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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-17

Most disfguring skin eruptious,
scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc, are
ne to impure blood. Burdock Blood
liitters is cleansing blood tonic
Makes you clear eyed, clear Drained,
clear skinned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
Aids the Farmers.

AS showing still another service
which the Department of Agriculture
has rendered to the business interests
of the country, we note in recent bull
letin that, solely due to the introduce
ton of better methods of collecting
turpentine, there has been an increase
of 40 per cent in the output, amount
ing to 100000, while the long leaf
pine forests of the Southern States,
from which the American supply Of
turpentine is largely obtained, have
at the same time been saved from an
Inhalation. The cost to the department
of the service rendered in this instance
was $4,000. This is one Of many cases
which go to prove that of all the
money that is being expended by the
federal government in any of its de-
partments there is none which is fetch
ing a larger return on the investment
than that disbursed by the Department
of Agriculture. For this reason pres
sure should be brought to bear on our
Congressman to make appropriations
for this branch of the government
work as generous as possible.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
"Having Fun" with Rover.

One bright summer day, when Lake
Michigan was almost as smooth as
mill-pOnd, two boys were taking row
in small boat near Jackson Park,
Chicago. Their faithful house-dog, old
Rover" ran along the shore, barking
at them and begging, in the best Ian
guage at his command, to be taken on
board.
Let's have some fun with him." said
one Of the boys We'll row close to
the bank and call him out, and give
him a good swim"
They backed the boat to within
distance of fifteen or twenty feet from
the shore and called to the dog:
"Come, Rover Get aboard"
Rover dashed out into the water.
When he was within a few feet Of
them they began rowing away from
him, but encouraged him to come on.
Keeping just ahead Of him, they lured
him out into the lake q distance Of a
hundred yards or more. Then the old
dog, feeling his strength failing, and
apparently convinced that his young
masters were making game of him,
turned and made feebly for shore.
Then, for the first time, the BOYS
realized what they were doing. As
quickly as possible they turned the
boat round and rowed after the dog.
whose strokes were growing feebIer
every moment.
Here, Rover! they called out.
Good old doggy! Come backl Wen
help you in"
Old Rover tried to obey, but even
as he made the effort the last rem
nant of his strength failed him, and he
sank before their eyes when almost
within an arms length Of the boat.
The appealing yet loving look in the
old dogs faithful eyes as the water
closed over his head will haunt those
boys to their dying day.-Youth's Com.
DaniOn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
Cistern for Drinking Water.

In digging a cistern, dig it deep and
arch we'll under ground, closing in
the arch to receive a 2-foot sewer tile
to form the neck, which can easily
be closed tight against toads and in
sects. BY the side of the big cistern,
dig a little filtering cistern, as shown
in cut, that will hold from 10 to 10
barrels. Wall, arch and cement tie
same as large cistern, except that in
the center of the bottom, which should
be slightly basin shape, dig and ce-
ment a hole large enough and deep
enough to receive a bucket that will
hold of gallons.
Have bottom of bucket perforated
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
Why Young Trees are Best.


These are the advantages of plant
ing young trees: They can be train
ed to the desired form better than old
er trees. A two or three-yearold tree
is branched and has had its head
already formed by the nurseryman; a
yearling tree of the apple, pear and
sweet cherry is usually unbranched
Sometimes the nurseryman has headed
the tree too high or has not been care
full enough about starting out the scat
fold limbs, and it is difficult to correct
the form of the head after it has been
started. There is an dnmistakable
preference for lOWheaded trees, due
chiefly to the need Of economy and
efficiency in spraying and harvesting.
The single disadvantage of low-head-
ing is greater inconvenience in tillage.
This is much more than offset by the
advantages, in the judgment of most
growers. Within ten years the height
recommended for heading apple trees
in East has been reduced at least two
feet. The bearing of this on the mat
ter Of yearling trees is that the grow
er can head 2 yearling tree where he
DleaSeS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
Nursing Mothers and
OVer-burdened Women

In all stations of life, whose vigor and
vitality may have been undermined and
broken down by over work, exacting
social duties, the too frequent bearing of
children, or other causes, will find in DR..
Plerce's Favorite Prescription the most
potent, 1nvigorating restorative strength
glver ever devised for their special bene-
mt. Nursing nOthers wiz find it especial.
~ valuable In sustaining Nheir strength
ana Rromotlngsn abundant nQurishment
Tor the Child. Expsctant RotSers too
Will lind it a priceless @oSaSc0 6repAre the
system for baby's coming and rendAring
the ordeal comparatively painless. 1t
can do no harm in any state or condition
OF the female system.
Delicate, nervous. Weak women, who
suffer from frequent headaches, back
ache, dragging-dOwn distress low down
in the abdomen, or from painful or irreg-
ular monthly periods, gnawing or dis
treSSed sensation in stomach, dizzy or
faint spells, see imaginary Specks or spots
floating before eyes, have diSagreeable
pelvic catarrhal drain, pr0lapsus, ante
version or retrO-verSi0n or other diSplace-
ments Of womanly organs from weakness
OF parts will, whether they experience
many or only a few of the above symp-
toms, find relief and permanent cure by
using faithfully and fairly perSistently
Dr. Plerce'S Favorite Prescription.
This World-famed specific for woman's
weaknesses and peculiar ailments is a
pure glyceric extract of the choicest ma
tive, medicinal roots without a drop Of
alcohol in its makeup. All its ingredi-
entS printed in plain English on it's bottle
wrapper and atteSted under oath. DR..
Pierce thus invites the fullest investiga-
tion Of his formula knowing that it will
be found to contain only the best agents
known to the most advanced medical
science of all the different schools of prac-
tice for the cure OF. woman's peculiar
weaknesses and ailments.
If you want to know more about the
composition and professional endorse
ment Of the "Favorite Prescription" send
postal card request to DR.. R. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y, for his free booklet treat
ing of same.
You can't afford to accept as a substi-
tute for this remedy Of k7lOlO7l composition
a secret nOStrum Of 1G1lkTlOlO1l compost
tom. Don't do it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15

recent years we let the cylinder re-
main Us for grain thrashing. Use one
concave with two rows of teeth, self
feeder, a sixteen horsepower engine,
and do a better job, making the fod-
der much finer. 1t will crack some of
corn, but makes it better for feeding.
The fodder after being thrashed should
be placed under cover, as it
takes rain very readily and becomes
spoiled for feed. have fed great
deal Of it and will say that when it is
cut at the right time and we'll cared
for l would rather have it, pound for
pound, than timothy and clover hay
for milk COWS, but all stock eat it we'll
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
DIsFIGURING SKIN 4UMOR.
Impossible to Get Employment, a.
Face and Body Were Covered with
Sores-Cured bv Cuticura.

Impossible to Get Employment, an
Face and Body Were Covered with
Sores-Cured by Cuticura.
Since the year 1894 | have been
troubled with a very bad case Of
eczema which have spent hundreds
Of dollars trying to cure, aud | went
to the hospital, but they failed to cure
me, and it was getting worse all the
time. Five weeks ago my wife bought
a box of Cuticura Ointment and one
cake of Cuticura Soap, and l am
pleased to say that | am now CON-
pletely cured and well. 1t was impos-
sible for me to get employment, as my
face, head and body were covered with
it. The eczema first appeared on the
top of my head, and it had worked all
the way around down the back Of my
neck and around to my throat, down
my body and around the hips. 1t itched
so | would be obliged to scratch it,
and the flesh was raw. | am now all
we'll, and | will be pleased to recon-
mend the Cuticura Remedies to all per-
sons who wish a speedy and perma-
nent cure of skin diseases. Thomas
NJ. Rossiter, 300 Prospect Street, East
Orange, N. ]. Mar 80, 1905"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
@Wo boys they were-one lowly
and poor, one aristocratic and

0WO boys they were-one lowly
and poor, one aristocratic and
richl
And they were both the only chill
dren OF their parents.
Likewise they would each in time
some into the inheritance Of their
fathers.
The vicar, old and gray-haired,
preached a sermon one day upon this
Sslf-same subject-the inheritance of
their fathers-and tried to impress his
congregation with the seriousness and
Importance of such a succession. He
plctured TO them the rich inheritance
Of an earthly father, who had laid by,
and saved up, that his son might one
DAY come into the possession of an in
heritance worthy of his name and sire; ;
ne drew the other picture-that of
man, a wine-bibber and a glutton,
spending his days in the pursuit Of
evil. and laying up for his children and
his children's children an inheritance
Of sin and sorrow and suffering!
The words fell on the ready ears of
q farmer, who was none too we'll of,
and had some difficulty in making both
ends meet. He silently registered a
VOW that the chubby-faced boy lying
In his cradle in the tiled farmhouse
kitchen should never have occasion to
blush for the inheritance of his fathers
The opposite side OF the aisle, in his
family pew, the squire Of the parish
sat quietly doing through the old cler
gyman's discourse. What good could
Il possibly do to keep him awake while
the vicar lectured on morals to the
tenants and poorer brethren? They
had need of such sermons, perhaps;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
SOansuds for Plants

The ordinary concentrated I've ts
really caustic soda. which is cheaper
than potash. Soda Iye, makes hard
soap and potash I've soft soap. Soap
suds from soft soap makes a valuable
fertilizer, but soda sOapsuds are not
considered valuable, except for celery
and asparagus, which are always bene-
flied BY soda in any form. The usa
of any kind of soapsuds is beneficial
in assisting to liberate plant food in
the soil, however.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
Keen in Good Health.

There are many thousands of people all
over the world who can attribute their
good health to taking one or two Brand
reth's Pills every night. These pills
cleanse the stomach and bowels, stimulate
the kidneys and liver and purify the blood.
They are the same fine laxative tonic pill
your grandparents used, and being purely
vegetable they are adapted to children and
old people, as we'll as to those in the vigoF
of manhood and womanhood.
Brandreth's Pills have been in use for
over a century and are for sale every
where, either plain or sugar-coated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
State of Ohio, city of Toledo, Lucas cOun

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he il
senior partner Of the firm Of F. ]. Cheney &
Co. doing business in the City of Toledo.
County and State aforesaid and that said
Arm will nav the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use Of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
nresence this 9Th day Of December, A. D.
pooe 4 W. GLEASON,
9SaoI Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testime-
malls free F. ]. CHENEY & CO,
mans Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15

with small holes and fasten a strong
bale to bucket by which to lift it out.
Have a strong fange turned close to
the top of the bucket to rest tight on
the bottom of filtering cistern round
top of hole. You can make it water
tight by resting fiange on packing. If
bucket is not good and strong, place
rest under the bottom, as there will
be a heavy pressure when filtering
cistern Is full. From the bottom Of
the hole under bucket connect filter
with cistern with a 3-inch sewer tile
thoroughly cemented in.-Farm and
Home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15

but he, with his broad acres, his we'll
filed purse, and bis unsullied name, he
had no need Of advice from any one.
In a satin-trimmed cot, In a nursery
at for a lord, lay his delicate baby son.
What a fair heritage would one day
be his! He could not help himself,
the little fellow; his father had mon
az and lands to leave him, which had
no equal anywhere else in the coun-
try.
The Inheritance OF his fathers! OF
course Gilbert would inherit every
stick and stone, every rarthing.
The responsibility OF his wealth
nsver troubled the squire. He sub
serIbed to the various parochial chart
ties with many a grumble; he paid
the old vicar something over his sti-
pend every Christmas, to save the
souls OF every one but himself! Did
he not nobly fulfill his responsibilities?
50 the sermon that hot May morn
hg fell on his unheeding ears, and
he wished young Farmer Blatherley
understanding "good-day" as he almost
rubbed shoulders with him on his way
b his carriage, all unconscious Of the
fact that the inheritance Of the poor
mans son was likely to be a much
F4cher one than that OF his own son!
John Blatherley picked up his laugh
knR young son when ne reached the
Epotlessly clean kitchen, glad to get
cut Of the glare Of the monday sun.
And he pressed his lips to the soft
cheek and renewed the vow he had
made a little earlier in the day.
Meanwhile Gilbert Dayle drove back
b his ancestral home In his luxurious
" appointed carriage, with It's pair OF
prancing bays.
His small son, an infant edition of
himself, was playing with It's nurse on
che soft green grass near the study
window, a soft, thin, white-cheeked
boy OF two.
What had been the inheritance of
his fathers, so far2 1t was written on
the baby face In indelible lines!
Take Master Gilbert away, nurse"
be commanded in harsh tones. II shall
be very busy this afternoon, and shall
not have time to see him at all, to-day.
Keep him In the nursery, please!"
Left to the care of his nurses while
his father spent his time In riOtOus
living, gambling and drinking with his
friends, falsely so called. the squire'S
only son grew to boyhoOd, puny, del
icate thing, crippled from a fall sus-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
C,orn for Melting Hens.

Corn is generally assumed to be a
very poor grain for use in molting
season, but 1 have never been able to
see that it's use had any real effect
on the time of mott. 1t is true that l
have never had my hens melting as
easily as some say they do and that my
hens get a great deal of corn, but as
comnared with experimental focks on
mixed grains no difference is notice
able in general. 1t is doubtful wheth-
er the kind of grain has much to do
with the time of melting provided the
ration is properly balanced with bran,
Oilmeal and meat-Homer w. Jack
son in National Stockman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15

beyond the controlling Of his passions
hit out with all his might and Jack
was conscious that some dark object
whizzed past him over the edge of the
cliff
The next minute he had recovered
himself, With a cry, he, too, slipped
over the edge, in time to catch the
falling boy as he landed on a small
tuft of grass.
Jack held on with all his might-his
hands were strong and big for his age;
his boyish lips we've set in a deter
mined line as he shouted for help at
the top of his might, half expecting
every minute to see the drunken man
tumbling over cliff on top Of them.
But no; no one came in answer to his
cries, and for an hour, IN the burning
sun, he held the other boy up, dead
weight in his arms. But the slender
gorse bush was unequal to the strain
put upon It; the weight Of the two
boys was more than 1t could bear. Jack
realized this; his companion was much
too frightened to think Of anything ex-
cept tears!
He looked at the bvach below-the
cruel shingles-the awful drop before
they could be reached. Could one drop
fifty feet and reach the ground in
safety? He knew that it was impos-
sible.
And yet-the gorse bush could hold
one boys weight. Gilbert was moth
ing; and there was a little ledge for
him to rest on, sufficient for one, but
not for two.
He must drop-the bush was giving
every minute-Gilbert would be safe.
He raised his bright eyes to the pitt
less skies, and then lowered them In
the distance, very far off, he saw men
running.
Help! Help"
With one mighty effort he raised his
voice and shouted, and then as the
memory of his dads words, 1.-THE inner
itance of his fathers" came over him,
his eyes filed with tears. He would
not inherit-but another would! The
dad would get some one else; his duty
lay-elsewhere.
"Good-by, Gilbert ne said, quietly.
''You stay here on this little ledge
keep hold of this bush. and never turn
your eyes back. They are coming to
save us-they are quite close now;
whatever you do, hang on and never
forget me"
Gilbert was too frightened to take In
the meaning of Jacks farewell; he
only heard the tones die away in the
distance.
And Jack, breathing the one great
prayer which, whether they will or no,
rises to the lips Of most men and wom-
en- at some time of their life, Our
Father which art in heaven" loosed
his hold of the fragile branch, and
slipped-away-d own-down-int ut
ter darkness.
Ten minutes later strong hands
pulled Gilbert up on TO the heather
above. Farmer Blatherley sought the
side of the cliff with anxious eyes.
Jack :" he called; and only the sea
gulls answered. Jack" they echoed
with mournful insistence.
Leaving Gilbert in the care of other
hands, the young farmer made for
gully near at hand, down which he ran
to the beach.
He had not far to seek. merciful
hawthorn had broken his lads fall
and he lay, white and still In It's
thorny embrace, his bright eyes turned
to the turquoise sky.
Jack Blatherley had come into the
inheritance of his fathers.-Philadel-
phIa Evening Telegram.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
Seed Corn Selection.

Bulletin No. 139, recently issued by
the experiment station, Manhattan,
Kan, will be welcomed by all inter.
ested in systematic selection of seed
corn. There is no doubt that the yield
of this cereal may be much increased
by careful choice of ears. The bulIe.
tin describes the best method of doing
this, including judging, breeding and
testing corn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
The weaving Horse.

"Weaving" consists in motion Of
the head. neck and body from side to
side. like the shuttle of a weaver pass
ing through the web, and hence the
name given to this peculiar and inces-
SAINT motion. 1t indicates an impa-
tient. irritable temper and dislike to
confinement in the stable. A horse
thus affected will seldom be in good
flesh or be safe to ride or drive. 1t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
The Only Way.

Agent-How can 1 manage to secure
your attention for a few minutes to the
subject of an investment in mining
stock?
Victim (who is already interested in
six mining companies) can't man
age to do it at all unless you can make
a noise like a dividend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15

department hubandry experiment
dairy
that half the be csed medium while the other
shown the circle the
distinguish between the profitable and the Improbable
amin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
ReDIanfinG.

Planting a tree where one has died
often proves a failure, but we do not
believe the failure is unavoidable. It
is best to destroy the old tree and get
as much of the root as possible, some
time before the new tree is planted.
Leave the hole just as the work left
it until ready to plant the new tree !;
then ill it with good soil and plant
the tree, tamping it well.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
TO THE SUNSHINE.

been so long a-waitn On de time de tide,
be de yuther side,
Ger heed me, de river mighty wde
I'm 1 got ter meet sunshine In de mawnn'I
ben so long a-waitn' good times up road,
I better start en- meet unl-so up my load;
En- Promise bes knowed
1 got ter sunshine In de mawnn
Oh dey tarry de shadder-an' wait
Fer IL ketch de night gttin' late;
I wants teri latch cink de halelua gate
/ wants ter sunshine in de mawnin'l
-Erank L Stanton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15

a like quantity of "old familiars," ard
the method and difference of growth,
adaptability and yield noted. 1t Is
the farmers duty to do this, and not
leave it to seedsmen and originators.
If all would try experiments there
would soon be a great revolution in
wheat culture.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
Seed Wheat.

In selecting seed wheat each and
every one should be guided by his
peculiar locality, but every true, en-
terprising farmer should experiment
with SONG Of the improved varieties
if only a bushel. A peck is better than
nothing, Tor it can be compared with
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
Thrashes His Corn.

Years ago, says an Iowa man, used
to remove every other row of teeth
from the cylinder, feed by hand, run
the thrasher with a ten horsepower
engine, and did fairly good work. But
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
Uncle Allen.

"Never call a man liar" counseled
Uncle Allen Sparks, unless you are sure
of your facts. You must be absolutely
sure, for instance, that you can lick him"
Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15
Choosing a Safe Escort.

Mrs. Chatterly-Oh, Mr.. Crumpet
you'll take me down to supper, won't
you?
Crumpet- Delighted! But may 1
ask why this honor falls to me?
Mrs. Chatterly-Oh, you're the onIv
man my husband isn't likely to be
jealous of.-Scraps.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15

is not considered a disease, but mere.
ly an individual vice, and there is NO
cure for it that am aware of.-Vet.
mary in Atlanta Constitution.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-15

The doctor can't always cure you
sometimes it's your mean disposition