin territory and finally
became Iowa. 1t was not until after
the defeat of Black Hawk in 1882, how
ever, that the desirable and present
portion of Iowa was won from the red
man.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Negroes Plan Colony.

A negro colony planted in the heart
of the fertile fields of South Dakota
the city administration, the citizens,
and every one connected with the place
negro, is the project now under con-
sideration among the negroes of pes
Moines, at the instigation Of B. r,
Biar, colored man of Sully county,
South Dakota, who has been in the city
lately with the intention Of interesting
Iowa negroes in the scheme. For over
20 years, Mr.. Biar, who acquired 1000
or more acres of land from the gov
eminent, has been the only negro in
sully county, living on his large farm
there and becoming wealthy from the
sale of his agricultural products. For
number of years he has been making
plans for the colonization Of the coun-
try in the vicinity of his farm by i'm
porting thousands Of respectable ne
groes, preferably selected from Iowa,
who, by combining their eftorts in
community Of interests. Will be snAhled
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Ways and Means.

Good citizens" said the reformer,
SHOULD band together and get control
of the primaries"
"But what method would you ad-
WISER asked his friend. "Jiu jitsu or
plain assault and battery" Puck.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Indians Kill Five Americans,

Tampico, Mexico, Aug. PA conflict
occurred between American colonists
and Indians near the village of Micos,
100 miles southwest of here. and five
Americans and several Indians were
killed. A detachment of rurales has
been sent on special train to the
scene Of disturbance.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Fatal Defect.

He-Here is one of those articles on
how to live on nine dollars week.
HIS Whe-Well-I suppose it could
be Done.
"Oh, yes. but the writer doesn't tell
you how to chuck a bluff so as to make
felix's think you are living on ninety
PHok.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
a soleless Joke.

EYES," remarked the funny shoe.
maker, "I'm in favor Of women's
rights-also their lefts."
as that your last joker" asked the
Feather salesman.
"Shoe-er," answered the cobbler,
i.and It's awl right at that. --Cinoin-
natl Enquirer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Fix Date for Ceremony.
Especial Correspondence.l
lent occurred

Gov. Cummins and Adjt. Gen. New
man of the Grand Army, in confer
ence, have fixed upon Wednesday
August 80, as the date for the ceremo-
MES incident to the removal of the
battle flags now situated in cases on
the legislative floor of the state house
to their new location in the main cor
ridor of the capitol. Gen. Newman
was commissioned by Gov. Cummins
to arrange programme. In general it
is thought that an impressive service
may be arranged in which the repre-
sentatives Of the regiments may again
receive the flags and convey them
down the main stairway of the capitol
and to their new resting places, which
will be permanent,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Fiendish Suffering

is often ceased by sores, ulcers and
cancers, that eat away your skin. VIM.
Bendell. of Flat Rock, Mich, says:
have used Bucklen's Arnica Salve
for Ulcers, Sores and Cancers. 1t is
the best healing dressing I ever
found. "Soothes and heals cuts, burns
and scalds. 25c at P. A. Clemmer's
drug store; guaranteed. 4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Three More Victims Found

Norfolk, Va, Aug %. - The bodies OF
three more victims of the Atlantic Coast
Line railways excursion wreck of last
week have been found floating in the
western branch of the Elizabeth river
They are all those of colored men, and
are as vet unidentified.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
For SaIa.

The west half of the southeast
quarter Of section IL, township 80,
range 10, Howard county, Iowa. En-
quire of John Rathart and Stephen
Dotzler, Bonair, Iowa, or ]. A. Dreier
Billings, Mo. 15tf.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Proninent Architect Dead,

I London Aug. %. =, Alfred Water.
house, well-known architect and prom.
inent member Of the Royal academy,
died here Tuesday. He was born in Liv.
.erpool in 1880. Mr.. Warehouse de.
signed many Of the best known buildings
IN various parts of England.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Here is Relief for women,

II you have pains in the back. Uri-
nary, Bladder or Kidney trouble, and
want certain, pleasant herb remedy
for woman's ills, try Mother Gray's
AUsTRALTAN-LEAF. 1t is safe mon
thly regulator. At Druggists or by
mail SOC. Sample package FREE. Adj
dress, The Mother Gray Co., LIE Roy,
N. Y. 95w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Fatal Gun Fight.

Dubuque, Ia, Aug. 22.-In gun fight
between Mate j. H. Brinker and julius
Davis, negro, on the steamer Quincy,
here, both were shot, and Davis will
die. Charles HAWTHORN, deck hand,
was hit by stray bullet and cannot
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Hsr Tender Heart.

7 no." she said, 81 don't like cats.
Thsy'rs 30 cruel. They kill the dear
little birds"
eyes," replied the sarcastic man,
f.it's too bad you can't trim your hats
with cats, isn't it?"-Philadelphia
1edasr.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Farmers and Horsamen.

tanners and HorSefmen.
Are your horses afflicted with Heaves?
If so you should at once procure bot
tie of LUERs HEAvE DROPS, sure
cure for Heaves Short-windedness,
Coughs and Indigestion. For sale by
j. II. Luers Drug Co., P. A. Clemmer,
VIM. Connolly, Tomas s. MILF, Cresco,
Ia; and Horton & Burns, Lime
Spring, Iowa. 10OY1
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
G.. IA ~ ~ LEX - As
Bears the - 1hs Kind You Have Always Bought
''s, 81 Ie,1AZzzM

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man
clear head, an active brain, strong
vigorous body-makes him fit for the
battle of life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Indisputable.

What authority have you for the
statement that Shakespeare is immor-
tall"
"The fact that he still survives after
having been murdered by bum actors
for 800 years. cleveland Leader.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Take Notice

60 to r. Wentworth, opposite Tow
mill to get wagon boxes, secondhand
repairing and all kinds of blacksmith
ing done. oct l
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Farm for Sale.

An improved l0s.acre farm, II miles
north of Protivin. Enquire of A. w.
Pecinovsky. loot4w 2taw.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Easea

Are 3ou Uslhg Aiens Foot-h"Se'
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder, 1t cures Corns, Bun
ions, Painful, Smarting, Hot, Swollen
feet. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, CSC. 95w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29

to prosper more than they possibly
could in the average American city.
Owing to the fact that Des Moines pos
sesses larger negro population than
any other city in the neighborhood OF
this new territory, and as he has a
number of friends and relatives here,
Mr.. Biar hit upon this city as being
the most favorable community in
which to agitate his scheme. While
in Des Moines Mr.. Biar was in confer
ence with the most prominent negroes
in the state, spending three days in
going over his plans, explaining the
nature of the country, and proposing
methods of disposng of local property
by transferring it for real estate in Sui
ly county, South Dakota. Sully county
is bounded on the east by the Missouri
river, large bend in this stream being
selected as site for the proposed
town.
Case Soon to Come UP.
The case of w. H. Smith, city physi-
clan, or health officer of Shell Rock,
will be taken up by the state board of
medical examiners on September 10
1t was to have come before the board
at its meeting on August ~, but the
attorney for DR.. Smith called attention
to the fact that the meeting was not
regularly called, being, in fact, a meet
ing of the state board of health only.
While these two organizations are
identical in membership. they have diff
ferent organizations and legal entities,
and a meeting called for one does not
do legal service for the meeting Of the
other So that, as a matter of fact, the
state board of medical examiners may
be in session as a state board of health
but cannot meet as a board of medical
examiners. At the September meeting
everything will be regular in form and
Dr. Smith has been cited to appear
He will be asked to defend himself
against the charge that he is incom-
petent to tell scarlet fever when he
| sees 1t. Senator COPYRIGHT is his at
torney and says that he is prepared tc
prove that his client is competent, but
that it is first up to the board to prove
that he is not, and this 1t cannot do
The town of Shell Rock is said to have
unique history in the matter of divis
i've strife. E. P. Thayer, of Marshall
town, recently has recalled an inter
esting incident that happened abou
/ ten years ago there when he Travelled
into the town as representative of ;
newspaper and was met at the depo
by committee of residents who de
manded that the paper retract certain
inuendoes against one or another o
the doctors Of the town. Mr.. Thaye
says that the present contest is but
specimen of the strenuous sort of divis
i've strife which has kept the people O
Shell Rock good and awake durin
many years.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29
0AeTo7EA.
Bea-e the a The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature e. LIH1zzzm

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness
of the skin of any sort instantly re.
lieved, permanently cured. Doan's
Ointment. At any drug store.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29

Marquette.-Her clothing ignited
from bonfire, Victoria Quinell, aged
nine, suffered horrible burns. from
which she died six hours after the acct
dent occurred.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29

Group Instantly relieved. DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. Perfectly safe. Never
fails. At any drug store.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29

Miss Lauraine Mead
Pupil of VIII. Sherwood, Chicago
TEACHER OF PIANO PLAYING.
ga RATES OF TUITION:
Term 20 hour lessons, ........ .$l2.0 90
/" 20 { hour ............ 10 90
{" 20 l hour 6. .......... 500
REFERENCES:
Miss Mead is conscientious and in
telligent music teacher.-Wm. Fl
Sherwood.
Miss Mead studied in Boston one
year, part of the time was under my
Immediate instruction in the branch
of piano. Miss Mead is very studious
and her progress was entirely salts
factory. She has had experience In
teaching and it affords me great pleas
ure to recommend her.-F. M. Davis,
Professor of Piano and Violin, Boston
Training School of Music.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-29

Mls5-
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-15

grown Cnlck6IlS, IudhlIS ou1O u 90
overhead ventilation, but be careful
of direct draught, and see that all
cracks and holes are covered.
Where large focks are raised the
colony system is best, as small
house is much warmer. And when
large numbers are housed together,
if disease once starts there IS a
probability of the whole flock beng
affected. Ny colony houses are
thirty to forty feet apart with six
feet poultry wire separating them:
You must separate young stock OF
different breeds just as soon as the
cockerels begin to crow.
Artificial Heat In Winter.
As to heat in house, it is best
never to allow it to get below freez-
ing point, though it may do this one
or two nights during the winter. By
having a small house, and allowing
two square feet for each bird, they
will keep the house warm, and on the
coolest night the temperature would
hardly go below freezing. My Leg
horns or Minorcas have never lost
comb or waffle from being frozen
in the colony house. In your local
ity YOU need no artificial heat in
your house for grown stock. Chick
ems are not hot-house plants and
don't require to be pampered.
VIII You Help Out Uncle DO?
The feed in winter has much to
do with the amount of cold bird
can stand.
And now / will stop, and will only
say in conclusion, that l hope some
of you will start the ball rolling by
sending letter for this depart
ment, relative to breeds you keep,
how and why you like them; manage
ment of young stock; how often fed
and on what; when sold on the mar
ket the average price; do you get
eggs in winter? anw if so, how do
you feed laying stock ?-in fact, any
thing pertaining to chickens will be
of interest. Will you help?
Personal Word.
I always like to satisfy a lady 5
curiosity, therefore say to Sincere,
who wrote so entertaingly for "Our
Social Chat" in The Progressive
Farmer of August 1st, that 'Uncle
10" lives within hearing distance of
the church bells of Charlotte, just at
head of the much discussed "fowP-
smelling water-works pond; visitors
are always welcome to come and in
spect our modest plant and hear two
old chicken "crancks" discuss the
merits of the different breeds. A
trip out this way ON the cool of the
evening will repay you, as a short
stop could be made at my good neigh
Dor, Mr. G.. G. Moore, and an in
spection of his dairy would be worth
the trip alone; and Mrs. Moore's S
chicken yards are worth a visit; then
it is only short distance to
| UNCLE 10.
r. F. d. Z, Charlotte, n. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-15
PRACTICAL POULTRY TALKS.
Iv-Arrangng Houses for Winter Care OF Chickens.

Messrs. Editors: / am glad the
usual monotony of this column will
be broken this week by the introduc-
tion of very interesting letter, ,fuu
of inquiry, from poultry raiser near
Fayetteville. And now that the
ice is broken, / hope others will fol-
low his example, and that we can
make this question and answer de-
partment one of the features during
the fall and winter. A free exchange
of ideas will be beneficial to us all,
and eff you have a good thing, pass
it along;" don't be selfish. L know
there are lots of ladies interested in
raising poultry for pleasure and
profit, and they could write some
thing worth while, for many women
succeed with poultry as business
undertaking, but it is not because
the business is one requiring little
ability. The women who succeed are
of the kind that would gain success
In. the average business venture (no
bouquets).
A Letter of Inquiry.
Dear Uncle 10: This is Saturday
afternoon, all hands have gone to
"town" and l have used my time
while resting in cleaning out chicken
houses Can unenviable job. but neces-
sary nevertheless). | have been
thinking while engaged in this un-
pleasant task what blessing it would
be if we could make our brood GOODS
self-clcansing, and if this is not pos
sible (and it is not), as nearly so as
possible.
I would like to have the practical
experience of some of our successful
poultry raisers along this line (Uncle
10 frst). The season for making
plans Cat least) is upon us for hous-
ing our young stock for the winter
months, and where a novice has over
two hundred head of good strong
youngsters to house, in addition to
this seasons breeding stock, he natu-
rally feels anxious to know just how
to go about it intelligently.
What / want to know is, how many
head can I safely house together in
a room X 10 feet Cor the best size) !
Shall / build my houses close togeth-
er or scatter them about! If so, how
far apart!
Should / house the different breeds
(Rocks, Dotts and Leghorns) togeth-
er or divide them?
Next / want to know how warm
it is necessary to have the houses
/ see. some writer's say the tempera-
ture should never go below 65 de-
gress. Now, / hardly think it neces,
sary to keep a healthy bird so warm
I could only do so by using artificial
heat, which is out of the question
with me at present.
Now Brother or Sister "Chicker
Cranks," won't you come to my relief
and answer my questions out of your
store-house of experience!
Tell me just how you succeeded
Uncle 10 will give you space for &
short practical article
FAYETTEVILLE POULTRY
PENS
Cumberland Co., n. G.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-15
Cumberland Co.. n. G.
Uncle JOS Comments.

Now after reading the above ap-
peal won't some of you who are in
tested in raising poultry answer these
questions? Your way of doing things
may be better than his, and these
little weekly talks will be interesting
and instructive He wants Uncle
JOS experience first, but I would
much prefer hearing from others.
However, / will answer a few of his
queries here, as they need immediate
attention, for it takes some time to
build houses and arrange yard, espe-
cially if one has only his spare time
to this work.
A house x 10 feet will comforta-
bly, house from eighteen to twenty
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-15
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STOCK
MEN

An unusual opportunity for stock
men who wish to purchase Jerseys
or Berkshires of the very best blood
is offered by the Biltmore. sales, Au-
gust 22nd and 23rd. Look up the
advertisement elsewhere in this issue,
and write Manager Weston at once
for any further information. All
animals warranted. Mail bids may
be sent, but personal attendance is
better, and by asking for ticket to
Asheville, low tourist rates may be
had. This is an opportunity that
breeders should not neglect.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-15

Nothing can work me damage but
myself Bernard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

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