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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Test of Age in Fowls.

A ROSTERS age is determined by the
size of his spurs. If they. are long he
is antique If there is a small but
ton on the ankle where the spurs come
later he is a young bird. Ducks are
invariably judged by the under lip OF
the bill If a dressed duck Will sus-
tain its weight by its under bill, lay
it back and try another for there Is
no telling how old it is; certainly TOO
old to be real tender But if the Dill
snaps easily it is a young bird. GOD
blers are told by their spurs, the same
as ro0sters, the age Of the hen turkey
being determined by the length OF us
beard Aside from the test applied to
ducks there is one infaIlible rule which
can be applied with safety in all cases.
The back part Of the breastbone can be
bent easily in young fowl. If 1t IS
sharp and hard and refuses to yield
to pressure from your thumb it IS an
old bird
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
THE CANINE MIND.
Dogs Do Not Learn the Reason for What
They Are Taught.


His acquired dexterities are the best
illustration of the inyentiveness of in
sunct, while at the same time they indi-
cate where inventive instinct falls short
of rational action. He is skillful in get
ting walking stick through a narrow
opening in wall or railing. Az OBJ
server, seeing him push the stick along
with his teeth till he gets it at the crook
and then drawing it through the hedge,
might attribute the act to reflection. and
say, what an observer of Principal
Lloyd Morgans dog said on a similar
occasion, Clever dog that sir; he
knows where the hitch do lie
Now this is precisely what my dog
(and Mr.. Lloyd Morgan's dog alsol does
not know. When he feels the hitch he
knows how to get rid of it, but he does
not understand it.
| put him, in imitation of Mr. Morgan's
experiment, behind some ratings The
dog ran at them. holding the stick by the
middle, and did this more than once.
Then. in the excitement of his design to
get through and join me, he began to
seize the stick at random, and Selling
1t near the crook he was able to bring it
through. When l repeated the expert
ment he was clever enough to seize the
stick, after 4 few trials, at the right
place and | imagine that it is the rate
at which the lesson is learned that
makes the difference between one dog
and another.
Even now, when he has become ex-
pert he first runs at narrow opening
holding the stick by the middle, and
then when he has failed he skillfully and
without further waiting shifts his teeth
to the right place. He learned thus how
to do the action by trying repeatedly at
random, and failing, until success
crowned the desire, he remembered the
method of success. Compare his action
with the same action as done nationally
by man. In strict sense the dog does
not know how to do the the action be-
cause he has not analyZed it into its
means. His means are not deliberate
means taken to secure an end, but they
are a lucky device struck out by the
urgency of desire. He has learned how
it goes, but not the so of it.-Cornhill
Magazine,
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Still the Same.

Nine Humbert has lost nothing of he
mathematical skill in the seclusion of til,
Maison Centrale at Rennes. She hat
Just II francs 70 centimes left after sht
had paid her tirst-class fare to Mont
parnasse on her release from prison, bu
this did not prevent her from driving t;
the best hotel on the boulevards and de
manding entertainment. When she coult
not be taken in she assembled the Champ,
Elysees and rented a room at 20 francs
a day. The ordinary mind might won
der how she could do it, since her rea
tives, including ''le pauvre Frederick,
will have nothing to do with her. Blu
ia grande Therese'' has no such mis-
givings She knows that five blue beans
make twenty-five to a fnancer of gen
ius-PalI Mall Gazette.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Impure Maple Sirup.

Impure maple sugar and sirup is
the rule rather than the exception, both
in this country and in Canada The
Canadian government has been making
an investigation of the matter, and out
of So samples of strip only % were
found to be genuine, while 50 were
adulterated. In the same way, out of
% samples of sugar only IL were gen
uine These samples were purchased
at stores In different cities and towns.
Out of $40 samples of milk gathered
in the same way, only $50 were genu-
ine Canada is as much in need of
q pure food law as is the United States,
and one will soon be in operation on
that side Of the line.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Medicine from Hogs.

For certain medicinal uses natural
gastric juice is necessary, but the sup
ply is very slight. Spallanzani first
gathered gastric juice by means of a
fine sponge attached to a silk cord a
raven swallowed the sponge, and then
it was withdrawn from the stomach.
Brown-Sequard, French-American
physician, tried the same experiment
upon himself. This devotion to science
nearly cost him his life Now we
gather gastric Juice from the living
hog by performing the delicate opera
ton of inserting a glass tube. The
hog seems to thrive after these opera
tons
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Brown Gravy,

This is a useful mode of making a
little gravy when 10 stock is at hand ::
Fry chopped onion (allowing some of
the skin to remain upon it), carrot and
turnip in a little butter till dark
brown. Rub up an ounce of flour with
half pint of water, and add it to the
vegetables. When boiling add q tea
spoonful of chopped parsley and the
same quantity of mixed herbs, a cup of
sugar and dessertspoonful of vinegar.
Let it simmer for half an hour by the
side of the fire, and then strain and
serve.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Hot Rusks,

One cupful of sweet milk, one-half
cupful of butter, one cupful sugar, two
eggs, one-haIf cake of compressed yeast
Make a stiff batter by adding a little
-four to the above ingredients, stand in
a warm place to rise; when very light
work in enough -four to make a rather
soft dough, and stand in a warm place
to rise again. Mould into rolls when
light and set in pans to rise, until twice
their size, then rub over the tops with
sugar and milk, sprinkle lightly with
cinnamon and bake. These can be made
of equal parts of whole wheat and
white flour and are delicious. but
should always be served hot. When re
heating them for the table dip into cold
water before placing in the oven.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Corn Prices Being Maintained

Southern Planter says that the weld
of corn will be a record one, probably
near 2,150,000,000 bushels, and vet in
the face Of this prospect the price still
keeps good, showing the marvellous ca
pacity of the country to consume corn.
In the South the yield will likely be a
record one and much more of it will
he consumed on the farm than in tho
past. 1t is a most cheering and signifi-
cant fact that more Of the corn cron
now goes on foot to market here than
ever before. This means fertility kent
on the farm and money in the pocket.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Marion HnrTan6.

The celebrated authoress, so highly es-
teemed by the women of America, says on
pages 103 and 445 of her popular work
"Eue'8 Daughters; or, Common Sense for
Maid, Wife ard Mother":
For the aching back-should it be
slow in recovering its normal strength
an Allcock's Plaster is an excellent com
forter, combining the sensation of the
sustained pressure of a strong warm hand
with certain tonic qualities developed in
the wearing. 1t should be kept over the
seat of uneasiness for several days-in
obstinate cases, for perhaps a fortnight y
For pain in the back wear an All
cocks Plaster constantly, renewing as it
wears off. This is an invaluable support
when the weight on the small of the back
becomes heavy and the aching incessant.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

For the first time a census of tele-
phones has been taken in the State OF
Iowa, and this has disclosed that there
are now in use ODD 800 instruments. Of
this number 1O4,524 are classed as in
struments used in connection with
rural lines. That is, they are used by
the farmers of Iowa.
During the past few years the Gov
eminent Weather Bureau in DeS
Moines has arranged for telephone dis
tribution Of forecasts, and a large per-
centage of these farmers now receive
by telephone every morning the fore
cast of the weather for the coming
thirty-six hours. This, in fact, has
been one strong incentive for tnstalla-
ton of telephones in the homes of the
farmers of the State.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Honey Crops of Europe.

The United States Consul at Frank
fort. Germany. has been gathering sta
tistics about honey production in Eu-
rope. He finds that Germany leads all
European countries, producing 10000
tons from 100000 beehives. Spain
yields 10000 tons; Austria. $4,000 ::
France. 10000: Holland, $500: Bel
GUM. 1000: Greece, 1,400. and Russia
and Denmark. 900 tons each.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
To keep Cake Fresh.

Cut a slice of new bread about an
inch thick and place in the tin with the
cake. This will help keep the cake
fresh for some time The bread must
be renewed when stale, says Home
Chat An apple placed in the cake tin
will answer the same purpose as the
bread, and should also be renewed
when withered.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Cotton Greatest Export Crop.

Cotton is king in export record of the
United States for the fiscal year just
closed. The total value of raw cotton
exported, for the first time crossed the
S4O0,OO00OO line, and exceeded by far
the value of any article of merchandise
sent out of the country. The exports
of cotton have increased over $780,
100000 since 1901. The manufactured
cotton goods were also larger than
heretofore, and aggregated S53 100000.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Build "a Toulouse.

Every farmer needs Il good tool
house. 1t should be so convenient of
access that there need be no excuse for
leaving farm implements exposed to
the weather when not in use. Prop
erly cared for, many implements that
now last only few years ought to be
seryiceable as long as the farmer lives
to need them. Besides, q tool that has
not been rusted, warped and cracked
by exposure will work as we'll the sec
end and third year of use as the first.
On many farms the tools are so much
injured by being left out of doors that
after the first season they cost more
for repairs than they save in labor.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

The henhouse can be made much
warmer, if the walls are thin. by lining
sides and ceiling with tar paper. The
floor may be of brick. stone. cement,
dry earth or coal cinders The latter
is preferable, especially if you are IN
fortunately possessed of damp house.
Fill in the damp henhouse foot with
cinders and they viii always be dry
on top.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
What the Onion VIII DO.

1t is we'll known that an onion eaten
at bedtime will cure a cold, and as a
plaster it removes inflammation and
hoarseness. But it is not generally
known that it cures sleeplessness Take
all the juice out Of one or more onions
and you have a smelling compound that
will quiet the nerves after a few min
utes of smelling, just from sheer weari-
ness, and sleep will result. 1t is best to
let someone else try this remedy first.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

and their WOOL and leave a balance
equal to the entire years crop of rye,
barley, buckwheat and potatoes, says
Farming. Or, as a hen enthusiast
writes, "she pays the interest on all
the farm mortgages, pays the entire
State and county taxes Of the whole
Union, and then leaves balance large
enough to give every man, woman and
child in the United States dollar.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

SINCE, split down the back, clean and
wipe with a damp cloth Rub inside
and out with a little butter. then sprin-
kle with salt and pepper. Arrange on
a creased wire broiler Cook with flesh
side toward the fire ut first When
scared hold a little farther away from
the fire Turn occasionally on the skin
side, but be careful, as it readily
scorcheS \ chicken weighing two
pounds ard a half will take from tif-
teen to twenty minutes; if not well
done it will be tough. Transfer to a
hot platter and rub again with butter.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Profitable AppIe Trees.

II. A. Squires, living near Dearborn,
Mo-, has 125 trees of Wealthy apples
and seventeen trees Of Summer Queen
there are eight trees of another early
sort, making $50 trees, or three acres.
of apples ripening at this season. This
year Mr.. Squires sold the fruit from
these three acres for $1,006 net, after
paying for the barrels in which the
fruit was shipped. More than $500 an
acre is not bad record in year like
this. Of course, Mr.. Squires had q
good crop, some trees making six and
seven barrels of choice apples, but
prices We're not as high as is often the
case
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Drove for Jeff Davis.

James H. Johnson of Washington.
who drove the remaining members of
the Davis family at the funeral of Mrs.
jefferson, in Richmond, has driven the
Davis carriage at the funerals of each
of the members who have gone before.
He drove at the funerals of Jefferson
Davis and Miss Winnie Davis. He has
never missed attending u Confederate
reunion since the war.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

Add one-quarter cup of sugar and
one-half level teaspoon of salt to three
quarters cup Of hot milk. Cool and ado
one-quarter of Il yeast cake dissolved il
one-quarter cup Of lukewarm water
Add one cup of cold cooked oatmeal
and two and one-half cups of -four
Beat mixture vigorously, cover and lei
stand over night. In the morning fl
buttered gem pans two-t thirds full, lei
stand until light and bake half an hour
in moderate oven.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Almond Cream puIEiup

Soak three tablespoonfuls Of gelatin
in cold water and, when soft. add a cup
of boiling water. Stir we'll and set
aside to COOL While cooling whip a
half-pint of cream and crop a half-cup
very light and whip in a cup of sugar.
When the gelatin is cool add to it the
eggs and sugar, then the whipped
cream, one teaspoonful of lemon juice
and, lastly, the chopped almonds.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Brussels Sprouts.

Take the outer leaves off and lay
the Brussels sprouts in cold sailed wa
ter for three-Quarters OF an hour
Drain, put into sailed boiling water
and cook about fifteen minutes, or until
tender. Drain, and lay in a hot dish,
season with salt and pepper and pour
over all melted butter. Serve very hot
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Tea Biscuit.

Delicious tea biscuits are made by
mixing a tablespoonful of sugar. tea
spoonful Of salt, and a teaspoonful and
a half of baking powder with a quart
Of -four. then add two tablespoonfuls OF
melted butter with milk enough to
make the dough roll out easily. Bake
in Il quick oven.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Dyspepsia Of Women
Caused by Female Disorders and Cured by
Lydia E. Pi7kham's Vegetable Compound

A great many women suffer with a
form Of Indigestion or dyspepsia which
does not seem to yield to ordinary treat
ment. While the symptoms seem to be
similar to those of ordinary indiges-
ton, yet the medicines universally pre-
scribed do not seem to restore the pa
tents normal condition.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
How to Save Melon Seed.

Melon seeds are best when saved
from the entire melon. Select a fine
specimen; let it remain on the vine
until there are indications Of ripeness.
Then gather, put in the sun and
weather until there are indications of
decay. Wash the seed from the pulp
and spread in the shade to dry. Such
seed will keep several years and will
Droduce fine, vigorous nlants
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Gems.

To one pint of boiling water add a
teaspoon salt; stir in corn meal and
one-half cup white -four until a thick
mush is made Cook eight minutes,
stirring all the time that it may be
smooth. Pour in creased gem irons !,
bake thirty minutes.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

Connecticut hunters have not as vet
been able TO secure very large bags of
game, owing to the thickness Of the
foliage Woodcock seem to be plentiful,
but cartridges and quail are scarce.
1t is believed that this is due to the
warm weather, the partridges and quail
still clinging to the cool Of the woods,
the wcodcock alone frequcuting the more
open couHtry-IIartford Times.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Pepper NIanEoes.

Keep large bell peppers in brine for
two weeks; soak over night in fresh
water. Remove the inside and fill with
grated horseradish grated onion, a lit
tie green pepper chopped fine, little
white mustard seed and sugar to taste !;
put in the tops and drop them into
spiced vinegar, with which has been
heated several tablespoonfuls of olive
oil
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
EGG TURNING DEVICE.

bottom of the egg drawer is removed
and the eggs rest upon roller curtain
cloth, which winds upon a rod with
small crank. Winding the roller very
short distance turns each egg and
jostles it slightly. A single turn on the
crank will usually be sufficient.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

sages were too frequent, especially at
night. There was pain and discolora-
ton. Doan's Kidney Pills brought me
relief from the first, and soon infused
new life. l give them my endorsement"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, n Y.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Sponge Cake,

Two eggs. well beaten; one lumber
of sugar; one tumbler of -four; one-half
tumbler Of cold water; Gne-half tea
spoonful OF soda; one taaspoonful of
cream of tartar. Fi1For with extract
Of lemon.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

Doan's Kidney Pills
Exposure and driving
brought kidney trouble
On me, and | suffered
much from irregular
passages of the kidney
secretions. Sometimes
there was retention
and at other times nas.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
What Patti Received.

In reference to the statement that
$1,000 was the highest fee Nine. Patti
ever received, Col. Mapleson writes to a
London paper to say that he and his
father paid the prima donna in Amer
lea $4,000 for each performance.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Canned Peas

Law the shelled peas in cold water
for half hour, then drain and boil ten
der in sailed water. Pack in alright
Jars. boil up the salted liquid, fill the
lars to overf1owing with this and seal
ir,meIi fely
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Great American Hen.

Some one has figured that the Amer
lean hen each years earns enough to
buy all the silver and gold dug out of
the mines, all the sheep in the country
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

MRS wINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP 70,
Children teething; softens the gums, reduces IL
EXAMINATION. allays pain. cures wind collie. %
cents a bottle
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
France Supplies Chalk.

There were shipped 34,611 tons Of
chalk from Dunkirk, France, TO the
United States in 1905.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
Handy E-g Turner.

When keeping eggs for Matching they
should be turned frequently. The
sketch shows a combination egg drawer
and turner which is very effective The
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
DAVIS Get Longer.

1t has been estimated that terrestrial
days are lengthening at the rate of about
half second century.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16
PUBLIC DUTY.

Montpelier, o., Man Feels Compelled
to Tell His Experience.
Joseph Wilgus, Montpelier, O., says
"I feel If nv dutv to tell others ahout
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

in low boxes of convenient size for
handling, at a distance apart equal to
about twice their diameter, and SO they
will just show above the surface.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-11-16

Mems Shoes So to $3.50. Bows Shoes, So
to St.2S. WGmens Shoes, So 90 to Sl.sO.
Misses s. Childreus Shoes, So 50 to $500.
Try w. l.. Douglas Worncn's, Misses and
Children's shoes; for style, lit and wear
they excel other makes.
If l could take you into my large
factories at BrocktOn, Mass. and show
YOU how carefully WI. Douglas shoes
are made. YOU would then understand
why they hold their shape, fit better,
wear longer, and are of greater value
than any other make.
Wherever you tive, you obtain w. l..
Douglas shoes Hts name and prize is stamped
or the bottom, which protects yen against high
prices and inferior shoes. Take NJ SubstiS
fute Ask your dealer for w. l.. Douglas shoes
and insist upon having them
Fast Color E4eiatS used; TREY "iH not hy;sSy
Write for illustrated catalo.. Of Fail styles.
w. L. DOUGLAS, Dept. il, Brockton, Aasae
Arizona republican., 1906-02-07
TWO ACCIDENTS
 PRODUCED DEATH
One Train Couldn't Start ,the Other
 Couldn't Stop.

Portland, Feb. 6.-Four persons were killed and ten more or less seriously injured this morning in a collision on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation company's line near Bridal Veil. Ore gon.
 The dead:
 E. L. SINNOTT. of Portland, an em- ploye of the American Type Founders association.
 GEO. w. BUCHANAN. accountant Portland.
 J. w. FROST, Wala Walla, wash ington.
 A. F. EDWARDS, of Portland.
 Mrs. w. Riley, of WaHa VYalla Washington, was badly injured; Jas K. Russell, of East Oakland, Gala. was badly injured but may survive; Engi- neer Swain, Of No. 3, Portland, was scalded, not serious.
 Passenger train No. 3. known as the Pacific Express, from Chicago, ran into the rear of the passenger train No. 9. known as the SpOkane-PortIand spe- cial, which was standing on the main track, with a disabled engine and the rear Pullman car on the Spokane Port land special was badly wrecked. The other cars of the train were not so