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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
Eatteninn Sheen for Profit.

Where possible the farmer should
fatten his own sheep. Recently we
heard about community of farmers
where a great many sheep had been
raised but had been sold to men that
made business of fattening and fit.
ting sheep for market. The men that
did the finishing in this case took
their sheep only a few miles away
and began the work of putting on
flesh and fat. They came back from
time to time to buy the clover and
corn fodder of the farmers and even
the grains they had raised. But prip-
cipally they purchased the rough feed
that every farmer had in abundance
The finishers made money out of their
enterprise. The question naturally
comes, why didn't the farmers them
selves have the enterprise to keep
the rough feed at home and not let go
of the animals to consume it. They
would then have retained on their
farms the manure that was lost to
them. In some cases the farmers in
the locality mentioned hauled hay and
other roughage fifteen miles to sell to
the men doing The feeding. 1t looks
very much as If some of our farmers
have not figured the different opera
tions down close enough to know what
will prove profitable and what will
not. We need the work of the pencil
moro in the problems of :he farm.
Because a certain method of doing
has become the vogue is not proof
that it is the right thing to do or that
it is the profitable thing. Ultimately
it will be found that it pays .he farm
er to follow all the operations of sheep
breeding, feeding, including finishing
on his own farn..
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
Cattle rvcrNo &c Wn-.1.

1t viii pay the f'"mCr hest to raise
the kind of cattle that everyone
wants. but most farmers that are pro-
ones that rOhody wants. These latter
find market, but It is at a reduced
price. In fact the price has to be
made low as an j%ducement 70 the
buyers to make bids on the kind of
animals they are not particularly
looking for. That most growers of
cattle are satisfied with the kind of
animals they are s"nIlng to market
is doubtless true. They have made
money on cattle and so are not par
ticular to improve their stock They
have never figured out how much
more could have been made on the
kind Or cattle that everyone wants.
The buyers of cattle at the stock
yards are constantly on the lookout
for the best cattle. AS soon as a fine
bunch appears there are numerous
buyers ready to make bids. 1t is this
competition among buyers that sends
up the price and this yields returns
that are very satisfactory to the
breeder. On the other hand when a
poor bunch comes to the yards most
Of the buyers look at it and pass by.
Here and there a man stops and, after
a cursory examination, remarks that
1t is not what he is looking for but
ne will pay so-and-so for it. and the
cattle have to be sold at the "so.ard-
SO" price. How can a man eNigu co
get good price for animals that do
not appeal to the buy or? But in suite
OF this fact, which is always very ap.
parent, the producers of beef keep on
for the most part raising the cattle
that few people want and sending
them to market, at the same cost that
would be necessary for the production
OF the best quality of beeves. The
transportation of cheap animals is as
costly as the transportation of good
animals. The poor animals take as
much care and as much stall room al
the other animals. The remedy is ia
stop saving money on bulls and pur.
chase only those that will improve
the herd.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
The ZebruIa.

A new breed of horseflesh has come
into public notice, namely, the Zebru-
Ia. Some of these animals are being
shown at the Worlds Fair. They
originated in Africa from a cross of
the Zebra stallion and the horse mare.
They are said to be highly regarded
in South Africa, where they are valu-
able on account of not being affected
by the bite of the tsetse fly, which is
sure death to the horse or donkey.
Breeders in South Russia, in England
and Germany have taken up the
breeding of these animals. They are
said to be harder than the mule or
horse. The Zebra is known to be a
very wild and swift animal and for a
long time it was found impossible to
make him useful to man on account
of his wildness. The crossing has
taken some of the wildness out of his
progeny. The name given to the pro-
geny is Zebrula. 1t is likely that we
will soon have a good many varieties
of the Zebrula, as there are two spe-
cies of zebras, those inhabiting the
mountains and those inhabiting the
plains, and the crossing OF these in
various ways should give great vari-
aty of markings and other conforma-
'jCHS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12


In a recent talk with Professor
Hopkins of the University of Illinois
q representative of the Farmers Re-
view learned that the cheapest form
in which to purchase phosphorus is in
the form of steamed bone meal; that
is. for early results. It may be the
cheapest in any competition, but we
have yet much to learn about the
phosphate in unacidulated phosphate
rock. That Professor Hopkins is
right we have every reason to believe.
His opinion is conceded in by no less
an authority than Professor Charles
e. Thorne of the Ohio Experiment
Station. That gentleman does not
hesitate to declare that steamed bone
meal furnishes the cheapest and most
available form of phosphorus that can
be obtained. He further says that eX-
cept for experimental purposes the
Ohio station has abandoned the use Of
the calculated goods. By actual ex-
pertinent it was found that the clover
producing fields were injured by the
constant application of the calculated
fertilizers. The sulphuric acid brought
into the soil manifested itself in bar
rem spots in the clover field, and these
spots grew from year to year as more
fertilizer was applied. Steamed bone
meal has the advantage over raw
bone meal in that the nitrogen has
been mostly taken out of the steamed
article and therefore does not have to
be paid for. This makes the steamed
bone meal a cheaper source of phos-
phorus than the raw bone meal. OF
course If a man wants also to buy nj
trogen he can purchase the raw bone
meal.-Farmers' Review.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
The Sheep and the Deg.

One ot the greatest menaces to the
sheep industry at the present time is
the dog. In wild countries the wolf
has been the great foe that has had
to be guarded against. but as soon as
the wolf mas been dispatched the dog,
which is only civilized wolf, las
taken his place as a destroyer of
flocks. There are some good dogs
and they are the only ones that should
be kept in locality where the farm
ers wish to keep sheep. From every
part Of the United States we hear the
same complaints of damages by dogs.
There are laws making the owners
of dogs responsible for sheep killed,
but few men care to go to law with a
neighbor. Besides, as the damage is
frequently done when no one is look
ing, it is a very difficult matter to
prove that a certain dog was the mis-
chief'maker The keeping of dogs
should be discouraged. 1t was a Gus
tom that grew up when the country
was thinly populated. Then the dog
was help and companion. He kept
away wild animals and warned his
master of the approach of wild men.
He was a help in hunting all kinds Of
game. Sometimes he was taught to
act as guard over his masters prop
erty. But these needs for his services
have passed. Men are now too close
neighbors to need the dog to keep
away prowling animals from the for
est, The Indian has departed from
the proximity of the white meA and Is
being taken care Of by government
troops and agents. Man is no longer
so lonely that he needs a dog com
panion. His only service now is as .
pet. but pets that are able to kill
sheep should seem unnecessary Could
we Danish the dog we could bring back
the fiocks OF sheep that are so fast
disappearing from some OF our states.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
In Esvnr of Sheen.

The popularity of sheep should be
increased By the fact, if fact it is,
that it takes less food to make 1000
pounds of milton with wool on than
to make 1000 pounds of beef. Sheep
men assert this and probably they
have some good grounds for believing
it. We would like to hear from our
readers on this point; for we believe
that the question of which makes the
most money is the main one with the
producers OF stock. This is not the
only thing that should be considered.
If it takes less than the usual amount
Of feed to make LOCO pounds of NUT
ton it should also be added that the
food used consists, to some extent,
at least, of weeds that are of no value
but a positive detriment in the stock
pasture. A moderate-sized flock of
sheep should therefore prove to be
very profitable.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
On the Ranges.

Reports from the ranges indicate
a large supi,ly of cattle and very good
agricultural conditions. The rains
nave been copious during a large part
of this grazing season and conse-
Quently the production of grass on the
plains has been good. The lack of
drinking facilities has not been felt
on the plains this year as in some
former yeats; for the reason that
many of the springs have been kept
supplied by the rains. This has made
a condition that is favorable for graz
ing. The only drawback is that last
winter was unusually severe on range
stock and they came into spring in
poor condition, thus necessitating a
longer feeding period in summer for
their prepa alton for market. The
abundance IF good grass encourages
the rangers to believe that the cattle
will put or weight rapidly from now
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
When to Breed FiIIies,

Stockmen on this side of the water
are said to generally breed their fill
lies at three years old rather than at
two, as do good many men across
the ocean. Scotch breeders of draft
horses follow the practice quite gen.
orally of breeding their FLIES at two
years of age and thus get returns
from them one year earlier than do
most of our horsemen. The practice
is not favorably thought OF here, be-
cause it is quite widely believed that
breeding animals whea very i'm.
Nature results in y Weakened progeny.
This is rs yet an unsettled problem,
~ TO idea That offspring from ir2-
"rt''r" ware g orc ret to be desired
'"''"''" has N''''' n0ni ""idence be-
,..,1 -
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
DR.. Horn back, Oculist and
Aurist, Hannibal. Mo.
Cream in the Pantry.

1t is common in our farm houses to
set the cream in the pantry or in the
ceIlarway, where all kinds of food
are also kept. 1t is safe to say that
cream cannot be set in such places
and give good butter. Some people
may like butter that tastes of dough
nuts, pies, cookies, limburger cheese,
onions, celery, cloves, cinnamon,
oranges, apples and the like, but most
people like to have the aroma that
belongs to butter rather than to the
pantry. Probably the one greatest OBJ
stacle to getting good flavor in farm
made butter is this one of the setting
of milk to rise in the pantry. It is
such a firmly settled custom that 1t
will be with dtf1culty broken up. IA
spite of the fact that much such but
ter has to be sold to the poorest mar
ket and at not above ten cents per
pound. The nose of the housewife is
so accustomed to the smells OF the
pantry that she never thinks of them
when she is putting her milk away TO
undergo the process Of cream raising.
Cream IN the pantry should be abol-
ished, and IN Its place should come
cream In the cream room. n place set
aside for this operation and sealed
against the entrance Of all od0rs that
viii give the butter q disagreeeble
taste. The woman that does that Is
very likely to get q great reputation
a. q maker OF nne butter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12


Who will produce a demonstrating
turkey? If we can breed fowls in any
direction, as it is certain we can, If
we apply ourselves to the task long
enough, there is no reason why we
should not breed up strain of tur-
keys that will be content to remain
at home. The turkey supply in the
country is becoming shorter from year
TO year, If we compare the supply with
the demand; for the population of the
country is Increasing at a tremendous
rate. This past year has demonstrat.
ed that people want to eat turkey,
and that it is becoming SO high that
most people cannot eat it. There is
likely to be good market for this
kind of farm produce for a good many
years to come. The great reason why
more turkeys are not raised is that
they require a large range, which
many people have not. Also for this
reason farmers with small farms let
them alone. fearing to have bone of
contention with their neighbors. Could
we develop breed that would be con-
tent to remain at home, as are hens,
geese and ducks, we are sure that the
number of turkeys raised every year
would be enormously increased. Such
a breed would become popular from
the start, and the demand for it would
increase with knowledge of it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
WEAKENs SENSE eF sMELL.
Civilization as It Progresses Makes
the Nose Less Sensitive.

the Nose Less Sensitive.
Someone recently remarked that we
were losing the sense Of smell. In
the Boer war it was noticed that We
mad not the keen eyesight of the
hunter and the savage. The primitive
physical qualities must needs go with
civilization, bat as regards the sense
of smell, smoking, no doubt, is partly
answerable for this. The frequent
odor of tobacco kills the other scents
and the sense of smell needs cultiva.
ton.
The ancient Romans paid homage to
it at their feasts; the odorous foun.
tains, the wreaths of roses that
crowned the guests, the showers of
fragrant petals that were waited
down-all these made for the sense Ci
smell. The smell needs as much pan.
dering to as the palate.
A keen nose is almost. as Great an
enjoyment Ga a clear eye. The odor
of the red rose, when inhaled from its
calyX and pressed against the face
is said to be a cure for headache
Verbena is good for the nerves, the
aromatic scents of the pine forest are
1nvigorating, the smell of the damp
earth after shower is delicious, the
dying strawberry leaves in the Dor,
der on an autumn day have a sweet
aess that those who love it can never
Forget.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12

business of government rather than
in the economic development of the
country. Up to almost the present
tine it has been practically impossi'
bic TO f1Ed out what Mexico was do
ing in the way of producing farm
stock; for the reason that the gov
eminent aaa no statistics of any par
ticu,ar Naiue. But now Mexico has
Il department of agriculture and that
department is stirring itself to find
out what the real conditions of Mex.
i"an agriculture are 1t has begun
to collect statistics of its live stock
population and has just compiled a
complete list. Though this is little
behind in date it is not very much
further behind than some Of the sta
t&t!cs collected in our own country.
Tho figures are for the fiscal year
1909, and for live stock are as fol-
'I,,.c.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12

When we fail to get your
laundry. When you are ready
to send it, phone to us and we
will get it in the next lot. Our
phone numbers are 122 Buffum
and Al F. & M.-Monroe City
Steam Laundry.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
The following table is interesting
showing the rapid increase of sheer,
in Australia during each decade:

lIso1 Is the last year available.)
or this number 2,625,S55 are in
Western Australia, and 41,S57,0 Tor
half the totally In New South Wales.
OF this number New South Wales last
year lost 100000 by drought, and
now only has 10000. 900. The total
number OF sheep In the world Is be-
tween 600 and 700 milllons.-JournaI
OF the Department Of Agriculture Of
Western Australia.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12

When in Paris eat at Polk
Masterson's where you find the
best 25 cent meal in the city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
Live Stock Industry In Mexico.

In the past Mexico has shown little
interest in agriculture except In 9
small way and in the production Of
food for home consumption. OnciaI
N~risN has haan Interested 70 the
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12
EYES, EYES.

You can have them well tested for
lenses and very reasonable.
R. Manning Walker.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12

The fine piano which ht
DEMOCRAT is going to give
away is worth hustling for,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12

Ground Oil Cake.-Wood
Bros.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-01-12

Griflth's dinners are the best.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21

T. B. Halls Cigar Store AnA
Laundry once. 3s1 3stA O.
Mrs. B. Williams, Cigars. Motions
and News Stand, 1851 State street.
B. Davis. cigars. tobacco. and con-
fectionery, 8632 State st
Mrs. Fanny Ralston, Grocery, But
ter, Eggs, and News stand, 4s27 State
street.
nS stAtsoasry. 1910 sGAts StrsSG
p. 8. Hotchkis's Cigars, Notions and
News Stand, III ". S1st strssG
woodfoEk and Mitchell Cigars, t.
bacco and kSws Stand, Iso1 staSS
StrOsE
News items and advsrtaSsDsaas bsn
st thsss DIkess Wfa nd tAslF waS
into tie eolumns q - DFoaA A
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
It Pays to Advertise.

Eyes, sir" declared Mine Host, "this
b the best restaurant In town. Every
thing is frst-clAss, and our cook u the
best in the business Don't 60 else
where II you want . good meal. Well,
must be going"
But where are you going at this time
Of dAy?"
Where am I going? Why. great
Scott, man! it's nearly o'clock. I'm
going over to the hotel to dinner
Cleveland Leader.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
snnn1a I.oz Cabin.

Lady fingers that are somewhat
stale and that have become separated
may be utilized for q very pretty des-
sert BY spreading the halves with or
ange or lemon jelly and building them
log cabin shape on q handsome dish
then pouring around them 9 white Gus
tard made Of Q pint Of milk, half cup
Of sugar, one tablespoonful corn
starch, and the beaten whites Of two
eggs. Flavor with vanilla, dotting the
custard with small cubes Of the jelly,
Los Angeles Herald.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Mr.. Edward E. Wilson, attorney-at-
law, has removed his office from 1S5
Dearborn St, to the Quincy Building,
113 Adams street, Room $50.
Mrs. Anna I. Newly.
First class furnished rooms for rent
to gentleman, with bath and gas.
1928 Wabash avenue.
MIRA A. WILSON.
Nicely furnished Rooms % rsat for
gentlemen Reasonable rates. 216a
diana avOunA (
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
The Tsath and Health.

To preserve the teeth in health and
beauty Is q most important matter, fol
thus one not only saves ones self pain
and expense, but also actually pro
longs ones life-the decay and loss Of
teeth being but the initial stages Of
the general breakup Of the health
Artificial teeth are at their best vastly
inferior to ones own teeth in good
working order. To prevent decay OF
the latter, absolute cleanliness Of the
mouth is essential.-Chicago Daily
NewA
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
the BROAD Ak.

10 for sale At the following news
stands:
The Afro-Ameriean News omes.
21o4 State Street.
F. l. Gale, 2s42k State street.
Cigars, Tobacco and News stand.
2. o. Marchbanl1, 1s5 W. 47th St,
groceries and meats.
L Levy. SOC s7th street. Cigars. To-
bacco and News stand.
J. c. Campbell, cigars, tobacco and
fancy groceries, 471o State street.
A =. TsrvalonS Cigar STORE ana
News Stand. 3s3s STATE street.
Edward Helix's Cigar Store. So
SOth strsst n. Il Corner Armour Ava
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
MIRA A. WILSON.
Gagged by Dr.. Hala.

An Oregon newspaper man was once
travelling in the back country Of Oregon,
and, going TO q little inn for lodging.
was surprised to see large picture Of
Dr.. Hale on the wall The woman of
the house explained 1t thus: We'll, you
zee. q good many strangers come here
and want me to keep EN-. and don't
know anything about 'em; but II they
know Edward Everett Hale's picture !
knew they're good for something, and
Ilet EN- stay. RAMS Horn.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
THE WAY TO LOOK NEAT.

And Comfortable u to have your
haIr nicely combed and put up In
the latest style II your hair d knlU
and harsh It looks untidy and hurts
Whsa you Try to comb It You eA1
sAaIly change all that and make your
hair straight soft beautiful and easy
70 comb By using the Original ozoa-
issd OK MATrow. It also gives t..
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
Wall Rduipped.

This Teller Janus was the god Of
January, en-" inquired Nordy.
Yes" replied Butts, ''the month Of
January takes its name from him, as It
looks toward both the old and the new
year. You see. Janus had two faceA"
Had two faces, hey"
Yes; he was two-faced."
Gosh! What a politician he would
have made!"-Louisyille Courier-Jour-
nal.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21

healthy glow to the hair % much
desired. One bottle win dc t. For
over forty years ladies Of refinement
have been using Il with great success
Warranted harmless, and never fails.
Only 80 csnts . bOttlaI Sold ~ durs-
Eists. OF send ~ 50 cents for . bottle.
We pay al express charges. Address
oscnissd OK MARROW Co. 7s wabash
Avenue.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
Extinct African Animals.

Wonderful types Of ancient animals
have been discovered in the Fayoum
district Of northeastern Africa It is
believed that the animals Of the ele-
plant and mastodon class were devel-
oped in Africa itself. but this does not
appear to invalidate the theory that
most Of the African fauna had q more
northern origin, in Europe or Asia
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
Cheapest Postage.

The Straits Settlements has the cheap
ct post once in the world. Postcards
available in the colony and to the Fed
Grated Malay States are sold at one
nth % Q penny each; the letter rate Of
postage throughout the same area IL
slightly over half-penny. Thepostage
on letters to any place with very few
exceptions) In the British empire Ii four
efths Of . penny to the half-ounce.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
Time to Begin.

Are you doing as much TO brighten
this world as single sunbeam does!
Are you scattering a. much fragrance
In the lives about you a. is shed by
one little violet? Do you refresh tired
hearts as q drop of rain refreshes Q
dropping plant? II not it is time to
begin.-Detroit Free Press.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
WHITE MANS BURDEN.

SLdIe OF CNdo uas GAPSueSd Sf"TSJ
5oe.76 for the Education Of the
Negroes Since 1881.
Austin, Texas, Jan. 2.-According to
figures from the records Of the state
comptroller, Texas has expended for
Negro education since 1884 the sum
of S17,74O,5OS.76. o. B. Colquitt, one
of the members of the Texas railroad
commission, and who hopes to be
elected governor two years hence,
caused the interesting statistical state
ment to be compiled.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
nelicioHa RAliah-

Chop the cold turkey rather nne; place
IN q saucepan with some Of the gravy,
the Juice Of lemon and little Of the
grated rind, q dash Of allspice and pow
dered mace. tablespoonful Of walnut or
mushroom catsup ana . netle celery salt
Cook Is minutes. spread upon buttered
toast cut in diamond shape and serve IT
once.-Household.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
Clear Sauce for Pudding.

Mix one tablespoonful of -four smooth
with cold wateN; add boiling water to
make a little thicker than cream and
cook three minutes. Take from IRE, add
half cupful Of sugar, one teaspoonfuI
Of butter. and nutmeg and brandy OF
wine to taste. or lemon extract or Juice.
-Housekeeper.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
Frost On the Pumnkfn.

Susan Brett-What were you with
this season?
Hamlet Fatt-A rural drama called
THE Pumpkin"
Susan Brett-How'd you make out?
Hamlet Fatt-Oh. we got frosted, Of
ccurse.-Pittsburg Post.
The broad ax., 1905-01-21
Her Meaning.

Miss Jenkins-Yes. she did say some
thing about you. but I don't know
whether It was meant to be compliment
tary or not
Mr.. Kallow-Oh. l fancy l impressed
her.
We'll, she merely commented on your
blooming cheek "-Philadelphia Led
ger.