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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17

the snow or bare ground in winter with
pieces of the dead clover and alfalta
STEMS but their distribution is effected
chiefly by artificial means. :.
Dodder seeds placed in the SOIL ger
inmate, under favorable conditions, in
practically the same manner as do the
seeds of clover or other plants, but In
stead of two green leaves there appears
| above the surfave very slender, 1ncon-
spicuous yellow shoot. This binds to
one side, then swings slowly around,
frightening meanwhile, until it strikes
a green plant If no plant upon which
it can live is within reach, the dodder
Seeding dies as soon as it has exhausted
the nutriment stored up in the seed. But
If the swinging shoot comes against
congenial host, it twines about it, in
some places tightly, in others loosely.
One of the most practical methods to
complete the eradication of dodder after
removing the vegetation from infested
spots is to spade or hoe the soil to the
depth of about two inches and to keep
this stirred so as to prevent the growth
of any plants for three weeks. This
method is especially recommended if
the dodder vines had begun to produce
seed before their removal. Fire may be
used to destroy the dodder. To destroy
by this means seeds that have fallen to
the ground, requires considerable de-
gree of heat maintained for several min
utes. This is secured by covering the
infested area with light wood or chips
well sprinkled with kerosene. Straw or
shavings do not produce heat enough
close to the ground. .,
Dodder has been killed in some in
stances by smothering it with thick
covering OF MANURE, muck, or ashes, but
these methods cannot be recommended.
A thick sprinkling of wood ashes when
the clover is wet with dew may accom-
plish the desired result, chiefly through
the action of potash, but this method also
is unreliable These methods are for
application in fields where the dodder is
confined to comparatively small spots.
They are not practicable where large
areas or considerable portions of field
are infested.
One of the best methods for subduing
dodder after it has become widely dis
tributed, says Orange Judd Farmer, is
to turn sheep on the land, combining them
with a portable fence if necessary, so
that they will keep the infested areas
closely grazed. While pastured in dod-
der-infested fields, the sheep should not
be moved about the farm any more than
is necessary, as they are likely to carry
dodder seeds and pieces of the vine in
the clefts of their hoofs and in their wool.
Dodder can usually be eradicated by
thorough cultivation with corn or root
crops for two successive seasons. For
the destruction of alfalfa dodder and
clover dodder, any crops may be cult
waited except those of leguminous plants;
but, as warty dodder and field dodder
grow and thrive almost equally well on
a great variety of host plants, only such
crops can be grown for their eradica-
ton as will admit of clean cultivation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
THOUGHTLFTS.
u can't be cheerful-be cheer half

If you can't be cheerful-be cheer half
full.
Spray your ignorance with 100 per
cent. solution of study and experience.
Do not try to persuade men until you
can persuade living out of the condi-
lions which surround you.
Work smartly to save all the barn
yard manure you can. You will soon
want it to put ON the spring crops.
"Mummied" fruit on trees ought to be
cut off and burned else rot and fungus
germs will be carried to next years
crop.
In fighting insects with poison, it has
been found that unless they are de-
stroyed by the first application, they are
less and less afflicted with it, and finally
become practically immune.
The demand for the teaching Of ele-
mentary agriculture in the schools is
growing. Let us not forget that there
must be broad and liberal foundation
for this special work.-Farm and Fire.
side.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
Rhubarb in the Cellar.

Nice brittle stalks of rhubarb are
easily forced in dark cellar, proyid-
ed the temperature can be held up to
from SO to 60 degrees Fahrenheit,
either by the furnace Tin a furnace
heated house,, or by means of couple
of lanterns set inside an inclosed cor
ner where the clumps of roots are set
rather closely together, and covered
with about three inches of soil. The
plants should be exposed to freezing
before we attempt to force them. As
paragus may be handled in much the
same way.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17

February is month of severe storms
and intense cold.
Even in the South where the prevail
ing temperature is much above wintry
ATTITUDES, February brings sudden
changes of temperature.
Mercury sometimes drops 30 degrees
in single night.
Therefore, the following health hints
are applicable to the whole of North
America:
Ventilation. .-. ....-.. .........
The sleeping rooms should be well
ventilated, but SO as to avoid direct
currents of air.
Bathing.
Those in vigorous health should take
a cold water towel bath every morning
before breakfast. Those in feeble health
should take brisk dry-towel-rub every
morning.
Diet.
The diet should be generous one,
including meat, and occasionally fresh
vegetables.
Sunshine.
The nights being long and the days
short, as much sunshine as possible
should be let into the house during the
day.
Clothing.
The head should be kept cool at all
times The feet should be kept warm
and dry, day and night.
Pe-rn-na.
When unavoidably exposed to cold or
wet, few doses of Peruna will avert
bad consequences.
Precaufion.
When seized with chill, or even
slight chilliness, a dose of Peruna should
be taken at once.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17

the night
Catarrh of Head
Mr.. Frank Cobb, ITS Summit Street,
Deering, Me-, writes:
" was troubled with catarrh in my
head. l wrote to DIR. Hartman for
advice and he prescribed Peruna.
=" took it and am happy to say il
have for years."
Bronchial Trouble.
Mr.. j. Ed. O'Brien, Pres. American
Pilot ASSN, Pensacola, Fla, writes:
heartily give my endorsement to
Peruna as an effective cure for catarrh
and bronchial trouble"
Throat and Lungs.
Frank Battle, Jr., III n. Market St.,
Nashville, Tenn, writes:
"Peruna has cured me of chronic
bronchitis.
"Itis the grandest discovery Of the
age for the throat and lungs"
Pneumonia.
Mr.. A. c. Danforth, st. Joseph, Mich,
writes:
II contracted a severe cold which
settled on my lungs. 1 was threatened
with pneumonia.
"Peruna gave me relief within a
couple of days. Three bottles saved me
large doctor bill and great deal of
suffering" ..,-..-
Thousands of Testimonials.
We have on file thousands of testi-
monials like the above. We can give
our readers only slight glimpse of the
vast array of unsolicited endorsements
DR.. Hartman is constantly receiving.
Address DIR. S. 3. Hartman. President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
THE GAS ENGINE.
One Mans Experience in Learning to
Use This Valuable Adjunct
of the Farm.

About IL years ago I bought run
down farm, and in order to bring it to
high state OF cultivation determined
to keep as many cows as possible and
supply butter to private families living
in the neighboring city. The cows pur-
chased, the next step was to build an
ice house and get cabinet creamer.
This outfit worked fairly we'll, but the
ice crop was uncertain, and the dis
lance to draw it long. At this time
there were no cream separators in this
immediate vicinity, but l bought one.
My power at this time was supplied
by hand and for awhile the separator
appeared to run quite easily; but after
the novelty wore off it began to run
very hard. l bought one and half
horse power gasoline engine 1t was
an experimental machine, but ap-
peared to work nicely. blocked the
engine up underneath the floor in the
milk room, put up line of shafting
and was soon separating and churning
with none of that tired feeling which
I had so lately been experiencing, says
a writer in the Orange Judd Farmer.
One morning on attempting to start
the machine it absolutely refused to
CO. l made hurried trip to the city
and the good-natured inventor accom-
panied me to my home and upon TAX
ing off the cylinder cap found that the
platinum exploding points had simply
gummed over, thereby preventing their
in oil
ing and with an occasional cleaning up
of points my engine for awhile worked
very nicely. But one of these occasional
cleanings, after it had refused to work,
found the head had drawn out the
platinum points so that instead of a
spark being made as the electricity
jumped across the short interval be-
tween them, they touched one another.
The current passed without sparkling
and no explosion took place. A knife
blade passed between the points sep
arated them and thus remedied the diff
ficulty and I was again doing business.
1t was evident that had l been prop
erly supplied with instructions at the
beginning 1 should have been spared
great deal of trouble. My engine is
now working as we'll as it ever did at
any time during it's best behavior, al
though it has been in constant use for
five years. I run both the cream sep
arator and 5e-gallon churn at the
same time. I have simply to give the
balance wheel whirl when it starts
off like thing of life.
In the same manner belts may be run
out through the window and other ma
chinery run. In fact there is almost no
end to the variety of work this hanay
little machine will accomplish. AS |
have already shown, my engine was an
experimental one, and green oper-
ator without proper instructions. I'm
til experience and a little study had
given me knowledge of it's principles
and workings, it was not a success
Since then two of my nelghbors have
each purchased an engine, though
larger in size and vastly improved, and
both are giving satisfaction
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
Generous Bridegroom.

People are said to differ perhaps on
no question more than as to the proper
tip for a wedding fee. There are many
stories told in this connection, but the
following is certainly unique, besides
having the virtue of being quite true.
DIR. Madison c.. Peters was the victim
He CHANGED to be stopping in small
town one summer when couple from
the neighborhood asked for his SER
vices. 1t was very isolated place,
and the couple were unsophisticated.
The ceremony over, the bridegroom
approached the clergyman confidently.
with extended hand. 1t contained
three dollars.
Nov, just help yourself, parson,' -
said he. Don't be modest, but take
all you want"
The doctors good taste prompted
him, of course, to take but one of the
coins.-Denyer Republican.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
Bee Hive as an Incubator.

A farmer in Ohio is reported to have
successfully practiced Matching chickens
by the heat given off by a swarm OF
bees. In response to inquiry, the fol-
lowing reply was received: Il can hatch
over bees every egg that is fertile. First
you need an oat chaff hive. Then stretch
piece of cheescloth above the bees and
lay the eggs on it. Put cushion on its
side and top around the eggs. If any
have doubt about the temperature being
right for Matching eggs, they can test ii
for themselves if they have swarm OF
bees dy."-Massachusetts Plough
man.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
FACE LIKE RAW BEEF.
Burning Up with a Terrible Itching
Eczema-SpeediIy Cured by
Cuticura.

''The Cuticura Remedies cured me of a
terrible eczema from which l had suffered
Unable to obtain ss any be1 from tbe
best doctors, and trying many remedies
without success My scalp was covered
with scabs and my face was like a piece
of raw beef, my eyebrows and lashes were
falling out, and l felt as if burning up
from the terrible itching and pain. Cuti-
cura gave me relief the very first day, and
made a complete cure in short time. To
my very great joy, my head and face are
row Gear and we1l.-Miss Mary NJ Fay,
IS West Main St., Westboro, Mass"
An idle rumor only awaits chance to
get busy.-Chicago Daily News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17

other places, has
already done con-
siderable damage.
The following facts
regarding dodder,
by L. H. Dewey, of
the United States
department of agri-
culture, will be of
tim e ly interest:
The seeds are gen.
orally introduced
with impure clover
or alfalfa seed, or
distributed W i t Ii
ay. T h ey ar e
blown about over
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
The Cover-Sod.

The beneficial effects of cover-sod
are not confined to the nitrogen it con-
tains; the mechanical effect is loosen
ing the soil, especially heavy soils, is
an important item, and it also serves
as mulch, retaining moisture in time
of drouth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
JUG GARDEN ROLLER.

wood to go through the jug. Fill the
jug with sand to give it weight, run stick
through and fasten each end with nail.
Attach light frame. 1t makes one of the
best rollers for garden ever saw.-Epi-
tomist.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
A Shed for the Wagons.

If you have no room in the barn for
the wagons during winter time, a few
dollars will build a shed under which
to shelter them from the storms The
saving in paint and strength OF wood
would astonish you X there were any
way to Cetimate 1t.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
In the Fanfly

She-You are always on a mad
chase for the almighty dollar!
He-Yes, inherit the gold fever
from my grandfather; he had it in
'49.-Detroit Free Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17

them into hooks (c), to hang your meat.
Make a small door in the side to put the
meat through. With stove you can con-
troll your fire, says Farm and Home, ana
it is also much safer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
A GARDEN ROLLER.
Two Gallon Jug Makes Very Serv.
iceable Tool for Preparing
the Soil.

Take a two-gallon jug, pick hole in
the center of the bottom with file or
something sharp, and fit piece of hard
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17

large box (a). Set
the box (a) a little
higher than the
stove. Drive nails
through the top OF
the box and bend
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17

A number OF water-wagon passengers
are already using their transfers.-Mil-
Waukee Sentinel
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
SMOKING MEATS SAFELY.
Method Which May Be Used with
Great Satisfaction and
Success.

Take an old stove and lead the smoke
through a long stovepipe (b), into Il
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
FARNaaeo,GARDEN
THE DoDDER PEST.
Parasitic Plant That Lives on Alfal-
ia and Clover and Destroys
.' Their Life.

The appearance of dodder in many al
falfa fields in central New York and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
MARION KNIGHT.

week. The second week began eating
heartily. Ibegan to improve generally,
and before seven weeks had passed ]
was well. I had spent hundreds of
dollars for medicine that did not help
me, but Sc worth of Doan's Kidney
Pills restored me to perfect health"
A TRIAL FREE-Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price, SO cents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17
ACHED IN EVERY BONE.

Chicago Society Woman, Who Was So Sick
She Could Not Sleep or Eat, Cured by
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Marion Knight, of 33 N. Ashland
Ave. Chicago. Orator of the West Side
Wednesday Club, says: "This winter
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-02-17

when l started
to use Doan's
Kidney Pills l
ached in every
bone and had
intense pains
in the kidneys
and pelvic or
gan s. L h G
u I j n e w a s
t h i C k a n d
cloudy, and l
could barely
eat enough to
liYe. I felt a
change for the
batterwithin a.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-19
A .AAitey" Fire.

Friday the folks. at Micheaux, a
coiored family living in the southwest
outskirts of town, dosed their chicken
house with coal oil and cleaning out
the rubbish, set fire to 1.-THE rubbish
Ito kill all the mites. The fire evil
IDENTIFY smoldered and burned for sew
eral hours, for about 10 O'Clock the
house was consumed. The fire boys
turned out with the two hose carts,
but no hose was laid, as the FIRE was
beyond reach from the nearest by
drant, and the building was burned
down. We think the mites were all
killed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-19
A Change In Firms.

After pending several days a deal
was closed Friday morning whereby
the business conductedby the Sander
son Com. Co., passed intothe hands
of the Emerson, NARROW Co.. of
Chicago. one ofthe largest dealers in
eggs in the United States. c. w.
Strain of the latter company closed
the deal, and Eli Carson has been
placed IN charge of the business
Mr.. Sanderson will return to Colo
RADIO Springs. The new firm viii
occupy the same quarters as a
present and continue to handle The
same Ene.of business, with a possit il
ity of going more extensively into the
produce business. Mr.. Carson wa.
formerly with the Cummings Produce
Co., and has hosts of friends who
wish him well in his new position.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-19
J. J. FoUCH, Cotton Calf.
Land Bar gain.

Improved farm 81 miles from
Oferle, and 10 miles from Kinsley;
containing $40 acres of rich farm land,
about : under cultivation. Improve
ments consist of large house and barn,
granaries, wind mill and other out
buildings, all in good condition and
well painted; also shade trees and
bearing orchard. Can be divided if
desired. $50 per acre all or J cash,
balance at per cent interest. Cali
on or address w. B. CLARK, Kinsley,
Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-19
Miss Davsaport's Entertainment.

The school entertainment, under
the direction of Miss Fannie Daven-
port of the city schools, was well at
tended Friday night, and as far as the
children got with the program, their
work was fine, and showed that the
lady in charge is a splendid drill
master. The threatening storm made
many people uneasy, and when the
program was only about half com
pleted the audience was dismissed,
We regret this very much, as We fee
sure the full program would have been
up to the first part.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-19
ON ROAD OILlHG.
An Interesting Letter From ]. J. Foueh
On The Subject.
.Colton. Cali. MAY 10. 1865.

-
sColton. Calf May 10. 1906.
To THE BARTON Co. Democrat:
I see by your paper you are think
ing of oiling your streets and are ask
ing for information along that line.
Since we have moved form your
town and have seen SO many oiled
streets and roads, I have often
thought of writing you about the
matter.
Now I am not in a position to tell
you what your crude oil win cost, but
our street commissioner tells me that
it costs here hundred and fifty dollars
mile. and I must say that it makes
the finest roads ever saw. And if
there ever was roads that needed oil
it is from Wall Dodge's home south
to my old home, nov c. S. Allison's
south of the bridge.
The way they do here they grade
the street, but not have it very high in
the middle of the road, for if you do
the oil will run down in the gutter;
have the street loose on top-some.
thing like harrow orydisk, say one OF
two inches deep; then we have a
sprinkler something like a water
sprinkler, for the oiler. sThen drive
over the oiled road with wagons OF
sand and.sift on thoroughly; then GO
over with harrow and mix sand and
oil together. Then your road is
ready for travel.
That road south of the bridge
wouldibe like asphalt. I am conf
dent if you try this you will be proud
of your roads, and will find you can
have much better roads and at a
great deal less expense than you have
had heretofore.
This is the best information I can
give, and if there is any question you
want to ask, I will try and answer
|gladly.
| This is fine country; all have
Igood health; plenty of fruit. We
have had our own garden truck al
winter. = Alfalfa has been cut the
second time. No place like Califor
fnia I often think of Great Benz
friends, and would like to see them
but am satisfied in this land of sun
shine and flowers.
Your Friend,
IL. FoUCH, Cotton Calf.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-19

A man by the name of Underwood,
who has been at the hospital for treat
ment, went 'nutty" Saturday afternoon
and going to the river took off his
clothes and waded in to the center of
the stream, refusing to come out.
After an hour or so he was gotten
out and is now being held in the
lock up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-19
EIlinwood Makes A Big Gain.

w. F. Ludwig as trustee of Lakin
township was in the city Monday and
made his reports to the county clerk.
Ellinwood has a population of 873, a
gain for the year of 105. The town.
ship proper lost 4. This is about as
many people as Ellinwood has had at
one time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-19

The-money which the Fire Co.
hopes to raise from their percentage
of the Street Fair attractions will
into the fremen's Fund, for the relief
of firemen, the fitting up of their quar-
tiers, cts. This explanation is due
the public, which is expected to aid
in making the Street Fair a success.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-05-19
For Decoration Day.

Headquarters Pap Thomas Post No.
81 GAR.
Great Bend Kan, May 8. 1905.
General Order No. 1.
Again the returning Spring
with its opening flowers, resurects the
memory of those comrades who fell
that the nation may live and, remind.
ing US of another Memorial Day.
We see our comradse as they fell,
more than third of century ago.
swept as by storm. from our sides,
we see them scattered here and
there, some with the dews Of death
not yet wiped away. and the flowers
still fresh. sprinkled with the tears of
loved ones. Those of us who still re-
main are few in comparison with
those who sleep beneath the ground
that echoes with our solemn tread.
Ere long this sacred duty of strew-
ing flowers will fail on other hands TO
perform. Let US do it faithfully
while we can, soon we shall repair
again to the graves of our fallen COM
rades, and let the memory of their
deeds baptise US afresh with loyalty
and devotion to our common country.
Let US tenderly garland with the
natures purest and most fragrant
gifts each mound where sleeps com
rade, and affectionately think of the
unknown and unmarked graves of our
patriotic brothers, remembering that
in this mission we have the blessing
of grateful Republic. We regret
that there is a growing inclination on
the part of many to observe this day
in frivolous manner, and entirely
at variance with its intents and
designs, while it should be celebrated
with the solmnity beftting its character
and purposes.
II-:To conform to general or
ders from the Department, the com
rades of Post No. 50 will assemble at
the Post room on Sunday May %, al
$50 O'Clock p. m. for the purpose Of
attending. Memorial services at the M.
E. Church on Forest Avenue.
III-:The Ladies of the G. a. R.,
Sons of Veterans, and soldiers of the
Spanish-American war are requested
to accompany the Post on this occas
ion,
IV-:On the morning of MAY
Both, o'clock A. M, the comrade:
will assemble promptly in the Pos
Room, other organizations who desire
to join the Post in the ceremonie!
will report the same to these Head
qurters in due time. SO all arrange
ments may be completed prior to tax
ing up the line of march to the GENE
terry, where the Decorative Cere
monies will be held by the Post -anc
school children of the city.
Vat 1870 o'clock p. m. th'
comrades are requested to meet a
the Post Room and take up the linz
of march to the city Park where TIT
ceremonies of Decoration Day will bt
completed, with Addresses Music etc
By Order of
R. W. EMERSON.
IRA d. BRoUGHER, P, c